"I have been given this a lot after surgery. It is great for post surgical pain because it kills the pain but it doesn't give you nausea and constipation like others do."


"I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder.  It got so bad I couldn't function and my Dr took me off work for 5 weeks and gave me 30mg of cymbalta (generic).  By day 10 I noticed a big improvement..about 60% better.  I see Dr in 2 weeks and she will decide if I should take 60mg.  I really don't want to and I'm hoping I will continue to get better on the 30mg.  I guess I will wait and see how I feel.  I think therapy is a must for people with anxiety so we can learn ways to help stop the negative thoughts and not let them ruminate on a repeat reel in our head.  I have found that there are things we can learn to help with that along with the meds."


"I had the Paraguard IUD inserted Dec 18th 2015. I followed up to make sure it was inserted properly and would check my strings every month after my cycle.
On August 13 2017 I discovered I was pregnant. When I went to the doctor not only did I discover I was 6 weeks pregnant, also discovered my IUD is still in the proper position and the doctors are unable to remove it because it is right next to the pregnancy. I also have a cyst on my ovaries that's bleeding out to top it all off. I will never be using an IUD again because not only did it not work, but now I have an at risk pregnancy all because my IUD is still in the right positioning but failed."


"I took  2 Dulcolax around 1030pm, for constipation, with a pint of water. I woke just around 4am and went to bathroom, cramping and felt like I wanted to vomit and had a slight headache. The only thing that scared me was my hands clammed shut and my feet went numb.  I tried calling for my husband but my mouth seemed like it was also clamming shut. I tried to stand up but could not, cold sweat came over me. It lasted for about 20 minutes and now I am fine, good bowel movement. I might have to look for something a little gentler if I take a laxative again."


"Great for knee pain."


"I took Jolivette 6 weeks after I went home with my first baby.  A year after we went on vacation for four days and I forgot it at home. After vacation I took it and everything was fine. A week later I got my period. I thought it wasn't a big deal, or was maybe because I miss all those days. It last 5 days. 2 weeks after that again but now lasting 7 days. Then I started to get my period every week and now every 3 days! Lasting 7 days! Worked amazing in the beginning but I messed it up."


"Very good drug added to my daily NSAID by my doctor when my pain was limiting my daily functioning.  There is no feeling of dizziness or high on drugs.  It's helped me for several years now.  Only the brand name Ultram, comes in once a day dosing but that is the best for getting a good nights sleep if you have chronic pain through the night."


"My wife was on continuous patches and she has breakthrough bleeding 365 days a year, nausea, throwing up, headaches, lower sex drive and extreme pain in her stomach which had her wake up in her sleep and crying out in pain especially during her period when not doing the 4th week.  The doctors didn't know what it was so they gave her an unconfirmed diagnosis because they couldn't confirm anything else but she's decided to discontinue the patch and so far all of the above side effects have subsided almost completely.  "


"This medication eases the back pain and not much dosage is needed to achieve this. I rather take this than Vicodin or Percocet. They seem to be way more addictive. Tramadol has also given me more confidence and had eased my social anxiety. Just don't quit cold turkey, the effects are less than pleasant. Lower your dosage until you reach like 50 mg a day, then stop."


"I've had the implant since October 2015 so I've been on it 1 and a half years. Unlike a lot of people, at the start I had a great experience, my periods got much lighter and then stopped all together and I felt great. However recently, since starting university in September, I've had dramatic mood swings and often cry hysterically about nothing when I'm by myself. It's making it hard for me to study and taking its toll on my long distance relationship. I'm thinking about getting it out but I'm not hesitant to go onto any other hormonal contraception. Luckily I'm under 25 in the UK so the NHS will cover any new cost and provide advise. I just want to feel like myself again."


"Painful in arm when they started the IV with this medicine. Remember saying to staff-"Ow!Ow!Ow! Something's wrong with my arm-it hurts!" And next thing I remember is waking up in recovery. No bad side effects after surgery. Felt great!"


"I was on Augmentin twice a day for 7 days. I thought I would have diarrhea and cramps, headaches all the fun stuff with antibiotics but all that happened to me is about 2 hours after taking it I found myself VERY sleepy which it was bedtime anyways. Just try to take it 2 to 3 hours BEFORE bed so it won't upset you stomach while you are sleeping. Also what really helped me is drinking Dan Active yogurt so I get no diarrhea while taking it and it works well but I also was taking Culturelle (Probiotics). That AND the yogurt helped with diarrhea very well. "


"It stings/burns BAD for a few minutes after putting on. Brings tears to my eyes, even places that doesn't have broken skin.  Think of a dead sea salt bathe and you know what I am writing about. However, I have only had it for a few hours, my doctor gave me a full size trial and it seems to REALLY REALLY help with the itch.  I had zyrtec and allegra on board and it wasn't touching it.
I am waiting fingers crossed hoping my insurance will cover it, since it is so new, it will be non-formulary so out of pocket costs will be high.  If it gives me relief it will be worth it.

Woman in 40s with lifelong Eczema non diet induced."


"It is a wonder drug for me it saved my life. It is so worth taking if you use as doctor tells you and finish the program. And must have the will to stop opiates."


"Kadian is the only pain medicine that has worked wonders for pain and staying on the dose my physician gave me. Unfortunate that not all physicians understand pain."


"I was very anti-medication. I think people with anxiety often have a phobia of medication. This is too bad, because it can be a total life saver. After a year of anxiety and agoraphobia with hypochondria, I relented and tried the Lexapro. I had not been able to leave the house which was debilitating. I had very few side effects with the meds-maybe minor headaches. After 2 weeks I was able to travel. After 6 weeks I was able to go back to work. It has been two months and I continue to do better. I still need to work on some of the phobic situations, but have not had a panic attack in 2 months. It is a miracle medicine. I do hope I don't need to be on it forever, but for now I am so very happy I took the plunge."


"Vimpat made me see double of everything after first week I took. Very bad feeling did not help my seizures well. Only down by 50%. And felt at night restless in legs. Dizziness when walking in daytime. Not take anymore feel better. Now take topamax and I find it much better"


"Best experience .. I had horrible itching and burning .. Once I used the first dose and the anti itching cream I started feeling relieve within 15 mins ... Today is my second day and it's as if it's gone! Definitely will buy this product again"


"Well I was on epiduo for about five months and at first (like most acne medications) caused redness and peeling, but then it cleared up most of my acne. But then it seemed my body became used to it and it no longer did anything."


"Very positive...been on it 40 mg now and I feel like a very different person, 38 yrs of major gray heavy depression has vanished. I now live in my day not to just get through it. "


"This medicine helps me sleep at night. I also take a lower dose during the day to control my anxiety. My family and friends know when I have not taken it...I get upset about everything."


"I have had horrible psoriasis since the age of 20. Even as a kid I had a flakey scalp that was embarrassing. Stelara for me feels like a miracle. I have been on Enbrel, cyclosporine, and I've used all of the steroids. I've used the Pagano diet which is very difficult. Stelara is great. When I combined UVB lights at the doctors office with Stelara my skin cleared up 100 percent in about 3 and a half weeks. My scalp even cleared up. This is the only medicine that works that I've used. The blood tests to stay on the medication are expensive and sadly many insurance companies won't pay for this. I hope that changes. I was so sick I could not work and got Stelara through charity for 1 year. It is amazing. "


"It has been a tremendous improvement for me.  Before the medication, I was unable to play in the yard with my children because of constant urges and frequent incontinence.  Now (with the medication) I am training for my first 5K run.  The urges are gone and I'm able to use the bathroom like a normal person.  I don't have the fear of an accident like I did before.  It's amazing!"


"I smoked a pack a day for almost 10 years before I took Chantix. That was 2 1/2 years ago. I haven%u2019t smoked since day 3 on Chantix. It takes away the physical addiction 100%. Smoking goes from being a pleasurable experience to an experience I think would be similar to licking a dirty ashtray. Trust me%u2026this stuff works! The medicine also keeps your withdrawal symptoms in check so you can be a normal functional person when you're at work and with your loved ones. It%u2019s nice.

An added benefit: there%u2019s a high likelihood that your insurance will pay for the total cost (which makes sense--getting you to quit saves everyone a lot of money in the long run). It was free for me. It probably is for you, too. Give it a shot."


"When I first started this there were little, small side effects. I figured over time I would get used to the side effects and thus deal with them. Instead the side effects became intolerable. I would test the med by taking it while I was feeling well. I still had several side effects. Finally the last time I took this the side effects me sick for two full days. Terrible upset stomach, extreme gas and bloating. Worse aches and pains, unable to sleep even with sleep medication. The verge of vomiting at any moment, very dizzy. Extreme bone pain. Several other situations happened with the last dose."


"Great medicine to help you sleep."


"Bad side effects after several months!!"


"Great results! Was able to back off of insulin within 3 weeks.  I love this stuff."


"My daughter barely benefited - if at all - from taking Tamiflu. She began taking Tamiflu liquid on the first day of contracting the flu (her annual flu shot failed to protect her). A week later she still has flu symptoms, though they remain moderate and never became severe. Her fever peaked at 103F, is now 100.5. Her nose remains stuffy, she still has a mild cough and body aches. Overall I am fairly dissatisfied with this product, especially considering the high cost of $86 after insurance."


"I took my first dose of Depakote at night before bed. The next day I was so leveled out; I wasn't talking fast it was great. The rest of the day starting around 1:00 p.m. I slept all day. I woke up at 12:00 a.m. with my eyes extremely wide and dilated, my skin on my arms and legs was swirling (like the Starry Night painting), the walls were moving and things on the wall were levitating up and down. I was up until 3:00 a.m. and an on call nurse told me to sleep so it would wear off; I have never taken this medication again. (Taken for Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar type)"


"Helps tremendously with my headaches."


"Was prescribed Spiriva when ill with bronchitis (never prescribed a maintenance inhaler although have emphysema for 2 years-only used rescue inhaler). After 45 days of use experienced moderate to extreme coughing that did not produce mucus, dry mouth, cloudy urine, wheezing as though lungs were filled with cotton, heartburn, flushing, chills, shortness of breath. Still had to use rescue inhaler 3-4 times per day. Stopped use, all symptoms ceased. Will ask pulmonologist for another brand.  Everyone's tolerance is different."


"Thanks for helpful hints from users. I ate smaller amounts of food 2 days before prep day. Allowed small breakfast before 10am. Clear liquids, not red or purple, rest of day. Poured chilled prep bottle into 16 oz. container, added cold water to top, drank in 4 batches with 2 regular straws together, with nose pinched shut. Not great, but not terrible. Chased with few oz. of lemonade. Then 16 oz. lemonade, &
then 16 more of tap water. Had used hint of wearing Depends & used Desitin. Very grateful for Depends.
Results in less than one hour with no warning. Used only baby wipes, patting, to clean before next Depends. Later, could not leave toilet, altogether for about 3 hrs. from time of prep drink. Slept until 7am.
Second prep at 8am.  Worked well."


"I have been taking this medication since 3/11 due to a compression fracture in my lower back suffered in a car accident. I can say that it has never completely taken away my pain for the full 8 hours as indicated between dosages. In the beginning it at least made the pain tolerable and I had to take it every 4 hours to at least get that level of relief. It is now 1/13 and I've been on it for almost 2 years. It does a decent job at pain relief for about 6 hours provided my level of activity is not excessive or strainous. A lot of days I find myself counting down the minutes from hour 6-8."


"I got the nexplanon inserted on December 2nd of 2015 and I have bled constantly still to this day. I read a lot of stuff online that you should wait about 3 months to see if it will stop and mine has gotten worse if anything. I can't stand being on my period all the time I feel gross. I don't want to have relationships with guys because it is embarrassing and gross to have to explain that I bleed constantly. I get angry over the smallest things and I constantly have cramps and headaches. This thing is so expensive to get out but I don't want to keep this in any longer. This has been the worst experience of my life and I don't feel like myself anymore."


"i went on Junel fe about 15 months ago for extremely painful cramps during my period and for birth control, about two months after I lost most of my sex drive and over the course I've been taking it I went from 110-138, I'm 5'0 and 18, and even after all these months I'm still finding new stretch marks and gaining weight and I'm barely eating. I'm switching at the end of this pack(finally). I gave it 4/10 because it kept me from getting pregnant but otherwise it sucks."


"Like most of the reasons for sharing this post is so that most of you girls can relax. I took the pill after 48 hours of unprotected sex. Me and my boyfriend did the pull out method and he was sure he did not come in me however I was still worried about precum. Six days after being stressed out later and my period has just arrived. My only side effects was lower abdominal mild cramping. This is the second time plan b has worked for me so please try not to worry, take it ASAP and try to stay protected."


"So far i am really liking this medication. i am only on the second refill of Q and i have already lost 16 lbs. the only real side effects i am having are tingling of the hands and feet from time to time and if i happen to wake up at night i have a harder time falling asleep. thats never been  problem before. ive always been great with sleep. i love that im not always hungry and needing to eat. i get full so quick and hardly eat."


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"this is the worst thing that ever happened to me

i decided to get it as i heard it helps with cramps

it sure did BUT

ITS BEEN A YEAR AND ONE MONTH AND IVE HAD MY PERIOD NON-STOP FOR THE WHOLE TIME

my self-esteem is down, i feel unattractive and disgusting i am getting rid of this thing as soon as possible

im typing this out with tears in my eyes. this is the worst thing that i have ever used."


"I love seeing the 1 ⭐ Ratings and reading about how the used the product incorrectly and blame the company for that. It says on the pamphlet to avoid UV's. You can't just blob it on and then go to the beach, it literally says not to do that. If it burns your face your using it more then once a day or your using it to much. Before you use a product as strong as this, please educate yourself on how to use it properly. This product will start to show results for most within a couple days if you just you a light coat once a day, at the same time, everyday. Be sure to read the box, it has a list of products that aren't compatible with this gel and make sure not to use those on your face or else it will burn worse then scolding water on your face."


"I read that the proper time to take it is early in the morning before food.  When I tried it this way I had the most horrible side effects of my life.  The inside of my mouth, gums, tongue were burning up so I couldn't brush my teeth and my lips swelled up to twice the size.  I had taken it before at night without this problem.  So now I take it in the middle of the day after food and it is okay."


"I was put on Celexa when I was 19 and I loved it. It made me feel great. Then one day I decided to stop taking my medicines after a few months my depression returned. I have been on 5 or 6 different meds for depression and each time I stopped taking them. I am now 9 months pregnant and my depression, anxiety, and stress where so terrible that my obgyn prescribed me back on to Celexa. I have been taking it for about a week now and already my friends noticed some change in my moods. It's true at first you will be tired but after a few days of adjusting you will be back to normal. For me the only side effects that I have found that won't go away are the crazy dreams and sweating while I'm asleep. Other then that I wished I never got off of Celexa."


"I had a uti for about a month.  I was on Cipro for 10 days and Bactrim for 10 days.  I went for a urinalysis and was prescribed Bactrim.  I have only been taking it for 3 days and am already starting to feel way better.  The only downside is that I've noticed that my urine is very smelly and brightly colored.  I'm hoping that I feel back to my normal self within the next few days."


"I have been on the medicine for three weeks and the headaches are still there. Sometimes worse."


"I tried Contrave and could not stand the nausea and vomiting. Sick to my stomach. I didn't appreciate the side effects really. "


"I was on birth control for 8 months when my husband and I decided to try and get pregnant. I stopped taking birth control mid March, I started taking prenatal vitamins mid march, and one and a half months later I still never got my period so I decided to go see my obgyn. She did blood work and everything came out normal so she decided to put me on provera once every day for 10 days. Three days after finishing provera I started my period and it lasted 7 days. After I finished my period on June 6th my husband and I were sexually active and  my cycle should've started around June 30th but I still haven't started my period so first thing this morning  I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative. I dont know what's going on..."


"The flow is better. I had to go to the ER, because I could not pee.  They catheterized me, got over 800 cc's from bladder. The ER doctor put me on Flomax, I am on blood pressure meds, and they help, but the pharmacist mentioned that Flomax can cause blood pressure to drop even more, and ask if I have a blood pressure monitor and I said yes, she said I should keep a close eye on it.  The lowest it got was 108/60, pulse 49.  The only positive thing, is that I am peeing again. The worst thing and this had never been an issue, is that, when I get the urge to go pee, I have to RUN to the bathroom or I won't make it in time.  ER Dr. wants me to follow up with my PCP ASAP."


"Thank you to everyone who left a review letting me know that my cycle would be messed up and my 2nd period after taking Plan B would be late!

My first period following the pill came right on time 2 weeks later but when the 2nd was 10 days late,  I started to freak out.   I stopped worrying after reading others experiences and now after another 8 days I finally got it. .. Yay!

I would highly recommend this product.   I took it within 12 hours and other than my slight panic attack a month later, it worked great!"


"New to this generic brand, venlafaxine xr 150mg capsule, pharmacy has new distributer.  Easier to swallow capsule,  (it's only been 2 weeks).   The first time taking it, I opened capsule in food like I've always done, BUT BAD REACTION!  Had to call in sick to work, It was like I was DRUNK!.  I do not drink alcohol at all.   Other problem I'm sleeping all the time at home, very annoying, not Getting anything done.  Work is fine. Is this usual?  Hope this helps, I did tell my Pharmacist, to help out other customers."


"Horrible. First pill and it's the worst. Getting switched right away. Lots of nausea and stomach/upper abdominal discomfort and bloating. Does anyone have any better recommendations for BCP, like organic ones?"


"I was having ALL kinds of medical problems, severe cramps, inability to urinate, severe joint pain, headaches, insomnia, and more. I noticed an improvement immediately, most of my problems went away completely, and my joint pain subsided some. I've been on it for two months now, I feel happy, calm and 10Xs better all over. Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a terrible thing to TRY and live with, Buspar is the answer. I had tried lots of natural remedies, like 5HTP and many others. The natural supplements had far more side effects than Buspar! I hate taking medication, but I'm not sure how I'd get along without it.
Buspar has changed my life. I'm not sure what started the severe anxiety because I have never had a problem with it, but whatever it was Buspar saved me."


"I was given samples of this w/o  any verbal warnings. I took it as directed: 10 mg/day. I started downhill rapidly w/o making a connection to it.( Also take lexapro 150mg/day).I didn't realize I was getting worse. About 2 weeks on 10 mg/day, I was suicidal. I just felt that like fading away & no one would notice. I reached out by text. Shortly there after one of my friends showed up w/ police & ambulance. Hospital transferred me to Mental health institution. 3 days later it was out of my system & I recognized the culprit. Day 4 I was allowed to leave. Terrifying then enlightening. Please ask your Dr. or pharmacist about drug interactions. This one is new to the market. Hope my experience helps someone."


"Adderall has been hugely beneficial in allowing me to function with improved mental acuity, and I am able to take a relatively low dose to achieve these desired treatment effects."


"I have had the Nexplanon for 7 months now, it has been the most effective birth control I have used, compared to the IUD and birth control pills. I have 4 kids due to the the failures of other birth control methods, they were used 100% as directed by medical doctors. 3 months after getting the Nexplanon I stopped all periods, but still had all the cramps and side effects of a period. Not the best feelings."


"Great. First day I took it I got diarrhea and felt discouraged, however, I took it next day cause it was expensive and I wanted to see if the expense was worth it. It was. I have been taking my pill every morning and my stomach is not bloated anymore and I can go to the bathroom daily. "


"this is a real scam !

it not work !"


"My gout experience spans 3 decades.  Colchicine was most effective in my early years of attacks but eventually lost effectiveness for me.  Allopurinal did not help.

Concerned with implications of side effects of pharmaceuticals, I modified diet and utilized supportive supplements  that proved effective except when I strayed from diet and imbibed in alcohol intake.

This week, after sick weeks of diet, crutch support and bed-rest with on and off improvement and then again relapse, I sought allopathic consultation.

Prescribed 50mg Indomethacin twice daily and experienced dramatic reduction in symptoms of pain and swelling by second dose and near complete remission after 3rd dose.  Experiencing an alarming increase in BP, I discontinued."


"I've been taking Effexor XR since 2004.  The side effects that I experience are loss of appetite/weight loss and sexual side effects.  However, every time I try another medicine or try to "get off" my medicines, I crash and I always go back to Effexor and it works really well.  So it is a consistently reliable drug for me and I am very thankful for it."


"So far not working for me. I have only taken 2 doses at 15 mg."


"I developed generalized anxiety disorder seemingly out of nowhere after taking prednisone for an infection, and for three months felt like I could barely function, the physical and mental symptoms were so all-encompassing. My docs suggested Lexapro but I wasn't depressed, just anxious; I did some internet research on my own and asked that they try me on Buspar instead. SO GLAD I did. I've been on it for six years now and I feel totally normal, like I used to before the anxiety set in. I've never noticed any side effects to speak of, besides the weird flushed dizziness when I first started taking it, which went away after a couple of weeks. On 22.5 mg per day but I miss doses all the time, to very little effect. Amazing med."


"I have taken Provigil off and on since 2000, for narcolepsy/apnea. I started with the 200mg per day, but discovered that my brain required more. Since increasing my dosage to 400mg per day, I have fewer daytime sleep concerns. I have not experienced any appetite changes, and have certainly not lost any weight. This medication allows me to function, just enough to keep my job, and have a somewhat normal social life. No matter what dosage I take, my brain/body will shut down at approximately 6:00pm, and on the days I don’t take the medication; I pretty much sleep all day. I’ve made life style changes, such as, eating better, increased cardio, and strength training; just as a supplement to the medication and CPAP therapy. "


"Been on numerous sleeping aids for years.  After a while they don't always work.  At present I'm on 30mg-Temazepam.  It takes 2  hrs. for it to work on me. After 2 1/2 hrs and still haven't fallen asleep I have to take some over the counter medicine with it.   Been on Ambien and Lunesta prior.  Don't know what else to do."


"Ten years ago I was on the 'depo' shot and instantly began experiencing massive bleeds like excessively severe periods. My dr said you just have heavy periods  lets keep up with these shots! Well one day I woke up with a swollen stomach and started to pass out. When I made it to the hospital I had already lost OVER HALF my blood volume. I was operated on immediately.  They told me the depo thinned the lining of my uterus to the point of having just open veins... so the lining would clot with all the blood which then forced it UP through my tubes and into my abdominal cavity (retrograde menstruation). coma! Then it caused a massive TUMOR on my liver that I can't have surgery on. THIS SHOT MUCKED MY LIFE UP."


"I've been on this pill for a year and I think I'm gonna stop taking it. Honestly not really happy with this pill! For someone who had relatively clear skin I got the worst acne from using it! Like little bumps all over my forehead and painful zits on my jawline and cheeks. Tried every possible skin care line and couldn't understand how I went from clear skin to a face full of acne... and now some acne scars too. Finally pinpointed it to Alesse being the cause. Also pretty sure I gained some weight while on it. Definitely don't recommend it!"


"Cymbalta 120mg for 4 months
Good:
- slight to moderate increase in motivation, mental energy and attention/alertness.
- decrease in anxiety and depressive feelings.
Bad:
- made me less social, less empathetic and more robotic.
- horrible withdrawal symptoms which happen quickly if you forget to take it.
- when my dosage was increased from 30mg to 60mg, it started to give me nightmares at night and caused me to wake up in middle of the night and lose sleep.

Conclusion: Better positive cognitive experience than 10mg Escitalopram which other than positively affecting my mood, all it did was cause constant brain fogs and decrease my motivation even further."


"Easy to take, no side effects, but did not relieve pain and discomfort as well as expected.  Did not seem to be any more effective than Advil Liqui-Gels, which have been taken for the pain condition for several months."


"I've found that ambien really helps to normalize sleep time. But read the directions and don't take it for a long period of time (more than a week); or you will become dependant on the drug and will have more problems with sleep than you had before you started the ambien."


"I had been abusing Vicodin for 10 years!  Stopped and it threw me into an AWFUL depression. My doctor put me on 60mg of Cymbalta.  It took me a full month BUT the change was nothing less then AMAZING. It was as if a light went off and BAM I woke up one day and was ME again. For me this was a life saver medication. Been on this medicine for 42 days now."


"No periods, no major side effects(only a little weight gain).  I had it for over a year before my 1st and only child in may 2014, and after giving birth, in total 3yrs and I love it.  I'm 25yrs old."


"I've been taking this medication for 5 days now. I'm on it for 10 days, 3 times a day and I'm being treated for C diff. Before I started this medication I was in severe pain, diarrhea, weight loss, constantly urinating. Now my abdominal pain is minimal I'm holding weight. Gained a few pounds. Still having constant urination not quite as much and still having upset stomach, diarrhea. Now going back to the Dr. to see if I still have C diff."


"I developed severe lower back nerve pain which became almost intolerable and severely limited range of motion could barely walk. I was prescribed Tylenol 3, 2 tablets every 4 hours; the first day it worked great but then next day I was vomiting and became severely constipated, doctor switched me to Celebrex which did little for the pain. Trying the Tylenol with stool softener, drinking more water hoping I don't get nauseated."


"After two years of Depo-Provera shots, I decided to go a little more long term with my BC. On the shot my periods had all but disappeared; I'd get very minimal spotting for a single day out of two months. Since Nexplanon uses the same type of hormone, I incorrectly assumed that my cycle would stay the same. About four months after the insertion, I'm getting a full duration period every two weeks, like clockwork, and my PMS symptoms (irritability, lack of appetite, cramping and diarrhea) are back with a vengeance each time. My doctor wants me to hold out another few months to see if I stabilize. We'll see, I guess.

On the positive side, it's effective at preventing pregnancy."


"Started taking mirtazapine a month ago for generalized anxiety disorder. This drug really helped me in a number of ways. My insomnia disappeared, my anxiety was greatly reduced allowing me to carry out day to day activities without living in constant fear of my anxiety raising its ugly head. The 1st 2 weeks I felt very tired and hungry but after that my mood was greatly lifted and I could enjoy life once again."


"My doctor prescribed me this for endometriosis, it helps a lot with the pain and bleeding for the most part. I can't take other pills because the hormones make me really sick. I've been taking it for three months. The side effects are pretty bad at first, but it does get better."


"The first time I used Lyrica I experienced an amazingly profound reaction; layers of depression and anxiety that had built up over several years melted away within minutes.  That was years ago and I have since both weaned myself off the drug and restarted taking it again.  One thing I rarely see mentioned is the terrifyingly bad withdrawal effect- missing more than one dose for me throws me into the absolute darkest pits of despair.  Has anyone else experienced this?  When I went off the drug the first time I felt like I had performed a miracle; so strong was the feeling that it took a long time for me to convince myself that things were bad enough to warrant going back on.  It still helps, but nothing as miraculous as the first time."


"Extreme insomnia when first starting it.  Also, woken up by urge to have a bowel movement.  Both seem to subside after body gets used to the medicine."


"It leaves you dehydrated, it increases your appetite, you feel a slight dizziness."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"On part two of my prep. The taste of the med is bitter to me. No amount of flavorings or other adulterations would change that. I suppose when you are drinking chemicals, you have to expect a nasty taste. Lots of rumbles in the tummy. It sure worked well! Many bathroom trips, so do not stray far from one.

Now I hope this second part works just as well and that I am able to get the test site before needing the bathroom again!

So many are saying how much better it is to not have to drink a gallon of fluid. Funny, with the two 16 oz glasses of water after the 16 oz glass of the prep, you are only drinking 32 ounces less with Suprep."


"I've had IBS-D for 20 years.  Not a severe case, but persistent and definitely impacted the quality of my life.  I tried everything: low FODMOP diet, gluten free diet, no high fructose corn syrup or sugar, no caffeine, immodium, bentyl, wellchol, rifaxin, peppermint pills etc. - nothing worked.  Multiple colonoscopies found nothing wrong. I finally tried 75 mg Viberzi and it worked immediately.  No side effects whatsoever so far.  Only two issues: (a) trying to remember how to be normal and (b) so far my insurance refuses to pay for it.  Got a 90 day supply for $30 on a special promotion but after that if insurance does not cover I don't know if I can afford to stay on it.  Cost per month is around $1000 - $1200."


"I have been on Xanax for about 8 months after a very difficult period in my life. Xanax helped me very well in the beginning of threatment but quickly tends to lose its beneficial effects. The development of tolerance is a major issue with all benzodiazepines and seems to build fast with Xanax / alprazolam. I had to increase my dose from 0.5 mg twice a day to 2 mg three times a day. Tapering off can be difficult."


"Desperately trying to get back on Abilify, but insurance is awful. My suicidal thoughts are back. The Abilify balanced me out and I could sleep while on it. (It's almost 5am, and I haven't slept yet.)"


"It worked for me at first day of treatment because I have lethargic depression it helped almost and made me feel energetic at first dose"


"This medication was exactly what I needed for my schizoaffective and bipolar disorders.  There has been absolutely no weight gain and no noticeable side effects.  It has seriously levelled out my bipolar cycles, no paranoid delusions and the depressive episodes are less painful.  I know that one med won't work for some people, but this was exactly what I needed.  After being on zyprexa and gaining 10 pounds a month, this was a life saver."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"My sleep apnea doctor prescribed this for me as I still felt tired during the day.  This has been a miracle drug.  I have energy during the day, think clearly, and have noticed my memory recall is much better.  (I am 51)  The down side of this drug is that it is not covered by most insurance.  Too bad... because I feel so much better and alert with this medication."


"I can truly say this medication has changed my life!  I have had years of constipation and used suppositories and Mirilax on a regular basis.  Other oral medications were too harsh and cause me to throw up.  I tried Linzess a year go and I didn't give myself enough time to adjust to the medication, lots of diarrhea.  But my doctor encouraged me to try again and commit to it for a few weeks.  Sure enough the side effects tapers off and things are mostly regular .  It is very expensive and my doctor had to go through hoops to get the medication approved by my insurance."


"I got a bad bout of the flu in March and had to go on 10 days of antibiotics. My face started breaking out the worst it ever had in 7 yrs. After getting a cystic pimple every day for 10 days I went to the dermatologist. She prescribed Aczone and Epiduo.  Also got 3 injections to the cheeks. I have been applying the medicine for 4 days now. My face has calmed considerably in these few days and is actually smooth. I see some pimples coming up on my cheeks where I was breaking out before but instead of them becoming cystic-hard, painful-they come up as small white heads and after showering just wipe away. Face is dry but I don't mind as I have oily skin. Could be too soon to tell but I have seen a difference in 4 days. "


"I'm 22 years old and I am a mother of a 2 year old. I got the Mirena in 8 months ago. When it first got place my ob/gyn said it would be a little pinch and it feels like nail clippers pinch my insiders and then it fell out when she was clipping the strings. I wanted to cry but then she hurried up and replaced it and said sorry. The first 3 months I bleed off and on straight. Plus I started to get a smell which I never had before. Summers eve couldn't even make me feel better about it. Since then the smell comes and goes once in a blue moon. I feel cramps every once in a while. Sometimes they are really strong and pain pills don't even help. I didn't lose my hair, gain weight, or get acne. If it gets better I will keep it more than a year."


"My son started Focalin 5mg when he was first diagnosed with ADHD. He was six at that time. While he did seem to be a bit more focused, the mood swings were VERY significant. He became volatile, reacting with violent outbursts and temper tantrums at the slightest provocation. After a while, his attention span declined, but his mood swings did not. His teacher noted that, even on medication, he was still having problems staying focused and on task. Upping the dosage would only have made his withdrawal worse, according to his pediatrician. I have known other children on Focalin who have had similar experiences with the medication. After six months (giving his body time to "adjust" to the medication) we took him off. Trying Concerta."


"Tried for 6 months after humor for 3 years.  Horrible lower back pain, symptoms of psa worsening each month, psoriasis worsening each month and the last shot has permanently discolored the skin on my thigh in a 3inch by 2in area. Very noticeable and hasn't gone away even though discontinued stellar several weeks ago.  Back pain still unbearable at times. Would not use again ever."


"I never got pregnant on this stuff so it works well for that. I started taking this for my debilitating cramps and heavy periods and it really didn't do much. Plus, I gained 15 lbs after starting this and had absolutely ZERO sex drive. I didn't even want my fiancé to touch me. I found myself being completely moody. It helped with acne except when I was about to start my period, I broke out like crazy. Now that I am off my sex drive is back to normal and my periods haven't really changed."


"I became very ill. Two days after injection, I ran a fever. A few days after that, I had vomiting and diarrhea and was exhausted. I also had joint pain."


"I recently had some panic attacks that seemed to come from nowhere. My doctor prescribed generic lexapro. After 4 miserable days of intense anxiety I had the mother of all panic attacks in the middle of the night. That was it for me. I stopped taking it. A few weeks later I was feeling so awful that I went back to the doctor and asked him if I could start again with Ativan as a back up when the lexapro side effects were too intense. He agreed and I started on 5 Mg of lexapro. All the side effects came into play, especially anxiety. The Ativan was the difference maker. I hated taking it but it always reduced the side effects. After 9 weeks I began feeling amazing. It  was worth it. I don't rate it a 10 because of the beginning side effects."


"I was tired all the time. Everything stressed me out. I was very negative. I found fault in most things. I was irritable most of the time. My thoughts raced with negativity most of the time. I withdrew socially a lot because other people upset me most of the time. I lacked compassion for other people most of the time. I felt like life was worthless. Lots of trouble concentrating at work. Trouble sleeping. More depressed in winter time. These problems progressively got worse as I got older. The doctor gave me Lexapro. I noticed some changes the 1st day I took the medicines but it took a little over 4 months to take it's full effect on me. I'm almost exactly opposite of who I used to be now. Lexapro changed my life."


"Terrible bc.  I get sick just thinking of taking it.   Periods are worse and longer. It's depressing not feeling normal.   On my 3rd pack and things never changed for the better.  Horrible!!"


"I take Lexapro 10mg in the morning and trazodone 25-50 mg as needed for sleep. This combination works really well and has helped turn my life around with my depression and anxiety."


"I took this pill for birth control, less cramps and a lighter period. Overall, the pill got the job done. I had very light periods and they lasted only 5 days. However, only one month into taking the pill, I got my very first yeast infection. Since then, I have had many infections/vaginal irritations. Sometimes lasting a whole month!!! This has ruined my sex drive and made me very uncomfortable. I finally realized that maybe the pill is causing this irritation and I have been off of it for a week. Feeling better....Also, breasts grew a full size but were always very tender. Never had bad breakouts, but did gain a little weight - 5 lbs."


"Fantastic product. Went from 30+ a day to 5 years smoke free after trying for more than 20 years to quit. The only side effect was slight nausea which only lasted a short time. I suffer with depression and anxiety so was very cautious with Champix but I found no adverse reactions regarding my mental health  The instructions were clear, and easy to follow. I didn't need the whole 12 week course but I put that down to its effectiveness. Would definitely recommend this."


"I am 55 and have been losing my hardness gradually over the last few years.  When I spoke to my doctor she suggested a daily dose of Cialis, 5mg. Works great! I not only perform like my old self, but I am always ready to go.  I also got my morning wood back! Thanks Cialis."


"I started taking Saxenda Jan 21, 2016 with .6mg and I weighed 222.  First three days I could not eat, when I did it was very little I always felt sick, but after the three days I felt better. No cravings at all, actually no desire for food, I just eat to eat, and give me energy. I always use to eat sweets after every meal, I have not had one sweet since doing the injections. Today it has been 13 days on injections I am up to 1.2mg and am down 9lbs, 213. I feel good and barely any symptoms. I read that the number one side effect is constipation so I started taking magnesium citrate and I have had no issues with that. I have also started going to the gym. I take the medication right before bed around 11-11:30pm."


"Taking MS Contin 30mg four times a day for over five years. I use 4mg Hydromorphone for immediate release, breakthrough pain when and if needed. Usually (if needed) the Hydromorphone dose required is about 8 mg.  Because I am taking these medicines for a serious back injury in which I suffered 3 crushed vertebra, occasionally the pain gets out of control. Usually after ill-advised physical activity at a level beyond that which I am accustomed to. At those times it often requires the MS Contin and a dose of Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) to bring the pain back to a controlled level. When taking MS Contin and Hydromorphone together, there is a period of drowsiness that passes in about 1/2 hour. I just make sure I am not driving or out and about if such a dose is needed."


"I was on this medication about 2 yrs ago and taken off after 3 days (and 5 lb less) do to irregular heart beats, now this, was told by the blood drive when I went to go donate. Was told I couldn't donate that day,  next I was asked to go to the ER, but decided to go see my regular dr. Dr sent me to go getting an EKG and all was fine.  2 yrs later I asked my Dr again, now another family Dr to see if I could try it one more time. I've been on this med for about 2 weeks now, lost 12 lb. I'm shooting for 50 lb off at least, so I got quite a bit to go. I've been monitoring my heart and blood pressure n I've been OK. Side affects so far are dry mouth, insomnia, and constipation. I'm 36yrs 5'2 and weighted 219.5 when I started. I'm so excited!!!!"


"I've been on Minastrin since December 2014 & it has been amazing. I used to call in sick at the beginning of my periods throughout most of high school. They would last for at least 7 days and were extremely heavy - to the point where I'd use two super tampons an hour for the majority of the week. I'd spend my days in bed, curled up in the fetal position, taking 600-800mg of Ibuprofen with no help. Got on Minastrin and it helped so much. Side effects - I felt sick to my stomach the first week when my body adjusted to the pill and I'm bloated most of the time. But, I haven't had a period since I've started the pill & I've only spotted (so lightly) only once. My mood swings have decreased drastically since being on Minastrin."


"In 1986, I had Intramedullary rods inserted in my RT femur and LT Humerus, and require internal, and external fixation to stabilize my horribly fractured pelvic.  Since then, I have resisted, for the most part, narcotics.  In early September I was prescribed Ultram.  Not too good..."


"I was on Portia when I started birth control, and was on it for years and never had any problems until I switched to Levlen due to insurance changes. Ever since I started this brand, I have gained 27 pounds, had drastic mood swings right before/ while I am on my period and night sweats. The periods are getting more painful as time goes by. I didn't realize all these things I've been experience could be related to the birth control until I looked up reviews and saw similar complaints. I made a doctors appointment for later this week, and I really hope to switch off of Levlen. All the side effects are too unbearable to not notice after 6 months of putting up with them!"


"I have a rare skin rash that appears only during summer months. It is an immune system response to heat. Xyzal 10 mg reduces the rash by about 20%, but after about a month, an immunosupressive reaction occurred.  I started getting large, painful pimples in weird places like forearm, hand, and neck. Had a similar reaction to Flonase a few years ago. Immune system can't fight the pimples, so they take over. Disappointing because this is the first oral drug to have an effect on the rash. Hay fever gone too."


"I had struggled for around 3 years after recovering from a heart attack with problems achieving and maintaining an erection during foreplay and attempting penetration during intercourse. At 64 and sexually active, I'm glad I listened to my wife who is 12 years younger than me, when she encouraged me to speak to my doctor about it. I finally plucked up the courage to speak with him about my problem. Being aware of my health status, he prescribed Viagra 50 mg saying that I should start with 1 tablet on an empty stomach 1 hour prior to sex. We gave it a whirl and WOW what a difference! Between 30 - 60 minutes after taking the Viagra I am erect and rock hard with little stimulation. It's great to know my performance in the bedroom is back."


"I started this medication after developing a moderate/serve anxiety disorder after my grandfather passed unexpectedly, I was started on .25mg to to take twice a day and it had absolutely NO effect on me. If anything it made me anxiety symptoms worse and my breathing more shallow & panicked. The only thing the medication was good for was to help me sleep. Other than that it did not clear any anxious thoughts or take any of the edge off my anxiety. I would not recommend it for constant anxiety/anxious thoughts. I've heard it's only good for killing quick burst panic attacks. Has no affect on long term anxious thoughts."


"I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis a year ago after suffering for months. Lialda worked to stop my diarrhea practically overnight.  I have not had a flair or really any symptoms since starting this medication nearly a year ago.  I highly recommend it.  Much better than taking Asacol four times a day.  Once a day Lialda is much better."


"Best birth control pill I've ever used. I had some side effects in the first month but now I feel great!"


"I am now in the final phases of weaning off effexor. When I started this drug I thought it was amazing, it was a miracle drug I wasn't having my usual major mood swings and panic attacks were less, but as the weeks went on it was less an less effective. I missed a pill once and made sure that I never did again because of the immediate withdrawal I had felt worse than I ever had before. About 4 months into taking this drug I started to experience side effects and oh man are they awful! I mistook the side effects and thought increasing the dose would fix the issue, but nope it just increased the severity .So now I am in the final stages of discontinuing effexor and I feel awful. I wouldn't advise not taking the drug, as it works great for some."


"I have been using Loestrin for about 5 months now. The first 3 months I would get a bit of nausea and cramps, but the doctor said to keep taking for three months because it is supposed to resemble pregnancy! I was fine after the 3 months. I haven't had too many problems with it for the past 2 months. This month have been having really bad stomach aches and cramps. I'm not sure if it is the pill or something else? "


"First off, you're probably reading reviews because you're looking to go on this pill or you've just recently been prescribed this pill. I was just like you a few months ago and the paranoid person that I am didn't like the reviews I was seeing but I decided to go ahead and try it. I love this pill I have no side effects and if anything it made my period better it's shorter, comes right on time when the pill changes color, minor cramps, no mood swings. I have nothing negative to say about the pill at all just take it every single day at the same time. I think it's really important to know that a lot of the people who write on here, write because they have had a bad experience with a pill and wanted to warn others about it."


"I stared taking the sister medicine of victoza which is saxenda OMG for the first week at 0.6 I was very nauseated, diarrhea, constpation and abd pain. I stopped taking then 3 weeks later she prescribed victoza the first week was fine no S&S the second week everything hit me at once nausea, and pain, diarrhea, and constpation I stopped taking it. It has been 5 days and I'm still ill the constpation is horrible along with still being nauseated. When will this go away and oh the belching will not let me sleep! I will not recommend this medication to anyone. I will never take it again!"


"Have been taking Requip for 6 months. You have to be careful not to exceed recommended dosage and keep it as low as possible. It will or won't work for you, don't get impatient and take more shortly after first dose.
I am lucky in that I do not get the vomiting/stomach issues. But you can almost time it to the minute, I start to cough, my nose feels like it is swollen inside and no air can get thru. Draining in to the throat makes the cough much worse. 2 1/2 to 3 hrs later-all better.
Higher doses ( 2mg) make it much worse. However it still beats RLS without a doubt!!"


"I've had this birth control for a year now and I have mixed feelings. It definitely is effective at preventing pregnancy but for me the other consequences are too high. My periods while being on this birth control last for weeks at a time and sometimes seem to never stop at all. For instance this month I had my period for the "average" two weeks and then began bleeding immediately after having sex and that continued for another few weeks so I ended up having a period the entire month. Another unflattering side effect is the utterly strong B.O that is admitted from my under arms that definitely was not an issue prior to nexaplon. Mood swings are promidant as well. It is also not helping me lose weight, whatsoever."


"I am 18 and started taking Loestrin about a year ago, at first my periods stayed the same and where pretty normal. Last month my period was 4 days late and only lasted a day or two, it was extremely light as well. This month I haven't had one at all. I am a little concered about it, but I have been reading a lot about how it can make your period stop all together. I really like having a period because it reassures me that I'm not pregnant. My breasts have grown two cup sizes and I feel like I am constantly tired but other than that it is amazing!"


"I was surprised to feel lightly speedy my first dose as I heard the serotonin has to accumulate in the body. I had a major head injury in July 1998. I have memory and attention to details problem. Intellectually I'm fine. I notice my attention to detail has changed for the better. Naturally the memory problem caused by damage to the hippocampus is still there and might be somewhat ameliorated, but I am having that tested later this month to compare my score with older testing. Otherwise my impression might be subjective reflecting wishful thinking. I like this medication and hope it stays effective."


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


"Caused moderate to severe pain in lower back, at times difficult moving/transferring position."


"My son had an ear infection and the doctor always gives amoxicillin first and it never works he always has to get Omnicef and then he starts getting better, he does have light diarrhea occasionally but nothing too horrible.  I've had an ear infection myself and I was sick for 2 weeks before I went to the doctor. Thought I had a bad cold but when it just wouldn't go away found I had fluid build up in my ear. They prescribed Omnicef and it worked. I didn't have any diarrhea even though I already have severe IBS! I'd definitely recommend it."


"5 weeks on Prozac. Have lost ten pounds (and needed to do so).  Appetite remains but I finally know when I'm full.  Cannot drink more than an occasional glass of wine, do not feel like drinking any longer. Energy up, anxiety down.  I have agitation that I didn't have before, however sleeping 9 hours per night, but I always did that anyway. But sleeping more soundly.  Sex drive is down (am female).  Strange, detailed dreams.  Feeling benevolent, but oddly detached and very happy.  Still laugh a lot, but not interested in being creative very much."


"I have been using generic Ambien for several years. Works great = no problems.
Dr gave me samples of Silenor - didn't go to sleep for 3 hours and then had a hallucinations, which I never had before. "


"I just couldn't shake it off anxiety depression woke up.horrid scared git feeling couldn't cook dread fear worrying constantly about dying doc ha e me propanonal sr went like a zombie 2nd doc listened to me but said I want depressed 3rd time lucky doc gave me fluoxotine it has immediately taken effect been on a bike ride and cooked a meal x"


"My life has been more difficult than most and I experienced an intense emotional life of ecstatic highs and darkest despair. It was wearing, but I enjoyed the drama of it all. GPs often suggested medication, but I considered my depressions to be 'justified', the intensity a means of 'being human' in all its extremities. However, the energy to carry these extremes ebbs, and in a particularly unhappy period my brain shut down. I work with my brain, so finally succumbed & trialled a number of anti-depressants. Didn't like the effects until I took Cymbalta. Finally, a normal emotional range. Two years later I stopped, the only side-effect a half-tone tinnitus, eased by taking half and I'm still fine two years later."


"I've been on the shot for a while.  Started it after a miscarriage with  D&C procedure . I haven't had a period, no weight gain like people are scared of, and no bad side effects.  I'm pleased.  The pills and patch caused nothing but problems !"


"The only positive thing about Alesse is that it does its job at preventing pregnancy. I've been on Alesse since January & it has noticeably affected my mood. Before Alesse I was always calm, cool, collective & just easy going but now I get upset over things that never bothered me before. I'm sensitive to almost everything now. I thought it was me but after reading the reviews and talking to my doctor it's definitely Alesse that's causing me to be this way. Its causing me to overreact and do rash things which is not in my nature. Its ruining my relationship with my boyfriend. And its also causing me to be mean at work towards my coworkers. After I finish my last pack I'm going to switch to a different pill."


"I got the nexplanon about 6 months ago. My doctor warned me about irregular periods  but I didn't think it would be a big deal. My insertion went well, I had minimal pain and only a little mark. My side effects were a little weird at first but normalized. Everything was great first couple months. What I don't like is my weight gain, and my period was just too irregular. I feel like I have always had a healthy menstrual and the flow is completely off, sometimes it's 4 days  and right now it's been 2 weeks and is getting heavier. I'm hoping to have it removed within a couple of months and try something that will give me consistency."


"I have had pitting edema, severe water retention all over my body mainly my face, hands, ankles, feet and lower legs.  I to have felt the side effects of the side aches and leg discomfort. BUt have come to find out I also suffered from RLS ( restless leg syndrome). I do suffer from very minor headaches. But when one day you are swollen as a balloon and about 2 to 3 days later your are unswollen.  I first started out on 10 mg as needed, then had to go up to 20mg when required, then daily. Then eventually kept raising it by 20 after that to 40mg daily. Then I ended up having to take 2 x 40 mg daily, 2 x a day.  I also have insulin resistance/metabolic syndrome so that may have something to do with it. I'm now at 80mg daily."


"I've been on this pill for almost a year now and I have no complaints! Used to have cramps that were so bad I fainted or threw up and it was miserable. Was on Tri-Previfem before this and it was mild and didn't help with cramps that much. This pill is higher in hormones I believe and I actually lost weight when I switched. My only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is I do break out before my period, a bit more than I used to but it's worth feeling so much better."


"I have suffered from insomnia for many years after doing shift work.  I feel I have exhausted all other meds that were given to me......trazadone, Lunesta, Seroquel, Ambien, etc.  Nothing worked.  THEN this wonderful drug came into my life.  For the first time in many, many years I was able to sleep 7-8 hours after taking Belsomra.  I never felt better than when I took the Belsomra.  My happiness faded fast as my insurance company wouldn't cover it and it was far too expensive for me to do on my own.  My insurance required that I try three of "their" listed medications before they will consider covering this.  Even then my co-pay would be $80 per month.  Still out of my reach.  Can't wait until there is a generic.  Definitely recommend!"


"I have been taking acyclovair 800mg everyday for about 13 years and I never have outbreaks. I would suggest to everyone to take acyclovair as suppressive therapy rather than waiting to feel the tingle and then treating the virus. I forget it even exists as I never have outbreaks or suffer with any symptoms. If I don't take it, after about 1 week I will start to feel the tingle. Anyways this medicine has helped me live symptom free for many years. I highly suggest anyone suffering to take it as suppressive therapy. It's so much better never even having to deal with that first tingle! And to everyone experiencing an outbreak for the first time, rest assured the first time is the worst. It does get better and easier to manage. I feel for you!!"


"First few weeks were weakness irritability. Now on month two and stopping because of cost ($700 and insurance won't cover it) and major irritability and weight gain. Also still depressed and anxious."


"I got it on April 24 2008, the afternoon of the day I had my baby girl. I must say that IT was new to the birth control scene and my doctors had recommended it for me. I must say I really like it. I had it for 6 yrs now and I am about to get it replaced for a new one. They last for 3 yrs. I don't get a period every month I get it every 3 to 6 months and when I do sometimes its heavy but most of the time its light like enough for panty liners. "


"So I never write reviews but if you're on this page then I'm sure you're scared, as I was. And reading reviews eased my mind, so I'm trying to ease someone else's. The condom broke and we didn't realize until after we had sex, meaning he ejaculated completely inside of me. This happened on day 12 of my 28 day cycle, meaning I was pretty fertile at that point. We rushed to get Plan B and I took the pill an hour later. The only side effect from the pill was That I was nauseous. Thankfully my period came, it was two days early. I'm very glad this pill worked."


"Taking pain killers for shingles I was constantly bloated and in pain with constipation. In fact my stools where impacted. I tried several laxatives to no avail. Then I remembered as a child mum giving us milk of magnesia. So got a bottle from chemist. I did as the instructions said 1 5mils.  It worked a treat."


"I've been having migraines since I was a little girl. I've been on all sorts of migraine meds over the years.  Imitrex, triptan, neurotoxin,  and even Xanax because they thought it is being caused by anxiety.   About 2 years ago I was in my classroom and had a wicked migraine.  A sub told me about fioricet. I asked my doctor,  mind you I was being seen by my doctor for this problem. When I arrived at the doctors that day.  I couldn't even open my eyes. She prescribed it to me before I went over for another CT scan of my head.  It worked so fast and I got relief before I left from my CT scan. It was a miracle.  Nothing worked liked fioricet. But I've had other types of migraines,  other then ones coming from my neck, it didn't work the same."


"I got mine inserted on 1/29/16 and I love it. My doctor told me before that for about the first 90 days I would experience different side effects because my body just needed to get used to the hormones. Since the insertion I had 3 periods lasting around 1 week each. I had random spotting a couple times and then it stopped at the end of May. I did have stomach pain every single time I ate for 2 weeks around the time the bleeding and spotting stopped so I think that was just my body finally regulating itself. The only thing I have noticed is that my hair falls out more but it grows faster than it has ever grown before but so does my body hair. Before, I would shave and be smooth for a day or 2 but now I feel stubble after a few hours"


"I've been on Contrave for a month and have lost a little over four pounds. I'm happy with that, considering it's the first time I've ever LOST weight during the holidays. I do get more migraines than usual, but I take Imitrex for them. I've noticed I have way less of an appetite in the evening, as opposed to the daytime. Overall, I'm excited about how the next few months are going to go!"


"I just finished my third month of Levora pills and have no plans to start a fourth.  Although it did prevent pregnancy and help to regulate my periods, I have experienced horrible depression, anxiety, and a major increase in appetite.  I don't think I've ever felt so awful emotionally as I have on this pill.  Great that it worked for others, but this is definitely not the pill for me."


"The nurse didn't lie - no anxiety, less nicotine cravings. I'd stay smoke free, but I'm hyper without the cigarettes. At least I've decided strongly against alcohol and drugs. 1 day at a time, 1 step at a time. I'll quit smoking eventually. Then I'll replace the hyperactivity negativity with positive exercise. I don't want another relapse."


"I started taking Vicodin in 1995. Eventually I started taking Norco and Oxycodones by the handful. After 15 years I would rather live in pain than live in the opiate hell I had created. I tried the "rapid detox" program my doctor offered. It's kind of funny that a pain management MD would give you opiates for years and then try to sell you a $25k rapid detox service. Thank goodness I discovered Suboxone and a good doctor. I started at 8mg and I have tapered down to 2mg. I feel better and better every day. You have to want to be clean but the Suboxone will help more than anything available. The best part is you feel so much better after your very first dose, more energy, a better outlook and it works."


"I have been taking this for almost a week for a diverticulitis flare up and IF this ever happens again I will ask if there is something else I can take. I agree I think this has made me sicker than I originally was. General listlessness, very dizzy, weird hunger pangs and foods don't taste good or the same as they did.  Headaches! Looking forward to the last dose. A nurse friend suggested eating Activia yogurt while taking this to help with stomach problems."


"Dermatologist put me on Bactrim DS, to be taken twice a day with food. No side effects in the first few days and did a good job at clearing up my face. Currently I am on the 9th day and experiencing severe side effects. Fever, chills, extreme joint pain, muscle weakness and overall sluggishness. Also experiencing difficulty breathing, a tight chest, headache, and dizziness to the point of almost falling over, for no reason. The most severe of the side effects is the joint paint. Can hardly take a step on my right leg and cannot lift anything with my right arm. Bactrim does it's job however at the expense of your health. Please do your research before starting this drug!"


"I have never gotten so sick from a medication in my life.
By day two of taking this medication the yukky smell was gone but did feel likewas hit by a truck. Severe nausea,  flu like symptoms including chills, fever, sore throat. Loss of appetite, insomnia, fatigue and BAD stomach aches that have kept me form going to work today, Call my Doctor and she said I need to keep taking and eat more. I'm small 5'4' 103lbs.  After a most horrible night and discharge almost gone I decided to stop taking (today is day 5)  Will never take this again!  It was the first time I had a BV - if it returns will ask for something else. Did give it a 5 since it did clear up most of my symptoms - but just horrible for me.  Oh forgot to mention the bad metal taste!"


"I'm very pleased with this medicine. It makes me really sleepy and when I wake up in the morning I'm still groggy. Otherwise it's a very good drug."


"The absolute perfect benzo.
The long half life is there, the potency is there, great muscle relaxing properties, great for sleep, I can go on and on with this.
I'm prescribed 1mg 3x daily, and that's my perfect dose..I take 1 in the am, 1 in the afternoon, and 1 in the pm, and it works like magic. I've tried other benzos, Xanax, Valium, and Ativan..although those benzos were also very helpful, but Klonopin is my #1"


"I have been on Requip for about 8 years now. My RLS is severe and I believe started as a child but became worse after childbearing. I take Requip 2-4mg at night. Guess what? I am out of town and forgot the Requip. It is 3am and I have not slept a wink. My sister has milder RLS, my grandfather had signs of it and then developed Parkinsons. I have seen signs in my daughter who is a teen and now have spoken to a cousin who also suffers. Thankfully my only side effect is sleepyness, because I do not know what I would do without my Requip."


"I have been taking phentermine since April 13, 2010 under my doctor's care.  I am 5' and 150 lbs.  That is a lot of weight for my small frame and my joints were constantly hurting.   Eleven days later when I returned to my doctor, I had lost 5 lbs and I feel great.  Already, my clothes are looser.   I have been doing some exercise when I get the time, usually 2-3 times a week.  I also have been eating 5 times a day.  For every carb, I eat two proteins, and I drink lots of water.  The only side effects I have is dizziness if I don't eat regularly.  I can't tell if I have sleeplessness because I don't sleep very well anyway.  I'm very excited about my weight loss and hope when I lose the 25 lbs I will be able maintain it."


"I had been having really heavy and painful periods for about 3 years when i decided to get the mirena. A few weeks later i had the most painful period ever. my gyno said to try it for at least 6 months to let it settle in and I'm so glad i did! My periods since that one haven't been a quarter as painful as they used to be and i hardly bleed!  i used to have a 7 day period with such heavy bleeding the first three days I'd have to change a maxi tampon every 2 hours.  Now i don't even bleed enough to use a mini tampon! just a panty liner. I also haven't noticed any changes emotionally or physically ( other than the lack of pain). I'd recommend ppl wait a few months before getting it removed, it's worth it in the end! I love it!"


"This has worked wonderfully to prevent my migraines.  I went from having them 3 times a week to maybe once a month."


"Omg it’s burning so bad and I just inserted it, took Benadryl and it seems like it’s helping the itching but is it burning because it’s working or what’s going on... I’m about to take ibuprofen"


"I suffered for many years with painful and frequent urinating. I went to many doctors who kept telling me it was a UTI, although each time the tests were always negative. They kept just saying maybe whatever medications I was taking were probably just counteracting the results. I lived on AZO. Finally, my gynecologist decide to do some other tests and found I had Interstitial Cystitis, and this was in 2009. I was so relieved to finally have an answer! I was then prescribed Elmiron. I have been taking it almost 4 years now and it's helped me immensely! I am still at 3 pills a day, some days I can get by with just 1 or 2 pills depending on what I eat and drink. And although it is expensive, it is so worth it. I am just so thankful to be on the right track!"


"I started seeing less acne appearing but it didn't get rid of any either and it made my skin extremely oily, like, if I got a paper towel and dab my face it would be clear"


"Okay so I was reading all these reviews and got so worked up and scared to take them, everyone saying they had nausea and diarrhea and I was so scared to take them. But I took them an hour ago after eating a good meal, I took them with sprite and have been eating a snack, still am feeling fine, not drowsy or anything. I was scared for nothing."


"This birth control works best and is most convenient thus far. I bled quite a bit the first month, but haven't since. My only real complaints about this are the mood swings. I've never been a very angry person, but since I've been on Nexplanon I've noticed a serious shortening of my usual temper. Also, the first few days of adjusting to the medicine was tough and I was dizzy quite a bit, but that has since waned."


"This drug knocked me out during labor which was great because I was crying and almost hyperventilating during my contractions (I was induced). They woke me up when I was fully dilated to push. Will ask for it again with next baby."


"Complete pain relief at 10mg four times a day and able to function better than when on other opioids."


"Started this about six months ago and was taking it as needed then started having panic attacks at night. I take 1 0.5 tablet before bed and I don't have racing thoughts or any panic attacks at all and if I do it knocks them out within 10 minutes. They were debilitating my life and this is the only med that saved me from daily panic attacks. I take this and Prozac and feel a thousand times better and am able to function"


"Amnesteem worked very well for me. At first, my acne got worse and I was doubtful. After a few weeks, my skin really cleared and every morning I wake up and one more blemish is gone and the ones that are still here are smaller and less red. It is very important to wear sunscreen and always have Chapstick with you."


"I was taking Imuran back in 2012 for Crohn's Disease. I switched to Remicade and was doing well until the 6th infusion when I contracted Drug Induced Lupos. After a short time with Prednisone I went back on Imuran. After 3 years I seem to be doing well (no flare-ups), etc. I do have a lot of trouble with my skin. I don't know if the Imuran has anything to do with that or not."


"Since using Epiduo I broke out in painful cysts on my face. Which defeats the purpose of why I used it in the 1st place. 2 yrs ago I had the worst breakouts ever. But that stopped after 4 months on Aldactone. My skin went from breaking out in 4-5 big painful cysts on my face, to 1 tiny pimple around my period. I don%u2019t wear foundation, concealer, as my skins pretty clear, but not 100% clear. Which is WHY I asked my Dr for a topical treatment to remove old scars. But since applying Epiduo my painful cysts returned & it dried out my skin so bad, it%u2019s itchy. I used to use proactiv, which does clear scars, but Epiduo has the same ingredient 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide, so I%u2019m confused. Hopefully in the near future it does clears my scars, but I wish I never used Epiduo"


"I've been on this 8 months it seems okay took the pyschotic syptoms away but gettting palputations, body temprature issues too hot and too cold, eating a lot more, slowed my metabolism down, insomnia and flu type symptoms. I do feel 80% better than what I did just constant worry about possble side effects"


"This is the one thing I can always count on to help me when I am in need . I have dealing with anxiety and depression my whole life I am 23 . It is great for calming you down I don't know what I would do without it"


"Took this medication for a few months after being diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. It did work fairly well in decreasing my symptoms of anxiety, but the side effects were just too much to handle. The first time I took it (my doc prescribed me a low dose, I think it was 5mg if I remember right) I was knocked out in about 30 minutes and slept for 5 hours straight, not to mention this was in the middle of the day. Also caused extreme dizziness that I had a hard time functioning with. I thought the drowsiness, dizziness, and weakness that it caused might subside after taking it for awhile, but I took it for about three months and these side effects still persisted."


"Ive been taking Paxil for around 3 years now,Im under 18 by the way for people who say its not safe,For my Anxiety,the first 2 years i was on it i was on 20mg,then sometime in 2015 switched it to 40mg,Now im on 60mg,and ive never been better,as far as anxiety goes,Ive tried Zoloft and it did nothing but give me more anxiety,I was on Latuda with it and i had to stop the latuda because I had horrible side effects to it,Ive never had a bad reaction to Paxil,maybe other than slight weight gain.

If your going to take Paxil for Depression i wouldent recommend it,but everyone its different,its never helped as far as depression goes,it does slightly help now that im on the 60mg,but im still looking for a anti-depressant to go with it."


"This medication has managed my diarrhea attacks very well but the stomach discomfort that I experience when taking it is starting to make me consider discontinuing it.  Hoping some of you have suggestions."


Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

"Florinef has definitely helped the symptoms from POTS/Vasovagal Syncope. But what it has also done is create a steady weight gain to the tune of 25 lbs to which I'm miserable with. I've work with a nutritionist to prevent diabetes, I work out 5 times a week, and have not so much lost a pound of it. This drug has awful side effects for some of us, which for me is weight gain, and mood swings. I'm working to get off of it, assuming my adrenals don't crash from the prolonged use. These side effects of this medication for long term use are extremely dangerous and it shouldn't be on the market."


"I had a mild yeast infection so I went with the 3 day treatment. As soon as I used the first treatment severe itching and burning occurred. WAY worse than my original symptoms. I will never buy this product and won't even finish the dosage because of how much pain I am in."


"My nurse practitioner was uninformed . None of the "NEW" meds worked for me. Every two weeks she would try another med. This meds was the worst. I had headaches constantly with this med. I have the impression she was not educated about the meds and the side effects."


"I started smoking at the age of 19. I am now 50 and decided it was time to quit or face serious health risks. I have quit many times and suffered through withdrawals but the cravings always got the best of me. I started Chantix with the aid of my Physician to see what would happen. Went through the withdrawal period and now I am amazed how my cravings have gone. I even stopped drinking pop and only drink tea and water now. Totally blown away!"


"I have been on this for several years now and it helps to keep attacks down significantly. I can breathe so much better and it seems to help knock down allergic reaction to many things for me."


"For me, a side effect of hand trembling was so extreme I had to quit taking it.  "


"I have suffered from anxiety for years and tried to combat it without medicines.  I finally gave in and went to the doctor and was given Xanax.  This medicine has tremendously helped my anxiety. I take 0.50 mg as needed (about once a week). It begins working within 10 minutes and doesn't wear-off until 4-5 hours later, which is perfect for me.  It can make me a little drowsy, but not to the point where I feel like I'm going to fall asleep while I'm in public.  I have never been addicted to this medicine, as I've been very careful to ONLY take it when I really need it."


Hyoscyamine / methenamine / methylene blue / sodium biphosphate

"Uta works great and very fast.  It is a little shocking at first when your urine is blue, but you are no longer in pain.  I love it."


"I was taking Toviaz 4mg and that wasn't working for my bladder pressure. I doubled the dose and had some relief but the pressure wasn't totally gone. I get severe dry mouth and constipated. I have also noticed weight gain. About 7 pounds in 3 months even with exercising."


"I have to give it a 5 out of 10 because it did what I wanted it to do. No pregnancy and no more cramps. But the side effects of this pill are horrible. I was on the pill for 4 months and I started breaking out more than I ever had before. I had constant migraines and I’d wake up very dizzy and nauseous. The worst side effect of all was my sex drive, it was practically non existent. I was always very dry and itchy and super uncomfortable all the time. This just wasn’t worth it for me."


"I had life changing PMDD.  I was out of my mind every month.  I switched doctors after my long time family doctor told me to deal with it many times and prescribed zoloft  for PMS.  Finally, a new OB/GY put me on Aviane to completely suppress my periods.  I am half way through my second pack and am feeling so hopeful that this might be my "cure".  I have actually lost 5 pounds which I attribute to not gaining my 5 lbs I normally gain just prior to my period.  I felt tired during what would have been my period but am feeling AWESOME now.  More energy, my outlook seems brighter, no PMS physical or mental symptoms.  She said I could do this for 5 years!  YIPPEEEE!!!"


"I've been taking Desogen for a year now after not being happy with Lutera. As birth control it works good (i.e. not pregnant). I don't have any breast tenderness like I used to and I have gone up a cup size. I had mild to moderate acne before taking the pill and it has helped it clear up a lot! I only break out right before a period. And my periods are very predictable and only last 3 days (versus the usual 7 I had experienced before). However, when I first started taking it I noticed a prolonged time of spotting but it did eventually go away and I am pleased overall with this pill!"


"I just started the medication this week. I've had three shots so far.  I was really worried about the needles but you honestly don't feel a thing.  I didn't even feel a pinch when I did the injection.   I do feel a bit tired. I have a very dull headache.     I do have a little bit of  nausea.   I have been injecting in my upper thigh where there's plenty of fat. (Lol).   My appetite  has decreased so I have to keep an eye on my emotional eating.  I am a former gastric bypass patient  trying to lose the last 30 pounds. The first hundred was easy. So far so good."


"Yes...great medicine for migraines. However the barbiturate in this drug can be bad. Before I knew I was bipolar I took this medicine. It made me go mentally insane for about a week out of the month. Something in my brain did not like it."


"It's a great medication except for the drowsy and sluggish effects."


"I've been on depo provera since October I had to switch to this as I was getting migraines from the pill I was on, I've just gotten my 3rd injection 2 days ago. It's the best choice I ever made!! I know a lot of people get bad side effects but I got none, I got no bleeding and my periods have stopped completely which is a bonus as I used get extremely bad cramps. I have had an increased sex drive which is a good benefit and if anything my boobs have gotten a small bit bigger and I've maintained my weight! I was put on this merely for contraception as I'm 18 with a boyfriend but I couldn't recommend this more, I read reviews before I got it and was terrified but it's worth a shot if you're unsure!"


"I am 19 years old and have been taking Tri-Sprintec for about a 1.5 years.  Haven't got pregnant thus far.  So I'd say its working wonders!  I know that on my last week on my birth control my period will come on a Tuesday to Wednesday.  It is so nice to know that I don't have to worry when my period will come.  I didn't have any complications my first few months taking it. Have never had weight gain.  A week before my period I do develop breast tenderness. About the only downside to it."


"Prescribed an 8-day prescription of Augmentin and I would not recommend this poison to anyone else, EVER. I wake up every day with a headache like my head is in a vice and stomach cramps that rival the pain of the sinus infection I went in for in the first place. And yes, I eat yogurt and take extra probiotics. My heart beats like a horses hooves on a racetrack and keeps me up far past any respectable time to go to sleep. I don't feel like myself at all, I'm telling you so you can run far away from this treacherous toxic substance."


"Accutane is the best medication on the market in my opinion. Not only am I a pharmacist, but I have taken this medication myself . It WORKS... Before taking Accutane I had the most oily skin. You could literally fry a chicken on my forehead during a hot summer day. By approximately month four my skin had never looked better. Everyone who is struggling with acne should highly consider this medication."


"I'm in the Marine Corps, and I've been on Remeron for a little over a month now for anxiety, depression and insomnia, and gained 15 lbs.  I get about 8 hrs of sleep a night.  But, if you have a job that requires you to be a certain weight I would advise you to ask the doctor for something else.  I quit taking it because of that and literally cannot sleep again because I have to "weigh in" soon.  Now I'm back to not sleeping and I literally have not eaten for 3 days just so I can make the right weight.  Wish me luck!"


"I was scared to death to take this medication. I got the Bactrim on a Friday night and didn't have the courage to take it until Sunday night. The horror stories I read about it almost gave me panic attack just thinking about the what if's. Luckily I haven't had any side effects other than my lips burned a bit after the first dose and I was jittery.  I am sure to eat a full meal before taking the dose."


"I have been on phenelzine since it first came out in the early 60's and although I have tried many other things, phenelzine has always worked for me.

I also have high blood pressure so phenelzine was thought not to be a good choice, however it stabilized my blood pressure that I have now been able to stop taking medication to control it.

It is an old fashioned medicine, there are dietary restrictions but you get used to them. Just as diabetics get used to their dietary restrictions and it is a very small price to pay for peace of mind. I trained SRN/RMN, have a degree on IT and live a very full and active life as I approach my 70th birthday."


"Has helped very well with the depression and does a good job balancing things out so I don't often have a really low low or a very high high."


"I started on Yaz specifically to control my severe acne, and heavy periods, and it turned me into a MONSTER. I was crying one minute and screaming the next. It cleared up my skin within a week or two. That part was amazing. But my periods weren't much different. I lost my insurance a few months later, and switched to Sprintec. The switch from Yaz to Sprintec was hard. I had my period for almost two months straight. Once I had been on the Sprintec, a bit of my acne came back. I still don't feel quite like myself. My biggest complaint? MASSIVE HAIR LOSS. Big fists full of hair come out when I brush or shower. I'm going to a doctor as soon as I get my insurance back. If I don't go soon, I may wind up bald. Come back, hair!"


"Tasted better than what I took for the last one.   Best tip I can give is to put a pitcher of water and ice in the fridge.  When it comes time to mix the prep, mix it with the icy water from the fridge - put it in a 16 oz. glass and drink it right down through a straw.   Then fill the same glass up immediately with water and take a quick drink to chase any taste away.   After the first swallow, it's not so bad - but just keep swallowing.  Had no desire to throw up, no chills, and after about 3 hours of off and on projectile watery diarrhea, got about 5 hours sleep until the next dose.  But after that - was up for the rest of the night.  Totally cleaned me out.  Was told I would get the same prep next time (in 5 years)."


"I had a nervous breakdown when I was 38, I literally felt as if I was going out of my mind. I had gotten pregnant when I was 21 and had terminated the pregnancy. I had a few years of depression with no meds . I left my Husband and two children and went and stayed with my Sister. She promptly took me to a Psychiatrist that put me on Effexor Xr 75 mg twice a day. He also gave me Xanax to help me with the breakdown. Effexor and my Dr.  saved my life. I have been on Effexor for 22 years. I sometimes feel the depression coming back and I now still have lots of Anxiety. but I take my Xanax and it helps. I have switched to Prozac, Brintellix, Lexapro . None of them work. I always go back to Effexor. I pray daily that God will heal me ."


"I rate this a 5 because I'm not sure what else to rate it. I've had it for 2 years now. I've tried the pills and the patch and hated both! I have one problem with skyla and it's the cramps. I started skyla at almost 18 years old. Before that my cramps were a breeze. There were pains but they were tolerable. After starting skyla my cramps were horrible. I'd be on the floor crying because the pain was so intense! No medicine even slightly eased the pain. Idk if this is just because it was just inserted wrong or if it's just how my body reacted. But I know when I got it inserted it hurt very badly and continued to hurt for 2-3 days, while I was told it'd only hurt for a couple hours. If you get skyla I hope your experience is better than mine!"


"I was on Mircette for over 5 years and loved it. No side effects. Due to insurance changes I was switched to Lutera and eventually given Aviane. Again, no side effects. My mail order recently had a manufacture change and sent me Orsythia. I gained 10 pounds (mostly water weight), had mood swings and shortness of breath. I could barely fit in my clothes and my periods were so inconsistent. I DO NOT recommend this pill. I'm going back to Lutera!"


"I started my first Harvoni pill on 2/15 for my HEP-C genotype 1b (AST-55) which has been with me since 1969 thru a blood transfusion. i believe. virus was undetectable after the 4th week's blood test (AST-22) on 3/14. Minor side effects including bearable headache, stomach ache, and insomnia."


"I had 8 urinary tract infections in one year. Since being on one tablet at bedtime I've had none. And no side effects. Amazing!"


"I was on this for about six months. I used to have periods that lasted six days at a time and I would have a long time in between. I've also always been small and have trouble gaining weight. I've never had acne. As soon as I went on this I broke out and gained eight pounds even though I was eating less and exercizing more and have been emotionally unavailable. In the beginning my skin broke out but that changed after three months. My period still last as long but now its slightly heavier and I get it nearly twice as often. However, I have to give it a seven because my fiance and I have unprotected sex and I am not pregnant. I have had slight breast tenderness but that has also gone away for the most part."


"For me, they work. However this week I had to take three and this weekend has left me very tired with a strong desire to just curl up and sleep, even though the last one I took was three days ago. I'm getting the same sensation as if I took one tablet just this morning, like the chemical can't get out of my blood stream."


"Just got Skyla today. My gyno said it would be best to get it on the last few days of my period since I haven't had kids. It finished yesterday, got the skyla today, and the pain was pretty minimal (I took two advil before). A bit more painful than a pap smear, but it was over super quickly. I had mild cramps and spotting throughout the day, but with advil it was totally fine! Seeing all I had to pay was a $50 co-pay for the doctors visit, this was definitely a great choice for three years of birth control!"


"I've been on many SSRI's years earlier and didn't want the weight gain again so I got on Cymbalta. I was very dizzy, sick to my stomach and really really tired. I spent almost 3 weeks in bed. I suffer from low cortisol which causes fatigue and after reading about Cymbalta it lowers your cortisol levels by 40%, so I'm back on Paxil which raises your Cortisol levels."


"I took Soriatane for about four months until my hair started falling out.  Although, Soriatane cleared 80% my moderate Psoriasis, I did not want to lose more hair.
While taking Soriatane my lips became very dry and cracked, peeling skin on feet and loss of hair.  It was effective in clearing the Psoriasis."


"I'm 22 years old and have suffered from post traumatic stress disorder/ depression since I was a youngster stemming from childhood sexual abuse. This medicine has saved my life, it took about a month/ month and a half to kick in, but when it did it really eased my symptoms. I did experience some mild side effects in the beginning, but they all went away except for some loss of libido and delayed ejaculation. Overall, I would recommend this medicine to someone who is in a similar situation as I found myself in."


"Daytrana made me manic, paranoid, and eventually psychotic. I had no difficulty stopping using it--no cravings. After I was off it I had withdrawal symptoms the likes of which I cannot describe; simply sheer misery and dread, almost total insomnia. It last 1.5 years."


"After the 5th pill side effects were horrendous.  Slight right side facial weekness, shaking, confused and nearly paralyzed from the right shoulder thru my neck. I asked the pharmacists if there was anything I should know before taking this drug, he told me no."


"I went on this birth control for two reasons : acne and protection from pregnancy. Have been taking it for 6 months and always have sex with my boyfriend without a condom. I haven't had a single side effect from this birth control. Never any headaches, food cravings, significant loss or weight gain, bloating. Nothing. My periods have been always regular even before taking this drug and they are still regular now.  A day or two before I finish my active pills I get mild cramps, then when I'm on placebo week my period comes and is there for good 5-6 days just like my period is if I were not taking the pill. I never saw any changes in my mood, I don't feel tired and have never been pregnant. I feel like my usual self on this pill."


"I was a 2 pack a day smoker . I knew I needed to quit but couldn't by myself. Chantix gave me the help I needed to quit after 41 years of smoking."


"I started Microgestin 1/20 at age 38 for painful periods due to endometriosis. The first two days I was so sick, but it went away. I think my situation is unique because I was put on this pill to reduce periods. I skip the placebo pill week, and continue onto the next pack of active pills to avoid a period. Its amazing! My "gut" finally feels great! A few not so great things: 5 LB. weight gain almost immediately. GAS. I became really gassy. Not cute. Not sure how to deal with that. SWEET TOOTH. Never had it before. Now I've got one. Overall, I'm pleased."


"I had the Implanon inserted in my arm 01/09.  For 6 weeks I had no period, which was great, then in March I started to bleed, and bled until the end of June.  I stopped bleeding for 3 weeks.  After the 3 week break it started right back up.  Since March I have also been very depressed, anxious, and just felt PMS all the time; my OBGYN put me on antidepressants for a few months, she said that it should not be related to the Implanon, but I cannot help but feel that it is since it coordinates with my bleeding.  I have not had any weight gain, but I do not feel like I have been myself for 8 months now.  After reading these other reviews I don't feel so crazy, and confused, and will probably have it removed soon."


"I never got pregnant taking Loestrin 24 Fe, so it was successful at doing its job, however, there were a few side effects. I actually lost weight while taking it- since that was my aim. But, it did make me very emotional and very sexually interested. Also, I spot bled throughout the entire month. I would typically just wear a panty liner every day- kind of annoying. That's why I give it a 7/ 10- it was effective at doing what it was supposed to do, but it certainly did not improve the overall quality of my life."


"I've been on this pill for over a year I like it it cleared my acne I did gain weight tho kinda having a hard time losing it too and the mood swings are crazy like the first 10 white pills I'm the most emotional and when I start my period I actually feel normal but I'm will to stick to it cause my acne was just so bad and This pill cleared me up so I really don't mind the side affects."


"I too had some nausea the first few days I was taking this but found some Dramamine with ginger and that helped a lot. I don't have nausea anymore and I definitely am not eating as much. I don't have the trigger in my brain that says you are full, stop eating. Contrave helps me to eat like a normal person. I can tell it does something because I used to drink a lot of coffee and now I can only drink two cups, sometimes I can't even finish the second cup. I like this and I am going to lose my excess weight and never be this big again. I feel like I can do it with Contrave."


"So I first used this medication years ago right before a trip to Cali.  I didn't have time to go to the doctors so I read reviews and took a chance.  It cleared me up in 4 days and I felt little irritation. The cream on the other hand left a slight burning sensation. I used the knock off albertsons brand with the same ingredients this time around and felt instant relief.  The cream was extremely soothing as well."


"I followed the instructions and took 2 tablets at about 2pm, hoping by morning to have a bowel movement. I recently had surgery and after release from the hospital have been stopped up due to the continued pain meds.

Unfortunately, this worked too well...I have had waterfall/explosive diarrhea for the past 5 hrs. I am trying to stay hydrated and ate a bowl of rice to try to offset the flow, but here I am still living on the pot...I feel weak and have chills all over my body from the dehydration. I do not recommend taking this medicine if you can move anything through your bowels (hard as it may be), or at least start with a half dose and see how that works first. It took about 3 hrs to start working, not a full overnight."