"I have had my implant for two months now. The day of the implant, I got a little sick a few hours after but haven't had any illnesses since. My period started shortly after I finished the overlap of my birth control pill; I had to take it for a week after I got the implant. My periods are usually very light since I've been on the pill for so long and that didn't change much. It did last for about three weeks though.

As for the positive effects, there are a lot. I changed to the implant for ease along with a change because my libido was off. After I got the implant, I realized it was my BCP causing the libido issue. I also realized a couple of weeks after getting the implant that I wasn't biting my nails anymore. My mood is also better."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Suprep was not a problem for me.  Third colonoscopy, first two were Dulcolax with Mag Citrate.  My GI doc changed it to Suprep for this time.  I'm used to strong tasting things, so Suprep was no match for me.  Chugged it down quickly both day before and morning of the colonoscopy, plus the water afterwards.  It keeps working a long time, that's what you need to be prepared for.  But the taste, come on, this is nothing."


"I have been on abilify for 6 weeks now and am still experiencing anxiety, agitation, constipation. I also feel sedated although I feel like I can't sit still."


"I was a depressed with extreme generalized anxiety disorder. I was a total mess to the point I couldn't function properly on my daily life. I was put on valium (Diazepam) but it's a very temporary fix, plus it's extremely addictive. So my doctor change my medication and put me on 20 ml  of Citalopram (celexa) a day. What a life saver it has been. Depression has disappeared 100% and my anxiety is gone 80%. Only side effects I'm noticing is my sex drive, it's almost gone. Also I feel slightly tired sometimes. But it's totally worth it. I guess you can't have your cake and eat it too."


"I use it for nausea.  It works wonders for me."


"The comment above is wrong, it is not banned in Europe. There was an issue with the *generic*, which was recalled.

There was also a case involving the pharmaceutical company promoting off-label uses (can't recall where) for three medications including a diabetic drug and wellbutrin (bupropion) without FDA approval. They were fined.

However the drug is not banned.

I'm currently on Wellbutrin as an antidepressant and trying to quit smoking after a relapse. I haven't noticed any magical effect. I'm not craving badly but I am struggling. As with any situation, the bulk of the work has to come from you.

I used Champix previously and it worked better in terms of reducing my cravings but it made me terribly depressed."


"Very good experience I had tried many other pills and this is the only one that doesn't upset my stomach, I was so happy about that because I have gastritis, also my mood stabilized which was the main reason I was put on this medicine because I have extreme PMS. I gained 4lbs the first 2 weeks but I watched what I was eating and went back to normal weight, no extra pimples, some blood in the middle of the cycle and tender breast. Overall good"


"Started treatment 7 days ago no real side effects only lethargic all the time."


"I can't stay awake, and I'm still in pain. I'm very sensitive to all drugs tho. I was taking the 5mg."


"A month ago I had a hysterectomy.  The hot flashes started immediately.  After 3 weeks of it the doctor gave me Evamist wish I had talked with him sooner. What a wonderful life saver it is.  Hot flashes are down to a minimum so I can at least sleep at night and breakout into dripping sweats at the office."


"Aside from all of the stomach issues and fatigue, this is now the second time that a box of the pens have been defective.  When you contact the company to report it, they all but call you a liar.  I will be telling my doctor to find another med.  I use other pens and have never had a problem with them.  The secondary issue is now I have used pens ahead of time in the place of defective ones and my insurance will not authorize more pens ahead of time.  The drug company did agree to do a """one""" time replacement of the two pens.  Getting off now because this tells me I am on my own in the future."


"This drug is horrible.
Pros: yes, it destroys your appetite and you lose weight bc of that. You also don't enjoy food, which made me less inclined to want to cook for others  (note: I am a foodie and love to cook).
Cons: This drug did zero for my migraines. I take Amerge; works!
I felt so foggy and "in and out" of ability the abilty to concentrate in the mornings (100mg nightly dosage). ok after 4 hrs.
My mouth was literally so dry and my tongue so thick feeling, I could not get 3 syllable words out. Also, I had to grasp for words. I was losing confidence in my own performance and others commented on my lack of "snap." This was after a YEAR!
Short term memory was shot, perhaps bc of "in and out" concentration. Hair! Had to get extensions!"


"I took the medicine at 6:00pm and nothing happened for 3 hours and then it hit and I kept running to the bathroom.  The first dose wasn't bad to get down, didn't really taste it.  I was told to suck on a Hall's cough drop first and it would kill the taste.  It did, but I had to take another dose at 4:00am and even though I used the cough drop, the medicine was terrible.  In both times I drank the 2 16oz of water.  The 4:00am dose worked faster it only took about 30 minutes.  The good news was my Dr said I was totally clean and don't have to do this for another 10 years!  I didn't have to "fast" just had a light breakfast, lunch and dinner the day before, and nothing the day of the test."


"I always get travel sickness in the backseat of a car to going on a plane. With the pill, I've never felt better. It's like I don't get sick."


"Just prescribed  Trazodone for severe insomnia. First night took 75 mg, immediate and deep sleep till morning but what I would call a hangover effect for rest of day. Woke up with severe cramp in calf muscle. Headache, eyeballs hurt oddly enough, tired throughout day, etc.

Last night took perhaps 30 mg which took longer for sleep but it still worked for the insomnia, but again a heavy sense of hangover and fatigue throughout the day.  Crampy calves. The doctor says these side effects should subside within a week  but I'm not sure. So my take on it is that it works really well for insomnia, but the side effects during the day, if they continue, are totally not worth it.  Basic waste of entire day. There's enough variety in the comments I have read that I may keep giving it a try for a time. I find a variety of responses to it kind of strange and interesting."


"I failed 2 classes in high school, could pass the driver test, Struckout with girls because I was too hyper. Good at sports didn't play well at the best level. I was on Wellbritrin SR. Passed classes with C's and 1B, occasionally got a date to prom. Got sports scholarships throught T&F, BBAll got a driver liscense.Things were missing got 16 on ACT, still little to hyper and struck out with college girls, passed 1st semester with 3C, 1A, couldn't remember street name. Doctor put me on Vyvanse 50 mg 3.0 GPA, got three dates, remember streets signs. Thank you GOD it is a blessings out of this world. "


"Drink the whole bottle drink a lot of water I drink the lemon had some nausea and my stomach hurt. As soon as I felt like I needed to pass gas my stomach rumble and I had to go. I got up and felt like I needed to push, had to go again, I've been in the restroom for at least an hour  been pooping and it smells awful (all the old poop). I think this is a great,  you will need some ointment for your butt as it gets raw  "


"I was taking Lialda for active inflammatory bowel disease, with very good results but the insurance changed and dropped it.  I have been Colazol and others.  By and large have not had any luck with generic versions.  Do ok with Apriso but have discomfort in my lower intestines and very paste like movements.  Also flare up more often I think.  Might ask to try something else."


"Well I TOO am up right now, 3:07am. I thought it was my cough, which had a lot to do with it, but I was laying down causing the drip. Weird dreams, Yes. "


"In the beginning of the year I developed chronic nasal drip in the back of the throat. Occasionally this would flare up into a real bad sore throat and my nasal passages were constantly inflamed. Tried 3 types of antibiotics and over the counter allergy sprays and nothing worked. Went to a specialist and received a prescription of Astepro. Finally the nasal drip and everything that went with it is gone."


"I'm 28 yrs old and just started taking this 2 months ago. I abused med's in my teens & for the past 6 yrs have turned down prescriptions for fear of addiction & losing my personality and control. I gave Ritalin a shot at 10mg 2/day, 5 day/week none on weekends. I wish my parents would have taken me to a doctor to get checked out about 20 years ago. In 2 months I have been able to focus and concentrate on things like never before. I went from being an average student and poor test taker to above average and testing well. I don't snap at people as much as I did prior to taking. And still feel in control of who I am. The down side is I had to cut back on my coffee consumption. Its a good cause!"


"I tried almost everything but suffered from horrific panic disorder for 11 years.
Finally I decided to take Xanax. I was afraid of getting addicted but, I m so glad I used this it because I have been panic free for the last 11 months. I don't take Xanax everyday anymore at all.  I did not get addicted at all. I take it only if I feel like I start getting anxious. I thank Xanax. Xanax is the only thing helped me."


"This has been great for me. I've been on it for 2 weeks and in the last week I only had 3 headaches which went away with 2 Tylenol. I was having chronic daily headaches that wouldn't go away no matter what I took. I'm still a little sleepy during the day, but I know that will get better. I take 10mg at night."


"I am 31 yr old female, 5'6" at 248 lbs. I have a thyroid  issue and was struggling to loose weight. My Dr prescribed me contrave to see if it would help kick start my weight loss (lost 15lbs previously but had plateaued). I had high hopes for Contrave, but after a month and 1/2, I'm done. It immediately made me feel shakey and jittery. I tried stretching out the increase in pills but it didn't seem to make a difference. I got up to the 4 pills/day but other than not eating as much, I haven't lost any weight. I actually gained a couple of lbs. However the worst side effect was the constipation. I tried taking fiber pills, eating lots of vegetables, etc and nothing helped. I even tried a laxative which helped some. I felt miserable!"


"I am a 42 yr old male and I have been susceptible to migraines since I was very little. My worst childhood memories are of me moaning and rocking back and forth in agony on my bed when suffering from my very first migraines as an 8 or 9 yr old child.  I too have not had any luck with Imitrex and some of the other medicines mentioned in this post. My insurance gives me terrible problems when I am trying to get a migraine prescription filled. As it is right now I have figured out that Axert and Maxalt are the only two medicines that I know will work for certain when I am afflicted and totally incapacitated by migraine headaches.  The problem with Axert is that my insurance will only allow a monthly script of 6 tablets at $10/tablet. Maxalt does it for less dollars."


"I started this medication last week and it has definitely curbed my appetite. I have to force myself to eat. I have been battling thyroid issues for years and can't seem to drop weight even with exercise and a 1300 calorie a day diet. I'm really hoping this works. I've lost 4 lbs since starting it last week. I started out weighing 248lbs and I'm 5'9."


"I began a weight loss program on August 29,2015 to date 01/31/2016 I am down 57 pounds and I feel  great. This weight loss has really come from just eating healthier and taking a b12 vitamin in the am as well as after the first three hours of being awake a 30mg phentermine capsule. I have been kind of stuck for the last couple weeks and the kicker has been that even after eating a nice sized lunch salad I feel like I am starving. I went to the clinic on Friday and told them about being hungry in the middle of the day and they gave me a 35mg phendimetrazine to take around 1 or 2 every afternoon. I have not had any problems sleeping since they were prescribed and really haven't even had the dry mouth lately. I have started to lose again."


"Tussinex is awesome for that cough you get at night,  where you get a tickle in your throat and just have to cough and can't stop.  For me,  it makes me feel loopy though,  even 12 hours later I will be lightheaded,  so I usually don't use it unless Cepacol or something doesn't work.   It's rare I use it more than once a year,  and even then I only use half the dose.  It really works but it's powerful."


"Tried every AD pill, and this is the only one that's worked for me."


"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. "


"Does not work at all"


"Works well to reduce symptoms of ADHD."


"I've had it off and on since 22yrs old. I'm 57 now and its harder to get rid of now. Indocin does help me and I take it minimally. It actually lifts my mood as well as reducing the inflammation but can cause a buzzed type feeling. I can tell all gout suffers to steer clear of High Fructose Corn Syrup as much as possible! Avoid any soda pop as well."


"I've had my Paragard IUD for right at a year it was put in for  Abnormal Uterine Bleeding. After insertion I did get a little bit of bleeding and then immediately I got my period. It became regular after that. On September 1st, I got spotting that wasn't normal for me, then a week later got what I thought would be my normal period. It is not normal - 46 days later and I'm still bleeding. At 19 days, I was told that it was steroid injections I was getting in my neck after a minor car accident I was in. I stopped getting them and no change. 2 weeks ago, I went back to the gyno and they put me on progesterone and said that it should stop the bleeding in 10-14 days. During the time I was on the progesterone, the bleeding became lighter. Now 4 days after I finished the progesterone, its back to Heavy"


"My family doctor prescribed me 60 of the 10mg tablets (one every 12hrs) and this is day 2 and I still don't feel any different. I still give it a 3 because I have faith its going to start working."


"I decided to get on birthcontrol when I got together with my boyfriend and we were going through options and I heard good things about the implant but boy what I was told was so wrong! I got it in December and it has literally been terrible ever since. I have had my period CONTINUOUSLY for 3 months now and I can not wait any longer to get this thing out of my arm! I wanted to wait it out to see if my body just needed to adjust but I have not seen any changes at all. The only reason I'm giving it a 2 is because it helps preventing getting pregnant from the simple fact that you're on your period constantly. Terrible decision so far. Needs a lot of improvements with their side effects."


"On day 3 of this torture. First 2 days cream caused me no pain. Tonight though, OMG !!!! Within 10 seconds of applying this, instantly felt excruciating burning and itching sensations. Literally started bleeding a little bit too. I don't know what to do! Ugh horrible!!!!!!!! This is severe."


"Have had regular flareups over last 10 years or so, starting in left, big toe, then whole of left ankle and now left knee. At each flareup, Indomethcin has mostly worked effectively containing the pain, even capsules that are 5 years old. The only side-effect is drowsiness just after taking it, but the upside of that is that I'm certain of relief, because on the rare chance that there was no relief, there was also no drowsiness."


"Used Talwin NX for Carpel Tunnel.  Worst feeling ever!  I felt drunk, for car sick, had horrible dreams- it did not help with pain relief.  I would not take it again!"


"I had a long, scary episode of oral herpes recently, likely caused by oral sex with someone with HSV2 rather than HSV1. I began taking up to 4 500gm Valtrex a day from the moment I felt tingling across my lower lip and continued for quite a long time (never feeling side effects). After 3 weeks of tingling, a couple of cold sore bumps began to appear. This was the peak and they never looked like crusting over, instead looking like how some classic outbreaks might look after just a few hours. When it felt like the virus was dormant I reduced to 1 a day & using topical Ibuprofen; it took another 3-4 weeks for the inflammation/bumps to totally clear. I think the Valtrex dramatically slowed & prevented what could have been a horrific outbreak."


"I have just finished my first month on Nuva Ring. I am unable to take regular birth control because of high blood pressure, and so far no problems from Nuva Ring. Also, I have migraines regularly and didn't want to try a IUD or anything inserted in my arm.  The only problem I have had is when the Nuva Ring is out after the 3 weeks, I get VERY heavy menstrual flow and bad cramps. This is unusual for me, since I usually have a 2 day period with light flow. Don't know if it has anything to do with the Nuva Ring or with having a baby 8 months ago. "


"Being prescribed several opiates over the years after surgical operations. Last medication prescribed was OxyCodone 30mg. Had to get a new Doc at pain management and Embeda was prescribed to me. I am still having severe pain. I am also prescribed Neurotin 600mg. Am I the only one who feels bad? Especially switching from a strong opiate to Embeda?"


"First put on antidepressants in 1997. I started on Zoloft later switched to Paxil - then weaned myself off both and didn't need antidepressants for almost 6 years. Became peri-menopausal in 2005 and had to go back on Zoloft for moderate to severe anxiety and depression. My anxiety is debilitating and overshadows every aspect of my life when it starts to take hold. I have tried lots of alternative methods to treat my anxiety, but nothing works as well as anti-depressants. I went off Zoloft last year in May 09 and about 6 months later the anxiety and depression crept back. A neurologist (thought I was dying from a brain tumor) prescribed Lexapro. I've been on 5mg for a month. It has helped my anxiety A LOT but feel tired and spacey. Maybe need 10mg?"


"A real life-saver for severe pain after multiple dental extractions. So far I have not noticed side effects except perhaps constipation. Takes effect about ten
minutes after swallowing."


"I do not recommend this birth control if you are prone to depression or anxiety, it's absolutely terrible. I was prescribed it to stop my heavy bleeding and painful cramps during my period. It has done nothing to lighten the flow, the cramps are just as bad, if not worse, and I've had complete anxiety, despite my treatment and medication for it. Please be cautious. I wish I'd never taken it."


"Had social anxiety and depression since was a child.  Tried prozac and all.other drugs.  Valium as give me.my life back which I never thought possible.  One 10mg in morning and one.before bed.  Combatted my depression. And anxiety in one.  So happy now"


"I just started taking Alesse, but I was using it before. Due to lack of money I had to go off and come back on again. I'm constantly spotting from a lot to a little in a matter of hours. I'm a lot more snappy then I have ever been. I get sassy quickly. Headaches almost all the time."


"This was not painful to me and was told to be one of the best birth controls with very little hormones. I think the only reason it hurt is because I was thinking about it too much but honestly not hard at all. My doctor did a good job inserting it I'm 2 months post partum
C section baby . It was scary but honestly didn't hurt. No cramps no blood just easy 3 year birth control method"


"This medication has helped me so much! I tried Prozac, Zoloft, and Lexapro before starting this medication. I felt much better in about 3 days with Trintellix. It is so nice to have more focused energy and be able to function again at work as well as having fun with my kids again. Great medication!"


"I have been on Alesse for 5 months now, and at the beginning it seemed to work effectively - regulating my periods, preventing pregnancy, as well as partially helping my acne. Although by the 3rd month I started getting my period before the placebo pills, and it became irregular again coming any time throughout the month... I'm now switching to a different pill, but all in all the pill was ok when it was working. Although my periods were irregular it still prevented pregnancy so thats great. Only thing is that I gained around 5 lbs, and it didn't help with cramps or lightening my period which is one of the reasons I went on it in the first place."


"Great Medication - feeling back to my old self.This is a new beginning for me and I'm very excited about the transition."


"I have completed 7 weeks on this medication.  Side effects are dry mouth at night and profuse sweating of my head with minor exertion.  No big deal!  $90 a month.  The literature says to give it 16 weeks.  I started at 233lb and now I'm 212lb.  I notice I don't snack mindlessly. I don't reach for a second helping. I am watching carbs because my A1c is 6.3.  During the first several weeks I didn't see much weight change. I think it takes time.  I am very please and I know my doctor will be!!"


"I recently started a prescription of Augmentin, and the day after I started the prescription started having issues with an erection (not being able to have one)."


"My experience with this medicine was pretty great. I had to take three a day for ten days and experienced NO symptoms. I took it with a lot of water and yogurt and didn't lay down for at least 30 minutes afterwards."


"Seems to be clearing up the skin pretty fast so far, but it does burn. Anyway, I can deal with that, as long as it clears up the skin."


"I have MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities) and had suffered with outbreaks for years (1/month).  Because of MCS, my body can turn a medication into a poison, so I was always too afraid to seek a remedy.  When outbreaks became too frequent, I caved in under duress.  My Gyno prescribed Valtrex (not the generic) because the generics are inconsistent.  I took one 500mg pill per day.  This medication rocks!  I took it for almost 7 years and did not have one single breakout and my body did not have any negative reactions to it!!!  About 1.5 years ago, I stopped taking it because I couldn't afford it! Even though insurance covered a small portion of it.  And 1.5 years later I'm having a breakout.  I wiill go back to daily dose."


"I had been diagnosed at a local walk-in clinic with bronchitis. The next evening, however, I developed a high fever and experienced difficulty breathing. At the Emergency department, I was then diagnosed with pneumonia. This is my third day on Doxycycline and I feel so much better! Fever is normal and my lungs are not so congested and tight-feeling. The only minor side effect I've experienced is slight nausea when taking the pills on an empty stomach. Having a  little something to eat first did the trick - though no dairy!"


"Propofol given for colonoscopy.  Awoke quickly and was alert and feeling fine within minutes after the procedure.  On the way home I started sneezing.  I have a very runny nose and have been sneezing for the past 24 hours.  No other signs of a cold.   Was glad to see some others have reported a similar response.  I can't find anything from the medical profession that confirms my connection with the medicine and the side effect."


"This injection has helped my sex life and my overall level of energy! I had no sex drive what so ever and now I do! Just hope that I don't grow a hair in places I don't need to. I have gained about 5 pounds since my injection."


"I started this medication two months ago and I start my third pack tomorrow. This is the first hormonal birth control method I have used and I am very satisfied. Before I started it, I had terrible PMS. I was ready to go on antidepressants if birth control did not help; I felt that bad. As soon as the second half of my cycle began, (for me, around day 16) I was very depressed until my period, to the point of missing work, not showering, not even getting out of bed. Also had outbursts of anger, extreme fatigue, skin got oilier, and had headaches throughout the month. All that went away when I started this pill. My breasts feel sore and got bigger, but all other minor side effects went away after the first two weeks."


"Have had uc and chrons for about a year now and started off with a serious flare that had me bed ridden. I was finally talked into trying remicade and a couple days after the initial dose I felt great with no pains. A week after the dose I developed c diff and was right back to square one. So I got the c diff taken care of and did a second dose and the c diff came right back. So I got that taken care of again and did  3rd dose and guess what c diff again. I told my GI I wasn't going to waste my time or money on it anymore. I went to the Mayo in Minn for a second opinion on my condition and after days of testing they said that I had already developed antibodies to the remicade. I'm not sure the remicade caused the c diff but now to humira."


"this med does nothing but empty my wallet and make me nuts.  You are really crazy if you take------it does nothing except screw with your mind"


"I was prescribed this after 3 days on a Azithromycin was making me worse. My doctor told me the Z-pack wasn't working because my bronchitis had become pneumonia. After 2 days on the Ceftin (250 mg, twice daily), I was really starting to improve. My cough had lessened, chest congestion had loosened nicely and my headache/stuffiness had started to subside. I also used a humidifier.

Now, 4 days in and I'm feeling almost human. The cough is almost gone, I can breathe almost normally and am much improved. I have always heard the Z-pack knocks out almost everything, but I'm proof it's not a cure-all.

One thing to note is that Ceftin can be rough on your stomach, so be sure to take it with food. Crackers, toast or yogurt should be fine."


"I've been on Aviane for about 5 months and haven't experienced any negative side effects besides tender breasts around the time of my period, but other than that it's been fine. Shorter, lighter periods and not pregnancy which is very nice."


"After trying many things, such as chewing gum, patches, hypnosis etc., to stop smoking, I took zyban in June 2000. Before the end of the course I had stopped craving cigarettes and became a non-smoker. It took 9 days and I had no side effects at all. It was the best thing I'd ever done."


"The first time I took a 30mg tablet I slept 16 hours and it was heavenly."


"Made me exhausted everyday (wanted to sleep 24-7) and had changes to menstrual cycle."


"My daughter is 8 and has tried other medicines for ADHD. I did not like them because of the side effects, she was like a zombie. With the Vyvanse, I don't notice a major change in her personality.  AND, she is focusing better in school.  Much better grades.  I love this medicine because she still acts like MY DAUGHTER and not some alien."


"10 weeks and cured of hepc. Side affects were tiredness, lose of appetite, uncontrollable chills, weight loss,weakness. Its been 5 months after treatment and now and my 25 lb weight loss is permanent.I take oxycodone for the pain in my bones and back. Lost eye sight in one eye .My hep c is gone but my health is also gone."


"Diagnosed with HIV 6/25/2013 with a T cell count of 373 (36%) and viraload of 136,000... Started Stribild on 9/1/2013......Became undetectable after 3 months and stayed that way ever since. After almost 2 years of treatment my T cell count is 1,150 and has remained in the thousands for quite some time. Absolutely no Side Effects! I praise God everyday and even though there is no cure here on earth, I serve a Supernatural King whose still seated on the throne! My advice to anyone is start treatment as soon as possible regardless of your CD4 count. Stribild had very minimum side effects if any at all and very easy to adhere to. Live well without shame, guilt or condemnation. Living life to the fullest!!!"


"I had my implant removed today after two years, as I’m moody all the time and my hair has thinned out. It took half an hour and three different nurses to remove the implant as they couldn’t get the tip of the implant out. I won’t be getting another ever again!"


"I started having constant headaches on the left side only. We're talking everyday, multiple times per day. I was miserable. After taking 10mg at night for a week or two my headaches stopped. I discontinued use after 3 months to see what would happen and my headaches returned 3 days later. Won't make that mistake again.  If I have had any side effects, I haven't noticed."


"I have had Nexplanon for about a month now and I've noticed I get more irritable then I used to and a lot quicker. My moods go from 0 to 60 real fast. I haven't gained any weight or had a change in appetite. I just started my period and my cramps are pretty terrible. Much worse then normal so far."


"I have been taking Relpax for 8 years now. Thank God I have great insurance because it is expensive. I only have to pay 20.00 out of pocket. Great, great medicine."


"I suffer from severe anxiety and panic attacks that happen unexpectedly. I am also taking an SSRI with the Ativan but the Ativan is on an as needed basis and has helped tremendously the tightness in my chest is relieved and the irregular heartbeat slows down, anxiety and panic is a very scary thing to experience and Ativan has helped me get through those tough times, would absolutely recommend it."


"Took it last Sunday morning. I was right in the middle of my cycle, so I made sure to take it as early as I could, which was within 12 hours. Seems to have done it's job as 6 days later, my period started, a whole 8 or 9 days early (have a short, 25 days cycle)."


"Aczone did not help my acne at all. It made my skin burn when I applied it, and also made my acne somewhat worse than before. It's side effects were extremely prominent and my skin was dry, red, and irritated. I don't think this is the right medication for me."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"I'm finally getting 8 hours of sleep with significant REM.  Having regular dreams for the first in decades (67 yrs old).  Plenty of energy.  ADHD symptoms, including: focus, short term memory, social interaction, feeling of well being, and a general calming effect have all improved dramatically.  For about 5 years I took 60 mg/day of Dexedrine but had to stop due to blood pressure issues.  Basically the same results without the side effects."


"Reading the comments and articles on the internet scared me from taking this medication for far too long. I finally caved and took the medication last night and it was nothing like I expected.

My advice is you HAVE to eat a full meal, drink LOTS of water and take a lot of probiotic pills before, during and after you take this. I mean take 2 probiotics 30mins-1hr prior, take the medication, take two more pills then wait a hour or so and take more. That’s what I did and I had no problem besides random waves of nausea and weird stomach gurgling for the first two hours, which should expected. Now I am awaiting anymore side effects and to see if the infection is really gone as my infection has been asymptomatic."


"I am having the worst itching/burning but like a past reviewer, I'm assuming that's the medication working. I just don't know what to do to distract myself from the itching and burning. Should've at least tried home remedies first to relieve the yeast infection symptoms. You live and you learn."


"I've been taking the 1.2 dosage for about 4 weeks. My PA didn't start me on a lower dose and increase which may have been good as the nausea has been pretty bad. I know I've lost at least 10lbs and I haven't got much appetite. I do feel full quickly as well. Also, I'm not seeing a huge improvement on my daily numbers - it's been 4 hours since breakfast and my blood glucose is 172. While I'm not complaining about the weight loss, I am very concerned about the long term side effects of taking this medication and am looking forward to more information on that. I see my PA tomorrow for a follow-up so will see what they say."


"I started having major panic attacks and general anxiety cuased by the bereavement of my daughter who dies unexpectedly a few months ago. I would wake up int he morning with butterflies in my stomach and feeling like a deer in the headlights. As the day progressed it only got worse. After weeks of this it was just unbearable. I went to see a psychiatrist who prescribed valium- the lowest dose. I take half a pill in the morning and evening and have been on this regimen for two weeks. I cannot begin to tell you what a tremendous relief this drug has provided. I am very sensitive to all kinds of meds and the strongest thing I ever take is Ibuprofen. I had no bad reactions nor any side effects. Awesome."


"Within 10-15 min pain is gone. I suffer from chronic headaches/migraines my whole life.......it's my life saver. It's my best friend"


"Before starting the gabapentin I was in non-stop excruciating pain. Now I am able to function at a close to normal rate. It may not have stopped the pain but it did get it under control. I never could have made it a single day in physical therapy without it!"


"Worst med I ever put in my body. Used to take Paxil 20mg on and off for 9 years and dumbly thought I could try another pill only in case I tried to have kids. And wow worse side effects, insomnia, migraines. I was a hypocondriac and this med caused me to have depression and suicidal thoughts! Did NOT suite me at all. But everyone is different."


"I've been on this birth control for about 3 months now, I agree that it made my periods much lighter which is nice, only 1-2 days reg period and then light spotting. No weight gain as of yet. This birth control was recommended to me bc I had complained of acne and cramps to my doc, acne is coming in 1-2 weeks prior to my period, just little pimples here and there but more than I'd like. Cramps are minimal. I do feel down sometimes, and have mood swings here and there, more of a funk than depressive, taking B complex as a supplement helps. I've decided to give Nexplanon a try, but if it doesnt work out, I'd stick with this birth control."


"i started the program 5 weeks ago and am down 11 pounds, did not notice any side   effects just alittle sleepy the first week or so. Its been easy for me to control what I eat because I do not crave anything. I used to like a drink or two at night befor dinner, not anymore dont even think about it, one other weird thing, I used to bite my nails , that urge has also gone away. Have nails now, Will keeping taking Contrave for the rest of my life if they let me,"


"I started having panic attacks that rendered me unable to even get up. My first one landed me in the hospital. I was disoriented, rooms looked like they were sideways, objects that were not moving looked like they were, I couldn't get enough air in, I needed to close my eyes, driving was out of the question and I was nauseated and terrified. After two weeks of being out of work I was put on Klonopin along with antidepressants. It is the only thing that has allowed me to function like I could before the panic/anxiety attacks started. The only drawback is that I have to take it at the same time each day and cannot miss a doseage or the dizziness, panic and feeling like I am going to pass out comes back. It has been a life saver."


"I've been on SSRIs for six years now. My old one citolopram stopped working so switched to parox about four years ago. At first loved it but the last year side effects are really bad. I have tremors (body jerks) vivid nightmares and suicidal thoughts. I went back to doctor and she upped my dose to 30mg from 20. I do drink once a week heavily but I'm 24 and I don't know how to get around this when its so much part of my culture. Don't know what to do over it still get side effects when don't drink but am scared of changing meds cos of withdrawals of previous SSRI"


"I started on Byetta about 4 months ago.  I have lost 45 lbs and have never felt better. My blood sugar readins have gone from 275 to 135 2 hours after a meal. I take the 5, doctor tried to put me on 10 but was vomiting after meals and had to go back to five.  This drug has been a God send for me."


"Occasionally I take this for my migraines when I run out of my Midrin. I also have severe neck pain of unknown cause. Works very well, but I'm careful not to take it all the time because I know it is addictive."


"For about 5 months I struggled with melasma from birth control pills. I originally thought it was just from a bad sunburn but I finally decided to go to my dermatologist. She prescribed tri luma. It cost around $120 (insurance did not cover) but I have to say it was worth it. I've been using it for about 3 weeks and the brown splotches on my face are almost all gone. I saw improvement in a week. My only regret is that I did not visit the dermatologist sooner to get it!! Its a lot of money but it definitely works. Very excited to not look like a star trek character anymore ;)"


"I have chronic hives and experience swelling of my lips. I've been taking Claritin Hives Relief for 7 days and have not had one break out. I've tried benedryl for months and found no relief. One Claritin a day and I'm free of hives."


"Have been on this medication for about 5 months. This medication has been completely ineffective for me. My depression and anxiety are no better. At first I felt more depressed and have had several major depression episodes since beginning this medicine. At least I have had no side effects."


"I was prescribed Wellbutrin by my doctor when I told her that I was having a very difficult time getting out of bed and wanting to be productive one month ago. My doc prescribed me Wellbutrin 150 xl, which has as an added bonus made me completely stop smoking and even become repulsed by cigarettes. No negative side effects. Wellbutrin has reduced my urge to drink alcohol by 90%, and when I do drink, I feel intoxicated after only 2 or 3 drinks. I have been exercising five days a week and eating well to assist in mood elevation. I have more motivation and energy now than a month ago. I am impressed with this medication."


"This is the best pain medicine!  While in severe pain during a gall-stone attack, they gave me Morphine which didn't really work!  I kept looking at the doctors and pleading to give me something else.  They gave me Dilaudid and the pain was gone within seconds! After having two very strong gall-attacks I am a firm believer in Dilaudid. Highly recommend this pain medication over anything!  I never suffered one set-back or side-effect from Dilaudid either. A   !"


"I'm due for my second shot next week. I'm very torn about getting it. When I got the shot, I didn't have any side effects. (at first) Every month since the shot I bleed for about 3 weeks straight. It really bothers me. One of the main reasons I got on it was to try to help my periods. Just makes them worse!"


"I had been struggling with OCD and anxiety and rage issues for a very long time.  I decided to get help after my daughter was born.  I was put on a myriad of different pills until Effexor.  It calmed me down, and my OCD is almost non-existent.  But miss a dose and you will be sick like you've never felt before!  Think of the worst flu you ever had...it's kinda like that but worse.  And all the anxiety comes back in full force.  It has really helped me to function,  but I would never have gotten on it if I knew how bad it was to get off it.  Try everything else before taking this.  It will help but at what cost?"


"I just started my third week and now up to 2 pills 2x a day. I'm 5'7 and weighed 205. I now weigh 195 with a weight loss of 10lbs and feel great. I am amazed that my cravings are gone and reach for more healthy options. I do have the occasional headache, dry mouth and constipation, but it is tolerable. I am motivated that this may finally be my key to substantial weight loss...I'm feeling optimistic.  Hoping for another 10 in 3 weeks.  Will check in."


"I'm 31 years old.  Getting diagnosed and treated for adult ADHD has had a profound effect on my life.  It's enabled me to excel at work and in my personal life.  I'm glad that people are becoming more aware of all of the possible treatments for ADHD.  I've tried a number of medicines and Concerta is definitely the best.  I would encourage anyone who is just trying any ADHD drug to give a little time.  Most minor side effects lessen after a couple months."


"Was taking Armour Thyroid 90mg, and the pharmacy switched me to this NP thyroid as a generic and it was awful experience, was like I wasn't taking anything at all, like they just gave me a placebo or something.  Not sure why such a dramatic difference, but this was just my experience, now at the pharmacy you have to specify brand name only by your doctor to make sure you get the Armour Thyroid, pre warning, unless it works for you then awesome."


"When my daughter was 13, she had a sudden and severe onset of UC. She was hospitalized for 2 weeks (had constant pain, couldn't eat, and was going to the bathroom  15-20x/ day). She was given IV steroids/medications with no improvement of symptoms. The day after receiving remicade, her pain was gone and she wanted to eat. She went into complete remission and has had no symptoms for the last  4 years. She  does remicade infusions every 10 weeks.  It has been her wonder drug! But my other dtr was diagnosed with crohns a year later at 11. Her onset was slower and she was put on various medications first. Remicade worked for her for several months but then became less effective even with increasing dose and frequency so she was switched to humi"


"The doctor prescribed this along with an antibiotic.  I have taken 3 doses as prescribed and have had little relief.  I have used the OTC Uristat and had more success."


"I am 21, very fit and active. Although I've had two kids, I only weigh about 140, and I work out daily (4-5 days a week) I walk 3.5 miles a day and go to the gym. I began taking Zarah in hopes that it wouldn't cause weight gain, however, I have gained 5lbs in the first week. Not to mention I cannot lose the weight no matter how hard I try! Keep in mind I also diet. I have retained so much fluid, and this medicine caused crazy mood swings and irritability. I also bled when I wasn't on my period. I stopped using zarah about a week ago... I've lost those 5lbs, no more mood swings and I feel much better."


"I am a 38 year old female diagnosed with MSK, Overactive Bladder and Stomach Ulcers. I've been prescribed Vesicare and have been taking it for a few weeks. I have noticed that I'm not getting up as much at night but I still sometimes have to run to the restroom during the day. My concerns after taking this med is I'm not feeling like myself. And after reading the side effects I have noticed that I'm experiencing everything listed literally. I'm also afraid it may be interacting with my other meds. This medication is expensive also, don't think I should continue to use it especially since I'll have to take it for the remainder of my life. Continuing on my search for relief."


"This drug made me feel worse . It intensified my bladder spasm and gave me extreme rectum pain . My insides feel like they are being sucked in. Don't think that because it's more expensive that it's better . It's crap . Better to take nothing . And I only took one pill . Never again ."


"I was on Lutera for 3 years and it was awesome! My cramps were mild, my periods were only few days long and lighter. I wasn't emotional and out of control. I felt normal. I didn't gain weight. This is a great pill to try!"


"I'm 28 and have been on Loestrin 24 for 6 months and I'm getting off it. I expected some side effects with Birth Control but I can't take this. I get CRAZY mood swings, I've gained weight and I've lost my sex drive. Also, I haven't had a period in 6 months, not even spotting. Been on Yaz and Ortho before and can't remember side effects being like this. "


"Works great initially especially if you are congested but after a couple of weeks now does nothing. Maybe my body just got too used to it? Does nothing now. Notice the drug interactions, doctor and pharmacist didn't say anything. Can make your heart race as well."


"Given this a few years ago for pain. Dosage had to be increased to keep effect. Wasn't providing the relief as in  beginning. Then to 300mg a day after 2 years and I decided I wasn't benefitting from it. Took myself off by slowly reducing dosage over two months. What a NIGHTMARE, chills, twitches CRAVING for it. For 4 MONTHS I was getting what I describe as electrical BRAIN ZAPS as I turned my head to look at something. When my head turned my brain would do a slide show with electrical zaps trying to catch up. It was a MONSTEROUS FEELING of no longer being in control. 4 months of agony and all I had to do to stop it was to just take a pill but no way on earth was I going to throw away more 4 months. It is addictive! I know from my experience."


Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole

"I was a little nervous about taking this after reading some horror stories online. The first day I had some burning in my stomach and nausea but then I started taking a probiotic an hour before the am and pm antibiotics and that helped amazingly well. The only side effect I suffered for the 2 weeks was a bad taste in my mouth(a little like metal). The prevpac worked for me. No more stomach issues. I just recommend taking a probiotic. It really helped!"


"Within a half hour the redness starts to decrease and the flushing in my cheeks and nose disappears.  This medicine has been incredibly helpful for my redness and swelling on my face from Rosacea.  I wish I could thank the folks at the manufacturing company personally, its made a terrific improvement in my skin.  I've been using it in the morning and Metrogel at night and its been a terrific combination.  The medication is also non-drying and goes on quickly and is not shiny or oily."


"I used the one-day treatment. When I first used the ovule everything was fine, but like 30 minutes later I was in A LOT of burning pain. It was really quite uncomfortable, so after like 2 hours I went and rinsed with cold water just to alleviate the burning. I was able to fall asleep and I woke up like a new person. I had been suffering from intense itch and burning for almost two months. At first, they thought it was allergies to pads so I wasn't given anything for a yeast infection. But this honestly worked a miracle. I had forgotten what it was like to be comfortable. I have now applied the external cream twice after the ovule last night, and I feel great. I have a slight itch from time to time, but I felt the burning was worth it."


"My daughter has been on this medication for a little over a year. She is doing wonderfully on it, besides her attitude and behavior when it wears off.  I do however, give her an additional pill in the afternoon if we have something to do in the evening. The only side effect that she gets is not wanting to eat. She has been on several other medicines and this one is the best."


"My OB/GYN put me on this pill because I have ovarian cysts that rupture causing severe pain and he said the hormones would prevent that from happening. I've been on it for about 2 weeks or so now and my main problem with it is that I get a migrane almost every single day now and I feel nauseous every single day and it gets worse at night. I also experience strong food cravings and certain smells make me feel like puking or thinking about certain foods makes me feel sick to my stomach too. Other than that, its great. I guess. I've never been on birth control before so I guess its doing what its supposed to. "


"Paxil increased anxiety and shakiness and I experienced all of the side effects listed the first week I took it and I was miserable."


"I told my physician that I had an issue with heavy bleeding and very long periods and this is what she prescribed me. I haven't been having sex so I honestly don't know if it prevents it but I can say this is the first BC that hasn't gave me super bad side affects. I get zero headaches and slight naseous and when I say slight it comes and goes on some days but never stays and nothing I can't deal with. I can say though I eat A LOT. I'm 124 and before started this BC I ate a lot anyways because hey I'm a woman that loves food! It just makes me crave foods more. I also have sore boobs but it's soreness that isn't bearable. Also, I'm very VERY emotional. I cry over shows on tv."


Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine / codeine

"This medication is wonderful for patients who cannot tolerate triptans.  I had a terrible cardiac reaction to Relpax years ago and spent a night in the hospital being monitored.  I am a healthy, young woman so this experience was horrifying and I was very afraid that I would never find relief for my migraines.  My neurologist prescribed this medication along with starting Botox treatments.  She was right on the money with this treatment plan!  My headaches have become less frequent and far less severe and with the addition of Fioricet with codeine, I can easily treat my migraines with minimum intrusion into my busy life."


"Did not find this drug beneficial for me.  May have helped with some depression symptoms, but overall, I don't feel that it is doing anything positive for me at this point.
Have been on it for almost 5 months.  Find I am careless, impulsive, lazy, lethargic, etc. "


"It helped me a lot. I'm glad I tried it, before I just detoxed without anything at home."


"I had been on Victoza for about almost a year and no one told me that when you start Victoza you should eat smaller portions of food. Anyhow I quit my job so now I have no health insurance. I just recently restarted Victoza (3 days ago) and I am feeling really nauseous and I got stomach sick on the 2nd day. However today on my 3rd day I am feeling nauseous still but am eating less, had maybe 6 spoonfuls of oatmeal for breakfast and was full. I have lost 5 lbs already since Sunday. I LOVE VICTOZA! "


"My doctor gave me some samples of Movantik as well as an Rx for it.  Took first pill on an empty stomach one hour before a meal as directed.  Cramps started about an hour after taking it.  Cramps increased in intensity over the next few hours until I was experiencing the worst stomach pains of my life.  I've actually gone to the ER for stomach pain less severe than this.  Initial normal bowel movement quickly turned into total diarrhea (with the most horrible odor imaginable).  Additional side effects included intense nausea and just an overall feeling of being very sick.  These symptoms continued for an agonizing 8 to 10 hours.  I reported the side effects to my doctor and he advised against taking any more of it.  This drug is a nightmare"


"It has really helped me get to sleep. I would find myself still awake at 2 in the morning, staring at the walls. Then I couldn't get up in the morning.  It's great!"


"One small nail had 100% infection while 2-3 other toes (including big toes) were slightly affected. After one month it was clear. Sporanox was very effective. Healthy nail growth was apparent. But I stopped using the medicine because of the side effects, namely the sense of abnormal heart and mental function (not unlike the effects of pseudoephedrine) together with headaches and tiredness. I tried Lamisil for one month and the improvement continued but I suffered from nausea, tiredness and occasional headaches. Now I have just started Diflucan."


"Clonazepam (Klonopin) works wonderfully for anxiety. I love that it is nonaddictive, there's not need to take it everyday for it to work. Having a stressful day that you can't handle, (with my boarderline personality disorder this happens a lot), just take a pill or two to ease the edge. The feelings of anger are still there, but it relaxes the tension in your mind and body to rid the potency of the anger, so it is more tolerable.

it is also 100% covered by medicaid, but without insurance, the cost for a prescription of .5mg for 90 pills a month is less than $3"


"I've taken Contrave and 0.25mg of Topamax for 7 days. I've lost 6 lbs. Very happy. Side effect symptoms include: Mental Fog, Short Term Memory Loss, Anxiety, Depression. The Brain fog and Anxiety/Depression are awful. I'm hoping the symptoms go away soon. Haven't experienced the headaches (maybe b/c of the Toprimate) & no night sweats! Meds have eliminated cravings & emotional eating. Thought Wellbuterin was an anti-depressant but I'm uncharacteristically depressed & anxious. So Weird! Is this how everyone else is feeling? I plan to lose 30 lbs by February. I'll update."


"I was prescribed Buspar for anxiety. If I knew that Buspar had the side effects that I got, I would never drink it. I drank it for 4 days only and it almost got me killed. I started having panic attacks, I could hardly breath, I had electric shocks, brain zaps,  horrible medicine. I quit right away. Little I knew that quitting even after 4 days would cause side effects. I could not sleep for 2 weeks afterwards, I thought I was dying. Horrible medicine. I will never drink any anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medicin that is not natural!!!!"


"Stick with this medication and you will feel better within 2-3 months! I was very skeptical and afraid to take this medication after I read bad reviews on it, but I was tired of suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. I really wanted my life back and be 'normal.' I have been on Zoloft for now 8 months and I feel so much better! I'm seeing a psychiatrist and psychologist because I don't want to be on medication for the rest of my life."


"Not as bad tasting as the prior med, but seemed to take longer to complete the bowel cleansing."


"My neurologist prescribed Nardil approximately 4-5 years ago as a last effort to control my migraine headaches. This drug has worked better than all others tried at preventing migraines, but not without some annoying side effects such as weight gain, edema in lower legs and arms, some mild memory problems and probably most annoying is the caution exercised regarding medications and foods that are to be avoided while taking Nardil. I've gone off of it once and it was a nightmare, made me very sick and weak. I eventually got off of it totally for several weeks, but the migraines came back with a vengeance, so had to go back on the Nardil. I'm considering going off of it again soon simply because of the weight gain and edema."


"I was on the Nuvaring for 6 years. When I first started it, I had the typical headaches and nauseous feeling that's normal when starting BC. Over the course of those 6 years, I began having mild depression, and lost my enthusiasm for life or anything really. I would have sharp and intense pains in my lower abdomen area (uterus/ovaries) which at some points had my bent over in pain. On 2 ocasions that I can recall, I had very irregular and very heavy bleeding, which is very unusual for myself, especially because both times the bleeding lasted nearly a month. When I finally got fed up enough with Nuvaring and took it out for good I was bleeding extremely heavily for 2-3 weeks straight after my regular period. Within 2 days bleeding was done."


"Have only taken now for 3 weeks.  Thus far; I can't say I've noticed any side effects other than I swear my skin is softer.  I was put on low-carb diet; less than 100 grams daily in attempt to lower triglycerides.  I had started a regular walking program of at least 5 miles daily.  My HDL's had increased 10 points in 6 months; my LDL & VLDL went down; cholesterol dropped a few points.  I had even lost 4 pounds but my triglycerides almost doubled to 273!  She asked me at that point, "eating carbs by chance?"  :|  who me???  yes, I'm a bread lover......(sigh).  So even though I'm not needing to lose but maybe 5 lbs; my triglyceride number has got to improve!  I'll re-rate this script when she re-does my blood work in October 2017."


"i am using cream for bcc on nose; I am on week 4 out of 8; mild side effects

It has gotten bigger which is what i was expecting.  I do not want to do Mohs surgery as that would be too intrusive and what the plastic surgeon told me they would have to do after would scar my whole face. Sticking with it.

47yo male"


"I'm 5'3 184lbs (starting weight) I started taking this on Jan 29. Small pill easy to swallow. No nasty after taste. I take my pill when I wake which is 6:30am only because I've read reviews where they could not sleep and I didn't want the problem. 15-30 mins after ingesting the pill I also experience the jitters. Which can be easily taken care of by just eating breakfast. You're full an energy all day, the 1st day it did not suppress my appetite like I thought it would, so I went on eating as normal. Day 2 took the pill 6:30am shortly after I get the jitters, I eat my breakfast, the jitters go away. Day 2 jitters(just eat) dry mouth (drink water), energy, no appetite, and insomnia. I only got 2 1/2 hrs but felt great in the morning!"


"I am 20 year old and I started taking Microgestin in August of this year. I started gaining weight, breast getting bigger, retaining a lot of fluid , and mild hair loss. I didn't notice any of this till now I'm in my second month and my mom told me she can tell j have a lot of fluid in my body . My feet swelled up and all. My breast are really tender most of the time which I hate. My sex drive has increased which is a plus, and my periods last about 4 days. As far as the acne , it is crazy I went to the dermatologist and she told me this birth control is prone to acne , but maybe it might go away after a few months. I will come back and update you guys ! As everyone said side effects are different for everyone ."


"I have been on latuda for 3-4 years at 40 mg. I also take celexa for my bipolar 1 disorder . The latuda has helped me feel better but the weight gain of 50 lbs I put on has depressed me to the point that I stopped taking latuda this week. So far I have just experienced some insomnia and racing thoughts. I pray that these symptoms will pass soon. I am looking into treating my bipolar1 with vitamins and minerals. If you have any suggestions or thoughts please share them. I am hoping to lose all the weight I gained. Thank you and God Bless."


"Taking this medicine I began to feel despair on and off and suddenly, after 30 days, it hit me very very hard with heavy despair thoughts. I had to hold my head for an hour or two waiting for the Buspar to dissolve completely. I had to stop taking it. It's sad because I needed this medicine."


"Yes prilosec stopped my heartburn most of the time. I have been hospitalized after I stopped. I now have arthritis so badly in both my hips I have to have them both replaced. I'm only 44 years old. I've been taking the meds since I was 17. If I would had been diagnosed or even tested for H Pylori this could have been cured years ago and I wouldn't have to have my hips replaced. There is no arthritis that runs on either side of my family."


"I started Phentermine on 04/17/2017 starting weight 236, as of 05/08/2017 my weight is 225. I am on a strict 1200-1300 calories a day diet. I work out for about 25-30mins at the gym (usually just walk about a mile a day) on my lunch break. I feel like I should be losing more. I weighed myself this morning and I'm still 225. I'm happy to have lost 11lbs so far but would love to be down more before my dr appointment on May 20. Also, I feel discouraged since I haven't lost anymore this week. "


"Prep is not all that difficult although I am a little sore and did get chills for awhile.  But come on!  I drank the prep at noon and at 6 pm with a straw and had it down both times in two minutes.  Do not sip it.  Get it over with.  It has done a good job with getting the job done....   much much better than the high volume of liquid I had to drink lasT time."


"I have been on Gianvi for about a year. I was on Ocella but they no longer carry it. I first loved it but now I'm so emotional.  I'm a very out going person and also have that zip and now I'm totally different.  My mood swings are up and down, my sex drive is gone. The doctor put me on it because of migraines I get from the pill but also because I have endometriosis.  I continually take it for 3 months and off for one month.  After talking to the nurse today I found out that Gianvi has more progesterone and less estrogen."


"I had the Nexplanon implant because I needed something very reliable. I loved the idea of not having to take a pill every day but quickly changed my mind after getting it. I got it on Sept. 18, 2015 and it is now Nov. 19. These last two months have been terrible. Right after getting it, I got a bad yeast infection. Then, once I got rid of that, I started the period from Hell on Oct.8th that is STILL going. It started VERY heavy, with terrible cramping and then went back and forth between light spotting and mild bleeding but still hasn't stopped completely. Now I have stitches in my arm where the implant used to be. I would NOT recommend this birth control."


"My doctor instructed me to take 4 pills at once. Six hours later I had a small bowel movement. I did not have any cramping. I'm still waiting and hoping for another bowel movement."


"I just used this cream almost 3 hours ago, and I think my vagina is about to fall off! It is worse than before! The intense burning sensation and discomfort. I was doing well with the vinegar, so I don't know why I bought this mess. Never again!"


"False awakening dreams, night mares, vivid dreams, reduced effectiveness over time."


"I promised I would write a review if it worked to ease the minds of those going through what I did. I had unprotected sex on the seventh day of my cycle, January 15 (2 days after my period ended, 2 days before I was supposed to be fertile, and a week before my predicted ovulation day). He claimed to have pulled out in time but I was paranoid so I took the pill 34 hours later. Four days later I had already experienced being bloated, having headaches, and feeling nauseated, not finishing my favorite foods. A week after I began spotting enough to fill half a panty liner, this lasted three days. The 25, I had been nauseous and vomited twice. My breast were also very tender for about three days. I became extremely emotional five days before my period due date, I would not stop crying and I was crying for no reason. I became really dizzy when I would stand up after being in bed for a few minutes. These may sound bad, but it was nothing I couldn't handle. Especially since I got my period the day it was due."


"Just diagnosed last week.  Taking 500mg 2 x day.  Only side effect I've had is increased anxiety after taking the morning dose. I've had sporadic anxiety episodes in the past but they appear to have increased."


"Awful. Took it about 2 hours ago and am currently sitting on the bathroom floor puking my guts up. Hopefully I don't have to take these tablets again. "


"I have been diagnosed with depression.  The only other anti-depressant I have been on is Zoloft.  I felt that Zoloft did absolutely nothing for me.  I was at my wits end with being depressed, so my Therapist suggested Viibryd.  She said a lot of her patients have had great success with it.  She gave me a sample pack to try.  I have been taking the 10 mg dose and I have to say, within hours, I felt a calm that I hadn't felt in a long time.  The negativity voices in my head were switched off. I related better with people and was much less self conscious.  About four hours after I took it, I did feel very sick, and almost stoned.  It took a few hours to get over it, but once I leveled out, (About 10 hours after I took it) I FELT AMAZING."


"I have been taking 5 mg of Ambien for quite a while. It has, however, been making me wake up, every hour on the hour, and I eat and eat through out the night. Years ago I took Ambien and I would wake up and I would find crumbs in the bed and would not remember even eating anything. Let's just say, I gain 'unneeded' weight...... ;( I told my psychiatrist today that I want to stop taking it and that I wish to 'wean' myself off of it, and she told me to 'just do it'. You don't have to worry about weaning it. Your on such a small dose." On every thing I have ever read and learned (I am a RN), you wean yourself off of any medicine. So I am going to wean myself off of the Ambien.

Thanks for reading."


"I started taking Venlafaxine HCL ER 75mg and it has been working very well.  I also found out that my mood has changed for the better.  I have been taking it for a year now.  I haven't had any sleep problem from Venlafaxine and I also have diabetes and hypertension.  I have experienced running out of medicine and I can say that it wasn't that serious of a problem for me.  I refilled my prescription within five days.  What I would like to know it the best time to take my pill.  I have been taking it in the morning with my other medicine and food."


"So I have a yeast infection and I UTI .  I took the one day pill for the yeast but I have itching on the inside so I used good ol monostat but it burns like hell. "


"Thank God for Singulair.  I got my life back.  My asthma was so bad I was afraid to go anywhere without my nebulizer.  Now my asthma is almost non-existent. I have no side effects and feel great.  I just wish I would have had this medicine many years earlier, it would have saved many trips to the emergency room and much suffering and panic.  "


"I was reluctant to try this but after 20+ years of fighting psoriasis I figured it was worth a try.  I read all the reviews first, so I'm contributing to the database for others. I had some stomach discomfort for a few days, some brain fog, and a few nights of bad sleep. My skin started to clear by day 5 (not sure about nails yet) but I really struggled with the afternoon 2nd dose, so I'm sticking to just 1 tab in the AM and nothing else. That keeps my skin about 80% clear and I can take care of the rest via topical steroids. A month into this and I still feel a little 'high' after my AM tab but very happy with the results. Good luck."


"I am 21 years old, have struggled with my weight my entire life and have never been able to lose weight until now. For context I have PCOS and virtually no metabolism so even when I was an athlete, eating well and working out up to 4 hours a day, I was still heavy. When I started Contrave I weighed 210lbs, it has been around 4 months and I am down to 184lbs. For the first time it feels like I am getting result with the same things I'd been doing for years, I didn't change the way I eat I just ate slightly less, and keep a relatively moderate exercise schedule and the weight practically melted off. The only side effect I had was cotton mouth but hey, good way to drink more water, and even that went away once I was up to 4 pills a day."


"I love this medication, I have been in and out of hospital due to kidney problems. I can not take any opioids without getting hives this has worked beautifully as long as I take it beforehand I have no problems."


"Cymbalta has been amazing for me. I started taking 60 mg a year ago for serve depression, I felt improvement in my mood after just 3 days, it took about 3 weeks to fully kick in. I felt amazing for the first time in about 10 years. After I began feeling better I was amazed to think about how long I had been depressed. Food tasted better, the sun shone brighter and I had tons of energy. I am still on cymbalta 60 mg a day and have noticed a drop in energy in the last couple of months so I am going to talk to my doctor but I have no depression and love this medicine it saved my life."


"This medicine seemed to work well for a short period of time for a friend as well as myself. Now I find that if I increase my dosage drastically or decrease my dosage drastically (over 20 units) it will help get my blood sugar where I need them, according to my doctor."


"I would be much happier if nausea wasn't a part of this. That's the one side effect that makes it hard to deal with."


"Around December of 2011, my OBGYN prescribed Junel to me. Honestly, it's been great. My periods are lighter than they've ever been before. Previously, my cramps when I got my period were absolutely horrible. Now, I can only tell my period's coming when I'm on the fourth row of pills. Being regular is a huge plus. Also, me and my fiance have not found ourselves in any trouble while using it. As much as a couple may find themselves having sex, we have never once had to face the consequences. These have been great to me, and my relationship!"


"Having yeast flares monthly for 5 months. Nothing clearing it completely however Acidophilus placed vaginally really relieves symptoms. Taking a probiotic orally really helps as well. Hoping to stay on top of it this time."


"Was on this medication for 10 days. At 9 days I woke up very dizzy. The condition was better on the 10th day, however it became worse on day 11."


"I have been using Flexeril for nearly 6 years, along with Oxycontin for pain relief following back surgery.  I have found it to be terrific for relieving muscle spasms towards evening helping me in getting several hours of sleep."


"I took it for 2 weeks. Started 75mg first week and went up to 150mg the second. Several days after I increased the dosage, I lost all sex potency and sex drive completely. I'm a 25 year old man and I was not able to orgasm at all.

After I stopped I have VERY SEVERE withdrawal symptoms. I had to lose work for several days and was very close to being sent to a hospital.

At NO POINT did my doctor warn me of any of these symptoms.

It's very important to understand that this drug is that this drug CAN cause permanent damage and that it is highly addictive even after a short time.

I'd rather take a bullet to my head than take this pill ever again."


"I've been taking Buspar for a month, following a period of elevating anxiety that was turning my life into a joyless state of constant worry and anxious, obsessive, unhelpful thoughts.  My psychiatrist warned it would take 4-6 weeks to notice any improvement - I noticed significant improvement within *hours* of pill #1 with minor and bearable side effects.  At other low periods, I was medicated for depression without benefit, and sometimes terrible side effects (Prozac: auditory hallucinations; Celexa: crazy hot flashes). Unfortunately I seem to be noticing decreasing benefit. I have been taking just 7.5 mg/day so today I doubled to the full 15mg I was prescribed.  Hope it works!  This medicine has given me real hope."


"I am bipolar and have swung into a massive depressive cycle, crying for no reason, sleeping 14 or more hours a day, feeling hopeless about my life, suicidal thoughts, etc., so my doctor put me back on Abilify (I had been on it before but it had been such a long time I couldn't remember if it helped or not). In just a few days, at 5mg at night, my mood is very improved. I can actually get out of bed, I'm much more upbeat, much more pleasant to be around.  The only side-effect I have is when I take it, about half an hour later, I am soaked in sweat. My shirt actually becomes saturated to the point I have to change into a dry one. That's why it got 9."


"I had constant sinus infections caused by allergies.  Tried several medications but nothing would work.  Doctor finally prescribed Singulair and I have had relief ever since.  The only problem is the medicine can make me very irritable to the point that my wife can not stand me, and sometimes Singulair can cause insomnia."


"I was prescribed the 4x500mg pills and I took them in the pharmacy parking lot immediately after getting them. I had no knowledge of the side effects so I didn't mind the giant meal I had eaten about 20 minutes prior. I took a nap when I got home because I was feeling a bit drowsy and was awakened by horrible stomach cramps. I sprinted to the bathroom and I'm currently on the toilet evacuating my lower intestine. Lots of diarrhea. It's been about 30-45 minutes and it's starting to wind down but you can bet I'm wrapping up from now on. My advice: have a light meal and stay hydrated before you take the medication and do it at a time when you don't have any obligations for the rest of your day. 2000 mg of antibiotics at one time is a lot so prepare"


"Seemed to be working only for the first 6 months then it slowly stopped working and I had to go through incredibly hard withdrawal symptoms."


"They key is to apply the cream in the tube before you inset the egg. That cream takes away the burning or itching feelings and numbs it. After that you apply the medicine. It worked perfect fine for me .: no kitty on fire for me :-)"


"Neuropathy, muscle weakness, chills, plus more. I only took 10 mg a day, side affects didn't show up for one year. Took 4 years to get over all the pain. Only reason I gave it a 3 was because it took my numbers down. My doctor did not argue with me when I wanted off this med. I know other people who also have stopped this med because of side affects. Husband switched off this drug to another statin as he developed bad neuropathy in his feet and can barely feel them. Started as a burning pain. The only reason he is still taking a statin is because he had a heart attack. He is off the simvistatin."


"Stress from Major life changes left me with nasty panic attacks that lead to an anxiety disorder for over a year. You name the symptom it I had it.Until you lived with an anxiety disorder you have NO idea how crippling these symptoms could be. My doctor immediately put me on Lexapro when I told her how I was feeling. I took it for 3 days and felt out of my mind. I was paralyzed with fear... I went off it and tried celexa and prozac. After these 2 drugs didn't work I gave lexapro another try. YES the side effects are horrible but they GO AWAY.  I feel so much better and I'm getting control back slowly but SURELY!!"


"I've been on many birth controls trying to find the right one for me. I was on Apri a couple years ago which gave me very bad anxiety so after that I switched to Tri-Sprintec. This pill didn't cause any anxiety but my skin broke out so terribly on it! My third and final switch was to "Yaz", at the pharmacy I was handed the generic Gianvi. I spent hours reading reviews and was a little nervous to start taking these pills but they have been great. My skin has completely cleared up, I never break out at all anymore. I had no mood changes or anxiety, nor weight gain. This pill is sensitive with regards to breakthrough bleeding, if just one pill is missed you can expect spotting the next day. Otherwise an AWESOME pill! Highly recommend!"


"It's been 15 years since my last scope; I assumed eating a clean vegan diet would be good enough.  But genetics forced my hand - hiatal hernia and Crohn's in my family ended me up to a Gastro doc.  Gonna get both ends checked tomorrow morning.  I read all the reviews, went out and bought 7Up and ginger ale, thinking I would need it, but I forgot how acid reflux doesn't mix well with soda, so that was dopey. It smelled ok, and given some nasty teas I've had as part of my digestive therapy, this stuff was actually ok.
I broke up the cold drink into two 3oz cups and then poured 12 oz of water, and drank at 2. It took an hour, nothing explosive, 2nd bottle at 0400 tomorrow.  When it hit, I spent 4 hours emptying my innards. Hoping for the best."


"I really had edema all over my body (i.e. face, hands, feet), but especially on my legs!  I went to my doctor and she prescribed this medication to me, it's working like magic! I take it in the morning as soon I wake up, I noticed it's more effective taken on empty stomach, then after breakfast and so on. I had to deal with some headaches(minor), but it was definitely worth it!!"


"I'm not impressed with this medication.  My daughter was having some issues with Vyvanse, so her doctor put her on this.   Unfortunately she's back to her old self, completely out of control, taking hours to do a 15 minute assignment, playing with her paper, staring off into space, not focusing, etc.  First thing tomorrow I'm calling her doctor and putting her back on Vyvance. Last thing I want is for her grades to slip, she's already struggling enough as it is to keep them up. The nail biting from Vyvanse is just a minor side effect that we can deal with for now, otherwise she'll fail 3rd grade entirely."


"I have had trouble with constipation all my life. I had taken Milk of Magnesia for a while and started getting pain with that, so I talked to doctor, she prescribed me MiraLAX, I started MiraLAX and I haven't had anymore problems since, this product is amazing!"


"I've been taking Victoza for almost a month now. I thankfully have no side effects and have lost 8 pounds so far. I have PCOS and for the last 6 years I couldn't loose any weight. I really tried everything: no sugar , gluten free, low carb ! It feels amazing to finally see the weight come off.  I have not been exercising but Victoza is helping with my cravings , I am almost never hungry and I don't think about food at all. It s amazing to feel normal again."


"Works bc ever constant migraine all day everyday nausea...loss of appetite..breast so sore I didn't wear a bra for a week. GOOD THING! My period started 2nd day I stopped taking it. No bc ever worked that fast for me"


"I've had Paragard since middle 2009  and we're now in middle 2016 so a total of about 7 years. I'm in a serious relationship and have intimate relations a lot and have not gotten pregnant at all. The first 6 months I had internal pain with my body getting used to a foreign object becoming permanently a part of me, but after those months I get my regular monthly cycles (sometimes they are off but that is normal) and my cramps are the same as before I got it inserted. I would recommend"


"3 weeks into taking Brisdelle I stopped. After a week I was experiencing horrific muscle pain in my legs which kept me awake for three nights until I was prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The anti-inflammatory calmed the muscle pain down but then I started experiencing horrific head pain and headaches; I've never had a headache in my life! I am off this drug for two days now and can't wait to feel like myself again. I'm still experiencing insomnia, headache, head pain, vertigo."


"I was on Lisinopril for a month. My blood pressure was under control for the first time in a long time.  One morning I woke up with some swelling to my face.  As the morning progressed, the symptoms got worse.  It was very painful for me to swallow.  I ended up going to the ER only to find I had an allergic reaction to the medicine which is common in African Americans.  I ended up in the hospital for 4 days.  After having some blood drawn, my liver enzyme levels were highly elevated.  After being off the medication, my liver enzyme levels are going down.  Now my pcp check my labs every two weeks to keep an eye on my liver enzyme levels."


"Yesterday was the first time I used Estrace Vaginal Cream. I have experienced burning and throbbing. I will not use it again
 My co-pay was $146.73. Wish there would of been samples. I could of saved the money."


"I just started Victoza so I came here to read reviews about the medicine.

I'm an EMT-B (working on my paramedic) and I work in an emergency room.  So, I'm very interested in disease processes and how different medications work for different people.

I wanted to offer suggestions to people experiencing the side effects of the medications.  Examine your diet closely.  Keep a food journal.  Your doctor might be able to help examine foods that make the side effects worse.  Also, consult with your doctor about probiotic treatments such as Previcid, Protonics, Nexium, Prilosec, etc.  Medications like this might be able to minimize these symptoms."


"I took this drug after being prescribed it for a UTI. I read some reviews after feeling a little weird but figured I would push through. I called my doctor after taking two pills and the nurse told me to wait it out and see if it gets worse. Things got worse very quick. What began as a little bit of nausea, ended with body aches, leg cramps, intense chills, night sweats, dizziness, confusion, to fainting twice (terrifying), to getting a vaginal infection because of this drug.

My UTI symptoms have gotten better, but the pain from my VI is unbearable, and how I feel from this drug is terrible. NOT worth it...do not take this drug. P.S. I only got through taking FOUR pills, out of my prescribed ten. I am going to the doctor today, again.:("


"After using Jublia for 1 week, I see a slight improvement in the color and strength of my nails. I found that the applicator would leak out more than was needed so I squeezed the entire bottle into a small glass container and dip a plastic stick in for application. I would admonish others to carefully clip/file down all affected nails as low as possible prior to starting Jublia regimen as this makes penetration easier. A total cure possibility is claimed to be 17%, so once Jublia is discontinued, the problem will most likely reappear. It beats watching ones' nails melt away."


"I am surprised that I am leaving a comment because I dread reading other people's comments.  But basically, I am starting day 3 of taking Pristiq, and I can't say that I feel any differently in a good way.  I am definitely a little more anxious and have had difficulty sleeping (night one I had to take a Xanax).  I worry that I won't stick with it.

I really want to feel calm and hopeful about the future.  I am not sure if this medicine will do that for me, as it is really currently making me feel racy."


"I have been dealing with depression and anxiety for at least 15 years.  I was always completely resistant to medication.  I felt like it was a crutch.  I should be able to be normal without having to depend on a medication.  I'm starting on the fourth week of Citalopram.  I felt a difference in the first week, although I was simultaneously going down a step on the patch as well. So I was extremely irritated.  After that week though I have noticed that it has made me feel normal and in those times when I would've spiraled downward it has helped me come back to normal SO much faster.  Where I might have been anxious and depressed over a meeting for a week, I was feeling better within the same day.  Everything doesn't seem so hopeless."


"Loratadine worked wonders on my hayfever but it gave me unbelievable insomnia - I have never suffered insomnia before,"


"My anxiety peaks at night for the most part. It's very difficult to fall asleep so I got prescribed this. When I take it I fall into a deep heavy sleep..so deep my husband had to check to make sure I was alive since I normally Toss and turn like crazy. I sleep wonderfully on this, however, I do notice myself having more dreams..some good..but mostly weird/vivid and not so good dreams. I've been on it for 3 nights and each time I've woken up..I was in the midst of a dream were I was beating someone up/hurting someone. I hate those dreams. Once I wake up I feel super groggy and in a fog for hours. I also feel very depressed and unmotivated. It does the trick at night but I don't like the after effects of it. I also have Xanax for the day time"


"I started taking the Belviq about 2 weeks ago and I'm already down 10 pounds. The bad part is I have the painful urination, frequent urge to go, back pain, increased headaches. I have gone to 2 specialist about my "bladder issue" and they have confirmed that this medication is the cause. It sucks because it's effective but I can't take the irritation."


"works great for me to get to sleep, however I still can't sleep through the night"


"I've taken this for years (3.75mg.) only as needed and it has always worked well and never given me that "high" feeling. It just brings me back to being myself."


"I've had several colonoscopies over the years and Suprep is the best because there's less liquid to get down.  I also had no side effects. Much simpler than previous routine which included three different kinds of laxatives and mixing a big bottle of Miralax into a big bottle of Gatorade.  Taste is ok, like salty grape juice.  I suggest using a straw if you don't like the taste.  I'd rate it a 10 except for the cost.  I appreciate the coupon they gave me along with the prescription."


"Started with PSA of 30. After three months on Firmagon the PSA was below one. This stuff really works! I had all the usual side effects: lethargy, hot and cold spells, and especially injection site pain. The injections site become red, hot, puffy, and hurts quite bad for a few days after. And you have to get the injection every 28 days. But, it really does hammer down the PSA."


"I just love it. It works great!"


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"Very small pill and well tolerated.  Love it"


"It made my symptoms abate, but had an extremely unpleasant fast, pounding heart beat, after 2 doses, so I stopped taking it."


"I've been taking contrave for exactly one week today. So of course I've up'd my dose to 1 pill in the am and 1 in the pm. I've lost 9lbs. My side effects in the beginning were constipation dizziness/drowsy and it has lowered my bp since being on it as well maybe bc its a suppressant. I do take bp meds and its normally around the perfect range of 120/70 but since taking contrave it has dropped to 105/58  to 112/60...kinda a plus as long as it doesn't go any lower. I haven't seen a change in mood; good or bad. The drowiness has subsided. It definitely has curbed my appetite. I'm able to stay within my 1400 calorie diet with ease."


"I have been struggling with a nagging cough for over a month, went to the doctor twice, finally I called them back yesterday because I was getting no relief, hadn't sleep in days, was driving my husband & coworkers nuts with my hacking. When they called me back & told me they were calling Loratab in to the pharmacy, I was confused & my coworkers were skeptical & thought my doctors office made a mistake...so I researched it & found it can actually be used for this purpose. Within 10 minutes I was finally going longer than 30 seconds without coughing for the first time in weeks. Needless to say, myself & everyone else = AMAZED. Who woulda thought..."


"Viberzi works well controlling diarrhea of IBS, almost too well.  I have days of passing minimal stool and a constant bloated feeling.  Since I have only been on this med for two weeks, I am hoping my body regulates in time."


""Took prep kit as recommended. Made sure the bottles were in the fridge overnight. Drank with cold water and a big straw. Made sure I was thirsty. Held my nose too.  While mixture is not the best tasting, it is at least drinkable. Followed the prep with 32oz of water right away. Sucked on a lemon. Helped a tad to get rid of the taste. Bowel movement began within 45 mins of completing both preps and lasted for about 1.5-2hrs.""


"Double hernia"


"I'm forty and have degenerative disc disease in the spine for 7 lowest discs and the usual joys of debilitating chronic pain and sciatica and physical disability. An episode of severe pain and nerve issues recently meant I was signed off for 4 weeks to rest, however during this time my whole nervous and neurological pain got worse as well as physical collapse and spread to my face hands, arms and body functionality. The lowest point in five years thus far. I was put on Pregablin 75mg /2x day and although the first week was strange with hyper elation, a foggy mind and some humorous speech issues but when it kicked in the transformation was amazing. 3 months later I'm far more stable and working fulltime. Some back pain has returned with occasional sciatica."


"I definitely don't recommend this pill if you already have anxiety. It made my anxiety attacks much worse. Plus it gave me horrible acne, and I've never struggled with acne. Everyone reacts differently to BC, but just be aware when you decide to go with this one.."


"This made me so tired that I had to stop taking it.  I felt drugged 20 minutes after taking it (I took it at night) and then I was groggy the entire next day.  Plus, the first night that I took it I woke up with a migraine that wouldn't go away after my Imitrex Statdose injection.  So now my doctor put me on a beta blocker.  It makes me a little dizzy but I can actually function!!  Guess it works for some people but I couldn't drive and there's no way I could go to work on this..."


"This is my third different antibiotic for a deep leg wound that was surgically debrided 4 weeks ago. I have taken Bactrim DS many times before for bladder infections with few side effects.

This time I want to die. I ache all over. I am nauseated and haven't eaten anything except a few oranges for 4 days. I am drinking ginger ale and water. I can barely walk because of weakness. My cat even walks ahead of me and stops to look back at me every few steps instead of us racing.

Lest anyone suggest I do not know how to take this med, I am a Registered Nurse and there is no need to question my proper dosing regimen. If it weren't for the fact that I want to keep my lower leg and foot, I would toss this medicine in the trash."


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


"I had bad cold and a continued cough that kept me awake.  After I developed a fever, I was prescribed Tussionex and antibiotics.  The Tussionex worked amazingly well.  I was finally able to sleep without waking up coughing all the time.  It does taste good too.  I have just been taking it at bedtime and am trying not to take it too much. But if I have any more cough problems, I will ask for this first!"


"My husband, never smoker, diagnosed May, 2014, with Stage IV cancer in both lungs, was found to have a mutation and started Tarceva immediately.  Still going strong after 3 years!  Able to do all activities he did before.  We feel extremely fortunate."


"While I didn't quite get to where I wanted this isn't a bad medicine. It made me a lot more relaxed and happier than I had been but just didn't get me any further than this so changed to Remeron. Big mistake, so now been changed again so hoping to get there someday."


"My PP thought I needed a higher dose of estrogen in my pill, so I was switched to this pill. I’ve been totally not myself recently. I have given this pill the suggested amount of time and I feel as though it’s getting worse. I’m EXTRA moody, unhappy, extremely irritable, zero patience, nauseous a lot of the time on top of already having acid reflux, anxious. About 10 days before my period, these symptoms flare tremendously. It affects my career and my relationships. It’s almost scary.  I’m looking to get off of this pill ASAP. So not worth it!"


"Been on this pill for 6 months now. Never had any problems like everyone else. I always had trouble with my periods; lasted 8 days, super heavy, sick when I started and bad cramps. Plus my period lasts only 4 days. The only side effects I have is light cramps and not as hungry anymore. I weighed 160lbs and now weigh 147lbs. I love this pill and will continue taking it."


"I have been taking Navane since 1972. I take 2 mg twice daily. It is the only antipsychotic I trust. I tried Seroquel and it did not work as well.
Navane acts on dopamine.
Seroquel acts on dopamine and serotonin.
At the dose I take Navane, I get no negative side effects."


"I was given Lamictal after a long period of trial and error with other medicines. Lamictal was wonderful, but much to my dismay I did experience severe side effects. When I went up to 200mgs a day I began to break out with hives from head to toe, eventually hands, feet, and face began to swell. Was finally taken off of it in ER. I truly wish this hadn't happened, with Lamictal the horrible outbursts of anger ceased to occur and I finally felt "normal". I hope my doctor can put me on something that works as well as Lamictal. I am afraid to end up like I was."


"I took this method of birth control for three years. Initially I had been on Lo Loestrin (I loved it) but switched to this because of insurance. I loved this pill (I just recently got the Nexplanon implant which is why this is past tense). I have a gastrointestinal illness so this was extremely light on my stomach and didn't affect it at all. I actually stopped having my period altogether while taking this and didn't experience any weight gain. I do recall some mood swings early on, but I believe this was from switching birth controls and not a symptom of this particular birth control. That only lasted a month or two.

I would suggest this to anyone looking to start birth control and especially anyone who may be apprehensive about it."


"I've been taking trazadone for about 4 years. I started because my mind would not settle down enough at night to allow me to go to sleep. Trazadone @50mg doesn't knock me out or make me so sleepy I can't stay awake but it absolutely settles my mind enough that I can lay down and sleep.
Yes I'm a little groggy when I first open my eyes but within an hour I'm wide awake and looking forward to another nights sleep."


"I have lower back pain to the point that I'm in a lot of pain after walking only 20 minutes or so.  I was getting very discouraged.  One morning, my partner gave me some Doan's Pills and my back pain disappeared.  I was amazed and we started going to stores to try to find it.  Not as easy as we thought.  Finally, we found some and I hope it continues to help me as much as it has the first day.  Keep your fingers crossed."


"I LOVE this BS!!! This is the first BC I've ever taken in my life, I'm almost 26. I have been on it for about a year now and I've NEVER had any symptom or negative side effect. I've lost weight instead of gain, no acne, no pain in legs or any other part of my body, no cramps, and no spotting either. I haven't had my period since I've been taking this pill. I'm not pregnant either haha. It's the best thing that's happened to me! I highly suggest taking this form of BC, it's been nothing but amazing for me."


"Iv been on the depo for almost 2 years. For about a week know I have pressure when I urine and there's blood every time I go to urine. I haven't see blood in about 2 years I have pain evertime.  What is wrong with me I'm scared "


"Just 3 days in on using Testim and with all the negative reviews I was worried. The application process is not a big deal to me and while sticky it drys quickly and my shirts don't stick.  My wife noticed the smell but thought it smelled manly and no one else has commented yet.  I barely notice it even having asthma.  Reallly no apparent changes yet but today I had an itch on the side of my penis and started scratching it and almost in no time I was semi erect so I guess that's a good first step.  My Urologist told me to expect changes after 5-6 days so we'll see."


"I went to ER with a cluster headache in 15 January 2012, The doctor looked at my eyes and recommended that I do a HIV test. Needless to say few days later the results came back positive with CD4 count of 4. Apart from the severe headache attacks I have never had any problems. I started Atripla beginning of February with no side effects apart from the dreams. I have never had the headache attack since. I am having my review tests later in May. I am praying for the best."


"I've had Nexplanon going on two years this coming January and it has almost two years of hell. I'd give this birth control a 10 on effectiveness because the amount of time I spend bleeding or spotting means there's no time to even attempt to be intimate, therefore no time to get pregnant. HOWEVER, the side effects bring the score down to 1 or negative if that was possible. I got it inserted while on my period and bled for the next month on and off. I suffer from anxiety and for the first 6 months my mood swings were off the charts. I suffered from increased acne, I gained over 50 pounds in the past two years, completely lost all interest in being intimate with my fiance, and haven't stopped bleeding/spotting since inserted.. HORRIBLE~"


"I actually came on this site to read about Voltaren gel to see if its effects were supposed to be cumulative--if, that is, I was supposed to start getting relief after several applications of the gel.  Unfortunately, I found out that it is supposed to work to relieve the pain each time it is used.  It certainly doesn't do this for me--I may as well be applying lotion for all the good it does me.  It really does nothing at all.

I'm really disappointed, as my pain management doctor just weaned me off of narcotics, so I don't have anything that helps with the pain at the moment.  I'll have to go see him again to get something else. It is so frustrating to try to find something that works, since everyone is different."


"I have been using Pristiq for two weeks...I have been very pleased with the results. I have been waking up every night at 2:30am but will quickly go back to sleep."