"Started with Imitrex when it first came out with the big bulky injector kits, then got the Stat-dose kit (two syringes in one cartridges that fit in a case with reusable injector pen).  Injections for bad migraines, tablets if I catch them soon enough.  "


"I experienced severe nerve pain following a second bout of shingles less than 3 months apart. During a 2 year period my doctors tried me on regular Gabapentin in combination with other medications - all with severe side effects and no relief from the constant pain and lack of a good night sleep.  I gained over 50 lbs as well.  My neurologist prescribed Horizant twice a day and my life changed almost over night!  I choose not to take it in combination with anything else other than 800 mg Ibuprofen when needed because concerns of past side effects. Eventhough my nerve pain has continued two years later and another bout of shingles I have been able to manage the pain with Horizant."


"Found this gel great. I was prescribed a cream to try first and it made my skin all dry and red so had I stop using it. Doc prescribed this gel next and my skin cleared up within about two weeks and had been fantastic ever since. No random blow out and under the skin lump spots. Had no side effects and the tube actually goes quite far."


"I've been on this birth control for two weeks. My breasts are so sore its ridiculous and I'm very nauseous, but the reason I started this birth control was because I had a very high sex drive and I wanted a birth control that would calm it down. Well this definitely works, a little to well. I don't want it at all anymore. But on the plus side I've been craving fruits and veggies, the thought of any kind of meat grosses me out. Weird right, I like this pill if the nausea would go away and my breasts would stop being so tender!"


"I have had the Implanon for 7 months with no period. The only side effect that I am having is acne not just on my face but on my neck and back as well, other then that out works great."


"I just had the 3rd injection in both knees. Noticed a slight decrease in pain after the first one and no real difference after the second. I have bone rubbing on bone on the inside of my knees. Walking more than 50 yards without resting my knees is agony but I can bike ride without much pain at all so I take a spinning class twice a week for exercise. I would like to be able to walk again without severe pain my dog is getting fat as am I. I really pray for a decrease in pain in the next 6 weeks."


"After taking this medication for approximately three weeks, I began to have daily migraines (usually I get them only once per months). I had migraines for 10 straight days before I went to my chiropracter and discussed what could be causing them. He suggested I stop the Omnaris for three or four days and see if it helped. Within 48 hours, my migraines ceased completely. Although I liked the fact that my nose didn't bleed with Omnaris (unlike all the other nasal sprays I have been on), the migraines were a worse side effect than the chronic sinus congestion."


"I am a 79 year old woman. I was prescribed 1MG of Ativan years ago for sleep as I am a naturally anxious person...worrier etc. Last November I went through a traumatizing surgery on my back and came up with GAD.  I was put on Cymbalta, which made me very sick.  I was left with this jittery, crying daily problem and I finally asked if I could break up a 1MG Ativan pill and take some of it when I felt these awful jitters coming on.  He agreed it was O.K. I resisted it for a week or two after reading some of the posts but I now think I am old and I need to stop being anxiety ridden.  My family deserves for me to be normal.  If taking Ativan accomplishes this. O.K."


"Hi after nine months of anxiety and depression I though I finally fought through it when an event led me to spiral down again. Realizing I had nothing left to fight with I decided to listen to to some who'd been telling me to try something. I can't really rate this because I've only taken my 4th dose but so far no side effects that aren't manageable. I am trying to keep the negative self talk at bay and to recognize how my anxiety is leading me to make bad choices which then lead to depression and the cycle goes on. At least that's what I think is happening. I know a lot of people said they felt immediately better and that it was from the meds but for me I think it is more of a peace in deciding I can't live like this anymore. I am hopeful"


"Very happy with Ambien. I've used a half tablet on and off for about two years. It really helps me relax and fall asleep. Which can be really hard when you are taking six college courses. Just make sure you take it right as you fall asleep. And do not up your dosage if you feel you are building a "tolerance"."


"Constipation due to opiates has been extremely bad for me. Along with Relistor I'm still taking laxatives and suppositories. I'm on my second month with one shot every other day and only twice did I not have to use a suppository. Wondering if I have something else going on."


"I was diagnosed with ADHD at eight . I was put on Ritalin then. Awful stuff. That turned me away from  taking anything for years. I started taking adderall xl at the age of twenty-seven. I didn't notice a change until my doc raised my dosage from 20 to 25mg.  My work was better. Heck my life turned around.  I finished projects I started. I payed attention. I remembered little things that use to evade me. Like names, where I put things, and what I was just doing. I also noticed I wasn't as depressed. I could sleep better. Just do not take xl late or sleeping may be difficult. One thing and I can't stress enough. If you have a loved one who is on or going to be on adderall. It is addictive. Watch for the signs of abuse. Monitor teens."


"Got it in 22/5/16 bleed constantly!

Acne like a teenager

Mood swings

Tiredness

Costing me heap of money for sanitary items

Do not recommend"


"Have been taking Ultram off and on for moderate back pain for about a year.  This has had very little effect on the frequency, duration, or severity of my RLS."


"Horrible! This product should not even be prescribed to anyone! I had a very very severe reaction on my skin and ended up worse than with my acne. The allergic reaction showed two days after the first application, disgrace! and Now three days after the first very very small application (of a very expensive cream, mind you) all of my face and neck is full of red blotches similar to a first degree burn! I have to miss days from work until this reaction passes because I cannot even go out in the sun as the itchiness flares up! So if you care for your skin DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!"


"On September 11 2015 I had my first colonoscopy/endoscopy (bad Omen right?) and the day before I began my Suprep bowel cleaner. WOW, this was is like nuclear powerful! First dose was at 9AM, and immediately 7 minutes later my colon began to "purge" itself. Liquid, projectile diarrhea: I'm talking strap yourself to the toilet diarrhea. I thought I was being smart by eating only soups the day prior to pre, but I was completely shocked by this amount of liquid. It continued for about 3 hours before I was able to leave the restroom. 8 hours later I was still "going" and just in time for the second dose. At 5PM my second Hell began and lasted until 2AM. The taste is like  1970's Dimetapp cough medicine. Grape. YUCK!! Everything came out OK...lol"


"I just starting taking it about a month ago. I have all of the common side effects. My only concerning side effect is decreased urination and anorgasma. I am a female. Has any one else experienced this?"


"Severe side effects rendered me unable to take ANY of the usually prescribed drugs for fibomyalgia. My Doctor suggested I tried Savella as a last ditch effort to find some relief. She was very up front about easing myself through the titration, suggesting I cut pills in half and take my time getting my dosage up. After reading user postings from several sights I was dreading starting it. Guess what? After the second day of half doses I went to full doses and am now finished with the titration pack. While not a 'miracle' this medication has given me significant improvement with pain and lack of energy. A little dizziness and mild hot flash 30 mins after dosing. My point is that not everyone has such difficulty with it. Don't be afraid to try it."


"So the infection cleared up in a matter of two days, but I've been dizzy, lightheaded, short of breathe, coughing (I smoke every now and then, and I've been feeling it), weird appetite. If I don't drink enough water before I sleep, I wake up feeling almost hungover. Essentially, I feel weak and tired & the pill tastes awful. Thankfully today's the last day."


"I was on vacation when I started feeling symptoms: fever, body aches, weakness etc. Once I got back into the states I went straight to urgent care as my symptoms continued. Dr gave me Tamiflu. She said it's most effective if taken within the first few days the symptoms start, but hopefully it will help shorten the time left. My fever and body aches were gone by the next morning thank god. I did experience some dizziness in my head, no vomiting but severe diarrhea.. oh god, my stomach feels like it's on fire from the inside. I didn't eat much in the days prior to taking it but I made sure to eat a little something before each dose. I'm unable to return to work until I can get my stomach issues under control. Stopped taking after 2.5 days."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I can not get over the nausea that starts after the first chug. I know I have to try to plug my nose and swallow. Tried the variations of liquid with it and this being my third, nothing helps. I resist puking as long as possible. I went the entire day on clear liquids, until after that first bottle. Yup. I ate four crackers. That did help some as the taste left is absolutely awful.
I would rather take any pill (in any combination of pills) than drink this!!
GI Specialists, please listen. We take time out of our busy lives to actually Share & Voice our concerns and opinions.
We want a different choice. Why??
THE TASTE MAKES US PUKE.
The taste does not go away.
This impedes proper preparation and care. We deserve better."


"I have been taking this birth control for a little over a week. So far, I have experienced extreme mood swings over the past few days, slight weight gain, and breast tenderness. These all seem to be similar to other reviews. However, I am going to stick it out for a few months to see if my body gets used to the hormones. I read that it took one woman three months for her body to adapt to this birth control, so I hope I have a similar experience. However, I know that each person responds differently to any kind of drug or hormone.  Oh the joys of being a woman!"


"I have been taking for 15 years for a variety of chronic pain, mostly cervical degeneration and neuropathy, alone and in combination with NSAIDs. It did not do much for severe low back pain but otherwise it works well and I would rather not be taking Vicodin. It does leave me with severe cotton mouth and possibly some dizziness (could be due to other issues though). I consider it inexpensive and relatively effective, I don't experience any kind of high from any of my pain medicines including Vicodin, so my experience may not be typical. It is sure worth a try if you are having pain and not finding a good medicine to help you with it."


"This medication gives you brain shivers if you are late taking your tablet. "


"Two weeks ago I had sex and my bf came (with condom on) but when he pulled away, (in the middle of it) there was no condom- it came off. We were afraid because half of his semen did release in me and (plot twist) It was during ovulation and me being fertile as hell! I took plan be literally 3 hours later and was worried I was going to be sick as a dog from it but I had no side effects, just a slight migraine. I was worried it didn't work because I didn't get much side effects? I also read somewhere plan b doesn't work if your already ovulating so I was convinced I was preg. Then my period started on time! It worked! Never been so happy to see blood and feel cramps lol"


"I have been taking this medication for a little over two months. 1 10mg/1000mg per day. I love the benefits weight loss down 8 pounds, BP is Excellent. Only downfall is the side effects of yeast infections. I'm only considering changing medication for this reason."


"My expirience with Mirena has been ok so far. It is nice not worrying about getting pregnant but after getting it put in at my 6 week post pardom appointment I had a lot of cramping and spotting for about a month. Since then I still have a period and it is abnormally heavy and miserable. Before Mirena I had light periods without any symptoms at all so this has taken some getting used to. I would still recommend it because it is nice to know you are protected and you don't really have to do much to keep up with it."


"The only good this is that I am not pregnant. Had implant for 10 months. Periods started to be irregular, very frequent, with only 1 -2 weeks in between. Lasting longer and longer each time. Now, I am at over 2 weeks period. I still have discomfort (dull pain) where the implant is."


"For me, it didn't work. I didn't have any noticeable difference in my congestion, etc.  I get a very bad stuffed every time I have a cold particularly at night. This didn't help me and it made me feel very nauseous which is not a pleasant side effect when the aim of this is to relieve discomfort."


"This medication has been fantastic.  My depression was pretty significant as there was nothing I wanted to do anymore other than go to sleep at night.  I felt like my life was gone.  Someone took it.  After seeing the reviews on here, I started taking Abilify (10 mg) and it works fantastic.  I started to notice a difference on the second day and I have now been on it for three weeks.  I feel great.  I feel like my life is back and I want to do things again.  It does make you sleepy so I take it at night before I go to bed.  I had a very slight increase in hunger but it was totally manageable.  As long as you don't feed your face every time you feel hungry, and you stick to your normal eating amount and schedule, you wont gain any weight."


"Okay, so I want to marry who ever made this product! I'm only 14 years old and I've suffered from extremely sweaty hands since I was around the age of like 9. I heard online about drysol so I asked my doctor about it. I've only been using for about a week now but I love it! After the first night of using it it didn't really work too well but the second the only time my hands would sweat was during sports! So yeah, I'm like in love with this product."


"Worked great up until Tuesday when I had a sudden attack of dizziness that dropped me to the floor.  This continued for two days and I finally called the doc yesterday who took me off of it.  I went back to lexapro as I had no side effects with it.  It's too soon to tell if I will have any withdrawal from it, but I'm hoping not, I have a busy day at work today.  I'm glad to be off it though, I had a dizzy spell a few minutes ago but it was not bad and stopped quickly.  Guess I'll stick to lexapro and just deal with the depression as it comes."


"On losartan 100mg. Would give it a negative rating if the scale allowed it. I am so upset -- hardly able to sleep, ringing in my ear. I find it an instrument of torture."


"I started taking the toujeo 20 units at night about 1 month ago and started having lots of problems my back and neck and vision feeling of not well, being depressed. I really thought I was dying I got off of it yesterday got back on my metformin. I am beginning to get better. The side effects were not good.  I did not  think it was the shot right away but it did not take me long to realise. I don't wont to go through that again. Please pay attention  when you start feeling strange - be aware."


"Wanted to steer clear of Ambien, so I asked my doctor for Belsomra.    The great thing about Ambien was that it worked quickly, and it kept me in a deep, zombie-like sleep all night.  The downside was that I would get in my car and drive to the store at 3 am, and text my ex-husband with all sorts of crazy messages,  both while under the influence of the drug, and not remembering either of the incidents.  I tried Belsomra intermittently for two weeks, and it did absolutely nothing for me.  Even the first night I had a fitful sleep, and every night thereafter it just kept getting worse and worse.  I would not recommend this drug to someone with marked sleep issues.  My only other alternative is Xanax, and my doctor no longer prescribes it."


"Well just started these pills this month, on my third week and I could already feel some minor side effects. I started cramping within the 2nd week, I'm a little bit more moody, and my sex drive definitely decreased mainly because I've been cramping a lot. I will give it a couple of months before I decide to switch. Hopefully it goes away."


"My Testosterone was 47 and I'm 39. I feel no power and always tired.  Before the Androderm I was on Testosterone Cypionate injections. With in 250 for every two weeks my test on Testosterone was going to 1200 total after three months. Fill great, no side effects and all my fat is gone, looks more skinny and muscular. With the Androderm 4 mg I can say it works probably less then half. No side effects but I see more fat again on my budy and no power. Please give me my injections back."


"I've struggled with social anxiety for almost 20 years and have tried Paxil, Celexa, counseling and therapy, with little to no results. I've been on Zoloft for over 2 months now and it's changed my life!! It's a miracle drug-- I've been lucky to have no side effects. If only I would've had this 20 years ago. I usually blush easily and had a hard time talking to people but not with this! I feel like I can finally be myself."


"Went to the hospital due to the horrible effects of alcohol withdrawal. Misery was the state I was in. Shaking hands and cold sweats were just part of the problem. I was given Librium. Anyway, I felt as if the gates of Hell was lifted off of me. I almost instantly felt better. I was given 2 capsules (50 mg) every 6 hours on Day One and on the fourth and last day, 25mg every 8 hours. This medication was a life saver for me. It took all the miserable effects of alcohol withdrawal away as far as I'm concerned. I highly recommend this medicine for alcohol detox. The alternative is hours upon hours of Hell. You don't have to go through that. Take my word for it."


"After 12 rounds of Avastin which were effective in bringing down my protein marker CA 125 to 10 to 14.  However, I experienced numerous side effects (thankfully not all at the same time) which I was able to handle.  Following the 12 rounds I was no longer able to tolerate Avastin as I had very high numbers showing protein in my urine. My oncologist was concerned about kidney damage and I stopped taking this drug."


"This medicine has relieved all of my pain in 24 hours at 300mg 3 times daily. The heartburn is very real and somewhat unpleasant. Antacids are not doing a lot. I did not lay down, but sitting still isn't a great idea either. This medicine is doing its job so unless the infection comes back I would say it is worth the heartburn."


"I've been taking zoloft for 6 months and it wasn't enough and making me tired. Great for anxiety. So my doctor added wellbutrin. So far I've been taking half of a 1/4 th of a 150mg tablet. It has helped. I know I'm not feeling the best I have but life has been way more tolerable. I'm going to up my dose and I'm sure I'll feel even better. Best of luck to anyone trying this. Didn't notice side effects either."


"I have no real side effects the only one I can think of is weight gain. I gained about 6 lbs but not even in the beginning it was about 3 months in. I can't seem to lose those 6lbs but oh well."


"Terrible medication. I got diarrhea, stomach pain and nausea. Made me feel worse then how I started."


"My first Mirena, I had for 5 years.  insertion was simple, no pain no complaints until Anxiety and ovarian cysts  started, they were the worst, but I managed.  I am now 33, had my 2nd one inserted and cramped, spotted or a light period for first 4 months.  I ocassionally have periods. Had a cyst rupture the other day and anxiety is getting pretty bad again but I tolerate it.  Its been a little over a year and the other night the strings cut my boyfriend!  I was so embarassed, he told me hes been able to feel them the whole time.  So careful with this,  I can handle a few things, but a 2 inch cut on him is not something I can deal with.  Loved the worry free birth control but its time it must go."


"I have been taking this birth control for nearly 6 months. My new obgyn told me to stop taking it because of my blood pressure as it rose since I started this pill. I also gained 18lbs on this pill. I even changed my eating to eating healthier which didn't affect my weight. I also got a shorter temper on these pills. I also have almost constant breakthrough bleeding with mucus probably 3-5 days a week"


"I've been having sharp pain down my left leg for the last 6 months, I have been given codeine, naproxen, Tramadol, Amitriptyline and so much more. Eventually after trying all of these tablets and realising the made me feel worse and emotional to the point I'd rather be in pain so I had just been taking Ibuprofen constantly. I have had 100mg of  Celecoxib twice a day for two days and I couldn't be happier. It has had no side effects and takes most of the pain away."


"Newly diagnosed, but this has really helped me feel normal again. So far so good. I do struggle with the amount of pills needed though - right now I'm taking 4 in the morning and 4 at night."


"I had mild water retention (about 5lbs), moderate bloating with abdominal pain, and persistent diarrhea while taking this pill.  The first few days of taking Junel I had nausea, vertigo, and blurred vision.  The nausea and visions problems disappeared within three days, but the other side effects continued with use.

I was taking this for endometriosis to try and help relieve my cramps.  I was disappointed because instead of having pain only the first couple of days of my period, I was left with daily abdominal pain and then my period pains were definitely elevated (from and 8 to a 9 on my pain scale).

I'm off this pill now, though, because I experienced migraine with aura."


"I have been highly prone to sunburning my lips, although my skin rarely burns.  At times my chapstick with spf wears off before I can reapply so I treat the resulting swelling, burning, and sometimes blisters with pramosone.  It quickly relieves the pain, burning, and helps heal my lips more quickly than any medicated chapstick or ointment.  Pramosone is a savior for my sunburn."


"I was 7 weeks in as of today and had to stop immediately today.  This drug did begin to help my psoriasis and it began to resolve, I was really happy.  Anyone taking this needs to have someone watch them and their behavior.  My mood and behavior changed dramatically.  I got through the initial nausea and pushed through hoping the headaches would resolve.  But then it got worse.  I am generally happy.  My interactions with people began to go sour slowly, and in spats; I would  get way too worked up over things.  6-7 weeks in and I became very irritable and depressed.  Heaving sobs, feeling hopeless, flying off the handle and bizarre things.  It was gradual so I was confused. Felt like I was another person in my own body.  Feel better already"


"Took this pill around 11 am and at 2 pm realized it wasn't working so I took another one the day past and I had diarrhea a few times now it's 8 in the morning and my stomach is hurting a lot. It does its job but the pain may not be worth it for some"


"Years ago I used this on a burn and it healed within a week.  Now I have a ruptured boil (skin infection) that has left a 2"x2" area without skin.  The area was still weeping and infected after 10 days of 2 antibiotics so I asked my doctor for Silvadene because of my previous experience.  It's been 10 days since I began using Silvadene and ALL infection is now gone, just as I knew it would be.  The wound is a little bit smaller than it was and I'll continue to use Silvadene until new skin has grown over and closed the wound."


"I have been taking Lamictal for about a month and I can see the difference the only thing is that I am itching all over. I was wondering if that is normal with this medication. I have no rashes or red bumps, just I itch ."


"Mine may be a somewhat rarer case of ADHD, that is very severe, and my response to amphetamines is almost perfectly paradoxical for the best known effects.  I sleep better and longer with significant blood concentration (it's neutral for going to sleep, but keeps me asleep longer), have better appetite, cannot achieve euphoria or a "high" from amphetamines, only a mild feeling of extra energy.

For me adderall is far less effective than single ingredient D-isomer formulations.  Best guess is that the L-isomer is what ruins it for my condition or perhaps the more exotic salts.  Vyvanse, Desoxyn, Dexedrine are much more effective and without side-effects for me.  Didn't expect the difference, but adderall doesn't work well with my brain chem."


"I took plan b in july26 about 10days after my period and didnt have my period in August. I thought I was pregnant  and was very worried but all pregnancy test came out negative. My next period was supposed to be in September 12th but it eventually came in September 18. Just a few days late. That means there was no period for 2months. Anyways plan b worked although it might affect your circle."


"It worked till I maxed out."


"Diprivan was used to sedate me during a colonoscopy and it worked very quickly with no serious side effects."


"I only took Topamax for a short time, but the side effects were so bad I had to stop. Primarily, it made me feel goofy. I was in a cloud and had trouble remembering how to get places I went to frequently. I lost the ability to taste bubbles in beverages, and beer or soda without carbonation just wasn't the same. In short, the nickname "dopamax" seemed well earned to me."


"I used the samples my doctor gave me for oily skin.  It smelled terrible, but it really worked for my oily skin!  I got the prescription and, guess what...  it smells great and DOESN'T WORK!  I brought it to my doctor and she compared the  labels and they matched up.  I thought maybe it was a fluke, so I got the medicine again and same thing...  good smell, but doesn't work at all.  It was so depressing because I had finally found something that controlled my oil, but I can't ask for a lifetime of samples!  At $50 a pop (with insurance), I'm not going to keep trying it."


"Ive been on it for a week now, since switching from metformin I've noticed no more aches and pains and have been able to workout since the 2nd day of changed! love this Synjardy so far using samples so have no idea on price and insurance but ill deal w that when it comes to it."


"I have been on 100mg of Zoloft (Sertraline) for about 3 weeks and have already lost 6 pounds. I can stay still. I get so much accomplished though, more focused, able to multi-task and my depression/anxiety is gone. I feel like my old self again. I also feel way more creative than I ever have been. I do have to take a sleep aid otherwise I will be up all night."


"You get immune to them relatively fast. I've been taking them for 4 years and have built up a tolerance."


"I was on NuvaRing for a little over a year, and finally took it out because it caused too many negative symptoms that I tries to ignore because it was an easy and reliable birth control method. I constantly had hard, cystic bumps on the jawline which would flare up twice a month, moodiness, random stabbing pain in my abdomen. When I finally gave it up, it was because it was preventing pregnancy, but sex was pretty pointless while on it because I had so much vaginal irritation, and it was making me emotional because I could not enjoy it at all. I've been off NuvaRing for two months now, and these symptoms are gone, so I know they were linked. My skin is clearing up, and the irritation is gone."


"Even though I take the Enbrel in addition to diclofenac and sulfasalazine, adding it to my drug regime has been a small miracle.  The day following my first dose was as if I had lost 25 pounds, moved to sea level, and it was summer all year long.  My energy level has increased, I have no morning stiffness at all, and I can hike, carry a 25 pound back pack, and knit.  I have been using it for 4 years and it has not changed its positive affect on my disease.  I feel very badly for those who are allergic to it or have built a tolerance to it.  Humira did nothing like this for me, and I cannot afford Rheumacaid."


"Made me way too dizzy, just couldn't handle the dizziness."


"Before adderall i was on edge i had put everything off and neglected myself and my relationship. Now i have that drive to want to do what i love eapecially art.  Im a graphic atrist and have that drive again. Anyone that is irritable with every little thing feel lazy cause u dont want to leave your house and have no social life please see a doctor to test u for adhd add it will I promise change and possibly save ur social life and self esteem"


"I was drunk or hungover for over 30 years, and had every bad experience, including putting my pistol in my mouth a couple times. The intense physical craving, cramps, shaking, anxiety left me in the freshness of the brave new world. After 30 years of feeling completely sick, it's hard to say if this medicine has any side effects at all. It's been a life saver for me."


"Miraculous.   I don't do reviews but this drug is so amazing that I felt compelled to share  my experience    I'm 60 years old and have smoked on and off most of my life  quitting for periods as long as eight years at one point    I've always quit cold turkey maybe four or five times in the past. This time I just couldn't my wife had quit using Chantix so I tried it as a last resort    After week one I still enjoyed smoking at the end of week two still no change I truly didn't think it was going to work towards the end of week three all of the sudden I lost interest and smoked a few cigarettes over the next couple days  finished up a pack on the Sunday night,  Monday morning and I  never even thought about it no urges no cravings.  It works."


"For I.C. (Interstitial cystitis) this will be the a effective anti-spasmodic for the bladder and incontinence due to a spasmodic bladder.
After 10  years on Soma; effects have decreased severely."


"Great medicine however it is for temporary relief. It kills pain for about 1 to 2 hours."


"I LOVE it!!! Yes had a period that lasted 4 months but was very light so can't complain about that. Then after 4 months didn't have a period since. I've has this for 2 years now. Never gained weight either! I do notice I get moody a little easier and once in awhile my breast are sore. I love the fact I don't have to remember to take a pill everyday! Getting it put in was easy and I'm sure getting it out is easy as well."


"I just started using Ortha Evra and so far so good! No side effects at all, and have had no problem with the patch falling off. As far as the ladies that have written in this forum about losing their insurance and having to pay for it...does your city have a free clinic? I recently lost my insurance, went to the county clinic and they gave me a 3month supply then and there....no cost! Try that.....the patch is worth it."


"I was diagnosed with lupus almost 10 years ago. My first rheumatologist prescribed this for me. It took about 3 weeks to take effect...and when it did...it was a Godsend for me. Almost total relief of joint pain and swelling.  I have gone off of it before due to price...and suffered for it. I recently went off of it again...and sadly am paying for it royally.  My joints are red, swollen, and very painful. I stopped taking it due to a jump from $60 a month with a coupon to $676 a month without a coupon. I am now pursuing it through the Limbrel website but it is a slow process. This is sad...it is such a fantastic drug...and for me it has zero side effects. I know there are so many more people out there that could benefit from it."


"Long history of medications.  Primary issues are addiction and ADHD (addiction to ADHD meds).  Now I believe it is somewhat of a misdiagnosis.  Regardless, unemployable, bad dreams, and unable to get out of bed.  Must switch probably to Latuda (hopefully).  Would not recommend."


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


"I am 37 yrs old and I was diagnosed with MS 7 years ago. Studies show that smoking can worsen lesions on the brain with MS. I have smoked for 20   years, 1   pack a day. I started Chantix on Oct 27, 2009 (starter pack) & My quit day was Nov 3, 2008. I usually have my 1st smoke within 10 minutes after waking up. That morning, I didn't smoke. And I haven't since. This drug makes me not want to smoke. I do still crave the habit of lighting up. It drives me insane. So I have lit a cigarette twice now, didn't inhale, put it out right away, almost puked from the smell and taste but had to get it out of my system. The worst side effect for me is nausea. 20 minutes after I take the pill, it hits me. HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHANTIX!"


"I would rate this drug 10/10 only for the fact that the beneficial effects wear of too quickly when the course finishes (usually a reducing six week course for me). The impact initially is dramatic, with nearly all symptoms disappearing in 2 to 4 days. Wonder drug from this perspective.  Since I'm not prescribed for longer than six weeks during major flare-ups I'm not sure of what the side affects with higher doses or longer treatment are like, but I do remember having large doses in hospital when first diagnosed 16 years ago and losing hair, moon face, etc."


"For the first time in years my lower abdomen didn't feel full all the time."


"Was prescribed ferrous sulfate because I was feeling tired and weak also I don't eat very well. Anyway, I couldn't stand the constipation and nausea I was getting from the ferrous sulfate and quit taking it. They also wanted me to take it 3 times a day....what?

When I returned to my Doc he gave me ProFE and what difference it made! I only take it once a day and feel wonderful! My numbers are coming up and I don't feel weak and tired. ProFe cost me around $10 and it is worth it."


"My heart goes out to anyone who has the kind of pain that necessitates taking this drug and if it has helped you I am glad to hear that. It did nothing for me except give me insomnia, make me forgetful, and increase my neuropathy pain and burning.

I already have difficulty sleeping because of neuropathy and L5 compression agony. This pill made it worse. I took 50 mg at bedtime for about a week. The doctor said it takes a while to get into the system. I'm not waiting that long. It's not working, I don't like it, and I don't trust it."


"I had a copper IUD for approximately 1 month before I had it removed. Symptoms included anxiety, panic attacks and nausea mostly. It's not for everybody!"


"I have only been on Victoza for less than a week now and already huge difference in my levels. Prior to Victoza I was on 2000mg Metforming, 5mg Onglyza following a low carb diet. That brought my levels down to an average of about 14 while fasting. Since being on the Victoza the highest reading I have had so far is a 12.5 which for me is incredible I can't wait to see what I will be at over the next month.  I am not focusing on the weight loss at the moment if it happens awesome, but I'm most concerned about my sugars. As for side effects I have had very mild nausea and that's all."


"I'm 19 and I've been using Chateal for month on Sunday. I think the pill is great so far it's been a smooth transition. The only thing I would have to say about it, is that it delayed my normal period. Before I started the pill I was super regular and had a calendar to track my periods and I was about 5 days late when my period came, but I'm pretty sure that's normal when you body adjusts to the hormones. Nevertheless, it was a little scare and I kinda have bad headaches but I was told after month 3 they would go away so I'm not really worried. Overall this is a pill I would recommend, nothing out of the normal or too weird happened so far, so I'm pretty sure it can be trusted."


"I've been on this birth control for almost a year. It started out great and my periods were regular and light. My breasts also got bigger, which was an advantage. Right away I noticed the biggest change in my lifestyle: my sex drive plummeted and I became extremely emotional. I went from having sex with my boyfriend every day to maybe once a week, and it so difficult for me to get turned on. I'll watch a commercial with a dog in it and cry, or sob uncontrollably when my boyfriend does something nice for me. It's ridiculous. I also gained a lot of weight since starting Mononessa, and always feel tired and foggy. It has been effective with preventing pregnancy, but is not the right birth control for me."


"After reaching a plateau on Prozac, my doctor switched me to Paxil.  My dosage was increased several times, but I felt great while I was on it.  After about 18 months, I decided to quit taking it.  The effects of trying to quit this drug on your own are horrible:  extreme nausea and dizziness, headaches, inability to eat, all of which rapidly increased.  After 2 weeks, I had to resume taking it.  After speaking with at least three different doctors and many pharmacists, they advised me it would take at least a month to wean off the Paxil and onto a new anti-depressant.  It was a rough transition, but I am so glad to no longer be taking this medication.  I wish I had never started in the first place and hated feeling addicted to it."


"I was taking 450mg of Lyrica a day and it was a great medicine to help with my fibromyalgia. I took it along with Tramadol. After a few months of taking it I would wake up in the morning feeling as if a train had hit me. I also gained 40lbs on Lyrica. I recently switched to Neurontin and it works great. Also, coming off Lyrica gave me horrible withdrawals for almost 2 weeks. I have been off of it for about 17 days and have lost 8lbs. Lyrica is a great medicine if you don't mind gaining weight."


"Was on mirena almost two years and it was very bad. Bleeding non stop after insertion for a couple months , and now it's been out for almost 6 months and I've been bleeding a lot again. I spotted 3 times in between my periods this month and my doctor said around 6 months after my periods would be back to normal... well they are not at all! I'm going to see when my doctor can see me next week because this is out of control. Worst birth control. Should have tried the depo provera or just birth control pills again"


"I have been taking Actos 15mg for about a month now, no ill effects like I feared. I keep watch for edema and so far nothing. My insurance would not cover the Januvia I used to be on- and for me Actos works better. My numbers are normal now (90-140) and they were high normal on the Januvia. I would recommend this medicine to people who cannot afford the DDP-4 (Januvia class) drugs."


"I started taking this in May of 2016. I started taking this at 20 years olds and turned 21 recently. It's really been quite awful experience over all.  I've had major depression for most of my life but I've never actually tried to act on my suicidal thoughts before this medicine. The highs and lows of my mood swings are way more dramatic and frequent. The longer I take it the harder it is to be without it. I've had hallucinations and this horrible electric noise that rattles my head. It feels like a pendulum swinging from ear to ear. I was awake for 25 hours straight were I didn't eat anything or get out of bed. If I manage to take it correctly all the time I don't have to deal with the withdrawal and my depression is not as suffocating..."


"I am an 18 year old girl who has never been pregnant. I wanted a form of birth control that gave me the freedom pills didn't give me. My doctor suggested Skyla Iud, since it's much smaller. I will tell you right now, do not waste your time reading horror stories. I literally spent the night before and today, during my apt reading and I was freaking out. When we finally began the procedure, I was so nervous. I felt intense pressure when she was measuring my cervix (it was 6cm), it was intense but bearable, and once she inserted the Iud, all I felt was a sharp period cramp. That's it!! I can't believe I was so scared.
I only took 4 aleves before the procedure, but pls don't freak out. Remember 3 yrs of bc over 2 mins of bearable pain!"


"I have had narcolepsy since at least age 15 but was not diagnosed until around age 27.  I started with 200mg of Provigil, then when that didn't work 400mg Provigil.  That didn't work so we tried 200mg Provigil with 15mg Adderall. That helped some for a while.  Then when adderall was affecting my blood pressure we moved to Nuvigil and away from the combination. I have been on 250 Nuvigil for about 2 yrs.  It has done well but now within recent weeks, it is not holding it's own.  I just wonder, at this point what hope is there? If Provigil and Nuvigil do not work, how can I continue working? I can't drive like this, I can't focus, I can't stay awake."


"After I had been on this medicine for 6 months (only 20mg as I am quite petite) I was still breaking out, frustrated and over having cracked lips and dry skin I asked him to up my dosage. He did not want to due to my weight but agreed to let me take 40mg every second day. He told me I had to stay on it up to 8 months! I was devastated! After another month I had some improvement but still breaking out. I gave up as it was coming into summer and I live in a very warm, beach side place and stopped taking it. After about 3 weeks my skin was clear! I have been off it for about 4 months and my skin is 100x better! I get a tiny pimple once in a blue moon but that's it. Guess it's different for everyone but my best results came after I finished!"


"So I got my 10 year copper iud (I am 20 and I have never given birth )

She checked my womb and said everything seemed normal. Another nurse was on standby holding my hand. The nurse opened my cervix slightly then implanted the coil which I felt an uncomfortable pinching pain for about 40 seconds & I concentrated on breathing techniques and had a stress ball which helped! after 5 mins it was done & I was so shaky due to adrenaline but I walked it off & bought a hot chocolate! Then an hour after I got the dull period pain ache but it's not too bad! I would recommend not reading horror stories and scaring yourself (like i did.)! these are trained professionals so they know what they are doing and you need to help them by relaxing! Good Luck!"


"I started taking birth control mainly for acne. I've had severe body acne since I was a teen. It's been so bad that I've been embarrassed to wear clothes that even expose my shoulders since my skin resembles a Dalmatian. I'm 22 now and I've tried all sorts treatments including head and shoulders, zinc supplements, ointments galore, and salicylic acid. None had a lasting change.

Then finally, I went on birth control for the first time. Wow. At last. I am on week 3. No new acne, anywhere. My skin is even less oily, red, and irritated.

As a bonus, my breast seems fuller! I haven't had any mood swings, bloating or cramps. (I was very worried about that before). Just exercise and stay positive!"


"This thing is giving me so many problems it's ridiculous. I've had to drive all the way to the gyno SEVERAL times because of my side effects. Coincidently, I have yet another appointment today. My body does not like this thing. When it was first placed inside, I experienced the worst pain I have ever felt in my life (no joke). If you want a pain rating, I'd give it a 10/10. I still felt cramping a while after and the pain was so bad that they put me in a different room in order to sleep off the pain. Keep in mind I took pain relievers before the process as suggested. When I finally gathered enough strength to drive myself home, I continued to feel pain (8/10) for the next 3-4 days. Period lasted about 10-13 days. *wish I could write more"


"All was good until week four. Then nausea appeared. Read a post on here to take Bonine prior to taking contrave.  It works! No nausea. I am down 5.5 lbs and that is really good for me. I eat only healthy and exercise at least 4 times per week."


"I would not recommend this birth control. I was on the depo for three years and switched over one year ago because my doctor recommended it. Within the year I experienced weight gain from the irrational cravings, my boobs hurt and were swollen, and periods would go one for months. There were other manageable issues that I'm not confident I can't contribute to the Nexplanon. However, I am confident it caused the above side effects. I had it removed a week ago and am hoping to feel back to my self soon."


"I feel absolutely horrible.  I ran out of Zyrtec, my son takes this so I figured I'd try it.  On day two I feel a combination of having a concussion and a hangover all at one time.  I'm fatigued, dizzy, and have a headache. This does not include the pressure I feel in my sinuses.  I feel absolutely horrible.  I'm done, I won't take this again.  I'm honestly not even sure the FDA should have approved this drug."


"I'm 18. I've been super moody since I started Aviane, I haven't noticed any difference on my acne yet but I've only been on it for a month. It makes me SO INCREDIBLY TIRED. I've never slept so much in my life. Other than that I haven't noticed any other side effects."


"I have been on suboxone/bup for over 5 years for chronic back pain. At 1st it was a miracle drug(sub) but over the years I was switched to bup. At about the 5 year mark the drug(bup) stopped its effectiveness so I switched back to suboxone. Same story the drug gradually lost its effect on my pain so tramadol was added. Soon I found myself In serotonin crisis. I had falls, shakes and memory loss. My Dr doesn't believe me about the sub not working anymore. Is there anyone out there that has been on the drug suboxone or buprenorphine for 5  years for chronic pain. I would love to hear from you"


"4 months after the 3rd injection developed a gum abscess. Followed by loose teeth, inability to chew semihard substance such as apple and chewy vegetables. Also developed rash and bladder infection.
Still has loose sensitive teeth 12 months after last injection. Precribing doctor has denied association. 2 Dentists found nothing wrong with the teeth just prior to the abscess developing. Recommended root canal, but treated conservatively."


"Love the medication itself BUT the plastic is too hard to satisfactorily press to get two or even sometimes one drop to release. I hope they address this immediately because the cost of the medication Vs the questionable ability to apply is making me rethink using it."


"Ok so I started B yesterday morning I have been getting heaches and I'm very tired. I hope this goes away. I can say that my hunger has changed since day 1 I'm a binge eater I was really worried that I would have no control and I actually do ! I can usually eat two bagels this morning I can only eat half of one. I have faith that thing will turn out great"


"2 weeks into the treatment, first week was awful, burning redness peeling more pimples. Slowly improved I'm feeling a lot better still a little bit of peeling and dry skin and a pimple here and there but it doesn't burn anymore. They say 8 weeks others 3 months to see results so although it's too early to say that differin won the battle I have to say that I'm satisfied. Also I use Clinique bar soap in the morning, Clinique acne cream, and tonic. And at night just st Ives scrub and differin. I wear my regular make up revlon but I want to switch to Clinique. It doesn't hold all day my skin starts to get itchy in the evening. Just be patient!"


"I have been on humira just over a year, no side effects, it has given me
my life back, its like a miracle"


"I wish I knew then what I knew now. If I knew 20 years later I would still have side effects I never ever would have taken the doses. My doctor boosted this up like the fix."


"Took it 7 months, might as well been taking aspirin, well, actually BC aspirin worked better. Works for some people, just doesn't metabolize with this old fellow. Waste of time"


"I have no problem with Tei-Nessa- I'm sexually active with my boyfriend and I'm not wanting a child so it's done its job so far! I began bc in 2010 and first started taking Tri-Specta (cepta? It was in 2010, I forget lol) and, wow. I had dramatic mood swings it was incredible- I spoke to my dr to which she recommend the trinessa and I've been on it since.

I've never been super acne prob but I occasionally get breaks but just a zit or two, nothing bad and usually right before or right after period.

No huge cravings. I've actually lost 24lbs since 2010 so I can't say it's made me gain weight (a lot of other factors prob play a roll with this as well.)

BC is BC so no one "likes" it, but I'd give it 9/10"


"Found out I had chlamydia when I had screening done after finding out I am pregnant. My boyfriend and I both took the medication the day after I was told. It hit him hard. Loss of appetite, diarrhea, and weakness. But it soon faded away. I was lucky and felt no side effects. However, I threw up about 2 hours after taking the medication due to my pregnancy. I'm curious as to if I need to take it again. My boyfriend's mother says it should be in my system by now and throwing up should have no effect. I have great insurance but it still didn't cover the cost completely. I had to pay 2.66 out of pocket, money I didn't have because I had been previously told that my insurance covered it completely. Luckily my boyfriend had money to spare."


"This was by far the worst stuff I've ever had.  The liquid smelled like cherry soda but tasted like despair.  It was the most soul-destroying experience ever.  Getting the first batch down the pipes was difficult, due to the extreme nausea and horrifically bad taste.  The second batch was a fight to not vomit it up immediately.  I lost the will to live by the time it was over.  NEVER AGAIN."


"I was given this by injection at the ER for sciatica pain....it lasted 15 minutes and pain was back. Not that much help for me."


"I got the shot to control my bleeding and cramps from fibroids, so I thought...however, this has been the worst decision ever.  I have had heavy bleeding and tons of blood clots.  I only took the shot once and won't be getting it again.  Also, it has increased the acne of my face,  I'm suffering with severe depression, and my sex drive is gone.  Lastly, this keeps me from wanting to have sex anymore because it's embarrassing...who wants to have sex with a blood hound!  I feel incredibly stupid because I normally do my research but I let the doctor talk me into it as she claimed it was the best option due to my challenge with high blood pressure.  This was the worst decision ever and I won't be getting it again. I'm stuck riding it out!!"


"I loved everything about the implanon - BUT I had to have it removed because it gave me horrific cystic acne deep under my skin around my chin. I was so caught up worrying that my depression and anxiety would arise as a side effect that I didn't realise it was actually the bar causing the sudden change in my skin. It's such a shame because otherwise I loved it. Have had it gone for a few months now, my skin started to settle but now is flaring up again. If you do find you start to experience cystic acne on the implanon - DO NOT TOUCH IT and get your doc to prescribe a topical acne ointment to save yourself from it spreading and causing scarring :("


"I went to the ER and they determined I didn't exactly have a UTI but it was a possibility so they started me on Macrobid. I had never taken it before. Within two days I was hysterical. I had such intense migraines that I fell multiple times and couldn't see straight. My stomach was a mess, I couldn't go to the bathroom, I wanted to sleep but I couldn't fall asleep because my head was pounding too hard. I called my PCP who checked the ER records and told me I had never had a UTI to begin with and to stop the Macrobid ASAP. Once I stopped it the migraines went away, I stopped falling, my gastrointestinal system has now days later, returned to normal."


"I was prescribed Lyrica for nerve pain in my leg and foot and found the "side effect" to be a lightening of my depression without the fogginess of other, more conventional medications prescribed for depression. I'm glad to see that it can be used for anxiety. It certainly makes a positive impact on my mood."


"I don't know where to begin. Yes it was very effective, but I don't know if it's worth going through the traumatizing process. I only took 2 tablets at 11pm bc I got home pretty late. Around 3am I woke up from insane pain and burning in my stomach. It was so bad, the only way I can really express what I feel is by saying it hurt so bad I wanted to die. I was running to bathroom because pain caused nausea. I still couldn't go so I just went back to sleep. I woke up 2 hours later from extreme cramps was able to go to bathroom but let's just say it was not pretty and I was really sure I was going to die. So yes very affective but not something I will ever do again."


"They prescribed me 250 mg of this and I was suppose to take 4 pills everyday 2 in the morning and 2 at night. I ended up taking it for 14 days because I could only take 2 pills per day this stuff burned my stomach and I was really dizzy I just finished my final dose tonight. Thank god! And I don't know when I can have a drink again because I took it longer then what I was even suppose to I don't know if that even matter or not ugh."


"I took this medication for four years, all the while becoming less and less interested in sex and unable to achieve an erection. Having gone through 4 cardiologists not a one of them ever informed me that Aldactone is an anti-androgen which blocks muscle and bodily binding of testosterone necessary for it to take effect and also lowers production of testosterone itself. I had to happen upon it on my own. The day I found out is the day I stopped taking it. Giving a male a medicine which renders his testosterone ineffectual may be good for those undergoing a sex change but not for those who are not. There is another potassium sparing drug like Aldactone without the sexual side effects but it is more expensive. "


"So I have had skyla in since august 16th 2016. I had to get my last one replaced because I didn't take to it the first one I had my period lasted 2 months it was heavy and gross. My second one now has stopped I have had my period steady since august.. it's now nov 24 and I don't know what to do.. sometimes it's super heavy or sometimes it's light but still very much so there. Random and painful cramping. This birth control is depressing but it's a good birth control mainly because you can't have sex because your on your period (unless your into that). Getting it taken out was not horrible, getting my second one back in wasn't bad just made me sick.Over all I hate this birth control to be honest no woman likes bleeding for more then a week"


"I have been taking naproxen on and off for years.Usually for back pain.It is the best treatment I have received .After 3 weeks of sciatica I started taking it again.This time it has helped,but I have a funny taste in my mouth and my mouth feels sore,my lips are slightly swollen as well.I will leave it off for a while and see if it feels better. I  have anaphylaxis if I eat gelatine, does anyone know if it contains any?."


"After being on this medication for seven years I am still having break through seizures. I have now developed lucopenia as I did with Depakote. Now I have to go through the trial and error of finding a new medication."


"I've been taking SAM-e for years, heard about it on a PBS Special covering depression. It has been mentally beneficial; my moods are much brighter & my behavior is steadier. I don't ever see myself not taking it. There are downsides, however. Anyone considering this medicine must realize that: (1) You cannot be a causal taker; once on it you need to stick with it, because it will make your depression worse if you aren't careful with dosing or wean yourself off of it. (2) It can cause sleeplessness, always take it in the morning (or plan to take a sleep aid in the eve). (3) It is expensive; shop around. (4) You take the enteric coated on an empty stomach for effectiveness. (5) It takes roughly 3 weeks before relief of symptoms occurs."


"The procedure for skyla was painful but doable for anyone. I got it done at 830am and was at work for the day by 1030am. It was a little painful throughout the day. I've had skyla now for 8 months and absolutely hate it. I bled constantly for the first 4/5 months and now I have a period for 2 weeks. I have become depressed and have severe cramps that I never had before. Cramps so bad they wake me up in the middle of the night and I just yell in pain. My husband has noticed a big difference in my emotions and attitude. He says I've been a lot more emotional and sad since the IUD was inserted. Needless to say, I am having it removed. I would not recommend this to anyone, although it has been extremely effective."


"Had been on the Zyclara, putting it on my chest only, for 10 days when I experienced high fever, chills, shortness of breath, nausea, sore throat, aching joints, headache, numbness in my fingers, metallic taste in my mouth, dry mouth and extremely tired.  Dr. told me to stop.  Symptoms still continue after 5 days off.  He refuses to say it's from the cream, but I am never sick and only became sick after being on the cream.  Hopefully, the cream will have done it's job  and after the redness and spots disappear, I will have a clear chest again.  It is a chemotherapy cream, so no wonder there will be side effects.  Stupid doctor for not taking responsibility for this!!!!"


"Sadly after over a year of severe pain I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. PCP started me on gabapentin about 2-3 weeks ago. At first I thought it was wonderful as after 300mg at bedtime I was able to at least lay in bed without tossing and turning in constant pain and during the days I was able to feel nearly normal again. But for the past week my pain seems to have come back with a vengeance and now are shooting pains in my legs and forearms mostly. Also experiencing some vision issues and some orbital eye pain. Maybe this is to be expected with fibro, its all new to me."


"Follow up to my comment on March 4, 2017. I have experienced very little as far as prolonged side-effects. I had my first follow-up with my endocrinologist yesterday; since she put me on Trulicity. My results to date:
Blood glucose levels- down
Heart rate - normal
Blood pressure - perfect
Daily Insulin use - way down
Money spent on eating- way down
WEIGHT - MINUS 30 lbs !!!!!!
2/14/17 weighed 298
4/20/17 weighed 268
Doctor said she had never seen such dramatic weight loss from Trulicity, but she was happy and impressed!
Only side effect I have are cold hands and feet (which is rare) but I'll take it!!!!
Trulicity is EXACTLY what I needed."


"I'm just 2 capsules (150 mg) into a week's prescription. I'm having dental implants and this is to prevent bone infection. Based on the stories here, it's powerful enough to prevent even worse problems! No side effects so far. Scary to read about these issues, so thanks to all for the heads-up! I eat yogurt every day for breakfast anyway but will now up my intake to 3 times a day...yogurt for dessert after every meal! Will keep you posted if anything changes.
One week later: The meds are finished and I had no problems! No diarrhea, no nausea, no infection. I was lucky! But I took each pill with a full glass of water, never lay down right after taking it, and I ate plain yogurt 3 times a day, every day, to keep my intestines happy. Good luck"


"Was having problems getting and keeping it up during sex for around a two month period, talked to my doctor was given trial pack of Cialis 20 mg per his advice cut one of the pills into two pieces. Around four in the evening took it, eight hours later still no results, around midnight got a strong erection had great sex with my wife of twenty some years, woke up the next morning with a erection wife gave me oral sex for around thirty minutes before i exploded, She said it was the hardest she had seen me in the last ten years. Been three days now and still going strong"


"I have fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue syndrome, degenerative disc disease, a bulging disc in my lower back with arthritis of the face joints and in my hands. I hurt my back June 2010 and it is like everything that caused me pain started to feed off one another and my back was the last straw. I'm going to the chiropractor every 2 weeks. I had 3 epidurals in the space of about 3-4 months with no relief. I swapped pain management doctors and am now on 15mg of oxycodone every 6 hours, 4mg Zanaflex every 8 hours, 500mg of Naproxen every 12 hours, 40mg Celexa once a day and 600mg of Neurontin every 8 hours just to sort of be able to function. Was given a sample of Voltaren today and used it on my hands and back. Amazing! The pain is greatly diminished. Can't wait to try more."


"I recently started zoloft [literally 3 days ago] 50mg daily, and I already am feeling level headed, less anxious and just simply good.

After months of feeling suicidal, paranoid, depressed, and hopeless around the time of my menstrual cycle , it's helping. I truly believe this is not a placebo affect- as I am horribly negative around my menstrual cycle, I physically and mentally feel a change [more focus towards tasks and not current worries and willing to get up and go!] The PA i see said I could either take zoloft 3 weeks out of the month or I could take it daily for the whole month. I chose daily dosing. I'm so glad I made the leap to actually talk to someone and get a diagnosis of PMDD"


"Tri-Sprintec was my first birth control. I'm 15 and I'd never had a regular period until this contraceptive. I haven't had any side effects except for breast sensitivity but even that hasn't been severe. My periods are also shorter, they used to be 6-7 days but now they are 4. I definitely love this birth control and will be sticking to it for a while."


"I was put on prednisone for the first time for a rare form of colitis. I was in terrible pain and had to use the bathroom about 20 times a day. I was hospitalized with dehydration and vomiting and the extreme diarrhea. After six days on a high dosage I was much better and sent home on a maintenance regimen of 10 mg. per day.

This therapy did not cure my condition but cut down on my frequent hospitalizations. So, to make a long story shorter I was prescribed prednisone in differing strengths for twenty years. At that point prednisone had done so much harm to my body that I insisted on stopping it. I have developed severe osteoporosis and my back is starting to get a "hump". My skin is so thin that it is like tissue paper and I get bruises all over me."


"I had the implanon inserted Dec '09 and haven't had any problems with it so far. When I got my first cycle after having it inserted, it lasted like two days and I spotted for about a week and a half following that. I've had no weight gain, crazy mood swings or changes to my sex drive, so the spotting is my only complaint. Otherwise it's been great and it's nice not having to worry about taking a pill everyday."


"Chronic Obesity cause by cortisone & steroids , asthma medications .

Saxenda help me in 100%"


"At first, huge side effects - nausea, dry mouth, minor spasms, etc. As the instructions emphasize, hang in there. Took me three to four weeks and I feel much more positive and focused on life."


"I had Liletta inserted the 15th of January 2016. The insertion was a bit painful, but quick. Since insertion, maybe two light spells of cramps. I did bleed and are still bleeding, but very lite. I'm supposed to start my first period within three days, waiting to see how that will be. I have had NO weight gain, food cravings, or nausea. I absolutely LOVE Liletta!

The only concern I had was whether its effectiveness was immediate or you had to use a backup method for seven days.

I was on the pill prior to insertion and my IUD was inserted on the 5th day of my period."


"Began taking Belziq 2 months ago and I'm down 20 pounds!  It does not make me feel jittery at all.  It controls my appetite very well, making me feel full / satisfied after eating only small amounts of food.  I'm not an exerciser, but feel certain that if I could walk about 30 minutes per day, the weight would come off faster - my knee just won't let me walk.

My insurance does not pay for Belviq, but I am using the manufacturer's savings card and only paying $75 per month.  Without the savings card, the cost is a bit over $200 per month!"


"This prep is disgusting. I suffered for hours. I tried mixing iced tea with the prep as my Dr. directed, but that didn't make it any more palatable. It made me gag each time I tried to take a sip. I took very small sips through a straw. I blocked my nostrils with tissue to try to reduce the nastiness of the flavor.
I would not recommend it, although my Dr. said I was well prepared for the colonoscopy."


"When I started taking Azurette (generic form of Mircette) I went from being 120 lbs at 5'5" to 114 lbs but I also lost a lot of muscle tone. I had a hard time working out and recovering from muscle inflammation while on it. At first the pill did make my periods lighter and made me less moody. After being on azurette for 6 months I started getting severe bloating, depression, anxiety, tiredness and gained 15 lbs in 10 months even though I was eating healthy and working out. I had major bloating and water retention that would clear up overnight and appear overnight. I started experiencing severe chest pain due to inflammation  in the sac around the heart caused by the water retention from the pill."


"I used ortho-tri-cyclen-lo from 16-18yo.  My periods were easy without any side effects.  By mid 18yo I was experiencing painful and heavy periods, with strong emotional swings.  My emotions became unpredictable, extremely reactive, and at times I experienced deep depression and strong suicidal thoughts - completely contrary to my personality and traits.  My parents requested I leave university, until that night we read about YAZ studies. YAZ was the ONLY birth control with proven study results showing YAZ helps to control PMDD, which described exactly what I was experiencing.  YAZ was immediately successful. 3.5 years later I am still on YAZ and graduating with a Neuroscience degree.
P.S. Generic yaz experience was unsuccessful. 03/31/17"


"I was diagnosed with panbronchiolitis and mild bronchiectasis. I had a few episodes of serious flare up when I caught a viral flu that left my lungs filled with phlegm and breathlessness. My doctor treated me on such episodes with prednisolone and azithromycin. It works within 36 hours and my condition improve from then onwards."


"I have used this birth control for about 3 years on and off now for severe periods. I have no complaints. When actively taking my birth control I have no signs of my period. No cramps, bloating, acne, nausea, cravings, bleeding, nothing. Glad I started on this, it's made my life better!"


"Works Great... No abdominal pain, will recomend to friends"


"Somewhat hit or miss on mania, racing thoughts and the like. Pretty effective as a sleep aid though.  Currently taking 300mg as needed as it was mainly prescribed for sleep. It is as effective as benzodiazepines in that regard, without the benzo withdrawal. It does leave me feeling gritty and nasty the next morning though, but it's better than insomnia."


Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis after Hip Replacement Surgery

"I just started taking this drug as a trial  for avascular necrosis to try and reestablished blood flow to my left hip. I have been tested and found genetically prone to have vascular disease and blood clots so I was approved to use this. After 3 days, I have a very sore tummy, 1 black bruise and a headache but a lot of hope that as the 2nd person to try this drug, in this area, to save a hip joint from replacement, that all will be well. All your words gave me hope. Thank you."


"I am a 45 year old male and was never diagnosed with ADD or ADHD.  However, I have nearly every symptom and have suffered the consequences of this problem my entire life.  In short, Adderall changed my life.  I have never liked taking any medication but the increase in the quality of my life is worth any side effect I may incur down the road."


"QLD, AUSTRALIA - 44 yr old female

PROBLEM - terrible break outs face, back and arms (never cystic acne though) for over 13 yrs after having a child (no product or antibiotic would work longterm)

SOLUTION - consulted Dermatologist and now take (low dose) 10mg Isotretinoin once a day

RESULTS - after 2 months skin totally clear (occasional pimple but heals very quickly - no breakouts at all)

SIDEFFECTS - very dry lips (reealllllllyyyy dry) and dry eyes, reddish skin

FUTURE - take 10mg daily for four more months then 1-2 tabs (10mg) per week as maintenance as required (as necessary)

NOTE: I was terrified to try this product after some of the reviews - if scared of side effects - try a lower dose and monitor closely"


"I have a history of migraines and Reglan, Benadryl and Toprol always works for me. My migraines seem to always be at night and wake me from sleep, I usually use an ice cube (plain not covered on temple) and it works. Really bad ones require the above combination and puts me to sleep all day when I return home from ER. Also my eye loses sight in bottom half/top half or complete eye for a few mins which I found out is a retinal migraine, which is strange because there is no pain at all with that one."


"Started 12 weeks ago on 50mg stuck it out for 7 weeks - not much change and decided to step up to 100mg - 5 weeks later can say a change has arrived in the last 10 days and I am over the moon.

I have refused medication all my life - this was a massive decision for me ... I wish now I'd done it years ago.

Critical voice gone, anxiety close to gone, depression lifting, motivation returning - hope and dreams coming back.  I now laugh, play jokes and manage stress 'normally'.

I have to take care to get enough sleep - some days I am still really exhausted, but that is lifting.

The side effects were as expected, dry mouth, need to eat regularly, headaches and perhaps a little sleep issues - but compared to life before they are well worth it."


"Well my experience hasn't been anywhere near as bad as the rest of the reviews, in fact I've used Dulcolax a few times, but only when my constipation is very bad. I have IBS and I go from extreme diarrhea to extreme constipation. Usually if I haven't gone in days I will take one at night and in the morning I will have a nice regular BM with few side effects. I'm a nurse so I know the strength of the different laxatives, if the constipation isn't too bad I use Senokot. Maybe my side effects aren't as bad because I never take more than one Dulcolax. I know its powers!"


"I was on Lithium Carbonate for 15 years and  never felt like a "normal" human being. I felt like a zombie. When I was told by a new psychiatrist to pick out a new medicine for my bipolar illness, I chose Topamax even though it is an off-label treatment for bipolar disorder, it seemed to have the least amount of side affects and I feel WHOLE again. I have been on Topamax for 15 years (I think) and the only adverse effect I have is decreased sweating in hot weather."


"I got my first Skyla in February 2014 just months after it was released to the public. I had previously been on oral contraceptives as well as Nuvaring. My natural period is extremely heavy, and lasts typically 21 days. None of the oral medications or the Nuvaring gave me the results I was looking for in controlling my heavy and lengthy period. I was skeptical Skyla would help, but was open to giving it a try. I'm so happy I did because my experience has been amazing! When it was inserted it did hurt, and I was in my bed the next two days with severe cramps. I experienced spotting for the first two months, but once the spotting and the pain went away it was amazing! I got my second Skyla today--three years later.  I highly recommend it."


"I am 26, female and have been on Pristiq for a little over 18 months. It worked fantastic for the first year, my anxiety and depression was under control for the first time ever. For the last few months though I have noticed a lot more side effects, I have gained weight and although my sex drive hasn't dropped I find it very hard to reach orgasm. Also if I miss one day I have really bad withdrawals - migraine headaches, nausea, dizzy spells and out of control emotions. I think Pristiq is great for short term use but I'm not convinced its good as a long term option."


"So I can't say how I feel about this over a length of time seeing as I had it inserted today, but I can tell you about my day. Warning: the insertion process is painful. Especially if you aren't given any medication to help dilate the uterus or to manage the pain. It really hurt when the instrument measure the uterus is inserted and then again when kyleena is actually inserted. It's almost like a big deep breath and then one more big deep breath and then it's over. Afterward I had horrible cramping for about 5 minutes and then that dissipated. I had contractions for an hour and intense cramping the rest of the day. It's all manageable, you will survive it I promise and it's worth it. The worst part is insertion and that lasts for two mins!!"


"It's day two on this med. I started it to treat my focus, depression, anxiety and paranoia. It's been good so far. I am hoping to increase my dose to 10mg in a week. Hopefully things keep getting better. I am on lithium ability Paxil gabapentin and zyprexa. Seems to be a great combo for me."


"Multiple back and neck issues from accident. This helps me get through me daily routine without euphoria or other  effects."


"Surprisingly easy, painless and uneventful after 8 years of anxious procrastination. Drank the prep solution chilled, with a straw, didn't gag or get nauseous.  Chased it with a quart of low-calorie Gatorade. 30 min later felt mild urgency to go #2, waited until T+45 to actually go.  After 5 quick bathroom visits in 3 hrs (most in first hour) it was just clear liquid.  Went to bed, got up early and took second bottle as instructed.  This time, I was mildly nauseous. Both times, I got light chills and just wrapped myself in a blanket.  The colonosopy itself was a breeze - they put in an IV, I passed out mid-sentence, woke up 5 what felt like seconds later to the smiling face of the doctor and the news that they'd snipped out "3 tiny polyps"."


"I took citalopram for 10 days but had to stop due to an allergic reaction I got from it.  Besides that, I could not sleep at night after taking the medication.  Unfortunately citalopram did not work for me at all."


"I'm a Type I diabetic with normal blood pressure and I take Altace as a preventative treatment for kidney disease. Side effects have not been an issue and I'm pleased with this medication. More diabetics need to be proactive and encourage their physicians to add ACE Inhibitors and statins to their treatment regime. I'm not just a diabetic, I'm also a scientist."


"I haven't taken any other birth control pills prior to lessina but while on it my extremely heavy, 6 day long period has subdued to a light non-painful, 2/3 day period which to me in itself is amazing. I've been on Lessina for about 7 months and the only side effects I can notice are that my breast are always sensitive and about 5-10 pound weight gain. No moody-ness or random crying. I've always had headaches so I don't think I could tie that in with the BC pills."


"I started taking phentermine 0n 06/15/09. I have been taking it every day but weekends. I take 15mg twice a day. When I started I weighed 365lbs. at 5'8" Now it is 09/18/09. Three months. I now weigh 309lbs. I lost 56lbs. I am ecstatic about this. There are some side effects and I think if I stay aware of them it will work fine for me. We'll see what happens. My goal is 200lbs. Hope you all get to your goal weight."


"Yay!Love abilify. I'm 56, started on lowest dose 3 weeks ago and my thinking process has never been so normal. Way more motivation. Feels like a miracle after decades of mental torment. My doc will probably increase my dose a bit in 2 weeks. Looking forward!"


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"I have been taking seasonique for 2 months now. The symptoms I noticed within the first month were increased appetite and weight gain (approx 5 lbs) and  mood swings, mainly crying excessively, During the middle of the second month I felt severe abdominal discomfort that felt like period cramps with nausea and the next morning I noticed spotting which has continued for 2 weeks so far. I find this very inconvenient as it has lasted longer than a normal period. Also my complexion has been getting progressively worse and I have been feeling stressed and overwhelmed more easily. I am going to continue through the last month and switch if I dont notice any improvement.."


"I take 200 mg per day. Extremely effective in helping control my OCD. Some side effects. Dry mouth and a little weight gain. Nothing I can't deal with."


"Day 10. No side effects at all. No weight loss at all. 5'4" female, 160 pounds, 33.7% body fat. In the past I have taken phentermine with no results, Wellbutrin with no results. Will keep increasing the dose as per the rx and see if it eventually works. Doc gave me a discount card but it still cost me $70 for a month. No insurance coverage."


"I have herpes zoster and my Dr prescribes Lyrica, for the nerve endings. I took the capsules 1 day (2days ago) and after I woke up the next morning, I was completely disorientated, neuasious and vomiting, sleepy, drowsy, forgetful, having uncontrallable shakes in hands and fingers. I thought it will get better soon if I do not take it again. My husband took me to work where I slept the whole time. I had dry nose and mouth, couldnt eat or drink, muscle stiffness drunk feeling, and walking abnormal. I stopped taking it and feeling today better. Could have a shake for breakfast."


"I've had irritable bowel syndrome since the 1960s. Librax (started about 1992) stops the spasms that create diarrhea. It also relaxes the gut when it knots up and made me constipated at times. I used to live in clinics, be doubled up with pain-covered, with sweat, and on a highly restricted diet. After 15 years, I can have a cup of coffee in the morning. I can eat dry cereals, eggs and bacon. I hike, can wear light colored pants, sample most foods. I still can't handle sugar, but I can nibble on fries or a salad, eat an occasional apple or peach. Now my problem is continually getting scripts for Librax, because I seem normal. I have real fear about not getting Librax and ending up sicker than a dog."


"My son is 7 years old and has been diagnosed with ADHD and is using  Daytrana 10mg which has been the BEST so far! After applying the patch, it takes a couple of hours for the medicine to start working. I noticed that if I place the patch on his hip, but closer to his butt it is more effective. (my doctor said that other parents had noticed that the placement of the patch makes a difference). At school he is able to control his impulses, focus and most importantly still be a 7 year old boy (not a zombie). The only downfalls to this medication is that he does not have an appetite (most of these meds cause this) & the area where you place the patch can get red and itchy. I rotate where I place the patch and use baby oil to remove the adhesive"


"I went to the hospital for a bad migraine that at the time lasted 3 days. The worst I've ever had. They gave me a cocktail of raglin and benadryl through my IV. Within a minute my chest felt like it was burning. I couldn't breath, my blood pressure skyrocketed. They administered the benadryl and still no help. My chest felt heavy and I thought I was going to die. I couldn't move, talk or anything. They put oxygen on my face and called the Dr in to see me. He then administered valium STAT, then I began to calm down. They said that the nurse administered the Raglin to fast causing the side effects. After about 4 hours in the ER they Sent me home. At least I left with the migraine gone! But never again will I allow Ragin to be administered to me!"


"I have Cluster Migraines so the doctor put me on Topamax, after about 2 months I developed anxiety symptoms and a rather hateful personality so they added Buspar to take  the "edge" off. It has worked well for me but I can tell when it wears off. I'm on a low dose so it just may be time to adjust( 5mg twice a day ). All in all very satisfied with this medicine. It does make you dream vividly but that doesn't bother me."


"I hated it! Did not help my skin whatsoever and I had to get off it within a week due to bad side effects. Epiduo made my skin burn extremely badly whenever I put it on my face, it made my eyes water and almost had me in tears. As well as that, it made my skin super sensitive, it now stings to put moisturiser, foundation or anything on my skin! My skin went super red & flakey. Would definitely not recommend as I'm still experiencing the redness, sensitivity and extreme dryness after being off Epiduo for 4 days."


"After my second pregnancy I had Liletta put in. I chose Liletta over Paragard this time because I've always been a heavy bleeder with heavy cramps so when the doctor told me this would help both of those that was another plus and so I went with Liletta. I got it put in Oct. 9th, almost a month after giving birth, which was also the last day of what seemed to be a regular period for me so I was happy to be done bleeding. Well I had it inserted which was surprisingly less painful than when I had Paragard almost 5 years put it. I haven't had any abdominal cramps but my back pain is excruciating! And I HAVE NOT STOPPED BLEEDING! If I bleed till end of December, I will have it removed!"


"for the last 22 years I have been suffering from severe form of Trigeminal Neuralgia had the Alcohol Block as well as the Gamma Knife procedures but to no avail. Help came when I was given high dosage of Lyrica in combination with Carbatrol. With time I was able to reduce it to half of the quantity of both medications. For the last 8-9 years I have been taking 900 mg of Lyrica and 600 mg of Tegretol. Before the Lyrica I was disabled, I couldn't talk, eat. open and close my eyes, touch my face, shave, have a haircut, or have my teeth cleaned, the list is too long. Basically noting could  touch or move on the right side of my face. When I tried to eat, tears will stream down my face. I am taking Lyrica since February 2002, it saved my life."


"I have been using tramadol for chronic low back pain close to five years now. I was first offered Percocet or Vicodin for relief of symptoms but declined those. It is helpful in managing my pain, at least to a point that I can "deal with it". This medication is helpful, allowing me to continue doing many things that help me distract myself from my back pain. I also no longer feel "funny" after taking it but never really felt doped up even when starting it like I did when I was prescribed Vicodin after dental work (not together with tramadol) and even my dogs knew it! Everyone's different but that is how this works for me."


"Great!"


"I had been experiencing some mild itching  and decided to diagnose myself with a yeast infection. I attempted to go to my gynecologist but they had a two month waiting list. It was only a minute after applying the treatment and I was in excruciating pain. Burning and itching. Rolling on the bed holding myself while crying. The worst of it was over relatively quickly. I decided to get in the shower and try to get most of it out and 30 minutes later it is tolerable. Still some itching but much better now. I'm not sure if it's painful because it's working or not but I do know I will not be continuing the treatment. Going to call my doctor and see if they recommend anything."


"I am 52, I smoked my first cigarette in 1975 at age 11. By age 16 I smoked pack a day. When I was 32 I got hurt on the job and had 3 back surgeries. But to get to  the point, I am disabled and see a pain management dr. I was on a different antidepressant before going on wellbutrin. But after a month on welbutrin my smoking habits changed. At 48 I had tried numerous times to quit with no success, and now I had no desire to smoke,, it was weird!! I smoked because I kept buying them, but didn't like them. On the way home from a trip I was talking with my daughter and told her at that moment, I promise too quit right then and never smoke again!!. Over 2 years later I am still smoke free and off welbutrin. Welbutrin did it for me..A GOD Send!!!"


"I want everyone to know something that may help you out while using Implanon. I had my Implanon inserted a little over a month ago and I spotted 20 days out of the 1st month. I have a friend who is a nurse and made a suggestion that sounded bankers to me but I have completely stopped spotting after a week! She suggested taking 500 mg of vitamin c and 400 mg of ibuprofen, 2 times a day for a week. It worked like magic. I know its sounds fake but give it a try before you give up on Implanon. It's an amazing form of birth control. I guess I should also add that ridiculous home remedy has worked for 4 people I have met so totally worth giving it one more week."


"This was a nasty pill!!! The taste is so bitter!!!! But it works, disadvantage I experience was the dizziness and headaches!!! Oh my but the smell has dissipated and dull achy feeling in abdomen."


"Really helped get my panic attacks under control changed my life hardly any side effects."


"I was just prescribed this medication a few days ago and I'm glad I read the information package before hand because there are some potentially yucky side effects to this medication. I initially had no problems with this however last night, on my 4th night of the prescription I woke out of a dead sleep with the worst chest pains I have ever had in my life. I legitimately thought I was having a heart attack it was so bad. I woke my boyfriend in a panic, it was terrifying. I have had panic attack before and I always suffer from acid re-flux but my God this was bad. I have never in my life been affected by a medication the way I was by this one. After a while it did subside but this morning I still have a dull ache in my chest/throat area."


"Myrbetriq 50mg has been great...I suffered for years with urgency, frequency and incontinence.  Within 2 weeks the medication was allowing me more time between episodes and without the side effects I was having with Toviaz and Enablex.  From the research I did prior to taking this medication, many other Pharma companies are currently studying their version of a Beta 3 agonist to treat OAB...This must be the future of treating this condition?  Thank you Astellas for being the first."


"My beloved mother went to the hospital by ambulance in 2014. She had afib which  caused her to have ischemic strokes, bloody urine found out later in coffee can. She was in a nightmare for 6 weeks until the early morning hours of July 12th 2014 . They did an abdominal surgery so that the bleeding would stop and they had to cauterise her arteries in her stomach and put a vac pac on her. Then was rejected on the case so far because her death report said she died from COPD can someone help me try to get justice . "


"Why are the reports for Public to read so jaded against the use of opiate medications? To many false reports of abuse in chronic pain patients are mixed with clearly reports of heroin abuse & deaths from heroin. My self & most chronic pain patients who are well educated on side effects before starting opiates all agree that the misuse of these Opiates would never enter our minds. When prescribed these drugs, it’s result is the re gift of our lives & functioning again.  It is something we’d never chance losing after suffering the complete loss of sanity from unending pain that effects our ability to function in every way that a normal human takes for granted of everyday, every minute of their day and of their life. I'm in my 17th years of receiving pain relief  fentenyl."


"After struggling with severe anxiety (PTSD) and mild depression for years, Lexapro made a huge different. I had done therapy, self-help, and religion (which helped me personally), but it still seemed something just wasn't "quite right."

Doctor prescribed 10mg Lexapro and I've never felt better. The world is a different place, not scary, no depressing, just balanced, happy. The first few weeks I had severe drowsiness (I've never slept so much in my life), and a few "head shocks" or "exploding head" events, but it wasn't too bad. The drowsiness was worse, thankfully I had a lot of work built up at my job. A month and a half later and the drowsiness has essentially subsided.

I recommend trying this drug if you have anxiety."


"Doctors gave this medicine to me thinking I had allergy. I thought it was cold. I didnot have any runny nose, itchy eyes or anything as mentioned on the label of the box. I took Claritin-D 12 hrs when I felt I got congestion in nasal passage and felt like mucus was passing through the passage between nose and throat all the time and got different side effects all the time.
This time I had severe side effects like started feeling feverish, heart was pounding faster, felt extremely weak; then I read about the side effects on this website."


"I'm not sure what to think about this form of birth control. Insertion wasn't all that bad, and I had it done a week before my period was due. It mostly hurt during the measuring but it only lasted for a second. I was able to go about my day as usual. For the first 3 months, I actually had more bleeding and more cramping. Now, a year later,  I don't bleed much and I don't cramp either. Sounds good, right? Well, I have had issues on this too. I have experienced pain in the pelvic and abdominal region during sex with this. I take cranberry pills but I still get cloudy urine and sometimes I feel like I have to pee even though nothing more comes out. I also cannot do exercises at high intensity without bleeding out my crotch."


"I got the shot last month to help with my endometriosis, I was on my period at the time, after my period stopped everything was fine but once I got my period things started to go down hill *not by much*, I started my period and it wasn't so heavy at first and my pain was gone but now I'm stuck on my period, I have been bleeding for over two weeks now and cramps come and go, my face broke out and hasn't stopped which is weird for me because it doesn't ever last this long. I'm really starting to think it's not worth it if I'm still on my period all the time because now I feel like I can't do much, like swimming or being crazy active, because I feel weak and just drained."


"Veltin is great for my mild/moderate acne. I have had acne for many years trying numerous products to help. I was on Accutane and that cleared me up but about a year ago it started to come back. Eventually I went to the dermatologist and they gave me Veltin. I had amazing improvements within a day. Now a few weeks using it my skin is very smooth and now has the chance to heal from previous breakouts. It does not irritate my skin and I only had minor peeling. Others results might vary."


"Ten years ago, I went through 7mo. of chemo for breast Cancer. In doing so, my tear ducts were affected as well as my eyes. Both eyes felt as though I had stared at someone welding, only my eyes just got worse. I used eye drops and gels for a couple months. And then my doctor prescribed Restasis.

During the day, I used the drops and then both eyes would burn for a bit and itch. At night, I used the OTC gel. This gel causes blurred vision, has a cooling effect and puts the fire out.

The Restasis was always kept in a cooler when away from home and in the fridge at home. This seemed to take the burn and itch out about half."


"I have been trying everything for the last 9 days to produce a bowel movement. Everything from propylene glycol powder, to stool softener tablets, to trying even the suppository stool softeners and nothing was working. At the request of my doctor I tried Fleet enema. Well it did not completely evacuate my bowels on the first try, which is all I've done so far, it did at least listen the plug that was blocking me up. The relief was immediate, and I would recommend nothing short of Fleet enema. I hope it works as well for you as it did for me."


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


"I really liked it but it caused dystonic reaction in my muscles so I couldn't continue taking it even with akineton added. "


"I have been taking Zohydro for two months now for herniated disc in back.  I was taking Norco three times a day but would always wear off and with my liver condition, I was not keen on the acetaminophen that is in Norco.  I can now go through my day pain free!  I hope all the naysayers leave us chronic pain patients alone!"


"Have had a good experience overall with this medication, with an improvement in general symptoms(major depressive disorder). Although I have had nightmares, passing peripheral edema plus unexplained 10 point increase in blood pressure, as side effects. These have been much less and more tolerable than the side effects of the other medications I have used, as listed next.  I have also used cymbalta, effexor, allegron and valdoxin (in order of my opinion of there effectiveness) with cymbalta/valdoxin in combination for a period (over 18 months). I have also undergone ECT. If I had this information when I started I would have chosen this medication as a starting point."


"I started taking this pill on a Sunday, by Tuesday I was bleeding heavily and it was constant. I continued to bleed for 3 straight weeks and I finally had enough so I stopped taking it. I had terrible cramps on this pill."


"Medication found to cause frequent erratic cardiac rhythms, frequent urinary

urgency, difficulty swallowing."


"My 14 year old son was prescribed epiduo for his moderate acne about 3 months ago. I myself am 36 and have suffered from acne my whole life (since the 5th grade!!) anyways, I decided to try it with him and I'm so glad I did. At first it made both of our skin break out and was red, itchy, peeling  and irritated. So we started using every other night instead (also, only use at night and AVOID EYE AREA!!)  After about 2-3 weeks of using epiduo I noticed a dramatic improvement in both of our skin. Now my son may have a few tiny little pimples here or there but nothing like it was before and I don't have any at all! Not only am I pimple free but my melasma/dark spots are almost completely gone!! I highly recommend!!"


"I'm 22 and I've been on the Depo shot since I was about 16 or 17 so about 5 years now. I haven't had any side effects whatsoever. I don't spot to often only when its about time to get my shot again, which I think is pretty normal. My only concern is the osteoporosis. I am going to be going this next week to get a test done. It just worries me because I get all this negative feedback from people. I really don't want to be one of those. But I can say my sex drive is high, I don't gain weight, I don't get acne what so ever if anything it has helped. So all in all its a pretty positive experience."


"I saw no benefits. "


"I have had a constant burning from the middle of my butt down to behind my knee for the last 8 months, my doctor finally gave me this, and the burning feeling went from about a 9 to a 2 overnight. I would recommend this to anyone who suffers this kind of pain."


"About a year ago I had gone to my family doctor for another matter while I had this blistery mess on my lower lip. When we finished talking about the matter at hand she offered me a prescription to treat the next cold sore.

July 27, 2016 I woke up with tingling and a blister starting to form. Right away I took one dose of my prescribed Valacyclovir and repeated the dose at bed time.  This morning, July 28, my cold sore is almost gone. It's about 90% healed. I'll be going back to the pharmacy for a refill so I can have it right at hand in the event of another.   One satisfied person here!"


"I used it after a surgery when the anti-nausea patch wasn't working well enough. I took off the patch, used the suppository and had no more nausea.

Used it again after several hours of vomiting and diarrhea due to assumed food poinsoning.  It was BAD (vomiting every 20 minutes). Then I remembered I had a left over suppository.  Used it and didn't throw up once afterwards.  I was able to go to sleep and woke up hours later when my fever had passed.  "