"I am a no. 2 player in a high profile orchestra. Bullying from below has been a problem. I'm now entirely secure in my position after ten years, not because my managers have dealt with it, but because my doctors continue to without concern prescribe propranolol. They review me regularly and I play solos that are so difficult next to the most  impossible of colleagues. As a kid I would have said  we in a music school should never touch beta blockers but as a professional I can tell you that the people get you down and my work has never stopped since being prescribed propranolol. It saved my career."


"Ive been in pain management for 6 years & serious constipation started 2 yrs ago. Linzess & Armitiza did not work. I was stuck using enemas and self manual removal. Awful - and takes time. I have drank 3 Magnesium Citrates with no BM!  Movantik works but insurance won't pay. so I take 1 / week from the few samples I get.  The pain that starts within an hour of Movantik is the worst I've experienced: doubled over at the gut: crying like it could be anER problem. But I am doubtful of ERs so I try to make myself comfortable at home while I empty for 5-24 hours. Bloated completely uncomfortable and must plan to do nothing until the BMs end. do feel a little withdrawal so I take meds. Movantik is my only option Wish it was more gentle."


"I gained  100 pounds or more . I developed diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. I also could not keep my hands for moving, and at night my feet would twirl. I chose to stop using risperdal and withdrawal was horrible. The medicine did wonders for my mental health, but the side effects was worse than my schizophrenia."


"1st shot I had started relieving my pain of going from sitting to standing.  Had 2nd shot yesterday, sitting icing it now.  My trainer is due in an hr so we will do upper body only which is what the ortho said for the day after a shot.  I had a torn meniscus repair in December 2013 and my pain started again in March, I thought I had torn it again but he said nope, bone on bone.  So far so good on this and I am 62.  I am active with my personal trainer 3 times a week for the past 1.5yrs and I can't wait to be 100% active again."


"I began taking this drug at the 1.2 mg level. Within a half day I began having serious side effects. I thought I had a very bad virus. I had headache chills nausea vomiting diarrhea insomnia. I missed 3 days of work. I stopped taking the drug. A month later I tried it again at the .6 mg level. First half day ok w just no appetite but then all happened again- vomiting and this time cold symptoms. I began having horrible diarrhea last night and called off work today. This is 48 hours after I stopped taking it. I threw rest away this drug feels like poison to my body"


"Taste was terrible.  It took 45 mins to get down the first 16 oz dose (6 oz mixed with 10 oz water).  About 5 mins after finishing, I began vomiting violently and ended up losing all the prep.  Had to go out and get magnesium citrate which was also bad in taste but stayed down.  "


"After trying every single birth control besides the depo shot and the iud I decided to give the shot a chance. Worst idea of my life. Iv been on it for 8 months and I can't wait to never get my next shot. As soon as I got my first shot I noticed my appetite  increase. I was never full, I could eat all day. After I ate breakfast I couldn't wait for lunch. All I wanted to do was eat and sleep all day. I called my doc and she said to give it 3 months. After 3 months I was depressed I hated my life and I couldn't stop eating. 6 months in I gained 21 pounds. I didn't want to wake up ever. I couldn't wait to get home and go to sleep after work. All I keep thinking about is suicide. I will never go on this birth control again."


"I'm a sophomore in college and I have avoided presentations since my first semester as a freshman.  I have came up with the most ridiculous excuses as to why I wouldn't be able to present.  Finally I started talking to a doctor about medicine for my anxiety during presentations and he prescribed me propranolol.  Let me tell you, before this is would have panic attacks from being called on in class or even introducing myself.  I took 5 10 mg pills yesterday for my presentation in front of 30 people and this pill is an absolute miracle! I wasn't nervous, my voice came out clear and no stuttering whatsoever, my hands weren't shaking, and I felt in complete control.  It was exhilarating! I could have talked all day if I needed to."


"I have been on this pill for a year now. I switched from Yaz to Jolessa because Yaz made me CRAZY. At first, the Jolessa was wonderful, but after a couple of months it made my face breakout like crazy. Completely awful. However, it is good for having only 4 periods a year."


"This is simply glorified sleeping medication, this was a waste of money, any one with real seasonal allergies run in the other direction."


"I have to take this often with the diuretics I'm taking. So far no major side effects."


"I was on Serzone for 6 years and it gave me my life back.  It truly is a miracle medicine and should not get the bad rap.  I never had any liver problems, in fact I only had dry mouth as a side-effect.  It did not affect my libido or ability like the Cymbalta that I am on now.  I had liver problems with Depakote ER and I don't understand why it does not get the negative press.  Serzone is amazing and I am going to work with my new psychiatrist to be back on it once again.  I can't wait to get my life back once again!"


"I have been taking this birth control for 6 months and I have finally decided to stop taking it. Although it did help eliminate my acne, regulate my cycle, and prevent pregnancy, the cons outweigh the pros for me. At first I didn't really experience too many negative side effects, but as time has gone on I have become severely depressed, moody, and unmotivated. I am constantly tired and have become extremely forgetful about even simple things. I have become overly anxious and paranoid. I did have anxiety at times before the pill, but it was never this bad. My breasts are constantly sore and I have absolutely no sex drive anymore. None at all. I know it's this pill causing this and I need to stop taking it so I can feel like myself again."


"For years I was on no drugs for type 2 diabetes, only diet. My a1c test were always around 6.1, and then my dr put me on januvia. My sugars are now averaging 15.7.
The dr has just upped my dose to 1-1/2 pills of januvia and added diaformin. WHY??
From good control with no pills to out of control in 4 months. I'm really starting to doubt the doctors motives."


Ethinyl estradiol / folic acid / levonorgestrel

"This was my first birth control I started using and besides feeling some nausea in the beginning stages, I didn't have major negative effects. The nausea disappeared after the second pack (month and a half). My breasts did grow in size after taking this birth control. I was already a D when I started using this and I can't fit in my old bras anymore without spilling out. My sex drive increased dramatically, which isn't a bad thing. In all, this birth control does what it's meant to do with little negative side effects. I had good skin before taking this and continued to have good skin. I have no complaints about this birth control, but everyone does have a different reaction to things."


"This medicine did not help my fibromyalgia at all. I had Doctor after Doctor ask me to take it as I searched for answers and relief. I finally had to stand up for myself and refuse to take it because it has such a strong effect on me. I felt like a zombie each time I tried it. This is regardless of how small the dose was. The medicine did nothing to ease my pain or any of my other fibromyalgia symptoms. "


"I've been meaning to write this for a couple of months now. I started getting really crippling panic attacks last year. from the panic attacks came mild agoraphobia and then the depression sunk in after not thinking i could help myself. I went through about 4 ssri's before being put on paxil. I can honestly say it has changed my life. I am 95% back to my old self and everyday i actually enjoy getting up. don let other peoples experiences with ssri's affect you. everyone reacts differently and there is definitely one out there that will work for you. In saying that there are 2 types of people with anxiety and depression, a person who does nothing, and a person who gets up and does everything about it. (I'm 21 by the way)"


"I started with 50 mg once, then twice per day, increased to 200mg per day, and it did NOTHING but makes me have chills on my scalp AND even though it is summertime, I am sweating really badly. Other than sweating I hadn't noticed it working at all, as I still have been snapping at my daughter.. So my doctor upped my dosage to 450 per day. Hot and sweaty as ever, but it comes and goes.... been on Wellbutrin since mid June 2011, and just maybe.... just maybe, it helped me last week when I should have been totally devastated over my boyfriends drama. I remember not having nervous pangs in my stomach, sort of bold, but not superwoman-like. I still just lay in bed a lot, not motivated, and I think my weight is going up! But I am on the highest dose. "


"I went on this bc my period was so irregular and it was getting out of control. When I first went on this bc I threw up for the first 3 days and then after that I was fine. 2 weeks after I began my mood swings increased a lot, it was really unpredictable what my mood will be like. I've also been throwing up ever since I went on this

bc. My appetite has decreased, I've gained weight, I always feel bloated, my mood is terrible and everything makes my stomach feel sick. I hate throwing up so this pill has been the worse to me. Definitely a waste of my time."


"Vyvanse has worked great for me. Before I started taking the medication I was like a walking zombie. I was zoned out about 90% of the day. Since I have started Vyvanse I can tell a huge difference and so can my family and friends. They say that I am more talkative and a great listener now and that I also seem much happier. The only downfall of this medication is some of the side effects, as in loss of appetite and sometimes I get headaches. I think I can deal with the side effects."


"I have a damaged nerve bundle on the heal of my foot along with a crushed nerve on my arm. This medicine really helps the numbness and some of the pain to alleviate. My only problem with this medication is the hassle of needing to take it every 4 hours to work."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Did not taste nearly as bad as anticipated; used a straw to get it far back in mouth and drank it pretty quickly.  Very minor nausea for about 10-15 minutes, started working in about 20-30 minutes, was able to leave bathroom after about an hour and a half then maybe one more trip.  No cramping, etc.  Much easier than I had heard it would be."


"My veteran affairs MD prescribes this med for the pain and spasms I experience with my rectal prolapse condition. It is very effective- - within 20 minutes of insertion I begin to feel relief.  I only use it when the pain is so severe that I have trouble walking or even picking up a full cup of liquid.  It was first prescribed to me when I presented to the ER with severe pain and spasms. The attending prescribed it- - it was not on the  VA formulary & had to be special ordered"


"Have had leg/hip pain for over a year now.  My doctor finally put me on OxyContin, and it works fantastic, however, I am concerned about the problem of becoming dependent on this medication.  This should not be a long term medication. "


"My wisdom tooth got infected(pericoronitis) and the left side of my face is currently throbbing. I was prescribed penicillin along with ibuprofen 600mg. The penicillin takes a few days to kick in and ibuprofen does absolutely nothing. I called the doc back and they prescribed Tylenol #3. At first I was excited to relieve my pain, but after about 2 hours into my medication I still felt no relief. I hate pills and generally don't take anything on a regular basis(2 Advil for headaches when they rarely occur) so I don't have a tolerance for medicine. Tylenol #3 did absolutely nothing for me. Might as well have not taken anything at all. Garbage!"


"Update from my my April post...the drug is an absolute miracle that's saved me from the out of control eating and depression that consumed me every single day. Taking Vyvanse 50 mg helps me to never even think about food and plan binge evenings and weekends. In fact, I never want to eat large or small quantities of really bad foods at all anymore. I've lost all my binge weight! I hope to never go off the med for fear of my eating disorder returning. It is the only thing that's worked for me after years of therapy/treatment. Amazing!"


"I had a bad bout of diarrhea and this medicine stopped it for me."


"This is the best method for me! Regulates my period and I don't have severe menstrual cramps. It does come out sometimes during sex but you can leave it out up to 3 hours which is a plus. It's very effective!!!"


"When I got on this I was self-diagnosed with depression, and tried about a dozen antidepressants without getting better. My gyno, who was prescribing, said I had to see a psychiatrist because he was scared he'd 'scramble my brain'. I was diagnosed with A-typical bipolar and put on Geodon and Lamictal. The Lamictal did nothing, but in 3 days I went from work or just being in bed the rest of the time gorging on food and not wanting to be bothered to feeling much much better. I started on 30mg and am now on 80, about 10 years later. I highly recommend this for bipolar. I've lately started getting into bipolar depression again, though not like it used to be, and am trying a medicine with great reviews that I'd never heard of called Symbyax."


"Synthroid has changed my life -- from 16 hours/day in bed to being an active medical school student.  The only side effect I have experienced is dry eye in the mornings, but that is fine with the use of artificial tears.  I used Synthroid for my Hashimoto's and now continue to use it post-thyroidectomy.  I only use the Synthroid name brand because generics could be made at different labs and will not be exactly the same every month.  Talk to your doctor about using generics.  My doctors only prescribe the name brand for me because it is important to have constant thyroid hormone levels."


"Been on Prozac with Zyprexa for over a month now. Can't tell if its helping but my wife thinks it is so I will give it some more time. Just started taking 40mg yesterday. Hopefully that will do it for me. I'm one who has had major depression/anxiety for over 15 years and all my antidepressants failed on me. I will report back in a week or so. "


"I had an accident in April 2016. Riding lawnmower fell on top of me in a deep ditch. It knocked me out and caused severe lumbar spinal stenosis , pinched nerves .  Up until this year I was in a lot of pain due to the nerves being pinched by my spine. All this time I have seen 3 doctors, really 4, one neurologist, 2 neurosurgeons, internist. No one even suggested Lyrica for my pain...except the neurologist who did the nerve conduction study. He said it worked for restless leg syndrome which I also have. I go some Lyrica and tried it. It has brought me from 10 pain level to a 2 or 3. I get up early now like I used to, I have the will to do things on my property etc. I had lost the desire to even get out of bed, I wish I had tried Lyrica a lot sooner, it gave me my life back."


"After being on dozens of meds for depression, anxiety, insomnia, and PTSD over the past 9 years, I have FINALLY found a combination that works!!!!!  Can't speak highly enough of the drug Saphris!!!!  Truly blessed and amazed!!  I am sleeping so much better at night and my mood is so incredible.  Thank you God for not letting me give up, even though I tried many times.  No side effects.  Also on Effexor, propranolol, Lamictal and Clonazepam."


"I have been reading the reviews and I'm wondering if I got the same meds as, the folks who wrote these reviews. I got the shots in both, knees, not a numbing shot before the Synvis., Before shots it was very painful to even walk, needed a cane for some stability. The night of the first shots my knees we're tender but when my feet hit the floor the next morning I could not believe it. No pain, felt great. My Dr. Said that was very unusual. Pain subsides, over time not immediately.  Received the series of 3 shots 4 years, ago this month. My knees are not as good as they were when I first got the shots but they are still better than before the shots. My doctor is surprised with results .I would advise anyone to go for the synvis injections."


"I had an abscessed streptococcus infection, which is a REALLY painful occurrence. They treated me with 2-10cc Dilaudid IV Injections, and it was really great. I got REALLY drowsy, but felt nothing, even when they stuck a HUGE needle into my insanely infected tonsil (It was only one tonsil). I went from a 9 on the pain scale to a 1 in ten minutes (or what I perceived as 10 minutes at least). I also hear about people getting very sick from hydromorphone. The staff at the Medical Center were great though. The technician who administered the drug in the ER knew just how to administer it to minimize nausea. I am definitely glad that they knew how much pain I was in an pulled no punches to treat it."


"Have issues with chronic constipation and when I get really constipated I start to feel very fatigued and nauseous. Was looking for a quick fix this time around and took 2 tabs Dulcolax at 9 am, I slept most of the day, I don't know if this was from the constipation or the remedy, but started having horrendous bowel cramping at about 7:30 pm. The first few times I went to the bathroom I was only able to pass a few small hard lumps with A LOT of pain, straining, burning/cramping bowel pain so bad I thought I was either going to vomit or pass out.  Finally about the 4th time the cramps struck, I had a large bowel motion followed by diarrhea. That's where I am right now and I'm hoping this "experience" will be wrapping up soon!"


"So far it's not working and no side effects"


"November 18 I got my period and on Dec 3-4th my boyfriend and I hadn't use protection and I was a little worried because the days happen to fall right smack in my mid-cycle. We use contraceptive but I guess the heat of the moment caught us off guard. On Dec 5th at 8pm I took the Plan B pill. I did experience some cramping and mild nausea, after taking the pill but nothing unbearable. I waited for my period and on Dec 16th... I got it! It was right on time. I am very please with this product."


"I got the implant in Jan 2017 my period came left for a few days and then I started spotting (I guess that's what u would call it) for a whole month. I got it removed in March 2017 and I still have not stopped  this spotting. It would stop for a day or not even a few hrs. And it's back spotting. B4 I had no problem with the plumbing  downstairs but since I got this thing removed it's hard for me to get things going and stay going. Like it really sucks. It's now  been 2.5 weeks since I got it removed and the spotting has yet to stop. I didn't recommend this to my worst enemy it's just not worth it at all. I know it's just not for me...."


"Before I started Lexapro I was a mess. I had lost so much weight, my hair was falling out and I was breaking out in hives daily. The intrusive thoughts and rumination was horrible and don't know how long I could have gone on like that. It's been about 2 yrs and the initial effect was amazing. After a while I needed to up my dose from 10-20 and I am now feeling like I did when I first started taking lexapro. Only negative thing I have to say is do not try to quit this by yourself, even if you think it's no longer working. I went through terrible withdrawals that were physical and emotional."


"This medication is terrible. Made me feel drowsy and nauseous and eventually put me into the hospital causing pancreatitis."


"Olanzapine significantly cleared my head, I am plus 10kg, I am not sure if the pills are the cause but I feel no emotions, very hard to find motivation to do something when nothing is enjoyable."


"Tiny, easy to swallow pills. It's worked so far!"


"It was okay when I first got it, not too painful or maybe I was expecting more pain, anyway I spotted for a day afterwards and it was fine, then no bleeding for a week. I had sex then like 4 days later I started my cycle and it's day 8 with heavy bleeding and horrible cramps..."


"Risperidone has really helped me.  I used to be either depressed or manic.  My thoughts are clear and my mood is stable now.  I would like to mention that I have not gain a single pound on this drug.  Always, always, always... take this right before you lay down at night to go to sleep.  Take this pill, then lay down and go to bed.  That way, you will sleep your way through the munchies.  I take it as though it is a sleeping pill and it works for me..  I just wanted to share, in hopes that this will help someone else, struggling with weight gain."


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


Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

"I don't really know how to rate a medicine; I just share my experience. My doctor warned me that this antibiotic is very harsh and I might feel bad during the course. However, I am taking it for 8 days, and the only side effect I encountered is a bitter taste in my mouth, but it's not a problem. I just drink a lot and chew gum when it gets REALLY bitter. I am of a slim and petite complexion (100 lb only), so I expected to have bad side effects, but I feel quite normal. Also I am eating well before taking medicines (more veggies), drink lots of water, take strong probiotics (50 billion), and drink organic KEFIR with live culture before going to bed and taking bedtime portion of Pylera."


"So I had the mirena inserted 4/1/15. I have a 3 month old son. The pain was horrible. Took the doc a few times to get it placed correctly. After the insertion, I didn't have any cramping or bleeding for abt 4 days. On 4/5/15, I started bleeding heavily. It's was heavy for abt 3 days and now it's light. I'm STILL bleeding. I'm starting to have cramping now. I don't think I like it so I'm considering having it removed and trying something different."


"I have experienced no side effects. Sex drive is fine, I have experienced any mood changes or anything like that. Every one is different when it comes to medications. Guess I’m one of the lucky ones!"


"Used to inject Novolin N twice a day (50 units mornings and at bedtime) and R throughout the day. Much harder to control blood glucose and it allowed me to cheat by eating that cake and increase amounts of injections. I use Lantus now once a day. So much easier. Still trying to adjust amounts (last night blood glucose was 43). Supplement with 5 units of NovoLog before each meal. Insulin spike lasts only one hour."


"I found the needle extremely thick and the injection painful, some even bled. .  After several weeks I began to get one to two lumps at every injection site.  These lumps were red warm and extremely itchy. I contacted my physician who lanced one site on my leg. Needless to say I am no longer a Bydureon user."


"Developed interstitial lung disease and hypoxia."


"Terrible medicine. I had diarrhea with dehydration and ended up with severe dry mouth at night. I took it for sinus for over a month and need to take for 70 days but it killed stomach already. I used to drink lot of water but all useless with this medicine. I think I have to stop it."


"I had great response with Fludara when it was used with Rituxan."


"Worked like a charm , stopped the nighttime pain and burning. Unfortunately my insurance company no longer covers it.  "


"After having a lot of urine infections for the past year I am now back on Macrodantin 50mg 4 times a day for 7 days makes me feel yak headaches keeps me awake slightly dizzy, feel tired a lot.. Then doctor wants me to take a low dose of it for 6 weeks will keep you posted if it actually works this time. I have my doubts."


"I was on this medication for 2 years. Worked wonders on my acne! Then it gave me autoimmune hepatitis. Symptoms 1 st off were joint pain and abdomen pain and jaundice. Can be very life threatening. Now I have to take other medications to treat the disease and my acne came back worse than ever."


"I at 53 I took Heather for birth control for the last 3 1/2 yrs. My doctor decided that I should not be on the pill anymore and I needed to stop taking them. During the time I was on the pill I never had a period. I loved it, no weight gain, no side effects. Since I have been off of them I still have no period. My doctor said I probably will have gone through menopause and never had the symptoms."


"I have been taking Contrave for 5 days and have lost 6.4 lbs so far.  It definitely helps with appetite; I'm hardly ever hungry.  I have had slight nausea, but nothing too bad the weight loss so far is worth it.  I work out about 4 days a week so that could be contributing - only 2 days this week.  Will update again!"


"Always a total skeptic about meds but.....OH MY GOD!! First time user of this medication. Took 500mg dose around 6 hours ago. Have been on a 10/10 rush since then. Unbelievable!!! Feeling basically Top Gun alert, at ninja readiness, shaking slightly in anticipation. Very similar experience to having a damn good md-cap....from what I've been told :)  . Do very long work shifts 16-17 hours and this seems unbelievable. Too feel this good at the conclusion of such a shift is total madness. I think the potential for abuse of this medication must be astronomical. I note it does apparently have some moderate dopaminergic effects and I can certainly feel this to some extent."


"I am a day sleeper and was only sleeping about 3 hours a day and waking several times during that 3 hours when I was just taking Ambien. I have starting taking Rozerem in combination with Ambien and I am now sleeping about 6 hours a day. The first few days I felt very drowsy but that has gone away and now I feel wonderful and rested."


"I took Ella 4 days after unprotected sex. A few days later I had brownish discharge. It only lasted one day. I had a few stomach cramps as well as pelvis cramps and I never had cramps before a period. However this also could have been due to how nervous I was that I could be pregnant. My expected period date came around and I missed it. By the 4th day I was paranoid and took a First Response pregnancy test. It said negative. On the 6th day I still did not have it and took another pregnancy test and it said negative. I then went to the gynecologist because I was super paranoid and stressed and she said I probably wasn't pregnant and that the pill thew off my cycle. The next day I got my period. Ella does work."


"Seroquel did not work for me; I went up to 400 mg and felt like a zombie. Now, I've taken Seroquel XR 300 for 1 1/2 years. I've seen my anxiety level go to 'normal'. But, it is necessary for me to plan the time I take the medication to avoid slurred speech in the morning; it needs to be in my system at least 11 hours it seems.  Constipation is severe enough to take laxatives everyday.  My husband has to keep reminding me the positives outweigh the side effects by far.  Then I stop and think and know that is true."


"I took my first dose of Bonita 150mgs and woke up the next day with severe headache and abdominal spasms. I feel exhausted, almost flu like. I'm checking with my Dr. Now since today is the 2nd day of the same symptoms."


"Stops dead on track those manic/depressive crisis moments. And I love the hunger it gives me.  Great pill for me. My AP of choice. Always take this with .5 or 1 mg of clonazepam. ;-)"


"I have a herniated L5 degenerative disc disease and arthritis when this flares up I can barely walk! I will go to the ER and get the Toradol shot and within 24 hours I am good and it lasts me for at least 3 months!"


"I'm on my 16th day of taking Chantix. I started January 1st 2009.  My actual quit date was the 15th which was yesterday.  I only smoked onlyh 5 cigarettes all day and it was half a cigarette at a time and tasted horrible.  This morning I woke up with that habit still in me to smoke so I lit up.  I haven't had one since and it's 8pm.  Been almost 10 hours and I'm feeling pretty good.  I'm having the urge to smoke but am controlling that urge easily.  I was disturbed however when I searched Chantix reviews and came across people talking about having heart attacks just weeks after quitting the pill.  Now I'm a bit worried but I plan to not take the entire 3 months.  I plan to stop taking the pill once I have been smoke free for a week."


"Extremely effective. No cravings for anything and even when you eat small portions will satisfy you. 33lbs in 3 months and I have a lot of energy and mental clarity. Dry mouth and some insomnia."


"I take 4 or 5 Tylenol # 3's per day. Seems to work for my neck and shoulder at about a factor of 80%. Also helps a bit with being bummed out and also with minor depression. Hope this helps. P.S. I like this better than Vicodin. Vicodin gives me a headache, for some reason. "


"This is my 6th cycle shot. I originally did pills. But due to not wanted a period at all. I decided to take the shot. Im plus size 250. 5.9 i didnt gain any weight. I do seem tired more and the numbness in my legs does happen. But with speaking to my nurse. They say it take calcium out our bones. So. Drink milk take vitamins. The mood swings and depression. I believe. I am more irritable. I think thats a lil me too. Not the shot. To clear up. I love it. No cycle. No worries to take a pill. Make sense to me."


"Have had several gout flare ups in the past but didn't know it.  The pain was excruciating, as others  have said couldn't even put a sheet over my right foot big toe.  Hopping to the bathroom like a Kangaroo during the night.  At times the pain was so bad I had to crawl to the bathroom.  And at 3AM., it ain't funny.  I determined that eating chicken livers/lots of protein and beer did me in.  Went to my Doctor and he told me it was probably gout.  He prescribed indomethacin 50 mg., three times a day with food in your stomach.  Said he'd be on the Golf course and to let him know if I was still crawling to the bathroom.  Well... it worked!  The pain was significantly reduced in a matter hrs."


"I was on Nuvaring for 3 months. As far as positives go it was easy to use and I did not get pregnant. Also, I was able to lose/maintain my weight (something I could not do while I was on Yaz for almost 2 years). However, I had spotting for around 20 days, which is something that's normal for me when I first go on birth control. But the deal breaker for me was how crazy emotional I got. I cried at least every day which is not normal for me, and a little after I went off of the Nuvaring that went away. One of my friends is on it and doesn't have this problem; everyone's body is different; if that didn't happen to me I would definitely still be on Nuvaring."


"Excellent!  I suffered from inadequately controlled back pain for decades.  Finally when several sleep studies confirmed that at least part of my daytime sleepiness was due to pain issues, I was put on Fentanyl patches.  While we did have to experiment with dosing the back pain has been well controlled for decades with NO side effects!  It did not work well for my joint pain, but I have other treatment options that are effective.  While I have had a recent increase in breakthrough pain, it is likely because my sleep disorder (unrelated to pain) has exacerbated considerably and I've been unable to change my patches on schedule."


"This is wonderful for pain management.This is a drug thaght actually KILLS pain!

But be warned, it does have a high potential for addiction.

It truly took all my pain away."


"So I am a bowel prep veteran. I've unfortunately had like 12 or more...diagnosed with Colitis for literally more than 1/2 my life, (back in 1990) and I am almost 45. I am used to all the gross ones...and requested the HalfLytely but had no clue it was no longer on the shelves. I guess everyone is different, because I just mixed my cherry flavored Suprep with Crystal Lite Lemonade and maybe I'm weird, but I actually like it!  I should have no issues getting it down.  Tasty compared to others I've had, and the texture is much less slimy and sludgy.  The water will be harder to down. BTW, chills and/or headache come from your body being in shock from rapid emptying and dehydration.  Very common...always happens to me 1/2way through."


"I recommend taking as prescribed, and the bottle usually says "take X amount every X hours". I think that having a steady stream of any medication is the only way to have it work. This medication's only side effect I have found is almost exactly like when one takes Benadryl, and only when you are first starting out on it. I am used to it now after 3 weeks and the only effect I notice is that my hands no longer shake and my mind is at ease. Much better and smoother than other meds like Xanax or Tramadol or Klonopin, etc., etc. "


"I am a veteran and also retired from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs. I have been using inhalers since 1986. I have to tell you,  this is one of the most difficult inhalers to use. It takes two good hands to use. Think about all the Veterans returning from combat with missing upper and or lower extremities. Think about going back to the drawing board."


"I have been on Saxenda for approximately 2 months I have lost 18 lbs without changing my diet. I have had absolutely no side effects. I have just increased my dose to 1.8 and plan on staying at that dose for as long as I continue losing weight. My plan is to follow the weight loss program that was sent to me by Saxenda and to start exercising. Will post at the end of August with new weight loss."


"I was having a lot of problems with spotting so my doctor put me on Trinessa and it was terrible. Each month like clockwork after finishing the second week of pills I would have spotting that would last until I took my last pill and then its period time, so basically had a period for two weeks. Also when I was off the active pills I was really emotional I would always be very, very depressed the first day of my period and I would just remind myself it was because of the pill but no one wants to willingly feel that way. My doctor has switched me over to Seasonique and I am starting that in two weeks. I hope that helps me as I've been dealing with spotting issues for almost a year and have been on probably 4 different pills and nothing has helped."


"I have never purchased this product before. I have gotten cold sores since I was a small child, before kindergarten. I used to only get fever blisters or cold sores once a year, maybe twice. I started getting them VERY frequently this past year, two or three times A MONTH. It's ridiculous. So I purchased this product for the first time.

First of all, it did not work. I was applying it every day for five days and I saw no changes, or no more than I experience during the typical duration of a cold sore. Second of all, I LOST the abreva I purchased. It is so incredibly small and easy to lose! For $17, this is outrageous. I will NOT be purchasing this product again, and I will make sure to leave a review everywhere"


"My doctor put me on this and 20 mg of Celexa to help with quitting. I was only 3 days in and I didnt want to smoke anymore. I had set a date before hand so I didnt do the one week on medicine before I quit. I didnt have any negative side affects, although I was scared since I had read so much about it. I say try this out and see. Worth the try. Working well for me and I am on week 2 with no worries."


"It doesn't seem to last all day."


"I've been on Paxil CR for about 4 months now. I would highly recommend it. My doctor decided to put me on it immediately after my suicide attempt. Today I feel great, have stopped crying and my suicidal thoughts are gone. Only bad side effect is my lack of interest in sex."


"I'm 18 years old and have had terrible acne for almost five years. I tried every possible thing before being put on Bactrim. I have been on this medicine for a little less than a year. After trying every other medicine my primary doctor could prescribe she gave me this and it worked so well. I've never had a problem with side effects. I highly recommend this medicine if you haven't had luck finding a solution to getting rid of your acne."


"I've been using this brand for years due to back injury.  Suddenly, Dan has changed ingredients in the last few bottles I've bought.  Now I have to triple my dosage because they are not as effective as they used to be.
I'm 63 years old and it's frustrating that Dan is trying to cut down costs.  These pills get me through rough times but not anymore."


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


"I've been taking 4.5 mg naltrexone for about 45 days. It has helped my pain  better than any thing in the 20 years I have been suffering with fibro. I still have some bad days but for now I'm seeing more good days and even a great day or two and far less  bad days. Until know I was having pain everyday of my life. I had to see a many a dr and had not even heard of this medicine for fibro. I'm getting my life back on track at last."


"It's only been a month. I have anxiety as it is, this birth control made it 100x worse. The last couple of weeks I haven't been sleeping because I've been up with anxious feelings and had panic attacks for no reason. I haven't been feeling myself at all, I feel depressed. I didn't really experience mood swings, but my anxiety was so much worse. I just finished my period and it's safe to say that I will not start my new pack next week."


"I had Mirena placed in January 2012 to help with very heavy periods and low iron. Relatively comfortable placement, by a GP who specializes in women's wellness. Felt strong cramps for about 15 seconds during placement, other than that it felt like getting a pap. First month constant spotting and bleeding. Headaches. Cramps. (Very unusual for me but also very manageable). First period 30 days after placement 75% reduction in bleeding and days of period as compared to my normal periods.
The headaches and cramping form the first month slowly dissipated, and now I don't get either anymore.
I have not had a period since February, took a pregnancy test just to be safe, it was negative. I didn't expect much from Mirena...what a great surprise!"


"Have been on the patches step 1 for a week today. I smoked almost 2 packs a day for 31 years. Tried to quit many times. This is by far the best and easier way. Sometimes they don't stick but I use a band-aid over it to make them stick. The bad cravings are gone it's just the habit left. So glad I tried the patches!!!"


"I had my Paraguard for 9 1/2 years. I only have 1 child who is 14 now. I had her when I was young so I knew I didn't want to have any more kids for awhile. Neither less to say, I have been with my husband now for 10 years and we both love it! Other than a heavy period for the first 4 months it was smooth sailing for me since then. Yes, I still have pms symptoms every month but it's no different than if I had no birth control.  Now it's time for me to part ways with my Paraguard because it will expire soon and I am seriously wanting to have a new one replaced. I am in my 30s now and not sure if I want to have any more kids. But my husband doesn't have any so we shall see."


"So I was prescribed this product a little under a month ago and I have to say,I'm really impressed!
After two weeks my skin was a lot clearer than it had been.
After using Zyneret and being on oral antibiotics and the pill to try clear my skin this was the one thing that truly wowed me."


"I have had FM for about 10 years. For the past 2 years I have been on Duragesic patch for pain. It intensified the fatigue. I started on Lyrica a couple of months ago and am now off of the Duragesic patch. I am getting as good or better pain control with the Lyrica alone as I was with the Duragesic patch and without the added fatigue."


"Have been taking this for almost 9 months as
other injections failed to work for me.
It started out good but a few months into using it I developed severe night sweats. I am coping with it for now as the side effects from other multiple sclerosis medicines were much worse."


"I have used Advil to treat my gout for years.  I start off with 3 when there's pain, then 2 every 6 hours throughout the 1st day.  Beyond that, I keep it within the recommended dosage of no more than 1200/day and I typically do that much for the first 3-5 days after an attack occurs.  I use the rapid release kind or it doesn't work at all."


"This stuff is retched. I was given this by my psychiatrist for insomnia and anxiety, while it worked okay for my insomnia the first couple of uses, it no longer does anything at all. It didn't do anything for my anxiety or panic. I took it when I started having a panic attack and I felt as though I was having an attack while encased in jello. It gave me an awful exhaustion hang over for days after taking it. It also gave me a tremor that still hasn't gone away. Honestly, it was insulting enough that I was prescribed an antihistamine for severe anxiety, but now I'm stuck with all my original issues and a tremor too."


"Took Delsym to quiet my cough so I could sleep. Ended up staying awake all night due to nausea and diarrhea. Needless to say I would definitely NOT recommend and will never take this medicine again!"


"Klonopin has been a wonderful medication for me. I'm a young male who gets social anxiety, and overall anxious feelings about situational matters that I just couldn't stop. Well, I take 0.5 mg of Klonopin once daily and haven't had a hint of social nor general anxiety since. I can now focus on school, interact with others with confidence, sleep well at night, and enjoy my life again.The medication gives you a steady sense of calm and tranquility WITHOUT making you feel sedated (at least it does for me), and its effects lasts between 6-8 hours! Xanax worked as well, but it made me too sedated to adequately perform my daily schedules, plus didn't last as long. "


"I am a 47 year old female. I tried the birth control pill and it raised my blood pressure too high. My GYN suggested Mirena.  I read the reviews and warnings and was nervous but agreed. It has been over 6 months and here is my take;
1. Having it put in was ridiculously easy and not worth any concern
2. Very pleased with not worrying about pregnancy.
3. Periods are normal but extremely light.
4. Some cramping after sex - some light bleeding after sex. No biggy.
5. Had to have the strings cut shorter for my partner - he cannot even notice it now.
6. The only downside I have had is an increase in acne AND on the days I get my period I am very moody (I never had this before so I know it is a side effect).
7. Cost 100.00"


"I was initially on Januvia but didn't find it effective. My sugar levels were good in the morning (105), but skyrocketed to 160  after eating a meal. I ended up switching to Janumet, which is Januvia   Metformin. The Janumet helped but was later supplemented with Amaryl. From my experiences, the only positive feedback about Januvia or Januvia-based medicines is that they do not cause hypoglycemia."


"I use Stilnox which is what we call Ambien here in New Zealand. I am a flight attendant and every now and then I need to reset my body clock back to NZ time. Zolpidem works well and no groggy feeling the next morning nor do I get the funny after taste like I do with Imovane. I must admit though you really need to be ready for bed as its fast acting. Only negative is if I need to use the bathroom in the night my partner tells me I end up walking into walls."


"Buspar has completely and utterly changed my life. I have struggled with generalized anxiety ever since I was a child, and I've never been able to find a permanent solution. I have taken Xanax and Klonopin, but those are short-acting, and you build resistance to them quickly, and they're habit-forming. Now that I'm on Buspar, I have no anxiety. None. Nada. Zip. No more butterflies in my stomach, no more hyperventilating, no more irrational thoughts. I can fall asleep at night no problem, and wake up in the morning and be excited about my day. It takes a while to start noticing (3 weeks for me), but it's completely worth the wait. I'm finally excited about my future, and I finally feel in control of my life."


"It worked great for me!  I took my first pill on Friday night and the pain was gone when I woke up on Saturday morning.  What a relief!"


"Keppra works great for me.  Been on it since August 2008 and

my seizures have been under control.  I am a 74 year old male

had two strokes with scar tissue causing seizures"


"Have been on the Sandoz Citalopram for three months and it has been a Godsend. Virtually immediate effect on depression and reducing anxiety to almost zero after two months. My doctor has encouraged me increase my dose from 20mg up to a max of 40mg per day if I feel like I need the extra cover. My ideal dose at the moment is 30mgs.  Was taking it at night but switched to morning due to some sleeping issues. This drug has given me back my peace of mind and I am so grateful to my doctor for prescribing it."


"I wanted to share my experience with Cyprohepatine. If you want to gain weight it really works, I have tried everything to try to gain weight, shakes, vitamins, etc. I have tried it and nothing worked. Until one day I found the answer-Cyprohepatine. If you are wondering like I was and asking does it really work. The answer is YES! YES!
117-124 pounds in one week ;) happy weight gaining."


"When I went to see my doctor, I couldn't even write my name. My hand hurt so badly I couldn't even hold a pen. She examined me, took blood work and gave me a steroid shot.

A week later I returned and we discussed my options, and she recommended methotrexate. She went over the side effects ect, I'm into my second week, and I'm happy to say no side effects. 1 injection .06 once a week, folic acid daily. I'm at 80% better, and looking forward to 99%."


"My gynecologist gave me this pill to "regulate my hormones (periods)" and it was the worst decision ever. I ended up quitting the pill after I reached a month because it gave me THE WORST ACNE OF MY LIFE (which I'm still suffering from a month after quitting), mood swings, depression, and HORRIBLE BLOATING! And I have suffered from acne all my teen years (17 now) but it was regular hormonal kind of acne I would get during that time of the month. I actually had pretty bad acne earBut the acne I have now is on a whole other level.. And to top it all off, the pill didn't even do what it was supposed to do. I didn't get my period while on this pill and now I have regular period again. I wish I would've never taken this pill!!!!!"


"Typically, only people with negative reviews leave comments...however I’ve been taking Taytulla for about 3months now and it’s been great. No breakouts, no headaches, no weight gain or food cravings. I have actually lost weight while on this pill. So far, so good."


"Due to being diagnosed w/ Polystic Ovary Syndrome, my doctor put me on Yasmin but later switched me to Levora. This birth control has its pros & cons. Pros: I never got pregnant, even though I was a little inconsistent w/ the time I took it & sometimes would even forget. Cons: It did not help w/ my acne. I was easily irritated & would be depressed when my period was coming. It was very difficult to shed pounds & very easy to gain weight, so I had to be cautious w/ my food intake. I always had headaches, & felt tired and lazy a lot of the time. Birth control effects everyone differently, but I would suggest trying another brand before trying this one."


"I was on the Depo-Provera for 5 years. It worked amazing for me. Never got my period after the third shot, and never got pregnant. What I didn't love was that I got all the bad side effects that came along with it. But don't think this is a bad birth control because I got every side effect that came with it I was just unlucky my body is different then other peoples. My friend got no side effects on this birth control. Just note that this is a short term birth control tho. I think I was on it for too many years. I'm on something different now. I would recommend this birth control"


"November 2015, I saw my doctor about headaches - he saw a correlation to 'a stubborn cold' which I did not have active signs of and suggested OTC meds or later prescribe meds with steroids.  The major problem with my 'bad' headaches diminished until a week before Christmas - migraines, not just bad headaches.  On Wednesday, 1/6/2016, I went to an emergency clinic and was prescribed Fiorinal, specifically to address migraines.
Any time my headaches were severe, I ate and took two Fiorinals.  The pills did nothing to diminish my headaches.  Instead, I napped often with a blindfold.  Today, 1/11/2016, I took two before work. I rated my migraine at 7-8 out of 10 (high pain). At work, took 1 OTC (brand name) Migraine pill; rate a 4."


"I am 38 yr old mother of 2 teenage boys. Depression has plagued me with thoughts of suicide a constant companion. This drug really helped (10mg for me), I am not so worried or bothered by things, I can handle just about anything. I love it, I have been on it 8 months and I want to wean off because of the weight gain (10 lbs) and loss of libido. I tried to wean off before and the withdrawals were so bad, if you decide to stop taking it, see your doctor. I recommended at least a 2 month withdrawal if not more, seriously, it is so bad. The nausea, dizziness and head zaps are debilitating."


"Had migraines for 7 years. Take Fioricet for pain, which works well, but I wanted to try prevention. My doctor had already tried Gabapentin, Sumatriptan, and Propranolol, all of which had side effects but did nothing for migraines. Next came Topamax. Side effects were: Slight change of taste (sodas tasted flat, bread tasted sweeter), and gradual loss of memory and concentration, such that it was hard to read or study an issue at work and be able to understand it. It did not affect my eating habits or energy levels, did not affect my weight at all. It also did nothing for my migraines. It severely impeded my ability to think and thus my ability to work in the tech field, so I stopped taking it, and my work performance improved drastically."


"I was on it for 10 days (5 tablets a day), it did not work for me and it was expensive even with insurance.  The tablets are sweet like candy so they are easy to take."


"I have been on Gleevec for a year now. I started with 400mg but could not tolerate it so dropped to 300mg. I am in remission but nausea has become a problem. Taking antinausea meds but still nauseated most of the day. Lorazepam helps but wish I felt better without all of this. Glad to be alive though."


"I got this strictly to not get pregnant, for which that it works great. Had a regular period the first week, then spotted on and off for about 2 months. I've been on a slightly heavy period for almost a month now and if it goes over a month I'm taking it out and sticking to condoms. Also I can lose weight on this unlike the pill. Started using it June 2013."


"Doesn't seem to last as long as the codeine, but the syrup was making me gag.

Besides drowsiness, I don't seem to have any side effects."


"My 8 year old son was diagnosed 2 years ago with ADHD. We knew in preschool something wasn't right.  I refused to medicate him until after his first report card in second grade.  I could not let his esteem fall from poor grades when we all know how bright he is.  He started off with Vyvanse 20 mg.  It worked well for him for the rest of that school year.  The next year we had to up it to 30 mg but we felt it wasn't effective.  This winter break we started Intuniv.  He is on his 3rd week.  He has increased appetite, focuses well, but is too sleepy in the evenings. He normally would have a hard time falling asleep.  Now he falls asleep at the table reading by 8.  I will continue the Intuniv but hoping it gets better."


"Have taken Amaryl 1mg for over a month and still cannot lower my blood sugar below 240. I walk, exercise and careful about what I eat..Help!"


"Fevarin (fluvoxamine) 250 mg (150 mg at time of sleep and 100 mg in the morning) in association with 50 mg of amisulpride (Solian, Midora; NOT more than 50 because it changed the effect of sleeping well) with Anxiar 1 gr (both taken at 8 pm) - work great for sleep and dystimia!! Has an anorexigen effect also. I lost 2 kgs in two months, no dieting. Also took the ptsd effects out of my body, the cognitive relaxation appeared after increasing at 250 mgs fluvoxamine."


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


"Great."


"Absolutely the worst. Had a terrible night the first night I took this drug. Back to Ambiem. "


"I take the generic Sumatriptan. This medicine has changed my life. I honestly can't see how I would make it through my days if I didn't have this medicine when a migraine comes along. I get migraines 3-4 times a week. Taking it does have side effects, as most of the time my arms get heavy and tingly. I suggest taking it and then sleeping an hour while it kicks in, but sometimes that is not possible, and you just have to push through it. To me, its worth it and definitely worth trying."


"I love this birth control. I got no acne on this and it made my boobs grow a full cup size no lie the only thing I didn't like was I kept getting scared that it would fall off but what i do is when i switch it i put the new one on where the old one was so its extra sticky (don't do this if your skin gets irritated or red) but yeah I'm switching back cause i miss it and no pill i've tried made my skin as clear as xulane does lol!"


"I switched to Trulicity from Tradjenta at the recommendation of my Nurse Practitioner. The first two weeks taking .75 dosage, I had mild nausea and a little bit of a headache that lasted maybe one day. Week three, it all went to hell. I took it on Wednesday night, as usual. Thursday, mild nausea and a little bit of a headache. Friday, I woke up from the nausea and vomited into my own hands running for the bathroom. I was extremely nauseous all day long. No appetite. Diarrhea all day long. And then, these toxic, sulfur burps every couple of seconds accompanied by an awful taste in my mouth. I was exhausted. This lasted two days. By Sunday, I felt almost better. I'm not taking this anymore. Now, I paid for a ton of this stuff I won't even use"


"So far so good,,,been on it for 11 days have lost 3,5 kilos but i have basically removed all sugars and starch from my diet, The great part is i do not crave carbs where as i use to live for them!! I dont eat meat so basically its veggies and fish,, My bs has dropped nicely as well."


"Levermir caused gas build up."


"I got onto Microgestin FE 1/20 and it is my first experience with birth control. Needless to say, I was extremely nervous for starting the pill and was putting it off as long as possible until I couldn't deal with my AWFUL, EXCRUCIATING period pain anymore. I am 26 years old  and this birth control saved my life. My body is no longer taking a beating every month. I take my pill at 9:30pm which helps me sleep through any sickness that I feel after taking it. I have experienced moodiness (this got better with time), body sensitivity, and dryness during sex (invested in good quality lubricant). I highly recommend this BC and remember that everyone's body is different. Give it a shot and if you don't like it you can always CHANGE it!"


"I've never written a drug review before, but I finally figured out that it's the only way to find out the REAL side effects for all these new MS drugs.  47 now, but diagnosed at 21; Long before any of us had the three shots to choose from.   Started there, then Tysabri, then Tecfidera, and now Aubagio.  I will come back and adjust my rating in 6 months, but so far, I'm loving it.  Little worried because it sounds like there are a few side effects that they didn't mention.  DON'T think just because the drug company and your neuro say that's not a possible effect of the drug, it isn't.  Thank you all who share your drug experiences.  Without you, many of us would keep taking drugs that lower our quality of life."


"I've been on Implanon for 18 month now and booking for removal next week. I must admit! The convenience is awesome! Not have to worry about pills, antibiotics affecting your pill or really anything to do with inconveniencing myself was pretty spectacular!
Cons: some spotting first 3 months
Pros: super cheap, super effective, super convenient!
I really thought I'd last till end of my third year and perhaps get another one but last few months I had 2 weeks periods every month. Gained 15lbs. Not much sex drive. I want to go back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen!"


"I am not on birth control and had unprotected sex and then used a condom that failed all in the same night. He did not cum inside of me but I was very worried. I ate right after taking the pill and experienced no immediate side effects (no dizziness or nausea). About 6 days after taking the pill, I spotted. Then, my period was 4 days late (which has NEVER happened). It was TORTURE being late, but after reading reviews I saw that this is common. Eventually I started and was not pregnant! I am very pleased with the results. Altogether, it seemed that Plan B worked well for me and I would recommend it to anyone who is worried. It just sucks that the side effects of taking Plan B seem to mimic signs of pregnancy!"


"I have been taking this medication for OVER 7 weeks and I have only lost 4 lbs. I barely sleep, even if I take the pill at 6:30 am, and I do have to drink water often due to the dry mouth. The one great thing that I have noticed though, is that I no longer have those uncontrollable cravings for junk food."


"I'm 25 years old with no children and I have Mirena. I absolutely love it. The pill gave me acne, weight gain, mood swings and nausea. The Nuvaring gave me blood clots. Mirena has been a dream. Insertion was no worse than a bad period cramp (again, I've never had kids and it didn't hurt that bad) and I spotted for a few days. No biggie. I've had oily skin and acne my whole life but am able to control it. Mirena has made it no worse at all. I work out every day and have even been losing weight. So Mirena has not made me gain weight. I just want to be a positive voice out there for Mirena. Before I got it I read message boards and it almost discouraged me from getting it. Thankfully it didn't because it's been the best birth control ever."


"This is my third week on this pill . I have taken birth control before and it was all smooth sailing. But with this pill I feel miserable, I have been bleeding for 5 days (two weeks after my period) and I have been in a horrible mood! Not wanting to talk to anyone or do anything. I would NOT recommend this birth control. I’m stopping immediately"


"I have been taking Zoloft for 1 year 4 months and at the back of my mind I have this niggling voice that tells me I cannot be on this medicine forever. Zoloft changed my life, saved me my marriage and kids and gave me back my life and laughter. If it was not for Zoloft I would have jumped off a bridge by now! Why I rated it 9/10 is because I have gained 9 pounds since I have been on it and the pounds are just refusing to fall off. Very increased appetite due to being sane and happy, hanging out, having good and bad food and having my glass of wine! Rather be fat and happy then thin and miserable."


"It made my bi polar disorder worse, I had bad ringing in my ears also my heart rate increased. But it wasn't  worse then when my hallucinations got so much worse then they already are."


"I always use the one that has the egg and it always works great for me! I use it as soon as I start to feel the yeast infection coming on which is why it never burns or itches for me. However, I've heard the reason it can sometimes feel like the devil himself is scratching your vagina is because your infection is more severe than what the egg is meant for, not the medicine's fault!!! It will still make it go away the next day but you will go through hell first. So if you've waited too long then try going to a doctor!"


"I went on this pill because the last pill I was taking made me sick. I've been on it for about a month and I've had heavy bleeding (this is my second period in 3 weeks). I have NO sex drive and I am moody. I don't believe this pill is for me."


"54 year old male with very mild erectile dysfunction, probably just performance anxiety if I'm honest, and some benign prostate hyperplasia.  Otherwise fit and healthy and trying to age gracefully.  Been taking Cialis 5mg for 3 weeks now and it has been amazing.  Felt like I was 24 and could get hard just catching the wife's eye or thinking about sex. Lots of spontaneous erections and absolutely no side effects whatsoever.  My urinary symptoms have also improved although more slowly.  As I was turning into something of a sex pest I have been cutting down the frequency to one tab every second day with no apparent loss of potency although the urinary improvements have sort of slowed down.  For my next pack I may try Day 1 morning, Day 2 evening, Day 3 skip, Day 4 as Day 1, etc. and monitor."


"I was put on this medicine for 10 days. It's HORRIBLE!!! On the 8th day I ended up passing out and waking up on my tile floor in a pile of blood!!!! I had broke all 5 of my front teeth and my nose!!! I was rushed to the dentist, oral surgeon and then the EMERGENCY ROOM!! THEY WANTED TO KEEP ME OVERNIGHT!!! This drug should be banned!!! Its terrible!!! "


"Recommended by my endocrinologist, he gave me 3 pens as samples. Just started my third week into the liraglutide injections, had my first 1.8 last night. I'm still experiencing a lot of cravings, and constant-ish hunger. My portions are smaller, not because I can't eat more, but because I choose to make smaller plates. So far I've lost 6 pounds since October 7th (to October 22nd). I'm not really feeling the weight loss, or many side effects (mild nausea very infrequently, and some constipation). Hoping the higher doses have a better effect."


"Great for "resetting" at bedtime when feeling a little upswing with Bipolar.  I have noticed after a day of being a little up, the Klonopin drops the intensity and brain energy nicely to allow for rest and relaxing.  I do notice that if I don't take it, because I may not feel like I need it one night, that it is harder to get to sleep.  I also have experienced some short term memory loss when taking 1.5 mg (3 x .5 mg) the next day.  It has also helped me with anxiety when depressed.  Great drug!"


"I started taking Mirtazapine almost a month ago and its been a wonder drug for me. Needed something for crippling anxiety + panic attacks, depression, chronic insomnia, sleep paralysis,night terrors, self medication with alcohol just to sleep and quell anxiety. Prescribed 15 mg at bed-time.  Took 1/4 (3.75 mg) a night for 4 nights, then 1/2 (7.5 mgs) for two nights and then on to 15 mgs.

Now I sleep (but can wake up if needed), zero anxiety, no increase in appetite.  I've even lost a bit of weight do to no longer drinking alcohol - a small miracle in itself and my libido has returned.  I had a terrible reaction to Prozac years ago - anorexia, self harm, mania, no libido, alcohol cravings, intrusive thoughts. So glad my doctor gave me Mirt."


"First time contributing to a forum like this, but wanted to make a public service announcment, because others' comments helped me so much, and made me laugh.  I hadn't had a BM in ten days. By day five I was uncomfortable, by day 6 I was worried, and by day 7 I was ready for extreme measures!  I must have spent over $80 on everything from sena, sena with stool softner, miralax, and even ducolax suppository, with very limited success.  I was worried I'd have to go to urgent care because nothing was moving!  Then, as a last resort I picked up this $1.95 bottle from CVS of magnesium citrate, lemon flavor (tasted fine). Drank with two glasses of water - and, 5 hours later, voila!  Recommend cancelling plans for 24 hours after taking. Worked when nothing else would!"


"This medication had a negative effect on my daughter.  It changed her mood to a negative mood.  It made her depressed, and she felt very agitated.  It was a very scary experience and would not recommend it to any one."


"I've had my Liletta IUD in for 6 months now and the insertion wasn't bad, my periods come monthly for about a day or two. Everything was going good, but I've noticed that I've gained so much weight even while on a diet and working out daily I've gained 30-40lbs while on it and I can not seem to lose any of it! I feel bloated and always tired. I'm making an appointment and having it removed. So not worth all this weight I'm putting on for no reason."


"I really have probably been addicted for the last 30 years but some life changing things happened that I became out of control. My daughter was murdered and I got a divorce and my life became unmanageable and I was dying day by day. Finally on the 7th of January  2015 I went into the hospital and started on. Suboxone.  It was like a new life for me. I no longer look for pain pills everyday. It has been almost a year and it has been so wonderful to not be chasing pills every day. Thank you Dr and suboxone for giving me my life back."


"After having tendonitis surgery on my elbow I ended up with a nerve disorder and fibromyalgia. I just finished school and was starting my career when all of this happened so I also am having depression and anxiety issues. My doctor put me on Neurontin and Effexor.  Effexor was not doing much for any of my symptons, so they just switched me to Cymbalta last week. They had me take 30mg for the first few days then bumped it to 60mg.  So far I feel like a zombie.. so tired.. I tried taking it in the morning but I was extemely tired, so I now take it at night.  I sleep like a log! "


"I have been taking Ambien for almost 1 yr now and find it to work just well.  I sleep for almost 6 hrs but it takes almost 1- 1.5 hrs to kick in for me. I take it when in bed because once it's in and the effect takes in I fall right asleep and don't remember what time I fell asleep, I wake up right when my alarm goes off or if I need to use the restroom.  I don't wake up groggy and feel pretty great about my day, everyone I believe would like to sleep in more but 4-6hrs is good for me.  I have horrible insomnia which keeps me up all night until about 6-7 am then maybe fall asleep fr being a zombie.  Ambien definitely helps " me", but yes on a empty stomach is a must it else I can just say I wasted a pill.  Good luck with your experiences."


"I had shingles and if anyone has ever had it knows the pain is excruciating.  Doctor prescribed me Gabapentin 300mg along with another pain med.  I started with one a day for 3 days and then 2 a day for 3 days then 3 a day for 3 days.  This drug may not help all but for  me it was a life saver.  The pain was really bad everyday and I also had to work so when I took meds I had to make sure I ate a good meal so it would not mess up my stomach or make me sleepy.  It also a good night rest medicine when you have shingles and I hate taken pain meds ."


"Good part, no pain!!! Taste nasty, well you can't have it all"


"I had sex without a condom and I was not taking birth control regularly. He came inside of me and I was really worried. I took Plan B within the next 12 hours after having sex. I was 5 days late on my period and then it came. The cramping is really bad but it's worth it. If you're worried about it not working or it's past your period, it does mess up your cycle so give it at least a week after your period to come! Good luck!"


"Since I relied so heavily on reviews, I figured I'd share my experience here. I did months of research on IUDs. First wanting a paragaurd, then opting for the skyla because I have metal allergies and didn't want to risk having metal in such a sensitive area. The insertion was NOT BAD. Everyone who claims it is the worst pain they've ever felt must have an extremely low tolerance for pain. It wasn't comfortable or pleasant, but it was quick. The worst part was having my cervix clamped. But I am ok. I am crampy but ok. I'm looking forward to seeing how my body adjusts to it. I am also nervous about the risks- perforation, pelvic infection, bacterial vaginosis, hair loss, weight gain, moodiness, acne, etc. I hope I made the right choice for me"


"Easy infusion. The best you can get. It gave me my life back!! No.....more.....flares!!"


"With most joint fluid replacement plans, you have to wait. MD's should be telling you to get the full series, keep your range of motion good. Don't make a decision about effectiveness until you COMPLETE the series, then wait 6-8 weeks.  Be weary of the reviews of those who indicate relief after one shot. "


"I've been on Aubra four months now and love it! No crazy side effects! My periods are regular and light. Very affordable. I pay $20 each month through planned parenthood. I can't say how protective it is, as I still use protection while being on birth control."


"I was prescribed 3 mg tablets for insomnia. The first night I took one about 45 minutes before bedtime and did not find it helped me sleep at all. However, I was extremely groggy the next morning and ended up back in bed by shortly after lunch, sleeping for almost 2 hours. I tried it two more times, taking it earlier each time, but the effect was the same: it takes too long to work and leaves me groggy and unable to function the next day. I will not be taking it any more."


"I've had the Nexplanon in since December. I got my period a week after and I STILL have my period and it's almost May. I feel hungry all the time and it has made me break out and left red little scars on my face because the breakouts were so bad in the beginning. But they have calmed down now. I have gained a little weight also. Other than that it has saved me from getting pregnant a few times, but there are to many side effects."


"Within a week suffered suicidal thoughts psychosis hallucinations rages and self harming acts!"


"My experience with Qysmia has been okay.  Thankfully, no side effects except sometimes tingling in my hands and feet.  I started at 225 in November 2014 and now six months later, I am 204.  I thought I would have lost a lot more faster like everyone else but I haven't.  My appetite is definitely less than it used to be but I do still treat myself to chocolate.  Gave up potato chips and french fries!!  Although, I'm not exercising as much as I should.  My BMI went from 38 to 35.  I think it's good to take it off slowly anyway.  3/4 lb. to 1 lb. a week is fine for me.  My goal is 140.  It may take me over a year to get there, but slow and steady wins the race!!"


"I was officially diagnosed with AS in 2011 (at age 27) and started taking Enbrel. Enbrel did help reduce my pain after a few weeks but wrecked my immune system. If the flu was going around, I would be one of the first to get it. For a few years, I would take Enbrel to help with the pain but stopped during the flu season. This past year, I stopped taking Enbrel altogether because it was becoming less affective. I would recommend trying Enbrel if you have AS. I does help you, but might not be a long term solution for everyone."


"I started this medication for Bulimia. It worked - partially.  From the day I took it I did not purge the entire time I was on it. I still binged though, and I gained weight. I didn't have an urge to exercise and ultimately that is why I am going off it. As well as the lack of energy, motivation and interest to exercise, that spilled over into the rest of my life.
I lost interest in socializing, working, cleaning, cooking (very hard to just do anyways), I stopped sleeping, and after a year I didn't want to even watch tv or read. It's VERY hard to get off of and I insist people read reviews on withdrawing. It's been tough physically although I feel better mentally already. It served its purpose, but I should have gone off it after 6 months."


"It worked great, pain was totally gone.  But the side effects were awful; couldn't sleep (for days), sweating lots (just sitting still in the air conditioning), bowel movements were so dry it was like passing glass. ETC, ETC."


"I run regularly and have a resting heart rate in the low 50's.  I'm 56 years old and have been on metoprolol  for about 3 years until last week.  I also recently gave up caffeine. Last week I was sitting with a client and fainted.  After a trip to the ER and an overnight hospital stay, I learned it may not be a good idea for anyone who runs regularly with a low resting heart rate to take a beta blocker.  It could've have been a much more expensive lesson 20 minutes earlier while I was driving.  Now I am searching for the best BP medicine for runners.. Any suggestion would be appreciated."


"Let me say that everyone's body reacts differently to the pills. In my case it wasn't bad nor great. I've been on the pill for 9 months now. Initially got on the pill due to an ovarian cyst I have and my doctor recommended I get on a birth control pill to control the size of it. First 3 months I had breakthrough bleeding and mild acne. 5 months into it my body adjusted to it and periods only lasted me 3 days. 7 months into the pill I noticed I gained weight (mainly all in the belly area, I gained 14lbs). I didn't change my eating habits and kept active (cardio). I thought maybe it's me so I decided to tweak my eating habits a bit. After a month my weight didn't change! After this pack I'm switching."


"I couldn't make it without my Lyrica!  This medicine has absolutely changed my life.  I was hurting all the time and used all my energy just to work.  There was no joy in my life until I was prescribed this medicine.  Now I work and feel like doing the things I enjoy, like working in my flower garden.  I thank God everyday for this medication!"


"Day 2 of Celexa for anxiety. Ended up with headache, panic, dizziness, racing heart and thoughts. My typical anxiety wasn't even as bad as that. Day 1 seemed okay, but after day 2 I'm not happy with it. No more for me thanks!"


"I've found clonidine does help very much with physical symptoms of opiate w/d.But many Dr's dont want to give more than a few pills at the lowest dose. Which wasnt any help at all. Its unfortunate that I ended up failing cuz I couldn't find Dr. to "trust" & understand I could handle a short term prescription- which regrettably led me to a methadone pgrm. Now I know better I know what I'll need once I finish tapering off the meth. Only thing is I don't hear anyone speak about side effects of stopping the clonidine tho. I gave it a 7 because I always get an uptick in my BP & heartrate. Best to be very careful & use for shortest time possible."


"After suffering the past 2 years with increased migraines of 3-4 weekly, this medication began working almost immediately decreasing my migraines to 1 monthly."


"I received a one week sample supply from my doctor, worked fine, I purchased this overpriced drug only to find out that after the first week it worked too well.  Terrible drug,  at this point I cannot even take one pill without loosing all control of my bowels.   Do NOT recommend.   Hard to believe this was approved by the FDA"


"I am a 19 year old male prescribed to a 0.5mg dosage of Xanax to be taken twice daily. Depending on my spouts of anxiety or an occasional panic attack, I either take one or a half of one to calm my state of mind. I try to just take a half of one because this medication can be addicting. I noticed these effects and feelings right after my first intake. It does indeed help suppress my anxiety and panic attacks. Due to the addiction prone aspects I'm giving it an 8."


"Have NB Prostatitis since the early 90's. Started on Hytrin, which had minimal effect on urine flow. I was one of the first people on Flomax, which worked great and you can feel it sooth you during a flareup. The problem is they started advertising, so the cost went from $15 to $170. I switched to Uroxatrol, but stopped after a week due to lethargy and it did not work well. Finally landed on Cardura (Doxazosin) 4mg. Nearly as good a Flomax for flow, but does not have that soothing effect if taken during a flareup. It is dirt cheap and along with Lisinopril helps my BP. A side effect is occasional dizziness after sitting or standing then suddenly moving. Only 5% retrograde ejaculation vs. 50% for Flomax."


"I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclin Lo on and off for 2 years now and haven't had a problem. My insurance switched me to this medication and I've had nothing but problems with it. Nausea and headaches, my periods have been up to two weeks longs and I've had much pain during the time of them. You should try it for yourself but for me it wasn't good and I took it for 4 months. The doctor had me stay on to see if it got better and it hasn't so I was forced to switch to something else."


"I was prescribed this for pain, it helped a little, but it also boosted my mood 100%"


"This is my second experience using Advair inhaler.  The first time I used it, it was like a miracle.  My asthma disappeared.  After using the inhaler for about 1 year, my asthma returned and worsened.  I visited a naturopath and was advised to change my diet.  I stopped gluten, citrus, soy and dairy foods.  Once again, my asthma disappeared for about a year.  When it returned to the point that my rescue inhaler was being used too frequently, the Dr. recommended that I return to advair.  Once again, it worked.  But, here I am three months later and my asthma is worsening.  What is one to do?"


"I just did it first day and I don't even feel the egg thing inside me. I feel a little light headed now that its in but as it was going in I could definitely feel a lot of relief on the skin it was touching and the cream stuff works great. I'm not in pain not itching just feel a lot of relief honestly. Maybe the smallest tiniest bit of warming sensation down there but not as bad as the pain of sex and how uncomfortaable  I was before"


"I was having one of my "bad" days. I was expected at my Mother's 80th Birthday party. I took the Skelaxin and felt well enough to go. I am not one for taking medication. I should have brought the next dose with me, I had to leave the party due to the pain."


"Previously I was on Yaz for about 5 years and my insurance didn't cover it so I switched to BeYaz. I was on it for a good two years because it's the same thing as Yaz. Personally, I love this birth control. This is the only birth control for me. I suffer from PMDD and this helps me tremendously. And I also suffer from acne, my skin cleared right up in a week. Periods are better and shorter. No weight gain or other side effects. Perfect pill. I highly recommend this birth control."


"It messed up my period. Only bad side effect was it made me miss my period all together. So ladies don't be too concerned if you are late on your period."


"It took about a month to work, but I no longer have severe anxiety when I am trying to sleep. I don't know how I went so long without it."


"I've been taking Ambien now for about 8 months; I am also prescribed to benzos (clonazepam). Recently my doctor let me try a 7 day trial of Ambien CR- I did not feel much of a difference.  I have read many of the blogs that people have written and they seem to have the same problem as me...  sometimes it works and sometimes it does nothing!  Actually its been two weeks since I last took it until tonight and it seems to be having no effect.  If anyone has a solution I would love to hear about it.  Thanks. "


"Having endometriosis Nexplanon  is really useful for me, especially with only being 24 I don't really want to face going in for lapraocopic surgeries as it'll leave more damage in the long run.  I get the side effects of; prolonged bleeds (theyre not periods as my gynaecologist informed me), slight back pain, weight loss.
So far my mental health improved and I feel mentally better than before having it in, and acne whilst still existing has dramatically reduced.

Hopefully it should stop the rest of the cysts and endometrium from building up on my ovaries!!!"


"I got a bladder infection and was prescribed Macrobid. Within a day of taking it I was so sick. My body ached all over and I had a difficult time walking. My eye sight and balance were way off. I thought I picked up a virus at the pharmacy or doctors office. Then I started having a hard time breathing and I was hallucinating. That went on for 3 1/2 days until the 6th day when I broke out into hives from my neck down. Then I realized it was a reaction to the antibiotic. I took a ride in an ambulance to the ER and for the next 3 days had to have steroids shot into my butt and I'm taking oral steroids also. It's been 8 days since the ER and my lungs still hurt and I can't take a deep breath even with the steroid inhaler. My eyes are shot also"


"If you're here, it means you are scared, anxious & trying to find any kind of clue you will be OK, been there. Get away from the internet or you will freak out !. For my experience I have a cycle that can get from 31 to 38 days (35 avg), I had unprotected sex on 07/30, which supposedly it was a day before my ovulation day (period app) but that it's just an average but still within the fertile timeframe. I took the one dose pill around 10 hrs after sex. Only Symptoms: nausea, fatigue and mild cramps(for 2 wks!). My period was supposed to come on 8/13, I was freaked out the moment it wasn't on time, it came 8/14 (day late) with full force cramps. Never been happier :)!"


"I have  Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Regional Sympathetic Distrophy .I started LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone, 4.5mg) during a Stanford double blind trial in January 2016 and received a months supply. During the first week I felt some of the muscle cramping associated with Naltrexone but that and my nerve pain subsided after about a week. The next three weeks sailed by and my activity level increased as I was essentially free of CRPS/RSD nerve pain. The chronic pain in my lower back was significantly decreasing too. When my supply ran out I experienced some of the CRPS/RSD pain but not at the level I'd had before. That wasn't the case with my chronic lower back pain and that came rearing back.

It was a month before my Dr could get me the compounded LDN. Again, my pain has dissipated. Weening off Gabapentin soon!"


"Had a few psychotic episode few years ago, was hospitalized and was put on Zyprexa and a few other meds. I was diagnosed with BPD (borderline personality disorder), major depression and fibromyalgia. I felt hungry all the time and gained 70lbs, my dose was 20mg a day plus I was on other meds, finally was weaned off all other meds as the months went by. I cannot say my hunger and weight gain was completely due to Zyprexa but I do know that I now take only 5mg a day, at night, sleep well, hunger is normal and I have lost weight with good healthy choices and exercise. I no longer have depression and life has never been better. Zyprexa, therapy, exercise, support and nutrition has saved my life."


"The first week and a half was unbearable. Severe anxiety, depression, and crazy vivid nightmares... then it was like a light was switched on and everything felt great. I was just upped to 40mg a week ago today and now I am back to severe anxiety, depression, and vivid nightmares... I really hope this pulls through for me once again or I am going back down to 20mg. My relationship was blossoming now I feel we are struggling once more, I refuse to lose my happiness due to this mental disorder!"


"I am fifteen years old and started taking Vyvanse 30 mg dose in October.  I moved to 50mg and am now at 70mg.  At the lower dose I noticed definite improvement in my attention span and work ethic.  On the 70mg I feel anxious, depressed, and I have headaches constantly.  I feel like isolating myself socially from everyone else and am extremely moody.  I do not recommend more than 50mg of this medication to anyone."


"Never taken any antidepressants.

Initial days were bad due to interactions with other medicines. I had nightmares, lack of sleep, nausea, anxiety, and negative thoughts.

Once I straightened this out, I felt great, have a clear mind, and I've lost 5 lbs in about 2 weeks."


"On the third pack and bleeding has yet to stop. Sometimes the bleeding is actually lighter on the week of my period."


"When I first got it I had a light period for three weeks, however it stopped and never came back until I had to remove it for my second Implanon. My skin was clear of acne, I did had a little facial hair growing but I dismissed it (thought it would be better than getting pregnant). My hormones calmed, I was always angry before and this made me happier at the time. Now I have one year and a half with my second Implanon and I'm removing it. I've gained weight (I've never had a healthy diet though) I've gotten even more facial hair and the acne is like I'm in high school again. I have two cysts on my uterus and I have made hair growing  on my inner tights (yikes!), sex drive has disappeared. Sorry Implanon, gotta let you go."


"I had about 3-years without a full night sleep. Once I started Xyrem, my sense of being tired was gone. I was also taking Provigil. Xyrem was used for the Cataplexy issue and the restless leg syndrome. The downside to Xyrem is that it caused Sleep Apnea, of which did not make my wife happy and after 2-months of using the mask and machine, it was not worth being on Xyrem. Also, it had interactions with other medications."


"I have suffered from adult acne for years.  I have found that the most effective treatments I have used have often been for products for rosacea like Prosacea which is over the counter.  It worked well for about a year and then slowly became ineffective.  So my dermatologist prescribed this.  It worked wonders after just 2 days.  I rate it a 10! :)"


"Have been taking this for almost 9 months as
other injections failed to work for me.
It started out good but a few months into using it I developed severe night sweats. I am coping with it for now as the side effects from other multiple sclerosis medicines were much worse."


"I started taking Belviq because I gained weight after my hysterotomy. A year later I was diagnosed with heart issues. The doctors put me on so many meds. It was horrible! I noticed the heavier I got, the worse my heart got. I was never considered overweight, but any extra weight you do, makes your heart work more. I saw a commercial on tv about this new medicine and asked my doctor about it. He said "I'm all for it!!". I'm happy to say that after 6 months, I lost 25 pounds. I'm no longer on any meds and feel great!! I felt bad the first 3 days. (Headaches, tiredness) I'm so glad that I stuck to it. It was the push my body needed!! I recommend this to anyone. What do you have to lose? I'm so thankful to my doctor for giving me this chance!!!"


"5 8", 130lbs male, 20mg works very well for me. DO NOT expect this drug to work the first night you try it! This is especially true if you just quit a hypnotic like Zolpidem and just started taking it. The initial "paradoxical effect" and unusual dreams subsided after a few days, once my brain "adjusted" to it. (I had a similar effect when I first began using Zolpidem which just made me feel drugged but kept me awake).
Also, this drug is specifically made for a neurological hyperarousal condition - that is, for people that are predisposed towards insomnia in either their brain structure or neurochemical composition. If your insomnia is due to sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, bad sleep hygiene, late-shift work, etc, it won't work as designed."


"Sometimes use it. Really good effect, my wife happy! Erection is very strong and long, and absolutely no side effects for me."


"I've had chronic dry eyes for years as a consequence of an ongoing eye condition. I've used eye drops for years seeking relief includes another Systane product, generic eye lubricants and prescription restasis. This is the first product that has provided real ongoing relief. The only negative is it cannot be used while contacts are in place, but this is minor when compared to the relief provided."


"I was prescribed This for acute bronchitis. First day I took it I had a bad heavy headache one hour after, laid in bed played on my phone and kind of just fell asleep. It was fine, I was fine, little to no side effects. But vivid bad dream. I then take it before bed time 12 hours after first dose. Attempt to sleep, rolling back and forth, I cough and there's that taste that everyone talks about, no sleeping. Restless, light headed. So not worth it not taking my next doses after this, I want to get better but I'd like to not feel like this. Even though my cough is somewhat subsided, but I work 35-40 hours and it's not worth it."


"Trying Trulicity to lose weight. I have pre-diabetes readings and I have tried several other drugs. I lose up to 50 lbs in a short time, then it comes back.  Got my first T injection this morning at drs offfice. So far don't feel any nausea or other symptoms.  My problem is I am a very picky eater, go thru several bouts of intense carb cravings, and my diet is extremely limited.  I can't do diets anymore, esp. high protein diets.  Oh well...will see what happens with this one. WIll post again !  Good Luck to all for whatever reason you are using T."


"2006 tested positive for  R.A with low symptoms. Started with methotrexate for 8 years along with 1 tablet of folic acid - no problems.  Sept 2014 R.A. advances to severe symptoms and specialist removes medication due to effecting the liver. Primary doctor suggests using Embrel.  Used it for 6 months - no improvement.  Switch to Humira and worked for one month.  Severe symptoms are in feet, hands and neck.  Inflammation are the main reasons that these areas are effected more often. Hopefully the is something else in pill form.  Shots are painful and do nothing for me."


"Returned from a trip to Kenya, Africa and brought back an unexpected guest which caused my diarrhea for two weeks.  Tried the usual antibiotic regimen along with Questran, neither of which worked with total success.  Tried Xifaxan in combination with Probiotics and the cure was virtually overnight.  I will definitely remember this and refer to anyone I know with similar problem."


"I've had the Mirena IUD for about 3 1/2 yrs. At first it was great, minimal spotting during periods, it was low maintenance, and acne cleared up. The last year however has been AWFUL, NO sex drive at all! Multiple yeast infections, dryness during sex, and repeated acne breakouts. I'm only 25, and I have an appointment in 4 days to get this thing out of me asap!"


"I have been on Zoloft 50mg for about 6 months now. I got on it because I could not control my anger. I would go from okay, to completely angry in just a matter of moments. Everything and anything would set me off, and I couldn't control it. So, I went to the doctor and he put me on Zoloft. I have lost close to 40lbs since being on the medicine beacuse I have no appetite anymore. I do not feel like a zombie, instead I am able to control my anger better. I still get upset and angry, but I don't lash out like I used to. I feel like I have control of my life now."


"I had really bad acne. I'd cry about it for hours. I would wear a lot of makeup to hide the fact my skin was awful. I'm a very sensitive person so when people nastily commented on my make-up, it hurt. I would think it isn't my fault,it's my skin! I went to the doctors after receiving many acne medications (which had lots of side effects but no results). I was offered Yasmin before but I thought I was too young but it was my last resort before going to having Roaccutane. I was 13. I'm still on the Yasmin. I used to have irregular periods and mood swings. They've stopped and my skin is clear and beautiful now. I stopped wearing the slap and became more confident. I would recommend it!"


"Took Plan B on April 13, 27, and 30th. Almost didn't take it the third time, but the nurse practitioner assured me that (despite controversy about the issue) this would be fine. It's certainly better than being pregnant.

I've never had any noticeable side-effects from taking Plan B. Perhaps moodiness, but it's difficult to attribute the origin of moodiness. My period also came a week early. Again: way, way better than being pregnant."


"This worked great the first couple months.  Then the fatigue and weight gain kicked in.  I have never in my life been fat and this caused me to gain weight like crazy.  Plus after a few months the headaches returned.  I am going off it now."


"I hate all birth control. I already have anxiety, and the Nexplanon Implant has only increased this in me. I have also developed depression that my husband and I both cant take anymore. I have gained over 20 pounds in a year and am beyond moody. I called my doctor on Tuesday and will be having it taken out on Friday. I'm over this."


"Before I went in to get my IUD, I decided to look online and read what some women experienced while they went in to get their IUD. Upon reading the reviews and experiences, I have to admit that I was reluctant and nervous to go on with the idea of using Paragard as birth control. I read internet horror stories, how painful the procedure was going to be, how some women had their IUD misplaced & surgically removed. I was freaked out by the idea, but proceeded to the doctor to have my insertion. Honestly, it was not as bad as I had believed. Don't freak yourselves out, ladies! Eat breakfast/lunch, take 800mg of Ibuprofen before your appointment and remember to breathe during the insertion. It should be quick and easy, make sure to rest after."


"Took it at 4:41 it's now 5:20 and I feel dizzy and light headed. I ate before taking it ...the dizziness brought me here"


"I put a 5/10 rating because I have just started taking Latuda 20mg. The only side effect I have noticed is feeling drowsier than usual. I am most likely going to give it 1-2 weeks before jumping to the conclusion that it doesn't work (as I was notorious for doing that after like 2 days of taking the medication). I am also taking Wellbutrin 300mg and Trazadone 50mg. I find I take Latuda after dinner or late snack as it does make me drowsy. However the Trazadone is like a miracle drug for me. Before I was taking it and when I took a break from it when I couldn't afford them at the time I had the most restless sleeps imaginable. Was skeptical about starting Latuda as I am also taking 2 other medications. But Psychiatrist said it was safe."


"I've had tinea versicolor for about 6 years now. There have been times when the spots blend into my skin a little more, but eventually it would always come back. I recently started some research online and found all these amazing reviews for Selsun Blue. I've only been using for about a week now, but the spots have significantly faded already! The ONLY thing I will recommend is to make sure you moisturize at least once a day while using. The shampoo really dried my skin out, to the point where I could see cracks from dryness. However, as soon as I moisturize, it goes away and does not itch. Selsun is unquestionably an amazing product. I've been seeing a lot of reviews for using Lamisil as well which I will soon be trying as well."


"I started to take this medication after telling my doc about all the failing attempts to reduce my upper back pain. I have a scoliosis and the curvature of my spine is to the right of my shoulder blade. I'm also a very busty lady and the extra weight doesn't help. After trying out flexural at a very high dosage I was pretty concerned about the side effects of this medication. To my surprise I feel GREAT! My prescription is 2.0mg and says 1-2 capsules per night time only AS NEEDED. I have been taking only one pill and after a half hour I fall into really deep sleep for about 6-8hrs.

The only side effect I noticed is a minor stomach ache the next day after I take it.

I would recommend this medication to a friend."


"I love  this medication. I never have a problem. It burns slightly because its killing the fungus and yeast.Please be mindful how you clean your vagina. No soap is required to clean the inside of your vagina, just the creases and folds with a mild soap. I use Olay. Your vagina is already irritated and swollen especially if you were having sex. Vaseline helps soothe the irrated vagina."


"Worked for me at a time I had slipped into suicidal ideations. I have a rheumatological disorder that has no cure, & the treatment is dangerous (steroids most of the time); I have severe anxiety; do not know from a day to the following how I will feel or if I will accomplish small tasks, forget about holding a job. This helped anxiety, suicide thoughts, the horrible feelings of major depression, fear, & pain. It is important to read about the medications you should not take with this. Start slowly & have patience. Appears that more medications tried, the easier this is to get acclimated to."