"Tried Restatsis, but it did not work. This seems like a much stronger medication, but it definitely works much better. In combination with lid washing, hot compresses, and switch to thinner daily wear contact lenses, my dry eye problem is manageable."


"Developed Aurora symptoms of migraine as part of diagnosis of fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue diagnosis as result of a car accident. Debilitating vertigo, light and noise sensitivity. Extreme cognitive disfunction and fatigue which were constant but the migraine came and went but would last for weeks.
Eventually it just stayed and I felt like I was walking about drunk!!

I was told there was nothing that could be done for me and this was part of my condition. I found topamax myself when I had reached the point where I had decided to end it all if this was it. Sad but true. Fortunately and happily I am a new women. My brain has been unscrambled! I can function again!No more hiding from the light or trying to remember why I started a sentence"


"Everyone is different, but I have LOVED this! I haven't experienced any side effects, except now when I start to get my period, my breasts hurt a little bit it goes away once I start. My period has lightened, my acne has cleared up, and I haven't gotten pregnant, so, I recommend this!"


"This is my first birth control, and I love it! It's convenient because I don't have to remember to take a pill everyday. My boobs have grown a half size bigger and my acne cleared up. I have no other side effects. (I'm on 25 mg and I am 120 lbs)"


"I was on Wellbutrin years ago, and it helped.  In the last couple weeks, I have been suicidal and VERY depressed.  My doctor put me back on the Wellbutrin, and 2 days later I'm ridiculously happy!  I think it's worth the side effects, but some may not.  I've experienced: Insomnia, lack of appetite, horrible nausea, and incessant twitching (every 8 seconds or so).  The insomnia is horrible.  I've gotten about 2 hours of sleep in the last 3 days.  Lack of appetite is okay with me, I needed to lose weight anyways!  Ringing in the ears is something I'll deal with, but the nausea and twitching are the WORST by far.  I look like I'm having a small seizure sometimes, and the nausea is just...ugh..."


"After trying almost every sleeping medicine approved in the US, nothing has worked better for my narcolepsy.  I haven't had any negative side effects, and I have been treated with Xyrem for more than 2 years.  Little by little over the last 24 months I have noticed that my memory has improved, my reflexes are faster, and I am able to work 40 hours a week on my feet, without being abnormally tired.  It has truly given me a life I would have never experienced. I was "sleeping" my life away 14 hours at a time."


"So, Buspar does nothing for me at all. I may as well have been taking a sugar pill all this time. My doctor felt that since I was only 30 years old, the Benzo that I had been on for the last 4 years that greatly helped me, was out of the question because SOME folks abuse it. REALLY?! If your anxiety is intense and life ruling like mine is, please look into a Benzo. Hopefully you'll have a doctor that is actually out to HELP you."


"First birth control i was put on. The first couple of months were fine I was very emotional at times tho. Boobs grew for sure and acne has cleared up. The third month I started spotting for 2 weeks before I got my period and only had it for 3 days. I recently have noticed I've gained a lot of weight. Used to have great abs and now I have a muffin top and pudgy looking stomach, have been working out and doesn't seem to do much. Debating if I even like having these hormones in my body. I was fine before taking birth control, i went on it for acne and to regulate my periods but now I don't think it was really worth it, it's starting to make me feel like I'm starving like an hour after I eat a full meal."


"I tried this for PCOS.  This BC seemed nonexistent.  I never have spotting but had constant discharge the entire month I was on it.  Didn't feel like I was taking anything and didn't seem to do anything.  Pro to it not doing anything is I didn't feel like it messed with mood."


"Overall, this has been what I have used for two years now. the side effects have been on an off, more moodiness, and emotional then anything. I have notice my moodiness more then ever here recently. The pill is great as far as regulating my periods. I just wish I was not so emotional and sometimes even depressed. It does not just affect me it affects others as well. As far as Acne, it is not nearly as bad as far as huge zits I got when I was not on birth control, but I still get them, just not as big, and as bad."


"I have been on Atripla for 10 years. I has been working for me"


"I had to have my implant taken out I had it put in 2 years ago and since then I have gained 40LBs that I haven't been able to get rid of like I used to and have been agitated and moody no one tells you the first 6-8 months you can't even have sex because you're constantly bleeding and spotting.  It was good birth control but the side effects are in my book not worth it. I also had hair loss and countless other side effects which may not be linked to this but since they have stopped after 2 weeks of having it out I'm guessing that it was the implant. Strongly do NOT recommend!! I also know someone else who had the nexplaton and she got PREGNANT and had a miscarriage wile having the implant she has since had it removed. I suggest you do to..."


"I just got it today 4/27/17 and the pain is unbearable. My fiance held me the second time after my doctor took it out because I was in tears the first time. I have a 0 pain tolerance. Took 1600mg (2 800mg morning and afternoon) of ibuprofen it does help but so does a heating pad. If anyone has advice for skyla please let me know."


"It made my delusions disappear but made me gain weight and I still experience some paranoia, though I'm on 5mg once a day which is a low dosage (won't increase it since I don't want to gain more weight)"


"I suffer from quite bad depression, anxiety, and panic attacks - most of which are emotional, some of which are physical. I first tried 20mg Prozac, but this was far too harsh and made me feel manic. I then tried 10mg citalopram, and the result was a gentle and natural rise in mood, and no side effects. I was very happy with it. However my body soon adjusted to it, and the effect was less. I increased to 20mg, then 30mg. It helps with anxiety and low mood, but I use it in conjunction with CBT."


"Reporting LIVE from my bathtub trying to dig this mess out of my vagina!!! Do not buy this or use this! After minutes of inserting this my vagina was on fire! I had to sit in a bathtub to rinse this mess out!! Where is the FDA, drug association, or whatever because this stuff needs to be taken off the shelves ASAP!"


"My main symptoms were diarrhea  and bloody mucous stools. Once on pentasa 4g a day the symptoms had stopped. Until a month ago where they began along with a lot of wind. Was using suppositories as well initially 1 then 2 per day. I've stopped taking all medication till I see my specialist so far symptoms are on worse- better if anything no longer running to toilet all day. I've had collitis for less then a year I'm 35"


"It doesn't seem to me it does much."


"I had Implanon for 3 years now. It's time to take it out and I'm definitely getting it again. When I first got it in '07, I bled for like 3 months straight. But after that, normal periods. Irregular, but normal. I wish I could have been one of the lucky ones who stopped having their period. But NO pregnancy scares in 3 years! It's brought my husband and I much closer."


"Started this drug in January, 2016.  My Primary Care prescribed this drug, because he said it was new on the market, and would help diabetes kidney issues.   My blood pressure is normal from taking Cardizem.  Started with coughing issues in January.  Dr prescribed 10 days of Prednisone with Mucinex DM and Probiotics.  Still kept coughing.  Sometimes the cough was proactive/dry.  Called my Doctor on Feb 22, 2016 because my left ear stopped up for a couple of hours and still have the coughing issues.  Prescribed another bout of Prednisone.  Went to see Primary Care on Fri 26th Feb, 2016 with coughing issues and wheezing which isn't good for my COPD.  Did the nebulizer. Didn't work, so now I am in the Hospital with lung issues."


"I went into my doctor's office this morning expecting the worst. I made sure to take 600 mg of Ibuprofen before the insertion and I am on the last day of my period. I am also a very small girl who has never had kids. The pain was probably an 8 from a scale of 1-10 but only lasted for about a minute or two (it was more like a strong pap smear test). I made sure to breathe deep and try to get my mind off what was going on. After this, I experienced mild cramping but it has subsided as the day  has gone by. I am hoping that this product works well and there are no side effects. Two minutes of pain is so worth a reliable birth control solution that lasts 3 years. I will also include an updated review within a couple of months."


"I was prescribed this to help with my back pain after nearly everything else failed and amitriptyline made me like a zombie.

Regrettably, it's had very little effect on my back pain, and it doesn't really help with sleeping - it has however worked wonders for the horrendous "nerve end" sensitivity I was experiencing meaning I couldn't  allow my dogs to sit alongside me, never mind touching me."


"I love this birth control, no headaches, no acne, my periods are very light and manageable cramps. Ive been on this one for 8 months, the only downside is since it is such a low dose, your body's normal cycle might eventually overpower the pill, like mine. This could result in the pill being ineffective. Unfortunately i do have to switch because my cycle is overpowering it and am getting 2 light periods a month. I would still suggest giving it a try because I have had no problems with it up until this point."


"Ampyra is a MIRACLE for me.  I have been on one pill a day for exactly one month.  I have had MS symptoms since 2005 but was not diagnosed and put on Copaxone until last year. I have experienced two years of extremely heavy legs while just standing for more than 15 minutes, expecially my left leg. My life had changed dramatically. Having to use a rollator when I left the house. My neuro finally prescribed Ampyra after asking for the last two years.  After two weeks, I noticed that my stamina was much better.  At one month, I could not believe it!  No more heavy legs at all. I could stand and do housework for more than an hour.  No side effects.  I take one pill about 10 a.m.  It runs $40 for a 30 day supply.  Wonderful pill so far"


"I have severe social anxiety and have tried every other medicine out there and nothing has worked. Xanax so far has changed my life. I'm able to talk to people and look them in the eye and not feel stupid every where I went. I take .5mg 3 times a day. I'm just worried about the addiction part. I've heard it's pretty bad. But I rather be happy all the time than having panic attacks all the time."


"Dosage for adults says 1-3 pills.  I'm 27, 130 lbs, hadn't gone for almost two weeks and was starting to feel full even when I didn't eat and extremely bloated.  I only took one pill because I didn't want severe cramping.  7 hours later, after a lot of rumbling and mild cramping I had to "go".  Intense cramping during going, my knees were shaking and I vomited three times as well.  This certainly works, but I also felt like I had a severe stomach virus for about the 30 minute duration.  This was from one pill.  I couldn't imagine taking 2 or three.  Everyone's bodies react differently, but I will be going the enema route next time."


"I got Mirena over 6 months ago it has been a rollercoaster.  My periods haven't stopped they've become worse.  I bleed for 8-10 days straight.  Last month I had 2 periods. . I am hoping it will get better.  My Dr gave me birth control pills today to help steady my periods. .. So far it's not going well but I will give it another 2 months in hopes it will get better!"


"This medication has been very effective for me. After years and years of living with anxiety and doing all the right things to get rid of it organically, I finally bit the bullet and started on 5mg. Decided after a particularly bad month of anxiety to start a script I had been given a year ago. Read reviews, most of them saying you need to stick it out to pass the side effects and get the full benefit, so that's what I did. I took the 5mg for a week, went up to 10, and have now been on it for 3 whole months. The initial side effects were as follows: nausea, sleepiness, memory deficits (short-term), headaches. Those went away after 2 months. And anxiety is gone. I am calm and collected, I no longer sweat the small stuff. No insomnia."


"I took 75 mg for 3 weeks and it didn't really move the needle for my depression.  I thought around day 3 I felt a little better, but after that it was pretty much back to being depressed as I had been before.  I did feel like I was less easily angered by things, which was nice.  It did not help my social anxiety very much or at all.

Side effects were not too bad.  A little drowsiness the first few days.  Some ringing in the ears.  Decreased libido the first couple of weeks.

The doctor has changed me over to Cymbalta, so we'll see if that works any better.  I had high hopes for Zoloft, but I guess it just didn't work for me."


"I've had COPD for several years and was prescribed Singular (montelukast) to prevent sleep time exacerbation's.  I mean severe too!  One night when in the hospital, boom!  It hit me and I was even on oxygen.  Well, since taking montelukast, even as the generic of Singular (as some may agree, generics often don't have the same effect as brand names), I have had no night time problems."


"Type 2 User with 2 weeks on Afrezza and already seeing steady improvement in my daily readings."


"I started adipex on 5-23-16 exactly 4 weeks ago from today. From the first day I took it I noticed a huge difference. I lost almost all appetite, and had to force myself to eat even though I wasn't hungry. The best thing about it is when I did eat I took the time to think about what I was putting in my body and made better and healthier choices. There are times when I wanted something I knew wasn't good for me, but my will power is stronger and I turned from it. I drink only water...It helps me stay full. I also have been working out 2-3 times a week. Only side affect I've had was dry mouth the first week. I went to the doctor today and I've lost 23lbs in 4 weeks. I recommend this to anyone struggling with weight loss."


"I've been on Yaz for 7 months now, and I am extremely happy with it. I was always a ravenous, aching, emotional mess before my period. It was hard for me to function, and when I was in uni since I could skip classes and lie in bed and cry. I couldn't do that when I started working though. Yaz now makes me a functional human being every day of the month, and even gave me clear skin and an increase in appetite as add-on rewards!

The adjustment period was shitty for me because I breakthrough bled my way through my first three months on Yaz, had really bad mood swings that came without notice, and then had a two-week long period. After that period, though, my body has accepted Yaz as its own, and my life is stellar!"


"My story is a different one. I was diagnosed a couple years ago with an overactive bladder the urologist I was using said there was no way I had Interstitial Cystitis. I had been doing research but he didn't want to listen. Well I suffered for a couple years cause I was having a hard time finding another doctor and then finally just a week ago I found a doctor that listened to my symptoms and without hesitation told me I definitely had IC. He put me on Elmiron 3 times a day. I know it has not been but a couple days but I feel different. My urges aren't as bad, I am still having pain to some food but I am new to this and will learn. I am very happy I finally (about almost 5 years of pain) found out what was causing it and something to help. "


"I'm 56 years old, and I was diagnosed with moderate to severe ADD when I was in my 30s.  I took Ritalin, then I weaned myself off of it 15 years ago because I seemed to function okay with my engineering job.

Then, in June of 2009, corporate shut down the location where I worked and laid off nearly everyone, including me.  There were no jobs available, so I decided to go back to school and get a second degree.  This is where I discovered that I had nowhere near the focus that I needed to pull of 14 credits per semester.

My doctor prescribed Concerta, which really helped a lot, as long as it was before 1:00 PM.  He recently upped the dosage to 54 mg. Now, I can even handle the late-night homework sessions.  It's been a lifesaver for me."


"I hate this drug! I feel exhausted all the time on it and it does not help at all! My doctor told me I can no longer take Zofran during the first trimester due to a study that said there  might be issues, so she put me on Diclegis first. I have tried it for 2 weeks and am absolutely miserable! I am still throwing up and have nausea all day and night. I have always had horrible morning sickness and was hoping this would work. Sadly it does not all it does is make me want to sleep all day long! To make things worse, even with my insurance cover most of the cost it still cost over $80.00 for a month supply. That is crazy!"


"I only took 3 pills and immediately I had sharp pains in my legs and arms. It bothered my stomach even though I took it with food. I had ear pain at night. This pill was not right for me."


"I felt so awful. I was exhausted. I couldn't focus. I started having some kind of hallucinations, it has been the worst experience. My eyes were in pain. I started on the medication yesterday and my symptoms are not completely gone but I feel so much better already! Thank goodness my doctor knew what to give me."


"I was prescribed Bactrim ds for 14 days twice a day. I was told to take with a probiotic as it could kill the good bacteria in my gut, so I did.  The side effects were severe headache,  and fatigue.  After 5 days of taking this medication I got an allergic reaction, so I stopped the antibiotics. The reaction was a severe rash on my face, neck, and chest. It was bright red, hot, and itchy. A mild rash spread to the rest of my body. I was given other medication to help the the allergic reaction which helped after 4 days.  The abscess did go down and eventually healed on its own."


"I have had Implanon for a year I have been bleeding the whole time. At first I lost weight, now I have gained 15 pounds."


"Useless to the point where the people selling it should be charged with fraud. Far less effective than half an imovane tablet, but more than twice the price."


"My son has been on Vivitrol for 11 months for opiate dependence.  It has allowed him to get his life back on track.   I worry about how long he can continue to receive the shot."


"This is the best medicine for anxiety I have been on it for a year and my doctor recently increased my dosage to 1mg 3 times a day. It had absolutely been a life saver. I would recommend it to anyone who suffers from anxiety or panic attacks."


"I Started this to help regulate my periods. In the beginning id say maybe the first 4 were miserable heavy and my ovaries hurt really bad. My mood swings were really bad and now im just emotional and cry alot which I was never like before! Ive gained alot of weight with it which ive been really lucky most bc ive been on hasnt done that! Now im goin through the process of coming off of it and my husband and I want to start a family.Your periods will lighten up and get shorter and last a few days!!!! In my case ive stabilized in areas except that I cry alot lol. Its a good bc it has its ups and downs like they all do!"


"I like this med! I had severe anxiety and moderate depression. . I'm only on 5 mg to start but in 2-3 weeks I noticed a big change in balance, mood, less anxiety and depression. I'm still a little depressed and would like to go up to 10 mg. Perhaps 25-30 mg is too much but in smaller doses, gradually increased, is greatly changing my quality of life. PS Take in the morning. I wish you all well."


"I'm currently on a dosage of 50mg morning, 50mg afternoon, 100mg night.  I requested my psych add this to my current medication, which is Welbutrin XL(300mg).  The results have been strikingly positive.  I personally have not experienced any significant side effects from either besides some minor weight gain.  This combination is the first to make me feel hopeful, bring me out of a resistant depression and help with anxiety.  Mood swings seem to be minimized compared to before this.  They still happen but in a less extreme nature.  I'm able to feel comfortable on my own, instead of going to a bar for company.  I have yet to have the classic meltdown...I've experienced mental clarity that's been absent for years."


"Provided as an alternative to albuterol as my sons heart beat went very high with albuterol. Very effective."


"My doctor prescribed this medication for my depression. However, it has caused major anxiety and agitation. These two warnings are listed on the Trintellix web page. So be careful! You may be exchanging one problem for another!"


"So I was on the nuvaring for less than 1 week. I think it's been only 4 days, I just took it out for good. The first day everything was fine, the second day I experienced the worst itch in my vagina, I mean terrible. I've never had a yeast infection, and this is my first time trying birth control. It also made my vagina extremely dry. Sex did not really hurt but was hardly enjoyable BC I was not wet at all, and he said he pushed it back up there for me during sex.. Don't recommend this method of birth control at all, and I'm really not sure where to go from here, as I am very wary of all the hormonal side effects of all methods of birth control. I am very disappointed and do not want to ever experience this kind of discomfort again."


"I was in a really bad spot with the constant anxiety and panic attacks.  It was affecting every aspect of my life negatively.  At first I slept a lot, which wasn't necessarily bad since I hadn't been sleeping anyway.  Sex was a little off, but at least I feel a lot better and don't feel like I could jump out of my skin 24 hours a day.  I hate that I have to take something, but it's much better than the alternative!"


"I am still alive because of this drug and I am not an advocate of the medical profession."


"i started having panic attacks at the age of 15, i had no idea what they were until i was 32, i lived in a silent hell from 15 to 32, i was finally diagnosed at 32 with panic disorder without agorophobia. I was prescribed prozac and xanex but I also have a pill phobia and continued to battle this horror meds free until now , i  am 44. I was at my witts end and my doctor begged me to try Klonopin, she even let me take it in the office ans wait, thank goodness, it felt like i finally had some help, i take 1 mg daily and I can live with some hope that if i have anxiety something can help me. I cant believe i lived without anything for so long. YES you can do it without meds but the damage your doing to your body is not worth it, Thanks Knpin"


"This works! I used to suffer, not now.  This brand works faster and provides more complete relief than other brands I've tried.  It even works if you didn't get to the migraine at the first sign of it."


"Insertion was a breeze. I was SO nervous about it after reading about it online, especially because I was not on my period during it. I psyched myself out for no reason. I cramped that day, but took a nap and woke up totally fine. I had no side effects aside from light cramping for about 6 days. Then the spotting began. I spotted/bled lightly for an entire month after that! I had the feeling that it would never end. That ended about 4 days ago(hopefully this isn't a false alarm), so now I'm waiting for a period to come to know what that's like. No other bodily side effects. Maybe hair loss? Not enough to tell, though. No weight gain(as of yet!), no migraines. Would recommend! Just be wary of the adjustment period"


"I've been on this thing two years. I have gained over 30 pounds. This is the biggest I've ever been. I thought I was losing my mind. I hardly ever want to have sex and I get down and depressed for no reason. I'm generally a happy person. Sometimes I feel so grumpy for nothing. I used to spot or have weird long periods but I don't anymore. This past year I have not had a period at all. I have horrible cramping though. Sometimes I feel like going to the ER its so bad. I thought it was due to my hypothyroid but after reading these reviews I've decided this could be a big factor as well. I'm really considered just getting my tubes tied. I'm tired of putting these hormones in my body just to not get pregnant. I'm getting it removed."


"I've been taking microgestin for about a year and a half now, and it just recently occurred to me that the pill is the reason for my mental decline. When I first started the pill things were fine I didn't have any abnormal side effects except for the slight, almost unnoticeable weight gain. Looking back, I've noticed a gradual yet severe change in my mood and happiness. It wasn't until a year and a half later I realized the pill was the reason for this. I sobbed to my mom one night and she explained that the pill did that to her too. After speaking with my gyno the next day, she assured me the progestin in Microgestin was the reason for my depression. I switched to Aviane and feel much much better."


"Vyvanse has been a miraculous drug for me. I have binging/dieting/binging/dieting for the last 40 years. During my last diet I managed to lose 80 pounds and felt great, but almost as soon as I hit goal I started binging again, sometimes 6 days a week. Very quickly I regained 15 pounds. I ask my doctor about Vyvanse and he (rather reluctantly) prescribed it. Well, those endless obsessions about food are just gone. I don't worry about what I'm going to eat for my next meal. I've always had a problem with Thanksgiving, worrying about what I will eat WEEKS in advance. Only side effect is dry mouth."


"works great!"


"Was really good for my COPD long lasting. BUT! I had a Severe allergic reaction to it. Face swelled and my airway was starting to be cut off."


"I have a combination skin type with mild acne, but it was usually around my lips so I wanted to get rid of it. At first I applied too much and it burned a little, but the next day I applied less and it actually made my skin less dry then it was pre epiduo. However, I didn't notice a very big difference. It improved my skin and gets rid of my acne, just not completely which I don't mind because it clears my acne in a few days. The best thing I got from it was that I no longer received acne in the same spots as usually. I would recommend this product but would advise to be careful applying too much as it will probably burn, other than that it's a solid product and much better than pills"


"Some upset stomach using Bactrim, other then that not a problem. One month using this has finally cleared up sinus, inner ear and nasal infections lingering for months. Highly recommend this medicine also using with Rifampin."


"Its been nearly 2 years on various doses of Pristiq, and 100mg each day works best for my mind. Thankfully.
I have some side effects that annoy me a lot, like no appetite, nausea, gut problems & worst of all- killed my libido this whole time. It simply ceased to exist.
I continue to take my meds. I'm a widow raising a 12 year old for last 7 years after my Husband died suddenly very suddenly of swine flu. So much has been lost from that day. Inevitably it took its toll on me.
Not a complete person anymore. Its like I feel asexual...
But I am alive and kicking"


"After a few days of taking this medication, I was awoken in the middle of night with the the warm red rash on my abdomen which was also extremely itchy.  After 3 consecutive nights of the same reaction, I discontinued the medicine and called my doctor. He changed my prescription to another cholesterol medicine."


"I've been battling MDD for about ten years now and I've been on and off many different medications.  My biggest complaint with most of them was the fatigue.  I'm only 24, but while I was on this medication it was hard for me to keep up with my friends that were similar ages.  I was always tired, always taking naps and still going to bed early. With Brintellix, the fatigue is GONE! It's easier for me to wake up, I can do more during the day without wanting to take a nap and having more energy has given me the opportunity to start exercising again.  I do have a bit of stomach upset while taking it, but it is mild and, frankly, a smile price to pay when considering all the good Brintellix does for me."


"I have severe RLS Not only do I have terrible restlessness in my legs back and shoulders, but pains in my legs and back.
In the past I took gabapentin and tramadol which barely controlled the symptoms.
After taking one pill at 5pm I experienced 100% reduction of my symptoms. This has been a miracle drug for me.
It is basically a form of gabapentin which is absorbed and is available in the bloodstream.
Brilliant!"


"I received all of the side effects. "


"I'm a 39 year old white male, 6'2 201 pounds, diagnosed with chronic Hep C For 6 years at least. I started zepatier four weeks ago, just got my first blood work done yesterday and got the results today... the virus is already undetectable! No side effects at all... I have 8 more weeks to go of the medication, one tablet every morning... good luck with your treatment. If you haven't got into some form of treatment, I highly suggest it. You'll be glad you did. If you are an addict, I suggest stopping in order to get treated.. even if you smoke weed, I suggest stopping.. I had a friend who was turned down for the treatment because he had weed in his system! They will not treat you if you have anything in your system. life is too precious!"


"I was given 34 treatments of radiation to  my breast for cancer.  My Dr told me to use Sarna 3-4 times daily.  As treatment progressed I had dry, burned, itching skin, and this product was the only relief I could get.  It was so cool and soothing and kept my skin moist.  I love it and think the company should add this on many cancer center sites, as we need all the comfort we can get,  Thank you Sarna"


"Was on this for 6 months. Didn't help with my acne but no weight gain. Mood swings were intermittent and manageable. Didn't affect my sex drive. Only complaint was that it cost me $55/month (and had to buy 3 months at a time!) Switched to Safyral because it was cheaper - I've been sick with side effects since I switched! Miss Zarah."


"I'm 16 now and started using  Bactrim when I was 15, I tried many other acne treatments like Proactiv and other topical gels but none of those worked as well as the Bactrim antibiotic! If you just started using this medication give it time it took me about two months to see results but after 6 I had no acne only breaking out occasionally! Wish I had a before and after picture because it was crazy how well my skin cleared. I used to take it twice a day and once my skin was totally clear I only started taking it a few times a week and I started breaking out again and acne came back I'm back taking it twice a day so hopefully it can do the trick again! But I'll post again in a few months if/when I see results in my skin again!"


"Unable to control blood pressure consistently.  Just had a stroke.  Bp shoots up at night."


"I have been on Contrave for 1 month for 2 conditions, fibromyalgia and obesity.  Without trying, dieting or exercising or changing any of my habits I lost 8 lbs.  It immediately help my fibro pain.  It took away almost all  cravings or hunger for food and I fell full quickly.  I suggest to eat slower than normal because it takes 10-15 minutes to feel full.  I am sleeping better and have more energy. However, it did make me tired at first.  I have a little constipation/diarhea sometimes and maybe a slight headache sometimes as well.  But nothing that would keep me from taking the medication.  I would highly recommend this treatment.  Hopefully, insurance will see the benefits and start covering this drug.  The discount card helps a lot."


"Genuinely would not recommend this as a form of birth control. have had it in for almost a year, first few months were okay, but it's gradually got worse, I'm constantly on my period, I've got acne, I'm tired, I've gained weight & it's impossible to shift. How I feel on it affects me the most, I'm emotional & moody and feel like crap! it's taken my sparkle away. no girl wants that. have booked app to get it out. never again."


"After about two weeks on Pristiq, I can definitely say it is helping.  I had come off of Effexor (which made me gain weight) and was in a bad state with terrible anxiety.  Pristiq has made me feel more balanced.  It also reduces my appetite which is a plus.  Some dry mouth and nausea, which has subsided.  I also wake up more in the night but am able to go back to sleep."


"Took this about 10 hours after unprotected sex. Felt fine the day I took it, but about 3 weeks later I started to feel sick to my stomach, crampy and had lower back pain. OF COURSE I panicked read lots of negative reviews and took a test, which came back negative, but I also took it about 2 1/2 weeks after intercourse, so it was still early. Fast forward 2 weeks and my period is here. For me it did what I needed it to, so I was okay with the side effects. Do not overthink it and don't read all the negative reviews, it does work!"


"I've been using Camilla for 2-3 years now. I have not had any pregnancies. I am unable to use estrogen pills because of side effects and Camila has been a lot better in terms of that. However, after about a year of using it my periods are incredibly irregular. I'll sometimes get them every two weeks, sometimes I won't have one for 2 months, and sometimes I'll spot all month long. Compared to the estrogen pill problems I had it's okay, but if you're planning on using Camila to regulate periods- good luck."


"I can see why this medication isn't for everyone.
I have racing thoughts when I attempt to sleep. I take a 20mg Belsomra, make room dark and set myself up for sleep.
My mind must calm because I wake up 5-9 hours later.
This doesn't make you drowsy or euphoric. It helps me fall asleep like a normal person.
Never will go back to benzos (for sleep) zopiclone, ezoplicone etc."


"A little advice on taking METRONIDAZOLE OR FLAYGL  pills..

Put a little juice or milk in your mouth (just enough to puddle in the back) HOLD YOUR NOSE AND drop the pill in the back of your throat then take another drink of milk or juice  and swallow hard...

Putting the milk in your mouth will ensure the pill won't stick to your tongue and leave a very unpleaseant residue and taste. Holding your nose will mute the taste of the pill because you need your nose to taste... Hope this helps"


"I'm just finishing up my 3rd pack of alesse!! Before starting alesse I read a lot of reviews to know what to expect but for me it's been really good! I'm 18, about 105lb, and the most I was concerned about was getting bad acne on this pill. For me, I've had clear skin my whole life and didn't want to make it worse. The first week of taking this birth control I broke out on my forehead and it really freaked me out. It all cleared up within a few days though and I haven't had worse acne than before taking the pill. My only side effect is sex drive has gone down quite a bit, I didn't really think about this one until I had it for myself. Also very dry but nothing that lube can't fix! boobs have grown about a cup size too haha"


"I've only been on trinessa lo for about a week and a half but ever since I started my mostly clear skin has exploded with acne so I'm stopping before it gets worse :/"


"I tried to cope 4 months with severe adverse reactions. Insomnia, depressed mood, bladder gone grazy, pain increase in facet joints, white blood cells began to elevate over max of normal limit. The only good thing was the autoinjector, no pain feelings whatsoever."


"Tons better than medicines like Paxil and Depakote (sleep your life away)...even-keel pretty much...sometimes I have coffee with friends (10a.m.) and I can feel a slight rush but if that's the down side of this for me, then I'll take it until they tell me that I can't anymore."


"First of let me say that I was only able to take the sample pen of SAXENDA because it was too expensive and my insurance, BCBSIL and express scripts, only covered  $150 of the total $1300 plus that it cost.  But I will say that in those 3.5 weeks I lost 16lbs.  It did give me headaches and really bad heartburn.  My appetite was gone and I had no urge to snack on junk food.  between meals, small meals, I would eat a handful of peanuts or a tangerine or small apple and would be completetly good.  I did not workout.  Couldn't really due to fatigue which was also an issue.  If I didn't eat enough through the day though I would end up eating bad at night.  you must eat but eat healthy.  Tums, pepto and fiber were my best friends."


"I am 62 years and I have had angioplasty twice in the past 7 years. Since about 9 months I was feeling very week and dozed off every time I had a meal. I avoided travel and felt pulled down. Then my wife brought me Coenzyme Q10 and One A Day Tablet for men by Bayer. Within days I was up and about as energetic as before. It's a wonderful medicine."


"I noticed my memory was very much affected on Xanax.  This is the quickest working benzo in my opinion, but does not last long.  Also, the withdrawals from Xanax were more severe than the withdrawals from the other benzos I've been on.  It works great for some people, but not so much for me."


"30 with great testosterone levels but recently been having issues in the bedroom with new girlfriend. Talked to doctor because I just couldn't understand it. Had some anxiety after a stomach illness and just thought it may have trickled into my mind and how I have sex. In any event the doctor gave me Cialis, took 10mg last night. I literally can't stop getting erections. Now I'm walking around trying to walk off an erection. This stuff works! I've been flying at half staff a lot too. No side effects either, I took one 5mg pill and about 30 mins later took another 5mg pill. I'd say it's worth the shot for anyone needing to boost confidence down there."


"I can't say enough about this medication.  The quality of my life is greatly improved: neuropathy, fatigue, low body temperature and heat tolerance.  The only side effect I have is that I get more dizzy if I get up quickly from a squatting position."


"I started on Mon, it's now Wed, and I'm already 4lb down!After reading up before I started, I planned my low fat menu & I've stuck to it! Day 1-first tablet with a salad at 2pm. 3pm I had the sudden urge, had to wait 30 mins as I was out, and I don't think I could have waited a minute longer! As I had eaten a very healthy lunch, I can only put this down to residual fat in my system from the day(s) before. Since then I've been fine, no side effects. I'm only 3 days in however nothing has EVER stopped me snacking, yet I haven't even wanted to with this. It definitely makes you look at what you are eating to avoid the side effects, which has left me shocked at how much fat I ate before! I will update in a couple of weeks, good luck to you all!"


"Klonopin works pretty well at low doses (2-4 mg). I'm 46 6'4' 260 lbs. Higher doses just make me drool and shuffle, and cause horribly painful foot cramps if I miss a dose or two. Low dose, no problems. One wicked side effect is memory loss and speed of comprehension. Sleep is better. Withdrawal is pretty easy at low doses. Taper from high doses. It also was a major asset discontinuing opiates, and their various temporary-but-forever withdrawal effects."


"I found the weight loss experience to be excellent.  HOWEVER, this Rx is so dangerous, that after 3 weeks I ended up with a first time ever serious gout episode with permanent tophi on my fingers, and also kidney stones.  Finally, after stopping, I continued some weight loss, but also became seriously depressed, and fatigued.... This is NOT a good idea unless you are already at risk for death from your obesity."


"I had surgery to repair a torn labrum in my left hip as well as severe damage to my cartilage. It was an incredibly painful surgery and was prescribed the 10/325 hydrocodone (norco) for my pain. One tablet every 4-6 hours the first 2 weeks post op helped incredibly with the pain. I was given another prescription for the same thing for my PT (lasting 4-6 months post op). I no longer took them regularly, only before/after PT which could be incredibly painful. 1-2 tablets did the job, providing incredible relief from pretty severe pain. Only negative side effect I experienced was itching, particularly when I would take 2 tablets (20 mg). However, 2 tablets provided wonderful pain relief and also relaxed me mentally. Thumbs up."


"I'm on my 2nd pack of aubra. I have tried two other brands of 2 phase birth control pills and I tried progesterone only pills (POP) too before aubra. The POP gave me so many issues.  Well with all the issues I went back to planned parenthood and she gave me aubra. However, I wanted to let you know what I've experienced with aubra. My period came with the placebo pills. It was the best period I have ever had in my life. I hardly noticed it! No cramps, light, no bloating, good energy level, and exactly the right number of days. I was feeling great! Started the 2nd pack. As the days have gone by my face, neck and upper back have broken out in very painful acne. I am 28 and haven't had any major acne since I was 19. I'm going to finish out this pack. Then no more!"


"Had a colds for about week tried using abreva didn't help it went to the emergency they prescribed me valtrex right after the first dose you see a major progress the way it looks I may be healed completely in 3days this stuff does work don't waste money on abreva just call your doctor for some valtrex!!!!!"


"I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember ( I am 35 ) . I have taken every weight loss pill you can think of !! My starting weight today Feb 15 2017 is 194 and I'm 4'11 ! Today is my first day on Belviq , I take 1 pill twice a day . Side effects : chills , metal taste on my tongue and a slight headache . When I ate lunch today I could only eat half of my food , and I'm not starving when I get off work like usual . I must also mention that I am pms'ing , and usually I'm eating every thing pasta and fried related , but I'm not craving it . From reading the reviews I was worried about not having energy to workout , but I had the energy ! What I have also done is I have starting B12 injections. I will report my weight soon !"


"My boyfriend and I had always used condoms. I was not on the pill and relied on them heavily. Unfortunately for us, one day the condom had ripped and neither of us had noticed. It was only after that we realized that he had ejaculated inside of me as well. Being in a state of panic, we drove straight to get plan b. Our pharmacist recommended "Next Choice" to us and I had taken it within one hour of having sex. The side effects for me personally weren't all that bad. I had headaches throughout the month and the occasional cramping but none of that compared to the paranoia! Safe to say that I had received my period one week earlier than expected and am now on birth control just to be extra cautious! Be safe and try not to stress yourself out!"


"I've been on Zovia for 5 years, and haven't noticed ANY side effects. No weight gain, in my breasts or elsewhere. Before birth control, I had a very light 4-5 day period, on Zovia, it's nearly non-existant, a pantyliner is all I need. I haven't needed a tampon in 5 years. I take Zovia almost religiously on-time everyday, and 5 years and counting, no pregnancies! Other birth controls that I tried really messed with my emotions and I spent a lot of time crying for no reason, so I'm very, very happy with Zovia for not messing up my hormones to the extent that I experience mood swings."


"I tried to go about my life without being on an antidepressant, but life didn’t seem very liveable anymore. I tried Lexapro, and though it stopped the heart pounding and shortness of breath, I was still very depressed and always exhausted. I also went from 130 to 150 pounds in about 2 months. I switched to Cymbalta and everything changed, I have never been happier. I wake up full of energy, which is something I have never had. I have also lost the weight I gained! Like others have said, everyone is different and medications will affect you differently. I was surprised to hear my friend had a bad experience with it. I very much recommend at least trying because it has helped me so much!"


"What a waste of time and money!  Are the contributors on this site really patients and not Genentech plants?  No help with asthma, phlegm after 5 shots at $3000 each, big pharma just printing money with these drugs."


"Works great but it does make me sleepy at first. I have found that I only have to take it once and my headache is gone for the rest of the day!"


"I would use clobex on my thick plaque psoriasis on my scalp. It literally cleared it up completely within 48 hrs to the point where I can go and get my hair cut. The best med I've used in my 30 years of trying everything"


"I started this medication about a year ago. Since then my outlook has generally been more positive. I'm not as irritable but still a little. Things seem more hopeful and I only get the occasional blues. One word of advice however, is do not STOP taking it instantly, no matter what. Don't forget to take it or miss doses. I had a period where I stopped taking it because I forgot and I just didn't want to, I said "I'll start it tomorrow, I already missed my normal dose time". But just 2 days after I started getting odd behavior and about a week and a half in. I felt paranoid as if I was being watched, I saw things, I was nervous, I would smell things and everything felt very strange. But all in all good medicine. "


"I first started out on Lamictal and unfortunately got a rash from it. I then was moved onto Ativans and those worked but only for a short period of time. This is by far the best medication, but, it takes a little bit longer to kick in compared to the Ativan. My panic attacks come out of nowhere and it's unfortunate that it doesn't kick in as fast. That's why I gave it an 8."


"I take gabapentin, and when I started it, I felt like I had finally found the miracle..but after a year it quit working. After this recent stay in the psych unit, My Doctor put me on Zyprexa 5mgs in the am, 10 mgs at night and it has been a Godsend..I feel so even, I sleep soundly, and wake up without no hangover, ready to take on the world. I have been eating like a pig, but I"m working on controlling that, and eating fruit and yogurt vs. cinnamon rolls and candy...The only drawback is I fear one day it will stop working. Overall, gabapentin and Zyprexa have been lifesavers!"


"Took it for about 2 months. Lost my voice, perpetual sore throat, major sinus issues. I haven't taken it for months and can't shake the burning in my throat. I have to go to an ENT. Not a safe drug"


"I got it prescribed when I was 16 for my very hormonal acne (effective birth control was a nice bonus too though.) after about 2.5 months my blotchy mess had become crystal-clear-as-ice skin. I was for 4 years, mostly very clear. Then I thought the problem was probably "fixed" and I went off it when I was 20. I Thought it was giving me headaches too. Quitting was was a nightmare. I had a 17 day period, Then It evened out to every 2 weeks. I started to break out like a volcanic range. I gained weight. I let this go on for 3 years thinking it would stop. I finally decided I'd get back on it a month ago. My skin is so bad on the sides I wear 60s headscarves to hide it, but it's clearing up in other ways. So far no headaches. Just nausea."


"I have had nexplanon for about a year and a half now, the first six months I spotted off and on and was a little moody. Have had a bit of weight gain but I couldn't say for sure if it has been from the birth control haha I didn't have any issues with implantation, healing, or the effectiveness so far. I intend to get another one out in after the three years are up.  However I never plan on having children. But I haven't had any issues or scares at all. I've loved it. My periods have gone away completely I have no more spotting. It's great"


"Horrific experience! It was working, but had to stop to protect sanity. Side effects were SO AWFUL, that I give it a "2" rating, despite effectiveness of quitting, a "9". Piece of cake to reduce by half, in a matter of days, with zero effort. 46 year smoker. Had to stop before ever reached full dosage. Almost went to ER, to have myself admitted for psych treatment. (Also lost 20lbs., in one month, with no effort.) Trust me - I would have loved to have stayed on it. Some effects - mild paranoia, visual and auditory hallucinations, cry at drop if a hat, intense sense of insecurity, inadequacy, fear of loss of self-control. 3 months later, still smoking about 25% less and 10lbs loss. Other side effects I can't recall, except acne and weird skin rash."


"I am very prone to yeast infections. Especially while on birth control, for the most part really good probiotics clear it right up but I had slight symptoms of a yeast infection for the past week and the probiotics aren't doing the trick so I had a diflucan lying around from when I was on a zpak. Decided to just take it and see if it would help. I'm having an awful reaction my vagina is 100 times itchier. Don't take it. Go out and buy a great probiotic, so much better and all natural. I'm regretting taking it. :("


"Recently was prescribed Klonopin because my doctor didn't like how Xanax had such a quick onset but also quick fall.  I was okay with the change initially because even at 0.5mg, Xanax would make me so sleepy I couldn't function.  That made it pretty impossible to take during any day panic.  I've been have anxiety the last couple days, so I took a Klonopin last night hoping that I would wake with a sense of calm like I usually did with the Xanax.  Nope...the anxiety is actually worse.  Xanax isn't perfect; like I said, I generally try not to take it unless I am at home, so I've suffered a lot when I shouldn't have had to, but it has a much more calming affect than Klonopin is giving me.  I never took it long-term - only as needed."


"Have been taking humira for my severe ulcerative colitis since 2013. This drug has worked wonders for me I sometimes forget I have colitis. Only side affects I've seen are sensitivity to the sun and recurring infections...would take that over spending the day in the bathroom."


"I have been using Jublia for 3 months now.  I apply it every evening, keep the nail clipped, filed, clean and dry.  No improvement.  Woke up this morning to find red, itchy and blistered skin and clear pinkish fluid oozing from under my nail! It looks very painful but I don't feel a thing, thank goodness! While I'm waiting to hear back from my Dr. I'll fill you in the cost.  First, went to CVS to find out it was $628.00!  Received a Walgreens coupon form my Dr. which my insurance allowed for $125.00."


"I began using Phentermine on 7/29/16 beginning at 218 pounds (ugh)....This morning I weighed in at 207. So in 10 days I have lost 11 pounds and 4" total. I'll take it!!!! I have struggled the last few years after being diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. I have felt trapped inside of my own skin and I was terrified that nothing would work. I have dropped my calories down to 800 a day and I work out between 20-30 minutes every other day. I finally have hope! I have tried every diet out there and nothing has worked and I believe it is because all the information I was given instructed me to eat 1200 calories daily. And I did. Faithfully. I also maintained my weight for a year and didn't lose anything. I believe I have found what work's for me"


"After my nucleoplast surgery in 2001 constant pain because my 3 lower disks were turned into (flat tires) since they remove some of the disks juice, no surgeons could help me, I  just had the right and left nerves deadened by a nerve block that did not work and the lower steroids shots  work a couple days, the one dr put me on gabbapentin helped about 5% with the pain, and last week I read in the AARP paper that celebrex is not really that bad or dangerous ,its on the same level as motrin or ibuprofin, after taking the 200 mg pill twice a day for the past 3 days my pain has lessened 80% and I am sure as it builds up it will kick in and work for me. Its been a GODSEND since my pain was driving me crazy ,I can sleep now."


"My 7 year old son has been on Intuniv for 5 weeks.  He was on Vyvanse but he was getting so crabby and angry all the time we decided to stop having him use it.  He also had to be pressured to eat anything.  He is now in the first week of 3 mg of Intuniv.  He is eating so much I have to stop him!  However, he is very tired and sleeps in very late.  His moodiness is gone but he is still a bit more hyperactive than we would prefer but if he stays this way we will stay only on the Intuniv.  We love having our son's personality back, and his appetite."


"My doctor put me on Bactrim and Aczone. Together this works wonders! I suffered from somewhat severe acne until this. I started taking it..the first 2-3 weeks I flared up but once the fourth week hit, my face was completed clear. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who has acne problems."


"I was diagnosed with ADHD in the middle of my 9th grade year. My parents noticed I have failed more classes than passed the past years. It turns out I have ADHD, I was started off on 50mg which automatically kept me calm, quiet and eager to pay attention and learn. I passed all my classes my 9th grade year. Currently, I'm almost complete with 10th grade. I am passing everything and doing an excellent job keeping up with school, homework and my job. I've gone from 50mg to 70mg. I didn't think I could feel the need to take this so much. When I don't take it, I can't hold my eyes open. I binge eat in bed, half asleep. But this does keep your mind off hunger, I went from 190lbs to 125lbs in a year."


"I started out taking the regular Adderall version, but it didn't last long and made me have horrible crash periods and steroid like rages. So far, the Adderall XR seems to be working better, but it does reduce my appetite substantially. I've had to start taking weight gain supplements to ensure that I maintain my proper weight. If I miss a dose, I feel pretty lethargic and extremely sleepy.

However, the medication has allowed me to read and focus better than I ever have, and I seem more motivated. I'm also able to talk better with others, and my social skills have definitely improved."


"I got it inserted 2/11/14. Pain was terrible, felt hot and light headed like I was going to pass out after insertion. This lasted about 30 minutes then steady cramping for 24-48 hours after. I had spotting the first few months then it finally dwindled down to no spotting or periods at all.

Other than the pain I'm happy with it. I'm having it removed next week and a new one reinserted after. I was told removal isn't as bad as insertion so I just plan on taking a day off or two after reinsertion."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This is my second colonoscopy. I think this prep went much smoother than my previous one a few years ago. The produce they gave me last time was a powder you mixed into a clear liquid. I liked that this prep was already a liquid but the taste was awful. It tasted so salty, just the thought of it makes me nauseas. It works very fast. I took it around 2 pm and at around 2:30 I was already running to the bathroom. At first, I spent a lot of time in the bathroom, but by the end of the evening I was pretty much done. I had to take my second dose around midnight. With this dose I was up for about two hours running in and out of the bathroom. I think the dose was too large for me...I'm a 5 ft tall, 110 lb woman and this prep hit me like a bus."


"@Colbak - I too had the sling surgery. It took care of the laughing, coughing, etc. accidents. I had difficulty emptying my bladder. I couldn't sit to urinate, I had to squat like a linebacker. I had to go pee every 30 minutes. And when I had to go, I went from no urge to running and barely getting my pants down. My urologist said that I could a. Have the injection. b. Have bladder snipped to "undo" the surgery. Or c. Go to a dr. in Pittsburgh (close to me) and have a pacemaker type device put in. I got the injection a little over a week ago. The first day I was really crampy. Now, I can't fully empty and its getting worse everyday. I thought it was a UTI ,but now I have to self cath. I also go (trickle) every 15 min. Grrr! Hope this helps!"


"OMG! This stuff is a life changer!

I suffer from migraines at least once or twice a week. Makes me feel a little nauseated for a few minutes but within 20 minutes my headache and nausea is gone.

Now I have to figure out how to get more then my insurance will allow me to get in a month.... They only allow 9 a month :-/

Way better than Imatrex!"


"I started taking lowest dose at 1.5 with a few side effects, headache, blemishes on my skin which became quite irritable and itchy. My blood pressure started at 220/140 dropping to 153/98 so doctors increased dose to 2.5 and now blood pressure between 143/98 134/88. I will speak to doctors again as I am suffering with tiredness and bouts of high blood pressure noticible with my face burning and cheeks flushing. I must be the unlucky one that has picked up side effects."


"I had a condom break 5 days before my period was due. I took Plan B the next morning, about 10-11 hours after the accident. My period was two days late - the day before arrived I spotted light brown all day. I used it once before in a similar situation 3 years ago, around the same time of my cycle. That time, my period was a week late. It is hard waiting, but it seems like this pill works. It does cause a more painful period than normal, but it's worth it in an emergency!"


"I've been on Lexapro for 2 weeks for generalized anxiety disorder and mild depression. I do feel better and have had no side effects to speak of - the first two days felt like I drank 8 pots of coffee, but it leveled off after that and now I feel fine. My appetite is a little decreased but that is no crisis at all. Overall I am feeling better and more positive."


"I've only taken belviq a couple of days, but already I've lost several pounds and my desire for food, alcohol, and sugar. Today is day three and I do feel so good. I'll add more info as time progresses."


"Took this for the better part of 10 years as I can't take estrogen (19-29) and had zero major issues. I got my period consistently every month except one. Had some of the more mild side effects like moodiness and nausea around my period. I still ovulated almost every month. I do think there are some other side effects I may notice as I'm coming off of it now to try to get pregnant, but nothing has been severe enough to interfere with my quality of life or comfort."


"This drug has honestly changed my life. I have been suffering from migraines since I was 9 years old and nothing helped. I tried everything. Advil, aleve, tylonel, weed, basically every drug in the book as well as napping. At best, it would relieve some of the pain temporarily but nothing cured it. I would have migraines for days at a time completely debilitating my life. A few months ago, I was lucky enough to discover migraine excederin and it is absolutely outstanding. No matter how severe the migraine, it has never failed to cure it completely and quickly (I always feel better within about 20 minutes). Migraines no longer have an impact on my life because of this stuff. It also instantly cures my hangovers. I only have to take 2."


"Thank God for this shot! Doc had me on cephalaxin which only made it worse and then macro if which made me deathly sick. I couldn't take it anymore since I was pregnant and already miserable! OB gave me this shot in right hip and I couldn't feel more better. Turns out I don't have any pregnancy symptoms it was the urinary tract infection making me feel so awful! I felt better an hour after the shot and have been actually able to eat more than 2 bites of food since! Worth the burn and soreness afterwords."


"I lost about 7 pounds within the first month. The first week or so I feel great, but it does wear off after a while and the dry mouth is bad but chewing gum definitely helps. Definitely works though!"


"I been on NuvaRing for 6 months and just recently I been feeling really depressed, crying for no reason, and accusing my boyfriend of cheating. I'm just been really moody and not really want to do anything.  Could it be a mood reaction from it ? I need help so I could switch to a new birth control. It only happens 1 week before I have to take out the Nuvaring and when it's out that whole week I just become a disaster."


"I have had cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) since I was at young as 16 but only got diagnosed a week ago at almost 31. I was misdiagnosed even told I was anorexic and bulimic at the same time but never got any answers and never comfort. My CVS went dormant for a while when I was 18 and I believed the dr that told me I produced too much acid but at 28 my CVS came back with a vengeance. I couldn't keep a job until I went back to an employer I had prior to getting sick again that knew my worth and was willing to work with me and keep me employed thankfully. I would have had no way to come up with 1200 bucks for my tests to rule out everything else and finally found my miracle doctor.  He gave me amitriptyline 25mg at bedtime 5 nights ago and since I have been fine no episodes or symptoms"


"I've been on Saxenda since January 11th and have lost 9lbs.

I have a complex medical history, but being lighter and able to do more with my body is the goal. Weight wise my goal for the first 6 months is to lose 56lbs.

My side effects thus far have been TERRIBLE. Extreme nausea, acid reflux, severe fatigue - even some moderate to severe dizziness. I'm not enjoying it much HOWEVER - it seems to improve 10 - 12 days after each dose increase.

Dosing: because of my side effects I've needed to slow my dose progression. Every 2 weeks I increase by 0.6 mg.

Insurance: In Canada the Public Service health care plan covers this medication  *in some cases*. There needs to be a medical need aside from obesity.

Good luck everyone."


"I'm 25, active, healthy eater, thin, no milk since starting.

I usually have a break out every 10 days. Two terribly painful acne bumps or a regular red zit that I can't help but bother. I have been to the best derms in New York for YEARS. Pretty sure my acne was due to stress and hormones. All I know is that my gyno put me on 50mg of Spiro and my acne started changing. 3 months in I still was breaking out every 10-14 days, but they were smaller and less painful.

THEN I got a little curious about taking more. After a chat with gyno I went from 50-75-100mg.

It's been 5 months of no cystic acne. Yes I'll get a little blemish, but I will take it. It's not consuming my life.

CAREFUL! Go up in doses slowly. Will make you dizzy/lower your BP"


"I find ambien to take the edge off at night but not make me sleep. I'm also on seroquel for bipolar and that helps much better for sleep. I feel like I took a benadryl when I took ambien."


"The doctor put me on Losartan 100 mg maybe 6 months ago.  I have always been hyperactive and maybe a bit attention deficit.  The Losartan calmed me down and made my blood pressure run around 120/70, usually it ran 140/80 or more for bottom number.  It made me go to the bathroom a lot and I also developed the irritating cough.  My main complaint is my inability to think and learn things quickly.  I am taking online college classes and always been smart in math and all subjects. Now I feel groggy, lazy, fuzzy  and can't retain information.  Doctor refuses to take me off, so I have cut pills to half.  Some days I don't take them and feel much better.  I know there are bad side effects if you quit the medicines all at once, so think I am going to change doctors."


"I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I take a combination of Seroquel and Pexeva, the two have had a substantial benefit to my condition. I used to be unable to function out in public and private, now I feel more at ease with myself, free going, and less worrying. The side effects however, are very noticeable. Pexeva often makes me feel drowsy and impotent. Its effects have made it harder to focus on everyday work due to it making me feel more relaxed. However I feel that the amount of relief it has given me is outstanding."


"Non of the listed side effects, but after one month at prescribed dosage my red, white and platelet counts were down. Needed platelet and red cell infusion, on two consecutive weeks after dosage was stopped."


"I’m 46 years old and Lysteda has been a miracle drug for me. In the last two years, my period took a turn for the worst - i.e. horrible clots that no tampon in the world could hold. I would randomly pass large clots one day, minimal bleeding the next and then clots again! It was so unpredictable that I was afraid to go anywhere in public. Let’s just say, I had one too many experiences, where I had to run to the ladies room at the grocery store, nail spa, car dealership... just to name a few. I’m blessed in that I work for a group of minimally invasive gynecologists who suggested I try Lysteda. My period is not “perfect”, but it’s definitely improved w/Lysteda!"


"Would not recommend for anyone that suffers from a mental illness. 5 days after insertion I began to have debilitating mood swings. Crying, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, anger, and feelings of being completely overwhelmed hit me hard and continued non stop for 3 weeks now. I already suffered from anxiety and depression that I was managing just fine on my own with homeopathic remedies. After having nexplanon inserted all my progress went out the window. To make matters worse, my Dr. refused to remove it after 2 weeks and instead wanted to put me on antidepressants  (which are ineffective for me or have side effects that are not worth it for me). After having it for 4 weeks, I am finally having it removed!"


"Tried it last night with great trepidation. I am generally a nervous guy about everything and had high apprehension about injecting myself, getting a 10 hour boner, etc.  Happy to say that it was super easy to use. I got a 10Mcg kit and was afraid of a priapus so I injected 5mcg (which you can do). I carefully put pressure on the area I injected for a few minutes and got no bruising. I only got very slight burning that lasted 30 seconds and went away with the aforementioned gentle pressure. Got a wonderful erection that lasted about 2 hours. I was glad I didn't inject the whole ten mcgs!  Didn't need to. I am 62 and I think most of my problem is psychological. Sometimes Viagra just won't work for."


"Within one hour of my first ever does (25 mg), I was in agony. Sure, I pooped but then, I kept on and for hours (total four). In that entire time, I had the most severe intestinal pain I've EVER had!  Bent over, screaming, clutching a pillow hard against my gut, I was repeatedly having watery brown smelly feces fill the adult diaper and run down my legs!!  Am now in hour four, it's less than it was. Comes in waves. Is there no antidote? No way to make it STOP????  The pain is making me short of breath. My neck and lower back muscles are like tightened ropes. WHEN WILL THIS END???"


"I began Orth Tri-Cyclen at 18.  The first two or three months I was extremely emotional and would spontaneously sob for no reason on the Saturdays prior to getting my period.  After a few months, I adjusted and had a good experience with this pill.  My periods were generally 5-6 days long.  I've since began Alesse/Aviane for insurance reasons. I've experienced some hair thinning, which may or may not be caused by the pill.  My periods are light and last 3-4 days.  But I am considering switching back to Ortho to see if this helps with my hair."


"I have felt 100 % better since taking Seroquel. It quiets the racing thoughts & has eliminated most of the depressive moods.Thanks"


"This medicine had made my quality of life so much much better.  My migraine a headache & neurological institute and was prescribed mythylergonovine.  It has changed my life!  I go on it for 6 months, then take a"vacation" and have some test run.  Then I go as long as I can before starting it again."


"After dealing with generalized anxiety for most of my life, I suddenly began to have severe panic attacks. After 2 years of suffering in silence, I addressed this problem & my general doctor gave me Lexapro and I began with 5mg daily. The side effects included drowsiness and frequent yawning. BUT, finally after 2 - 3 weeks I felt like a %u201Cnormal human%u201D again and still suffer from absolutely NO side effects. After 2  months of taking this medication (I have stayed on 5mg/daily), I am back to my productive and excited self. I have been able to do almost everything again and have not suffered from any panic attacks since I began the medication! STAY STRONG and HOPEFUL!"


"I've been on Tri Sprintec for 8 months. I started taking it because my previous birth control, Aubra (aka Lutera, Alesse, many more), gave me cystic acne and oily skin for the first time in my life. Tri Sprintec has not helped me. I thought it would definitely get rid of the oily skin (it made it worse) and at least the small pimples (it gave me MORE all over my forehead). I have 5 more days of Tri Sprintec left and after that, I'm going to try to go off birth control altogether. I never had acne before I went on BC so we will see what happens. I also read that generic OTC makes acne worse, so maybe consider paying extra for brand name OTC if acne is your main concern. Good luck!"


"Not trusting the source (s) of reviews of this medication from 'company-friendly' sites, hope this one actually gets published.

Zoloft was a nightmare, nine-day experience.  Kept reading the 'keep taking it!' reviews and those were simply not true to me.  Most everyone will eventually cycle back to feeling much better, especially if they have support.

Zoloft will push you over the edge if you keep taking it.

Had every side effect - bizarre urination flow, horrible gas, insomnia, etc.

Would suggest people considering Zoloft to stick with something short-term and short-acting.  Feel better and wean yourself off and don't let one quack doctor talk you out of that mindset."


"I'm always super nervous about taking new meds. So before I do, I always check up online to see other's experience with it. I saw a lot of really negative stuff about amitriptyline. I have to say, I was happily surprised with the outcome.  I get really good, heavy sleep and even after the first dose I noticed less anxiety and a happier mood, which is only getting better day by day. This med, along with yoga, lots of meditation, calming teas, and a healthy diet can truly go a long way if you're sincerely dedicated. 10/10 from me. Good luck!"


"I've been on this birth control for about six months now and it's by far the best one I've ever taken. It definitely does the job, no babies and lighter periods, the first month was hard, depressed and low sex drive but those symptoms have gone now. I started the pack on the first day after my period, it has completely cleared up any acne, my boobs have gone up a size and I feel I've lost some weight due to a lack of appetite. I think if u can get through the first month without any serious problems this medication should work out fine for u. My only issue I would say is some months my period is a few days off."


"I have benefited a lot with this medication. Only problem I have is taking it too late in the day and having insomnia side effects. Like right now its 3:30 am on a school night and I cant sleep! Do not take Adderall after a certain hour."


"My first mirena was awesome. After my child was born I bled for months non-stop and cramps were unbearable. Once inserted within 2 weeks the bleeding and cramping ceased to exist!! Getting the mirena only caused mild cramping for a couple hours when it was inserted. I am now going in for my second mirena. I had my 4th child 7months ago and just started getting really bad cramps. It doesn't work for everybody but I know it works perfect for me. The first time I had it in for 3 1/2 years and only removed it because I wanted another child. I love it!"


"Prostrating headaches and malaise lasting 24 hours and not responding to any analgesic with useless assistance, suggestion from Customer Service that should be regarded as poor Service to a Customer who spends lots of money. It has been a bad-bad experience!"


"Let's see...I've tried over 6 birth controls in the past 8 years (including the shot) and nuva ring has by FAR been my favorite which I've now been on for 11 months. My boyfriend and I only find it a problem with intercourse due to us both feeling the ring. So I just take it out and place it back within the hour. Very few cramps when my period arrives which is exactly Wednesday to Friday every 4th week  (double awesome) plus my skin feels so soft and all of a sudden my hair grows wicked fast? So strange but never in my life it would before. Downside? Anxiety but just raised at work. Sometimes gross white discharge like the day after or of that I remove the ring and a little before my period. Other then that fabulous contraceptive"


"Started taking Felbatol in October 1995. Until then had been on several medications, nothing would stop my seizures, not even a combinations of medicines. By April 1996 I was almost seizure free. For over 17 yrs I have been seizure free. No one, unless they have experienced this, can imagine the change in all of our lives."


"This chemical nearly killed me !  Question :  is this drug  in the same category as the biologics ?  If so, then I am not surprised.  Like Humira, Xeljanz, Opdivo, Methotrexate, et al; I can "see the writing on the wall",  in a manner of speaking.
I hope not two see an entirely new year of people who are injured by an entire nation of people too impatient with the same period of time it'll take for the 15  to 20 years of strict FDA latitudinal / longitudinal double - blind studies necessary to ensure ALL SIDE EFFECTS ARE ABLE TO BE AS MINIMIZED AS HUMANLY POSSIBLE.   For me, with my history of strict regimentation of timing my own medications, I came within 96 hours of loss of life due to a 3- organ-system failure. These things are like rat poison !"


"I've always had good luck with ery-tabs. For myself, being allergic to penicillin and derivatives there of, this drug is a great replacement for amoxicillin."


"I've had Implanon since November and I've only had a couple of periods, NO cramps or PMS. My sex drive has gone down and my weight has gone up by about 50lbs and its hard to get off considering I don't have a period to get rid of the retained fluid but all in all I love that I haven't got pregnant."


"A lot of people seem to get on great. 3-4 hours of intended effects is all I get, during that time I feel more motivated, social and can process information better. After that time I am even worse than I was before starting the meds! Depressed, irritated, withdrawn, empty, angry, really bad.

It's like the the 12 hours it's supposed it last, more than half of it is just a really long come down. I will be asking for instant release Dextroamphetamine next time, I assume and hope that they will be just like the initial period of this med which is perfect and helps with all my adhd symptoms."


"I have been on this bc for 3 months and it's been the worst 3 months of my life! I had pretty clear skin before taking this but now it's awful! I have tons of small pimples all over my forehead and chin and big pimples on my back. It has also left bad scars on my face. As far as weight goes I haven't gained any weight. I've lost weight if anything. I am switching at the end of my pack because I just can't handle the awful acne!!"


"It's not a bad medicine; works wonderfully for many others, but not so much for me. Effexor XR gave me some energy and got rid of my insomnia. That's about it. I think if I was on another medication, I would have more energy than Effexor has to offer. It worked better the third and forth week of taking it."


"Lexapro is wonderful! I suffer from generalized anxiety disorder and was put on Lexapro about 5 months ago. I started with the 10mg does, but now taking 20mg. It took about 5 weeks for me to notice this medicine was working. I have not experienced any side effects so far and have actually lost weight since I have been on Lexapro. Instead of me being edgy, uptight, panicking, etc. I am now HAPPY and CALM! Lexapro is really a miracle."


"I'm in my 60's - 5'6 - 128 lbs - have been taking HCTZ for a few years, it worked fairly well but last few times I've had blood pressure checked it has been high- 158/106. Taking 25 mg. No problems with excessive urination or other side effects (thinning hair??), Might need another medication."


"Cozaar 25 mg was effective in reducing blood pressure but very expensive and possibly caused dizziness.  It was replaced with Amiodipine Besylate 5mg (generic for Norvasc), and it works just as well at a much, much lower price.  Dizziness has eased."


"After taking for a week I felt awesome! My mood improved tremendously!! Then at about two weeks my muscles in my hands stiffened up and they were very restless. It was a horrible feeling so I stopped taking it"


"I've had ulcerative colitis now for 28 years.  I took Asacol during all my three pregnancies with no side effect.  I did have a major flare-up after the first delivery though despite the Asacol.  My ulcerative colitis is now completely under control, so much so that my doctor said that my colon looks completely healthy.  I take 4 tablets per day, I do forget occasionally, but it has worked miracles for me.  I can also eat everything."


"Ok , I am supposed to ck my weight daily,and I was shocked. I started yesterday weighing 222lbs. This morning I'm at 215lbs. This has to be fluid weight loss but I'll take it. My doctor put me on Metformin also BC I have PCOS . She said she thought it would also help with the weight loss. So far I'm super excited, have tons of energy and feel great."


"This is much much better and get a much better calming feeling from even valium. My doctor had me on valium since I was 12-16- and I even took it into my 20s 5 mg 3 times per day I was never hooked on it and even took valium vacations so I wouldn't get hooked on it. But klonopin works so much better! it makes you feel happy and loved inside not the fake kind of loved either but really nice warm feelings of pure love and gentleness. My mom died 2 years ago and this is the only medicine that helps calm me down and come back to being happy again thank God for klonopin."


"I was given 25mg once a day in conjunction with Lamictal. I started hallucinating about a day in.  Stopped taking it 4 days later after severe hallucinations."


"I've been on Apri for a week and a half and have had very bad crying spells out of no where and depression. I have to use the bathroom every like 30 minutes. And my acne has gotten worse."


"I had shaky legs so bad and could not sleep.  My primary care doctor prescribed Requip, but I had awful side effects on Requip."


"I rated this birth control a 10, ONLY because I have not gotten pregnant and my face is always clear. Unfortunately I gained 26 pounds (I was 100lb when I first started, but not complaining) I had major mood swings, I cried at anything and everything, it gave me depression, I had irrational thoughts (totally not the kind of person I am) and also recurring yeast infections along with a very LOW sex drive. Very effective as a contraceptive, but avoid this pill if you have a history with depression."


"I tried this for the first time and it kinda worked I am still coughing a little but not as much. I do still kinda taste it in my mouth which is weird but I would use again if it was the only medicine I had but I will be looking for a new medicine."


"I've had migraines since I was about 9 years old because of a life long battle with insomnia. When I was a kid and I had my first migraine...I thought I was dying. I didn't understand what I had, what set it off or why I had it. And the pain and all of the vomiting. EVERYTHING hurt. Any light, the slightest noise and any movement I made while in bed made the migraine worse and I'd start vomiting NON-STOP.
The doctor prescribed Maxalt to me. I didn't even know they MADE medicines for migraines and I have to say I cannot be without it.
But as the directions state, take AS SOON as you feel a migraine (not just a headache) coming on. Your body usually gives you signs, for me it's excessive yawning every few seconds and irritability."


"I have never had a great experience with birth control in the 10 or so years I've been using it. I seem especially sensitive to hormones, though some affect me more severely than others. I love the ease of Nuvaring. I often forgot to take my pills and this completely solved that problem. I am on my third month of using Nuvaring, and here are the side effects that are causing me to consider not using it anymore: moodiness, agitation, strong food cravings, really painful gas, abdominal pain, irritation during sex, fatigue. It feels like month long PMS. I snap at people, eat Cheetos and fries several times a day (before Nuvaring I never ate chips or fast food), and have constant pain and pressure from gas. I can't take it anymore!"


"Works great for my general anxiety.  I felt like I was trapped in my own body.  Couldn't breathe regular, fidgety, brain racing nonstop, chest pain, couldn't sleep, had to run up and down stairs to relax.  After 2 months I started to feel a difference.  Takes the edge off is all.  Doesn't change my mood, doesn't make me sleepy.  Only side effect I have is sometimes an hour or so after taking stomach is a little upset....minor tradeoff for being anxiety free.  Changed my life.  If you are living under a constant cloud of anxiety, please consider this medication.  It takes a while to really start working, but for me it has been a saviour."


"I am a 49 year old female that has been suffering for 2  years with painful, heavy periods due to fibroids. First 2 days always had to double up with tampon and pad both; My gyn dr. prescribed me Lysteda also known as Tranexamic Acid. Dosage is 2 tablets, 3x a day, for 5 days. It started working immediately, cutting the blood flow by 50-80%. I no longer had to double up protection and I can now sleep through the night. I still had some cramping on the 2nd day, but OTC pain relief helped that.  Side effects: 1 hr after taking the pills, light headed/slightly dizzy; minor headaches (nothing unmanageable). I found the pills to be too large to swallow, so had to cut them in half or thirds. Overall I love this medication, it has given me my life back."


"Suboxone changed my LIFE. This drug is in a class by itself. I have had no real side effects while on this. I've been on it for almost a year and never have the cravings to use anything. If you are looking into treatment take this route not methadone. I was on methadone 4 years and found myself relapsing all the time. If you are currently on methadone and are wanting to switch talk to your doctor because Suboxone will throw you into a severe withdrawal when taking after, even days after your last dose. They will know how to do it. Overall this drug has single-handedly changed my path to becoming sober. Good luck in your recovery!"


"The doctor I saw couldn't identify what was causing the excruciating pain in my throat when I swallowed but told me it was either Tonsillitis or Pharyngitis. The doctor gave me a 5 day course of Clarithromycin and It hasn't helped at all so far. I'm on day 3 of the course and the only time the pain goes away is when I take paracetamol. After an hour or two the pain of swallowing just comes but and I'm also getting a really stiff neck and a very dizzy head. This prescription isn't helping me at all."


"Tried may meds. But clozapine has turned me around. Now working part time. Involved with community and living/loving my life. Medication is not the only key to recovery though. You cant medicate life. II need to be supported and surrounded by people who are good for me."


"My experience with Aviane has been really amazing. I lost a little weight when I was first put on it, but my appetite seemed relatively normal. I've not had any luck with it reducing acne, however, my period became completely regular. I can pinpoint it's start within a 32 hr range, and it has reduced my flow and cramps significantly. I used to get nauseous and dizzy when my period would start, and now, other than the occasional light cramping, it is hardly noticable."


"Had my wisdom tooth pulled and I'm hard headed and hate all medications and ended up with a sinus infection and it was painful. Finally took my prescribed medication of Amoxil and I felt it working 17hrs later. First time I finished all of my medication."


"Let's be clear, this is a laxative, not a stool softener, if you want days of backed up stool gone then this will do the trick, yes it's painful but it gets it all out.

I take 2 after food at 00:00 then at 06:00 I'll have stomach spasms so I stick the electric blanket on and facing down on it, drink lots of water.

I usually take this the day before I know im not going out, confined to barracks. Then I'll go about 6 times and by the end it's just water yuk sorry.

I will then stick to high fiber diets and keep going each day, but there are days I'll slip up and eat things that make me constipated and so the little pill comes out again "


"I took this one a few years back and lost over 20 pounds in about 3 months. I'd have kept using it but didn't have the money to keep going to the doctor. Some years have passed and I'm back at another doctor who's giving me Tenuate. It's nothing like I remember with the phentermine. I was probably in better shape my first time around because Tenuate just doesn't seem the same. I don't have nearly as much energy as I did with phentermine. When I was taking phentermine I was constantly looking for something to do. I was always cleaning and moving furniture when I wasn't walking to school in the city."


"Good for emergency situations. Versatile, quick acting, wish it came in 10mg tabs."


"Taken this drug for 8 days , 10mg.

Did suffer with some of the side affects and have swapped from taking it in the morning to at night which has made a big difference.

Still early days to comment about my mood but do feel this tablet has improved things for me so far."


"I have been on all different meds for CRPS that I got from a work related injury 16 years ago.  Tried just about all the extended release options available but they caused intolerable side effects. Even tried neurontin but only got side effects. This drug changed my life. I could function because the pain was tolerable for the first time in years. I do not know what I will do if it is ever unavailable to me. I still need something for break through pain but I can live an almost functional life now. I am at 125 mcg. every 48 hours. I found that 72 hours was too long between changes as the pain was intolerable on the 3rd day."


"I have severe acid reflex for the past 10 years and always have struggled finding relief until I found this medication back when it was called Kapidex, the name was changed because it sounded to much like the medication Aciphex. I started off taking over the counter medication, then went on to Prevacid when it was prescription at a very high dose. The beauty of this medication, unlike most other medications in the same category, when taken it begins to work and usually works for me longer than 24 hours, so if I miss a dose I do not have to worry my stomach will hurt and have diarrhea. The only downside to this medication and others like it is the depletion of calcium in the bones making a broken bone easier to obtain."


"I previously used the old ProAir, the traditional design, and it worked great could jog twice as far without getting short of breath, mow grass, etc. I was at the doctor and asked about a refill & she told me about this amazing new design that you don't have to squeeze. The idea sounded great, but in reality it doesn't work. After I use it shortness of breath is slightly decreased, but the chest tightness/pain remains and starts to take on a different character, & it also makes me extremely nauseous. Yes, it is convenient, but people who need a rescue inhaler would rather it work & provide relief than to have 1 less button to press."


"I have been taking Solodyn for more than a year now and I love it. I have had no problems with it at all."


"I was wondering why I was so fatigued and now the mystery is solved thanks to this page.  It has alleviated the UTI symptoms but from reading through the board, it looks like there are better options."


"Effective but gentle, Colon-cleanse has been a reliable aid when needed."


"I have been taking this medication for the last 3-4 days for my ongoing sleeping problems. I was taking various other sleeping medications in the past and I recently saw my psych doctor and he wanted me to try trazodone out again and I started off at 300mg and that was way too much so they cut the dose down to 150 milligrams at bedtime and usually after 30-45 after taking it I am so tired I have to go to bed."


"This medication is truly life changing. After 30 minutes of taking the medication, I become a different person. My laziness goes away and I feel so focussed to do tasks.  I've seen a friend at school go from almost a washout, to a hardworking student and everyone started feeling different about him. Best medication in the world!"


"This drug did not work for me as I am unable to take any hormones. I managed to take it for 8 weeks before stopping. I started getting a period after about week 6 and it continued on and off right up until I stopped taking the drug. When I started getting my period I still had the same symptoms (severe cramping, back pain, exhaustion, etc) that I started taking the drug for to begin with."


"If you're reading this and feel that deep, heavy depression in your chest that makes you feel empty inside and like nothing matters, I want to tell you that it does get better and to hang in there. It won't always be like that and you'll be able to see beauty again, but you'll need to be patient and kind to yourself. I felt like that for several months before I had the courage to take Lexapro (it's my first antidepressant) and I truly wish I wouldn't have waited as long as I did. I worked up from 5 mg to 15 over 2 months and I never experienced side effects, except the first few days upping the dosage where I was sleepy. My libido has increased because I feel well enough now to have an interest in it. Please know that there is hope."


"My doctor added 1 mg Abilify to my Wellbutrin (Name Brand, not generic).  About two weeks later, a huge difference in the way that I feel.  I have struggled with depression for many years.  This episode started in March and was extremely stubborn.  Tried Lexapro for six weeks and Pristiq for six weeks.  Abilify has been extremely helpful."


"Fycompa is the best drug I have ever taken for seizures. I am nearly seizure free.  When I now have a seizure I will stare for about two seconds. No falling or shaking.  I have other meds but this is  a life changer."


"Did not work the first night, was awake all night, felt so bad I called in sick the next day. It took about 3 nights before it did anything at all. Lunesta is a much better choice. My insurance won't even cover generic lunesta, somebody must be getting paid off."


"I like this medicine since it last 12-14 hours. It helps depression as well and it helps me in college. Without it I wouldn't be doing as well. It helps me stay on task and focus so I can get my work done. There isn't much side effects to this stimulant, maybe insomnia and a suppressed appetite but thats all. I reccommend this medicine for people with ADD, ADHD, and Depression. It really improves the quality of your life. There isn't anything bad about this medicine. I hope it works for anyone who needs it."


"I'm 38 years old and have been taking Nora-BE for 10 months. I have never been pregnant, and do not plan to have children.  I chose this pill because I was looking for a progestin only option with low hormones.  My Dr also suggested it as a safer option because I am a smoker.  Overall, my experience has been pretty positive on this pill. Way less mood swings than other pills I have been on.  I get a period about every 28 days for about 5-6 days that is heavy for about 3 days and lighter the last 3 days. No spotting between periods. My sex drive increased after the first month and has remained strong. Some breast tenderness and back pain about a week before my period. Worst part: weight gain of 15 lbs and some facial hair and acne."


"My husband has severe gout.  Before starting Krystexxa he was so bad that I had to take him to the Dr. in a wheel chair.  He couldn't stand, walk or even function.
Krystexxa has changed all that. He is back to walking on his own and functioning quite normally.  Thank you!"


"In reading the reviews of this birth control,I see a lot of been on it a week, a month, couple months.  I see a lot of when Watson distributed it,etc.

I'm one of those who've had bad experience with it. While yes its done it's job in preventing pregnancy, here I am after 18mos on it and I've decided enough is enough.

Pros: no pregnancy, no periods,minimal spotting

Cons: 30 lb weight gain, mood swings, nausea induced migraines, lethargic, zero energy,constant feeling of not enough sleep, unusual body pains, painful sex,emotional, looking and feeling pregnant numerous times (even having people ask), increased appetite,pregnancy symptoms, etc

As a Mother and nanny, the cons are huge for me as they've greatly impacted me."


"I am 42 years old. Had 4 weekly injections of Orthovisc for chondromalacia/osteoarthritis. I unfortunately had no relief of my symptoms. The injection itself is not all that painful."


"One time use.

Was given IV Fentanyl and Versed together for a colonoscopy.  I woke shortly after the procedure and never experienced discomfort.  I walked out and was driven home an hour later.  I was feeling normal the next day."


"I got a UTI and was prescribed Cipro because I am allergic to Sulfa drugs. It took care of the UTI quickly, but I can't wait to get off it. I have two days left. I feel achy, tired, have indigestion and had nightmares. I read the side effects and they are all on there. Also, I cannot take any of my other medications because of potential reactions. I don't have any other choices, but I don't feel well on this drug."


"This is the best birth control I've ever been on! I was put on the pill when I was 14 because I bled for around 15 days a month. Not fun. The pill didn't really help, I always had a lot of breakthrough bleeding, acne and migraines. After 9 years of trying different "types" of birth control pills (monophasic, biphasic, triphasic, high dose, low dose, Yaz, you name it, I was on it!), Implanon, and Paragard and no success, my doctor said that I could try the patch but otherwise she didn't know what to tell me. It worked! I have normal periods, no acne or headaches, and I'm so happy! My only complaint is sometimes the patch is kind of itchy, but it depends on where you put it. A great bet for people who've had problems with other kinds of birth control!"


"3/19/14 Went to the Dr and asked about starting Adipex. I was extremely unhappy with myself, I stepped on a scale a few days before this and realized I weighed 250 I have never been this big I am 5'10". I started taking the medicine and walking every day at least a mile then walking has led to jogging and crunches. I still have my Sweet tooth but not like before with the medicine and willpower on 4/11/2014, I weighed in at 232. I didn't even realize I have lost that much my goal was to lose 30 lb by July 4 and I believe I will well exceed my goal!"


"I had a liver transplant  Feb '06 and have taken 1000mg twice a day now for a couple years. Before that dosage changed a bit to get correct dosage. I also take tacrolimus (prograf 1mg twice a day)

I have had no side effects--expensive but luckily I have a plan."


"Helps calm me down a lot."


"I am 6 weeks out of my Skyla insertion. The initial insertion is PAINFUL! I was told it is largely because I have never had kids. It was an intense and sharp pain but it was fairly quick between measuring and insertion. My abdomen was throbbing after. So, I didn't go to work that day and took a few more Advil and a 2 hour nap when I got home. When I woke up, the cramping had largely subsided and into the night I was almost normal.

I went to work the next day like usual. Now, I don't even feel the IUD. I have not had a period since. Also, I lost a 3-4 lbs. I was in the pill before and must have lost the water weight. I would definitely recommend getting the Skyla IUD! It is worth the initial pain!"


"Norvasc has lowered my blood pressure from 160/102 to about 110/80 on 10 mg.  The side effects are debilitating for me.  I have horrible chest pains and unable to do much without exhaustion.  I have lost so much weight due to lack of appetite.  Dr. does not want to take me off because I have difficulty finding anything that lowers my blood pressure. I am also on Atenolol."


"Took a 200mg pill 30 minutes prior to sexual activity, never got even close to an erection, don't waste your money, Stendra does not work !!!!!!!!"