"I decided to try Escitalopram after battling severe anxiety and depression for over 4 years. The initial side effects were extremely hard to cope with. I personally couldn't work for the first 5 days. I struggled to concentrate, function normally and just slept all the time. After about day 10-11, I was feeling good but a bit zombie-like as if I was living but not really emotionally there. My doctor recommended I start taking 20mg after 1 month of taking 10mg. I'm now on week 9 and feeling somewhat normal again. It's been a trip out to wonder whether this is the actual happy me that went missing or whether everything is just being masked. Overall I am happy and my anxiety and depression has vanished. Still can't cry though."


"Recently received my first Lupron injection.  Within one week my PSA dropped from 69.7 to 11.  I have not noticed any severe side effects a of today.  I am also starting Alendronate Sodium tablet for healthier bones."


"I fractured two vertebrae in a car accident last month. At first I was prescribed Percocet 5/325 but for me the side effects (nausea, itching, sleeplessness) were not worth it. So my Dr switched me to Vicodin 7.5/500 and wow! There was no negative side effects and the pain relief was good."


"I just got prescribed this medication. 10mg to start. I'm taking it for my extremely high anxiety and bi polar depression. I have read a lot of review's, so I will definitely stay away from CARBS!!  Hoping this will give me my life back! I'll return in 5 days and give a review on how I'm feeling. Wish me luck!

8/18/17
New update on taking the Zyprexa. Today is day 8 on the the Zyprexa and I have to say, I honestly feel like my old self again. I'm happy, my mood is stable I'm sleeping great! I'm more active now than I've ever been since my 20's. So far I can honestly say this medication is working great for me. I'm actually excited about life again! Also, no weight gain so far and no increased cravings of food."


"I got a severe back injury about 2 years ago.  Couldn't function pain was so bad.  So my doctor started putting me on codiene, then vicoden, then tramadol, and then so on but they all gave me hours of vomiting, gut wrenching cramps, and sweating.  Read about benadryl being used to prevent this side effect.  I took 3 25 mg tabs.  I know that is one over recommended but I was desperate.  35 mins later I was sitting with my kids and not the trash can for the first time in a while.  I can't believe I didn't figure this out sooner especially with a biotech degree."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This is my third colonoscopy and my first time using suprep and it was very thorough. I was interested in this one over the ones that have you drink 64 oz which is too much so this was a plus. I wish I would have seen the suggestions on adding a bit of ginger ale or some peach mango crystal lite . I did try taking it through the straw but there is no easy way if you don't add something else to it to not have that distinct cherry cough syrupy taste.  After drinking so much I was a bit distended and nauseas but that passed after 15 min. I was chilled as many indicated so I wore a sweater and winter coat. Problem solved. Because I had a low fiber diet all week my second half produced only clear liquids. Check internet for diet."


"I was put on this medication for fibromyalgia and basilar type migraines by my neurologist in high school. I originally went off of it because I could not handle the side effects. I was then bullied by my mother & doctor into going back on to it because "it was my only option".
I became face blind, could not navigate my way around even with a map, memory difficulties. issues doing simple math, became asexual & had no motivation to interact with people.
Towards the end of my time on topamax I was so depressed that I would just sit despondently.
I switched doctors and she immediately stopped it.
The side effects went away after stopping the first time but after the 4yrs on it I still have some side effects that haven't completely gone away."


"Wow, I'm honestly super surprised that there are this many bad reviews about Nexplanon. I know this might not be the best time for a review from me, since I've had it for only two weeks, but I can say that so far, so good! I hope I'm not going to jinx it, but I really like it so far. It has not given me any weird side effects. Nexplanon brought back my regular daily discharge, which ended the nightmare of dryness from a pill I used to be on. I don't feel moody. I seem to be more oily, but that might also be an effect of more frequent workouts and working more sweat. Not going to blame Nexplanon for it. Overall, great for me!"


"I tried this new medicine from my Doctor's sample.  290 once a day.  It worked the first time within one hour from swallowing.  I usually have a movement once a week, I had fourteen movements that one day, unfortunately they became all water after the first couple.  I took the following couple days off to get rehydrated and then tried it again, I think I am on my tenth movement in three hours from taking. The pill did take away my pain and cramps but I had to cancel my plans for the day but it is well worth not having the pain and cramps of constipation."


"I would never recommend this medicine. I had a bad reaction from it and I will never take it again and neither should you."


"I'm 17 and have had acne since i was 11. Began using this about 6 months ago and the results were amazing, my skin cleared up almost completely with no side effects. Stopped using it recently and my spots have returned so I know it was definitely working!"


"Gabapentin 200mg. definitely helps my anxiety. I know because I stopped taking it and the symptoms came back..I don't have panic attacks but a low level fear of the future, dread, etc..Gabapentin helps a lot."


"I was on Generess FE for about 2 years (loved it) and then could no longer afford it because it no longer had a activis card to use when paying for it. So, the doctor put me on Minastrin 24 FE. I believe this pill has made me gain a little bit of weight in a very short amount of time and my biggest concern is how it has effected me emotionally. I feel very moody and so unhappy, almost depressed. I also have no sex drive which I am not sure if that is from the pill or the slight depression from the pill. Either way it is just not working well with my body. I Can't wait to switch off of this pill."


"Not good for severe pain."


"I took cymbalta for years before and always loved how good I felt. Because of life changing circumstances I had to get off of them about 3 years ago. I did well for a year then all my symptoms came back like a trainwreck!  I have bipolar 2 now along with GAD. I was going crazy mad all the time ,anxious, depressed couldn't remember where I was or days at a time. I finally had enough. I hadn't felt this bad since I was in my 20s I'm now 40. I was put back on cymbalta starting at 20 mgs a day the side effects are minimal to how I felt before the worst thing is the stomach issues but you have to keep on them the future benefits are amazing it's been 9 days I already feel good!"


"I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome with constipation. My Dr. put me on Linzess 145. I was told to take it 30 minutes before my first meal. However, my schedule doesn't permit me to do so. I take it whenever my bowels are slowing down and I need some help (about once a week). Immediately I start feeling the effects, starting with gas, then painless bowels that I can literally feel my stomach emptying. On average It makes me go to the bathroom for 3 hours. It all depends on how much is in there. All in all, Love."


"Ok ladies... I have had Nexplanon now for a little over a year and half. At first I was very happy with it. I got I put in on the last day of my period and I was on the pill before this. I didn't get my period again no spotting no bleeding for over a year.. I didn't think it affected my sex drive but my fianc"


"If you are a female suffering from cystic/hormonal acne- please give Aczone a try.

During my sophomore year of college I developed cystic acne on my jaw line. I felt miserable all the time, caking on so much makeup just to feel normal.

Aczone cleared up my skin in a week and is still clear a month later! However, I am still dealing with hyperpigmentation spots on my jaw/cheeks.

Best of luck to you!"


"I love this product. I've tried all manner of allergy medications like Flonase, Zyrtec, Claritin, etc. and none of them have worked as well for me. I've been using Nasacort for about 7 months and it stills works well. I started with 2 sprays per nostril every day. Now I am at a single spray per nostril only 3-4 times a week, or every other day. The only downside is that it takes a few days in your system to actually start working. After that, though, it's wonderful."


"Both my husband I started taking Pristiq for about a month and it has changed our lives. We are both what we once were and are "supposed to be". It has cleared our concentration and thinking and memory issues and we both feel "normal". Gone is the out of the blue sadness, anger and lack of motivation or interest in anything. We both feel great now and we are both losing weight like crazy. It's been 3 weeks for me and I am already down two pant sizes! I can hardly believe it! I am not starving constantly anymore like I used to be on other medicines and I eat when I need to instead of eating to fill an emptiness. I love Pristiq so far."


"Since I have been taking cranberry I have had a quicker period where my urine infection has cleared up and the time period between me having to use the bathroom has improved and I am able to hold in my urine long enough to make it to the the bathroom. I am very happy with this form of treatment. I am not on to try herbal medicines but this one truly works."


"I was prescribed Levaquin 500mg 1x/day for chronic sinus infections.  On day 8 (of a 10 day prescription), I woke up feeling like I'd been hit by a truck.  Every tendon in my body hurt.  Even the tiny ones in my fingers.  It took me till the next day to realize it was the Levaquin causing this (no doctor or pharmacist had warned me).  I threw out the day 10 pill.  This was 3 mths ago.  For the first two weeks, the pain got worse.  I was unable to walk for a week.  After that, it gradually began to subside and I began to be able to walk, albeit very slowly, again.  I spent about a month on bed rest.  I just saw an ortho yesterday and she is optimistic about my progress.  She said it may take about 1 yr for me to heal.  I am about 85% better."


"Went through the whole process pre -dosage and followed all directions.  Took first dose as instructed at 7:00 pm with second dose to be done at 2:30 am day of colonoscopy.  Drank the first application of bad tasting stuff and drank 2 more 16 oz cups of water and waited.

NOTHING HAPPENED.  Not even a fart.  Should I take the second dose?

I am typing this at 3:35 in morning.  Just called the "digestive consultants" where my doc works and was told by sleepy on call doc "No colonoscopy for you.  No way you'll be clean. Call the office at 7 and let them know you'll need a different prep."

A month of waiting, changing schedules, 3days of "prep" prior to the dosage and guess what?  IT DIDN'T WORK."


"I maxed out on metformin & sugars were running in the upper 200's, so my doc put me on Bydureon. I'm her 1st, so sales rep/nurse came & gave us all a lesson. She said to continue the metformin while I'm waiting for the numbers to go down.
Just took my 6th injection. Sugars are around 100, so I lowered my metformin by 500mg. 13 lb. weight loss!
Having a hard time with the nausea though. Some indigestion with the metformin, so hoping the decrease in that will help."


"I have been an active drug user my whole life and i was diagnosed with psychosis and an anxiety disorder, i highly recommend this medicine for psychosis , within two weeks of taking it i felt my brain chemistry changing and its currently changing my life for the better each day. Works well for anxiety to it calms my nerves down and puts me to sleep: dont know where id be without seroquel :)"


"I had spontaneous premature labor with my first pregnancy, and delivered my son at 30 weeks 1 day after a two days of attempts to stop my labor. I received the makena injection beginning at 19 weeks during my second pregnancy, and received my last shot at 35 weeks 5 days, I believe. I had my daughter 8 days later at 36 weeks 6 days, so almost what is considered full term. I'm currently pregnant with my third, and began the injections at 19 weeks again this time. I'm 35 weeks now, and as of last week my cervix was still high and closed. I've not had any side effects from the shots other than injection site reactions a few times, such as some itching, swelling, and a lump/knot. My overall experience has been good, definitely worth it!"


"I've been taking Apri for 5 months now in hopes to clear my acne. There has been zero improvement! Although everything else about Apri is positive. No weight gain"


"Chose the Mirena after heavy menstrual bleeding from Paragard. I loved my Paragard and mainly had it removed because it was ten years old. A couple days after insertion of mirena panic attacks began, also dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite. I had sharp, stabbing pains in my pelvic/abdomen, head, and chest. Upon removal symptoms resolved. Insertion was easy with cervical softening meds. Mild cramping and some spotting after. Wish it hadn't made me feel so sick!"


"Although it helped with my delusional thoughts, it completely destroyed my life. I have anhedonia, loss of sex drive, fatigue, can't play football or any sports, my mind is blank, 40 kg weight gain, always hungry, can't get drunk. Feeling down sometimes. Robbed every joy from me."


"This is an early review as I just started it on 10/16/16 but the food cravings are gone, it takes less food to satisfy me, soda tastes terrible, cigarettes taste different and bad  (which is a surprising good side effect!) and I just feel better with less food in me. I have tried phentermine with no luck and usually had good success with natural weight loss until being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and needing a knee replacement that keeps me from working out too much. So so far, I am impressed. I'll be back in a few weeks for a weigh in review. No side effects like others have had with mental fogginess or tingling. 25mg 2x day. Here's hoping my 235 can become 155 again!"


"I choose Nuvaring because if I went in the pill I would never take it because I am very forgetful plus I've heard horror stories about other birth control. Anyways I've been on the Nuva ring for about 4 months now and I do the 4 week cycle so I don't get periods. I noticed I have a little spotting around the 3rd week of having it in. I'm very moody with this birth control and my libido is ALL THE WAY DOWN. I also get headaches here and there those have to be my only side affect with it. My husband isnt a fan of it because he says he can feel it during intercourse. It has taken a toll on our marriage due to my low sex drive not sure if it's related to the product but after reading a few reviews I'm guessing it is. Considering changing."


"Tried linzess for about three months after fighting insurance company to cover.  It worked well for that time, similar to once popular zelnorm.  However at the third month, I bloated out all over my body. This was listed as a side effect so I stopped taking it and returned to align.  Too bad!"


"Made me not even want to get out of bed. I was sleeping 12,13 and even 14 hours a day. "


"Sure glad I researched and found this medicine. All others were awful. I do warn you though that Elmiron takes about 2 months to work and I have to continue taking it forever. I usually give up on medicines if they don't work in a week, sure glad I gave this a chance.  There are zero side effects.  You must follow directions about taking an hour before eating and you must stay away from alcohol and caffeine religiously.  I found that if I stay away from irritants I can decrease dose to only one a day, but as soon as I have a coke or beer or chocolate I get a flare up for a month or more."


"Did not help my cough or sickness at all."


"So me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex. My period ended December 27th and we had unprotected sex on January 1st. He didn't know if he cummed or not so to be safe I took a plan b pill about 3 hours after. It caused my period to be 3 weeks late, but today February 8th my period started. I was constantly on here reading reviews and stressing myself out. So if you are stop it!! It works!! Just give it time"


"My doctor prescribed Trintellix (5 mg) to help with anxiety and depression. After a week to about a week and a half of taking the medication, the nausea was very prevalent. I would take the medicine at night, with gravol and still be nauseous for the entirety of the next day. After 2 weeks on 5 mg I was bumped up to 10 mg and I think I'm past the side effects. I'm on week 3 of Trintellix and I feel great. I'm more calm, motivated, I'm sleeping better, and I feel more alert."


"More effective than Vicodin for me, for dental pain. While on vacation I had a tooth infection that required a root canal. It started on a Friday night, so I had to deal with the pain for two days. I was given both Vicodin and Ketorolac. The Ketorolac was much more effective, and had no side effects, so I could drive home."


"My boyfriend and I had an accident and the condom broke. He enjacualted in me. We quickly bought plan b and I took it within 5 hours after the incident. I just found out that I am now pregnant. On top of that I wasn't ovulating. The pill doesn't work for everyone."


"I have been on this birth control going on my second year, I haven't noticed any weight gain, and I have had very few periods. It was the perfect solution for me because I could never remember to take my oral contraceptive this I don't have too. I am due to have this out in December of 2017 and I don't think I will get another one but it has been very nice having minimal periods"


"Chantix was the best thing to happen to me. I smoked for 15 years, a pack a day and I'm happy to say I quit on my 3rd week and have now been a non-smoker for about 5 months now. Only side effects I had were more vivid dreams which didn't bother me one bit. I also experienced agitation but nothing severe. The only bad part about taking this medicine is I gained about 25lbs since I've quit. But I'd rather be overweight than get lung cancer."


"I took a pill called Take Action and its giving me horrible symptoms. lower abdominal cramping, lower back pain, nausea, and fatigue. I only recommend it if you have an emergency. I took it April 10th 2 hours after sex. I do not know if it worked yet. My period isn't due for another week so I have a feeling if it does work it is going to be  late which is a symptom"


"I have sores in my mouth and I'm frequently hoarse, but it does help control the tremors"


"I'm about 50/50 on this BC. I started it about 4 months ago, of course from a recommendation by my doctor. Unlike most people, I haven't had breakouts (in fact, my skins been quite clear) amd I havent gained weight. It's helped with all mood swings I had prior to taking the pill and it hasn't altered my sex drive. The only problem I have with it is that my periods are about two to three times longer as they were. I used to have 5 day long periods; they were heavy and irregular with patterns. Sometimes I'd have them every two months, sometimes every two weeks. Now they're once every month, but last 10 to 15 days... its very, very light, but its still annoying. But then again it's different for everyone."


"Medicaid landed me with new doctor. Took me off Inderol despite no side effects. He felt it outdated and blood pressure still too high. Learned after Losartan made me very sick caution is advised in giving to patient with my medical issues. Have SLE lupus, Raynaud's, Gerds, Migraines, Osteo, Edema, prone to Ulcers, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, suffer frequent joint pain. Severe side effects from Losartan sent me to ER by day 3. Legs weak and wobbly to point of nearly falling, extreme severe knotted cramps in feet lasting over half hour that spread with sharp stinging pain over entire body, severe pressure around head, minor trembling, severe joint pain, total exhaustion. Also dry eyes and mouth, constant peeing. Bad drug! Dangerous!"


"When they first tried to insert the Paragard the doctor had a problem. My uterus is flipped some type of way. Anyways it took the doctor and assistant to do it. A little pain but nothing like giving birth. I do have heavier period but no bad cramps. Might be too much TMI but my Sex drive has gone up since having the Paragard because it doesn't have hormones. I was on birth control and felt so tired and lazy. I love Paragard, best birth control for me."


"Axert is my miracle medicine. Can sometimes take up to 1 or 1.5 hours (or longer) to take effect, but works faster for others. Works best in conjunction with Tylenol/Advil. Not only does it COMPLETELY relieve all migraine symptoms, it also relaxes my tense muscles (other triptans cause muscle spasms). No unpleasant side effects, only sleepiness (usually if I stay active I can combat this without trouble, but if I lie down I'm out like a light) and increased urination (really). I literally don't know what I would do without Axert."


"It worked wonders for me, I suffer from severe constipation which causes thrush from time to time & I would use the cream after a few days the infection will occur again my doctor put me on sporanox for seven days one tablet a day & it since has never returned once I completed my treatment that was over a year ago. This is the best yeast infection treatment I would be an advocate for it."


"I usually never write reviews. But Accutane changed my life. I have been battling acne since I was teenager. Initially tetracyclines and creams used to help but eventually seemed like my body got used to it and breakouts would come back. I never had a problem with my face but my back was a disaster! I have tried everything (doxycycline, minocycline, Bactrim, Atralin, Acanya) and some that I dont even remember. After months/years of treatment my doctor told me that we tried everything out there. I almost gave up. I moved and found new dermatologist. After receiving my health record and seeing how long I have been trying to get rid of acne she suggested Accutane. YES it does take time for it to work. I was on it for 6months but after first month I could see results. What is 6months compare to years of trying to get rid of it? IT worked so great that I couldn't believe. I didnt have a single pimple on my back. That was almost 2 years ago and since them never came back. My doctor said that she sees a patter of acne coming back in 5 or 10 years. As for side effect. It does dry you out. I loved that I didn't need to wash my oily hair every day but also my eyes were very dry (had to apply eye drops) to the point that I could not drive at night because of fatigue. But 6 months was totally worth. WIll do it again if acne ever comes back."


"Lifesaver. Finally able to sleep."


"Before I started taking lexapro I had recurring suicidal thoughts constantly. I've been taking it for 3 months now and I honestly can't believe how great the results are. I have zero suicidal thoughts, which is a first. My anxiety has pretty much disappeared completely, which I didn't even realize that I had some anxiety until the medicine started working. I actually get up and do stuff again! I finally got my life back under control thanks to lexapro. I was afraid to take it at first because I was afraid to gain weight like some people experience, and I actually have gained 5 lbs but it actually looks good on me because I was extremely slender before. I'm on 10 mg btw."


"I have had anxiety and panic attacks all my life, stopping me from doing things I love like going to six flags or riding an airplane..or even going out to watch a movie or shop and most importantly work. I just got prescribed Ativan and buspirone, and I've only taken the Ativan last night which helps but took a while to kick in approximately 30 -45 mins."


"Having severe asthma is terrible but this medication is the only thing that helps stop an attack almost instantly. I get it through IV and it feels like there's a release in my lungs. About thirty minutes after the tightness subsides and I begin to feel air reach the lower lobes of the lungs."


"I began Zarah when I kept having spotting while taking zovia. This pill might as well be called demonic possession. It was a living nightmare. My boobs got bigger but could barely be touched because they were so swollen and painful. The week I was on my period they stopped hurting and that was really the only time I was happy in my life. On. My. Period. But besides the breast tenderness I felt nauseous, tired, I would randomly vomit after meals, I had no control over my bladder. I once had to pee outside of a gas station because I could wait to walk inside and get the restroom key. I was the most moody irritable grumpy person I have ever been in my life. I almost dropped my sorority, ruined my relationship with my boyfriend. I once got angry because my boyfriend was trying to give me a back massage and I "didn't understand why he had to be touching me all the time". I also couldn't have sex for longer than 5 minutes because I would get dry. Low libido, low tolerance for any person in my life. Even the people I liked, started becoming the people I hated. At a Buffalo Wild Wings I practically threw a fit at the waiter because "the mild wings were too spicy". He timidly came back to let me try a new sauce before they made a new batch. I ended up not eating the wings I was so pissed of. I haven't been to a Buffalo Wild Wings since. Today is my first day on a new pill and I'm hoping this time it will be a different experience."


"I have been getting bronchitis almost every year for the last 11 years. The Zpack is what I was given this time and 9 months ago.  For this round I just my day 3 doseage. I started feeling somewhat better yesterday, however I think I overdid it at work. I completely lost my breath and started coughing horribly again to where I had to go outside and sit down for close to 10 minutes to calm everything down and be able to breath. Overall I feel like it is working as long as I take it easy...the only side effects I have had is I'm exhausted no matter how much sleep I get."


"Fast relief after injecting. Haven't had many other treatments. I use for cluster headaches."


"I got Implanon in Oct 2010. Had very light spotting every two weeks and came like clockwork. I have not had a period since the beginning of January now. No moodiness, weight gain, depression, or decreased sex drive. But breasts have become extremely tender, and swollen in the last couple weeks."


"Taken for many years on and off.  Has been effective in helping with depression and anxiety."


"So I've had my IUD for almost 2 months I had cramping for a month. It got to the point that I couldn't move and that I had to take 4 pills of 200 mgs ibuprofen and 2 pills of 500mgs of tylonol all at the same time as well as use a heating pad. I don't recommend this for any one. It is painful. And to add on to it I can't feel my strings at all as well as have cramping now going in to have it removed. Lets hope this IUD didn't puncture my uterus."


"I was on Cipro for 4 weeks for prostate, kidney infections.  It cleared up the kidney infection in a week but I still had prostate problems till week 3.  I felt fine for 3 weeks but that last week of Cipro was tough to take and my body was getting tired and I was having trouble sleeping."


"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."


"My bladder was out of control ! Having to urinate almost every 45 min to an hour. Seriously, I was going 25-30 times a day. It was awful. The Dr put me on Vesicare 5mg. It worked great from the 2-3 day..however after a week or so my symptoms came back. He decided to put me on the 10 mg. At first my mouth and eyes were very dry, I almost stopped taking it. I decided to give it some time and see what happened. The drug was a life saver for me, the dry mouth and eyes went away after the 2nd week. Constipation was kind of an issue but I started using Miralax and had no problems at all. Well that is until about 3-4 weeks of taking the 10 mg....It seems as though my symptoms are coming back."


"I developed a serious cold with immense pressure fom my sinuses on my eyes and head. The first day at 7am I took two Mucinex-D ( Clears nasal/sinus congestion, Thins and loosens mucus) in the morning and sure enough within hours my nasal passages cleared and there was constant flow of mucus throughout the day.  I was sneezing all through the day. Again took two at 7pm in the evening same result.  I slept for maybe 3 hours and then was up all night until 6am. All night I was constantly blowing my nose and sneezing. The next morning I took two.  Maybe tonight I will not take any. The only discomfort I notice is my left nostril that is the one most clogged is constantly itchy like I want to sneeze all the time and of course the insomnia."


"I really like Yasmin. I have been using it for nine months and it has been great. It has been great for cramps and I have only experienced slight weight gain (due to increased cravings). The only side effect I had was nausea. I experienced nausea when I took the pill and did not have food in my stomach. If I ate before taking it, it was great! Overall, I have had a great experience with Yasmin."


"i did not see any improvement in my incontenance."


"I took one Dulcolax due to constipation one hour before bedtime woke and felt fine. Went to get out of bed and had such intense abdominal cramps I collapsed on the floor with the pain, had to go to a emergency appointment at my doctors curled up in the back of the car. Doctor told me my stomach had gone into spasm and just incase wanted me admitted to hospital for observation. As I hate hospitals he allowed me to go home and prescribed strong painkillers and rung me later in the day to see how I was. It took over 12 hours with the painkillers for the pain to go away."


"I am a physically healthy (runner) 25 year old male. I have never been mentally healthy, so I have tried antidepressants. I tried Prozac and Wellbutrin. Prozac didn't help or hurt ,but it gave me dangerous mood swings. I was prescribed Effexor 2.5 months ago. It seemed a perfect fit for me. I was wrong. I was on 75 mg each day. It actually made me sadder. I had no weight or sexual side-effects but had vertigo. The worst was CRIPPLING insomnia while taking it, and now I am close to 0 mg, but I still get night sweats and "brain zaps". As I write this, I've had 13 hours of sleep in the past 5 days. "


"I've used Reclipsen for 10 months now and I've only had a few problems. I get a little more moody that I used to, but I feel like moodiness is pretty common anyway. My period is a little heavy on the second day but only lasts 4 days. It is GREAT at preventing pregnancy, it cleared up my acne, didn't gain any weight, and my breasts got bigger! I have however had a few urinary tract infections over the past couple months, they are quite painful but not a deal breaker. Also not sure if they were due to Reclipsen. Overall a wonderful experience!"


"Feel a tingle, and put it on and no symptoms. Finally."


"Prozac made me feel a lot less depressed a first, but then it started causing really bad insomnia."


"I am not a proponent of Big Pharma, and have always had to try to "deal" with my problems on my own. I have a really excellent diet, exercise, don't smoke, eat an organic diet - I'm just saying I really take care of myself. I have had anxiety (with a little bit of depression) all of my life. I was diagnosed with PTSD a few years ago, as I was having severe anxiety about being accepted into nursing school, and if I would be able to handle to stress and constant pressure, and I also have concentration problems. I have been off and on SSRIs, which have been nothing but terrible for me...Paxil, Zoloft, & Prozac, of which made me feel like a zombie. Wellbutrin is GOLD. Not tired, less irritable, not panicky. It has changed my life."


"MSIR was prescribed to me for breakthrough pain. It comes in 15 mg as well as 30 mg. I was prescribed the 30 mg up to 3 times a day. I usually take it at night when I wake up in severe pain. During the day while I'm awake I seem to be able to handle the pain with my MS con. but at night the pain keeps me up. The MSIR works fast and help well. I don't need more than one most of the time. It is a life saver."


"I have tried a few types of birth control pills before this, but Lo/Ovral has been very effective as far as period control is concerned.  I usually skip the week of placebos and jump straight into the next pack to avoid having periods altogether, and this is the only birth control pill that doesn't cause breakthrough bleeding as a result. It has been an effective contraceptive."


"Have been on this for years in conjunction with other medicines. Tried to stop taking since at one time doctor had me on 5 different medicine. Was able to drop of 3 of them.  However, when I tried to stop Wellbutrin it was a NO GO.  I wish I did not have to take anything but it is what it is."


"So I started Yasmin on December 29, 2016 & began taking it regularly at 7:30PM to avoid unwanted nausea that's often reported by women who take it early in the morning. The first week was fine, the second week made me awfully depressed but I noticed clearer skin, and the third week brought along frequent urination which frightened me bc thats a symptom of pregnancy. But then with some online research, I found out that Yasmin definitely has a diuretic side effect that causes frequent urination. Instead of retaining the water (which causes bloating), frequent urination assisted in preventing bloating. In the third week, I had withdrawal bleeding 3 days into the inactive pills, which last about 5 days."


"I am more than half way through the starter pack and have been vomiting almost daily.  I have had no major breakthrough in pain either.  I was so hoping this was the miracle I was waiting for."


"I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis; adenomyosis in my left pelvic muscle; and just recently had 3 cancerous polyps removed from my colon. I am 27 years old and I have undergone 9 surgeries in the past 2 years I have tried every pain medication out there and Oxycontin is the only thing that gives me any relief. I know that I have a long road ahead and will most likely have to increase my dosage in over the years, but thanks to the Oxycontin I am able to get out of bed and do the normal things I need to do to be a successful individual."


"Works great for motion sickness although it tends to affect vision if worn for numerous days."


"My 15 year old daughter was practically a recluse.  She is bipolar and taking seroquel, lamictal and intuniv but she was depressed and had such social anxiety that she couldn't even leave her room.  After 3 weeks she is the daughter I knew to be .  She still has issues but going outside of the house is not one of them.  I am so happy with this medication .  She started at 25 and is now at 50mg.  What a godsend ."


"I'm on 3-20Mg Oxycontin and 8-10Mg oxycodone a day. I feel so much better now. I have 3 bad disc in my upper back and also 3 bad disc in my lower back. I used to be on 3 time release morphine and 6 x 10mg Lortab."


"I have had Implanon for about two months now. I know I havent had it long so things could change. So far I love the fact that its so easy, I dont have to remember to take the pill. It doesnt seem to change my eating habits yet. I did start my period and at first it was regular but now its been about two weeks where its I like it."


"I had a yeast infection and I tried monistat 7 day and it worked as soon as I inserted it. It was a slight burn nothing that was just horrible but when I woke up there was no itching, no smell, not a lot of discharge, and this was just the first day. I thought It wasn’t going to work because all the negative comments but it really does work and it’s great. It is now my second day and when I inserted it I felt no burn at all. This product is awesome"


"After taking this medication for approximately 3-4 days I had wheezing and difficulty breathing.  Please be mindful of all side effects. "


"I was diagnosed w/ severe RA in 2009 by my general practitioner who discovered it through a blood test, which is not always common. Well, after being on MTX 8pills/a wk. (for 8 yrs) and Arava daily I have also been on Enbrel, Humira, Actemra, Orencia & Zeljanz one worked most didn't. I finally just started Remicade infusion on 2/16/17. The first day I slept 20 hrs. a few days later no change then yesterday ~The Miracle Day~ not one single pain, no flare ups 100% pain free! OMG I was so happy I cried! Today not so good as yesterday but I'm very hopeful! Good Luck to the rest of you all!!!"


"I have run the gamet of drugs for migraines also. This is the final med that we haven't tried. Finally, I haven't had a migraine since being on it-only on it for 4 weeks. I am being weaned for Topamax and am still on a host of other meds but Topamax gave me serious side effects. I had daily migraines and have clusters in spring and fall. I feel great for the first times is years. Am afraid what is going to happen when I take my "vacation" from the med in 6 months.

Ginny"


"I started taking it about a year ago, It has reduced my need for an inhaler but recently I ran out and as I had been experiencing anxiety, I decided to see how I went without it. I immediately noticed a tight chest and wheeziness and I was not anxious at all, but I also noticed I started getting headaches and pins and needles. I then started taking them again and the headaches and pins and needles disappeared but I am curious as to whether they are linked."


"It works but it hurts! This is my fourth day using it and I'm seeing results.  First 3 days it itched and made the warts more pronounced and sore (My Dr. told me to use it every day and not 3 times a week.). Today I've noticed significant changes. Large cluster of about 4 is gone but the skin is really irritated. I think there's like 3 left but they're not that big. I'm so sore but at least they're going away. Suggestions: Take a Benadryl before you apply the cream. Decrease the itching and it'll knock you out.  Protect your skin with Vaseline. Get some sterile bandages to cover your "healing" areas between applications because you will have some....drainage...I guess that's the right word."


"I had undiagnosed Lyme Disease (and Babesia) for years which created all manner of complications for me.  The fatigue is crippling and I can sleep 16 hours on a bad day, 10-12 average. I took Provigil 200mg twice a day and feel a small effect 3 hours after taking it but it would only last a few hours if it was working at all.  I tried Nuvigil a few days ago.  I know the drug is largely the same with just the delivery system slightly different but it has an enormously different and positive effect on me.  It provides much greater relief from fatigue and much sooner (no more waiting 3 hours to see how Provigil will do for me on any given day).  Unfortunately, Nuvigil hasn't let me sleep much... only about 3 out of the last 38 hours."


"Worked better than all other opiates."


"I was on this medication for 3 months and didn't have a great experience with this one. For the first two weeks I was extremely nauseous, once that died down my breasts were sore and grew from a small B to a full C, at that time my sex drive dramatically decreased and I became very moody which never really stopped. Starting a different birth control at the end of this cycle and I am very relieved. I am giving it a two because it did prevent pregnancy and made my periods regular."


"I contracted Hepatitis C genotype 1a from a blood transfusion in 1989 during combat in Panama. All of my treatment was from the VA and at no cost to me. The treatment lasted 12 weeks and I had to take Ribavirin as well as the Viekira Pak. My viral load was high, 21.8 million. I was undetected at 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 10 weeks and 12 weeks. Post treatment I was undetected at 3 months and now at 6 months. So basically, I'm cured although they will test one more time at one year. I had side effects from the Ribavirin, everyone does. Nasty stuff. But the Hep C is gone so it was well worth it. Viekira pak, for me, was truly a wonder drug!"


"About 15 years ago, I was diagnosed with Lumbar Stenosis & went through the Epidurals (12) over the 1st 5 years to keep from Surgery. I tried all the Pain medicines out there, but could not tolerate most of them, due to a very low tolerance for most pain medicines. I have bad nausea &/or constipation. Then finally my Pain Doctor had me try a low dose of Methadone and it worked. It gives me 0 side effects, with enough pain to know my limits. I still play at a high level of Softball for 13 more years & recover thru 2 Back Surgeries. I just had my 3rd Back Surgery & now have Fibromyalgia, but I am still on the same 10mg of Methadone. Without this medicine, I would not be working today."


"INSOMNIA and FEELING HORRIFICALLY HORRIBLE AFTER 1 DOSE.  NO MORE POISON, PLEASE!!"


Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy

"First chemo (cytoxin/taxotere) on Wednesday & Neulasta shot 24 hours after.  Was very exhausted Friday mid day & by night time all hell broke loose.  The bone pain was excruciating & debilitating.  Luckily it was the weekend, but never left my bed, had to call out to work on Monday & only could work 1/2 day Tuesday.  Its now 1 week later & the bone pain is still present in some areas, mainly my legs & feet making it hard to walk.  I do not meet the Neulasta's website criteria for taking this drug.  I am suggesting my oncologist find another way to help w/my white blood cell counts.  Seriously will reconsider continuing chemo since at this stage it is only being given as an insurance policy since my double mastectomy removed the cancer."


"I just recently switched from Minastrin Fe to Orysthia so far the only problem I have had with it is much more acne, the good side to it is that I only get my period for about three days and so far I haven't had any spotting. I'm going to stick it out for a couple of months to see if the whole acne issue goes away."


"The doctor who inserted my implanon had told me that she usually reccomends the shot before jumping in to the implant.She told me she had many patients who havent used any type of contraceptive prior to getting the implanon inserted. resulting in most of her patients coming back for removal within a month.try out the shot for couple months to see if you like it.The shot has the same symptoms as the implant.I used to be on the depovera(the shot).And my side effects were crazy mood swings,no period.dont jump into it if your not sure.I reccomend implanon if you dont want children 4 @ least 3 years & if you tried diffrent methods of birth control.it's up to you if the side effects is worth it."


"I started taking Doryx about 4 months ago for cystic acne. SO GLAD I DID. It took almost 2 months to see results but it was definitely worth the wait. It doesn't bother me to leave the house now without makeup. Occasionally I'll still get cysts but they only last a couple of days or so and it's usually around the time of my period.

I do notice though that it makes me thirsty and it dries my skin/chaps my lips. But it's totally worth it. Just be patient! I almost gave up after the first month. I'm so glad I didn't."


"This medicine has a lot of pros and cons. The pro is that your skin will clear almost completely and the con is that you will have dry lips and palms and joint pain. But I think it's a fair trade."


"Well to start off I must say that this pill is great. On 4/6/14 I started this pill with little exercise, I lost 8 pounds 4/13/14. I have not got back in the scale since, I will update soon."


"I am 5ft and weight 204 pounds. I will start tomorrow 8/12/15 on Belviq. I've done a lot of research before going to my Dr. for this medication. I've spent hundreds of dollars on all sort of weight loss medications. Though Belviq is on the expensive (thank God for the manufacturer discount) end I'm willing to try it. I already work out 30 minutes a day. So I'm very hopeful this will work. I will post an update in 30 days"


"I switched to Klonopin from Xanax and Doxepin because Klonopin is not addictive and had no side effect.  Could not drive for months my new car, but when Klonopin was added to Zoloft I was able to drive and deal with every day routine as a normal person."


"4 months with viberzi and I am really happy . I just feel bad sometimes when I eat too much junk food ,but is nothing compared to before .
For me is very helpful no side effects at all just the first days"


"Made me worse. I felt worse on this than when I started. I gained bad anxiety as a side affect."


"So far,

Has helped a nasty frozen shoulder! Pain free for a few days. NOTHING took away the pain except for this. Felt like I have had child-labor-pain in my arm for the last five months. NICE!!"


"This particular pill seems much more effective. It eases the pain faster and seems as if it lasts a bit longer than others."


"I was prescribed 2mg of Klonopin following my sons traumatic birth and the PTSD that followed. It was a lifesaver. I continue to take it as-needed and find it hugely beneficial. I have been on many other meds in the past for depression and anxiety and Klonopin is the only thing that works perfectly for me. Seems a small miracle to be able to treat my anxiety and maintain my weight and sex drive at the same time."


"In my case it triggered a manic episode, so I'm no longer on it, but a family member takes it for clinical depression and has seen wonderful results."


"This medication is very effective for my lower back pain. Been taking it for 7 years and not increased my dose from 60mg daily."


"Added so much weight,due to this drugs"


"Lamictal has helped with the extreme highs; now they are at a normal level. But that being said, it has only helped the lows a little bit. The lows are still pretty low, so I wish Lamictal helped a little more with that. But I don't experience any (noticeable) side effects, so that's great. I would definitely recommend this!"


"This made my daughter and I nauseous. She threw up, we were both exhausted by it. She had headaches. It was awful.  Better to let the flu run its course. My other daughter and husband tolerated it very well."


"I've been on Lexapro for under three weeks now and it's been pretty great so far. I suffer from severe general and social anxiety and also depression.

I started on 10mg for the first four days, then upped to 20mg on the fifth day.

I noticed slight results after day four and to this day the over thinking and gut wrenching anxiety has been lessened. I have no depression anymore and it's close to impossible to care about stressful situations.

I'm well aware it can take up to two months for Lexapro to fully take effect, however I feel the positive benefits already.

Definitely something worth a try! Especially if you have anxiety and depression that is out of control.

Besides the side effects, which are slowly fading away, Lexapro is great"


"For the first time in my life (I'm 76 years old) I am migraine free!!! It has been 5 years since I started taking Topamax and I have had only one migraine. I used to have at least one migraine a week and sometimes more since I was a small child complaining about the corner of my head hurt. I would have major pain, vomiting and and have to go to bed in a dark cool room."


"I have suffered from anxiety my whole life but it never got to the point where I felt like it was ruining parts of my life. Then both of my parents got sick and out of nowhere I could barely eat, go out and everyday felt like a battle. I was prescribed Lexapro and at first I was so anxious to take the medicine that the first week of taking it really spiked my anxiety. After about 10-14 days I felt amazing! I could eat again without feeling like I was choking on everything and I felt like my old self again. Actually like a better version of my old self. I would strongly recommend this medicine to anyone suffering from anxiety. Just know that it takes a little while for it to work and the first week can be terrible. Just stick with it!"


"I have three stents and a pacemaker. Heart guys say that I experienced a heart attack! My feeling is that I have had much worse hang-overs! There is a definite arrhythmia displayed on my printouts. I absolutely refuse to take rat poison as a medication as I believe that it contributed greatly to my parents death. I have been using Propafenone 225mg for almost three years at the rate of 1 pill in the AM and one in the evening. My heart rate and rhythm are next to perfect as displayed by the pacemaker printout.   I do not experience afternoon sleepiness unless I have eaten earlier! I am 74 years old and retired military.

Carry-on!"


"Medicine from hell. It will wreck your life. Dont do it."


"Mirtazapine can work wonders for anyone struggling with insomnia, in my case caused by anxiety.  Significant improvement from day 1, and has persisted for my 6 months of treatment.  You'll feel like a zombie for several days, but don't let that bother you.  After about a week or two, I was able to wake up at my normal time and feel good heading into work.  Perhaps some benefit, although less noticeable for anxiety in general.  But again, for insomnia this is a lifesaver.  Went from 157 lbs to 164 but I've also been lifting weights and working out more, so no issue there.  Good luck!"


"Sonata didn't phase me. I couldn't even tell I took it. Ambien was great, I'm switching back."


"I've been on the patch for nearly 5 years now and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it! With me being such a forgetful person, I just knew the pill wasn't right for me!  I change it [weekly] from one butt cheek to another.  My patch has never came off! It actually sticks on really good! I can swim all day with it on and not have to worry about it coming off.  I haven't experienced any bad side effects or anything besides craving for more sex!  I am truly thankful for this invention! If you are a NON-smoker and under the age of 35, I highly recommend the Ortho Evra Patch!"


"I was prescribed Luvox for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder even though I don't think I have OCD. I think I have anxiety and panic disorder/depression. I have excessive worrying, panic attacks, sleeping problems, ruminations but no compulsions I can think of. However my psychiatrist says I have OCD and put me on Luvox. Immediately my sleep improved and my excessive worrying has been reduced by about 50%. I am so much more relaxed. However I don't seem to really care about anything and its hard to get out of bed and do much even on a low dose (25mg). I feel like I am in slow motion and I'm always tired. My body also feels like I have weights attached to it. I see a new psychiatrist in two weeks."


"The best thing on the market, you need to choose the oil based ones and it works miracle."


"I am a pharmacy tech and am on Ambien CR 12.5 mg. I have been on it for about 3 months now but I don't take it every night. When I do take it (as my thyroid is hyperactive) I do feel rested in the morning but when I don't take it, it's really not a big deal. It does help with my sleep but I do hide my car keys from myself just in case."


"I have had the Skyla IUD in me since October 2014. The insertion wasnt so bad, cramps for a day. Birth control pills were not agreeing with my body and surprisingly Skyla has been the best option for me. During the first two months I had constant spotting and mood swings. So far I have had no new side effects. I do spot a little bit during days my periods are supposed to arrive (which, isnt that often. Maybe like once per 4 months or more) and if I sit in a funny position sometimes i can feel the IUD poke me. My boyfriend and I do not use condoms anymore, and felt no need for them. I havent had any pregnancy scares at all. Definitely recommend for younger girls who have never had children, and dont plan to have any for the next while"


"This is the best product I've ever used for allergies.  For a long time, I've suffered terribly with hay fever, which antihistimines controlled but it was the constant itchy face, nose and neck that made life miserable for me and I couldn't find anything to control it.  I had tried other nasal sprays but to no avail.  A friend recommended Nasonex and I tried it reluctantly.  After 1 week of taking it (one spray in each nostril every morning) I am delighted.  No more itchiness, sneezing, water eyes and no more misery!!  I'm very happy and grateful and I've suffered no side effects so far."


"Been taking for 6 months. During the first month I had extremely sensitive breasts (even clothing touching against me was sore). Other than that my experience has been positive - a little random mid month bleeding but no side effects such as headaches, weight gain, mood changes etc. I plan to stay on it."


"My doctor had prescribed Senokot 8.6mg tablets, 1x twice daily as needed to help compensate for my constipation that is commonly caused by narcotic pain relievers, such as Morphine, Methadone, oxycodone. At first it was great. I had no discoloration, no bloating, it was comfortable and gentle, almost as if it were natural.  However, after about 3 months my bowels did start to become lazy and my Doctor had to give me something else in which to alternate off and on with.

If while on this you notice the time between movements has increased to the point where you are "certain" it has, TELL YOUR DOCTOR! You'll just hurt yourself more the longer you wait."


"Excellent for Ear infection in kids."


"Immediatly soothes the pain."


"Yaz gave me immediate bloating, gas from the day I started taking it. In addition, I had severe headaches and fatigue. My breasts grew a cup size which was bad to me because they hurt all the time and my boobs aren't small to begin with. I wanted to sleep all the time and was ready to be in bed by 7pm every night. It made me lose my desire to exercise. On a positive note, it made me feel a lot less anxious than Loestrin 24 FE did. However, the cons outweighed the pros for me and I started Loestrin 24 FE after and like it much better."


"Works well for me with regular use."


"I started Copaxone 2 years ago and I am doing fantastic! I never miss a day and aside from a small bump at the injection site that lasts for a few hours, I have not experienced any negative side effects. I had my latest MRI 2 weeks ago and according to my neurologist, everything looks great."


"This is my second time on this medication. For some background, I have had IBS my whole life and had many tests done and tried all kinds of diets to try and help and nothing worked. I used to go to the bathroom 6-8 times a day (sometimes more, usually with cramps) I used to take bentyl but it makes me feel very sleepy and groggy. I took the 75mg for awhile but it became less effective so now I'm on the 100mg and it works a lot better and I'm down to going to the bathroom about twice a day with minimal or no cramps through out the day. The only side effect I have had is that about 10 minutes after taking the pill I feel weird, like a weird feeling, mostly in my upper back/shoulders. It goes away pretty quickly and doesn't hurt."


"Nothing less than incredible. I have not even had any side affects; I'm a bit disappointed because I was curious about the funky dreams I had heard was common. Not a one. I started August '16 and stopped smoking about 3 weeks later. I'm on my last month of it now and will stop mid-January '17. It's really cool/interesting the way it takes away that desire. I'm kind of afraid of what will happen when I stop, though. Fortunately my insurance only made me pay $30 per month."


"I started taking 75 mg Effexor XR four weeks ago. I used to be extremely manic, impulsive, restless, aggressive, destructive, and all-around volatile. I'm back to being a bubbly, happy, normal twenty-year-old girl. I sleep soundly every night for 8-10 hours and wake to the alarm the first time it goes off (both are firsts in my life). I can concentrate in school, and I have hardly any anxiety. I do tire easily, and I have lost about 20 lb (I was a normal weight to begin with)."


"My son has been on every medicine available for ADHD and it didn't work. I thought to myself one day how about giving him his night medicine during the day. I asked the doctor and he said if we were going to do that I prefer giving him Kapvay rather than the Catapres he's on so we did and I could not be more happier. On his color chart everyday he was bringing home green which is great, the past 3 days though in the afternoon they change it from green to a warning which is yellow so maybe I need to increase his afternoon pill just a little. Other then that Kapvay is great!"


"I took Trulicity for 7 weeks. This is not a medication for me. Increased pain all over my body. I lost 20 lbs. but I start sweating all the time. I cannot do simply task without sweating. I am doing the dishes and I am wet, I wake up at night 4-5 times all wet even after 8 weeks of not taking Trulicity.  After I stopped taking Trulicuty, I gained 18 lbs."


"I suffered from Endometriosis for 5 years or more. I was in my early 20s when I began to be unable to so much as get up from the bed. I was sick to my stomach all the time & in constant pain.  I was perscribed a great deal of pain medicines & shots.
I went to a different hospital one night & they got me into surgery a week later or so found out mine was Stage 4 (my organs were attached to the left side of my body squeezing my organs with the scar tissue) the surgery took hours. Then I got Lupron shot for 7 months and then was put on Aviane. I had a little breakthrough bleeding at first but the massive pain stopped after I was on the Aviane and Lupron treatment path. Aviane is great but it must be taken at the same time everyday. Thanks"


"It worked great at 40mg, I had some slight tongue swelling, just thought I needed caffeine because that solved the issue. We upped it to 80mg after 3 years of being on it. Had to go to the hospital for a severe allergic reaction. I kept taking it at 40 but even then the allergic reactions were mild but still happening. Accidentally took it twice within 8 hours and was again taken to the hospital. Some ingredient in there I'm allergic too."


"I have been taking Byetta for 2 years and it is a great drug. 10 mg is too much, I get sick after I take it. I hope my doctor will allow me to go back and stay on the 5 mg. It is a great appetite supprecent. I've lost 25 lbs and kept it off for 2 years."


"My doctor gave me this because I had bacterial vaginosis. Not even 12 hours in to my first dose, I got the metallic taste in my mouth, then severe stomach cramps and nausea. I'm on day 5 and have had bouts of nausea throughout the course of my medication. My appetite has gone way, way down and I'm SO tired! I literally will sleep 12 hours and then get up for 2 then go back to bed for another 4! Having trouble staying awake at work, but it is doing its job! "


"I've been taking Ambien occasionally for the past 3 weeks following a knee replacement surgery.  The Doctor said it is very common to have sleep issues after a knee replacement and sent me home with a script.  I have to say I use it 2-3 times a week with no problems.  I wake up refreshed and so far no weird side effects."


"Been on Trintellix 5mg for about three weeks and going to increase to 10mg tomorrow. The first week, I got stomach pain, but not nausea. The second week I got diarrhea for 4 days and then I started to have headaches + panic attack in the evening. I take Xanax for that. I was diagnosed with atypical depression after several tests to rule out other illnesses. It took me about a year and I got more fatigued that I could barely walk. I was constantly hungry, used to wake up in the middle of the night, and had constant thoughts that I couldn't get rid of. My depression was triggered by prolonged school anxiety, I tried Zoloft and Cipralex but they gave me bad side effects. Trintellix is slowly increasing my energy and mood."


"I had commented earlier as to the great benefit Campral was to help me stop drinking.  The sad part is that my right elbow started to hurt.

Then it started to swell.  At first I didn't make the connection.  Then I started to wonder if there was a connection.  But I was so pleased because I didn't even think about drinking  that I kept taking it.

I finally stopped taking it when I couldn't stand the pain of my elbow.  It took a week before my elbow stopped hurting.

If anyone knows of something else that works this well without the side effects I'll take it in a second.

Good luck to all of you that want to try it!"


"2 shots in belly. Both bleed #2 turn black & blue. 3 and 4 shot in thigh above knee no bleeding no black and blue no lumps or bumps. Before bydureon I was on Victoria four 4 years it quit working. On victory very dizzy bad sulfur taste & bad gas could not be around people. Before I started bydureon be jumped to 235 after 4 shots morning be now 160. 6# lost in 4 weeks. 5th shot 08/18/2016. I pay $621 for 3 months"


"I started taking this medication as soon as I was diagnosed with an inherited seizure disorder. Although I haven't had a seizure ever since I began to take the medication (which is good because the meds are working) the side effects were horrible. I would often feel very disoriented and saw a great amount of weight loss. This may not apply to everyone because everyone is different, but that was my experience with this medication."


"Pack-a-day for 12 yrs, now on Day 22 (quit date is D 26). Started to work right away. D 2-3 cigs tasted funny/unpleasant (WOW!), D 7-8 couldn't get thru half-a-pack, D 13 down to 3, since D 17 can't even finish one. Side effects all feel like withdrawal to me (headache, sleep issues/dreams, digestion, irritability), esp. cuz they got better over time. There's no more effect from smoking, the withdrawal is TOTAL. Some advice, Melatonin for sleep and drink lots of water. Other big side effect: I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER physically and now emotionally. No more grumpy! I really have seen how insidious nicotine is, working its addiction into so many aspects of my life, making everything seem like a compulsion. Stick with it, FREEDOM IS GOOOOOOOOOD!!!"


"I take this for depression and generalised anxiety; I do suffer from social anxiety as well, have done for 12 years. Had pretty much no side effects, started on 10mg, up to 20mg, then up to 40mg for 10 days before my period due to suspected PMDD. Then 40mg daily.
Have recently dropped back to 20mg, without discussing with doctor, as my depression is still going strong, anxiety is better but still visits and socially? The last few weeks have noticed a big change in my head, for the worse; everyone is 'out to get me / hates me' type thinking, plus I'm starting to depress-eat after finally losing 10kg (yes it was anxiety related stress, but silver lining, I lost 10kg!)."


"I took Macrobid for a Bladder infection, no real side effect other then exhausted all the time. Finished the 7 days on the 8th day symptoms were back by the 9th day."


"Well about two hours ago I got the Skyla. I have a 5 year old and a 2 month old. Haven't had a period postpartum yet. My nerves were just about the worst part of the whole procedure. The speculum and measuring of the uterus hurt the most for me and that was only like 30 seconds. Didn't even feel the IUD put in. No cramps at all. Maybe super super light ones here and there but nothing I notice really. I had a little brown spotting right when I left the dr office. Maybe I'm a freak of nature or have a really high pain tolerance but nothing was unbearable, I've had worse pain. The whole thing took probably 2 mins. I'll update in a week or so"


"after 1 week of using I lost completely my sense of smell,I cannot even smell gas from my stove!Garbage.Please do not buy it!!"


"I have been experiencing the dry eye & red eye problems for about 2yrs. I finally this year decided to go to a real eye specialist. They called in a prescription for Xiidra using a 90 day free coupon (happy) without using my health insurance as they would not cover it. I'm glad to try something else besides clear eyes and or artificial drops. I use to where contacts for about 15 years and had to stop because of the dry eye problems.  Anyway I have been using Xiidra now for about 1 month and I must say the results is good. The only side effects I'm having is the bad bitter taste, very light headaches periodically & very mild cough here & there, nothing major. I go back to see my eye specialist in July for a follow up."


"It sounds magical (even to me) but I can assure you it's real (in my case, at least): Suboxone cured me of my illegal opiate dependence virtually overnight.  One day I was driving into the ghetto to get heroin, the next day, after starting Suboxone therapy, I was on my way to my first NA meeting, withdrawal free, and in three days I got a new job.  It literally saved my life...and gave me the *freedom* to live the life I wanted to live."


"I have diabetes type 2. I started using Victoza for 3 weeks now. I have lost 10 lb and I feel so energetic through the day. I love it . I just hope I keep losing weight because I have another 20lb to go and my sugar levels have been normal."


"11/5/2017 Taking Victoza again, tried it a year ago and noticed it really helped with belly fat, lost a lot of hair though!
Ended up quitting and getting hair extensions until my hair grew back. Back on victoza 0.6, already seeing a difference on the scale and around my tummy, 5 pounds in one week...and also saw more hair on my hair brush...have heard that lysine and collagen are good supplements to avoid hair loss? so am going to add those in because the weight loss is real. I never lose more than 2 pounds in a month and I work hard to eat below 1500 calories a day and low carb and walk. So a 5 pound weight loss in one week is stunning for me.
Will probably take for 3 months and then hopefully will reach goal and stop taking"


"I started Contrave 6 days ago and have lost 5.5 pounds. It totally curbs my urge to eat and opened my eyes to realize I am an emotional eater.  I no longer want to eat in between meals, feel full faster and my appetite has gone way down. I always eat when I take my pill in the morning but I still get foggy and a little out of sorts. No constipation whatsoever but dry mouth yes and I also noticed my hot flashes are back. It has helped me with the anxiety and stress I feel every day at work. I also realized that I needed that glass of wine I was drinking every night, that kind of scared me because how long would one glass work and then I would need more? I don't even think about it since I started taking Contrave."


"I got the IUD put in at the end of June 2015.  It was a painful insertion!  I have endometriosis and was told that this would help lessen the pain and irregular bleeding caused by it.  So far, I am debating if I want to get it taken out.  I have been having a constant period for the last (almost) 7 months and can barely remember going a whole week without bleeding.  I got married in October and was hoping that it would have 'settled in' by then and I would be worry free for my wedding and honeymoon... wrong.  I was still bleeding.  I am not sure what to do at this point."


"Like many of you I felt the burning and itching. I'm taking the 3 day cream. I'm currently on my third night of taking it and without a doubt this last night has been the worst HOWEVER I am feeling much better in regards to the YI. I was so itchy before and today I felt ten times better. Yes the cream burns and itches but in the long run it made me feel so much better. Just have to suck it up and go for it."


"I have been taking this birth control for about 7 months now.  Overall it is a very.  It took me about a month to get used to it and I had 4 or 5 months after that, that were excellent.  Some people would get spotting when they were even a half hour late taking this, I had no problem whatsoever when I'd take it late.  In the last couple of months, however, I have been having a period every 2 weeks.  Sometimes the second one would be more spotting than bleeding, but still very annoying.  Also, I have gone up 2 cups sizes since taking this medication.  No real noticeable weight gain otherwise, just much larger breasts! "


"Was taken off Geodon because of night-time anxiety and put on Seroquel XR. I feel so unmotivated. Sedated. I no more feel better by afternoon when it's time to take it again.  I dread the next dose. Haven't felt this depressed in a while."


"Within 12 days 100 mg brought my sugar down 40 pts. HOWEVER, it did a number on my blood pressure. I have excellent blood pressure, on the lower end of normal, and this dropped it down to the point I could barely function. Fatigue so bad I had to stop driving after 15 miles because I was falling asleep at the wheel. Going up the 3 flights of stairs to my apt felt like climbing Mt. Everest. Constant dizziness, wooziness, the floor felt like it was moving when I'd bend down. Weird tunnel vision effect like what happens when you know you're gonna faint. It took 2 full days for all those side effects to clear after I quit taking it. I suffered 12 days thinking I'd get used to it but it just kept getting worse. Beware low BP side effects with it"


"Tried this drug for chronic neck pain. Doctor prescribed as better than Norvo.  NO WAY! Tried first one 10mg before going to bed. Got bad insomnia . Couln't sleep at all--and neck pain was WORSE.  Bad night--Will try once more during day. If pain doesn't get relief I'm dropping this as worthless."


"Lexapro is amazing. I was blind sided by a panic attack when I was 22. This panic lead to being anxious which lead to obsessive thoughts about feeling poorly, ultimately causing male depression (not sad but lack of lust for life).

It was a viscous cycle, I'd obsess over being anxious and this caused me to be more anxious. I had so a dozen symptoms ranging from dizziness to blurry vision to stomach discomfort. It just made no sense to me how all this was related.

Long story short, started Lexapro, first 2 weeks made everything worse that just as quickly as it can't the anxiety and obsessive thoughts were gone. Wow up one day and my mind went racing!

Would recommend and encourage people not to get discouraged if it doesn't work immediately."


"I have been on Celexa for years, just some advice for people who take this medication. If your feeling sick drink a glass of milk and cut down on your water in take, your just flushing it out your system. 20 year plus anxiety suffer,"


"This is the 4th time I take Plan B over a course of 3 years. And not once has it failed me. The most recent time I took it was 2 days after unprotected sex. I was really worried of it not working this time since it was the longest I had gone without taking it. I got my period on time today. This pill works miracles."


"My doctor prescribe me this birth control pill saying I will have fewer to almost no periods after being on the this pill! And I didn't see anything wrong until about 7 days into taking the pill. My face broke out terribly!!!!! Like horrible, I hate going into work or outside because I have these huge under the bump on my chin and cheeks. I usually have a few breakouts on my period but neverrrrrr like this. I don't like even living my house unless necessary. I would not recommend this birth control unless you are willing to deal with having bad skin. I'll take a longer menstrual anything or feel unconfident of my skin"


"i've been on Invokana for two years. I never lost weight on it, however, my A1c had finally gone to normal after 20 yrs of being a diabetic. However, I had to stop taking it today after I put two and two together the symptoms I am having. Hair loss; severe muscle and joint pain; severe muscle cramps and contractions of legs at night that I would literally cry and hands cramping and contracting day and night; frequency and urgency to urinate (I unknowingly pee'd in bed several times and pee on myself during the day uncontrollably); brain fog, severe tiredness; constant yeast infection; bladder infections; constant thirst; and eye infections when I never ever had them before. This medication needs to go off the market. Pray for me!"


"I'm 20 years old and this medicine cured my nocturnal Enuresis (bedwetting). I take 25mg per night. Now I can focus on my other problems."


"I started phentermine 37.5 on August 29th at 199lbs. I saw my doctor today for the first month checkup on September 29th at 184 lbs. Lost 15 lbs since medication, and more than 20 lbs since my highest weight of 207lbs. Doctor said the medication was working really well for me, and will prescribe me another medication for maintenance after the refills are done. I've been trying to stay under 1200 calories per day, and added some brisk walking 5-6 days a week for 30min-hour. This medication really helps to curb your appetite and to make better choices when eating. I don't have any side effects other than occasional dry mouth, and since I take this medication first thing when I get to work (8:30am), I have not had any sleeping issues."


"I used to have depression and anxiety. After using Paroxetine and Quetiapine for a while, with not so pleasant side effects, my doctor gave me Venlafaxine. It feels great. I can live."


"I started taking birth control about 4 years ago and have been on a lot since then. My doctor recommended Nuvaring for its convenience and told me that most women love it and side effects were really rare.    Within a couple weeks of taking it, I started getting SEVERE breakouts on my chest and back.  It was bizarre because never in my life had breakouts on this part of my body, and I have never suffered from more than the occasional minor breakout on my face.  I even went to a dermatologist to try to treat it because I did like the Nuvaring for the most part, but the breakouts kept getting worse, to the point they went all the way down my spine and my bellybutton.  I took the ring out, and within days it cleared up."


"Before I was on the Depo Provera shot,I had extremely painful periods..periods that were so painful, sometimes I would have to miss work. I would literally be doubled over in pain all across my lower abdomen, ibuprofen sometimes didn't help. This had been going on for several years, but last December I had enough, and decided to get the Depo Provera shot..I have been period free for several months now, and I feel so much better, I am one of the lucky few who hasn't really experienced any side effects. The Depo shot has been a miracle in my life, no more painful periods!"


"Went to the doctor for an upper respiratory tract infection that would not relent.  The Septra DS had me feeling much better in just a couple of days.  Remember to finish the entire prescription!"


"I have taken many antidepressants as an adult and since I have been on this one I have not been depressed.  We all know what it feels like to not go on. I have no side effects. I feel healthy and normal. I wake up every day no matter what struggles and I have not felt "down," like depressing down in over a year.  I love it.  I also take Klonopin for my anxiety on the side.  I don't need as much though.  Viibryd works wonders!"


"Omg I love accutane. Best think that ever happened to me. I have 2 months left of this medication and I don't want it to end. Right now my face looks so perfect and flawless occasionally a zit or two nothing major at all! I'm so sad that I won't be on it and that my acne will come back! I didn't have awful acne before 1-10 it was like a 4 or 5 (10 being the worst) but I suffered from AWFUL black heads. No any more my nose looks perfect. I did get huge cystic acne as soon as I started the medication and I had almost every side effect from 20 nose bleeds a day to chap lips to my hair literally coming out in HUGE chunks and extreme joint pain. But it was so so so worth it"


"I have been taking birth control pills for 7 years now. Was on Tri-Sprintec for most of that time and my breasts would get really sore once a month, so the doctor switched me to Levora. I had no problems with Levora. However, for the past 4 months, the pharmacist switched me to Portia and I have horrible breakouts one week a month. Kind of embarrassing when you're 27. To make matters worse, I have had perfect skin my entire life up until this point. That was the one thing I have always received compliments on, so it's especially heartbreaking to now go through this. I need to switch ASAP."


"This medicine has saved my life on several occasions.  I developed physical anxiety issues (severe tingling, losing balance, trouble driving, insomnia, etc) a year after my 3rd child was born.  My physician tried several SSRI and tricyclic antidepressants.  They all made my symptoms worse.  Ativan/Lorazepam helped immediately for all symptoms.  In my opinion it is a miracle and I hate how it is demonized in the media and medical community.  When you suffer a month without sleeping hardly at all and can barely function in a normal setting due to crippling physical anxiety symptoms, and something provides relief, you take it.  Yes, when you are ready to stop the medicine you have to reduce very slowly over a long period of time.  Godsend!"


Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir alafenamide

"I started Complera and Tivicay in July 2015 after 10 years without meds (VL 8,000 & CD4 450 when I started), and switched to Odefsey and Tivicay in May 2016. I didn't realize how much I'd appreciate taking the smaller Odefsey pill every day.  The first few months on Complera, I often felt cloudy and got tired easily. I suspect that was a side effect. I don't really have that issue now. I was reluctant starting meds due to possible side effects, but actually my quality of life improved. Without meds I had daily upset stomach issues, but those disappeared immediately after I started.  If you're on insurance, be sure to get the Gilead co-pay card.  It'll cover your deductibles and co-pays."


"I been on this birth control for about a month now, so far so good. I haven't had any side effects. I was a heavy bleeder, but since starting Sprintec they are now lighter."


"For the PTSD, Insomnia, anxiety & depression, I take Lunesta 3 mg, Prazosin 2mg (for the PTSD dreams), Doxepin 75mg, & have Xanax for the anxiety. I take it as when needed. Zoloft 200mg is used for depression & is working.

Lunesta used to work alone. Once the PTSD reared its ugly head again, Prazosin was added. The nightmares are much better. However, the insomnia went on a rampage so, Doxipen was added, first at 50 mg for a week (didn't help much) so, the doc increase to 75mg.

It's 2:26am east coast. I'm going to stay with what was prescribed for this coming week & hope for the best although so far, hope isn't helping."


"This has worked wonders! A little rough for the first couple months, but even then my cystic acne lessened and the pimples I did have were raised and easy to get rid of. Stick it out for 3-4 months and you'll see!"


"I've been on this pill for almost 2 years now and have had no issues with it really other the gaining 10 lbs and bloating every now and then. It's actually improved my mood, cleared my skin, and helped with my period flow and pain. You can miss your pill by a few hours too and catch up later without worry. It's a pretty effective pill."


"This has really helped with my anxiety. I had some stomach upset (on an off) for the first couple of weeks but it all went and it is SO WORTH IT to feel the anxiety is so much better."


"Constantly hungry so gained a lot of weight."


"Got 3 10 mg samples. Tried half a pill first night...nothing. Then tried a 10 mg second night...nothing. Then tried 15 mg and still nothing. Called it quits after that."


"Very effective bronchodilator. Does leave a bit of an unusual taste in the mouth after use. Recommend rinsing mouth afterward."


"I was diagnosed with Discoid lupus in 2009 and I began using Plaquenil once I stopped breastfeeding. Initially, the only difference I noticed was my hair stopped falling out. After taking Plaquenil for a less than a year my face and neck started turning black. My dermatologist is convinced that Plaquenil is the culprit and just recently confirmed it. Between my rheumatologist and dermatologist they're trying to find the right medicine that will work. I've been using bleaching creams for about 9 months and they haven't worked well. I tried to come off Plaquenil but I experience bad headaches and hair loss."


"After contracting a bacterial infection (Shigella Dysentery) in India I was hospitalised and given Kytril. Within 20 minutes the severe vomiting and nausea I had suffered for three days stopped. I then purchased more of this drug from a pharmacy before I returned home and keep it at home. I have subsequently used this medicine for a viral vomiting bug and again it worked exceptionally well. I cannot recommend this drug enough for any vomiting and/or nausea. The duration of action is also very good - it lasted about ten hours."


"I took Paxil for 5 years. I have been off Paxil now for 7 years, and ...I suffer from OCD and panic attacks. I am 49 years old and have suffered since childhood with my "issues". I won't go into great detail.I do not take medicine, but I was in VERY bad shape when I started on Paxil.  Within a few days, I slept, stopped washing my feet, counting things, and those obsessive thoughts were gone.THANK GOD. I did gain weight, and my family described me as being an emtional zombie. I chose to discontinue taking Paxil on my own, which was a bad idea. NEVER. I say NEVER do that. I am lucky that I am still alive. If you choose to quit taking it please do that only under the care of your physician. Today I am not cured, but I am happy and living norm"


"This lotion actually stopped my breakouts in one week of usage. By the second week, my skin began to even it's tone. If on the rare occasnio I do have a breakout, the pimple dries out in two days and doesn't leave a scar! It's very costly though for such a small amount of product."


"I started this pill when I was 18, and I experienced extreme nausea the first two weeks (as is expected when you've never taken another bcp before). After that, I loved this pill for the most part. I never got pregnant; I never had any noticeable side effects. My periods were consistent and were lighter than before taking any pills. However, the downside was that my period was still too heavy for my liking which I didn't really notice until I started my clinical rotations for nursing school."


"I've had panic and anxiety really bad for 18 years. Some days where ok and other days where terrible . I forgot really what normal felt like. In 2012 it just got worse. Panic attacks every day.  I couldn't control it no more. I broke down and seeked help. My Dr put me on lexpro.  I was super scared at first to take it because of all the storys on the internet about it. I had a few side effects, but nothing to bad.  Best thing I ever did. Been on lexpro for over two years now and not one single panic attack. I feel like a totally normal person, it's great. My life improved 100%, and that's no lie."


"I struggle with hormonal acne and always thought that it would never get better after trying so many different products from Sephora, until I went to my dermatologist. I asked for Accutane since a friend of mine recommended it, but my derm said my acne wasn't severe enough and the side effects were not worth it. So, he prescribed me Doxy and told me to take it daily after a heavy meal or else it would make me nauseous, and it was fully covered by my insurance. After the first month, I saw no results and started to get frustrated when he told me to stay on it for another 2 months. This drug takes patience, and although I stopped breaking out, I complained about my scars and he gave me Tretinoin cream, and both meds have worked wonders!"


"I have only had one infusion of entyvio.

12 hours after the infusion the pain started.

Severe colic like pain. Shaking and trembling.

Huge swollen legs and feet which diuretics won't help.

Very unsteady on my feet loss of balance and joint pain.

They told me there was practically no side effects of this drug.

I have been deceived."


"My birth control gives me occasional yeast infections and I have tried seven, three, and one day treatments. The Monistat 1 day was my last attempt and it works like a charm! I was scared reading all the reviews and I was expecting excruciating pain. I applied the ovule at 10 pm and woke up around midnight to mild itching and burning. It uncomfortable but nothing I could not handle or could keep me up. The next day I no longer had symptoms. Would recommend if you don't mind being uncomfortable for a few hours."


"During the first year, severe migraines, it felt like my head was going to explode, mood swings, loss of sex drive."


"I've been taking med for two years. Don't have any side effects and the cancer isn't increasing. Don't take anti-nausea med or benedril any more."


"I started phentermine March 27 at 252 and today I weighed my self today on March 29 at 247 I'm super happy I haven't even worked out yet. I eat healthy because you don't have an appetite so it's easy for you to choose an healthy choice I love this and happy I'm loosing the weight so far no side effects I take my medicines every day at 11 am so I can sleep at night and I get sleepy around 10 so this is a good product for weight loss, it does the job."


"I had my Mirena inserted in March 2011 had cramps the first week and was nauseous here and there for the first couple of months. I still have my cycle and it is irregular but I'm hoping it will eventually stop. Besides that it's great. People must remember when putting something foreign in your body there are side effects. Just like when you are pregnant there are side effects. Mirena is great for those of us who are forgetful and don't want to pay for the pill every month."


"I have been on and off this medication for a couple of years. I was 279 lbs when I started and I now weigh 210 lbs. I have found this medication so very helpful and I would recommend this to anyone trying to lose weight that can not afford any kind of surgery. I have had some minor side effects but all in all it is so worth the effort!!"


"Was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2000 and ankylosing spondylitis in 2003.  I have been put on different medications for both. I have been on Simponi for about 6 months and have not noticed any improvement. It is easy to use but that is about all."


"I have been on Cryselle for three, going on four months now. It is great. The only side effect I have is some dizziness. I was put on this as part of treatment for hypothyroidism, and it has resolved my hormonal imbalances. I was previously on minastrin 24 FE and I gained weight, and bled for three months straight. The day I started Cryselle, the bleeding stopped, and I have had no breakthrough bleeding whatsoever. My skin is clear, mood is good (but I am also on wellbutrin). I have energy enough to exercise six days a week and have lost 30lbs since starting this pill in the last week of December, which is exciting because I had been unable, for years, to lose this pesky thyroid weight gain. Sex drive through the roof, not pregnant."


"I started taking Fluoxetine for depression and realized a week or so later my hot flashes decreased in intensity and frequency.  I thought I was imagining until I found this site and read the comments.  20m has made me a happier, more comfortable person!"


"I had gotten the implant after having my second daughter, as I was supposed to get it after my first daughter but didn't want to deal with the side effects, I had always had been called fat my whole teenage life because I was a little bigger then my friends, and had chubby cheeks, although before having my daughters I was a size 8-10. I was told that it causes weight gain but I thought I would be able to control it, I've had it over a year now, and I've gained so much weight, now I actually really feel fat, I always get told that I've gained weight, which has killed the confidence that I ever had, I just can't stop eating junk food, I do so much walking yet still no weight loss"


"Been on it for 3 days and so far no improvement"


"After I had my gallbladder out, I had bile salts diarrhea - the as-soon-as-you-eat-your-body-fire hoses-it-out sort. Very uncomfortable, and I lost about 40 pounds before my doctor finally prescribed Welchol. I take one at breakfast and one with dinner (just before the meal - not hours, which is very handy), and it has worked miracles. Highly recommend talking to your doctor if after your gallbladder surgery you're trying to live on dry toast."


"I had my fourth baby girl 3-31-13 and got the Nexplanon inserted 5-6-13 and I was not bleeding when I got it. A week later I started my period and it was light the first 3 days and then became heavy. I started being nausea, headache and had terrible cramps. I then decided to look up some reviews and side effects. After reading some reviews I became scared about the bleeding. But today is 3 weeks since I got it and I stopped bleeding today so that was a total of 2 weeks of bleeding and it did lighten up after 9 days so I decided to keep it. It all really depends on your body so you would have to try it & see for yourself. It is doing good for me and hopefully it does good for you."


"I got this clonidine for opiate withdrawal until I could get on buperenorphine. Although I didn't suffer the severe side effects that come with opiate withdrawal, I didn't feel upbeat either.  I felt very dehydrated, exhausted, hard to stand up, dizzy, bad tastes in mouth (garlic), depressed...all the things you would expect from a lower blood pressure type med.  I personally wish I would have went another route on this one. Won't take it again.  Not good for me. I need real opiates/opiod meds for taper"


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


"I had muscle spasms that awoke me from a dead sleep. Soma worked wonders and very quickly too. Tastes horrible when chewed, but I got complete relief in about 10 minutes, and when you are in that much pain, every moment counts."


"I have been on Temodar 315 mg for 5 days once a month maximum dose of Avastin every other week for 8 months and will continue 4 more months before going on just Avastin.  I had a cancerous brain tumor removed then radiation.  All of these treatments cause "profound fatigue," yet no relief for this is covered by insurance. Physically I can function fine except for the fatigue.  My condition is not really curable at this point in time, but I want to at least be able to do something with the time I have left, even if it's nothing more than take a walk with my wife.  150 mg daily of Nuvigil has allowed me to do this.  Medicare nor supplement cover it.  Ritalin shot my blood pressure up to 200/100 and a trip to the ER."


"I have been taking Ativan for the past 28 years! Initially it was 0.5mg 2/3 times a day for a few months. Later 0.5mg twice a day for about 2/3 years. Then once a day for 5/6 years. Since then I regularly take 0.75mg once a day in the morning during all these years. I have never exceeded the dosage and I am able to skip the tablet on many Sundays when I don't need to go out or do stressful things. I am sure I will be able to stop taking the medicine when I want but as the dosage is small I have made it a habit to pop 3/4th of 1mg pill daily before I start to office. Side effects - I am unable to distinguish as I am 61 yrs now and have formed some forgetfulness and some usual age related minor personal problems. Ativan is a great medicine!"


"For endometriosis I was initially prescribed Lybrel. They stopped manufacturing so I took Amethyst - the only listed Lybrel generic -  for 3 years with side effects of break through bleeding and weight gain). Three weeks ago the pharmacy gave me this indicating Amethyst no longer available, which isn't true... This med is horrible. I have been bleeding low flow for two weeks (no period in 5 years), cramps, abdominal bloat, and increased a cup for bra size. Quick changes! The intense moods swings - particularly into rage and depression - have been scary. By indicating Amethyst "ONLY" CVS will order and my Dr called in, today. Can't get off this quickly enough. Avoid if you can."


"This medicine worked wonders for my restless legs syndrome, and also aches and pains associated with fibromyalgia and moderate low back pain. However, the withdrawal effects are awful (panic, insomnia, paranoia the worst). I even sought a second medical opinion on how to deal with it better and was told to just go back to my usual dose.  I was taking 1200mg/day, and ended up tapering down gradually over 7 weeks. One other thing: this medicine interacts with numerous other medicines, so check this for your own situation and make your own informed decision."


"I don't see what everyone is complaining about. Blisovi was the first birth control I was prescribed at age 17 and have been on it for nearly 2 years. You just need to give your body time to adjust to the pill! My periods were irregular for about 3 months and now I know exactly when they are coming and how long they will last. Only side effects I have are achy breasts a week or so before my period and I feel sick if I don't have a snack before I take it. Overall I am very happy with Blisovi."


"I've had dermatographism or chronic urticaria for about 1 yr before I started taking Zyrtec. I started taking Zyrtec in January and now I forgot I even have the skin problem! When I first tried this product, the side effects made me extremely sleepy and thirsty. It dried my body out. But the side effects went away after prolonged use. Now I feel like a normal person!"


"I didn't know what to classify my condition because its many things. Birth control, acne, horrible periods, anemia, ovarian cysts etc.
BC has always made me very very sick to the point where I couldn't take it because of all the vomiting & dizziness. I've tried 5 diff ones & this is the best by far. The first month was rough, very nauseous, felt like I was pregnant again. Slowly improved. Then the second night of every pack for some reason, I'd get sick. But kept hanging in there. My face broke out like CRAZY even worse than usual. I  have bad hormonal acne for years. Fast forward 1 yr & now my skin is awesome & periods went from being super heavy for 2 weeks to only like 4 days. Helped with my 24/7 cramps & cysts. Love it. Hang in there!"


"Caused fatigue, leg cramps, nausea."


"Instant Relief ! I am on antibiotics and nothing worked to stop the relentless itching except Nystatin Powder!
I have never had any yeast infection that has been so stubborn. Soon as I applied this powder voila it stopped the itching in it's tracts!
I haven't been able to stop this UTI's repeated return!
I live in a 3 family and the pet upstairs and ours also came down with UTI's !
I am suspicious of the water it's from a res.
We had run out of spring water and drank it.
Also drinking mega spring water and cranberry compounds."


"I had severe congestion and pressure causing pain and a headache. Sinex worked within 5 minutes of using. I can now breathe out of my nose for the first time today. I was real skeptical at first but am very happy with the results. Definitely recommend!"


"I have been on Tegretol for about 7 years which has been good with manageable attacks I between, it took 2 years before I was diagnosed in which time I had the fillings on the right side of my face replaced 3 times looking for the cause!

I have now been in an attack for the last 3 an half weeks and at last have some relief , am now having double my dose 800mgs  but still have a slight electric shock feeling and my top and bottom jaw ache slightly, I am getting a referral at a London hospital to check my teeth , just to make sure they are ok, but it is just like when I was first diagnosed. Wind or air con are worst for me. This is an awful illness, and do hope you to will get the help that you need,"


"This medication was very effective for all my Crohn's symptoms (including lack of energy, nausea, bleeding, etc..). It is like night vs. day being on this medication and being off of it."


"It makes me lightheaded and sleepy but makes my pain better where I can continue my day. "


"Before lexapro I spent the majority of my time sleeping in bed and hiding away from people, plus I felt really depressed.  It's really good for anxiety.  I rarely worry anymore.   I only focus on solutions and try not to worry about the things I can't control, and lexapro has helped me feel more emotionally balanced."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency

"Actually, I've been on Hemax for a short period of time, per the recommendation of my OB/GYN, versus me taking 6 pills a day per my primary care physician.  I like it so far, the side effects are minimal. Please be sure to read the label, as there were some "don'ts" included that I normally do every morning like drinking coffee, eating eggs, these items should not interact with this pill, and I'm glad I caught that before I started taking it, it's best on an empty stomach.  I'm happy to be taking one pill which has everything in it that the 6 had, and has more iron.  So, right now I think it pretty good, and hopefully will have a positive effect on my iron levels the next time I have my labs done."


"Absolutely love it. Only birth control method that I have used that I have had literally zero side effects from. Every other I have tried (Mircette, Beyaz, Ortho Tri-cyclen and one other I can't recall) have all caused weight gain, anxiety/agitation, nausea, extremely decreased sex drive and various other symptoms. All I do is put in the ring and forget about it, no issues. "