"It worked good for 4 years, 20mg Lisinopril, then the doctor added 50mg Metoprolol twice a day. I've had the wheezing and slight cough and it raised my blood sugar a few points, but the worst side effect of all is the runny nose. As a single guy in his 50's it's quite a challenge to go out to met women with your nose in a constant drip. But it works, has less side effects than others."


"I went back on the pill in the fall of 2016, I didn't experience any nausea like I did with previous pills which was great. Then 3 months later my pill was switched to Lutera, and my pharmacist told me it was the same thing I was taking just different packaging. I then started getting UTIs (which i never had before), severe anxiety, and hair loss( clumps were coming out in the shower!), and spotted a week before my period. I had no idea what was happening and the doctors I went to were of no help. Finally after a few months I went off Lutera to see if it was the culprit. All those symptoms went away after a couple weeks."


"I started a 12 week Harvoni/ribivirin treatment 5 weeks ago. 2 years ago, after 6 months of the triple treatment (Incivek) my Hep C came back! Compared to the triple treatment, this is a breeze. Headaches for the first week or two, loose stools, muscleaches and slight insomnia. I've actually gained a couple lbs!? I feel the side effects so little it makes me wonder if its working? The triple treatment is SO Harsh it "feels" like its working. Maybe I'm just feeling guilt, I'm not in more pain this time."


"January 5th I was ovulating and me and my boyfriend hooked up, he came inside of me and I was totally freaking out. Went to Walgreen's to buy this wonderful gift and took it about 7 hours after we did the deed..I just started my period today! I'm so very happy and thankful for plan b, it works ladies!! I was completely skeptical about it since it was my first time taking it. I had mild side effects like it made me feel  nauseous, I had a huge headache, I was dizzy but 24 hours after I took it I felt much better. Make sure you take it ASAP before 24 hours is definitely your best bet!!! Trust plan b!"


"Not sure what I have as the doctors refuse to run any tests, but I've basically got something with sinuses and a really bad cough nearing two months now. I first got Amoxicillin, which got rid of the tickly cough, but otherwise may have actually made it worse (but on the bright side, I had minimal side effects). This one seems to have minimised the actual coughing fits, but by day 5 it hasn't fixed much else, unfortunately. I was otherwise physically exhausted as well, but the first two days of these were a complete knock out for me. I'd sleep 12h, take the pill, be up for 2h before desperately needing a nap. I also got the constant metallic taste and upset stomach/diarrhoea and trouble falling asleep. Definitely need probiotics with these"


"I had my first near "kill-me-now" flare this afternoon. Posted about it on facebook and someone recommended AZO. I drove to the pharmacy in excruciating pain; I couldn't walk in so I made them get it for me at the pickup window. Downed 2 pills in the parking lot and by the time I got home 5 minutes later, glorious relief. Why did my urologist not tell me about this when I called him today? "


"I had Botox injections between my brows. Absolutley no pain at injection site no swelling in fact I did have a headache before treatment and it went away within 15 minutes. Two weeks post-op I am amazed that the deep wrinkles are gone and I haven't been squinting which was the cause of the whole reason for this. I would recommend this if you are healthy and want to get the lines to disappear."


"I have been taking it and on my seventh day taking the last pill I threw it up just want to know if i have to start all over or should it be gone with the 13 pills I did take successfully really concerned"


"Age 60 male. Several years with BPH being managed by Xatral but TURP coming soon. Past year my depression/PTSD being managed by Cipralex 20mg. Unhappy with weight gain and anorgasmia so I was just prescribed Fetzima. Weaned off the Cipralex and yesterday was the first day of introduction of Fetzima (20mg) but within hours I developed urinary urgency and much reduced flow. Discomfort increased through the day causing pain and extreme gas/stomach bloating. So 24 hours later I'm not taking Fetzima again until I talk to the doctor. It may just be coincidental but I fear the side effect of urinary retention is a real problem with the Fetzima when exacerbated by a pre-existing BPH condition so beware!"


"So I inserted Monistat 1 about 7:00pm today it's now 9:28pm and ohhhh my geesh!! It burns it burns it burns down there and it's itchy out of this world ,I didn't even have these much problems with the yi itself. I will never use this product again. I applied the cream that comes with it and seems like it only made it worse I just want to take a bath and wash it all out. Next time I'll just go to urgent care and get an oral medication for yeast infection"


"Took one tablet - like any sensible person trying something new - at night time and woke up needing the toilet. Went. All good. Do not understand the hysterical reviews on here.."


"I have been talking celexa for over a month and have noticed a big difference in anxiety and moods. I have also lost weight while taking it. I never feel hungry and when I do eat, I don't eat near as much. (I've heard this effects everyone differently) it did make me yawn continuously when first starting it, and I took it at bedtime due to afraid it would make me sleepy. That side effect did go away. I still have great energy during the day, doesn't make me want to sleep or feel draggy. Doesn't effect my sleep of a night. Only bad thing I have to say is I noticed a huge difference quickly with sex drive. Other than that, great drug and as I said before, every drug effects people differently so that may not be an issue with someone else. :)"


"Risperdal is my miracle. I put on about 30 pounds in the course of 18 months but that is nothing as to the improvement it has made on my mental well being.  Gone are the sleepless nights staring at the ceiling, delusions of grandeur, and being overly worried about life's ups and downs.  The psychosis has diminished to the point where I no longer need medication to remain stable.  If symptoms ever return, I know this is the medication for me.  Also no unpleasant side effects from coming off it."


"I have the same situation as what was described by momto3b2g. Basically started from week 7: spotting to pantyliner to regular pad (week 11). When you read the forum, the "endless period" problem was brought up quite often,  but was never mentioned as the possible "side effects"."


"I love Micronor. I have been on it for 2 years, and I'm about to get off it cause I want kids. For the first 3 months, I had some side effects ( tender breast, bloating, cramping, breakthrough bleeding) But after those 3 months, it was PER-FECT! No symptoms, no mood swings ( unless PMS), and sometimes, I would just not have my period, which was fun on summertime. I had tried Alesse, Yaz, Nuvaring, all of them giving me the worst headaches and weightgain. On Micronor, no weight gain, I was dieting so I managed to go from 130 to 115 pounds in two years on that pill. :)"


"I was told I had PCOS when I was 19 I'm 27 now it's been a long road. I've been on every birth control, but I've always felt it was a temporary fix for a permanent problem I've been taking metformin for 3 weeks now. I had Really bad gas so I took a heartburn pill when I took the  metformin and the side effects went down about 90%. I get a little tired some times, but over all I feel better! I no longer have cravings for chocolate and sweets. Hair growth has gone down! Just remember to drink a lot of water. I'm praying that this medicine really helps woman with polycystic ovaries. Good luck ladys!"


"Second day after taking Trulicity my ear turned bright red on the top, was hot to the touch, and was burning.  Also, had a little headache.  Called the doctor and was told to try another dose.  The next week, got the red ear and burning sensation almost immediately, felt bad.   At the third week and fourth weeks had the red ears and burning down the sides of my throat.  Fifth week had such a burning down the sides of the neck and throat just could not move.  Left work and covered up my head and slept.  Couldn't eat.  Did not take another dose.
Did not have the nausea or other things I have seen listed, did have lose of appetite, didn't even want to drink anything.
Has anyone else had the burning red ear tops or neck and throat?"


"I have been on Paroxetine for a month now and I can say it has helped my depression and anxiety a lot. It stopped all of my suicidal and unhappy thoughts. The only negative thing I have to say is it causes me to have headaches."


"It is a real shame that the oxycontin ER has been reformulated. I started taking 40 mg 3 times a day 5 years ago after having to quit my job after 45 years of service and going on disability. It gave me so much relief that I was able to do things I was unable to do for a very long time. After the reformulation I went through real bad withdrawals because the medication was no longer as effective as it had been. I finally got through that and now I am struggling with all of the problems I had before I started taking it. I'm still taking it but I am suffering with severe fatigue and can barely get out of the bed in the morning and have very little energy. I can no longer work in my garden or walk my dogs & have to learn to live this way again!"


"Started March 1,2015 and I'm down 8 pound in 8 days March8,2015. I haven't changed my eating habits much, I just find myself getting full quickly. I never experienced any side effects from taking  Belviq and I just take 1 a day.I Will you you guys posted with my outcome."


"No relief. Just made you completely wiped out."


"Best medication ever. I have been on Stelara for a year with no side effects. I am so grateful for this medication. I am totally clear."


"I found Skelaxin made me drowsy but it also made the muscle spasms go away. I take it at night because of that but I realize that I may be a special case because 800 mg of Motrin makes me sleepy as well."


"I've suffered from excessive sweat under my arms for years!
I read tons of good reviews on Drysol, and bought it. The first night I used it, the next day I was dry as the desert! The next day was a little damp.
Things went downhill from there.
Not working at all now."


"Last night was my fifth time taking Rozerem.  I take it around 9pm and am still awake until my normal time of 3-4am.  I did not feel sleepy at all. "


"I have had a horrible experience.  It takes several hours to work, and even then, it works only for a short time.  The biggest problem is that it affects one when one is awake.  It stays in your system for hours, after you wake up, wreaking havoc, and giving you a brain fog.  Most horrible medicine.  I don't advise it for anyone.  No positive effects.  Awful side effects."


"I have arthritis and have tried many over the counter medicines as Aspirin, Motrin, etc.  These medicines increased my diastolic blood pressure upwards of 30 points.  (I already have high blood pressure).  The doctor then tried Oxycodone and again my BP went significantly up.  Hydrocodone had the same result.  As a last resort for a pain med I was given Demerol (50MG).  No increase in BP and no side effects.  It takes upwards of two hours to kick in but does a good job of numbing pain.  Apparently I am sensitive to all NSAIDS. (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications).  "


"I used Monistat 1 on Friday night right before bed and it's Monday evening and my vagina still feels like it is on fire. I was in so much pain last night that I woke up in the middle of the night and woke my fiancé up and we made an ice pack for my vagina. I went to urgent care this morning and they gave me a prescription and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the antibiotics kick in soon and that my reaction to the Monistat 1 ends. The PA who saw me today told me that if I have another yeast infection that I should use the 7 day treatment, but honestly I would just call my doctor or go to urgent care instead of taking Monistat. I wrote this review because I would never want anyone to experience the pain that I have experienced from this."


"Works really well, but I also had some side effects."


"I had muscle cramping, nausea, headache due to heat exhaustion. Symptoms ended very shortly after taking hydroxyzine 25 mg. Only side effect was extreme sleepiness."


"I was 21 years old when I took Risperdal. 3 months later I had weight gain and uncontrolled full body tremor. I was in hospital then. It was an extrapyramidal side effects to me. My doctor gave me Seroquel XR and I felt myself much better, but I have side effects too."


"I have been taking 20 mg for about 1 month. I feel awesome. I have taken everything you can imagine and no success. I take this along with 3 other medicines. I have energy and no side effects. I couldn't be happier. I hope it stays this way. I was at a horrible place and now have hope."


"This medication has been life changing for me. Even after my first dose I was feeling like "me" again which I haven't felt like in 7 years. I'm much more calm and relaxed about life and when things happen I can deal with them in a positive manner. I will say the one downfall of this drug is the side effects if you miss even ONE dose. I've been on it for about 4 months now and I missed my first dose yesterday, which was my fault because I forgot the pharmacy closes early on Sunday's and was too late picking it up. "


"Very effective with no side effects (i.e. drowsiness).  I've had mixed luck with other migraine medicines, but find Maxalt MLT to be consistently helpful."


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"My 17 year old daughter has been on this for two years (both name brand and generic).  She started to take it because of painful periods.  She initially had monthly spotting, that eventually went away.  After two years, she hasn't had spotting in a long time.  She loves the infrequent periods, short periods, and no pain."


"Before being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, I was on this antidepressant, along with Zoloft.  It gave me manic symptoms, so beware for those who may have undiagnosed Bipolar.  Plus, on 300 mg, I felt terrible, as if I was sped up.  Physically, it made my heart race and caused agitation.   Lowering the dose to 150 mg was better physically (before being diagnosed by Bipolar, but then I was taken off of it completely).  Whether on 150mg or 300 mg, I noticed insomnia.  I have also heard other people say this who aren't Bipolar, although I'm sure for some, this works wonders."


"I was on Heroin for 9 years and Suboxone for the last 2 years.  I tapered and tapered until this last weekend, I detoxed off completely. It wasn't that bad; I slept through it with some anxiety medicines.  I don't feel fabulous but I feel okay. Suboxone is a lifesaving medication. Take your time everyone, let your body get used to lower and lower amounts, and the detox will be so manageable."


"Love love love this drug. It has normalized my sleep, though the initial morning grogginess was hard to deal with. However, this side effect went away after the first month or two. I'm at 300mg and it has normalized my moods and has mostly gotten rid of my anxiety. The only downside is that it causes some pretty extreme "munchies," which does lead to some weight gain. May also have contributed to my pre-diabetic condition."


"After 2 spinal surgeries 9/23/16 & 5/18/17, I was prescribed Oxy 5mg 4 times a day, now Oxy 10mg 2 times a day. I am so very frustrated with these doctors who cut your body then dictate how you should and shouldn't be feeling after having these surgeries then refuse to provide you pain medications. Now with my insurance, it has become a nightmare trying to find a pain management doctor who would prescribe medications long term, I am forced to live with ongoing low back pain until my body decides it's healed and no longer need therapy. The meds work, and I only take it when needed. Most days I cry and isolate myself in pain just so that the remaining pain pills I have last me until I really need them...like when on a outing or doing chores."


"Xanax for panic attacks saved my life. I had developed agoraphobia after 9 months or so of severe panic. I was prescribed Xanax for occasional use by a very smart doctor and just knowing I had them to rely on if I needed them was enough to end the cycle of panic. If you panic, they work quickly to end the attack. I know that people have trouble with withdrawal if they're used for too long. I did my best to breathe through the attacks and fend them off myself, but when I couldn't Xanax was a savior."


"I’m 48, never had children but have uterine fibroids which were removed and very quickly returned. Because of the heavy bleeding new doctor recommended Mirena to hopefully reduce the heavy bleeding. Thought this was a great idea! No more ultra tampons and overnight pads as a back up. No such luck. Got Mirena inserted 6/14/17 and have been bleeding ever since. Thought this could not be real. Doctor sent me for ultrasound to be sure Mirena was still in my uterus...yep it’s there so I’ll have to put up with the bleeding. It is UNREAL. I’ve bleed for 5 months with maybe 2 weeks of no bleeding. This is awful, bleeding every day...day after day. The number of pads and tampons are becoming expensive. I’m seriously at my wits end."


"I really like Concerta. I was on Adderall before but had really bad anxiety and sleep side effects and even more side effects, so my doctor gave me a Concerta prescription and I took it and felt so energized and focused. I love Concerta so much the only complaint would be it lowers my appetite and gives me a bad mood sometimes but I use Prozac to balance that out and this medicine is amazing, I tested it on video games and kept winning because how focused I was. This medicine is great for ADHD I highly reccomend it."


"After trying amoxicillan for 2 weeks with no success for a severve sinus infection I was changed to doxycline 100mcg twice daily . Just starting out on dose no real problems to report so far . Chemist advised 8 hour gap between doses and can take ibroprofen with this to reduce inflammation."


"This truly is a miracle drug! About a year an a half ago I experienced suddenly high blood pressure that was on average 150-170/90-110, which in a healthy, then 19 year old female was strange. I tried Amlodipine, Metoprolol, Clonidine, Verapamil, and Lisinopril for blood pressure and none of them did a thing to my blood pressure.When I was on the maximum dosage of a med that is known to raise potassium levels, and mine were still low, they suspected Primary Hyperaldosteronism. They prescribed 50 mg of Spironolactone to aid in diagnosis, told me it could take up to three weeks to lower my blood pressure, but on the third day of taking it my blood pressure was down to an amazing 100/64. It now runs 90s/60s on average. Great medication!"


"I have been taking TRI-LINYAH for a few months. Prior to this pill I had completely clear skin, and HORRIBLE periods!!! Now it's the opposite my face is covered in acne but my periods are AMAZING.. I'm kind of disappointed about the fact I have to choose clear skin over painless periods."


"As others have described I have seen a huge change after the first 2 doses.  Recent emotional and mental stress along with going through menopausal changes threw me completely off balance. My doctor prescribed Pristiq and I cannot believe the huge change. My head is so clear and balanced, I feel like the slate has been wiped clean. My eyesight also feels clear.  I suppose that is because my brain is in better balance.  I believe this to be a wonderful improvement on this type of anti-depressant and I will continue to take it for as long it helps.  The only side effect I have is slight nausea which should subside in a week."


"Seven days on Contrave.  I travel all week for work and am a comfort/stress eater totally addicted to sugar.  Our family has a long history of diabetes.

Only one side affect, mild dry mouth.   Noticeably less craving for sugary snacks.  Also less craving for coffee (my normal drink from daylight to dark).  At this point, down 5 lbs with very little exercise.  This was a long week of driving to several states so zero exercise.

Savings from the cost of snacks and coffee I spend at gas stations has already paid my $20 co-pay.  I am very happy with Contrave and wish others could have the same experience I'm having."


"Cymbalta was a God send for me.  Started off on Savella for NY fibromyalgia pain but had to go off of it because of increasing anxiety.  Started Cymbalta and felt almost pain free within 2 days.  It also helped with depression I didn't even realize I had.  I keep ibuprofen 800 mg on hand for breakthrough pain.  I feel better now than I have in years.  The only drawback for me is I seem to have picked up a urinary incontinence/retention issue which is a major annoyance otherwise I love Cymbalta."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"Just finished my first bottle (30 days) of Stribild.  It is my first HIV medicine.  Before starting my viral load was almost 500,000 and CD4 around 350.  After 30 days (actually less because I had the blood draw a week ago), I just found out today that my viral load is already down to 101 and my CD4 is 450!  I've also experienced no side effects, aside from a mild headache in the morning once or twice, which I've attributed to not drinking enough water. I couldn't be happier."


"I love the Implanon! I have been on it for almost 2 yrs. I get it out in Dec 2015. So far I like it because I always forget to take the pill or get my shot for Depo. I decided to try it and I love it. I did gain weight about 60 lbs but its not the birth control. It was stress with home, work and family. I wont get my period for months, then one day I get it. I would have for like 2 weeks. I had it with everything like cramps, mood swings and a heavy flow."


"It's been 4 months since I had it put in and maybe I should of read these reviews before having it done. The bleeding is was is driving me insane!! I got it my 6 week check up and had no issues until 2 weeks after it was put in I spotted for a week then started a full blown period that lasted 10 days. Then nothing! Then I started spotting very mild August 2nd, it is now August 19th and the bleeding is becoming heavier. It is more of an annoyance then anything else. And highly considering having it removed. I did gain about 12 pounds but that went went away. My Sex drive didn't change at all but this spotting makes things a little more difficult. I was looking forward to not having a period but what I'm dealing with is making me bitchy!!"


"This is the first and last time I ever use this birth control. I chose it because of the comodity of only replacing it once a week but I have to say that as soon as I applied the patch I started feeling anxiety, my arm felt sore where the patch was, I could not fall asleep. It was horrible, I decided to rip it off and guess what it took me less than 10 minutes to fall asleep. Whether it's effective or not I can't say I only used it for a day"


"Paxil worked absolute wonders for me for six years until 'pooping out' last year. After a disastrous few months on Zoloft I returned to paroxetine which again has made me 'return' to my old self. My alcohol increase (due to work issues) was almost certainly the cause for the medicine becoming ineffective and my return to anxiety and depression.  Many reviews claim SSRI's don't work as well the 2nd time which is slightly true. I feel normal again without the 'serotonin high' I had first time around. Paxil/paroxetine is a miracle for me and though it has killed my sex drive and gained my weight slightly I cannot imagine life without."


"This is by far the best medicine and it works very fast."


"I have had bouts of severe and at times crippling anxiety for over 20 years. Though I mastered recognition of severe anxiety and can skip the ER realizing I cannot die from a panic attack, the effects would still bring me physically to my knees. I failed to respect the source of anxiety: depression. However, the SSRIs out today like Zoloft, etc, are bad on your brain and totally destroy your libido. You eventually are robbed of sleep and the problems spiral: blood pressure, obesity, apnea. Trazadone solves both problems for me, mental depression, physical insomnia. Side effects for me are: muscle spasms/weakness, balance problems, dry eyes, left side throbbing headache and some mania. Hopeful for the future."


"I am 56 and had the Mirena inserted 4 years ago because I'd had heavy continuous bleeding for months.  It was Mirena or surgery.  The insertion was extremely painful, but the  bleeding stopped almost completely within a couple of weeks. I had lots of problems with the strings "stabbing" me in the vagina for almost the entire first year.  I finally went to a different doctor who trimmed about 3&1/2 inches of string.  Haven't had any problem since. I have not enjoyed sex since it was inserted, I lost a lot of hair, gained 20 pounds within the first six months, and have had to take anti depressants daily.  I never had problems with depression before.  But hey - no more bleeding."


"I've been on cipro for 4 days now. 500mg twice a day every 12 hours. I am handling it well, but as a powerlifter and learning what it does to your joints and tendons is terrifying. BE CAREFUL while training if you are active. This medicine can cause rips in your tendons and swelling of joints. It can take months to repair. I've stayed away from the gym while on my cycle of cipro. Be smart with this drug and it will do miracles. As for the fluoride, NO idea why it's in there. It plays no part in the healing process and is only used to cloud your judgement. (P.S. Fluoride was first put in concentrate camps to cause the prisoners confusion, delayed reactions, and a foggy mind.) Do your research people!"


"Was on Gleevec for two years and BCR-ABL would not come down below 20%.  Months after starting Sprycel BCR-ABL undetectable.  I have  been on Sprycel for 7 months now and so far great. Blood counts all look good."


"When I took the first glass at 8am and was following with water, threw it up at 8:35am and at 8:40am first movement, 2hrs later and 5 movements still going. Have to take 2nd dose at 8pm tonight, hope things are clear. Called my drs office about the throwing up and they told me tonight if I am not clean to take an enema."


"I was given 3 packs of Lolo for free from my women's clinic so I decided to try it. I normally take Alesse and have been on a few other different brands in my lifetime. A few days after I started taking Lolo I started to bleed, I chalked this off as being spotting that some people experience (which I have never had before). The bleeding did not stop, it got worse and my vagina started to become painful and itchy. I bled throughout the entirety of the month I was taking Lolo and when I finished my pack of pills, I did not continue on another month. Within days of stopping taking them, I FINALLY stopped bleeding and the discomfort down there went away. I guess it worked effectively since I was completely unable to have sex while on it."


"I got my nexplanon inserted about 8 weeks ago when I was 7 weeks postpartum. In the first 3 weeks or so I developed extremely greasy hair and horrible mood swings. I had my first PP period a week and a half after insertion and it was a bit heavy/long, but nothing I wouldn't expect after giving birth. The side effects seemed to go away after a couple of weeks once my body adjusted and so far have not returned, nor has my period. I'm also breastfeeding, so that may have to do with my lack of period, but I'm not sure. Either way, I've had no issues with the medicine so far and hopefully that's how things will continue!"


"I have been on Lexapro for 4 and a half years now and it has saved my life-"


"Works good.. 8/10 for me."


"I have been using this with good results for almost a year. I did have some break through diahrrea on occasion. What I would like to know is has anyone stopped taking it after taking for a while? I had been using the 30 dollar coupon but now the price has gone up and the coupon is not valid. So I am waiting for insurance approval. But my doctor gave me samples and I have ran out. I have called my doctor three times today to get more samples as they said they would give them to me until insurance comes throught, but they never got back to me. So I will just not have them to take. Has anyone had experience with just stopping and if so what were the effects? Thank you for any help. Guess I'll stock up on imodium until I hear from them."


"I love it however I did have a few problems with it. During my first pack I had my period from day one on the pill, till I started the second pack. Now about to start my third and I don't have my period at all. Can't be pregnant, I'm always very careful but just don't know where it went. Other than that, I absolutely recommend it."


"I felt like I lost 2 months of my life on Champix.  Was lucky to get four hours of sleep (after wacko dreams) a night; depressed, lethargic,  bloated, and constipation like you would not believe.  NOTHING WORKED - for two months I tried everything, even bio-prep (like you have before bowel surgery) or enemas.  I was walking around in an absolute fog.  But I have to say, Champix worked and I have tried everything over my 28 years smoking.  I stopped taking the tablets 3 or 4 weeks ago and am fine, no desire to have a cigarette at all.  Best of all it does kill the nicotine monster - I found I was starting to get addicted to the little lozenges (my Happy Pills) when I was on those.  Good luck if you are considering taking Champix."


"Very good medicine for pain and doesn't have Tylenol in it."


"I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) years ago. Last year, I was referred to a doctor that specializes in this disease; at the time I first met him, I weighed a whopping 387 pounds (I%u2019m 5%u201910%u2019%u2019). Of course, the first thing he told me was that my PCOS would get better if I lost weight. I was totally discouraged! I told him that I was very active and had been on EVERY diet%u2026 nothing seemed to work. I was so frustrated and asked if there was anything he could do to jump start my weight loss from a medical stand point. This is when he told me about Victoza and about the study that demonstrated that individuals suffering from PCOS, not from Type 2 diabetes, had lost weight on this medication... I now weigh 275 pounds :)"


"Got it in 2014 and just took it out. 2 years 3 months ish and 20 pound weight gain. Some head aches and some mood swings but not as bad as others. No period. 3 day spotting every 3 months. Never got pregnant. So I guess it's effective if u ding mind weight gain. With working out and eating healthy your wont loose anything. My body is also sensitive to hormones so I know now I can't do them after 40 pound weight gain on depo. The removal was more painful than the insertion. There was scar tissue growing around half of it so half was in tact while the other half looked like someone chewed on it. I still have burning and pain after removal. I guess I'll have to see how long the pain lasts."


"I was prescribed Fastin for weightloss . The prescription pills worked great not a single bad side effect I lost over 50 lbs in about 4 months.  It gave me energy to start working out and WOW did my concentration for work improve .   However the pills were costly and given out in office only. So every month it was 40 for the Dr visit and weigh in and another 40 for 1 months worth of pills .    When I was unable to afford this regimen I looked for cheaper alternatives. I got some over the counter bottle of FASTIN I bought 2 bottles.  These are unhealthy, way over caffinated Crap! I had gotton very ill half way in to taking the first bottle and had to stop bcaz jitters, headache, paranoia racing heart !!! My advise pay for the real stuff."


"Taking Esgic on and off over 15 years ....works very quickly."


"I am just on my second day, I took a Contrave ER yesterday and this morning.  So far the only side effects I have noticed is a little brain fogginess in the morning (I am drinking an extra cup of coffee to combat that) and a little more thirst, which I am sure is a good thing if you are trying to lose weight.  I was a little put off by Contrave ER when I read some of the side effects that some people have had (nausea, sweating, gastric disturbances, feeling jittery) but as of yet, and I know its early, I haven't experienced anything like that.  I also noticed I felt fuller sooner when I ate my breakfast this morning. So all in all, I would give it a thumbs up."


"Love them they take anxiety and the bipolar away and I can finally sleep."


"I have already made a prior post but I left out one piece of information: The withdrawal is harsh but I found that by taking NeoCitran I felt 100% better and free of the side effects."


"The good: tried after 3 years of agoraphobia and relying on diazepam to do even go down the road. 7 months later I'm at university, living a normal life, going to job interviews, socialising with friends, and I'm going abroad (for the first time in 6 years!) next week. Venlafaxine saved my life.

The bad: you have to take it twice a day which is annoying if you're a disorganised student like me! Also if I forget to take a tablet by even a few hours, ZZZZAP! the brain zaps are so intense it feels like my head is being pounded by a fibrillater, plus dizziness, etc etc. Other notable side affects for me are excessive night sweats,  and dry mouth.

The good outweighs the bad 100% though... I love venlafaxine for how much it's helped me."


"I'm 20 with no kids. My gyno suggested the Skyla because I've been on birth control for 7 years and she though we should switch it up. On 10/11, I got the IUD placed, I thought the insertion would be a walk in the park but it was close to the worst pain I've felt and I have 13 tattoos lol ! it was period cramps times 10. I still feel a lot of pain even just sitting certain ways and I've bled everyday since I've gotten it placed. I'm hoping by my ultrasound on Dec. 16th that I'll feel better because if not, I want this out of me and that scares me even more because I'm afraid of the pain from getting it removed. It's cool not having to take a pill every night & I'm not worried about effectiveness bc it's more effective than birth control"


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"I have had nexplanon for about 4 months and overall I love it! I definitely do have some side effects although. These include: very light irregular bleeding, my periods last about 3 days. A noticeable decrease in immune system strength, since the implant I've gotten a cold every month verses having a cold once or twice a year. Headaches, I used to have intense headaches with my previous birth control and I still have them with this kind but not as severe. As for positive aspects of this birth control, I never have to worry about it or worry about taking a pill everyday, being late with a shot or risk an IUD falling out. My periods are so minimal I almost forget I have them, I haven't gained weight or had any serious side effects!"


"LOVE my copper coil. I spent a number of years going through different pills and always suffering some majorly upsetting side-effect. Although the doc suggested the Mirena (because I have pcos irregular periods) I opted to steer away from hormones entirely and risk the heavy bleeding. I have had the coil for about 5 months now and oddly my periods have been the most regular they've ever been  -- though I don't think I can put this down to the coil itself. The first period was VERY heavy, long and about as painful asIi've experienced. I also had some spotting in between periods. HOWEVER, in the past three months all of these negatives have been gradually decreasing. My periods are no longer painful. Insertion was NOT that bad."


"I have been on Qsymia for 2 weeks and my weight is exactly the same. I am a 50 yr old woman in menopause.  I have also been on a high protein diet and walking 10,000 steps a day.  I don't know if I should spend the money for the next step or not since I have seen no results thus far.  The only difference I can tell is that soda tastes flat."


"I was prescribed a trial of Flector patches for my lower back pain. They worked great. Even stopped the pain in my leg from nerve damage. Unfortunately my insurance didn't cover them and they are very expensive."


"Been on it for 10 months.  Had mood swings and on and off bleeding the first month, but after that it worked great ( i did do the quick start method) i usually keep it on my shoulders and i hardly remember its there once i've applied it.  only once had it peel, and my pharmacist simply gave me a new box (he explained that he told the manufacturer it had malfunctioned and they will send a replacement)  i switch patches on friday, and my period always starts monday.  it ends by friday when i apply the next patch. period is now light and pretty much cramp free, i barely notice.  as far as birth control, my boyfriend and i very rarely use condoms anymore and i have had no issues with pregnancy."


"I used this medication along with a benzoyl peroxide wash.  I agree, it has worked miracles for me.  I use them both at night and in the morning and it is very drying.  I don't mind that it dries my skin out, however, because it caused my skin to peel which made my scars go away very quickly. Sometimes I avoid using the cream on my face in the morning and just put lotion on because no one wants their face peeling during the day."


"I was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder in 2003.  My Doctor prescribed Wellbutrin 150 mg. The depression and paranoia were still an issue until the dosage was increased to 300mg. I also take Xanax 0.25 mg daily.  I have been on these medication to date.  I don't like being on any medications because of a feeling of dependency on a substance. When I weigh out the pros and cons I think my quality of life is 100 % better and I can function at a level which seems normal for me.  I wasn't able to pass a car on the highway without a panic attack.  Since this medicine was introduced to me, I can do everything I use to before my diagnosis of PTSD."


"Had shoulder replacement consisting of five hours under the knife and five months recovery! The doctor gave me 2mg Dilaudid and my usual 800mg Motrin. This combination has kept the pain down to a three or four and I am already weening at three weeks. I should be off the Dilaudid by weeks end. Loved this medicine!"


"I was previously on Yaz both for birth control and to reduce my mild acne. I am normally a very happy optimistic person, yet this pill made me depressed and very moody. I switched to Apri, it's been 4 months, and I love it. I am not moody at all, and haven't gained any weight."


"I just finished my 10 day course of Pylera and I can't believe I got through it. My side effects were bad nausea even with food, black stools, dark urine, extreme fatigue, headache, feverish feeling, and it seems like every bit of phlegm in my body is coming out one way or another. My nose runs like a sieve and also phlegm running down my throat constantly. Just awesome. I feel like I've been ingesting poison and calling it medicine. I'm hoping this takes care of the infection because I've been profoundly ill for over a year, not realizing what was making me so sick until my EGD uncovered Helicobacter. The only thing I can advise is, be kind to yourself, don't expect too much of yourself, try to not work if possible."


"I have chronic migraine headaches so my doctor gives me Norco 10/325 to ease the pain. NOTHING works better than this medicine, not even Percocet, or oxycodone. I'm 30 years old 6'3", 250 lbs so I'm assuming that's why I got something a little stronger than Vicodin. I had been going to the neurologist for about 2 years before he started giving me these. I know its not a cure but thank goodness its around. Highly recommended."


"I started Saxenda on 6/1/17. I titrated the dose as prescribed. The first day I was overcome by chills and severe nausea. I had to sit down on a walk with my husband. I had a salad and pizza, ate my normal portion, but felt very ill afterwards I continued the 0.6 mg for a week and lost 5lbs. If I hadn't seen a significant weight loss, I doubt I would have continued this medication. I increased my medication and switched injecting in the morning to the evening, which helped me sleep through the side effects of nausea, sweats, shaking. It also helped me reduce my 3 cups of coffee to one and a much smaller breakfast than usual. End of week two, 12 lbs down. I'm on week 3, I've lost a total of 21 lbs and counting. I do go to the gym 3 days per week"


"Excellent to relieve pain and pressure when taking off and landing in an airplane."


"Have been taking Duragesic for 10  years. It works great, I use a coupon that covers up to $50. out of pocket, my insurance copay is $35 therefore I pay noting for name brand. The generic does not work as effective as name."


"It took so long to get it in my system!

After 8 weeks I had two weeks of feeling so good, myself, I was so so happy as I had tried everything:(! Then after two weeks it went away, why did it go away?!

I lost everything could not work the depression is with me everyday! They want to shock me."


"Really good."


"Great so far."


"This medication actually works. I used to take one before bedtime along with my Requip. "


"First day I took this and I started having jaw pain and eye twitches. By the second day I had the eye twitches, worsening jaw pain, a rash on my jaw, and extreme heat on my jaw. Also had a rash on my chest. Immediately stopped taking the medicine. My muscles on the right side of my face felt a little weak so I called the doctor. I don't feel I need to go to the ER quite yet but my husband is keeping a close eye on me. (I'm not usually allergic to any medication at all)."


"I've had Implanon since January 29th of this year. I switched from the shot to this and I absolutely LOVE it. The shot made me gain about 50 pounds (109-155) in 1 year of use. Since I have been on Implanon I have lost 25 pounds! The only complaint I have with it is, spotting. It is very light, off and on, not as annoying as a regular period. I hope it will stop soon.
I definitely recommend Implanon!"


"I have interstitial cystitis and also just finished a Z Pack for a sinus infection.  I got a yeast infection and was in desperate pain, extreme burning , swelling etc. I took a 200mg Pyridium pill and cut in half, as I remember how nauseated it had formerly made me. I weigh 110lbs and I am sensitive to most medicines, so I like to start smaller. I suggest you take it with food as it says that it doesn't interfere with the affect it has.  Will make your urine bright orange, so watch your white clothes."


"I've been on reclipsen for about 5 months now for terrible cramps. Doesn't make the cramps go away completely but for the most part. Gained a few pounds & I've noticed some mood swings & hasn't really done anything for my acne. But overall good for me & id recommend it."


"I don't really feel any side effects, but I have been experiencing brain fog, fatigue, & rare pins & needles that are painful. I wonder if this is the drug. I've been on it about 3 to 4 years. I do have Lupus, so I have been blaming it for the brain fog and fatigue. Now I'm not sure as I talked to my doc about this * he told me it could be the drug. He is taking me off of it because it's doing nothing for the migraines. I gave it a 3 more for the lack of help for the migraines versus the side effects, since I'm not sure if it's the drugs, the Lupus, or something else. I just felt it did nothing for me & is a waste of time and money. I hope by going off of it, I feel an improvement in those side effects. Wouldn't you know it, no weight loss!"


"Dr precribed Linzess 290 for a 108 lb woman!
Took it apart and lowered the dosage the first time and had horrible diarrhea, took it again with an even lower dose to see if that would help...now I have lower intestinal burning and pain???
Lower back and pelvic area are on fire? ??
Anyone else experience this!
(Apparently I can't do Linzess )"


"After a year of suffering from severe hot flashes, I was prescribed Gabapentin and what a relief.  If I forget to take it, hot flashes resume with a vengeance!  This totally works for me!"


"I am a 34 y/o female. I first tore my ACL in 1997 and since the have had 5 complete reconstructions. I have severe arthritis in that knee now and it was scoped by my doc two years ago to prepare me for my Synvisc One injections. I am very active: running 6-10 miles, teaching at the gym, and teaching dance. I have been told I need a total knee replacement, but no one will do it on someone so young. The injections have given me so much pain relief that I am hoping to run my first half marathon this fall (was going for one this weekend, but bone spurs got the best of me). I usually cry during the injection, and I did pass out once. If the doctor injects higher on the outside of your knee, I've found my recovery time to be much less. Worth it!"


"Ocella was the first contraceptive birth control I tried, and I thought I was going crazy because of its side effects. As a generally happy and healthy woman, I was so confused and lost as to why I'd suddenly turned into someone that couldn't stand to get out of bed, I cried ALL THE TIME. It could be the tiniest of things that would elicit tears, but it was constant. I shut almost everyone but my boyfriend at the time out, and was so depressed I didn't even know what to do. This lasted 6 months before my mom forced me to stop it, of which I am very thankful for. Ocella made me a different person, sure, it did it's job in keeping me from getting pregnant, but the girl it made me into is not worth that protection. "


"After 4 unsuccessful medications, this one made me the most balanced and even."


"I took the Arimidex for five years, three years in I began having serious issues in my hands.  Trigger finger in both hands.  Two years after stopping the medication, I am still having serious issues with my hands.  The side effects are accumulative, and I decided to discontinue taking it."


"I had never really suffered from constant acne, until I got on birth control which pretty much turned my face into a cystic acne infestation. I was torn apart, troubled, and with no self confidence. I started wearing hats everywhere I went, spent hundreds on facials and makeup, till I drew the line and finally decided to go to the dermatologist. She prescribed to me Acanya in the morning along with Ziana for the evening. I have to say the results are miraculous, I've been on it for about three weeks and my face has completely cleared off. I do not have one zit, only acne marks that will hopefully go away with time. I also started Solodyn 105 mgs four days ago, taking one tablet everyday before bed and I feel like that is what has made my cystic acne disappear."


"I am only giving this a 7 because it definitely made a change in my ability to concentrate for long periods but it was not a pleasant experience. As soon as I took the medicine it would make me feel exhausted and tired. I would have to fight the tiredness to get any benefit out of it. By the end of the day I was drained. It also made me extra agitated. I couldn't focus on more than one thing at a time so when someone would distract me I would get very irritated. I also tensed up my muscles and had bad neck/bad pain. I switched to Ritalin but that was crap too. They put me on Vyvanse and it feels similar but less intense than adderall so we shall see."


"This is a great pill it stops the bleeding but does give you a regular period every twenty eight days. The only con is that my breast get real tender and swell."


"I felt a burning sensation in my stomach. My ortho took it upon himself to change from diazapam to baclofen. I've been not sleeping, and I'm irritable. I've filed a complaint thru my insurance, as well as the ortho office. It's Sunday, but I have a 915 appt with the ortho."


"I smoked for over 11 years before I tried Chantix this March. By week 3 I had completely stopped smoking. Smoking was no longer appealing. It was amazing. "


"one shot in march 2016 and  have experienced the worst seven months of my life, begun with a headache so bad i had an MRI three weeks after the shot another two weeks before the headache stopped then the infections started ear ,bladder ,kidneys and chest it has been a living hell ,cost a fortune and i cant even translate the pain and suffering, it would take a book that no one wants to read and its not done with me after seven months have a chest infection now that i can not get rid of ,worst experience of my life !!!"


"I've been on every medicine. I've had electroshock therapy. Medications don't really work for me very well. I'm only taking Lithium ER 450 mg right now cos my body can't handle more of it. I was taking Topamax for headaches, I thought, but my psychiatrist said it might help my mood. Been taking it for years. I didn't know that it did work for me until I stopped using it. I broke into a manic episode because I started taking that Garcinia weight loss thing, and I wasn't on the Topamax. Well, I guess Topamax DOES work. "


"I've had serious anxiety since I was a teen. In the last 4 years (thanks to some random health issues) it has skyrocketed and life has become unbearable. Everyday I thought I was having a heart attack - despite stellar cardio results. Anxiety took full control of my life - mentally and physically. Xanax and booze (not together) work like a charm but I fear the addiction potential. My doc put me on low dose of Lexapro (5 mg) and within 48 hours all my crazy anxiety ended. Gone. I feel normal again - it's been YEARS since I've felt this way. Small sexual side effect (long time to ejaculate) and slight weight gain but I'm ok with that. Another side effect: my co-workers & friends like me again."


"Ambien definitely puts me to sleep quickly and keeps me asleep. However, it has made me do crazy things without remembering the next morning. I have taken more than the recommended dose while sleep walking, cut 3 inches off my hair, drove my car, many different things. I would love this medicine if I just didn't act crazy because it really does work."


"I have been so happy on this medication. I actually take the generic version and am on my 3rd month. I had been on Ortho Tri Cyclen for years. I am 32. Just some occassional light spotting so far. I have suffered from migraines for a long time, especially around my period, and on these pills they have decreased. My breasts have increased at least a cup size and are super firm (boyfriend approved!). No loss of sex drive at all. I have gained about 10 pounds, but I don't really mind the weight gain with having no period, no migraines and a free increase in breast size. "


"works great for numbness pain in feet"


"I have been on Contrave for a little over a month now and I have lost 7 pounds. Not gonna lie, I almost stopped taking it. The first 2 weeks I had severe stomach pains, each time lasting about 10 minutes, after the end of week 2, the pains stopped. I have no had the urge to drink coffee anymore, used to drink 3 cups a day. I am not eating as much, I used to eat a footlong sandwich from Subway, now I'm lucky if I finish half. This is not a medication for people looking for rapid results. I am taking it day by day and so far I am happy with my results."


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"I have taken Pradaxa (150 mg) twice daily for a year. I have had no problems. I wish that there was a way to test this medicine for it's effectiveness."


"I've had incontinence for some time, but it got to where the urge would hit so hard that I couldn't move until the urge passed and I could get to the bathroom. I went to the doctor and she put me on Oxybutynin. It may be all in my head but I swear only one 5mg. pill already has worked. I didn't have that extreme urge when I got up from a nap, like I did before. I still had the urge but not as severe. Time will tell."


"Pristiq changed my life for the good. I tried others, this was the only one that worked and worked wonders for me. The only downside was a weight gain first year or two  which is now under control."


"I have struggled with acne since I was fifteen and nothing I would take or use helped it ever, and I did not want to take acutane. My doctor suggested I take birth control to help clear my skin and this has made my skin completely clear and I'm very glad. I did break out worse for the first three months but then my skin was completely clear, I did not gain weight in fact I lost two pounds at first, and it did make my boobs bigger, and they were sore at first but nothing terrible. The only problem I have is that it does make me really emotional the week before or the week after my period but nothing extreme, just irritability, sometimes crying at random things."


"It seemed to work well for me right from the start.  I had been on Remicade previously but I had to quit due to losing my insurance.  By the time I went to Simponi I was hurting pretty bad.

Unfortunately, it stopped working after a while (18 months) but that has been my personal experience with Biologics.  When it worked, it worked well."


"I had sex Father's Day June 19,2016 . Took a plan b the next morning within 9 hours, no side effects that day . Next few days no appetite to eat, urination more than usual, sleepiness. Got period when expected July 2nd,2016, very light the first day , woke up with a medium flow with blood clots. Had my period on due time."


"I've been taking quetiapine 25mg day and night for about a month now. I find it is great for taking away anxiety, but I am so so tired could sleep the clock round. I'm also on 20 mg Cipralex for depression. I have no energy to do anything. "


"The pain this causes is excruciating. I've had to get up several times during the night to wash it off due to the burning and itching it causes. It's so painful I can't sleep and end up tearing up washing it off. It works for a couple days and then you're back to suffering through a painful sleepless night. The pain isn't worth it."


"Tried this medication for prevention of migraines. I developed severe numbness in my hands and feet and unrelenting pain in my arms. I also had huge problems thinking at a normal speed. Took it for 3 months thinking well I'll adapt and the side effects will lessen or go away. Nope. Didn't help decrease the frequency of my migraines either. I was very surprised at the side effects as I usually don't have any sensitivities to medicines. Hope your experience is better."


"Used this twice. First time condom broke second time condom came off. I freaked out both times because I was scared for sure that I'd be pregnant. I'm pretty young so I couldn't drive anywhere so I had to walk to a health clinic to purchase it. Very little side effects other than getting an irregular period both times. This product sure did save my life and definitely works so don't be afraid!"


"Wow. Cleared up a very nasty post-surgery infection. 0 side effects. As others have said, I think you see more negative posts than positive, because those of us without complications are lucky to move forward. Best wishes to everyone with their issues."


"I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen for 8 months then I switched to the generic brand (Tri-Nessa) for 2 months and started to get migraines."


"I use Synalar as the steroid to treat my LS.  My GP prescribed this straight away after diagnosing my condition in 30 secs after an examination. Am very happy with results. Used after Epaderm emollient for washing, Synalar when required and barrier cream to help with symptoms. LS is controllable now."


"I am a 36 year old single female.  I have raised my 2 boys myself for 16 years..no stress in my life...LOL.  I began having anxiety attacks last year. Never experienced before in my life.  Heart racing, couldn't breath, neck pain thought I was having a heart attack.  My Doctor prescribed Lexapro 10mg once a day.  It took about 2 months before I started noticing any difference in myself.  The girls at the office call it my "happy pill".  They say sometimes my happiness is overwhelming.  They have noticed more of a change in me than I have.  It is a wonderful medicine.  The only side effects I have experienced was dry mouth when I first started taking the drug.  That went away within a couple weeks"


"I've been through a lot of medication for fibromyalgia... amitriptyline, methocarbamol, NSAIDS off the charts, Savella, Cymbalta... nothing works. Still, I believe nothing works but I will say this has helped me feel quite a bit better. Often in the night I have muscle cramps in addition to all the pain caused by fibromyalgia. If someone squeezes my arm, yes it still hurts.. but this drug has really lessened the pain all over. I give it a nine because I worry too much about how "young" this drug is. I worry about what it's doing to my liver and stuff too.

I'm on 750MG a night and I take it before bed. It doesn't make me drowsy or help me sleep through the night specifically, but it really makes the muscles feel nice (and less cramping)."


"I had bad mood swings!!! I didn't want to have sex with my boyfriend! Bleeding the whole time I had it! And I only had it in for two weeks!! I had to have it taken out right away!!! Never again! And it felt weird in my arm"


"I've been in constant pain from osteoarthritis with some fibromyalgia on top of it for about two years and began taking cymbalta about 6+ weeks ago.  I've been pain free for a month now with no need for any painkillers (I was taking a vicoden and tramadol  every day during that time).  Truly a miraculous recovery.  Interestingly my doctor told me that his wife who had bad osteoarthritis pain had the same result from the cymbalta.  Hope that it continues!"


"I have had bad acne since 6th grade and I am now in 11th grade and started taking Bactrim, it is amazing you take it once in the morning and once at night... I saw results in the first month, now my face it clear, just around my time of the month I get maybe two pimples but they go away fast! Just don't skip! You will break out and have to start over!"


"I have had the Mirena for almost 2 years now and it is wonderful. Going in, it was a little uncomfortable, like a pinching feeling, had cramps for the rest of the afternoon and then I was fine. I have had no problems with it and I love love love Mirena. I am not excited for it to come back out though..seems like it will be painful."


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"Been on Keppra since 12-2008 after having my first and hopefully last seizure in my sleep. It was horrible I hear. I was hospitalized for a week not knowing what happened or where I was for 3 days. The doctor said it was just a bad seizure. So far after being on Keppra I don't know if it's to soon to tell if it's working or not but I will continue to take it (very mild side effects)."


"So I started this drug because I have PCOS. I started 8/21/2015  I have reduced my calorie intake at first to 2,500 during first month and down to 1,800 on the second month. I have kept on taking them and keeping to the low calorie intake  and am now on my 4th month. I followed the dosage that was in my packet now I am taking 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening. I went through some of the side effect symptoms as I progressed, such as nausea , headache, and dry mouth. I have lost 36.4 pounds at an average loss of 1/2 a day. I plan to continue taking it as long as my loss stays like this."


"This has not worked for me.  It has terrible side effects and I am trying to get off it."


"Having struggled for about 12 months to maintain  an erection my Dr recommended Viagra. Wow minimal side effects occasional headache but that's because blood is rushing away from my head. The erections are like when I was 20. Takes effect after about 30 minutes and my wife only needs to look at me and I get hard not lasting any longer but the beauty is I can get hard 4 or 5 times over 3 to 5 hours and again in the morning. We are late 40's but we feel like 20 year Olds."


"I am a 53 year old prostate cancer survivor (radical prostatectomy and adjuvant radiation treatment) with depression/anxiety.

I started on 150mg of Wellbutrin 6 months ago. Recently started having major depression/anxiety feelings about work. I am now taking 150mg twice a day and I feel great. I cannot believe the difference in my mood from dismal depression to optimism. I also quit smoking and drinking. I've been doing the South Beach diet with moderate exercise (30-40 minutes walking on treadmill) and have lost 20 pounds, but I was about 100 pounds overweight so I have a long way to go.

I am just a few days into the 150mg twice a day regimen, but the results with respect to mood change have been remarkable."


"Used for eyelid eczema twice daily for 8 years. "


"Prednisone has been a saviour at being a quick fix in getting rid of my crippling RA symptoms. Started on 10mg a day with no side affects. Now into my 7th week on it and tapered down to 7.5mg I'm getting terrible side affects. Agitation, anxiety, mood swings, awful insomnia which worsens the mood swings and the lack of sleep then causes its own lot of side affects. I'm not sure what's worse right at this moment - pain in all my limb joints or these aggravating side affects?! I am writing this at a peak of a pouty mood swing though. I don't do well without sleep and 3 nights in a row with just a few hours between them is it. On a positive note I am almost fully mobile when on the drug. So I highly recommend it for short term use."


"Helped slow me down so much that I was ignoring the pain. I didnt care about anyone or anything . Made me constipated. Just stopped taking it a week ago and dont feel anything bad. Feel much better now that I am off"


"I have trouble staying asleep. I wake every night anywhere from between 12:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. and am up for the rest of the night. This medicine helped me sleep, but also made me very depressed.  It made me very angry and upset most of the time. I took this for about 3 months, until I got to the point that there was something very wrong with me and it was the medicine.  "


"I took 5 pills (i know it says 3, but i thought it'd work faster if i took more). Nothing happened. No bloating, cramping, nausea, nothing. Weird, and concerned that 5 pills with the recommended 3 did nothing.."


"I am on day 6 of taking Lexapro and I must say that I am very pleased with the results so far. My husband is deploying and I began experiencing panic attacks and anixiety back in May. I thought it was just me and I could brush it off or "get over it". As time went on, I noticed that my symptoms became worse. I was crying everyday, worrying, panic attacks, aniexty attacks and having intrusive thoughts, which began to make me extremely depressed. I had no energy, insomnia, crying, mentally exhausted and no appetite. I finally broke down and went to my GP and told him what was going on. He recommended several different anti-depressants. I had been reading about the different anti-depressants and found that Lexapro got the best reviews. I was reluctant to begin taking meds but thought I had no choice. I know it might be premature but I feel 100% better that I did a week ago. The only side effect that I experienced was a insomnia for the first 3 nights, loss of appetite and no libido. I didn't have much of a libido to begin with, so it doesn't bother me. I didn't experience nausea like I read on other reviews. I am slowly getting my appetite back and sleep so good at night. It makes a little groggy first thing in the morning but once I get up and get going, I'm good. I take 10 mg every morning. My doctor wants me to increase my dosage to 20 mg after 2 weeks but I will wait and see how I feel. I highly recommend this medication. It has really helped me. I feel so much better!!!"


"I was having some marital problems, and was unable to eat, sleep or function.  I went to the doctor after a few days and she prescribed Celexa.  I've been taking it for 23 days.  I suffered from debilitating fatigue and sweats on days 3,4 and 5.  On day six I was able to get up on time and be functional.  I had a headache for the first 10 days, but now it is not noticeable.  I am able to drink coffee and not feel jittery.  I still have a low appetite and am losing weight, and my feelings of sexual arousal are numbed.  I feel that the edge has been taken off and that I am very level.  I feel more patient and objective.  I have terrible premenstrual Dysphoria and this past cycle, all my worst symptoms did not appear."


"I am looking to get off of the birth control Errin because I have had 3 periods in one month! I have never experienced this before when taking a regular hormone birth control. I plan on getting my old birth control back immediately!!! I was only taking it to breastfeed, but I am not breastfeeding anymore and can move on to the regular birth control."


"It tastes SO BAD. I don't know how the got the taste and smell of Robitussin (spelling?) cough syrup but I couldn't finish the second bottle. I've hated he smell and flavor since I was a kid so I couldn't choke it down twice. However. It works really really well."


"I am a nurse. I was already on wellbutrin SR-150mg 2x daily.  I concur with the dieter below. Have your Dr prescribe these meds separately.  No side effects.  The dose of naltrexone is way too high in contrave  (just my personal. .not professional opinion!) 4-5 mg of naltrexone 1-2 times a day is plenty.  Naltrexone will only work if you truly have a binge type actual food addiction.  It works on the reward center of our brains just like that of drug addicts and alcoholics. The grandiose feeling we get when we eat and all is suddenly right with the world. It turns that off for us. (And..prescribing this way? Super cheap! :)"


"Suffering from Bipolar I was prescribed Latuda. Over a 1 year period of taking the drug I lost motivation, became depressed, and bordered suicidal. With a lifetime of struggling with mania and anxiety, I've never been suicidal until taking this drug. It's also a tier 3, so it will run your most expensive copay or thousands a month without copays."


"For years I had been battling behavior problems with my son who is now 10. He was not a bad child but had no concentration span, would fidget, annoy others and was falling way behind children the same age as him. Finally we managed to get him seen by a specialist. He is now been on Ritalin 15mg for 4 months and the change is unbelievable. He is already catching up with his school work, making more friends as he understands them better and is generally just more content and happy. At first he was teary and clingy when first put on them but that soon went. The only down for my son is that he is not as hungry as he used to be and lost a lot of weight in the beginning but is steadily putting it back on now."


"Just recently got put on testosterone. I just did my first injection 3 days ago, feel pretty good so far. I have been a body builder most of my life. I'm only 20 by the way and my test levels were 266 after blood work from what I've read this is extremely low for my age."


"This is one of the few drugs that actually work for me. If you're attentive it's unlikely you'll run into trouble. If it improves life, it's worth it. We get into 2-ton things of steel and drive them around on the freeway super fast every day. Much riskier than taking parnate. I got off for a while and friends and family all insisted I stop trying new meds and remain on parnate for good. No side effects. Easy to quit for a minute when dental work and surgeries come up. Some times it feels like the market buries the best meds for some reason. Weird."


"When my IC flares up (like it did last night when I drank a huge glass of orange juice--big mistake) and I can't sleep because of that horrible ache, one dose of this stuff works for me. I get the maximum strength OTC generic from CVS (Walgreen's has one, too) but even if you have to pay full price for the brand name, it is worth it. I'm so glad I found this drug.  I do have a box of thin maxi-pads left over from when I had periods, and since I'm at that age where I leak a bit, I wear these to keep my underwear and bed sheets from turning psychedelic orange."


"I've been on so many anti depressants. I can't even tell you how many I've tried and none of them had any effect or very little. My doctor started me out on sample pack of Viibryd and gave me a few packs of the 40mg to last me until she gets back from out of the country. I've been on it for a month now and it's been amazing. I have schizoaffective disorder with major depression, panic disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. Viibyrd is amazing. I feel so much better already. I never got any of the side effects other people experienced. It's been nothing but pleasant for me. My mood, energy, everything has gotten so much higher than it has been in years. I'm so excited about my future now. I have so many dreams that I feel like I can now accomplish and I'm very optimistic now."


"I have been taking Ritalin for almost 3 years & it has been great. I had ADHD in high school & college. I couldn't focus, listen to lectures, read well or study. I saw a doctor during college & he prescribed me Ritalin 20mg 3x/day (I had long days in college). I was finally able to read well, study & focus. I love learning now, I'm motivated & my mood improved. Now I take 20mg 2x/day (I graduated & go to bed earlier). It lasts around 4 hours. I never experience withdrawal or major sleepiness when I don't take it. Side effects: Difficulty sleeping if taken too close to bed time & appetite loss (minor). I highly suggest an eating schedule and drinking lots of water so you don't eat too little. I would often forget to eat in the beginning."


"I was dealing with a huge flare up for two weeks. It didn't seemed to go away until they gave me prednisone. It worked like a miracle. After not been able to walk on my own for almost two weeks, I was up and running the next day after taking this medicine."


"Abilify at 2mg has felt like my depression is finally under control.  However the weight gain has been a difficult one to accept and am going to try to go down to 1mg to see if that makes a difference.  I started out at about 124 and am now 131 with watching everything I eat and exercising hard 3-4 times a week.  Doesn't seem to matter if I eat very little.  Still can't lose the weight.  I don't like this side effect but it far outweighs the depression I have felt for years so may have to put up with it.  I am very hungry in between meals and crave sweets.  Will power has been tested and so far I am passing because I have never had a weight problem in my life and don't want to start now."


"I have been taking Lexapro 10mg for 4 months for anxiety and panic attack disorder with mild OCD. The panic attacks went away completely and my anxiety was lessened. I am no longer walking around with a constant lump in my stomach and I feel stable. I had chest pains from the anxiety and they also went away after a month on Lexapro. If you experience side effects in the beginning please try to stick it out it is worth it. I had some side effects (restlessness, insomnia, worsening of panic episodes, dry mouth and sweating) but they went away after 4 weeks. The only bad thing about Lexapro is the weight gain. I gained 12 lbs in 2 months. Recently I had to up my dose to 15mg, when my dad died and I started feeling anxious again. Good luck all."


"I switched from the implant on my arm after having it for roughly two years. I decided to get on Chateal because my periods had begun to become irregular with the implant. My hair STARTED FALLNG OUT - kid you not with in the first month. During the two years of using the implant my hair was normal and full of volume. I stopped taking the pill four months after starting and my hair has not gone back to normal. Do not recommend this pill."


"My doctor (ENT) suggested taking Gabapentin off-label for a persistent cough. My cough has greatly affected my life style for years: sleep, eating, public outings (concerts, movies, etc.). I would rate my cough severity on a 1-10 scale as being 9.9, and the ONLY way I could receive help was from Codeine based cough syrup. Now, my cough with only Gabapentin is a 1-3. It has become a 'wonder drug' to me and to my family. However, there are some negative side effects but they are manageable: dry mouth, dry eyes and occasional constipation. These S.E's are well worth the positive effects of the intended drug. My dosage has been 200mg, three times a day for the past year."


"Lamictal has been effective for me. I had not realized some of my symptoms until I was unable to afford it and went off it for couple months. I had more depression, began to emotionally over eat, increased difficulty in making decisions and paying attention, and feeling of being overwhelmed. I am fortunate enough to have the means to get back on my medicines. I function without it, but this makes my disabilities more manageable."


"It's the first time I take Bactrim since my mom is  usually taking it to cure her UTI. I don't have any prescription regarding my UTI so I tried it since it was recommended by my mom. As far as I know, I don't have allergies with medicine.  After 2 hours of taking it, I woke up feeling itchy and my face was swollen. I wont take this med ever again even it cures UTI.."


"This is the Michael Jordan of smoking cessation. I tried every single thing and nothing worked except Chantix. Smoke free for 4 years now. If it is giving you side effects like occasional nausea and vomiting for a short amount of time after taking it, ask the Dr for Phenergan. If you want to stop taking it because the dreams are too hard to handle, then you really do not want to quit. "


"Took about 3 weeks for this medicine to kick in before I noticed anything. When it did, the pain was intense for a couple of days but I stuck with it hoping things got better. They did! I was able to stand longer, walk longer, sit longer, and lay on my side all without intense pain. The pain was still there, but it made dealing with the pain more tolerable. I've been on this medicine for about 10 months now but dealing with this terrible pain for nearly 3 years. I've tried just about every medicine available and this medicine with Elavil and Oxycontin/Oxycodone  works like magic. I now use Cymbalta with Elavil and Morphine and have had no issues. "


"I have been in pain for years, since my second son was born. After my daughter, I lived with it for 5 years, thinking it was carpal tunnel. Finally the doctor sent me to a specialist after wearing braces from 1 1/2 years. Fibromyalgia is what the diagnosis was, I was not shocked, until she said NO CARPAL TUNNEL AT ALL. She gave me some 50 mg, Lyrica, worked wonderfully. I did not have to lay in bed for an hour or more before getting the children up for school. I got right out of bed and felt pretty good all day. It did make me a bit tired, but the doctor said you have to build your way up on it, but now, the insurance does not pay for it."


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


"I have always had a depressive nature, increasing at middle age. I went on to Paroxetine 10mg, after a particularly stressful time at work. After about 6 weeks of ups and downs, things stabilized for me and my depression subsided to almost nothing. Of particular interest to me was that my social awareness disorder also reduced dramatically. Often at meetings, where I'd now speak up without hesitation, I would think to myself "hey, is this really me?"
Unfortunately my depression prevailed, possibly because of my long term Type 2 diabetes. As a stressful period arose, I upped my dose to 20mg. It seemed to help for a little while. My lower than expected rating is because of how difficult it is to get off this, even to reduce the dosage."


"I took the Depo-Provera shot starting from 16-20. I absolutely loved the shot other than not ever really knowing when my period was going to be. I actually lost weight on the shot and my breast grew larger than before. I had great sex drive as well. I switched to the Levora pill simply for the fact that I knew I wanted to become pregnant one day and knew if I took the shot for too long that it may effect that. I chose Levora because I only have 4 periods a year (which is great!). However, I have been taking this pill for 3 1/2 years and I have noticed some negative side effects. I have been slowly over time gaining weight. I also never used to have acne and have some acne problems now. I also have low sex drive and difficulty staying wet."


"Started taking Belviq on March 26 (going to be 2 weeks on April 9) No weight loss at all or supressed appetite. Cause horrible migraine for 48 hours straight. Besides that does not affect me in any other way."


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


"Hi
I just started on August 28th I'm on a low dose 1.6 I haven't had any side effects yet but I'm please to announce that my appetite is gone. I have to force myself to eat keep your fingers crossed for me"


"I have had 0 panic attacks all my life until last Oct when I got my 1st one which I called 911. 2 days later I had another one in which I was taken to the ER and given Ativan they said due to panic attack/anxiety.  Scared me both times felt like I was dying. The nurse said she took Lexapro so I asked my doc to let me try that one first since the nurse had great luck, but I didn't like it! My coworker told me she takes Prozac so I switched meds to try it and WOW, not anxious like I want to pass out at the grocery store or in the middle of a packed restaurant! I have been taking 20mg and my doc said since I had such success he wants me on 40mg. This medication Prozac has let me live life again and not feel like I'm going to pass out in public."


"I just started Topiramate (Topamax) for my migraines and hand tremors September 20/17 as advised by my doctor with the weight loss being a bonus side effect. So far no side effects a small head ache this morning I currently weighed in at 190 lbs hoping to be back down to 120lb my before kids weight. Will keep everyone posted on how it works for me."


"When my doctor suggested I have anxiety, at first I was hesitant to try Celexa. I had always attributed my symptoms to Irritable Bowel Syndrome, allergies and chronic back and hip pain. I held my prescription for three weeks before deciding to try it. I have been taking 20 mg for 7 days. I have not had to take a muscle relaxer or a strong pain reliever in a week because although I still feel a little discomfort in my back, it's not so bad anymore. Added benefit."


"23 male, been taking buspar for 3 years now for anxiety/ocd with intrusive thoughts. I originally started with 10mg 2x a day. Took about 2-3 weeks to take effect, after that I really noticed a difference in my anxiety and intrusive thoughts. It really helped me get through the day and feel normal. I occasionally still had panic attacks that would eventually pass with drinking a bunch of water and sometimes taking an extra "helper" dose. Recently switched to 3x a day still at 10mg since the med doesn't seem to last as long as it used to. Still occasionally take a "helper" dose to fall asleep. Side affects were/still are antsy legs, dizziness, drowsiness, and extreme appetite all for only about 30 min. Overall better than anti-depressants."


"I've been on Avonex almost eight months. A little flu like symptoms the following day. It gets worse if I've had too much coffee, less 'achey' if I'm drinking plenty of water the day before. I'm fairly new to MS so don't know if it's stopping the lesions but I feel better than a year ago. '

Fortunately, I am a copay assistance program so it's zero out of pocket. Thank you Biogen."


"I have this in three years next month.
I have gained no weight and my period stopped straight away
I didn't have many mood swings,  and no migraines
By these reviews I seem to be one of few lucky ones"


"I'm a 24 year old female with major depression and anxiety. I've been on nearly every antidepressant I can think of (Prozac, Cymbalta, Abilify, Lexapro...and even a few others) and Effexor has been the only one thus far to be effective. The others either made me an emotionless zombie, or didn't do anything at all. The only side effects I've had were a bit of shakiness for the first week I started taking it, along with some dry mouth. These only lasted a week while my body got used to the medicine. I've had no changes in weight or appetite, which I know is a common concern with this class of drugs. If you've been through the ringer trying to find an antidepressant, I would recommend this to anyone. I also take Buspar daily."


"I Had Extreme Acne, Pimples, Dark Spots, And Red face, oily as well. I was prescribed EpiDuo by my doctor, and I saw results in about 1 week, pretty much almost all of my face clearing up. Then a couple days ago, when I applied it, my face burned horribly, I thought it was my cleanser, but it wasn't. EpiDuo makes your skin dry and burn, but only for a little bit, still a good acne cream!"


"I have been taking this birthcontrol since I was 15 (I am now 20), had terrible, terrible acne, bad periods and vicious mood swings prior to the medication. After I started taking it my acne disappeared with in 3 days, my periods were so much better. I notice if I stop taking it I gain a crazy amount of weight and my acne instantly comes back. My mood swings and depression may have gotten worse but it was due to other mental illness stuff. I have PCOS and this helps tremendously. I stopped taking it and took another one for a while and it made things so much worse. I had to go back on this one to have regular periods and feel okay. The first week after the sugar pills are literal hell sometimes, mimics pregnancy to a T but it gets better."


"I completely lost my sex drive. It's like eating broccoli, you just don't want it."


"I've been on Belviq for five days. The first day was hard. I was dizzy, hot, and had a headache all day. But I've been good since then with only slight dizziness. Yesterday I started taking 2 pills and I haven't noticed any difference.  I still feel hungry all the time. Will it work better if I take it on an empty stomach? I don't think it's worth it so far."


"Another update - Today I have lost 20 lbs. and been on Qsymia since March 9, 2014.  (3 months, 9 days).  I went four weeks with no loss, then lost a few more.  It's slow and steady, but it does work.  It's not a miracle pill, you have to do your part! It does help with cravings and appetite control. I also have to stay very consistent with Miralax and stool softeners because it does cause constipation. You have to drink a lot of water with this medication, too, as it will cause you to be thirsty. It's good to get into the habit of drinking lots of water anyway!"


"This may be a little long so I hope you took your medicines today, LOL.  this is my 3rd month on Adderall and it is absolutely a miracle drug for me. I have suffered with extreme fatigue and excessive sleepiness since I was a teenager, I'm  38 now. My doctors have tried me on everything from sleeping pills, to antidepressants, nothing worked. A friend suggested Adderall, I researched it, talked to my doctor about it and we tried Provigil first, which did help, but I was still falling asleep driving, reading, etc. Switched to Adderall. I was so happy I nearly cried when I was telling my doctor how much better I feel. I wish I would have tried this years ago."


"I've been using Loestrin 24 for about 4 months now and I like it a lot. It completely took away my period(YAY)! I do sometimes get in really bad moods for no reason at all and I sometimes feel like I am gaining weight. However I do really like it and will continue to use it."


"Klonopin has absolutely saved my life in more than one way, with it treating my anxiety and panic attacks. Before I was prescribed Klonopin I had severely withdrawn from almost every aspect of every day life. I was always a very outgoing positive and happy woman before my anxiety and isolation took over every aspect of my life. I just could not face the "real world" before Klonopin and now I have been completely able to live a normal, happy and productive life. It has helped with social anxiety which was what caused me to withdraw from every day life. I cannot praise enough the benefits to me personally. I can again live a happy existence and will never have a bad thing to say about it from own my personal experience."


"I on Klonopin 2mg 3xdaily, for many yrs. I don't know if others have experienced the same thing or not. But, I felt I, either had been on it so long it lost some of it's effectiveness, or my anxiety and panic attacks got worse due to a tragedy. But I switched to Clorazepate and I cannot believe how much better I feel. I took it before, yrs ago, for a couple of months, and I do urge you not to start out on an extreme high dose, until you know how it works for you, and if you need to increase it, you can. A true lifesaver for me. Good luck to you others out there."


"I have been a sufferer of Psoriasis since I was born. Since then I have used so many treatments over the past 20 years but none has worked as well as Humira! Within 6 weeks my Psoriasis was clearing up and my skin in general is so soft.
It is quite painful to administer but its just a stinging sensation and you only have to do it once a fortnight- so it's worth it!
Recently, I've had a few patches come back but I've been under a lot of stress at work so that's understandable.
I've had one or two side effects but nothing major. I've been getting tired quite a lot and I've been getting quite bad spots on my face but it's nothing unbearable.

I don't have to pay for Humira as I am taking it for research purposes."


"I'm a 30 yr old male.  I was on Zoloft for 5 years (gained 40lbs, couldn't ejaculate) then Cymbalta (nasty side effects). For a couple months My Psych doctor let me try Pristiq.  I loved it. I had/have awful anxiety and panic attacks with depression. (My anxiety is because of my depression). This medicine worked quick and I'm now in my 7th month at 50mg once a day.  The last week, it seemed to dwindle down a little (not sure why?), as my depression and anxiety started coming back.  My same doctor just upped my dosage to 100mg a day.  I'm hoping it wont let me down! I have to say that Pristiq is the best of 3 anti-depressants/anxiety medicines I have tried. Thanks all and good luck."


"Really helped on my seborreic dermatitus . Couldnt probably use it too often cause by the next day i can then see the drying affect .i am grateful i found this product."


"Would not recommend. After a month of taking it no improvement has been made and along with that consistent itchiness all around my body"


"TN came on gradual over a period of time, initially short attacks lasting only a few seconds prompted by face movement such as eating or talking.
Went down the dentist route first and had 2 teeth removed until he told me I should see a doctor.
I didn't go for some time and attacks got worse, lasting longer and incapacitating in intensity.
Diagnosed with TN and prescribed tegrotol.
Taking 800mg a day and only odd "breakthrough" pain on certain days depending where the TN settles (sometimes in the muscle and jaw and sometimes on the skin surface).
No side effects from tegrotol but pain returns almost instantly should I miss my medication."


"I've felt awful since using Tradjenta.  Been on it for 6 days and my average glucose is up 30 mg/dl higher than normal."


"For everyone wanting to get theirs out, I was on the same boat for a while. I got it inserted in November 2015 and I had two THREE WEEK long periods in November and January that were horrible. I was really planning on getting it out once the 3 month trial period was up, but now it's the end of March and I haven't had a period, spotting, or any side effects since then. Doctors know what they are talking about when they say wait at least 3 months before you get it taken out. My advice for anyone suffering right now is to wait–especially if you were on a different type of birth control before–because once your body gets used to the different hormones, your period might stop!"


"My starting weight 284.6 my decision to try this was several fold, my health, I met and saw others who have tried it and I loved their results, and going under the knife I just don't want to do, I found that the old saying diet and exercise  was not enough  for me I knew I needed help, so I reached out, to my doctor, I began my treatment on 3/4/2017  my first week I was down 11 pounds, my second week I was down 15 pounds my third week I was down 17.4 pounds, this is with a food modification intake, and nothing after 7 pm. I work full time in high energy sales I walk 10,000 steps a day five days a week, the dry mouth is a sure thing water all day helps, I put mint in my water, update in 1 month"


"I got Nexplanon put in in December and so far I love it.  I have only had one period since I had it put in and it lasted about 7 days.  I've also not had any of the other side effects some people have had such as weight gain."


"My son's gastroenterologist prescribed Miralax for him stating that it would help with the discomfort caused by his extreme gasiness caused by his Aspergers syndrome, it however about a half hour after taking it caused him to have SEVERE gas pains and he "Tooted" about 60 times before his belly felt better."


"Dec 23, my doctor had me start this. My first week I experienced all the symptoms and lost 5 lbs in three days (I had to force myself to eat and I couldn't sleep). I seem to have adjusted now but have gained the weight back. I'm confused since I work out hard 5 to 6 days a week. I eat less than 2000 calories a day. I feel like I would starve at 1200 like I see most of you post. Should I be restricting to 1200? My doctor didn't mention this  to me.  On a positive note, I do feel more energized when I work out.  I feel like I don't want to stop exercising. My doctor prescribed this for me to give my metabolism a boost, I've lost 70lbs w/o the pill but haven't lost anything for 6 months, been at the weight.  Maybe I need to have it a month...."


"Dexedrine worked above and beyond for my ADHD symptoms, outstanding medication."


"Helped back but may be giving me horrible headaches"


"This is my second month taking it and my breast are so sore first month I took it I was fine I feel nauseous all the time I'm gaining a lot of weight it's sad never had I felt like this on bc  but only one more month left . Then I can try to have a baby been irregular all my life I'm 25 now still no kids ."


"I had no clue what this stuff was. My grandma has been using it for her elbow. I was having a "blonde" moment I guess cause I was thinking how can a gel work when her pain is under the skin? Well I've been having horrible knee pain, I'm seeing a knee specialist this week. I picked up her tube and thought I'd give it a try thinking it would do nothing. When I got up out of the chair I was amazed! Hardly any pain at all. I looked back at the gel and thought "no way" this has got to be in my head. So I got on the computer and decided to research this a little, I think when I go to my specialist I will ask for a prescription for this. However I think I may have used just a little too much, oh well!"


"I was injected (IV) during shoulder(rotator)surgery. I was expecting to deal with nausea as in a past procedure. Absolutely no problems, this one is a keeper!"


"I have been taking Wellbutrin XL for several years for Seasonal Affective Disorder, taking 150 mg once a day to 300 mg once a day, depending on the level of my depression.  Every year, it has helped me.  In the fall, I feel a sadness coming over me, and find myself sleeping more, getting out and doing less.  When I start taking the Wellbutrin, within a week, I am back to my normal self."


"Ive been taking Lortabs for well over 9yrs due to a accident & they work, no side effects,no addiction trouble, just take as doctor says. work better then anything else Ive tried!"


"This medication works for me. Have had generalised anxiety for many years, which I could just about deal with but it was very draining. As others have said, this med takes a few weeks to start having a positive effect, and I had to take Valium with it for the initial two weeks to alleviate the side effects. The insomnia got worse before it got better. So I didn't make any judgements until after one month.

The effects are positive. I have a sense of calmness and perspective. I sleep much better. I am enjoying life much more. The downside was increased hunger and a little weight gain with it. But the positive effects mean I can make time to exercise and deal with that."


"My doctor prescribed this for my

Menopausal mood swings and headaches.  It worked for a while and then I started having profuse sweating, not that I needed any help in that department due to my hot flashes!  I would be soaked at work and if I just did the smallest chore at home.  I weaned off and am now trying Effexor."


"I had a breakdown in November 2016, spent the winter suffering terribly with anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Was resistant to trying medication. Counsellor, psychiatrist, and 2 physicians finally convinced me I had bipolar 2, and put me on Trileptal. Slight improvement occurred but I still suffered. Finally things got so bad that I decided to give the Zoloft they had all been suggesting a try. Started at 25 mg and now have been on 50 mg for about 6 weeks. DEFINITE IMPROVEMENT. Wish I had started long before I did, having suffered way longer than necessary. No side effects for me thus far. Some breakthrough depression and anxiety, I handle these days with low dose klonipin.  I am leaving the option of increasing Zoloft dose in autumn, for SAD"


"I have been on the depo shot since I had my daughter which was 3 years ago. For the first few months I had spotting but that stopped. I still get PMS-like symptoms around the time I would usually get my period. I have gained 15 pounds while on depo. I have been getting bad migranes & terrible aches in my body and I'm not sure if it's because of the shot. I would definitely recommend this shot. There is nothing to remember every day, just show up to the doctor once every 3 months!"


"I started taking this well over a year now it's amazing! I've always been under my BMI weight when I first started taking the syrup, I was 5'6 and weighed 6 pounds 11 stone at the age of 22 and after having my 1st baby. A year on I weighed 8st but when I became pregnant I started loosing all my weight due to morning sickness. After 3 months of constant morning sickness I decided to try and start taking apetamin again! And it's fantastic, not only is it completely helping me with my morning sickness it's helping me put on weight and keep it on which can only be a good thing for my baby. I hope this is helpful for any other pregnant mothers who are loosing weight dramatically due to morning sickness, there is hope."


"Have been taking 2 to 2.5 mg per day for many years. The only med that has alleviated my anxiety. Am 67 and have had the problem since childhood. Don't know why but it's too late to unravel. Suspect I'm wired that way or its hereditary. Was very successful but life was a constant struggle until I got help at age 48. Would not want to be without it despite the docs concerns about addiction. The horror stories about withdrawal are over blow. I wean off once in 6 weeks. No re-occuring issues. Therapy never had any lasting effect. Too late to consider stopping now and I don't know why I should. The trend against these meds is unfortunate. "


"Started with awful upset stomach, but that's now passed and we've progressed to a constant nagging headache that painkillers won't touch. Also feeling shaky with it, physically gittery- but these are all common symptoms so I'm sticking with it as in the long run these symptoms will fade. I'm on 20mg daily, my appetite has vanished so forcing myself to eat. Sleep is disturbed by weird dreams and general restlessness. So overall feeling exhausted. Sticking with it, feeling positive that once my body adapts I will feel the effects!"


"My son has been on this for the 6 years because he would have fits at night before he started the clondine.. It has helped so much with his sleeping, impulseness.. I give this a ten.."


"Although I'm from a family with no heart disease, or very little, I was astonished to have two heart attacks - they are from the inflammation caused by Sjogren's Syndrome. Effient has been great and keeps me from having another heart attack, but the bleeding even from a pinhole cut can be extreme - the other day I bled for 12 hours. The blood was trying to coagulate but stayed jelly-like rather than clotting completely. I'm covered with bruises most of the time but I'm used to that. Just glad to be alive and be able to take these meds."


"I have had Implanon since June of 2010.  So far I love this method - I get so excited when talking about it. I think most of my friends are tired of feeling my arm. I haven't noticed any severe change in mood or weight, however there was an increase in acne on my face and on my back (which I've never had).  I had an unusually long 12 day period in early July, but haven't had another one since. Occasionally I feel like I am cramping. For me, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks by far! I can't imagine what I did before getting it."


"I have started using this about 5 months ago, works great for the allergies but the side effects are terrible. "