"My wife started taking Viibyrd and she got every bad side effect. Violent, angry, mania and paranoid. That is truly the drug from hell! She would scream at me for hours and then started hitting and slapping me. I had to move out of the house and get an apartment and we are probably getting divorced. Viibyrd ruined my marriage..."


"Worst medication experience! I was prescribed this drug for a panic attack that would subside. The pill was hydroxyzine 25 mg.. I took half of it as I'm leery of side effects to medication. It first felt like everything was okay.
I went to sleep and it all started there. I had some of the vivid dreams. I would luckily be awakened by my surroundings. I would then get in bed and lay there. I felt paralyzed. Like my brain couldn't make my body do anything like raise my arm. I hallucinated and heard voices. I decided I couldn't go back to sleep after that. I woke up but felt as I was floating. I remember trying to focus but was looking for imaginary things. It literally felt like I was dreaming while awake. It was terrifying. Do not recommend!"


"Linzess is amazing. I was for several years under dip pain.mi tried several doctors and home remedies.. And nothing makes me feel god until my Doc prescribe me this wonderful pill.. Ho!! Thanks God now I have a normal life"


"I finished full 10 days of that medicine, doctor did not tell me about anything about probiotics, so right after taking Pylera I have some issues with my bowel movement, had constipation for a while, did colonoscopy and still can not figure out what is wrong with me. Having constant pain under left rib, doing more tests going from family doctor to gastroenterologist. I would recommend, before taking Pylera medication, do a deep research on side effects, because with bad bacteria, your colon's good bacteria gets killed as well as bad once. "


"This medicine took the pain away very quickly, but then I had ringing in my ear which was very annoying. I stopped taking because I could not take this side effect."


"I have had problems with acne all my life. I tried everything from creams, gels, pills and even Accutane.  Accutane was extremely harsh and my acne was back within 3 months. I finally was prescribed Doryx along with Acanya in the morning and Epiduo at night. Please be patient as this will make you break out really bad at first but I promise you after 2 months you will see the results. What's great too is you can adjust the dosage once your face clears up so you don't have to take 150mg all the time. My face is all cleared up now and I only take it the week of my period to prevent breakouts."


"Superb...suffered major anxiety which turned to depression. Was in a terrible downward spiral...doctor put me on Viibryd, and it started to work after about 3 days. No side effects at all, other than some minor gastrointestinal issues at the beginning."


"I like it so far other than having a rash from the patch. I also been itching. I'm on my 3rd patch and I vomited today "


"Next Monday 5/22 makes 4 weeks on Harvoni.  The first 4 days I felt zero side effects.  However day 5,6,7 no sleep and on day 7 the worst headache in my life lasted all day.  Since then the side effects have started to diminish.  This morning I do not have a headache and finally started sleeping again.  I am up to 8 hours."


"I have been taking Cartia XT for supraventricular tachycardia for about 5 years. This medication has completely controlled the racing heart that I used to get from time to time. I've had no side effects. A big bonus is that eating ice cream used to trigger the racing heart beat. Now I can eat ice cream."


"I've been taking Xenical 120mg tablets as I was close to 19 stone, I've always been a big girl, but having an underactive thyroid plus polycystic ovarian syndrome just kept me gaining weight, which made me depressed, which made me eat more. I've been on them 5 weeks in the first 4 weeks I've lost 18llbs, and am due to get weighed in 3 weeks again, I've been going gym and swimming as well and sticking to 2000 calories."


"Took at 9 am hoping to move bowels the same day, after days of horrible constipation and bloating.  MoM claims it works within 6 hours, but nothing happened.  I took another dose at bedtime, still without any movement.  The following morning I have awful diarrhea.  It's so bad it gave me an anal fissure and I've been taking Imodium and putting on lidocaine to ease the pain.  Ridiculous to go from one extreme to the other. Yes I should not have taken a second dose, but thought it would be fine since it did not work at all after 14 hours, and supposedly you can take this daily.  I thought this would just quicken transit time, but no, it stayed it my gut, mushed everything to liquid, and gave me the worst diarrhea ever. Never taking again!"


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


"Middle of 3rd month and:

It as killed my appetite, definitely keeps me from overeating partly due to mild nausea when I start my pack after placebos but, even when I'm not nauseous it's hard for me to feel hungry. Not making me crazy or anything. Doesn't break me out. [never had acne anyways]

The cons include the fact my period doesn't come on the placebos even though it could take longer to adjust and when it does come it's slightly before the placebos when it'd normally come and instead of a 5-7 day period like I normally have it's lasted 10-13 days... Plus worse cramps and no lighter periods at all. The long periods might make it a deal breaker if it continues but I hate to part with it because it has been so good to me other than that!"


"My experience with Ampyra is... really great. I love the medicine because even when I don't want to walk I walk fast."


"I don't take Tramadol every day, an eighty tablet  prescription has lasted me almost 2 years, but when I do it really helps with my chronic back and arthritis pain and seems to have no side effects that I notice, other than the added benefit of a great night's sleep and temporary alleviation of the depression that naturally goes along with pain. The big down side is it's addiction potential, but that doesn't seem to be much of a problem unless you have that tendency. I prefer alternative pain management to drugs such as visualization, positive self talk, massage, and meditation, but a little medication help at times is a nice adjunct that can give you a "pain vacation.""


"This medication has truly saved my life! I have Bipolar 1 and would predominantly suffer from intense periods of mania, lasting up to 6 months. I was completely reckless  and out of control in every way. Depression was less common but whenever it hit, I would attempt suicide and have done so three times in my life. However since taking quetapine, I became nearly instantly stable and I am now in Law School. No weight gain at all, not a single pound! However I cant loose weight either. I'm on 200mg daily at the moment."


"I use Zoloft for my depressive episodes due to bipolar disorder. I have unsuccessfully tried about fifteen other anti depressants in the past. Zoloft works wonderfully! With Zoloft, it doesn't take long for my depressive symptoms to fade. The only side effect that I experience is the complete loss of my sex drive. It is very common with SSRIs. Fortunately, I talked to my doctor about it and he prescribed Periactin to take with it. Periactin is very effective at addressing the issue."


"46 yr old male. Over 3 month period experienced 3 auras and finally the first seizure in January '13. Prescribed Keppra by neurologist. 500mg x2 daily. Not a hint of seizure activity since being placed on this medicine. However, I do experience some tiredness (mild). Otherwise leading a very normal life style."


"This is ny preferred muscle relaxer when I deal with sciatica flare ups. Was prescribed  flexiril once and it did nothing for me in 4 days. Asked the doctor to switch me to this and she gave me a 6 day predisone pack and halfway through 6 days of that and the valium and I am starting to feel way better."


"This chills me ever so slightly.  I was suffering from anxiety, feeling dizzy, and in a panic that I was really sick.  It ruined my summer.  I took a half of an ativan and it made me feel like myself again.  It doesn't make you high, crazy like or out of it. It just makes you feel nice. "


"I told myself that I would write one of these if the pill worked because I was just like you. I would sit in class at school and read these all day everyday. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on April 26th (the last day of my period)He said he didn't finish in me, but me being me I didn't believe him because I am the most parinoid person ever and we are way to young to be having a child. So on April 27th I took a plan b pill. About a week later I had huge headaches and light bleeding for three days. And today May 27th I finally got my period!! (6 days late). It will come. Just relax and breathe. Let the pill do its job :)"


"I was on this drug for many years and while in the beginning I felt it helped with both the frequency of headaches and fibromyalgia associated with ME, over time it stopped working.  On the flip side, it definitely had a negative effect on my memory.  I VERY slowly weaned myself off of it and most of my memory has returned. My insurance only paid a small part of the cost and it is very expensive.  I would not use it again.  No upside and plenty of downside."


"I have been taking Complera for about a month now and I got to get my labs in one more month. So far I have not had any side effects and it has been great. My viral load was 4000 and my CD4 was 782 when I started and I can't wait to see what Complera has really done for me when I get my labs."


"Dizziness ... not given full information about medication from physician ... should have done my own medication search on Internet"


"I take the liquid form of this medicine 10 mL 4 times a day. It helps with GERD and gastroparesis. I started out with the pill version, but I kept having trouble swallowing them and they got stuck in my throat so my doctor was able to get a pre-approval for the liquid Carafate. It works really well and I like that it coats my stomach with all the digestive problems I have. I haven't had any side effects from it, which I am relieved about."


"I havent been on bc since I was 18 I'm on it now and I'm 29. I have stomach pain a lot I've been on it for 3 months so I'm hoping my body is still adjusting. Other than that cheap price and no other problems."


"I've been using Foradil for 3 months and am very pleased with the results. I was using my Proventil every 3-4 hours. Now I use my inhaler maybe once a day."


"SeroquelXR has changed my life for the better. I am currently on 400mg once daily. (I also take klonopin before I go to work). For the last 6 months, I have not had to call out sick from work, which was a monthly occurrence before Seroquel.  I have not had to take a leave of absence in  the last year. I used to have to take 2 six week leaves a year. I feel much more positive about my job and my life in general. It has been a game changer for me. The only down side is the weight gain. It seems to slow your metabolism down and increase your appetite after taking it, making it difficult to loose weight. I am currently not overweight, so the weight gain is a small price to pay. I do have to exercise  regularly and watch more carefully what I eat"


"Five months 52 pounds, no cravings, great blood work and no bad side effects. 48 year old male, start 256 lbs now 204 lbs. No way the new me will go back to the fat me."


"I've been taking Prozac for about 2 years and it has changed my life. I have a son with a disability so I always worried, felt sad, lost interest in new people...could go on and on...but I've been on the minimum dose, 10 mg ?, and it has really helped. I'm so much more easy going and don't want to hide in a closet and cry when my son is sick. Take as directed and give it at least a month...I wish I had started on this years ago!"


"I'm a 47 year old male that is in very decent shape. i have had gout for about 20 years and most of the attacks usually last about a week. Recently, my gout attack has lasted about 4 weeks. I have been taking cochicine for years, but lately that has not relieved the inflammation or pain. Last week I went to my primary care physican and he gave me indomethacin. It has drastically reduced the swelling and pain. I still have a little pain after a week, but have a slight limp. I am not taking allopurinal. I'm hoping this helps.

The attacks are extruciatingly painful where you don't want anything touching your foot. Hopping to go take a pee is a pain. i notice if i get in the shower it seems to help, but putting on shoes can be torture."


"I'm sticking it out with Lyza though most times I don't know why. Everyone is different. So don't go crazy reading all these reviews. Try it and figure out for yourself if it is good for you or not. Unfortunately besides an IUD or a baby this is my only option for birthcontrol.
I have had very irregular bleeding. The spotting is enough to drive anyone crazy. My boobs hurt like crazy sometimes. I feel pregnant but I am not. Maybe that's how this pill works I don't know. Also I scoured the reviews so don't know if any one has had this experience but I have had lite bleeding during/after sex.
Figure out what's good for you. I wouldn't recommend this pill if you have other options."


"Im 19 and have been having heavy and painful periods since forever! I got my depo shot last month and I spotted yesterday at school. I was with my boyfriend but glad i took a good shower that he didn't notice...i hope!!! But same thing happened today morning too!! All that's happening is my head is hurting alittle but it started of brownish to a proper red. I really hope its not for long!!!! But in terms of weight gain, i have been eating alotttt more and my mood is a bit harder to control. I wont take the shot anymore, ill go for the pill but I would recommend dealing with the cramps and flow unless the doctor says something"


"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."


"I have been taking Talwin NX for about 3 years now.  I have two fractures in my mid and lower back.  The first Doctor I saw for this condition had me on Vicodin 10mg.  He had me on 56 pills a week.  After awhile, my weekly appointments stopped being about pain and started to be about getting that script filled.  I finally woke up to the fact that I was addicted to these pills.  It really scared me.  I went to my primary physician and he really helped me.  He used Talwin to detox me off of the Vicodin.  It proved to be an excellent pain medicine for me.  I don't know if it's my constitution but I am not addicted to Talwin NX.  If I run out and can't get to my Doctor or whatever, I do not experience any withdrawal symptoms."


"This works well, but if I take 2 at a time, I pass out and can not be woken up easily for the next 12 hours."


"I am a 25 yr old woman, I've been on Vyvanse for about 1.5-2 yrs and I have had a great experience with it. I've always been a bright student and done pretty well in school, I got by in high school but found myself struggling in college. I got diagnosed with ADHD, tried Strattera, tried Concerta to no effect. New doctor suggested Vyvanse, I started at a 30 mg, I'm up to 70 mg a day but have been steady on that dose for at least a year. It has decreased my appetite, but I also started p90x not long after I started taking this drug so I'm not sure which is more responsible for my weight loss. Besides that, no real side effects just helps me focus and concentrate on whatever I am supposed to be doing (and not just daydream)."


"After the first week I felt more cheerful and energetic.  After one month I completely lost my craving for cigarettes. (I was a social smoker, maybe would have five a week.  But when I wanted one the cravings were intense).    However my blood pressure was elevated  157/110. (I am on lisinopril-HCTZ for that). My sister was sure the bupropion was causing my high blood pressure. After a couple of weeks my smoking cravings came back and my blood pressure was still elevated so I went back on bupropion.  Second time around I am super cranky and have a heightened sense of smell, but still crave cigarettes."


"I have tried most of them. Mirpex works well and I have had no side effects. I tired to stop all my meds that I've taken - some for 40 years - so I could see how bad the condition had become over 40 years. It was terrible, I can't image surviving life had Mirapex, Sinemet and Clonopin come along. Opis work well too. Cannabis helps a lot."


"This is the third Rx I've had over 10 years to treat polycythemia rubes very. Started for drug trial for 87 weeks.  Now on an Rx.
I've had 0 Phlebotomy since on Jakafi. Itching is nearly nonexistent.  I can sleep well. Mood has improved.  Generally, Jakafi has given me a life back!"


"Extreme side effects include: persistent headaches, severe bloating, weak all over, muscle aches, lower back pain and excessive sleeping during the day."


"Works great, gets rid of red eye almost instantly."


"I feel like I must share my experience.. but, remember ever woman is different!! The insertion from the scale of 1-10, was a 9 and I have never had kids before; I am a 23 years old female. I have never in my entire life experienced pain such as this and that's with surgery before. Spotting and cramping after the procedure that Vicodin didn't help at all! I was told the cramping/spotting would continue for a week, so I waited and suffered. My sex drive diminished, I have been breaking out everything, back, neck, chest, and face -oh and shoulders. The cramps are NOT normal period cramps, this was intense 8.2 pain cramps that 1200mg of Advil barely helped! I put a heat pack on and nothing helped. Getting this removed asap!"


"Lunesta works very well for me. It does leave a metallic taste in your mouth."


"I have been taking Belviq for 10 days now and have lost 8 lbs. s

So far the only side effect I have noticed is every morning about two hours after the 1st dose, I have to have a bowel movement. Nothing serious just seems like a regular thing. The first five days I noticed no decrease in appetite, then little at a time appetite decreased."


"I decided to start taking the birth control shot after the birth of my son. I figured it would be worth the convenience of getting the shot every 3 months and not having to remember to take a pill.  Ever since I've started getting the injections my side affects has been SEVERE mood swings, DECREASE in my libido, cramping and nausea. I've never liked the idea of not having a regular cycle; however taking birth control does alter your menstrual cycle. I'm going to have to consider other options for birth control. I can't deal with my severe mood swings! I'm starting to lash out against my family and it hurts. I'm a young 33 year old and my sex drive has gone completely down hill!"


"I have cervical stenosis.  I can live with the varying levels of pain and discomfort through the day as long as I'm able to move around and change positions.  But lying down in bed and trying to sleep was a serious problem for me.  I couldn't fall asleep until I was really exhausted and even then I was wakened after an hour or less by pain.

My doctor prescribed Percocet 5/325.  The full tablet was a bit strong but it did the trick.  I fell asleep after ten minutes and slept for six straight hours.  I then split the tablets and take one ten minutes before lying down.  That gets me to sleep and I sleep for about four hours.  When I wake up (usually in pain) I take the other half and I'm good for the day.  That's been my regimen for two years."


"Tylenol does nothing for my sciatica. The pain is there all the time."


"I was very tearful when my doctor prescribed Lamictal because I had only been on SSRI medications in the past (they really messed me up and I was hospitalized). My doctor prescribed me Lamicatal at 25mg for 2 weeks, then 50mg for another 2 weeks, with maintenance at 100mg after that. I was tearful because I was terrified to relive what had happened before. Much to my surprise, Lamictal is what I consider my 'life saver'. I feel my moods have been maintained and balanced since beginning this medication. I have not experienced any weight gain at all only headaches from time to time. My libido has actually increased and I read that this medication can affect the menstrual cycle (which it has for me. has made them lighter!). I love Lamictal !"


"Well I am on day 11.  I read all the reviews on different sites good and bad.  I finally decided to quit and was scared of the side effects but I started anyway.  By the magical day 7 I didn't feel a thing different.  Still smoking 1 1/2 packets a day. I thought great this won't work for me.  4 days later I am still smoking but yesterday I only smoked 10 cigarettes all day.  I have found that yeah I still have urges but I can tell my self no and my brain(or body) whatever doesn't go into a "nicotine fit".  I have smoked for 15 years and I can see an end in site.  I get no enjoyment or "stress" relief from smoking anymore.  I have not had any major side effects other than I seem to dream more.  Not good or bad dreams, just more.  Hope this helps."


"As I sit here after my procedure, I can give an honest and complete review.  First, the taste.  I was a bit shocked by the salty taste.  It's not expected since it smells very sweet like candy cherries.  I just  chugged down the bottle plus water mix.  I immediately downed another 16 oz of water to get the taste out of my mouth.  Knowing I had to drink another 16 oz within an hour I could relax and let some of the first 32 oz drain from my stomach.  20 minutes later, all liquid in.   Just shy of two hours  later it was go time. All in all, it was equal to a bout of the stomach flu without the body aches.  Very survivable and uneventful. Second dose, you know how bad it tastes and you are already empty, so it's faster.  Have fun."


"I suffer from 'restless leg syndrome' and 5 or 10 mgs of diazapam when I go to bed really helps. I suffer it about 5 times a year and it lasts a week or 2."


"this medicine is bad news"


"It has less side effects than other medications."


"Yes it is very effective but has serious side effects like abnormal, fast heart beating and  vomiting if its uses against cough regularly or overdose. It must be used very few as possible. It is extremely dangerous to use this with doctor control."


"Best med for back pain"


"I was prescribed 20mg but found that I felt stupid and slow and I had some sexual side effects.. not all bad either..I could go foreverrr.  I went down to 10 mg and that seems to be the sweet spot for me. Has been a life changer tho, I felt as tho my brain was ADHD and this let's me form clearer trains of thought, reduces my social anxiety and helps my depression. Sexual side effects seem to have gone away also. The one complaint is that each new script seems to be slightly different (good luck not getting generics) and it takes a few days to adjust. 90 day scripts with half a pill means 180 days between bottles so not a huge deal but certainly worth mentioning."


"I see many people have had a very positive effect on their blood pressure. I have been using Benicar HCT for about 2 weeks along with Toprol XL. While the Toprol seems to do it's job (reduce pulse rate), Benicar HCT seems to have no effect. I had changed from Norvasc because of swelling and blood pressure was ~140/80, still uncontrolled. Now it's 160/85. My doctor tells me not to worry, everything will be just fine. "


"The medication was very effective, however, the excruciating pain I experienced while taking the medication was not fun experience. I took two tablets at 9:00 a.m. Two hours passed and I didnt feel anything. Then it hit just about noon and I started getting terrible stomach cramps. If you are a first time user take one."


"Mine is covered by medicare part d through bc/bs rx prem for $2.00 for 60 pills.  Fair results."


"So I got diagnosed with psoriasis a few years ago when my mother passed and I took humira then for only a couple of months and it went away. So just recently of last year it came back full effect but I was pregnant so couldn't really take anything. So now here In January I started back on humira I've had about 3 injections and it seems to be clearing up.. Staying positive.. I just want clear skin..
#psoriasissucks"


"Make sure your doctor is prescribing the proper dosage! Until my dermatologist noticed in my history I've been taking less than recommended to control my outbreaks after mentioning my frequent outbreaks I suffer from. She changed my dosage to 2 gm followed by 2gm 12 hours later  the difference one additional gram made was life changing! I no longer have to Suppress three to four episodes right in a row! And now have months not days between! Do to frequently being relocated with my husband until now, multiple docs over the past 10 yrs have prescribed too low of doses!"


"My experience now is that I'm in the ER every other day because I cannot get Primatene Mist any longer. I've been using this product for over 25 years without one single bad side effect and now 10 times a day I have a breathing attack that lasts over 30 mins or more because I don't have my Primatene and prescribed medicines DO NOT WORK."


"Has changed my life.  I didn't know how bad my anxiety was until I got relief from Atarax!!  I don't even need anywhere near the full dose to relieve my constant building thoughts of what I should be doing or may not be able to do because of my other debilitating illnesses.  I am so grateful!!  I no longer feel constantly wound so tight I might snap!"


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


"I am a 60 year old female who also takes Lantus and Metformin.  I started the 1.5 dose of Trulicity about a month ago.  I had mild gastrointestinal symptoms at first: flatulence, heartburn and burps that smell like sulpur.  About 10 days ago the side effects got much worse:  abdominal cramping, explosive diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.  I had to call in sick to work twice in the last week.  Sometimes I feel better, but then the symptoms hit out of nowhere.  I have absolutely NO appetite and have to force myself to eat.  Feels like food poisoning.  This morning I had to go to the ER.  They did tests and the doc said it was due to the Trulicity and I should stop taking it.  I used to be on Victoza, which worked fine, but ins. co. won't pay for"


"I have been on Sprintec 28 For about 3 months now and love it! It was prescribed by my doctor to ease my menstrual cramps and it did that and so much more. I had little acne here and there now my skin is flawless. I have almost no cramps during my period which is a huge from before because I used to sit in pain for hours. My breasts are larger and The pills are cheap! Also no pregnancy so overall 10/10! The only con I can Think of is slight nausea after Taking The pill but it doesn't last very long and I Take my pill at bedtime so I'm sleep when The nausea occurs anyway. Great pill."


"I've been on the skyla IUD since about May-June and I didn't take any pain meds before hand and the pain wasn't that bad for me (high pain tolerance?) Only discomfort I had was when he opened my cervix up then I felt a pinch and that was that. I felt fine afterwards and went shopping. The next day I was cramping some and bleeding a little bit and I took some ibuprofen and all was good. Only bled for like 4 days. I don't get mood swings, haven't had abnormal hair loss or anything. Just get the pms for a couple days when I should get period. So far I've loved it and I didn't have to pay a single penny."


"I have taken hydrocodone for several years due to severe back pain. I have osteoporosis which has resulted in several compression fractures. My back is a mess. I have had multiple surgeries for stenosis and disk problems. I have tried all the pain killers, Oxycontin, MS morphine, Lortab, etc. Norco works the best and I have only minimal side effects. I have taken the Norco 10's, one every 4-6 hours for the past 5 years. I am able to work and function almost normally with the pain killers."


"I started contrave in October of 2016 with a starting weight of 159. In the beginning I didn't notice any changes, I actually felt like I was eating more for the first few weeks. I had a few side affects - headaches, nausea, constipation, hot flashes but those have since gone away. It's now Feb 2017 and I'm happy to say that I am down 25 pounds!!! Very happy with the results"


"I am taking this for bipolar. I'm not taking it in any combination of other meds. So far I have had only good results. I was told it could have sedative affects but the opposite has been true with me. When I do fall asleep then I sleep just fine. Haven't experienced any weight gain. Latuda  has helped me much more than anything else I have ever taken. I am a veteran and also have PTSD and it has even seemed to help with that. I recommend this drug, just give it a fair try. Some side affects diminish or go away over time."


"Enjoying the idea of the Mirena more than having it at the moment. Got it inserted on 10th September 2014 the day that my period finished and have had a heavy period ever since. It's great to not take a pill every day and sex isn't painful as I worried, although there isn't any need to worry because the bleeding is preventing that from happening. I just really hope it settles down and that the bleeding stops. Very jealous of everyone who only had a day or two of spotting."


"I've been on 150mg for 1 year now for anxiety. I have previously taken Paxil as well for years but it seemed to have stopped working for me. Although Effexor has helped with anxiety (not a "cure"), if I miss 1 dose I experience the worst side effects: dizziness, nausea, vertigo, diarrhea, headache. It has also significantly decreased my libido. I will be trying to come off of this and probably switch to something else because of this."


"I am a 26 year old who has had anxiety since I was a child. I've gone through rough spots on and off throughout my life where I would feel extremely anxious and nauseous all of the time. I finally decided to do something about it when I started experiencing panic attacks on top of it all. Lexapro along with seeing a psychologist saved my life. I went into this knowing there is no "magic" pill out there - I still have good and bad days like everyone, but NOTHING like how bad I felt before. When I initially began taking the medicine, it made my anxiety worse - I told my doctor and he adjusted the dosage to a smaller amount. I felt tremendously better in just about a week, and have continued to feel better and better."


"I have really severe migraines about 4-5 times per week. My doctor suggested Relpax! I tried it, and it took my migraine away within 20 minutes. The best medication I have tried by far. I take 20mg pills. I decided to use that dosage because I can get more pills for my money. I would say the downsides to Relpax are the blurred vision and upset stomach. I generally try to drink a lot of fluids and eat a small snack when I take it. This seems to help settle the upset stomach quicker. This medication is extremely expensive."


"I've only been on falmina for 3 months and I'm on the fence about it. I'm having abnormal periods. They last almost two weeks now. My period comes the last week of the active pills and will last almost all 14 days. Acne hasn't been that bad so far but the nausea is pretty terrible. Doctor said to give it at least 6 months so we will see."


"I just had my Implanon removed after 2 years. I loved not having a period and not having to worry about pregnancy. However, I did have mood swings and even though I work out every day and eat healthy, I always seemed to stay the same weight. I used to blame the mood swings on the situations that stressed me. However, I came to realize I was not thinking clearly. I traced it all back to 2 years ago. Since the Implanon my depression from my younger years crept back in and I had to seek treatment. I don't want to totally knock the Implanon."


"I been on the 1% packets.  I'm only taking 4 days per week...tue, thu, sat, sun.  My level was 200 and I'm 53.  I've only been on it 2 weeks and I still see mild increase in energy level.  My doctor prescribed once a day, but the price is very high without insurance so I'm trying to get more time for $$$.  Do any of you know how this usage pattern could affect the overall performance???"


"I switched from Loestrin 24 Fe to Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo after being on the former for over a year and a half and still not having predictable periods.  Ortho has regulated my period, which was miraculous to me, especially since I also have a thyroid condition which makes it even more unpredictable, and I haven't had any breakthrough bleeding/spotting. One thing I did notice on Ortho, however, is a new moodiness I've never had before.  I found myself crying over silly things and swinging in and out of depressed states daily, which is very scary to me because I am usually the 'guy' in my relationships without the emotional tendencies that most women have.  I just hope it lessens, though, because otherwise this birth control is great."


"A few days into a one week course 100mg twice daily and symptoms have been less severe.

After reading some input on dairy products with this drug.

"If gastric irritation occurs, it is recommended that Doxycycline Capsules be given with food or milk. Studies indicate that the absorption of doxycycline is not notably influenced by simultaneous ingestion of food or milk.""


"I've had my Implanon since May 30th 2013. I have not stopped bleeding since I got it. I have crazy mood swings, I get extremely depressed, crave junk food, sex drive is way down, I get horrible headaches, and abdominal pain."


"I have had anxiety/panic disorder for 8 yrs now. When I had my 1st attack I went to the ER and they just told me it was all in my head, wrong. After about the 7th one is when they  said I have the disorder, they tried everything you can think of until my Dr. tried clonazepam every since then I take as directed and I'm doing wonderful, I've had a couple of small ones since but nothing compared to before. Just remember, you are not the only one with this problem, I thought that for awhile myself until I started talking to other people with the same issues. Hope it helps."


"I went from talking 120mgs of Cymbalta to taking 150 mgs of Seroquel XR just over one year ago. I fortunately did not suffer from any if the initial side effects that I've now researched & have learned are really common when starting this medication. However, 1 month ago, I'm not sure why but I ended up missing 2 nightly doses. What I experienced was nothing short of being in hell, literally. I physically was incapable of movement, getting up to simply get to the restroom was near impossible, every muscle in my body was weak & near useless. I couldn't do anything but remain in a fetal position curled up on my side for the duration of over 12 hours. My head was cloudy, confused & unable to process any thought. After this experience, I want off"


"After 20 years of getting up every hour and a 1/2 to urinate, I am now able to sleep for 6 hours without waking. This has changed my Life."


"I was taking 300 mgs 3 x daily. The drunk, dizziness, overall sick feeling was just to much. Took for 3 weeks. The doc then lowered my dose to 100 2x a.m. and noon and 300 5 p.m. I was still getting that drunk feeling on it two weeks. Somewhat helped with anxiety but not like all the good reviews I'm reading. (I'm jealous) :)  developed severe rash and went to the doc and blood pressure was 170/92. I have always had great blood pressure. Doc said stop and stop now, call your psych. and let him know. Don't know what else to try. So may ssri's make me sick as I am allergic. Sucks, I know the anxiety and depression will be back soon and just don't know which way to turn???"


"I've taken klonopin off and on for many years and I have to say it is very effective and much longer lasting than xanax. I've been prescribed xanax as well and it is effective, but I truly believe it shouldn't be taken on a regular basis, especially several times a day. It's fast acting and it helps with panic attacks and similar situations. But to take it day in and day out seems ludicrous. Klonopin has a much longer half life and I don't feel withdrawal when I come off klonopin, that's not the case with Xanax. Not only that, on Xanax I was finding that I would have periods of forgetfulness, meaning periods of the day. I was at a job interview and I really couldn't tell you what was said by me or the interviewer. I did get the job however."


"I'm In my 20s, no kids, HIGH pain threshold. Got IUD late 2015. Before IUD, never had cramps. Insertion was not fun but nothing to cry about. Since insertion, all my periods have been heavier and more painful: a few have been terrible, even cause stomach pain. But all were manageable. Today I went to a gyno b/c my past 2 periods were EXCRUCIATING, barely tolerable w/ naproxen. Felt like I was giving birth. Was told everything looks normal but it is probably my IUD causing the pain. I hate hormones and love the cheap/worry-free 10yr IUD, so I'm going to wait it out and see if my next cycles calm down. Pain sucks but hormones and kids are worse."


"I started taking this medicine last Saturday after I had an attack and passed out on the floor Friday and was sent to the ER. Well they prescribed me this, I have never had any situations like this before, and since I have been taking it I have been so confused, slow to react, tired, dizzy, and can't even hardly function at my job right now."


"25 year old, with major depression. Take with other medicines (Sertraline   trazodone) greatly helps interest which the others don't. Probably inattentive ADD- never got on in school. 18mg is good. 27mg is okay but I'm a bit paler and a bit edgier. Any more and I look and feel washed out and jumpy."


"Given one shot Rocephin (IM, dorsogluteal) for severe UTI.  Shot a little painful, but experienced relief of abdominal discomfort within about 30 minutes.  Some bruising, but definitely worth it for the quick relief."


"Picked up lice staying at a friends house in North Carolina. She didn't tell me her daughter was having trouble with lice every 4 months before I visited or else I would have stayed at a hotel. Anyway, I have tried just about every over the counter product and nothing worked. Read all the directions & followed the directions exactly. Then I tried home remedies. Nothing worked. I bought Sklice at $150.
with insurance. It doesn't work. I applied it to dry hair, used the entire tube, worked it in, all hair covered, left it on 10 min. as directed, washed it out and combed out the bugs and nits. The next day, I still have live lice. It's now 2 days later and basically it didn't work. It did kill some but not all.
Now what? Such a nightmare."


"Works good for me."


"So I've been using Dervia C gel for the past 3 weeks along with doxycycline caps that were prescribed by my doc and based on these comments I've seen which is bad experience I've failed to have with this gel 1 at age 28 I have serious acne issues with the bumps and spots there for everyone to see and its even worst with my period 2 so far using it is one of the best product so far no peeling or drying of my face no nothing and 3 the spots and bumps are really fading when i wash my face it feels soooo soft and smooth. I still have a little bumps which is on my jaw line so I'll focus there and one more thing the instructions i got how to use my gel is use ir sparingly on the affected area at nights I don't user it in the day"


"I have been trying both 300mg and 150 mg. Daily doses in combination with 20 mg Lexapro for several years now.  I was not doing well on Lexapro alone, still too mopey and negative.  I am finally doing much better and feel strong enough to let go of the Lexapro and try Budeprion alone.  After just a few days I feel totally different and much better.  It is very energizing, I feel positive and am getting a lot done.  My libido is coming back and the sexual side effects from the Lexapro are gone too.  300mg per day may be too high for me, I feel almost manic.  I may try (with my psychiatrist's support) to stay on 150mg but so far this medicine alone is working extremely well for me."


"I have bipolar disorder and I've tried many medications before we found what worked without nasty side effects. I was put on risperdone and Celexa to treat it, which I still  take. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and narcolepsy which my doctor put me on Nuvigil. I did not know Nuvigil could be a treatment for treating bipolar until I read about it on this site. I feel very upbeat with the Nuvugil and not tired all the time and I feel happy again. Even though I take other medicines for bipolar, I feel since I started the Nuvigil I feel even better."


"I was recently prescribed both Metronidazole and Cipro for diverticulitis---this is the second time I've had an issue with diverticulitis since being diagnosed approximately 2 years ago. I have learned a few things this time around that has reduced the negative side effects. I no longer take these medications at the same time---they are spaced an hour or two apart and both are taken with a slice of toast--nothing more. If I take this medication after a meal, it causes problems. This has greatly reduced (eliminated) the stomach pains and nausea that I experienced before. Limit food intake while having a diverticulitis attack for the first couple of days--replace with water. You need to flush out the infection and there will be diarrhea."


"I at the same time went on a dairy free and gluten free diet so I think it's a combo. I have not lost weight for 10 years of dieting. Did everything. Work out. I used to swim like a beast. Started the meds 5 days ago, and lost 4 pounds so far which is amazing cause I never ever lost. My belly is finally starting to go and my clothes feel loose. I was so nauseated and dizzy so I'm on one pill and started to take it really early in the morning so i'm fine now. Will definitely use. Belviq (I lost 10 at first and then nothing for 8 months).

Good luck."


"Have done the full arsenal of anti-depressants with minimal to no resolution of my SAD/GAD. I am a generally healthy 48 year old male that mysteriously  2 years ago developed intense GAD/SAD: terrified flop sweats in meetings, avoidance of all social gatherings/interaction, non-stop anxiousness, and a handful of panic attacks. Under recommendation from my therapist my GP reluctantly prescribed clonazepan (Klonopin). 1 mg 2 x day. The full 1 mg made me a bit glassy eyed and dull. Reducing to 0.5 mg in the morning - to handle work-related anxiety and 1mg at night before bed. Success! I am close to the goofy outgoing person I was before the anxiety kicked in full-force. Bravo! I have found the right mix - finally."


"I have to get this thing out ASAP I was losing weight and now I've gained over 100 pounds my hair is falling out I'm super stressed out and I'm wishing I wouldve stayed on the pill I can't take it anymore... My head hurts more than half of the week. I have terrible mood swings.... my periods are off and on a lot and sometimes I'm months without it I've tried dealing with this for a year but I don't think I can take it any longer.. My eczema keeps flaring up... just can't take it I don't recommend this to anyone....I'm just stressed to the point if I didn't mind bleeding I would cut it out myself..."


"I have only been on this medicine for about a month and a half. I was having about 6-8 migraines a week. I cannot tell you how much difference Topamax has made in my life. I feel like a new person. Some side effects , little tingling, my tongue feels weird, but only a few mini migraines here and there now and well manageable. Love it."


"This product does what it says with terrible pain! First off... i would never recommend this product to someone who experiences IBS like myself. Seems that the posts praising ducolax are from people who have only had LIGHT constipation discomfort.
I now understand the "near death experience" that Ducolax is. If you ever ever experienced true food poisoning that leaves you expelling from both ends simultaneously this is exactly like that! Cold sweats, nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting accompanied by the worst cramps of life. I mean I can actually say I thought I'd need an ER visit & if you've tried this and lived to tell the tale YOU KNOW!
I would absolutely recommend taking this on the first day of your weekend with zero plans!"


"I usually get awful menstrual cramps - to the point where I almost pass out, cannot focus on anything else, and am unable to do anything for the first 2 days of my period. I have recently been put on the pill Microgynon 30, along with Mefenamic acid and so far have had very little pain at all. I have been able to carry on as normal without stopping every few hours doubled up in pain. This is especially good news as I have exams coming up this summer. So I would definitely recommend Mefenamic Acid as my period pains have almost completely stopped. It's heaven. However I have noticed no difference in the heaviness of my period unfortunately."


"My experience was really good. I had little stomach pain. I took it at 6pm so I could drink lots of fluids till 8p. Then at 630a I went diarrhea. I just had trouble sleeping bc the constipation was no Bueno. The culprit in my stomach was gas and it was making me feel fatigue :-( I'm all better now and feeling good today. What also helped was drinking water and prune juice frequently. I believe it takes the side effects of the laxative away."


"Tramadol has completely changed my life.  After my second child, I started experiencing significant lower back pain as well as strange "floating" pains in different joints of my body.  After a terrible bout with Vicodin, I discovered Tramadol on my own and began taking it.  To my surprise it dealt with my pain and also leveled my generalized depressive/anxiety disorder! I've taken this medicine for two years now and I only take three to four, 50mg tabs a day, along with Tylenol and or ibuprofen, to handle my pains. If you have a real pain problem, use this properly; it's too bad doctors don't always understand that."


"I started Adipex on 9/19/2011 starting weight was 202 being 5ft tall and only 23 with five kids since my doctor started me on the pills. I now weigh 187.6 pounds. I work out Monday through to Friday. I love it. I feel better my goal is to lose 60 pounds and I'm not stopping until I get there. I drink nothing but water everyday. I get dry mouth a lot but that's about it. I recommend this pill to anyone. I used to sleep all day, now I'm up all day. The pill has changed me as a person. I still have a lot to lose until I reach my goal."


"I have taken 20 mg of Adderall coupled with 50 mg of Zoloft for the past year.  They work really well together. Adderall helps me focus and Zoloft treats any mood swings or depressed feelings.  It really is a good combination for ADHD, ADD, or OCD."


"Pain associated with shingles.     I think the pain was lessened due to the drug but due to the crazy mental side effects I stopped taking it within a week even though my shingles lasted several weeks.  It wasn't worth the side effects."


"I have been using duac for around 6 months maybe a bit longer and although i have noticed a difference with my spots i really dislike the fact in makes my skin so dry. I would however recommend it to anyone suffering with acne who doesnt mind the dryness as it does appear to clear it up."


"So im 17, I got the shot a little over a week ago. So far nothing but good to report here. However where I got the shot (arm) was pretty sore for like 5 days, and I'd say I probably had slight depression for a few days afterwards, but now I'm back to normal. I also had an increase in appetite which is probably why alot of people have gained weight.. im a health nut so appetite is something I control on a regular basis. The best thing is that my boobs grew MAJOR!!"


"After taking cough DM I have experienced extreme diarrhea and it is very unpleasant I have not taken cough DM on an empty stomach although I had taken it in the morning and it is giving me the same experience every time"


"I have been on Soma 350 off and on for thirty years for back pain. The only relaxant that actually works and I can function as a normal person. It is hard to get anymore. Doctors are afraid to give out. I have tried others nothing works as well. I don't understand why it is so hard to get now."


"Started Zyprexa 5mg for a week, bumped up to 10mg...This medication works well for me. Im able to control my depression & irritability better. Weight gain is fine for me as I only weiged 98 pounds when I started the medication, I am now 108 after two weeks & I am not complaining. I've been getting insomnia since starting the 10mg. I wake up around 12,1 or 2 in the am and cant go back to sleep. Will definitely talk to Psych about this problem"


"I have an active pilonidal cyst. For those not familiar with this condition, it is extremely painful. It involves a massive infection. I have been treated with Augmentin XR for 11 days so far. After about 8 days, I could feel a noticeable improvement. It works great, however, it is rather rough on your digestive system."


"It's great for anxiety and moods. It's helped a lot. Only bad thing is weight gain. I have gone up 2 dress sizes, craving a lot of junk food as well."


"Update from 12/16/15.  I've been on Contrave for 8 weeks and have lost 18.2lbs. I really can't say enough about this drug. I have no desire to binge eat. My cravings are greatly suppressed. I used to be a social smoker and drinker. Haven't had a cigarette or a drink in at least 3 weeks. I feel like a completely different person. Other than a little nausea and some constipation, I haven't had any more side effects. I can't wait to see what the next 8 weeks brings!"


"Doctor gave me a month's worth of samples to get my sugar readings down.  After 3 weeks,  they have dropped quite a bit (200+ down to 130-140).  Livable side effects:  MUCH more  frequent urination,  extreme thirst,  and chapped lips & hands.  Doctor faxed a prescription yesterday,  my insurance told me the cost would be $595.  This is more than all my other medications cost me for the whole year!  No generic is available.  I canceled the order.  Can't afford it."


"Been using Actos 15 mg with Metformin (2x1000) for several years now. Most of the side effects listed have not been a factor for me. I do have some swelling of the lower legs and ankles, but that was pre-existing. I have not noticed any difference since I have been on this medication."


"I've had this since May 2015 and I'm over it! 2 weeks after it was inserted, had a period that NEVER ended until August! it varies in how heavy the spotting was but it was never heavy, but enough to constantly have to wear a liner. since then, I've had spotting that lasts roughly 2 weeks every 2 months! my face breaks out so bad, proactive and clearasil doesn't even work. I've gained 20 POUNDS since it was put in and it's only January! I thought it was just my eating habits but I don't eat more than I did before it was inserted. haven't gotten pregnant, so I guess there's a plus.."


"Having no periods every month is wonderful and all my pain from endometriosis has subsided. I feel wonderful, but did experience quite a bit of weight gain with this medication but in the long run it is worth it."


"So I purchased the 24 hr/1 day Monistat with ovule inserter. I decided to take it at 11pm at night. I literally can not even put into words how badly it has made my vagina itch. The burning sensation does not compare to the itching. I'm currently walking around my room at 2:27am waiting for it all to stop. I want to take a back scratcher and do something I definetly should not do (don't worry I won't), but you get the idea. I Wouldn't recommend this to anyone unless they want to go through hell, for so far the first few hours to rid yourself of a yeast infection. I tried to search how to make it stop, but it seems that know one knows how to. I took a Benadryl recently and I think it's slowly taking away the itch. Hope this helps someone!"


"Gelnique gave me headaches and this was one of the side effects. I had to stop taking the medicine."


"I'm a healthy 71 year old male with one weakness - my lungs. I've had bronchitis as a boy and had pneumonia twice before and this is the third time getting pneumonia. The Rocephin was added to an slow intravenous drip. Good relief the first day and today, the second day of treatment, I got my appetite back. I have one more day of intravenous and I think I may be back to near normal."


"UPDATE.  I am still on gabapentin.  Dose is 600mg three times a day - total 1800mg in a 24 hour period.  I had not had a drink "craving" since August 11, 2014 when I quit. (I did this within one week of starting gabapentin).  I did have a glass of wine at Christmas, one beer on my birthday, and one glass of wine at Easter.  That's it.   I use to have 10 beers a day, and three glasses of wine or gin for bad panic attacks and generalized anxiety.  So for me (not everyone) I can have that occasional drink with friends, at party or any social event - then come home and not touch the stuff and WITHOUT ANY CRAVINGS AT ALL -  as I had during my 40-year binge.  Still, this drug is amazing. AA never worked for me."


"I went on this pill a while back to help regulate my period and help with severe cramps. I had an extremely heavy flow and my cramps were so unbearable. Also, I would get my period for 12 days, sometimes twice a month. Since being on the pill, I usually dont get any cramps which is amazing. I also noticed that my skin is always 100% clear. However, I would say that I gained a solid 20 pounds since being on the pill and am currently trying to work it off with healthy eating and regular exercise. Side note, the first week i took this i was throwing up every night and feeling nauseated but if you stick with it those side effects eventually subside.  Overall, besides the weight gain I would say that this pill has done wonders."


"200 mg for a year now.  Stopped panic attacks while driving.  Very chill now.  Reduced sex drive and grateful wife.  Everything still works. No erectile dysfunction."


"I have tried practically every treatment there is for PCOS and unfortunately, Yasmin is the only thing that has helped me.  But, it puts about 7-12 pounds on me."


"Been on these pills for a month and lost 15 lbs so far. Tried so many pills to lose weight and nothing worked. Decided to go to a weight loss doctor and it was so worth it!"


"Using Corlanor has brought my resting heart rate from over 200 down to an average of 75. No side effects. Very pleased."


"I have rheumatoid A and Stage 4 tibia tendon dysfunctional with collapsed ankles and I use voltaran 1% now and it helps with my pain.But. if you can get 3% gel it's way better, my ins paid for it for a yr but then classified it as experimental and wouldn't cover it"


"I have panic attacks and anxiety. My doc prescribed 10 mg of teva-escitalopram. I tried taking this medication about a month ago and was soo sick by day 2 I quit. I just had a bad panic attack on the weekend so I decided to start taking this medication again, this time I broke the pill in half. I'm now on day 4. My anxiety seems a bit worse because now I'm scared. I'm dizzy, I have diarrhea, I get bad head aches, I'm freezing right now and I just threw up a little bit. Is this normal? Every one says the first week is hellish.....like this? Thanks!"


"I have been taking this medication for a month at 100mg, twice a day. I have had to limit my sun exposure and wear 100 SPF sunscreen as I have been getting horrendous sunburns since I have started taking doxy. My hands were so burned that they swelled up and blistered, making it very painful to even wash my hands. Every time I go outside, regardless of how much sunscreen I am wearing, I am guaranteed to get a sunburn. I was prescribed doxy to help with my acne but it is not worth it to me and I will no longer be taking it."


"This medicine has been a life saver for me, nothing else worked. In a couple of days I felt improvement - no uncontrollable diarrhea. "


"Actually I started taking it for severe nerve pain in my neck and I have Interstitial Cystitis as well since taking it I have had great success with the management of pain.  I have gained 35 lbs while being on the medication, but sometimes you have no choice.  Hands down give me a life without pain and suffering with 35 extra lbs.  I will gladly take poundage over pain any day."


"I have been on Pristiq for about 2 months. I've tried probably 10-12 other anti-depressents with lots of side effects that made me want to quit them. I feel better emotionally today. I have no side effects and I am able to complete tasks in a reasonable amount of time, without feeling overwhelmed. I have no anxiety issues and I am finally enjoying my life. I only wish the insurance industry would cover this medication."


"I've been on the medication for a little over a week so it's a little early but here's my experience so far. The first couple of days I was very tired and experienced some stomach upset. I also had some emotional outbursts- some crying which has since subsided. I read other reviewers comments before taking this medication and saw that taking too much too fast or titrating this too fast lead to unpleasant effects that were intolerable so I've titrated extremely slowly and I haven't even gotten to the lowest registered dosage yet but have consistently lost about a pound a day and have lost a total of 7 pounds since starting a week ago. I consistently have a very slight stomach ache after eating but it goes away fairly quickly and is tolerable"


"I'm 29yr, male on Wellbutrin 150mg SR. Initially, had nausea, but it went away after 2 days. I've noticed my sleep has vastly improved. I used to sleep 10 hrs, sometimes more and I still felt like I needed more rest. With Wellbutrin I sleep 7-8hrs and wake up well rested. Additionally, when 2-3pm rolls around I'm not begging for a nap. Concentration is much improved, mood is generally good, and I've lost 10lbs. One warning I can give though is to NOT drink alcohol with Wellbutrin. It's not obvious at first, but the next 3 days it's back to depression, bad depression. Seems like alcohol blocks this medicine out. I can confirm this 2x. Not sure if 3 hrs of drinking is worth the 3 days of depression that follows after."


"If you're not having severe cramps, it takes most of the edge off. Severe, go with a prescribed medicine made for this."


"Saved my life."


"I have been dealing with cystic acne for most of my life and I decided to see a dermatologist last year and Aczone literally was a miracle worker. I rarely get cystic acne anymore, and if I do it is usually near my period. However, I also use Retin-A cream at night, and I am currently prescribed to Vestura birth control which is good for acne treatment. A helpful tip if you take birth control is to actually look up the hormones that are in the pills, I was initially taking a different birth control that actually causes more acne, then I did some research and switched. The only downside is I get these small whiteheads right under my eyes (like 3-4) almost every other day and I am not positive if it's the Aczone causing it or not."


"My physician ordered this medicine after a severe flu and cold that lasted over a month. I found immediate relief, even helped the laryngitis. I see great potential for my patients in hospice. I am amazed at how effective it worked and with minimal negative side effects. I am amazed I have never heard of it before. As a clinician I see great potential for my patients."


"I was using 3-5 bags of heroin a day.  I got started on 8mg Suboxone and it has kept the urges and withdrawals to nothing.  Like everyone else, I'd buy the man who invented this a beer, because this is God's gift to junkies."


"Hello all
Today is day one and here are my stats
51 yrs old, 5'4" and 213 pounds
Have been struggling with my weight since quiting smoking 8 years ago, that combined with severe depression and stress has taken me from a weight of 150 pounds to 213
I am desperate at this point as I am always hungry, praying this works
I have just started to go to gym again 3-4 days per week
Will post again in 2 weeks....wish me luck"


"My husband and I both smoked about 1 and half packs a day and wanted to stop for our children. We began taking Chantix and smoked for the first week. We haven't smoked since then. The worst side effects we have had is some nausea right after taking the pill and some trouble sleeping. Its not the save all pill as it still requires will power, but it helps more than nothing. When you are ready to quit the medication will help but you really have to want it."


"I was previously on Paxil 30mg. I weaned myself off of it because I felt it wasn't working anymore, and also the weight gain was horrible. 25lbs in 6 months!! I was meds free for about a week before I decided I definitely need something. My depression and anxiety was creeping it's way back in, and I just felt horrible overall. Went back to the DR, and she gave me Prozac 20mg. My brain was already adjusted to SSRIs, so there wasn't much of a side effect period. Actually, I don't recall any side effects at all! But let me just tell you, Prozac (fluoxetine) is AMAZING! My depression and anxiety are gone!! I go outside so much more. This is the first time in my life I can ever remember waking up and thinking, "What CAN I do today!""


"Day 2 and feeling ok....I have to take with food or else I'm very sick to my stomach. It's giving me bad headaches but better then how sick I was 24 hours ago."


"This drug changed my life with unexpected benefits.  I started
taking for herniated disc and a lot of nerve damage. I started feeling pain relief immediately. It made me feel very high the first week and I had to be careful how and when I would take it / 150MGs 3xs a day. The high feeling eventually, gradually dissipated

After a week, I noticed my wife smiling a lot with great caution I asked her why and she said she likes how calm and relaxed I am. I'm naturally a very high strung, intense person. I thought about what she said and noticed I actually was very relaxed and things that typically set me off they just didn't anymore. I then read about how the drug helps with anxiety.

My insurance doesn't really cover it...I pay 50 for a months"


"This medication has worked for me for so many yrs. when I take the 2nd. dose, I feel no pain while urinating! I recommend this "highly"!"


"This cream works well i have had no problem with intense itching although all my irratating itching has been extiror but even with that i have not had the problem intensify "


"My 87 yr old mother took 3 pills in the morning. It lowered her white blood count from 125,000 two
14. 10 is normal. That's the only good thing, I can say about this medication.
She had such severe diarrhea and vomiting , that she could not keep any kind of nutrition or food into her system . The drug almost nearly killed her . Her doctor took her off the medication for two weeks , then have her start taking it again at a lower does. Once again soon as she started taking the medication again , the side effects came back and the doctor decided not to continue with medication. Since her last appointment with her oncologist , her white blood cell count is now 50 .
Next doctor appointment they're going to try a older less effective drug."


"I have been prescribed Macrobid 3 times in the span of a year for UTIs. The first and second time I took Macrobid, I had no side effects at all. The third time I took it, I had a 101 fever within hours of the second dose, shallow breathing and cough, and diarrhea. My fingers were tingling too. I immediately stopped taking it and it's been not quite 2 days yet but the fever is going away.

I'm going to have to look into natural remedies for UTIs now.

I admit that I thought everyone else on here was "crazy" writing about their side effects when I had none...until it happened to me. Just because you didn't have any the first time doesn't mean you won't next time, like I did."


"Having suffered from adult acne my whole life I have finally found something that works, in fact it has changed my life. I used to suffer from pimples and blackheads, that was made worse by hormones but persisted my whole cycle, and took a long time to heal if I picked them. I use clindatech before bed, with a layer of 5% benzac on top and then coconut oil! My skin hasn't been this good since I was on the pill. Now I'm not taking any harmful medication and my confidence has been restored. Try it!! I hardly get any pimples now, and if I do they are totally gone in a couple of days."


"I had an ear infection I went to the ER and the gave me Ciprodex and told me to use it for 7 days but I didn't need to because my infection was gone after 2 days of using Ciprodex..... I will think it works great..."


"Aweful.  15 MG for 2 nights and I have a headache again and have not slept for 2 nights...grr. I have tried all kinds of sleeping medication and I was just taking 2 MG of alprazolam. Dr said to start taking the Belsomra w 1mg of alprazolam to wean off.  It has beeb disaster. ...I am calling my Dr for something different as this doesn't work"


"Sooo....started like everyone else on 0.6 after 2 days I spent 5 days in bed on the highest dosaging of Gravol. Never been so nauseated in my life. Then day 6 started feeling better. Definitely loss of appetite and only able to eat about 1/2 per meal as I did. This is my 4th week and still have some nausea on occasion and occasionally have diarrhea. So far I've lost 8lbs but haven't been dieting or exercising either. My morning sugars were from 12-16 now they're 8-12. Here's to 60 more lbs. "


"Linzess is a wonderful medicine. Provides optimal relief
of chronic constipation within hours of ingesting it, without any cramping that I have experienced with similar medicines & over the counter laxatives!"


"My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on April 8 @ around 8 pm. This is my second time taking the pill. We weren't sure if he finished or not so I started freaking out. We went to get the pill the next morning @ 10 am. I took it  immediately. I didn't have many symptoms. I finally got my period this morning (April 18) but it came 5 days late."


"It did nothing for me but caused diarrhea."


"Took this 3-day for small YI.  1st day was awful, slight itching and bad smell by end of day. I just thought it was terrible and from hot weather, but on saw it was a side effect.  2nd day, no bad smell, but severe itching.  Did not do 3rd day, but still itched terribly all day, like "on fire" itchy.  Could not pay me to go through this again, I've been completely distracted and short-temper from pain.  I'm in more pain now than before I took it."


"Have been using Crestor 20mg now daily for 9 weeks, with a very strict diet and daily exercise regime. I previously had taken Lipitor 40mg for 12 weeks, prior to Crestor.
Have been able to trim my triglycerides from 398 to 179 in 9 weeks. I have also trimmed my body weight from 240 to 212 (target weight goal is 195lbs at 6'4"). My legs may be tender at times but I also stretch and run everyday."


"I have osteoporosis at age 49. I had reclast on March 5, 2015. The side effects that I have experienced have been extreme. About 4 hours after the treatment I felt a crushing sensation from shoulders to hips, difficulty breathing. Movement made it worse. Went to ER, Drs. administered by IV, Benadryl and steroid. I have experienced bone pain throughout my body, at times not able to move without pain. That has past after 2 1/2 weeks. I have extreme tingling, itching, redness in my entire body. Doctor put me on prednisone and hydroxyzine. This has not helped me. I am unable to sleep due the itching. Has anyone else had these side effects? If so then what did you do to take care of it."


"I've had my Mirena in for about 3 days now. Insertion was absolutely awful. Hurt so, so badly, I even jumped. The cramping afterwards was dreadful as well. I'm 18 and weigh 100 pounds and have never had a child so this could have a lot to do with the excruciating pain I felt. Slight cramping today, nothing unbearable though. Highly recommend requesting off work a couple days after insertion, I had to leave work the second day because of the cramping. Love the fact that you don't have to think about taking the pill everyday though. The strings are a little weird at first considering my doctor never told me about them. Sex after insertion was not painful at all!! Actually felt better! And my boyfriend said the strings had no interference!"


"I took Tri-Sprintec awhile. Last October I started bleeding profusely & found out I had a miscarriage!   The claim is 1% chance or something like that of getting pregnant,
Here it is January & still bleeding going to have to have a hysterectomy @ 35yo on the 12th of February,"


"I'm about to start my 3rd pack of Tri-Sprintec pills and it's overall been a positive experience. The first few days of taking it I was really fatigued lethargic, but those feelings went away quickly. The first 2 weeks I did feel a bit of nausea, mostly right after taking the pill (I take it at night). I have mild-moderate acne, including acne on my back. Nothing on my back has improved so far. I'm unsure as to whether the acne on my face is improving or not. Right now it's definitely mild and not cystic, but not clear.
Breasts have increased in size and were painful the first month. Still sore going into the 3rd month but not too bad.
Had spotting the 3rd week of the first pack, but it was very light."


"I have tried 3 other types of seizure medications, but they all seemed to have many more negative side effects.  Keppra XR has been a good medicine for me at this time and any noticeable side effects went away within a short time."


"I have chronic pain problems and a huge stress level so I haven't been sleeping. The doctor gave me a few of these to try and I found Serax definitely helps with sleep. I had my first 6 hour sleep in a row last night. "


"Help! My skin seemed to be normal with few breakouts... I started aczone 7.5 and it is terrible! Pimples and redness all over my face! Is this normal?!? Should I wait it out?! It's been about 3 weeks."


"This medication is great.  It helps to improve the look of your skin."


"I experience chronic constipation due to the medications I am on, if I don't take something, I cannot go!  I use Milk of Magnesia for work days when I want to be in control of my bowels, as it is less "demanding" than stimulant laxatives.

IMPORTANT!  For best effects, take it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach with a full glass of water, the more the better.  Depending on the condition of your bowels, it will kick in between 4 hours to 12 hours.  I take the maximum recommended dosage and it will move my bowels enough to make me comfortable for a day or so.   I use a stimulant laxative on weekends to flush my bowels out and prepare me for another week.  This works for me well, personally."


"I went to the ER w what I thought was severe kidney pain, I was in hysterics every couple of minutes. They gave me an IV of toradol and I waited, and cried, and waited, and cried. 7 hours later I was still balling my eyes out. The doctor said my organs were fine, but I have intramuscular pain. So as far as that kinda pain goes, in my experience, doesn't do a thing to help. Tho I will say I didn't experience any side affects - positive or negative"


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


"I am a 17 year old junior and I started taking Vyvanse in 9th grade. I'm not saying it doesn't work because I went from any average student to where B's are a disappointment to my mom. But I haven't had much of a social life anymore, the people at my lunch table think I'm anorexic and I don't sleep most nights. I get headaches constantly and I'm tired of this. I tried other medicines but my mom said nothing works as good. "


"I have been on Topamax for eight months.  Prior to that I was having clusters of migraines (5 to 7 per month).  I have had two total migraines since starting the medication.  Recently my doctor increased my dosage to decrease the breakthrough migraines.  I do have the tingling in my hands/feet, and have lost 35 pounds (but needed to).  I also was a soda drinker prior to taking the medicine, but have not drank soda since starting Topamax.  I do struggle with memory and finding words.  Although the side effects are problematic, they do not outweigh the benefits of not having migraines."


"I normally take Gildess Fe which has been totally fine for me for over a year and when i changed my pharmacy they changed my prescription to Junel. Worst.Birth Control.Ever. It makes me cry constantly for no reason. The other night I was at dinner with my mom and I didn't enjoy my food very much and I sat in my car as cried for a half an hour because of that. It makes me so moody to the point where everything everyone does irritates me. This is seriously the worst birth control to go on. I never had cramps before and now I get my period in between cycles and my cramps hurt so badly. I cannot wait to be off of this brand. I hate it. I have had the same reaction to this brand twice now. Horrible."


"All I can say is Wow!!!          I am myself again after all this time & trying so many different meds.     I kept doing more research & finally found my dream drug.       Symbyax.         Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences.         I tiny capsule instead of a handful of drugs."


"It works for us guys over 60!  A very effective drug.  I have experienced no side effects"


"I had Multiple Sclerosis since I was 19. I'm 28 now I got on Copaxone, about 4 years, it took about 8 months seeing results only side effects was palpitations and a little panic attack, it was 2 minutes long but it felt like 20 minutes. That only happened once other then that I get redness around injection site. I like this Medicine because I feel that it has slowed my MS down And I haven't got sick since I feel like I got my life back."


"I have never had children, so my experience having Mirena inserted was VERY painful.  It hurt so bad that I felt sick and wanted to lay in bed and cry all day, but I did not have time to take off from work so I had to go back.  I was miserable.  I had cramps and spotting for two weeks afterwards.

After that I was spotting every two weeks for almost a whole week.  After the first couple months I got back to having a period once a month and lots of spotting in between.  I also had severe cramps during my period and spotting.  I have had it in for going on six months, and the spotting and cramping has gotten much better.  My cramps are very minimal, much like they were before Mirena, and my period is very light with no spotting in between."


"I have suffered from pain in both legs, related to arthritis in knees, ankles and toes. My doctor prescribed gabapentin 300mg (one capsule daily for one week; then twice daily  and thereafter). I got immediate relief of the pain and discomfort.  I felt some minor dizziness and sleepiness, but these effects were not lasting. I am keen to know if gabapentin will be permanently added to the list of medications."


"It immediately helps!!! I take about 20 min before I eat, never with an empty stomach"


"This summer I've broken out severely. I've tried Proactiv, AcneFree, and Clean and clear Advantage. Proactiv didn't work at all and AcneFree was very harsh on my skin! Clean and Clear did help but not that much. I finally went to the doctor and she prescribed Differin. I've been taking it for a couple of weeks now and I am starting to see a difference. I've even noticed that my acne scars are healing and getting lighter. I haven't got any of those huge- hurt your face pimples either."


"I've tried a lot of medication, nutritional products, "self medication", etc... since I started having severe anxiety and depression around 1998.  I've been taking Pristiq for about a year, and it is the first medication to successfully treat both my anxiety and depression.  Most treatments made one better, while the other got worse.
The only real negative with the medicine is the short half-life. You'll definitely notice if you miss a dose.  Missing two is not a pleasant experience at all.
Since being on the medication, I've been much more productive at work, more social, more driven, more attentive to my son, and just more happy and at peace overall."


"This works great for my back. i have arthritis at l4 and l5 and DJD (RALLY THE SAME THING) When my back goes out I need a stroid pack but if I catch it early and start taking voltern the need for the steroid pack disappears. It also decrease my need for vicodin which I'm scared of getting hooked on. I also have had a history of ulsers so I take protonix every day. I haven't had any problems yet!"


"Had nexplanon for about a year and a half. Ive gained about 20 lbs i have had issues with depression no energy short temper. No period no cramps. I am getting it removed because i cant deal with the weight that steadily going up but i have no appetite and i barely make it out of bed some days becuase i am so dead tired"


"I got my nexplenon inserted about 5 months ago. I stayed on my birth control pill for a month after to help my body adjust and everything was going fine. I had 2 normal periods and up until about a month ago everything was running smoothly. My mom and boyfriend have noticed a big change in my attitude noting that I'm becoming more "bitchy." Can't say I disagree with this as I can tell I get more annoyed and on edge about literally everything. Not only have I been having attitude issues but my acne is out of control right now. I've been on my period for 4 weeks now and my acne continues to get worse. I believe I've also gained about 10 pounds in since I got the birth control and am having a hard time losing it. Planning on getting itremoved."


"Good stuff."


"I was recently put on Effexor and I have seen a huge improvement in my motivation and mental clarity. I actually want to get out of bed and do things. I actually want to work out. I don't want to eat all the time anymore. I am severely obese and now after being on it for almost 2 months I have lost about 10 lbs, and I feel great. I haven't noticed any detrimental side effects. It has actually increased my libido, too. I will post if I see any bad changes. "


"I have been on alprazolam for over 6 years - dose 1mg x 3. I do not have any stress, panic or anxiety but daily fight with the brain crying for this medicine. I have terrible headaches so take medicine for that. I would love to get off these tabs as it causes dependence, I am worried about.  Doctor tried cutting dose to .5 mg x3 a day - could not cope - they then brought in an SSRI and after first dose, had the worst side effects so stopped that straight away.  "


"I was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD when I was 21. I had failed out of university, I was unorganized, felt like a failure, and was frankly quite depressed. Vyvanse helped me focus and think more typically, and I was better able to do my school work. I'm about to graduate with a GPA of 3.8 and my heart is set on a masters degree!

My only issue with this medicine is the moodiness I experience when coming off from it every single evening. I try to be doing something alone at this time, since it only lasts an hour or so, but I become very introverted and irritable. I also found that I'm crazy tired in the morning and sleep in. I used to be up at six thirty every morning! But the benefits far outweighs the cost."


"I can say that it works far as suppressing your appetite but I only been on it for one day an I am waiting for it to leave my system I don't like the warm sensation over my body and a few chest pains very sleepy and sluggish feeling so for those reasons I will not be taking belviq anymore."


"I have dealt with hearing voices for around 10 years. I have been on medicines, that take the edge off. But this, this, was a miracle. I don't hear voices anymore. Worst side affect I have, is drowsiness."


"I've been on birth control since 8th grade to help regulate my abnormal menstrual cycles. I was on combination pills, estrogen-only pills, and the depo shot before I finally tried the Ortho Evra patch. I've been on the patch for about 8 months now and I LOVE it! I use it for 3 weeks and have it off for the 4th week, as the directions say to, and it feels great to finally have a somewhat normal period and to know when I will start bleeding, and to not be bleeding when I'm not supposed to! I put it on my butt, alternating each cheek week to week. I haven't had any bad side effects, only very good ones like growing more than a full cup size and having a high sex drive. This is the best birth control I've ever been on!!"


"I used to wake up every two hours or less during the night having to go to the bathroom (urinate). After taking myrbetriq, I now only wake up once. I get a better nights sleep. However it is very expensive."


"I've been taking opioids for knee surgery and they are the worst for causing constipation.  Despite taking stool softeners, senna laxatives, drinking prune juice daily and a high fiber diet, I could not get anything more than a tiny pebble to come out, and that was after straining so hard I got dizzy.  My 'roids were freaking out.

Enemas sort of worked but they were very painful and I never felt completely empty afterward.  Since I'll be on meds for a few weeks I can't rely on them as a solution.

After about 5 days of rocks for guts I finally found some irritable bowel forums with people swearing by milk of magnesia. So my husband ran to the pharmacy for me.

About 18 hours later the sky opened up and the angels sang.  Such relief!"


"It has eased chronic pain in my neck and shoulder."


"I absolutely love Zarah. I've been taking it well over a year now. Never gained weight, cleared up my acne so much, great 3-4 day period.

I switched to ocello for about one month (not by choice) and I absolutely hated it. Ocello made me super moody and anxious. Zarah almost keeps me in check. Personally every female is different and I would ask a doctor instead of reading reviews!"


"I started dieting on my own in late June of 2012.  When I started I weighed about 337lbs.  On my own using Visalia shakes I lost about 20lbs.  In August of 2012 I started taking Adipex-P 37.5mg.  As of today Nov 9, 2012, I am down to 271#.  Adipex is great for giving you an advantage and I am really happy with it, but I have made and continue to make better food choices.  I cut out all sodas, even diet.  I try to eat healthy small meals.  I still eat carbs, but I try to limit them.  Eventually I plan on eliminating sugar as well.  I am never going back to where I was and I plan on exercising and pushing myself for at least another 100-120lbs!"


"I used Epiduo for three days and saw major results so I continued. I've been using it for about 2 weeks now and I have no problems and no side effects. I wash my face with sulfacleanse and then use the Epiduo at night. Its amazing what its done for me."


"I've been taking the medication before for less than a month, then I stopped taking it for 2 or 3 months and pimples started showing a lot more in my face! So I decided to take the medication again now. I've been taking it for like 2 or 3 weeks and I'm using with it the Cetaphil cleanser 3 times a day and Epiduo once a day. My face doesn't have that much pimples but there's a lot of pimple scars which are going away thanks to the medication. My skin is improving very well and scars are fading."


"I've been taking Ativan for almost 4 yrs now. I take 0.5mg 2-4 times a day depending on how my day is going. It works very well for me. When I start feeling anxiety I start getting gaggy and I take a pill and within 15-20 mins I am calm. Only side effect I had was a little dizzy the first time taking it and sleepy, but went away after the first day. My only problem now is I have social anxiety and it doesn't help with that. I give this medicine a 10 ."


"I have been taking this at 20mg for a week and have went from decent to violently ill ...vomiting, the runs, crippling headaches, muscle pain ... I stopped taking it today slowly starting to feel better..."


"I found this medicine to be very helpful in controlling the bowel spasms that go with the Irritable bowel syndrome.  It is a sublingual delivery and works within 15 minutes.  It dissolves completely and can be taken even when recent esophageal surgery has occurred.  I have been using this medicine for a number of years as needed, and have been very satisfied with its results."


"I have had 4 back surgeries and have cartilage degeneration disease in my knees and shoulders. I have been taking 60 Mg every 4 to 6 hours for the last 5 years. It has been a lifesaver for me as I was in such bad condition before going to this strength. I would work come home roll up in a ball and just hurt so bad. This medicine has allowed me to keep working and have a decent quality of life."


"I've been taking this birth control for about 3 years now and I would say it's been good for me. The only negative thing  I noticed is increased appetite and a decrease in sex drive. I do think my boobs got bigger from it and I have some mild acne but who knows if it's from the pill or not."


"About half of my hair fell out and I acquired drug induced hepatitis. After some research I learned that long term use of this medication will eventually lead to drug induced LUPUS. So, no, I don't recommend it. It was only slightly effective. The cystic acne I would get around my chin and mouth were not quite as "angry" as before I started taking the minocycline. Instead of deep painful bumps that would last for weeks sometimes, they became smaller bumps that would surface much faster and go away much faster, but they came more frequently. I'm 43, female. I'm experimenting with natural remedies now. Tumeric is showing promising results so far, but do your research. I'm extremely disappointed about my hair loss more than anything else."


"At 14 I started getting acne, started using everything. My acne had gotten horrible at 15 and my doctor recommended epiduo gel. It got worse even whilst using it, but I still stuck to it. In about 8 months, my acne completely cleared on my cheeks, even the scars. No acne treatment will clear up your skin within weeks, give it time. I am still acne free and its a couple of years later"


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I just started taking it and i am one week into it and I have already gained 6 pounds because my hunger has increased! But other than that it is a great pill."


"This is the first birth control I've taken. I got really nauseous from it the first day. My breasts have gotten larger and I took it the day of my period and it only lasted for 2 days. I have been pretty moody as well but I think its all just my adjusting to the pill."


"My acne was really bad I took some tablets and then that cleared my skin from acne but not the spots so I went to my docter and she gave me this. I'm still using it butIi can see a lot of improvment thank you DUAC"


"As everyone else that the pill has worked for the best advice I can give you all who are worrying and stressing is It will work be patient! I've taken plan b before and it worked after 8 days of me taking it. 2 weeks ago me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex and he decided he wanted to come in me and I'm not on any type of birth control. 30 minutes after this happening I took a plan b and just like my first time I received no symptoms or signs the pill was working but unlike last time with my period coming on in 8 days it took 13 days for my period to come on so almost two weeks it's the 1st and I'm supposed to get my period on the 7th so I got mine 6 days early so be patient and good luck to u all!"


"Not good for severe pain."


"Klonopin is the only medication that works for my insomnia.  I've been on pretty much every medicine for insomnia at one point or another.  I have OCD and the reason I can't sleep is because the obsessive thoughts won't stop ruminating in my head.  When I take Klonopin, the thoughts are no longer intrusive."


"I have been on the patch for over 4 years. No babies so it has done it's job on that matter. Never had any issues with skin irritation where the patch is applied. When I first started the patch I had the worse acne of my life on my face for a couple weeks. Boobs definitely got bigger and more sensitive.
I have noticed (and those close to me have noticed) that I have been experiencing bad mood swings lately and have been super emotional for almost the last 6 months. The patch is the only thing I can narrow it down to. Has anyone else had reactions after being on it for so long?"


"I took this medication starting in August. I stopped because my hair was falling out. I'm 20 years old and I've lost most of my hair now. I had to go get it cut to my shoulders in hopes it would look better but if doesn't. I began taking topamax to help with my migraines and I dropped a lot of weight. I lost 20 lbs over the course of 8 months. I now weigh 136lbs and sort of want to continue because I love the fact that I'm losing all this weight but I know it's bad for me as I am now getting addicted. I've been off the medication for about 2 months and my migraines are returning. I don't want to continue taking it because of my hair loss but I am not sure what to do. I tried taking medicine for hair, skin & nails to help but it didn't work."


"Relief instantly, it was/is a God send. Pain free."


"Did NOT want to take meds, but I am so glad I finally hit rock bottom and decided Zoloft was an option worth considering. Seriously, it has completely changed my life. As long as you have a reputable therapist/doctor giving you the meds, there should be no major issues. Had some problems with sleep at first, but I started taking melatonin at night and now it's all good."


"Have 24/7 headache ( nonspecific ) from what I personally believe to be from anticholinergic pharmaceuticals. I am highly educated, so I have knowledge about these things. It rates on a scale of level 9 most of the time ( pain ). I had a PCP that put me on nine 600mg. gabapentins a day ( 5,400mgs. per day ). He obviously calculated wrong. On them for about 2 years. I was on heavy doses of other pharms for other reasons. Got off of 9 meds over 10 month period. I was down to 3  600mg gabapentins. Pain level 9. Went up to. three  900mgs. gabs. Pain now level 4. I don't know how long it will last. Only side effects are tingling feet and constipation. I feel like it is a good med. because opiates destroyed me. 10 months opiate free."


"I am 1 year off of opiates, and my success was supported by Suboxone. The day I walked into my physicians office and asked him for help was the beginning of a brand new life for me and my family. I am so grateful for the help of my Dr., my family, and Suboxone!"


"Noticed i am more anxious than b4 i started taking it. Luckily i havent had nightmares or g.i. issues so far but ive only started 1and a half week ago.  from what I've seen from reviews it's all about the individual i guess."


"Alpraxolam helps with the anxiety attacks but did not stop them, withdrawal from it sucks big time.  I would not recommend taking it if there is any alternative."


"This Med can be hard to manage if a person has addictive tendencies, but as far as the panic attacks and anxiety that occur with BPD, it is a godsend. Even if you have to rely on friends, family, or even a doctor to prescribe a week at a time, it really can help. Just be sure, no matter what, not to lose it or run out. Keep the tops on, keep it organized, keep it locked up if you must. Stopping abruptly causes seizures and that is NOT fun. NOT. You can fall and you can die. It isn't a substitute for learning coping skills for stress like exercise, DBT, etc. But anyone who has been through it- especially someone who isn't rich and is on disability/ Medicaid knows how hard it is to find REAL Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It helps. A LOT."


"I took 2mg for 7 weeks.  At first, the after taste was the only adverse side effect although in retrospect within a couple of weeks I started having a dry cough. By the end of the 1st month I thought I had either a cold or an allergic reaction to something.  Went to my doctor and the possible side effects of the was not even brought up.  I am coughing a lot and bringing up clear mucus.  I often felt like my throat is closing up and it reminded me of strep with how sore my throat was.  Last night, completely frustrated I googled sore throat, cough and lunesta and found many other people had similar symptoms.  At first Lunesta worked fine but gradually I slept less and the side effects were (are) horrible.  I'm wide awake tonight!"


"Generess was hell for the first month that I took it, I was hungry hungry, broke out, gained weight, I also threw up. But after that month the exact opposite happened, I lost all the weight, my skin was completely clear and my breasts were huge."


"Cymbalta saved my sanity. I was under incredible work pressure and stress for three solid months (new job covering for one coworker on maternity leave another coworker having a sudden heart attack and Crohn's flare up. Me running the office for three months, even though I'd just been hired). I had a doctor's appointment and broke down on the table. He prescribed Celexa first, which gave me severe panic attacks. Then he switched me to Cymbalta, and I was back to normal within days.

The downside: It is extremely hard to stop taking it. I was intended to take it only for the short term, until things calmed down at work. Two years later, I'm still on it because going off was WEIRD. Numbness, tingling, weird sensory inputs, distraction."


"I love this. I used to have major mood swings. I feel so much happier. I'm a recovering meth addict. I started this medicine in rehab. 6 months at 50mg and life couldn't be better. All of the anxiety and nerves, tics and repetitive thoughts I no longer have. Pristiq and AA saved my life."


"This medicine literally saved my life. I toook 75mg and the first day I took it, I noticed a difference in my mood. I woke up in the morning and actually felt like getting out of bed. I smiled and enjoyed being around people and was in a pleasant mood. I was getting my life back! The only side effect I noticed was that I was pretty nauseous the first week and lost my appetite. But, it wasn't bad at all! I stopped taking the medicine suddenly when I found out I was pregnant and the only side effect I noticed when I stopped was being dizzy for about a week. But that could've been because I was pregnant too. Unfortunately, I had a miscarriage, and started taking Effexor again. Looking forward to being happy again."


"I have taken oral contraceptives for years with no problems but decided to try nexplanon because I was living abroad without access to a pharmacy. I had almost constant bleeding but was told that sometimes that happens at the beginning and to try to tough it out and see if it would work out for me. When I finally got it removed after 8 months I had gained 25 pounds despite no changes to my eating or exercising habits. I really regret getting nexplanon and am back on the pill. My periods are slowly returning to normal and I've lost 20 pounds since it's removal 4 months ago."


"This medication caused sudden, severe weight gain 43lbs. (19.5 kg) over four months weight gain and did little for my anxiety. I wouldn't recommend it!!!! It should be taken off the market for its adverse side effects."


"My mood and depression is much better. Only side effects I'm experiencing is stomach trouble listed. But it's worth it to feel better about life!"


"I have been on contrave for 4 months and have only lost 10 pounds..  Initially I had no side effects and I did experience a loss of appetite....  A week ago I started to get nauseous and dizzy, so I am going to lower myself off this medication...  I am hoping once I go off my appetite doesn’t come back but I can’t be dizzy driving for my job daily :("


"This and the generic both caused lip swelling, irritation and redness.  Looked like I had clown lips.  Stopped taking both."


"I was pretty sure I wasn't going to become pregnant, but just to be sure, I took Plan B (I still spent an agonizing month waiting to see if I was right). I waited about 48 hours after intercourse to take it, because I was afraid of the side effects, and I had to work and give a presentation at school. I felt a bit 'off' and nauseated after taking it, but nothing serious. Don't let the side effects stop you from taking Plan B. It's pricey, but I think it's a good idea to have a dose on hand, just in case."