"I suffered with panic attacks, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder for many years.  Finally, I tried Anafranil (only 25 mg) and it was my miracle.  I have been on it for almost 30 years.  I have not suffered any side effects and have not had to increase the dosage.  I HIGHLY recommend suggesting this medicine to your doctor if you have any of the problems.  This literally saved my life."


"My experience has been a rollercoaster. When I first got it in December of 2015 and still have it in now. I have gained weight and I can't seem to lose it. I lost a lot of hair and it's still thin and thinning. I did not get acne. But it is 100% effective. My periods are weird and sometimes unexpected even when I track it.I wouldn't suggest this if you have other options."


"I could never seem to give it up on my own. I took chantix, not thinking it would even work,  and quit but then started 6 months later  "


"I've been on the nexplanon since May 2014.  At first it was great, I got a period like every 3 months, no symptoms hardly at all. This past year though has been hell. I've been having non stop bleeding. I will bleed for 2 weeks straight then it will stop and come back again the following week. Headaches every day, frequent yeast infections, no sex drive at all. Not to mention I've gained like 20lbs. I still have a year left but as soon as I can I'm going to make an appt. To get it out. I can't take it any longer. Only good thing I have to say about it is that It's really good on preventing pregnancy and no worries for 3 years. Other than that I wouldn't recommend it."


"I was prescribed 10mg fluoxetine for mild depression, mood swings, and anxiety due to menopause. ( Can not take HRT)   The third day started to experience terrible diarrhea for two days. About the fifth day it was absolutely the worst crying I have ever felt.  The feelings of despair where overwhelming.
Needless to say I contacted my doctor and will not continue taking.  Hope it works better for someone else trying it."


"This medication has truly changed my life. It gets rid of every migraine every single time. The only issue is that the two insurances I’ve tried to fill it on won’t approve. It’s hundreds of dollars for 5 (?) packets I think. Must of us can’t afford that."


"For all of you writing your bad experiences on here really need to rethink the purpose of your post. Writing about an experience that is short of something you would see in an exorcism movie (head spinning, projectile vomiting, sweating, hyperventilating etc.) Be careful. You are posting in a forum of people who have diagnosed anxiety and they turn to the Internet and read these posts, that more than likely are exaggerated, breeding greater anxiety or worse making someone not take the medication. The medication was prescribed for a reason with hundreds of millions of dollars in research spent in studying it. Ranging from bacterial study to small animal study to large animal study to human trials etc. This medication is very safe."


"I've been suffering with dibilitating depression, anxiety, and OCD for over 20 years. I've was in remission for 8 years, but this time it came back with a vengeance! I was really losing hope. I have tried every single antidep out there, and the ones that worked very well before, don't work anymore. I've been on a roller coaster and fighting for over 7 years to get my life back. It's been a living hell. I could hardly get out of bed, taking a shower was too much, even putting my seatbelt on seemed like a chore. If you have ever suffered, you know what I'm talking about! I was put on Abilify to help with my Effexor just three days ago and I already feel like I can conquer the world...I just pray it lasts! "


"I'm shocked at all of the negative reviews on here. Please don't let these horror stories scare you away! I've had my Mirena in for 16 months and I love it! I've been on BC since I was 15 since I had severely heavy bleeding. I've tried the pill,  Nuva ring and Mirena and this is by far the best. The procedure is quick and easy. It only lasted about 30 seconds and felt like light cramping.  I didn't need to take any painkillers before or after.  I had light spotting for a couple of days and haven't had my period or any period related symptoms since. Amazing!

I think if you get an experienced OB-GYN to do the procedure you're far less likely to have any complications as exact placement is needed to make it comfortable and effective."


"I had bacterial vaginitis. It was very unpleasant as one would expect.  My Dr. prescribed Metrogel and Diflucan. Did the gel for three nights. About two weeks later itch occurred, so I took the Diflucan. I've had bacterial vaginitis twice and subsequently, a yeast infection.  Metrogel diflucan combo worked great for me.
Gave an 8/10 because I got a yeast infection after the bacterial vaginitis treatment; but Diflucan cleared it up."


"I am a nurse. I was severly injured in a car crash in 1989. For years I suffered with the pain. Tried Physical Therapy, epidural injections, the works. Have had two back surgeries and three leg surgeries (for reconstruction). In order to function I really needed something that worked. After all of these years, the physician finally put me on this medication three months ago. I am finally pain-free with NO side effects."


"I thank God for using this product! It is amazing! I have constipation due to opioid use due to back pain. I've tried everything that there is; Amitiza, Linzess, Movantik-you name it, I have tried it. All of the above cause me to have horrible intestinal gas. I tried a different suppository that was the kind you insert in and it stays in there -it's like wax or whatever, it BURNED terribly! This is more like an enema but it's a very, very tiny amount of liquid that you squeeze in. Within five seconds I was in the bathroom doing business and business was great! No pain, no gas, I am so thrilled and thankful to have found this and I pray it will continue to work this way for me!
Fleet Liquid Glycerin 5.4 grams. Hyperosmotic."


"Lower back pain with muscle spasms taking naproxen plus roboxim muscle relaxer and they suck. Been in pain with no relief exempt when I went to emergency room and got 1 morphine shot, 1 tramadol shot, 3 percasets and a valium ."


"I wish I had read these reviews. I agree with many others that they must’ve used a new formula because my junk is literally on fire and itching so bad!! Ugh I used to use this product and had no issues but right now I’m half crying and just trying to get it the heck out of my body. I’ll be calling the FDA tomorrow and the monistat company about the side effects and try to direct them to this post cause wow there’s a lot of us suffering from this"


"This pill is amazing!!!! As long as I TAKE THE PILL ON TIME EVERYDAY, I have no issues!!! My doctor said I need to stay within the same 1 hour window for taking the pill EVERY DAY. As soon as I got on schedule and sent my phone alarm, my life has become WONDERFUL!!! Best BC I've ever been on. My husband sure thinks so. Lol"


"I had the flu and was prescribed to take these pills for a bad cough. It seemed like every time I took one my cough got worse. I stopped taking them and went to over the counter cough syrup. Worked much better!"


"It's a very good birth control, easy to remember. I like it because I don't have to remember to take it every day like the pill. It can be annoying though when you want to wear a certain outfit and the patch shows on your back or during the summer when its on your hip. I get nervous sometimes that I might get pregnant because I still don't understand the fact of putting a patch on and then having hormones enter your body...WEIRD. but I've had no problems. We have unprotected sex and we are fine. I would recommend it.  "


"I don't mind Seroquel, other medicines made my stomach sick, but Seroquel helps. Didn't like weight gain, so I'm dieting. It's better than Geodon. "


"Been taking Januvia for almost 2 wks .... almost instantly had difficulty breathing, rapid heart beat and coughing. I have more energy but i don't  like the side effects.

i have a hard time talking bc I'm constantly coughing and thats not good especially when you're  a college instructor. Just called my MD to see if there's something else i can try."


"I had the best experience with the Depo-Provera. I first went on it Jan 2006. I have had absolutely no periods since then. I did gain some weight, about 20 pounds, but have been able to lose it with proper diet and exercise. I should point out, I frequently eat fast food and frozen pizzas, so that I'm willing to bet that's the reason I gained weight and the Depo had very little to do with it. The shots weren't that bad and having to only get it every three months was very nice. I was on Depo-Provera for about 7 years and loved every minute of it, but every doctor I went to said that Depo-Provera isn't supposed to be long term and that I need to consider a different form of Birth Control. I will try Nexplanon and if I don't like it, I'm going back on Depo-Provera."


"I've been taking this pill for over seven months now, and overall it works well. In the beginning I would spot almost everyday (horrible) and get headaches. After the fourth month all of the side effects went away and so did my period. yay!"


"DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT use this antibiotic. I had two teeth extracted and the dentist prescribed this to me because I had a small infection under one of my removed teeth. After day 2 I had a marble sized burn in my throat. Then the burn dropped into my chest and turned into throbbing pain. Swallowing anything from water to food brought me to my knees in pain. I called the dentist day 5. He said to stop taking it. I haven't taken a dose in 5 days and the pain is still unbearable. Slowly getting better though. I have lost 10 pounds in 10 days because I can still barely swallow anything. Please ask for another medication instead of clindamycin. Or at least read some online reviews of this drug before taking it. I took it exactly as prescribed."


"Vyvanse is probably one of the more successful attempts by pharmaceutical companies to create a medication for ADD/ADHD that doesn't carry the negative repercussions other, older medications have, i.e. anxiety, anorexia, insomnia, etc. It's amazing."


"After a day or two of taking this my former feeling of incomplete emptying was gone and it is a wonderful feeling! However... I've been excessively tired after 1-2 days of taking it and both my mouth and sinuses are super dry which has resulted in a bloody nose that never really heals. This medication seems to do the trick, which is awesome, but with these side-effects I'm done taking it. O well.."


"I took Adipex for 1 year and lost 90lbs. I changed my eating habits and starting doing light exercise 3 days a week. I've been off Adipex for 3 months and haven't gained any weight back. Just stick with a healthy eating plan and you will not gain. Medications should be used as a tool if you don't change your eating habits then you can gain all the weight back. *sidenote...please stop writing reviews when you haven't taken the medication or just started the medication. The purpose of a review is to give your opinion on a product after using it for some time. Announcing that your doctor has prescribed Adipex isn't a review and it isn't helpful for people who are looking for reviews on this website..rant over.."


"I have been on Luvox for just over a year. I have realized that if I miss a dose or two which I have done at times my symptoms return (racing thoughts, self harm,..awful).  It usually takes a week or so to get back on track with taking my medicine on a regular basis again.  I love the medicine, but I have noticed I cannot miss a dose or else my steady state will get messed up and it takes time to get back to normal."


"I had been contemplating taking a sleep aide for some time now but after my engagement fell apart I really need it more than ever. I have been on Ambien for 3 weeks now and although I think it helps I took mine 2 hours ago and I'm still here. Once I do fall asleep it is a very sound and restful sleep but I still lay in bed tossing and turning, thinking of what could have and should have been."


"This me's worked wonders for me when I was 24. After years of severe adult acne, this was the only thing that helped. Fast forward to my 40's, I tried 2 courses of Accutane for severely oily skin. When you have skin this oily and finally your makeup looks like velvet matte perfection , it's almost too good to be true. I developed 2 bad side effects that were NOT listed in my booklet. Hair loss and severe dark under eye circles . Nothing else was different in my life except the Accutane. I feel like I traded one issue( and it's only temporary, oil comes back) for two worse issues . I'm devastated. Had I been told this was even a small possibility I would never have done this. was a super fan but not so much now."


"Was given this for diverticulitis and after day 3 of taking woke up in a cold sweat, hair soaking wet and feeling faint. Slurred speach and overall feeling of dying! Went back to ER and they said it was side effect of this medication. They told me to continue no matter what, told them I'd rather die and threw the medication away. I'm still alive and doing well without this nasty medicine!"


"I have tried Amerge, Maxalt, Imitrex, Zomig, Frova and Axert. I liked Amerge but I tended to use 2 pills. Imitrex ALWAYS made me sicker before it helped me. Zomig and Frova took away some of the pain and left the nausea. Maxalt made me so loopy I could hardly think and Maxalt Mlt wasn't as bad but made me so tired I couldn't function at work.  Axert was good but insurance wouldn't cover it but I liked Relpax better because one pill nearly always killed it. In 3 years I have taken 2 pills only twice.

Cons of Relpax:
Expensive and will not go generic soon. Pre-packaged 6 pills to box (ask Pharmacist to put Rx in bottle with label)

Pros:
Low Nausea
One pill takes away episode
Pfizer has $15 off Rx program
Doctor will often give samples"


"Implanon is the way to go. It lasts three years so there's no worries about taking pills everyday. I had mine on September 2009. I had lots of spotting but eventually stopped and still have no side effects. I sometimes forget its in my arm which is awesome that I get to be worry free. I still get my period every month but I'm not going to be a baby about it because what matters is that I'm not pregnant."


"This medication has been helping me since day 1. I had to work through my own set of side effects, of course, but with the help of my doctor and 20mg / night of Latuda, I am well on my way towards a more stable life. I was very leery about taking the step to be on medication again, what with all the trials and errors, as well as misdiagnoses of my past. After barely even 3 weeks of taking Latuda, I feel almost proud of myself for taking this step. I am able to function again with a healthy routine."


"Very disappointed. This is the 3rd birthcontrol I've been on, my last birth control was nexplanon (terrible). I started taking the pill April 2016 I really liked this pill AT FIRST. Until I experienced the dryness. I became very sexually frustrated as well as my boyfriend. I decided to stop taking the pill almost 2 months ago, and I finally feel normal again. Hope to find something better!"


"I have just recently got out a living environment with a bunch of roomates, I found a small pimple under my arm and thought nothing of it, after a week it was so swollen and hot to touch I went to the ER. The doctor didn't want to cut the "pimple" open but I begged him to because of the pain-and he was glad he did...the amount of bacteria that came out was astonishing! He put me on bactrim and even though I had some side effects it went away.....but then I got another abcess on my head about 2 months later....took bactrim it went away....then 2 months after that i got another abcess on my finger....took bactrim it when away.....now i once again have 3 abscesses under my armpit and am currently on bactrim again! 4 months later!"


"Worked very well. Felt the pain intensifying, got the Aleve a few hours later, started with 2 tablets then 1 every 8 hours. Will do this for a few days. Very rapid relief of Gout big toe pain."


"Was a day late starting my next pack of birth control and did not double up, and then was 6 hours late for that Friday's, had a condom break the next day and immediately ran to get Plan B. No side effects. As unlikely it was that I could be pregnant, I stressed MAJORLY. missed a pill a week before my period was due and begin to have brownish breakthrough bleeding. Google of course told me brown blood a week before you period is implantation bleeding. The breakthrough bleeding did not stop until the day before I got my period, and then I got my actual period on the expected day. Please please please don't obsessively use google, it will only worsen things. Just pray and don't worry yourself sick like me. Best wishes!"


"I have been taking 150 mg. of gabapentin once each weekend day before bed. I have noticed a diminution of the foot burning over the one month I have been taking it. My doctor suggested that I titrate its use over time and according to pain subsidence, It also helps me sleep better."


"Got to give it a 10 as it achieves the wanted result, rating it on side effects would be nil which would be unfair and not constructive to a survey.  My 3rd attempt on Champix, the 1st two attempts failed due to my own silly fault, being bored and having an overwhelming desire to be naughty. So this time I'm keeping busy and find it a lot easier. Side effects are all well documented and trust me I have thelot. Stools the size of Manchester alternating with a spontaneous tsunami and dreams so vivid I could write a novel each morning, being only a couple of a whole list of effects. Nothing I was not expecting or that can't be endured for the sake of being smoke free after 45 years. Good luck to all on Champix."


"Before Adderall couldn't keep a job longer than a few months, I changed majors in college over 6 times, I couldn't finish anything in my life. Four years ago I went through a divorce and knew I was going to have to work full-time to support myself. I went to my doctor and told him everything, I was diagnosed with severe adult ADD and prescribed 20mg of Adderall xr once a day. Today, I am still at the same job, have been promoted, and in school to finish my master's degree. I can honestly say if it wasn't for Adderall I have no idea where I would be. I now take 20mg xr two times a day and have for the last three years it still works great. Lately my moods have been all over the place so seen a psychiatrist and am starting lexapro in addition"


"47 years old healthy, heavily involved in exercising, a sex maniac all my life but started having performance problems 2 years ago. I enjoy long foreplays to get my woman ready  for the big thing but as I aged I found harder to stay hard that long so by the time intercourse was due I was not stiff enough. With Staxyn I am ready in 30-40 minutes and I can stay hard for hours as long as I am engaged in sexual activity. It seems to last for 10 or 12 hours or more.
Except a slight upset stomach no other side effects so far."


"I am 53, I suffered from insomnia, anxiety, heart palpitation, bloating for years before my family Doctor put me on Angeliq four yrs. ago. It took over six months before I started to feel the difference. I have been a normal person now leading a normal life, my family can't believe the difference in me. It has been a blessing."


"NuvaRing has been good to me. I have issues with anxiety and so I feared that going on birth control would play (negatively) with my mood/anxiety. However, I've had a good experience with it, and have experienced no negative mood symptoms. Sure, I get the occasional mood swing, however this is nothing unmanageable. The one and only complaint is that I have gained a good 10 pounds. It honestly just feels like water retention, but slightly annoying as I was very happy with my weight prior to NuvaRing. Otherwise, this contraceptive has been good to me, my health and my mood."


"My urologist gave me this medication, as I am a 23 year old pain patient and ex addict that has switched from opiates to cannabis for my pain and anxiety/insomnia after checking my prostate, having ultrasounds and x-rays with repeated urinalisys' and finding nothing wrong other than my constant urge to urinate and high volume of urine excretion and slow drainage. I was started on 50mg mirabegron as soon as I saw him, it's now been 3 months since I started with still no improvement..in fact, I type this as I sit to struggle to empty my bladder. My pharmacist told me it only had a 20% success rate, and he also noted that placebo had its usual 10% success rate, and its $60 for 30 pills so.. I'm looking for something else."


"Four years of misery thinking I had food allergies when I was allergic to the FILLERS in the Armour thyroid medication.  The side effects included: 2 different rashes on my scalp and behind my ears, excessive sugar cravings, depression, suicidal thoughts, after eating my stomach hurt all the time, couldn't eat anything without getting diarrhea. I went to several doctors and not one suspected the Armour thyroid medication. I figured it out! When I stopped taking it the side effects went away immediately! The rashes a little longer but started clearing up right away.  Now, I'm trying the thyroid hormone ONLY without fillers. The interesting thing is my insurance won't pay for it because it comes from a compounding pharmacy not BIG PHARMA."


"I'd rather suffer from the yeast infection than to EVER use Monistat 3 ever again. I was fine until the medication started moving down the vaginal canal towards my opening. (Woman have very few nerves in the back of our vagina's towards the cervix and have more towards our openings.) The pain, burning, itching went from a 2 to a 40 within minutes. I have no idea if it actually works because I won't use the doses for Day's 2 & 3. Just called my doctor for the Diflucan pill."


"I was prescribed this by my dermatologist because I was developing brownish skin on my upper lip during the summer when I have more sun exposure. I have been on the same birth control for 12 years and never had an issue until now. I tried a bleaching cream from Amazon that didn't do much. My insurance (Anthem Blue Cross) is known to be pretty good, but because this is a cosmetic issue it is not covered. I spent about $150 on this tube of TriLuma cream. The cost is horrendous, but I only need a dab at night and after a week of use my issue has been cleared! I use SPF  100 sunscreen on my upper lip and a dot of this cream at night and I am all set. It is worth it for me."


"Most of people here have mentioned little to no side effects. That is good and I believe you. I’ve been on this for about 18 months. Before that I was on stribild and Atripla before that. Started in 2010.

I’ve no idea why, but I am that 1% who gets side effects others do not. I am now into my 4th doctor since 2003 due to insurance provider issues. Only one ever really listened to me though. One even flat out said it’s not possible to have side effects.

I keep saying I have fatigue and other side effects. I can’t concentrate. Forgetful. I recently found out I have the early stages of neuropathy. I have chronic depression.  I can’t complain since it’s saving my life but I wish they had a way to tweak the dose for each individual. Oh well."


"I have been getting migraines for 23 years, I'm 43 now. I get 3 -4 migraines per week. I used to take imetrex but that started to not so well. It usually took 60 to 90 min to work and I would always feel tired after taking it. I went to a neurologist and he started me on Relpax. What a difference! I have 80mg pills that I cut in half. Within 30min I am good as new. No major side effects for me which is great. I highly recommend giving it a try. I still get about 4 migraines a week but I can take 40mg and they go away. Now if I could only find a daily pill that would reduce the frequency of my migraines...."


"I was prescribed this cream by my dermatologist years ago and have been using it ever since. I suffer on and off from large, cyst-like pimples on my chin that haven't surfaced from the skin, and Epiduo clears them before they even have a chance to surface! It's also great for the occasional pimple. I notice results in as little as 1-2 days. My only problem is makeup application; as others have said, it can dry out and flake the skin. However, a little cream goes a long way and I would strongly suggest not to lather a large amount of the product on your face."


"I'm 16 and not diagnosed with ADD, but have struggled my entire life in school and am constantly failing. I have trouble paying attention, staying focused, and devoting time towards school and homework. Starting around last year I would come home from school everyday very tired and go to sleep til 7 or 8pm. I got prescribed to Adderall this year and it's made a drastic improvement. I have all A's and B's now. But the downfalls are I talk a lot (no I'm not on it right now), and sometimes I focus but on pointless things, and after it wears off I get irritable, anxious and emotional. I wish it lasted longer also. The medicine has kind of taken a slight turn on me and am acting different, and my parents have noticed a change in me."


"I started Latuda about 4 months ago withgradually increases in dosage. This medication has been a wonderful. I have PTSD and bipolar anxiety/depression. I've taken all the usual Meds depikote, Zoloft and many others with weight gain and other side effects more than I can mention. When it comes to latuda though I have had some restlessness but that only comes when I don't eat proper meals with it. Otherwise I find that with Trazadone and lamotrogine I sleep well and my  night terrors are better controlled. I love this medication."


"So far, my rating for Wellbutrin is 8 out of 10.  I was very depressed in the fall and I'm not in the clear yet, but since starting Wellbutrin two and a half months ago I have improved greatly.  To lessen side effects, my psychiatrist started me with 150 mg before raising the dose to 300 mg after two weeks.  Three weeks after that, my mood took a bit of a downturn, but nothing like before I went on the medication.  Yesterday, therefore, my doctor prescribed the highest possible dose of 450 mg.  I am also trying to sleep and eat well and exercise regularly to help my depression.  I’m not 100% yet but I’m trying to have some faith in this process.  If this doesn't do the trick she'll add another medication in conjunction with Wellbutrin."


"Makes me very sleepy and dizzy. Takes a long time for the side effects to wear off. The pain has been reduced to a degree."


"I'm a 19 year old female with severe Crohn's disease.  I began Remicade 4 months ago following a severe flareup that landed me in the hospital, and it has been a miracle.  I did have one hospitalization 4 weeks ago, but I think I would have had many more without this.  I will admit that the infusions are long and expensive, and the fact that it's an IV (I hate needles).  With that being said, Remicade works!  In late August, I had 30cm of disease and a fistula.  As of late January, I was down to less than 9cm and my fistula is gone!  Without Remicade, I would have had more hospital visits and would probably have needed surgery.  I am adding Imuran to supplement the Remicade, so we'll see how that goes."


"I tested positive for Chlamydia and I had BV at the same time. I thought that I had diarrhea because of me taking two antibiotics at once but I think it's the azithromycin that caused the waterfall out my booty hole. My doctor didn't tell me to take it with a meal or the side effects. I was in public when the diarrhea happened and luckily it only lasted for 15 minutes. I never want to have to take this medicine again, I'm making my future partners get tested with me before any intercourse. I wish I would have looked at this website before I took this lol. I paid $34 for two pills and I didn't use insurance because I didn't want my parents to know, I feel like somehow it might of came up on the bill, idk, I just didn't want to take any chances"


"I've been on Oxycodone for almost 2 years now. I was prescribed 5mg as needed, before my major spinal surgery in 2016, and post-surgery I developed permanent nerve damage, cervical radiculopathy, and have degenerative disk disease. I now take Oxycontin 15mg 3x daily, and Oxycodone IR 15mg every 4-6hrs for breakthrough pain. Yes, you develop a tolerance, yes, it can be VERY addictive - but it WORKS, and relieves severe pain tremendously. Please take this responsibly - those that really need it, do not need to be pigeonholed, or treated as suspects. It's terrible. You deal with severe pain on a daily basis, and that in and of itself is a nightmare, then you have society caught in an epidemic - due to those that can't control themselves."


"Never felt better or so fat. This is just the same as Abilify. That drug made me fat, too. I don't recommend this drug to anyone."


"I have a lot of stomach issue . I can go days without being able to hold anything down. This is the first meds that I can take as much as I need it and it continue to work."


"I am going through difficult period of my life. Breaking my family apart, switching jobs and I have to still function on full speed..take care of my son half time, work and other stuff. For me it is the hardest time ever. But thanks to clonazepam I can go through it pretty well and I am making life change that will be wonderful then. I hope I can get of clonazepam one time. I take 7 months approximately 0.5 mg a day. Sometimes I go several days without but most of them this dosage. Sometimes I take it twice a day. After my life changes will be done, I plan use clonazepam only for specific situations. Big meetings or business trips. I am a little bit socialy anxious, but not much. I know I have to be careful with this drug. Take care."


"Very good medication. My Dr told me that it is a very strong antibiotic my throat cleared in 4 days . Thank goodness!"


"I've used soma for about a year. The only drug that has ever helped. There are no side effects and I sleep well. No jumping up in the middle of the night with a muscle spasm!"


"I am currently on Subutex and have been for almost 2 years. Like many others have said it is a great medicine to be on if you really want to quit your habits. It can be a long process for some and for others it may take not long at all. Some people use it for pain management. But I myself have done good on this medicine. It's been such a long road for me like I'm sure it has for the rest of you. I am now finally getting down to such a low amount and soon should be free from Subutex. I know my addiction will always be there but with the right help I can stay clean!"


"Just got Mirena inserted yesterday and wanted to share my experience.  I think the best description I have heard of what it is like to get it inserted is it is like getting your ears pierced, sharp pain followed by soreness. There were 3 sharp pains, one when they clamp your cervix, one when they measure the size of your uterus, and one when they insert the Mirena.  Each sharp pain was followed by what felt like a strong period cramp.  The whole procedure lasted about 5 min.  After that it felt like the first day of my period for about 5 hours but it was totally manageable, I even went and did some Christmas shopping right after.  It is now the morning after and I have had no spotting or bleeding and don't even feel crampy at all!"


"Ok I got my implant in April 2015 .Since I got it implanted I have not had a period. It's now October 2015. My periods before I got the implant were regular ever month from 3-5 days. Before the birth control I had beautiful skin. I never broke out on my face not even as a teenager. I'm 29 now. Since I had the implant my face is always broken out with a lot of bumps all over my face. My weight has went up.  I have no urge what so ever to have sex. I also get depressed and have major mood swings. Sometimes I get mad for no reason. I also feel fatigue at times and sleep way more. My husband  wants me to take it out. He has noticed all the side effects..The only reason I have kept it in so long is because I don't get a period. I don't recommend."


"I have been on this pill for about 9 months now. I have notices signs of exhaustion, it has actually gotten worse and I am noticing it as I am driving, not good!! I have also experienced extreme bloating. My hormones are off the chart!! One minute I will be laughing, then crying, then randomly screaming at getting upset over literally nothing!!!! I just thought maybe something was wrong with me, but I called my doctor and asked when I started the pill, and it was in January, about a month before all these symptoms started and I did not think any thing of it until a few weeks ago when everyone from my bf to my employer told me I was not myself anymore. I am getting off this pill immediately and don't recommend it."


"You're supposed to inject this under skin not in the muscle.  I have Transverse Mylytis and was just diagnosed w relapsing MS. Been getting shots but for some reason they stopped today and its only been 7 days!!!!!!"


"Happy, hard and excited again says it all."


"I had a fibroid that had grown into my uterine cavity and it caused heavy bleeding, large blood clots, and discomfort.  I had surgery scheduled in June of 2016 and was given a Lupron injection in March of 2016 to shrink the fibroid to make surgery easier.  I had read terrible reviews and was scared of the side effects.  Overall my experience was very positive, I had minor side effects such as hot flashes and migraines.  I am in my mid-twenties and very active, which I believe helped.  No weight gain or hair loss.  I felt great throughout the 3 months and actually felt more mentally and hormonally balanced then ever before...I'm actually kind of upset it has worn off!  Don't be afraid of this drug, it worked wonders for me!"


"Started taking trulicity after my insurance would not pay for bydureon. I have been on it for 6 months. I would off and on get what is called diabetic fatigue. No energy have to rest.. it has become more frequent. . Now accompanied by feeling dizzy and feeling like about to pass out when exerting myself,  also racing heartbeat.  I won't be taking this anymore.  I don't want to feel like that."


"I was addicted to pain meds after surgery at 20. Then  I started doing heroin to stay out of W/D. 7 long years later on heroin I heard a news clip for Suboxone heading here from Europe. I jumped on the phone and got an appointment. It went great. I went through W/D for 72 hours dying all the way through. The doctor started with 1-8mg. Sub., then 2, then 3. Finally it worked for me (24mg.) I have been on Suboxone almost 17 happy years. One day my doctor wanted to switch me to Zubsolv cause he had 15 free sample script and wanted me to try it . At first it was amazing (11-4) 2x's a day, 4 hours later I was W/D. It's horrible for me. It does not work for everyone. I'm back on Subs and back to my life. Zubsolv can't compare to my Suboxone!"


"My doctor put me on 10 mg Reglan last week for suspected gastroparesis.  I agree with others that the side effects definitely outweigh the potential benefits of this medicine.  Within an hour of taking it, I become extremely drowsy/weak and wanting to go to sleep.  I know that I would never be able to take this medicine before driving.  Then last night, three hours after taking it, I began to hallucinate and was afraid to fall asleep.  When I did fall asleep, I recall having weird dreams.  So, I decided to stop taking Reglan."


"I've had this thing for about 2 years now and when I first got it it made me have my period for 5 months straight. Now my periods are pretty regular but more recently I've been having my period on and off. This has not only made my period out of whack it has also caused me to have crazy mood swings and bouts of depression. It has also caused me to have the worst cramps I have ever had, also I'm breaking out worse than I ever have before I had this thing. The only positive thing this birth control has done for me is prevent me against pregnancy. I would highly recommend if you are searching for a birth control do not get this one!! The side effects are not worth it at all."


"I got this birth control inserted in April 2010 as I was in a long term relationship and taking the oral pill but was very forgetful in taking it. Implanon was recommended by a friend who I trusted very much so I did no research and took her word for it!! I have to say I have never looked back since. After reading the side effects I can honestly say I've never had any! I get the usual monthly trouble i.e. headaches and cramps but nothing compared to what I would be use to. I do get my period every month like clock work to the day to the hour which I find very reassuring. I also have a very healthy sex life with my partner and have had not experienced weight gain in fact I have lost 3 stone on a healthy diet since it was put in."


"I got the Implanon in January while I was on my period and haven't had a period since. I am always hungry and have gained about 10-13 pounds. I seem to be emotional and am stressed all the time. "


"I have trigeminal neuralgia and have been suffering from it for quite some time. I was put on 300 mgs twice a day and it didn't help at all and the attacks were just getting more severe and frequent, so the neurologist upped it to 900mgs a day. Still no relief! I have been on two other kinds and pretty much have to rely on pain medication which doesn't even relieve all the pain."


"I took Ortho cept for about 1 year and it was amazing. I had no cramps, my periods were regulate, my skin was clear. I never had a problem with it. I had to stop taking it because my insurance no longer covered it and I had to switch to a generic brand and ever since it has been a nighmare with birth control. My breast size also increased about a cup, which for me it was awesome!"


"I was recently prescribed Vascepa for HIGH Triglycerides. I have been highly impressed with it's ability to stop inflammation and pain from my Multiple Sclerosis. I am eagerly waiting to see how well Vascepa lowers my Triglycerides at tje next visit doctor visit.. This medicine is great and minus the issues associated with DHA. Meaning no A-Fib or Palpitations and Tachycardia. As pure as pure is and well well worth the money! Vascepa is a wonder drug. Thank You Amarin Pharmaceuticals."


"I'm a 17 year old with terrible insomnia and this medication didn't work for me."


"I have had MS for well over a decade and have been on AVONEX for 2.5 years. I believe this medicine is working well. I have had one small clinical relapse.  I make sure to drink plenty of water during the day and take an ibuprofen before my injection. I have had a headache a few times the following morning. This is the only possible side effect I have had."


"Took Farxiga for 1 to 3 mos, instantly began having recurrent yeast infections.  Even after stopping the medication the infections continue to come frequently."


"This medication is hell in a pack. I urge everyone to PLEASE do not take this. I ended up with severe depression and anxiety all over again, the nausea and vomiting was ridiculous and the yeast infections— my god. I had a yeast infection probably the whole time on this pill. I vomited so much from these pills that I lost 12 pounds in about 2 weeks one time. The mood swings were so sad also. I didn’t realize this was all from the pill until my doc switched me to tri-sprintec for insurance reasons. Please don’t take this!!!!! It’s horrible on your body!!!! The only good thing was that I had absolutely no acne!"


"Long story short, chronic insomnia for years, got really bad about a year ago, even benzodiazepines stopped working. Remeron works somewhat even where benzodiazepines have failed. I'm up to 3-5 hours of continuous sleep per night from ~45mins of spread sleep per 24-72 hours. It's not perfect yet but it's definitely on a good path! Only thing slightly troubling is that I gained 20lbs in 1 month (my insomnia had caused some severe weight loss and appetite suppression so since Remeron helps with appetite AND causes weight gain, as well as having stopped amphetamines for my ADHD, my renewed appetite might have made me over indulge too much)

I definitively recommend this to anyone with either insomnia or appetite issues (of the lower end obviously)"


"For a little background, I had my 1st yeast infection at 20 after a course of powerful antibiotics. Ever since, I got them every 3-6 months for the last two years. Mine almost never itched, but the discharge is just... unappealing, no?

I find Monistat is really a "facilitative" cure. I take the 7-day, which is less concentrated than the 1 day many doctors advise against (I'm also a premed graduate) so I experience no burning. Just a little warmth. For me, Monistat helps clear up the yeast so I can tackle the real problem: improper pH and bacterial imbalance. Ladies, try the 7-day miconazole with a good, refrigerated probiotic - at least 15 billion cultures! I'm not sure about chronic sufferers, but I was recurrent and it worked."


"The first time I got BV the doc prescribed Clindamycin , and a month later it came rite back ,, then he prescribed me Flagyl and a month later it still came back as well... I felt like less of a woman bc of this . I thought that I would never have a sex life again and i was hysterical. then he prescribed me the MetroGel and after the first use , symptoms were gone . I was like a kid in the candy store. he prescribed me like 4 refills for if it comes back. I made sure that he gave me enough refills. I love it so far and I have a prescription for past 5 nights to make sure it doesn't come back ! this works ,,, I love it , better than the pills !"


"I had to taper off my Lexapro while starting this. I did a wk of the 10 mg during that and now I'm on my 2nd wk of 20mg. I'm not having any side effects like others have mentioned, but I'm not seeing any benefit yet either. I just spent 3 hrs yesterday crying, and then alternated that with being angry about everything (torn window screen, broken handle, garage motor quitting-everything was crap!), then I'd sob again. I hope this picks up soon, as does my family! However, I'm also 46 and wonder if some of this is pre-menopause??? Maybe I need to call my Dr. and have the dosage increased now? Otherwise, I see him again in 5 wks. I just don't know, but my Dr has high hopes and praise for this medicine."


"Norco just made me woozy and did not really help with the pain of my broken ribs. "


"I took this medicine for about 6 weeks. I loved the increased energy during the day, the weight loss and decreased desire to smoke!  But it didn't do much to improve my mood and PMDD and I had trouble staying asleep at night."


"I'm 18, and I've had it for about a week now. The insertion was fine -- they had to do it without the cervix dilation medication, however, because they forgot to tell me to get it, and as a result i think it was a little more painful than usual. I took deep breaths and it was over in 5 seconds after some pretty intense contractions. After laying down for 20 minutes, I was fine to walk around. I highly reccommend just taking the day off. Cramps got pretty bad and i slept all day when i got home. Since then, I haven't noted any physical or emotional side effects aside from the constant light bleeding. There are occasional cramps, but they never last for longer than five minutes and occur maybe 3 times a day, so yeah, that's totally manageable"


"I have been using Tri-Lo for about a week now.  It has not helped my constant bleeding, it is only making it worse (from somewhat light to super heavy) and I have not broken out in a rash.  I thought it was eczema at first but I don't get outbreaks in the winter.  Tomorrow I am calling my GYN to switch to something else."


"My blood pressure was running 160 over 115 and I went on this medication.  I've only been on it for 5 days and the incessant coughing is driving me crazy.  Also, I've noticed annoying, weird cramps under my shoulder blades, lower back aches (even though overweight, I've never, ever had back problems) and my thigh and calf and even foot muscles start to seize up when I walk, and I'm a walker, hate to sit down but now I do all the time because I feel so tired.  I'm also unable to sleep and short of breath, which is also uncommon to me."


"Hydromorphone is the strongest pain killer, and it works wonders, BUT, there is one problem. When taking orally, only anywhere from 15% to 35% of the drug is absorbed depending on the person  --that's why some people give it bad reviews saying it doesn't work, as they likely only absorbed 15% -- others may absorb 35%, or more than twice the strength, which is a massive difference, it all depends on how your body breaks it downs.

This drug is for serious pain. IV makes it absorb majority of the drug, making it CRAZY strong, the strongest IV pain med there is."


"Depo-Provera worked very well. In fact I really loved it. I only gained about 3 pounds (I do work out 4/5 times a week). Had my period 3 times a year and it was so easy just one shot every three months. The only downside was I got a bunch of acne and a bit of hair loss. Each month around my period I still had the cravings but never got my period! Now that I am off my acne cleared up a bit. I highly recommend this birth control! Very effective!"


"I've been on this for about a year or so. I didn't like it at first, I got nauseous and couldn't eat, and got terrible headaches. Now everything is fine. No weight gain, my breasts may have gotten a 1/2 cup bigger. No effect on my sex drive. No pregnancies, so it gets the job done!"


"Heartbroken"


"I'm taking pharmacy technician courses right now and I don't know how I could do it without Dexedrine. The course is compressed and there is a tonne of information to take in a short time. I can often tell if I've missed a dose, or it's near time for my noon dose, because I will just plain zone out.
Docs tried me on Wellbutrin and Concerta, and those did nothing, so Dexedrine seems the way to go! Really depends on the individual though."


"Positive. Have not had a recurrence since taking this medication over five years ago."


"They don't work.  Why do they still make it? I wound up back in the ER and a nurse tells me that it never worked for her and she's never heard anyone say it had worked for them."


"It was a miracle medicine for me, but it caused an extreme break of Pustular Psoriasis, and I had to discontinue the medicine. Apparently it is one of rare side effects of the drug."


"what a relief....i can walk, bend, squat again. "


"This is the only stuff that works. It saves me every time."


"Went to the ER with severe back spasms. I can handle pain pretty well, but these spasms were horrendous. I have chronic spine and hip pain, but this was much worse than normal. After the Toradol Shot and the Valium weren't working, they finally gave me the Dilaudid shot. Only took about 10 minutes and I was pain free. Of course, I only had the shot and nothing else to tide me over until the chiropractor, but it was very good stuff."


"I have been on nuva ring for a little over 4 years now. VERY effective birth control. PROS: No weight gain (I actually dropped the weight I gained from the pill soon after I started), very clear skin, even moods with no major mood swings, don't feel or notice it, no daily remembering required, periods significantly lighter, shorter, and with less discomfort, effective immediately at regulating my cycle and has continued that way throughout use, it even has enough hormones in a ring to leave it in and skip your period if you prefer. CONS: Can be a little costly but totally worth it (and the brand website lets you print a 50% coupon), Intercourse can be uncomfortable with your "more endowed" partners (just remove it and replace after)."


"Having had extremely dark facial hair all my life and having tried just about everything on the market, I decided to give vaniqa a go. I was so unbelievably surprised to see a noticeable difference within 3 weeks! My hair growth had slowed down and some hair follicles looked faint compared to before. I've now been using it for 6 months and can honestly say that it's the best thing I've ever tried. From having to remove my facial hair every 3rd day, I can now go 2 full weeks without having to remove it. This has made me so much more confident about my face. I no longer feel like people are staring at my facial hair when talking to me. The hair growth has not only slowed down but in some areas, it hasn't come back. A God send!"


"It's like you're 18 again! (I'm 62 now)

I have a very, very active sex life - 2x -3x/day.  Never had a problem getting erect, but recycle time was less than ideal.  Cialis cut that significantly.

I take 5mg in the morning."


"I have been using these off and on for years. Best relief after using as directed for about 48 hours, using a new patch every 12 hours. This medication is for inflammation so it takes a little while for swelling to subside enough for pain relief. I use along with oxycodone and muscle relaxers and honestly think I get more relief from the patches. They are just so expensive I can only fill my prescription once my deductible is met for the year and even then I have to download a coupon. My cost for a full month is about $70. Much better than almost $600!"


"Worked wonders for me! After about a month on Savella I began to feel human again. It was so odd because I had forgotten what that felt like. Was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 10 years ago and started on Savella about 10 months ago. I am exercising and working in my yard every day. I had not done this for years. My family is even amazed at the difference. Thank you for this medication!"


"This stuff does get rid of the infection, but I'm pretty sure that's because it's made out of acid.  I've never felt burning like this before, but I guess that's what I get for not reading the reviews first. I'd even take an eternal yeast infection over taking this stuff again. Pretty sure it shares at least 97% of its ingredients with the atomic bomb."


"I have only been using this with benzaclin for about 2 months and I can already see an improvement. My pores are smaller, skin is smoother and my tone is more even. I am 25 and have tried almost everything! I use benzaclin in the morning and Retin-A at night. For the first month I noticed 0 improvement, but now im starting to see it!"


"This has been one of the best medications I have had to use over an extremely long time frame due to chronic pain and multiple surgery's from  surgery on my neck to take out 2 herniated disks & replace w/titanium most recently I had a TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT surgery in Aug 2017 then As I live in Florida & IRMA was strolling through I DISLOCATED MY HIP!!! And I Had To Wait from 3 o'clock pm Sunday till 5:30ish Monday to even call 911 due to the NO HURRY HURRICANE!!! So even though I was in immense pain I was capable of enduring those hours of waiting and then another 13 more hours in the ER to take me to surgery at 7 o'clock AM!! I must tell you the pain from the DISLOCATION  was more severe than the FIRST!!! Thanks MYLAN"


"My son was put on 0.25mg when he was just 4 years old. It has helped him but he is weighing 72lbs (now 7 years old) and his sugar is up. Now we are on the hunt for a replacement. At least it helped us for 3 years. My son has PDD."


"i have been taking two different meds for years now with moderate to poor success. Sometimes I have to urinate every hour.  Since taking cialis daily I can go hours without having the urge to urinate,  just like a normal person !  I'm thrilled with the product. Thank you to the drug company for creating this wonderful drug."


"I've been on Saxenda for just over a month. Initially, I had to really push through the side effects. It does help with appetite control and feeling full quicker. As for weight loss, only a few pounds which is disappointing. I'm also getting swelling and redness at the injection site now."


"My doctor told me to just put a pea size amount of the cream on to my face (not the moisturizer) because if you put to much it will cause redness dry skin and stinging. He also said if it continues to work just lower your dosage to night time only. Epiduo is AMAZING. I recommend this to everyone. You should be fine with it as long as you do as your doctor says other than that you just might be allergic to it."


"This medication is great for anxiety and panic attacks when used correctly. Make sure you don't abuse it or mix with any downers. It says it's used for short treatment but it can (if monitor correctly) be used for long term if your doctor, physician or psychiatrist thinks it right for you. I'm very thankful for this medication for it has work wonderfully on reducing anxiety and takes away my panic attacks. (This is my opinion)"


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


"This birth control was the worst experience of my life. It gave me horrible breakouts for an entire week during each month and I gained a significant amount of weight. I stayed on it hoping it would get better but it never did. I've finally switched brands and finally seen improvement in my skin."


"I was prescribed Cleocin for a MRSA infection of the skin. While the medicine began working within 2-3 hours, the side effects have been HORRID! I've had fever and chills, and feel like I have the flu times ten. My body aches, my head aches. I will be contacting my doctor as soon as possible to either come off or try something else. I don't care for the taste of Flagyl, but I'd take it any day rather than feel as bad as I do on this medicine!"


"I tried Adipex about a year ago and in the first month I lost 20 lbs! I went to the gym about 3 days a week, and I was on a 1200 calorie limitation from my doctor. I drank mostly water(added the flavor packets for taste). Unfortunately I feel off of the Adipex wagon only after a month. I not only gained all of my weight back, but I gained 15 more pounds on top of that due to a lot of fast food. I just started back on Adipex 2 days ago and already I have lost 3 lbs!"


"I have had this birth control now for 2 years. It was basically painless getting it inserted and I love the idea of safe long term birth control. The downside to this is I'm almost always on my period, my moodswings are quite intense and I've definetly had weight gain. Tomorrow I'm having it removed and replaced with the Paragard 10 yr IUD. I'm sick of having a period every other week this thing has got to go!!!!!!!!"


"It took years before I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and placed on Synthroid, I started to feel better but many major issues remained. I got more energy back, but never lost weight. My memory got better, but I wasn't clear-headed. I continued to feel major anxiety and had emotional ups and downs. When I found a doctor who suggested I try Armour, within 2 weeks of taking it my life seemed to return. I am a strong supporter of Armour."


"Succinylcholine was used as a pre-tubation muscle relaxer on my D & C outpatient surgery.  Approximately 12 hours after surgery I began to have severe muscle aches and stiffness. I could barely move. All my muscles were affected. I couldn't cough as my abdominal muscles were very sore. Standing, sitting, walking was met with intense pain. Sleep was painful as I couldn't adjust myself. I was given pain meds that only helped slightly. Pain lasted 4 days."


"Definitely my favorite.  I'm so put down by my mood stabilizer that I never got manic on it.  Weight gain for me is self induced, not medication induced.  It ups a lot of things that make you smarter.  Scholastically I do well on it. Nice medicine."


"I was diagnosed with ADHD in the middle of my 9th grade year. My parents noticed I have failed more classes than passed the past years. It turns out I have ADHD, I was started off on 50mg which automatically kept me calm, quiet and eager to pay attention and learn. I passed all my classes my 9th grade year. Currently, I'm almost complete with 10th grade. I am passing everything and doing an excellent job keeping up with school, homework and my job. I've gone from 50mg to 70mg. I didn't think I could feel the need to take this so much. When I don't take it, I can't hold my eyes open. I binge eat in bed, half asleep. But this does keep your mind off hunger, I went from 190lbs to 125lbs in a year."


"I had the implant fitted on June 15th 2015, my first period arrived on September 12th and ended on September 20th, my second period arrived on December 12th and ended on December 20th. I had the implant removed on January 4th 2016. Previously I had been taking the Mini Pill for 5 years. Pros of the Implant (for me): No more mood swings, weight loss (5 pounds), regular and light periods. Cons of the Implant (for me): Acne (mild, but several forms, including cystic to my cheeks, chin and around my mouth), fatigue, hair thinning (but stopped at the 3 month mark), constantly sore (but not swollen) breasts, light cramping (daily). Final words: If it was not for the Acne I would have kept the Implant."


"No side effects, same as Copaxone."


"Total Mania, could not sleep, monitored sleep showed never in REM sleep at all over an 8 hour period.  Anxious, increased Resp Rate, wide awake, no hunger, racking thoughts.   Unable to finally function at job related to no sleep.  This drug is horrid!"


"I started on 50mg and went up to 100mg. It has been wonderful for stabilizing my moods. I lost my insurance and went off. It was horrible. I was in horrible shape and had to go back on it at full price. I now feel like I am stuck on it. I experience dizziness at times, gained 40 pounds in the 2 years I've been on it."


"I have a herniated cervical disk which pinches a nerve sending excruciating pain down my neck, through left shoulder and all the way down my arm. Before my diagnosis, I could only lay on my back as if paralyzed. I am currently taking 75mg Lyrica with Metoclopramide (4 times a day), along with 100mg Tramacet (Tramadol) ER (once a day). I also take 37mg Tramadol IR whenever I have breakthrough pain. This is the minimum I need to function, but it does allow me to work and improves my overall mood. Both the Lyrica and Tramacet seem pretty weak. I will see my doctor about increasing the doses or changing meds for better relief. I am 58 and new to chronic pain. I am working in Japan and must renew my prescription every 2 weeks."


"Prozac is an amazing medicine. I was severely depressed and saw no light at the end of the tunnel. My anxieties and depression were slowly killing me. I couldn't eat, sleep, or be still with myself. My doctor prescribed Prozac. First 20mg then 40mg. It took about 30 days before I noticed a big change in mood. My situation never changed, but the way I looked at it did and I felt hope and got a warm feeling. The side effects are manageable. My libido has decreased slightly, but I am still able to achieve orgasm. I have not had any weight gain.  I've been on Prozac for about 8 months now. It's been a life saver for me. I just started CBT counseling with a psychologist so I can learn to think and react differently to/about some things."


"I am so sorry to all of those who have really suffered with their Nexplanon implant.  However, I could not be happier with mine!  I had mine put in about two months ago.  The reason I chose Nexplanon was because I started to forget to take my pills.  About a week after I got implanted, I had a period that was longer but lighter than normal (about 8 days).  However, since then, I have not had a period in seven weeks.  I did not gain weight (I actually lost weight), I did not break out, and I did not become emotional or moody.  Overall, I feel exactly like myself except now with foolproof protection and no periods!  Definitely a plus.  I know everybody reacts differently, but my reaction was positive, and I hope yours is, too."


"I have been on Effexor for about 2 years and am now coming off it. I have been taking 75mg once per day. I have gained 80 lbs in the years I have been taking it but since I cut back I have lost ten in about a month. My sex drive has gone from almost every night to maybe twice a month (most of the time my mood had mellowed out)."


"I had been prescribed this for pain but had caught a cold.  I read that hydrocodone is used for cough, so I tried it.  I had one of those coughs that just doesn't let up and makes you nuts because you can't sleep, eat, talk, etc.  Within a half hour of taking a Vicodin 10, I finally stopped coughing uncontrollably.  It worked better than the codeine I had taken years ago for cough.  I only needed it for 2 days for the cough  and it was a lifesaver."


"I started with Armour Thyroid 15 and felt better. When dose was increased to 30, I started to have mild swelling in my hands. My doctor said, it's a side effect. It did not bother me a lot. When dose was increased to 60, I started to have more swelling in my hands, increased appetite, weird muscle and joints pain. I did research and think T3 in Armour Thyroid caused it.  I asked doctor to change Armour Thyroid to Levothyroxine and miracle happened: appetite decreased, swelling in hands, muscle and joints pain disappeared. I guess my body produced enough T3 by it's own and extra T3 from Armour Thyroid was too much for me. Removing Armour Thyroid I removed extra T3 and made all those symptoms disappear."


"I was on Nuva Ring for 5 years and wanted something different, to  ultimately eliminate my period and was told an IUD was the best bet. Keep in mind I am 18 and have never had a child. So when I had the Mirena inserted it was extremely uncomfortable and extremely painful. I quickly broke into a cold sweat, got very pale, so dizzy, and had terrible nause, my blood pressure also dropped extremely low. I laid on the table in the doctors office for about an hour until I got myself together, but still had to call someone for a ride home. Afterward I had terrible cramping for about 2 weeks, along with bleeding. My doctor said the cramping was due the fact that my uterus was so small because I have never had any children, so I was just getting used to it being there. The cramping has since went away ( It is over a month later ) but I am still bleeding, it is way less than a period, not clotty either. When I think it's done, it will start again. My doctor said it is just what your body does until it gets used to it. Other wise I have no complaints, other than the bleeding being EXTREMELY inconvenient and becoming expensive ( tampons ) but I have already come this far so I'm going to wait it out before having it removed because I am not in any pain. But I haven't lost my sex drive ( it's gotten better if anything ) , I have not gained any weight, small amount of acne but nothing I can't handle lol.

All together I'm pretty happy now that I'm not in pain, I just hope this bleeding stops soon!!! "


"This drug changed my life. Before Inderal I had headaches of some degree almost daily. Severe migraines 3-4 times monthly. I have been on a daily dosage of 2 capsules of 160 mg for about 4 years. No more migraines. I never had any side effects. It has truly given me my life back. My doctor started me on a lesser dosage initially, always monitoring blood pressure, any side effects, number/severity of headaches while gradually finding correct dosage that worked for me. "


"As with any narcotic use with extreme caution and check before mixing with other prescriptions. Highly addictive for some people. Mother lost her job and ultimately life as a result of quack doctors and ultimate addiction to this controlled substance. Wrecked my life."


"My mother had ovarian cancer then non small lung cancer. This drug in our family opinion was terrible. We feel it hastened her death and she would have been better off with out it. Terrible side effect - she was covered with some type of horrible rash after the second round. And in hospital . Every time she took it - she would get worse. She got to where she couldn't walk . I think she would have had a better end of life without this. It felt like they were using her for money. : ("


"Took this medication starting in  January 2017 5'7" starting weight 184.5 ended medication March weighing in at 144.7 lost at total of 40 pounds!! and was able to maintain it. I have noticed that if I do get off track of my diet I will start to gain. Biggest advise I can give is stay on the diet you followed while taking this pill to maintain your weight. To help fight the cotton mouth besides tons of water I would suck on mints. I counted calories for my diet and didn't go above 1,500 I still continue to do this. I took my pill early in the morning so I could sleep better at night.
Good luck everyone :)"


"I took a lot of antidepressants since I was 11. I was diagnosed with type 2 bipolar disorder at 14 because I was admitted into the hospital at 13 for suicidal ideations. They started me on Prozac and I was numb. One day they took me off of Prozac and started me on Lamictal. I was at 5mg then went up to 25, then 75, then once I reached 100mg I started crying during a comedy. My mom and dad were so happy. They started me on 150mg of Lamictal and I was on that for a few years. Doctors were stunned because I only took one pill for bipolar. I stopped taking it July 2012 after they raised my dose to 200mg and I gained 40 lbs. Now I'm 22 and I need to go back on it. "


"Unfortunately, after being on Fosamax for 2 years, experienced all the typical reported side effects from other users. Thought, ok need to deal with that, if it is going to help my osteoporosis. Well, to my surprise, bent over to pick up a hose and my entire leg went out right from underneath me just like that, I had fractured my femur. Have an 18 inch rod in my leg with a 4 1/2 inch Home Depot screw in my hip. That was just the start of it. Have had 5 fractures since in 2 years. Had  1 shot of Prolia (insurance requirements) now on Forteo, once a day injections, don't care, hope that will bring some improvement for a better quality of life."


"I spent a lot of time reading reviews and it took me awhile to even start the medication but I finally said screw it I'll try it. After reading the reviews most people said they felt better almost right away so after 2 months when I still wasn't feeling great I started to get nervous. Then 3 months approached and I started crying less and less and I actually got excited to do things again and by 4 months I feel great!! I'm so glad I stuck with it. If your depression is bad this really can take up to 3 months but don't give up! I did have to take buspar with it because I'm just naturally an anxious person and that helped with my anxiety and to balance it out. I now take 100mg of bupropion in am and 100mg in afternoon and it's just enough!"


"Terrible product. Not the first time I have used for bowel prep for sigmoidoscopy and both times it has caused severe cramps, chills, headache and rectal bleeding. I am guessing if used for constipation perhaps not absorbing as much of the medication to get the severe cramps."


"Prescribed with amoxycillin, I have sore joints, am weaker than normal, have the most intense and beefy (flows like liquid but there's more oomph to it than normal) diarrhea, but the swelling in my jaw is dwindling rapidly after day 3 of a 7 day course. It's worth the side effects for me, especially since the diarrhea is almost enjoyable because of the sheer novelty of it."


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


"I've dealt with 10+ years of restless legs and arms to the point I'd be in tears and have actually fallen out of my king sized bed.  After trials of numerous medications (Ambien, Lunesta, leviteracetam, tranquilizers, mega vitamins) and months of little to no sleep I went begging for help to my GP.  i was desperate at that point.  With nothing else to try he sent me to a neurologist who specialized in sleep disorders and RLS.  She started me on melatonin 1 mg at 6 pm, 5 mg at sleep along with pramipexole 0.25 mg in late afternoon if needed and 0.5 mg at 9 PM. WOW. Within one week I was getting far more sleep than I've seen in at least 2 years."


"I have been on the medication 6 weeks and have lost a total of 30 lbs. I had not side effects until now which is my 6th week and I have queasiness, headaches, and a warm flushed feeling. I'm fighting thru the discomfort because the medication is working for me."


"I began getting serious boils in the worst places a man could ever get them. A nurse friend of mine knowing I was diabetic said that many diabetics get boils in the genital area and suggested I take Bactrim. This drug cleared them up quickly,leaving me to be one happy man."


"I have had the mirena for almost 5 months and I can't say it's for me. The insertion was not bad but bleeding for 83 days after was pure hell!! The cramps, both abdominal and back have been horrible even on the few days I don't bleed. After the 83 days of bleeding I stopped for about 4 days and it started again, it has been like a hit and miss as far as when to wear a pad and when I don't need to. To be safe I usually wear a panty liner everyday just in case. I keep hoping it will get better but it doesn't seem like it will. I have talked to my dr and she informed me it could take up to a year for my body to get"used" to the mirena and that I should just be patient and try it for a year."


"Slight discomfort with insertion and heavy long periods. I enjoyed not worrying about birth control for 2 years. But I had constant vaginal things going on like discharge , some smells, yeast. I did every thing possible to clear it up. My doc had given me so many antibiotics I just got tired. So I had it removed.  So my next option something more permanent. Good luck ladies."


"I wanted to share my positive experience. I first had mine inserted Aug 2013 at my University's nurse's office. The numbing shot really stung, but I didn't feel the incision or insertion at all. I had bruising on my arm for a few days. For a few weeks after my arm would ache. I have a small, barely-there scar from the incision (looks like a beauty mark/mole). I consistently had periods every other month for 3-5 days. I've gained no weight, had no acne break outs, and have not gotten pregnant. I was using b/c pills for over a year before switching to this method. I think it's a more hassle-free method; don't have to worry about human error. I will be getting another one inserted in Aug since my 3 years is about to be up."


"The TASTE is awful! The way I take mines is I cover it up with yogurt. It has been working well with the taste. Side effects are vomiting and upset stomach sleeping. Good luck to all who is taking this."


"Started post-break-up. Happy now, don't credit meds, but still take WB & never want to stop (unlike Clonaz. & Desipr.) bc other reasons to take. Lost weight, gained energy, desire to be social. Now only anxiety and IBS; the WB counters some sexual side effects of other meds. NOT a morning person, but 450 SR(12hr) right b4 sleep (RIGHT b4 or insomnia)=hop out of bed at alarm. If I take 450 in morning, easy to resist food. Wish I could have both, but splitting dosage or taking XL(24hr) doesn't work. 167lbs 6yrs ago @start, down to125. 3yrs of 130lbs but built-up tolerance, so then 150lbs 2yrs ago. Took @night for months, then back to morning & now 1yr 135lbs. 450mg is max. New dr: split time night & mrng. But that would defeat 1/2 its purpose"


"Been on this medicine since I was 6 years old. Started on the nasal spray before the pill was invented. Found it hard to travel with because it needed to be refrigerated. Once the pill came out, I switched and never noticed a difference. Now that I am older and have a liver condition, my doctors told me to stop the medicine because it was helping my body to retain water. Now I get very little sleep and drink like a fish even though I'm on a fluid restriction. Also this med lowers my sodium levels as well due to the water retention. So if your having some of the same symptoms, please see your endocendocrinologist for help."


"I have been on various types of oral contraceptives for years and just 1 month ago switched to Loestrin 24.  I have had no noticeable side effects differing from other BC pills.  HOWEVER, I did not have a period this month!!!  After being SIX days late and worrying that I was pregnant, and all that comes along with such a huge life-change, I took a pregnancy test. Negative. I CAN NOT worry every month whether I am pregnant because I may or may not have a period with Loestrin 24 Fe."


"Unfortunately, this medicine gave me horrible hives.  Instead I tried a mixture of vicks vaporub and athlete's foot medicine as recommended by my husband's doctor.  Twice a day.  Worked fantastic.  Took about 6 to 8 months, but toes are now clear and healthy.  Save your money."


"I've been taking it for 11 years and it works great. I have to take it twice a day though because (for me) the effects don't last as long as they're meant to."


"This works very well and tastes great too. I've tried many over the years from my doctor. Only this one works for me. "


"After taking the medicine the first day, The pain in both of my feet has almost disappeared. I have not felt this good since I use to dance back in the year 2000, I'm on my feet all day at my job and I can now move faster without the pain. Thanks for Gabapentin my life is more enjoyable and I look forward to take walks with my wife again"


"Gave no relief what's so ever, pain level stayed a 9 the whole month on the patch"


"I have take LoSeasonique for 9 months now (3 packs). At first it was great and I was all excited about 1 period every 3 months. I was wrong. This was my first birth control ever! At first I had mood swings, I'd be fine then next thing I'm angry then I'm crying over something stupid. I can handle the mood swings but the spotting was horrible. I would get my bleeding into the 5th week mark and then it would go away for a few days then come back and wouldn't stop until maybe 3 days of the sugar pills. My skin had cleared up but now when I get pimples they scar. oh and the sex life was gone of the bleeding. I stopped taking it just today and I can already feel my hormones getting crazy. "


"My GI Doctor has tried half a a dozen different drugs for my IBS and none could seem to to do the trick. I pretty much gave up all hope until during my yearly physical my PCP (who has been practicing 35 years) mentioned I tried a much older drug called Donnatal. He told me it was an old drug but proven effective time and time again. I filled the script and immediately started taking it. I noticed improvement almost immediately and have been taking it regularly for 3 months now with no complaints. Donnatal is my miracle."


"Started 9/1/17 and have had no appetite and when I make myself eat it doesn't taste the same...diet coke is the only thing appealing...no side effects other than diarrhea when I do eat...37 years old, 5'7 212 lbs...needing to make my goal weight of 160"


"I was on Marlissa for 6 months . I originally started taking it because I had very heavy periods and I also became sexually active. Overall, it did its job. My periods became super light and it did protect me against pregnancy. However the side effects were terrible. I was sick to my stomach for the first couple days of a new pack every month, my cramps got worse instead of better, my mood would constantly change, and there would be random months where my face would totally break out. I just changed to Apri and so far it's been better."


"Perhaps this was because it is my only prescription that I use.
Reading other persons' negative results may perhaps be due to interaction with other prescriptions."


"This is the most effective cream for my dry heels EVER! I have tried everything imaginable, but this is super effective when used as directed. My heels are better than they have been in years. I am 73 yrs old, no side effects whatsoever.
My dermatologist prescribed it for me.  THANK YOU! THANK YOU!"


"I've been taking it for about 2 months now. The first month was terrible only because of my body adjusting to the new hormone levels. I had break through bleeding for two week, my breasts were so sore the entire month, and I had cramps/back pains almost every day. My period was a breeze though. No cramps, no breast pain, very light flow, and no acne!

My second month has been amazing. It's helped control mood swings and the sense of anxiety and depression I get when seratonin levels drop around my period. The only thing I have to complain about is the sense of bloating I have. It goes away though when I avoid all of the salty foods and processed sugars I crave. Other than that, I really enjoy this product. Everyone's bodies are different."


"I've had Nexplanon for 7 months now and I've only had one "period" that lasted for two weeks which is great! But I've gained a lot of weight.  And have a problem with acne which I've never have more then one pimple at a time. And my hair is extremely greasy no matter what I try to do about it. I'm thinking about getting it removed."


"Not nauseous as I was with previous medication taken."


"I'm 49. I started taking 2 clonidine in the morning & 2 at night for my hot flushes & night sweats. Bingo!! Very much reduced.
Until my body got used to them so Dr told me to take 3 in a morning & 3 at night - again BRILLIANT result, for about 3 weeks.
Now they are worse than ever!!!
I wake 3, 4, 5, 6 times a night and thats only WHEN I sleep. Usually by 2.30am I'm WIDE AWAKE having been woken by a night sweat, absolutely soaking wet with sweat.
I feel yucky all the time, my skin is dry and my contact lenses are UNBEARABLE.
I have headaches, cramps & my memory is shocking!!!!
So..today i took the plunge. I went back to the Dr & have started on HRT today. I'm 49 (for 10 more days) "


"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."


"Helped a lot. Made it a lot easier to urinate but still not a strong stream and I still have trouble fully emptying my bladder at night. Caused a lot of hair loss on my body and I no longer ejaculate anything. Sex drive is also down. I still get up 8 times at night to urinate. Doctor has not been able to help with that."


"Since I started this birth control I have felt off. It's the only my insurance covers now. It's fine it's job by preventing pregnancy, but the side effects aren't worth it. I'm a pretty emotional person to begin with, but since starting this, I have never wanted to cry more in my life and over the dumbest things. My anxiety has worsened, I get my period 2 times a month on this. But so far the worse has been the depression and anxiety. I am stopping it immediately."


"I purchased Monistat 1 because it's Christmas Eve and every OBGYN around is closed until Monday and if you've had a yeast infection before, you definitely wouldn't want to wait until the holidays are over to get to a doctor. Around 7 am, I inserted the ovule and THEN decided to read reviews. Big mistake. Within 10 minutes, I was on fire. My symptoms weren't even that bad before I used Monistat but it multiplied my pain by 100! It distracted me from the YI pain and just set me on fire for hours. It's now 7 pm and it has not stopped yet and everything below is just so numb and sore. The burning is terrible. I ended up rushing to an urgent care an hour ago and getting something prescribed for the YI. I would not recommend this to anyone!"


"Hey ladies!
I've read some of the reviews and I just want to share my input. I feel like many of the reviews posted are just after Skyla was inserted. YES skyla hurt after insertion. I cramped for the first week. I even told the Dr for my 1 month check up following this would be the only time. During the 3 years with skyla my periods were significantly lighter,  although a little random. But honestly I couldn't tell you the last time I bought a box of tampons.  I just went back to see him in March and my 3 years with skyla were up. He removed the old one and reinserted the new one. Small difficulty getting it positioned just right but pain sale = 0. Since then I have had my period once and it lasted a day. I will preach skyla any day."


"I am 56yo woman, 405 lbs (not a typo), 5'9" tall.  I find in thus forum that most people don't have the amount of wright to lose as I do yet I am hopeful.  I started Contrave June  8th 2017 and have lost 11lbs.  Soon I'll be up to 3 tabs/day.  I find that it is helping somewhat yet I still am craving fast food.  I am following a low carb diet with no exercise yet.  I hope that the higher dose will help with the cravings more. Side effects for me have been lethargy and some nausea.  I plan on continuing this med in hope that I finally can resolve my food addiction."


"I started taking Belviq 7 days ago and I am 7 pounds lighter today. Far as side affects I had just a tiny bit of light head & I think that was only because I read some of the reviews & that's what some people were saying they had & it was stuck in my mind it was going to happen. Other than that I've been absolutely fine & I'm looking forward to more weight loss"


"I love that Synthroid has almost lowered my TSH and I'm feeling better. Though I am always hungry and eating a lot."


"My gf and I had sex 2 days after her period. The condom came off, but I hadn't came yet. Still, we were really scared. This was on Saturday night. On Tuesday afternoon she took plan b, and got her period on Sunday morning. The night she took it she felt super sick and had nausea and a headache. It was weird since she wasn't supposed to get he period for about 2 more weeks, but it can affect the cycle. Either way we are so relieved. This was by far the scariest thing to ever happen to me. It showed me how fragile life is, and I know I've learned from this experience. It is scary, but you need to understand what you can control and what you can't. Please don't stress too much, it won't do you any good. Relax, and trust in God's plan for you."


"I have been on Minastrin 24 Fe for 2 months now. I wasn't on any birth control previously. I have not noticed any weight gain...if anything I've noticed a decrease in my appetite. I do have slight headaches daily, but not anything Tylenol can't fix and they are slowly subsiding. They were pretty brutal in the first month. The biggest side effect I've noticed is how emotional I am! I used to NEVER cry and now if my boyfriend even looks at me the wrong way I start crying! It's ridiculous. Sometimes I feel like Im about to cry and I have absolutely no idea why! Also, my periods are lighter and shorter, but I still have a little spotting. Doctor told me this would happen. I'll keep taking it for now."


"I've been on 10mg for several months. Also take Wellbutrin, but that's really for smoking cessation. I had no side effects with Trintellix, and it seems to be working well even though we're entering my typical SAD part of the year."


"Trying to come off Effexor is hard its like withdrawal effects."


"I started taking phentermine 30mg in September 2011 am now taking phentermine 37.5 mg since the end of October 2011. I don't take it on the weekend and I'm almost at the end of my three month "try and see period". I like the fact that I have more energy with the phentermine but I can't tell a huge difference on the weekend. When I don't take it I just try to make myself get up and move and not just sit the whole weekend and eat (this is what got me to the point I was). I am 5ft 8 and weighed 226 when I started phentermine at the end of September 2011. Today is January 2 2012 and I weigh 203lbs but I don't just rely on the pill. I have started going to a Zumba dance class twice a week, for an hour each class and I also bought a Kinect and not eat as much junk food as before."


"I am 28 years old and have no children. I got the Mirena inserted 2 months ago (very painful) and have been bleeding non-stop since. Some days are fairly light while others are heavier. I have yet to go a day without wearing a liner or tampon. It is extremely frustrating and has disrupted my sex life. Luckily, I am in a committed relationship of just over 2 years with an understanding man. However, I am seriously considering getting Mirena removed. My most recent vacation to Hawaii was pretty uncomfortable and I have another vacation in another tropical area coming up next month. Having to constantly worry with this is stressful. "


"Currently taking 2 x 10mg ER and up to 4 x 5mg IR. Tolerance has developed quickly, what used to take the pain away only half way dulls it now. My doctor is not convinced of my pain, I have asked for more but he without coming right out and saying no has refused me increased dosage. My advice is even though Opana works well initially, you will develop tolerance rapidly and require more in order to provide pain relief. I do have several bulging discs but for some reason my doctor does not see this as cause to increase the dose, only continue the same dose that I began with about 9 months ago. Sorry for the rant but it may be something you might have not considered if I had not brought it up. From what I have gathered from independent research of Opana and Oxycodone, Opana has the greatest tolerance increase potential between the two."


"Started Belviq a little over 4 weeks ago.   Tried Phentermine in the past and I would lose weight but also not sleep.
Belviq has been awesome.  I have lost 10lbs in 4 weeks.  I have Hashimoto's disease so even at that slower rate I am elated!  I can diet for months and not lose any.
Do get dry mouth and a little sleepy at times but I am usually not hungry and have to remind myself to eat.  I am full with less food and don't have the "I have to have right now" cravings.  Pretty awesome."


"Theese realy work unlike the others."


"I've used percocet for pain in the past (several nasty dental surgeries). I couldn't help but notice one user's comment that it helped with her depression. I have social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder and whenever I take percocet I feel absolutely normal again. I become very focused and energetic (much less scatter-brained and terrified of everything) and am very productive. I have told my psycho pharmacologist this but didn't seem to get anywhere with it. I know that you can't take this drug forever but it's too bad there isn't something that can be learned from this. Interesting that someone else feels the same way."


"I really like this birth control I was on depo which was awful so I changed to lo loestrin fe it's been 6 months now, I have had a huge appetite increase I want to eat everything I was 110 and now I am 121 I've become a big cry baby - but as long as I don't have a child I am good I know every birth control has some side affects so I don't mind I'll stick with this one "


"I am 70 yrs old.  For approximately a year i had problems maintaining an erection.  My own diagnosis is that after a couple of "failures", the psychological impact was worse than the physical.  About two months ago, my G.P, started me a 5mg of Cialis and it is like a new world.  Not the sex I had at age 30, but much better than I thought I would ever have again.  My wife and are having good sex  2-3 times a week again.  I only experienced some mild side effects (flushing, slight headaches) for the first couple of weeks and, then, they stopped.  I am a happy man!"


"This is the second time I have taken Fetzima ER and have been on it for 9 months. I quit the first time due to not being able to afford it. I have MDD, anxiety disorder, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and BPD. I take the 40mg a day. At first, when I started Fetzima, I was happy, almost euphoric and my depression and most of my anxiety completely disappeared. Recently, within the past couple months, my rage has returned, I'm easily agitated and highly irritable, I have had to take my Klonopin daily for extreme anxiety, my personality has changed, and my depression has gotten much worse to the point where I cry several times a day and feel hopeless. I'm not sure whether I need to decrease or increase or try something else at this point."


"I had an anaphylactic reaction and a week later still have muscle pains in every muscle, chest pain, 'blocked' ears, metallic taste in my mouth, grey tongue covering, constipation and extremely painful feet, hands and chest.  This drug is POISON to my system.  It will be in my body for over a year.  Will these symptoms eventually ease?"


"I have been on Cryselle for about a year now and I could never understand why I was feeling so depressed, irritable, and down. After I stopped taking them I didn't have those issues anymore so you do the Math. If you don't want to feel like you're breaking down mentally, I would not recommend this product."


"I used finacea cream for years but now had to switch to the foam. While the actual medicine is still working for me I have to say that the price of 175$ I would expect for the dispenser to work. I tried to exchange it but will not get any answer. I spend my morning on hold without ever even getting a person to talk to. The coupon line yes. But not Bayer. I just cannot endorse this product. Would love to give it 0 stars but the cream worked just no longer available. Big Pharma rip off!"


"These reviews can really freak someone out who have never taken monistat before. This was my first time using the product and if i ever experience an yi again i will gladly use it again. I only had slight discomfort nno itching and no major burning like some of these reviews I've read. Everyone's body respond differently and i felt relief of the yi within hours of taking monistat one. I wish anyone who tries it to have the experience i had."


"In 2007 I decided once and for all to quit smoking. I had been smoking for 40 years and had enough. Although I said that before, this time was different. I was more in tune with myself, physically, emotionally and hoping a better healthy lifestyle was my answer. Maybe I am different because I never suffered any side effects but the only side real effect was that whenever I smell someone smoking I want to get away as fast as I can. The smell is atrocious, I know I threw out all my old clothes and bought all new never having to have that smell in my closets. I have been smoke free going into my 9th year now and feel so much better in that I made one of the best decisions of my life. That was to quit smoking using Chantix. Thank you, Gil Haag"


"I've been on Topimax for going on 3 1/2 months now and met with my doctor twice telling her I absolutely could not be on this medication because I could not perform my job duties at work. I had a very difficult time comprehending very basic stuff. I was put on it for my headaches I've dealt with for near 2 decades. My dr took me off my medication I've been on for 18 years suddenly, which has worked for my heaches, and switched me to Topimax. I decided to push through because I was no longer getting my medication that worked for me and I kept being told that the brain fog would get better wich it has the past 2 weeks. New problem is my hair is falling out in clumps. Every day literal clumps of hair fall out in the shower."


"Helped with the manic episode"


"Caused a rash, so discontinued use."


"Although Synthroid keeps my test results "normal" I still have all of the hypothyroid symptoms. Severe exhaustion, sensitivity to cold, trouble concentrating, etc...like I haven't experienced since before I found out I had hypothyroidism. I was only put on Synthroid since the medication I am normally prescribed is no longer available."


"I am a 22 yr old female. Hated the significant side effects of Vyvase60mg. Hated Invuniv. Love the patch. Allows me to control the medication. I usually take it off about 7 hours after putting it on. This allows me to sleep at night. I can focus at work very well and no significant drop. I realized I cannot blow dry my hair, or go tanning with it on or I would get a big burst of medication! Sometimes have a hard time sleeping if I don't take it off early!"


"Must eat before taking this medication."


"The side effects far outweighed the benefits. Before I ever noticed that a migraine had begun to subside I was overwhelmed with the most awful tingling sensation. It literally felt like I had a full body rash and as though something was crawling on me, mixed with the tingly sensation when your foot falls asleep. I also got very weak and nauseous, and occasionally light headed. It was dreadful. I finally decided it was easier to take my regular migraine meds and treat the actual migraine symptoms than to deal with the side effects of Zomig. The only reason I'm giving it a 2 is because it did slightly lessen the actual migraine."


"Ive had asthma since I was 5 and now I'm 42. I've always only used rescue inhalers for most of it and since I've taken this 1x a day I rarely ever use my inhaler and I'm never short of breath. It's apparent that this is not for everyone as I've read some reviews. I have been taking it for 3 months and have never had any side effects. I'm a fan.....actually was given a free 12 month prescription for this and that alone saved me $50-100 a month I'm guessing!"


"I actually really LOVE this BC. I did gain maybe 10 or 15 pounds, but even tho I exercise more I thought maybe it could be attributed to age (I'm in my mid 20s). I switched to this one and have been on it for over a year because my previous (Sprintec) was giving me horrible migraines. I pretty much don't have a period at all, and when I do it's almost nothing!! I don't have migraines EVER, sometimes some headaches once in a while. Also the previous BC was making me feel like I was going crazy with mood swings and dizziness. Haven't had that problem with Amethia Lo, I almost felt like I was on happy pills when I switched, I didn't realize the previous one was messing with my head so much."


"Take it for nerve damage. It's really good."


"This medication gave me really bad travelling gas with cold sweats and made me very nauseous on the very first pill! I might ask my doctor to replace this medication for something else. I find it very strong, especially for a mild skin infection due to a spider bite!"


"Have had Mirena for 9 months. I had continous spotting first few months. Gradually the spotting only came about once a month and eventually stopped. I had the Mirena placed 8 weeks after having my second child and although I did not gain weight, it has taken almost a year to lose pregnancy weight. I have had hair loss, itchy scalp, lower back pain, oily face recently and oily back along with acne. But the constant fatigue, depression, feeling of frustration and being overwhelmed constantly, emotional strain, trouble focusing and remembering things are taking over my life. No sex drive either. A recent blood test did showed low vitamin D and I will take supplement, but I will also remove the Mirena. It's different for everyone."


"99% of the time I will lay awake all night if I do not take Ambien. Reading or computer play will not put me to sleep."


"I read several forums before I opted to have an IUD placed. I was a person that had a fear that it would affect my chances of having children in the future. The forums, they scared the day lights out of me! So here is my experience:
I am 27 years old. Never been pregnant, tried other forms of birth control but either didn't like the side effects (weight gain, acne, etc), or I forgot to take that darn pill daily! So I talked to my OB about this and he recommended skyla. On the day of the procedure I had scared myself enough that I was so worried it was going to hurt! Dr. Gave me medicine cytosis (sp) to open my cervix to make implantation a little more simple. this procedure was definitely uncomfortable, but it really didn't hurt at all!"


"I have had chronic hives/urticaria since 11/30/16. I have gone to the ER 6 times with my throat closing.
My meds:
AM
10 mg prednisone - 20 mg if a flare
Claritin
Zantac 150g
Allegra
PM
Claritin

Benadryl and hydroxyine as needed.

I started Xolair in June, Just had my 4th shot last Tuesday. Things are getting better, but if I don't take the prednisone, it flares up.
I need to get off of this prednisone now! I have gained 50 lbs since November 2016!"


"The pros - it is easy to insert and is very comfortable, I could not feel it, it never slipped down or out. I forgot it was even there! And you never have to think about it, you only have to remember to take it out three weeks later and they even give you reminder stickers! It did not seem to affect my mood at all like other pills have done.
The cons! I cannot tell you if my partner ever felt it because my sex drive went wayyyyyy down! I was not interested at all, even playing around I could not get aroused enough to want to have sex....and I even got engaged and was still not in the mood. This was the main reason I stopped the Nuvaring. I also broke out in acne.
Every body is different, give it a go and see if it works for you!"


"obscurity.... hard to differentiate between being asleep and being awake...... very uncomfortable..... lost in a fog..... dreams tended to meld into a version of reality but not .... will not ever take unisom again ... not sure if it was a reaction I only"


"Started taking Phentermine 37.5 on 3-6-17 weighing 274 lbs I'm 5'3- 40 yrs old. As of today 3-10-17 I weighed 266 lbs. It definitely kills the appetite and keeps you energized. For the past few days I have had severe nausea coming & going. Due to the results I am seeing I most push through. I have had no success in the past with all of the "other" dieting solutions. I'm currently taking 1/2 a pill a day in stead of the - 1 tab a day. Trying to see if it will calm the nausea.  Looking forward to keeping you all updated. Best of Luck!"