"I read tons and tons of reviews and was terrified to try paragard but my gyno told me that one of the causes of my frequent yeast infections was my nuvaring. I am terrible with pills and loved the idea of having something inserted once and never having to worry about it again. My gyno gave me a pill that dilated/softened my cervix that I took before along with 3 advil. To be honest, it was very painful. I do however have a very very small pain tolerance and it was super quick, literally the entire process was done under 2 minutes. I felt a little achey after that but that was it. It has been 5 months and I love it. To be honest my periods are much heavier and the first two were kinda rough but they are still very consistent, 5 days no more."


"I like it.. ok, for the first 4 months my bleeding was non stop and horrible headaches but I went to my doctor and she wrote me a prescription and told me to take the birth control pill also for 1 month straight to control the bleeding and it worked.. I haven't really had a period since then..  and in Nov it will be 1 year with me having it in.. no weight gain and if so it's me because I love to eat.. lol.. but no other side effects for me!!! If everything stays this way I will probably get it in again after my 3 years is up.."


"I must admit this cream works wonders. Usually when i feel a tingle i rapidly start applying the cream accordingly . It may 2-3 days for it to completely go away , but the healing time is cut short. helps with the embarrassment when talking to folks and all they can see if a little red sore. Abreva is great topical cream."


"I'm 16, and I had really bad acne on my cheeks especially, the first couple of nights of using the cream made my skin pretty dry and flakey. The first thing I noticed with the cream is it got rid of all my pus filled pimples straight away. It took a while maybe 2 months, but by the my acne had cleared up so much! There were a lot of red marks left behind but that's alright because they're not overly noticeable and they will fade away with time. For anyone that is suffering with acne, just go see a gp or a dermatologist, overcome the fear and the embarrassment of acne because the results are so satisfying."


"This is the only birth control since the depo that I have found that works for me. I get terrible cramps, mood swings, tender breasts, and acne when I'm not on BC or on any other BC. After the first month on gildess, after my body was used to it, I had ZERO PMS side effects!!!!!! I am sooooo happy I finally found something that takes away those terrible debilatating cramps!!!! I have had absolutely NO issues with this BC!!!! So grateful to have found this..."


"I've been using it for 3 weeks, whilst also using cetaphil, moisturising, exercising, drinking a lot of water. It hasn't helped that much at all, it seemed to work, but all the acne is still winning. After 4 weeks I'm ditching it if I see no significant improvements"


"So allergist gave me sample, have been using Flonase.  The after taste is awful but worse is the subsequent coughing, nausea with vomiting shortly afterwards, slight headache.  Did not realize extra tiredness was also from this.  It does feel like the nasal passages are opened up more but the morning porcelain throne is not worth it. And no not pregnant! Ain't possible. Definitely will inform MD."


"Took mucinex md for the onset of cough. The musimex the first day I noticed an improvement but had slight troubled sleeping. The second day no improve the from the mucinex and zero sleep. In combination with my other asthma meds it made my heart race which made me have to take rescue inhaler. I recommend going to dr before taking this with asthma patients."


"In mid June 2015, I started leaning up my diet. I have PCOS and have been very overweight since I was a young adult, over 100lbs. So fast forward to June 2015, I'm now 38. I weighed 284lbs. Holy God! I'm only 5ft tall!
 I started the Ketogenic or Ketosis diet. High fat, low carb= zero results. Then in August I saw the doc & started on Contrave 8/22/15. I lost 10lbs the 1st. Month. Sept-Oct was only 5lbs. It's gradual but w/PCOS, it's next to impossible. I use Scale Down. It can make you anxious weighing. My doc's big picture, even 5lbs/mo. is still a loss. There are long plateaus & weight gainin some days, but then you lose a couple lbs & it does work. I haven't had pasta/bread/soda/rice/chips/cookies/candy since June, no more addiction."


"Excellent the best mediation for insomnia"


"I'm a chronic insomniac and have tried just about every medicine and remedy available. Lunesta 3mg works the best for me although after 10 days I no longer sleep through the night. I wake up after 3 or 4 hours but I can usually fall back asleep for another 3 hours which is better than not sleeping at all.  The only time I've noticed the bad taste is when I cut a pill in half.  Don't do it!"


"I bought the one day pre filled insert and there was some mild burning but not unbearable this would make the second day of my YI I'll keep u guys updated"


"I was put on this antibiotic to take after I had sex, it was my last hope I get a UTI every time me and my boyfriend have had sex and have 18 since January. Anyway I took this pill in hope it will be the only thing to work for me I'm only on my second dose so I cannot give an accurate answer but so far my ratings are not good after taking true first pill it worked however the next time I had sex with my boyfriend I took this antibiotic and felt the symptoms of a UTI coming back on, the side effects I experienced on this pill were also fast heart beat, drowsiness, waking up in the middle of the night neaseous and shortness in breath which is very scary when trying to sleep, good luck to anyone taking this antibiotic as I give up."


"I am in my 60s. With diabetes type 2 I slowly started losing erection too quickly and was losing confidence in bed. After seeing my doctor I was told Cialis is safe for diabetics.  I take one 20mg tablet in the evening about 40 mins before I need it.  As it says on the pack , sexual stimulation is needed but then I get as hard as I used to be 30 years ago, also long lasting and a short recovery time after ejaculation. Even better it continues to work at least until the following morning. So I am having better sex than for a long time and regained my confidence in the bedroom. And of course my partner is delighted. The side effect is increased heart rate and occasionally a slight headache.  But this of course may be due to other factors."


"I have been on this medication for 16 days now and have not felt any different at all. I feel like I'm still me, not any happier or sad. The only thing I've noticed is that I use the restroom more often. I couldn't sleep well the first few nights but now I can sleep whenever and not wake up until morning. I don't know how long it would be until I start to notice any changes."


"I caught a urinary tract infection after being sick from stomach flu / virus and was prescribed cipro (500 m). After one pill in the evening, I became tired, went to bed and woke up anxious, depressed, restless, with loss of balance. I've had antibiotics (amoxacillin i think) once in the past, but never had anything like this kind of reaction. Waiting for a call from my doctor for a different medicine."


"I have rheumatoid arthritis in my shoulders and hands. My doc has had me try several different NSAID's for it. I was having the best results with plain old ibuprofen. But I was having to take 16 - 20 200 mg tablets a day. I saw Stanback at a local discount store and got 2 boxes. I was suffering terribly from the shoulder and hand pain and was willing to try anything. I tried Stanback, and it was like a miracle for me! If you're not familiar with Stanback it is a headache powder you can either take mixed with a liquid or pour straight on the tongue. It's very old school but works well and doesn't even taste bad."


"Before trying this type of birth control, I read the reviews here and I thought there was a great chance that I wouldn't have any serious side effects. Although I didn't have serious side effects, I did experience spotting every single day while on this. My periods were heavier than usual. I was moodier. I had a great increase in appetite, which made me feel like a pregnant woman. Because I was bleeding every day, I never wanted to have sex. This product definitely did what it was supposed to. For me, the one pro was that I only had to change my patch once a week.

I will be switching back to the pill. With the birth-control pill, I never experienced any negative side effects. My only problem was forgetting to take it."


"I started pristiq 3 months ago and it has changed my life! I finally feel like I want to live. It all started with taking a DNA test  and it recommended pristiq. I don't get those really low days anymore. I love pristiq! I never thought I would feel better after trying medication after medication."


"In all honesty, this pill is the answer. I love everything about it. I have been on it for three months now and I have had no symptoms what-so-ever. There has been no weight gain, and it has only slightly changed the size of my breasts. I have had no mood swings or nausea. In the three months I have been on it, I take it every morning at 6, and it works great. The package that it comes in is perfect, it is small, easy to read, and comes with a tiny discrete black cloth pocket to hold the pack in. Perfect to throw in your purse if you are spending the night somewhere else. As well I have had no period, which was scary in the beginning, but my doctor assured me everything was fine and normal. I HIGHLY recommend this pill."


"I have recently taken my Implanon out of my arm. The last three years with it have been a breeze. I absolutely love this birth control. My periods were light the time up until the last couple months, when they were still light, but lasted a couple weeks. We have decided to try for our 4th child so I decided not to replace my Implanon, but after I have a baby, you can bet Implanon is the birth control method I will use."


"I never had a problem with this medicine. I used to take it in the past. 50 mg of Zoloft, but cut my doses down to 25 mg. Now, I'm taking it again and truly look to feeling better soon. Zoloft never gave me any issues in the past and look forward to an unclouded head and I can be focused shortly."


"I am 19 years old and on my third pack (possibly fourth, I can't remember for sure) of this birth control. The first two months were great! I didn't notice any side effects and my period was normal. This past month, though, I've started to notice a lot of nausea and some headaches. Most recently, my depression and anxiety have increased tenfold and gone through the roof. I can't stop crying over everything and I'm a mess all the time. It's time to stop this BC because it's just making my life a living Hell."


"Made withdrawals lots more tolerable. Took away my leg shakes almost instantly."


"No asthma breakthrough when I take Flovent and nasal steroid every day. Life-changing medications!"


"hi everyone, im a 18 year old  athlete. I play defense and offense line on my schools football team... iIam 6'8 roughly 400 pounds... I had a ankle surgery and have lost all motivation. and my muscle has now flabbed and I'm a big mess... I've hearded many great reviews on this product. I'm hoping my family doctor will prescribe it to me because I can not exercise with this intense ankle joint paint... my goal is 300lbs... thank you all and god bless

ps. I'll update in excatley 1 month"


"I started 25 mg on June 2nd at bedtime I had the tingling in my hands and bitter taste in my mouth I also fought to remember what I had done all night and morning I felt like a complete zombie..I took one dose and haven't took anymore since the side effects this pill has isn't worth me risking it I'd rather keep my weight until I find another way to get it off and to this day June 5, 2015 I still have tingling in my hands and feet and numbness in my arms along with swelling in my fingers I will never take another topamax it's awful...."


"It was OK. I gained alot of weight on it. I went from 210 to 255pounds in four months. Didn't help my suspicious behavior. I think Seroquel XR was a better drug for me, but I had to take a very high dose of Seroquel XR. I'm considering asking the doctor to put me on an old psychotic med like Prolixin. I have had some good results but I stopped the meds early because I was afraid of all the side effects especially tardia dys."


"At first it was extremely helpful but after the first year or so of extended use, the effects begin to diminish. Not dramatically but enough to be noticed."


"I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend and he came inside and we were both terrified. My period was 2 weeks late and him and I were freaking out planning around college and stuff for a kid. Thank God I eventually got my period. Overall this drug has saved me a lot. The worst part is the cost. I did have side effects of major bloating...like, so bad, and I run 5 miles daily. It also made me have symptoms that felt like I was on my period; tired, craving chocolate, moody, and I never threw up, but felt very nauseous at times. I did have a couple dizzy spells, but just pushed through it. Just get through the crappy side effects and you'll be fine. :)"


"It's has worked well for curbing my appetite. I started on 10mg and I'm now on 40mg. I noticed after two or so weeks the effects stop working though.

I have ADHD as well and it's a wonder drug for that side of things. I'd highly recommend trying it. I love how long the effects last!!

P.s. it increased my libido"


"I have been on Loestrin 24 for month and so far it has been a bad experience for me. I have been bleeding this whole month and have gained about 7lbs. I am very active and exercise every day but I'm still gaining weight, I'm naturally a thin person so its quite noticeable and it makes me very uncomfortable."


"I had sex 2 days after my period on Jan. 21 & he had a condom on but  we saw the condom broke after. I took the pill 10 hours later & had slight nausea but was super tired & loss my appetite. 5 days after taking the pill I bled lightly for a couple days. After this, my waiting time until my projected period was so stressful bc I started to feel nauseas on feb. 5.. After 1 week of nausea my breasts became swollen and I thought it was my period that was about to come on feb. 11. I noticed my mood swings change drastically & I could've sworn I was pregnant... But to my delight I woke up this morning Feb. 18 to my period!!! It worked for me & I hope it works for you all too. Just don't stress bc you'll probably make yourself feel nauseous like I did"


"This norepinephrine dominant SNRI has helped tremendously with my depression. It has given me increased energy and focus without sleep disturbance. So far, no significant sexual side effects (will post later if this changes.) Currently at 40 mg; may go up to 80 mg in preparation for seasonal mood worsening. I do believe the medication is also helping me with mild-to-moderate age-related aches and pains. Overall, very satisfied!! PS. No side effects for me; or I'm interpreting the side effects as positive, i.e. increased focus and energy, yet that's what these meds are supposed to do. Maybe someone else might interpret the energy and focus as anxiety."


"Took plan b within 30 hours of unprotected sex & it didn't work. I'm currently 5 weeks pregnant"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Not sure what kind of strange, weird people could ever think this crap taste good or like grape koolaid.  This does smell like grape koolaid, however, in trying desperately to drink this horrid liquid down, I almost threw up several times.  By far, the absolute worst stuff I have ever tasted in my entire life and I've been all over the world and tried some pretty bad foods and drinks.  Again, absolutely horrid!  And within 30 minutes, I got severe cramping that would not go away even after going to the bathroom several times."


"Brought my A1C's down, as well as weight loss gradually."


"I have 0 panic attacks when I'm on this medication"


"Before taking Effexor, I was an anxiety wreck. I was unable to preform to my full potential before feeling my anxiety slowly take over and hinder me from preforming. I am student at a prestigious university and I can say that I am living anxiety free. The statement itself sends chills down my back."


"I have an infected tooth with a dead nerve that needed a root canal. I got half the root canal done and need to wait for the infection to clear up. I'm taking major antibiotics but it's still taking a while and I'm in a lot of pain. The percocet has helped immensely. I waited too long to take it last night and had to take a trip to the ER for morphine! the morphine was not much different than the percocet. My problem was that I waited. I have been taking one every 6 hours which is says on the bottle but I think I need to do it every 5 hours. Hopefully that's ok to do. I'm also on 800 mg of ibuprofen every 6 hours. I have not experienced any nausea but yes,I guess i am constipated but i have only been eating soup any way."


"I only had one side effect, which was nausea, the morning after the night I took it, and only that one time. I have had zero other side effects, and the nausea hasn't come back. I am very happy with this, especially got being my first try with birth control."


"I have auto immune disease and after 2 bouts in the hospital and 2 inpatient stays I could not get them to give me anythnig stronger than doxycycline. It would wear off and then come right back. After only 2 days on Levofloxcin, I see marked improvement, I can breathe, go out and walk. I am taking it combined with prednisone 3 pills am 2 pills at night and finally Im not hacking up green phlegm. I know this medicine  is not for everyone but for people who suffer from resistant infections not helped by anything else like me with COPD its a god send. I am not having any of the tendonitis anyone is talking about. You need to make sure you are taking supplements because it tends to deplete magnesium."


"I have been on Exforge 10/160 and a diuretic (water pill) medication for 3 months.  It has lowered my blood pressure a lot and I have had no side effects. The diuretic helps decrease swelling and reduce the build of fluid.  I think the two together make a great pair."


"I freaking LOVE buproprion!
Sertraline and Fluoxetine would kill my sex drive and also make it impossible to achieve the big O.
Now, I'm back! Not only is my anxiety and depression under control, and  I was able to quit smoking, and I lost some weight...

Having my sex drive back  is awesome!

I want to kiss the folks who invented this stuff!"


"I have suffered with panic all my life. Since taking Paxil I don't have them. If you run out the panic comes back. I've heard bad things about Paxil but it saved my life so its worth it."


"Cymbalta has been a life saver for my Fibromyalgia pain. I can function now, it is great."


"I'm 26 years old 5'3. Year in a half a ago I quit taking Vyvanse I didn't like the way it made me feel and since then I have gained about 80 pounds in the past year. I began at 199 6/25/15 now I weigh 194.4 7/13/15 so it's only been about 2.5 weeks and I've lost about 5 pounds. I hope to see good results with this medication because it has been very difficult for me to look in the mirror and know I let this happen. Especiqlly since I've been fit for most of my life. Beer, coke and Pepsi taste awful, wine still tastes good. I've had minimal side effects, tingly hands, feet, nervousness. But not very often. I hope this helps."


"It seems to be helping pretty quick. An hour and half later I have the side effects of dry mouth and extreme tiredness."


"This is so far, so good. I would give this a ten, but the side effects brings it down to a 8. I started taking the two day treatment and I still have this horrible metallic taste in my mouth. It causes me to lose an appetite because everything I eat taste horrible. I also had an headache and nausea. I have been suffering from BV for almost a year now, and this medication has cleared it up really fast. So I have no major complaints. I will come back in a month and give an update"


"Was on  Voltaren for months. Maybe my body got used to it and maybe it will also get used to this but this is a miracle. I had 9 places with pain. After I pop this pill (15mg) I feel great within an hour and even more amazing throughout the day and into the night. Probably a good 12 hrs of relief. I got to find a way to eat in the morning and take it. Currently I'm taking it with a big lunch but miserable in the morning after it wears off from the day before and before I take it that day. This makes me feel normal. Especially my fingers."


"If I eat meat, spicy foods, or dairy products, especially if it is later in the day, I sometimes get acute diarrhea at night.  This is sometimes accompanied by pain that is bad enough to double me over.  Imodium has always stopped the diarrhea, and the pain that I get with it, and almost always within two doses.  As the bottle suggests, I take two pills after the first loose stool, and one after any subsequent loose stool.  Although other medicines (such as Pepto-Bismal / Kaopectate) can also be helpful, whenever I sense that these symptoms are starting, I think of Imodium right away, because I know there is a very high probability that it will make the period of discomfort be as short as possible."


"No more diarrhea.  Excellent pain relief.  Vimovo is great."


"Topamax helps tremendously with mixed bipolar and rapid cycling. However I was an athlete at the time, rode cycling and a psychiatric nurse, I went from 120 to 105.  This was not a bad experience for me.

My manager illegally pulled me in her office and told me, granted she is not even an RN and told me I had anorexia and an eating disorder and illegally
discriminated against me to stop me from working with eating disordered patients.

My doctor even told her I was normal and healthy, just solid muscle.

PS. Have you ever seen a serious road cyclist have an ounce of fat on them?

"


"Drinking this is what comes to mind if someone asked you to combine cherry cough syrup with seawater, with none of the fun of being at the beach. I'm sure the folks who came up with this had some fun. A couple facts: you will gag at minimum, you may throw up, you will never want to prep again and it will work if you can down it. I have no tips to make it better. Just thinking about it makes me gag. First dose at 6:00, worked within the hour. Just did my second dose at 9:30 and 15 minutes later, I already feel ready to empty. Good luck."


"I have been taking Paxil for approximately 5 years.  I have had severe mood swings prior to my monthly menses since I was approximately 14.  I am 53 and I am grateful that Paxil is available.  During my pre-menopause I was having months with 2 periods and the mood swings were incredibly difficult to deal with.  My husband was considering leaving me as he could not handle it.

Since taking the Paxil, I rarely have mood swings, and I only wish this drug had been available years ago as I would have not only taken it faithfully but been a huge advocate.

I am not a drug taker as a rule, but even with side effects, the quality of my life has improved 100%."


"December 2012 was a nightmare. I get migraine average 6x a week. My migraine comes usually 30-45min after I wake up. I was taking Zomig daily for a week each took 45-2hr and a good nap to cure the pain. Heard Zomig is not for daily use so I went to doctor. Doctor prescribe me with 10mg for night time. 1st day was amazing. Migraine free. 2nd day was migraine free. However today morning I had one but less severe.

Overall - so far so good. Other than I'm 1/2 asleep throughout the day and wake up in the morning with extreme dry mouth. I hope this medication will work for me."


"This medication worked well fo me to relieve anxiety. It is only intended for short term use 4-6 weeks max. Valium is a Benzodiazapine and as such is highly addictive. I took it for 3 months 30 mg a day when I tried to stop the withdrawals were so severe I stayed on it. I stayed on it for 3 years eventually getting my dose down to 10-15 mg a day. But even this was up and down, I was eventually sent to a rehab to try and get off of it. While there I had two granmall seizures and almost died. Benzodiazepines are known as the worst detox in the world, heroin is a cake walk compared to them. The detox can last for months and they are one of the few drugs that can cause death during detox. You got to taper really slowly or you can die."


"I had ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia) then started suffering from having no drive, depression etc. My Dr. said to try Androgel 1.62% which he prescribed, gradually I started feeling better, now, 10 months after starting Androgel I no longer suffer the psychological problems which is a big, big help. This stuff cost so so much - for 2 bottles of 1.62% pump, it is 985$. The price is ridiculous!!"


"This product has literally been a life-saver! I was not able to function from day to day without severe sinus headaches that would turn into migraines, but this product has given me my life back. I use half the recommended dose, one spray in each nostril once a day, but I've had no side effects at all. I didn't do well with a plain steroid nasal spray, and a plain antihistamine nasal spray didn't work at all, but this combination has worked like a charm. I've been on it for a couple of years, and I have only one complaint: it's expensive!"


"I had five Venofer infusions, one every three weeks. I experienced no side effects. I was very tired after the infusions but that's all. It took about 5 weeks to feel first results. I can climb the stairs now"


"I have been taking this medication for a little over 6 years and was started off on the 60mg dosage. In the beginning it worked great. I'm now on 90mg sometimes 160mg of Cymbalta, and I feel anxious all the time and also extreme fatigue. "


"This makes me very dizzy, but it works well for my hallucinations and paranoia. If I skip a day of taking it, I can't sleep! That's the only bad thing about it."


"It helps so much. Before this, my life was miserable with the morning nausea then vomiting tons of acid straight from the stomach. It is not a way to live. We need to be grateful we have resources such as Nexium and other options to help and to treat these conditions. I know for sure in my case!"


"I take Abilify 2mg along with Wellbutrin 300mg as well and feel so much better. No side affects at all. I was on Risperidone which was AWFUL! I think this medication must work differently when taken with Wellbutrin because I noticed a big difference for the better!"


"I'm about 3 pills away from finishing my first pack...My experience is ok so far.. I say ok because I started the pack 3 days before my period ..worst mistake ever.. my period was super heavy for 4 days and had really bad cramping ..My advice for first timers is wait until you end your period and start taking the pill right after. Because I didn't wait now I have my period again (this time it's really light.. still cramping) hopefully by this next pack my period is on track. On a good note my skin is clear from acne and I went up a cup size. Breasts are still tender but I'm hoping that goes away. I have gained some weight but I'm working on losing it. Some PMS, Nothing crazy. I can say I'm pleased with Lutera so far."


"Absolutely amazing
I am 60 and been a heavy drinker all my life
At least one to one and a half  bottles of wine per nite
Two or three bottles per day on a weekend plus beer or anything else if I was out
After I started taking this I noticed the difference the very next day
Within a few days I was having alcohol free days
Within 3 weeks I was going for a week or more without a drink but started drinking a lot of mineral water
At 6  weeks I was not even thinking about alcohol
After 4 mths I stopped the tablets
At six mths I have no craving at all
If I am out with friends I will have a red wine occasionally and stop ( could not do this previously )might have a red once every 10 days or so but am completely in control
I am still absolutely astounded how well they worked for me"


"It has been my personal experience in dealing with urinary tract infection's that Macrobid is a godsend. After having my youngest child I came down with a UTI which stemmed from the birthing  unit nurse  improperly inserting a catheter prior to my cesarean section delivery. Within about a week I began noticing some tenderness in my lower pelvic area but thought perhaps it was because I had a tubal ligation and c- section and returned to work upon my discharge from the hospital (yeah not the most health wise move but childbirth doesn't stop the bills from flowing in). I was put on antibiotics that didn't work ended up admitted with severly infected kidneys and macrobid was the only thing that cured me and to this day is the only antibiotic that works for my UTI's"


"I am on day 2 of trimethoprim and I am still with a little pain and still have blood on my urine. I had the worse migraine this morning and my vision was blurry! It was terrible! Now I feel like I'm too awake to sleep and also very constipated! Worse ever!!"


"I was on reclipsen for less than 2 weeks and it caused blood clots. I had DVT and Pulmonary Embolisms. I'm one of the lucky ones that lived through those diagnoses. I had taken other BC on the past and always had terrible side effects but never had an issue with clots. I also have no other contributing factors besides being overweight. I was 26 and never smoked in my life. No genetic issues either. I advise everyone to be careful when considering any birth control option. Know the signs of blood clots. It could save your life. "


"Been on minocyline for 4 days. Worse 4 days ever. Major feelings of depersonalization and out of body feelings. Stopping this medication immediately. I've been taking taking for perioral dermatitis."


"I am 15 years old and I was put on this birth control because I have extremely heavy periods. I'm going on my 3rd month of this birth control and I've had very little negative side effects. I lost weight and am continuing to lose weight (I've lost about 13-14 pounds right now) on this. I've had a decreased appetite and I've noticed I'm full sooner. I didn't have any mood swings or nausea. My acne cleared up majorly and my face is completely clear now! I had moderate cystic acne and now it's completely gone! The only negative side effect for me is I've had breakthrough bleeding for about 37 days so my gyno wants to switch me. I can't say anything about the effectiveness as a birth control as I'm not sexually active. I recommend!"


"I have been taking Pristiq for about 4 weeks now. I have minor depression. I was mainly feeling overwhelmed and super emotional. I am so much calmer now and feel I can handle problems better that come my way. I have a slight decrease in appetite but at times I am actually hungrier. My gynaecologist said it would also help my hot flashes and it definitely has. The hardest thing about taking Pristiq is giving up my daily glass of wine. I feel it is best to follow the precautions totally. Overall this medicine has worked wonders on my emotional state."


"I made it to 62 without needing any anti-depressants or mood meds ever. Then my Mom got ill with dementia , fell often and my husband and I were "it" to take care of her. We sold our house and moved closer to her. The anxiety that came with taking over her care and the care of my down syndrome sister was overwhelming. I thought I was dealing with it but finally caved. My MD put me on Lexapro and made me better. Before the lexapro I was grumpy , not happy at work , I didn't want to be around people AND had bowel issues at inopportune times. Lexapro was a life float for me. Yes it made me a little sleepy the first 2 weeks , I had some transient constipation and libido problems but all that passed. I like the person I am on Lexapro."


"Since taking NDT, I have done away with my constant nausea and headaches due to the synthetic form of T4. Our body's NEEDS T3 if we are unable to convert, end of story. I am sick of being treated for a number (TSH) instead of how I feel. I am on Thiroyd by Greater Pharma, and am greatful every day for my decision to self heal"


"My doctor recommended I take Lo Loestrin Fe since I suffer from migraines and needed a low dose birth control. I have been taking Lo Loestrin for about 7 months now and I have no period whatsoever. I have been a bit concerned because my sex drive is also low. Other than that I like Lo Loestrin because I get no more migraines. Hopefully I get a period soon just to have a piece of mind. One thing, it runs expensive, its started off at $6 with my insurance and now its $35."


"Sugested by ophthalmic surge after lasik surgery caused lack of tears.  After few days had flu like symptoms; achy, chilled, gas, diarrhea.  I thought I had the flu, so started again two days later - same symptoms lasting all day.  Still  didn't relate pills to symptoms - up all night and spacey the next day. Stopped taking the dang things and feel fine now, but still have dry eyes."


"So it's my first night first treatment I'm experiencing the mild itching and burning I'm hoping that means it's working lol it's not that unbearable just really uncomfortable hoping it gets better as I continue the treatment !"


"These work well if you rest. Took 2 on the first day and was starting to think they were useless, took 2 the next day and by 11pm I felt so much better, had no pain and slept like a brick. The trick is to keep taking these for at least 2 days, by then you should feel better. Note to others who get given these, make sure you get given Lansoprazole as well as these protect your stomach."


"good relief for my legs"


"I have been taking phentermine for a year now and i luv it. It takes away your desire for food and gives you energy. I would definetly recommend this drug to anyone. I have to say there is one side effect that i have noticed and that is you become very moody on it."


"First off, let me say the 9 is being given because I am not using this as traditional birth control. Love the regularity, love that my cramps are gone, love that I can adjust my cycle if I have a special event, love that I have had zero weight gain (have lost weight but that is due to diet/exercise), and love that I still feel like myself on this pill. Monthly I do still experience some bloating and PMS, but compared to my previous almost PMDD symptoms this is great.  The moods are much more controllable and I feel less emotional. I would recommend taking the "inactive" iron pills - when I didn't take them my periods were heavier.  Good luck!"


"As I aged, and after my son born by c-section my periods were getting more painful, where it was hard to function the day I got my period. I saw my dr who found endometriosis and recommended a hysterectomy or the pill. Microgestin FE it is! It has been WONDERFUL. I am skipping the placebo week and taking a pill every day. I haven't had a period in a year, and I feel amazing. Acne has also cleared. Two not so great things:  Gas. All day, every day, and a sweet tooth that was never there before. I have not gained any weight in a year, but I work out pretty regularly. So happy with my pill regimen."


"I had Nexplanon put in on 9/30/15. It is now 10/29 and I am ready to cut the damn thing out of my arm. For the past month, I have cried almost every day, sometimes more than once. I have had my period for 12 days now, and there is no sign of it stopping. The acne is horrible, along with feeling as if I am going to pass out many times a day, headaches, and nausea. Overall, I would say I spent 6/7 days per week being unhappy. I am making an appointment to have it removed immediately. I didn't think these side effects were so common, or I wouldn't have gotten this. This bc was my last option as I cannot take estrogen pills, and don't want to get a shot in fear that it will affect me as Nexplanon has."


"I have been on this pill for over 20yrs. It's great. Never had any side effects or issues. Works perfectly. I take it continuously... No periods yupeee!!!"


"The best thing I could do to myself! I put Mirena in nine months ago when my second son was eight months old. It did not hurt, I did not experience any discomfort and the best thing is that my sex life did not decrease like other people say."


"After 37 years of knowing something wasn't right with my brain, I was diagnosed with ADHD, Inattentive Type in grad school and was prescribed Adderall. Where do I start??? This medication literally changed my life. Imagine being a "gifted" kid who eventually could barely pass middle school math - that's me. After a lifetime of compensating for my "slow processing," hiding my disorganization, and pretending to be on the same page with everyone else, this explains everything. Adderall has made a NIGHT AND DAY difference in my motivation level, what I understand and follow, and even my mood/emotional reactivity. In a word, amazing. If I ever meet the people who "discovered" Adderall, I'm kissing them - my husband agrees."


"Just started Topiramate August 2 2013. I've had migraines for 33 years.  Imitrex works unless, like now, I'm a stress-monkey. I was having 2-3 migraines per week. Doc started me on 50 mg. Slowly working up to maximum dose over 30 days. I didn't like the 1st 3 days. Feel disoriented, dingy, irritable. I've lost 8 lbs in 3 weeks which is fine since my weight contributes to my hypertension which contributes to my migraines. My doc & I plan to take me off Topiramate as I lose weight & get healthier. Right now I can tolerate the negatives."


"I tore my adductor muscles from slipping on some mats in a martial arts class 6 years ago. I've had two sports hernia operations which helped but I have some permanent nerve damage in my thighs. I get burning and shocks in my thighs. I have been taking 1-2 norco as needed for several years and they work great. I know they are highly addictive but no other pain killer allows me to work, have fun with family and friends, and continue to train in my martial arts. I sometimes go 3-5 days without any and rarely take more than 2 a day. If you have chronic pain or permanent nerve damage these can give you your life back."


"Klonopin was great for helping me manage anxiety and panic attacks. Almost all medicines carry warnings about alcohol consumption, so many people like me and assume that moderate alcohol consumption is okay, and that warnings are just to limit liabilities of the manufacturers if someone drinks and has an incident. WARNING: DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL IF YOU ARE TAKING THIS MEDICATION.  I did, and had what I now consider to be a near-death experience!"  I found myself in a public restroom stall, and literally UNABLE TO MOVE for what seemed like hours. I remember feeling my heart beating what seemed like once every 4-5 seconds, and I couldn't even call out for help because I literally could not speak.  I now feel very lucky to have survived."


"I took 4 pills at the same time 250mg today around 10:30 am. I was perfectly fine and I had ate a good breakfast with it. Sadly, a hour later I had the worse stomach pain every five minutes. Kept balling up like a fetus because my stomach was hurting so bad. One minute I was cold the next I was hot. My stomach couldn't take It I had to use the bathroom. It's the worse experience for us as females to go through but the medicine works and it will cure us. NEXT time we have to do things differently ladies."


"Ive been taking Lo Loestrin for 5 months now my body has not adjusted to this dumb pill I've had 2weeks periods one week without bleeding than I start again I'm feeling depressed all I wanna do is cry. I haven't had sex with My husband because the bleeding and all we've been doing is fighting. I hate this pill I'm done taking this damn pill it's no good."


"Like Adderall without an increased heart rate and increased blood pressure.  Also less "edgy"."


"I have been taking this BC for 2 years now and have had a very good experience. My periods are pretty much gone and when I do have them they are very short and light. I have no gained any weight from this BC or noticed anything off mentally however I do feel very tired a lot (but I'm not sure this is due to the BC). The only thing that I would say is my breast are tender all the time (which doesn't really bother me)."


"I love the fact that it's a long-acting triptan! Keeps the beasts from trying to return, as they're prone to do on the short-acting triptans."


"My partner and I finally decided to try some alternate methods of birth control. Nuvaring was my first choice because I'm too forgetful to try pills and I must say I've had a mixed experience. I love the fact that I can insert it and forget about it. I don't feel it during sex and it doesn't slip out. It got rid of my reoccurring yeast infections, I even grew a cup size. However, I can't help but notice that I've gained weight especially around my waistline which almost never happens, and my sex drive has decreased. I exercise regularly so I know it had to be the hormones. I experience extreme mood swings, I'm a lot more angry, I find myself depressed, have random urges to cry and my periods are just as painful as before. I just may switch soon."


"This medicine is very good at keeping my blood pressure normal and I have no complications. My pressure has gone from 151/110 to 117/75 which is good, with the only caveat being that I urinate more often than before I started taking it, especially in the morning after I take it."


"I took Paxil for years for menopause symptoms.  I tried to go off it several times but had relentless nausea and vomiting.  Vistaril worked really well to end this and made it possible to get off Paxil."


"I've been on Deplin for about a year and it has helped me drastically. I was originally diagnosed with bipolar and later, through blood tests, found out my bipolar was related to a condition known as MTHFR. I am compound heterogenized meaning I have one of each genetic markers which contributes so a multitude of diseases including mental disorders and circulatory conditions because I do not metabolize Folate/folic acid. I was on Lithium for 2 years (with horrible side effects on minimal doses) and since being on 30mg of Deplin plus 5000mcg Methyl B12 I've been taken off the Lithium completely and have normal mood changes."


"It works."


"I was on this for a month. I also have COPD. I have been getting weak, couldn't walk farther than a few steps without having to rest and totally exhausted about an hour after taking this medicine. Dr. thought my COPD was getting worse but couldn't control it. I remembered I started feeling this way right after being switched from Metoprolol to this medicine. I refused to take it again and after missing two doses, I can breath and walk again. Back on Metoprolol."


"Lithium brought me out of a year long rapid-cycling episode that almost destroyed my marriage, my work and my life. I think it's an excellent "first aid" medicine for bipolar disorder. After about 3 months of feeling amazing relief, I felt emotionally flat-lined, so I worked with my doctor and he reduced my lithium dose to 600 mg and added 150 mg of Lamictal, 1.5 mg of clonazepam to soothe anxiety, and finally 20 mg of Adderall to combat persistent mild depression. Work with your doctor to find your perfect combination! I've been on this particular mix for about 2 years. It's great, but I will always keep the lithium in. It's the core of what works for me."


"Okay so I have been on nexplanon for about three years and a few months ago got a new one. I decided to get it at a  young age i was still in high school and my personal symptoms were pretty sucky, at first I didn't feel anything but then I started to feel bloated, moody, sick, gross and gained weight, I used to weigh 135 but since the three years i have gained 100.lbs and slowly still going. It really sucks because it made me feel insecure and my parent's never asked to see the other side effects it was the bloating and acne that i knew of. A year later of being on nexplanon had made me feel weak and nauseous at times, heck i sometimes swore I was pregnant. The good thing about this is it prevents pregnancy and its not a pill. Thats it."


"I tried a couple forms of the pill and found I was allergic, head to toe covered in hives! So my doctor recommended the NuvaRing. I've been on it for almost 2 years and it has worked very well! Acne went away, no obvious weight gain/loss. Its a lot of money, but a lot cheaper than a baby! I recommend this form of birth control to anyone sexually active. Easy to remember, just mark your calendar!"


"After coming off Prozac in June I started to have panic attacks, was stressed all the time and would worry so much about the smallest things. I had to go off work sick due to the panic attacks, fear and depression. I literally did not want to live, I have been on paroxetine 20mg for 8 weeks and I have got my life back. I am my happy self again, panic attacks have stopped, and I feel so much calmer. It has literally saved me. This is the best antidepressant for me (and I have tried several in the past) side effects include sleepiness (take more naps) and lack of orgasm but I'm so content I don't even care! Good luck, and give it a try. "


"I was at age 50 severely depressed about my future because I had screwed my life up so bad. I was so full of fear and anxiety as well. I started addressing things in my life one at a time, and one of those things was finding a good psychologist. I chose to get on Wellbutrin, 300 day and like others felt it working by day two. Within three months it settled in and completely changed my life. I'm happy to wake up, I enjoy work, I take care of myself, people respond to me better. In not worried about the future. I like me again. It's been a miracle drug for me - all positive, no negative."


"This is the most amazing product I've ever used in my life! I absolutely love it. I don't have any acne on my face but I do get the occasional pimple but the problem area for me is my back and shoulders and I've tried everything for my body and this is the only product that cleared up my body acne. Although it's pricey and doesn't last very long it's WELL worth it if you use it discreetly. When I use Benzaclin on my face, it clears up my pimples within a few hours! and now I hardly get pimples! But the downfall here is that my face gets dry, but it's gotten better now. I absolutely love this product."


"Though I read so many negative opinions about it, I decided to try taking Cymbalta. After two months I decided to stop taking it. First of all, my relationships got bad, I was careless, and numb. I also had a very strange feeling from time to time, like i was dreaming. Sometimes was anxious, and couldn't sleep, and had very vivid and bad dreams, and panic attacks. It had immediate effect on my libido, which got so low, it almost disappeared.

The main problem with the drug was, that i felt good, even tempered most of the time. This state always took my mind of the very bad side effects of the medicine, and i was so relieved from the pain, i set aside all the negative effects of it. It's day 1 without it, and i feel dizzy and so tired, i..zzz"


"This worked fine. I have no side effects. The people above seem to have an allergic reaction to this medication. Obviously stop taking it. You don't need a Dr to tell you that."


"Best nasal spray"


"I have several issues on my L spine it's hard to deal with the pain from day today and Lyrica has helped me get through some of the pain but not all of it. One day I'll be able to be pain-free if the surgery helps me I'm up to 200 mg of the Lyrica  two times a day.  My doctor says that if I do have surgery he will not let me return to my job my job consists of working 12 hours shifts on my feet all of the 12 hours I make bread bags for a company and it's a very difficult job but also helps me relieve my mind from the pain.  I'll be going to my surgeon  to get my neck surgery times two to see my L spine MRIs to see what he thinks I do not want to have the surgery I would like to wait until I retire.  I have   Sciatica in both legs and Lyrica his help to me somewhat does anybody else go through this pain"


"I am a breast cancer survivor. TThe treatment left me with nerve damage in my legs from the Taxol I received. My oncologist has me on Dilaudid. Have taken for 1 1/2 years. It is so wonderful. Stops pain great and I don't feel drugged like with other pain medicines."


"I took this medicine about 2 years ago for anxiety and depression for about 3 months.  I could feel the effects of it in just 2 or 3 days and it made me feel like a complete zombie.  I had no personality and I kept catching myself sitting there and in a daze.  It also caused me to be very drowsy all the time."


"Started with 20mg then after around 45 days increased to 40.
Dry mouth, fatigue, lightheadeness, increased anxiety, headaches, were common at first, however in time slowly decreased. I now have good day time energy, I'm sleeping well at night. Confidence level is becoming stronger.
I pray the next few weeks at 40 mg takes me to were I want to be. So far, so good!"


"Great for the first year then irregularity started. I took after my sons birth. It started with some mid period started. Light spotting then light bleeding. Now it's a heavy period every two weeks. I just stopped and will be switching at the start if my next period."


"Caused a decrease in sex drive and harder to maintain an erection"


"I'm 18 and I had horrible PMDD from the first time I got my period. Depression, suicidal, panic attacks, uncontrollable anger. For two weeks my life would stop, I'd take off from school and work and sit in my room for days on end. I went on fluxotene 20mg when I was 17 and it has changed my life! I've suffered from a lot of mood swings and outbursts typical of a teenager, but mine were so out of control. Fluxotine has allowed me to take control of my life and be the best person I can be. No negative side effects besides some sleeplessness when starting the drug."


"I'm 37 and would not classify myself as having erectile dysfunction.  I was married for 10 years, was just divorced and am now dating a wonderful sexual woman.  I was not used to having sex daily.  I found it hard to maintain an erection after 10 minutes of sex (probably from the workout). I'm 37 not 19, when I was 19 a wind could blow and it got hard.

That being said, I have taken Cialis, the key to this medicine is the daily use. Cialis hits you for 36 hours.  If you take 5mg daily, by the third day you have 15mg in your system.  So don't take 20mg daily or you will have 60mg in your system (overkill and not needed, you will likely get headaches and bigger side effects).

Great medicine."


"I have taken several medicines for depression and anxiety in the past. None have worked and would cause me to have terrible insomnia at night. Celexa has been great. At first I experienced dizziness and was very sleepy. I also had nausea and GI upset. After a week, the side effects went away. I feel more relaxed and do not worry about things that used to stress me out. I sleep great at night. I take 10 mg at night. I am so glad I tried this medicine."


"I've been taking this drug for 15 years. It saved me. Within 3 days of starting it my fog lifted (to me, the fog was like looking at life through a movie camera). The deep tissue pain went away. It has never had any affect on my sleep patterns. For the first 10 years I was able to keep it to one 10 mg pill per day. The last five, I've had to double it to 20mg (headaches). Way back, about 3 years into this I was having trouble sleeping - quite a few nights I couldn't sleep at all, so I thought if I could take 1/2 a lorazepam it would help. Not wanting to combine the medications, I didn't take the amitriptyline for 3 nights. On the following day I was on the floor in agony. I've NEVER missed another dose."


"Diagnosed with fibromyalgia 19 yrs ago, no pain medicines until 5 yrs ago. Electro-acupuncture is great, but hard to find/afford. Heating pads aren't therapeutic, I sleep on 4 ice packs (I know, eeww, but whatever works). They help with inflammation, try them. Lyrica gave me agonizing, shooting pains from deep within shoulder and hip joints down humerus and femur. And unwelcome 35 lb weight gain. And blurry vision that meant I couldn't drive. Lyrica was useless for me, so glad you all have something to fight this fibromyalgia."


"I'm not sure how to rate Levoxyl honestly.  I had thyroid cancer and a full thyroidectomy 2 years ago and I still have yet to feel like me again. I'll be good for a few months then they weight goes back on, I'm exhaused, brain fog, and anxiety. I'm on 176mcg and 10mcg T3.  I still feel like crap and unable to lose weight. I used to do bikini competitions for bodybuilding so I know how to be motivated to eat clean and hit the gym. I'm do all of this with zero results. I'm beyond frustrated."


"This medication has made me extremely tired!  I feel like I've lost all of my motivation.  I am a teacher and a coach and find it extremely hard to get myself "up" to do these things.  I am very tired in the morning and its not until late at night that I start to feel like myself again.  Only in time to take the medication again and start the process over.  It has taken away some anxiety symptoms and helped me sleep (a bit too much) but I feel down a lot because I feel like I lost my passion.  I am slowly coming off of it and look forward to getting back to feeling like myself again.  I empathize with people on this medication."


"I began taking Paxil for my depression and Anxiety. I started at 10 mg. The first night I took it I had horrible dizziness, headache, sickness, and felt weak. The next night I felt fine. Now it is 3 months later and I feel wonderful! No side effects, and I can get through the day without Anxiety being the focal point. I am now up to 30 mg."


"I was put on Valium 5 mg. ( generic Diazepam) twice daily for 2 reasons. Severe muscle spasms, and anxiety. It works well for sleeping, and I do not wake up feeling hung over like I was on Robaxin. I am a Nurse's Aide and Valium can be highly addictive, so I only take it as needed when spasms and anxiety are bad."


"I promised myself that if this medication ended up working I would write a review and tell others. Well, glad to report it did! I never had acne until one day at 23 hormonal acne crashed the party. It stupidly took me a really long time to realize nothing over the counter was ever going to cut it.
I started on 50 mg spirolactone but got impatient, even though this is a medication that I knew going in takes a long time to reach full efficacy. After a month I started taking 100mg. After 2.5 months of feeling like there was no difference it completely changed. I have not had a cystic pimple or breakout for weeks, my skin reminds me of how it was before this insanity began. Even worth the very annoying side effects that come with diuretics."


"I used Mirvaso three times. Five months ago. It destroyed my life. I didn't know. The dermatologist was completely uneducated about the adverse events and did not inform me or warn me. She deceived me."


"It's been about three months for me but these last three months I been bleeding for two weeks stright every month and this month it's going on three weeks. It sucks I'm having bad mood swings and real bad headaches."


"This is my 6th month on Generess Fe. I'm 22. It's the first time I started taking the pill. The first 4 months I had some spotting and headaches(only the first 2 months), periods were a bit painful. Since month 5 and now 6 I feel absolutely fine, no spotting at all, ok periods lasting about 3 days. And I definitely have NOT put on ANY weight. I even feel like I lost some since I started taking the pill!! I am regular weight and definitely somebody who does put on weight. So of course I know it works differently for everybody, but don't be scared of the weight gain myth, I really didn't notice any problems with that. I don't have any long term experience, but so far I am happy with Generess Fe."


"Doxycycline has a quality of being well tolerated when administered with tinidazole which is the medicine that kills the cyst form when taken 1.5g per day throughout 15 days. After 500mg of doxycycline and 1.5g of tinidazole taken simultaneously (the former medicine throughout 30 days and the latter throughout 15 days), and the same action repeated after 10 days (but 600mg of doxycycline and 2g of tinidazole), the ratio of absolute recovery amounts to 85%."


"I have been on metronidozole 3 times. Bacterial infections are terrible. Ive always been given the 7day 2x a day dosage. By day 3 the extreme nausea begins and i begin to dread having to take them the next 4 days. I need to start asking doctors what they are giving me!!!! This medicine feels like pure death! I never finish all my pills because i end up throwing them back up around day 6. Tips: Water!!!! Stay hydrated it really helps! If youre not good with swallowing pills, try letting it dissolve in a very small amount of juice and take it to the head really fast! It dissolves as soon as it hits liquid anyway so you will taste the pill regardless if you're like me. I know your appetite will be off but eating really helps as well!"


"My 9 years old nephew took this for a while. It helped with focus, but made him extremely angry and argumentative. Also, he refused to sleep at night unless he was in the same room as his grandmother. He has tried multiple medications but so far all gave some negative side effect or lose effectiveness soon after he starts taking it."


"I got Skyla inserted April 10th, just after my period ended. My period before BC lasted around 6-8 days with pretty heavy bleeding and clots. I had pretty bad cramps, bloating and PMS during the first couple days, and then it would taper off and I'd feel 100% normal. Skyla: Insertion sucked. Point blank: it depends on your pain tolerance. I have a moderate-low pain tolerance to internal pain (external pain however, I have a high threshold.) Overall, I don't have bad mood swings, cramps are better, my period now is lighter but longer (11 days on first one, 9 days currently) and I have no spotting between periods even at only 2 months in. It's effective. I really enjoy it! my body adjusted quickly!"


"I'm on Singulair for asthma (I've grown out of it mostly) and for allergy/rhinitis maintenance. It works wonders! I also lived in China for two years and it was critical for me managing the monthly colds I would get there. This stuff really keeps congestion and allergies at bay, love it!"


"Have had complex partial seizure disorder for over 40 years.  My main medicine that held me for years was Phenobarbital.  When I started having breakthrough seizures, Tegretol was the secondary medicine that has held me okay for the past 4 years.  I tried Tegretol XR first but for me, I felt very tired, some dizziness, poor memory, and very bland.  When the Dr switched me to regular Tegretol, it was totally opposite!  I felt alive again, memory sharp, out riding horses, happy as a lark and felt like my good old self.  People should know there are many different medicines for epilepsy these days and also that there is a Tegretol XR (long-acting)."


"Wonderful drug but causes weight gain. I've had depression on and off for 4 years and have been on all sorts of medicines. You name it, I probably have tried it. Out of all of them, this one is truly the best. You will most definitely see an improvement in your mood, without a doubt. I am so thankful for Lexapro."


"I took the 20 mg dosage.  I was able to get about a 50% erection.  However, I got hives mainly on the backs of my upper legs and the back of my head."


"Took it 48 hrs after  couple weeks later period came stay hope helps you guys"


"You bunch of cry babies!  Just take the antibiotic and whatever comes with it if you want to get better!  Toughen up!!"


"I have chronic idiopathic urticaria and like a lot of other people on this thread I tried Benadryl,creams, oatmeal baths, changing soaps... didn't help. I tried Allegra for the first time last night and had almost instant relief. I still have some hives but the itching is far less intense and the hive are less red. I am glad I came across some of these reviews!!"


"I've been taking this pill for about 7mths now. Mostly for Birth Control and moderate acne and I have to say this pill has worked very well for me. The first few months were bumpy...breakouts, spotting, cranky etc. and I was ready to quit by month 4. But once I hit the 6mth mark it all went away. My skin is pretty clear now and I still get the occasional zit mostly on my chin but that's it. I also like that I only get my period for 4 days and it's right on time every month. I haven't gained much weight on this pill either but I did notice my breast size went up a full size and no complaints there either. Overall I think just being patient really helped."


"I started my periods at about 12 and it was hell : heavy, painful, unpredictable. Started this pill at about 14 and it was a  godsend (so to speak...). A couple of years on, new GP didn't check my age before seeing me and upped my prescription to a stronger pill. Period was late, painful and strangely coloured, acne started acting up and I was emotional. I went back and begged (crying...) another GP to put me back on loestrin. She was mystified as to why it was changed in the first place. Everything immediately went back to normal. I'm still on it now, 4 years later and have not encountered any side-effects."


"Took it in 46 hours after an intercourse in which the condom tore. 4 weeks pregnant now!  CVS attendant gave this Pill saying it's same as Plan B. It's NOT!!!

Spend $10 extra and get Plan B! It works."


"Worked the second day I took it and I have been on it since. Had IBS-D for 6 months and was having trouble getting ANY kind of food to work with me. I can actually eat now and not have to make a run for the restroom the minute I swallow the first or second bite. Thanks to all the med-chemists, clinicians, volunteers, toxicologists and people who worked on it and made this drug a reality."


"I used to only get a pimple here and there on my cheeks. When I started Tri-Sprintec my acne got significantly worse. I was getting deep cystic zits all over my cheeks. After 3 months or so my acne calmed down but it was still worse than before. A year later and my acne is still worse than when I started the medication but I'm terrified to go off of it because I'm scared of the breakout that will happen when I go off of it. Wish I never started taking it, it's ruining my life."


"I was prescribed Suboxone 8mg (naloxone 2mg) and found that the benefits were far greater than the side effects. Upon my initial use, I began to feel better about 30 minutes after administration. About 3 days later, I had no cravings for opiates or other drugs. I began to feel like a normal person again. There are a few side effects that not everybody feels, but I did for many weeks which was nausea, vomiting, dizziness, muscle aches and joint pain. I also experienced a lot of sweating. For the nausea and vomiting my doctor prescribed Phenergan, which worked great except it makes you very sleepy. After about 3 months of taking the Suboxone and a few minor dosage adjustments, I feel even better and have not returned to opiate usage."


"I just completed my bowel prep prior to my colonoscopy yesterday. I am thankful for a couple of tips from this site: low fiber diet for a few days before procedure; only  liquids the day before; chilled water to dilute Suprep; and use of a thick straw to drink Suprep. All these were very helpful. I was afraid of nausea so I made a batch of ginger syrup the day before (4 oz peeled sliced ginger, 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar and vanilla bean boiled for 30 mins. Strain and add joice of half a lime.) I had a spoonful and then started drinking. Then another spoonful and kept drinking. The ginger flavor is quite strong (you have to love ginger) and persists during the swallowing of Suprep. I got it down in 10 mins both times. Also wear Depends."


"I have only been on this medicine for a couple of days. At first I felt a little sick. Taking it as prescribed, feeling light headed at times and found myself wondering where I was after slipping into just a day dream. I was taking 1mg but now I am taking just half and feel right as rain."


"I took this pill 19 hours after our condom leaked.  My period had just ended, so we wanted to be cautious.  I took it on Jan 4, 5 days later I had some abdominal cramping, a severe headache and cramping.  The bleeding and cramping lasted 4 1/2 days.  I also had some very minor light headedness off on of during January, but I'm not sure if it was really caused by the pill or not.  My next period was very late, I usually have a short cycle, about 25 days since I don't use birth control pills regularly it's length is irregular, but mine came a full 7 days after my longest cycle of 28 days.  It started on Feb 2.  I did have more cramping the week before it started.  The cramping was not fun, but at least it worked."


"I began taking Citalopram while having severe headaches: the haze caused by the aches gave me severe anxiety- so I began taking this while finding a solution. I'd always had a bit of anxiety, and bouts of moderate depression, and I noticed after about three weeks of taking Citalopram that I consistently felt glad to be alive- for the first time ever. Living, the tasks associated with it- often feel like a chore, leading to a general cynicism for me. I began at 10 mg: and the new found joy of life was accompanied by a constant need to sleep. 12 hours a day- and lethargy in between. The drowsiness was so bad I couldn't study, so I had to switch to 5 mg. I'm less tired, less happy and more anxious. Compromise. I also take 25 mg Nortriptyline."


"I have been taking prednisone for three days. I'm hoping my allergy will clear up soon. I have not had a sense of smell for over six months. I will give an update if I have any changes in my allergy."


"After 15 years of SSRIs and SNRI's, I was told to consider shock therapy or Parnate. Parnate is a miracle drug as far as I am concerned. At 47, I seem to have the energy that I had in my 20s and 30s. I am taking Ambien to deal with the side effect of insomnia and its working great. For once I seem to be able to synchronize up with the rest of the world.
The special diet required has not been a problem so far. I seem to have a problem with almonds, but cheese pizza (non-aged cheese only!) is still okay."


"I started taking Adipex on 3/6/2012 and today it 3/27/2012 I weighed in at 188lbs and now I'm 178lbs. I used to crave bread late at night that would wake me up out of my sleep but after taking this medication I haven't even had a craving. I work out at least 5x a week mainly cardio and light weights. So far I'm happy with the medication with the only side effect is dry mouth so I drink more water. My goal weight is 127lbs so I will see how it goes. It gives me lots of energy and if I don't take it I still don't feel hungry for at least 2 days. "


"I was reading skinny ankles post and I go through the same thing. I'm no doctor, but my doctor told me that the Lasix causes low potassium levels which cause body cramps. I get them really bad. I have some potassium OTC pills but my doctor advised me not to take them all the time, they can do more harm then good, so I just take them when I really need them. Try that with caution, it might help you. Seems likes all medicines causes more problems."


"Amazing! My stress after my tonsilectomy led me to relapse into anorexia. This medication saved my life allowing me to enjoy flavors of food & gain 10 needed pounds. Amazing life changer and my depression is less chronic."


"I started taking Adipex exactly a month ago. I have never had so much energy in my life. I have now decided to jog to work instead of the usual drive. My office is 35 miles from my home, but it is no problem whatsoever. I think I have lost a total of 9 lbs, and I am planning to lose much more. This medicine definitely works. I would recommend having a few gallons of water with you at all times as you can become dehydrated if you are not constantly drinking. I am considering a full time IV of water."


"I spray my mouth when it's dry and it works well."


"I have been taking Ultram (brand) for 7 years for the management of chronic neuropathy pain in my arms, legs, hands, and feet, and I wouldn't change it for anything.  Non-addictive, effective 90% of the time, it's a rare day when the pain exceeds the drug's ability to control it. Yes, there is some occasional residual background discomfort; with chronic pain that's to be expected.  However, as long as I can function normally without a lot of adverse side effects and addiction, I'm a happy camper.  Please note this is for the brand Ultram. I had serious issues with the generic (with the fillers, I think), and do not recommend generic at all."


"In 2007, I had bariatric surgery and had the lap band installed. It was very successful. I lost about 100 pounds kept it off over more than 5 years but because my surgeon no longer practiced lap band surgery I had to find a new surgeon to adjust my band so I gained some weight. I did finally find a practicing doctor in my town to take me in but later developed a dilated esophagus which would only allow slight adjustments and began to slowly gain more weight. I had become dependent on the restriction of the band. My doctor suggested Qsymia. At first I was resistant. I didn't want to start taking more medication because unless I could take it permanently I knew it would not work permanently. He stated that this is long term. I have lost nearly 40 lbs."


"I was scared away from using this by all of the horrifying reviews I read, but after Z-pac did nothing, the pain forced me to try it anyway. I have had absolutely no side effects, and after taking it for a week, the infection in my tooth seems to be gone. It may have helped that I also took a probiotic each morning."


"I’m 46 years old and Lysteda has been a miracle drug for me. In the last two years, my period took a turn for the worst - i.e. horrible clots that no tampon in the world could hold. I would randomly pass large clots one day, minimal bleeding the next and then clots again! It was so unpredictable that I was afraid to go anywhere in public. Let’s just say, I had one too many experiences, where I had to run to the ladies room at the grocery store, nail spa, car dealership... just to name a few. I’m blessed in that I work for a group of minimally invasive gynecologists who suggested I try Lysteda. My period is not “perfect”, but it’s definitely improved w/Lysteda!"


"pcos diagnosis at 25, weight issues, irregular periods, cystic ovaries. No medication. At 26 I fell pregnant naturally to my first and only (hopefully only so far) and after I gave  birth I really copped the brunt of my PCOS. Even though I breastfed I went an entire year without a period so Dr put on  metformin 500mg a day. Within a week my periods started again and have been semi-regular since (only ever off by a max of 3 days at my due date). My anxiety and depression calmed down dramatically too. I have experienced weight loss on the medication but only through hard work, not with some of the ease I have read about. I did also experience the digestive complaints, but mainly when I took the medication on an empty stomach. They do ease."


"My mom just celebrated her 1 year anniversary on Sinemet so I wanted to share an update to give anyone newly diagnosed hope. Her dose is now 4 tablets a day (25/100), which she takes at 9:00am, 1:00pm, 5:00pm and 9:00pm. We increased from 3 tablets a day probably around month six, and she's been really doing well since then. No tremors, no obvious rigidity (or any Parkinson's symptoms at all), good appetite. Zero side effects from the Sinemet, which is why I say "celebrated." This is a remarkably effective and very affordable medication. Mom will turn 88 in May. Wishing everyone the success that we have had. God bless."


"Seemed to work better than omeprazole"


"My experience was a waking nightmare... I was started on a low dose to treat anxiety.. It didn't help at all. My DR kept slowly increasing my dose while I suffered from extreme anxiety with no relief.. I had weight gain, night sweats, oddly long menstrual  cycles, cramps, the urge to drink alcohol.  I went to another Dr that said the dose needed to be at least 225 to treat anxiety I was on 125 so he increased dosage. This made the side effects much worse and the weight gain. I didn't care about anything, I wasn't myself. I decided after 20 lb gain to stop and got tapered off. I became extremely ill it was like having the flu everyday for weeks. I've been completely off a few weeks now I have headaches still and extreme anger like rage."


"I improved a little on this medication. By day 7 I was in the ER being treated for a severe headache that lasted around 30 hours. "


"Have Been Taking for about a week and a half have had nausea and stomachache the whole time. Got very sick one day think I ate to much. Weight was 195 when starting haven't checked since starting. Just moved to 1.2 will see how goes my blood sugar. Has not changed, around 200 and on the very sick day was 340. I am hoping it will start to drop. Have tried every medicine out there for type 2 and nothing has worked do not want to go on incline. Medicine like metformin has brought my blood sugar down but it makes me very sick. Hope to give good news down the road time will tell."


"2x10mg a day for fibromyalgia pain. It is not perfect, but takes the edge off."


"My first day was awesome, I'm a local truck driver and constantly climbing in and out of my truck daily. Hours after taking first pill I had so much energy that my Co-workers wanted to know what got into me today. I have bad eating habits and on my second day on pill. I no longer desires fried chicken and rice, or French fries which I ate everyday,  hamburgers and drinking up to 6 cans of cokes. My taste buds are grill food and light salad and fruits. Only side affect at the moment, I have a lot of gas. I have no choice but to lose 60 +pounds because of my bad knees."


"I have been suffering from depression for some time. I recently had to find a new Doctor because we moved out of state. He changed my antidepressants and added ativan 1mg 3 x a day. It made me feel sane again and stop shaking. I certainly don't want to become dependent on it but our bodies change along with our mind and if this keeps my head up and makes me look forward to the sun coming up then I will take it till I need it."


"I have bad anxiety for years and I tired a few meds but they weren't working for me . Now I am on Mirtazapine 15 mg I only take one pill a note. The first nite I felt great little tired but the anxiety stopped. The sec nite was little different I had a few anxiety attacks but I managed to control them . I feel really tired and have a few attacks during the day but not as bad as before . I'm going to give this medicine a try and I'm going to have to go to therapy as the doc told me it will help, since I have been diagnosed with anxiety for years . I pray this will help me and get my life back. Good luck to all of you that are having bad times with anxiety and depression."


"I take a dose of 600mg at night time (because it makes me sleep). I wish that I could take less because I don't like that it makes me so tired but I need it to stay sane. I've been on it for 5 years and I used to sleep about 12 hours but now it's down to 9. The good thing about Seroquel is that I have only sleeping as a side effect. I have been on other meds and had everything, dry mouth, blurred vision, drooling, constipation, you name it, I had it. So Seroquel is at least good for that. The only bad thing in the last 2 years I have noticed over-thinking and like a conversation going on in my head but I cant find a good medicine and I don't want to increase Seroquel because of the sleepiness"


"Hi readers! to start off I had sex the 15 April and took plan b about 45 min after the condom broke. Five days after I experienced bleeding for 2 days and I would say it wasn't spotting but it was medium/heavy. After the bleeding I was trying not to think about it and just hoping science would do its magic. About a week later I started stressing again. I already have bad anxiety which made this situation a lot worse. I couldn't fathom telling my parents, there was a point where I was almost convinced I was pregnant, and honestly I think it was just me getting worried. But here I am May 7 and my period is here and I couldn't be happier! It works! Seriously just relax!"


"I was prescribed Amlodipine for high blood pressure.  It brought it down to normal.

However, the side effects were terrible: frequent urination, constipation followed 10 minutes later by uncontrollable diarrhea, blurry vision, cough, fatigue  and sleepiness.

When I would go out, I would not take the medicine.  I found out that Amlodipine was causing my problems when I took an airplane flight.  I did not take it because I did not want to go to the bathroom when we were flying.  I didn't take it for 2 days and almost all my symptoms disappeared.  I took it again and all the problems came back so I stopped taking it.

O was put on Clonidine and that did not lower my BP but gave me a cough and sleepiness."


"I switched over to taytulla from apri because it promoted to have lighter periods, but this pill has caused more problems in my life than I could have expected. In just the first month, I suffered anxiety, mood swings, depression, nausea, cramps, and a huge cyst on the side of my head. We've been cautious in bed so I don't think I'm pregnant, but I haven't gotten my period yet, which has caused my anxiety to skyrocket even more. Being on this pill has made me feel less of myself than any other medication. I'll be switching back to apri next month as I'd rather have heavier periods than all of the above!  That all said, this is my experience with Taytulla; other women might have a different, more positive one."


"I took the medication for three days and quit. I became so ill and could not keep down food for three days. I was in pain in my chest and back.  The pain was so bad I could not sleep. I took Tylenol and it did nothing. I called my doctor's office and let them know I could not take this medication. I had a terrible reaction to this medication."


"I absolutely loathe this birth control. I've been on a low dosage estrogen birth control for 12 years.  My gynecologist switched me to sprintec after I had an ovarian cyst. I absolutely hate this form of BC. For someone who is in good health, happy, exercises, and has never experience bad cramping, I've experienced : horrible mood swings, weight gain, enlarged breasts, and awful cramping. I'm not one to usually write a review, my experience  has been so terrible I wanted to share. Try another form of BC."


"I have taken hydrochlorothiazide for a number of years and felt that it helped lower my BP but recently began feeling more fatigued so my doctor raised my dose to 50mg.  I have had severe rashes and edema ever since.  She is now running test to see if I have developed Lupus.  I had just 3 months ago been diagnosed with fibromialgia.  I am in severe pain, have large rashes on both legs that itches ALL the time and my feet and legs are so swollen that I can hardly walk especially in the morning and late evening. She took me off HCTZ 5 days ago until the results of test comes back. I am also taking 240 mg of Diltiazem Hcl and 20 mg of Altace.  I need help and answers fast. Have never been so sick."


"I have been taking Lutera for 7 months now. The first 3 months I hard horrible, painful bloating every time I ate anything. That has subsided, but I have gained a lot of weight, my hair and finger nails are growing rapidly, but are very brittle, my acne has gotten worse, my breasts are larger and more tender, and I get frequent headaches.

I have been on several other birth control pills and they all gave me insane mood swings. I don't seem to have that problem with this pill."


"So far I really like Yasmin, I had a mild problem with acne and serious mood swings. I was also having a significant amount of dark coarse facial hair due low amounts of estrogen. I've seen improvements in all 3 areas.
I started taking Yasmin on the second day of my period and by the third day, my period was gone.
The only downer is that it makes me really tired. I'm always a little cranky because I'm sleepy. It seems as though Yasmin is good for a lot of other problems young women have and it's just a plus that it prevents pregnancy."


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"I started this medication about a week ago in preparation for Lasik surgery. At first I balked at the price, but it works really well and I thank my lucky starts for the company that made it. My eyes are not as red as before and I am not blinking every three seconds. I think it's great!"


"Most people leave reviews only if something is bad, so I figured I'd come to leave a positive review so less people are scared to try this birth control. I have only had positive experiences with this BC. I never had bad cramps or long periods before I took the pill, and this pill has kept it that way. I haven't gained weight, I haven't gotten more acne, and my mood hasn't changed. This pill works great for me."


"This refers to the Mylan estradiol twice weekly patches.  After 16 comfortable years using Vivelle Dot estradiol patches, I was supplied by Express Scripts with the new, supposedly "generic" Mylan estradiol transdermal dot patches in the same strength, 0.025 mg.  During the 4 1/2 weeks I used the Mylan product, I developed hot flashes, night sweats, brain fog and urinary tract infections.  I could not understand what was wrong until I recalled that my symptoms began when I started the Mylan product.  I found out that Vivelle Dots are still under patent.  Mylan patented its own competing transdermal patch in order not to infringe the Novertis patent.  It is NOT the same product.  A return to Vivelle Dots solved my problem."


"The obsessive compulsive disorder didn't diminish much for the first few months or so. However, it made me a less tense person, thus much more relaxed and joyful. Side effects were very mild, however all colors became more pronounced, greener grass, bluer sky, etc. Quite nice... Some hand tremor as well as occasional postural dizziness."


"I have never had worse side effects than I did taking this pill! Abdominal cramping, nausea, crying nonstop!

After being on bc for 12 years (tri-cyclen lo for the longest amount whoch gave me the worst headaches), this is the pill that made me give up on birth control pills! So tired of feeling sick!"


"My uric acid is staying below normal. I feel better ... I am doing a little more just within a month."


"I'm 29 and have been on Safyral for 3 months now for irregular bleeding. I have breast tenderness, bad cramps, acne and I am also very moody! My anxiety level has raised a little and the bleeding is heavier than normal. This is also my first time ever taking the pill. This is my last pack I'm taking."


"I took one pill at night as directed  by my doctor and the next day I had tightness in the chest and could feel my heart racing. Disappointed that this medication is not for me. Hope there is something that will be able to help  this frustrating problem."


"I started Adipex on August 2.  I had my second (and last) baby almost 3 months ago.  I have an extra 25 pounds of baby weight on top of being 240 when I got pregnant.  I need to get the weight off as I am pre-diabetic. I am doing a 1500 calorie diet along with the pill.  I cut out all white bread, white sugar, white rice, etc.  I also cut out pop (even though I was only drinking diet pop).  I was down 7 pounds as of yesterday.  I hope to be down 10 pounds total by the end of this week.  I haven't started exercising as pregnancy also brought along plantar fasciitis.  As soon as my feet get better, I will be hopping on the treadmill.  I don't notice much more energy, just seem more awake. I still get hungry, it just takes a little longer."


"My insomnia started as a teenager.  I started out with lunesta.  It had no effect.  Next came the Ambien which caused me to sleep walk essentially.  *one of the most dangerous drugs on the market*.  I started contemplating why I couldn't sleep every night and it went along the lines of an anxious curiosity.  Thinking to myself I wonder what the molecular structure of that plaster looks like.  So I asked to try something more anxiety based and less sleep aid based.  I have been taking it periodically when required for the past 10 years with breaks in between.  2 mg will knock me out hard but 1-1.5 mg is a pretty good dose to just relax me.  I've never been very dependent, no withdrawals, and I have never built up a tolerance to it."


"I got Implanon because I had blood clots while I was taking the pill. I have to say I love Implanon! I used to have really heavy periods with awful cramps and fatigue. I haven't had 1 period or even any spotting since the day I had it put in my arm. I experienced zero side effects. Same sex drive, no excessive hair or weight gain. Of course no pregnancy. I'm supposed to get a new one this February. I hope I get the same results!"


"I've used Megace to help with lack of feeling hungry which results in poor protein intake. Megace keeps my hunger level at a point where I want to eat and can keep my weight and nutrition up."


"Ambien was not the drug for me.  There were mental side effects that caused me to being depressed, and confusion about life interests.  I was in the emergency room 4 times in one weekend after 2 months of taking ambien prescribed by my doctor to help me sleep.  I will never take this drug again. !!"


"I had a spinal tap recently and unfortunately was in the small percentage of people that have spinal headaches from this procedure. I've had migraines forever but a spinal headache is by far the most debilitating experience. I was prescribed fioricet and was taking 2 every 4 hours it did nothing! I was back hospitalized the next day. So this may work great for migraines but anyone prescribed this for spinal headaches it does not work."


"I switched onto this pill from orthotrycyclen lo. The reason I switched was because ortho was making my acne increase and started making my periods very very painful.

Minastrin started off okay for me, If you despise having a period this is for you, This pill was fine until about 6 months in. It started to make me nauseas and moody and SO anxious. At first I was worried I was pregnant and ended up going crazy and taking about 10 tests. I'm switching to another pill, but basically my biggest issue with this pill is the side effects I got at the 5/6 month point. I never had a period after the first pack which also added to my constant anxiety & paranoia. It was brown the first period and then nothing."


"My son was given Intuniv on October 8th of this year. He was on it for eleven days when he started having really bad uncomfortable full body ticks. I stopped the medicines Sunday night it's now Wednesday and he's still having ticks.  Dr says it will wear off but as a parents it's very scary."


"I can say that this medicine help me a lot. I no longer want to use vicodin. I have been on this drug for a year now and have my life back and am now in control. I only have 3 months before I am finished with my program."


"I tried this drug but it made me very tired.  I was so tired and slept for like 3 days until I realized the drug was doing it.  So I can't take it or I'll sleep for 20 hours at a time."


"PRISTIQ HAS SAVED MY LIFE. Fourteen days ago I went to a psychiatrist because I was having suicidal thoughts and anxiety disorders that were paralyzing me with fear at 3:00 AM, I would sit up in bed and could not get to the other end of the black tunnel. I didn't enjoy anything I used to (I love fashion, I love my pets, I love New York City) and I was walking around wanting to die. Two weeks later, I am ME again.  I am laughing, I am happy. I'm enjoying people, my work and am in the process of getting sober which has been much better with the help of Pristiq.  I was feeling so uncomfortable in my skin I could barely sit still at work. Now I am meditating and can be still in my body.  I am calm and peaceful and content."


"Unfortunately I have suffered with very serious GERD for 28 years and it has been awful. I have tried every prescription medicine out there and none of them work for me like Protonix does. I feel very close to a normal human being on this medication but none of the others lived up to Protonix. I received a horrible notice from our health insurance provider this past week and after December 31, 2015 they will no longer cover this drug. Their only suggestion for me with severe reflux is to try something else!!! I have tried EVERYTHING else on the market and nothing works but Protonix. NOTHING! I am so sick with the GERD when I am off this medicine I am pretty much house bound because I am so sick. For me it is a miracle drug!"


"Before taking Provigil I could barely get out of bed. I had no idea what was wrong with me. Finally a doctor did a blood test and said I had been exposed to mono which can cause chronic fatigue syndrome. Now that I am on the Provigil I have gone back to work, I clean my house again and I can actually play with my grandkids again. Since being on this medicine I have not experienced any side effects or they were so mild I didn't notice. Provigil has changed my existing into living again."


"I have to laugh when I read some of these comments . Why do I itch ? Because you are taken too much ! Listen I take 7 pills a day of oxycotin 80 mgs and 15 pills a day of roxy 30mgs because a doctor years ago decided it would be the best thing for me and it was the worst thing he ever did to me . I take over 210 80s a month and 450 30s that's is 660 pills a month yes one month !  I would tell anyone do not take these meds I am so addicted to these now and now with Obama and the DEA against them doctors are being told to take ppl off them well that's great now I deal with the withdrawal and it's terrible please please please if you really need the meds take them with caution they become so so addictive doesn't matter who you are"


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"Fantastic! No side effects and undetectable virus after only a month! Don't delay, treat today!"


"I have been on Risperidone, 3 mg's every night, before bedtime, for 8 years. It worked better in the beginning, when I 1st began, with the name brand. However, it still works very well. I have to take it once a day, right before I hop into bed, or else I get Akathisia(Severe inner restlessness, and inner torture). That is the one and only thing I hate about antipsychotics. That and weight gain. All in all, takes away racing, disorganized thoughts, and calms the mind. Works to help emotions too. Good for anxiety. But don't go overboard with the dose. 9/10!"


"I've suffered social anxiety for years and just battled on. Then someone smashed into my car from behind while in traffic and I started having awful panic attacks. I didn't really know what they were at first but I was struggling badly. Eventually things calmed down but a hugely stressful life situation caused the attacks to flair up again.
I finally sought help and was prescribed 2mg diazepam, 1 - 2 Tabs for an attack. I will barely take a headache tablet I was extremely worried about using Valium. But it's absolutely amazing. Use it with caution, take as little as possible and stop and see what happens. I can take half a tablet (1mg) to completely stop panic episodes that have built up over time. Be careful and it will serve you well."


"I had BV for the first time. I was uncomfortable and washed 2 to 3 times a day..and would use wipes to freshen up at work . I was so scared that others could smell me
My Dr. Prescribes Clindamycin suppositories for 7 days. I now feel fresh, clean and confident! No discharge, no odor at all! My pH balance is balanced! I'm wondering if anyone has smelled me before tho,....God knows I hope I'm not the girl who everyone talks about"


"Was put on sulfasalazine 2 weeks ago!
I've had methotrexate...plus injectable meteject...leflunamide & now this traumatizing horrible stuff. Every single DMARD has had horrendous effects on me. Started sulfasalazine 2 weeks ago & have had continual non stop pressure, headaches and sweats, nausea & feel bloody awful.. so so so bad.. I went away for a week on holiday and I've never felt so ill! It completely ruined my family holiday.  These headaches are ruining my life! It feels like someone's got a clamp around my head and has turned the heating up to full blast in my bones and body! Not happy at all. :"("


"My 8 year old daughter has had severe atopic dermatitis and eczema, exacerbated by allergies, almost her whole life. It's so severe that her skin is consistently like raw meat, cracked open, and bleeds. This medicine says not to use on irritated skin. Is that a joke? Because the condition it claims to treat is in fact what it says to not use it on. Adding further insult, is the excruciating pain that comes along with the treatment. My daughter says she'd rather deal with the bullying, torment, unsightlyness, itching, irritation, pain and bleeding than use this medicine. How sad they develop a medicine that causes more pain than it's worth for children. I thought perhaps my daughters struggles would be cured. Back to the drawing board folks."


"I've just recently started taking Minastrin, I haven't even made it through the first packet and I'm noticing side effects. I've had severe back pain, and mild mood swings, I want to cry all the time & it's affecting my relationship. I get mad at my boyfriend for every single thing he does & I was not like that at all before. I've been a very angry and depressed person since taking it."


"People must realize that everyone's bodies are different and will react to hormones differently. I am currently 19 and started Loestrin 24 last year. I had no problems with it and loved it except that I gained around 15 pounds (although this could have been caused by the infamous freshmen 15). I went on Aviane to see if my weight would go back to normal and now am deciding to switch back to Loestrin 24 after it didn't. I loved having light periods for maybe 3 days tops on Loestrin and now am having my period for up to a week on Aviane. I liked Loestrin and didn't have any problems with it. Everyone's bodies will have different reactions to birth control. Remember to give yourself a few months to get adjusted to the hormones."


"Before I got my Mirena I did a lot of research and was so nervous... actually afraid to get it. The day of my appointment came and I was freaking out... come to find out it didn't hurt a bit. I literally talked through the whole procedure expecting to feel some kind of pain and my doctor said ALL DONE. It was more a pap smear than an insertion and then they trim the strings, it was so simple and I didn't feel no cramping or spotting. Everyone is different though."


"I have been through the gamut of antidepressant meds. Celexa,  Lexapro, cymbalta, Zoloft, fetzima and several others over the last 13 years.  My doctor kept leading me away from Effexor because of the bad withdrawals it has. This drug is working pretty well so far. My insurance lapsed tho once. I went without meds for 4 days and I was on a high dose. She was right about those withdrawals.  The worst I've ever had. Severe nightmares, sweats, extremely low energy, brain zaps, every noise would set my head in a tailspin.  I've had pain med withdrawal and benzo withdrawal and nothing compares to coming of this med. Thankfully my insurance kicked back in and after a day and half I was starting to feel better again. It works. But not w/o risks"


"I had this for pelvic inflammatory disease. I immediately experienced fatigue and was extremely sick to my stomach for weeks afterward. Soon after that, I got crippling leg pain and migraine headaches on a regular basis. The head aches continued to get worse til they were every day. I also have pain in the tendons around my eyes and pretty bad stomach issues from this medication. I've been on a downward spiral that keeps getting worse because of the mitochondrial damage I've endured. I hope to recover, but it's been 7 yrs since taking it and haven't been the same since, just keeps getting worse!!!"


"I'm taking Spronyx now after switching from Lo Loestrin Fe and It's only been 2 weeks and I'm already noticing major side effects. Vaginal dryness, itchiness, burning... Pain while urinating and just overall discomfort. I hate it I'm going to make an appointment soon."


"Well, I asked my doctor for a birth control that would not make me gain weight AND I have got it! With Nexplanon I lost weight and have not gained weight despite max intakes of food. The down part is that I noticed hair loss 3-4 months after this implant. Too much hairloss!!! to the point where I am debating whether this wonderful weight maintenance is worth turning into this man (which I feel as with loss of curves and weak hair) My hair is so thin and I have no more curls! It is the worst I have ever seen!

Also causes random spotting and acne (which is ok and not problematic for me)"


"I decided to try Zoloft after seeing the great reviews online for panic disorder and its overwhelming support for it. I have been on 75mg Zoloft for 5 weeks and cant say it has helped at all, in fact I'm having more panic attacks than usual on it. I also can't get to sleep and feel a depressing numbness throughout the day. I am prepared to accept that maybe I need a higher dose or need to wait longer but I highly doubt it, I feel certain in saying that this medication does not work at all for me. PEACE."


"This is the worst cramping I have ever experienced. After taking one pill and waiting six hours or so I had a good 15-20 minutes of harsh cramping before the pill relieved any of my symptoms. Even after, I feel nauseous and I still have cramps. "