"I started experimenting with drugs after high school. I dove in quick, started following the GOOD ol' GRATEFUL DEAD, I had found my family, Hot shows 5 nights a week And Parties in Every Major City In the continental U.S. When You Acquire Friends All Over The Country Who can land Kind bud, china White, uncut cocaine, Any Phamies you could think of. Basically, whatever you can afford. This was 15 years ago, I went to rehab three times, kicked the smack and started with the opiate pills, roxy's oxy's percs, hydro,  morphine. Whatever whenever, 6 months ago I had enough of lying to and hurting my family and myself. I started Suboxone, I HAVE BEEN CLEAN for 6 months."


"Olysio, in combination with Sovaldi, cleared my Genotype 1A HCV in three weeks!"


"I have used Loestrin Fe and Gildess Fe in the past and never had an issue with either. I was on Gildess up until a couple months ago, when my pharmacy switched me to Microgestin Fe 1/20 and told me that it was exactly the same as Gildess.

The first time I got my period on Microgestin, my face, neck, back, and crotch broke out in a scaly, red, incredibly itchy rash. I couldn't figure out what had caused this awful rash (that lasted for a week) until a month later, at the same time of month, the rash returned. I'm going to see my gyn and getting a new prescription because my experience with Microgestin has been awful."


"Crying in tears and pain!!! I am a mother of a three year old boy and I don't want anymore kids right now. So depo was my only option since I can't take birth control pills because I always forget to take them and never stay on them. I started the shot in 2014 my last shot was sept 2015 and since 2014 I've never stopped bleeding I've spent at least 600 dollars on pads the pain is terrible. I'm always cranky and sleepy and moody and hungry . I was hospitalized for a ruptured ovarian cyst and almost died the depo cause this to happen to me.  After this one wears off I'm never getting it again it took a toll on my life and my mental state..Warning do not get this shot!!!"


"First I started off with Aviane and switched to Falmina which, from what I was told, is the generic brand. Honestly, I had the most trouble with Aviane. I would get nausea, very emotional, low sex drive and thick discharge. Never had any problems with spotting or irregular periods. Then when I started the Flamina, all basically was taken down a huge notch and the thick discharge went away. I like that I know the exact day I will start my period, it only lasts for about 4-5 days also very light, and usually I am not emotionally bothered. Occasionally I can be irrational and a bit of a cry baby, although, it wasn't as intense as when I was on Aviane. The only problem that I've had is my muscles can get very tender after work or exercise"


"I'm new to the throbbing, headache life. Went to emergency yesterday after having had a headache that would not go away after it started 7 days from then. Chiropractor exam and such checked out. Eye doctor checked out. Was alternating between two pain medicines during that week in order to manage the pain. ER doctor prescribed me Fioricet. I'm keeping a log of it as I go...started with one pill so far to see how it went. Took first pill at 12:00am and 1 1/2 hour later the pain was numb enough to make me comfortable. This morning I took it again at 9:00am since the pain was starting again. 40 minutes later the pain is gone. I'm really liking this medicine so far."


"I take fluoxetine for OCD and mild depression. It has helped me so much. It took a while to work for me (about 2 months to fully kick in). It has been so worth it. I just feel a lot more relaxed and things don't bother me as much. I have bad side effects - mainly insomnia or over sleeping, lack of energy, diarrhoea.. but it is 100% worth being able to get out of bed in the morning. I have started being able to laugh for the first time in years. I would really recommend it for anyone who is unsure - I would say give it a go but give it time to work. Also- be very careful if drinking alcohol - it affects you a lot more."


"I have mixed feelings about this. I feel like the side effects are similar to being on the pill, but I feel way more secure about not becoming pregnant with the implant. No loss of sex drive. I'm 38 and the mother of 4 and am done having babies. But my husband doesn't want me to have a tubal ligation. Six months into having the implant, and I have gained about 20 lbs and have a fair amount of hair loss. Periods are all over the place. I have started to have some very strange leg pain and bruising on my legs that I haven't experienced before, and my husband (a physician) is concerned it might be related to the implant. So I'm making an ultrasound appt for my leg pain and may have my implant out. Really wish this would have worked for me."


"I love Tri-Sprintec , it has saved me from many different incidents. I highly recommend any young person between 14-30 to be on this, does not make you gain weight, it makes your diet steady!"


"I've been on Requip for 5 years. Unfortunately I started having breakthroughs daily. I was then placed on Neurontin along with the Requip.  This was successful after upping the Neurontin dosage to a level of 1,200mg daily at bedtime along with 6 mg of the Requip."


"It helps but there are times I just do not have time to get to a bathroom. I am 69 and have trouble getting a erection. I do not know if the drug is part of the cause."


"This birth control made me break out so much because of its low estrogen to high androgen ratio. I was also very moody and irritable. I was told to wait for my body to get used to it but I ended up giving up around the 4 month mark. I switched to ortho tricyclen because it has a higher estrogen to lower androgen ration."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"One of the few vitamins that made me nauseous. Highly recommend."


"My 10 year old daughter has had seizures for 2 1/2 years. She has had about 100 petit Mal seizures a day. She has been on two other medicines that didn't help. She started taking this medicine and her seizures are down to 1-2 a day.  Love this medicine for her!!!"


"This medicine did not make me sleepy at all. It made sexual urges come to the forefront so much that it affected my normal behavior. "


"I am on 900mg a day for fibromyalgia. It used to work but now it does nothing but make me fat and have dizziness. I am always light-headed. If I don't take it for a day my body is stiff for a few days worse than before I started taking it. Not cool! I am getting off it slowly. I will find a better way to deal with the pain. This medication is not for me!"


"20mg for three months. No effect at all."


Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

"Just finished 10 days of Pylera. This is my second treatment in the past few months for h-pylori after it coming back 2 weeks after finishing triple treatment.

Well this has to be the worst medicine ive ever been prescribed in my life. I was bloated first few days and looked 6 months pregnant.

It got worse.... the symptoms that followed were insomnia, itchiness everywhere especially my nose, anxiety, racing heart, weight gain, mood swings and just a general feeling of not feeling with it, im still bloated after 4 days after ive finished and dont feel great."


"Works pretty well for my migraines related to various triggers (e.g., food allergies, strong scents, etc.).  Side effects are present at times but not overwhelming including stiff muscles, dry mouth, nausea."


"We had unprotected sex and he STRAIGHT UP ejaculated in me between 12/16 and 12/17 at midnight. No condom. This was ONE DAY BEFORE OVULATION, so I was very fertile and I wasn't even sure if I had ovulated or not. He didn't tell me until an hour later so I FREAKED out and drove to my nearest 24-hour pharm and took Plan B within two hours.

I didn't have any side effects besides a 5lb weight gain, so I was scared it didn't work. I spent two long weeks worrying.. the only thing that gave me solace was reading reviews. But on 2/2, my period came just on time! Not sure if it was the pill as my chances of pregnancy would still be 30% without it, but I'm leaving this for you ladies hoping it'll give you some sanity"


"After 2 years on Percocet for back pain, my surgeon recommended I see a pain specialist. The doctor prescribed Nucynta ER and completely took me of the Percocet. The first 5 days were awful. I was taking 50 mg twice a day to get it in my system, then taking 150mg twice daily as my regular routine. I didn't think it worked at all and felt terrible because of the withdrawal from Percocet. I stuck with it and am glad I did. My mornings are much better because I'm in almost no pain whereas before, mornings were the worst. It has much less adverse effects on my short term memory, ability to focus, and ability to function more at the workplace (I'm a math teacher) than when I was taking Percocet. The negatives are that I still have evening pain."


"I had the Mirena placed a month ago and I have to say I really like it. No effort besides the panty liners from the never ending spotting/clot like blood spots. I am a breastfeeding mother this or the estrogen free pill was my only choice and knowing me having a 8 month old I would NEVER get around to taking that pill. The insertion was not fun but since I breastfeed I finally got my period back 6 months postp and they disappeared again so my Dr. Decided to put in the Mirena without me being on my period. very painful with serious contractions then

2hrs later my period came back tooksome T3 this passed all together in one night. I would recommend!! I didn't give it a higher score because I have only had it for a month. Happy!"


"About three weeks ago, I began having around 20 hot flashes per day and going through night sweats about 4 times per night. About 5 days ago my doctor put me on Pristiq. He did this as my Father recently passed away and several other personal things have happened and I didn't start my period this month either. He said it would take care of the night sweats, hot flashes and depression, grief and anxiety. I have been on this pill for 5 days now. I have lost four lbs., have gone from a pk. of cigarettes per day to four cigarettes. Am only getting night sweats about twice a night and have gone from about 21 hot flashes per day to about 4. So far so good. I do feel a little tired but no agitation, no more confusion, crying and emptiness. I feel like I am slowly getting back to being me. So far, I am so thankful for Pristiq. "


"It caused extreme fatigue.As you are going to pass out. Depression tendencies 5 day of my course.Totally screwed."


"Unfortunately this drug was no miracle worker for me.  My breathing actually worsened over the month I used it.  Diarrhea was present, appetite and taste for food diminished.  "


"I alternate salicylic acid shampoo with tar shampoo and zinc shampoo.  Using the three over three hair washes works beautifully for me."


"I had Implanon for 3 years and am now into my 2nd year of Nexplanon. I've had major weight gain, about 30 pounds, no acne. For the first year no period and then they became irregular. Same with my second one."


"This is the worst antibiotic ever. I had a tooth which got infected. Expect severe heartburn, back pain. Anywhere that you havd ever injured flares up. Stomach issues, flu like symptoms. I had chills then got hot. Minimal exercise and could not breath. Ask your physician for another medication. Its not worth it. Try something else first. My eyelashes itch. Its bad."


"I started taking Adipex on 5/4/12. My first visit was 5/3 and I weighed in at 165.2lbs! The first couple of days I was only taking half a pill, and I did feel a little jittery, but nothing major. The first two weeks I was on it I did the 30 day shred four days a week and ate really good, but I got off track and haven't eaten healthy since, or worked out. My first visit after I started I lost 11.8 pounds. I actually weighed myself about a hour ago, and I weighed 145lbs. Let me just say that this medicine did not give me energy, and it didn't mess with my sleep at all. It only messed up my naps, which I loved because I have a 10 month old who doesn't sleep good at night. Just wanted to come and share my results. Hope I helped!"


"Baclofen has lessened the spasms and pain of my Cervical Dystonia.  It does have side effects, but they are tolerable considering the relief I get."


"I had a very negative experience with this drug. I suffer from initial and maintenance insomnia and nothing has worked but this drug did something others didn't - it made the insomnia worst and I couldn't sleep at all. I was in and out of sleep the first couple of hours, I took it at 9pm, and then couldn't go back to sleep after waking up at 1:30am.  It got me wired. Also, the little time I did sleep I had VERY weird dreams and it made my feet (mostly toes) hurt a lot.  Very bizarre experience and a huge set back for me :(
I took 15mg dose, sample from doctor."


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"I have been on Cozaar for many years.   I did have a nagging cough which neither I nor my doctor connected to Cozaar.   She thought the cough might be due to reflux and I started taking generic Omeprazole (Prilosec) and the cough went away.  I dont know if the Cozaar was causing the indigestion but if you like taking Cozaar and have a cough you might try this."


"I've been using Drysol for about 15 years and it has changed my life. I went from always having to wear black and/or jackets all the time to having absolutely no more sweating! I followed the directions to a tee, but after a year, I started to cut back on my use.  Now, I only apply once a month and it works great.
Tip....Make sure you don't shave your armpits for at least a couple of days before applying and that will alleviate any tingling or burning."


"Horrible Horrible cramps 4 hours after taking 2 tabs with a bunch of water. I was in tears with the pain. Will never take again! "Gentle" is false advertisement!!!"


"My doctor prescribed Camrese to lessen my increasing heavy periods (presumably due to perimenopause). I'm at the end of the sixth month taking this drug and have nothing positive to say about it. I've gained 10 pounds in 5 months and am depressed that it's summer and I can't fit in my size 4 clothes anymore. What's worse is that I've had consistent break through bleeding for the last 2 weeks and expecting the "forced" period next week. (I'm wondering if I should just DEAL with the uber heavy periods - at least they were predictable and only lasted 5-7 days). There was also 5 weeks of spotting during the first 3 months on this pill. Needless to say I'm consulting my ObGyn next week to try something different. This pill's not for me."


"I gained weight very quickly while taking this."


"The medication does work for me, but the cost is a hard ship."


"I've had a horrible experience with this shot. I only wish I have read all of the horror reviews before getting it to save myself a year of hormonal problems and a scarred face from a cystic acne breakout. Once I got the shot I got online and started reading the reviews and was horrified because part of me knew I made a huge mistake- and oh did I. I bled for 6 months straight! I was practically drinking liquid iron by glasses because of how much blood I was losing after getting the shot. I got the shot BECAUSE of painful and heavy bleeding periods! But it only made it much much worse. I finally went back to my docs, they put me on patch that stopped the bleeding"


"After a year of stress and then going back into my addiction that had been dormant for 2 decades I tried 20mgs of Prozac. The first 3 weeks we're completely miserable. Anxiety, irrational thought, mood swings, constant bowel movements....but I was diter I rd to hang in there. Amazingly I started to feel better. After 6 weeks I was a different person. I feel completely normal now.

My wife was diagnosed with cancer and things went really bad in my life before Prozac. I am now on a much better path. I take .5mgs of Xanax at bedtime and wake up feeling great. It is like a miracle of sorts.

Mood side effects: a little bit of thinning hair, sex drive is down as I find it hard to climax and I'm a little less empathetic."


"A few months after one basal spot on my nose was removed with Mohs surgery and plastic surgery to correct the dime sized divot, my dermatologist prescribed Carac for three weeks applied once a day to my nose.  I had read many reviews/experiences and dreaded starting the prescription.  Thankfully I had very little reaction with only one spot that appeared like an irritated white head and that drained and disappeared after about 3 days.  The rest of my nose, although a little dry, had no reaction at all.  I will say my stomach was a little sensitive about an hour after I applied the lotion for a couple days so I made sure I drank plenty of water and ate something within the hour or so of applying it."


"I've always been lucky to have naturally flawless skin, but then the beginning of this year I got the most intense cystic acne on both of my cheek bones. It looked like I had an allergic reaction to blush. I tried everything, Proactive, dermatologists visits, prescribed medication, expensive products, facials. My skin other than my acne zones was soft and smooth but nothing was treating the actual problem on my cheeks. I decided to change my birth control. I was on Levora for a few years before switching to Tri-Nessa a few months ago. TriNessa took a couple months to fix the acne but I couldn't be happier! I'm just waiting for my skin to renew to get rid of the red. My confidence is back! Be patient it's worth it!"


"So I have always suffered from anxiety and I went to therapy for a while and my therapist suggested seeing a mental health nurse practitioner who can maybe set me up with something. She referred me to the doctor who prescribed me Prozac and it's been working great! I've been on it for about a month now. The first two weeks were a little rough, I was feeling more depressed and experienced a loss of appetite and even threw up a couple of times (though I'm not sure if that was the medicine or if I caught a stomach bug). However at about the 3rd week I started feeling great! I was much happier and more engaged at work. I've been feeling so good I'm starting to think I may have had depression. My only complaint is my sex drive is totally gone"


"I have minor acne and have recently been prescribed Ziana. I feel like my dermatologist just threw this at me and said "Hey, try this". After a week of using it my acne did not get better or worse it just stopped, but what really bugs me is that my skin got EXTREMELY oily, if you had saw my face you would have thought I just ran a goddamn marathon."


"My Son has been taking Vyvanse for about a year now 70mg but he was on other medications before this and although they helped, we had moved and the new doctor did not want to prescribe him anything but Vyvanse and after some research I actually found that Vyvanse is one of the best for ADHD. The only side effects he has had was loss of appetite and insomnia but he is taking something to help him sleep and he eats good in the morning before he takes his medicine just doesn't like eating lunch so I bribe him if he wants to go play games he must eat a snack just like an apple or something no more weight lose just a steady weight now. School has become so much easier for him with grades and the teachers see a great change in him. "


"I have been taking this for three weeks now, blood sugars have never been better. Even see a 69 sometimes after eating! I am down ten lbs so far and hope it keeps going. No real side effects other than one bout of nausea and a feeling of dizziness like I got up to fast. I have cut out nighttime Lantus (30units!) and brought down morning Lantus from 70 units to 50 units. I still take metformin twice a day and one Amaryl once a day but hope to be rid of the Amaryl altogether so (I was taking it 3x a day :). After taking Byetta and not seeing a real difference in sugar lost about 6lbs and coping with the horrible heartburn. I'm loving Victoza except for the cost."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This is the easiest by far. Do not worry, easy tasting (comparatively), worked just like everyone said it would, no worries, no cramps, no nausea. And I am the biggest chicken.I will never fear colon prep again."


"Switched from ortho-tri-cyclene to Tri-lo-marzia because I mysteriously received a  free renewal in the mail (w/o prescription). Weird, I know. It's been making me super tired, bloated, and depressed. I've been taking it for 5 days and I'm going to stop taking it and see my doctor asap. I don't know why I got this free, un-prescribed prescription in the mail but it sucks."


"I had an allergic reaction using Epiceram on my face just before bed.  It stung, and I awoke with an itchy face and inflammation.  I went back to using Aveeno to calm down my angry face."


"I've been on Simvastatin  10mg for the last 6 months. I've noticed the last 4 months or so  severe pain in my legs & hips. I can barely move sometimes. Sleeping is very painful at night. There is a stiffness and I can barely move without  pain. I'm going off this Cholesterol medication. Calling my Dr soon!  I have not had my blood work rechecked yet so I don't know what my numbers are."


"This was horrible! I had the infection for about 3 days until I could get the cream and started it tonight. I put it in and in less than a minute felt the horrible itching and burning like everyone else. It was so bad I took it out and washed after less than five minutes. I will not be using this ever again and I will be telling my pharmacist about this. DO NOT BUY THIS IT IS THE WORST FEELING EVER."


"Effexor has had an absolutely amazing impact on my life. I have Major Depression Disorder - I have Anxiety, fun mix! I started off on 75mg and after a couple of months went to 150. Been at 150mg for close to 6 months and I am an entirely different person. My relationships have improved ten fold because I am no longer moody, irrational and I can feel emotions other than hopelessness and indescribable sadness. With that said - I am pretty certain I will never be able to come off this medication. I recently had to go 5 days without my Effexor and it was literally hell. First 2 days, I thought it was the flu - by day 5, I was ready to end it all. 3 days back on and I am golden. Oh plus it makes my pupils HUGE. Like I worry people think I am high."


"Had drink while on antabuse. Felt nauseous, heart beat increased, blood shot eyes, headache. Never drank when taking again."


"My mother let me use some of this for my head and I can say that it does work.

Although being a shampoo you may accidently use more than you think you are. Took about 6 applications before my head was completely clear. Of course it's no cure  - yes it does work very well."


"Absolutely doesn't work. I'm a 70 year old male. I exercise daily for 30 minutes and I eat a healthy diet. Just couldn't control portions. After 2 months I gained 1 pound. I had high hopes but this pill is a waste of time and money."


"This medicine has changed my life! My husband is amazed at how well I'm doing. I'm on week 3 and started with the titration pack. Zero side effects for me. I was on Cymbalta before that... helped a little with the depression and minimal for the pain. I'm still taking my tramadol twice a day but I'm having little to no pain residual. I can't even remember the last time I felt this good. Hope it continues to work this well for me."


"I have GAD which causes insomnia. I have taken Klonopin 2 mg at night as a sleep aid, for about 3 years. No problem developing tolerance, which I have had with other Benzos such as Ambien & Lunesta. My doc says he has many patients using Klonopin as a sleep aid for many years with no problems. Daytime I take Zoloft 150 mg and Neurontin 1600mg to control the GAD. I think the long half life Klonopin has helped daytime anxiety.
After suffering from under-medicated GAD for 40 years, I now have a drug combo that has essentially cured my anxiety and insomnia.
The only negative to Klonopin as a sleep aid is it takes 2 hrs+ to produce sleep. But then, a restful 8 hrs. So just remember to take it early. Say 9:00 if you want to go to sleep at 11:30"


"I had sinus congestion and consequently serious pain under my eyes in the sinus area accompanied by confusion and inability to think clearly. After one Mucinex D tablet, the pain was gone. I suffered from mild insomnia that night, but I'd rather have the insomnia than the pain. I also had less ear pressure/pain during descent in an airplane after taking this drug. Another benefit for me. Thanks Mucinex."


"I've used a lot of birth controls and they all made me gain a lot of weight and I was always bloated, my friend said tri sprintec was great if I wanted to stay in shape.   My doctor said no matter what any birth control pills would make me gain weight because they contain hormones but its been 3 months since I started them and the only side effect is my boobs just started getting bigger but I'm not complaining :) effectiveness, I'm not sure cause I haven't been with anyone since but I'm sure its effective, thats what my friend said she's been using it for 2 years and she never uses condoms"


"I am a 22 year old female who was in a car accident over a year ago, and 6 months ago started having tension headaches, migraines, and overall muscular pain. I had to quit my job and have barely been able to keep up with school. I took Lyrica for the first time last night. It caused some upset stomach and a weird buzz, but this morning I woke up feeling like a different person. I am still sore from my muscles being weak and tight all the time, but today is the first day I could feel that I was still sick from a headcold. The pain and discomfort had drowned out any other discomfort. I am hopeful for the first time in months."


"After 1 week of anal pain that I thought was a fissure I decided to go to a clinic for follow up. Lo and behold, swaps came back positive for chlamydia. (Ironically slightly relieved given the healing time of a fissure)

After two days of the doxycycline I felt mild pain when passing a stool. 4 days later about 10% of the pain remained. 7 days later, assymptomatic.

Side effects included; very mild dull headache about 3-4 hours after tablet, very loose stool throughout the entire course of administration, bloating (caffeine, lactose mainly), sunburn after 30-40 mins in direct sunlight.
Despite these mild concerns the medication was perfect, I have almost no post treatment side effects. Try a daily clove of chopped garlic with it"


"I'm doing good on it. No relapse in years and hope it stays like that!"


"I have lived with migraine headaches for over 24 years. I did not know what to do with my head until I found a miracle 7 years ago. I am from the country where access to medication is not possible, so I had to learn how to leave with ongoing headache for several years. One day I was sitting in Lab with a female colleague and she saw me rubbing my head badly. She carried the pills, so she pulled out and gave me two. In 15 mins, I felt the most amazing relief I never had in 17 years. I totally depend on Excedrin Migraine pill for the last 7 years now. I feel stomach burning afterward, but that discomfort does not match the migraine headache. I take twice or three times a week. "


"This medicine caused the most severe pain I've ever had "down there"and was 100 times worse than the yeast infection ever was. I was expecting light burning as warned on the package but no. Imagine poison ivy mixed with bleach inside of you."


"I have been on Lamictal (lamotrigine is the generic I take) for 5 years and I take 400mg a day for bipolar 2. It has changed my life. I rarely even take naps anymore and before Lamictal I would stay in bed. The trick to any medication is to take it the same time everyday. It took less than a week for my husband and I to notice a significant change in my personality. I have accepted that I will be on this for the rest of my life and that's fine because LAMICTAL GAVE ME MY LIFE BACK!!!"


"I am 27 years old and have been suffering from IBS-D for years especially after I had my gallbladder removed 5 years ago. I had a colonoscopy/ endoscopy done and came back with normal results. My GI started me on chlordiazepoxide and that helped a little. Then he gave me xifaxan which made it even worse. He finally prescribed Lotronex and it was going to cost $700 for 30 days 1 mg 2x a day with the discount card. I asked to have it changed to 0.5 mg 1x a day to cut the cost. The pharm tech called the number on the back of the card and got a code to make it $5.00 for the generic!!!! I literally started crying. I have been on it for 8 days. I have a movement once a day compared to 8 times a day. ASK YOUR PHARMACY ABOUT THIS CODE!!!"


"I have never had thoughts about suicide until I took Prozac. This was the absolute scariest experience of my life."


"After battling facial eczema for over five years, which of course makes one agoraphophic and unwilling to go out to a supermarket, let alone a pub or a nightclub, and with no respite from two different dermatologists in Brussels, I tried Elidel after my Mum sent me a newspaper cutting about a British model who was suffering from eczema and had tried it with successful results. Overnight (!) the redness went away. It hasn't gotten rid of the eczema completely and I still have to use it when I feel a flare-up coming. Elidel changed my life: my facial skin is a "regular" color now (maybe just fractionally too red but only fractionally and nobody would ever comment on it) and I once again go out to pubs and nightclubs in Belgium. 5/5 stars."


"I've been taking this for a few weeks and I think I've already gained 10 pounds because I am hungry 100% of the time.

I've had insomnia for all 20 years of my life and have yet to find a medication that makes me sleep till this one, and on the 50 mg dose. That would be amazing if it did not make me sleep for the rest of the day too. It shuts me down to the point where it is harder than normal to breathe.

I've been staying with it in hopes that I would improve but all I've noticed is that I am more irritated by even the smallest things."


"Been on the medicine since 2010 and lost 20 pounds.  It doesn't work for everyone.  I watched what I ate did a lot of walking and it didn't help.  I take 100mg 2x a day. Not happy!"


"I'm on my last pill only problem I been having is with my vision & that horrible taste ugh yuck but overall it worked. I was scared 2 take it at first"


"I took Cipro for only three days for a bladder infection. I was left with ankle/tendon pain and diahrrea for three months. I had no clue what was happening to me. Turns out lots have had the same reaction to this class of antibiotic."


"I have been using cymbalta for about 6 months now, I have severe leg pain caused by compartment syndrome and chronic low back pain and my md has me on cymbalta and lyrica for this pain and it has kept it under control, I still have to take percocet a few times a day but my pain is better with cymbalta and my depression has even gotten a lot better. Two birds with one stone type of deal."


"I prescribed Abilify adjunct 60mg Cymbalta I had been on for years during a very stressful and depressing time in my life. It was GREAT ! I was going to have to go into the hospital but it worked within 5 days!!! I was recommending it to everyone in my family! After being on it for 6 months, and gaining about 20 lbs.,  I developed a profound tremor or tic in my hand and I couldn't make it stop - not even at night so I couldn't sleep. They took me off the Abilify and within 4 weeks the tremor stopped completely. I also lost 25 lbs. without even trying since being off of it.  Recently, I noticed increased depression and anxiety so I am trying other meds now to get back on track. So far Deplin & Latuda have not worked. Just started Rexulti...."


"I've been on accutane for 1-2 months and I am very happy with the results of this drug. Besides one cystic acne breakout I have been erasing zits more then I have been gaining them. My energy level is terrible though. I'm 6'2 150 pounds and my diet consists of fast food and water. I work so I don't have time to make hearty meals. Before I was on accutane I could handle that fast food diet. It didn't effect my energy at all. My only advice is to take your diet seriously while you are on this pill. It may help a lot! The drug itself is doing its job and for that I'm thankful. God bless."


"hey guys took this pill as a birth control option and I could not even last three days. Honestly I know I should have given it more time, but I know my body and the way I have felt has been extremely miserable. Nausea, headaches, aches, and depression. The site or smell of food made me so sick. I am not in a relationship, but was seeing this guy for 3 months and was having sex, but not on a frequent basis (we used condoms), so I feel this may best for girls who are really active. Our bodies are all different, but I have high stress levels as it is being a full time college student with work. Like I said we all are different, but I just could not handle the side effects. Hope it works for other girls, but as for me I am staying away for now!"


"I started on citalopram 3 days ago. Day 1 was the worst! 3 hours after taking the pill I was sick a few times and felt dizzy and tired. I went to work that night feeling drained and every time I blinked I thought I was going to fall asleep! Day 2 I was skeptical at whether I wanted to take it again.  But I did .. I was absolutely fine just felt a little tired and nauseous. Day 3 started grinding my teeth hard without realising and my heart beat kept going fast  but it was okay because my mind was blank. I didn't feel anything .. I wasn't hurting I wasn't sad I wasn't angry and things that's normally anger me just didn't bother me. I could go out into the world with the humans and didn't feel paranoid or embarrassed."


"I am now on my 2nd shot. The only symptom I had was i got sick one night other than that no symptoms. My endocrinologist put me on Trulicity to help lower my sugar levels and help with weight loss. I am on the lower dose for now then will be bumped to the higher one. The one thing I do like is you can't even feel the needle go in."


"I have Rhuematoid Arthritis so I have joint and tendon pain just about everywhere but mainly in hands, wrists, forearms, legs and feet. I have been on Oxy ER 80mg 2x day and was still not getting full relief (4 out of 10) and having difficulty remembering. Doctor added Lyrica 75mg 2x day three months ago and the day after I felt euphoric. I felt no pain! After one week some pain came back but no peaks as before. Some weight gain. Want to get off of Oxy and try Lyrica or other non-narcotic drugs."


"I have been on Nexplanon for about a year and a half now and I HATE it I've been to my ob/gyn a couple of & she convinced me to try it for a few more months I have had heavy periods and spotting along with blood clots since I received the Nexplanon. Although I am baby less it is kind of annoying walking around paranoid that's you're going to bleed through your clothes everyday. I will definantly be returning to my doctor to find an alternative or get my Nexplanon removed."


"This medication it's Amazing! Since I was about 15 I have sweated on my back like crazy! Always having to wear a undershirt to try and hide it. In the last few years I started to sweat like crazy around my forehead. Just sitting doing nothing sweat would pour down my face and back. Stopped going places because I was so mortified by it. I asked my doctor for help and he prescribed Hypercare. Didn't like it at first because it burned so much. I kept using it every night and for a week and the burning has stopped. I no longer wear under shirts. I can go any where now and I no longer sweat at all. It's been a huge life changer. It's a freedom that I can't explain unless you have suffered from Hyperhidrosis."


"I have endometriosis and was put on Camrese so I could have less periods and hopefully lessen the severity of cramps and pain.  The 1st 6 months were rough, with spotting almost every other week and a 2 week long period Weeks 8-9 but once I started the 3rd pack, symptoms resided and improved.  However, in January, insurance decided to switch me from Camrese to Amethia.  I have since gained 20 pounds and am very moody.  My acne has stayed fairly clear though and cramps and pain are still managed better than they were with one-month BC pills."


"I switched to this pill after my insurance changed and I could no longer afford Lo Loestrin. It was terrible. Luckily I've previously realized the terrible mood change that some birth control pills cause for me, so when I started getting anxiety and depression after starting this one I knew I needed to quickly give it the boot. I was feeling lethargic, super high anxiety and bouts of depression. I changed over to LoMedia 24 Fe and have felt much better ever since."


"Feeling Great and normal"


"Awesome stuff. After about 30 mins of having it in me and reading these online reviews, which attest to awful reactions, I pushed out the excess gel, and took a hot bath. 4hrs later the infection symptoms are nearly gone. I'm headed to bed now but I feel great."


"When my son couldn't swallow, the patch was the perfect alternative for his ADD. He never did have the hyperactivity. We used it for years but he developed a nasty allergic skin reaction to it and we had to stop using it. We miss the ease of it and the simplicity of the 8am-6pm use of it. By bedtime he was ready to sleep. With Concerta he has to take Benadryl to help him sleep. If only they could have fixed that problem"


"I am 34 years old and I've had my share of birth control. The Nuvaring made me have yeast infections, Mirena had me bleeding for 8 months. I stayed with it because my doctor told me to hold out. I also tried Depo twice when I was a teen. This is my 3rd week on Loestrin 24 Fe the 1st week I was a little moody. I still am a little. I spotted on the second week but other than that I'm fine. I know with taking any birth control it will affect me some but other than small things that are to be expected I have no other problems. My skin is clear and I feel pretty cool. As I mentioned though this my 3rd week. I will keep you all posted."


"I have been on Butrans patch for about 6 months. Started on 5mg, then 10mg after a few months, and then 20mg. I had several side effects although it did relieve my pain. Just the past two days I had to go off of the patch because my side effects were very worse with being on the 20mg. The side effects I have experience since I started Butrans 6 months ago are: In the beginning, very itchy all over, not just at the patch placement site..that did go away after about 3 weeks. Severe horrible constipation...I mean horrible.. severe appetite loss. Although I needed to lose the 27 pounds that I have lost since taking Butrans, I am a worry wart, so I worry it could be something more severe, but I think its the patch. Severe nausea too."


"This was the first pill I was prescribed. I never became pregnant although towards the end I felt symptoms monthly. After a year, my periods became irregular. My sex drive decreased severely and I became dried up. My acne never changed. I gained weight, but I won't say it was cause of the pill."


"I did the Tri-pak actually. That's three pills, 500mg, for three days, and it cured my bronchitis within a week after when I took the first pill. I had the pills and codeine cough syrup. I thank a hotel doctor for diagnosing me with it. I am still coughing slightly (about 10 times or less a day) but it is a gentle cough. Basically, It worked wonders. I feel great. I got the bronchitis about three weeks ago from the time I wrote this review. People are amazed that I did the three pack. Why? Because I felt no ill side effects. I did the Tri-pak and it cured me within a week."


"My doctor switched me from Acacol HD to Lialda after I lost my insurance and needed a less expensive substitute.  I was worried because I had grown accustomed to Asacol and did very well on that medicine.

After a few days of adjusting to Lialda, with no real problems or side effects (just a little gas during the first 48 hours), I feel fantastic on Lialda.  I've been on Lialda for about 5 months now, and feel as good, if not better than I did on Asacol. I have fewer headaches that I did on Asacol and feel great less stomach cramps.

Best of all, for me or anyone who is on the go during the day, I now take one Lialda tablet, twice daily (once in the morning, once at night). This is compared to two Asacol tablets THREE times daily."


"Noticed a change immediately.  Started out on 5mg twice a day for two weeks, then upped to 10mg twice a day.  Work in surgery so pretty stressful work.  I couldnt sleep the night before cases thinking about all the bad things that could happen.  Once I started taking buspar those thoughts went away and I could get a full nights rest.  I am clear headed and focused at work, whenever negative thoughts creep in my head I am able to dispel them with relative ease."


"In 1993 I went into a clinically depressed mode for one year. I would not eat. I just slept and smoked cigarettes.  I lost 50 lbs.  Finally I went to a shrink and he worked with me until the medication Tegretol brought me out of the depressed state and I went manic. The doctor upon knowing this manic state, prescribed 900mg of lithium per day with the 400mg of Tegretol and I have been normal for 15 years. I have to take these medicines forever. If I stop because I feel good, watch out. I either go manic or down in the dumps again and I don't wish that on my worst enemy."


"I'm 18 and I've had Implanon for 3 months and haven't stopped bleeding! At first everything was great but I notice now how much it is affecting me. I cannot get aroused, have vaginal dryness, abdominal pain, and mood swings. It is affecting my marriage. I'm getting it taken out. The only good things were it helped my acne and I didn't gain any weight."


"I have been taking these pills for 6 months now and am completely at my wits end; I don't notice any weight gain, though my boobs have grown slightly. However.. The abnormal bleeding is driving me crazy! I am grateful that is the only main side effect but it's a total curse. I am bleeding at least 15-20 days during the month and it's just enough so that I'm always wearing a panty liner. Goes without saying, my boyfriend and I are pretty unhappy with our sex life. I obsessively take the pill every single day at the same time and have never skipped a pill- I STILL find myself bleeding every other week. I am stopping these pills and plan on talking to my doc about my other options; if there are no other options we might stick to condoms only."


"After 1 week of loose bowels and strange stomach noises/sensations, week 2 came and the jaw clenching/teeth grinding sensation in my temples started. Along with throat pain and suicidal thoughts, it was tough to stick it out and stay on but I did. I started on 25mg then up to 50mg then on to 75mg by week 3. Things got better around then. I still felt anxious, but the medicine was blocking my physical response that my body would produce from stress and anxiety. I would get chest pains, stomach pains, head pains all the time, got checked out by every specialist under the sun, and I'm a healthy 31 year old man with normal or better than normal heart, brain, lung and organ function. It was all in my head and Zoloft stopped my suffering."


"My doctor started me on Tamsulosin one week ago.  Some improvement after 2 or 3 days, but I am experiencing side effects.  The first is about sex life as I have no ejaculation (later I found that it is actually a "retrograde ejaculation").  This is a very unconfortable feeling, as you feel that sperm remains somewhere inside you (later I found by reading that it goes in the bladder).  The second side effect is feeling a bit weak and tired all day long.  I do not think I can endure this drug for the rest of my life, therefore I will soon see my doctor for other alternatives, hoping they exist."


"Changed from several pills a day to the new Hysingla ER. Was hoping it was something I would like better for just once a day. I do NOT like this medication. You can not control the peaks due to it being time released and its unpredictable. Causes my eyes to feel heavy and hot.You can not drink at all with this drug, it will cause the medication to be released too quickly, possible overdose. I don't like having no control and I was having break though pain as well."


"I have manic depression and anxiety disorder an I also have fibromyalgia and chronic pain this medicine an I also take 600 gabapentin it works for me also help with menopause symptoms but for my depression it really helps keeps me from crying all day and helps me feel better,"


"Worst pill ever. I experienced horrible stomach pains, nausea, headaches, loss of appetite, and depression. Would not recommend to anyone."


"I used Zyprexa (2.5mg) at night for insomnia caused by anxiety and obsessive thoughts. It is the only thing that helped me sleep that is not addictive and actually worked. It also helped my appetite because when I don't sleep well I don't feel like eating much either. This medication helped with that also. Unfortunately I cannot use it often because it causes my blood sugar to shoot up sky high and I don't like the risk of tardive dyskinesia. I only take a very small dose when I haven't slept in awhile. "


"I've been taking Adipex for almost 2 weeks now, it is amazing. I feel great and it has suppressed my appetite. It has changed my eating behavior and the most amazing part is I haven't missed it. I'm not one for dieting but I've lost 7lbs and counting. I do experience dry mouth, but it is manageable. Good luck."


"I suffer from a fairly severe case of ADHD, and take 30 mg Adderall XR daily. Having been on this medication for quite a few years now and taking an almost 7 month break from Adderall, I've gained a better understanding of myself both on and off the drug. Adderall gives me a balance in every sense of the word. It helps me regulate my emotions, gives me the focus I lack, and allows me to feel whole inside. I also feel that it helps me with connecting to others. With impulsivity as a main symptom of my ADHD and one that gets me in a lot of trouble, Adderall helps me to be more mindful when I am communicating myself to the people that I care about. Aside from the mild appetite suppression, this drug really does wonders for people like me."


"Last summer I was placed on Xarelto after a dermatologist botched my laser leg vein surgery and caused a DVT.  I am an otherwise healthy 50 year old woman.  I did not want to go on Coumadin as I am familiar with the side effects and monitoring required.  I was sick on Xarelto the entire time, and the minute that I stopped it, most of the side effects went away.  It took about two weeks for all side effects to subside.  Side effects included migraine headaches (first time in my life), sharp pins and needles pain in hands and fingers, swollen joints especially finger joints, muscle cramps-especially legs and toes etc."


"I take Amitriptyline with carbamazepine. I was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia type 2. I take Amitriptyline 10-30 mg in the evening and its the only thing that has relieved me of the shocking pain I feel and the end of my jaw. At first I felt immense drowsiness, but as my body got used to the drug and that side effect went away. The pain is gone now, I am able to eat, drink and shower without the pain. It's been great. I don't have any side effects."


"I have just started lyrica but so far it works great for my anxiety and my back pain. Don't give up when you first start with the side effects they pass and this medication works a lot better than any SSRI or lorazapam which is horribly addictive I think I finally found something that can help and I hope that whoever reads this feels the same"


"I usually use the 7 day treatment. I thought the 1 day treatment would be awesome. If it cleared up in one day, sweet! But no. I can't even get to that point. It's itchy tingling burning throbbing so bad. I want to scratch my insides out. Pure hell. And of course it's time to get some sleep and can't!"


"started taking 37.5 mg for weight loss on 3/31/17, starting weight 217, I am 5 ft(60inches) tall my waist is 47 inches (3 ft 11 inches), so I am really almost as big around as I am tall.  My insurance not cover this so out of pocket cost was 21. dollars"


"I have tried this medication in the past and it did not work for me, but now after revisiting the drug with years of migraines of no relief I have found that it works well for me now. I tend to have extreme nausea and vomiting with my severe headaches, so I also use the nasal spay form (depending on how nauseated I am) They both work well if taken early in the migraine. I did however have severe reaction the first 2-3 times taking it (nausea, vomiting, abdominal upset) but I forced myself to take it again. Now my experience is "head tightening" which I see can be common with this drug and after about 15  minutes of this, I feel a "loosening" and finally relief. I have not experienced any other symptoms with tablet form."


"I got my first cold sore when I was 3 years old.  I am now 36, and have tried every topical ointment available over that time frame, both prescription and OTC.  If you have recurrent cold sores you know all too well the stress associated with having one.  A few years ago my doctors MA suggested I take a sample of Valtex, keep it on hand, and when I first sense a cold sore coming, take 1 gram, then wait 12 hours and take another gram, and do this for 2 full days - or 4 total doses.  I was nearly sore free in 2 days.  It works best if you catch it early, but still can be effective on a developed sore.  I now ask my doctor for a 30 pill supply and keep it at the ready.  I find I fill it once a year."


"This works every single time I have bacterial vaginitis. "


"Have been taking Lamictal for 4 years (400mg). I had severe mania for 3 years before that. Went through 13 different medicines. They all seemed to make things worse and became very destructive with not only my life but I also became dangerous to others. If it were not for Lamictal I would most surely be dead. I sometimes still go through the depression and have added antidepressants but too many side effects. I have insomnia so I also take Ambien CR and Xanax. It's not a healthy combination but it all works for the most part. I'm sad for those of you that had to stop taking Lamictal for some reason or another. It's a great thing not to be sick anymore."


"I had daily migraines for several years. I have been prescribed many different preventatives but was taking 50mg of Imitrex and 4 Tylenol #3 a day for pain relief.
Since my neurologist started me on Elavil at 25 mg and finally building up to 50 mg a night (2 months ago) I have only used 2 Imitrex and no more Tylenol with Codeine. This is truly miraculous! The only down side is a 10 lb weight gain. I eat a pretty restricted diet to begin with (no butter or fats, lean meats/fish and no sweets or snack foods). I am trying to further reduce my caloric intake to stop the weight gain. Anyway, I would rather be a little chubby and almost pain free."


"Started using LYRICA about 6 months ago.  It seems to have minimized the toe/foot pain I have when I go to bed.  This was keeping me awake with pain and restless legs.  Now I can get to sleep easier.  Did notice some weight gain... but am working on it.  No other side effects noted at this time.  Sure has helped me at night!"


"It works for me when taken upon early onset of cold symptoms"


"I had my gall bladder out in 1998. I suffered with the diarrhea 5-8 times a day and was miserable. What is even worse, I am obese and so doctors didn't believe me that I was having watery diarrhea so often. I didn't get prescribed anything until 2011 so 13 years of suffering. I was first given Colestid but found I could not tolerate the powder. A new doctor prescribed Welchol. At first I only needed to take 4 a day and it worked. But now I find that sometimes the 6 a day doesn't completely work so I believe I have something else going on-lactose or gluten allergy maybe. I have to take the Welchol on time 3 times a day or the next day I am back to square one. I take 2 big tablets, 3 times a day."


"I've never written a drug review before, but I finally figured out that it's the only way to find out the REAL side effects for all these new MS drugs.  47 now, but diagnosed at 21; Long before any of us had the three shots to choose from.   Started there, then Tysabri, then Tecfidera, and now Aubagio.  I will come back and adjust my rating in 6 months, but so far, I'm loving it.  Little worried because it sounds like there are a few side effects that they didn't mention.  DON'T think just because the drug company and your neuro say that's not a possible effect of the drug, it isn't.  Thank you all who share your drug experiences.  Without you, many of us would keep taking drugs that lower our quality of life."


"This medication has been so extremely helpful to me.  After years of having restless legs syndrome (it runs in our family) I have been able to sleep at nights.  Thanks goodness for this medication."


"My neck muscle's and jaw muscles tightened up and made migraine worse."


"So I was severely depressed for over a year for a very stupid reason. I wouldn't leave my house, my condition was very bad. I was having panic, anxiety, suffering etc. So, I decided to start this medicine.  Would say comparing to Zoloft this is much better, my initial days were horrible I could not sleep and it took about 3 weeks for me to start feeling better. But after a month of use, even though I was sleeping well, I noticed during the days I had very little energy and felt very lazy. So I decided to quit rather than increase dose. After a month and half use I quit cold turkey and am feeling much better and don't feel any withdrawal symptoms, hope this helps."


"25 year old - I have low testosterone (hormone problems run in family). I have a crazy sexy wife but I can't even "finish" and go limp mid session, but with this I finished and then continued to please her. "


"I have suffered from mild depression/moderate to severe anxiety for several years now. I married for the second time January 2014 (blended family) which started to exacerbate all my issues!  Runaway thoughts of scenarios that "might" happen and how I would react.  Very emotionally unstable.  Tendency to over-react immediately to minor situations (plus the run away thoughts start....) and would physically have to calm myself down.  Easily irritated.
Finally went to my Dr. and she put me on 10 mg Lexapro last week.
The effects were evident withing 24 hours.  No immediate over reaction, run away negative thoughts almost completely gone....wow.  How could a little pill make such a huge difference?!?"


"I've had problems with depression off and on for most of my life. The first really severe depression happened when I was 24, and that was also the first time I was prescribed Effexor. I had been off it for several years, until just a few years ago when I had another relapse of major depression, mostly due to things in my life. I have to say that Effexor literally saved my life. There is no such thing as a "happy pill," and Effexor won't magically cure you overnight. BUT it takes the edge off the depression so you don't feel quite so hopeless, and you are able to function again and can go to counselling. It just kind of eases the symptoms of the depression. I had NO side effects from it, other than a very slight drowsiness in the beginning."


"I have had good experiences with this birth control pill. I just started having sex with someone, I am not pregnant. Besides birth control I have lighter less painful periods. Also when I get my period it only lasts for about three days. My periods were very painful and lasted almost a week. This birth control pill has let me live a normal life!"


"I love Allegra for my allergies because it doesn't make me drowsy. This week it went to an over the counter medication so my insurance won't pay for it anymore. "


"I started with loestrin, then pharmacy kept changing and eventually, they gave me this. At first, it seem okay, I had lost a lot of weight before I started taking this pill and before I knew it, I became twice my size, my boobs doubled if not tripled, I was moody all the time and depressed. My period became longer than normal, 5 to 6 heavy  days as opposed to 3 normal with light drops on day 4. I was bleeding heavy for at least 5 days and started feeling cramps, even pains in between was like my period was coming early. I have stopped taking it for about a month now, I am planning a 2 month cleanse then back to Jumel fe. Hopefully, it can be controlled, but please stay away from this and I hope it is discontinued."


"I'm currently 36 years of age, male, 6"2 240 lbs.  I was diagnosed with anxiety/panic disorder with agoraphobia at 16 by three separate psychiatrists and went through the usual merry-go-round of SSRIs until finding something that worked, which turned out to be Lexapro in the morning and Cymbalta at night, which preserved my sexual function.  Lexapro twice a day killed it.  These days, I've been suffering with fibromyalgia for 8 years and take Klonopin 2mg twice a day, Flexeril 10mg four times daily, Celebrex 200mg twice daily, Celexa 40mg in the morning, Xanax 2mg when required and Ritalin 20mg twice daily.  Between the fibro fatigue and "fog" I felt nearly narcoleptic. Adding Dextrostat 60mg when required has solved the issues perfectly."


"My son had over half of the severe reactions to this medicine. He was prescribed this medicine for an ear infection. We spent a whole day in the doctors office being tested for everything from cancer and blood disorders to simple viruses. Thankfully, we found out it was just a reaction to augmentin. Our oldest son has had augmentin before without any reaction what-so-ever."


"This is my second time on Zoloft.  The first time it was recommended and prescribed by my physician for Hep C treatment.  I had CRAZY side effects but back then I could not distinguish which medicine was causing this. I could not eat, trembling, sweats, etc.  Two years later and Hep C cleared (ya-hoo) I found myself anxious and severely depressed.  I was prescribed Zoloft 50mg and I have been taking it for two days.  I have lost two pounds cannot eat, sleep and my head feels likes it going to explode with worry and pressure.  I called my doctor but of course he was not in, so I got a professional opinion from a friend who told me to stick it out that the symptoms would subside.  "


"Started on 20mg daily and went up to 40mg. Little or no mood changes. Some of the worst side effects I've experienced: Loss of libido, erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Pain with urination. Initial loss of appetite which then seemed to swing the other way and make me want to eat constantly. Very increased irritability, to the point that I caught myself screaming insults at the computer or other drivers (in private, thankfully), pounding my fist on the desk, and having to plug in headphones and crank the music loud enough so that all the little noises around me didn't make me scream in anger."


"My Boyfriend and I had unprotected sex around the beginning of June, I was super scared and nervous because the condom broke and nothing like this ever happened before. The next day within 24 hours I took Plan B One Step, which cost around $50, and I was worried when my period would come. It came on the exact time it was suppose to.It worked ! I had no side effects when I took the pill, just drink a lot of water."


"I had the Liletta for 8 months and for the whole 8 months I was constantly taking pretty strong prescription pain medication because the cramps were so bad that I would be falling to the ground at work
now with that said, I have a few friends that have it as well and have had not a single issue
it works for some people and not for others just like any other birth control
don't turn your back on it just because of other's experience! :) it really is amazing and it did do its job lol"


"Very good in milder cases."


"After being diagnosed with POTS Syndrome about two and a half years ago, I developed awful constipation. Like a lot of others said on here, I tried everything! For awhile miralax twice daily worked, but slowly it stopped. I've tried Citrucel, Metamucil, Milk of Mag, Colace, high fiber diets, and nothing would help. I ended up going to the emergency room after not going for seventeen days, and even an enema did barely anything. I was first put on a low dose of linzess, but got awful bloating, pains, and dirrhea. Then I got put on the lowest does of amitiza and only take it one time daily. It did wonders, and I am one who is incredibly sensitive with meds. I take one before bed with yogurt, which helps soothe any possible nausea."


"I started Accutane about 5 months ago. I've noticed a lot of these people saying that it made their acne worst in the beginning and they're hoping for better results toward the end. In the beginning, my acne actually got pretty bad, so along with the constant dryness it dropped my self-esteem pretty low. Then throughout the next few weeks into the third month my acne suddenly started disappearing, and now into my 5th or 6th month I have absolutely no acne, besides the occasional zit. Although I did obtain some sort of rash the doctor said was from the Accutane, we originally thought it was ringworm but its a type of eczema. The doctor said it will go away in a few days with the prescribed cream. "


Immune globulin intravenous and subcutaneous

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy

"I was diagnosed in 2007 with Lewis-Sumner disorder a branch of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelination Polyradiculoneuropathy. I received a week of loaded doses of Gammagard then maintenance dose of 100 g and has been at 90 g for a few years now. This medicine is a great help for the atrophy in my legs but I do get side effects...moderate to severe back and muscle pain, cramping in my upper front main thigh muscle, foot and toes. Also a lot of hair loss and women should not get IVIG infusion when on their menstrual cycle. It causes more clots and a lot of increased flow than normally happens. Double up on your monthly femine products and be prepared to change them every 30 minutes. I also experience fatigue and frequent urination and headaches. Drink lots of water! I take Excedrine migraine."


"I had little to no side effects. It elimanated one tumor and slowed the grouth of the other."


"I got the Nexplanon implanted May 14th 2015 after being on Depo for almost a year. I decided on this method because I was tired of going back every three months for an injection. I have gained a significant amount of weight while on birth control but eating junk food doesn't help either.

For my body I notice that I have weird pains in my legs since from time to time.

I'm a calm laid back person for the most part and have always had a temper when angered, but on this birth control my anger soars through the roof when I'm triggered to the point of me shaking... Of course I notice my behavior most times and can calm myself easily but it still scares me.

Overall, I would recommend this  birth control but with caution. Do your research!"


"it gave all the side effects of the other 2 ED drugs, tightness in throat area, tighter feeling in chest, exactly like viagra and cialis, without the erection. I am terribly disappointed as was my partner."


"I wouldn't even rate this oral contraceptive as high as 1 out of 10. I was prescribed this by my doctor for birth control as well as issues with P.M.S.. THIS MEDICATION IS HORRIBLE. Upon starting it my depression was off the charts, I was so irritable that people closest to me asked, "why am I so miserable?", I had acne breakouts, which I have not had since the age of 15, so 12 years later & not sexy out breaks. My sex drive went to zero. INSOMNIA constantly.. When I did get my period Jeezus, heavy flow, fatigue, fever like feeling/hard time getting out of bed and functioning, and cramps worse than without being on this med. The PMS IS HORRIBLE. This website won't let me write more. Hair loss as well. 4 periods a month is not worth this med"


"After years of anxiety and depression also sleep deprivation this drug works for me only on 10mg at the moment, it's working though ."


"I started to take this antibiotic two days ago, I have a 7day course. I find its working but I have no appetite, when I do eat I feel so nauseous. I keep getting awful wind pains from the minute I take the tablet and they last all day.. Has anybody else experienced this? The wind in my stomach is so sore"


"I'm 39 years old. I have 3 children. After my 3rd child (@30yearsold)I got my tube tied. A few years after that I started with very, very bad cramps and very, very heavy periods. I suffered with this for 9 years until August 2015 the doctor suggested an IUD. But, because I have fibroids. That couldn't be inserted. So, she suggested the Depo. I agreed to it. Because I had it after I had my Twins. And I never had a problem. So, I got my 1st injection in August 2015. I was fine for 1 month. SEPTEMBER 17,2015 my period came on and haven't been off since today is January 9th 2016. I feel depressed. I don't feel like sex. Sometimes it heavy. The pass month I've been having bad cramps. A lot of clotting a lot!! So, 2016 I'm saying bye to this Depo"


"I took this medication for a UTI. Started on a Friday. It's now Monday, and I was told by my gyno office to stop. They told me the side effects I was experiencing were not normal for the medication. Have to head to the hospital to see what's up. Here is what I experienced:
1. Constant nausea
2. Headaches
3. Weak muscles and stiff joints
4. Blurry vision. Made it hard to walk up and down stairs, started to gag if I moved too quickly
5. Tired. Oh so tired.

If it is the medication, then this is awful. The side effects are worse than the UTI. I've never had a problem with any other antibiotic medication."


"I have had insomnia for several years, sleeping only 2-3 hours per night. I tried Clonazepam last year for a few months and didn't have much success with it, so I went back to Lunesta, which worked fairly well but left me with a dull headache every day.

I decided to try 1mg Clonazepam again after reading that Doxepin helps it to work better - this time I take it along with 3mg of Doxepin Elixir liquid, (which is an antihistamine at low doses of 3-6mg). Now, I fall asleep within 30 minutes and sleep all night! Between 7 and 8 hours. I feel energetic and not groggy at all! I have my life back!!"


"I was doing ok with Seroquel and my psychiatrist insisted in switching to Invega.
I could only last a week on this medication because of the unbearable side effects such as: increased heart rate, extreme psychosis, confusion, suicidal thoughts, commanding voices, disorientation and insomnia at first and hypersomnia afterwards.
This experience is one of the worst experiences I've had in 25 years of treatment.
I asked my doctor to switch me back to Seroquel but he refuses to do so.
I am forced to change of Psychiatrist and get back to a normal life again.
Please, check for your own well being because P. docs sometimes lose perspective on this matter."


"My starting weight 2 weeks ago was 181, I am currently 170.  I feel great!  I never feel hungry, however I am drinking tons of water, eating lots of salad , fresh fruits and veggies!!  Most days I take 1/2 pill when I wake up, and 1/2 at 2ish..I hope to learn better eating habits and over all lifestyle!  I never want to be over weight again."


"Let me start off by saying that I have been very non compliant with my diabetes  medications for years. Metformin was a bad experience. Glipizide made me hungry all the time.  Byderion injections was the most horrific experience I ever had, I had horrible gas and abdominal cramping. I gave up on all diabetic medications and accepted that I was just going to eventually die from it
 My a1c was always over 10. But a Dr put me on farxiga which is amazing. No side effects  for me at all and only 1 x a day but my a1c still needed help so he put me on trulicity and surprisingly the only side effect has been random nausea especially after eating badly.  So now I'm on trulicity farxiga and actos and so far so good!  I'm actually looking forward to my next labs."


"Prozac (10mg) worked great for my depressive symptoms- I had energy and was motivated.  I had no issues with weight gain or my sex drive. It did however, significantly increase my anxiety- I had scary obsessive, intrusive thoughts, along with bad episodes of panic that came out of nowhere.  I was scared to drive, go over bridges- there was always this fear of "what if?"  Everything that I could be anxious about, I was.  I had a very difficult time quieting my mind, and at times I thought i was going crazy.  Very scary experience overall.  For those suffering from depression, Im sure this RX is a God-send, but much too "speedy" for my body."


"I have been on Tegretol for 8 days now, I'm very happy with the results so far. My mood and energy seems to have improved.  I'm taking Tegretol 200mg twice a day along with Prosac and Ambien for my insomnia.  The only side effect so far is a little bit lightheaded, but no biggie.  I have begun a journal/to do list and I'm very happy when I cross off the items I have completed, in addition in my daily journal I'm drafting my daily feelings and my accomplishments.  I would highly recommend this as this is helping me out tremendously.  My memory is not as sharp and this HELPS big time."


"I have lost 88 pounds in 10 months. I had some drowsiness and increased sweating at first but improved within a few weeks.. A small price to pay for the overall improvement in my quality of life. I believe the effectiveness depends upon the underlying reason for obesity. naltrexone lowers cravings and improves addictive behavior. My problem was the compulsion to binge eat high calorie foods. I don't know how effective it would be on obesity for other underlying reasons, which may explain why it works for some and not for others. My life has improved and I can do things I have been unable to do in years. Very pleased!"


"Only took 2 days' worth of budesonIde due to onset of excruciating headache, nausea, vomiting."


"I've been on this for a month now. No weight gain, which was my main concern for going back on birth control.  I also feel the same stress wise, so thats a plus; it hasn't added any extra "craziness" to my life like previous birth control has. However, I haven't had a period yet.. I haven't taken a pregnancy test, but I'm thinking it is just my body just adjusting to it and the normal stress from graduate school.  Overall I'm happy with this birth control."


Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate

"Midrin knocks out my headache within minutes I don't know how but it works"


"I thought this was crazy, but when you are in pain all the time and can't afford to go to the doctor, you will try anything...It really works"


"My Mother took Aricept 5 mg. for one week.  She has vivid dreams and can not tell if they are in fact dreams or real. Also very tired."


"I had a problem with visceral fat as a side effect of my HIV meds. My doctors convinced me that Egrifta could reduce the density of my visceral fat and after using it for just over 7 months my affected area has had a softening and reduction of fat but I have had one unexpected and undesirable effect....my penis seem to be noticeably not as thick as it has been my entire life. While my husband says its no big deal it is to me! Has anyone else had this "side effect"?"


"I have been on 300mg of Invokana for over 2 years and happy to say no bad side affects.  In the first 8 mths I lost approx 35 pounds from 270 to 235 with walking and trying to eat the right foods but not a perfect diet.  My A1C dropped
from 8.7 to 6.4 the first 6 mths. I think the weight loss and loss of appetite helped to lower the A1C as much as the medication.  But, who cares? I think my body is getting immune to it because I seem to be at a level where I'm no longer improving but I am holding at these levels which are much better than where I started.  I also take 2000 of metformin a day along with 2000 mg of cinnamon but these along with glipizide wasn't enough.  Thanks to the Invokana I'm in a much better healthy condition."


"Please, please, please, help educate patients and families about this medication.  My father had been on it for a number of years and developed a toxicity this summer.  He passed away within 2 weeks of my taking him to the ER for toxicity.  WE had never been informed of things to watch for, he had been taken off of the medication, but then put back on it by mistake by medical professionals at the hospital, at double his previous dose.  Reading all of this information available makes me very sad that we were not informed and should have been.  Be as proactive as you can!"


"I have tried many birth control pills and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE this pill.
So many others have cause extreme moodiness, anger, and depression.  This pill works great at keeping my hormones level, my skin is clear and I have had no weight gain. My period is barely anything and usually I don't even have one.
I highly recommend this pill. I know everyone is different but if you have tried other and they caused you to lose your mind, try this one.  The only downfall is that it can be pricey if your insurance does not fully cover it."


"Terrible Side Effects"


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"I had hyperpigmentation AND blotchy skin - and really feel the Somaluxe Moisturizer is starting to make a difference. I am a 37 year old woman and have been very unhappy with my skin for quite awhile now. I have continued with daily use of the Somaluxe Moisturizer and my skin is looking so much brighter and fresher, I've even had afew compliments telling me I look healthier and fresh.  My hyperpigmentation has started to break up a little bit, giving me little dotted about patches of normal skin tone, so I'm hoping afew more weeks down the line that it will of more or less cleared up. Fingers crossed."


"I would never take the time to do this if this pill didn't truly change my life. I have gotten cold sores for years now, just about every month. I finally asked my dentist if he could prescribe something for me because my wedding is coming up and I DID NOT want to have one on my big day. I have used the medicine twice now.. The first time a blister never even formed I just had the hard bump on my lip and it was gone by the second day. I felt my lip getting hard again Sunday so I immediately took 2 pills and then 2 more 12 hours later. Monday morning I woke up and a small blister had formed(didn't hurt or look bad but I was still worried.) It is now Tuesday morning and my lip is completely healed! This pill works miracles!"


"I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety at a very young age, I believe I wasn't at the age of 10 yet. Anyways I started taking a medicine for about 6 years and it stopped working so we switched to Celexa. I now have night sweats, a dry mouth, bad drainage, and a swollen uvula. These symptoms haven't stopped and it's been several months, we think I have a virus but I believe it might be the Celexa. I'm 13 years old and I'm taking 20mg because they keep increasing my dose. But overall I haven't noticed any changes from any of the other medications I've taken. "


"I think it's the best birth control around. I got mine inserted April 2011. You get it inserted once and don't have to worry for 3 years. It took my body a few months to get used to, so I had quite a bit of break through bleeding. Though other than that no full period of heaving bleeding since.
I would suggest before trying this birth control, try others first and see how you fair with those. My first attempt at birth control was a progesterone only pill and it caused me to have severe mood swings, so I found out that wasn't for me. Also, your body needs about 3 months to get used to the additional hormones of whatever you take.
So research and know the side effects, before you jump in head first."


"I'm 20 i have been on concerta for 3 years.... before i was on everything else... every other medication was a emotional rollercoaster ride.... and i was  very angry before... now 5 years later.... i'm the happiest most confident person... graduated college with honors, and lead a "out of trouble" life!!! THANX CONCERTA"


"Getting 100 units in 9 shots on my head wasn't a lot of fun. But I haven't had a headache since. It's only been 4 days, but my neck was sore today and I should have had a doozy of a headache. My eyelids drooped a little after the shots, but my wife didn't notice. I've got a good feeling about this. If I get through this weekend without pain, I'll be sold."


"I had severe anxiety and panic attacks and have tried antidepressants that didn't work and gave side effects for not being the correct medicine. Wild thoughts, voices and fear consumed me. I started with 0.25 then slowly came off of it. Taking too long made me mentally slow. Tried tapering off and taking as needed until I worked through the fears and anxieties. Ultimately our minds are trying to make decisions, fighting ourselves and indecision creates mental turmoil that only we can correct by making a choice and moving forward."


"When the world is closing in on me I take a Xanax and suddenly I'm able to function again. I can learn and adapt and I feel like I can capture and retain information better. Without it any new information is lost on me and my learning process is inhibited. The little stuff is not a problem anymore and I can focus on accomplishing anything I need to. I didn't start having anxiety attacks until after college. I did really well and all of a sudden I felt like in the real world I could not meet the expectations because of how well I did in school. Everything became too much. Debt, learning a new job, reading (which is my favorite thing to do), being with family and friends. I hit a wall. Even with anti-depressants I could not function."


"If you are like myself you just took this medicine and are now freaking out reading these comments. I am happy to say that my experience was amazing with this medication. It had been around 4 days with little or no bowel movements. I took 1 5mg pill at 12pm followed by 2 16 oz bottles of water. Also I had lunch as normal avoiding dairy. Within an hour and a half I was relieved of that difficult stool and felt amazing. 3 hours later had a looser bowel movement but no diarrhea. Although the pill suggests taking at night I feel like during the day is a better option because you can eat and drink while the pill is working, rather than just sleeping. The more water and food in you the less cramping the medicine causes. I would  use again."


"I have been on the Nuva ring for almost 3 years now and I love it. No side effects and no issues. The first month I used it I had some bloating but then after my body adjusted I haven't had an issue since. So much better than the pill that I used before.

Highly recommended."


"Taking 2.5 mg ramipril daily, no hipertensive episodes. Just headache as side effect"


"I hadn't had a panic attack in years, but I got sick with the stomach flu about 3 weeks ago which was a trigger for it to return. The past three weeks have been living hell. It took a such a toll on my daily life at home and work. I had an appointment for this coming Friday but woke up this morning in tears from waking up with a panic attack. I called my doctors and begged them to get me in today and the doctors prescribed me clonazepam to take as needed and within minutes of taking it, I felt like myself again. I'm new to this medication but so excited to finally just be able to breathe again."


"I have used Zofran on two different occasions.  Went to the Dr for assistance after a week of vomiting because I was so miserable and weak. Felt so much better within 30 minutes I started eating the first thing I saw.  Second time I used it to bypass the stomach flu that everyone was catching.  I took it within 2 hours of symptoms; I fell asleep shaking, heart racing, with a fever and cold sweat, clutching a bucket to throw up in. Woke up 6 hours later feeling absolutely fine, just a little hungry."


"I had skyla inserted about a week and a half ago. I also took a plan b pill after insertion. The initial insertion was uncomfortable but not painful. Just felt like a little sting. My doctor did not explain to me any side effects and when I left the office I got super dizzy and had terrible cramps that lasted about 3 days. The next week I got my period and the night before I actually started to bleed I had the most terrible cramps of my life (or so I thought). I'm pretty sure the plan b messed up my normal cycle because my period came a week early.

I have had my period for about 4 days now and similarly to others comments it is very light. Not messy. But the cramps and back pain are almost unbearable. :(. Has anyone else experienced this"


"I started taking adipex on 10/27/15 and today, 10/29/15 I am 4 lbs down! I haven't had any symptoms except for a headache. I am more alert and energized! I would recommend this to anyone!"


"I started taking Clonidine less than a month ago and my hotflashes are 99% gone, if I get one or two they are very light and I don't sweat at all. I used to get at least 4 hotflashes during sleep...they are gone completely at night. My life changed and I can rest."


"I am currently on 225mg and soon to be bumped up to 300mg, it worked for while but at this time and point I don't feel it is doing as much for me, I don't know why but I feel as if I have built an immunity to it, but this could just be me being crazy Ol me"


"I am 58 and was diagnosed with Bipolar II and ADHD. I'm currently on Latuda 20 mg, Lamictal 300 mg, Cymbalta 60 mg, and Vyvanse 40 mg per day. Before Latuda I would stay in bed for months and considered suicide. Within a week of starting it I was motivated, hopeful and energetic. I do experience significant restlessness, a weird anxiety and hyperventilating about 2 hrs after taking it--it also makes me drowsy-- so I eat about 8 pm, take it (you must take Latuda with at least 350 cal for proper absorption of the med) and go to bed about 10. It doesn't bother me while I'm asleep. Unfortunately, I have noticed a return of some depressive symptoms lately. I tried 40 mg, but the side effects are too severe. :("


"For to take the remedy as needed at 20mg unit of measure hath my health restored in say seven hours hence dosing.  As though young again.. Regardless, my wife would rather I not engage her while under its influence, for it portends passions not of her making.  It's the drug that drives you not desire, she wails.  Alas, on fire but forsaken doth not make love ignite us, though lust remains.. I shall hide it from her.. in secrecy our bliss.."


"I was diagnosed with diverticulosis 9 years ago and have managed my diet and avoided an attack. Until now.... Interestingly, following a heart attack recently, it appears that the  body stress triggered an acute diverticulitis attack and I ended up in ER....again.  By the way, heart is okay!  After 2 days in hospital on Cipro and Flagyl, I was released and instructed to take them for 8 more days. ( Cipro 2x and Flagyl 3x). I agree with so many reviews that these meds work but, wow, what side effects and mine was mostly dizzy/woozy feeling and just general feeling lousy not some of the more severe effects that others had.  Tomorrow is my last day on these meds and hope to feel better after another 3 days when they are out of my system!"


"Has worked very well for me but seems to be less effective than it was in the beginning. I have been taking for about 5 years."


"I've used qvar for years, after using azmacort, which started giving me panic attacks. I only use it once a day, which is fantastic. The expense is horrible. It's gone up in price drastically over the past three years--just went up again I believe, to $178 for a 40mcg inhaler. It's the best medication for me, as I need very little of it, and I don't except in extremely rare circumstances, need my emergency inhaler. It's great for management of my mild asthma. Insurance helps a lot with the expense."


Atropine / hyoscyamine / phenobarbital / scopolamine

"This is the best thing since sliced bread (don't mean to really say this but...) Went off of it due to the price being so high.  The replacement prescription did  not work at all.  After two months of problems again, I gave up and called in for the pills.  Lifesaver, worked immediately, now I am happy again.  Can go  out, live normally.  Took eight years off hell with IBS and other gastrointestinal problems until my doctor gave me this as a last resort, thank goodness he did. I  went thru many, many, addictive medicines and such, very happy I  found this."


"I suppose I am in the first stages of figuring out what causes me to be tired all the time. I am frustrated, and memories are flooding in of the onset of my tiredness. I remember falling asleep in every class in 9th grade at the age of 14. I always assumed my tiredness was from one reason or another. With that said, recently I have been back and forth to the doctor for four months now. This last time he prescribed Nuvigil, and wants to order a sleep study. I was so excited at the prospect of feeling awake, and to my dismay I have not felt anything good. Headaches mainly, tired, anxiety, emotional, spaciness, and even on 200mg took a 2 hour nap. Been on 150mg dose still tired and don't feel as much anxiety and spaciness. "


"Have never taken this medicine before for Bronchitis. Have had upset stomach, diarrhea, body aches. Have taken w/wo food and no difference in symptoms. Had no relief.  I stopped taking and should have taken amoxicillen instead."


"I have the most horrible experience with ALL antibiotics....they make me feel worse than whatever I have!  Was prescribed Avelox for my pneumonia and within 24-hours all symptoms had abated and lung function had returned to normal. Best of all I experienced zero side effects!   Have since has pneumonia a second time  and was prescribed Avelox and had it was like "Groundhog Day".  Powerful antibiotic but works extremely well!"


"Why oh why is this off the market? This is the only medicine that will completely cure my migraine and not have any side effects."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Had colonoscopy this morning at 7:30 AM. I had the unflavored Peg 3350 and electrolyte mix, so I added 1 packet of Crystal Light and chilled the mix.

This was probably about my 15th bowel prep. I had appendix cancer in '01 and had to follow up with 2 x a year for 5 years colonoscopy. I also had to do prep for 3 surgeries, and a lysis procedure for scar tissue, so I'm a veteran of these unfortunately.

The key is eating lightly a good 4 or 5 days leading up to procedure. I'm not saying this stuff tastes good, but I'd rather drink a garbage can full of this compared to magnesium citrate. Started voiding right at hour mark, and made the progression to clear in 3-4 hours. Doctor said everything was very clear, so I am done until 2019."


"I didn't rate the Mirena higher just because I haven't had it that long yet.  I read SO MANY horror stories about the pain and what not before I had mine inserted.  It totally freaked me out!  Well, I am 25 years old, have never had a kid, and IT WAS NOT THAT BAD.  My doctor was talking me through everything while she was putting it in.  All I felt was a little pinch followed by what felt like a pretty moderate menstrual cramp.  I simply concentrated on my breathing, and I was fine.  I got a little flushed, and I was a tad bit lightheaded, but it was nothing.  So far, so good.  I've had a little cramping off and on and some spotting, but that's it.  Best of luck if you decide to get it."


"I like others have found a great medicine in Topamax. I am 45 and have had headaches/migraines since I was a kid. Been on it about 4 months and gone are the daily headaches, shooting head pains, and many days of debilitating migraines. I am just starting to lose weight. I have the head fog and the loss for words. My tongue tingling has gone and mostly I just have the "falling asleep" of my fingers and toes, which is annoying, but manageable. I am on 100mg a day. I am hoping that this will take me through menopause."


"I read the reviews on Mucinex and was a little concerned but I was also desperate. For 2 months I had a thick post nasal drip that would cause me to constantly cough, especially at night. I had to sleep sitting up in my chair in the living room. I was wheezing, runny nose, coughing up tons of mucus or clearing my throat from it. I took one tablet at 8 am and another tablet at 8 pm. OMG I can clearly breathe with no wheezing or congestion or mucus getting in my way. I slept through the night and when I woke up my nasal passages and throat were clear. "


"I usually don't give medicines a 10, but I honestly had no side effects from this AND it worked. At least, I only get them if I forget to take my dosage, but that would be withdrawals. I have energy from this medicine and it helps me to concentrate. It also supresses my appetite, which is a big change, since other antidepressants I've been on have made me hungrier. All in all a great drug."


"I started out with 50 mg and then went to 70mg.  My blood pressure skyrocketed and I have always had low blood pressure.  My doctor took me off of this immediately.  "


"At last! A drug that seems to help. I've had chronic constipation for many years. I had endometriosis 20 years ago & the scarring & adhesions from that cause a degree of stricture on parts of my bowels.
I'm in the UK so no cost to the medicine.

My gastroenterologist has tried so many medicines with me & nothing seemed to be effective- gabapentin was the most effective out of the lot but left me really foggy-brained.

So a week ago I got prescribed Linaclotide. The first day was explosive. Probably 20 times to the loo. The 2nd day, maybe 15, the 3rd around 12. I'm now (about a week later) at maybe 8 x a day & seem to have settled out at that for now. I'm much less tired & although my rectum is sore, that seems to be settling down. Massive relief!"


"I am 17 and started Ocella three months ago because I wanted to switch off the three month schedule, which I hated. I am only finishing up the third month this next week, but I love it! I would get the WORST mood swings when I PMSed that my friends would purposely avoid me. Since switching to Ocella I have had a MAJOR decrease in mood swings. My acne cleared up for the first two months, but I broke out pretty bad during the third month. And my period used to last 8 days and now is about 6-5 days. And now my period comes at a regular time. The only cons I could have about this product is around the time of my period I am extremely bloated and I get terrible cramps. But since my mood swings are gone I a would completely recommend Ocella."


"Its been 3 weeks since my first Synvisc One injection in both knees, left knee unbearable pain since day of injection. Pain in places I didn't have before. Pain behind my knee and down my leg, can't sleep, walk or barely drive without pain. I am a professional dog walker and this was supposed to help not hurt. Will never get again! (I'm 42, severe bone on bone arthritis in both knees, have had 4 years of cortisone injections every few months, and take anti inflammatory prescription daily, have tried physical therapy 3 times)  I guess I will just wait for knee replacements, and put my life on hold until then."


"I have to say I thought it would be like Adderall but it's really not. I read their study, yeah I'm a dork, but I remembering it saying different mixtures working different. If you are having problems with your current ADHD med talk to you doctor and get a 60 pill free trial."


"Great."


"Worst ever. This cream makes it feel worse. This company seriously needs to do something.   Hello..."


"Prescribed when I had all 4 wisdom teeth removed. This worked well on the first day at taking the pain away, but I was unable to sleep. After about the third dose severe nausea kicked in, as well as constipation and insomnia. "


"I am 23, no children, and very petite. I was on the birth control patch before the Skyla and enjoyed it but wanted something more long term.

Going into the appointment I was anxious but my doctor was very gentle. To be honest, yes it hurt but was over quickly. I had a great experience and think it's great for people who are looking for more protection and less hassle"


"I use Lyrica 75mg (4 X day), Fentanyl Patch and Percocet up to 8 times a day and I have little times that my feet aren't throbbing.  My A1C is 6 and I am not on insulin.  There has to be something out there that can help.  I have been on Cymbalta, Neurontin,and many others."


"This is my last day of the 10 day  for sinus infection and I am taking it to a lab to get it anaylized.  Something must be illegal with this drug that it is prescribed so easily without specific instructions.  I have been sick all week.  Sinusitis and the affects of this drug has kept me in bed most of the week.  I got ill on a weekend and had to go to one of those 'clinics',  Next time I will go to E.R.  I lost an entire week of my life. i.e. shoulder/neck pain, sore throat, 'something in my eye",dryness, light-headed-ness, lethargic, loss of appetite, dry nose, restless sleep, yet sleep all day, nausea, feel bloated, some diarrhea,  and mentally disconnected.  I was not a happy camper.  And now on the 10th day, I still have an infection, yellow mucous."


"this was the absolute best thing i've ever experienced. simple to use, easy to take, and side effects for me were very limited. I only took this medication for 1 month and have not smoked now for over 2 months. I always suggest this to anyone wanting to quit smoking. the rating scale should go to 50 out of 10 for this stuff. awsome."


"I took one of these 5mg tablets at 19:00, then found this website.... a mistake. It kicked in around 00:30/45 and although a little uncomfortable (because it is a laxative, obviously), it was seriously nothing like any of these insane reviews. There was mild cramping but I assume that's normal. I've had much worse pain from my normal IBS and asssociated gastric problems. Deducted a few points because I still don't feel like it got rid of everything..."


"This is my third month on NuvaRing and first time ever being in birth control and haven’t had any major side effects. The first month I felt slightly nauseous the second and third day of being on the ring. Other than that it’s been great! I take the ring out and two days later I have my period. No spotting or breast tenderness. So far I’ve had a great experience."


"I was prescribed this for restless leg syndrome which was affecting my sleep. I've now been taking it for 3 years, 10mg initially. It allows me to slip into sleep if taken about 2 hrs before I go to bed. If I do wake it allows me to get back to sleep easily. The initial dry mouth etc soon went and I am delighted with the ongoing ease with which I can sleep."


"Update from my last post, it's been exactly a week since my first pill of 30mg and I'm down 11lbs. From 244 to 233 I am 28yrs old and 5'5". I have noticed that I am balanced out now. At first I was kind of numb to emotions and kinda felt like a zombie but now I'm back to myself. Only side effect I see physically is a small rash on my upper arm that appeared on the 3rd day of taking these pills. But I"m sure taking benadryl would get rid of that. I agree with others this pill really helps you forget about the obsession I used to have with food and thinking all day about what I am going to eat next. Now I eat 4-5 times a day small meals of 200 to 300 calories. Every 2.5 hrs or so."


"I've been on Invokana for almost a year.  No problems though I realize that I have to drink water almost constantly.  Went from size 18 to size 12, but I cut out a lot of sugar and try to eat more healthy, like watching my carbs."


"Been on Glivec 100mg since June 2011 for Chronic Eosinofiliac Leukemia. Side effects comprises muscle cramps, tiredness and persistent cough. Has reduced my white cell count from 13 to <0.6  I have reduced my level to 50mg or half a tablet and my blood counts have remained stable over a 10 month period. I did this to aleviat the cramps and cough. Helped the cramps but not the cough. I still get tired but not as tired as I was prior to the medication."


"Okay well I finished my last pack of the pills that I have been on for the past 6 months. My last period wasn't as heavy as it usually was which was great. Also, my 4th day (one of my heavy days) had the flow reduced greatly which made me very happy. That gave me hope that maybe the rest of my periods would also become managable. Now I'm on my period again, and I honestly just feel like I want to jump off a bridge. Its back to how heavy it was prior to the pills, and the cramps are back full force. I really don't know what to do at this point..."


"The actual procedure was a little painful, but it only took like 10 minutes. I did have a little bit of bruising the first couple of days, but other than that it wasn't bad. I haven't had any weight gain, or any mood swings. Surprisingly, I still have regular periods, the only difference is they are a lot lighter. Overall, I am very satisfied and glad I decided to go with Implanon."


"This absolutely, positively does not work. Stick with Zyrtec D or Benadryl if you don't want to shove out the money for Zyrtec."


"I've been on sulfasalazine for just about 8 months. I started it as they advise--increasing dose each week until up to 4 per day. (for RA) It began working fairly well after a few weeks, however, by the time I got up to the full dose, I began to have a feeling of something stuck in throat-almost unable  croak out a sound.I'm a professional singer/musician, so this was impossible. I immediately cut back, and it got better. I really wanted this to work, it's cheap and one of the safest RA meds.  Anyway, I was able to totally control my RA with 1 sulfasalazine and 2 plaquenil daily.Still hoarse/throat problems, and now fingers are peeling and sore. Time to switch to methotrexate to see if it gets better. :("