"Three nights in a row, with no benefit whatsoever. It's as if I'd taken a placebo -- laid in bed for over two hours with no drowsiness at all. By the third night, I was angry and anxiety-filled (not sure if it was a side effect or if I was just fed up with trying something that didn't work)."


"At her dermatologists suggestion I have been giving my wife who has dementia this product for 3 weeks.  After  3 weeks she manifested serious side effects.  Feeding her 2 X a day went from  1/2 an hour to 2-3 hours for each meal.  She also became very sleepy during the day and required two naps a day of two hours.  Fortunately I have two live in nurses to care for her as feeding her became a full time job.  While we still go out for half hour walks every day since going on Doxy she is very tired when we return and has to go to sleep by 8:00 PM. I can no longer read to her or watch TV.  I have cut back to 1 tab a day with omeprazole 40 MG until the Doctor calls me back with  a different antibiotic.  I will provide more details  soon."


"Everyday I was very depressed or very angery for no apparant reason. It felt like my brain was all tangled and it was really hurting me, and had been for years. So I talked with my doctor, and she put me on 200mg seroquel. Since then I can think clearly and feel happy, I love it. You start at 25mg and work up to higher doses. Watch out though, if you try to start at 200mg it can knock you out for 24hrs, or at least it knocked me out."


"I have 5 lumbar  5 cervical bulging discs =  left sciatic, left hip pain, bilateral wrist to above elbow pain.  The pain is severe.   Per MD orders,  I took Duexis 7 days on/7 days off for two cycles.  When I stop,  within 3-4 days pain makes my life dysfunctional.  Within 2 days of starting, the pain decreases significantly.   The drug is extremely expensive so MD ordered 800 mg tablets ibuprofen and I bought over the counter 10 mg famotadine tabs.  I have been taking that duo twice a day and the Duexis once a day.  I am very reluctant to take this med long term because of  my age (70 ), IBS, and possible  liver/kidney problems.  However, it is the ONLY regime right now that relieves the pain."


"I have been smoking for over 20yrs. I spoke with my doctor about using this medication because I was having difficulty breathing. I must admit I didn't think it would work, but it has! I have the occasional craving but I have gone from 2 packs a day to 1 cigarette a day! Thanks"


"Went to ER with severe flank pain, was given Toradol via my IV and it worked miracles -- pain went from an 8 to a 2 in about 15 minutes. Found out I had a couple kidney stones and was prescribed 10 mg tablets to take for several days. They barely worked at all, had to go back a couple days later with my pain just as bad and be prescribed something else. So, Toradol is GREAT when administered through an IV, not so good in pill form."


"I was put on methotrexate about 5 months ago after a nasty flare up back in the spring. I have had arthritis in my left knee since the age of 2 but found the arthritis went into remission all through my teens and has kind of been in and out of remission throughout my 20's. Steroid injections always worked well but this time around, it did nothing. The R/A has now spread to shoulders and wrists as well so I was put on methatrexate 20mg  once a week along with hydroxychloriquine. I have found that it has only been the last couple of weeks that I am starting to feel some benefit from the meds, the knee pain is much better although my wrists are still very painful especially at night! My consultant assures me the meds will work. Fingers crossed"


"I took Valtrex twice a day for 1 month. I find it good because I feel cured after I finish my medication. It's awesome."


"This is my second post. I started taking Phentermine on 9/14/10--my starting weight was 190 lbs. This morning when I weighed myself I was 174.2 lbs. That's about a 16 lb. weight loss in 2 weeks. I have also been exercising 4 times per week while taking the medication and watching what I eat (no carbs, no sodas--including diet and making sure I drink plenty of water.) The only side effects I've had so far is the dry mouth and sometimes if I stand up too fast, I feel a little light-headed. I would like to get down to the 130 lb range and hopefully, if my results stay the same, I should get there soon."


"1st time having colonoscopy.  Moviprep awful. I vomited & felt like I had the stomach flu & horrible migraine all at once.  Needless to say my

colonoscopy did not go well"


"It replaces Ativan.   No,  it doesn't!  It works, in combination with 10mg Melatonin, for a max four hours,  four hours of seriously intense dreams!  At 3:30a I'm wide awake,  tossing and turning till daylight.  Only thing left is good old Nyquill!"


"After being on Zoloft for a while and trying hydroxyzine, which both did nothing for my anxiety, Buspar has also had no effect whatsoever after almost a month. Still taking 100mg Zoloft but might stop taking the Buspar. I see no reason for putting another useless chemical in my body."


"Has helped me quite a bit... went from a 2 ona scale of 1-10 to a 5... not so bad."


"this medicine along with prozac really helps depression"


"Experienced some dizziness at first, then felt a nervousness or anxiety feeling inside for several hours after the dosage.  First time using this medication, and need more time on it to be sure of these problems. Was taking Advair previously with no effects (except better breathing ability)."


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


"I was on Yaz for about three months. I became moody, emotional, it gave me headaches, lowered my sex drive, and gave me anxiety. I just did not feel like myself on this pill. I have since switched to LOESTRIN and so far, its been good. No side effects yet. I'm feeling like myself again. My sex drive is still not what it used to be but I understand that most birth control pills cause a decrease in libido. I personally do not recommend YAZ but I know that each pill works differently for different people, but my friends that were on YAZ said the same things that I am saying."


"I'm 51 and was put on gabapenten for fibromyalgia. I take 900 mg at night, then lie there exhausted but so agitated that I can't fall asleep. The most horrible feeling imaginable!! I wake up completely unrested, and spend the whole day exhausted to the point at which the agitation starts again by about 6 pm. I have never been so miserable, and would not recommend this as a first-choice drug for anyone with fibromyalgia!"


"I had terrible nightmares on this drug. Strange sensations. Felt anxious and afraid. Would never take this drug again. Kept waking and then falling into deep anxious sleep. I normally take Ambien and feel sleepy but normal"


"I've  been prescribed Lyrica 300mg morning and  night also Amitriptyline 10mg for TN pain. Before taking these meds life was near unbearable to live.
The meds do come with some side affects, short term memory loss and sometimes blurred vision  being the worse. I've thankfully not had issue with weight gain. You have take the good with the bad sometimes. Without the prescribed meds life would be hell."


"Ok not enough room on this review to put up my full history.  So will be brief.  :)  So far, tried Asacol and Humira and both did nothing for me.  Now I am on Lialda twice a day, 1.2GM tablets.   And these are working great.  No cramps and limiting me now to about 2 - 3 bowel movements a day.   And no bloody stools unlike my past.  (10 years diagnosis).  I have also changed my diet to a Mediterranean diet with little to no red meat.  Mainly chicken and fish for my sources of protein. No deep fried foods. And has worked out great.  Also for veggies/greens etc, skip out on any gas producing vegs (broccoli and onions for example). And taking vitamins/iron supplements daily to keep those well maintained."


"I got the Paragard five weeks Postpartum without doing any research. I had just had my second child vaginally, insertion was painless, Just a slight pinch. I had a little cramping and heavier bleeding (I was still bleeding some PP). The next day I noticed that my discharge smelled a bit metallic. I Metallic discharge drove me crazy so I got the IUD removed two weeks later. Removal was quick and painless. Light pink bleeding after and little cramping. Smelly discharge was completely gone right after removal!

Insertion was $0 since it was my PP visit, Removal was my office visit co-pay of $30."


"This med made me very angry. I lashed out at my family while on this. Definitely not helpful."


"A long time sufferer of frequent cold sores. I'd get 7  / year that were the size of a quarter! I was prescribed Zovirax for 15 years. It didn't prevent the cold sore from forming, It just sped up the healing time from 10 days to 8. I tried Valacyclovir as a last resort and I can honestly tell you it is a miracle! Any time I feel a cold sore coming on, I take it and the cold sore doesn't even form! I have been cold sore free for almost 1 year!"


"I'm 17, I had protected sexual intercourse the condom ripped and that's when I decided to take Plan B. I did not think that this pill would work, its my first time trying something like this but the pill actually worked for me. Today I'm relieved that I got my period. Thanks to Plan B I don't have to worry anymore."


"I have had Burning Mouth Syndrome for nearly 5 years.  Clonazapam does help, but does not take the pain away completely.  I am on other meds to help with the pain..mostly anxiety meds and some meds for Parkinsons Disease that are known to help with BMS.  I have had GAD the majority of my life and BMS started in the downward spiral of my mother's impending death, a job of 20 years I quit to help her and start my own business, and my only child leaving for college.  Anxiety and neurological disorders run in my family. Thought I was pretty healthy until this bomb hit me."


"I took Topamax a few years ago and regret it. It has changed my life for the worse. Even after stopping the meds several years ago, I still have bad brain fog, loss of vision, memory loss especially short term, lost the ability to comprehend things and lost ability to do simple functions such as basic math. Prior to taking this medicine I was at the top of my game. Now I feel helpless and the doctors were no help. My vision changed after it, mind you I had lasik eye surgery and could see perfectly fine prior to this. It's frustrating because I have to do things differently now and it's embarrassing because people look at you like something wrong since you can't do simple things a 2 year old can do!"


"I have been struggling with acne for 12 years, and have kept it under control after switching acne stuff every year once my skin get use to it. Now that I am 28 I am experiencing a different type of acne. They are little baby dots all over my forehead and I have oily skin. So I tried Epiduo a month ago. It broke me out the first couple of days and then it went back to the original state. It also broke me out around my jaw line which I didn't have this issue before. It cleared up a little bit around my eyebrows and stuff but not much. I am very disappointed and this is not the route for me. It didn't burn for me or dry me out except a dime size area below my lip ring. I am making an appointment to try something stronger."


"Most of these reviews are terrifying so I wanted to share my experience...

1) One of the biggest differences with tricyclic BC (3 months) from the once a month kind is the likelihood of spotting is much greater. On the first pack I spotted months 2-3. (yep..2 months pretty much). That being said it was so light I could've probably used the same panty liner all day & been fine. Also, my BF isn't a child & wasn't bothered by it. I found it mostly annoying. The second pack I'm still spotting but only for 1 month, also very light. I suspect it will not happen on the next pack. Minor nausea was my only other side effect. No libido change, no weight gain, mood change, etc. Not perfect, but I love it. It's going to be different for each person."


"6 months ago I stopped drinking and realized I had anxiety. My first 2 anxiety attacks landed me in the hospital without a diagnosis. Finally on my 3rd visit to the ER I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety. When I visited my regular Dr. he prescribed my Xanax 0.5 mg and Zoloft... and OMG I was able to hear colors... That medication did not sit well with me.. An hour after I took it I was feeling like crap, So i called my Dr. the next day and he gave Wellbutrin 150 CL and Clonazapam.... Im on day 6 and so far so good.. no real side effects..."


"Have been suffering from acute gout attacks for about 6 years.  Usually 1 attack per year that requires me to stay off my feet for a day or 2.  I have taken Indomethacin,  Colchicine and Colcrys with varying degrees of relief and started Allopurinol about 3 months ago.  In all my research over the years, I never reviewed Naproxen.  The last attack happened about a week ago and I cycled through my last few Colcrys with barely any relief.  A trip to Walgreens for Aleve liquigels and about 2 hours later I had ~70% reduction in pain.  I've been managing it with a scheduled dose for a few days now and the pain is nearly gone.  Still some swelling, but getting better each day.  This regimen has been more effective than any prescription medication."


"13 year failed back surgery patient. Just winged off methadone. Received no relief from Ultram ER 300mg at all!"


"I've been taking Zoloft and hydroxyzine for 5 months. I've been sober now for almost 8 years but was addicted to numerous meds off and on for 30 years, including Xanax, so I won't take benzos - Horrible withdrawal! My prescription was 25 mg as needed. That helped some, a little, I guess... Anyway, I found that if I take 25 mg early morning and again mid-afternoon it works. And it has never made me drowsy at all. Not even a little bit, so I guess it all depends on the individual."


"Reduced severity of but didn't clear up a lung infection of unknown bacterial origin."


"Due to my highly irregular and heavy periods my doctor prescribed Loestrin 24 Fe. I'm only on my 2nd week so some side effects right now are slight nausea, headaches and some light bleeding. They're not unbearable either, very tolerable. I'm off to a good start with this pill, it has actually already started to clear up my skin a little and so far I've experienced no other changes like mood swings, bloating, weight gain etc. But I'll have to wait and see I guess, so far though I really like it."


"This pill did not work for me, the first day I took it I felt sick and nauseous. I was vomiting alot so I stopped taking it. This is my personal experience with this, I know every body reacts differently. In my case it was no good for me."


"I never write reviews on anything, but due to the fact that I was freaking out I know most girls are on the same boat I was. I looked everywhere just to read that it actually works and let me you, it works!!! As long as it is taken as the direction say. I has unprotected sex on Dec 28 and and within an hour or hour and a half I was taking plan b. I did not have side effects after taking the pill, I was actually worried that it was having no effect on me because I felt absolutely nothing. I'm usually never the kind to get bad cramps when menstruating either way. My period was due on Jan 2 but instead I got it a day earlier. Please have patience, let the pill do what it does and you'll be fine."


"Thus is intended as a warning about sudden cessation of long term Lyrica use. I've been taking 75mg twice daily Lyrica for severe pain resulting from crush fractures in my spine. I started to feel a slight benefit from the drug a few weeks after beginning to take it but it wasn't until I started swimming that my long standing pain completely disappeared.
I never missed a dose until a few days ago: just ran out, had to wait til the next day, effectively missing two doses. I went through an incredibly harrowing experience in that time without the drug...it wasn't psychological: I could almost physically feel the chemistry in my brain and body going totally haywire. It was extremely alarming, nothing can describe how nasty it was."


"This is by far the most horrifying birth control I have ever been on. I have had Skyla for 1.5 years, checked my strings faithfully to make sure nothing happened to it on a monthly basis. Well, since Friday I have spent a total of 10+ hours at the OBGYN and the IUC at my local hospital. I had been bleeding for two weeks with severe cramping, so I decided to go to the OBGYN. They told me even though my IUD placement was completely fine, I had somehow gotten pregnant. They couldn't tell me whether I'd have a normal child or an ectopic pregnancy which could effect my fertility long term. That was Friday night. Sunday I woke up with bleeding, cramping and was very sick. I went to the IUC and after 4 hours there I was told I had miscarried."


"I have been taking Paxil for about 6 years now off and on.  After a while they stopped working, my doctor switched me to something else. Can't remember the name but that did no good for me. I stopped taking them and am going to the doctor to go back on Paxil. It's the best treatment I have had.  It kept me calm for years, it's great for this condition."


"Worked well for anxiety but got brain zaps and near constant headaches on 10mg/3xday. Didn't realize how well it worked for physical symptoms of anxiety until I started weening to try a different medicine.

Now that I stopped tight chest, racing heart, and sweating are all back. Don't want to leave the house, very irritable.
Doc is switching me to doxepin."


"I was prescribed this medicine in 2004 to help with depression.  Instead of getting better I progressively got worse and my psychiatrist's answer was to put me on Xanax.  Long story short, I ended up in a psychiatric hospital.  Turns out I have bipolar II and since I wasn't on a mood stabilizer I essentially lost my mind.  Horrible experience."


"I'm 21. Had this birth control for a year. It is my 1st hormonal bc experience.
I was really emotional and kept crying at first but that stopped after the 1st 2/3 months
I did have an issue with fatigue and would often fall into deep dream sleep in seconds and have very vivid sometimes scary dreams that I found it hard to wake up from. These dreams stopped happening around month 4/5.
My libido was drastically lowered which was never an issue before.
I noticed I would bleed every other week... anytime I had sex I would bleed for a week after it.
I thought it would stop but around month 11 I got fed up. Doctor prescribe portia bc pills to stop irregular bleeding. Its working but I can't stay on it"


"I was in a car accident almost 3 years ago, and ever since then I have had back problems. Been on therapy, it has not helped at all. This accident caused me to lose my feeling in my left arm and wrist. I had surgery done and it has not helped me at all. The only thing that helps me deal with the pain is Percocet 10/325. If you use the medication for what its given for you shouldn't have a problem with it. This has been the only medication that has helped me throughtout these 3 years. "It's great"."


"This is a great drug. I was on Paxil for about 5 years. It helped, but wore off. I switched to Prozac and had no side effects. My energy returned, I stopped over eating and napping. The 'fogginess' has cleared."


"I have been taking Prozac since I was 10 years old. I'm 24 now and can say overall it works pretty well. It takes the edge off my OCD and the anger/frustration I get from having this disorder."


"I had this inserted back in August, and I hate it. No, I LOATHE this birth control. I have been bleeding on and off for the last 2 months. I have little to no sex drive. Attempting to work out is a joke. I can barely make it through the workday without wanting a nap or two. I work retail, so this is definitely not a good thing! I want to workout, get healthy and all that jazz, but have no energy to do so. I want to remove it, and have considered going off birth control completely for a year, I'm just scared of getting pregnant! I was hoping this "new and improved implanon" would be better, as I had that removed early due to complications similar to what I'm complaining about now. I haven't gotten pregnant, so I guess that's a plus. :-/"


"I've been on Zarah for about 2 weeks now. My doctor switched me to Zarah after my last birth control (the generic form of Yaz) gave me bad spotting. So far I've had no problems with Zarah. No spotting, cramps, weight gain, or emotional changes. My skin is clear and I'm no longer constantly in pain like I was before I started Zarah.  I'm so happy my doctor had me change birth control pills."


"With any antibiotic I always take an Acidophilus and eat lots of Greek yogurt (with honey) to replenish the intestinal bacteria or I will get diarrhea also.
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"I have had bacterial vaginitis for over a year now, experiencing a multitude of odors - sometimes fishy, sometimes sweet, sometimes metallic. Also dealt with the uncomfortable discharge that requires panty liners and constant underwear changing. I got the 7-day pill supply, 500 mg, 2X/day. I am currently on my final day. The odor cleared up almost instantly, and the discharge was gone by the time I was taking the 2nd pill! Oh, and side effects were minimal and very tolerable! However, yesterday (6th day) I had a massive clump of discharge, larger than I've ever experienced, and I began to itch terribly. Not sure if this is something else, but I'm waiting to finish the pill supply and give it a few days before I contact the doc."


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"I have been taking Suboxone for ten months now and let me tell you if you are serious about wanting to quit your addiction and you follow your doctors orders you will not find anything better than Suboxone. I was taking 5 x 80mg Oxycontin a day and quit by using suboxone without withdrawls and after a week of taking it i was really back to my old self again. It is true that the same dose is not for everyone. I only took 3 of the 2mg pills a day and that is a low dose but it works. Now I take one."


"I got Mirena inserted about 3 monthes ago and I am so happy that I did. I had been on 4 different types of birth control

pills and each of them affected me differently. I gained weight, had terrible mood swings, didn't have a sex drive, and was always fatigued. Now that I have gotten Mirena everything has changed... I lost almost 10 pounds now back to where I was before I ever started the pills! I weigh around 122 and when I was on the pills I weighed 132 and I was miserable. Mirena has made me have light bleeding here and there but my doctor said that it is just my body adjusting. I am very satisfied with it and I hope that it treats me well for the next 5 years!"


"I almost passed out on 20mg.'s. My pulse was a dangerously low 40 b.p.m.. This is a very dangerous drug that has been linked to sudden deaths when combined with at least 12 other medications."


"I had a problem with sweaty armpits since  freshman in high school. I told my mom about my problem. She took me to the doctor. When I used it for the first time, my armpits was on fire, due to not drying them up well. Second time I tried was about 5 years later, but I used blow dryer after the shower on my armpits then the medication.  No problem. So now I'm 26 and tonight I'm do it again and I'm also using blow dryer to make sure is dry and I don't have to suffer."


"I saw my doctor after the anxiety I'd been having the last year hit an all time high in the last six months. I would wake up wondering "Why? What am I even here for? what am I working for?" I suffered severe muscle tension in my shoulders and lower back, extreme irritability/mood swings & panic attacks..my heart would be POUNDING as if I'd run a 5k when really I was just lying in bed. It is day two of taking Zoloft...I'm singing (still terribly) to songs again. I feel I have gained the sense of "normal" that my life has always lacked. I am more clear-headed and find rational thinking easier. My depression and anxiety was destroying my relationships. I'm beginning to see this "light at the end of the tunnel" people speak of. 50mg a day."


"2 times a day 500 milligrams for 10 days Worked great taste was kind of horrible  I recommend to drink with juice slight headaches nothing abnormal Though. Slight insomnia first day but after that I notice my  infected abscess on my jaw line was fading away In 3 days all pain was gone still finshed my course because you never can be to safe"


"I have had Ulcerative Colitis for 30 years, on Asacol for 17.  Took it during 2 pregnancies with no ill effects. This medicine has helped me stay in remission for the past 17 years, at a low dose (would like 4 400mg/day, but too expensive, so making due with 2).  A lifesaver."


"On tradjenta after being forced off my januvia by my insurance company. Taken for 2 days now, and it seems not to be working. Testing at about 500 two hours after meals, has yet to come down below 250. Going back to doctors in 2 weeks if there is no change."


"Started 4 days ago and already seeing results! Only thing that Has bothered me is the dry sensation around the nose (no dryness was visible but I felt it when smiling) Definitely worth it! Not expensive either!!!"


"I am 26. I have two boys. I had no problems with mirena. Easy enough procedure, usual spotting, then no periods. I loved it, until after 1 year I realized I gained like 30 lbs...*note* I did nothing I usually dont do...I ate the same...I exercised even more. I've never been heavy, ever. Now I'm almost 200 lbs. That's the only problem I had. I got it taken out 1 month ago. If I don't lose my weight in 3-6 months I might put it back in and blame it on something else, but I doubt it."


"I feel like I'm not a mean and hated person wile being on Xanax. I have been suffering really bad lately with panic attacks and I can't breath and my cheat falls like to explode. My doc put me on 0.5mg to take 1 a day but sometimes I have to take more than 1 a day but it works wonders. I can be a better mom and wife with it."


"Well, I started taking it back in 2011 in June after getting HORRIBLE side effects from LoSeasonique. It caused me to breakout (even on my thighs) and I retained water like no other. So, my doctor put me on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo.  When I first started it, there were not any side effects for the first few weeks. After the first pack, that's when I got side effects. My face broke out. But I stuck to it. It has to get worse before it can get better right? I do occasionally have a breakout still to this day. But I have not gained weight. I haven't been sexually active while on it so I cannot say it helps keep me from getting pregnant. I was put on it for my severe cramps I get. It DOES make my periods lighter and no cramps!"


"I'm in my 3rd cycle and by the 1st cycle on the 3rd day some came off. I can't really tell if they are completely gone due  to the fact that on the 3rd cycle on the 2ND day on my last dose I notice that the lips of my vagina turn white and became really painful I'm really worried. now doctor said it became that way do to the medication having steroids."


"Drug works if you can stand the side effects of constant Nausea."


"Horrible!!!!!! Monistat SHAME ON YOU!! We're already in pain we to to feel better not worse, and then we have to take it at bedtime well that's just makes no sense I can't sleep with all the with all the pain I'm feeling down there, I WANT A REFUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"


"2 years ago I had anxiety so bad that I would go 4-5 days without eating, I had awful intrusive thoughts and was almost in a constant state of panic, I could not sleep and had issues with early awakening. By the end of it I had suicidal ideations, My doctor first tried Seroquel XR this did not work for me and had me in a constant state of fog and exhaustion then she switched me to seroquel 200mg of a night. After 1 year of being on seroquel I sleep well every night, I no longer have issues with generalised anxiety and feel like a completely different person, nothing bothers me and I am back to being happy go lucky. Yes I have increased appetite but I walk every day and do yoga three times a week so I have not gained any weight whatsoever."


"My mother recently passed away with cancer that spread throughout her entire body within 1 year due to 3-4 pack a day smoker. Me being identical to my mother have decided it is time for me to quit as I do not want to die at such a young age of 56 like my beloved mom. I started taking the pill and within the first day cut my cigarettes by 7. I was a carton a week smoker and during my seven days cut down to 4 packs that week. I still have the urge or thought of smoking and do light up when I want one but have noticed a big difference. I started the 1 mg yesterday and only smoked 6 cigarettes the entire day and night. So far the only side effects I have had is nausea and sleepiness. I am happy with this little pill so far and would recommend to anyone."


"Not as much mood elevation as I'd hoped for, but significant reduction of negative symptoms. No road rage, more patience and tolerance of difficult/unpleasant, but necessary tasks."


"Took one pill before bed (about 8 pm) and was up, literally all night.  Fell asleep the next morning at 9 am.  The pill worked great on my sinuses but should have taken it in the morning.  The packaging does not detail this side effect very well."


"My wife got eplipsy during her first pregnancy. Initially doctor advised us to us 'eptoine' which cost us and my soon was born with cleft. Of course we have to go for operation for correcting it.  After which doctor advised us to use lamitrogen and had second child. Here and then there where sometimes seizures. Also tried to stop it using but got seizure again. Now we are confusing it and experiencing some side effects like drowsy., Eye vision reduced, headache, vomiting sensation"


"I've just changed from Risperdal to Geodon. Risperdal worked well for me but I put on 6kg of weight which wouldn't budge no matter what I did. I have been on Geodon for a week now and the only side effect so far has been difficulty falling asleep and having a very light sleep pattern. I have counteracted this by taking a sleeping pill at night. I haven't lost any weight yet but hoping to see some results here soon."


"I'm glad this works for some, but it made me manic. I finally discontinued after a week and a half because I had gotten no asleep and had heart palpitations."


"This medication did not help me fall asleep at all. I would feel like I was about to doze off when all of a sudden I would become very aware of my surroundings and become very awake. Feeling of weakness and inability to move during the night and I don't know if I was sleeping and having nightmares or was Hallucinating. I thought there where ghostly figures in my room and felt like I heard screaming. The next day was spent dealing with a bad headache, sick stomach, foggy head and on and off again napping. Did not drive as I felt that I was not capable of operating a vehicle safely.  I will never take this Medication again."


"I have very painful episodes of pain associated with lichen sclerosus.  I am not a daily user but when I have peak pain levels of 6 or 7 tramadol has been helpful and allows my body to return to a more tolerable pain level after a few doses. So far I haven't used more than 2-3 50mg tabs daily for a few days at a time. My pains are controlled better by topicals but when pain peaks after exercise or physical demanding tasks tramadol along with topicals have made life at those times more bearable. Vulvodynia probably may have painful experiences comparable to those of painful Lichen Sclerosus with disfiguring skin changes."


"Have been taking Cymbalta for 2 weeks now and the change in my pains and other symptoms is dramatic. Much less fatigue, pain, etc.  So far very little if any real side effects. I feel so much better in the morning. Wonderful for my Fibromyalgia symptoms!"


"My first month on this pill, I've had the most horrible cramps I've had in my life. Hands down. This also made my period WAY heavier. I bled through tampons, and a maxi pad at the same time. Given the fact that I got on this birth control to get rid of my periods, this was crazy. I know it will take up to 3 months for my body to get used to these hormones, but this experience overall has just been horrible."


"I LOVE ❤ IT!! I was on the virge of suicide. Hot flashes, night sweats ugh! No sleep ever! 300mg every night 3 weeks on it not one hot flash or night sweat and now I get 6-8 hours of peaceful sleep! Life is very normal now."


"Today I went to my doctor and he shot me in the butt with some Tramadol to help my body pain. For the first time in ages I have been in a good mood, feel extremely relaxed and extremely content. I take Zoloft for depression and it helps to a degree, but this stuff makes me forget what depression even is. I am watching tv and smiling, this is the best mood lifter I have ever had, and so-so for pain relief"


"Started one week ago today. Only been hungry one day. Lost 3.2 lbs and 6.5 inches. More energy than I've had in years and overall happier. Look forward to continued success."


"Amazed that this is working so well for me & so quickly. I've been suffering from horrible hot flashes (2  per hour) of everyday for 8 years now. I noticed relief from Paxil in 2 days. I couldn't believe it. Like many, I've tried EVERY THING imaginable for some relief, (to avoid the dangers of HRT).  Now night sweats are down to 1 per night at most (compared to 5  per night). All I do is wash sheets, night clothes & pillows. Only problem with the Paxil is how groggy I feel the next day. Now I'm taking it a few hours before bed now hoping this will help. After 3 days I think this is helping some. Won't stop trying to make this medicine work."


"Weight gain within days of starting with this birth control and bloated."


"I have been on Compazine for over 2 years and it has been an absolute overall relief of nausea, anxiety and nerves/nervous tension. Finding a doctor who will prescribe it without a struggle and or reservation is a whole other issue. I've been told it carries too many side effects and isn't considered safe or for long term. I've been told to switch to Zofran. The upside is Zofran seems to have a fairly good rating. I never suffered side effects from the Compazine."


"I also was born depressed. Until a Wise Psyc put me on Nardil and Pamelor! My life went from Black to White. My world was wonderful finally!
In 1993 Nardil has some issues, so did I. They fixed their problems. Unfortunately in 2000 the company SOLD Nardil to a company in Sweden.
Nardil is no longer the medicine that changed my life. The NEW company reformulated it and I am now back in that ugly Darkness. I'm afraid to try the other MAOI's as I did so well before. "


"I am on day 2 of Keflex for a kidney infection from an untreated urinary tract infection. I am allergic to most antibiotics such as amoxicillin and erythromycin so I was hesitant to try this. I am so happy to say I have no allergic reaction and no diarrhea! I do feel some tingling sensations in my head and a tiny bit of anxiety (probably all in my head) but nothing compared to an antibiotic like Levaquin. I think I found my new go-to antibiotic!"


"Lupron did not work on me. I still had heavy periods and serve cramps. My fibroids grew and did shrink. I was very angry that the shot didn't work"


"My doctor has given me Brintelllex and I've been taking it for 3 months now. Started with 5mg and I felt like the dark cloud that has always been around was gone! Yes, had nausea for about 3 weeks, and gastric but adjusted to taking my once a day dose with my meals. I experimented with taking it with breakfast then with dinner. I found I had more vivid n weird dreams taking it at night so I now take it in the morning. The most significant good thing for me is that my thinking is so clear now and I am having an explosion of great ideas for projects all the time! The downside is we've noticed my anger has also increased but I'm enjoying having clarity of thinking that I'm willing to work with the side effects."


"I've had the h.pylori infection for at least a few years but this year it got to a point where I couldn't handle it.  I had severe gastritis and couldn't eat anymore.  Some days the food I ate over the course of a day wouldn't even add up to one meal.  The treatment was not pleasant, but tolerable.  It's a lot of pills to take in one day and I felt exhausted some of the days.  A few weeks after I finished the treatment, I noticed that I no longer have immediate pain and nausea when I try to eat.  Now (4 months later) I can almost eat a full meal and feel ok.  It took a while to recover but it was very much worth it."


"Wow.  Thank you for all your stories.  I thought I was alone on this insanity.  I'm 41  years old now, I was 39 years when I got the Mirena.  Suggested to me by they gyno. I was referred to by the hospital as I went in  with such agony and after a few months of bleeding, fed up.  Always had ovarian cysts, normal, they tell me. I bleed all the time, like, my time of the month is when I don't bleed, which if I am a lucky gal, 2, 3 days in a row!  Had to get a polyp removed from my uterus, because, again, that seems normal. Oh yeah, Mirena is so great, you might not even have a period.  I'm thinking this is too much to be true.  I could have no sex life before, you know bleeding all the time.  So, I'm over a year with Mirena and still bleeding more than ever."


"I have been on this medication for a little over a month now and I am very impressed. I have oily skin and have struggled with acne since middle school. Now that I am 22, I decided it was time for something to be done about it. I went to the dermatologist and she prescribed me this medication, along with a topical gel for night, and cleansing pads for the morning. The first week and a half my face broke out even worse, but around week 3 I started seeing major improvements. I have no cystic acne anymore, and the pimples on my chin have cleared tremendously. I still get the occasional pimple, and I still have blackheads on my nose, but there is a significant improvement."


"Rozerem has little or no effect. Woke up several times on Rozerem, took one 4 hours ago and am up and not even drowsy."


"Used as suggested....insert at bedtime.  Felt worse when I got up n the AM.  A lot of the cream came out (maybe to be expected) and and I have 0 relief. Pain and itching worse than before treatment. Feel like my vagina trying to turn inside out when I walk and I can feel the swelling when I walk or lay down.  I'd like to know if I should wait this out and see if the symptoms get better or
go to the doctors. It’s Thanksgiving week. My only option for relief will be the ER. Will NEVER purchase this again.  I’m surprise there isn’t a class action lawsuit against this product.  I wanted relief, but now I have more problems. Ugh! I am contacting
The company about a refund."


"I can not breathe after using this medicine. I also have a bad cough, swelling in my ankles  headache and tightness in my chest."


"I do not like to chew sweet pills; so these are perfect to swallow.  Works very fast to relieve indigestion."


"Due to cellulitis on my ankle, I was given clindamycin, and as the pharmacist suggested, I immediately began taking high dosage of probiotics. In spite of the precaution, I developed a full body rash and 3 bouts of c difficile. The cellulitis, was therefore treated with yet another antibiotic. The cellulitis finally healed completely after 2 months, and the c difficile was eventually cleared, and after 6 months the labs results came back negative (meaning I no longer had it). I continue to take probiotics, but a lower dosage, for sheer fright of the CD recurring. I was told that continual bouts of CD would likely eventually require surgical intervention. A VERY frightening experience."


"I had been taking Coumadin and Plavix for years with no problem.

Since Brilinta, the bleeding, bruising, nausea, and joint pain have been horrible.   And yes, my PT/INR levels are within the therapeutic level between 2 and 3."


"This drug helps raise my mood slightly in the mornings. However, it also has side-effects of dizziness and headiness. This is especially true after two to six hours after you miss a dose."


"I began experiencing migraines in my early teens.  By early 20's I had tried almost every medicine made without relief.  My migraines are hormone related and predictable.  For 3 days during my menstrual cycle and another 3 days during ovulation. Without any relief I would end up in emergency room, miss work and honestly feel like I wanted to die.  I couldn't move, I would throw up and nothing would help.   I would literally be in bed in a dark room without moving for 3 days every 2 weeks.  All I have to say is Thank God for zomig!!!  It was life changing.  Within 30 to 40 minutes of taking zomig I could resume my normal activities as if the debilitating migraine never existed."


"For a couple months I had these stubborn hard, small bumps in my t-zone. I tried to do everything to get rid of them. Nothing seemed to work. I finally went to my dermatologist and they prescribed me epiduo forte and sulfate face wash called avar. After I wash my face with avar, I apply ponds cold cream which is a great moisturizer, then I apply a thin layer of epiduo forte. And sometimes I apply the epiduo first then I apply my moisturizer. It’s only been a week and my skin is clearing up already. My skin has not peeled, been dry or anything. I can feel a slight burning sensation on my face. But thats it."


"Due to issues with my insurance I recently have had to switch from Ambien CR to regular Ambien. Although the medication is very helpful to me in falling asleep I have found that I wake up throughout the night (1-3 times). A problem that I did not experience when taking the Ambien CR. Nonetheless, Ambien has significantly helped me cope with my insomnia."


"I have been on this for almost 2 months.  So far my BP is down about 10-15 points.

I had a sore due to a post nasal for the first week but I cannot be sure that it was the medication and not something else.

So far it works for me."


"Horrible product!!! Flesh eating in a tube!!! Thanks a lot for making a mild problem MAJOR!!! I can't even start to explain what this did to my face! Here take my money and ruin my self-esteem!!!!!!"


"I have been on Nuvaring for about 6 months now. I am uncontrollably miserable, I am literally watching myself be a monster to my husband and kids and I can not even control it! It's like if they even breath in my direction I want to tear them apart. Also my sex drive is so low I couldn't care less if I ever have sex again which is NOT normal for me. When we do have sex I have such terrible vaginal dryness I can't even enjoy it. I've noticed I am super exhausted, I am falling asleep on the couch at 7:30pm!(but I am unsure if this is related to the Nuvaring.) I will not be putting the ring back in after this menstrual cycle ends. I'm not even myself anymore! It's to the point of hurting my marriage which has NEVER been effected before."


"Just started using tessalon perles while having a horrible cough from bronchitis.  Very shortly after taking first dose I am hardly coughing at all!  That's awesome as last night I was coughing so much I woke up with no voice!  Not having any side effects from it as others have reported.  Love it!!"


"I have an awful film in my mouth.
I sleep too much.
I have no energy.
I am very worried because it seems like I have spasms in my esophagus.
I do like this prescription because I do not cry all the time.
Too expensive."


"I had been using Tri-Sprintec for about 8 months before switching. While taking this birth control I became a complete nutcase. My emotions were a constant roller coaster, I developed severe anxiety, and I couldn't understand why I was always depressed. The smallest things brought me to tears and I was not in the least bit acting myself. After 8 months of feeling like a looney bin my doctor and I discussed my birth control. Little did I know that it had 3 estrogen levels that increase over the month which he said could definitely be responsible for my 8 months of sudden anxiety and increased emotions. My doctor switched me to Junel Fe, which has the lowest possible level of estrogen, it has been a month and I finally feel like myself again."


"After trying a couple of different anti-depressants, Cymbalta is by far THE best."


"I had taken methotrexate 21 years by the VA . plus Enbrel,Humira, folic acid and more ..well this is a warning ..I now have NASH it's a disease from the meds .cirrossis of the liver. Uncureable! Just change foods . Pray it doesn't get worse.  WARNING.    WARNING     WARNING ,!"


"This medication saved every aspect of my life! I am so thankful I took the steps necessary to get treatment. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to get off of opioids and get their life back! Truly amazing stuff! Thank you!!!"


"Personally - worst decision I made. I have chronic endometriosis meaning I am in pain 24 hours a day. This was suggested to me by a doctor as a "cure". He swore black and blue that this would fix my pains! Since the day the lady inserted it, I have bled so heavy, my pad needs to be changed every 40-90 mins. I have never had such bad pains in my life. I have consulted my doctor, the emergency wards, ANYONE. No one seems to know how to fix the problem, nor will anyone remove this stupid thing. Be really careful with this!!!!!!!!!"


"I tried Depo for almost a year before finally switching to the pill due to repeated irregular bleeding.  And the symptoms I experienced were incredibly heavy and painful like I've never experienced. It worked great as birth control though and I didn't ever get pregnant but there was no prediction or pattern to my irregular bleeding and the pain of the cramps was something I've never experienced since."


"I am 19 and used the Nuvaring for 5 months. I thought it was PERFECT! NO acne, bigger breasts, don't have to take every day, only 4 periods a year, helped my mood swings etc. Besides a lot more discharge the only downfall (which is a very big deal to me) is that I believe I am starting to gain weight. I am starting to work out more and eat healthier yet still gaining a few pounds. I am quitting the Nuvaring before it gets too far out of hand. Very sad about it though, this birth control is perfect besides the weight gain."


"Took this a year ago for about 3 months, and seemed to work for the most part.  Just had a little bit of stomach 'pain' due to the PPI's being blocked.  Went off after that duration and had few issues.  Later, I was on it for two weeks and it gave me strange side effects like lower abdominal aches in the back, a 'butterfly in the stomach' sensation that would not go away to the point where I would get 'attacks'.  In the future, I'll only use this medicine for a week or so in case I really need it."


"Prescribed for recurrent sinus infection potentially caused by GERD. By day four bitter taste in mouth was round the clock. Yuck.  Upsets stomach and wake up in the middle of the night wide awake. Also, a little slow with thinking. Not a fan."


"Implanon is awesome. Being a new breastfeeding mother there are not many alternatives for birth control. With Mirena you have to wait for at least 12 weeks after the birth and it comes with greater risk for infections and PIV but with Implanon you can start right away and its safe for breastfeeding. The first few months I experienced irregular periods which is a normal side effect but now I have no period which is great! I have not experienced any other side effects. I have had it for 8 months now and will definitely continue after the 3 years."


"This was for my Guttate Psoriasis;
PROS: Easy to take and digest. No adverse side effects other than occasion so headache.

CONS: Didn't really work. Improved flaming and dryness but red patches are still there and still itchy/burning skin.

If you have mild psoriasis it may work but for anybody with moderate to severe I would be very doubtful. Let down as I was hoping it would be a wonder drug and it's definitely not. Some creams work better."


"Accutane is the king of acne treatments. I took this medicine about 3 weeks ago. I don't know why does my body react so fast with this medicine. My face now is 80% clear, and I feel so much more confident. I recommend that asking your der for this drug, it' amazing guys."


"Pack a day for 20 years. Took zyban for a week then just smoked my last cigarette, threw anything smoke related into the trash and changed my thought patterns completely. Zyban is helpful but it's also a lot to do with your mindset. You have to WANT to stop. Give yourself a good reason and you won't smoke again. My suggestion is to keep taking the medication for a while, I completed a 3 month prescription and never bothered again. I can be around smokers, I can now see why non smokers HATE standing next to a smoker it is so amazing to have kicked this habit. Who cares if you used a pill, keep positive and change your lifestyle!"


"I have been using this product  for 15 days along with a oral pill and have not seen any changes in my back acne. Going to use the bottle until it runs out. Have moderate back acne."


"I've only had this in for 2 days now, but so far so good. I'm 17 and have not had any children. Putting it in really didn't hurt much for me, just felt like a bad period cramp. I didn't get any cramps after like my doctor said. I have had a brownish discharge since I got it. I have really subtle cramps right now, but not enough to even take a Tylenol/Advil."


"I have been taking Pristiq for 2 months now. Within 2 weeks I felt a major difference when I wake up in the morning and throughout the day. I have suffered from depression and anxiety for years without treatment. Pristiq is the first antidepressant I have been on and I can't believe I have gone this long without it."


"After suffering from moderate to major depression for 6+ years, I finally decided to give antidepressants a try. I felt different within a week--not just happy, although there was plenty of that (I'd forgotten how it felt to laugh from sheer delight!), but a wide-ranging suite of emotions I'd forgotten existed--grief, anger, giddiness, joy. I guess I thought emotional numbness was a natural part of growing up. I was wrong.

Lost 10lbs in 2 weeks from decreased appetite, but libido is through the roof--it became so all-consuming that the doc actually had to cut my dose. (It's still in hyperdrive, but at least now I can think about things besides sex). I do suffer from insomnia now. Still, pros outweigh cons!"


"Over a large number of years I have endured the cyclic breakouts of skin itch. I have been treated and prescribed by Doctors to no avail and have given up only to endure again many times.
This stuff works. I think it is a topical vaginal cream, which I am without, so I use it on my feet and groin. It releaves the itch on contact, which by itself is a godsend, but when combined with a cortisoid type cream starts to reduce the affected  skin areas within days. I am very hopeful it will eradicate this scourge once and for all. I have been treating with this for about 10 days now and will run out of this prescription on the 17th. Back to the doctor for an update and...Whats next. My outlook is very positive at this point.
Can't say thank you enough"


"Have been on Lexapro for two years now. First weeks were truly horrible and took 6-8 weeks for full effect. But hang in there! My life is finally anxiety free and I enjoy the smallest things. I see now how much place and energy the anxiety took before. Not anymore. No side effects. Take it at night to avoid sexual side effects. (Had them when I took Lex in the morning.)"


"68 years old.  Primary problem:  Erections not lasting long enough.  Secondary problem:  Starting to have to go urinate once or twice at night.  Short term erections had ruined our prior healthy sex life and we started avoiding sex altogether, once a month or less.  We were both bitter and angry most of the time.  Tried 5 mg Cialis for a month on the free trial and cured both problems: Erections lasted long enough (more than half the time) and less waking to urinate.  HOWEVER, Cialis made my heart race and beats to become irregular.  Had to quit it.  Didn't try to half the dose.  Now on Levitra 5 mg (prior to sex, only) and no cardiac problems and I can manage to do sex 2  times a week, not enough for me, but the best I can do."


"I'm in the military and spontaneously developed stomach cramps and black stool. I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy performed and they saw nothing. For 2 years, I was prescribed Nexium which did almost nothing to help. I really thought I would just have to deal with it.

Then about 2 months ago, I saw the doc again and told him I had read about irritable bowel syndrome on the internet and was wondering if I had it. He said my symptoms matched up and I asked if there was a treatment.

He prescribed dicyclomine. The difference is night and day. I still stay far away from soda, beer, etc. but foods don't bother me as much anymore. I still have black stools when drinking soda, alcohol etc. but I can eat a hot dog or a hamburger now."


"I've had Crohn's for years and diagnosed with arthritis my doctors said Humira would be the answer. After 6mo's of taking the 40mg pen, I can't say I'm feeling any better. The biggest problem is I'm in more pain than ever just in different places, and I have gained 25lbs since starting Humira. My nurse ambassador says pain and weight gain are not one of the side effects so I'm still taking the Humira. I'd like to know if anyone else has had these two problems while taking Humira? More pain and weight gain, please let me know.

Thank you"


"I been on hypertension meds for 30 years . First I was on irbesartian didn't do a thing for me.  Then metoprolol gave me chest pains to the point wondering if I should dial 911. Been on exforge for 7 months worked like a charm and not one single side effects."


"I have had depression my entire life, and Lamictal started working for me within a month, or so. This medication hasn't solved all my issues, but has made my depression manageable. I still have to make sure I'm getting regular exercise, eating well, getting enough sleep, spending time in the mountains and in the sun, and showering regularly; if I don't, I will cycle back into a depressive episode. I know this is probably common for the general population, but I wanted to make it clear that before, those activities wouldn't curb my depression in any way. I give this 9/10 as it has caused my eye sight to decline, have noticed some gum recession, some sexual side effects, as well as some hair loss (supplementing with selenium has helped)."


"I had the implant put in 2/2015. I will admit I was very nervous about getting it done but I had a normal period as usual the first two months. No weight gain, acne or irregular bleeding. Since then haven't had a period. I highly recommend this implant. Best decision ever to get it."


"Oh my goodness! I really wish I would've read the reviews before I used this. I felt like I might have a mild infection coming on after vacation. I bought the Monistat one that I typically use with no issues at all however upon insertion I realized it is the egg   not the cream. Ladies if you ever want to use your vagina again please do not use this! There was such an intense burning and itching I felt like I needed to go to the ER! I am sitting in a bath right now trying to gently remove this toxic medication"


"Today is my 6th day on chantex I've been smoking for 13 years I'm 25 years old. I've noticed a small cut down in my normal pack a day and I I am more likely to half a cig then smoke the whole thing.  Everything tastes different and I am very tired no vivid dreams surprisingly but I have a lot of trouble falling asleep. I really need this to work I have been using my inhaler a lot the last month or so crossing my fingers it works for me"


"I began taking Zoloft four months ago after being diagnosed with OCD, which I have suffered with for probably 15 years. I started with a dosage of 25 mg and experienced quite a bit of nausea for the first few weeks. I also dealt with a spike in anxiety, which I combatted with Clonopin and relaxation techniques. My psychiatrist slowly increased the dosage to 150 mg over the past few months. During that time, with the addition of psychotherapy, I began to slowly recognize that my symptoms were decreasing. It has become much easier to recognize my intrusive thoughts as OCD, and to say "no" to the multitude of rituals that I engaged in on a daily basis. In fact, since I have reached 150 mg, my anxiety and other symptoms have almost disappeared."


"I LOVE Depo-Provera! Only 1 shot every 3 months. Unlike the stupid pill which I keep forgetting to take. Weight gain is the only negative thing for me, which I don't really care for. No mood swings, no period. So I'm super happy with my shot yay!"


"I started on Victoza on May 10th. Took the .6 dose for one week and I'm now taking 1.6 dosage. I've read all the comments and I've learned a few things, so thank you! I take the dosage at night so that the nausea isn't too bad. On the days I'm nauseous, I'll take one or two Altoids mint and after a few minutes, I feel fine. I also take a acidophilus pill to add good bacteria. It seems to regulate bowel movement. I'm only taking this for three months to lower my HbA1c and my doctor wants me to lose weight. I started at 176 lbs and I'm now 175 lbs. As you can see, I haven't lost any weight. My optimum weight is 155lbs. The Victoza has curbed my appetite, but I was never into snacks or late night eating so I guess, no weight loss for now."


"I'm a 59 year old woman with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and I've been taking this medication for 3 months with no side effects at all. And I was expecting some so I've been pleasantly surprised. It does help with the pain but we are just getting into the cold, rainy season and time will tell just how much of a difference it really makes as this is when I'm in the most pain."


"Ciprodex was prescribed by my ENT doctor in Portland Oregon in January 2008. Immediately after using this drug I developed serious vertigo issues that resulted in a fall. I also got tinnitus, ringing in the ears which is especially annoying. "


"It's only been four days - I've been told it takes about 2 to 3 weeks for full affect.  I am taking 300 mg per day.  I definitely feel better, but it's subtle at this point (I wanted to go outside and be part of society).  What I'm most surprised about is the lack of side effects (other than no appetite) I have not one side effect."


"I was first given Neurontin for the shingles, for a few days nothing helped the pain of the shingles, most painful thing I have ever had. After about a week I started feeling better, was sleeping all night and now I have no pain. Even though I still have the shingles best medicine for pain I have ever taken."


"I used this before having my son in August 2015, it was great then, no periods for a whole year,  then once I had my son I went back to the same contraception,  only to find out it would not be the same, I had my first injection 4 weeks ago,  the first week was fine, then came the bleeding, and it has not stopped since, every day no gaps and heavy! Its a great contraceptive simply for the fact you can NOT have sex because of the side effects!  My advice after having children,  DO NOT GET THE DEPO INJECTION! !!!! x"


"For several years I ended up in the ER for severe migraine treatments. In the beginning I was always treated with a narcotic and anti nausea. After taking narcotic and triptan at home failed, usually vomiting uncontrollably.  Now I take oxycodone daily.  When it fails I go to the ER and now, I get Torodol.  It works better than any narcotic.  Very fast relief.  I rarely get it i.v because now I go before I vomit.  The shot in the butt does not bother me and fastest way to get rid of the pain.  If I am already vomiting I still take the shot in the butt and the I.V with anti nausea separately.  I.V is too slow for pain relief.  Never had side effects.  But I guess I am getting a mix between the narcotic at home and the shot.  Never took it alone."


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


"I have had on and off Plantar Fasciitis for the past few years and my Podiatrist prescribed a 2 month supply of Meloxicam to reduce the swelling and inflammation in my heel. Almost instantly the pain and swelling went away and it is like night and day. I also got a Cortisone shot and the combination of the two have allowed me to resume my normal exercise routine and activity."


"Has controlled my seizures, in conjunction with Tegretol, for over fifteen years, seizure free."


"My partner has been a heavy drinker for over 5 years now, and within the last 12 months it officially began to get out of control, leading him into the hospital 3 times for an acute attack of pancreatitis. It got to the point where I was going to leave him cause he just wouldn't stop. He also lost his license from drink driving and almost went to jail because of it. It got up to him drinking 700ml-1lt of scotch every day AND going out on top of it before he decided he wanted help. At first he promised me he could ween himself off on his own (don't they all), and obviously he wasn't successful. So his doctor put him on Campral. It has been 9 days now and he has had 1 beer with dinner. He says he just doesn't have the desire to drink anymore."


"I hope and pray for your sake that you read these experiences before you take this horrible horrible medicine. I have used the 3-day ovules before, but my doctor prescribed the three-day cream this time. I am in absolute misery. It has never hurt like this before! Other women writing reviews aren't exaggerating. This is burning, itching misery!"


"2nd Rx drug I ever tried. 1st were those awful drink-mix packets of Loperamide. So my doctor recommends this new drug, take it and give it some time to work he says. Ok, well it's been a full month. It works 5 out of 7 days. Still some cramps/diarrhea after eating on the bad days. I'm not sure why the Viberzi isn't controlling the symptoms on those days so it loses a few stars. I didn't have any side effects. And the good days outnumber the bad now. I find myself wandering further away from a toilet than I used to. It's nice to work or run around without fear that I will need to get back before another bowel movement hits. So this drug earns 7 stars. (+) better quality of life, no negative side effects. (-) some days it doesn't seem to work"


"Had a flare up for over two weeks, arthrexin, lengout, voltaren, codeine  from Panadeine forte (so I didn't have to take in dangerous levels of paracetamol)... none of it did anything for me. Spent 5 days in bed, and the next 12 days hobbling around hoping that the pain would go away eventually. Went and saw a new doctor, who mentioned Prednisone, and said that it had been used for treating gout for the last few years. Took 50mg dosage in the late morning, was walking around within 5 hours, but still cautiously as I wasn't sure that it had just numbed everything, or had actually cured my ailment.  The second 50mg dose in the evening and by 10pm there zero pain or discomfort, I could've gone for a 10k run without issue!"


"I work nights and have struggled to sleep during the day for over a year. I've tried melatonin, otc sleep aids, completely darkened room, etc etc. I went to my doc last week and was prescribed trazodone to start at 25 mg. I still didn't sleep better than usual. Yesterday I took the 50 mg and became violently ill an hour after, my heart was racing for remainder of the day and I was dizzy. I admit I was terrified I was dying because I'd never felt that way before. Needless to say, I'm not going to continue with this drug."


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


"I have suffered from mild to moderate acne for almost the past 10 years and for the past few years it has been quite moderate and under control- not perfect but not terrible by any means. However, I went on Yasmin BC and within 4 days I was experiencing the worst breakout of my life. My right cheek, whole chin and jaw line was just awful. I got prescribed differin ASAP and for the past week I have been combining with coconut oil when I apply at night to 'water it down' so to speak. My blemishes are fading SO quick! Ive had a few new ones, an IB I imagine, but they are going as quick as they come. I am really happy and can't recommend enough. This is differin cream and not gel. I have tried duac in the past and it wasnt even close!!!"


"I have had a heavy and unpleasant cycle since I started menstruating when I was 13. I would be incapacitated for up to three days because of cramps and weakness. I tried a few other hormone control solutions but these had unwanted side effects such as nausea and weight-gain. The NuvaRing hasn't given me any side effects and I have been prescribed for a few years now. It is convenient, and as a college student I would rather take this than trying to remember to take a pill. I would say my experience with NuvaRing has been a positive one."


"I've had my IUD for almost 6 months now. I researched a lot about birth control before picking the Mirena. In the beginning, after having it in, it is a rough ride. Bad cramping, bleeding for a month straight. Once that stops and ur body  adjusts, it's pretty nice to not have to think about birth control. I still PMS, get cramps, and have spotting around the time I would be having my period but not anything like how it was naturally. I have concerns about long term affects bc I'm only 21 and I would love to have babies one day, just not right now. Bc IUD are so new they are still working out long term affects so I would only suggest getting one if you are done having kids."


"This med is not worth 2 cents!! Took 15mg 1st night...tossed and turned...took it at 10:30 and I was still wide awake..I was on serquil but it caused weight gain..I'm asking my psychiatric dr for ambien, or some thing..I'm gonna try 30mg..see how that works. ..I don't like it"


"Been on this for about a week. So far the pros are: I am much calmer. I have a very stressful job that used to have me yelling and wanting to pull my hair out. Now I'm calmly discussing issues with a reasonable mind. Also I noticed I have more energy and much more positive outlook on life. I've even lost a few pounds because my appetite is somewhat suppressed. The cons are: very vivid dreams. Just about every night I have a very lucid and lengthy dream about something in my life. Another con is the first few days I felt a little "out of it" as others have said, but that stopped after about 3-4 days. The last con is that it's expensive. I have two insurances and still had a copayment. But I like it so much, it's worth the price."


"I've been on the patch for about two weeks and I guess it works, no baby, and rarely any symptoms, the first couple days I became depressed and slept a few hours but I didn't think anything of it. My one complaint is that I work out often so I'm constantly taking showers and sweating so the edges of the patch are always coming up. My doctor said to just tape them but it worries me. I'm going to try placing it on a less moisture prone area."


"I took this pill for birth control after a lot of considering on whether or not this was the right option for me because I was pretty skeptic and didn't like the idea of putting synthetic hormones in my body. I'm about to start on my second month, but so far my experience has been pretty positive. My only problem was really intense mood swings for about the first two weeks, I felt so sensitive about the littlest things. Thankfully, this went away after about 3 weeks. I also noticed a slightly higher sex drive. I haven't experienced any weight gain, as long as you control your appetite. Overall, I wouldn't turn away from using this because of these really bad reviews. Everybody's body reacts differently."


"Had the mirena in 5 months now, okay so before I got that, periods would last sometimes 3 weeks at a time, and I'd be in pain most of the month .. so early days. . I had my mirena inserted at the same time as having a laparoscopy for endometriosis. . So I wasn't walking much that week anyway, and then my first two cycles (months) with the mirena the cramping was so bad it felt like I was being sawn in half with a chainsaw (no joke) but no blood or spotting whatsoever .. 5 months down the track.. no pain at all and no spotting and has been like that for the past 3 months.. reason for not giving mirena a perfect 10 is because I've definitely noticed extra hair growth.. but nothing tweezers can't fix.. but it is noticeable to me"


"After a year of taking this, I have trouble speaking at all, severe sedation and constant irritability.  Also a dangerous lack of care about my personal affairs and suicidal ideation.  I'm called 'stable', when really I'm frozen in depression.  I will never trust a psychiatrist again."


"I've had Implanon since March of 2010. I have terrible headaches EVERYDAY, severe mood swings, no patience, no sex drive. I love the fact that I am having no periods but it is ruining everything. I want to have it removed but I am afraid I will get pregnant BUT I know its the best thing to do because I am driving everyone away from me."


"Prescribed for long term dry flaky skin on face. Completely cleared up my skin after first application. No side effects."


"Good medicine."


"I switched to Nora b because I was experiencing bad head aches on combination hormone bc. The head aches stopped but I bleed multiple times a month. It's terrible. It feels like I never get a break from my period. I'm on day three of the placebo pills and I still haven't bleed too. I'm definitely switching to a different medicine."


"I had a horrible side effects following 14 days on pill. It brought on anxiety and panic attacks as well as insomnia. I did lose weight (about 10 lbs) which continued even 2 months after (now 15 lbs). Two months later I am having horrible stomach issues (going to specialist to rule out IBS or something else)."


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


"This medication has changed my life for the better. I started to feel better within about a week of taking it. I chose to take it before bed rather than in the morning which I think helped me to not feel any negative side effects. I've tried 2 other types of medication but this is the only one for me that's helped reduce my anxiety but everyone is different so may not work for everyone but my experience on it has been positive."


"Thank you everyone for your helpful comments. I've been suffering from insomnia since I was practically born and it gotten worse about 3 months ago down to a depression. So I've been introduced to the best sleeping medication ever and for the first time in my life I'm actually sleeping like a baby. I'm taking half of 0.5mg a night and I'm no longer this grumpiest girl in the morning that I've always been!"


"I started taking Stribild on August 8th, 2013. When I was diagnosed my viral load was around 160,000 per mL and my CD4 cell count was around 250. I went in for blood work on September 5th, 2013. I went in the next week to get my results and I am so astonished. My viral load is undetectable (less than 20 copies per mL of blood) and my CD4 is around 650. This medicine is not as harsh as I thought it was going to be. It is a very aggressive medicine on the virus but I take it at night with a meal. If there are any side effects I sleep them off. Only twice did I ever wake up feeling nauseous which I was able to fix with Pepto-Bismol."


"The first 2 weeks are the worst. I had lots of tummy issues but resolved with time. I'm on month 2 now and It's working better then any other medications I have tried. (I have tried them all with only Effexor being the only one the actually worked) its costly but I hope with time the price will come down. (About 200 a month with Insurance) but its working so it's worth it!"


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"I've tired them all and this one is by far the best!"


"Update I been on it 2 months extreme acne huge boil looking pimples all over my face and in ears ouch hair loss worsening depresion weight gain because I can't stop eating"


"I have been taking Topomax 25mg 2x a day for 2 weeks now. I was prescribed this medication for mainly migraines, but I also have restless leg syndrome which disrupts my sleep schedule. So far the only side effects I have noticed is that it makes my hands tingle (compare to hitting your funny bone). This medication makes me really sleepy so I only take it at night (helps with my sleep schedule). I also have noticed that I don't eat as much, which is fine with me! I haven't had any migraines since I started taking Topomax which is wonderful given the fact that I usually suffer from one atleast daily!"


"I am 16 and I just started taking citalopram about 3 months ago. It has made me feel better, but I can't seem to sleep at all, my stomach has these weird pains, and I have gained weight."


"I have Insomnia due the past 10 years and have been using Zolpidem (Ambien's generic) 10 mg. I find that it take me anywhere from 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours before I am ready to lie down. When I finally go to bed I will sleep anywhere from 8-10 hours and wake up refreshed."


"As a migraine sufferer since I was 13 yrs old. I am now 56 yrs old. I tried it all. Imitrex, Fiorinol, Maxalt,  Fioricet, Relpax, Zomig, Treximet, Cafergot, you name it. Sometimes I ended up in the E.R for a shot of Toradol.  Finally I saw a general practitioner. He put me on gabapentin, 400 mg 3x a day. What a miracle. I've been on it for over a year now and been TOTALLY headache free. Wish all my other doctors were up with this. Would have saved me a lot of suffering."


"This is the worse birth control ever. I was on it for 2 years and 4 months.. everything was fine for the first year then after that I slowly started to get acne 1-2 spots every day for that year. Then the last 4 months of being on it I started to get so many white heads around my cheeks and jawline & it started to make the acne  soo bad like 10 pimples every where every day. Not even make up would cover it  nothing helped. It made my face so bad. It also made me loose a lot of hair, thinned my hair out and made me eat heaps, I gained a lot of weight. As soon as I got off it I haven't gotten any pimples since, no hair loss and I don't eat like I did on it. I wouldn't recommended it for anyone, I'm now stuck with scars waiting to fade."


"I have been taking Sertraline 50 mg for 8 months now after my marriage broke up. I am taking it for depression and anxiety, Initially the side effects were really horrendous for the first two weeks, loss of appetite, night sweats, and generally feeling sick, my mood did not really pick up until about week four, but since then I have felt much happier I would even go to say that I have not felt as calm for years. For you men out there worrying about sexually dysfunction, don%u2019t worry I have no complaints there at all. All I can say really is at first nothing seem to be getting better, if this happens to you hang in there because when it does its well worth the wait."


"I have had dry stools for years and have tried everything under the sun-natural and over the counter products- with no success. This has been an absolute life saver. No side effects and worked within 2 days."


"I was prescribed Amoxicillin for a tooth abscess/infection. The medicine worked great and cleared it up. Side effects: Slight Yeast infection (quickly warded off by eating plenty of plain greek probiotic yogurt). Also, my stomach was fine throughout the whole course, but once I finished the medication (6 days later) I have come down with nausea and diarrhea and dizziness that lasted for 3 days. It still beats a toothache. "


"I take this medicine every morning, if I miss one I suffer all day. I want to come off this medicine as I have been on it for over 4 years now. I am 21."


"I have had Skyla for a little over 2 years. I'm not going to lie, the application SUCKED. I have a pretty high pain tolerance, but your doctor has to force your cervix to dilate, so that obviously isn't going to feel pleasant. I took Advil an hour before my appointment, as well. I had cramping for 2 weeks and I spotted for a little over a month, but not heavily. The worst part for me was the uncontrollable emotions for the first few days while the hormones set in. I would be talking about something happy, and tears would start flowing (I looked insane.) I decided to keep my Skyla and give it time because I'm only 20 and I would rather have some light spotting and uneasy emotions than a child. Now, I'm so happy and everything is normal!"


"These reviews don't lie. I would first like to say the pill you insert is huge and the applicator is hard plastic and very uncomfortable. I was in a lot of pain while inserting it. An hour after insertion I was fine. After that the burning began. The tablet dissolves and becomes a cream that runs down your vagina and discharges (would recommend wearing a pad). So uncomfortable. I'm in tears because of the pain. My vagina is burning from the inside. The worst pain imaginable. The pain is not as bad as an hour ago but I'm not sure if that's because I took some pain medicine or because it's stopped burning. The medicine is awful. I wouldn't be surprised if a lawsuit came up against them. And to think this was one of the only options available."


"I started experiencing panic attacks a few months ago, so bad that I thought I was dying each time I had one, my college NP prescribed me Prozac, the first month of taking it was HELL, my anxiety defiantly increased and I had more frequent panic attacks, my doctor said this was normal and to stick with it and I did! Let me tell you it has changed my life, I am able to function normally now and even though I experience some anxiety, I am able to manage it. Prozac has just made me a genuinely happier person and I recommend it to anyone with anxiety, especially with panic attacks and depression."


"I have been on Cymbalta for a year now. In the beginning I was feeling great; didn't lose any weight in fact I have gained 20lbs. A few months ago I started having terrible anxiety. Thank God I have Xanax."


"I had to have 3 shots of it but after that my pain was pretty much gone. I had an alveoplasty (reshaping of the jawbone) done. After 3 shots intravenously my pain was down to a 5/10, which is usually as low as my pain level gets."


"I've been taking 50 mg dose for about 2 months now. At first I noticed a huge diff but now it doesn't seem to be working at all. If I get a pimple it does go in about a day but they are still coming so far. I'm itchy all the time and dizzy. It doesn't bother me but that has gotten worse. Not sure what some women say on it taking their sex drive away. I'm totally abstinent and its increased mine to where its annoying. So I'm guessing it was something else with those others. I pee more but not aweful. I'll give it another 3 months to clear my skin before I use Accutane."


"I first got on the ring when I was 16 then got off when I was 18. I loved it! It made my skin the best it's ever been in my life and I had no weird side effects like mood swings and depression. I think it actually made me less depressed. The only thing was it did make you gain about ten pounds, which is why after two years I went off it. The weight dropped off immediately after I stopped using it. I'm 20 now and I'm considering using it again. Just have to watch what I eat and stay at the gym an extra half hour I guess!"


"I was having premature ventricular contractions.  While I have only been on this drug a few days, I am noticing a lessening of the PVC's and actually starting to feel better.  I also take spironolactone at a low dose.  The only side effect I am noticing is a feeling of anxiety which I cannot directly connect with this drug.  I have not had problems with driving or any other activities.  This is also the first blood pressure medicine that has not left me lightheaded or dizzy.  So far so good!  Let's hope this one has a long term safety record as I'd like to stay on this one."


"I really loved my Implanon the first 8 months because I had no bleeding whatsoever. I started having really bad pains in my abdomen and my doctor told me they were cysts, so she put me on a low dose of birth control pills for 3 months. The cysts went away but I started bleeding a lot more. Now I bleed almost 3 weeks out of the month and it has caused serious relationship problems with my husband. It has made my face breakout, less than other birth control pills, but still broken out. My boobs got bigger which is actually not a bad thing. I have noticed feeling very very depressed and crying spells for no reason for the last year and a half that I have been on it. Everyone's body reacts differently to all birth control, just make sure you know ALL of the side effects."


"I was prescribed the 10 mg tablet and made me completely useless.  I was so groggy and sleepy all I wanted to do was sleep.  I had my Dr. reduce to 5 mg.  Still groggy, sleepy.  I took one last night because my neck was stiff and my back hurting and I hadn't taken one in a while.  I slept OK, but had difficulty getting up.  Once the initial rush of work was over at 10, all I wanted to do was sleep.  I went online to see if there were similar experiences, and it appears that in general, this is what to expect from this narcotic.  Mild headaches accompany the sleepiness and lack of focus.  So does dry mouth.  Now im just waiting for it to wear off so I can be back to normal..."


"Definitely does its job. light and manageable periods that last 5-6 days. skin has never been so clear. About 4 pounds of weight gain which is no problem. But, I am MOODY. I have always been a happy person and this pill causes you to snap easily and cry easily. Still rating a 10 because it does its job and other than mood swings I have no complaints"


"I started taking this a few days ago to replace Seroquel for depression and insomnia. It was terrible the first day it made me so dizzy I couldn't even sit up and after that it just made me drowsy I couldn't sleep at all and had to resort to taking Seroquel."


"When the medicine did  finally get in my system, it helped with some of the restless leg syndrome, but I had so many other side effects I had to stop taking it. One major side effect was that I would get these headaches and it felt like there was pressure on my head. I would feel really weird like I was about to explode, the feeling was so weird that I had to stop taking it, and that major symptom disappeared. That was my experience with the trail kit. I'm on gabapentin now and no adverse side effects besides gaining a ton of weight. I don't like that either but I can deal with that better than the weird feeling with the Requip."


"After 4 doses of 500 mg I got terrible headache and ended up 2 1/2 days in hospital. Every bad side effect I have now. I am 69 and should never have gotten this drug. The PERMANENT effects are quite bothersome! It endangered my life and the future looks not good"


"I first started taking contrave last year I lost over 35 pounds and I never had any problems with taking them but this time I just started 2 weeks ago after my one pill for a week I started feeling anxiety I just started caving in and I can as a breath and when I got on the two pills in the morning and one at night I did it for two days and then I had to stop I've been off of them for a week now but I really want to lose weight I'm 38 pounds overweight so I started them back 2 days ago and I started back on just one pill a day and I've noticed the heaviness in my chest is coming back should I continue taking these pills"


"My father, a brain tumor patient, had oral thrush, which is very common for those taking long-term Dilantin. This swish-and-swallow medication worked wonders for him, within about 3 days. Be sure to take it for the full prescription period, usually 14 days. Also, the longer you can hold the gargle, the longer the contact between drug and organisms. Thrush can also move from the mouth into the throat, and it can recur quickly, so out of sight doesn't necessarily mean anything. Again, take it for the full period recommended by the doctor."


"It does not make me near as tired and drowsy as Xanax and other anti-anxiety."


"My doctor prescribed Fioricet as a first-line treatment for my headaches.  (I'm still not sure whether they're migraines, tension headaches or something else but they always happen during my period).

Fioricet definitely works, albeit with some side effects.  I react poorly to sedative drugs like butalbital in that I get awful rebound anxiety/depression after only a couple doses.  All the more reason to use this medication sparingly.  There's a definite euphoric effect that lends itself to abuse.  The combo of caffeine + a sedative is a strange one, but it works when all OTC stuff has failed.  I much prefer it over something like Topamax."


"Taking daily dose of 5 mg.  Take about noon each day.  Improved urination substantially.  Erection has improved but might need higher dose a few hours before sex.  Side effects are minor with indigestion, ringing in ears and some face flushing.  But, overall satisfied.  Will continue use and adjust dose to best fit me.  I'm 61 years old."


"I had excessive bleeding, horrifying and painful kidney infections, chronic constipation, hair loss, incontinence, golf ball size clots in my URINE, and I am still peeing blood after stopping it 3 weeks ago, my legs and hands swelled, my numbers are rising in the morning from 110 and now at 140-180. My doctor is now telling she no longer wants to be my doctor because I wouldnt keep taking the medication, and is ignoring the blood in my urine. I wish I could sue someone, because living like is not worth it"


"I have insomnia problem for the past 5 years. I'm 56 years old, my doctor prescribed this Zolpidem Tartarate tablets , (In India tablet named Nitrest 5mg). This is a good tablet. I don't have any side effects from this tablet."


"I have had this device for about a year and a half. When I first had it put in, I did cramp for almost a week. Really bad cramps and I spotted the entire time. I finally had a cycle and I thought I was hemorrhaging. I'm 32 and I have two kids. I didn't even bleed that much after I had given birth. It was the scariest thing I've ever experienced. I had to wear adult diapers along with super plus tampons because there was so much blood. My periods where lasting up to two weeks. They are now down to about eight days with two days of very heavy bleeding. My vagina starts to have a funny smell and there is discharge for about a week. As for as this bc being effective I would say 100%. It's the side effects that are a pain."


"I am a 58 year old female. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 14 years ago but have suffered from symptoms much longer. I have also suffered from foot clumsiness since I was 13. Many ankle sprains and one broken ankle. The last two years I have been falling about once every two weeks. My feet have both felt numb and in pain at the same time. A neurologist checked the nerve transmission speeds to and from my feet. Thankfully he very tactfully said "Your feet don't FEEL normal but the ARE normal." So no true neuropathy. My fibromyalgia doctor then prescribed an increased dose of Neurontin. (Tripled my previous dose). Although I am sleepy, the results have been a startling improvement in the neuropathy."


"I started taking Wellbutrin because of a Vitamin D deficiency and Seasonal Affective Disorder. It was like night and day. It took about 2-3 weeks but I was no longer having crying sessions or getting angry over nothing. A Vitamin D supplement had side effects so I had to quit taking it. I now take a multiple vitamin."


"Never had acne but started breaking out in my Mid-20's. I was put on benzaclin which helped heal faster but wasn't really preventing anything.  I was really hesitant to go on any tretinoin cream because of the dreaded 'it gets worse before it gets better'.  My dermatologist insisted this gel is very gentle and most people actually don't have an initial breakout from this.  I trusted him and decided to start using it. It was the best decision I made.

I never had an initial breakout, only some peeling for the first few weeks until my skin got used to it. I have been on it for 5 months now and probably only have had one or 2 pimples since then, and they go away within a day or two now."


"I was told February 2011 that I had ulcerative colitis from the top to the bottom. I was put on 40 mg of prednisone and Asacol 400mg 4 tablets 3 rimes a day. It took about six months to clear up. I stopped taking it about 4 months ago and now I am in a mess with pain. Dr put me back on the same thing and in 3 days I am so much better as far as pain goes, still have stomach being upset. But I will never again stop taking this."


"Lamotrigine has been very effective for my Bipolar. Coming off Lamotrigine is very hard but I found the supplement 'milk thistle' very helpful and only managed to come off it completely with its help.  I am back on the lamotrigine now as I my moods became extreme again without it."


"I started smoking at 11 years old. Smoked 2 packs a day till I was 48 years old. I have tried several other products before but nothing worked. I am Bi-polar but really wanted to try Chantix. My psychiatrist gave me the script and is watching closely. I quit smoking after 2 weeks on Chantix and have been quit for 5 1/2 months now. I stopped Chantix cold turkey 3 days ago. I am having some anxiety, mood swings but today was much better than yesterday. I suffered from constipation, swelling, bloating, terrible gas, sweet cravings, sweats (day and night) and I have gained 30 lbs while I was taking Chantix. But I AM SMOKE FREE. I am a diabetic and I have cancer and heart disease in my family, so quitting was very important to me."


"It works quite well for me. I started on Naproxen and it didn't do anything but with Mobic you can't take anything else... So be very cautious on pain meds... It's only Mobic only for pain... Nothing else no Tylenol with it or asprin anything. Consult with a physician on other meds when mixing meds as well."


"So far, so good. It has decreased the pressure. No negative issues, I actually like the way it feels on the eyes."


"I have been on this for birth control for over a year. I'd heard that I could have some spotting, especially in the first cycle, but I still get spotting starting about 3 weeks before my white pills (and it last up until then). This was very annoying for me so I will be switching away from the extended cycle."


"I'm not allergic to anything except this drug. It made my body turn red, was painful, and gave me bumps all over my body that looked like measles which lasted for months before going away. I only took this medication for 3 days."


"So I am on my 5th day of 7 day 500 mg tablets, every morning I wake up at take one at 9am, go back to sleep for an hour or so and wake up vomiting. But the vomiting doesn't stop there. I have vomited 10 times today, I'm unable to eat, I have no energy, and uncontrollable diarrhea. I haven't been able to work since on this medicine because every hour, I'm in the bathroom at least twice. I'm severely pissed that I am having these adverse reactions and am so thankful that tomorrow is Monday and the doctor's are open."


"I have been taking this birth control pill for about a month after getting my implanon removed. The implanon caused me to bleed for four months straight. And it wasn't just a light spotting, but a steady flow. So I was switched to Chateal. After using this for over a month, I am very happy with the results. It stopped the bleeding, and the only side effect that I have experienced is a slight mood change. But other than that, I'm happy with it."


"I can't believe this medication only has a 5.3 average score (as of 08/02/2010). I got samples from my doctor and thought it worked great. Also - no addictive qualities."


"Followed directions & took 2x Mucinex D 1200mg at 930PM.  Decided to pick this up after bring sick & out of work for 5 days.  I was really tired & dozed off at 1130PM.  Its 330AM, I can't sleep... I'm wide awake with an extra dry mouth, swelling of the tongue, slight nausea, tossing & turning (anxiety?), tingling/weakness in my arms.  Most of my cold symptoms are gone(amazingly!), but I can't shake these side effects right now & am wondering exactly when I'll be able to sleep!  I would NOT recommend taking this at night time, & if you are going to try this stuff to start with just 1 pill."


"I was prescribed Viibryd due to  social anxiety issues (no depression symptoms) and nervous sweating. I began the starter pack w/10mg then leveled out at 40mg. I noticed anxiety issues began to lighten after the first week, but it seems like I was 2 months in on the 40 mg when I noticed this was really working.  I find that I'm a lot more tolerable of people and stressful situations. It's been good for me.
I did experience a few side effects; leg cramps, some insomnia, and these loud explosions ( in search of a better disciption) while falling asleep.
I'm 45 and this my first experience of any type of anxiety med, and I should have been taking this years ago"


"It works well but flovent works better for me. The aerosol gets in lungs better than powder .  If u use it, can cause thrush.  Rinse often and use mouthwash afterwards to remove powder from mouth."


"I started using Duac and within 8-10 days my face was completely clear of acne however when I came back to use it, it wasn't as effective as the first time."


"I have only taken it for three days but noticed that the first two days I experienced intense dreams."


"I have always experienced small bouts of anxiety and depression before but nothing that ever really stuck around. A few months ago something caused me to become anxious, which lead to a panic attack which then lead to depression, and no matter what I did I just couldn't shake it. I couldn't eat, sleep, no desire to do anything, always anxious. I went to my doctor who put me on Lexapro. It immediately helped with my anxiety, and within a few days my depression lifted. I have now been on Lexapro for over 2 months and feel back to my normal self.

Initial side effects: Very sleepy for about 3 days, nausea for a couple of nights.

I still experience: Vivid dreams and low sex drive.

I never experienced: Weight gain or insomnia.

Overall very happy."


"I have been taking buspar for 4 months now and it has helped pretty well for my anxiety. I take 3 10mg a day. I mostly like it because it helps with the extra anxiety and slight depression i get from the come down off of my adderall i take for adhd every day too. The only side effects I've had from the buspar has been nausea but as long as i eat a little bit of food whenever i take them it subsides that pretty well so i would recommend it to anyone with the same situation."


"I am 45 years old.  I have been suffering from ED for last 3 months .  My physician suggested viyagra 100 mg the India generic version also available at low cost 15 indian rs per pill.
I have tried its great.  I have found harder erection and doing sex twice a night.
No side effects .
I found it works for up to 15 to 16 hrs for me."


"Alendronate/death

Doctor prescribed this for my 91 year old mother against my objections. My mother was in excellent health until this medication was prescribed.

 I stated my objections several times regarding this medication.  I related recent incidences of falls and no bone breaks.  ( She had fallen several times, once off a ladder onto concrete...only bruised.  Another time slipped off step, sprained ankle.  The er doc said she had great looking bones.)Also, my mother repeatedly told the doctor she had memory/cognition issues which were documented in her chart.  The doctor insisted.

Ten days later my mother died.  She misread the directions and didn't remember the doctors directions.  She took one pill daily instead of one weekly."


"I have been taking 150 mg of the generic of Wellbutrin for the past month. I can't believe how amazing I feel! After dealing with depression for the past 4-5 years I finally feel like myself again. I was diagnosed with PMDD and mild depression but tried to deal both of these with Prozac and hormone birth control. After three months of Prozac I quit. It made me tired and took away my libido. It didn't help my depression at all. I've tried three different birth controls (I'm 46...it wasn't for birth control, just to try to help my hormone levels.) Nothing helped my depression. Finally my Dr. prescribed Wellbutin. I filled it but didn't take it for 8 months because I was afraid of the of the side effects. Now I could just kick myself!"


"I've started this birth control and its been shy of a month for me. I did experience nauseousness for the first week then it went away. I hardly had an appetite as well. However, I noticed large amounts of hair shedding after I showered each time... and my hair is noticeable feeling thinner than ever before. Very depressing! I had to completely stop taking it."