"Went on these 8 weeks ago. 4 weeks on 10mg then 4 weeks on 20mg.  They've just started to work properly and I feel much more positive.  To get the most benefit I've had to stop drinking and improve my diet.

I was pretty depressed and having anxious thoughts for two years before taking these.  I've taken Elavil, Remeron and Lustral before but not really had good results.  Felt odd at first but side effects have reduced.  Still having strange feeling yawns, slightly delayed and weaker orgasm (was much worse to begin with), along with a little insomnia.  I'm putting up with these.  I think Lexapro is "cleaner" than the other SSRIs and more precise.  I plan to take these for a year and then take a break, but will need them again in the future."


"Not worth adding the symptoms of severe headache, nausea, and vomiting to an already awful flu. The side effects from Tamiflu made my illness so much worse."


"Had a kidney infection 2 years ago. The only side effect I had on these is feeling really sleepy/out of it at times. It also cured my diarrhea from my kidney infection. I had a terrible infection; fever, vomiting, couldn't eat for five days, diarrhea, and this cleared it right up. Don't be scared to try this medicine if it was prescribed to you. All because it happened to another person, doesn't mean it will happen to you."


"I've had Nexplanon for 7 months.  I'm rating it an 8 because I have only one complaint: mood swings.  I'm a pretty sensitive person, but on Nexplanon I've experienced (about once a month) a very serious sadness, almost like depression, when nothing at all was wrong.  Previous to this I was taking the pill (Apri) and I experienced some mood swings, but nothing compared to on this.  On the positive side, I love everything else about Nexplanon!  I don't have to worry about taking a pill every day or picking up prescription on time, insertion was quick and easy (Planned Parenthood) and I did have spotting a few months (for 10 days, then 12 days) but other than that my period has disappeared which is nice.  It's not for everyone but I recommend!"


"I had Implanon inserted in December 08. I have only great things to say about it! About a month after it was inserted I had slight break through bleeding for about seven days. Other than that I haven't had any bleeding and have felt fine. No mood swings (that I am aware of). I feel great and it works GREAT!"


"I  had my birth control inserted February 2016 and just had to remove October 2016. First time ever with birth control ever. So let's take a ride down  back to the beginning of the year.  I gave birth January 20, 2016 and was back to my pre pregnancy birth weight, once I return home three days later.  About three weeks later I got the nexaplon inserted,  I consistently had weight gain month over month, even while breast-feeding.  My periods were very irregular never heavy,  just spotting for a very long times (sometimes two weeks)  and would leave for a couple days and come right back.  My pre pregnancy weight was 130lbs.  I now weigh 162 pounds.  I don't recall any mood swings and I've always been an emotional person."


"I received the implant August of 2013 and I didn't have any problems with it for the first few months then my periods were super long (2-3 weeks some times) and I started gaining weight 6 months later after no diet change or change in exercise I am now 30 pounds heavier and been insecure about my body which is really messing up my sex life. I will try and wait until the year is up but if I continue gaining all this unexplained weight I'm going back on the pill."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"I suffered with obstructive sleep apnea for 20 years, surviving on 1-2 hours of sleep per night.  I would fall asleep everywhere, even fell asleep in two job interviews!  (didn't get those jobs)  I got my CPAP and it helped a lot, but I was still sleepy during the day.  Then my doctor prescribed Nuvigil 150 mg and I woke up for the first time in 20 years!  I'm 53 and I haven't felt this alive since I was a kid.  Week 1 I had a small headache and insomnia,  but then my erectile dysfunction went away, my memory greatly improved, I stopped falling asleep in meetings, and even my essential tremor, which runs through every male on my father's side, has all but disappeared.  For me, Nuvigil is truly a miracle."


"24 yrs old, healthy. On Ocella 14 months. Take it same time each day. Periods lighter/shorter with less cramping.  Cleared up moderate acne. Great birth control -still kid free. Complaint is emotional side effects, which I noticed 6 months after starting Ocella. Super emotional for 1-2 weeks before my period (never had PMS symptoms before). Tiniest thing bothers me - very irrational and impatient. Feel like I've gone insane 2 weeks each month. Worst part is I *know* I'm being ridiculous, but can't pull myself out of it. Was on anti-depressants for 3 yrs and this makes me feel like I'm getting depressed again each month. Only time I feel 'normal' is when I'm on my period. I want to switch to a pill that has a gradual hormone transition throughout the month."


"I am 12. In school I would hate to raise my hand, which made me fall behind in math because I wasn't asking questions, in choir we would have to do stretches and warm ups with movement, I however just sat there. People started to notice and I would be angry. Then I got Hypercare it worked for about a half hour then I started sweating again. "


"Am a 41AAF. I've taken Pristiq for five months. I begin using Pristiq for menopause. It really help me with the mood swings, depression and even weight loss. The problem is the sweating. I mean I really sweat. I like the Pristiq but the sweating is just like having a hot flash. I really don't know what to. I don't want stop taking the Pristiq but the sweating can be very embarrassing."


"I had a very dry cough & onset of dry, wheezing chest congestion. I took a capful and the cough stopped within minutes, the congestion loosened in the nose & lungs over the next 2-3 hrs. I was able to sleep and am no longer constipated. 9/10 Stars"


"We started my 5 yr old on this, the 1 worked for him for a few weeks, then we noted an increase in aggression and hyperactivity. They upped him to 2 mg and now he has not slept in days no more than 4 hours a night and then he wakes and starts kicking the door to his room and screams at the top of his lungs until we get him up, he has trashed his bedroom and said he noticed curtains moving when there are no movement. He is loud and violent and swearing, I called the DR right away after the first night of him saying his curtain rod was moving, so they said take it at night instead, but then waking up for a week at 3 am has been a nightmare. We are so stressed and over whelmed with this behavior he is out of control."


"I've taken these for nearly a year and a half, and have 2-3 periods per month, light but 2-3 days long each.  Horrible mood swings, and nausea.  "


"Tried this medicine for the first time about 4 days ago. After been on clonazepam

My doctor thought zoloft 100mg  would be good for me. And ooooo boy when i tell you it made me feel my anxiety to the 10th power. I was all emotional couldn't sleep or eat then my chest felt like i had bricks seating there. All i can say is my experience with zoloft was not fun at all. Im still trying to recover from that one pill i took."


"so, I just got out of getting my skyla placed about an hour ago. I'm 18, 5'0, and 93 lbs if that gives you a better image. I read reviews online saying it was the worst pain and it hurts forever but honestly... It wasn't that bad! I cramped for maybe 30 seconds while inserting some tools but it was bad. It took about 8 minutes for the whole procedure and about 6 seconds for the actual placement. I'm up and going with only small cramps so if you have any doubts I say go for it."


"I'm 16, and have been taking Concerta for about a year now. It works well and really helps me focus, but I do have a lack of appetite and trouble sleeping. Neither of those are really bad though. My 2 biggest complaints are first that I feel less creative while I'm on it and second, when I don't take it now my concentration is horrible, and I get less done than before I started taking it."


"Having done colonoscopies a few times, I have to say that Suprep, although not my favorite, is the most effective so far. The taste... Weird. But....

Helpful hint for those of you taking it- since you're most likely on a clear liquid diet, I just tried this last night and this morning and it helps a great deal for me- take a Jolly Rancher you like and chew it before drinking the prep. The goal is to get the candy stuck in the crevices of your molars, top and bottom. Now, while drinking the prep, if you need a break, stop and lick your teeth. The prep taste is immediately overridden by the candy! This made the prep taking a LOT better for me! Hope it helps you!"


"I have been on 15 mg of oxazepam for 6 years for Tremors and it has helped me greatly. Couldn't write  my name if I didn't take it. No side effects."


"Exceptionelly great"


"I been on nexplanon for 2 years now an i can actually say I haven't gotten pregnant and I haven't use a condom with my boyfriend for 2 years now only then I hate about it is my periods it's last up to 2 weeks but It isn't that bad because I be extremely light or more like spotting I haven't have any depression not really any Anxiety attack my skin has not really break out or I haven't gain or lost weight over nexplanon but ever body is different"


"I have had acne since I was 12, and I have tried anything and everything you can think of as far as prescription oral antibiotics, topical medications, and have spent thousands of dollars on products that swore they would clear your skin in 30 days.. Ya right! Epiduo has been the only thing that had cleared my skin. I started it 6 weeks before my wedding and my skin was perfect! I get so many compliments on my skin now and I thought that would never happen! Epiduo worked 90 time better then Accutane did for me, and without all of the horrible side effects! I recommend to try it for at least 60 days! The only reason I gave it a 9 is because my skin did get very dry and irritated the first month, other then that I love it!"


"I have been on the Nexplanon Implant birth control for 1 year now. My experience has been horrible. Besides mood swings and the irregular periods... I gained over 40 lbs in one year without change of exercise or eating habits. On top of that I got acne like a 15 year old... I'm 22 and I had HORRIBLE acne. I now have an appointment in 3 weeks to get the implant removed I'm done."


"I've struggled with acne for YEARS and my doctor prescribed Differin to help with my face. I've been using it for maybe 2 and a half weeks at this point so I know it's really early to post a review. Everything I've read about the product has been that it changes nothing for the first couple months but I've been using a Tea Tree Facial cleanser before the Differin cream & it has made a WORLD of difference ! So if you don't see much of a chance try a tea tree product. I got mine from the body shop."


"I was having terrible back pain and chronic all over pain when I started Lyrica. It has helped me a lot but I still have the occasional flare up. I also take Neurontin with Lyrica and this combination does a pretty decent job of helping with my pain. I have tried Cymbalta and had a horrible 3 days of dizziness that almost caused me to hit a parked car. I was trying to suck it up and go to work but ended up on the couch the entire time because every time I sat up the world spun and I felt so disoriented and off balance like I had been drinking. I am very skeptical to try anything else because of the Cymbalta episode."


"I'm 32 and have had 1 vaginal birth and 1 miscarriage. The miscarriage was due to low progesterone so I wanted to make sure to not take hormonal birth control and also to not get pregnant until my hormone problems were fixed.  My placement didn't hurt b/c I went during my period, have had a vaginal birth, and took high dose Tylenol beforehand. Felt like a pap only a little more crampy. Get the strings trimmed short during the procedure so there's not a chance for scraping during sex.  Feeling no pain after placement. :)"


"Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis: I was prescribed Clobex lotion for my condition that arises occasionally and causes itching and burning, mostly on my arms. Whenever I get a flareup, I apply Clobex and get immediate relief."


"At 45yrs old, I have had challenges well over 35 yrs. My GI Dr. wanted a more natural approach for me, but it just didn't work. Today I took 290 mgs and within 2-3 hrs I was in the bathroom. It was comfortable but watery and loose. I'm okay with that verses the bearing down or squirming during a "movement". I only have samples but will ask for a prescription from Dr. asap. I pray my insurance picks up majority of bill. But I'm willing to save and make sacrifices. Best of luck. Oh and I took it at 10am on a Sun /off day."


"I've just started Niacin. 250 mg daily for a week, now 500mg.  I'm concerned because it shoots my blood pressure up from 125/79 to 166/99 for the hour that the flush lasts. I take it with food at supper time. I get strong flushes about every other day."


"Didn't work for me. Muscle aches, itch and most importantly it dropped my blood pressure too low along with the other medication I am taking..pressure was 87/54 ...normally I am 130/70. I was exhausted, tired, weak and constantly falling asleep. This medication was not for me. Called doctor he told me to stop taking it, and this was at 1/2 pill dosage."


"This medicine has seriously changed my life. Had struggled with allergies and recurrent sinus infections my whole life, but in my early 20s started having idiopathic anaphylactic reaction. I ended up in the ER several times, once with epinephrine. My allergist determined I was allergic to everything...seasonal and indoors. He prescribed Xyzal. I have not had one ER visit or sinus infection in 2 years AND no side effects. I call it my magic pill."


"It takes hours and hours to kick in. I even took 2 to speed up my relief and 3 hours later I'm still suffering. Zyrtec works within 30 min and lasts 24 hours. I will never take claritin again when I need immediate relief."


"I was given compazine through the IV for nausea and vomiting while admitted. It was an absolute nightmare that still makes me feel pure fear when I think about it. I thought I was going to die. At first, my legs just felt restless which I thought I was just having some anxiety, but then it really hit. I couldn't get my body to cool down, I started vomiting, then lost control of my bowels in front of the nurses. This lasted over six hours until they finally gave me something that knocked me out until it was over. I thought I was going to die. It scared both my partner who was there and myself to the point that I am now scared to take anymore medications fearing a similar reaction. They should really warn people about this drug."


"Southern big boy 5'9 247 and felt like a slug. I used to be a weight lifter but at 48 years old those days are gone. I had gone to my opthamologist and he sent me back to my regular doc. The doc told me I was in the diabetic range and needed to to go on metformin. He had some patients take Belviq for weight loss and suggested we try that first to see if losing the weight might help my sugar as well as other issues. One year later we my wife and I are happy to report 45 pounds gone as well as my bad blood sugar. The story is not all perfect as there were times when I thought my weight loss had stopped but my doc said your body resets and you should continue to lose weight. I am finally able to walk without knee pain and feel like my story ea"


"Only been taking for about two weeks. Feel lethargic, achy, headache, hot flashes are worse. Depression, occasional stomach pain. Muscle pain."


"This medication was perscriped as treatment for flu, to be taken only before bed to keep my cough from preventing me from getting rest.  It very effectively suppressed the cough so I could sleep.  I did seem to be bothered a little more by dreams that woke me, but not cough."


"I had a very dry cough & onset of dry, wheezing chest congestion. I took a capful and the cough stopped within minutes, the congestion loosened in the nose & lungs over the next 2-3 hrs. I was able to sleep and am no longer constipated. 9/10 Stars"


"For fibromyalgia - This drug did absolutely nothing for me, like taking a placebo pill. No pain relief WHATSOEVER. I was tried on 200mg ER. I noticed that after about an hour and a half after taking a dose, I would pass out asleep for about an hour and then wake up not remembering that I even fell asleep. Very strange. I'd wake up in full blown pain and I also had stomach cramps which made my pain levels and overall experience much worse. I was so hopeful for this drug because it's said to treat diabetic neuropathy which I also have in addition to the fibromyalgia but it didn't do anything at all to relieve my pain. You'd be better off taking Tylenol instead of this, that's how terrible it is."


"Medicine is working excellent, however, the side effects are intense. Severe diarrhea, horrible headache within an hour of each dose that gets worse when I stand. I'm only on day 3 of a 10 day cycle."


"I tried to quit smoking several times but it never worked. The withdrawal symptoms were just too much to deal with. I decided to try Nicoderm.

It's already been a week since I smoked my last cigarette.

Nicoderm has made it possible for me to live without smoking. The cravings were much less frequent and the side effects of nicotine withdrawal were not as important.

I signed up in a gym 2 months before I quit. I lift weights and do cardio 5 days a week, 1 hour per day. Exercise helped to quit by reducing my stress. It also prevents you from gaining unwanted pounds."


"love to sing and always did good job then after many years tried to sing in public and it was so nerve racking, the microphone was shaking.  I was a wreck and of course my voice was not as good.  Tried
10 mg of propranolol and unbelieveable, I sang and really enjoyed the experience.|"


"After giving birth I was looking for a birth control that would let me breast feed without any problems, my OB suggested Mirena which made me a bit nervous because of the mix reviews I read. Finally I decided to get it, the insertion was not painful at all ( maybe because I had just giving birth) I did feel a little bit of cramping that day and the following, but nothing major. I've had it for three months now and I have not had any side effects. My period is very light now, no weight gain, headache or mood swings and most important no acne, that I have had problems with in the past. I am very happy with Mirena so far, I hope this helps."


"This was amazing - worked just as effectively as roaccutance for me (which I had been on twice) however it stopped working after two years. I must have built up a tolerance to it. I genuinely thought I'd be able to use this for life. I'm hoping to give it a try again in 6 months"


"I wanted to add to my review. Besides developing a very bad rash & chest pains, sometimes Lamictal would give me heartburn & indigestion too. It would last for hours & I would be very nauseated. I never had heartburn or indigestion before, so I know it was the medicine that caused it. I'm so glad I don't take it anymore."


"I have been taking 2000 mg of Keppra a day for about 8 years now. I think that it is working good. I even took it when I was pregnant and thank goodness my baby came out fine.  Think that there needs to be other information for woman who may want to have a child but are afraid to have a child due to seizures."


"Concerta helped me so much. Before Concerta, I dreaded doing school work or even regular household chores. While on it, I want to do my homework and chores. It makes me 200x more focused overall, which means more learning and better grades. I went from C's and F's to A's and some B's"


"I have been on this medication for 2 years now. This has helped me so much. It's been two years since I have had an anxiety attack and been severely depressed. I am so much happier and have so much more energy. I don't know where I would be without it. It has turned my life around 180."


"I have tried Effexor XR no good for me. I found it to be nothing but a sleeping pill."


"I had a stuffy nose for 2 wks, tried afrin & over the counter meds and nothing worked. I used to take rx flonase about 10 yrs ago every allergy season so I figured it couldnt hurt to try. It took about 3 days and now my nose is almost completely cleared up. Before taking this I had sinus pain/pressure, a horrible smell when I blew my nose, constant runny nose, watery eyes. Most times I couldnt even blow anything out it was so clogged. Flonase works."


"I got on the depo not only for prevention of pregnancy but also everyone I know stopped getting their periods. How awesome is that! I was very skeptical about it because everyone I knew either gained an excessive amount of weight or just were not able to loose at all. My experience was great for my first shot, I got my period once throughout the 3 months and I was still able to loose weight without any issues. My problem started when I got my second shot. About 2 weeks after receiving the shot I got my period which was fine but that was April 9th and it is now June 4th and I still have. It's not a heavy flow at all mostly just spotting and clotting. Will not be receiving 3rd shot. I want sex!! If the bleeding wasn't so much I'd continue."


"I've been on this birth control for over 7 months now and I don't have much good to say. While it has been 100% effective for me as a contraceptive, the side effects have not been easy to handle. During the first 3 month pack, I gained 7 pounds, had breast tenderness, nausea, headaches everyday, acne, spotting and a never resting appetite. That was 3 months straight. Now at 7 months, I have lost all the weight I gained, I only have occasional headaches, no nausea, and no spotting. But the acne is still here and absolutely horrible! I've never had acne before I started using this birth control and now it's all over my face and not going away with anything! I'll hopefully be switching at my next yearly exam."


"I've been on Reclipsen for about three years now with a brief time on Amethia. I LOVE Reclipsen. I started taking it when I was 15. I have never experienced any negative side effects. The only things I have experienced are my breasts getting a little larger, a MUCH lighter and shorter period, and improved acne. I will stick to this birth control probably until I decide to have kids and after. Highly recommend this for young girls."


"I had the nexplanon implant inserted a week ago. The local anesthetic shot that numbed my arm hurt a bit, but the doctor told me what to expect so it wasn't too bad. I didn't feel the insertion of the implant. I had it inserted when I was on day 4 of my period (very light) and I came off my cycle normally and haven't bled since! I was on the pill for 6 years and I'm hoping over time my periods will decrease. Side effects are different for every individual person. The worst thing that could happen is to HATE it, and then just have it removed and resort back to the pill. It's worth a shot!"


"I received the Liletta two months ago. Although the entire process lasted for about ten minutes, it was painful. I still suffer from cramps before, during and after my period. My face has severe acne breakouts, and at times, I experience the most excruciating pains. This experience is definitely not the best."


"When I started taking Phentermine I weighed 183 lbs.  Within 4 months I got down to 148. It is crucial that you take the time while on Phentermine to change your life style.  Learn to cook healthy meals...work with a nutritionist, and a personal trainer if you can swing it.  Change needs to come from within you!"


"I've had to try several medications for my migraines and relpax is by far the best one!"


"I took Harvoni for 12 weeks.
Out of those 12 weeks there were only 2 days that I really suffered with terrible headaches. Someone told me to stay away from all headache meds except
believe it or not, Tylenol. Please check with your doctor first. Drink plenty of water
After that.no more headaches. After treatment viral load zero. Waiting now for the 3 month test. I am geno 4.
"


"I have been taking this medicine for 1 year. Spironolactone 50mg daily has taken my blood pressure to a normal level. It is great apart from some side effects mainly heart burn and joint pain."


"I was switched from Yasmin to Tri-Sprintec in December 2010 because it was cheaper. At first, I was hesitant to make the switch, but I have found it to be about the same. The only discomfort I experienced was some nausea and headaches within the first 3 months or so. I haven't experienced any weight gain, my periods are very manageable overall, and I don't have any acne breakouts. I went from paying $60/month to $9/month; definitely worth the switch!"


"It's and exceptional ,very good gel. Having back pain for several months, tried all types of medicine, could not relief.as I tried this voltadol forte all the pain dissappear,  thanks"


"My autistic 12 year old son was put on a low dose of Abilify in August 2012 to help with mood swings and anxiety.  His emotions stabilized beautifully, but he gained an excessive amount of weight and an extreme increase in appetite. In a matter of 5 months he went from  100 pounds to 139 pounds.  We've had to stop the Abilify and find an alternative so we can work on getting him to a healthier BMI."


"Overall, my experience wasn't terrible. I just drank the second dose at 3 am and it's now 5 am. The flavor, to me, was nauseating just to smell. I'd rather have no flavor at all. It literally was horrid and made the drinking all 48 ounces of liquid in such a short period of time, very difficult. Once I got past the first hour and a half of drinking stuff, the rest wasn't so bad. I had very minimal cramping and it definitely does its job well. I'll just be glad when it's all over completely. But overall, the taste and even the smell made it very very difficult to drink. Could it be made flavorless somehow??? Yuck! Adding the large quantities of liquid so soon after was really tough to. I drink water all day every day, so that's what I drank."


"I am ashamed to admit I have taken this drug for over a year because I have to be pretty stupid to allow a drug to take so much living away from me.  I used to ride my horse, do my own construction work, and just enjoy life!  Now, I know what depression is.  I struggle to sleep ten hours A WEEK!  I have very little functioning memory.  I am so angry.  If you happen to be at a doctor appointment when one of the drug reps is hauling in the free food and free drug samples,  you'll wonder by her attire just what she is selling.  Yes, I told my doctor over and over about the problems and her answer is MORE DRUGS! Anti-depressant, sleeping pill, and the list goes on.  I tried to get myself off of it but can't because of rebound."


"After 47 years of smoking, I quit, with the aid of Chantix, on December 1st, 2013.  It is now seven months that I have been smoke free and I honestly do not miss it.  In the past, I tried pills, gum, e-cigarettes, patches, hypnotism....all without success.  I am truly amazed by this product and thankful that it was recommended to me."


"I've been on Zoloft (50mg) for 18 mos and the results are wonderful. (I had a hard time letting kids be kids; everything had to be done my way or I'd lose my temper; and I dreaded going to social events - I'd much rather stay at home by myself with a drink.) Not only is family life better but my outlook at life is better as well.  I no longer fret over the little things.  Heck, sometimes I don't even fret over the large things."


"You know, nothing in life is perfect..and as addicts we should know. Suboxone, like any medication has its ticks. Constipation, sleepiness, that's my side effects. However, would I trade that for the lying, stealing, anxiety, ocd, withdrawal worries, etc etc? My answer is NO. Hell NO. I struggled and fought on my own thinking I could manage my addiction myself for 10 long years. Through 2 births, my husbands 12 deployments, that was the hardest 10 years of my life. It's nice to know life doesn't have to be that difficult and that with Suboxone as a tool, not a fix-all thing, I'm gonna make it. Life with Suboxone is much better than life without it. Period. ( bought off friends during those 10 years as a detox, but been on maintenance 21mth)"


"I have GAD (generalized anxiety), post traumatic stress disorder and Bipolar. I've been on Seroquel for three years. I kept having to up it to help me sleep, as well as keeping away delusions and such.

I was at the point where it wouldn't help me sleep at all.
I'd take it at 10 and go to bed when the sun was coming up.

I tried Ambien 10mg last night for the first time.
I fell asleep in one hour. I was out! I slept a good 10 hours.

Amen for Ambien."


"I used Soolantra for 4 weeks.  My condition significantly worsened."


"For many years, I had no problems falling asleep but after 4 hours would wake again, wide awake, mind racing, etc. I finally asked my doctor to prescribe Ambien and paid extra to get it. It was worth every penny. I found a whole tablet taken at bedtime still only let me sleep 4-5 hours. I had been told I might need to take another tablet if I woke too early, but didn't want to do that. So now, I don't take Ambien at night when I go to sleep. I take 1/2 of a 5 mg tablet when I wake up at 2 or 3 a.m. It works like a charm; I sleep another three or four hours. For me, 2.5 mg works just as well as 5 mg. Great sleep and I've never had sleep amnesia."


"Before I was on Paxil,I just felt sad all the time. I felt like crying a lot,I could hardly get through work, I had a loss of interest in activities, I lacked energy, plus most of the other symptoms for major depression (except for thoughts of suicide), I had..and this went on for almost a few years until I finally had enough and sought out the help of a doctor. The doctor prescribed Paxil 20mg once a day, and I swear I have never felt better in my life. I feel like I finally have my life back, and I don't feel sad all the time. Most importantly,I feel like myself again"


"Seems to be improving my ability to function and be a "normal", happy person. Side effect that is most bothersome for me is extreme chilling. Can't seem to stay warm. Also feel a little loopy and drowsy. Oh and I'm also extremely tender hearted. I could burst into tears at any moment."


"I don't get majorly depressed any more or suicidal. My only problem is being so tired all the time. I used to work a lot and be up for days sometimes and required only 3-5 hours of sleep per night. Now sometimes I do nothing but sleep for as long as 5-6 days only getting up to eat, shower and use the bathroom. My energy level has gone from 9 to 3 on a good day. Marriage is in trouble too.  I've had dosage adjustments all over the place and am back to my starting dose of 3/25.
6/50 was the worst. Now taking an additional 20mg of fluoxetine during the day but it doesn't help so I'm stopping that. I'll stick with the lowest dose and start drinking coffee or something to get me going. I'm a 52 year old male in good shape. No reason for the tiredness."


"No craving, can handle the side effects. Wanted to stop by Week 8, I am in Week 6 and didn't think about smoke."


"Doxy is amazing. If you stick to it for a while you will see results like you've never dreamed of. My skin looks GREAT and people compliment it all of the time. I hope it stays like this when I finish the last pill in 3 days. I took 100mg 2x a day for 3 months. Only drawback is the horrible nausea and vomiting I experienced when I didn't take it after or with a meal."


"I've been on this pill since October. My reasoning for going on birth control was due to my irregular periods. I've had many side effects such as the nausea or throwing up. If I take my pill late that night & wake up for school the next morning it's a given I'll throw up. If I accidentally forget to take a pill one night and take two the next night I ALWAYS throw up. The sickness has made me have 4 absentees from school. Besides the puking, it has made my periods regular! It is so nice to know when the flow is on its way!"


"Just finished my first week lost 7 pounds no side efffects so far should I go to the higher dosage? Need to loss another 20 or so"


"I am 58 yrs old. In my teens and early 20s I played sports and have had numerous spine injury's. So far I have had 5 spine surgery, Radiation for cancer. I have lived with constant pain that is unbelievable. My quality of life was poor to say the least although I have be very active in hunting and fishing sports despite the pain. This drug is a life saver, any and every drug can be misused, the government has the Doctor community afraid of their own shadows on this drug, but properly used for folks like me it has no equal. My quality of life without this drug would be zero, side effects are there but manageable. If you are living with severe pain, seek out a Doctor that with prescribe this drug for you, and monitor you for the side effects."


"I was diagnosed with severe ra in 2009 with Sjögren's, Raynauds and Fibro. I've tried Methotrexate, Sulfazine, Prednisone, Embrel, Humira and Remicade. I became allergic to all of the biological then the others stopped working. Orencia saved me. I react positively within 2 days of my self injection. I can take breaks, sometimes months off, and it does not effect how the drug works for me. I can now run a mile, ride horses for hours, swim and roller skate again. I'm 47 and I look 35 thanks to this miracle drug. I'm so happy to have my strength and mobility back!"


"Sometimes I do not fall asleep for hours. Usually out in about an hour. I never sleep for more than 4-5 hours. I admit I do sleep a bit longer when I take it but not by much. I have been using Restoril for over a year."


"I've found Prednisone to be an effective treatment for my Gout during acute attacks, where I take a 50mg daily dose. However, the down side is that it makes me sleepless and irritable. Colchicine seems to have little effect and I have thus far been unsuccessful in getting into a routine of taking Allupurinol - it in fact seems to bring on symptoms if anything, even with a low dose."


"I have been very healthy my entire life thank God until last year that my blood pressure starting going up. Doctor prescribed Metoprolol and Lisinopril. Started coughing constantly that ended up at the ER thinking I had pneumonia. ER Dr switched Lisinopril for Losartan Potassium. Leg and back pain is unbearable to the point that I cannot almost stand and even walk. I am afraid of falling. Dizzy and tired. No need to have this quality of life. Dangerous side effects even worse than what I felt when BP started going up. It has to be something better than this."


"Restless legs was a main side effect for me."


"Wonderful medicine: a miracle for bad headaches."


"I think this is an exceptionally effective, yet safe insomnia drug. I have had terrible reactions to Ambien and other Ambien-type drugs like Sonata- causing hallucinogenic-type symptoms and odd behavior, but Temazepam is effective and safe."


"I recieved the implanon birth control in October of 2014. I am absolutely terrible at remembering a daily pill, so I'm that aspect, this birth control is great. I haven't gotten pregnant and I have unprotected sex (sorry if tmi, but this thing really does work) so for the first few months this was amazing. Then I started noticing myself become upset incredibly easy, like sobbing over small things. I also noticed I would become angry for no reason, and my boyfriend noticed this also . I bleed randomly (not heavy) and cramped worse than before I had the birth control put in. I've gained a fair amount of weight (15  pounds) and it seems to keep coming. Overall, it's worth trying, but I will not be keeping mine."


"I had Mirena inserted about six months ago, and other than painful insertion and some moderate acne have really no complaints.  I've also had irregular periods since but very light bleeding."


"I have had gout on and off for a few years now, I was prescribed Allopurinol by my GP. It took a month or so before I really worked well. I can really say it has done the trick for me."


"Have been taking since yesterday for cough.  No help at all so far.  Will go back to my Ricola natural herb lozenges if this continues through today."


"Have had anxiety all my life!-40 years. During one very long 3 week period of being in what my psychologist called a "panic state," I absolutely had to ask my doctor for something that would help me begin to function again. I don't prefer to medicate unless it is absolutely necessary, and while taking this is not exactly something that I wanted my situation to come to, I eventually decided that if I did not opt for some type of pharmaceutical intervention, I might have had a stroke from the insane physical stress, which was bringing me to the brink of insanity. ONE pill before bed one evening did the trick for me. It was like hitting the reset button, and I woke up rested, calm, and totally fine again. Haven't needed another pill yet."


"BEST THING EVER! If you are going on birth control, you might as well do extended cycle! You basically never get your period (so bye bye cramps, bleeding, buying tampons, ruining underwear).

Perhaps the best part is that there is no placebo pill! The week off still has estrogen so you can say goodbye to mood swing side effects caused by the placebo that is a sugar pill. On this extended cycle, you don't get the same crazy side effects as you would when 1 week every month you don't take the hormone.

It is a little expensive upfront because it is 3 months worth of meds. So if you do the math, it should be 3 times as expensive as one script that you pick up 3 times in 3 months. But you basically never need tampons, so put it toward this!"


"After kidney stone surgery I asked for a stronger med than given after previous stone surgery and the Dr listened."


"Could be effective, not sure.  Side effects from three day Pak; headache,nausea, anxiety, sore throat, chills, tired, a feeling of being very unwell."


"I was prescribe tobradex drops for chronic dry eye syndrome and conjunctivitis . I developed a severe allergic reaction. My eyelids and under eye got swollen , red, itchy and developed small bumps.

I had raccoon eyes. I stop drops & went my Dr. Was put on cortisone ."


"Took this drug (5 day dose) for a sinus infection. It did clear up the infection but the side effects were horrible. I got dizzy, had a horrible headache, felt nauseous and at one point even vomited. Each day was agonizing, and I think I could have taken something else easier on the body for a minor sinus infection. I finished my last dose two days ago but I'm still feeling the dizziness. I hope it goes away soon."


"I used Mirena for 8 months. It worked well as birth control but caused me to have 2 week periods and also some minor hair loss and bloating. I liked not having to remember taking a pill but couldn't tolerate the very long periods. My advice is just give it the 6 months to regulate like your doctor says and see how it goes for you."


"Ihave ms 20 years now been on betseron  been on avonex 16 years  ;im so hapy a pill came out tecferda  was a nightmare off it in 2 months ;;       been on aubigo 5 months little hair thinning  ;  so far so great no side effects im 57 and i have high bp for 20 years  i take cymbalta 30 mg  for stress"


"I've started Artane to counteract the extrapyramidal effects of ziprazadone (generic Geodon). It works to relieve the muscle tremors and spasms."


"My pharmscist auto refilled to this generic version.  I was spotting in between periods and an emotional mess.  This is one of the worst bcp's!"


"I've had ever-worsening migraines since I was in my 40's (I'm now 73).  When they started, all that was available were drugs like Fiorinal and other mind-scrambling drugs.  Finally, the triptans came along and saved my life.  I started with Imitrex and tried the various other triptans, but Maxalt was the most effective.  I would like to share one important observation: When I first started taking triptans, I had very few side effects, and was able to function at a high-level job, run home with kids, etc.  HOWEVER, as I got older, I realized that side-effects emerged which have only gotten stronger over time. e.g. fogginess, sleepiness, nausea, etc. -- so be aware that side-effects can increase with age. Still, Maxalt is a life-saver."


"I was recently put on Adderall for ADD. I have suffered ever since I can remember with not being able to focus on anything, having a wandering mind, and doing very poorly in school. I began to just think school wasn't for me. I had heard many negatives on Adderall and that is why I never asked my doctor if it would be an option for me. He suggested I give it a try and now I am on 10 mg every day/as needed and I feel better than I have in years. It has helped my depression/anxiety as well. I am happy to learn now and attend school. Wonderful drug for me."


"Inserted the one day treatment at 11:25AM by 12PM I was in Taco bells drive thru ordering cups of ice to place between my legs. Burning and itching was so intense I wanted to cry. I woke up today (day 2) and the itch is worse than before. I called my doctor and he said to go to the ER. I and currently waiting. Never recommending this product!!! EVER!!!"


"This medicine works great for me. No side effects at all. I have the worst migraines. I can not live without this medicine."


"I have been on Celexa for almost 2 years & has completely changed my life for the better. I take 40mg once a day. I suffer from severe anxiety, & mild depression. Celexa is my happy pill. My savior. It's the best pill I have ever been on. I am anxiety & depression free all from Celexa. Never once had one side effect. I am full of energy all the time and am happy beyond happy. It took about a good 2 months for the medication to start doing its job. WELL WORTH THE WAIT. I thank my doctor all the time for introducing me to the wonder drug CELEXA. Give it some time to kick in & you'll thank me later. Lol good luck to all."


"I have been taking Zonegran, 300mg/daily for 8 years. I have complex partial seizures that generalize about 90% of the time. I have tried just about every other medication out there and this is the only one that has kept my epilepsy under control. I do have side effects: some depression, anorexia (defined as loss of appetite). I started this medication weighing around 125lbs and now after three children weigh 105lbs and can't remember the last time I was hungry, and I have noticed that it is harder for me to retain information and I sometimes have to read things twice to understand them where before Zonegran I easily understood and retained information. Despite these side effects, I won't ever try a different medication. Totally worth it."


"Helped greatly with pain, confusion and saying words I was thinking. Went from about 4-5 hours of sleep a night to 12-14 hours solid sleep for first month. (It felt GREAT to sleep without waking from pain. First time in 8-9 years!) Now only have an occasional late night here and there and sleep as much or little as I want. I do have muscle tightness and  twitching when I lay down at night. Stretching and heated muscle rubs help. "


"I got the Skyla almost 2 years ago. So far, everything has gone great with the IUD. I get my period maybe every 3-4 months (light spotting for about 2 days tops). I do get cramps every month for about one entire day. It's not anything crazy or out of the ordinary (beats having periods and having kids!) I definitely recommend it. The insertion process was a bit painful and I had cramps for about 3 hours, but with some ibuprofen and a heating pad, it can sure be tolerable. I used to be on the pill and shot for a while but both of those made me really depressed and I gained a ton of weight. Which is why I switched to the IUD. Skyla releases a smaller dose of hormones so that really helps to "feel normal". good luck ladies!"


"I had the Mirena for almost 2 years. I got it thinking that my periods would stop and I wouldn't have to worry about taking the pill everyday. Well my periods never stopped actually they lasted longer and were heavier. I experienced migraines every month and severe mood swings, and acne, I hardly ever had break outs before. I had it taken out and within a few days I had already felt better. I hope this helps other women make decisions about birth control easier."


"The best anti-anxiety drug I've taken, bar none. Xanax works for me as well but Klonopin seems to have a more subtle, drawn-out effect on me. I can take it at day or at night, it doesn't make me sleepy but I rest better when I take it. Takes a little while to kick in, but that's not a problem for me. Just an all-around godsend."


"I am in love with this because just had spotting my first month and didn't get my period but other than that I'm in love."


"Have never taken anything better for pain, and have tryed them all highly recommend them.10mg every 4 hours"


"I had a colonoscopy, this was the second time. Both times Propofol worked well, I was out during the whole time, so felt no pain. One difference was this second time when I woke up, I started sneezing and my nose was running. After that my eyes started watering, and I have been having problems for days after with that with my nose running and eyes stinging. Allergy medicines have had no effect, the only thing that has helped somewhat is Nasacort.  Prior to the procedure I was not having problems with allergies.  I have found other anecdotal evidence on the internet of other people having these issues, it seems as if this is an unadvertised side effect."


"I have anxiety, bipolar disorder and panic disorder & this helped alot with all of those."


"Doesn`t seem to be working for my back and leg pain (sciatica)."


"I switched to Orencia couple months ago. I have had 5 treatments so far.   Since I switched to Orencia, I noticed that there has been significant improvement with my Rheumatoid Arthritis.  I am able to sleep well again at night.  I wake up not feeling tired, achy and stiff. In comparison to the other rheumatoid arthritis medications I have taken, Orencia seems to be working more for me. I am no longer sleep deprived and am able to do some chores that I have not been able to do such as opening a jar, door, etc.  I experience tiredness after my treatment for one day, then up until the last few days of my next treatment, minor aches and stiffness are back.  I am hoping that Orencia will the wonder drug for me and everyone."


"I have been on Norco 10/325 for 10 yrs. I have lupus and the joint and back pain and every other pain I have differently from day to day can be unbearable. I wouldn't be able to get out of bed without it. Highly recommended for people in severe daily pain, rather than laying around hurting and wasting your life."


"Use as a rescue medication to break seizure clusters.  I only take when needed.  Which isn't often thankfully."


"Tastes like bad cough medicine but doable...very effective at eliminating whatever is in its way.  Be prepared to play games or watch Netflix on the toilet for 8 hrs and use two rolls of paper....I am writing this while still going!"


"Terrible pill. It was recommended to me FOR my acne and made it worse. Also, be ready to cry ALL THE TIME for no reason at all."


"I've had my IUD implanted for about 5 years now, after realizing how long it's been I decided to see what others were saying about it. Reading these reviews reminds me that everyone is very different! I LOVE THIS IUD it has been great for me since the start & it works for me. The placement is painful, it can be described as a strong pinch on your insides, and obviously that area is extremely sensitive so yes! It's painful but you can tolerate it. You are sore for the remainder of the day and you sure won't want to be touched. My doctor advised me to refrain from intercourse until I felt better but recommended it to adjust the placement of the IUD. Yes in the beginning my partner felt the string, but in months time it went away. "


"I have read all these reviews and I am jealous that all of you experienced weight loss! I have experienced weight GAIN but that could also be because I only have a period once every three months (with PMS and some spotting in between). But I LOVE the control this pill gives me! I have been on it since my manufacturer changed it from Microgestin Fe, but it's okay! It feels good to me. I have a lot of unprotected sex and it's nice to know when I start spotting a little that it's okay. I GET NO CRAMPS! Because of my cervical inversion, it is MISERABLE for me to have a period every month. This pill lets me go as long as I want until I want to have one! I just have to be very sensitive and careful, and this pill helps me so much."


"I took the one time dose of 4 pills and I am having really bad diarrhea. I haven't throw up yet but I have been running to the bathroom. It works to get rid of the infection so I would much rather go through this than remain infected, but it really sucks."


"I'm 43yrs old been smoking since I'm 16, 2 packs a day for probably the last 10, menthol nonetheless. Took Chantix for 12 weeks before my quit day, that's how bad I am as a smoker and now I'm on day 11 without a puff and no cravings! My mental state is ecstatic knowing I don't smoke and better physically every day. Thank you Chantix!"


"To make a long story short. I was exalted with this weight loss journey on my own. After being fed up and knowing that I was in the season of Fall with Thanksgiving 3 weeks away, I needed a solution. Therefore, I took it upon myself on 11/04/14 at my appointment with my Endocrinologist to request a pharmaceutical pill that would aide my weight loss and BMI of 40. He gave me two options and I went with Qsymia. Thank God it was a free two week trial! Four days later, I can say I am 10 lbs lighter. Ladies and gentlemen, please do understand results may vary."


"Acute diarrhea .Was told by the pharmacist I could safely take Immodium while on (blood thinner) Eliquis. I had acute diarrhea and my stools were looking like there was blood in it. Very scary. Followed directions 100% and after 2 doses was so much better. Even got to sleep some. Felt like a miracle in an OTC product. Thank you so much. Symptoms   disappeared  after 2 doses. No bloody stools no pain.100% better
Complaint : opening packaging lost three pills somewhere in the carpet. Fourth pill I accidently broke open while in my mouth. Immediately began vomiting. Until there was no more fluid left.
GREAT PRODUCT EFFECTIVE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY.  No consequences regarding blood thinners. Again,thank you."


"I have been on Depakote ER 1000mg for 2 months and it has almost solved my migraine problem.  I still get a few slight nagging headaches, which are easy to treat with ibuprofen. The side effects of stomach upset and fatigue seem to be improving.  I think I notice some weight gain, maybe too early to tell.  So far so good.  I'm happy with this medication. My migraines were threating my ability to earn a living and many days were spent in bed. Things are looking up."


"I have only been on Junel 1/20 for almost a month, but I'm already starting to notice differences with my body that I'm not too happy with. Firstly, I started developing cystic acne on my chin, which never happened before. It's really painful and hard to cover up with makeup. Secondly, my period is irregular. On my second week of the pill, I started feeling crampy and then a day or two later, I got my period. I am going to give it three months, and if nothing changes or if my symptoms worsen, I'm asking my doctor for something else.

Any recommendations?"


"Update: Now 2 months in, and feeling better than I have in 10  yrs. I am now on 20mg. I feel really calm, like I can breathe again. On 10mg it took less effort to hold off the anxiety/panic attacks. At 20mg I don't have the background anxiety at all, and no panic attacks (vs one every 2-3 days). I no longer have insomnia. I'm optimistic and becoming more actively interested in life. I smile a lot more and socialize. No jitters or side effects. No mania or agitation. Thinking clearer, feeling great, thinking about working in the future, and reconsidering my decision to not have children due to mental health issues."


"Well worth it."


"Hysingla er was a blessing for me!! Dealing with severe chronic pain for 16yrs. When Dr first told me I was very skeptical and at the point I told dr I was ready to have the surgery. I switched my pain medicine from OxyContin ER 20mg 2x day Norco 10mg 2xs day for  break thru pain. I was still Watching clock bc I was still in pain waiting for next dose of pain relief. Now I only need 1 hysingla ER 30 mg. amazing!!!  The pain does not control me I never thought I would know what it felt like!! If you're curious about HYSINGLA ER ask your Dr.
Severely herniations L5/s1 purtrudes 7mm c3/4 purtrudes 4-5mm"


"Latuda was good at demolishing my hallucinations. I took Latuda for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. However it didn't help my mood- it made it worse. Brought me either mad or deeply and dangerously depressed. It also made me have a large allergic reaction in my mouth, sores and bleeding."


"This birth control pill was diagnosed for my PCOS and worked well for the first few months but then it gave me severe gallstones and I ended up having to have a gallbladder removal surgery."


"Adderall XR is a helpful drug.  I have taken it and Adderall before the XR form for 11 years.  This drug has helped me with severe depression also.  I am 28 years old and being treated for "adult ADHD" and depression."


"I suffer abdominal pain from 9 failed laparotomies to remove cysts and ovaries, im currently on 80mg Oxycontin 5 x a day, and Lyrica 2 x 450mg daily also for nerve damage this just takes the edge off it could be better but will try patch maybe all i need.....i suffer spinal probs as well neck as knees.......im a walking wounded so to speak lol....."


"After having a lot of urine infections for the past year I am now back on Macrodantin 50mg 4 times a day for 7 days makes me feel yak headaches keeps me awake slightly dizzy, feel tired a lot.. Then doctor wants me to take a low dose of it for 6 weeks will keep you posted if it actually works this time. I have my doubts."


"Latuda has been very helpful to me. I have not gained any weight. The symptoms have lessened to the point where I am much more functional and can follow my daily routine. So far so good."


"It only burns when putting on after shaving or in excessive amounts. I have been using it for years and only need to apply it about once a month to keep armpits from having an odor. I do not ever sweat anymore. So glad I bought this product"


"I have used AnalPram singles on and off for years now and had great success. The problem I have with this generic Hydrocortisone kit from Acella is that the applicator is of very poor quality. It has squares cut out on the sides to allow the cream to disperse. These square cutouts are raised slightly along the smooth applicator and tend to scrape the thrombosed tissue as it enters an already swollen and painful part of the body. The poor construction of the applicator causes pain and bleeding. The holes on the side of the applicator should not be square but round so as to not cause scraping upon entry. This is a sign of poor quality control within the company that should be looked into by it's company officials. Someone is going to get hurt"


"Started working after 2 months,  before that I was blushing, almost crying just from stress and panic attacks I stopped it I'm the 3rd month,  now after year and I'm starting it again it had great benefits. "


"I can tolerate most medicine side effects, but after 2-3 weeks, EVERYTHING had no taste or tasted metallic. I stopped after 5 weeks; I needed to eat. Taste came back fairly fast. I tried to stick it out but couldn't. The weird/loss of taste was too much."


"I started taking this on 3/14/15 my weight was 196 today 3/17 I am at 191.  The only side effects I have his a little dry mouth & a tingly head.  My appetite has gone way down and I have lots of energy.  I have not added any exercise as of yet.  I will take it faithfully for the next 26 days as it says only do it for 30 days then take 2 weeks off.  We shall see.  So far so good."


"So I used the Monistat 1 treament the ointment applicator and it works miracles!! The next day it was all gone! Before I used the application I had severe itching and burning"


"Very effective. Not many side effects; some moodiness at first/on periods (pretty normal) and periods can be random. Other than that, GREAT and very easy."


Amoxicillin / clarithromycin / lansoprazole

"After taking these two antibiotics I started having blurry vision, thirsty all the time and urinating 24/7 for 3 weeks. Called my doctor and after bunch of blood tests found out that my blood sugar is out of control and I get a rash on my hands and arms. Doctor says its normal. I never ever had any problems before."


"Changed and SAVED my life..."


"It is the only drug that works for fibromyalgia."


"Lexapro has saved my life and my marriage.  I had been depressed since I was very young and was told that antidepressants weren't an option while growing up.  Finally when I got married and realized that depression was going to ruin my marriage, my husband and I decided to try medication.  I am not big on taking medication unless you absolutely have to, but I felt there was no other option.  Man, am I glad I did!!  The initial side effects were pretty hard to deal with, but after that I felt great.  I take 10 mg every day at 1pm.  I have found that is the best time for me.  It has absolutely changed my life."


"Zanaflex has been wonderful for me!!"


"I am 26. I took I shower, my vulva and vagina were very dry and struggle to inser it. Then when I finally made it...Omg! In less than 1 or 2 mins the itching and burning sensation was sooooo bad, I was very uncomfortable like never before! ..dying alone in my bed. I don't think I will ever use it again. The worst experience I have ever had :((((("


"I am currently taking ocella and ever since I've been taking ocella my cramps have been worse and my mistral cycles are heavy and long"


"About to finish my third week. Started the pill on the first day of my period, so my period lasted a little longer than usual. I take it at night before bed to minimize the side effects. It did cause me to wake up a little nauseous a couple nights and I did get a couple of zits over the last couple of weeks. I usually just get one zit the week before my period to let me know its around the corner. I haven't really noticed any other side effects. I am a little bloated but I think its because my period is around the corner. All and All the first few weeks have been surprisingly tolerable. I was scared at first but it seems like this may just work out for me. I will update during my second month to keep you all posted."


"Uroxatral (alfuzosin): This drug gave me headaches and made me feel tired as though I had the flu. And after I stopped taking these pills, I still have extreme migraine headaches for over three weeks now. I am writing this message after midnight because my pain medication (ibuprofen 800 mg) doesn't relieve these daily headaches. You've been warned, do NOT take this drug or Flomax.
"


"First night I tried a half. Fell asleep but woke up and was wide awake through the rest of the night.  2 nd night took a full pill feel heart pounding numb fingers can't fall asleep now wide awake. Worse then first night."


"I started using Differin when I was 12. I was going through puberty and getting the worst acne anyone has ever seen. I saw significant improvements in my skin immediately. On the downside, it dries some parts of my face and has increased oiliness in other parts, so now every morning I wash my face and apply moderate-strength moisturizer. It doesn't prevent blackheads, and I still get some pimples and boils here or there. Now I am 20 and still apply it to my whole face every night."


"This medication , for me , did not work at all.

I took I think it was 2 pills a day and it didn't do anything at all except make me sick."


"I'm reading a lot of bad reviews on here and I cannot relate to them at all. I've had nexplanon for almost a year now. I do have a period, that is a few days longer than my period was prior to nexplanon, but it is certainly nothing unbearable. I have not gotten pregnant and my mood is steady. I did gain a few pounds when I first got on nexplanon but they quickly dropped off as my body readjusted. I barely notice the implant is there. I'm very sorry for the ladies who have had a bad experience but I would definitely suggest this to anyone looking to be on birth control."


"I've been on this birth control for 3 months: I haven't had a period, I've gained 10 lbs, my face is broke out, my hair is falling out, I have no sex drive, more frequent moods of depression, this is the worst and I'm getting off it ASAP"


"I am currently on generic Subutex (buprenorphine) and have been for 4 years. I take 12-16mg daily.

Pros: it has helped me get through college and pass with high honors. I went from living in my car & with my mother to having my own beautiful home and 2 new vehicles. I have a good job with benefits and get wonderful reviews from my customers. It has helped me be a better person and rebuild relationships with the people I love the most.

Cons: I am scared of what it is causing behind the scenes in my long term health. I smoke a lot and I am having sore throats a lot. I am scared. I am very high strung and my boss does notice. I try to concentrate and it's like I have ADD. Weight gain too."


"Ornex was the most effective over the counter medicine that I found for my frequent sinus headaches and pressure. Even though the pharmacist says the ingredients are pretty common, no other one they have recommended worked very well at all. I still have no clue as to why it was pulled from the market..."


"Hello everyone I started my pills Phentermine 37.5 mg on FEB-18-2015 at 337.2 lbs as of today FEB-24-2015 I am 319.4 lbs 17.8 lbs lost and the only side effect is dry mouth so I'm drinking plenty of water but I also take Xenical  120 mg one capsule half hour  after my last meal of the day an that 8:30 pm MY weight goal  is to get down to 250 lbs an once I hit that goal I will set my goal to 225 lbs going one step at a time. I'm proud of all of you keep up the good work."


"Pretty much saved my life. 13 years ago fibromyalgia symptoms (severe pain especially legs and shoulders), started. My father was taking high doses of gabapentin for chronic guillaune barre. He urged me to try it--and it was the first real sleep I had in months!

My rheumatologist had me on 1600mg. 3x, gradually lowered to 1600 mg. 2x.

Studies at Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins show very few (and very mild) side effects, even at high doses.

The only problem I have is if I forget to take them. Then I get flu like symptoms.

I was able to continue my career (elementary school teacher) with no problems. Retired this year age 66 and very active.

BTW my memory seems better than most friends my age."


"It's the only over the counter pain reliever that helps me."


"I love this drug. It has truly given me my life back. I'm happier with more energy, side effects are minimal, the only one I have experienced is weight loss and I'm not complaining over that. Other than that, I feel like me again. It has also helped me with compulsions like food and cigarettes. I'm not a heavy smoker but I do on occasion like 1-2 a week and I haven't even wanted those."


"Suffered cluster headaches since 16, had one in Dr's office at 29 years old ( thank goodness it was in his office) put me on verapamil, that was almost 31 years ago. Still have the symptoms ( sweating, temp, rise, etc. ) but not the pain. Wonder drug as far as I'm concerned."


"I started smoking the second time around for about 7 years now. I am 43 years old with high blood pressure. Cholesteral is fine. So I talked with my doctor and I am on week two, day three of taking Chantix. I have experienced bouts of nausea. I have been reading the reviews and I am going to take it with milk. I use to smoke at least 10 cigs a day. Today I only had one, tried smoking another one. Nah, it was awful! I'm glad because I don't want to stroke out from high blood pressure. I now have to take blood pressure medicine. I've only had one crazy dream. I do feel tired at times. Cried a few times, but I'm gonna tough it out! Thank you for your reviews and suggestions. I'll keep you posted. Be blessed all!"


"I took this for bladder spasms when I had a stent put into my ureter when I had a kidney stone.  It provided a great deal of relief from the painful bladder spasms.  I did not notice any side effects."


"I've been on Effexor for about 2 years. It's changed my life completely. Before I went to rehab and before I was on it, I couldn't get out of bed for days at a time. It gives me energy and motivation! However, the withdrawal symptoms are horrific. If I miss a dose, I get severe headaches. I feel like there are fireworks going off in my head. Last year, I had to go the ER because I couldn't breathe or stop shaking after 3 weeks of cutting it cold turkey (due to an insurance error). This is definitely not the drug for people who regularly miss doses or have problems with addiction pills. It's not for everyone, but works great for me."


"Awful, severe, intolerable constipation! Almost complete blockage on my same high fiber, vegetables, fruit, & low fat protein diet.  Took for two weeks and it never got better. Going back to my Lexapro generic."


"I have just begun on the Accutane treatment and am already drying out. I don't have very severe acne but no other treatments seem to be doing anything. I'm very careful to take especially good care of my skin and my body while on this treatment! Always have some sort of moisturizer on me, always lots of water, something to stop my lips from getting dry. I think its working already."


"Medication works great! But I got severe joint pain all over my body especially on my feet! It got soo bad I couldn't walk! I had no choice but to stop I only took it for 1-1/2 months. It's been 3 months since I've stopped taking it and my feet are back to normal I can walk again! And I haven't had an acne breakout yet!"


"I have not gotten pregnant and no side effects."


"Asthma and COPD for 50 years. This product is unusable. I work outside ALL weather. To big for a pocket, AND DON'T get wet. What good is a rescue inhaler if one can't take it with them where it may be needed.

Now taking a round of prednisone. First time since 2012."


"I have been so sick I had average of 104 temp. Couldn't breathe. I went to the dr. They ran tests and xrays turns out I had pneumonia. They fave me two shots a steroid and also this besides my butt feeling sore I feel so much better. I also was given antibiotics. But three hours after this shot I can breathe without mini painful short breathes."


"For Bipolar . This medicine was Very Dangerous to me. Within the first 2 weeks of being on 30 mg twice a day, I had 2 Seizures. Never have had a seizure in my 45 years of living. Had very bad hallucinations Rapid eye movement during the day, and was worse after any caffeine or cigarette. Had an episode while driving and could not control my actions, went off the road, thru a ditch and into a tree. 2 Fractured Vertabrae, many bruises, concussion. Stopped taking this drug. Thankfully I didn't kill anyone or myself. Finally 2 weeks after I stopped taking, I am finally getting a clear head. But still in Pain from the accident! Would NOT Recommend this Junk for anyone!!"


"This pill so far has worked for me. So far I have lost 8 pounds in 6 days with no exercise."


"I've been on Jolivette for almost 2 months. My doctor prescribed it because my blood is thin and I have uterine fibroids so he wanted a progesterone only birth control to stop my period. So far I've have had 2 periods that came at the time they were supposed to. I haven't experienced spotting. My period is a lot heavier but I'm on iron supplements as well. The goal was for me to take a birth control that would stop me from having a period, but that has not been successful. Other than me still having a period I feel fine. I will say every other birth control that I've ever tried made me nauseous. This one does not. My face has been breaking out a little more than usual but I'm still trying to figure out whether or not the birth control is the culprit."


"Works kinda well but you will sleep like nonstop and you will gain weight. I gained at least 30 pounds on this med and was sleeping like 14 hours a day."


"Took the shot 6-2014 and was bleeding 2 weeks straight every other week. Then August 2014 i started bleeding again and i have yet to stop. It is now a year today when i first took my shot. I now have another dr and she says after i do a pelvic ultrasound and blood work, she will put me on the pill if everything looks normal. The pill will regulate my cycle after about a month taking it. I really hope it works."


"Love Qysmia, I started this Jan.15 today is Feb 10 I've lost 24 pounds. The only side affect I have is dry mouth. I absolutely have NO appetite. I have to force myself to eat.  Love this pill."


"I have been on 80mg Oxycontin for five years. I have had four major back surgeries in the past four years. The Oxycontin has helped me lead as normal life as possible, until they changed them. They don't work even near as they used to. Now my pain really has jumped from a five to a possible eight on the doctor's pain scale. "


"This medicine is very effective at first glance but it is quite addictive. I suffer from asthma and always congested nose. Still my nose was never too congested to have to use these so I limited the use only when I had a cold. I had a lung infection about a year ago and had to take antibiotics and this for about 2 weeks. When I tried to quit it, my nose would get more congested then when I was sick. I thought this would go away within 1 or 2 days. Finally, I had to go back to using the spray again and I was hooked. I have been trying to minimize the use of it but every time I quit, it causes that horrible congestion without me having ANY cold or flu."


"I've been taking bydureon for about 4 months. I don't follow any diets. I take the shot once a week and for 3 days I can't stand food. I've lost 45 lbs so far and although its awesome that the pounds are coming off the side effects I don't care for. I'm not a fan of needles and I have awful pains in my stomach aside from that my blood sugar readings are average in the 85 to 110 range. My A1C is 7.0 from 8.5"


"Do NOT use this product! I have given this to my children when they were younger but have never taken it myself. Had a cough, decided to try it. (Only had a yogurt early in the morning) took Delsym at noonish. Made a sandwich around 1:30 or so. Mid-sandwich.....I literally pooped my pants!!! I had to run to the bathroom where I suffered w raging diarrhea!! I hadn't had a stomach ache or any symptoms prior. For the rest of the day I haven't eaten or really drank. It's now 6:10 and I'm sipping on water and at times feel like I could vomit. Stomach still gurgling. Something made me look up if Delsym could cause this and I see so many other similar reviews. I will never take it again"


"I started Biaxin for Bronchitis 3 nights ago. By the next day I noticed some improvement in my chest congestion, but it's been 3 days and I still have a congested cough. I would have thought it would be somewhat better by now. It's the weekend so there's not much I can do. If I still have the chest congestion on Monday I'm going back to the Dr. Overall though there is an improvement."


"Woke up with dizziness and terrible nausea.  After 5 hours of dry heaving, went to doctor.  One injection and nausea gone almost immediately.  Slept for 3 hours, then ate dry bagel, chicken soup without any problems.  Next day, eating normally but feel tired and a little "under the weather"."


"Very smooth stimulant. Effective for a little over 8 hours in my experience, not the 12 or 13 hours the manufacturer claims. I take 40mg and have for over a month and have no need to up the dose. I gave it 9/10 instead of 10/10 because it takes 2 to 3 hours to start working. But there is no crash and is incredibly smooth compared to IR Adderall, Focalin or Ritalin. I also have an prescription for 10mg IR Adderall to take at 5pm so after work I can study or work out or just be productive because by 5pm the Vyvanse has totally worn off."


"This pill is terrible. I started taking it because the pharmacy ran out of my normal pill which was Microgestin (which I LOVED). I have never had a problem with acne and I woke up yesterday with 3 pimples on my chin and some on my back. I also have terrible back pain. So bad to where I can not stand or walk and it even hurts when I lay down or sit. Do not take this pill."


"Have been on since approved by FDA in 2013. Previously on MTX and Enbrel which I had to discontinue due to CMV and Epstein-Barr virus. Otezla works great on my joints and skin....BUT....I have lost 30#, now wt. is 88-90#.

SEVERE nausea, diarrhea. Am taking lexapro, 10mg for depression. cannot take 30 mg bid, Dermatologist has reduced to 15mg hs. Still have the severe nausea, diarrhea, but much better. I am cutting the tabs in half

. 10mg is manufactured for the the titration dose, but can't get this for a maintenance dose. WHY NOT?

So, I will continue to take 15mg daily because it works GREAT for severe PsA and psoriasis and I have no other options."


"I had about 25 pounds to lose so my doctor prescribed Contrave. I was super excited to try it! I took it for two days and woke up the second day with the worst migraine of my life and vomiting.  I stopped taking it but felt ill (nauseous) for the rest of the week. That Saturday I got a fever. My Tuesday my fever had spiked to 103 and I was vomiting with a headache. I went to the ER and my liver enzymes had shot through the roof (almost 400). The doctors think I got Hepatitis from this medication.  I have been so sick, nauseous, fever, chills, body aches, fatigue, headaches.  I was a totally healthy (although a little overweight) 40 year old female who doesn't drink or do any drugs who got seriously I'll on this medication."


"First time in years I was pain free

Better than an pain medicine I have ever used"


"I had every neurological side effect possible leading to a trip to the ER. I took it for ten days. It took at least two weeks to get completely out of my system and I was back to a normal self. For pain it worked great."


"I love this. I developed a severe case of melasma during my last pregnancy.  My insurance doesn't cover it because "it's purely cosmetic", BUT, if you write to the company asking for a coupon or other discount program, they may send you a form for you and your doctor to fill out. "


"I have an ear infection and am on day 5 of Levaquin.
I am getting better everyday and have experienced no side effects."


"I'm 30 and have been on Sprintec BC pill since I was 16. I was so tired of the low sex drive that the pill gave me, so I decided to make the move to ParaGard.

The insertion was very painful, I took two Advil Liquid gel pills prior to showing up to my Dr.'s I like to think I have a high pain tolerance but I won't lie, it wasn't fun.

It's now day 3 and I'm still cramping and bleeding but it's getting better...

At the moment I would do anything to get rid of the cramping but I have hope that this was the right move for me!"


"Before this I had been using the Depo Shot and then Yaz for a year and had constant bleeding and spotting on both. Once I started taking Mononessa my bleeding stopped in two days. It's been two weeks since starting the pack and all is still good. I have noticed a tiny increase in pimples and my breasts have become slightly bigger and tender, but not painful. I have high hopes for this pill."


"I suffered from severe anxiety for years particularly social anxiety. Been on 100mg a day for about six months now. I feel like a new person now ,feel normal and calm and doing things I hadn't thought possible. For me this is a wonder medicine. Took weeks before I felt an improvement but well worth sticking with it. Don't want to stay on it long term but worried about stopping as I never want to go back to chronic anxiety again. I'm sure it's different for some people but I never felt better since taking Zoloft. Hope this helps"


"I got the flu and my lungs were so tight the doctor couldn't even hear my wheeze anymore and I could barely breathe. I felt like I only had the use of the upper 1/4 of my lungs. I was told that I would have to go to the ER if I got any worse. I was worried about steroid side effects because I had a very bad experience with regular prednisone in the past (worst headache of my life and mood issues). Thankfully the medrol dose pack 4mg worked really well for me with no side effects except maybe some sweating (could also be from the flu). On the first day I took the 6 pills, 2 at a time and it had an effect within the first hour. On the third day I felt like my lung capacity was back to normal. It also helped with the muscle pain from coughing."


"This is without a doubt the worst med I have ever taken.  This isn't my first colonoscopy, but I'm hoping I won't have another for awhile.  With the first taste, I thought I wouldn't be able to finish the first dose.  (I vomited twice while trying to get it down.) It took me almost 10 minutes to finish it.

My second dose will be at midnight.  I am going to actually start it at 11:30pm because I plan to take my time.  I have also chilled it this time and will be adding Sprite instead of water.  (I checked with the digestive specialist, and they said it was alright to do so.) I will be using a straw and have a lemon wedge.  I'm really hoping this helps.

If I have to have another colonoscopy, I will ask to use something else.  Good luck!"


"I used Celexa for postpartum depression and it was like a miracle!  I had a sick baby and just thought I was a 'bad mom' and couldn't handle the stress.  My marriage took a big hit and my husband refused to have a 2nd child with me due to the depression/anxiety.  I spoke to my doctor when my son was 7-8 months old and went on 10 mg of Celexa.  It was like turning on a light in a dark room!  I sure wish I would have figured out what was wrong with me sooner!  I tried to go off after about a year, but the moodiness and irritability came back, so I went back on for another 6 months or so before successfully stopping.  Few side effects for me.  I would recommend!"


"I have 2 kids, got Mirena IUD inserted when my youngest was 2 (5 years ago)
Physically: right from the start no problems whatsoever, no weight gain, no acne, light to none periods. Mentally: the first month and then some was awful. I'd never before experienced mood swings like that before, it was depressing. I wanted it out, but was advised to give it time. So glad I did give it time. After the first few months, it's been great. I've been on an even keel as far as moods go. It's been great! I need to have it out now since this month is the 5 year mark. I definitely want to replace it, just hoping I don't go through what I did the first months of the first time around!!"


"A dentist prescribed Clindamycine, 300 mg for treating a dental infection. After taking it for 2 days, I woke up late at night with very serious burning heartburn that ran through my back.  Never experienced this heartburn before in my life! Went to the hospital ER.  They checked for heart issues which were none, gave me a antacid mixture which got rid of it, called it Gastritis, and sent me home.  I still have heartburn pain when I drink or eat, 24 hours later.  I hope it eventually goes away.  Don't take a chance with this antibiotic."


"I am taking 60 mg of Cymbalta for anxiety and depression.  Previously I had been on Lexapro (which gave me nightmares) and Paxil, which worked for a time but sent me into a relapse when I was weaned off of it.  I have noticed a few side effects - the most predominant one is that it makes me very tired.  I don't have much of an appetite, but when I do, I crave sweets and have put on a few pounds as a result.  Very little sex drive, though it was low to begin with.  Although the medication has helped to keep my anxiety at a manageable level, my general mood has been very blank - I feel very little in the way of happiness or sadness.  My doctor has suggested either switching to a higher dose (120 mg) of Cymbalta, or changing to Zoloft or Paxil."


"I switched over from Aviane because my doctor said they were "exactly the same" but no. I bled really badly and ended up in the hospital because I thought something was seriously wrong."


"I started on this pill two years ago. I have gained 15 lbs and get severe migraines during my period. My periods are still horrible. But I'm not pregnant!"


"I've been on Avaine for a month now. Everything is fine, expect for the fact that I might have missed my period. This is my first time using birth control, but I'm assuming that this is just part of starting out. Avaine otherwise has been great."


"I will never take this again. Woke with such a dry mouth I could barely swallow, and a need to use my inhaler. This is NOT a usual thing for me. Reading today, I see that anyone with asthma etc should not use this. I would echo that. I did sleep but still feel unwell and glad I only took TWO."


"I have been on the ring for several months now and absolutely love it. I don't like the more dramatic IUDs, but wanted something more reliable and convenient than spermicide condoms, etc. I'm terrible at remembering to take the pill, so the NuvaRing has been perfect for me. It goes in easy and I can't feel it. My boyfriend has no complaints either, theres only been ONE instance where he claimed he could feel it.

"


"Unfortunately, I have not had a good experience with Bentyl. I've had severely blurred vision after just 3 days of taking 10mg 3 x's per day along with extreme bloating. I have been extremely uncomfortable and stopped taking the medicine. Hopefully there is something else available to help my symptoms."


"Hydrocodone ruled my life for the past 6 years. I started Suboxone treatment with 8mg dose 30 days ago. The medicine works great for avoiding the major Norco withdrawal that I was so terrified of. Half a day ago I quit cold turkey off of 2mg Suboxone. The withdrawal was still pretty bad but not nearly as bad as the Norco. Good luck out there everybody. It is possible to live opiate free."


"I can't say enough about Zofran. I was curled in a fetal position in front of the bathroom, on the floor, in a cold sweat after vomiting for the last two hours. The last bout was dry heaving. Still the nausea was crippling me. My wife gave me one pill and within 30 minutes the hell I was going through broke like an ocean tide receding. I keep Zofran in the medicine cabinet now, at all times."


"I've had good success with pain relief using Mobic."


"Vimpat worked great, Only med that has been able to control my seizures. Neurologist had to adjust dosage too much at each dosing made me dizzy. I was on 600mg 2x daily, but had to switch to 600 mg 3x daily.  It is very expensive w/o insurance. But I couldn't ask for any other med. This is the ONLY MED that has controlled my seizures. 2 years seizure free."


"I suffer from cluster headaches and they are no fun. Had one this morning and took 10 mg Percocet. It did not take it away. I was a little skeptical about a Cambia pack I got from doctor, but after 3 hours and no relief I took it and within 30 minutes it was gone. Been suffering from these for 18 years and will keep some this on hand just in case."


"Before I started taking Zoloft for depression and anxiety I was also suffering from insomnia. Was taking Ambien and Valium to help but the Ambien was not really helping my insomnia. Maybe get 3 hrs of sleep or 5hrs on a good night. Suffered from panic and anxiety attacks. Went to therapy and after some time Dr Recommended Zoloft. Was hesitant at first but could not live like this anymore so I started taking it about a year ago. Zoloft is the best thing I could have done. The first week or too I had side effects. But soon after depression lifted anxiety gone. I sleep great now."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I took the Suprep as directed in two doses the evening before my Colonoscopy.
Very nasty taste it took me close to an hour to finish, I felt like throwing up, but lucky for me I didn't. Well I waited and waited to no avail. Had a massive headache, so bad! Bloating and the noises in my intestines were so bad even my dog got scared and started to bark. I still had not gone to bathroom yet and took the other half at 2:00am in the morning, by this time I was feeling so bad from lack of sleep and the headache I lay up in bed not meaning to fall a sleep and when I woke I was covered in the brown stuff, I was 8 hours in before this stuff worked. My Colonoscopy had to be cancelled due to not being clear in time. It just didn't work for me."


"28 year old female.I have both positives and negative effects. I have been on Strattera for six weeks Side effects constipation,dry mouth,anger and terrible insomnia. I cannot sleep even after taking zoplicone 7.5mg I struggle and when I eventually do get to sleep I don't sleep for more than 5 hours and its always broken I wake up several times so am always left feeling exhausted. My mood swings however have massive improved, pretty much stopped which I'm very happy about. Only complaint with mood is that I seem to become very angry over little things, I have had several arguments when I have always suffered with anxiety so am not confrontational at all.I am not happy and going to consult my psychiatrist regarding changing meds"


"I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for a month and about a week now, I have been having crazy mood swings that is causing me to not want to do anything, argue with my partner, then be fine 10 minutes later. Very irritable. I will get tired for doing nothing and just want to sleep, sort of like a depression but I refuse to say I am depressed, I am normally a very happy person look to the bright side of everything, Now I just want to cry and sleep. Then comes heart palpitations, headaches every day since I have been taking them, feel sick. "


"Couldnt live without."


Influenza virus vaccine, live, trivalent

"All 3 of family members got the Flu real bad 3 days after the Flumist."


"I started taking Jolessa Lo October 16, 2014. At first I hated it because I was nauseous the first week with bad migraines, then it went away. My appetite has increased & I have a little acne here and there. After the first month I was spotting until I ended the entire pack. When my period started on the last 7 days I got my new pack (91 pills), then there was no more spotting. So the first three months is a breakthrough, after you should be good! Its my 4th month now (1/22/15). Also my sex drive did not decrease, but I have several mood swings"


"I was on celexa 20 mg for depression. It helped great with my anxiety symptoms, but not well for depression. My doctor recommended I take it because I am on the anxious-side of depression, and it really helped with those symptoms - overthinking, freaking out over every little thing. My boyfriend told me I became a lot less intense and irritable. It did not help my loss of energy and fatigue and low-motivation and I still had suicidal thoughts. The first week I started on 10 mg and experienced no change or side-effects. I moved to 20 mg and it made me worse for about a week, then my anxiety symptoms got better. I am switching to bupropione because I need help with depression symptoms."


"I have bought this medicine for the first time. For the first two weeks of taking it I had bad dreams, a little nausea but after 2 weeks my body (or mind?:) somehow got used to it and side effects disappeared. This medicine is really powerful. After 1 month I started to truely hate the smell of cigarettes. Now I am in the last week of prescribed course and still free from smoking."


"It's has been a miracle. My son is 7 and on 1 mg for 8 weeks. He has PDD and ADHD.His impulsiveness and odd behavior last year was so bad that they took him out of the classroom and put him full time in autistic support room. They pulled all academics from him and were just trying to finish the year without him hurting any other kids. It was bad. I was looking at outpatient facilities for him in case we barely made it through the year. In summer we tried many medicines, all not effective. Last one was Intuniv. He was so tired for 3 weeks. Week 4 was when the miracle happened. His anger was gone, impulsiveness less. School started and things were great. He is back to the classroom. Has had no incidences of aggression. It has saved him."


"I was taking the pill for about a year, but felt like I didn't like the mood swings or remembering to take it. I got the Liletta IUD in September of 2015. The initial pain was bearable, and after a few days of spotting, it was over. I have periods sometimes still but usually only every few months--and the bleeding is very light. As birth control, I love it.
But, there are a few things that I don't like
1) my partner is rather well endowed and when we have sex in certain positions, the string scratches him a bit. It may have been how it was put in.
2) I got horrible hormonal acne from it. I went from mostly clear skin to awful and painful constant acne. I went to my dermatologist, and I got a medication that cleared it up."


"WORST DRUG EVER! Side effects  were body shocks, headaches, worse anxiety, etc. I only took it for three weeks and it caused me to feel numb mentally and emotionally. Drove me nuts! So I went off it and let me tell you... WORST withdrawals ever! Lethargy,  bad thoughts, apathy, brain zaps, mood swings, depression, etc. Before you take it, which I DON'T recommend as there are other options, read stories about the withdrawals. Theres so many lawsuits against it. Oh and it induced a mania in me and now I'm stuck on antipsychotics..."


"I had a bad reaction to this medicine. I only took it for 5 days (100 mg each night). The third day I started to have terrible headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizziness and pale skin. Now I have like a flu. I decided to stop it. I feel miserable. To many side effects."


"side effects back pain, tiredness, bruiseing, hoursness & bleeding."


"Its the greatest. I literally can't live without it. It's the only thing that calms my legs. Period."


"PROS: relieved GAD symptoms, rested better at night, generally in a better mood most of the time. CONS: gas, bloating, erectile dysfunction. Stopped taking the med 10 days ago and the withdrawal symptoms are awful! vertigo, electric shock sensations throughout my body, dizziness, mood swings etc. coming off this is like trying to break a coke addiction. antihistamines help with the vertigo,.5 mg of klonopin helps with mood swings. L-TYROSINE AND P-5-P helping also to control symptoms. find an alternative medication. Dr will not tell you how hard it is to get off this crap."


"Rebif has worked better than Avonex for me.  Still get some of the flu-like symptoms."


"Condom came off. Took Plan B about 48hrs later. Was super stressed. About a day before I was supposed to get my period, started having cramps, dizziness and  breast tenderness. Long story short my period was a day late but I got it none the less. It's terrible when you're so stressed out and thinking you're pregnant. The pill does work. My cramps are terrible though. I felt the side effects 6-7 days after taking the pill as well."


"Was given tab form while in hospital for severe pneumonia and bleeding ulcers+vomiting blood. Worked extremely well, asleep within 30 min with no noticeable pain for 2+ hrs.

 No side effects noticeable.

  Although duration is short I would take it again."


"Been taking 30mg since September 12th. Just had to go up to 60mg on October 28th. I love this medication. I have been on anti-depressants for over 10 years and this is the absolute best. I no longer occupy my time by thinking about how much life sucks, but by figuring out the things I want to do that I haven't."


"I had ambulatory surgery. After this anesthetic, experienced jitteriness and heart palpitations while at home recovering that day.  Still felt wonky the next day. "


"Best to take laxatives on a [if can] empty stomach in the morning, for faster & better effect, and at every [if you want] "end of the month" [safer].Not everyday, because of serious [unsafe] side effects.Drink 8-9 cups of water to stay hydrated and to keep the bowel flowing out completely.Have plenty of tissue and make sure you are close enough to the bathroom"


"I was on Microgestin 1.5/30 and then Junel for years with absolutely no problems. I had a regular period, mild cramps, and minimal PMS. Since being put on Gildless by my insurance, my cramps are worse and the PMS has been much more prominent. I am really unhappy with this and am changing brands in hopes of a better outcome."


"Just tried Silenor at the 6 mg dose and it works great for me. I didn't think there was an alternative for treatment of insomnia until my doctor told me. I have been on the others and did not do me any good. Those would include Ambien and Lunesta. I just want to sleep and now finally I can."


"I have found this to work better for me than other medications I've used in a nebulizer. I use it four times a day and it helps me breath better. However, I still have to use Proventil HFA between my treatments. That could be because of the severity of my COPD."


"I love this medicine, nothing else worked as well and with no side effects. I have suffered from insomnia for years, until I started to take this. I wake up now, refreshed and ready for the day."


"I am supposed to take 6 of this medicine per day. I started doing this weird thing where I have to look at everything around me, and I have to look up at things. I call it "doing my weird thing" has anyone else done this? The medicine helps me with my migraines and I don't want to stop talking it but I also don't want to do my weird thing anymore. It happens almost every night."


"Works great, makes me a little drowsy. I would not take it if I am driving."


"I am 53 years old and was put on this drug just over a year ago. I was diagnosed with severe bipolar disorder 13 years ago, I new something was wrong with me when I was 17 but bipolar was not really to known back then. This drug is by far the best thing I have taken ever. Don't worry about the weight gain after a year it will go away, it is a small price to pay for sanity. Everyone will get the munchies from this I eat grapes at night they do the trick have some in a bowl by your bedside this will help keep the weight gain down. Stay away from ice cream and eat yogurt with preserves in it or just fruit when you get the munchies 1 hour after taking it. I also take temazepam at night 100mg. "


"I was on and off Seroquel for 3 years. It helped with my depression and most of my anxiety, certainly put a stop to my insomnia. I hated the way I would feel when I woke in the morning though. I hated not being able to just get up and go, it usually took until mid afternoon to feel 100% clear. I found though that after a few years its effects on me at 100mg were wearing thin. It no longer helped with my paranoia at all and I would be up half the night. I also gained nearly 20kg, stopped taking it and have dropped over 10kg so far. Also having my daughter seems to have shifted something mentally and found that I no longer need to continue taking it to control everything."


"I took my first Ambien last night. I laid in bed for almost an hour before I took it, then after taking the Ambien I would say I fell asleep within 15 minutes. I did wake up twice during the night but went right back to sleep and woke up at 6:15 this morning with a clear head and refreshed. At this point, I think Ambien rocks. I have always had trouble shutting down my mind and falling asleep. I have tried numerous prescriptions and over the counter medications with unsatisfactory results."


"First off I want to say that if you take this medication and it's expensive even with the insurance, go directly to Nucynta's official site. They have a coupon you can print, and use up to 14 times a calendar year that you will only pay less for the prescription. I actually very much like this medication. I have been on and off narcotics like Vicoden and Percocet for years, and this worked just as well for me. I had a couple headaches the first week but not as many now. Right now I only take 50mg, but I think that the 75mg may be more efficient, so I'm going to ask my PM doctor about it next time I go. But overall, this has been a life saver for me."


"I have suffered with restless legs syndrome for years. Tried Requip and it made me horribly sick on my stomach within 30 minutes after taking it. Then tried Mirapex and still had major symptoms. Then came NEUPRO! WOW! I could live again! It has changed my quality of life extremely! But the patch doesn't stay on well so I use paper tape to keep them on the whole 24 hrs.  Was able to get a reduced payment on medicines for $10.00 a month for 12 months for 30 day supply. Insurance would not cover it."


"I started taking sertraline about 9m ago. I've been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. I was having massive highs and lows, psychotic episodes, trouble sleeping all the time & basically couldn't control my emotions in any way. Life was extremely difficult, but I'd lived like this for so long, I think I convinced myself it was normal. I had some side effects like nausea, my vision became crystal clear, had some headaches & was tired all the time. I started sleeping like a baby, and after about a month, all the side effects were gone! I'm so calm & nothing really bothers me any more. It saved my mind and my relationship. Remember that not everyone will feel the same, so keep trying until you find the one which works for you."


"It has helped a little, not all of my sickness is gone, I feel overly exhausted and drowsy! I have been on it for about 5 or so weeks. I am taking it 4 times a day now and I can feel major sleepiness! Just glad it has eased my nausea at least!"