"Diagnosed with RA 2014 started with methotrexate and low dose prednisone. 46yrs. Had other medical cond and taken of meds for approx 1 1/2 years. Placed back on meth/pred in 2016. Started humira Feb 2017 weekly shot and taken off meth/pred. Then went to humira every other week and placed back on meth/pred. Now humira every other week only. Then informed my RA was being managed and taken off meth/pred once again. It is now June and I feel terrible. My hands are killing me. They feel like they are on fire/placed in a press/hot/cold/a sleep/etc. My feet are starting to hurt a lot and my knees too. I am so so tired. I can sleep constantly. I feel like I have the flu daily with a cough and congestion. Making another doctors appointment. "


"Zomig ZMT works well for me, so far.  2 years on it after Maxalt seemed to be less effective. I begin vomiting and nothing can help me then, so orally disintegrating tablets or a shot is all I can do.  My migraines always seemed to be hormonal, but now that I'm post-menopause, I still get them.  Maybe fewer, but just as severe without treatment. Lifetime sufferer with family history (father, his brother, his sister, his mother, his brother's daughter, me, all 3 of my kids). Having these migraine medicines work is like a miracle!"


"I took Tenormin years ago for migraines...guess it worked then too.  But I had been taken off of it....last year alone I had over 20 migraines, I was put back on Tenormin in October 09, 1per day.  I had 2 migraines by November 09 in which my dose was increased to 2/day (25mg).  Today is Jan 27, 2010 and I haven't had a migraine since Nov 09."


"I had constant nausea and mild diarrhea on it until I eliminated dairy products. Took more than 24 hours after the last serving, but both the nausea and the diarrhea went  away. I've also experienced fatigue, vertigo and a lot of trouble concentrating. Ugh. But it does seem to be doing the job. I'm taking it and another antibiotic for an infected surgical wound."


"I'm taking this medication to regulate my period. I was scared after reading the side effects especially about the hair loss and the weight gain, but I know everyone is different. This is my 2nd month and I've experienced loss of appetite, stomach ache, nausea/vomitting the most...I've actually lost 10 pounds which is awesome. The neasea/vomitting is only about once a week so it's not that bad...I just am not hungry anymore...which helps me make better choices in eating. My first month I was hormonal, however now I think my bodies gotten use to it so I'm not as hormonal. As far as my period...It hasnt been long enough to tell if it's regulated."


"I USED CRESTOR FOR AROUND ONE YEAR It is good medication but my liver enzymes slightly raised"


"Trazadone did knock me out instantly and I slept good all night. Only problem is I was having violent nightmares when I took it so I had to stop."


"I have prialt in a pump, it seems to help. one thing I noticed on the side effects were sneezing. it seems like since I have had the prialt I have not sneezed.do you think that it reversed with me? the reason I think that it is the prialt is that my pump recently quit working. after about 1 day later I started sneezing."


"I took my self to the hospital because my life was (and still is) falling apart. But after I took Prozac, I started the feel a bit better. But just as someone here mentioned, after I took it my mind felt empty, for example, since before I went to the hospital, thoughts of self hatred, self loathing and plenty of suicidal thoughts took up 90% of my brain each day. but since they were gone due to the medicine, my brain was unsure how to react. The worst thing in the world could have happened to me and I wouldn't do anything just smile. But it felt weird. But I did feel a strange sense of optimism while on the drug. I'm NEVER optimistic, always pessimistic. I stopped months ago. I think I'm going to the hospital soon anyway.. I feel it."


"It's a wonderful medicine for my spasms. The back spasms do not stop for me unless I use Soma.  They are the only muscle relaxers that work for me. I tried 4 or 5 different kinds and none of those worked for me. I would recommend them."


"First I would like to say that I really wanted this to work for me. Unfortunately I am one of the rare ones that experienced the uncommon side effects such as: No sex drive at all, and to be honest I am sexually frustrated and no matter what we do nothing will get me excited. The other was I broke out so bad with this and my skin was so sensitive than usual, and the last. I was growing hair around my chin to the point where I was thinking I have to shave, no way, sorry I will not shave for this. I am going back on to the pill. The positive thing about this is that I rarely had my periods (only spotting for 2 days) and didn't have to buy pads/tampons, which coming to this decision was very, very hard for me."


"Initial relief. Grew tolerant of the drug within 2 weeks. Went from 1 mg as needed and was legitimately prescribed 5 mg as needed. Would end up taking 5-6 mg. The inner dose withdrawal was horrible and led to suicidal thoughts because the pain was so bad. The inner dose withdrawal could have been 2 hours after taking a pill. Was feeling my mental capacity fizzle away after a year of use and decided to get off it. Which led to 5 monhts of weening and 16 more months (and counting) of severe horrific withdrawal state. Every symptom imaginable. You feel like you're a dead zombie. Still struggling to finish sentences and talk 16 months out. Do not recommend to anyone. Find other solutions, please. Most doctors are clueless of the hell."


"I hate this pill. I originally switched to LoLo after I noticed that the generic for Notrel 1/35 (Dasetta) was giving me slight mood swings. I've been on this pill for 3 months and I am switching back to Dasetta after this week since they do not make Notrel anymore. This pill has caused anxiety, major mood swings and even mild depression; I don't feel like myself at all and have never suffered from depression/major mood swings before this pill. My husband has even said I've been acting differently and not like myself. I think the biggest issue is that my body goes through the PMS symptoms the last week of the package, but my period never arrives and messes up my hormones. Hopefully going back to the Dasetta will be better"


"I started Belviq on July 24 and in 10 days lost 10 pounds. I drastically changed my eating habits though, you must put in some work for the pill to work, I honestly do not believe though, that even with the change of eating, I would have lost that much in 10 days (I did not exercise in those 10 days). Side effects - I had the worst headache for about 3 days, I just popped some aspirin and eventually the headaches stopped.  The one side effect that I did have that I eventually led me to stop taking Beliviq is the tiredness!  It was so bad, that I chose not to take the pill anymore (stopped on August 1) and try to do this on my own, and so far so good. As of today August 20 I am down 13 pounds! Outside of that, I HIGHLY recommend it!"


"Currently on accutane 40mg and just completed a little over three weeks. Feeling confident that it will get better the more I progress, but unfortunately having some pretty annoying side effects in the process. Accutane has made my roots dry (which is kinda good because I don't need to wash as often) but led me to have dandruff. I also get nosebleeds and currently experiencing worst blackhead breakouts I've ever had on my nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. Before accutane blackheads is what I had the least of and now they are taking over. I started this because back acne and as of right now I see no improvement which is fine because it's been a short while. I can't wait till I reach the end of this road already though."


"I am 32 & have walked around with ADHD for my entire life until a nurse suggested I get screened. My "Doc" told me I was Cyclothymic (Bipolar III) & that I was having panic attacks. I agreed but the symptoms never got better with the prescription I was on.
I went to have my Echocardiogram & was told I gave Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. Long story short, the benefits of this medicine have shown up in the 7 days that I have taken it. My pulse is lower, I haven't had any "panic attacks" & I'm starting to be able to focus a little better. I can't urinate as well unless I consume more water but I needed more anyway.
This medicine has made me feel normal for the first time in many many years."


"Been on this one or Gildess 21 day, for almost five years. I didn't feel a difference between Gildess and this. I love how this regulates my periods. I always know when the first day is coming, and the cramps and heavy bleeding only last one day, on the first day, when they lasted longer before the pill. I will say, I have forgotten to take the pill until the next day and felt fine (would still use backup birth control) but the one day I lost the pill and didn't take it at all, I got a massive migraine a couple days later. Probably something to do with the hormones. If you have some anxiety on it, try daily vitamin B. It helped me a bit, although I know that isn't the definitive answer for everyone. Overall, I would suggest this pill."


"This drug is horrible, my doctor recommended I takeone  5mg tablet for 7 days before bed time for neck and trapezious muscle pain, I feel a loss of balance, I feel like I'm going to pass out, at the time is this writing this is 18 hours after I took this drug I can't function at all, I can't work because I feel like the room is spinning and I'm also getting these severe headaches that come off and on during the day, I will not be taking this anymore. I'll stick to my ibuprofen and moderate exercise for my neck and trapezious muscle pain. And PS, if your a coffee drinker or like your sodas those will enhance all these effects even worse, I recommend not having caffeine at ALL!"


"I took a form of this medication a couple of years ago (Septra, which has the same ingredients) and it cleared up my UTI, although I thought it was a little slow to fully work. So when I got a UTI about a week ago suddenly, I asked my doc to prescribe it for me again, only this time it was Bactrim. I'm funny with antibiotics, I don't like taking them and I have a very sensitive stomach, so I like to stick with what works. Took it again this time, and noticed my symptoms improved, then got bad again. I had two side effects this time, loss of appetite and jittery feeling. I went back to my doc and my urine sample still showed white blood cells, so they sent my sample out to be cultured for a better prescription. It helped but didn't cure it."


"Horrible side effects. Angiodema and cough, itchy skin.  Dangerous medicine."


"I'm 16, almost 17 and I went on this because I had really heavy periods with bad cramps and would pass out regularly.

I've been on this for a little over two weeks and my period hasn't stopped. It was heavy for the first four days and then it became really light. For the last week it's almost like spotting, which has never happened to me before. My breasts hurt really bad. I'm not sure if I've gained or lost weight, because I started dieting right before I went on the pill. So far, I hate the pill, but it's only been a month. I'm hoping the next months will be better than this one."


"To cut a long story short, I got septic from failed appendicitis operation as a teenager. On morphine to help with the pain I got the sickness and spent some time on another anti-emetic. This stopped working eventually so I was given a cyclizine injection. I vividly remember my leg going into convulsions, watching the fear in my mum's face as she stood by, then my whole body shaking uncontrollably with sweats. I passed out soon after, woke up with no idea how much time had passed but was told I was allergic to it. Horrible reaction to an horrible drug."


"I can't recommend this pill. It's only been two days and my IQ has gone way down, I promise it wasn't always this way... Anyway, within two days of taking this pill my mind became incredibly forgetful, I forgot my own phone number, and it took me 5 minutes to be able to recall it again. I made multiple big mistakes at work, mistakes that I've never made in my whole 2 years there. I was mortified, but thankfully my boss was really nice about it.

Also, I gave a girlfriend a ride home and she told me I was driving awfully and it kind of scared her. Normally I'm a very cautious driver, and she told me that she'd never felt that way before with my driving.

I can't continue taking this pill because it destroys my good work performance."


"I suffer from chronic ankle sprains, which I will be undergoing surgery to correct and after my most recent sprain that left me with 5 torn ligaments. My doctor put me on ultracet and it has worked wonders. I am able to function during the day and it controls the pain well enough for me to get a good nights sleep."


"I was prescribed this about 2 years ago. I  have numbness and pain at night in my arm's that keep waking me up. Lots of tension headaches muscle pain and spasms during the  day. I took 1 pill at night and 1 half during the day and it worked great. But I started to get severe redness and heat in my face. Stopped Flexeril and it went away. Only take if absolutely necessary and not more then 2 days back to back. Redness comes back."


"I suffer from anxiety daily and mild depression. I was on Paxil for 2 years and thought I was okay to get off it, 2 months later I fell hard into depression and anxiety and recently went back on it and waiting for it to kick in again. This medicine is a life saver for sure. Don't give up on it in a few days. You have to let it kick in. Hopefully it'll kick in soon for me! On it I had no anxiety and I suffered daily before it, had no depression.  Good luck :)"


"I just started taking Zoloft 3 days ago for general and social anxiety. I have experienced side effects that include headaches, discomfort in my chest, nausea, decrease in appetite, losing weight already. Sometimes it feels like my head is bound up. I used to get really tense while driving, but with the medicine I don't get tense, just alert. I haven't been back to school or work so I'm not sure how effective it is for my social anxiety. I am now generally happy and I do not experience worrisome thoughts as much. It makes me tired and sometime I just pass out and wake up with insomnia.  I used to be very mean to my dog, I think he is seeing a difference in my behavior. I'm hoping the symptoms become less. 50mg then 100mg."


"There was a point where I had been forgetting to take the Zoloft that had been prescribed to me for social anxiety (and it had worked quite well in decreasing the symptoms of that disorder) and during the time I had been forgetting to take the meds, things took a turn for the worse. It all started with an intrusive thought, and that was what triggered my first, horrific episode of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It took me a while to piece together the reason why the OCD had developed and persisted, but finally I realized that my Zoloft had possibly been suppressing an earlier development of OCD due to it's anti-anxiety effects (OCD is characterized by anxiety.) I then got back on the medication, and it literally only took an hour for the OCD to significantly vanish."


"I have had my Mirena for almost 5 years now and I have enjoyed a significantly lighter flow, continued regularity with no exception.  It has changed my life!  Pre-Mirena would have me feeling nervous to go out in public during my cycle as at some times, my flow would be unmanageable.  I am now premenopausal and considering another one for the next five years"


"Worst experience ever. I have not stopped bleeding right when I got the shot I immediately regretted it. Don't do it"


"I've been on this medication a couple of times and for whatever reason something has not quite felt right however the dosage I was taking was over and I went on my Merry Little way. However right before Christmas I was diagnosed was having bacterial pneumonia for the second time in less than a year. For whatever reason the doctor shows to put me on a very high dose with another antibiotic to go with it. It was almost immediately after being discharged from the hospital and going home with my prescription and taking it that I noticed several different changes about myself which included a loss of taste, appetite and sleep. By day 5 I figured they were normal side effects but day 6 my legs, feet, ankles and toes on both feet blew up with pain"


"Having balance dizziness problem"


"I started taking Benicar HCT six years ago. I have no side effects from taking this medication. My first prescription for 30 tablets cost me $75.00. My refill cost me $183.00 for the same quantity of pills. The medicine has increased in price 2.4 times since I have been taking it. Usually pharmaceutical companies decrease the cost gradually over time of the product, but price of Benicar has increased by leaps and bounds. Very difficult to handle due to my income."


"I take 3 mg every night, slowly recovering and no side effects so far."


"I was put on Xanax twenty years ago to treat anxiety/panic. I took a small dose four times a day. After three years it lost its effectiveness and I chose to go off it. Weaning became the single worst experience of my life full of awful experiences. I was put on Paxil to treat the absolutely disabling panic/anxiety and depression I fell into."


"Other than some short-term memory issues, I've had no complaints with this medicine other than when my Dr. adjusts my dose to where he thinks it should be and not what works for me. I'm currently on 400mg daily, 200mg in the morning & 200mg at dinner time. I'm also maxed on my Keppra so this is 2 supplement the additional help needed 2 control seizures after a brain cancer surgery. I am though drowsy a lot but when I get to the suggested range between 10-20 measurement I have seizures all to often, I'll stick with the drowsiness!"


"I noticed a big difference once starting this medication.  I do Suduko puzzles everyday.  Eventually, I stopped taking this medicine because of leg cramps that kept me up at night, and I could not do Suduko as well.  Once I went back on the medicine, I could resume my puzzles.  My pharmacist gave me Hylands for leg cramps and now I sleep better and am not so foggy.  Very happy."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I was dreading taking this medication after reading some reviews about the taste etc. Well I can only speak for myself but I found it fine, like slightly salty lemonade. I made it up about 30 mins before taking and chillled it in the fridge.
As for effectiveness, well within 30 mins I was making myself comfortable on the throne and am well and truly welded to the spot. At first the movements were preceded by a short gurgle of the bowels then all hell broke loose and what I can only describe as a 'gush' of fluid came out. Initially there were some solids however now just fluid, currently every 10 minutes.
I am due to take 2nd litre in the morning and will report back if I have a different experience.
Took 1st dose 6pm - drank in 15 mins"


":( if your insurance Covers Saxenda , please ADD their name to your posting.
I would love to take Saxenda however my Insurance carrier does not cover this drug. Open Season is almost over-closed.  I have time to choose another carrier. please help!"


"This drug attacked my eyes hours after the first dose. I had extremely blurry vision the entire three days I took it and then when I stopped, blood vessels burst and my eyes felt like they had sand in them for two days. United Healthcare forced me to take it because they don't want to pay for Januvia, which worked well for me."


"I love Strattera! I'm a 31 year old woman with ADHD that has gone untreated my whole life. I finally got tested and diagnosed with ADHD, and after doing lots of research decided to try Strattera. This is the first and only thing I've tried for ADHD and I love it. I've been taking 40mg for two months and I've noticed a significant improvement in my ability to focus on and complete tasks without feeling distracted. It has calmed me down and I don't feel as edgy and agitated anymore. I'm able to control my emotions more and feel happier and more at ease. So glad I moved forward with this!"


"This is the only medicine which helps with my osteoarthritis pain."


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"Have lost 12 pounds in 4 weeks with very little side effects.  Mild dry mouth is the only thing I have noticed.  Very satisfied so far."


"I have been on IV Zyvox for almost 2 weeks now.  I have a bone infection.  I have been on SEVERAL IV antibiotics and this is the last one we are trying.  I am experiencing side effects (nausea, vomiting, very loose stools several times a day, stomach pain, headache) but am trying to push through the pain as I am scheduled to come off the Zyvox on Dec. 7th."


"I am 74 yrs old and have polycythemia vera (PV) since I was 62. Was on Hydrea and phlobotomy every 3 mos. Was seriously very depressed and low energies. On Jakavi since May-2016 and no more phlobotomy. Now taking Jakavi 25mg twice a day. My life is back and feels like not having PV. Med is expensive at 25mg because I need 20+5 mg. Cost is doubled because they don't make 25mg pills!"


"If you give this a try hang on for a possible wild ride!!!  I had the most vivid night terrors of my life.  They were so real I was soaked in sweat.  Several times I felt like I woke up from a dream but was actually still dreaming and that was beyond disorienting.  I also managed to send some bizarre texts and did a few things around the house, I am still not sure what all I did...  If you do try this I strongly suggest you don't do this sleeping alone, you may need someone to keep you safe in case you experience some of these.  I understand not everyone does and I don't know the real frequency, but safety should definitely be a key consideration."


"I just got the Mirena put in today and I have a low threshold for pain with certain things. I would advise everyone to take a good pain pill bc the pressure and cramping is pretty heavy. It's temporary but its painful...I kept tensing up and the Dr had to pause until I was ready lol...I hope all goes well but I will report back with results."


"I have been on this pill for almost 7 months now and when I first started I would have horrible mood swings. I've been depressed ever since the first pill and now I have been bleeding for the last month so I've decided to stop taking it and look for something better. Nor did it help the cramps. Just made them worse and last longer."


"I was diagnosed with extreme dry eye, in part due to past Lasix surgery, part occupational hazard, and part age related. My doctor put me on Restasis. It turns out I am allergic. I had none of the eye pain others described. But, my vision was very blurry impeding my ability to read and focus starting day 1. I increased my fluid intake, thinking dehydration. I had a "light " headache, sinus & throat issues getting progressively worse and I would suddenly lose my voice & experience dizziness. My blood pressure was elevated. My face became red & itchy.After feeling abnormalities in the blood flow around my heart, I stopped the Restasis. This all happened in 4 days.  Most of the symptoms left 48 hours after stopping. Restasis is not for everyone."


"While this medication can be obtained relatively cheaply, please make sure you read about any side effects it can cause.  While I did feel a little better while taking it, I gained a significant amount of weight in a short period of time (40lbs in 2 months).  I have since been taken off of it because the rapid weight gain was concerning to my PCP who relayed it to my Psychiatrist.  Make sure you speak up if you are experiencing any of the side effects.  Weight gain like I experienced is not worth me taking this medication."


"I can't say enough good things! To start off with I run low on Estrogen, and the patch is packing! My libido is back up, cramps gone, not to mention perky breasts! I feel fantastic. I've tried so many forms of BC from the IUD(which is god awful), to the patch and the patch really is great.  It's easy to remember and apply.  I rotate it from one but cheek to the other and it stays on just fine.  If you are someone who does well on Estrogen based BC, I recommend the patch."


"I bought this twice in a three week period hoping it would cure a yeast infection i had twice. The first time i took it nothing happened. There was nothing that happened to me. So i thought i should see my obgyn in case it was bacterial vaginosis. The doctor said it was a yeast infection and they gave me 150mg  flucanozole. Which is diflucan!! And it worked. Next week later i had a yeast infection again! I bought diflucan again thinking it would work. But guess what??!  it did not work! Why the hell did the one from the doctor work. But the one from the store is rubbish. There was more then a week in between taking the first diflucan and the one the doctor prescribed. So it wasn't the two working together. diflucan is a sham!"


"I have been on Phentermine for just a little over a month and have lost over 20 pounds. I feel great and have had no sleep problems at all. Phentermine has helped me to reconstruct my diet into a healthy one. I have also started a daily excercise program. I am extremely happy with the drug and would highly suggest it to anyone."


"I'm 71 and still love sex with my wife. Some times I get distracted and loose partial erection so I tried Viagra for the first time last night. This was after seeing my physician. OMG. We had drinks and dinner before going to bed. Took Viagra and thirty min. later was hard but only after being stimulated.  I lasted until after I wore her out, not bragging, and I was able to make love again 30 min later. During the night after going asleep I would get close to my wife and would get hard.  I experienced this maybe 4 times during the night. I experienced some stuffiness and slight headache but it was all worth it.  Wow!"


"Pros: less acne, birth control, easy to use - you don't have to think about it a lot.

Cons: While on the ring I gained 40 lbs, developed severe anxiety to the point where I would become so nervous that I would shake - if never experienced anxiety before, and began to develop eczema on my face - every time I was sexual my face got very red and splotchy."


"Risperdal did not eliminate my symptoms but it did make coping with the symptoms easier.  It also made me sleep extremely deeply at night so that someone who tried wasn't able to wake me up at all.  It could be due to low blood pressure but most likely because I have a low tolerance to sedative medications.  I was not able to take it during the day when I needed to the most, when my symptoms were at their worst, due to the sedative side effects.  I did find that using a 0.5mg dose was mildly helpful for daytime treatment of symptoms and was not severely sedative, allowing me to function normally."


"Been on Flomax for BPH for 7-8 yrs now. Its improved my urinary volume and flow rate  But it has also caused me to have dry ejaculations at times. I can maintain erection and have mutiple ejaculations, but its effect on relaxing the prostate slows my volume of ejaculate."


"I've been taking 60mg for 2 years for back pain and anxiety. I've been happy with the results for the most part. Recently I visited an ear, nose and throat specialist because my hearing has been a little bad. I found I had sudden hearing loss in my right ear. Well I have prefect hearing in the left. None in the right. The Dr said it was strange. But, as we know they are Dr.'s of medicine for a reason. They believe in it. We'll I've decided to come off and have reduced it to 30 mg. for the last month and that is a tough ordeal. I would say that the result was like a miracle but, I'm afraid that the hearing loss could be related and I'm very concerned. It isn't easy to quit either."


"I have been prescribed methylprednisolone dose pack in combination with an antibiotic (usually azithromax dose pack) on several occasions for acute bronchitis and asthma with laryngitis. It is the only medication that helps relieve the symptoms. I haven't had any adverse reactions to the methylprednisolone.  "


"As for preventing pregnancy, trinessa worked like a charm. I originally had began taking the pill to regulate my period, because I got them twice a month.

As for physical side effects, they were minimal. I never gained any weight, never felt nauseated or sick. The only down side I found to the pill was, it made my patience go down to zero.

So if something happened that normally I would blow over, I would get very angry and blow up. My mood swings were extremely bad, people just didn't want to be around me because of how angry it made me. I ended up getting off of it because of my mood swings, and my period stayed regulated. So that was a plus."


"I started taking trulicity last Monday.  Once I had the first injection, I immediately felt symptoms of nausea and dizziness.  I'm only in my first week and I have called off work twice because of the diarrhea and vomiting. I do not recommend trulicity  I will not take trulicity next week and I hope to not feel the way I feel now. I've lost 4 pounds but I can't hold any food down.  My blood sugar is somewhere between 146 and 120 but the way I feel it really doesn't matter."


"Pros: effective, worry free birth control that I didn't have to think about from month to month. Having non-hormonal birth control is very important to me.

Cons: Everyone's body is different, some people love this birth control. My experience, for the entire year I had it was miserable. Horrible, consistent cramps for the first three months. I had to call out of work a few times because I could barely stand. Once that subsided, my monthly cramps were miserable. My cycle(which was never too much trouble in the past) was a week of crazy hormones, followed by a week of bleeding and cramps that would keep me up at night, and then a week of cramps post bleeding. I literally had a week of feeling normal.
Also, extreme fatigue. I was miserable."


"I have been taking this for a few months and have seen improvements.  I am not feeling so apprehensive about everything.  I am finally sleeping and have been able to focus better at work. A world of difference."


"Miracle worker!! I have IBS and I use it for flares and it lets me actually function. I notice some people on here can take it during a flare..I can't. Doesn't seem to help unless I take it about an hour before I eat."


"Traveling abroad and had three days of constipation. Normally I'm a daily guy. Thought my system was holding onto something bad I ate so I decided it needed a little help expelling big bad toxins.

Senokot did just that and more! I took one dose at 9pm. By 3am I was on the pot with explosive diarrhea. It's 630am and I'm back on the pot writing this warning for others to heed.

I have to travel at 9am. I hope this ends soon as taking Imodium is not idea either.

I probably should have drank prune juice instead."


"I've been taking lamictal for over 15 years. I have to be on a high dose which does give me side effects. My memory is very bad and my balance is a little off. For as much as the memory thing bothers me I'd rather have that than the alternative which is crazy. I hadn't tried "everything" before I tried lamictal but I tried enough meds to know how they did not work like lamictal did. It didn't happen over night. I had to ramp up very slowly not just because of the physical but to see how my mind was. It took about a year to get to my therapeutic dose and it was worth it. Talk to your Dr about everything it does to you. Work together"


"Started Otezla 7 days ago, I usually tolerate new drugs well but this was different, the nausea was the worst on the first three days but I think my body is starting to adjust. I have spent the last week in bed but I'm starting to see my plaque starting to clear . I will update in a week hopefully my body will be fully adjusted to Otezla"


"So I'll be 28 in 2 months....I am getting Skyla tomorrow, but, I've had Mirena, after my 2 nd daughter I decided to get Mirena and it was the WORST thing in the WORLD....I was a major bitch I gained 20 lbs I was an emotional asshole and I bled NON stop...I can not be on birth control because I have a blood mutation so any pill makes me higher risk for blood clots...I just had my 3rd child almost 2 years ago and I had been getting SEVERE migraines and mood swings so I went to the doctor and asked her opinion, she said that Skyla is a lower dose and it may be better for me because she thinks the Mirena was too high of a hormone dose. BUT since I got Mirena in 2009, you'd think I'd forget the insertion I didn't..It wasn't that bad and I'm a baby."


"I have taken tranquilizers for years to help with the anxiety I get from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. They have only helped moderately and made me drowsy (not good for driving). My doctor suggested that I try Lyrica. It helped me in ways that I couldn't even hope for. It let me be able to say that I don't have ANY anxiety. That is HUGE!"


"I've been on Ocella going on almost a year then boom - it's no longer generic. $35 bucks a month! Or $90 if you buy 3 months (and that's with insurance), all in a matter of three months from when I last refilled my prescription. very upsetting. Only one manufacturer for it so it is now a brand.  I'm not sure if this all works under your insurance and what they cover but that was the reason I was given for the increase. Now I'm nervous about switching to something else because that's just outrageous to pay, especially in this economy. $15 bucks for 3 months worth was nice, hopefully having to switch doesn't cost me elsewhere. Other than that I think this is a great birth control and would continue to use it if I could afford it."


"HORRIBLE!!! I had numbness/tingling my skin felt like it was crawling I got really irritable and had a seizure! If you have ANY unusual but serious side effects call your doctor! I have heard of other cases of people having seizures on this medication."


"I have been on it 3 times, have tried several types of birth control including Mirena. My switches were based on thinking I was miserable after reading these forums lol. I always come back to Paragard.

All forms of birth control will come with side effects.I recommend getting Paragard on your period when your cervix is soft. Also I've noticed the bleeding seems to regulate easier.  The level of pain you experience is truely based on the experience of the provider. I took 800mg of ibuprofen. Women excessive cramping should take progestin cream days 17-21 cycle. Also plan for anemia by increasing iron and zinc intake.

Being a little bloated is worth it to me vs having no sex drive and weight gain on hormones."


"I was put on erythromycin for a tooth infection. It raised my blood pressure to 170/112. I stopped taking it when the course finished. I felt dizzy and out of sorts. My blood pressure is slowly decreasing now, but I still feel dizzy sometimes. "


"Lower to mid back pain (unexplained) - This medicine works well. It has a slight drowsy side effect but takes away most of my pain. I can get through my day without the distraction of a constant stabbing pain. Well worth the side effect."


"Was prescribed this while awaiting accutane (as a female I'm required to wait an entire month before being allowed to start it). I had severe acne including over ten cysts on my face at a time...took effect after the first day my skin began improving. I have lots of scarring but no new cysts and the ones I had have cleared up or are in the process and I'm only a week and a half in. I'm on two a day at 100mg each.  Highly recommended. Worked pretty quickly for me!"


"I'm taking this for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, I've taken it for about 6 months. It has helped slightly. My pharmacy couldn't order it fast enough so 3 days off of it, I had a headache and threw up at work. Overall, I have had help with this. I have to take it at night because it makes me very sleepy."


"I suffer from yeast infections quite frequently, especially while being on my depo birth control shot and being more sexually active. In the past, diflucan did the trick in 24 hours (I learned Monistat does NOTHING for me!). As I suffer from them almost every other month, if not every month, I believe I have built a resistance to the medication. I began needing two pills prescribed at a time for an effective solution. Just a few days ago I received a pack of 3. My symptoms feel almost worst than before getting the prescription. I didn't drink much water and also had sex after taking the pill day 2, but I took the last pill yesterday and vagina is raw and swollen as well as itchy. Also feel period beginning. I hate this confusion about my body."


"I have suffered for several years with increasing pain from degenerative disc disease and fibromyalgia, and now I am starting with arthritis. My rheumatologist prescribed Zipsor for me at the end of May, and I felt the difference right away. Six weeks later I am comfortable, and many days pain-free, and I have more energy than I have had since my teens! (I am sixty-one now.) Zipsor has given me back my life."


"Follow up...I'm about 1week and 3 days in and I have lost 12.2lbs! I can notice that my appetite is suppressed but no crazy headaches or other side effects. Today I battled with constipation so I will increase my fiber. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the results and will try and incorporate some exercises to maximize my results! Stay tuned!

#victoza"


"I got switched to this pill because I was beginning to have severe cramps on my lutera pill. I liked this pill for the first 3 months as I noticed my boobs grew, my acne completely cleared up, and I my cramps were gone. However, during this time period I noticed about a 10 lb weight gain that only occurred while I was on the pill (I lost 8.7 pounds while on my sugar pills one week). I also noticed that I was really emotional and got upset about everything and I never cry, ever. I know everybody has different reactions to medications, but I would suggest not even trying this pill because the pros were not worth the cons."


"I have found that acyclovir works better for me when I take pine cone extract. I believe this extract works as an adjuvant, increases the potency of this antiviral drug.

I have been using this combination for several years and have had only two outbreaks in 3 years apposed to 3-4 a year when only using acyclovir 400 mg daily.
This makes me believe that the extract is working.

Research suggests that certain compounds found in pine cone extract increases specific Dendritic immune cells."


"Nardil worked extremely well for my bipolar depression. It made a huge difference in my life. I find it very stimulating (I can't imagine what it would be on Parnate). I always have so much energy and I never feel depressed.

However, it doesn't work as well for my anxiety."


"I've even on the patch for just over a year now. I like the patch, but there are side effects. Be careful putting the patch near your groin muscles. It can cause blood clot. And it is extremely painful! It happened to me and I'm still in the patch I'm just a lot more careful of where I stick it to. Stick it on your lower back or your bum. Your bum would probably be the bet spot because the patch easily gets stuck on your jeans, shirt, bra, and will come off if you don't notice in time! Overall this birth control is very effective. But remember double the protection, better chances of staying on the safe side."


"This antibiotic keeps causing yeast infections, which do not seem worth the moderate benefit."


"It did stop my acne but now that I decided to stop it,  my hair is falling out so badly I am not sure It will be any hair left... I am regretting the minute I started this pill. Don't make the same mistake. It WILL make you bald!"


"I took 3 Diflucan for a yeast infection and used over the counter Monistat 3 day first on my own.  One month later I am still experiencing  burning tongue, metallic taste in my mouth, slight pains going through each breast, very tired and slight itch and burn on occasion in the vagina.  I took this along with HRT and have been reading about the interaction they have together.  All I have been told is that I may have overdone the treatment, had an allergic reaction, and killed too much good bacteria.  Will never take this drug again."


"I love Zonegran.  I have no seizures while on this medicine. The only time I experienced a partial seizure was recently when I began including yogurt in my daily diet. Since I excluded that I'm seizure free again."


"I'm not sure why this is rated so badly! I love this birth control. I've had no problems with my mood and I have been on it for about a year. 2 months after taking it I stopped getting my period. I looked it up and it says that this pill does tend to make your period much lighter and shorter. I had a pretty light period to begin with so this could be the cause. Anyway, no problems with this pill at all!"


"I have had asthma all my life.  About 10 years ago I found Accolate from an advertisement on TV and asked my Doctor for a prescription. I haven't had problems with my asthma since. It has improved my quality of life so much I cannot even express my thankfulness. I will never stop taking it.  No other medicine could help me and every winter I would spend in the hospital.  Thank you, thank you, thank  you."


"I have already made a prior post but I left out one piece of information: The withdrawal is harsh but I found that by taking NeoCitran I felt 100% better and free of the side effects."


"I randomly developed a foul discharge, went to the doctor right away and she prescribed me this medicine to take two times a day for seven days. It does work but the side effect for me have been TERRIBLE. Day 1 I couldn't sleep, and every day after that I've been sick to my stomach as well as drowsy. On the bright side it works."


"While sertraline is undoubtedly effective at leveling out emotions, it could be said that at times it almost gives you "zombie-like" symptoms; I took the medication for my anxiety (combined with a traumatic event/post traumatic stress) and it was very helpful getting over the initial situation and forgetting it; however, for anxiety itself, it made me somewhat dysfunctional on its own, and I lost some of my drive and ambition. I started on 100mg, and have since gone down to daily 25mg tablets combined with 150mg of Wellbutrin XL daily, which in my personal opinion is a far more effective medication in that it doesn't tend to slow down the rate of someones introverted thought. Sertraline made me less emotional, in general."


"This made my skin look beautiful! Within 2 weeks, I had a noticeable improvement in my skin. Only issue was the severe mood swings it would give me (which is why I'm not on it). I would cry for no reason and would lash out at others). I noticed how upset I would get and did not like feeling that way."


"I'm just about to start my 5th month on the patch and now that my body's gotten used to it, I can honestly say that I love it! I felt completely normal the first month. The second month, however, I experienced mild itching around the patch, extreme mood swing during the "off period", and heavy spotting for 4 weeks while wearing the patch. After the second month, I was back to normal. No itching, no baby, no huge detrimental side effects except for that I increased a cup size, acne is mild/did not change on patch, no more spotting in between periods, and no mood swings. Overall, I would recommend the patch. Easy to use, put it on butt and forget about it for a week. LOVE it."


"I started taking Belviq on the 2nd of October 2014 weighing in at 216 at 5"5. After taking Belviq the 1st day I had slight headache after that I just was able to sleep better. Today I currently weight 209!! In 5 days I have lost 7 lbs so I am assuming I'm a responder. I didn't have to pay out of pocket yet since I had the free trial they accidentally gave me 1 free month. So I'll update you after one month. I'm excited#"


"Binge drinking had become a serious problem.  I would go for days without drinking or even the desire to have one. Then would meet up with drinking buddies one day and that was it. I went to a psychiatrist who prescribed Disulfaram in the morning and this drug in the evening. changed my life, been sober for 8 months now."


"terrible pain continuously in shoulder arm neck legs macroBid side effects crying because of severity of pain depressing pain hope i am not permanately damaged bymacroBid will report to GP feelings of DOOM"


"I take gabapentin 800mg 2 tabs three times a day as directed  by my neurologist for my migraines and my messed up nerve issues in neck. It has done wonders for me. Being on this dose I can work at my job and loud noises do not bother me and beaming light does not send me into a migraine attack. This medicine and dose has been helping my nerve pain  in the neck a lot. I give this gabapentin and dose a 5 star my neurologist and family doctor really worked together to help me. People need to stop kicking this medicine and dose - everyone's responds differently to medicines and doses my doctor and neurologist have been highly praised for not handing out a script for narcotics which I've never asked for"


"I had Kyleena inserted on July 25ish. Insertion was uncomfortable but bearable and it was all over in 2 minutes, truly the build up of insertion is worse than actual insertion. The first month was not bad, mild cramps and a little bit of bleeding. However once the second month hit was the Kyleena experience went downhill for me. I get severe stab-like cramps nearly daily. Bleeding increased into the second significantly. I went to my 6 week follow up and my doctor convinced me to keep it in. Following my appointment the bleeding has gotten a little better but the cramps continue, I have gained 9 lbs and have significantly more acne on my face and chest. I have scheduled my appointment to get it removed."


"I'm on Depokote 250mg in the morning and 500mg at night. I am also on olanzapine 5mg and fluoxetine 20mg which works wonders together. I have bipolar and whilst on Depokote suffered a bad spell of depression so was put on fluoxetine which has changed my life, I'm such a happier calmer person now."


"The progress with this medication was really quick at first, 5-7lbs a week after just the first week. The headaches were manageable until I got to three a day and then the headaches and vertigo it caused almost made me stop all together. I was at a stand still with just two pills a day for longer than I should have been. Finally I read a correlation between the drug Metformin interacting with Contrave, causing headaches. I have PCOS, not diabetes, so I could stop taking them. A week later I was able to go up to three with no issue and have now been up to 4, for more than a month with no issue. The only problem I came across since is that removing the Metformin, my progress has slowed to 1-2lbs a week, no matter diet or exercise. 35lbs-3mos"


"I get vilolently sick. I vomit, migraine, stomach cramps and lingering headache after 24 hour period.But am so desperate sometimes I put myself through it to feel better for a couple days after. I can't take it everyday or I would never be able to leave home because of side effects."


"I got it to be able to have sex with my boyfriend and because I was told that it stopped your periods I did some research and found that it did in the long term. I got it on June 24 I was fine for 2 1/2 weeks then I got my period on the 14th of July and it's now August 9th. So yes it works as birth control but I'm bleeding all the time!"


"I have been on the NuvaRing for one week. I came off of Tri Sprintec. I was so hormonally messed up from going to a combination pill to an estrogen only back to a combination. I bloated out and looked like 6 months pregnant. So I got off all birth control for one month and inserted the NuvaRing when my period started. I have been constantly nauseous with no appetite at all. I also have SEVERE diarrhea. I'm still going to give it a try for another month to see if those side effects wear off. Every time I start a new Birth control pill I get sick to the stomach. So this must be the case. I love it's convenience. I have no other side effects."


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"A friend recommended so I thought I would give it a try. She never mentioned severe pain. Just that your stomach hurts a bit because that means it's working. I took 3 pills around 9:30 pm and at 11:30 pm the severe cramping began. I also became extremely nauseous. I was doubled over in pain, it was so painful I had no idea what to do with myself. On a scale from 1-10 the cramping was a 12! It did do it's job but the severe pain is not worth it at all."


"Took the gentle laxative on Thursday at noon and it's now Saturday at 7:40 am and I'm still sick to my stomach. It didn't work until around midnight Friday morning when I woke from a dead sleep from the unbearable stomach pain. Finally after sitting on the pot forever I went. It was not any better. I was still in a horrible amounts of pain. I thought I was done after about an hour on and off and laid down and got a little more sleep until 4 am rolled around and I had to go again cause the pain woke me up. This time I went a bunch and also vomited a bit. I NEVER throw up. I will never take this again. It works, but be prepared to feel like you're in hell and question whether it's worth it or not."


"I was put on this for depression. The first day I took it, I got extreme fatigue and it took so much willpower to get up and do anything. I just did not want to move. I also got out of breath doing the simplest things, like getting out of my car and standing up. I was a total zombie. These symptoms decreased within a few weeks, but it was awful to get through. In addition, I was 130 lbs. when I began taking it and blew up to 209 lbs. over one year despite not eating more or exercising less. It also didn't help my depression. So in the end it did not help me and I gained 79 lbs. in one year. As soon as I stopped taking it, my weight dropped down to 160 lbs. without doing anything. "


"I have a serious issue with Migraines. Almost 6 a week. When the device was first prescribed back in 2010, I did not have a problem since they were coming from San Diego from Telegenics. Once ENDO started producing the product, all I have are failures. I have had as many as 5 of 6 in a box fail to work.

I have had several that after I tried to use them, they spontaneously "went off" on the bathroom counter. Luckily not in my face. I have contacted ENDO, at this point now early August 2016, I have not received even 1 replacement for the 18 that failed. You know the cost. My insurance will stop paying for them in a couple of months.

I reported every one to Endo. But the issue is getting worse. I have reported this chronic issue to the FDA"


"Maxalt, especially the melt aways are simply amazing. I've had to take them off and on for years. (Going quite awhile without migraines.) Then the generic was introduced. I've tried two different kinds. They are not the same! The generic makes my headache get worse right after I take it, then about 1/2 hour later it might work. I'm usually asleep soon after that. I searched for the 'real' deal again and it is as I remembered. Started working RIGHT away with very little side effects. Maybe sore throat. Such a miracle for me. It is expensive at times depending on whim of insurance coverage, but I will pay to have pain go away!"


"Throwing mine in the trash!! I've been on Aubra for about three weeks. Been spotting/bleeding ever since. I have had the worst headache of my life for two weeks straight not to mention the nausea and vomitting. I'd rather just risk a pregnancy. This is ridiculous. I can't even function with daily life."


"Found it repairs muscle tears from working out. Helps to maintain and increase size and strength. When taken at night before bed it improves my mood in the morning."


"I was on Lo Loestrin FE for about two years.  The first year and a half were GREAT!  I had absolutely no side effects, never had my period, and most importantly never got pregnant.  Unfortunately, near the end I begin experiencing severe vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, mood swings, and acne.  I have no clue what happened, but am sadly discontinuing use.  I am temporarily switching to the patch which will hopefully work better with my body.  I soon plan on getting either the Mirena or Nexplanon for long-term prevention and less hassle (I hope).

The price was also terrible.  For the longest time I paid $75 a month which eventually decreased to $50 and then to $25.  Be sure to ask your Dr for the discount card and sample packs."


"Of all the biologics , Enbrel is my best compromise.

It takes away most of the arthritic symptoms but does not do as well a job on the psoriasis.

I think the pharms concentrate of Blocking the T cell when they should work on the overall underlying issue of inflammation.

If you can control the whole bodies inflammation, then you'd go a LONG way to solve numerous so called diseases."


"This worked wonders on my pneumonia.  I had pneumonia for 9 days, started Augmentin, and felt great after 3 more days."


"I did not get pregnant.  But I can no longer work out, as even simple mat work gives me horrible cramps. I also have 2 week periods now, and bleed the week I ovulate. My NP says everything looks fine, no infections or problems, but I'm getting it removed. It's been 6 months and hasn't gotten any better. My periods have only gotten longer."


"I got my shot February 7 day after I had my son I was bleeding like crazy this is been going on 3+ months my ob said there's nothing they could do and I'm currently still bleeding ugh"


"I have had psoriasis for about 15 years and it has progressed over the years to covering about 20% of my body with severe scalp coverage.  I had been on cremes, sprays, pills, etc with no good long term results (and at best just halting its path forward but not reversing it). After 2 weeks on Humira I could see a difference. I am at the 3 month stage and the flaking patches are gone and most of the smaller patches are completely gone. The heavy large patches on my legs , torso only have a slight discoloration now. It works and its easy."


"Great medication for oily skin. My skin was oily bad till I started this medication. Glad I discovered it."


"I am currently taking 330 mg capsules after one of my dental implants failed to take and the doc thinks there is an infection.  I don't know that the medicine is helping that condition, there never has been any pain, swelling or drainage.  However, as many others, the "heartburn" is like I've never experienced.  I tolerate pain pretty well, but I was on the verge of tears when I climbed into bed one night.  I honestly thought it might be an oncoming heart attack.  I found taking an ibuprofen with the capsule headed off much of the bother.  Saw nothing listed in the side effects list that came with the medicine, but is frequently mentioned here."


"Had a little stomach cramping and nausea just as with any other laxatives I've taken.  I'm very satisfied though because it really cleaned me out.  Exactly what I wanted!!!.  Thank you!!!"


"I'm on a med that is extremely helpful, but caused constipation (had to reduce the dose.) Fiber supplements made it worse. With stool softeners and osmotics, I experienced severe bloating and significant pain for up to 3 days before the stool finally came squirting out in all-day bouts of diarrhea.

The 5mg dose of Dulcolax has worked wonders for me. The first day I had some stomach pain (well, I tend to have low stomach acid), so after that I started taking with my morning coffee. (The coffee stimulates stomach acid production, which helps the enteric coating to work.) After a couple days, it's comfortable, but workin a bit too well.  I would back off to every second day, except that I can first try increasing my dose of the helpful med!"


"Was only able to take it till the 4th day due to the severe side effects. Lost all energy, couldn't eat, head pain etc. I think my body just has a hard time tolerating antidepressants."


"I don't think there is anything on the market as effective as champix.
Get a coarse of tablets and within 2 weeks cigarettes taste vile and you have no desire for them anyway.
I don't think giving up gets any easier they are not the nicest tabs to take but we'll worth using. As a 30 a day smoker I would say I was dubious at first but they work.
I have tried all sorts but these pills are really effective."


"I've been on this medicine for about a week now. It helps me relax at night but doesn't make me sleepy like it makes others. I'm currently on 4mg at bedtime. I wake up with the same headache that turns into a migraine almost on a daily basis. My doctor said that it can take 6-8 weeks before the therapeutic dose starts working. I hope that's the truth and it does eventually start working. I'm desperate for a normal brain with no headaches or migraines."


"I too have used these patches for year, the white ones. They would stay on for hours and hours. Now the new beige thin ones won't stay on at all. Used one on my wrist, fell off after 45 min of constant pushing it down in place. Use a new one after that....lasted less than 30 min. They have lost a good customer with this "on the cheap" adhesive."


"I'm 40 years old and was diagnosed with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia last year.  I was my Urologists youngest patient.  BPH was so bad I was not emptying my bladder and was getting up at 4-5 times per night.  It made work and home life miserable.  I had the TURP surgery, coupled with a daily dose of Rapaflo and I cannot believe the results!  If I get up once during the night, thats a lot.  Now....for the side effects....I'm not too pleased with them at all.  I have a very active sex life with a high drive.  While I'm able to have an awesome erection and orgasm, I cannot ejaculate whatsoever!  "


"I started on saxenda Feb.22, 2016 thinking it was going to fail.  I had to try several things and fail to get bariatric surgery covered on my insurance.  Well the titrating up was easy.  Only nauseous on the days I moved up. I changed very little except my eating because I am not hungry.  If I eat too much my body tells me.  I have hypothyroidism for the last 3 years I have only gained weight. Sometimes 20 lbs at a time.  I went to the Dr. Thinking I had lost nothing and was down 10lbs.  Just that easy.  Can't wait to lose another 10."


"I take 0.5mg everyday before I head out to work.  I had my panic at work, and this keeps me calm and able to get through the day.  Some days are more stressful than others and I may have to take another 0.5mg, but I never go over the dose I was prescribed.  I am so glad my doctor gave me this!"


"Have been using SYSTANE on & off for a few weeks and have experienced severe redness, swelling & itching around my eyes.  Couldn't figure out at first what was causing, so narrowed it down to this product, and made note WHEN I used it.  Sure enough, SYSTANE seemed to be the cause. While using this eye gel and naturally blinking after it is placed in eyes, some gel gets onto the surrounding skin around the eyes, and it has caused the redness, itching & swelling.

So, be aware of this side effect."


"I started out with 20 mg of Saphris but stayed groggy.  Went down to 10 mg and have been on it for 6 months. I also take a sleep aid at night and now I sleep 6-7 hrs compared to 3-4. No running thoughts in my head. The longest time I have ever stayed out of the hospital in 12 years. I feel wonderful, when I start getting anxious, I take a 5 mg with my Xanax and I am good to go. Downside: Gained 50 pds and cholesterol is through the roof, even though I do not eat red meat. Always have the munchies though. Had to start on a statin medicine. Blood sugar is higher than usual but within range.  Keeping an eye out on this too.  But this is the only medicine that has worked for me without being a zombie or continued mixed episodes."


"My 14 year old son has been using this cream for 2 weeks now. At first didn't make any difference but his skin is really clearing up now, hang in there it does work!"


"I do not tolerate any medications. I have 5 herniated discs and this is the only thing I can take that works. It works, a bit hard on the stomach though. I would suggest yogurt to help your stomach and do not drink any coffee! A Great Medication for those that cannot take strong medicine."


"I was prescribed Anexsia 7.5 for extreme monthly cramps, which I later found out was due to Poly Cystic Ovarian Disease. Thanks to the doctor with the wisdom to give me the medication that addressed the pain efficiently. Prior I had been given a non-steroidal anti-inflamitory drug which gave me little more than stomach pain. This is excellent for the severe pain."


"I'm 24 and I work in a -20 freezer selecting orders for groceries stores. Constant bending and lifting while briskly walking. 3 times a week in 8 hours I'll take tramadol and one or two 10/325 Percocet. That cocktail gets me going. Loosens me up, No pain in back our feet and it numbs the cold out. I could run for 9 hours with it."


"I gained 20 lbs on Nexplanon over the course of a year and a half, gaining 10 of those during the last 3 months while dieting. When I had it taken out I lost 4 lbs during the first week. I stopped gaining weight and after a couple months my body was back to normal and I was able to lose another 6 lbs (so far).

Not everyone gains weight and I also gained weight very easily during pregnancy. I suspect those two responses may be related. It seems like it would be a great option for lots of people, but beware of this side effect. It's not good for your heart to carry around extra pounds. Good luck!"


"I know a lot of people seem to have quite bad side effects however this was not the case with me. I had been suffering so bad from a severe UTI, went to the docs and got a prescription. I took my first dose at 11am, around 3pm that same day my severe symptoms were now non existent. I continued taking the medication for 5 days in total which is what my doctor advised, and didn't have one side effect. Maybe I'm lucky but honestly this medication worked perfectly for me."


"It's been working great but been having rapid heart rate on occasions with some migraine. Wondering could it be from the Estring ?? been on it for a few weeks and now I will inform my doctor may be it doesn't work well with my other medication I'm on. Hope it just my body need to adjust to it. It serve it purpose very well."


"I have asthma that flared whenever I got a cold, in the spring and with exercise. After 2 rounds of bronchitis in a few months I was put on Qvar and it has helped significantly. I still get the occasional flare with a cold and need my albuterol before exercise but other than that I have been pretty well controlled with Qvar."


"I have been taking this for 3 days now.  It has been helping me cut back tremendously.  On a side note it has made me feel irritable during the day and I have had crazy dreams during the night.  Nothing I can't deal with so I am going to continue taking it."


"I am a life-long sufferer of OCD - started when I was 7-8 years old when OCD wasn't even a common word or diagnosis - am now 52. I tried many drugs in the 1990s - most had awful side effects. I found Luvox in 1994 (from a  knowledgeable MD) and it helped. I managed to live a productive life. I stopped taking it 5 years ago - thinking I could use my life skills to cope with OCD and anxiety, but learned behavioral and coping skills can only work to a certain extent in a person whose brain chemistry and/or neurons are not functioning correctly. My doctor recommended I get back on it, so I am starting it up again. For what its worth: therapy can greatly help an OCD victim - and IMO the best therapists are the ones that have or had OCD themselves."


"I had the Mirena placed on a Tuesday. I am 34 no health issues at all, fit, athletic etc.  No anaesthetic, was fine being inserted (uncomfortable).  It was advised by my gyne for heavy periods etc.  After 6 hours severe back pain (diclofenac taken) some sleep had, by morning pain all down right leg and pelvic pain. I called my  said doctor who advised to take Tramadol to easy pain only took it away for 2/3 hours.  I could barely get out of bed and move or when I did needed to constantly move to easy pain. On Thursday afternoon and many painkiller had it removed pain in back went in 15 minutes.  They felt it was aggravating my sciatic nerve hence leg pain.  Horrific experience it wasn't till I done research off all the side effects it has. shocked"


"Went on this because I was looking for something non-habit forming to replace Ativan to help w my bad anxiety and flashbacks/nightmares at night. Sadly it did absolutely nothing to reduce the severity of any of my symptoms and also messed with my blood pressure which made me dizzy and almost pass out when I'd wake up :( I was taken off of it pretty quickly because of what it did to my blood pressure."


"Amaxing, helped so much, finally something that helped me"


"I take Extra Strength Voltaren gel 2.32% for RA pain. I purchase it OTC in Canada. It really is about the only thing that touches the pain. My wife however cannot stand the smell of it when I use it. She says it makes her short of breath. I have been using Voltaren for years and just this last June she complained loudly. I haven't used it since. Hence I can't sleep because of the pain. I do not smell much of anything besides the alcohol when it is drying."


"I tried Mirvaso as recommended by my dermatologist.  He gave me samples to try.  The first few days using it, I was so excited.  My face looked clear of redness and "normal".  I loved what I saw and thought there was finally something out there that would combat the redness for good.  After a few days at night when I washed off the medication, I noticed that my face looked redder than ever.  It looked red like a tomato and a little swollen.  I continued using the medication thinking it was my skin adjusting to it.  Wrong!  The redness only continued and got worse.  I stopped using Mirvaso for good.  Hopefully others have a better outcome than I did."


"My Grandson was diagnosed with ADD and was placed on Metadate CD which from school reports about behavior in class seems to be helping there. But he does seem to behave some reflex issues being slowed down in sports and acts much more insecure in wanting a constant approval which we are quick to give. "


"Hate this med. Constantly sick on it. Stomach pain, severe diarrhea, passing out, severe dizziness and unable to wake up. Hungry for food all the time. Nasty taste in mouth. Thirsty all the time. Can't motivate myself to do anything. This was on the lowest dose available. Won't take it ever again don't care what my doctor says. No way."


"Hey y'all I'm just checking in again. I've lost sooooo much weight since I've started guys. Omg. I had a baby, my 3rd to be exact and just could never get back to my weight I was before my babies. I'm 5'1 and I weighed 198lbs after my baby. I took the pill April 27 it's not July 30...

I've lost 40lbs in 3 months

I don't have dry mouth anymore but I still do have a little blurry vision. No high blood pressure and is very healthy. I will stop using this once I reach my goal of 130lbs. Now I do watch what I eat and I calorie count. That could be why I also lost so much so quickly. It's curbs your appetite and you must remember to eat. I love this pill. I'll keep y'all posted :)"


"I have had anxiety forever and fell into a dark depression.  I almost lost my marriage due to my state of mind.  My doctor prescribed Celexa and it saved my life.  I also was sleeping two hours a night during this horrible time and Celexa helps me get a greats night sleep now.  I have gained 10 pounds but its worth peace of mind."


"I inherited cystic acne from my father.  He had severe cystic acne and was prescribed it immediately after it was approved by the FDA. It was amazing, it cleared his acne completely, but the side affects were pretty significant. I developed cystic acne as a teenager, and it never let up. I wanted to take Accutane, but being a woman, doctors were hesitant because of the birth defects it caused. I pursued it and finally found a doctor willing to prescribe it, but I had to be on birth control and be monitored. I was in my early twenties. I experienced severe skin dryness, headaches, and some minor hair loss. It was pretty uncomfortable, but I don't regret it at all. It was like a decade of bad skin was wiped out with one four month treatment."


"Finally a product that relieved the burning and itch! Great product! Would recommend."


"2 days before Christmas I came down with diarrhea and it continued to get worse. Many trips to the Drs and hospital and finally after 4 months was sent to a Specialist. He put me on 6 pills a day, 625 mg Welchol.  I had gone from a size 20 to a size 12, no energy, headaches, pains and shakes (from diarrhea). This medication has worked wonders for me. I am so happy that I don't have to look for the nearest bathroom and stay close to it any longer. I have had no side effects either. I have gained 2 pounds too. I take all 6 pills at one time about 4 hours after my morning medicines. Welchol works wonders for me."


"I've been taking Ambien for almost a month now and I have to say, it is amazing. The first night I took it, it kicked in about 10 minutes later. I have never had such a good nights sleep. I woke up feeling energized and I had energy all day. The only weird thing that I experienced were MILD hallucinations before I actually fell asleep. I sat down on the bed and apparently asked my husband "when did we get a water bed?" (we don't have a water bed). And also I asked him, "when did we get pink and green sheets?" (Our sheets are white). Other than that, nothing scary or frightening. I didn't get up in the middle of the night doing anything weird. When I did get up to use the restroom, I knew I was awake and I knew what I was doing."


"I had the Implanon Inserted in October 2014.
The first couple of weeks I felt quite queezy and depressed. After a few weeks I was fine. I have not gained any weight or had any nasty side effects. I have a light and short period once a month.
However, sex drive has gone out the window."


"I was on the depo a little over a year ago had no problems nor period the whole time . This year I returned back to the depo feb 10 , 2015 and have been bleeding for 2 1/2 months straight . The Depo is terrible. NEVER AGAIN"


"Great"


"This was the first one I was put on after going off b.c. after college when I was able to get married and needed contraceptive. I had known for years that I had PCOS (zero periods/year) and would eventually get my diagnosis 2 months after this b.c. It was horrible. I had major mood swings, I would scream at my husband (then fiance) then all of a sudden end up bawling. I had to go off it and still have yet to find a good b.c. that works."


"Was on this pill for 2 months and had extreme mood swings, heavier periods, cramping and acne. I did not experience any weight gain. This is the 3rd pill I have tried but did not like."


"I have sleep apnea and am trying it as a replacement for my CPAP and so far it work very good."


"I am a newbie to Valium. Just took my first dose today, 10 mg. The doctor prescribed it for the acute anxiety attacks I have once in a while. I have generalized anxiety disorder mixed with bipolar disorder. I take Pristiq for the anxiety and it has helped but it doesn't cover everything. When I'm anxious I cannot go outside and become bedridden. I am also on 70mg of Vyvanse for ADD and it took the doctor some time to be convinced of the benefits of taking a benzo. You know, the whole upper/downer concern. I took my Valium in the evening when the Vyvanse was wearing off. It worked wonders. It kicked in 15 minutes upon taking it. the only side effect is that I feel a little wobbly when standing. But the fact that I am calm makes up for it"


"I've been battling acne for 8 years now. I am now 20. Although the severity of acne that I've experienced over the past 8 years has been very mild leaving no pitted scaring I do have some blemishes and hyper pigmentation on my cheeks, chin and jawline. Initially I was referred to azelaic acid (finacea) along side doxycycline. However, doxcycline triggered acne in places where Ive never had pimples before. Even after 3 months of doxy usage I gave up on it as it was making it worse. Currently, I use the cetaphil clearing wash and then apply finacea evenly to all areas with blemishes before bed. I recommend this product despite it having an initial burning effect when applied. Don't give up on it. I didn't see improvement until 3 months in!"


"I suffered from prolonged depression for most of my adult life with no relief until Nardil was introduced to me. I have been taking a daily dosage of Nardil for over 10 years and it has helped me enormously."


"I find opening this medication very difficult.   I have to use scissors to open every time. Allegra is in a bottle and easy to use."


"Xanax is the best anxiety medication that I have taken over the past several years. I have been prescribed at least ten or more different medicines and some work to an extent but none are near as effective than Xanax. Xanax has truly been a lifesaver (hands down) for my anxiety and panic attacks."


"I am 25 years old, and up to about 4 months ago I never had problems with headaches, of any kind. I finally went to the doctor after daily horrible headaches. She put me on Treximet. I have taken it once, and my headaches have resolved, knock on wood! I did have a strange tightness in my neck, but about an hour or so after taking the medicine, that had gone away along with my headache. I still have to have a MRI done, to be sure that there isn't anything else going on. So far, this has helped me resume my normal life."


"HOLY BALLS I will never again take this medicine. My first mistake was purchasing this product made by the devil himself. My second was actually using this product. After taking it around 9p.m. it started the calm before the storm. Around 11:30 I began to feel the fires of hell begin to creep inside of me and thus began the uncontrollable BURNING and ITCHING feelings inside of my vag. Holy mother of god. As I read all of the other reviews on this product I realize I have a long road ahead of me."


"I've been using this for 3 days to treat my bronchitis. I begin to wheeze, have two pumps, and it stops."


"Have been on many antidepressants, most either not effective enough or side effects were too much. I am on 40mg in 3rd month. On the   side I have much more energy, I am no longer sleeping excessively, my anger/irritability is much less. Most important, my depression is much better and emotionally I feel much better. Now, Started getting headaches, severe ones, that only responded to ice packs. Then my blood pressure went way way up. The headaches are probably related to the elevated blood pressure. I also got the sweats (at first I thought it was menopause, but not so).  I was also having a hard time sleeping. Finally heart racing. Will try a bit longer to see if body can adapt to it, because my mood is much better, but worried regarding side effects."


"It works."


"Got a 3-day sample and worked so well I felt like a normal human pooping for once. An hour after taking pill in the morning I'd have perfect thorough poops. Wow! Miraculous! Went through hell and high water to get prescription covered by AHCCCS only to find it no longer works. What? No side effects. Just nothing but the occasional half-assed soft stool. Sigh....back to the drawing board."


"I have had to use this medication several times due to rapid heartrate. The highest my heart has increased is 260 bpm. Anytime I have had to call 911 they insert and IV and this medication is pushed very quickly through the IV. I do feel a good bit of pressure in my head. But it doesn't hurt in any way. They ususally have to do it twice for my heart rate to convert. It always works. It's not a problem once you understand that you are literally using a CTRL, ALT, DELETE technique. I have never had a side effect to this. My only effect to my experiences are....exhaustion for just having ran a marathon without actually have to run 26 miles.  :)"


"I have been on 50mg Zoloft for 2 weeks now. I confidently say this medication is the best thing that has ever happened to me since living my life controlled by anxiety and horrendous panic. It was the right decision because I'm starting to finally see that I'm getting my life back to how I was before. The side effects are not great like lack of appetite, nausea etc. But they pass after a week or two and all these bad reviews that you see are people not giving this medication a chance to kick in and work. It takes time and I respect that it might not effect everyone how it has me but I can say without Zoloft I don't think I would have ever got better because no reassurance from family members was helping it was the extra push I needed."


"On week three of the 3rd month. No sex drive, my breasts ache badly, and my mood swings/anger/depression is CONSTANT. I'm changing now."


"I was prescribed this for not only hemorrhoids, but also anal fissures. After the first use they were shrunken and no more bleeding, itching or pain. This medicine is a miracle."


"I have been waking up every 3 hours. Strange dreams and shakiness."


"Having essential tremors for 30 years I was used to having them, Then they changed I was also getting the head and voice tremor along with my hands so I decided to get treatment for them. Doctor and Neurologist answer was Propranolol. Basically I spent 3 months in HELL. I had almost every side effect, cold hand and feet I was tired all the time I had no energy I was dizzy and lightheaded. my blood pressure got too low and I didn't want any "alone" time with my boyfriend. And that was all from 5mg at night. It did help my head and voice tremors but not my hand ones at all. Doctor took me off of it and still weeks later I'm left with the side effects ...."


"My husband went on Janument and I noticed one day that he was slurring his words. I thought since he had pancakes with sugar free syrup he had a reaction to the syrup. He went off the medication and the slurring stopped."


"I'm diagnosed with Bipolar II. So far I am on it for 9 days and I'm starting to feel somewhat hypomanic (10mg).
Helped me a lot with anxiety."


"I am 64 years old and began taking Contrave two weeks ago.  I am 5'6" and at the doctor's office I weighed in at 178.9 on June 24.  Today I weighed in at 175.0 so I have lost about two pounds per week.  My doctor advised to stay at the level I felt most physically comfortable.  I have noticed that it does make me drowsy  later in the day, particularly if I am not physically up and moving about. The advice was to take the first dose in the morning (early riser), and take the second dose closer to bedtime in the evening.  I am following a high protein/low carb diet and have not yet incorporated the exercise of 30-60 min. walks. Will do so when my dosage changes from 1/1 to 2/1 tomorrow and see how it goes.   Good luck, everybody!"


"This pill gave me the worst acne I have ever experienced. I never really had skin problems until I began taking this. I have been on it for 3 months and it has not gotten any better. The only thing this is good for is pregnancy prevention. I'm switching brands because my skin looks terrible from this."


"I was nervous taking this after reading the reviews, but this medicine has been great!  I first started out taking the 8mg twice a day, and was using the bathroom every third day.  I moved up to the 24mg twice a day, and I actually use the bathroom once a day.  The first time I took it, I did have stomach cramping during the night, but that just lasted for one night. I have had no side effects what so ever.  My stool is actually what it is supposed to look like and I feel great.  I used to be on Zelnorm and I miss that so much, but this medicine seems to do its trick.  Hopefully this one will stay on the market.  Don't be afraid of trying this at all after reading some other reviews."


"So far losing weight. Been on the meds 2 weeks. Vision is off a bit,  thoughts are scattered a bit. Kind of hard to focus completely. Not to the point that is not worth it yet as weight loss is significant. But if it gets worse may reconsider."


"I've been taking this since January 2013 for depression and insomnia it has worked wonders. Except for the weight gain factor. You feel the need to snack all the time which has caused me to develop bulimia. I have a past of anorexia and literally everyone in my immediate family has had eating disorders. I wouldn't recommend this to someone terrified of weight gain. Other than that. It's great."


"I started on 3/27/15. My weight was 207. On 4/9/15 my first weigh in, I weighed 198. My second weigh in on 4/23/15, I weighed 193. These pills are working for me.  I have lost a total of 14 lbs so far. I can fit into clothes that I haven't worn in at least 2 yrs. My only side effect is dry mouth at times. I will continue with this as long as I can. Will post my next weight loss in 2 weeks."


"I'm a 5'6 28 years old female, my first time trying Qsymia, I'm on the starter dose I started at 185lbs it's been 4 days I have lost 7 lbs with dieting and exercise. I feel great I'm so excited, my goal is to lose 20 lbs for now so we'll see what happens. For side effects I do feel the metallic taste in my mouth and the tingly feeling in my fingers but nothing over, so hopefully I keep dropping ..I'm doing a power walk for 3 miles every day. So I will be buying the 1 month supply to see where it takes me. Good luck for every one and I'll keep you guys posted."


"I didn't have a very good experience with the Nexplanon. Having it placed in my arm was the only part that went smoothly. The only time it hurt was when my doctor numbed me, but it wasn't that bad at all. The very next day I became very nauseous & kept gagging. I kept the Nexplanon for a month (a month too long) & the whole time I stayed sick on my stomach. Certain smells would make me sick & I could barely eat. Even if I didn't eat anything I would still get sick. It was so bad that I went to the doctor & she prescribed me pills to help with the nausea while I waited to see if I would get adjusted to it or not. The only other problem I had with it was it messed with my moods. I stayed agitated all of the time & I would cry real easily."


"While this med helped my ear pain and infection heal... the swollen mouth, jaw, tongue, and face were too unbearable I quit the drops after 4 days. My doc advised me there was no way my swelling came from the drops. I insisted on prednisone and then picked up zyrtec, pepcid, and benydryl
 Those meds, combined with 50 mg of prednisone I'm feeling much better. I'm allergic to penicillin. I'm wondering if my pcn allergy is related to my cipro allergy.  I'll never go back to that doctor."


"I could scream -- with joy. Erectile Dysfunction issues started at 40. I'm now 57. Herbal stuff has helped some. Appointment with urologist resulted in a prescription for daily Cialis 5 mg. He hoped my insurance would cover, since it was written for benign prostate hyperplasia. Sigh! It did not. However, I had a free month from him, and a free month from a 'coupon' on the Cialis website. So for the past two months, it's been great. No major side effects -- sometimes my legs have hurt, but I can't blame that on this. Most mornings I wake up with 'morning wood' again! Yes! Most nights, I sleep all night long -- which has not happened in years!
"


"My urologist prescribed this 3 years ago and gave me samples to try.  It was amazing!  It worked so well it seemed like magic. I am just thrilled with the results.  While I still get up during the night, I don't have the worry of not getting to the bathroom before the urine drips down my leg.  In addition, I don't get up as often, which gives me a much better quality sleep.  During the day, my overactive bladder has calmed to the point where I feel normal!  I'm so grateful to have this medicine. It has changed my life."


"It is a very effective drug when used correctly for suitable patients."


"I had it inserted 2 months ago, on the 3rd day of my period. The insertion itself was painful despite taking ibuprofen before. I continued cramping that whole day and the following one. Then, I spotted for 2 weeks, with regular cramping, usually not lasting more than an hour (but what an unpleasant hour!) I stopped spotting and cramping one week before my first period. I think that my period flow was lighter, but it's difficult to know because I usually use the cup, and I didn't then to let the IUD set in. It definitely was longer than usual, however. The second month has been smoother. I still spot regularly, but the cramps are now rare, and less intense. It has not affected my skin, weight, or emotions. Not perfect, but so far so good!"


"I have been on Subutex for almost 3 months now. My doctor started me on 8mg, then 12mg, and finally 16mg to control withdrawals from opiates. I got hooked on opiates due to chronic pain. Before I decided to get clean, I was taking 3-4 Norco 10s every 2-4 hours. If I didn't have the Norco I'd take 60mg oxycodone, 40mg of morphine, or really any opiate I could get my hands on. I feel normal for the first time in over 15 years. If you're serious about detox find a Subutex program!"


"Almost completed with month 7 of 9  of the INH. Overall the experience has been good. I get my liver enzymes checked every three months through a blood test with no issues. I do drink alcohol but pay much more attention to moderation than I felt like I needed to before. I am careful about taking it daily. I have stuck to the routine of taking it on an empty stomach (recommended) and then eating 30-40 minutes. No change in emotions. One complaint which applies to women is I did experience what I thought was spotting between my periods however it appeared to only happen when I used the washroom and it was more orange than red. After several tests with the gynecologist it was determined it was the INH. If this occurs see an GYN in case!"


"Caused me to have serotonin syndrome."


"Had taken my 4th injection of Bydureon. No problems at the injection site but after my 3 injection began to feel sick all the time. No appetite at all not even coffee. Had persistent bloating, heartburn, and bad taste in mouth. Stopped craving sweets and carbs. A1c went from 8.5 to 6.3 in in 4 weeks. Blood sugars down from 166-180 to 120-125. Love the way this medication works but can hardly tolerate the discomfort in my belly and nausea. Not sure if I can continue or not."


"My son has been on Focalin XR for 3 years now.  We have had nothing but success.  He will not go to school without it.  He went from a failing student that stayed in trouble to a GT student that LOVES school and a very successful competative swimmer.  Yes we do have behavor problems in the evening but its nothing that we can't handle.."


"Started Seasonique about a year and a half ago. Had some spotting for the fist six months and then it tapered off. The first period I had on it was excruciatingly painful. Felt like I was constantly getting stabbed. The first time I felt those cramps I dropped to the floor for a bit. I decided to weather it out and continued taking the pill. Worked great for about a year but then started getting random spotting that lasted for 3 weeks. Have switched to another BCP now.

As far as I know, it worked pretty well at preventing pregnancy. I took it around the same time every day. I never really missed any days so I can't relay any experiences about that."


"On day 3 of taking this med. prompted by my Mrs to seek help as mr grumpy was at large.
Taken away my anxiety instantly, but is leaving me drowsy with a foggy head, plus sweating a lot more. I'm on 10 mg and shall stick it out as I believe symptoms will ease after a week or so"


"Just started this experiment this morning. I was prescribed this by my mental health provider of all things. She prescribed it in the form of the two pills instead of the one  marketed for diet. It was cheaper. Way cheaper. Like with my insurance coverage I paid around $4 for both pills.
So I was worried about the side effects as most of us were/are. This first day I just feel high. Soooooo. I look forward to the next days to see what happens.
I'm 5'4" female. 50 years old and weigh 222 lbs. I like to drink and I understand this medication will affect that. It's actually prescribed for drug abuse and alcohol dependence. Again. I'll wait and see what happens. I don't think I'll try to have a drink while on this medication."


"I would never reccomend this shot to anyone! I know everyone is different but i am 18 years old and have been on it for 2 years! Ive experienced crazy weight gain, hair loss and my anxiety was bad before but now it is terrible where it is causing me to not even sleep at night anymore! I do like the no periods but all the other side effects just kind of ruin that! If you are looking for birth control methods all i have to say is just DON'T pick the depo shot!!!"


"I knew I needed something to take off the edge of my stressful life. I am on a tight budget without prescription drug coverage so I was prescribed this medicine since it was on WalMart's generic drug program ($10/90 day supply 10 mg only).  I feel so much more relaxed and much less OCD.  My only concern is that I have trouble concentrating and focusing at times."


"Without this drug I would get absolutely no rest at night. Seem to be able to take it long term without developing increasing drug tolerance."


"I have been taking Zyprexa for 14 years, my new doctor took me off in October and I was a mess in Dec. Now Feb back on for a month and I feel better. Doc is worried about long time effects, she wants to try quitting again in 6 months. I don't know but I'm stable on Zyprexa. I'm fine and mess without it. I'm Bi-polar."


"Methadone is a lifesaver. It gives me that freedom to get through the day with the pain that I have. It is better than any other pain killer out there hands down. I dont have to worry about do I need More or cravings like other pain killers."


"I started taking Ocella due to complications with a ruptured ovarian cyst. I'm on my 10th day of taking it and I still have my period. I've been getting chest pain and rapid heart beats, I have absolutely no sex drive and I have been experiencing the worst migraines of my life. I will not recommend this pill to anyone."


"I'm BP1, with ocd,  borderline personality,  adhd.. I've literally taken every drug made in every combination.  I've never written anything like this,  but for the past year I've been on 400mg of Lamictal with 2400mg of gabapentin.  I also take 100mg of amitriptyline every other night.  Lamictal is the only reason I'm still around.  It is the only thing has helped my depression.  Yes,  it took about a month,  and I've started and stopped which made it worse.  But being on it nonstop has really given me my life back.  I know it's different for everybody.  I've had zero side-effects other than an occasional dry mouth.  I never thought I'd praise a pill,  but I felt so strongly about it,  I thought I needed to put it here.  I'm a 37yo male."


"I've suffered with restless leg syndrome since the age of 20 and now 40. As I've aged it has worsened and I also get it in my arms and hands. I was prescribed 6 of 600mg by my GP and find its the only thing that helps them settle and I would truly go insane if I didn't have this medicine which, I've been taking now for 3 year."


"Xanax is by far the best anti anxiety medication on the market. I take it as needed and it works within minutes. I can't stand doctors who talk bad about the medication and how addictive it can be. People will aduse anything and every thing.  Xanax is amazing and I take it as needed, not like an addict would."


"Very nice, helped heart, now do sports easy, no more hard breathing"


"I am on the 2nd shot, so I have been taking this for about 6 months. I did a lot of research before I decided to try it and a lot of it scared me because, I had been reading about women who had never-ending periods and crazy mood swings. I decided to try it and if it wasn't right for me I would stop. I have almost no side effects, I get a period every month and a half. It's light and mostly spotting. Plus I get an anxious mood swings every now and again. I am really glad I tried it!"


"This medicine had very rough side affects, but at 12 weeks my viral load was undetectable.  Still waiting for the 6 month after treatment test."


"LOVE NuvaRing! I have had the ring for 3  years and wouldn't want any other kind of birth control now. I took the pill for a while and I always cramped really bad and my periods varied from crazy bad to light and easy. Now I have a regular period and my migraines are gone and I hardly ever cramp. I have about a 4 day period and not heavy at all! Only down fall is right before my period there is a little discharge but a little liner is all I need, and TELL your man you have it. "


"Chewing Tobacco, yep, it is working for this too!  I was pessimistic because there is not much info in the way of chew/dip.  Marketing and reviews are highly aimed toward smoking/smokers.  I chewed days 1-7 and stopped day 8 as indicated for smokers.  Not a single dip since.  Craving is at most once per day, but is gone within 30 seconds.  I have been on Chantix x 13 days and look forward to being a former dipper (forever).  The downside for me is transient nausea.  Not enough to even think about stopping this miracle medicine.  As a healthcare professional myself, reading the mechanism of action really makes sense.  I just hope that all my nicotinic receptors forget that I have dipped since I was 11 years old.  Just give it a shot..It works!"


"Very easy to follow recommended dosage and adherence with very little side effects.  Have had very successful results with regard to undetectable viral load and relatively high T-Cell count for a long period of time."


"Ok I'm ready to die! My vagina is on FIRE! It's the worse feeling burning and itching x 1000000 please don't try this ladies .I just want it gone..."


"Claritin seems to help for the first 2-3 day, but loses all effectiveness for me beyond that. All symptoms return."


"It has NEVER worked for a sinus infection. I just finished 2 of the 5 day dose packs and 3 days later has a fever of 102 with a massive infection still raging."


"1st time taking them and I have severe RA  for the better half of 60 years and I take 3 a day for as needed. My bones are now deformed and starting the curl up and I'm in constant pain but I try to go as long as I can without needed 2 take any thing but Motrin, but it is very hard to live with this pain, and still have to do your everyday life events. When I have a bad flare up I can't even walk or use a walker 2 get to the bathroom but anyways I do not think these are as strong as the other brands out there but when you are in the pain like I am most of the time any brand would help and any thing that can take the edge off is enough for me to be thankful. Please people quit abusing your meds and take as required by doc"


"I'm 17 and I have suffered from excessive underarm sweating for many years. Whenever I would get ready for school, I'd have to determine if the sweat would be noticeable on my top. Black tops and layering were the easiest options, but I was jealous of the people who could wear anything. At one school dance, I wore a strapless pink dress, at the sweat marks were visible in all the pictures. Completely mortifying. I tried pretty much every deodorant out there. Clinical strength, all different brands, but nothing was effective (some made me even sweat more). Hypercare has been a huge help in my life. I usually have the itching/stinging/burning feeling when I am trying to go to sleep, but honestly it's worth it, because it truly works."


"I really think this is a wonderful drug for depression if you don't have any severe side effects.  I, unfortunately, am experiencing a lot of jaw, face and eye pain.  I went to 5 doctors about it before my psychologist said it was the anti-depressant.  He gave me Klonopin, which made me moody, depressed and extremely self-conscious (not to mention sleepy).  I've also had 3 anxiety attacks since taking the Klonopin.  So, I am weening myself off of both and am going back to the doctor in a week.  "


"I have been on this birth control for 6 months now and highly considering going off of birth control completely. This pill makes me nauseous, my breasts are always tender and if I'm not crying, I'm in a screaming fit of rage (my poor husband). It does regulate your cycles. My period usually lasted 9 days and now it only lasts 3 or 4. But I'd take 9 days periods over feeling like this any day."


"I have been on the pill for two years. I must admit that things did start off a little rocky with the nausea, but it did begin to get better because I started taking the pill before bed. It has prevented pregnancy, helped me keep clear skin, and lightened my periods and lessen my cramps. Besides the nausea the pill is very effective and a good choice."


"I have been battling my weight since I was pregnant with my first son, who just turned 2.  I was 165 when I got pregnant with him, and on the day I went in to have my second son (who is 5 months old today) I weighed 270. I just took my first 25 mg dose of Topamax last night.  I am addicted to Diet Dr. Pepper and can't even stand the taste.  Not hungry either, so I'm hopeful that this medicine will work.  I also take Celexa and Tenuate. I don't know if it's the combination, or just the Topamax, but I am feeling kind of "floaty" today, in a sense.  Maybe this will improve with time."