"I got the Implanon which is the generic version at womankind. I bled for about the first 3months irregularly, now I spot rarely every now and then.
Now I am thinking about getting it out. I am depressed, severe mood swings,  and severe headaches sometimes to point where my head throbs I cry. It is affecting my work and school. I don't want to take it out because I do not want another baby but my partner insist that I do and try a different method."


"Went to urgent care with a tooth ache. Told I had a severe sinus infection. Mind you I've had swelling on the left side of my face for 5 years, been thru every test out there, for answers with no success. Ever since the swelling started I've suffered ear infections (left side only) and sinus infections to no end. Dentist would tell me my X-rays don't look normal, but offered no explanation.  Okay so, urgent care prescribed penicillin 500mg, but I explain to the dr that I may have a tolerance to that with all the antibiotics I've been on so she prescribes,  Augmentin 875 2x a day for 10days. Over a few days I'm dizzy,  nauseous, pressure headaches like my brain is being squeeszed. The worst medicine EVER!!!"


"I have been on percocet for around 3 years. I have severe degenerative disc disease. It sure is a wonder drug because it really makes a difference in my every day life. I give it a 10!"


"I get stones frequently, have had lythotripsy for two of them. Finally I saw a new urologist and she gave me Flomax. I had Zero side effects. It didn't make me pee more often but when I did go it was like a raging river and moved my stone rift on out quickly. I will never have another stone without being prescribed Flomax and I tell any of my friends who get stones to use it. Also when I did pee it completely emptied my bladder/kidneys and relieves so much pressure. Life saver for sure !!!!"


"My Doctor put me on seroquil. I am trying to do the slow withdraw from that horrible drug. I have felt like I was going to throw up for days now. I didn't want a prescription drug because the seroquil puts me in a hazy fog as it is. So I saw my pharmacist I explained what is happening. He recommended Emetrol. I was skeptical and it did feel a little better after each dose that I took. By the 4th dose I was no longer nauseous. It didn't make me feel drugged out it even tastes sweet. (A little too sweet actually) I wish I knew about this whenever my kids were sick. I recommend this to anyone who feels sick to their stomach. I want to say that I tried tums. Pepto, and alka seltzer none if those worked for my nausea."


"I have been taking zohydro now for about 3 months and what a difference it has made. My doctor will be increasing the dosage from the 20mg to the 40mg because I still take hydrocodone for breakthrough pain and the zohydro doesn't quite take the pain away at the current 20mg. I started at a lower dose to see if there were any reactions to the medication and to date I have had none. It doesn't last the 12 hours as it says but that has been the case with any time released meds that I have tried due to my metabolism. It is hard to find and cvs pharmacy has paperwork that their corporate office has to have completed before they will fill the prescription and that can take a month. Insurance did cover it after a formulary exemption was filed."


"I think Stelara is okay.  I have had psoriasis for thirty five years. First shot two weeks ago has barely done anything but has lightened the patches. I also have psoriatic arthritis."


"I've been using Seroquel now for 4 years. I  suffer with anxiety and can't sleep at night. Seroquel has helped me sleep and helps me throughout the day with my anxiety, if I feel anxious I take a 25mg and it alleviates the anxiety for me.  I think it's very good for both. It has helped me tremendously."


"I've been on it 3 times. For 8 years, then again for a little less than a year 2 diff times. For depression and anxiety.  First starting it I always got nausea and killer headaches. But then they would get better and eventually go away. The first few months of taking it I would feel better. Happier, more energy etc. But then as months went on I would become more numb to things. No highs or lows. Just zombie mode. Very spacy and forgetful. Running red lights, forgetting to go to class or work. No sex drive. Tired. Failed my classes.  The most recent time I was on it it really helped with my depression but it actually caused me to have OCD. I had OCD as a child but hadn't had it in forever. Thought that was weird it triggered it to come back."


"Loved it. I suffer from chronic pain from MS and back issues and this medication is very good for my pain. I take 4 8mg tabs a day along with opana 40mg and that seems to do the job"


"I really liked this birth control. I only experienced light acne about a week before my period, no cramps, stomach pain, or any other period symptoms. My period always came the day I started the brown iron pills. They were so light most of the time I never even used a pad or anything. I haven't used a tampon since I went on the medicine. I ended up going on Yaz because my mom thinks I should have a heavier period and that it's not healthy even though my cycle is regular. Overall this pill is great."


"I wasn't even able to get through the titration pack & I began experiencing suicidal thought. I've experienced it a lot, but this time it was way worse, with the thoughts getting more frequent & graphic. I will admit I have BP & BPD & this may be the reason why I had this reaction. I called my rheumatologist, since she's the one who prescribed it, to let her know how I was feeling. Long story short, she sent the police to my house & I was taken to the psych hospital, where I sat for a couple of hrs.  It also made my already high blood pressure worse. Also, no pain ease/relief.  Never again for me!"


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"Took Moviprep for my 50 year colonoscopy screening. I'm sorry many people have had such a hard time with it, but for myself, that just wasn't the case.

Yes, the prep tastes fairly gross: like thick flat 7up with salt in it....followed by a weird melon-cucumber aftertaste. I chilled it, and when it was time to drink an 8 oz portion, I just gulped it down. The only time it was almost too much was on dose 8 in the AM. Following that with 16 oz of water was almost too much to bear, and it made me nauseous.

It took almost an hour for the prep to get going, but there was only some rumbling and no cramping. The night before doses got the movements fairly clear, but it took the morning dose to really clean things up. The diarrhea wasn't that bad."


"I was prescribed Mobic for c-3-4-5 herniated disc repair, plate screws and fusion post surgery meds. This was a horrible drug for me. I swelled face, hands and feet so much so I looked like a different person. water retention maximized! Then complicating matters is the weight gain! I gained 15 pounds in 2 months! I am a petite 110 lb  woman. The added weight raised my blood pressure needed to  see a cardiologist and rx meds to return me back where I started! I would NOT recommend this medication.  Since then my pain is managed and monitored by rx pain meds not NSAIDs."


"The drug made me gain weight and become depressed which I was never before using of the drug. I now have an addiction that I can't beat. I would probably sue them for not warning me about the drugs addictive properties. I think  this drug may help some people. However people have a right to be informed about what they are getting into."


"I used Julia for 24months. No progress, no good results. This product is a joke. Don't waste your money."


"I've been on this medicine for 3 days and my blood pressure has dropped from 180/110 to 112/79. The side effects for me are watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose."


"This medicine took my blood pressure down way to low.I would be waiting on a customer and would just dose off to sleep.I stayed in the restroom urinating. I never drink ice water and I was drinking it all day.my fingers and legs would go numb and I kept a chill."


"I was put on Complera as a study patient prior to Complera being approved. I went on the drug just before it was approved by the FDA last year. All I can say is that Complera is a MIRACLE. I have had ZERO side effects! I can only say how blessed I feel to have been given the opportunity to participate in the study. I have been on Complera over a year now can second what other reviewers have said. This medication has allowed HIV not to affect my life. I was completely undetectable in two months after starting the medicine, and my CD4 and CD4% have steadily gone up. I can only say to Gilead, THANK YOU!"


"Works fairly well, but NOT ONE person mentioned the MASSIVE headache(temple). I can't be the only one."


"My son has severe acne from his Crohn's drugs and now he wants to take Accutane - I see it as a death sentence of sorts, but I can understand what he is going through at just 13 years old. Has anyone tried Accutane when they are already wrestling with Crohn's? His Crohn's is in remission and he is using Humira every two weeks now. We suspect Prednisone as the initial cause of his acne."


"Absolute worst side effects I've ever experienced. Depression & aggression are now apart of my everyday life. I've been on this for 3 months. I'm late every month which never happened before. I'm a newlywed & my sex life is almost non-existent. My period is light & I barely have cramps. I have not gotten pregnant. It isn't worth it. This sadness & self induced seclusion is terrible. I'll be burning my pack tonight."


"So my boyfriend told me the other night that he thinks he has Chlamydia. I told him if he did he didn't get it from me, so he told me to get checked. I got checked and of course I contracted the STI. The doctor prescribed me 2 500mg tablets of azithromycin and I hate it. I took the pills with a meal and with in 1 hour I'm in the bathroom praying for it to stop. Extremely severe diarrhea. I can not wait for my boyfriend to take his pills, I hope he goes through the same hell as me. Overall I just want to be STI free. ( Practice Safe Sex )"


"I took Plan B after a condom failure -- 10 days after my last period had started. I took the pill 5 hours after sex. I didn't have any immediate symptoms. After a few days my breasts became sore and I had some cramping. The cramping felt a lot like my ovulation pain and I started discharging egg-white-like cervical fluid. I was unsure if the fluid was due to the hormones in the pill, or if I had ovulated before taking the pill or despite taking the pill, so I was a little concerned, but tried to remain confident that I had taken the pill in time to stop ovulation. My breasts remained sore until got my period, on time, a little over 2 weeks later."


"This is for all the guys out there freaking out. So me and my friend had sex about a month ago and she had just got off her period a few days prior. The condom broke - We both instantly panicked and I ran to the store and bought Plan B for her, so she took it within 2 hours. The worst part of this whole situation was waiting. We waited 29 days. So guys it does work I know I'm saying just relax wont help (at least it didnt for me) but trust me not stressing will make things go so much smoother. Just be supportive and ride it out. It will end."


"I have had my implant in for 5 months now. When I first heard about this form of birth control it seemed like a great option for me given the fact that I am incredibly forgetful and knew I would forget to take a pill every single day (it's an accomplishment when I remember to finish a full cycle of antibiotics). For the first six weeks I had it in everything was great. I had no periods, mood swings, weight gain, or any generally negative side effects. However, after those first six weeks were up I have experienced/been experiencing weight gain (approx. 15-20 lbs.), noticeable irritability/mood swings, and the absolute WORST bleeding I've ever had. It has basically been a consistent period for nearly 4 months now. Switching to the pill ASAP."


"I started with this drug on Tuesday, not too bad when taken at bedtime, however, I wanted my injection time to be first thing in the morning as this is much easier for me time-wise. Today was the second injection- oh my heavens can we say morning sickness?! That is exactly what it feels like, I have virtually no appetite, I tried to eat a little something ( I had been on Dr's orders to fast for blood-work) so let me tell you how that went- it didn't, I could not get past the taste of food in my mouth, I was physically ill. I stopped at SBUX and bought a hot tea- oh heaven! I was able to soothe my stomach and feel a little bit better, I have to muster through work regardless of how I feel.
I am hoping for results- not a miracle. Here we go!"


"I've been taking Tri-Sprintec for almost a year now, and it does what I started taking it for: regulating things. However, I experience terrible cramps, irritability and mood swings, which I never experienced before I started taking it. I'm sticking with this pill because it keeps my periods short and light, opposite of before I was taking them."


"It helps with the heavy bleeding and long periods, but thats it! I get so sick to my stomach on these, I have real bad PMS and sore breasts and nipples and it doesn't do anything for my skin or hair."


"I had a complete hysterectomy but this gave me no relief of hot flashes at all.  I feel tired all the time and gained 10 lbs.  I have been using the Vivelle Dot .05 mg patches for months and thought I would be feeling better by now.  Going back to the Dr to get something else because these patches are useless."


"I had unprotected sex yesterday. Today I went to the clinic and got this econtra ez pill. I never took this one before, I usually get plan b one step. After I took the pill, I got dizzy and had a headache the whole day. I'm not sure if this pill is going to work. Can someone please tell me ? Should I take another emergency contraceptive pill ?"


"Worked excellent! Bacterial infection gone within days, swelling was down 50% within 12hrs."


"Gave me back my life"


"I have been on Acebutolol (Sectral) for 2 years now and my BP is pretty controlled. I am also on it for an elevated heart rate not related to mitral valve prolapse. My heart rate is usually in the 80s now.  :)"


"I am 52 and have been taking statins for 25 years. From mevecor, zocor, to Lipitor, zetia and now Crestor. I am lucky to have had no side effects but will say the Crestor has worked best at 40mg daily it helps keep it down around 230. Had a 95% blockage at age 28 and 1 stent last year. I believe statins have protected my heart over the years! My brother can not take them and had a quadruple bypass at 49.  Also everyone should have a calcium scan, simple and life saving."


"I started drinking at a later age of 35. For 3 years I was a hopeless alcoholic. I landed in a detox center followed by a OUT patients treatment program and then rwo years of AA. All of this was very helpful. I learned a lot and AA and the 12 steps are helping me repair some damage. I truly enjoy being sober,  not having that cruch. But all of this treatment and 1000's of hours of AA did not stop the cravings.  Cravings are a learned behavior and abstinence does not do much for them. I researched and found naltrexone and the sinclair method.  So when I relapsed this last time I ran to the doctor for naltrexone.

What a wonderful drug. No cravings.  I now pour out more beers than I drink."


"Originally prescribed for seizures, once I developed neuropathy my dose was more than doubled (300x3 to 800x3). It works pretty well, though it has a bit of an odd sedation about it at the higher dose. It also makes me a bit clumsy. Overall pretty good, not quite as good as painkillers, but without the nausea and tolerance problems of all that."


"I don't have bad acne but I get cystic acne on my chin from hormones that last weeks! This is the only cream that made my skin close to perfect after a few months I didn't know it was the cream until I ran out and my acne came back, I need to get a new bottle ASAP!"


"I haven't had a BM in a good week though I'm never really regular but the bloating and pain was getting crazy so I decided to take 2 (w diet coke) at 11:30am and I ate high in fiber veggies. The mild cramping pain started at 6 and it got a little worse as time progressed. There was very minimal results but intense (but bearable) pain. It's now going on 8 and I feel mild cramps still with little spurts on really bad pain. Now I'm scared reading the reviews and trying to drink more water!! I feel just a little nauseous especially around food but other than that good, just really nervous!"


"Enbrel has done a fantastic job of relieving the inflammation and pain associated with my severe RA. I began Enbrel three weeks after surgery unrelated to RA. Almost overnight the inflammation in my hands and the painful joints disappeared after the first injection. Have not experienced any bad side-effects to date, other than some minor sinus issues. I eat raw local honey each day, two tablespoons morning and evening to help keep me healthy. Am on Methotrexate 10 mg injection once a week, as well as Enbrel 50 mg injection once a week. Tried going off Methotrexate, but was back on it after ten days as apparently Enbrel alone is not quite enough to treat my RA."


"I have been taking Tramadol 50mg for about 2 yrs now, and before I found this medicine my activities with my children were very limited. I have extreme lower back pain due to a slipped disc. I felt like a terrible mommy because I could not move around well at all, and I was only in my early 30's. I could not even do simple house cleaning activities for any longer than 30 minutes, if that! But now, with Tramadol, I have my life back!! I able to run and play with my kids, and conduct myself as normal at work, and my daily household chores are done with no problems, my relationship with my children and my husband have deffinitely gotten 100% better, because I dont feel like I am a burden anymore. I can do so much more now.."


"I had my baby the end of January took the shot in February. It made me break out so much, lost some hair, and I am angry all the time. Aside from that I never really got the bad symptoms I barely even bleed. It's now May & I'm due for my 2nd shot the last week of May however I started feeling very light head and nausea. I took a pregnancy test turns out I am pregnant. I'm so upset because I just had my first daughter and am unsure if I want to continue this pregnancy. It might have been my body but I wouldn't trust the shot."


"This medicine has worked wonders on my chronic back pain. I have tried everything from Tramadol to Opana ER and for the price Roxicodone 30mg tops them all if taken as prescribed, and at the same time each day. The only downfall is that you must take the pills more frequently than say MS Contin or Oxycontin where you only need them every 12 hours. However that was my main problem with the Opana, Oxycontin, Etc., they didn't seem to last the full 12 hours as advertised. I was lucky if I got a good 8 hours from them."


"Began taking the 145MCG at first it worked great then after a few times not so great. Doctor suggested I take two pills a day (290MCG total). That worked much better. I skip some days if I'm going to be away from home or far from a bathroom. This stuff works great but at least for me I have to plan my activities around the dosage."


"This medicine helped, at first. Than the dose had to be increased often. I didn't realize the brain fog, the chronic tiredness and the inability to sleep at night were from this medicine. My agitation level also increased. I am tapering off of it now and I am in hell."


"Prescribed 2mg 1x day take for sleep or rest for manic episodes. I had been going on 80 hours no sleep and no relief with current meds. Dr. Prescribed this immediately and within 90 minutes I was calmed down and able to sleep. Highly recommend for anyone who has had failure with other medications as I have."


"So the first tiime i took half a pill I had no side effects. However, the second time I took 1/2 with an empty stomach and I had to go to the hospital. My heart was racing and I couldn't breath the pain in my chest scared the shit out of me enough to stop using it all together."


"I am 21 years old and just suffered from my first major breakout of cold sores in my life. It was pretty bad and I was frustrated from the unsightly sores appearing on my lips and mouth. I also had an outbreak just below my eye in the sensitive skin. I went to the doctor and she prescribed me with the Zovirax cream and I saw a lessened appearance in worst of the cold sores on my lip in less than 24 hours. While it takes time for them to heal, I definitely think this is a worthwhile drug. It cost me $45 so its not super cheap, but it really alleviated some of my symptoms. I had another cold sore forming on my lip just below the bad one and it stopped that one dead in its tracks and I already see it healing and not blistering. Worth it!"


"Terrible was on them for 3 days I was so poorly throwing up being sick, short of breath, drowsy confusion, the list goes on!!"


"I'm taking the time to comment on this drug because I have found a lot of negative horror stories about Lexapro. I know that everyone handles medication differently, however I can tell you from my experience this medication is a life saver. I was on 40mg for 4 years, off for 1 year and am back on 20mg. I hemmed and hawed about getting back on. I'm not sorry I did, my depression lifted and my horrible obsessive thoughts are now NOT taking over my life. I give this a 9 because it helps, but is hard to come off of, even weaning the proper way. All in all though it has made all the difference in bringing me out of my slump."


"I had a Septal infarct at age 46 last year which brought on overwhelming depression post recovery. Not knowing I had had the heart attack (put it down to terrible upper epigastric pain). I suffered in bed with my own concoctions and obviously made it through this period.

I went to the doctors two weeks later with a feeling of major depression and did not inform her of the abdominal pain prior to this (didn't feel related). She started me on 50mg Pristiq daily that made me feel much better in one week and my mood continued to improve over the next 3 months to better than I had felt in such a long time. I still take Pristiq (1 year later) because I dread falling back into the major depressive episode I had even if it was related to the Infarct."


"I really love the Nuvaring. I never noticed any symptoms or side effects and have been using it for about 5 years. I really like that I can do the extended cycling so I can skip periods. I also used to have very unpredictable periods and getting on Nuvaring makes them very reliable. I would recommend it over the pill anytime because it is a lot less hassle and you don't have to remember every day. That makes me feel really protected. It is great but it also can be a bit costly if you don't have good/any insurance or the ability to get it through planned parenthood program."


"I was having night terrors several times a night at the end of my pregnancy. I would awake several times a night believing that the terrible nightmare I had was real, I would be terrified, one night I even woke up believing that I was just touched on my arm and woken up. These are worse than nightmares, they are extremely lucid horrific dreams, your lucky when you actually wake up. Being 9 months pregnant I was very hesitant about taking Valium but there came a point when I had to. The first night I got relief from the night terrors and every night after. It's a great medication for this problem but I would make sure that the benefits always outweighed the risks."


"It's a miracle pill! I would have not been able to break the habit, if it were not for methocarbomal! It really does work! For me the worst part of withdrawal is the pain in the bones (the feeling that your bones want to jump out of your skin). This medication along with Suboxone for me, has almost completely eliminated that pain! I take 2 x 750 or 3 500mg every 6 hours right before I take my Suboxone. Thank you, to whoever has made this pill.
NOTE: when I wasn't going through withdrawal the medication had no type of reaction on me. "


"I was prescribed Benzaclin because after going off the pill after about 7 years of use my skin began to break out like crazy. I tried pretty much every home remedy and over the counter acne product I could find with no success. Within 3 days of using this cream twice daily my acne was pretty much all cleared without any new breakouts. Still have to see the long term effectiveness, but overall would highly recommend. The only side effect I have experienced is really dry skin, especially around existing breakouts, but it's nothing a moisturizer can't fix."


"My husband's doctor put him on this last month.  Nothing she has put him on for depression/anxiety has worked. So she decided to try this, while she titrated him off Effexor.  Huge mistake!  He's worse than ever.  Debating whether he should be admitted somewhere.  He has been having brain "zaps,"  nightmares, loss of appetite, nausea, suicidal ideation. "


"Went to the e.r for a really bad stomach virus. They have me reglan trying to stop the vomiting. I felt like I was freezing. My boyfriend stacked 10 blankets on me. I felt something was terribly wrong, I RIPPED MY I.V OUT AND STARTED RUNNING OUT THE HOSPITAL. I thought I lost my mind. After they grabbed me and knocked me out with benadryl I slept for 24 hours. STOP GIVING THIS MEDICINE!"


"I'm 19 and I started taking Lutera 4 months ago. It's been working pretty well for me, but I had a horrible period, mood swings and nausea in the first month I took it. After that, my periods were light and the only side effect that stuck around was some breast tenderness and mild cramping on the first day of my period. Also, it caused my breasts to grow larger, even though I weigh the same as when I started it. It's a great birth control pill once you get  past the first few weeks."


"Totally useless drug - had no effect on my insomnia whatsoever."


"My first experience w/botox for neck pain/w migraines did not go well. A year later Dr convinced me to try again; migraines gotten worse. So had a series of injection of botox done only in neck area about 8 days ago. Yes I'll admit haven't had a migraine but the neck/muscle pain intolerable, such a stiff neck, hurts to move it, weakness in left arm down to hand. Hard to hold head up or turn. Muscle relaxers don't help, heating/cold pads don't help, already on pain meds no relief. Moving head exercises only cause more pain. Driving me crazy to b in so much pain and discomfort. Hoping it goes away soon or is this the trade off?"


"The most effective allergy medicine I've found to treat dog/cat/mold/dust allergies.  It's too bad you can't find it any more! "


"I am taking 5mg. I  also take lithium and have been weaning off Seroquel. I take Xanax at night. I am going on three weeks and it's been amazing. I have been more productive in the last week then the last 20 years. I work in a call center and I am less irritated and more productive. My customers love me. I didn't take Seroquel last night and barely sleep but I feel okay today just a little tired. Will see how it goes. My doctor said in her experience 5mg at night is a good dose. I would like to say though that this drug is so expensive. Without insurance its almost $500 a month for 5mg for 30 days. It makes me sad there are so many who wont be able to afford this."


"Jim.
 I've had migraines for over 60 years. Currently, they are frequent but not debilitating as in the past. I'm an anomaly, having migraines at my age (77). My doctor prescribed Reglan Pills with 6 hours between doses. Sometimes it helps, sometime not.  It's not my go-to Med but I use it because I don't want the others sometimes.
I suspect high doses given quickly Can cause problems some have. Maybe my doctor, a stroke specialist who also has migraines, may be better informed than those prescribing high dose  quick injections. There are emergency  rooms in my area that I wouldn't let someone take me even with a heart attack. Remember, 50% of docs were in the bottom  1/2 of the class. You don't know where your doc was."


"I have been taking Wellbutrin for 10 months.  I had 6 migraines in the first 10 days, but then the headaches stopped. I also had dry mouth for about a week when I started taking the 300 milligram tablet. After that, no side effects at all. Unfortunately, I have had no positive effects either. I feel as though I am taking a sugar pill. I am still dysthimic all the time and have had several depressive episodes lasting weeks since beginning this medication. I agreed to take it for a year, buy I don't see any improvement at all."


"Helped a lot with the cough. if you take it without food it does give you that 'out of it' feeling. The downside was that it gave me terrible, super watery diarrhea."


"I love Adipex! I have been taking it since March 1, 2011 and I weighed in after one week and lost 7 lbs! I have been doing really well following the protein and complex carb diet, but I have been walking 4 miles everyday! I'm determined! I started at 232 and now I am 225. "


"I'm in my early 20s, I have been on the Nuvaring for about 2 years and I love it! I had a hard time remembering the pill so I decided to switch to Nuvaring. It is way more convenient for me. I never experienced any negative side effects and I never gained any weight. I would recommend the Nuvaring to anyone!"


"This medication works as intended with minimal side effects. Relieves my muscle spasms and takes away the nervousness and bad attitude caused by back pain (not back ache). I take Percocet with Valium. "


"Started a 7 day course which ended 7 days ago and apart from bad stomach cramps my symptoms as of today 11/07/17  are as bad as ever, no benefit to me at all."


"I have been on rexulti for about a year. a lifesaver!! I'm no longer stricken by depression and doomed with sadness and unmotivated. Rexulti has given me life back and I actually want to leave the house and do things. great medication, not for everyone tho. I also did gain 30 pounds. only downside"


"I've had it for about a month now and it is the worst birth control I have every experienced. I've had my period for about 3 weeks now and it's honestly the better side effect out of all I've had so far. It started with anxiety me and my boyfriend have been together for about 8 months now and ever since I've been on it it's totally screwed everything up. I could control the anxiety until the depression came it got worse from there. I now have bipolar mixed with all of those other side effect and it has caused me to not trust my boyfriend and I feared he was going to break up with me. He did because I was being completely untrustful. We are now back together but I plan on removing the implant TOMORROW"


"This medication made me feel dizzy, tired, muscle weakness and cramping. I felt un well daily."


"My 2 yr old had been suffering from indoor and outdoor allergies since she was 9 mo old. We found Allegra suspension and it works quite well along with her taking Singulair. If she misses a few doses we can tell; her eyes itch and she gets congested. Just started to find the suspension in a larger bottle, so this keeps us from running out. Thanks!"


"Xanax saved me. Apprehensive about taking meds but broke down after it got so bad I didn't even want to take the covers off my head with my eyes clenched shut just fearing every day because I knew anxiety, fear of everything under the sun and panic attacks would rule my day. I was told I needed to be on long term anxiety drugs so I tried lexapro and ended up in the er with side effects so horrific I don't even want to think of it now. Xanax is basically a quick fix to calm the anxiety but it's the only thing I'm willing to take and over time I broke out of the nightmare I was living. I still have bouts of anxiety but as long as I have Xanax on hand I know I'll be ok. I never had any bad side effects except for being tired. Trade is worth it"


"I've been on Belviq for five months now.  I'm down 30 pounds and I still have about 30 to go.  I'm very pleased with my results.  I use a meal tracker app and stay between 1000-1200 calories a day which can be difficult.  I'm going to increase to 1300-1400 the next couple of months (which may slow my weight loss down a bit but I'm okay with that) because it's comfort food season! I still love to eat and I think I've been successful because I can still have delicious food but with the medicine I'm satisfied with very small portions."


"I was treated with Accutane in a medical university study 12 years ago. I had very oily skin and hair, and moderate non-cystic, mostly facial acne. The drug took a while to work and the dry lips and skin were annoying, but the drug worked great, totally removing the acne and drying out my skin and hair. The effect lasted for years afterwards, and my skin and hair have gradually gotten oilier over the last few years but the acne has mostly stayed clear, even now, more than a decade after completing treatment.

I did not have any other side effects. This drug worked incredibly well for me."


"I love this. It is the ONLY thing that has ever cleared up my acne (face and body) completely.  I've tried Proactiv, Retin-A, salicyclic acid products, benzoyl peroxide products, the sun, avoiding the sun, only skin-healthy foods, enough sleep, etc., etc. and nothing works long term consistently.  Life is just miserable when you have to show a pimply face- you are perceived as ugly and not clean.  I'll take the risks of too much antibiotic use over being treated poorly for my appearance."


"Have been using Tesopel implants for the last year but they are now not available. Asked the Uro for a temporary solution and he put me on Testim. My wife is very sensitive to smells and notices it but doesn't hate it. Seems to be working for me but not as effective as the implant. Works better when you squeeze out the WHOLE tube into your palm and then apply."


"I was on Minastrin 24 Fe for nearly 5 months. During this time period I had horrible mood swings and I was constantly emotional. My boyfriend said that I didn't seem like myself. I also ended up gaining nearly 10 pounds and had very tender breasts all the time. I also would get awful cramps, backaches, and headaches during my periods. My periods were very light though! All in all, Minastrin 24 Fe was not for me. I have now switched to Loestrin and I already feel so much better."


"took Larium on a trip to Indonesia and had huge vivid excruciating nightmares each night. i never usually remember my dreams, but this trip was disturbed each night by bolting out of my bed with my heart pounding and sweat all over my body. it was a truly horrible experience. next trip I took Malarone and all was good. I met a fellow traveler in another part of Indonesia on this 2nd trip and she had the same experience with Larium that I had. I did not get Malaria but the drug side effects were not worth it to me."


"My life has become a blood pressure medication horror story.  Bad side effects with every medicine.  Exforge worked to control my BP, but caused significant ankle/feet edema and peripheral neuropathy (feet) that has sidelined my athletic lifestyle.  "


"This is a miracle pill. I take 290 mcg everyday. I have suffered with Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Constipation for years. It was making my life miserable. I had terrible attacks at least once a month. This medicine cleans me completely out. Cost is an obstacle for many. I'm on the patient assistance program, they send me my medicine at 0 cost to me. I love Linzess."


"Took Dulera for a year for pretty bad asthma which it controlled very nicely.After one year  the Dulera started giving me awful palpitations,severe pounding pulse ,shakiness and insomnia.I had to give it up.I feel better now after 3 weeks without it,but still cannot find a  good replacement."


"I am on Day 7 of Contrave, about to increase to 2 pills/day. I am a 48y.o. male, 5'7" with a starting weight of 240lbs. I have lost 3lbs in a week, which is an accomplishment since nothing was working before. I do exercise regularly (cardio), but my eating habits were (are) very poor. I noticed the side effects of an intense fog, and slight dizziness (similar to a Nyquil haze) about the 1st day or two, then it went away. I feel the cravings going away, it could be a placebo effect given that the cost I paid vs. my income could possibly just be will power finally kicking in. I will try to update as I go to full dosage, hopefully this will be what it takes to get my lifestyle a bit better. My wife runs like a 5K every other day, and I want to join her..."


"Levaquin destroyed my life. It has no fewer than 3 black box warnings from the FDA.  It destroy the mitochondrial sheath around my nerve endings. I went from an active weight lifter, hunter, golfer to a body racked with pain permanently damaged from Levaquin.  A warning to all this drug was developed for anthrax. Drs use it basically the same a using an atom bomb to kill a mouse. It's a very very powerful drug that is way overused and will affect 3-5% of the population with permanent damage. Avoid at all costs unless it's the only alternative in a life threatening situation."


"This medication was prescribed to me as a 37 year old cancer patient due to having suffered 3 seizures over the summer all of them grand mal seizures.  Presently taking this medication without side effects (aside from being a bit slow in action)."


"I have been taking this medicine for 7 days now. It cleared up my skin rash related to an allergic reaction fairly quick. It's worked great. The only con for me was severe headache but cold ice packs helped with that. Drink lots of fluid!"


"I had Skyla removed a week ago after having it for about 5 months, and I'm very happy I did. After being on it for 5 months, I was still experiencing irregular bleeding (probably 20 days out of the month) and pain during and after sex. More importantly, I had noticed changes in my mood (more anxious and overall down). Once I had it removed I started feeling normal again and have been feeling great since. I got a normal period the day after having it removed that lasted 5 days and haven't bled at all since. I know that I have always been very sensitive to hormones so Skyla might be fine for some people but I definitely noticed a difference in myself despite the fact that it is a very low dose of hormones."


"I've been on Saxenda since January 10th. I went to my follow up Dr. Visit and down 11 pounds no exercise. Along with a 1500 calorie diet she did encourage me to start exercising. I  have noticed if I even attempt to eat the wrong foods I get sick. This medicine REALLY WORKS!!!!!!"


"After several months of taking this I needed to go on insulin but did not relate to the medication at the time.  Since stopping because of headaches and fuzzy feeling in my head,  my blood sugars are now lower than they have been."


"I started Nexplanon in July of 2014. I had a period almost non-stop for a year with maybe 1-2 weeks break here and there. After the first 3 months I wanted it out, but my doctor encouraged me to wait a little longer since it can take time to adjust. So being the trooper I am, I left it in. After the first hellish year, I stopped having a period completely. That part was fantastic. I did experience bloating, INSANE mood swings and breakouts though. But of course, after a period-less year, I started bleeding nonstop again in June until a week ago when I finally had the implant removed. The other side effects were a lot already...add the non stopping bleeding and I just couldn't handle it. It just wasn't for me."


"5 years ago, after a pedicure gone wrong, i had one infected big toenail on my left foot.  I tried various topical antifungul products, vics vapor rub, Lamisil oral for over a year on and off, various essential oil blends, vinegar soaks and the list goes on and on.....  My nail practically turned black at one point!  I finally tried laser treatments (four) w/ some minor success.  My podiatrist said I may as well try Jublia.  While it has a pretty low success rate (i think like 17 or 18%?) my insurance covered it completely (8 mL bottle).  Almost instantly i was noticing positive results.  After about 6 months, my nail is pretty much clear!  I am on the third bottle (this one cost $35, but the first two were totally free). Thankful it worked"


"Been suffering with moderate/major depression with periods of extreme anxiety and daily thoughts of specific suicidal thoughts for 7 months. Suffered really rough initial side effects with Lexapro and endured this medication for 4 months up to 30mg. Felt worse then ever at this dosage and so I sought help from a private practice. He immediately told me to lower my dosage to 20mg of Lexapro (to eventally taper off completely) and put me on 300mg Seroquel, 200mg night and 100mg mornings. The day after, I woke up with new hope and a sense of calmness. I no longer felt suicidal. Thus the conclusion is that I'm probably Bipolar Type 2, meaning antidepressants is not the right for me. Seroquel always makes me sleep every night, all night! :)"


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


"Was on Remicade for over a year, which cleared the ulcerative colitis within a few weeks. However within two weeks after the Remicade I started having arthritis systems that got so severe I was taking Vicodin every 4 hours and still unable to sleep, or just do usual chores around the house. My hands were so swollen, I couldn't use them. Finally Dr. decided to try Humira every 2 weeks. I have gone back to doing most of my chores, walking the dogs and my hands are no longer swollen. I am starting to feel like a normal person again. Have only had three injections, which sting like the dictions for a few minutes but it is worth it not to be in pain all the time. I hope this continues."


"Once on the Provigil, my boss says he has been blown away by my performance. No side effects whatsoever.
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"After 5 years+ no help. My wonderful new girlfriend, a cosmetologist, figured out to spray Tea Tree Oil on them... one week later, OMG! Cured!!!she sprays it on my piggies 2 to 3 times a day and BOOM... ALL BETTER!!!"


"Cons - suppresses appetite, and it sucks cause I'm already so thin! (Sz 4)

Pros - increased attention, more social, and can think clearly, smoother movements.. thinking before speaking, calmer.

I don't take it on weekends (job is relatively easier on weekends) and off days.

ADHD (severe - combined type)

I think those of you who are experiencing suicidal urges & depressive moods are more likely dealing with a much deeper issue."


"So my last day of period was 27 of April.On May 2 I had sex and the condom slipped off before he finished in me. I took a pill an hour after that accident.I was freaking out so bad!Plus such stupid accident was for the first time in my life.

On 7th of May I began spotting and it was during 3 days.

It was only one side effect. In overall I was fine.But after reading this reviews about lots of side effects I was freaking out even more because I thought that the pill didn't work.I did 3 pregnancy tests,all of them were negative but it didn't calm me down.

My expected period was supposed to be on 25th of May.But it was 9 days late.My period just started and I'm so happy and relieved.

Ladies,just try not to stress out.Pill will make its work."


"I ended up with a urinary tract infection due to my diabetes.  My PA prescribed Bactrim and I have not experienced any side effects. The burning and urge to urinate, but even after 2 days still feel like the bladder was not emptied. It is day 5 and I noticed some discoloration in urine in the morning hours. I take it that is due to some bleeding.  It went back to clear yellow tonight. I am carefully completing the course of this medication and hope it works for others like it has for me.  I feel great!"


"Going on my second year. I bled consistently for the first 3 months, then my period would come every other month, alternating being super light or morbidly heavy.  The first full year I would get painful menstrual cramps, whether I was on my cycle or not. Since I have started my second year I have noticed that my cycle has started and not left. I've been on my period for two months. The first month was really light, but lately the volume has increased significantly.  I will note that I have Graves Desease which makes my hormone levels naturally very high and I think that's a factor."


"Since I've been taking the pill after giving birth and suddenly I get car sick easy I get headaches all the time and my stomach gets crazy sick. I don't know what to do because it does protect me."


"Take at night, and once I fall asleep, it helps. Doesn't stop the pain/discomfort of trying to get comfortable to fall asleep."


"Hi am on Victoza now for 2 months. Was on it before for a month. Had some side effects in the beginning but now its fine. My blood sugar levels are under control as well as my high blood pressure. Do experience some constipation. Very good drug. Pray my medical aid will consider it for chronic meds."


"I've been taking stimulants for ADD almost all of my life... Except for high school - man, did, I fall apart then. Parents, never take your children off these medicines if they're on them for a reason and doing well. I'd continue the route.

This medicine is alright but I do not like the "come down" of it at all. Makes me very irritable and angry, then extremely depressed. It does give me a burst of energy which gets me motivated to start doing things and what not - which I like, but, just the come down is brutal. I don't like methylphenidate. I want to try Adderall as I heard it is less intense. Anyways, make sure you drink a lot of water on this medication and try to eat something."


"I was scheduled to get my mirena IUD, so like most of you on the site, I did my research and read every review possible! I freaked myself out bad. So my appointment comes around and I was sitting on the bed shaking with fear. My doctor comes in and gets me prepped and begins the insertion process. During the whole process I didn't even feel hardly anything. It felt like a child was sitting on my lower abdomen, didn't even hurt, it was just pressure. Easy and very very tolerable pressure. When I got home I just took a midol with some  Ibuprofen  and I was set for the whole night. The next day I had mild cramps but it wasn't bad.
I spotted for 3 weeks and thats it! I am now period free! *recommend you are on your period when you get it inserted"


"To be honest the first time I used it, I thought it was great. But this time it's not effective at all. Still have runny nose, watery eyes etc."


"I have been battling Lice and Nits with my 2 yr old and I SWEAR BY SKLICE. This 100% works. No combing, just washing it out. THEY JUST FALL OUT!"


"I bought this after I had my first breakout in years, it wasn't that bad but I had an event coming up and wanted it to be gone asap. So I go to the pharmacy buy this really expensive product, apply it just like the package said to and it got worse and took longer to completely heal. The cream was painful and just prolonged everything.  I stupidly decided to give it another chance and the next time was even worse. After that I started having breakouts all the time,  sometimes twice a month. I wrote the company and complained but no one bothered to write back. Since then I've been using high doses of vitamin c and it's awesome. I take 6000mg vitamin c right when I feel one coming on and it prevents it 99% of the time."


"After metrogel not working, I took Flagyl, 7 day treatment. I put it far back in my mouth, filled my mouth with water and swallow. It worked, I only slightly tasted it, but that was enough to know how awful it was. I always ate something with it, no empty stomach, and I never took doses less than 8 or more than 12 hours apart. I even set alarms at 4 am to take a dose. I wanted this to work! Only side effect was a bad yeast infection. I ate greek yogurt while on this. The smell went away quick, but I still had discharge. I had to wait 3 weeks to see results because I had to treat my yeast infection right after (7days) and got my period after that. But after it all, I can finally say, it worked! No more bv! Let's hope it's for good!"


"I've been on Yaz Plus for about a month now. I was worried at first from hearing about the blood clots, however, I find that there was not much to worry about. My first experience was breaking out. A lot. I also found my period to extend much longer, spotting for another 5 days after and I was getting a little worried but after 2 weeks of that, everything got better. My skin cleared up (any other breakouts was mostly from the heat) and it didn't really cause any cramps. I didn't find my sex drive to be any less than it was before and overall, positive experience so far."


"My experience with Provera has been a very painful situation. I am 26 and was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome at the age of 22. I never had regular periods since the age of 15. I was always on some form of birth control to regulate. I was taking the Depo-Povera shot (depo shot) for about 6 months before I decided to get off due to the excessive weight gain. The Nurse Practitioner weaned me off of the shot and decided to give me the Micronor birth control pills which did not help as well. I have been on my cycle for 2.5. months. I can ot afford insurance,the only thing I could do was to go to the emergency room. I seen the ER dr there where she gave me the Provera 10mg four times a day. My bleeding has gotten heavier."


"I unfortunately did not find out about suboxone until it was too late to save my marriage and my family but not too late to save my life. I took narcotics for 20 years(the last 8 were very very bad - my own family did not want me around). On the 3rd inhouse rehab stay I was given suboxone. I have been clean for 18 months and have myself back. Suboxone IS A MIRACLE DRUG. It gave me back the self respect I needed to reclaim my life."


"I was prescribed phentermine and lost 20 pounds in my first month with that, a crap ton of vitamins, diet and exercise. On my 30 day follow up the doc decided to add 25mg Topomax into the mix. Only lasted a week on it.I found myself experiencing extreme emotions . I took it before bed as instructed, however I did not sleep at all for the duration of taking the pill. My nose would run randomly-like mid conversation with clients at work. I felt high, lethargic, irritable, and when not working laid around like a bump on a log. Not possible to function on this stuff with anything or anyone that required my undivided attention. Thanks to this pill I lost a week of exercise and my to-do things are through the roof."


"I took this birth control for 2 months. Worked well for birth control. Weight was stable. No acne or mood swings. I did however have an extreme amount of vaginal discharge all month long when my period was not on. So much so, I am switching to another birth control."


"Testosterone will boost your libido, and if there is any gender questioning in the background, this will bring it to the surface hard and fast. I have been on Testopel for several years and I think I received too many pellets. My T shot up to 900. I am now just starting out with a gender councilor to consider transitioning.  If you think you have gender dysphoria and are born male, please consider carefully before taking testosterone. I tried to use it to cure my Gender dysphoria and it made it much worse."


"Ambien worked great at helping me fall asleep but was terrible with helping me stay asleep, which found out after 2 weeks of taking it, it is a sleep inducer.  I had no other side effects other than I would only get 3-4 hours of sleep a night."


"I've been taking this for almost 10 years now, I started taking this during my 1st sem in undergrad. I started this because my obsessions became debilitating and the chatter volume was getting too loud. For example, if something was said and I heard it/read it/saw it then I would see it in neon in my head for days and the phrase or word or image would just consume my thoughts. The phrase or word or image would be so bright or loud that I couldn't do anything but focus on it.  The medication worked slowly at first, took about 6 months to really get it worked out. 10 years later, I'd say it does its job and I'm a better, more functional person because of it. Don't try to go cold turkey off of it though, you'll regret that!"


"Makes me feel very depressed and anxious and agitated . It makes me feel suicidal and I can't sleep."


"This is by far the best med that I have taken for my anxiety!"


"I got my Skyla in June 2017 and now in October 2017 I'm getting it removed. Getting it put in was terrible, I was cursing at my doctor and nurse. The next week after that I was in extreme pain, cramping and everything. Now I'm having increased acne when I never had acne in my teens, I'm getting horrible cramps out of no where, it feels like someone is ripping my hip bones out of my body. I'm getting extreme vertigo with no warning to the point where I feel like I'm upside down. I'm getting vaginal infections all the time from literally anything; my period, sex, and even clothing is throwing off my PH. On top of that I am constantly hungry to the point where it's annoying. The only thing I like is I don't have to remember to take a pill."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Not as bad as I thought it would be.  Got the 1st dose down and action began in about 70 minutes.  After roughly 30 minutes action bas subsided.  No nausea or other side effects.  I feel cleaned out, although I have another dose at 9:30.  Getting all of the water down is no problem.  Taste of the medication is not a problem either.  Wish me luck for later!"


"20 years I've been on Paxil from age 31 til now, at 51 (with one year off with Effexor). I had ever panic attacks combined with depression. Its been a great it saved me. About 5 years ago I was tapering off very nicely without side effects. Then six months later I spiralled with another very, very dark depression, with intense anxiety. Wanted to die, but would never intentionally do it. Had to seek a psychiatrist who put me on non-SSRI's. I continued to spiral down. Finally went to another Dr who put me back on Paxil. I was extremely grateful as it got me better very quickly. I don't think I will ever try going off again."


"I have been on Cialis 5mg daily for two years. Urologist appointments every six months. I saw him today and PSA test down to 1.88 from 2.0 in past year.

Got new 90 day prescription for Cialis 5mg. Night time bathroom trips average once. Improved energy levels and constant state of semi-arousal.

I've had no side effects from the 5mg regimen.  I will be 90 years old in 3 months!"


"Was very under weight for my age. Started taking these to help with it and be healthier. I was 102 and I went to 158 in about 2 months. It's been almost a year and I chose to lose some of the weight and I'm down 8 lbs but weight still here.  I have a lot of curves now. Side effects is sleepiness but I started cutting my pills in half and that helped a lot. I would take half a pill every 2 hours taking 2 pills a day and then cut back to one whole a day after weight started coming on fast."


"I've been on this pill for 4 months. On the plus side, I've had no period since I started. However, I feel nauseous every morning and sometimes during afternoons. The worst are the night sweats. I take the pill at 9pm and am awakened every night at 1am, extremely hot and sticky."


"I just turned 30 and had been struggling with binging for a few years. Over the last year it got totally out of control. Food consumed my life and I was easily going on 3-4,000 calorie binges every night. It was just my routine. Therapy, meditation, exercise, nothing could break the cycle. I heard about Vyvanse and talked to my doctor. Because of how rapidly I was gaining weight and how out of control I was, he happily prescribed it. Honestly it was hard at first - it made me feel sedated and tired, and I had headaches and dry mouth. But the binging was gone from day ONE. My dosage is leveled out now and my body has adjusted and I have lost 25 lbs in 6 weeks. It has changed my life for the better! I have no emotional connection to food now."


"Can't sleep taking 50mg @ bedtime"


"I had my first anxiety attack when my oldest son was 2 years old & ended up in the ER. My doctor prescribed Paxil & it really helped. I've been on it for about 16 years now..even took it when I was pregnant with my second child. The only side effect I've really had is weight gain."


"I took Sprintec for about a year and experienced decreased sex drive and mood swings. Just didn't really feel like myself. Once I stopped, my sex drive went way up and and I felt normal again."


"It has helped me. It's a good medicine."


"My gastro prescribed me 40mg of Pantoprazole once a day with Itropride. Tried it for 7 days. It gave me a relief and feels like I'm totally healed. However, it gave me severe constipation which resulted in hemorrhoids. It gave me headache and fatigue as well . He then changed it to ranitidine but it does not help at all. He then gave me dafflon for my hemoroids and got healed. I will not try this product again."


"I've had the mirena for 6 weeks for heavy prolonged periods. Insertion wasn't painful, just uncomfortable. I had cramping for a couple of days after. I have had constant bleeding everyday since insertion although not anywhere near on the scale I was having pre mirena. However since insertion I have noticed I have very low mood, really bad anxiety, greasy skin, joint pain, very tearful, hair loss and hair growth on face is worse (I do have PCOS) I generally do not feel like myself. Would not recommend this to anyone, yet I have friends who love it."


"I got Implanon in August. It is now November 18, and I've been bleeding NON stop since September! This is my only complaint."


"I've been on this pill for almost 11 months and I absolutely LOVE it. My periods are lighter and I'm not in pain at all when its my time of the month. I really love it because I know when my period is going to come on. I haven't experienced any weight gain or anything serious. I highly recommend this. Its amazing, two thumbs up."


"I am 31 I have had endometrial ablation that has been very successful. I have not had a period in 5 years. I have suffered with adult acne since I was in my early 20s. I have tried everything. I had a laporsocpy in 2014 for severe endometriosis. Well a few months ago I started hurting pretty bad. Random and not continous. I went to obgyn and he put me on this Lo Loestrrine Le 1-10 birth control pill. He sad it will help with pain and acne. Well pain has been much better but my face looks like connect the dot amd they are big, and they hurt. I called him last week and he has switched me to Ortho Tri Cyclin lo. So we shall see."


"I have plantar fascitis and strained a ligament below the ankle. I was in severe pain and could hardly walk. I'm a Police Officer and need mobility. My foot doctor put me on Zipsor three to four times daily. After the second day on Zipsor I really have felt no pain and no side effects. This medicine is a life saver. It also has me feeling better by giving me more energy."


"Epiduo is great. People say they are getting rashes because of Epiduo but they are wrong. You just have to use it in dime sized portions, it clears my skin really well."


"I have been using Nexplanon for four years deciding to get it before enlisting in the USAF, and it hasn't caused any problems or adverse side effects. They numb the area where they insert the implant initially, and when it's time to replace it. You feel pressure, but in my experience no pain. While using this implant I have had very infrequent periods. Or some heavy ones that lasted for only two, versus a week without the implant. I haven't gained any weight, though workout regularly so haven't noticed any effects. Acne hasn't been an issue. I have been happy so far with this implant, and haven't needed to look into any other forms of birth control, and would recommend this to a friend or anyone thinking about getting it."


"I was on this pill for a year and it was my first birth control, so I wasn't sure what side effects to expect. My periods were about 2 weeks every month (mostly spotty but still had to wear a pad or tampon- annoying!). I had very low sex drive. My skin felt so oily and my chin felt almost like it was bloated. I got big cystic acne on my chin and my forehead regularly- I never had acne as a teenager at all! I loved my period week because my skin cleared up slightly and when it came time to take the pills again on Sunday I could feel it in my face the next day. I've only been on a different type of pill for 3 days but I cannot believe how much better I feel overall."


"I have had migraines since I was 16 but they've been getting worse and worse and I decided it was time to go to a doctor. I went in and they gave me Sumavel DosePro to see if the medicine was effective. The initial "injection" was awful. It hurt as bad as my migraines did, only in my thigh. Then I felt extremely dizzy, and my whole body was sore and I had trouble breathing. They let me rest for about 20 minutes before sending me home with a sample of Treximet. I got home and took a nap for about 30 minutes. When I woke up, I felt better than I had in months. Finally my head felt clear and I had energy back! As much as the initial pain and discomfort was, it only lasted about an hour, in comparison to the 3 day migraines I was getting before."


"This medicine has changed my life.  For years, before I was diagnosed... I had no clue what it was like to live with a clear head.  I'm able to think and act more rationally.  The way I've always wanted to and never could.  This medicine solidifies for me that treatment CAN WORK.  Changed my life.  I'm a happy girl. (and not just when I try to be)."


"I have been taking 10mg for about a month and it had almost completely eliminated the pain.  Within 2 days of my first dose, I had relief.  At 10mg the only side effects I've had were dry mouth and mild sleepiness, but only at night, and in the early morning.  I imagine if I were on a higher dose I might have more side effects.  I occasionally will get a twinge of pain, here and there, but mostly I've been pain free."


"I started taking half pill of 25 mg. daily for 1 week then started a full pill of 25 mg daily . my blood sugar drops from 250 to 190 in the morning . of course also  I am taking twice a day 1000 mg of metformin and 10 mg of gluburide twice daily . after the jardiance I noticed loss of weigh 2 pounds in 2 weeks and increased of hearts beats ."


"In the last I have used Finacea along with Solodyn for my cystic acne. Because my acne is primarily around the jaw line it is considered hormonal. Well the Finacea really really helped with redness and lightening old acne marks. My dermatologist informed me it has a slight bleaching effect and it definitely showed. After a few years being off of it I am back on. Hopefully it has the same effects."


"I was taking 10 mg of Paxil for 3 days but was feeling extremely zombie like. Decided to take 25 mg of Zoloft today. Is this safe?"


"I have been on this medication for three weeks and have lost 18.8 lbs.  No more cravings and no side effects at all.  Loving it!!!"


"I'm currently 21 yrs old and have had Skyla for a little over a year now. The insertion was unpleasant and painful.The cramps I experienced after were the worst cramps I have ever felt before. Please take a pain killer immediately if you feel any cramping. Every time I experience the cramping it makes me want to vomit and cry. I have never cramped this bad before having Skyla. I believe this has helped with my acne but I still breakout majorly when it's that time. When that time comes around I experience the same painful cramping but only for a couple days. Another down side is my period lasts for about 2 weeks! There are no signs of my period decreasing or stopping even after a year of insertion.Overall, I regret the Skyla."


"I have been taking Nuvigil for over a year. I'm on 250mg I have had no side effects. It only seems to last a few hours for me. Does anyone have any ideas?"


"I am 22 years old, had been on birth control (Beyaz) for 5.5 years.  Had trouble with mood swings, weight gain, and bad acne through the pill... and continued to have heavy and irregular spotting between periods, with the pill.  My sister got Mirena and said it changed her life (for the better) So I then got the Mirena too. It was a very fast procedure, painful but nothing that you cannot handle by breathing through your nose, and out of your mouth.  It went smoothly and I was very crampy afterwards, but 2 hours later I was totally normal.  No spotting, or cramping since the input.  No period, my acne has cleared up, I've got more energy throughout the day, and I'm very pleased with it."


"I have been taking this birth control pill since November 2010. Best pill yet. I've taken a few others. I even tried the Depo shot and that's what caused my irregular period. I guess you stop bleeding after the 3rd shot, and each shot lasted for 3 months. Now I rely on pills to keep my cycle regular. Anyways so that's why I say this pill is the best for me, everyone is different. I don't have mood swings anymore, don't break out, my sex drive actually increased, my libido is sky high, my boyfriend can't even keep up. But no growth in the breasts. Sometimes they get a little tender, not to crazy."


"I've been taking lisinopril for about a month. It makes me feel calm and a bit tired but I started taking it before bed and doesn't bother me. It has been making me feel calm and centered akin to Prozac but I assume it's because it thins your blood."


"I have fibromyalgia and for the past year, I've been struggling with pain.  My doctor was very hesitant about giving me percocet, being that I am only 22 and was without diagnosis for awhile, but after being diagnosed, has given it to me without a problem.  It works wonders, and although it doesn't last as long as I would prefer it to, it makes it so that I can resume some normal activity.  My life is back for the most part."


"I have been taking alli for 28 days and lost 11lbs It does work I ate a healthy diet I never had any side affects I have struggled for years with my weight I will continue to take alli xxxx"


"I was put on Cymbalta for Fibromyalgia pain, anxiety and depression. I had little to no side effects on the medication, and it helped the pain and anxiety, but I became resistant to the med for its depression reduction effects and switched to a different med after a couple of years. Being bipolar type 1, I have to change my regiment regularly and I am used to becoming resistant to meds over time. My husband is taking Cymbalta for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Chronic Pain, and he has experienced marked drowsiness that lasts most of the day for about 2 weeks when he began, and now again, since the doctor increased it because he is still taking 4 Klonopin a day to handle the anxiety. He has less pain, though."


"I have been using Tyvaso for 4 months, the first three I saw no improvement. Now I do feel a little better but not much. I live 5 short blocks away from the Mayo clinic in Rochester Mn. and I have to sit down for a few minutes each block to catch my breath. Yesterday it took me 40 minutes to go a   quarter mile. Even walking upstairs is hard for me. I just don't know what to do."


"This drug was prescribed for me by a Doctor in 1983 for vertigo.

It worked beautifully and I occasionally take it when needed yet today."


"So far I have been taking this pill for three weeks. The first week I was just spotting. The 2nd & 3rd week my period has been extremely heavy, with huge blood clots and very bad abdominal pain. Going to see my GYN again. Still have had my period now for 19 days. Very uncomfortable"


"I have been on Cymbalta, 60 mg, for over 5 years. It did work for the Fibro pain, even though at stressful times I still felt a minimum of pain.  I began to notice after about 3 years that I was very tired all the time and foggy in the brain. It was hard for me to concentrate when someone was talking and words were hard to find when answering them.  I finally told my doctor that I wanted to wean off of Cymbalta but I haven't found this to be very easy.  Been working on it since June and if I try to lower the dose too fast I become sick like a very bad flu.  I am now more clear headed and can talk with clarity since my dose was lowered to around 20 mg."


"I have been taking doxepin at 25mg for about a month for depression, chronic pain and anxiety. All was somewhat fine, no side effects. To get the medicine working better, my doctor raised my dose to 50mg about 2wks ago. I am very happy so far."


"I took this for prostatitis last year and I'm on it for the same thing again this year. Last time i was on it, it helped the infection but the infection did not completely go away, and I had to go on a different antibiotic. I have had a tough time getting a good night of sleep since I started taking it. I wake up many times a night and lay awake in bed quite often. It's annoying but I've had worse drug interactions. It's extremely cheap which is a positive."


"I have been on Silenor for 6 months now. I have a ton of medications that I take for my Bipolar Type IIA with a Panic Disorder. They help, but my mind would never stop so that I could sleep well. I take Silenor with a couple of medications (which I will not list) at night and sleep fine. No side effects noticed, but I take so many medications during the day that I might not notice it. I have been dealing with my illness for about 20 years now, so side effects are not a huge deal to me because most go away after 30 days. Now, if they are too severe, then I will consult my Doctor. You have to give these types of medications a chance. It's not like taking a Tylenol for a headache."


"I was given this medication for sleep. I would often wake up around 2:00 in the morning and have trouble falling back to sleep. When you have to get up for work in the morning it made for a rough, long day.
When my Dr suggested I try it I was worried about the side effects of feeling groggy the next day, but I was pleasantly surprised!
I no longer have trouble waking in the middle of the night and if I do wake up, I usually have no trouble falling back asleep. I wake refreshed with no groggy side effects. I have been taking this medication for probably a year now.
Interestingly, I have also found on occasion when I forget to take it, I find that very rarely do I have trouble falling asleep and usually sleep well through the night."


"Free treatment in australia, two 500mg pills and I'm done. Blasting out my arse for a couple of hours but damn I'd have to say its a pretty sweet deal, free treatment and a couple hours of pooping and I'm cured!
Guys its a cure for the clap, lets get some perspective and stop complaining."


"I used to sweat under the arms excessively.  All my tee shirts had yellow stains.  My doctor prescribed this once back in 2000.  Yes it burned somewhat, but it totally stopped the underarm perspiration.  I haven't sweated under my arms much since about the end of 2000.  I had the prescription renewed in June 2001, and that bottle is still half full, since I have totally stopped underarm perspiration, and I haven't had to use it in 11 years!"


"I am just about to finish up my second pack of Lo-Loestrin fe, and I think my body is still figuring it out. It wash't until the second month that I started to experience side effects. My first month my period lasted a little longer since you start the pill on day 1 of your period, but this month I haven't had it at all. My breasts definitely got bigger, and since I am in the week of my period, they are sore and tender (but I'll take it since they got bigger!). Also, I have some acne breakouts, but I always have and unfortunately birth control never seems to help and it gets a little worse around my period. Finally, the weight gain. I have gained about 5 lbs in the first two months, if that continues I'll have to get a new pill."


"I have been on Geodon for about a week now. The side effects I have experienced have been dreaming and waking up and having to decipher whether or not it was a dream or if I actually did the task I dreamt about. I have taken Seroquel, fluoxetine, Lexapro, Abilify, Klonopin, Ambien, Lunesta. Seroquel was the worse, I gained 30 lbs and I'm an extremely active person and have been my entire life. All the other medicines either gave me horrible side effects or had no effect at all. I am now on lamotrigine, 4 mgs of Xanax a day and Geodon. This "cocktail" seems to be working."


"Awesome medicine. I have a good deal of anxiety I've been dealing with for years.  Recently, I started experiencing involuntary muscle jerks (Myoclonus) that kept getting worse and worse.  About 100 times per day.  After seeing my doctor he prescribed me Klonopin 2mg once daily.  It has been a life saver to say the least.  My anxiety is all but moot.  No real side effects to speak of. I'm relaxed, able to think more clearly, and overall, feeling great!"


"I have been on Fentanyl for about 3 years due to spinal fractures. This is the only medication that has given me any relief. On a scale of 1-10 I would rate my pain at a 2-3 now, where as before it was a 7. I am currently on 37 mcg/hr (1 x 25 mcg patch and 1 x 12 mcg patch). I have only two issues with the medication. First is that occasionally it causes extreme nausea (this usually occurs the day after applying a new patch) and blisters on my back where I applied the patches. However, this is probably due to sensitivity to the adhesive and not the medication. Even with these issues, the positives far outweigh the negatives with me."


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


"So far so good!  4 days on the low dose.  4 pounds lost.  No side effects.

Only exercise in the 4 days was 1 hour weight lifting, 1 hour stretching.

Calories about 1200-1300 per day.

I am a 52 year old, 5'7" tall female.  Start weight 184.  Goal weight 145.  I have high blood pressure.

Will post again in a few more days; wanted to share my initial excitement!

My insurance does not cover this drug, but the initial dose was free with manufacturer's coupon."


"This medication is a life saver for me. I have suffered with Meniere's Disease for 22 years which causes episodes of loss of equilibrium which can totally knock you flat or just make your life hell for days at a time. The episodes are usually not predictable but seem to come to life every year or so. Short time use of valium is the only thing that helps so I can continue my normal activities until my ear settles down again."


"I was using ortho evra for 11 years and I absolutely loved it, I had no complications at all, when it was discontinued my doctor prescribed xulane, the first month was fine then I the following month I bled for 2 months straight with ache, pain, fatigue and severe cramping. I never had cramping or any problem prior to taking this contraceptive. Every week when I apply the patch I started spotting and become fatigue with cramping, after about 8 month I applied it and there was no spotting so I thought finally it started working, well I couldn't be more wrong. I WAS PREGNANT, YES PREGNANT. Still in disbelief. I absolutely hate xulane"


"I've been on trintellix now for over a month. I've been on many meds for depression and anxiety. This one seems to work quite a bit on depression, but not anxiety. I had a bit of nausea in the beginning, but started taking the pill before bed and that seemed to work for me. I did have some constipation issues that were actually quite painful, but it only last a few days. Overall this medication does work faster than most I've been on. I just wish it worked for my anxiety as well."


"28 yr old- healthy/active nurse.   Always had minor acne since college but nothing like what I had a year ago last summer (2011). I blame it on YAZ for messing up my hormones. Painful cystic acne covered my jawline and forehead.  I'm talking like 20  cysts at a time.  Tried every OTC washes, organic,  no caffeine, sugar, dairy,  you name it.  Nothing worked.  Even though I did not want to go on the pill, I had too.  ORTHO TRI CYCLEN (no the generic) for almost 7 months and finally it's almost clear.  It was BAD first few months but I stuck with it.  Give it time. PS: Generic is NOT the same as the real thing.  Different fillers causes different reactions!"


"Wasted $250. I gave it 30 days.  Side effects experienced was a slight headache only on first day and that it did not work at ALL! There should be a way to get a refund!!!! If I had the many reviews from so called "non responders" I would not have taken the $250 risk. Rip off!!!!"


"I really loved Invega. It stabilized my mood completely and I felt constantly on cloud nine. After the second month on the medication I began experiencing a number of side effects such as headaches, breast swelling/discharge and blurred vision. The side effects continued to get worse and eventually I had to stop taking the medicine all together."


"Was on Lexapro after the death of my mom, I didn't like the sexual side effects so I was switched to Wellbutrin, it made me hungry all the time but did work for a few months then suddenly stopped and I was worse than before. I went back on the Lexapro and am doing much better with the anxiety and depression. As for side effects, I would rather deal with those then anxiety and depression any day."


"I have had allergy all my life, pretty severe and I live in allergy heaven in TX. I have tried Everything and for me, benedryl is still the best.

I work and it does not effect me, I often take it several times a day."


"I was just given Nucynta 50 mg twice a day for Peripheral Neuropathy following a botched surgical procedure by my PCP.  The pain was constant and burning.  It disrupted my life and is wrecking my relationship with my husband.  He doesn't understand the pain of Neuropathy, Neuritis and Neuralgia.  I have been in pain for more than a year and I have tried many different pain medications such as Vicodin, Ultram, Percocet.  Nothing worked!  I have only taken 2 pills and I noticed that the pain is much improved.  It went from a 7 to a 4.  That is HUGE!  I did get nauseated and my breathing was shallow.  I also stumble a bit and I am not able to verbalize complete sentences.  That is disturbing, but it's worth it if I can experience less pain."


"I have just decided to stop taking Zyrtec. It worked well on my allergies. However I have had increase in back and joint pain i.e. knee and hip the past two weeks. Not sure it's Zyrtec but felt I'd eliminate it to see if symptoms resolve."


"This is my second time on Phentermine. I took it about 14 years ago, at age 26. I was 280 and I lost 94lbs in 4.5 months. But, I only ate protein and vegetables and I walked/jogged at least one mile each day in addition to 45 mins of floor aerobics, 45 mins of step aerobics, and 30 mins of weight training exercises. I recently had reconstructive surgery on my ankle and I gained 60 lbs since August 2014. My exercise is extremely limited at this time. I am starting at 280 lbs. I will update soon."


"I tried every lotion, shampoos etc that said it would work and didn't. Came to the point where I was scratching so much my hair was falling out. My doctor suggested Elocon lotion for my scalp. Skeptical of course, used it in my hair and scalp before I went to sleep (stung a bit) but worth waking up and washing my hair to clear flake free scalp. I've never looked back, Best lotion ever."


"It will do nothing negative. Give it a try to enjoy life.  Life is short. Don't take the burden of social anxiety and panic attacks for your whole life. If you still feel terrible when taking Paxil use inderal as well and you will see an improvement in life. My score for Paxil CR is 9/10 in just  days.  PS if you ignore this illness it will give you IBS, high BP, anxiety, messes with career goals, gives heart problems, sleep problems, low energy, you need short naps, always low confidence and so on.  I avoided medicines from age18 to 28 years and now finally I took the step for paxil. Stay blessed ...."


"I am scheduled for a 9am colonoscopy for tomorrow but I can't keep the solution down. The taste isn't bad. It just didn't agree with my stomach. I chilled it and added vernors with ice. I sucked on a lemon after I drank half of the first dose. I even took Zofran just in case I experienced any nausea. Well it all came back up within a couple of minutes!!!! I called the answering service of my Gastro office to see what can be done. I've suffered from acid reflux for years and I really need the procedure done. I'm pissed!!!"


"I was on this pill for close to seven or eight months.  It was great at first, absolutely no side effects, until the last three months on it. I was bleeding for four weeks at a time with one week of no bleeding in between.  This was my only issue with this birth control.  I have been on three other birth controls before this one (stopped because they were discontinued) and have never had any problems with any of them which just shows that I am not prone to mood swings or break outs, cramps, etc., so this pill worked for me personally but may not work for just anyone."


"I have been using Imitrex for over a year now. It works very well for me.  I had some trouble with chest pain for awhile. My Neurologist told me to try 1/4 to 1/2 tablet (25-50mg).  This has worked for me. The headache goes away and all side effects are diminished.  I found that the side effects varied depending on the manufacturer. There is something like a 7% variance in dosage (a 100 mg tablet can contain as little as 93 mg or as much as 107 mg of Sumatriptan). Also some coatings dissolve faster than others, therefore more severe side effects if the Sumatriptan is absorbed too rapidly."


"So far so good, I guess. I'm towards the end of my second pack.  But nOW I have severe cramps for my whole period, which lasts for 10 days.  My skin isn't any better.  I get bloated and tender breasts now.  Where I didn't before BUT I'm not pregnant. I'm hoping it gets more pleasant.  "


"This was for prophylactic dose to protect hip replacements .The one and only time I did take only one dose I had severe stomach cramps multiple bouts of diarrhea about 12 hours after taking the med. I had also tried Clindamycin but after taking it for many years each time I needed dental work I ended up getting a rash over my neck and chest.  The next time I had a dental appt. my doc prescribed Cipro from which I had no side effects after one dose. Around that time friends began posting a lot of negative side effects from Cipro on Facebook. I demanded a change and was given Amoxicillin. The first dose caused diarrhea but with the second one came severe cramp and diarrhea two days post ingestion. Several days later I experienced respiratory problems. Wish I knew if it was the Amoxicillin."


"First week down... Have had it at time night time so I can sleep through the nausea.. Not hungry as much and full for longer also no sugar cravings. Had it this morning and notice the fatigue.. No weight loss this week even with a clean diet! Hoping this works as I have a thyroid condition and my weight is not shifting.. When should I expect the scales to move??"


"I have been on birth control pills for about 10 years now, and I REALLY don't like this one. I switched from Lomedia 24 because I wasn't getting periods, which made me a little nervous. I have been on this pill for 4 months now and I consistently get my period on the 9th day of the pack and it lasts between 5-7 days, which is really long for an oral contraceptive. I normally have nice skin and it has gone completely to hell - pimples and cystic acne on the lower half of my face. I also experienced a serious increase in appetite, which I have never experienced on a pill. I gave this pill a fair chance, but I'm getting back on my old pill next month. I gave this a 3/10 because I haven't gotten  pregnant."


"I started taking Effexor about a year ago. Started on 75mg and went all the way to the maximum 375mg over a 6 month period. The side effects were really quite bad, thus had to cut back to 225mg, this dose works very well. Some doctors are quite quick to push up your doses if your progress is slow. My advice is give it plenty of time before increasing doses. More isnt always better. Effexor is a good drug just somtimes can be a little slow working, the withdrawal from cutting down tablets wasn't really that bad at all; as long as you take it slow. Good luck to everyone who takes this drug."


"I was diagnosed with chronic depression and put on 30 mg.  I used to cry at least once each day.  I have been on Cymbalta for the last 25 days and I have not even cried once.  For me it only caused nausea and I lost about 3kgs, which for me was not a side effect but a motivation to use the medicine."


"I needed a reliable birth control that I wouldn't have to remember to take or insert. The insertion was painful: it felt like three cramps with the actual insertion being the worst and longest. Overall it was very quick and as soon as he took the tools out of my uterus the pain was over. I have a high pain tolerance and it knocked the wind out of me and made my toes curl. No pain for the rest of the day though, only light spotting & no cramping for the first week. Now, 2 wks in, I'm having mild to severe cramps (I suspect ovulation?). Overall I love my IUD though. Its very freeing and my boyfriend and I can go without condoms, which we both hate."


"I have been on Symbicort inhaler for a couple of years for Asthma which I seem to have picked up since our last move to Vernon BC. and during this time have completely lost my taste  buds. I am a retired professional chef and tasting food is important to me. I can hardly taste any salt seasonings etc . I can not smell things like peppermint, curry paprika etc.  Right now I am just cooking from experience and I do not like it one bit."


"Took this med for one full month and half of another and stopped using it.  Headaches daily: pain at top of my head and down my neck, mood swings and anxiety like never before.  Unable to lose weight.  Just didnt like how it made me feel.  Period was not as heavy was only benefit.  Ill suffer 4 days of heavy period to never feel like this again."


"Invega is working great on auditory symptoms and no lethargy noted.  I have noted some of the adverse side effects after the first dose: sudden weight gain, indigestion, pain at injection site and sore throat. In addition to these there has been increasing facial and abdominal bloating, I am concerned but there is no other medicine I am aware of at this time and the doctor feels the benefit outweighs the side effects."


"Very good medication (as they go) for chronic,intractable back pain.  Works well with NSAIDs to keep pain at a tolerable level, without frequent dose changing.  Needs to have a breakthrough med with it. Fast acting morphine a good choice."


"Smoked for 30 yrs at 30  a day plus cigars and Champix is a God send. Make sure you want to quit and stick to the program and don't buy smokes anymore. Oh and think of all the extra spending money you will have, from straight away, I have saved heaps since I stopped 1.5 yrs ago and am able to buy things small and large with so much more ease and I feel better and stronger."


"I got this mid January of 2016 to control my horrible PMS that would last for weeks (I'd only have a 3 day menstrual cycle). I can't take BC pills or estrogen so this was my best option. The first month of having the implant I noticed vast improvement of my PMS symptoms. I did bleed for a month the first month. A little annoying but it's the adjustment. After that I didn't have much issue; I do get occasional brown spotting spells with heavy cramps, and random sore breasts for a few days. Other than that I love it! I feel so much better."


"Read the side effects carefully. I had a severe distonic reaction and had to spend the day in the emergency room after just 1 pill. I have been advised by my doctor to never even take anything in this family of medicines."


"I've been on this medication for 2 weeks now ,I do get nausea ,my eye sight is very blurry, I'm always tired my  sugar levels are normal ,I also get lots off random pain in my feet this medicine is totally horrible I won't be taking it anymore !!!"


"After complaining to my urologist that the Oxybutynin Hydrocloride I had been taking for years had stopped working, he gave me a 30 day sample pack of Myrbetriq 50mg to try. Although it really didn't work any better- same amount of urgency and leakage- I went ahead and ordered a 90 day supply from CVS Caremark. I figured newer was better, right? Wrong! Within 3 days I broke out in severe hives all over my body. I did not immediately make the connection, so I took my regular dose of Myrbetriq again on the fourth day. My hives became so bad I called my doctor and luckily he connected the dots and ordered me off the Myrbetriq and onto a five day course of Prednisone. Be very wary of this drug!"


"Very informative and I do appreciate the info. I am insulin dependent and do not have medical insurance. diabetes is an outrageously expensive disease with medications and diet. with it being so costly I figured I need an alternate route so I've been researching over the counter supplements with 1 of them being chromium. since taking chromium along with diet and exercise I've lost 30 pounds in 3 months and have my A1C down to 7.7 from 10.3. It's far from perfection but it is progress."


"35 yo female, wife, three kids - 11 yo son and 4 yo twin girls. I went through therapy which helped A LOT but I was still struggling. I was very impatient, easily agitated, would lash out at my family. I was basically driving everyone away from me. My doc suggested citalopram and I hesitated at first, then decided to take it. I noticed a difference from day one. My twins definitely put the meds to the test, but I was able to deal with them as a patient, rational adult. Side effects - sleepy a lot, sweaty a lot, occasional upset stomach. My husband has noticed how much better I am too. I REALLY hope the sleepy, sweaty beast goes away, but other than that I truly am happy, functional, fun to be around again. Thank goodness!"


"This made my son so extremely tired.  Also changed his personality"


"Olanzapine is the best medicine I have ever taken, all the other medicines made me either erratic or a zombie. I have an almost symptomless existence on it (part from a bit of enjoyable hypomania). I feel stable, clear and ready to conquer the world. People close to me notice if I've had a dip, and are quick to tell me. It's taken a long time and I now trust people when they are telling me I'm ill."


"Take it on an empty stomach, or it won't work. I have terrible insomnia and have been on it long-term. It still works after 15 years. It had some initial side effects, but they went away after a few months. It works very well, but I gave it eight stars only because you have to take on an empty stomach. If I eat a late dinner, I can count on it not working. Otherwise, it's the only medication that has helped me sleep. I take 15-20 mg per night."


"Far more help than over the counter Tylenol/aspirin products."


"I have been on Saxenda for just over 3 weeks and I have lost roughly 13lbs. I had some nausea with the first 2 doses but have been fine since. Only downside I will say is constipation. My "normal" cycle was never normal persay but it's been so much worse on this medication. It won't stop me from taking the medication though. I just have to figure out a way to get it under control. I have absolutely no appetite which is good and bad. Good because I won't overeat but bad because I don't eat and when I try to eat anything I feel nauseous. Either way though, I'm happy with the medication."


"Expensive for 9 pills, but highly effective.  Gets rid of a migraine in 1 hour, and doesn't make you drowsy.  I would say there is an added heaviness to your brain and muscles (you feel a little slow), and you can't exercise right after you take it or it will give you palpitations.  I haven't noticed any other side effects and compared with having a migraine, Treximet gets me back to normal in 3 hours (side effects are gone in 3 hours)."


"I've been on Nexplanon for over a year now. In the beginning I was on my period non-stop for a month as my body got use to the new hormones. After that my periods became regular but they did not go away like I had hoped they would. I also started getting frequent acne breakouts which was the only annoying thing about this. The thing I love about Nexplanon is that it is implanted in my arm and I don't have to worry about it EVER. Also, I have not had as many emotional issues as I have while on other birth controls. My friend got Nexplanon the same time I did and she has not had a period in months so it really just depends on your body. Try it out"


"I have been on this medication for 10 days and am feeling more energetic and even tempered.  However, I am not sleeping well at all and that is really starting to get to me.  I hope that goes away!"


"I took Chantix for the prescribed 12 weeks and have not smoked one cigarette since I quit. I won't lie and say it has not been hard and I still think about cigarettes occasionally, however, this is the sixth time I have quit smoking and this it the only time it has worked for longer than a couple of days. The worst side effects I experienced was nausea, especially if you don't eat with it and strange dreams. I was smoking in every dream too, weird."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency

"The most complete vitamin supplement I have found so far. I would definitely recommend. "


"I read most of the reviews, here is my story.  I am older maybe the age of most posters mother.  Had sex around 6:00 am, took pill by noon on the same day.  This item is behind the pharmacy in my area, make sure you on their website to know which stores sell it in your area. Some said this did not during ovulation, For me, I was on day four of my ovulation week and it worked for me.....I read that some people got sick, or felt nausea, I did not.     I took the pill with a full meal.   I also did not feel bad in the week after, and my period started one day ahead of schedule..... Maybe cause I am older, I recommended please take right away if you need success ; better to pay 43.00 then have to go through other options."


"I was given this medication after a major panic episode and I noticed a good change a few weeks after taking it. It helps your mind wander and not focus on the bad things. It also just made me a generally happier person. However, I skipped a few days (I'm on the 75mg) and the side effects were terrible. I got hot flashes, awful nightmares, I was so dizzy I could barely walk, I was disoriented and couldn't focus on anything, and I was absolutely exhausted. I started taking it normally again but it makes me a little nervous to stop taking it permanently...
Before taking this medication I would definitely weigh "do I want to be on this for a really long time?" Or "I can tough this out.""


"This pill saved my life! I tried wellbutrin - awful experience - I was so depressed for so long - now I feel like a normal person. I still can't believe it - I am not having the sexual side effects - am on a low dose - very grateful for this medicine"


"I am on Implanon right now. I haven't gained weight no mood swings just my normal attitude and I haven't gotten my period for like a year and a half and love it but I came here to find out if that was normal. I have been having some serious cramps that don't feel like period cramps or even close. They are a little higher and might be something very painful like something to do with my gall bladder but I have to ask around without going to a doctor. I don't like going to doctors."


"I have autoimmune arthritis, ocular hypertension and seasonal eye allergies, and all cause dry eyes.  I have used every OTC tear drop, gel & ointment, and lid scrubs, and I run a cool mist humidifier while sleeping.  Constant burning and stinging, feeling like my eye lids were stuck to my eyeballs, and cloudy, blurred vision. For years I looked like I had been crying all the time, or drunk!  I started xiidra about 3 weeks ago, and it is helping a lot! Yes it stings for a moment. I have also gotten a slight headache after use, but that is getting better as I get used to the drops. No problems using xiidra with my pressure drops, just wait 10 mins between. So far I am happy. Glad insurance covers it, I have a $50 copay for $600 prescription."


"This medication did a generally good job of changing my depression from excruciating sadness to mindless zombie. I was tired all the time and had extreme brain fog, (couldn't think straight... or at all). I felt kind of good, but I couldn't actually feel pleasure from anything or focus. I was like a cat and just sort of lay around in a state of contented dissociation. Was on and off it a few times for up to several months. Found the majority of it's effects subsided after a few months and I was back to feeling empty and sad all the time. Good medication for having a break from misery, but wasn't very useful for actually recovering from my depression or getting my life back."