"The brand, Lidoderm Patch, worked wonders for my post-surgical neuropathy on the site of the scar. The patch stayed in place and relieved the worst of the pain. However, when I was forced to use the generic, it was awful! The backing on the patch was almost impossible to get off. When we finally did, the patch rolled up in a ball. When trying to apply this mess, it would not stay put. It came off within minutes of application. It was a waste of money"


"I've been on Top. 50mg BID for about 3 weeks now. Let me tell you...!!! Psychosomatic or not it worked within days! I was never diagnosed with this bipolar yet my hubby always joked saying I was. I'm not too manic. I have anger, anxiety and procrastination issues. But I work my ass off and do my wifely/motherly/grandma duties.
So I didn't realize how truly bad off I was till  for some reason decided to try it when offered it . I'm actually a lil more comfortable in social atmospheres now than I ever have!
I can get up with a plan and actually get stuff done! There was an invisible wall blocking me. I have a lot of pain that I can't afford to look into further tho.
So far so good. The pins and needles suck."


"I have always had red cheeks, when I was really young I loved having rosy cheeks, I always thought they maked me look healthy. But as a got older the redness increased 100% and I would try every type of makeup and green concealer to cover my cheeks. I was so disgraced by them and could never take my makeup off in front of my friends, even close family. I went to the dermatologist and they suggested Mirvaso, I have been so much happier ever since using it. My redness goes away completely after an hour and stays perfect for the whole day, my skin is so sensitive and it doesn't irritate it or burn, but recently my skin has broken out horribly and I have hundreds of small bumps all along my cheeks. You can't see them inside but in natural light they seem to multiply and look 100 times worse. I don't know if it is from this product but I hope it's not, because I love having pale non red skin."


"I give this medicine a 5 because it does lower your blood pressure but unfortunately the side effects are pretty bad. I was diagnosed with hypertension at 25 and before benicar I never had a dizzy spell in my life. Now dizzy spells are just part of life as well as fatigue and breathing issues.  It's not all the time but a few times a week I just feel unwell. I think this is a good medicine for an older person who just needs to get the numbers down but it's terrible for a young active person."


"I was allergic to it. Developed upper respiratory infection, cough, conjuctivitis, and the final straw was waking up one night with my throat almost swollen shut.  The allergist said I had a reaction to it and to stop taking it."


"I took Lamisil for 4 weeks. I am a Registered Nurse and I didn't realize that the medication could affect my taste. This is definitely the worst side effect that I have ever experienced with any medication. The change in taste almost happened overnight. All of a sudden everything tasted like motor oil. I have been off the medication for 7 days and I am unable to eat. I pray that I regain my sense of taste. "


"Worked for sleep but I ran out one time and realized I got very, very depressed on it. Plus had joint and jaw pain all the time. Took 2 years to figure out what caused it."


"I have used Plan B a few times and it helps me feel confident knowing there is a back up plan in preventing pregnancy. It is expensive but well worth the money. The only side effects I experienced with this pill is irregular period and right after I take the pill my stomach aches."


"* 3 Month Update* Got my Kyleena IUD on 7/17/17, so far its been great. I have had one issue with it. It was moved during sex one night and caused severe cramps for about 10 mins, had to take 2 extra strength Tylenol to even touch the pain. Slept off the pain and was fine the next day, called my doctor to ask about the experience and she said I was caused from the position during sex and it is something that can happen. I am currently near my next cycle time, I haven't had any bleeding but I am super tired and achey. My last period was light spotting for about a 12 days, no cramps. So far its been great."


"Following surgery for prostate cancer, and 3 months later possibility of duodenal cancer ( biopsy tested negative) however surgery recommended; I was having severe anxiety & panic attacks.
This lasted 3 1/2 years, during which I tried numerous SSRI's & SNRI's all with no effect. In fact it made it worse, e.g. Suicidal ideation, greater bouts of anxiety, headaches, diarrhea. Ativan did help significantly, but all the negativity started to raise my anxiety just taking it. I finally jut took it despite all this negativity. Thankfully, my p Doc continued my prescription and I was able to live a better quality of life.
I then was asked to try an "off label"
Medication ... Gabapentin. After 2weeks it did wonders!! Highly recommend!!"


"Many years in pain ....Zoloft saved me .

Side Effects -Minor

Relief From Depression - Tremendous

Been on it for over 15 years .

Started at 50mg per day , now 150 per day .

Thankyou Pfizer ...for giving me my life back ."


"I weigh about 180 pounds so it's always a hit or miss situation with the emergency pill. I've used the generic Plan B (Take Action, I believe was its name) before and that worked. I've taken My Way before and it worked, but this time was different. My partner and I were using a condom, but had broke and he had precummed into me. We slept together a few days before my period was supposed to come. I wasn't worried until the day my period was supposed to come, had passed. I was freaking out of course (even though I wasn't ovulating), but I still had about 12 hours to take the pill. I was ready to beat the clock. I went to the pharmacy and got the pill. Took it with about 11 hours to spare. 6 days later, I got my period. IT WORKS!"


"I began taking this medicine about 1 year ago. I started on 15 mg, then upped to 30 then upped to 45. At first I felt better, kind of a happy optimistic feeling and then it kinda quit working so we went up to 30 mg which Is almost too much for me it would knock me out for 10 hours (I always take it right before bed) and I went back to the doctor and he said to just take more so I was put on the 45 mg tabs. I absolutely can not take a whole 45 mg tab I always wake up 11-12 hours later. If I have to get up early I am so fatigued in the morning so what I do is break a 45 mg one in half and I'm actually taking 22.5 mg now, any more is too sedating. It works very well for my insomnia but as far as my anxiety and depression it doesnt seem to work"


"My brother was prescribed Invokana almost three years and developed a cancerous tumor in his kidney.  it was a very complicated surgery because of where the tumor was located and because of that the entire kidney had to be removed.  he was taking 300 mg.  upon diagnosis the surgeons instructed my brother to stop the medication immediately.  my brother never had any kidney problems in his whole life.  let this be a warning."


"I've been on Yaz since I was 23 and I'm 28 now. In the first month or so I had mild side effects-felt a bit dizzy and had some breakthrough bleeding, but they subsided after a month or two. I have PMDD, and Yaz has been a Godsend in regulating my moods-instead of being out of control for 3 weeks, I only have PMDD for little less than a week.  It's definitely helped me and I'd be a hot mess without it!"


"I was really worried based on some of the reviews but my Dr assured me I was a good candidate for it. So I got the Paragard today and the process was very quick with zero pain ( recently gave birth though) due to my Dr using ultrasound to make sure he placed it correctly. So far only experienced light spotting with no cramping. Only took less than a minute to place it. Right now I will give it a 10 based on experience today. So far, I feel completely normal and it's been about 10 hrs since I had it placed, but if anything changes I will be back with an update."


"I only used half a pill and wow it was wonderful. It also relieved the tension and strain that I always hold in my neck, back and shoulders."


"I am a 27 year old female with a history of anxiety (social anxiety, hypochondria, obsessive thoughts and panic attacks) as well as some depression in the past year or so. I was very nervous about taking this medication but I wish I had started 5 years ago when my anxiety disorder began. It has worked incredibly well for me. I started with 2.5 mg for a few days, then 5mg for a week, then 7.5mg for a few days then 10mg for the past 4 weeks. I experienced some nausea, drowsiness, yawning, hot flashes, sweating, dry mouth and trouble reaching orgasm. I can happily say that these side effects have all resolved now. I feel like my old self, my anxiety and depression are drastically reduced and I just feel happy. So incredibly happy I tried it!"


"Diagnosed with Atrial fibrillation a little over two years ago.  Started Ryhthmol after taking thinners in preparation for Cardioreversion. Heart went back to normal rhythm just before I was to be shocked.  Had infrequent short periods of Atrial fibrillation reoccuring. Doctor prescribed another anti-arrhythmics but I felt as though tennis ball was bouncing inside my chest.  Went back to Rythmol 325 Sr and atenolol, both twice a day.  I have stayed in rhythm for about a year,  I have found that coffe and some Iced teas cause me to go out."


"I took another type of microgestion Fe which worked great but when I switched to Blisovi Fe, I started to get horrible hives. I didn't think it could be the birthvcontrol since I had been taken it over a year, but the dermatologist said my hives looked like a drug reaction so I went off Blisovi and my hives went away. Blisovi has an inactive ingredient that can cause allergic reactions."


"Has lowered my blood sugar from 7.7% to 6% sometimes it is lower than this. It also stabilizes my blood sugar quickly."


"I've only been taking Lutera for a week or so now but I'm pretty happy with it. I researched a lot about it and I was super scared to take it. People were saying they were having severe headaches, hair loss, decreased sex drive, etc. The first day I started taking it my vision was a little bit off, things looked a tad blurry. I was a little more emotional than usual but nothing too bad. By the 3rd day my vision was back to normal. I've barely experienced any side effects. From the reviews I thought everything was going to go wrong. I have noticed my hair grows faster like I will shave my legs and then by the afternoon they will be prickly. The best part was that it's free. I got it from my local planned parenthood."


"I have probably been off of Accutane for a good six months or so now and I have to say it is a life changer and definitely worth your time and money! As a girl it was tough and frustrating having to get pregnancy test, blood work, and all of the appointments every month along with the online portion but it is SO worth it! I went to my doctor for a year struggling with acne before he put me on this medicine. I was upset he didn't do it sooner!  Yes there may be some side effects, the only side effects I encountered were dry lips, dry face, and very sensitive skin. I have a fair skin tone as it is, so during the summer I could barely walk outside without needing to use sun screen. But I recommend this product to anyone in need of it!"


"I have only been on lamictal for a few months now. I am able to attend class again function at work and this is the first time in 3 years I've home without some form of severe beak."


"I have been given ketoprofen for rheumatoid arthritis and I must say the pain has been bearable."


"No doubt Lipitor at any dose does lowers your numbers. But what does that really mean, has plaque in your arteries reduced by same percentage ? I think not. Still statins might have their place but who can tolerate them, very few if you research. I just wish the doctors would push and insist on diet/exercise plans before prescribing statins. Was on Liptor only 10 mg for 18 months, numbers down but felt like crap. The usual intense body muscle aches. Off for a week now and my body is telling me already it needs a break from statin drugs. I'm totally satisfied to move forward and roll dice with diet/exercise. Doctor is in full agreement to drop statin for now. 66 year old male and still very active despite some heart failure."


"I started to take this after the metro gel and the pills werent working for me. My dr gave me 4 pills of the tinidazole to take twice a day. The first day was ok but the second, I felt very fatigue and sleepy. I decided to drink coffee and that actually made it worse (i started really getting nauseous). My symptoms cleared up the next day, thats why i think its still better then the other meds. Also you dont have to take it for a whole week."


"I have taken Antivert for years.  For some reason I cannot get it either from Medco or local pharmacy.  It is an effective medication. Now I do not know what to do."


"I have had a horrible yeast for six days. Tried coconut oil, eating raw garlic, 3-Day Monostat treatment, baking soda baths and Apple Cider Vinegar; nothing was helping. Day 6 I was in so much pain and itching so intense I couldn't even think. I also had a swollen throat which was coated with white film which is a sign of candidia overload or "thrush". I was desperate after my second Monastat treatment made it worse!!! So I went to my Doc and explained about four different kinds of yeast and Monastat doesn't cure all. He wrote me a prescription for Diflucan. This is no exaggeration: within fifteen minutes of taking it, yeast dumped out of my body. A few hours later and it's still coming out and my thrush/candida coated throat is almost gone"


"I hated this medication! I became so sick when my doctor put me on it.  I took myself off of it and magically the next day I was %100 better.  My doctor tried to tell me it wasn't the medication so I tried it again but, magically I got sick again.  "


"Great medicine for cyclothymia/rapid cycling ever and I mean ever-been on 175mg per day 1x for 5 years-literally saved my life. Also if you're prescribed this absolutely have your pharmacist fill with brand only."


"I do not recommend this product. After four months of using this as BC, I became pregnant. Unfortunately the pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage. The Skyla was still in the proper place when I became pregnant."


"Use of Elavil has not lessened the pain associated with vulvodynia (or nerve ending pain), but it seems I can tolerate it more.  But I notice that my throat gets very dry and my voice is hoarse.  Also I have been diagnosed with dry eye, and I do feel that is caused by the Elavil (along with dry mouth and throat)."


"After being diagnosed with Grave's Disease, my doctor prescribed methimazole to bridge my symptoms until my procedure to "kill" my thyroid.  I noticed I no longer had extreme stomach pains and the shaking improved considerably.  However, after a month of being on the medication I broke out in itchy, uncontrollable hives.  Benadryl didn't even get rid of them.  Once I stopped taking methimazole they went away after about 48 hours but the itching was still prevalent.  Now my stomach pains are back and the shaking is worse."


"My 18 year old daughter has been on Daytrana patches for more than 5 years.  She needs a 40 mg dose, and 30 mg is the strongest patch. Benefits are MANY.  Though 9 hours is the recommended time for wearing the patch, my daughter routinely wears them for 14 hours daily to get school work and homework done.  She wears them 16 or more hours if she has a date, or there is a school function that lasts late e.g. PROM.  This has allowed her to avoid those horrible "impulse control" issues most ADD kids experience.  Daytrana has allowed her to avoid the highs and lows that occur with other medications.  We love Daytrana."


"Seroquel is awesome. 300mg kicked my butt. It took a year to drop down to 100mg. No matter the dosage, I don't snap out of it until mid day. Best sleep ever. Gained a lot of weight. My worst side effect is tight muscles, in legs more than anywhere."


"I have been on this birth control for 6 months, and have had no problems with it. This is my first time on birth control. Overall taking a pill everyday is sometimes hard to remember, but I set my alarm on my phone to go off at the same time everyday, so that helps. But as far as side effects I have not experienced any."


"I took this a few hours ago and it helped a lot.  I have been trying miralax the past few weeks and it didn't work as fast as this."


"This is a WONDER DRUG in the use of depression. I have suffered for years with depression and never with any relief from the mainstream anti-depressants. Either the side effects were intolerable, or the medicine just didn't work. Within 3 days of taking Provigil, I was the happiest, most productive I had been in a year. The first 2 days I was still really sleepy, and the 3rd day, a little hyper, but after that day I have felt EXCELLENT. I don't have anxiety attacks anymore and I get a full night of "good" sleep and wake up feeling extremely refreshed and I am happy again. I was on my couch for a straight 6 months sleeping and crying until I started this medicine. It literally saved my life."


"I started smoking at 14 and was given a sample of Chantix when I was 46.  For 36 years smoking was part of my life, when my doctor handed me a pharmaceutical sample of Chantix I laughed.  One day, I opened the box and within a week I was no longer smoking, 7 years later and I remain smoke free with absolutely no desire to ever touch another cigarette!  I did not experience the side effects, chewed cinnamon gum for a few weeks and was stunned at how there was no withdrawal.  This is simply the best there is to quit smoking! "


"I've been on this birth control for a week and one day. I had had irregular periods and extremely heavy blood flow to the point of being hospitalized for being anemic and not able to stand.(Yeah it wasn't the best experience). However, two days after taking the pill, my bleeding stopped and all the pain from my period had went away. However, the nausea was so bad. I vomited every few hours and was really hungry. Luckily I'm doing much better because my body has finally gotten used to the pill! Don't give up just yet! It'll get better after a while you just have to give it time!"


"I took Zoloft consistently for about three months and it was the hardest three months of my life. It made my depression significantly worse. I thought if I stuck with it for a while it would eventually help me but it didn't. It did help with my anxiety though. As soon as I stopped taking any antidepressant my anxiety sky rocketed and I was able to beat my depression by finding God. I hope this helps whoever is reading this. Stay strong."


"I have been on Loestrin 24 for about 5 and a half months.  For the first 2 months, it was horrible.  I was bleeding consistently for like 20 days in a row and the bleeding would only stop for a few days every couple weeks. I was extremely moody and angry and I did gain a little bit of weight.  Also, my acne went away slightly but nothing dramatic.  On about the 3rd month on the pill, my period FINALLY started getting normal.  The breakthrough bleeding stopped and my period is now very very light and not painful.  I get breakouts and breast tenderness the week before my period, but it's not bad at all.  My advice to those who just started: WAIT IT OUT. It's incredibly frustrating, but it takes a little bit of time for your body to adjust!"


"I was prescribed Linzess for my Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the constipation that comes with it. After taking it daily for a week with good results, I got bad diarrhea. My doctor told me to only take it when needed instead of every day. I feel a lot better now that I'm not taking it every day. My only gripes are the diarrhea if I'm not careful and the very specific time of day I have to take it (in the morning at least 30 minutes before my first meal... kind of a pain for a busy working person). It's also pretty expensive, which gives me another reason to be glad I'm no longer taking it every day. Besides that, it's a huge relief to finally have regular bowel movements that aren't a strain to pass."


"I have had a very good experience with Nexplanon. I had really irregular and heavy periods before but now they happen very lightly and at the same time every month."


"I had nothing but problems the entire time I had my Mirena. I had it inserted Feb 2007 and just had it taken out today (Jan 5, 2012). I had nothing but migraines, backaches, bloating, severe cramping, irritability, extreme weight gain (50 lbs total) anxiety, sharp stabbing pains in my ovaries and my husband was always being poked by those strings. The only reason I kept it in was because it did what it was supposed to do- stop me from becoming pregnant. This past weekend I was in so much pain I was in tears. I went to my ob/gyn first thing this morning and had it removed. Now apparently I am going through a 'Mirena crash' and feel like I am getting the flu. This Mirena- the gift that keeps on giving."


"Been on it for depression and anxiety. It's only been for about 4 days now but while it does make them go away, I'm experiencing emotional bluntness. I can feel my emotions there a little but I don't feel them fully. I also keep waking up to sore jaws from the clenching. Sleep is worse as well."


"I've had nexplanon in for the past few months with almost no symptoms. After having specifically asked if here was any connection between birth control and weight gain (and being told there is no correlation) I made sure to continue my regular workout routine and I have yet to gain weight. Every women's body is different, some react differently than others. My friend is on her 2nd round and 5th year with the implant and has not had any negative side effects. The insertion took 2-3 minutes and I have a dot of a scar but that's it! If you see that it is not for you then you can always get it removed easily. I was lucky to have the entire procedure and implant free under my health insurance."


"I'm 19 years old and had been struggling with depression since I was a kid. I was against antidepressants all my life until I went off on my freshman year of college out of state and found it impossible to control my emotions. I became suicidal, and was thinking about trying illegal drugs. Finally I told the school counselor that I needed help. She diagnosed me with mild depression and prescribed 20mg every day. I've been on it for a bit over a month and my life has changed. My emotions are reasonable and under control, I'm much more agreeable, energetic and optimistic. Side effects from the first two weeks were: dry mouth, excessive yawning, insomnia, and a bit of anxiety/hyperactivity. Still have decreased sex drive though."


"It was gentle. As I am pregnant that's really important, and gave me relief. Although it took three hours to work, it worked!"


"61 yrs old.  I was on Hytrin for 14 years but started having extreme pelvic and back pain.  Tried Rapaflo but that didn't work at all.  Cialis 5mg daily immediately fixed my ED problems, but wasn't a miracle cure for my BPH.  I can now sleep for 4-5 hours instead of 2-3 but urine flow still isn't great.  At first, it caused intense back and pelvis pain from Day 2 thru Day 7, then stopped.   Took pain meds from Day 3 thru 7 which helped immensely.  Fortunately, my insurance agreed to cover this with a small co-pay.  Overall, well worth the trouble and first week's pain."


"I am a young woman who never had issues falling asleep, but as I was planning my wedding and the stress of work, I was having a hard time. I was really nervous to take Ambien at first because of the negative reviews, but my experience has only been positive. I fall asleep within a few minutes and stay asleep, but I don't find myself in too much of deep sleep that I couldn't wake up in case of an emergency. It really changed my mindset on medication and sleeping aids in general. I would recommend it to anyone."


"So, like a lot of people, I made a mistake and then ended up reading through these reviews hoping for some sort of reassurance.  After deciding to take the pill I promised myself if it worked I would write a review (which I never do).  After taking the pill I had no side effects at all.  Maybe my face broke out a little bit?  But anyways, I'm not pregant and that's what matters.  The pill works.  Everything's going to be okay."


"I have had 12  hospital stays in the last 2.5 years each for at least 1 week due to Pancreatitis.  During this time, I have had 4 surgeries (galbladder, 30% of Pancreas, Spleen, Gastric Obstruction) on top of these "visits".  This is the only drug that actually works on the pain for me.  It doesn't give you a light show like Demerol, it just kills the pain period.

Only con I see is that tolerance builds quickly.  I usually need 2 mg every 3 hours to stay up on the pain, but I have been up as high as 4mg over 3 hours for a few days."


"I started to see results on my stubborn chin acne at the 6-9 week mark. My skin doesn't get red anymore and my skin is clear. I've cut most gluten and dairy from my diet but even during weeks where I eat 'badly' my skin has to my surprise held up. This product has really really worked for me and I am surprised as I didn't think topical gels would work on me as I've been on antibiotics and accutane before. I will use this product until it stops working !!"


"I got this shot so I wont have to deal with my period this summer I got it on May 8 2015 today is June 18 2015 and I'm still bleeding. Do not get this shot!"


"I've been using the 75 mg of Tenuate for 2 days. I am NOT hungry at all, but I force myself to eat: Breakfast is cottage cheese, fruit, and nuts in a bowl. Then 1 bottle of water. I'm full until lunchtime 4 hrs. later. If I don't eat, I get a slight headache, so I make a half sandwich-tuna fish or turkey, lettuce, tomato and lite mayo. I eat that with a small fruit: orange/grapes. I eat more cottage cheese, ground turkey burger for dinner whole wheat bun and veggies steamed and more water and juice. I'm so full when I finish but I know it's working so I make sure I'm full so I don't get tempted to go back in the kitchen after 6:00 pm. I exercise twice a day every day. Low impact and cardio. I can see a difference already in my legs & arms. Love it."


"Been on Belviq for 2 weeks, was 240lbs and now 218lbs. I'm very pleased. Constipation only side effect. For those with no insurance, the savings card can get you $75.00 off. Good luck to all you ladies who are trying to reach goal."


"3 yrs, 150 x 150mg.

Too many side effects including total oral decay due to no saliva production."


"Switched to Genvoya from eviplera.  Wish i  had of switched a lot sooner. Its only been a week but i feel and look so much better. More energy and less tired looking. Very happy."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"First time colonoscopy. This prep was a walk in the park easy. No cramping, no nausea, no headaches--really none of the stuff people I have read complain about. The effect from both doses took about 30 minutes, and the resulting bathroom trips about 2 hours each time."


"Very helpful.  I am mostly allergic to tree pollen (oak, birch).  Stings a bit and causes lots of tears after application but it goes away within minutes.  Took a day or so to become really effective - I started at the peak of the allergy season.  I feel like a new person!"


"I have taken metronidazole several times.  The first time I took it for BV I had bad side effects. I got a huge rash between my thighs. I was sweating profusely. I had a fever twice during the week I was taking it.  I was nauseous and felt horrible.  I didn't finish it after getting a second fever. The second time I took it for BV I had none of the above.  I felt fine and the BV went away quickly.  I think this medicine is great. It actually helped me with my digestive problem at the same time.  Even with a bad experience I would take it again."


"I used this three years ago after I was Prego. I had vey bad depression, ocd, anxiety. Not sure which condition but felt all symptoms. Took 20 mg celexa, vitamin D and metformin for PCOS. As a miracle all symptoms went away. Had a few days when they would return but not constant. Just now and then. Did not have to be on meds continous. Was manageable with vitamin d and light, celexa when occurring. I am Prego with second child had some stress with baby and boom all symptoms returned. Exactly like I previously felt. Took 10 mg while Prego did not do anything. Am due to deliver anytime now. Am going to up dose to 40 after Prego. To knock out the symptoms. Am scared it won't work. But keep reminding myself that my body desponded well before."


"I never get constipated.  I usually poop at least twice per day, so when I woke up yesterday and felt like I had to poop, but could not get it out, no matter how hard I pushed, I soon enough found myself in an immense amount of pain and discomfort. I ate oatmeal, a whole bag of frozen spinach doused in butter, and drank herbal tea, to no avail.  After finding the helpful reviews on this board, I asked my fiancée to pick up some MoM for me, on his way home today.  I took 4tbs at about 8:00pm and at around 10:30pm, I was finally able to poop!  I've had a few explosive diarrheas since, but at this point, I do NOT care, it just felt so good to go!

MoM tastes pretty vile, but it works!"


"Initially had Synvisc-One injected into my knee, with only slight benefit (scale of 1-10, improvement to a 4 at best).

Several months later had knees treated with the 3 injection Synvisc and it was a Godsend, on a 10 point scale the improvement has been as high as a 9!  3 months have passed and some minor pain has returned, but still maintaining a 7 on a 10 point scale."


"I have been on Tenoretic 50 for almost 4 months. I was originally on atenolol 50 mg until went to doctor after getting several high blood pressure readings. Highest was 157/101 when went to doctor. He prescribed this and took a while to get numbers down along with some lifestyle changes but my numbers have come down to the normal range. I have not experienced any side effects. I use the restroom often anyway, but have noticed I wake up some nights to use it more often than I did beforehand. I take my dose in the afternoon before dinner so I don't wake up in morning with a racing heart. So for now, so far, so good!  I recommend if you and your doctor think this is right for you. I monitor my blood pressure, but haven't had any blood tests yet."


"I literally am feeling all the same as those above !! It started burning & urchin immediately I wouldn't suggest using it bc it's damn near unbearable !!"


"I am a 40 year old, who has never given birth and I had the Mirena placed 3 months ago, to try to alleviate very heavy menstrual bleeding.  The insertion was quite painful, but only lasted a few hours.  I did bleed for about a week afterwards.  I've had my period every month since, but I do not need to use tampons.  Am hoping that within the next 2-3 months, it will get even lighter.  I still have some cramping, but nothing compared to before the insertion.  I have read lots of comments with bad experiences, but I guess this is not for everyone."


"Kind of a pain trying to get it to dissolve under the tongue but well worth. No withdrawal getting off oxycodone."


"I am SO happy with this medication! I've struggled with chronic constipation for so long I forgot what it feels like to have a "normal" BM. My constipation was so bad that I've had frequent visits to the ER for severe abdominal cramps (comparable to labor pains), and each time I was told I had severely dilated colon and impaction. I've been on lactulose, Mirilax, Go-lytly, laxative teas, and even drinking a bottle of Magnesium-Citrate. NOTHING worked. Now I'm on a daily dose of Linzess and I HAVE to share my success story with others. It worked! And I couldn't be happier!"


"I have been in two 28 day in patient programs within the past 20 months. And tried the whole meetings thing. I'm not saying those things are not wonderful tools, but still after that I found myself back in the same boat. Drunk. My Dr. Prescribed me campral and I bit the bullet and self detoxed one long weekend. The following Tuesday I started taking the campral and since then I haven't had the first craving. I do stay away from old drinking buddies, and certain situations that might be triggers but it's been a month. And for me that is huge. I am a much better person without alcohol. And this pill has most definitely helped me out alot."


"I first had acne at the age of 12 and I thought nothing of my appearance and I was just a kid - you know I just didn't care of what other people thought. But  then at the age of 14/15 I began to compare my skin to peers and I absolutely HATED what I saw in the mirror. I had awful acne the doctor even said "the most severe he has come across" because not only did i have it on my face and neck it was also down my back. So at the age of 15  I was finally put on roacutane! and I have to say I will never take my clear skin for granted it's the best thing I have EVER done! During the process I got extremely dry lips but it's all worth it in the end! It's life changing.. RECOMMEND TO ANYBODY!!"


"I tried the Butrans patch after many years of being on oxy or hydrocodone. The first week was great. The very first night I actually slept & woke up refreshed which I realized hadn't happened in years. After that it was a nightmare! The 2nd week I began to notice I was in more pain than I was before I started the Butrans patch and my right hand was waking me up about 3:30 am numb and feeling on fire and fought with that until I had to get up and go to work. I wasn't sure what was going on. By the 3rd week both my hands were waking me up numb and feeling on fire around 1:30 every night! I was exhausted and in much more pain than ever! I took the patch off and my symptoms are slowly subsiding. DO NOT TAKE THIS MED!!!!"


"I couldn't even wait a few months to stop taking this, it's been a little over a week and this pill has begun to make my skin worse than ever before. I've broken out in tiny, under-the-skin, rough whiteheads on my forehead, along my cheekbones, and heavily concentrated on my jawline."


"This medicine has done an excellent job with lowering my blood pressure. However, I have been having dry eyes and gas. On the positive side, this medicine is also good for anxiety!"


"It is... amazing. I have been on antidepressants on and off since i was 16 years old. I am now 19 any my life has completely changed around. My sleep is better, my appetite normal, my mood heightened, anxiety is away, and I don't feel as if there's something weighing down my heart. Please, if you are depressed right now, I highly recommend this medication. My dad has been using it too and he is genuinely happier with his life; i can see it in his eyes."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I've been taking 150mg x 2 per day for 5 weeks.  I started it prior to a right side A-flutter ablation, and then a month later, a left side A-fibrillation ablation.  I was on Coumadin for about two years while we got to the root cause of my cardiac issues, and I DO NOT miss bi-weekly sticks etc. when adjusting medicines up or down depending on INR results.  The only downside for me is the slight nausea and daily loose bowel movements.  I do a bit of traveling for work, and it can make the flying portion of travel rather nerve wrecking."


"After years of levothyroxine with remaining symptoms and lots of pills for those symptoms, my adrenals began to get fatigued, had to be admitted to hospital with confusion, vomiting and other symptoms of adrenal fatigue and sugar problems. I was so tired and my muscles so weak I had trouble moving my diaphragm to breath. Armour sorted that for me. It is a much superior medicine than levothyroxine alone. People will not realize their remaining symptoms could be due to their thyroid medication while others could be fine on levothyroxine. I find this much better for me.
"


"No side effects the first day, after that bloating and nausea. Final day of use prolonged vomiting and diarrhea, over 10 hours before it stopped. Discontinued use and informed doctor."


"I have been on the Mirena for 4 months and I have never been so disappointed.  I NEVER had acne in my life, maybe one pimple every couple months. Now my entire face is broken out, and even on a perfect skin regimen I am a pizza face. I have NEVER not had a sex drive. GONE! I love my boyfriend so much, but I have NO desire anymore and that is NOT like me at all.

The few good things were...
I didn't gain weight.
I felt like myself.
It did its job (or so I would assume)

Just like with any birth control you have to try it yourself and see how it works for you."


"In college I started getting urinary tract infections fairly frequently. Finally, after a handful of UTIs (treated with Cipro-allergic to Sulfa medicines), the doctor referred me to a urologist who placed me on Nitrofurantoin.  I was initially taking it every day, then just after sex or other situations which increased the likelihood of developing a UTI, and eventually I stopped taking it altogether because it had been about 5 years since I had a UTI.  Well, I woke up around 4am today with the all-too-familiar urgent need to pee.  By the time I had finished showering I was fairly certain I was developing a UTI.  I happened to still have some Nitrofurantoin on hand, I took a pill before work and my symptoms were gone in a matter of hours.  No side effects.  Yay!"


"This drug saved my life and my marriage!"


"Doctor gave me this drug saying that it will help for ulcer, it did not help, pain is still unbearable, but I do not have reflux, which makes it a little bit better."


"After suffering with migraines for over 10yrs Topamax has been a life saver. I had tried several other meds (Zomig, Imitrex, etc.) but they would only work for a while and then stop working for me all together. I have been on Topamax for over a yr now and went from 4 or 5 migraines a month to one every couple of months.  I am currently taking 200mg/day (100mg in the morning and evening). Side effects are minimal compared to the agony of having migraines all the time."


"I have been taking Ultram/tramadol for fifteen years four/day.  It is usually but not always effective.  I often have to add the NSAID Naprosyn.  I have neuropathy and other side effects from chemo and osteoarthritis also from chemo.  Many joints have no cartilage.  I am concerned about chemical dependency and consciously avoided codeine or morphine.  The Tramadol gets me through the average pain but not the severe pain.  I really wish someone would come up with an analgesic that was both effective and nonaddictive and did not diminish alertness and effectiveness."


"I had my first grand-mal seizure out of the blue at 26yrs of age 39 years ago! Dilantin has kept me free from seizures when I have remembered to take the medication. Over the years I have had several other seizures but only due to neglecting to take the tablets. I am on 330mg per day (130mg in the morning and 300mg in the evening). I am very thankful to God for Dilantin! I do have a real tendency to be always tired and swollen gums, but otherwise no other side-effects."


"I got this in November of 2008. My doctor said that everyone is different, some people bleed and some don't. I bled for about 4 months off and on. It is now April 2009 and I couldn't even tell you the last time I bled or had a period. I love it. I don't have to think about taking a pill every day. This works for me."


"I know this is early days. Only day five. The first four days were horrendous spaced out dizzy and felt sick. So changed to take citalopram at night. Seemed to be better for me that way. Today is the first day the haze has slightly lifted. But like I said early days. I'm hoping that after the two weeks period that people say is the worst I loose this dizzying feeling and headache. But I'm going to persevere as this med judging by the reviews does seem to do the trick."


"I have Implanon since June 2010. You really don't get pregnant because you don't have sex. Since I got it its been terrible. The first month I had all the side effects and had my period for a month then it stopped so I was very happy. Well it didn't last long because I had it again the next day for 2 week then it went away for 2 days and had it again for 3 weeks and so on. My doctor told me it might take 8 month to adjust. "


"I resisted my doctors claim that I was depressed and suffering from anxiety due to chemical imbalance due to being premenopausal. I have always felt in control of my emotions, generally happy and optimistic but for the last year I lost the ability to stay calm and feel happy- my moods kept slipping away from me and I felt angry and sad at the same time. My doctor put my on Celexa. My very first dose I had the worst headache I have ever had- I do have periodic migraines BUT never a headache like this. I continued Celexa, reluctantly and made it through the first week. Two months later, with an occasional headache and frequent yawning I feel like a dark cloud has lifted. My emotional state is remarkably calm and even a bit upbeat. YEA Celexa!"


"This medicine is not any good for Fibromyalga, I take 750mg 6 pills a day. I wouldn't recommend this medicine for fibromyalga....."


"It took them 13 years of making me a lab rat for medications, but I finally got to the right dosage of Celexa and my life did a complete 180. I've finally come out of a 43 year fog!"


"I have anxiety/panic attacks and fibromyalgia. Fun! So, unfortunately I get sick with Lyrica at higher doses where it actually kills the fibromyalgia pain. After months of trial and errors, we've finally found that 100mg of Pristiq, 20mg of Methadone, 225mg of Lyrica and 300mg of Tramadol is the only thing that will stop the pain. For the anxiety the Pristiq helps and also 3mg of Klonopin stops the panic (also took months of trial and error in addition to therapy). With this large amount of depressant style drugs, at times it was very hard for me to stay awake during the daytime. 150mg of Nuvigil for me has totally solved this problem. The first week I felt strange and over stimulated, and now I just feel normal and awake, from 6:00am to 10:30pm."


"I have had this BC since  2011. I am now 24 and going on 6 years. I am considering a 3rd implant. I will admit in the beginning both times was horrific. I was on my period on and off for roughly 3-4months. It was not heavy just frequent. When I first got the BC I did experience dryness and an infection from over using tampons because I was unsure of what was happening. 3 month long periods are no fun. Within a year my periods came regularly but last from 10-16 days every time. This is an undesirable side effect; but still no pregnancy.  I do not have to remember to take a medication daily, or weekly. I recommend trying for 1 year and being open to discuss with sexual partner. Their reaction does influence the effectiveness of this BC."


"There are other things which have worked better for me."


"I've used paragard for 9 months.  But since then  my weight has been going up. I've gained 4kg after the insertion. I know it is claimed that paragard is non hormonal and will not cause weight gain. but I really need to check around if any of you experienced weight gain like me. My period are better than before though. shorter and lighter."


"I wish doctors would open their eyes and prescribe this medicine easier.  Just because I panic easily doesn't mean I'm a psychotic.  Docs, lighten up!  I need them!"


"I have suffered from MDD, GAD, SAD, OCD, panic attacks, agoraphobia and PTSD for the past 25 years. I have tried several other SSRIs and was recently switched to Effexor XR. I was prescribed 37.5 and was to build up to 150mgs. The side effects were so severe I could not get past the initial dose. I took it for the past 6 weeks and it abruptly quit working. I could not tolerate increasing to 75mg. I will be switching to Celexa. The side effects include tachycardia, sweating, hypostatic, extreme blurry vision, nausea, headaches, insomnia and weight gain of 5lbs. I experienced "spatial disorientation" where I would get waves of vertigo. I had great depression relief for about 3 weeks but the side effects were too numerous to tolerate."


"Tegretol XR works well in controlling partial onset seizures. Just as long as you take it vigilantly and sleep regularly. There are two things that keep this medication from being a ten. The first is the fact that your body becomes resistant to the effects of the medication resulting in a never-ending dosage increase to maintain your results. The other is one of the side effects of this medication is unsteady hands, and that can make certain tasks somewhat difficult, but as long you follow simple guidelines, this medication in conjunction with another anti-convulsant does quite well at keeping your disorder in check."


"I returned to work, after having my second child, at the end of April.  By the begining of June everything was falling apart.  The job I had worked so hard to attain, my relationship, my friendships...nothing seemed to be going well, my two beautiful boys were the only thing keeping me remotely together.  I was asked to take a leave from work.  I started with Zoloft - terrible I clenched my teeth all day long!  Moved to Cymbalta - all I wanted to do was sleep, with two very active boys naps are just not an option.  I started taking Effexor XR two weeks ago now.  Love IT!!  The only side effect I'm noticing is short term memory loss, but hey my sex drive finally came back!!!  YEAH!  That alone does help alot with my depression."


"This is seriously good. I used to get an outbreak at least every 4 months. Not any more! As soon as I feel the tell tale signs start I take one tablet and it stops it in its tracks. This is a life changer. I only have these as my girl got 21 prescribed for a herpetic ulcer in her eye which turned out to be something else. I don't think doctors will prescribe them in the UK for cold sore."


"I had a bad bout of diarrhea and this medicine stopped it for me."


"I started Belviq on 10/10/2015 I was at 183 lbs, when I weighed in the following Saturday 10/17/2015 I weighed 176 , I very happy ! The next week I weighed in and I actually gained 2 lbs I was 178, today I weighed myself and I was back at 176, hopefully Saturday 10/31 I will weigh less. I get very thirsty so I drink a lot of water, the first week I worked out 3 times a week , just basic walk, run, walk jog etc. I started that again.  The 2nd day I had a migraine, but I was also taking other meds for my cough, the 3rd day I was ok, no migraine just a slight headache. Right now the only thing I do feel is tiredness.Overall it's very good, I used to drink a large coffee every morning, now I take a few sips and lucky if I even drink half of it"


"I have tried two 100mg tablets and split them in half as doctor ordered and it does not make much difference without the viagra. Does not keep erection during intercourse"


"Needed to stop taking due to red, swollen and painful joints side effect. Tried stopping then starting again but side effect occurred again."


"*people with endometriosis or depression good option* I'm 20 years old and I had a surgery and was diagnosed with stage 3 endometriosis, They urged me to try out skyla to relieve some of my chronic pain. I was hesitant because of my medications and my history with bc pills but the doctor assured me that this will not make me unbalanced and the estrogen was most likely doing that to me on the pills. Getting the iud was one of the worst pains I've ever experienced and the next few weeks wasn't any better. I bled heavily for a month and lots of pain but I am now obsessed with skyla GIVE IT THE 3 MONTHS. After month 2 I feel GREAT. I am the best I've felt in years. I still get my period but not as heavily and pain free."


"This has been the worst experience ever!
I hate it so much! Ive had it for almost three years
I was okay with it because of its effectiveness on not getting pregnant, but I used to have clear skin and since I got it I wake up with a new big pimple every single day! Now I have lots of scars ! Have constant headaches and mood swings
I'm so ready to give up on this.
without mentioning that
My bleeding can last up to 3 weeks sometimes !! And always spotting in between !!
Don't get it"


"I may be young at heart, but at 48 I am being told I have the hip of a "90 year old."  I have been suffering from left hip OA pain for the past 10 years.  Up until 1 year ago, injections have eased the pain.  Unfortunately they are no longer effective and I am told I must have a hip replacement.  I have been using ibuprofen, then Aleve, then prescription Celebrex, with minimal relief.  Just 5 days ago I consulted with a surgeon who stopped other NSAIDS and started me on meloxicam.  I was leery but gave it a try.  The following day I was amazed at the relief I received.  I can now walk stairs with minor difficulty, compared to maximum difficulty before.  I would have definitely recommend to anyone suffering from OA pain."


"Xanax is great. It gets rid of anxiety but makes me drowsy."


"I was constipated for 2 days. Had the urge to go but the stool would not budge! I was having so much anxiety and abdominal discomfort I just wanted to cry. ran out to Walgreens to buy a bottle of the grape version. Downed around 8oz of the bottle around 12:30 pm with a big glass of water. Went to bed and around 4:30 am I woke up with the urge to go. I ended up straining and only pooping out a little pellet. Disappointed and nauseous I went back to sleep. Woke up at around 8amdrank the rest of the 10oz bottle with another glass of water and about 30 min after that my tummy began to gurgle & I had the urge to go , I pushed just a little and boom! Feeling so much better! MC for the win!!"


"Medicine worked ok, but had to stop using because it caused serious liver problems.  The benefits definitely DID NOT outweigh the risk."


"My doctor has prescribed me contrave 8 on Wednesday 3-18 I have decided to make a life change and have been eating better and letting off the snacks. I was told to start off at 4 per day instead of the 4 week process (doctors orders) I have been less hungry. It doesn't stop my hunger. But it curves my appetite. I haven't had any side effects.  I started at 207.8 and just weighed myself and I'm down 4lbs in 4 days. I'm hoping that it will be what I want. This isn't going to be a miracle pill you have to work at it and so I have been running everyday 2 miles. I'll keep updating."


"Cannot tolerate Warfarin but only got Pradaxa to cover two months previous and one month after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.  Had a bit of heartburn the first few days, but no side effects at all during the whole three months.  Now after three months post ablation, still getting some atrial fibrillation I think, but my doctor will not prescribe it, only the hospital consultant - who is also very reluctant.  "


"I have been taking Lo Loestrin Fe for 3 months now. I started this pill after having the Mirena for 5 years and having little to no period a month. For the first month on this pill I had a normal period but the 2nd and 3rd month I have been having extremely heavy bleeding and blot clots. So far my periods are coming about every 5 days. On For 7 days, Off for 5 days. I feel terrible. I feel tired, having diarrhea, and headaches. My cramps are in my back and constant. And I am not sure if the pill is to blame but I have been getting anxious & nervous a lot for no reason lately. I made up my mind to stop taking the pill and make a doc appointment. Hope this helps others."


"I had a bit of constipation and it was getting uncomfortable so I decided to take 2 senekot.
I probably should not have taken 2 as the next day I couldn't keep off the toilet and by the second day I had to take imodium which is the opposite because I kept having diarrhoea and it seems  to be making feel really light headed. I drank lots of water. It definitely relieves constipation but way too much!! So if you are severely constipated it's worth a go."


"Switched to this combo from Glyburide/Metformin 5/500 4Xday after warning by Humana re Glyburide causing glucose to go too low, <50.. Still have fasting glucose about 160, same as with Glyburide most of the time. Last HbA1C was 6.7. Doc switched me to expensive Trulicity which didn't seem to do much better but caused bad side effects. See that posting for more info."


"Prilosec completely eradicates the severe reflux I suffer from due to a rare stomach condition known as gastroparesis.  Sadly, it completely eliminates my appetite as well.  It also slows my metabolism down to a crawl, which is already inherently slow due to my stomach condition.  "


"Ever since my 1st panic attack almost 3 years ago I could never feel the same. I couldn't sleep, would feel overstimulated if I came into contact with too many people or a stranger for too long a time period. I always had a constant tingling on the side of my head with no explanation of origin I had 1, 2 MRI's and a CATS scan. I had brain scans I was sure I had a tumor somewhere and I was dying. Everyday my normal activities were crippled by this anxious feeling I wasn't my normal outgoing self by any means this lead my anxiety into a major depression I felt broken unfixable like there was no explanation to my condition, I thought I was losing my mind. I strongly recommend escitalopram. Been taking it for a month and I feel like the old me."


"Soooo...what a ride. Started on 10 mgs and felt ok. I was getting a stiff neck at times and my back would hurt a bit. But I kept on. Now I'm on 20 mgs probably for around 3 weeks and this third week on 20mgs has been rough. It's like I sleep, but I don't feel rested. It's weird. I'm hoping it goes away because I don't want to start all over again with a new drug. I'll probably stay on for a week and write down how I feel, but if that "side effect" doesn't go away I'm done. Its helping the racing thoughts, but I can't feel tired all the time."


"Had a lot of the side effects, tremors,headache, restlessness, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, red face and neck, feeling flushed. As of today, I have been up almost 36 hours, can not go to sleep. Will not have this injection again."


"Monovisc combined with PT has

significantly improved my knees

after injuring an old torn meniscus.

Arthritis was diagnosed as well on

the MRI. Dr would not operate!

I get injections every 4 months and

pain is very rare...ice needed occasionally.

Thinking of using it in my shoulder after

RC surgery. Other shoulder has partial tear.

Anybody have any ideas on this?"


"Been on Paxil for 8 yrs for generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks and it saved my life! Recently increased from 30mg to 40mg due to relapse from highly stressful events and can already feel it working again."


"Amazing medicine. Helped with my recently diagnosed ADHD-PI (ADD). I am on 27mg and have no known side-effects. It has boosted my grades and my work is done quicker. It is the best thing that has happened to me. I haven't registered my ADD as a chronic illness, but know I will get it covered fully if I do."


"PROS- No period and didn't get pregnant within the 2 years that I had the Nexplanon

CONS- Cravings, Migraines, No energy, Weight gain (14lbs in 2 years) to be exact and that's a lot for me because I'm already a big girl, Hard to lose the weight, mood swings, fatigued, lots of depression. It's like being imaginary pregnant lol without having a baby growing inside of you."


"It helps so much. When I went to the dermatologist the first time, I told her that I have had sensitive skin and every product I have tried burns and dries out my face even more. She told me, to avoid burning use Epiduo every 3rd night. It seems to be a problem in almost all the reviews that everyone's skin starts drying out and burning. Using it makes my skin feel so much better and burned for only about a half hour the first time I tried it."


"I was given Zofran during a operation on my shoulder. In the past I came out of surgery very sick and nauseated; not this time. It was a welcome change."


"I have been on this drug for around 6 months for depression. Aside from the side effect facial odema (after 2 weeks so mild you wouldn't know it's there) this drug has been perfect for me. It has improved my mood a lot.

To begin with I was able to sleep perfectly. Taken with quetiapine (400mg) I was getting over 8 hours a night for the first month or two. However now that effect has gone and I'm needing benzodiazepines to get any sleep at all.

The weight gain has been a blessing too. Before mirtazapine I lost 14kg in a month. I'm now nearly back to my previous weight, though again the quetiapine may have something to do with it. While 4 months into it I lost my appetite again, I'm still eating and that's the most important part."


"I started taking this because of my generalized anxiety disorder that started out of nowhere and led to mild depression. After the first week or two of my head feeling weird, it kicked in and has put me back to my old self, with added benefits like not being quite as socially anxious and an overall better mood. The only side effect I noticed was that when I get drunk enough, instead of just getting super sloppy (not able to walk), I will just black out for a while. Also, I am fine when I miss one day. I have only skipped one day at a time before, so I wouldn't know the effects of missing more than one dose. Overall, I am very glad I went on this medicine."


"I started out on the low dose. Lost 8 lbs in a month. Wasn't happy with that. I watched everything I ate and didn't cheat . Recently went back and increased the dose to 30/25. This better show better results or I'm done. The topamax also makes me very moody. The first couple of weeks I would start crying for no reason. Hopefully that goes away."


"I took Effexor for three years due to depression. I loved the fact that I was no longer depressed but I was tired all the time. I could sleep for 10 hours get up and two hours later I was ready to sleep again. If I missed taking a dose I would get a horrible headache. The only reason I stopped taking Effexor was due to being tired all the time. Getting off of the medication was awful. I have never been so sick in my life. If you are going to take this medicine the rest of your life I highly recommend it. It did wonders for my depression."


"It took me a long time to realize some major changes in my life directly correlated with the time I began to take Ortho Tri-Cyclen. I thought these were just general changes in my life until I realized they all started around the same time. I gained about 8-10 pounds, which is almost 10% of my body weight so it made a noticeable difference. The biggest negative point, however was the depression and irritability. I would cry for at least 2 days every month for no reason and considered dropping out of school and moving back home because I was so unhappy. Since I stopped taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen a month ago my whole life has gone back to normal, dropped 5 pounds and generally happy and comfortable. I never got pregnant, though."


"I have been taking 1mg Xanax 4 times daily for 25 years. IT IS THE GREATEST MEDICINE FOR DEPRESSION EVER! No, it does not make me druged-sluggish or anything BAD. Xanax lifts me up when I get down and I do not even want to think about never having Xanax. I know of several friends and family members it would change their life FOR THE BETTER if their Doctors would only prescribe it to them. Of course they should not start on the dosage I take but at least get them started and take it from there.... The antidepressant's JUST DON'T DO IT FOR ME. I have tried several over the YEARS and they just make things worse for me. Xanax allows me to be happy and tolerate the "TOUGH TIMES"."


"I started out taking lowest dose.   Two hours later still awake.   Took max dose prescribed.   It is now 5:30 in the morning and I have had NO sleep.   And have a bad taste in my mouth.  I took a sip of water and about gagged from the nasty taste.   Worst stuff ever."


"My mother has cancer. With that she has anxiety. The Dr prescribed her vistaril 25mg. Granted it kinda helps anxiety but it contributes to hallucinations. When I leave her off of it she has anxiety when she takes it, her dreams are vividly real. Weigh your options or decrease dosage but if a loved one is taking this medication before mental diagnosis try replacing or removing this drug for at least 48 hrs."


"Thousands of  patients with neurogenic dysfunction of lower urinary tract was treated by me with Mandelamine 1g three times daily, for the past 20 years, with very good results and without any side effects. It decreased urinary infection in this group of patients by about 60 - 70 %."


"This contraceptive was very effective I've had it since April 2014. I am getting it taken out a few months early due to the mood swings. I've always had them but now its getting to a point where everyone is a enemy and I'm always angry. Sometimes I feel like I shouldn't exist in this life. Overall, I  did not get pregnant, but I will not take a chance on taking this if you want to have depression and anxiety like I do. So ready to be back to my normal self. The weight gain is ridiculous gained about 20 pounds. Period comes on about every 3 months when it does its heavy for a long period of time."


"I've been on Bentyl for 3 1/2 years and my IBS is so much better when I take my pill. Initially I had severe dry mouth that lasted for about 3 months, but I no longer have that side effect. I take a pill one hour before I eat, and I can pretty much eat without worrying about a flare up.  If I eat a meal or snack with little or no fiber, my stomach gurgles and I get gas but no diarrhea."


"Horrible, horrible, horrible I have never had acne this bad in my life!!!!!!!!!! My WHOLE chin and jawline are red and covered in cystic acne!!! I HAD PERFECTLY CLEAR SKIN BEFORE. I am honestly in a complete panic with what is going on with my skin. I'm in shock that a small pill could do this much damage. My face hurts so bad because of the acne. Its been only 3 weeks since I started taking it. Switching to sprintec tomorrow. DO NOT USE THIS, SAVE YOUR SKIN!!!!!"


"So Implanon pros and cons... Pros. It's hidden well and has a 99% effectiveness rate. Awesome. Cons. I've had mine in for over a year now. The side effects don't hit you the first month. They slowly drag. I have been absolutely miserable with this with so many of the side effects. They're not always something you can get used to. I can't tell you how many times I've been to the doctor within the last two months. Getting this thing out as soon as possible."


"I'm a nurse and know all about package inserts explaining side effects but man they weren't kidding. I was started about 3 weeks ago by my doctor who said I needed to lose a bunch of weight. I expected some stomach upset but not like this. Now I understand why the slow titration to higher more effective dosing. I can't bear the side effects. I cannot work with stomach upset all day and need to rest at night. Back to diet and exercise for me. This is just not right."


"It will be 5 years in April 2012. No problems, no issues... Love it and will do it again."


"I don't feel like this made too much of a difference and was prescribed to replace Zoloft which I believe was better but made me gain a lot of weight. Getting off of Cymbalta was very hard, although I followed my doctors instructions and decreased very gradually, by the end I had to start taking motion sickness pills due to the dizziness and nausea I experienced from the withdrawals. I also experienced headaches and felt like my eyes would cross every time I took a step. Getting onto it was super easy, I went from 60mg-120mg pretty quickly, and I lowered it from 120-90-60-30 over the course of about 2 months and still dealt with these withdrawal effects. "


"I've been on Prozac for one month. I don't notice much other than vivid dreams and weight loss. I started out at 125 and now am 118 even though I still feel like I'm eating normally. My dreams are very lucid and intense. Gonna give it more time to see if it helps with my depression but so far I don't notice it."


"God bless the one who invented Allegra! I had been snoring all the time even during summer and I felt my nose was wet and tickled me all the time. I tried everything to stop that instantly snoring problem when I took only one pill it just stopped. I didn't snore or sniff a whole day, and before that, a day without sniffing would be a miracle. I didn't even have to wait one hour it just work direct!"


"I just started taking a generic Zoloft a few days ago for my Border line personality disorder/ anxiety . The first day, I felt very sluggish, like a zombie. I feel sick, and I got plenty of sleep last night, however, I do not know how I'm going to be able to go to work today. I feel like I have no motivation, and it gives me such a bad sick feeling, that I can't stick through. I'm trying though, but if the sickness, sluggish, numbing of the mind thing doesn't go away, I'm going to discontinue taking this medicine. I feel like I can't think what so ever because Zoloft is numbing my mind."


"It is one of best of the many I have tried over the last twenty years. Many others either eliminated libido and/or stopped working after a relatively short time. The only side effect noticed is oily skin."


"I use this medication whenever I have a flare up of acne. Always works great."


"Caused horrible testicle / reproductive / urinary pain and swelling"


"I have been on Ortho TriCyclen Lo for approximately 15 years, I'm not sure exactly when I started since its been that long. The first 5 or so years were great, I had regular periods, light-moderate bleeding, less acne and cramps but after that I've had less sex drive, regular adult acne, steady weight gain with the inability to lose easily (even tried weight-watchers with no effect), mood swings and slight depression. Other factors may have come into play with school, work and relationships but I'm now married and the side-effects are more noticeable since the other factors have leveled out. I'm trying something else mainly due to weight gain, mood swings and cost - I'm in Arizona - OTCL is now $88 a month."


"Ritalin has changed my life for the better. Family and friends could see how happy I was. I was able to finish what I started instead of 20 progject. A fill in Dr said he would not prescribed me my Ritalin because I was 61years old that I was too old. My regular dr is out of town. I am withdrawing and very tired and depressed and I want to die or I will if. These thoughts of after life will be painless live alone and no one will find me for days"


"This is my second time using Augmentin. Before this it was used for an ear infection, and now for sinusitis. Symptoms cleared up almost exactly when my doctor said they would- about 2 days in each time. Symptoms have been minimal with only minor stomach upset. Taken with probiotics several hours apart from it regularly I managed to avoid a yeast infection."


"I was on 150 MG efexor for nearly a year and continued suffering with depression and anxiety. It affected my libido to the point that I couldn't stand being touched by my husband. I've been on wellbutrin for nearly three weeks and it's been a miracle for me. My energy level is up, I can focus again, and my libido has increased. The only negative I have had is it doesn't help my anxiety."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

"I switched from ATRIPLA to GENVOYA after experiencing kidney issues with atripla. I have been taking GENVOYA for just 5 days and I experienced very little side effects, which I hope they will go away with time. These side effects on me are:
- slight swelling of my tongue and glands without pain or feeling, just if I look in the mirror I can notice. This side effect is called respiratory tract inflammation.
- trouble sleeping. I just heard this issue will go away taking the pill with your breakfast instead with your dinner (as I did) so you give time to your body to metabolize Genvoya long before going to sleep. I'll try that from today.
- gassy feeling (no really a problem for me, but it is for my boyfriend hehehe)"


"I had my Skyla inserted today and had a GREAT experience!! I am a virgin and no kids...seriously had zero pain having this put in. I did insert a cytotec vaginally before my appointment, and I took 800mg of ibuprofen 45 minutes before. I think the key is making sure you have a doctor you trust insert it, I work with my doctor and I have seen her insert many IUDs and she always does a fantastic job so that's why I chose her and I'm so glad I did. Right now (3 hours after insertion) I'm lying on the couch with a heating pad and minor cramping. Just feels like I'm about to start my period. I can't wait to see how this does for me."


"Im always in a constant state of anxiety and depression, im nervous all the time and generally feel like someone has just died. Been feeling this way consistently for 10 years, I take atleast one panic attack everyday. Ive been on meds, gone to counselling and nothings worked.Ive only been taking Yaz for a few days but within an hour of taking it on the first day I went from feeling anxious to totally calm, is this what it's like to feel normal?. Ive been anxiety and depression free for 3 days now.so im thinking the cause of this anxiety was a hormonal or chemical imbalance that yaz has regulated? I didnt initially take yaz for this reason. Happy accident. Ive also no period cramps.Ill update if anything changes as its early days."


"I've had migraine since I was 11. No preventative had ever worked. We do control the a symptomatic inter cranial pressure with acetazamide 250 mg 2/day. Recently my imatrix started causing rebounds and my monthly migraine totals shot up from 6-8 shot worthy (where the migraine causes a dark spot in the white matter in my brain) /month to 15-20 and I am living off of excedrine migraine. Neuro put me on this to be preventative. I've noticed little to no difference and am finding I'm gaining weight and am fighting depression and hopelessness when I'm alone. Neuro wants to up dosage to 400 mg /day but I don't think I can handle that.

On a side note in order to try to get off meds in going to look into the implants because I can't maintain this"


"My doctor prescribed me this medicine to help fight my acne. I have moderate to severe acne. I used this medicine for about two months combined with a light soap and topical benzoyl cream. I take the medicine at the same time once every day. I wash my face with the soap twice daily and use the cream at night. I can say that it worked well with me since I saw major differences. I started my acne regime on November and my face was cleared on February the next year ( a few months). I thought It was going well but I stopped my medication and my regime since my face was cleared but the acne went back although it wasn't as severe as it was before."


"I got skyla put in a year ago, six weeks after i had my baby, and it was seriously painless. My doctor did say thats unusual though. I spotted for two days after and then only got a light period with no cramps every six weeks after. It worked so good for me i loved it! I just got it removed and the removal was painless as well."


"After reading reviews, I was skeptical on taking Linzess when my doctor prescribed it. However, I am now so grateful that I am on this medication! I have not had any side effects and it is working perfectly for me. I take it at the same time every morning, drink lots of water, have breakfast,  and within a half hour or so, I have a bowel movement. Some days one, some days another shortly after, then I feel great the rest of the day. I used to have terrible stomach aches and headaches before Linzess, it seems to have all gone away now for the most part. Obviously depends on the severity of your problem, but Linzess is a miracle pill for me!"


"is wonderful help you to lose waitgh and control your anxiousness"


"Ive never written a review about bc. I've been using Nuva ring for 2 months now and I'm enjoying it. I think I've found the right method that works for me and my body. I was nervous about it because I still have not found anything wrong. This might just be the one! I was on the pill before and I definitely felt the side effects...I was hungry all the time, breakouts, moodiness and depression...and weight gain. With the Nuva ring my weight has been stable (I did start a workout/diet plan so this may be the reason why I haven't gained any weight. No moodiness, no nausea, no headaches. I don't feel it during sex neither does my partner. Very easy process. The only thing I've noticed is that my libido has decreased significantly!"


"I was given Lipitor 20 mg. 8 days ago,last night I found a rash under my left breast the size of a half dollar,it does not itch or anything,the only thing that has changed is the lipitor,I will NOT take it any more.I knew it had to be something new I had done & this was it. After my research on here,I am sure that is what it is.I have never had chicken pox,I know it can NOT be shingles. Since I have never had a heat rash in the summer & now it is cooler weather,it has to be the lipitor.I have some other my Dr. gave me a couple of years back & I only took 14 but noticed no side affects.The pharmasist said maybe wait a couple of days to start the other.Never knew my cholesterol was as high as 381 till recently!Lipitor is NOT FOR ME!"


"6 weeks of constant bathroom use, oily skin that cause clogged glands in my eyes, terrible body stiffness and aches..no energy, fatigue... But HEY it did lower my triglycerides from 231 to 230--all while raising my total cholesterol 21 points, lowering my hdl by 2 points, and raising my ldl by 23 points. Also raised my blood sugar a bit too. So in summary in 6 weeks of suffering just to be in worst health. I would give this medication a 0 if I could"


"Honestly this medicine has saved my life! I went from having multiple long lasting episodes of mania to none. Ya i still get the thoughts but im relaxed and able to make conscious choices now that im on it. The only negative side affect is the hair loss but its temporary, but so worth it. Nothing is better than feeling like you are in control of yourself,  and this medicine does this for you dont be scared to ask your doctor about it!"


"Very effective for my 20 year insomnia problem. No side effects other than a slow start in the morning. I'm functioning normal during the day for the first time in years. I had terrible side effects from all other sleep meds. Expensive but worth it. Using a low dose. Nightly lights out routine works well."


"I'm 22 years-old and switched from the Depo to Skyla about 4 months ago. The pain was awful, I had false labor pains for about two days. Once the false labor pain stopped, I had to be rushed to the hospital due to abdominal cramping so intense that I could barely move. I was then told that the hormones being released was "irritating" the cyst on my ovaries. A few months later (last week to be exact) the same issue happened again. I went to a different hospital where they said that I developed a kidney infection. I have had a series of problems with this since it was inserted including UTI daily, massive cramping, blood in my stool (recently since the kidney infection), painful sex, and even lost interest in sex."


"Going on month two now... It made me very tired (loss of vitality) but it is much better now; had constipation but increased my fiber, water and exercise - all is well as long as I do this; joint pain in my hips but is better with the exercise, nausea - I had a little when I started, it got better and now it is back and worse - I have started taking Pepto-Bismol and it has helped - you can try mint (candy, gum); anxiety - happens occasionally but so far tolerable.  It is always best to speak to your health professional before trying the above."


"I have had Paragard for a year and a half. When it was inserted, I did have pain but that was mainly just strong cramping.  I don't remember really bleeding afterwards. For those that say they have the worst pain in their life during insertion is probably because of the way their cervix sits. My DR explain that to me. Because a week before my period is supposed to start I get these horrible stabbing pains that are sometimes unbearable. They aren't constant and have actually lessened over time. My periods have actually gotten lighter only lasting like 4 days.. until now. My last period was like two weeks ago and then all of the sudden this week I started bleeding. I haven't read any reviews on this. So we will see what happens."


"My experience with this drug was bad.  I had my first iron infusion at 11 in the morning and about 4 in the afternoon I was in the ER.  I had tremendous body aches and headache; I was vomiting very violently (to mention only a few symptoms). At the ER, they did bloodwork and determined that my iron levels were five times the normal.  I see in the other comments from other patients that their injection took them about 2 hours; mine took about 5 minutes"


"Great! Slow start but kicks in well and helps with high mania and low depression. On 160mg daily. Makes me sleepy at night so I take 1 and 1/2 at night and half in morning.  No weight gain.  Getting smarter. "


"This is just an update, I would like to encourage those who have just began champix. I began taking the medication on the 26th of December and I am now 7 months smoke free. The medication is amazing. The first few weeks required an incredible amount of will power, the dreams and nausea I experienced were worth every second. Now 7 months smoke free after 14 years and feeling amazing. I cannot recommend champix enough. Stick with it!"


"I smoked for 38 years, half a pack a day. 2 days of Chantix my cigarettes tasted awful. I get no side affects, I'm sleeping so much better, I used to wake up in the middle of the night and think I had to get up and take a couple puffs to go back to sleep. Now when I wake up I fall right back to sleep. The best part is I don't even think about cigarettes, I'm on day 20. I'm just afraid once I stop the Chantix I might get cravings. I really feel blessed at this point for just being able to stop smoking, especially with no side affects. Oh and how can I forget, the Chantix was free through my insurance, also a blessing."


"This is the first time I've had to prep for a colonoscopy and I'm wishing I had checked tips and tricks from others before I started. The Suprep kit works well, but the taste is NOT good.  My doctor said to mix the 6oz. bottle with apple juice to the 16oz. mark on the cup, but I didn't think that helped the taste. I could only do a few ounces at a time, wait a few minutes, then do a few more ounces.  A STRAW definitely helped get the solution past my taste buds a bit.  After finishing the entire first "dose", I found my chief complaint was belching.  I was very glad that there was no cramping or abdominal discomfort at all.  Definitely need diaper rash cream. Second dose is going in the freezer to get as cold as possible. Just don't stop!"


"I had two of my boys at 34 wks and one at 29 wks. I started with Makena injections at 16wks for this pregnancy had last injection last week 36wks. I'm so exicted I'm now 37 wks pregnant and still going been having some contraction but not to frequent. Thanks to Makena for the first time not having a premie baby and if everything goes well I will finally get the experience of taking my baby home with me instead of leaving them at NICU. Waiting to meet my baby girl scheduled for c section 07/21/17. My insurance covered it but had a very high co payment ,but thanks to copayment assistance I only had to pay 25dls out of pocket once a month."


"34 years old diagnosed back in Oct 14 started meds at 18mg fine 1st day then no real benefit after that  I hoped the increase would help did for a while. Now on 54mg and I'm not in a great place and emotionally feel low  and feel desperate. My relationship has broken down I'm hoping tomorrow I can change meds"


"This has to be taken at least 3 weeks to see if it works/get adjusted  to the Body.  This has been a Transformation for my Little brother Age 6 still in kindergarden he used to be very moody and seemed to get very hyper all the time. I would recommend this med to anyone suffering from ADHD and other behavioural issues. Side effects seem to be tolerable and gets less by time has had mild headaches and vivid dreams."


"Day 2 three tablet's down about to take my second one and last one for the day.
I'm a anxious person generally so of course I looked up the side effects...
The ones I've experienced are extreme nausea... bloating,gas,feverish,dizziness,hot n cold sweats.
But only 3 tablet's in and it's helping a lot with the pain in the kidneys on n off though.  Got to say the nausea is the worst part I'm practically bed bound. Most of this is probably due to how bad my infection but it got worse after taken ciprofloxacin"


"I started on this on 10/16/2017. I am 5'7 and weighed 264 pounds at start.  Today, 17 days later, I weigh 258.8. I am still just doing the lowest dose but plan to move to the next step now that side effects are a little more under control.  The first 2 weeks I would have a headache in the evening and be super tired but now I have adjusted to it and the symptoms have subsided.  I was addicted to fast food and would drink a 2 litre soda in 2 days.  Now I haven't had fast food but once in the 17 days and I didn't even finish it all.  Also I drink a 12 oz cup of soda a day, just to keep away the withdrawal headaches and the rest of the day I am drinking water.   I am starting to feel more motivated and excited to start working out!"


"Two weeks ok lexapro now. I'm definitely less 'numb' than when I was on Prozac but my hair pulling is 100% worse."


"I had implanon put in Oct 2013. At that time I was 22 and 135 lbs. I have no children and have never been pregnant. My intentions were to keep it that way- I took the pill since I was 17 but wanted to find something that would maintain my busy lifestyle. this birth control has been a fabulous preventative but  I have had major side affects:

Now 2 years later:
-extremely moody/ anxious
- 4 months after implanted I was at my highest weight of 164 lbs
-currently weigh 155 lbs and it has been the biggest challenge to loose weight.
-long and drawn out periods for the whole time on bc
Would not recommend"


"I'm in my 40's with no kids. I have endometriosis and very painful periods. I got the Mirena a few days ago and I have had cramps non-stop since, my Dr. told me to expect cramps & bleeding. The procedure was VERY uncomfortable. But I'm hoping this will help with my endometriosis and painful periods."


"Had this med for colonoscopy. Easy to awake from. But I don't think they shared everything that happened during procedure. Pillow was soaked with drool and had excruciating throat and ear pain. Was told they had to suction out my throat because I was coughing and that is why my throat hurt. By discharge time my sinuses, especially left side, were incredibly congested and full of mucus. I think allergic reaction and not coughing but gagging I had a headache whole next day. Wouldn't use again"


"Im on ths birth control And it cleared up my face. I still get some pimples around my period tho but nothing too major"


"After many, many years of taking Zoloft for depression, It got to a point where it was not as helpful as it once was. I visited my doctor who put me on trazodone as a booster to the Zoloft that I was still taking. In 2 weeks I noticed the difference. I no longer feel depressed and feel more like my old self again. The only side effect I have had is a little blurred vision...I'll take that any day over depression."


"I used Cipro for a urinary tract infection (I do not usually get urinary tract infections).  The first night I took it, I felt better by the next morning.  It took a few hours before I felt better (where I didn't have to go to the bathroom every 3 minutes), but it let me sleep and by the next day that burning sensation had gone away.

The only side effect, was I felt nauseated and sluggish the first day.  After that, it was great to get back to normal."


"I have suffered from anxiety for about 10 years now. I am 31. Recently it took on a life of its own and I could not control it anymore. It was affecting my entire life. Every morning I would wake up barely able to breathe and dreaded the day. I HATE taking medications. But I knew I had to do something to get help. With the help of my family and friends I finally went to my doctor and he put me on lexapro. For me the side effects were not bad. For the first 5 days I was very drowsy and kind of spaced out for a few hours after taking my 5mg dose. My doctor told me to take it at night going forward and that solved those issues. After a week or so on the meds it has taken the edge off and I feel better! I wake up happy."


"I am a 65 year old active male.  I had a scope on my left knee for a torn medial meniscus.  For 8 months I was able to resume my activities including golf, walking, biking and swimming.  Then, my knee began to swell and become painful again.  My doc gave me a cortico steroid injection (pretty painful) in the knee joint.  I received immediate relief which lasted about 3 months before the swelling and pain returned.  I confirred with my doc again and opted for Euflexxa instead of another steroid injection.  The pain from the injection was minimal and about a week after the 3rd injection, I have been pain free.  I still ice my knee after exercise but hope that this remedy will buy me 6 months before I have another course of injections."


"Hello all:

My daughter has had some form of depression since high school. Where she has had therapy it wasn't recommended that she take medication. She has a safety plan in place, food, exercise etc. She seemed to manage the depression pretty well until college. She had never been on any antidepressants before and her first trip the the pshyc. they put her on lamictal 25 mg.  My fear as a mom is that she is depressed not bipolor.  She's only been on it for a week and where she presents more snippy/angry in her depression she has cried everyday on this medication. We don't have a follow up for a few weeks does anyone have any advise?"


"I only took them for 3 days because my legs legs went in such funny shapes but I was given these instead of furosemide  which any good either but I take such a lot if medication I think one works against the other, but I never see the same doctor twice one gave me forusemide with potassium  the next one took the potassium off me. And what can I do. I'm 70 and have taken water tablets for about 25 years  and still can't wear shoes.  I have to wear slippers to go out in ."


"This is the end of the second month on Latuda and I like it because there aren't any side effects.  I sleep less than I did on the many other medicines I have tried.  I'm finally losing weight (with the other medicines I'd gained 40 lbs).  Overall I have more energy with this medicine and it seems to be very effective.  I take a 40mg dosage."


"Due to a medical condition I was told this was the safest cough suppressant for me to take.  I took it before bed and woke up in the middle of the night extremely nauseous. Although it did suppress my cough I can do without the nausea !"


"I've been on lexapro for five days now and I've never felt more anxious in my life, I haven't been eating and when I do eat nothing stays in my stomach long, my sleeping has been a nightmare, maybe 5 hours a night if I'm lucky, and I'm shaky all through the night and partially through the day, I feel like I'm going crazy but I keep reading reviews that side effects are awful then subside and the medication is great, I'm just really feeling like I'm losing it here"


"At first Celexa really helped.  I had more energy, was happy and was like my old self.  That lasted only about 3 weeks before I started feeling bad again and wanting to sleep all the time. I also had a claustrophobic feeling like I couldn't breathe.  I told my doctor and he also prescribed trazodone to take with it because he thought this would level me out.  The combination of the 2 made me dizzy, sick and very tired all the time. I couldn't even wake up when my baby was crying in the room next to me.  Needless to say, I had to quit taking the medicine.  I wished it would have continued to work like it did those first 3 weeks.  Also, I started to eat more after the euphoric 3 weeks were gone."


"The depo has its ups and downs for sure. Sex is great, my boyfriend never wears condoms and even though we should be safer he never pulls out. However I have gained about 15-20 pounds which is unfortunate because I used to always be my old certain weight. I noticed it just increases your hunger so if you watch what you eat and slow your roll on the food you should be fine or only gain a few pounds. I also don't get periods which I LOVE but when it's about time for a new shot I do spot a little."


"I'm in my second week and since I have upped the dosage I have noticed constipation and for the last day moderate abdominal pain and diarrhea. I definitely don't eat near as much as what I used to And I am very happy about that. I did have headaches the first week nothing that Motrin couldn't take care of. I am 5'5" I weighed in at 230 pounds and I have lost 5 pounds as of the first week not sure today.  I am very concerned about the possible side effect of cancer in the thyroid since I do have Hashimoto's disease. But I was considering the gastric sleeve surgery before this medication and really want to give it a shot because I don't want a large portion of my stomach taken out. I'll check in and update you all."


"I had to work part time because I was so tired. Eventually I had to stop altogether. Now I buy modafinil and my life has changed . I am a cab driver able to do airport runs thinking clearly and never tired. I don't take it every day just 100mg or half a tab before driving. I can do all my paperwork now and am enjoying life."


"I am 22 and not on birth control currently for neurological reasons.

A day or two after my period ended (Sunday, Oct 18), I had sex with a condom. The condom broke and we did not notice until we were finished. We went and got the pill and I took it within an hour of the unprotected sex. The next day I was mildly fatigued and had some mild cramping for a few days, but no side effects other than that. Exactly one week later, October 25th, I began bleeding. This is considered withdrawal bleeding from the pill. Exactly four weeks after the withdrawal bleeding begun, I got my period! I suggest taking a pregnancy test any time you worry about it, but know your period can be late from it's normal time because of the pill. IT WORKS!"


"Norco has been extremely useful in helping relieve my lower back pain. Now my doctor is switching me to Ultram though so we'll see how they compare in effectiveness."


"I have tried everything to ease the pain and discomfort of acid reflux. Then I was introduced to the "purple pill", Nexium, about three years ago and to my total surprise it worked. So now I'm a "firm believer" in the product. I'm very, very satisfied. Thank you Nexium!"


"After finding neither Talam nor Effexor XR helped I was put onto Cymbalta and have never looked back. Has truly lifted my mood."


"I found out I had PCOS about around June and its October. I am very over weight and I wanna lose weight but nothings working but this med helping keep my pcos under control I'm now taking 1000mg"


"Of course, birth control affects every person differently, but I wanted to share my experience to shed some light on the possibilities of hormonal birth control. I got the implant and had it for ONE YEAR. I didn't get pregnant, which was good, but I experienced extreme "mood swings" and "depression". That's what the symptoms would be called on the websites you've been skimming, but there's not really words to describe the hell that I went through. The irony is that sex didn't really matter, because I was bleeding so often and so depressed. I waited for my cycle to even out. And it did eventually and proceeded to swing in the other direction, I hardly ever got my period. Then, back to normal, then back to bleeding all the time. I was done."


"I am 41 years old and have struggled all my life with acne.  Having done Roaccutane, Minocycline and every other medication and topical ointment.  At 41 I was over acne.  This is a miracle medicine.  Skin cleared up in about 7 days and is absolutely flawless.  Can't speak highly enough of this medicine. I am acne free for the first time in my life.  Ask your doctor about this."


"This is a great medicine. Unlike the other anti-anxiety medicines, this one works and you don't need to take it all the time. Try this one first."


"I have taken this years ago and had no problems. I took the one day treatment last night and slept from 1030-430am, since then I have been on my couch with an ice pack on my lady parts. When I had my first child I went to 9 cms without medication and was laughing through it, and I also had a 4th degree tear, so my pain tolerance is definitely high... But not high enough for this!
This pain and itch is the worse. Never again. Skip this and just get the oral medication from your doctor."


"This drug had almost a methamphetamine effect on me.  I could almost feel my blood going thru my veins.  Couldn't think straight, Had extreme pressure in my eyeballs, headaches and couldn't sleep.  Went to a half dose with no change in symptoms.  Went off of it 4 days ago and all of the negative symptoms have disappeared."


"I've been on this birth control going on 4 months now . && I highly recommend.  I'm very allergic to birth control but this one is by far the best I've taken. I find I tend to eat a lot more than normal but that's on some days.  Some days you don't wanna eat at all . I'm going on my 4th pack and I haven't started a period yet . but there is a side affect of no periods .

I don't have any mood changes. No breakouts . Some cramps . But it's the price . Thank god for insurance. It would cost me $106.00/monthly. Other than that it's a great pill."


"I started using Drysol in high school. It was a miracle. No more sweat marks! No more wearing a cardigan with every SINGLE outfit. It was FREEDOM. I don%u2019t have to be embarrassed anymore thanks to DYRSOL!"


"I've been using NuvaRing for a month now (started on April 14th) and I'm in love. Things may change in the coming months, but I don't foresee them being bad changes. I feel more complete, confident, and it's SUCH a relief to know when I'm going to get my period as opposed to playing a guessing game every month.

I am not having sex, so I am not using it for birth control at the moment, but I'm trusting it will do its job when the time comes.

Because my experience has been almost entirely positive, the only con I can think of is a few of my friends who have been on it tell me how awful their acne was. Negative side effects took place within the first month and continued until they got off of it (3 or so months in).

I'm in love with it!"


"Went from getting the most awful, paralyzing cramps and heavy periods (one super plus for every 2 hours) to no cramps at all, and an almost non-existant period (2-3 light tampons per DAY). Cleared up my acne, and regulated my hormones so I no longer have mood swings or PMS, and have never once been nauseated."


"I can't stress enough to everyone that this stuff works!! Absolutely no side affects, and  you don't have to worry about spot treating with topicals. Within 3-4 weeks into Humira, I started seeing results. Even cleared the most stubborn psoriasis I had on my back. Having to inject yourself can scare many people off, but the pens they provide make it super easy and fast. Getting the medicine is a lengthy process but worth the wait! Their copayment is outrageous but they have a coupon to bring it down to only $5!! I love Humira!"


"I tried this medication based on recommendations from my doctor.  First, read ALL the information about the pill before taking it.  My doctor prescribed this to me knowing I suffer from severe migraines (it was in my medical history and discussed).  It says in the description NOT to take this if you suffer from migraines. So aside from that, here is what this pill has done to me:

Extreme and heavy bleeding for 14 days now (and it's showing no signs of stopping), body soreness, breast soreness, increased headaches, extreme eye pain, extreme fatigue, extreme mood swings, loss of appetite and weight, heavy cramping, chest pains, difficulty breathing, and loss of libido.  "


"For anyone considering SYNVISC, I'd like to share that I've had both knees done twice & will continue to have the injections. Some background: I'm 59 yrs old, 5'6", approx 175lbs. The first time I had SYNVISC injects. (in both knees), it took about 5 weeks to experience the full benefits, but once it "kicked in," there was ZERO pain & complete fluid mobility! For almost a year, my knees felt "brand new!"
I've recently had a second set of injections (both knees) and although there has been a bit more to pain in the recovery, each day there is definite improvement.
I must caution anyone who gets these injections not to panic if there is noticable pain initially after the injections. Take it easy. It gets better!"


"I have been taking this medicine for a week. Took two straight away with food. Then one a day after with food.  I've had no problems until today my six day. I woke late took the tablet with only a cup of coffee  about 20 mins later felt unwell with slight stomach  ache and felt chills all over my body. Felt bloated  and sick so quickly got something to eat. And within a hour felt better do not take this on a empty stomach.  Last day tomorrow. It's a good antibiotic... got rid of my upper respiratory infection  and tooth infection..."


"Works everytime.  The only drawback is that if  you don't hit the proper insertion point it's a waste of medication.  It's not always available at many local pharmacies.  Otherwise I love it and my partner loves it too."