"Diagnosed October 2016  stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer  2-8s 1-9 gleason....perineal invasion.....ductal variant hystoligy. It is rare, very aggressive with bone mets pelvis , rib and possible knee just waiting results from MRI. I'm having 3rd shot (22.5mg) of this nasty stuff.  I work in  construction so muscles important and this gives a noticeable reduction, with hot sweats - when its 98 percent  humidity I pour sweat and have muscle aches.  My memory is stuffed up .....and everyone is right drs just don't even want to hear about your side effects.  And sex for get about it.
But my PSA is .07.  I want to take a break but doc says with my aggressive type ....no way.  I'm just buying time, we all have a expiration date.........enjoy life........boywonder"


"Can I give this medication something lower than a 1? I took it within a half out of intercourse and I still became pregnant from this encounter. Some changes need to be made or this pill SHOULD NOT be sold to women. Especially in COLLEGE health clinics! This pill is garbage."


"After working the graveyard shift for 25 years my sleep pattern was non existent. I was a walking nightmare. Four months at 100m and life is good.  Now I use it only on occasion."


"I'm 13 and I had really bad acne like whiteheads and blemishes a lot of those and then when I used Epiduo after a week the old blemishes peeled off and my skin was clear but I had more whiteheads and pimples but after another 2 weeks they stopped coming out so now I only have the blemishes. And my skin peels more now then before but overall it is far more clear then it was 2 month ago."


"I took Prozac for 3 months at 10mg to treat depression from bipolar disorder Type I. I felt numb and I just didn't care about much of anything while taking Prozac. I felt very indifferent toward most things. I also experienced a very low sex drive and difficulty in achieving orgasm."


"I'm the only person in the World that gained weight while taking this med.  25mg 2/day for 10 months, gained 30lbs."


"Diagnosed with C Diff and prescribed Flagyl. Worst week of my life. Terrible side effects including dizziness, insomnia, weepiness, irritable, nightmares, tingling and numbness in feet and legs. I even felt as if my personality changed! My doctor (who I will no longer see) refused to change my medicine to vancomycin, but told me to "tough it out". I painstakingly took 6 days of Flagyl but couldn't take any more. I went to a different doctor and she immediately prescribed Vancomycin. My C Diff symptoms disappeared almost immediately, no side effects but maybe occasional headache. I can't say how happy I am with this medicine. I can take the full course of 10 days with no problems, and C Diff symptoms have not returned yet. Can't believe the difference."


"My first time using this cream and man it's no fun but it's effective. I apply it twice a day on my forehead and the left side of my face. About 10 days later now it's pretty red an peeling in places. Hope I won't have to take time off work. Don't think my hat will cover it up enough soon as a delivery driver. I'm only 31, I'm to young to be having these problems."


"I have been on Tri Sprintec for about a year now. The only positive side effects of this pill is that I have almost no acne now, and my breasts have grown a lot but I have gained 20 pounds within the last year, and I'm wondering if it has anything to do with this pill. I have a lot more mood swings and am usually depressed and feel terrible about myself. "


"I've used this product for years and I agree with the other comments.  It's the best.  However, recently I've been unable to get it.  I guess if a product is not highly advertised, it's not popular enough to be marketable."


"I've always had super clear skin then recently broke out in a really aggressive bit of Rosacea all over my chin and it was spreading-my confidence was out the window so I went to the doctors and she prescribed me with Finacea-at first it didn't do much and there were times it would flare up and I thought it was actually getting worse but I kept using it twice a day anyway and in the 3rd week it started clearing up more and more every day! I'm now in my 4th week using it and it is almost completely clear-it does take a little time to take effect but the results are so worth the persistence!"


"I have had Implanon for 7 months now and I've experienced no problems at all. I couldn't be happier with it!

I used to take the pill, but find this much more convenient. It's cheaper for me long-term, there's no chance of me forgetting a pill, and I'll be protected even if I'm sick (while the pill wouldn't be 100% effective then).

I didn't experience any mood swings, my weight stayed the same, I didn't get any period pains. The only thing that changed is that my periods have stopped completely, which I consider a huge bonus.

Everyone is different and will react differently, so there's no real way of knowing what side effects you'll have unless you try it. I don't regret taking the risk, since it paid off for me big time. I'm thrilled! :)"


"My 23 year old started Abilify (add on two topamax and zoloft) she had been exhibiting some outbursts and not leaving her apartment.
We only started medicating her when she developed seizures at age 14 and it has been nothing but a series of meds since.
I am happy to report that Abilify has seemed to be helpful.  She wants to get out more and hasn't had an outburst in months."


"Only upside was that I did not get pregnant. This medication made me moody, depressed and I broke out in painful cystic acne which I had never experienced before.  I also experienced bloating and dramatic PMS which had never happened before either. "


"It keeps me very stable. My only gripes are that there's a really bitter taste if it gets stuck to your tongue, the shape is ridiculous to swallow (It's like a pentagon lol) and my psychiatrist didn't know that there is more and more info coming out that suggests that it interacts with the birth control pill. My little one is 2 weeks old and she definitely wasn't planned. I took the pill perfectly too. Just a heads up :)"


"I have been dealing with anxiety and depression off and on most of my life. I have never previously asked for help because I thought it was a sign of weakness.

Before I was waking up in tears, I was always angry, sure that everyone was judging me. It completely crippled me. I also was self-medicating with pot and with chocolate and my weight was ballooning.  I finally asked for help and started on a generic lexapro 10 mg - 2 weeks ago and it is like a miracle.

I'm sleeping well, not a tear shed, losing weight, have lost interest in both chocolate and pot. I feel content and happy yet I still feel like me. I wish I had asked for help a long time ago. Life is good!"


"First time I took 2 tablets. Don't take 2 unless you have cleared your schedule. I took them at bed time and woke at 2am with horrible abdominal pains and nausea. Made it to the bathroom but the violence of the diarrhea, along with racing heart and nausea, led me to think I was going to need an ambulance. Overall a terrifying experience, I truly thought I would die on the toilet floor. My bowels have taken five days to return to normal. But it works, proceed with caution. Would be better if I'd read the reviews first and knew what to expect. Nothing gentle happening here."


"I have been on this pill for almost a year and it is the best. My periods are 2-3 days long and are so light I only need a liner. I've had no adverse effects. I highly HIGHLY recommend this pill.  Only downside is the cost.  My insurance copay is $25."


"I got Nexplanon in May 2015. It's October and I'm starting to pinpoint side effects. I used to have a moderately heavy period 1-2 times a "month" and now I no longer have any period at all. I mainly picked Nexplanon because I cannot trust myself to remember to take a pill every day and on that, it's been great. My partner and I had more than regular sex and this has done its job as a contraceptive. Now that my partner and I are long distance and I no longer have sex, I've contemplated having this removed. While no period at all is wonderful, some of my negative side effects are not. Loosing weight is hard and my mood swings cause me to cry almost at whim. I might be depressed but this my be aiding the depression."


"I am completely amazed! I am 30 years old and am just now able to wear any colors or fabrics. I have spent years embarrassed and trying to hide the sweat rings under my arms. I feel like a new person and am so happy that this product works."


"I've had the nexplanon since 2012, the first round was amazing, no period no side effects what so ever, my second round on the other hand has been pretty bad, I've had the second round about a year now and a couple months after I got a period and was getting it about twice a month, finally I went to my Gyno and he prescribed me progesterone pills a series of 14 and it stopped finally.. then started back up every other week again, I felt like I was going crazy my mood swings and anxiety were on another lever so finally I got blood work at the endocrinologist Bc I thought some thing was seriously wrong with me. Then I went on this website and saw a lot of similar stories about the nexplanon so I have an appointment in the am to get it removed!"


"I like this medication because it seems to last longer than others and without it I couldn't make it through the day."


"10-15 min after applying, face started swelling, did not feel good. Had to be given Benadryl injection"


"I was very very bad at one point with my anxieyy and depression and the OCD, they were all working together against me, the horrible disgusting thoughts from the OCD was driving me into constant panic attacks and anxiety through the roof! Which drove me to stay in doors and avoid triggers which then pushed me into a deep deep depression, I've been on zoloft now for about 6 months on a low dose of of 50mg, and I feel much better! I was able to go out and get a job which I am excelling at and got three raises in 4 months! I have felt a bit of the anxiety and ocd poking out once in a while but I may need to raise the dose but over all this med had changed my life so far, if you are in a rut and are down don't give up you can regain your life back!"


"I've been using Lo Loestrin Fe for almost 10 months now I began using them after I gave birth. They are truly effective I don't suffer from spotting or periods and I don't have to worry about getting pregnant. My doctor did mention with drinking this your stopping your period if you have periods, you are probably taking it wrong. It's normal to spot a little on the last week of the pack."


"Went from 90mg of cymbalta abruptly to 40mg viibryd. Went into cote bipolar.manic episode. So far this medication isn't feelING like it's doing anything for my but giving my diarrhea and making me starve and stuff my face with everything. Im already fat  so this isn't good. I have brain fog, depression and anger. I'd say it's not working"


"Helpless migraine victim for 20  years. My Dr. Recommended imitrex, so I took it. I took one 100mg, it tasted horrible, I had an upset stomach for almost 4 hours. I did get a heartburn feeling in my chest, hotflash, mood swings but my Migraine disappeared. I will speak to my neurologist regarding my side effects. I would consider using imitrex again in the future."


"I suffered with endometriosis for several years without relief. I visited a gynecologist who prescribed danazol. I took if for a year and I am healed. I also had a mole on my leg which completely disappeared."


"The only side effect I have experienced with this medication is it hasn't relieved my shoulder pain at all."


"1 week on Savella, so far side effects aren't bad except if you like to sleep you may as well kiss that goodbye for a while. Relief of pain is getting better with each day. Going to give it a chance and see how it goes."


"I've taken Percocet for several short periods in My life such as fall resulting in herniated lumbar disc, very severely abscessed tooth that required surgery, post op for compound fracture of wrist, etc.
Most recently, for a post-op pain reliever (ankle surgery). I'm currently on this medicine. I've been prescribed the 7.5-325. Its a wonderful pain reliever.  Causes minor itchiness all over and significant drowsiness (these are normal side effects) Bothersome, but well worth relieving horrible pain!
I do not get sleepless like I do on Vicodin. Actually, I am lulled to sleep when on this medicine. Not only does it successfully control significant pain, it also gives the user a feeling of peaceful serenity."


"I had a strong back pain and with one pill every 12 hour for two days I feel new."


"The only times I have had the medicine is when I have had arterial surgeries and Dilaudid was administered by IV. As previous posts have stated, it goes into effect 30 - 60 seconds after administration, but with a slight heating effect in the injected vein. Soon after the blissful pain relief has occurred. I was able to intently listen to a book or watch TV: sleep was also easy if I wanted. This was only a 1mg dose, but surprisingly effective. It killed the pain while allowing one to be mentally alert (if desired), unlike morphine. I highly recommend this medicine for hospital pain relief, but for longer term pain relief, up to 6 hours, it was supplemented with 5 mg of Vicodin."


"I have used this medication many times for nausea.  It always helps quickly and completely.  The only reason it does not get a perfect score is that it knocks me out!  I'll be groggy for the rest of the day even with only one dose."


"Hallucinated, would laugh hysterically for no reason for an hour, then would cry for an hour. This is only after taking one pill."


"So I have been on amitriptyline for a little over a year and it did work wonders for migraine prevention but there are alot of down sides to this medication that the doctors don't make clear. It causes sugar and carb cravings like crazy you never feel full it's addictive and you can form a tolerance to it which causes you to have to go up in dose every once in a while. I have slowly grown to hate it because I personally have gained 40 pounds in less than a year taking this medication. I've noticed lately that it hasn't been working as well for my migraines signalling an increase in dose. I am going to try a different medication because I'm already taking 100mg of this one and I can't deal with the cravings and weight gain!"


"I like this medication, but get some constipation."


"From the next day since taking Remicade, the pain has been almost completely gone."


"My husband had prostate cancer and had to have it removed. It was done in a new method where they did not have to cut nerves or uretha.  No chemo or bags for urine,  he still enjoyed sex although it was trying even with the blue pill.  A year later he started having some  panic attacks and would start crying over small things. He has always been A very outgoing person and vert talkative and joked with everyone. He retired very abruptly in a year.  I kept working for another 5 yrs.  I was noticing a change but I let it go.  If he wanted something he bought it.  If he wanted to do something he did it. If he didn't want to do something, he didnt.  He wanted a 40,ooo pickup.he bought it.  He's always loved to play poker.  I hate this man now."


"Got samples from my doctor last week and a script I have not filled. Used it three nights. Worked pretty good for me, will fill my script."


"I suffer from panic attacks. They occur maybe twice a year. When I do have one it feels like a heart attack. I have tried Xanax and hated the way it made me feel. Valium, or diazepam is the only pill that when I am having a panic attack I take it with in minutes it calms me down and I snap right back to normal. I have no side effects, no drowsiness. This is because I take it for extreme emergencies when I truly need it. One time I did take it just to fall asleep and I did hallucinate and made me feel drowsy. I never did that again. This pill works for panic attacks. Though mine a rare I would recommend it to anyone who suffers from them. They are not addicting if you take them the right way."


"I took it to regrow nerve tissue and it worked. It takes a few weeks to months to work but it made all my other skills from touch to twitch insanely better, I play the piano better then Beethoven and Mozart. It's side effects when you stop gives you weird eating disorders like anorexia.

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"I am 58 y/o in overall good health, exercise and have a good diet, but noticed over the years my b/p goes up with stress. I also have "white coat syndrome" which means it is always high in the doctor's office, even though when I would check it at home it would vary considerably depending on the stress level, sometimes normal and sometimes quite high. Several years ago my Doctor put me on Toprol which really did not help much. He then added Cozaar 50mg which helped somewhat to bring the readings down from "High" (160-170 in the Doctor's office) to "Borderline High" (140ish). Then about a year ago he substituted Bystolic 5mg for the Toprol and I began to achieve readings, even in the doctors office, of 120-130/70-80, and even better at home."


"I have had this sinus infection for 5 days. Went to the doctors yesterday the doctor prescribed me Zithromax. The side effects with me are stomach cramps, diarrhea, bloody nose and dizziness. But it seems to be working so far. Lets hope that by time the bottle is finished I feel like myself again."


"After having 20 grs of Octagam I felt a little dizzy and a minor headache."


"I've been having all over muscle and joint pain. I tried everything OTC and nothing helped. Saw a rheumatologist who prescribed diclofenac. The next day my pain was greatly diminished and I was able to use my left arm again! The itching I was experiencing before this medicine has intensified over the past week. Don't know if that's a side effect. I didn't take it at all today and the pain is unbearable. Calling doctor in the morning."


"I have arthritis in my neck from C4 to C6 plus severe TMJ. I suffered with constant pain in my neck and jaw joints during the past year. My doctor prescribed mobic and within 3 days the pain and swelling in my neck and jaws disappeared. It was almost like a miracle. Tried every over the counter anti inflammatory with no luck. I have had no stomach pain so far just welcomed relief. I can now work my entire shift with no pain."


"In March 2016 had a very mild sinus infection.  Typically other antibiotics work so have no clue why this poison was prescribed.  I only made it through the 2nd-3rd dose. Anyway, I had the worst headache that ended with me in the emergency room.  I then had tinnitus that sounded like crickets chirping for nearly a month.   A couple weeks after ending this I started to have full right arm numbness that kinda worried me and that was immediately followed by vision loss, extreme fatique and confusion.  After rounds with doctors I finally got a real scan and it showed I was suffering from an internal carotid dissection.  Hello anticoagulant for a pretty healthy 40  year old.  I am not sure if it was related to this drug or not. Awful drug."


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"had bad reaction, face and nose bright red, knees feel like I have heating pad on them, lips tingle, no appitite-only had 3 doses"


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


"When I first started Aubagio, I had almost instant panic attacks that my Dr. And pharmacist said, were not from Aubagio, but every night after I had taken it for months about 15 minutes in I would have the most intense panic attacks that had lasted six months my attacks still lasted after that not as severe but still every day until I just quit it 3 months ago. I also had severe stomach ache, flushing, incredibly high blood pressure, hair thinning, I am feeling now it did help me with energy, I wasn't sure if it was Aubagio or an anti depressants that was helping me and the burning sensation is back in my body. My doctor is going to be upset I have not seen him since I quit, I just can't handle the fear in panic attacks and the blood pressure"


"FINALLY.  This is my sixth year of dealing with excruciating herniated disc pain - L4/L5 and just this past month my cervical vertebrae (neck) had inflammation so severe I lost all feeling in my right arm. The pain has been almost unbearable. For the first time ever, I feel that my doctor has addressed the underlying cause, rather than just symptom management!!  I am almost afraid to get excited, because it feels almost too good to be true.  I even jogged today.  The only side effect I've experienced is a bit of weird moodiness thankfully recognized and controllable, and nothing compared to the near nervous-breakdowns I was having because of the pain.  Fingers crossed that this time, I can get off the pain meds and get my life back."


"I'm 25, and I had Skyla inserted November 2014 after having my daughter in April 2014. The insertion was only slight more discomfort than a normal exam, but I did have a cesarean, so things were still numb. Afterwards,  I had  relatively normal periods for a few months, but then they slowly lightened, and have actually disappeared for over 18 months now. My 12 month checkup revealed a normal pap and a surprised ob when I told her my periods had stopped completely. .. but she said it wasn't a bad thing. I do experience slight breakouts around the time I would be getting my period,  but other than that, all PMS has vanished.  No complaints here at all."


"I am 25 years old. I have been taking phentermine since June 19, 2008.  I started out at 5'4 and 254.5 lbs.  My last doctors visit was Friday July 25 and so far I have lost a total of 36.5 lbs.  This pill is great but it helps you become stronger towards the problem and if you exercise you have a better chance of not gaining all the weight back.  The doctor told me that patients generally lose about 14 lbs the first month 12 the second and about 8 the third."


"When I started taking Adcirca for pulmonary hypertension I experienced hallucinations and intense exhaustion. I stayed sleepy; I hardly spent any time awake the first two weeks I took this medication.

 After the first two weeks of taking Adcirca, the hallucinations and intense sleepiness went away. However, approximately a week after I started taking this medication I began having vivid nightmares and disorientation. I have been taking Adcirca for about two years and still suffer from the nightmares and disorientation.

 I have also experienced some of the more common side effects, such as; Flushing, Muscle Aches and Dizziness.

As for the Pulmonary Hypertension, I have not experienced any noticeable changes."


"Been on this for over 1 month.  AF still happening nearly everyday.  May last for 36 hours.  I don't think it does any good.  I'll see doctor in 12 days.  Hope he has something else to try."


"I have Bipolar Disorder I, with rapid cycling and mixed states. I tried Saphris when I was recovering from a hospitalization which was very unpleasant and ended very badly. So I was a bit manic and terribly anxious going on it. I took it for 6 days. It seemed to work almost right away. I was shakey and anxious throughout the 6 days. Extremely sleepy and dizzy after my 5mg at bedtime. But that wore off after 4 days. Mood-wise, it seemed to completely stall my cycling. Miracle! And I was much calmer and less reactive, but definitely awake during the days. Then after my 6th dose I noticed my lips were puffy, and my tongue was fatter, then my throat got tight = allergic reaction. Worked great until that!"


"Works but I have the lining of the patch still and it looks like a scar!  It's been 3 weeks and it still hasn't gone away!"


Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

"Didn't seem to lower my heart rate very much, except when I tried to walk around in physical therapy class.  Then it caused a severe drop in my heart rate, from about 95 in the relaxed sitting position, to below the 50s when I walked a few yards.  Bradycardia is a documented side effect, and unfortunately one I suffered from.  Also had lots of goosebumps, tingling scalp, chills and flushing throughout the day.  I'm not totally knocking it, because I know it works for some POTS patients, but it wasn't the medicine for me."


"Aczone is amazing ....I have been using it for about three months now along with Acanya gel and Doryx tablets. It has significantly reduced my acne. I am 17 with horrible breakouts around my mouth and chin. Aczone feels really fresh, and it doesn't make me peel. It shrinks my pimples. I still get breakouts but not like the ones before the pimples. Now I get just little bumps and the occasional whitehead.  One thing about Aczone that is weird to me is that if I don't apply moisturizer almost immediately after applying the Aczone, it makes some parts of my face white and others brownish.  Overall I love this product and I hope my acne just keeps getting better"


"So, I started this because I'm terrible with rememebering to take the pill daily. I absolutely LOVED the fact that I only had to go in every 3 months to get it done. The shot was very minor, with little to no pain. For the first three months it was heavenly, I had no side effects, and no period what so ever. But the road after that was hell. I gained a total of 40 pounds (in 6 months) due to the fact that I was hungry all the time. I was very moody and depressed also. Not only that, but I basically lost all my sex drive, and the majority of the time on the shot I spotted, and when I wasn't spotting, I was on my period. "


"I'm 17 and it was my first time on a birth control ever. It was awful! It made me have mood swings and I was always angry at the world. It made me suicidal. I took my anger out however I could and it ended up being on my boyfriend. We used to never fight and then we started to fight daily. I never had problems with my friends but I lost them all because of the monster I turned into. My boyfriend was fed up with how I treated him and it ruined our relationship. It took me until now to realize it was this awful birth control. I should have switched the moment I read all the awful reviews. I matched every single one of them and didn't notice until I lost everything. Stay away from Minastrin."


"I have used Enbrel for many years and it has been a lifesaver for my psoriatic arthritis!  I am not only clear of psoriasis, but it has also improved the arthritis by 90%."


"This drug was the worse. I'm still recovering. Starting taking this on 12/28 for SI. I take daily probiotics and increased them since I expected some stomach upset. At first not so bad but by Friday 12/30. The yeast infection from hell reared its ugly head. I had Diflucan on stand by just in case and took it 12/31 and stopped Augmentin altogether Nothing and normally it's hours when I feel relief. I had to get Monistat 1 on New Years to help fight it. Just got relief as of 1/4. Digestive still not normal. Never again. Unless my life depends on it."


"This medication is the best I have found out there they need to have the FDA approve it.  I have tried everything nothing worked, this does.  I love it. I can actually get some peace now."


Prosthetic Heart Valves, Mechanical Valves - Thrombosis Prophylaxis

"I'm taking it for 3years without any outstanding side effect.thank to God and my surgeon that I am still alive."


"This is HORRIBLE!!! Literally 2 mins after inserting this stuff, I was brought to my knees!!! This stuff burns so much!!! Why is this on the market? The people behind this product need to try it."


"I was nearly killed in a bicycle verses motor vehicle accident. All things considered I am extremely lucky to be alive and still able to walk. I landed on my head and neck after striking the front corner panel of the vehicle at nearly 40mph. As a result of this I have "mildly bulging discs" in C4-C7(I think C# may be different?) with neural stenosis and syringomyelia, which is a disorder in which a cyst forms within the spinal cord. I was taking 6-8 Percocet a day then I moved to loratab and I had a problem with constantly needing more than I was given and I would end up in severe pain for several hours out of the day. Then my doctor suggested MS Contin and my opiate consumption went down from what it was and my pain control was improved."


"I've been using Gianvi for the last 4 years.  Other pills used to make me spot inbetween periods.  This pill changed everything!  My period is so regular now comes every month on the expected day always within 3 hours of each other.  Way less cramping, no side effects, and it only lasts around 4 days.  Make sure you get Gianvi and not a generic version as they effected me differently.  Awesome BC!"


"This medicine was the 1st thing in YEARS that made me feel like myself again. It started working within a few days. The panic attacks subsided almost immediately and the depression lifted. The side effects I experienced (although annoying) were nothing compared to the benefits it gave me. The 1st 2 weeks I was nauseous and tired, felt out of it but my head was clearer and thoughts focused after that. I did lose like 20 pounds, it stopped my emotional eating. The worst part was the night sweats I had for about 2 months or so. I was on it for about 5 months but had to wean off due to lack of insurance. Coming off was terrible though... total withdrawal, brain zaps, confusion etc. I'll get back on it as soon as I can because I know it did wonders."


"Life changing in a good way. I'm sorry to all of you who had terrible side effects. This is the third pill brand I've been on and by far the best. I'm not taking it to prevent pregnancy though. I suffer from terrible PCOS that left me sick for over a year. We are talking extreme anemia, constant nonstop heavy bleeding for months on end, fatigue, crippling cramps, weight gain and no sex drive. Taking it 4 months now (note I take nothing but continuous active pills to level out my hormone imbalance) and I have experienced zero bad side effects. I'm healthier than I've been in years, weight loss, glowing skin, thriving sex drive, no cramps or endless painful periods. It's been a real lifesaver."


"I started birth control about a month ago for bad cramps and to regulate my period. I never really had bad acne before, but I've been on Beyaz for a month now and my acne is bad. I have at least 4 large pimples on my face at all times, which I'm not used to. I don't know if I should stick it out and see if it gets better or if I should switch to a different birth control. Other than the acne, Beyaz is really helping with my periods. They last 3 days at the most and little to no cramps at all."


"I was started on Nucynta for severe nerve pain/radiculopathy. I had been taking oxycodone. I found it to be just as effective, but for a shorter period of time. I have experienced increased perspiration and flushing of my face."


"Had two heart caths to fix a blocked right artery but the Docs were unsuccessful.  I've been on Ranexa for about a year for angina pain. Started on 1000 mg twice daily but after a couple months I began to get dizzy spells. So I cut back to 500 mg twice daily and I still have no angina pain and now no dizziness. Tried to cut back to 500 mg once a day, but angina came back. So Ranexa definitely helps. I'm now back to taking 500 mg twice daily."


"I went on depo because I have horrible long periods and was constantly forgetting to take my pills which was makin my periods worse. I got my first shot on the first day on my period about a year ago and within two days my period was gone. I spotted a little the next month but haven't bled at all since! It's been amazing. I have been very good about getting my shots every 3 months on the day. My body did not react well to estrogen but reacts very well to the hormones in the shot. My acne got slightly worse but I also lost about 10 pounds since I've been on it. I love the depo shot! I haven't had my period or period side effects and almost a year and it's made my life so much better."


"I tried xulane for 2 months.  I started getting headaches on left side of my head. Dizziness and worst depression. Everyday I felt depressed after 3 weeks of using it. I was in a bad mood most of the time. I finally took it off a week ago and my headaches are less. . Didn't get a normal period I don't recommend this patch. I am no longer using birth control all of them have some side effects sadly."


"After taking two 500mg tablets to treat my STI, about 20 minutes after taking I became very very nauseated. Couldn’t sleep, couldn’t lie down.
After having quite the bowel movement, I remained nauseous for another 30 mins.
Skip ahead another few bouts of diarrhea and the nausea has subsided about two hours after initially taking.
Although it does it’s job, it will - even on a full stomach as suggested - make you feel like you wanna hurl.
But, if I wasn’t willing to go through this, I shouldn’t have had irresponsible sex.
To each their own."


"I am so glad I checked this out, I have had this IUD for 9 months. I cannot complain about the periods as they have almost completely stopped except for occasional spotting but I could not figure out why I am gaining weight and having breakouts when I never have them and have been working out/eating right since the births. I think I am having this thing changed out for a non-hormonal releasing IUD since I have had cramping, slight depression, weight gain and acne since it has been placed and no other symptoms before that."


"I was prescribed this a few week's ago but had to stop taking it. I currently take Seroquel (Quetiapine) 100 mg, and was not sure why the Psychiatrist would prescribe the Celexa (Citalopram) as I had been informed by a pharmacist that combining Seroquel and Celexa is dangerous and could possibly cause heart problems. There is a MAJOR drug interaction between those two meds, as that would explain why my chest was hurting and my depression actually got way worse, I also didn't have an appetite at ALL while on the Celexa so I had to just stop taking it. Horrible drug."


"I have had high blood pressure for over a year and just started taking Hyzaar 2 days ago and already my blood pressure is 125/75.  This is at least 20 units drop in each number and I have not experienced any side effects yet. I feel a lot better."


"Sometimes it works well and other times it doesn't seem to work at all. Very confusing!"


"I have had chronic pain all over for seven years. I have taken all kinds of different pain medicines from herbal remedies to narcotics because of all the when my pain doctor put me on methadone, I burst into tears. Little did I know that I would get the best pain relief I've gotten in years."


"I have an Arnold Chiari. And severe scolosis and ruptured disc at L4 L5. Vicodin is the only thing that gives me relief. I've tried just about every other pain pill out there and its been the best for me. Doctors in my area don't like to perscribe it because of the addiction issue. This really hurts the people who really need it."


"I had terrible IBS until I was put on Amitriptyline - it has made an amazing difference, it is easy to take, with no side effects apart from putting on a few pounds (I am now holding onto food long enough for my body to absorb the nutrients now I think!). I have not felt so good in a long time."


"I started off with very mild pneumonia with few coughs so the Dr gave me a 5 day Z-pack. After starting on this, my pneumonia didn't get any better. In fact it got progressively worse, my fevers higher, and my hot chills more frequent. No appetite and lots of body aches and soreness all over. At the end of finishing the medication, it was difficult to breathe without coughing almost every minute. Maybe this might work for other people, but it definitely didn't settle well with my body."


"I had a bad reaction while having dental work and ended up being taken to the hospital."


"I was lucky, and was having another procedure done at the same time, so I was under anesthesia when they inserted mine, and I didn't experience the pain of insertion that some have described. My body is confused though, because I was supposed to start my period the week after, and I had just had a D&C for a biopsy, (Which was benign, yay!) So my body tried to have a period, I experienced intense angry mood swings. I saw others had experienced that on Mirena. Very little bleeding, a little more intense cramping, but Advil took care of it. Mood swings passed after first couple of days, now I am back to normal. You can feel the string if you search for it in there, but my partner doesn't notice it during intercourse. I will update in 6mths."


"I am a 29 year old female and have had acne since my early teen years.I have been using tretinoin 0.05 % cream for 6 weeks now and my skin has only gotten worse.  I have way more blackheads in places I never had before, my skin gets disgustingly oily but is peeling all at the same time, and I am developing more cysts than I have ever had. I am more self-conscious of my skin now than I have ever been in the past. I see my dermatologist 2 weeks and am hoping there's another option."


Vicks Sinex 12-Hour Decongestant Nasal Spray

"I'm recommending this to all my family and friends I love this product."


"This product is extremely greasy. It does not absorb into the skin and sits on the surface until eventually it will wipe off on clothes, furniture, bed sheets etc. As result it can't really be used in the morning, day or evening. Disappointingly CVS would not take it back for a refund on the day of sale. Also called Leo Pharmaceuticals, who make the product, and they could only offer an exchange for the same product! Outrageous considering how much money the industry makes!! Now I have 2 bottles of this expensive product I cannot use. I recommend to get the Clobetasol cream and stear clear of this one."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"So, it's now around 5:45pm lucky for me, I've found myself staring at this dreadful GALLON (that's right ladies and gentlemen, 4 whole liters) of this stuff. My GI told me I could add 2 of the 2qt crystal light packets to this for "better" flavor. My choice of poison was lemonade. I chose to drink it in a cup with ice and a straw, and found it goes down fairly easily, although you can taste there's something NOT right with this lemonade-bowel prep concoction. Someone explained it on here earlier perfectly, it's like it's got a thickness to the liquid that you can't really see.

It's around I'm now sitting here on my bed finishing my third 8 ounce cup of this bowel prep. Each sip progressively got worse and worse, if I'm being frank. I found myself becoming more hesitant with each sip. Maybe it's because it is gross, or because I know it's going to inflict this sickness upon me. Not knowing what to expect, I told my friend it's been tasting bad, but hasn't hit me yet. Since she's endured this prep in the past she advised me that "it's not like normal poop. You get the dance in your bowels and think it'll pass. BUT IT WON'T PASS IT IS NOT A DRILL. I REPEAT. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. RUN TO THE BATHROOM." Immediately after reading this my stomach begins gurgling louder and louder. So I think well $h!t (literally). So, its around 7:45, I now write this to you from my toilet... and let me tell you, I'm glad I took my friend's advice! It definitely isn't like a normal poop. And my stomach has been grumbling ever since. I'm thinking there's no way this stuff isn't effective. I'm feeling some stomach discomfort, so of course I'm finding it harder to keep drinking it to finish the full 2L. Unfortunately for me, this is game 7 of the World Series, with a tied game of 6-6 in the 8th inning, so I'm trying to watch this live while running back and forth to the bathroom "


"I am using Xiidra for due eye to prep my eyes for Lasik. At first it burned but only when my eyes are dry. The aftertaste is terrible for about 10-15 minutes but I understand that only some people have this symptom. I also have nausea, sinusitis, and sometimes headaches. It has improved my eye dryness enough for surgery. The side effects are a downer."


"So I've been on Nexplanon for 2 years this June. (2014).

Pros- it works, I don't have to worry about taking a pill everyday, I don't feel it in my arm, I don't have a period but every 8 to 6 months and it's super light. Only gained 5 pounds in 2 yrs.

Cons- I had to deal with a little bit of acne, but after seeing a dermatologist I have great skin. It made me moody, I would be moody around the same time every month, so it was like I had PMS but never a period to follow. I am tired a lot. I got headaches and nausea for the first 6 months. I developed irritable bowel syndrome, however I fixed that issue by taking fiber regularly and probiotics and I'm fine now.

All in all I've had a good experience nothing major I've had to deal with."


"My experience with Relpax mirrors those reported by many other users on this site: its a miracle. I've suffered from migraines since childhood through my adulthood and have been prescribed a number of medicines with no success. Relpax was most effective for me when taken upon onset, however a standard dose will vanquish a migraine within 45 minutes. I can't tell you how this medicine increased my quality of life and how relieved I felt to finally locate something that worked after 20 years of suffering.

Again, this medication is expensive even with co-insurance. But for me it was worth having my life back."


"I have had 13 back surgeries since 1997 after a car accident I also have a spinal stimulater in me. I take 20mg Oxycontin four times a day and 10/325 Percocet 5 times a day. My pain stays about the same, some days I can't walk. "


"The miracle pill!
I have constipation since my childhood.
I have try everything on the market and even change my diet with high fiber with no result. I am 53 years old and for the first time of my life ,I am regular(go every day).
I feel like a new person.I use to go once a week .constella pill just change my life!
La pilule miracle.je souffre de constipation depuis mon enfance.j'ai tout essayé sur le marché et même avec un régime à haute teneur en fibre,aucun resultat.j'ai 53 ans et pour la première fois de toute ma vie,je suis régulière(une fois tout les jour plutôt qu'une fois par semaine!)
Je suis une nouvelle personne. Constella a changé ma vie!"


"This was the third adjusted medication - depression symptoms improved and by that time switched to Cymbalta. This was the best I had felt with the least amount of side effects. Insomnia is a problem."


"I was on a different birth control before this and decided to try something new. This birth control has caused me to get worse cramps than when I was on my last birth control. I have a heavier flow and I actually also ended up getting a migraine which actually never happened when I was on the old birth control. I would recommend this if this  is going to be the first pill you’ll be on."


"I am diagnosed bi-polar and I have tried Lamictal, Lithium, Latuda and I don't even know how many other combinations. Abilify was the only one that has shown results for me. Yes, it tends to make me tired about 4-5 hours after taking it. And it makes me eat like a piggy sometimes, which has caused some weight gain. But nothing to severe. I take 5mg in the morning and 5mg at night, perfect dose for me. It keeps my moods perfectly balanced but I have been taking Abilify since I was 15 and I am now 20 and do not plan on stopping it anytime soon. I have tried that and it did not end well."


"I have had Mirena for almost 3 years now. Getting It removed on Monday for sure. I suffer from depression but ever since I got the Mirena it has gotten worse and my anxiety attacks keep coming and coming. I have severe headaches that cause my vision to be blurry in one eye and my left side of my body goes numb. It's very scary and I can't live like this anymore. "


"I have had a great experience with this implant.  Getting the rod inserted was not bad, getting the numbing shot was the worst part.  It felt like an intense bee sting.  In the first month I would spot off and on, but it was never anything really heavy.  I do still get a period every month, however they are getting shorter and lighter.  My last period only lasted 2 days.
I have also struggled with acne since my early teens (I'm now 23), and my skin has never looked better. I think it is important to remember that everyone's body is different.  No 2 of us are the same.  This implant will affect everyone in different ways and there is no way for your doctor to know how your body will react to the implant."


"I took Accutane about 10 years ago, it was a pain to go to the lab every month so I could get my prescription but it was worth it. My skin was so bumpy and inflammed that at some points my eyes would be swollen shut from the massive bumps on my cheeks. I only took Accutane for about 3 months and I have been mostly clear since. I have only had about 2 large rosacea related cysts since and they were 1/4 the size and didn't have the pain that just made you want to cry. I'm still on other medications as it didn't completely clear up my rosacea acne but it was 80% better and I couldn't be happier that I no longer suffer from the pain of the cysts."


"It worked very well for my allergies but the problem was I couldn't function due to extreme dizziness to the point of vomiting.  I cannot take it so I'm taking Zyrtec."


"This medication is excellent for suppressing my cravings, for opioids! Unfortunately I cannot stay on them for more than a month due to the horrible side affects. I literally would not, sleep more than 1-2 hours a night, therefore causing hallucinations after 4 days.  No bowel movement for a week at a time, and even then, would have to drink magnesium citrate. My legs would swell so bad, my lower back would hurt and put on 10-15lbs of water. Severely agitated and depressed."


"I can't say enough good things about it. The difference between my fever blisters with and without the pill is truly like night and day. I started taking 1 pill as soon as I see a bump or feel tingling and the symptoms are reduced by >60%. Definitely worth going to a doctor to get a prescription!"


"I rate Paxil as a 10.  It worked almost immediately with me to relieve my symptoms and the only side effect is that it makes me sleepy/tired, which isn't a problem to me as I am retired (my doctor suggested that I can change the time that I take it, from morning to evening and I am considering doing that, especially if I decide to go back to work again)."


"Laser treatment - great results. Soaks in and is not greasy. I have skin that easily breaks out and it doesn't cause breakouts either. Helps peeling skin and saw results immediately!"


"I'm 6 foot 190lbs in relatively good shape. Smoke, high blood pressure don't drink alcohol. I have a very attractive new girlfriend 24. I suffered some performance anxiety the first 3 times. I couldn't get or keep it up. Went to Doctor, Testosterone levels normal, and he gave me a script for daily Cialis. After 3 days prep Anxiety Gone. Rock hard. Almost zero stimulation required. Just go and get some.  Don't be embarrassed to ask. Its all worth it in the end. Trust me. Best idea ever."


"There was a history in my family or anxiety and panic attacks, but I had never experienced it until I was 55 (3 years ago).  When it hit me, it hit me hard.  It truly was the worst experience in my life. I went from being Mr. Optimistic to worrying about every ache and pain in my body.  It was a living hell.  When my doctor realized what was going on with me, he put me on 20mg of Paxil.

I must say the first week on it was very difficult, but I believe it's because I wasn't told or didn't hear him tell me to take half a pill for the first week.  After about 2 weeks or so, I woke up one morning and absolutely felt like I was on cloud 9.  Not because it made me high, but because I felt normal again!  I am now on 40mg and still feeling great!"


"Zoloft actually changed my life. It's helped me cope with every day situations in an non reactive way. My thoughts have calmed down and my anxiety is minimal. I've actually lost 15 lbs on Zoloft. I started on 50mg and now I'm up to 200mg per day. I've been on it for about a year now and I like that it doesn't numb everything or make me super emotional or tired. I'm very well balanced. I just wish I could sleep better."


"I decided on Implanon in Nov 2010 and here I am in April 2011. The process was easy and it didn't hurt just a pinch and done. I do have some cramps but no period after a month. No mood swings or weight gain. I have lost weight. So far I love it. I recommend it to anyone who has tried other birth controls. This for me has been the best and it lasts 3 yrs. Bonus."


"I have used Depo-Provera since I was 16. It started to control my period as it was irregular, and ended up years later as birth control. I have never had a period since my first injection, also never had any side effects. This is an awesome idea for someone who is irregular or just hates that time of the month. The only bad side to this medicine is I have lost a lot of bone density in the 8 years I have used it. My advice is take lots of calcium while using this drug. Other then that it's great and I have recommended it to others in my years of using it and will continue to."


"I take this medication for, not only, migraines but also for toothaches and it works absolutely awesome!!! However, Do not take on a empty stomach."


"Tired almost everything under the sun, cheap/expensive, and this is the only thing that worked for me!"


"Stops general bitchy-ness to a degree, even when not menstruating."


"I have never been on any other birth control apart from Loestrin.  Its been about 6-7 years and I absolutely love it.  Very very light to no periods at all, no cramps, no weight gain, everything was perfect.  It has been just the past few months that I have experienced any problems.  I have gained about 15 lbs since first taking this medicine so I believe that is the cause of the change.  I am now having cramps, heavier periods and my skin is breaking out."


"I had been taking Topamax for a year, but have just taken myself off due to excessive hair loss, loss of concentration and memory, and sleep problems. My hair was falling out by the handfuls every day, and the concentration and memory loss were preventing me from working as I am a translator. I have been on propranolol 160 mg daily for 2 years now, and have had good results from that with not too many side effects. I take rizatriptan when I do get a migraine and it stops it usually. If it doesn't I take Fioricet as well and that works."


"The worst choice of medication to treat a cold. I had a cold return after 6/7 wks just to be given the this same medication again. My cough is worse and the headache from the pressure is a nightmare. Constant coughing at night. This is day 3 of the second go round with this cold and I'm not taking it anymore. It does nothing for the sinus drainage and it just makes the cough worse not better. Will not make another apt for a different antibiotic so over the counter here I come!!! This is a waste for a $200 visit."


"I called Forrest Pharmaceuticals and the customer service rep told me they are NOT planning on discontinuing, but they are having trouble getting enough of the active ingredients (pig thyroid) to meet demand.  Thank you "Swine Flu" for causing people to be afraid to consume pork.  I feared this would happen when the scare about swine flu first hit the news."


"I have been using these patches for over 2 yrs with good success. My only problem is getting the backing off the patches. The plastic will not release easily resulting in torn and stretches patches. I cannot get a spare as this is a prescription. I get only 4 a month so I cannot keep dealing with this problem. I had no problem with this using combo patch. It was just more expensive."


"I'm a 41 year old black male, and this worked for me when nothing else would. No side effects at all. Taken along with a regimen of Niacin, Grape Seed extract, fish oil and mega-doses of vitamin C, this routine is working. No more headaches!

I'm about to add CoQ10 to that list, but was looking to see if the Tekturna might interfere."


"I take this drug to help combat Major Depression (had for 1.5 years).  I have also tried Paxil (made me crazier), Prozac (did nothing for me) and Effexor (worked well but the sexual side effects were worse than the depression).  I started Wellbutrin at 150mg and slowly increased to 300mg by after completely titrating off Effexor, had to increase to 450 because MD came back.  SO, here is the deal - at first this drug feels awful (realize that most anti's are like this in the beginning).  I had to stick with it for at least a month and the extreme anxiety has always normalized.   But OMG - this is the first drug that motivates me to get out of bed and face each day.  for me it helps to balance my down mood & 'urge to isolate' and sabotage my day."


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"Don't take too much and don't smoke cigarettes while using, both will make you sick."


"A couple years ago I took Lutera for a year and didn't have too many problems. I stopped taking it, then re-started 6 months ago.

This time was bad. My mood was off - little things would make me super aggravated or want to cry, while "better" days made me extremely happy and hyper. Also had on-off dryness down there - pretty uncomfortable, esp. sex-wise.

WORST part was the 2-week periods I got on this pill. For five months straight, I had my period for 1/2 the month, with cramps, lower back pain, irritability, and heavy bleeding. The gyno kept saying it was my body adjusting, but after the 5th month of this, I'm taking a break for birth control for a month and then switching to another pill."


"I have been taking cryselle for about 2-3 weeks now. It is much better than my previous birth control brand (Tri-Estarylla). My previous birth control caused weight gain, had horrible mental side effects, and caused various other problems. Using cryselle has eliminated all of these problems for me. I can't say I love it just yet, but it is definitely better. My main issue/concern is the spotting. I'll wake up in the morning and it'll look like I just came on my period. This pill also moved my cycle up.  I'm used to having periods starting around the middle of the month, but this first month using the pill, it came on the 1st. I'll speak to my doctor about it, but I'm pretty content so far with this birth control."


"I was prescribed this medicine in the ER when I was diagnosed with Bronchitis.  The very first thing the doctor said with this medication is do not drive.  I totally agree, the medicine is wonderful it pretty much got rid of the cough, and helped clear up my head congestion.  I would have to say that the worst side effect is that it makes you feel very drowsy and sleepy, like you are under the influence of alcohol."


"Honestly my time on nexplanon was awful. My period was irregular but when I got it the bleeding would last for 3 weeks at a time. I had to have a tampon in 24/7. I followed my typical eating habits and workout schedule and gained at least 20 lbs in a 6 month time span. I got the worst acne of my life honestly so bad and had literally zero sex drive so there was no point for this thing. My mood swings were insane and I honestly felt like a different person. I kept waiting to get it out thinking these things would have to resolve but nope never did. Thank goodness my removal was easy! I got it out and things went back to normal relatively quickly. I know everyone reacts differently to birth control but I would not recommend even risking it"


"I was having severe Gerd and m.d. prescribed Dexilant.  Two weeks no heartburn or nausea but the side effects are horrid.   Orange firey diarrhea and the worst yeast infection ever.  I did have severe upper back pain too.  I quit taking it but it hurts to even sit down right now.  Not worth side effects and cost 68 after insurance."


"I love this pill! I wasn't sure I was going to be able to remember and keep myself on track with the one pill a day but I set an alarm on my phone and have no problems, I've experienced a lot of weight gain (need to move up bra size, went up a size in jeans & shirts) but I'm happy about that because I was at 87lb in a month of taking it, I went to 102lb. My periods are light, I've never really had cramps so I can't say anything there."


"I was given a short course of valium 4x 2mg a day for 5 days. I needed a slight relaxant, as I was going through opiate withdrawals through no fault of my own. It seemed to work pretty okay, but I think for panic attacks and anxiety I would say you need a minimum of 5mg, as I don't think 2mg was enough to take the edge off it. A great medicine though."


"I don't understand how any man cannot like Testim Absorbs better that any other gel I have tried. Woman LOVE the smell.  I can be grocery shopping and a woman will pass by and say "What is the cologne you have on!" and her eyes are bugging out of her head. The smell turns them on! Men don't notice.  I like that!"


"I have suffered from Chronic Lyme Disease and Fibromyalgia for twenty years and have been on high-dose morphine, Neurontin, Lyrica, Cymbalta and others, all of which had very bad side-effects and awful withdrawal syndromes. Three weeks ago I started Savella, but titrated very slowly 12.5mg/day for two weeks and now 25 mg per day. There were some pretty bad days of side-effects in the first week and still some nausea and difficulty sleeping, but the benefits are much better than any other drug I've used for pain and fatigue. My pain was always at 9.5, and is now mostly around 4-6 (a vast improvement). Unlike all the other SSRIs I've tried, Savella gives me energy and new optimism!"


"My insurance refuses to pay for it saying Prilsect is just as good.  NOT!!!!! I take 2 a day (180 for 3 months) and it would cost me almost $700 a month.   I get through Canada  for $123 per 200, over 3 month vs. $2,000.  Aciphex is not even comparable to any other, Zantac, all of them.  Good luck to you."


"I could scream -- with joy. Erectile Dysfunction issues started at 40. I'm now 57. Herbal stuff has helped some. Appointment with urologist resulted in a prescription for daily Cialis 5 mg. He hoped my insurance would cover, since it was written for benign prostate hyperplasia. Sigh! It did not. However, I had a free month from him, and a free month from a 'coupon' on the Cialis website. So for the past two months, it's been great. No major side effects -- sometimes my legs have hurt, but I can't blame that on this. Most mornings I wake up with 'morning wood' again! Yes! Most nights, I sleep all night long -- which has not happened in years!
"


"All my life I've been a "grazer" as my mum has said, so I've always stayed the same weight, I'm 33 & 5ft 9" now and went through a rough patch due to stress and illness and went down from 70kg to 62kg rapidly. I've used a lot of protein powders to try and gain, but really my diet, lifestyle and not getting enough calories in me is the problem.
So  I thought I'd look into other possibilities that people who suffer with no appetite and after a bit of searching I found Cyro-Vita which is the brand here, 6 days in and I've not weighed myself yet, however I'm finishing off large meals with ease and feel hungry all the time, which is a big deal for me, first night 4mg, I slept for 16hrs, so went down to 2mg before bed from then on all good!"


"My first birth control, didn't want to use the pill method don't trust myself to remember to take it so I went the nexaplanon route. Inserted Dec.26.2015 . First few months I wasn't myself I was pretty sensitive and would cry often. Very moody the first 2 months. Periods were regular just much lighter. Felt nauseas the first month. Athe the end of March didn't have a regular period anymore..I have noticed I break out a bit and I normally don't break out at all .I like it for the most part you do have to be patient and there are some negatives although so far it has done it's purpose."


"The rexulti worked great for me. My random crying stopped and my mood lifted. I plan to stay on this med. It worked really great. "


"I was prescribed Microgestin Fe 1/20 for my PMDD at 18. The first month was amazing, as far as my period goes, light, short, cramp free, nausea and vomit free! But the pill has led to a recurring yeast infection, dryness, weight gain, and now six months later I've acquired a second period and terrible nausea I'm really considering just stopping this pill now."


"I have had Chron's symptoms for about 10months. I was in severe pain with the constant inflammation. I was vomiting and the nausea was unbearable. I recently started humira. After one week of starting my injections, I immediately noticed that I had no more pain. I am able to eat without feeling awful afterwards. The only side effects I've experienced are headache and fatigue, but nothing too unmanageable."


"Hello, i got my urine results back today and they detected chlyamidia! I was given 4 pills that all had to be taken after eating! I took the pills around 3 hours ago and I just started feeling nauseous so I decided to get gravel, I feel a lot better but I'm having the hershey squirts :/ hopefully the side effects go away"


"I was a little afraid to use the medicine. I read alot about it.   Just starting paroxetine. Been taking the medicine for two days. I already notice the difficance with my hot flashes and night sweats. I use to throw the covers on and off, but now I keep the covers on and I am not as hot any more. I will continue to use it."


"I will never take Cipro again.  After the 3rd pill, I developed tingling in my hands, legs, and feet. I stopped taking it, but the symptoms still persist.  I cannot sleep at night and the tingling is constant.  I've read this is called being "floxied" and is more common than you might think.  I am seeing a Naturopathic doctor next week to try to reverse these awful side effects.  Don't take Cipro!"


"I'm 38, have never had children, and my periods are very heavy - so my doctor recommended Mirena to help.  The procedure took very little time. I did take 800 mg ibuprofen before hand, there was some pain - but I tried to focus on breathing, and that was it - it was finished.  Easy!  I did have minor cramping later in the evening and took more ibuprofen to help, which it did.  I have had minor spotting for the last two weeks and some fatigue, but it really hasn't stopped me from doing any of my normal routine or exercise.  I would definitely recommend Mirena to anyone."


"I am 30 years old and have never had children, I also have my tubes tied at the age of 26. I decided to get the Mirena IUD after I went to my OBGYN and told him that I no longer wanted to have a period. ( my periods didn't last long maybe 2 to 4 days, but the cramping was unbarable but the actual flow was light.)

 I have read all the horror stories on here and it honestly had me spooked.

My OBGYN recommended The Mirena IUD for the reasons I stated above.

Each person is different so each experience will be different as well.

So I decided to get it done today.

I had my doubts and voiced them with my OBGYN prior to my procedure.

He told me that I should give it a try at least 6 months and if I really didn't like it  I could always remove"


"I hear a lot of horror stories regarding Movantic, but have not had any side effects; except for flatulence (gas), before going to the bathroom.  I had a bowel impaction many years ago, from a L4-5 fusion; and was never told that the Vicodin could back my bowels up.  Long and short, I had a bowel impaction, so badly; I go not go either way; and have to go to the ER, to have it removed.  It was the worse pain that I EVER experienced in my life.  I had an industrial accident around 6 years ago, and have had several surgeries.  I live in chronic pain, and take pain medicine daily.  I know how an impaction feels; and was heading for another ER visit.  Movantic 25 mg was my answer; I wish it was available 15 years ago!  A bowel impaction is a serious issue to deal with.  When you’re constipated, you sit a lot on the toilet; and do a lot of pushing, which in turn, causes hemorrhoids.  One thing that I have learned follows: I don’t sit on the toilet, until I feel the urge to expel my bowels.  Sitting on the toilet causes a lot of pressure on the anus, and that in itself will cause hemorrhoids eventually.  Let gravity do its job; as it was intended to do!
Good Luck!"


"I bought melatonin 5mg. The first time I ever took it I didn't notice any difference. I still couldn't sleep and still woke up during the day. 6 months later, I decided to give it another try. I took one 5mg and it did nothing, so I decided to up my dose. The next night I took 10 mg about 30 to 40 minutes before sleeping. I kid you not I fell asleep so fast I didn't know what hit me. I slept without waking up for a complete 8 hours and didn't feel tired when I woke up. This has seriously helped me a lot. It had been years due to insomnia and scoliosis since I've had day much less months of good sleep. I highly recommend it. Play around with doses. Add 1/2 the dose or a whole pill of the dose you are already taking if it isn't working for you."


"Since starting Losartan 4 weeks ago I developed a terrible dry cough, pounding in my ears, rapid heart rate and confusion.    This is definitely not for me."


"This stuff works - simply amazing.  I've been struggling with MDD for over two years and .5mg Rexulti got me moving again, slowly moved up to 2mg with my 150mg of venlafaxine.  Amazing.  Only complaint is the weight gain.  I do have some anxiety but that is controlled well with lorazepam and diazepam."


"I have been on oxycontin for about 8 years now and it decreases my chronic neuropathic pain dramatically. I have very few side effects and am glad it helps and makes me able to enjoy life more fully."


"Even though I love it now, I gave it 4 stars because of one thing: The insertion. That part sucked BIG TIME (I'm 21 and never given birth, so my cervix has never stretched prior to this). However - if you can handle 30 minutes of pain for 5 years of birth control, I HIGHLY recommend it! I love it so much!"


"I had suffered with headaches for a long time. Nothing ever worked for me. The my Doctor put me on Fioricet. It stopped my headaches within 15 mins after taken the first pill. This was a life saver.."


"I wanted to write something as I'm in the process of researching new birth control (I have underlying high blood pressure and smoke, so the pill may not be the best long term birth control option for me) and I found that there's not a lot of good info out there comparing methods. Most reviews seem to be people complaining, because who's going to take the time to write something when they're happy? Well, I want to. I've been on microgestin for over a yr and it's been great. My acne is much improved on it, I've actually lost weight in this time, I haven't had any spotting. My libido is still high and I haven't had issues with arousal. I miss my period sometimes but I think that's from using this continuously so often to skip it. No pregnancy!"


"Had no problems at all with this medication I was given 500mg for 10 days to rid h-Pylori. I believe thus far it's done the job. I'm on day 3 of being h-pylori free.. I'm hoping it stays this way."


"I love gabapentin, I take 2, 300mg capsules 3 times a day. I have neuropathy, lupus, raynauds, and rheumatoid arthritis. It has helped me so much, I've been able to move around easier and it helps so much with my neutrality and ra pain."


"I am almost 20 years old, and have never been on a birth control before. I also have a condition called chronic kidney disease, and have an issue with high blood pressure. So, I was very hesitant on taking any birth control. I have been on Lo Loestrin FE for about 2 weeks now. I have noticed some headaches but I usually get those around that time of the month. I did notice that my period was a lot lighter and I had some spotting. I haven't had any weight gain, matter of fact, My appetite has actually decreased. I just hope that stays that way. "


"I have been on various birth controls for the past 15 years and this was my worst experience. I was off bc for 3 years due to trying to conceive, pregnancy, and then nursing. I wanted to start on the pill again after my daughter weaned.

I have only taken it for one month and I can't remember any other pill having such extreme side effects. I immediately got a yeast infection, broke out worse than when I was a teenager, have been exhausted but unable to sleep at night, no sex drive, and extreme mood swings. It has been a horrible experience."


"Caused extreme fatigue"


"I've been taking Methadone disks for 5 yrs after a long battle with pain that lead to illicit use of injectables. This has saved my life, family and health. I have absolutely zero cravings nor desire to return to my previous lifestyle."


"I was recently diagnosed (finally) with PCOS. I have had irregular periods since I was 13. In the past the only thing that would regulate me was birth control, but since my husband and I have been trying for a baby I haven't been on birth control for quite some time. Just before getting confirmation on the PCOS I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and my family doctor put me on Metformin. She said lucky for me pregnancy was a side effect in some cases. I'm not pregnant yet, but I have started getting periods since I started taking it, for the first time in years. I feel really good about this medication, especially after reading everyone's comments. Thank you all for the great feedback. I look forward to the losing weight part too."


"I've been on buspar 15 days now. I can't say as if yet if it has helped alot or not. It's not bad but I have noticed certain things I go through that I'm not sure if it's side effects or just my anxiety. Like I feel drowsy about 30 minutes after. I've noticed tingly or itchy sensation in hands, feet, arms (different times). Also more headaches than before I started buspar. LightheadedNess even though I've felt that way before taking it. Upset stomach, or nausea. Sharp sensation in different places. Oh yes and definitely noticed wierd dreams. The reason I rate a five is because I do feel like it brings a calmNess over me and my racing thoughts aren't so bad and after the first week I can see that it keeps me tired more and I do sleep better."


"This drug has given me my life back. No more fear of leaving the safety of my toilet. I'm free again and can't believe how good it feels. I'm back to normal."


"4 years ago I decided to quit smoking. I bought the patch step 1. The 1st week on the patch I smoked maybe 2 cigarettes. After that I was done. My only issue now (4 years later) is that I'm still on the patch. I'm addicted to the patch. I cut it in half and put it on every morning. It's an expense I can live without,  but if I don't use it, I'm a mess. I feel unfocused, tired, hungry. I guess it's a healthier addiction than smoking, but not sure what I'm doing to my body."


"This is my first update. I have been on Saxenda for 12 days now. I have managed to lose 2.5 kilos. I work out 6 days a week. That was always part of my usual routine before going on Saxenda.
There are three things I have to watch for.
First, the nausea lasts for about 4 days when I change dosage. On the fifth day I feel better. However, if I eat a slice of toast or an apple, it always takes it away. I always have apples in my fridge and I slice it thinly and eat a couple of slices and that takes care of it.
The second thing is that I became so very constipated after starting Saxenda. I tried my usual herbal laxatives but they would not work. I had to double the dosage before I had any relief. I have to watch this carefully and take laxativ"


"I don't give this medicine a 10 because it's too good and you really forget that you can do things on your own. What I'm trying to say, it's a lifesaver when you're having a crisis, but the thing is so good you want to take it to deal with normal levels of anxiety. Anyway, impulses aside, I experienced no significant side effects. You do get a little drowsy but you won't just fall asleep if you don't want to either. I have always been anxious, had a panic attack that had me hospitalized as early as 12 years old and from then on it was on-and-off, being told not to think about it and enjoy things, it's all in my head and it made me awkward, shy and think I was a nervous wreck. This medicine let me know myself and experience a life!"


"No issues at all here. People said it hurts getting it in- didn't hurt me. People said it caused them heavy bleeding- not me. Severe cramps-nope. Spotting/bleeding between periods- no. I'm also sure that what you "experience" with Paraguard may depend on how your cycles were before getting it put in. I love it."


"I've been taking humira for two years for severe rheumatoid arthritis. One 40 mg shot a week. It's worked wonders on my arthritis. I also take 15 mg methotrexate once a week.

No side effects except for extreme mood swings from extreme anger to laughing so hard I'd

be in tears. I thought I was going crazy until I saw comments from other people taking humira with similar side effects. Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences .I'm not nuts after all."


"This is my first time in birth control and I was scared to try it becuase all the side effects. It's been almost a month now and honestly I didnt  suffer any side effects only the firt few days I was very tired but it went away.I totally recomend it"


"I have been getting the injections for over a year. Takes about 4-7 days to kick in. Take it easy the first few days or your neck will hurt!! I will say that after a year of it working with no headaches-I have started to get mild headaches again. Everyone should at least try it if you have bad migraines-it saved me."


"The dosage of Adderall XR is variable from person to person within the established prescribing limitations that are an essential aspect of using this drug safely. That being said, I have personally experienced the efficacy of Adderall XR as being determined by being on the right dosage (not too little or not too much) of this very effective medication for Adult Attention Deficit Disorder."


"I'm only 15 years old, but I've been suffering from anxiety to the point of near-suicide, and Valium has saved my life more than once. I currently take Cymbalta daily, and Valium whenever I need it (roughly 5 times per week) , and I have now been able to return to living a normal life. (I had to quit school for a little while). I would recommend this medicine to absolutely ANYONE who suffers from frequent anxiety, it may permit a better lifestyle."


"I got MS and bad Asthma, been given Tamiflu as prevention as we got influenza in the area. I have had 1 day of flu symptoms and my GP put me on Tamiflu just in case. I must say the 1st tablet I did take this afternoon completely wiped me out. However, side effects are no different to when I have to take Predisone (steroids), dizzy, burning hot, very very sleepy. "


"Didn't worked I got pregnant while ParaGard was in place"


"I recently switched to this birth control and have nothing bad to say about it. I used to have cramps, bad acne, mood swings and back pain. My mood swings, cramps and acne went away! My period used to be 7 days and very heavy. It's 5 days and light! I couldn't be happier!"


"I have taken this for a chronic stuttering problem. It has lessened my anxiety, anxiousness and depressive moods in speech situatuions as well as daily stress. Due to being fast acting, it has been my experience this is the better of the many antidepressants, and anti-anxiety drugs. I have not found it addictive, and have had no side effects."


"March 22, 2017 - I took Inderal Oct - Dec 2016 for hand tremors (never helped). I was prescribed 40mg but 1 month later complained of side effects & was prescribed 10mg. While I was on it, I experienced major fatigue (esp. w/ the higher dosage), I was constantly freezing, I just was not myself. Idk when the short term memory loss started, but it is HORRIBLE, & while taking Inderal on the lower dosage, I experienced an episode of what I think was acute psychosis. I read that acute psychosis & short term memory loss could be temporary  or for ever. I'm very scared. I want my memory back, & I'm afraid for my life & others' lives."


"Week 1 great, week 2 very constipated. Went back to Dr and took magnesium  citrate to clean out. Week 3 had to clean out again after 3 days. Week 4 today backed  up again. Took 2 pills feel better. Ahh. See how long this lasts."


"I tried using the over the counter 4% lidocaine and had some relief. I talked to a pharmacist who said that the Mylan should give about 25% more relief. I tried it-purchased 30-5% pads that cost about $.30 more than the over the counter per patch. The Mylan are inflexible and I have to tape them on. I will not buy more. I may talk to my doctor about just using the over the counter and adding a little more lidocaine cream. My recommendation is that customers should not waste their money on these. I also read that the Mylan company is registered in the Netherlands with its main office in the U.S. So, this is a company that can well afford to create an effective product since they obviously do not pay much in U.S. taxes-SHAME"


"I was on this pill for about a month.  What I loved about it is I felt great on it -periods were light, my headaches I had from previous bc were gone, I lost weight and even felt more balanced mood wise on this pill.  I loved it.  Then all of a sudden I got a breakout of eczema under my armpits.  I have never had issue with eczema in my life.  It was embarrassing because my armpits itched all the time. It also spread to my legs all of a sudden. My general doctor got some cream to put on it and it still was not clearing up after 3 weeks.  I decided to switch back to my previous bc and within 2 days the eczema started to feel better and eventually cleared.  I am not sure what I was allergic to in that medication but it didn't like me."


"I started off on 50mg once per day for 6 weeks. I noticed very little improvement in my acne but my skin was less oily. The only side effect I had on this dosage was cramping and spotting in between my periods. After 6 weeks my derm upped my dosage to two 50mg pills per day. My acne began to clear and my skin became dry for the first time in my life. I kind of enjoyed it while it lasted. The side effects worsened as my dosage increased. I had frequent urination, severe thirst, headaches, the cramping intensified slightly and I would occasionally become light headed. From the day I started this medication to 2 weeks after stopping I did not stop bleeding. Literally constant bleeding. If it weren't for that, I'd have continued with it!"


"I took 10mg for a week. Severe stomach pains, muscle pains and joint pain. It felt like I had body aches from the flu! So tired wiped out my energy. Also, where I broke my wrist I was getting sharp stabbing pains there. Called the doctor and he said stop taking it immediately. Thank god because these side effects were horrible. Going to try exercise, green tea and essentials oils before I even give another brand a try."


"A regular user of Alavert, I thought I'd give Flonase's "six factors" a try, being a fan of being thorough. Unlike my former med, the floral-scented spray took a week to even begin taking an effect, which was minimal at best. At the first sign of a pollen explosion, my allergies went rampant, as though I hadn't just spent the last two weeks cramming spray up my nostrils. I'm praying for rain today for relief. And I'm going back to Alavert. Sorry Flonase."


"I started suboxone about 2 years ago after a nasty pill addiction. It works great. No cravings whatsoever and lets you live and maintain. It doesn't get you high if you have a tolerance but it does pick you up and make you feel better after you take it. I would recommend any opiate addict that has struggled for awhile and tried other treatment methods (rapid detox, 12 step programs, therapy) to give this a try. "


"I have had chronic, constant migraine for 40 years, complicated by Fibromyalgia which added all over body pain. After years with various short acting pain meds like Lortab and Percocet, my doctor finally tried OxyContin first (worked, but I got tolerant very quickly) and finally MS-Contin, with Percocet as my breakthrough med. My life changed immediately. I take 30mg MS 4 times per day, with up to 3 Percocet.  This dosage has not changed in 15 years, and allowed me to return to work full time. I have a (relatively) normal life with occasional days that are bad.  MS-Continue was not available in generic form when I started and cost a huge amount every month. Happily, it's generic now and extremely affordable. It saved my sanity."


"Elavil gave me a migraine every single time I used it and they lasted longer and was more painful and it also made me sluggish it was like taking 6 Benadryl."


"It works better than any other blood pressure medicine I have taken and I have taken many including 3 more that I take beside the doxazosin. I take the doxazosin at night or break it in half and take it in the afternoon if my pressure is running high. It dose not work at all for me regarding prostate issues."


"I'm 19 years old and I have only been on the shot for 3 months and some change now. I like the shot. I had regular periods before but they were really heavy and painful. I tried the pills once and took all of them. A couple of times I forgot to take them on time but took two the next day but the shot works better for me. The only negative thing I have to say is it does mess with my moods, like I'll get sad out of no where and start tripping and the weight gain I don't mind because I'm already a size 3, I want to gain some weight. During the first month I spotted the whole time. Not a regular period just brown spotting. But it's gone away now and like I said I've only been on it for 3 months and some change now so overall for me, I like."


"I'm 25 with 2 kids, I got Implanon may 2012 I got it at my 6 week check up after giving birth and it was rough on body adjusting for another six weeks, but then it was absolutely great from then on though December. Then in Jan 2013 I started the first period I had since June 2012 and it has NOT stopped. I haven't had insurance until now so I couldn't afford to get checked out.  Finally able to go and then set up an appointment to get it taken out, and that can't come soon. "


"Really intense side effects. Weight gain, zombie like behavior, etc."


"I've been on Doxycycline for about two months to help clear my mild acne. I have to say after being on it for 2 months, I've only noticed a small improvement. My skin doesn't get as oily as it used to and I haven't been having any massive break outs but I still get a lot of scattered spots."


"Was given Reglan @ER for severe vomiting. My heart began to race & I felt extremely jittery & anxious. As sick as I was, I couldn't even lie down anymore, I was so "hyped up". They had to give me Ativan to reverse the effects of the Reglan. Never again."


"I've been on this birth control for only two weeks. The only positive think that's come out of it is my boobs are growing. But literally on only the second pill, I was throwing up. I take the pill at 6:30am a little after breakfast because that's literally the only time that I can because I'm so busy and by 11:00am I'm nauseous and vomiting until about 1:00 in the afternoon. More recently some days are great but others are terrible. On top of that my boyfriend and I have gotten into fights lately because of the anxiety that this pill is giving me. I'm just worried about everything lately now and it's pushing him away. The whole reason I got on this pill was for him and I to be able to have more sex but it's also killing my sex drive."


"I took Nexium for all of three days. In that time I found it to be extremely effective in managing my reflux/stomach symptoms. However, within a day I noticed severe anxiety surfacing. I take Aropax (paroxetine) for depression and this is not on the list of medications that is counterindicative. I do note that being magnesium deficient is but my doctor would not care enough to know that I have always had this deficiency. I do not normally  suffer from headaches but began to have gentle pains in my head, getting worse over the time. The head pain and anxiety lasted as long as the effect on my stomach which was a number of days after I stopped taking the medication."


"51yr old male - High blood pressure, diabetic with bad HDL/LDL ratio (total cholesterol around 100).  I do NOT eat right (but I am getting better at it).  Been on the suspension for about a year now. I can tell by my energy level and overall 'feeling' when I take it - don't seem to have the highs and lows.  Hate the taste and texture when mixed with plain water so a lot of days I just didn't take it.  I have found that if I mix it with 8oz of water and add a shot of orange MIO that it is fine.  Also, I was taking it at night (just before bed) but I was having terrible heartburn. Now taking it in the morning and no such problem...  Only reason I didn't give it a 10 is ease of use."


"Week 6 update...

The first 5 shots (5 weeks), lowest dose of .75. I had the usual nausea for a day or two after each shot and loss of appetite...no big deal, as it felt good to NOT be hungry and craving the carbs!

Week 6 was this past Sunday. No nausea, but started with the sulfur burps and diarrhea Thursday night. Might not be connected seeing it is week 6 and NOT week 1 or 2?

I am down around 11 - 12 pounds since starting 6 weeks ago. Levels have been running NO higher than 126...UNHEARD of for me :)

Also take Metformin XR x2 pills daily. I am soooo anxious to get my A1c level checked in a couple of months :)"


"My father had Keytruda and now he is dead . Stay away from this form of treatment!!!!
It does not lengthen your life it shortens it. It also stops all the good in your immunity. Please stay away from this drug!"


"My husband was given this medicine for  opiate addiction after back surgery. He took opioids for years, and went into rehab to get off pain meds. They gave him suboxone. He was only supposed to take it for about a month, but the Dr kept giving it to him for overs year and a half. He became just as easily addicted to Suboxone as he did the opiates, and then went through terrible withdrawal.  He should have been admitted for rehab , but with the help of a psychiatrist, his willpower, and myself, his wife, we managed. DO NOT EVER let your loved one take this medicine. It will keep the addiction in process. It won't make it better, it will give them something else to be addicted to."


"I just started this today would be my 3rd day taking it. My face is clear. I never get uncomfortable cramps so I cannot really notice the pill. I really like them, did not get any side effects."


"I have Generalised Anxiety Disorder and take this nightly to sleep.  This medication works wonderfully for relieving the physical symptoms of GAD which is what it was intended for.  Yes this is addictive and has side effects that can affect memory however I don't think I could live without this medication.  Anti-Depressants don't touch my anxiety where as this does."


"I've had cystic acne for about a year now. The gel seems to be working and doesn't irritate my skin either. I'm not getting as many breakouts. I've been using it for 3 weeks now."


"Horrible headache and stomach ache. Had to discontinue."


"I have taken 2 1/2 and I'm wide awake"


"Great medicine, Celexa."


"Dumb doctors prescribed me this junk for a week for my damaged rotator cuff that has started to act up with medium labor and cause my whole arm to go cold and throb with pain. My hand also is going numb towards the end of the day. It did not touch my pain whatsoever. Instead it caused me to be fatigued, dizzy, raised my blood pressure, and made me feel like throwing up due to the terrible taste that lasted an hour and upset stomach that I had while the "medication's" effects lasted. This stuff is absolutely terrible, and so are any physicians that prescribe it. DO NOT TAKE IT. Ibuprofen lessened my pain at least a little bit with no side effects."


"I took this for 8 mnths. I had a heart rate of 100 beats p/min at rest, teeth grinding, dry eyes among other side effects. The negative side effects far outweighed any tiny benefit. Coming off this drug can be likened to coming off heroin although I suspect heroin might be a tiny bit easier. I first tried to come off it from 50mg cold turkey. After 2 days it hit me and I got very, sick quickly. So I decided to try again but this time taper off & cut the pills (which you shouldn't do). After 2 months I got down to 1/4. Cutting the pills caused no issue and I didn't experience any ping pong with my brain but I did get horrendously ill again. The worst withdrawal ever. This drug should be banned."


"I started Phentermine 30 mcg on Friday, May 20, 2016.  Although I was prescribed 2 pills a day, I only take one because I hate not being able to sleep at night. The first night I only got three hours sleep (but was not tired the next day).  In 6 days I went from 171 to 164.  I have limited my food intake but I haven't exercised (aside from weedwacking the yard).  I do take one generic tylenol pm before bed so I can sleep.  I have a dry mouth, but it isn't bad.  I am calm and focused so overall, it is a pretty good experience so far.  I am a 53 year old female with a thyroid that doesn't function very well and I'm 5'2".  I had a hip replacement last year and I need to lose weight because each pound I gain is 3 pounds of pressure on new hip."


"Negative experience compared to other manufacturers of same strength. Pain is not forced away enough to get the desperate relief I really need."


"I have been on this product for 2 years now. Its very very effective. It is the only form of birth control I've used for two years and no babies. The downfalls are: mood swings a week before period begins (unreasonably sad with no reasons whatsoever), irregular bleeding (no idea when it will come,  brown at beginning then heavy), long lasting periods (like a month), and when it was inserted my doctor hit a vital nerve causing me to faint. Ever since the implanted area has nerve damage and can cause my arm to go numb if I hold it in a certain position. I can also feel my nerve damage whenever I'm on my period (maybe the hormone interacting with my nerves)."


"Almost done my first pack of Alesse. This is the first birth control that I've been on and the experience hasn't been too great. I had extreme nausea the first three days, extreme anxiety for three days after that, and painful breasts that followed and have not stopped. My breasts have also grown a bit (but that's more of a good thing). I'm hoping that the side effects will eventually go away but so far it has been a negative experience. I'm scared to switch to other pills in fear of the symptoms being worse."


"I was diagnosed with Renal cell Aug 2016 . Started in my left kidney met to lungs and vena cava . Still have both kidneys and have been on Votrient 800 mgs whole time I take it at night . Hair , all hair , is white. Side effects, tired, bad mouth taste, some gastric and lose of appetite. First ct tumours were shrinking have another soon . Good luck and God Bless to all cancer fighters ."


"My 9-year-old takes Focalin XR during the school day and Focalin for a kick up at night for extra-curriculars.

For us, its been great. He had been on Adderall but became negative, dramatic and started threatening self-harm. When you hide knives from your 6-year-old, its a problem!

He's in the gifted program now but has always been a good student. All conversations with teachers started out "He's so smart but..." We don't hear the "but" anymore.

We just started taking him off the meds more. Which can drive us crazy but we noticed that he was always on the taller side. Now he's one of the shorter kids and he's underweight. He doesn't eat while medicated so we're hoping he'll grow more if we take a break."


"Built up a tolerance to it very quickly and made me itch like crazy."


"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 just took Zyrtec for the first time yesterday.  It did make me drowsy but I also didn't get much sleep the night before.  I took it because my eye was so itchy and watery it had become swollen and I was having trouble breathing.  I have had allergies for over 15 years but never took anything before this. Well I don't know if this is an unlisted side effect but I woke up in my sleep cracking up and could not stop laughing for a few minutes even after my husband woke me.  I wonder if anyone else had intense dreams while on this medication.  I don't take anything else that would cause this."


"ok SO , i got my first yeast infection last week and it was pretty mild.  i wanted it gone so i went out & bought this. i am here to say that although the first day was extremely painful this product DOES work & coconut oil and ice are your BESTFRIENDS. it takes about 3-4 days for it to fully go away but i promise it does work"


"I got Nexplanon inserted on April 20, 2016. I was on my period the day I went to get it.. My period stopped the next day. I have not had any spotting or bleeding since. I have had NONE of the side effects at all. I hardly bruised also. My arm was super sore for about a week. I would recommend this birth control to anyone. I have always had a very difficult time with BC. Always bled thru all of them and never stopped. It's completely different with Nexplanon. So glad I got it!"


"I got the implant in on June 8th of this year, and my experience so far has been fantastic! Getting the implant was a little nerve racking, but it wasn't as bad as i thought. It hurt a little bit but nothing intolerable. It was quite sore for the next few days or week. I had a fairly large bruise, but it wasn't that bad. I got the implant put in on the last day of my period and I haven't gotten it since nor have I gotten any cramps. No spotting or anything. I couldn't tell you if I had gained weight from it, since not to long after I had surgery which caused me to gain some weight. Not getting my period has worried me a bit, but i'm taking it as a good thing and rolling with it. I would recommend this to anyone willing to give it a shot!"


"like the previous person mention, I'm a strong believer of aleve, it works faster for my gout than the prescription meds I take. No more going to the doctor for refills.....Aleve works!"


"This stuff really works! I was suffering from constipation for a week straight and all it took was 30ml of this sweet syrup and I was in the washroom after an hour."


"Took plenty of epilepsy medicine for epilepsy since I was 12 and most of them were useless within a month or a few. Started taking topiramate at 20 with the dosage of 25mg while increasing by 25mg every two weeks for 8 weeks to 100mg. A pill every morning/night. While going from a casual of 5-20 seizures a day to 0-5 seizures a day I shouldn't be complaining regrading the medicine itself actually being effective, although the side effects are noticeable. Especially the memory/studying related ones all the sudden. Not sure I would recommend a student to take this while going to college or high school."


"I have suffered depressive illness/anxiety since my teens; parents had depression and bipolar, genetically very prone, battled feeling 'not quite right' for 20 yrs. It took a suicidal day last November for me to seek 'help' via specialist who knows this area. Was given Lexapro, balanced my highs or lows but it took 3 month to feel the effects, returned to boxing 2 x week, cut down drinking and eating. I've lost 5kgs and another 7kg be back to my perfect weight. One day at a time and manage it the best you can."


"Helps in-between flareups."


"This review site is just a bunch of people fear mongering. Saying that you have hormonal side effects after switching from the pill, and blaming it all on the copper IUD, is uninformed. All the horrible reviews almost scared me out of getting the Paragard, but I'm so happy I did it. It did hurt really, really bad going in, but it was so worth it. Every woman is different, and things affect us differently. Try it for yourself, and don't let all the negativity here scare you. You can always have it removed."


"Hi everyone I started taking lo Loestrin fe 3 weeks ago,,, I did have break through bleeding don't give up or get worried it will stop once your body gets use to it,, I really love This this pill I am not retaining water and I have no weight gain, other pills make you gain weight  and get hungry - not this one. I would recommend this highly."


"Great medication but put on 10kg in one month.  You have to seriously discipline yourself otherwise you will almost certainly put on weight."


"I got the Mirena inserted a month ago and so far so good.  The only complaint I have about it is that since the insertion, I've had spotting everyday.  I did get my 1st period and it hasn't stopped yet either.  I did do my homework on both Mirena and Paraguard before I decided to get it and despite the negative reviews for both, I chose Mirena.  I do get slight headaches and have acne but both are manageable.  Although I'm still fairly new to the whole IUD thing, I'd definitely recommend it to any woman who is not trying to conceive now."


"Since I started taking Desogen its cleared up my acne. The one thing I don't like about it is the mood swings. One moment I'm mad and another I'm crying. I have also noticed I have been losing weight since I started taking it. I have also noticed that me and my boyfriend have been fighting a lot because of the mood swings."