"Worst medication I've ever been on. It has made me very flat, depressed, quiet, overweight, and also a case of anhedonia. I can't even talk to people anymore, just short answers and no enthusiasm. I also don't even enjoy nature anymore and I used to LOVE the outdoors. I've been feeling like a robot ever since I went on it 6 months ago. I know I should have told my doctor sooner. Last week I started dosing down and am praying that once I'm completely off of it I'll be feeling better and hope to have more life in me. I'm glad to see that it works for most people. Has anyone else experienced any of these side effects?"


"I got the mirena in November 2015 and on February 23, 2016 I had horrible double over in pain type pain and cramps.  I didn't know what was going on and it got to the point where I couldn't move, walk or sit. I went to the dr and had blood drawn and a urinalysis. Both tests came back normal so the dr ordered an pelvic ultrasound. I had the ultrasound on March 2, 2016 just to be told that my iud not only moved but it broke. Part of it is poking my uterus and that's the pain and the other part is in there somewhere.  Well tomorrow March 3rd I will be having surgery to remove it. Hoping that she only has to remove it and doesn't have to do a hysterectomy. This is the worst experience ever and hopefully they ban this iud"


"I have been able to focus so much more, I feel like my life is back in order. I'm able to do things that I would struggle with in the past. Some of the feelings in my body are numb when I do the activities, which is different. All my anxiety is gone. I don't feel hungry often, and I randomly crash for sleep. This is only the second day on it, so I'll see what happens next."


"I will be starting belviq Sunday due to some of the comments saying make sure to start and stop when nothing is going on! (I have a big event Saturday)  but I am posting because of the price. I went online printed the coupon filled out all the info etc before using the coupon it was $88 out of pocket even with my insurance paying their part. With the coupon at CVS and Cigna HMO I paid $0 for mine. So just FYI on the price! Looking forward to this. Phentermine worked the 1st year I took it and now it does nothing but spike my BP so I'm hopeful this will help as I change my diet and exercise"


"If you have had shingles you know that the pain doesn't go away after the rash is gone.  I couldn't take it anymore so I  talked to a Neurologist who prescribed Horizant twice a day and in one week the pain was already less severe.  I have been on this medication for 3 months and feel a lot better."


"Contracted Hep C in late teens. No symptoms until in my 50s (year 2000). Went on Interferon & Ribavirin for all of 2001. Brutal drug regimen with daily shots to go with it. Lost 40 pounds while eating 3 times my usual calorie intake. Basically like having the flu accompanied with diahrea and bizarre emotional effects. Anxiously awaited a drug that could cure Genotype 4 and would be paid by my insurance. My excellent liver specialist and his care team pushed hard and got me approved. Started taking Harvoni 1st week at 5pm in case I had bad reaction didn't want to be sick during the work day. Experienced increased insomnia but no other side effects so switched to mid morning breaktime with food and problem gone. I am extremely grateful!!"


"I was prescribed a five day round with the Z-pak after developing a severe flu-like upper respiratory infection with stuffed and painful sinuses plus aches, sore throat, diarrhea, muscle pain, nausea, and more. I had a Rituxan infusion, and all of this started the next day (common side effects or adverse events). I have rheumatoid arthritis, and my immunosystem is screwed to begin with and the Rituxan infusions temporarily make it worse. So I picked up a bug; bam!

Long story, short ending. The Z-pak began working almost immediately, and two hours after my second pill of 250 mg (first was 500) I don't feel sick. My sinuses are still a bit clogged but that's livable. I'm impressed."


"I came down with the flu TYPE B a local clinic wrote me a prescription. The Dr told me it wouldn't make me feel better but rather shorten the duration. I figured might as well try it. I've stopped after 3 doses - awful diarrhea and nausea. I'd rather let nature take its course than go through what I have for the last 10 hours."


"It's effective as a sleep aid and a increase in appetite but, my anxiety got extremely worse."


"Been taking Opana for 15 months now and couldn't be happier. Diagnosed with DDD in my L-4, L-5, S-1. scoliosis, and fibromyalgia 3 years ago. My PM doctor put me on MS Contin 60 mg 2xs a day which I had an allergic reaction to%u2026 My feet and legs swelled up. He then put me on a fentanyl patch 75mcg, which my body did not tolerate, I ended up getting pains down my neck and severe nausea. A guy ran a red light and T-boned my side of the car. In the hospital they gave me dilauded for pain, which completely took my pain away. My doctor decided at that point to put me on EXALGO 12.5mg 1x a day. Worked better than anything! Insurance stopped covering it, GAHH. Put me on Opana ER 20 2x a day and IR 3x a day. Amazing! No side effects!!!"


"By Week 5 on 40 mg, I went through the typical nausea, it all went away nicely after week 3 or so. Then came the arm jerks. Only happened a couple of times, enough to wake me up, doc said to keep on the Viibryd. Next day had a headache, no big deal though, and a couple of days went by after that without problems. Then, the titanic crashed. I'd be lying down ready to go to sleep and my head would zap like a cattle prod was put to my forehead. Imagine being zapped every time you try to go to sleep? I could not get off this fast enough. "


"Nastiest pill ever taken! Ugh the taste is horrible and I never got passed it. Took the pill 2 times a day (I took it day and night) for 7 days. Smell disappeared after the 1st day and other symptoms (such as burning) disappeared after the 3rd day. Only side effect I experienced was darkened urine but that's it. I would definitely take this again!"


"I have loved this birth control for some time, but it has made me gain weight and enlarged my boobs which I hate. The last couple weeks, it has made me super depressed and have major mood changes which is why I am coming off this BC."


"Okay so Nexplanon is useful in the sense that you're safe from pregnancy etc. But what it's done to me mentally is not pleasant in the slightest. I go through 2 week periods of feeling completely myself and then suddenly drop into these phases of chronic anxiety and exhaustion. I  have intrusive thoughts that do not help my anxiety in the slightest and I just feel so isolated from everyone. My mum had told me that I'm not myself anymore and that's just the hardest thing to hear because I've noticed it too. I'm usually energetic, enthusiastic and bubbly but during these periods I have no motivation. I'm getting it out in a few days, I just need to be myself again, I hate feeling like this and cannot cope any longer."


"I would never in my life take this again. The pain agony sweats light headed was horrific. I feel sorry for the person who takes this if they experience what I did."


"I have been taking Asacol for my UC for 6 years now. I strongly recommend taking it 3 times a day (I take 3 pills, 3x per day), it is better to have a higher frequency of the drug in your system. I haven't had a flare in 3 years, it is has provided great results."


"Only take when needed. Mainly for it's sedative effects, though that doesn't always seem to work. Especially if I've been taking them for a few days in a row."


"I have been on the patch for over 4 years. No babies so it has done it's job on that matter. Never had any issues with skin irritation where the patch is applied. When I first started the patch I had the worse acne of my life on my face for a couple weeks. Boobs definitely got bigger and more sensitive.
I have noticed (and those close to me have noticed) that I have been experiencing bad mood swings lately and have been super emotional for almost the last 6 months. The patch is the only thing I can narrow it down to. Has anyone else had reactions after being on it for so long?"


"I found this while looking for Acetaminophen to add to my prescription pain relief and the a comparable price so I gave it a try.  The sciatica that was keeping me awake at night was virtually gone within 30 minutes.  It's a pain reliever that I would recommend to anyone with low back/sciatic pain.  I don't know why it works better than Acetaminophen alone, but it's well worth the price!"


"Moved cities to try and save money but this hasn't worked out as planned. I been stressed for the last 8 months and one day I just started getting anxiety attack and just depressed as heck. Went go see doctor. Got on 10mg lexapro for first 2 weeks then 20mg after that. Had minor side effects. Trouble urinating. Dry mouth. Minor head ache and the craziest most vivid dreams. And about a 2 week period of bad depression. All has since gone away. Besides the dreams. Very low libido. Don't drink alcohol on this medication is takes away the effects. Took me 3 days to start feeling the meds again. My anxiety is more manageable and i feel more sociable."


"I am 5'7'' 263 lbs, female. My doctor put me on this to help with my weight loss. I am on weight watchers as well and started going to the gym. I started April 3rd with 0.6 for week one and I just increased to 1.2 for week 2. Week one my symptoms were nausea, stomach pain and abdominal pain just below my belly button. Extreme constipation and bloating. I had to go the pharmacy and got stool softener, which helped after 2 days of taking stool softeners. I also felt extremely tired. Week 2 yesterday was my first injection of 1.2 and the next day (today) I had sharp pain in my stomach until I had something to eat and drink lots of water. I feel like I need to drink a lot of water to feel good. I will update soon."


"My experience with Microgestin FE 1/20 has not been as horrible as the majority of the posts.  I was switched from Yasmin, to Tri-Sprintec, to Microgestin FE 1/20 because of yeast infections.  This pill has lessened the yeast infections, but sometimes I have reoccurences.  I've been extremely irritable and emotional at times on this pill, but my period (which used to be heavy) has become much lighter.

I would really give this pill a 7.5, but there isn't an option for that."


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"I've been on this pill for over 5 months and it is a nightmare! The second month I had severe, severe nausea every day until I started taking my pill right before I went to bed. I have breakthrough bleeding every month and it's now on a regular cycle. I get my period Wednesday of the second week and it stops around Monday of the FOURTH WEEK. Plus I also get it the last 3 or 4 days on the placebo pills. However, no weight gain."


"I used this when I had cancer. Now I feel like when I was a kid. It is number one."


"I use this medicine since several years now, and my triglyceride level has dropped 20-30. Also my cholesterol is OK now. I use 4 grams a day."


"I have been dealing with Psoriasis since I was 17. I have tried everything under the sun (Including the Sun lol) Nothing seemed to work. The creams and ointments eased the intense itchiness but never cleared my skin. Finally my DR gave me injections. I have tried two other types before Taltz. One seemed to work but my liver enzymes went through the roof. Another cleared all the scales and flakes but my skin was always red. Then my DR said Taltz. I said ok.  Taltz is the BEST. I didn't have any side affects outside of the welt at the injection site which only lasted a few days. My skin was completely clear in a few days - weeks. I loved my skin again. It had been so long since I could say that.  With the discount card my co-pay was $5.00."


"My daughter has tried almost every ADHD drug there is.  She is a junior in high school and has a very busy schedule.  Daytrana is the only way she is able to get her homework done.  She takes the patch off an hour before she is done and off to sleep she goes.  This is the only medication that does not have harsh side effect for her.  I hate that I have to drive all over town to find a pharmacy that has it in stock.  I sure hope this shortage ends soon!"


"Vascepa since 4/1/2013, 79 years old, T1 D since 1957. Other meds=40 mg/day Zocor>20yrs; Insulin.   HbA1c =6.5; FBG=111 mg/dL.
Total Cholesterol=144 mg/dL;  TGCs=63 mg/dL;  HDL=61 mg/dL;  VLDL=13 mg/dL;  LDL-C=70 mg/dL;   C-reactive protein=2.2 mg/dL;  APO B=60mg/dL;  Lp-PLA2=216; EPA=7.0%;AA=5.3%;
EPA/AA ratio=1.3; DHA=2.1%; O-6/O-3 ratio=1.8;  O-3(EPA  DHA) Index=9.1%, optimal>3.2%.
No side effects known; no aches; DES(dry eye) disappeared within 3-4 days 1st dose; walking speed is better, feel  more flexible. Vascepa is easy to use; PCP[I.M.] describes my health as excellent, and that Advanced CV risk parameters=excellent profile and optimally suppressed."


"This is not a good medication!  I took two pills at night and woke up with nausea, heartburn, cramping and dizziness.  I ended up throwing up twice.  I feel like I wasted 24 hours just by taking a laxative.  Choose a different brand!"


"This is an update from a previous posting. I am currently on my 6th week of Skyla and though it hasn't been a walk in the park, I still am very happy with my decision. Bad side effects: cramping is very random and almost on a daily basis. They're usually pretty quick, a few minutes or so but can sometimes make me double over in pain. Had a few weeks of spotting but it's pretty much subsided. Haven't really had a full period yet which is weird for me. Positive side effects: sex drive has increased where before (on the pill) it was practically nonexistent. I've also lost about 10 lbs! Since being on the pill, I had gained about 20. My energy also seems to have increased! 6 week check up tomorrow, hopefully all is well!"


"I've had acne since I was about 12 years old. I'm now 21 and on my last month of Accutane (month 4). I can't believe how good my skin looks and it's even helped with some of the scarring. I did experience some of the side effects. My lips got really chapped and I would experience nose bleeds, but chap stick and a moisturizer helped with both of those issues. My mood definitely changed for the worse, but I wouldn't go as far as to call it depression. I was just a lot more moody than before. I also slept a LOT. I was always groggy no matter how much sleep I got. But to me, 4 months of these side effects is totally worth how great I feel now. I can walk out of my house with zero makeup on and feel beautiful, just like any young woman should."


"Concerta, despite having little to no side effects (for me), was not very effective in treating my ADHD symptoms even at very high doses (108mg)."


"Excellent medication for my Panic disorder. You need to take it for 2 weeks before feeling any improvement, no real side effects, yawning and tiredness mainly."


"This medication is really great for anxiety. I use it for severe anxiety related to interviews and relationships. It makes me feel like a person again, rather than someone who's under attack and needs to flee from an oncoming threat. I can actually function when I take it instead of hyperventilate and being suicidal. It's excellent."


"Been on Contrave for one month exactly as of yesterday. I've already lost 14 pounds. Not sure really how that's working due to the fact it has not one time curb my appetite. I am however extremely tired. At times it's so intense that I can't stop yawning for an hour straight. I will continue this product, because the reward seems outstanding at this point."


"I just got mine today. I am 38 years old. I have some bone on bone. I found a great doctor.  They marked my knees...sprayed something to numb it. BAM NO PAIN, I FELT MORE PRESSURE THAN ANYTHING. Walking out, I felt AWESOME. NO CREAKING IN THE KNEES AND I AM ONLY ON VISIT ONE. CAN'T WAIT."


"I've been on this pill for 3 years now.  I had been taking Seasonique, but had some weight gain and mood swings so my doctor recommended Quasense.  I experienced some light spotting after the first month, but nothing more.  No acne, no depression, and no real weight gain.  I've noticed that I retain water more than ever before, but I cut back on the sodium and increased my water intake, which is a good thing to do anyway."


"I LOVE THIS STUFF! I'm not a person with horrible acne but I started to break out more and that was annoying so my doctor prescribed me this and seriously over night my face was 10x better! Now I'm on day 6 and I only have two zits and my face looks really good! I've had no irritation or redness, but I had a little dry skin which was easily fixed with a more moisturizing lotion! Over all I give this product a 10/10 it's so amazing!"


"Tonight will mark my first week on Victoza.  I am on this medication primarily to get my blood sugars within normal range, with the added hope of weight loss.  I am amazed that within one week my numbers - fasting and non-fasting - are within normal range.  I hope this will continue to be the case.  I have been plagued by nausea and fatigue this first week.  We'll see what tonight's increase to 1.2 mg brings.  I also began to exercise on a daily basis.  I started out slow, and will continue to increase my activity.  My clothes are fitting me better, but I don't know exactly how much weight I've lost.  I don't really want to know as in the past I have sabotaged myself when I began to loose weight."


"I must be in the 10% who react to Dovonex. I have mild plaque psoriasis on my scalp and this cream made it so much worse! After one week of usage, my whole scalp was inflamed and scaly, as well as a nice ring around my face. Even my ears! The literature says this will happen in 10% of cases. Lucky me. I discontinued immediately."


"It is a miracle pill! After saying that, you HAVE TO WANT TO QUIT! It does not take away the psychological aspect of smoking, just the need of the nicotine. Your going to want to smoke out of habit, you must learn to change the habits you had. Saying that, I'm amazed by Chantx!!! I have been smoke free for 3 weeks and will never look back:) Only side effect I suffered was nausea once, because I didn't eat! You must eat something when you take it. No dreams, no mood swings, no depression. I'm 100% satisfied and would recommend Chantix to anybody wanting to quit!!"


"I've been taking propranolol for anxiety, a racing heart, hyperthyroidism. It works well, but I have been getting a very foggy head and bad dreams."


"Getting this IUD was the worst pain of my life. Every one on here is sugar coating how painful the process is. They take this one long skinny stick with ridges to poke at your cervix to get the blasted thing in there. The poking has to be the worst part and if you happen to have a small cervix opening like I do you, they will be poking at it for a while. After the poking the put the thing in. Afterwards for the next day or two you will feel cramping. Imagine your period on steroids times 10. After getting inserted it was hard for me to walk because of how much pain I was in. I then had a 3month period were I bled EVERYDAY. Now it's been 6months and I love it. When it's period time I just spot. Well worth the pain."


"This drug will literally make you lose your mind. My coordination was off like I was temporary brain damaged or something crazy . You low life's who don't share that it's success rate and suicide is very common and Luckily I've been through worse with my pain pill addiction. They only show 90% of there good reviews because this is all about and creating more customers. I also guarantee most these people that rated this as a 8 or higher were compensated to do so. It has warnings but they hide the real stories"


"I have been using LoEstrin FE 1.5/30 since Sept 2012.  I've been on various other BC pills since 1999 and this is hands down the best I've experienced.  I have zero side effects.  My cycle is perfectly 28 days (to the hour), my period is short (2 days) and light (I use light absorbency tampons or a pantyliner).  I cannot recall the last time I experienced cramps, and I only ever have acne in places I touch my face. I love this pill."


"I'm taking 1x400mg tablet 5 times per day to treat giardia and although my diarrhea from the diardia has stopped, I now have terrible lower back pain and have experienced bad pains in my kidneys as well. Am currently paranoid because I think it's more than guardia due to all these extra pains I'm having but the tablets have a bad reputation for flu like symptoms so I'm hoping it's just that."


"I have been using Silenor for the past two to three weeks. I haven't noticed any increase in the amount I have been sleeping, at all. As with most patients, my problem is not with falling asleep, but rather with staying asleep (sleep maintenance).  I still seem to wake up every hour after 1 a.m. However, for some reason during the night, since I have started taking the Silenor, I am less anxious than I had been about the lack of sleep, so maybe that's something."


"I have been taking ambien for a month and a half. It does eventually help me to fall asleep but it comes with a couple of side effects. One of those side effect is I get very loopy and weird. Also I do not remember anything when I wake up from the time after I take ambien. I probably will not remember writing this review."


"Started taking Contrave 3/1/17, once a day in a.m.  First day, I was extremely tired, had a hard time keeping my eyes open at work. Second day, actually felt really good, great mood too. Days 3 & 4 went well too, although on day 4,
I became constipated.  Appetite has diminished a lot, eating 3 small meals a day, with fruit in between. Haven't weighed myself yet, waiting until week one is complete. Only side effect so far is slight headache and occasional stomachache.  I will hang in there and continue taking Contrave.
 Tried Belvique last summer, for the first 3 weeks all I wanted to do was sleep. Hated that. Gave up after 5 weeks, only lost 5 lbs.
Hoping as time goes on I don't experience some of the other side effects I've been reading"


"I've had ongoing yeast infection for over 2 months now - I know, it's been too long - but at first I just thought it was dry skin and then I thought it was fungus because I get that sometimes from tanning. Long story short, I went to the clinic, they gave me fluconazole 1 tab, and a vaginal gel to use over 5 days. After these, I got massive cottage cheese (I didn't have it before). The discharge went away after a couple days and I was back at square 1 with dry skin and redness. I used Monistat 1 day treatment last night and slept like a baby- no burning and no discomfort. This morning the redness is mostly gone and dry skin is completely gone. Some of the medicine is coming out with urination but that's normal. I'm very happy with this product."


"Well my experience isn't as positive as most.  I've been on Axiron for about 4 months, 2 pumps a day.  When I began my total Testosterone was 209.  Today it is 130, so it dropped about 80 points in 4 months while on this.  Early on it did seem to improve things. Application isn't the best as it tends to run and drip. I also burned quite a bit which I eventually got used to.  I am switching to Androgel which I've used in the past, and will hopefully have better results with that one.  Overall Axiron is worth a shot if you have low T because it does seem to help quite a few guys - just not me."


"Horrible burning and itching!

Never will buy this product again.

This is the second day and it's so bad. I'm not even sure it's working.

Definitely not worth the pain."


"Started on Trulicity .75 for first 2 weeks and then up to 1.5 every week.  I was taking Metformin 500 mg twice a day at the same time.  I had been previously using Victoza and Metformin.  Insurance company forced a switch to Trulicity because they would no longer approve Victoza or Saxenda.  No real change in my blood sugar levels.  I was consistently between 100-140 on any of these drugs.  Big problem with Trulicity is suddenly, I had erectile dysfunction.  I did not have this side effect with Victoza or Saxenda used in conjuction with Metformin.  I am 60 years old and extremely physically active.  I exercise 6 days a week.  I lost 45 lbs through diet, exercise, and Saxenda/Victoza.  Had no problem with ED prior to switch to Trulicity."


"Don't be afraid of this drug it's AMAZING!! I frequently get violent migraines and prefer NON-opioid treatment since I usually drive myself to the Urgent Care or in some cases the ER and don't have help with transportation. I also noticed that I get rebound headaches from opioid based pain meds as with Toradol I do not experience that. Toradol has worked quite well intravenously as well as injected. When I visit the ER they give a cocktail of terodol/methadone/steroid. It's a great combo that covers pain, nausea and inflammation. I personally have a weak/sensitive stomach and do not experience any upset stomach or nausea from it. (however the methadone is given for nausea since I usually am dry heaving from the migraine pain)"


"I started taking velaflaxine (Effexor) about 2 1/2 weeks ago I started on half of a 75 mg pill and now have moved up to a full pill. At first you experience some side effects like loss of appetite, fast heart beat, hot flashes and a little numbness down below. But everyone is different and everyone reacts differently. After almost three weeks of taking it I already feel relief. My anxiety is getting better and better, and I sleep so much better at night cause I can actually relax for once! I'm looking forward to seeing how much better I feel after two months of taking it. If you are willing to pressure through the rough side effects then the benefits are so worth it!"


"I tried this after Risperidone (which gave me dyskensia) and Seroquel. It works and makes me tired (when I was a teenager I used it as a sleeping pill). Lots of weight gain though."


"My OBGYN switched me to this pill because she believed the Necon 0.5/35 I was previously on contained unnecessary amounts of hormone for me. About 3 months in my libido decreased but I wasn't having any other side effects so I decided to wait it out and see if things got better. Around month six I missed my period three months in a row, wasn't pregnant, thank god, and started breaking out like crazy. My periods have resumed but I've got no sex drive, rly bad skin and have become emotionally unstable around my time of the month which is very unusual for me. I am 24 years old, 5"7', 125 lbs. and have a pretty active lifestyle if anyone wants those statistics for their reference. I'll be switching at the end of this months pack."


"I started taking Sprintec last spring as my first birth control. I'm 18. When I first started using it I broke out all over my face and I hadn't had problems with acne since I was 14 and on top of that it made me depressed and very moody. After two months I decided to get off of it. I got back on it again this winter and I only broke out for the first few weeks, but this time I didn't seem as depressed or moody so for now I have no problems with it. My breasts have grown a whole cup size which I love and my skin has now started to clear up. I am currently being treated for a urinary tract infection which I've never had before and I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the birth control. My period lasts 3-4 days which I love."


"Skeptical at first but I absolutely love it. On my third month and no side effects. Period starts like clock work 3 days after I take it out, and last about 3 days. I give it a 9 because I do dry out during intercourse, otherwise it's been great!"


"I have never had to take medication in my life until being prescribed Levothyroxine.  I experience disturbing short-term memory loss and weight-gain despite regular exercise.  Also neck-swelling and throat discomfort is annoying."


"Been on trulicity for a little over a year. A1c has gone from 6.8 to 5.4 and weight from 288 to 240. The only complaint is the constant feeling of being full. It definitely affects  your appetite and if you do overeat you feel sick. I'm in the process of tapering off of this drug for something with less side effects. Hopefully a small dose of metformin within a year."


"I love this gel. Just 10 seconds after I put it on an area with severe pain, the pain is gone completely for 2 hours. I couldn't believe it the first time I used it. I take some other strong prescription medication for knee and back pain and the medications don't do as good a job on the pain as this gel. I wish I could use it more than 4 times a day, but during my waking hours, it is a God send. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I would do a commercial for Voltaren Gel anytime, for free!"


"Do yourself a favor and stay away from this drug. After being on this medication for about a month I began to experience auditory and visual hallucinations, appetite loss, insomnia and heart palpitations. It did nothing to relieve my ADHD either. Doc tried lowering the dosage and changing what time I would take it, but it made little difference. I flushed the rest down the toilet and stopped taking it after 6 months."


"I've been on this medication for a little over a week and it is working. I began at 295lbs and am currently weighing 280.6lbs. Now, although it is working, I feel a bit of nausea most of the day. I also have briefly felt a bit of discomfort in my left arm. However that occurs rarely.  I just don't care for the persistent fuzziness and the nausea. But I love the weight loss."


"Worst birth control ever!! Started taking it and literally everything went downhill. It made my face break out with lots of big pimples that looked like cysts that wouldn't go away. I was in a super terrible moody 24/7, got annoyed very easily, and completely lost my sex drive. Not to mention the super bad cramps and the fact that I bled for probably 3 weeks straight during the month I was on it. Just stopped taking it because it's literally ruined my life and my poor boyfriend has had to deal with my hideous mood and disinterest in sex for too long. HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND"


"I have been reading the reviews and the weightloss seems small but then i see your starting weight, I started at 418 pounds. I have been on it for one week with the south beach diet and i lost 8 pounds already. I don't think that this is a drug for people who need to lose 20-25 pounds, the side effects are worth it when you are losing weight to save your life but not worth it when you can easily do it with exercise and hard work alone. I plan to only take this drug to get me through my bad eating habits. That being said, I have only had the side effect of feeling a little out of it so far and nausea."


"I have struggled with anxiety and depression for about 25 years. After almost dying from meningitis in 1993, post traumatic stress disorder became an issue as well.  My general physician recently diagnosed me with major depression disorder as well.  She is an amazing Doctor who took extra schooling for psychology and pain management. She suggested I try Prozac. I had heard so many bad and controversial things about Prozac,  but decided to ignore the naysayers and try it.  I've been on it about 2 weeks.  Not noticing too much yet,  but I am going to hang in there as I know it can take 6 to 8 weeks for full benefits. I realize I can't expect something to work right when I want it to work.  it takes time.  Giving it a chance. Will update."


"I have been dealing with cold sores for the past 10 years.  I usually would only get 2 per year during an extreme weather change. I've tried Abreva, Releev, Campho, etc....  Nothing really worked at all accept drying the area.  Well this Fall and Winter season, I had 3 outbreaks and at the 3rd, I said enough is enough.  I read all the reviews online and decided to go with the Zovirax ointment.  I got a prescription from my dentist 1st day I noticed the tingling (prodromal stage).  The meds indicate this is the best time to start applying.  I applied several times the first day and the next day I woke up and hardly saw a thing on my lip.  I applied the ointment about 5 times that day even tho it seemed to be gone.  3rd day GONE!!!  Miracle!!"


"Works well - much better success than with other medicines that I have taken for Overactive Bladder."


"I've been taking Stribild for two months. My viral load is undetectable but I have had two noticeable side effects. The first is severe diahrea that lasts for several days, then clears up only to reappear several days to a week later. The second is very vivid and wild dreams."


"I got the mirena in Jan 2015 and had remove it by July 2015. As a contraceptive it worked. I used to be on the pill and I put on 20kg with it. I came off it and got the mirena and couldn't lose weight whilst on it. So although I didn't put weight on whilst on mirena, I feel like if I hadn't taken the pill before, the mirena prob would've been the culprit to make me put on weight. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone, don't do it.

The side effects I experienced:

- spotting everyday/random periods completely irregular overall

- bad headaches

- extremely bloated

- couldn't lose weight

- moodiness and emotional

- periods never went back to normal after mirena- they've been irregular for past year despite being hormone free!"


"I love relafen aka nabumetone. I have OA, chronic low back pain, and chronic pain syndrome. It works best of all prescription nsaids I have tried. And believe me, I have tried a lot. I've become allergic to some, some just plain don't work, or cease working over time. I have been taking nabumetone for over 3 yrs now, no need to increase dose, no side effects. I absolutely swear by it. It's very rare that I even need to take anything for break thru pain."


"Severe restless legs syndrome with Periodic Limb movement for over 45 yrs. Clonazepam worked fine for a long time, then became less effective.  Doctor added Mirapex - it worked BUT: I gained 60 lbs in 3 yrs from obsessive eating, charged lot of money to my credit cards due to obsessive spending (both stated side effects) AND fell asleep without warning, mostly at night (twice while driving), so I tapered off.  Have lost most of the weight, paying off the bills, but need more than clonazepam."


"Nuvaring sent me on a roller coaster ride. This is the first BC I've tried. The ring is a great idea. I like that you can place it and forget it. Problems arose quickly however with side effects. Within the first week, I became excessively tired, wanting to sleep 10  hours. I experienced terrible mood swings, and spent entire random days feeling like I could cry about everything. I thought it would get better with time but after the first month, I became incredibly dry vaginally (eyes, mouth and skin were dry too - couldn't drink enough water). I saw my doctor who explained that I might react this way to any birth control. The irritation became too much to handle and with my doctor's direction, I have discontinued use (made it two months)."


"I got the Cooper IUD about 3months ago & I can actually say I love it. This was the best investment I could make for myself. I already have two young children & I am 22 years old. I love my children alot to the point of understanding they are all I can handle. Therefore I can not see myself having anymore in the future. I actually wanted to get an Essure but alot of people turned me down because of my age, so I took another route & searched for another birth contol method. Slight cramping but pain killers worked & 2weeks in I felt nothing.

 I finally found the birth control method for me..the IUD .Knowing I can just focus on my daughters & I with no future children is great. I <3 IUD"


"Took the pill less than 12 hours after sex. I'm 2 months pregnant."


"It does its job but it is not worth it. I got it on June 16th, 2015. A month after insertion, I had a 9 day period and did not see another until the end of May 2016. I had a 7 day lightish period and then it stopped for 3. It started back up and it has almost been another week. I have had horrible period symptoms during this time. Over the past 4 months I have felt run down and sick. Over these months I have been very sick to my stomach especially in the morning which I thought was due to allergies. I have been getting headaches all the time, and my stomach constantly aches. I seriously got worried I was pregnant - but wasn't. I do not feel like myself, and I have extreme mood swings. I am getting this taken out on Monday."


"Just took half a 100mg about 2 hours ago got very red eyes and slight headache.nothing a few aspirin got rid off .my woman started very slowly caressing me and not long after I got a semmie erect.but then after more intense foreplay I was hard enuff to have intercourse but not solid hard .so I'm hoping for more stiffness as the night goes on .that's why I'm checking the other user's experiences.but I'm happy for my semmie because iv being out of action for 15 yrs I just turned 50 so if more happins its a bonus.but I'm going to take other half soon just incase .but very red eyes I wouldn't recommend not telling your partner that you have taken it.because you will have to come up with some excuse for looking like a vampire. Also no alcohol et"


"I recommend this for any adult that can take it. It works super fast unlike other cough medicines. Kind of expensive but worth the money to feel better. Be very careful if taken this. It made me tired and sleepy. I also itched some. But I stopped coughing and I could breath."


"I started taking it 24th Jan 2013, I weighed 414lbs. It's now 30th Jan and I weighed in at 405 lbs. Total pounds lost in 7 days 9lbs. It curbs the hunger and I don't crave for food. I am drinking lots of water and I have 2 cups of Green Vegs a day. Side Effects so far has been Insomnia however my doctor prescribe sleeping pills which I take 1 at night and I sleep right through. Will keep you all posted on Weightloss."


"I'm a 21 year old full-time college student dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety.  After a severe panic attack, my doctor prescribed me with Zoloft to help quell my anxiety.  He started me on a low dosage (50mg) and it helped out a little.  Then 2 weeks later he doubled my dosage.  This caused me to hit an all-time low.  I've never been depressed in my life, until Zoloft.  It caused me to be miserable, anti-social and alienate myself from the world.  Everyone's body reacts differently to medications, but if you feel like Zoloft's making you depressed stop taking it.  It can be a nightmare if you don't react well to it!  After 3 days off Zoloft I felt exponentially better."


"I used it for toenail fungal infection. No side effects.  I had tried every other over-the-counter and prescription topical medication I could find. This was the last hope my podiatrist had given me.  IT WORKED.  Within 4 months toenail grew back and was fungus free for three years.  Just got it back in big toe and using Naftin gel to hopefully get rid of it again."


"Horrible drug. Used this for 3 weeks and had to stop. Felt highly medicated even though on the lowest dose, I believe 37mg? Didn't want to eat for the first few days then for 2 weeks could not stop. Has increased my irritability and have low moods and anxiety combined with a sensation of carelessness. Very tearful. Dr has recommend I stop taking this immediately."


"Xanax has been a lifesaver for me. I was getting it prescribed at 1mg 3x daily and my life was as close to perfect as I can ask for.  I made it to work every day and was able to concentrate at school.  I can honestly say that I wouldn't have made it through college without it. The problem now is that not 1 psychiatrist is willing to prescribe it to me.  They keep giving me Abilify, Prozac, Vistaril, and trazodone.  I guess they figure if I am like a ZOMBIE ALL DAY I won't complain. "


"Controlled itchiness but did little to reduce inflammation."


"I love this birth control. I switched from Lo loestrin FE because I would get two periods on that (one in week 2 of active pills and one during the placebos) and my doctor said I needed to up my estrogen dose. I was so nervous to start this because of various negative reviews, but I'm almost finished with my first pack and I've had no horrible side effects at all. The first week there was mild bloating and I've had breast tenderness (more than usual) but other than that it's regulated my bleeding and I've gotten no other side effects! Give this pill a chance!"


"I suffered from moderate depression. This medication balances me out pretty well overall. I don't have the horrible anxiety filled days that I previously had before taking this. I have been taking it for about a year now. The only side effects I had weren't too serious. I'd occasionally get an upset stomach but I figured out that's avoidable if I take it with food. Also I had (and still have) crazy vivid dreams nearly every night but that's harmless."


"I'm 18 years old and have been on 18mg of Concerta for just under a year now. In the beginning I loved it - was able to focus and was very productive with everything. Positives: my grades and work ethic excelled, accomplished a lot, confidence raised. But, it may have just been me, but after being on Concerta I became very antisocial (the complete opposite of myself) and basically got lost in my head. I also suffer from depression and severe seasonal effective disorder and my first winter taking the Concerta was a horrible experience. The important thing to remember with this medicine is that it is not what is making you "smarter" or more accomplished, it is merely helping you to do these things without your ADHD holding you back."


"This is an incredible drug - I'm 25 and living with MS. Subsequently I have terrible spasms in back that are non-stop. I've been on this drug for over three years and have absolutely no complaints. I've tried 12 other pain meds before this - all of them making me very high, nauseated or sleepy.

Then comes along Dilaudid - my doctor decided to try me on it because I was having such a hard time with all of the other drugs. From the moment I took the first dose I have been pain free - without any side effects what-so-ever.

Because I have been on it for so long I have become tolerant to it so I have to begin the search for a new drug. Anyone looking for a pain med - this is the route to go."


"I have smoked for 32 years and I've tried everything to stop. I have now gone on to the Inhaler. Omg I can't believe it works..... When I feel the need to smoke I grab it and the urge goes straight away"


"Had severe muscle spasms. Took 5mg of Flexeril for a day. While it did make the pain lessen, I slept for 12 hours and napped in between. My Doctor told me that the 20mg of Prozac I take daily was the reason I was that tired. "


"So I started contrave 3 weeks ago. With one pill a day, I lost 5 lbs the first week. Upped the dose to 1am  1pm. Lost 2 lbs. No bad side effects. Just thirsty and maybe a tiny headache. Started Sunday with 2 in the morning and one at night- migraines from 12-6pm then eat dinner and feel better. Then I get a headache again.  Light sensitivity. Nauseousness. Gained 2 lbs. Not sure if I can handle this dose. I did have more energy until these stinking headaches started kicking my butt."


"Just started Qsymia 9/24/13 weighing in @ 239lbs as of this morning 10/4/13 I weighed in at 232.6lbs. Eating a little healthier, smaller meals more frequently only drinking water or freshly brewed unsweetened Tea, no carbonated beverages, nothing with high fructose corn syrup and nothing with any artificial sweeteners. And I have to be honest I am no by any means a gym person I haven't stepped foot in a gym in years, however I do stay very active with housework inside and outside of the home, which after a while is exercise in itself. Also I find I can go on very little sleep, I am full of energy and feel great. This is a miracle in my book. Good luck everyone."


"Not good and not bad. Yet. Only one infusion until next week will be #2. Having a few new problems with  urinary tract and hypersensitivity."


Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate

"Midrin is lovely for my migraines- I was taking 800 mg of ibuprofen a day for them, and now I only have to take one Midrin for a headache to completely go away. There was slight nausea and change of appetite, but that's to be expected."


"Blood sugar was stuck at 150 to 160 with no change for a while.  A1C edging up to critical level.  Within five days was within 110 and seven days under 100.  Side effects were no worse than Metformin alone."


"OK SO IF YOU DON'T LISTEN TO THESE HORRIBLE REVIEWS AND YOU GET THE SHOT ANYWAY, YOU'RE A NEW KIND OF SILLY. I got my first depo shot in April 2016. I started to notice a slight loss of sex drive after a few weeks. I then started bleeding moderately about 4 weeks in & I never stopped bleeding (I'd go for a maximum of 2 days without bleeding). Some days were light and only required a panty liner, some were heavy and required a super-plus tampon change every hour. I went back for a second shot in July 2016 because my Dr. said it was just my body getting used to the shot. Guess what? That was rubbish. I now go a max of one week between bleeding and it's been almost 9 months since my last shot HAHA I want to sue the creators of this drug"


"61 adult male- ADHD, 5' 10"-215 lbs. Heart disease w/ 2 stents (on BP medication) & hip replacement 8 weeks ago. Athletic with the fat in sides, back and chest not much in the stomach. Weight a challenge based on years of yo-yo diets and from high school and college sports.  Finishing up week two of single doses in the morning & evening.  By day three aspects of the drug positively lessened ADHD effects. Certain obsessive personality components are noticeably lessened that also included eating routines. Started working out heavy at beginning of Contrave and gained 5lbs by end of first week due exercise.  Appetite was down by day 6.  HR & BP low at a 204lbs by 2nd wk w/ exercise & eating healthy. Reduced BP meds but some dizziness starting day 7."


"My daughter takes Lialda for sever Ulcerative Colitis, if the cost is a problem talk with your doctor for a discount card through the company when added to your insurance it only cost about $10 with my insurance only its $40 if no insurance I believe its about $40 a month not sure, doesn't hurt to check out. The card is good for a year and you have to call to renew it at no cost.  She started taking 4 pills a day and last summer her doctor dropped her down to 1. Since then over a period of 5 months its back with a vengeance severe bleeding and pain."


"I have chronic pain from several herniated discs and  spinal stenosis. I also have fibromyalgia. I began taking Zanaflex last month and the relief is wonderful. I no longer hurt and spasm all night and now I can sleep instead. I take 4mg tabs 2 at bedtime and go immediately to bed as it makes me drowsy right away and I become dizzy if I stay up. I wake up rested with no hangover at all and feel good the next day. I take narcotics during the day for pain relief and the addition of this to my regimen is great. I love it."


"I'm 19 and have been on this birth control since I was 16. I love it so much I've never noticed any bad side effects. I have gained weight but that's probably because I've gotten older. I recently just switched to the nuvaring because I am horrible at remembering to take the pill and am more sexually active now."


"I have had no gran mal seizures now for 4 years.  I was on regular enteric coated Depakote since 1989 but always seemed to have a break through seizure every 2 to 3 years.  I am on 1750 mg of Depakote ER now per day and I weigh about 175 lbs and am a 5.5 foot man.

I was once diagnosed with complex-partial seizures because I had a psychomotor seizure and petit mal once or twice, but most of mine have been gran mal/ tonic/clonic."


"Great birth control that was easy convenient. All I did was just put it in for three weeks, forget about it, and then take it out after the three weeks is up. Sometimes I would have to take it out during sex, although other than that I did not experience any discomfort or it slipping out. This birth control did not make me gain any weight except for my boobs. I did experience vaginal dryness and extreme decrease in my sex drive, which really made sex unpleasurable at times. This birth control made me extremely tired all the time. I would just sleep for hours on and had little to no energy. I am currently off this bc due to that side effect. Caused me to have cystic acne after 5 months."


"I am a 59 year old women who has successfully cured of my Hep C. for 2 1/2 years. I Had contracted Hep C from a blood transfusion in 1985.. My acute phase I was fluish, fatigued and very nauseous.

Fast forward 25 years and the chronic phase began with nausea, extreme rashes, and terrible fatigue.  I felt 80 years oldI  I was Genotype 1 with liver stage 3 and viral load off the chart.  I waited for the new medicine to be approved and started my 12 week treatment.  I took Sovaldi, ribavirin and Interferon. I was very sick from the shots.  I got C-diff, it lasted 1 month.

I did not respond to the antibiotics.  Then I developed multiple blood clots in my legs.  It was a hard 12 weeks.  But today I feel like I have a new life!  Life is good"


"I was on all kinds of other painkillers prior to Subutex. I was not only in chronic pain from a shoulder injury (and failed surgeries), but I was also addicted and dependent upon Oxycontin and Norco for about 5 years. I found a doctor who originally put me on Suboxone, then I switched to Subutex since there was a generic available. I now have been clean and pain free for almost a year thanks to Subutex. It is a wonderful drug, I have a clear mind, and a normal life. My pain doesn't override the other parts of my life any more. It truly saved my life!"


"My blood sugar's were constantly in the 250 to 300 range. I experienced a burning sensation in my stomach and stomach pain and discomfort constantly. I had extreme thirst. My fluid intake doubled I was drinking approximately 1 1/2 to 2 gallons of fluid a day with frequent urination. Finally my stomach discomfort reached such a high level that I had to stop taking the medication. My blood sugar's were still in the upper 200 and lower 300 range as well so I thought thw medicatio was ineffective as well, and as my side effects were no longer tolerable."


"whoa it feels like someone has been shoving a blowtorch up my vag.  I inserted this stuff last night but it wasn't until I was driving home from work tonight that I suddenly felt the most violent burning and itching...I was literally swerving back and forth while driving trying to itch it on the seat and get some relief.  The burning and itching has now graduated into a throbbing, and I'm weeping as I write this."


"I have been on Prozac for about 3 months and I must admit that it is a wonderful drug. It helps me control anger and anxiety issues that I have. My only complaint is that I seem to get tremors, but I could live with that."


"This medication has not helped my pain level in any way but has kept me up at night and given me an upset stomach."


"I'm a 52 yr old male with a weak left Sacroiliac joint and often get a nerve pinch (L5L6) that's cause shooting pain down my leg or difficulty standing up straight. I take Celebrex for 2-4 days and it clears right up. It's been amazing for me."


"I've been on Cymbalta for about 13 months but after reading many of the posts, I'm thinking I should add this little self-evaluation.  I was diagnosed with autism, dyslexia and hyper-activity in the mid-1960's when research was still in its infancy. Anxiety was a continuous battle and after failing the 4th grade, all I remember was being in a fog. Cymbalta has cut through the anxiety even though the autism and dyslexia are hard-wired as part of my disorder.  I was recently pushed to 60 mg with improvement from my 30 mg dose.  As part of anxiety, you can feel the adrenaline flowing through you at the slightest distraction or obstacle, but Cymbalta has done miracles to cut the amount of adrenaline released.  Coffee puts me to sleep."


"So far so good for my sinusitis. A little anxious, feel my heart beating a little faster, and will wake up a few times a night, but I feel it's worth it to get rid of this sinus issue I've had for the last 3 weeks."


"After suffering with nasal congestion and trying a variety of allergy medicines, I tried using
Claritin-D.  Although it didn't clear up the nasal congestion, at first I did seem to feel better.
THEN, the side effects started:  extreme dry mouth, stomach pain, headaches, feeling nervous, faster heart rate, constipation, tingly feeling under my skin, insomnia, urinating less than usual;
After quitting the medicine I also had high blood pressure, fear & anxiety (I was afraid to be alone so my grown children came to stay with me several days).  I wouldn't take it again!!!"


"As far as the depression goes, it works.  But at the same time, I'm so sleepy all the time.  I go from them making me sleepy to knocking me out.  They have affected my mind, from making my memory worse to making me feel out of it."


"Zyrtec works well in combating cat dander allergies as well as allergic rhinitis. The best I've found."


"I've had the nexplanon in for almost a month and have heavy to light spotting every day since insertion. If it doesn't stop in the next month I'm having it removed!"


"I sleep great with this medication."


"I'm 22 years old, it was my first time using any type of pill, I was really worried I'd be getting pregnant after I had sex. So the next day I woke up like super early in the morning and I went to Target and I got this Plan B pill. But before buying it, I searched all over the internet so see the reviews and side effects and all that. I went home and that day I really didn't eat anything because I was feeling low. Like I wasn't in the mood for anything at that time. So I read that if you don't eat anything that it might make your stomach hurt and all. So I just had a glass of milk and I drank a little bit of water. Than I took the pill with water like any regular pill. For me it worked no side effects. :) girls this will help you."


"Been off and on Lexapro for 4 years now. I dread having to go back on it as the side effects make me feel lousy - headaches, nausea, jittery, insomnia, lightheaded and anxious. After a week though I feel back to normal and my energy and love for life returns. Being a person who prefers not to take medication I know that sometimes you can fight too long before you need a helping hand - Lexapro helped me. If you do get side effects at the beginning I advise you to go with the flow, understand that it's the medication working & think positive - take care to you all."


"Methylfolate has been a great addition to Paxil for me.  After about 7 years on Paxil CR, it wasn't working as well for me. Instead of increasing the dose, methylfolate has helped me feel good again.  It's important for me."


"2 weeks in, my experience

The good:

Clear focus

Appetite suppression

Increased libido

Calm demeanor

Lower anxiety

Able to get out of the house and interact with people

The bad, but have subsided

Dizzy

Nauseous

Insomnia, now i take it around 2pm vs before bed

Drug is always unavailable when doc refills .

Expensive without insurance

Better than wellbutrin, Lexapro and abilify.

So far so good"


"OMG!!!! This is horrible!!! The cramps n bloating are the worst I've ever had!!!  I suffer from multiple pain issues, fibromyalgia, severe neck and back pain with shooting pins and needles with burning down my legs. Due to a failed back surgery. I'll take that pain over the pain I have from Movantik. I have been back and fourth from the bathroom and sat on the pot till both of my legs are numb. Nothing's moving  but I'm having such bad cramps I can't move."


"After 10 years of struggling with heightening anxiety, I came very close to breaking point, and checked myself into a wonderful private psych hospital - which at the time, I found absolutely terrifying. Little did I know, my timing was perfect, as I met my new doctor (an angel/psychiatrist) who made an OCD diagnosis straight away. With him, I started on 100mg of Luvox, which had a positive effect within 2 days. We increased my dose to 200mg per night, which has continued to work superbly ever since (and it's been 1.5 years). I can't speak highly enough of Luvox, which is the one and only medication I've tried. The biggest thing I've learnt about OCD, is that the 'cure' (aka, return to the healthy pool) = medication + psychology + lifestyle!"


"Loved how it made me feel emotionally. But it has ruined my skin. I never in my life have had acne until this birth control"


"Worked really well for a time....

then life events happened. I might try something else. Everyone is a little different."


"Started at 243lb, I am down to 226lb.  Started about 5 weeks ago.  So I was finally on 4 pills a day until the 5th week but I had two days of extreme stomach ache.  I came down to 3 pills, 2 in morning and 1 at night. The weight has steadily declined about 2 to 3 pounds a week.  Truly glad I started the medication.  I have had some of the side effects. The nausea, I use peppermint or gum to overcome. Constipation and dry mouth, I drink more water.  I do get a jittery feeling but it does  go away.  No issues with sleep. Take B12 pills for energy.  So far so good.  But I am glad it is working. It was $227 under insurance but the coupon dropped it down to $99."


"It makes me not able to sleep, irritable, and when I take I just don't feel like me."


"I am on my second insertion of Implanon; I have never had any side effects. The removal of the first insertion left a scar so small that if I didn't know it was there I wouldn't see it - it's literally the size of a pin tip. The insertion itself is painless, as was the removal. The doctor will use lidocaine and iodine to numb the area. It's very simple and easy and only takes about 15 minutes for the entire process. On my first insertion I only bled for a week or so and nothing after that. On my second insertion I never bled at all. I highly recommend this birth control!"


"Had a condom mishap with a guy I was dating. I'm on birth control but had missed a pill that week and was worried that I wasn't protected. Took the pill 16 hours after the incident. Had no side effects for a few days, but was extremely anxious as I waited for my period which was two weeks away. After 3 days I did have some abdominal cramping that felt like bad period cramps. That went away around day 6 at which point my skin broke out with acne. I continued taking my seasonique birth control during this time. Finally, 16 days after the incident my period started. I took several pregnancy tests to make sure that I was not. Not sure how helpful the pill was in the long run, but it was a good lesson to really be diligent with your bc pills."


"I was on Cymbalta for a few years, and over that time, I didn't notice a significant reduction in the pain, but I did notice that my memory started to diminish.

I asked my doctor to take me off of it, but he refused, so I quit cold-turkey.  The side effects are significant and severe!  I wouldn't suggest this tactic!

All in all, I'm very happy to be off of it... my memory is improving noticeably, and the foot pain is just about the same."


"I would say this is an okay medicine. It works wonderfully at preventing pregnancy. I've been on it for a year and the only problem I've run into is horrible mood swings and depression the entire sugar pill week. Otherwise I've had shorter periods, lighter periods but pretty bad cramps. "


"I used doxycycline and I really loved the results. The reason why I'm writing here is that I see everyone's getting sore stomachs or discomfort, and I did get that too. I went to my beautician, and she said to take a prebiotic before you take doxycycline. I tried and it, and it really worked! My stomach pains where gone and my skin was clearing. No harm in trying, so go for it."


"47, given to thin uterine lining. Can't take it, gives me all day migraines, nausea, and vomiting. :(  medroxyprogesterone worked better for me because I didn't have the debilitating effects."


"This medication was awful. Not only did it not help with my sleep issues and pain, it also increased my anxiety, caused m to be paranoid and I actually started hallucinating. I do not recommend it to anyone."


"So, this was recommended to me by the local pharmacist because I have not taken a poop in a week!! I was so uncomfortable and in pain, I will say, the experience drinking this was HORRIBLE, I had the grape flavor and it was unbelievablely sour, this was my first time taking this stuff for constipation. I guzzled down a full 10oz bottle at 8pm and followed it with lots of water, it gave me the worst nausea of my life and it took my all to hold it down, and it bloated me like a balloon, I stayed up until about 2am and nothing, I was getting so nervous that I just went to sleep, I wake up at 8am, 12 hours later and STILL NOTHING, finally at about 1pm, 17 hours later the dam burst and it was so relieving!! Horrible taste, but it does work!!!!"


"Awesome, three day step and start helping as soon as you start using the medicine"


"Im 17 and I started Yasmin 4 months ago as I broke out in acne and I also had PCOS. This is not good when you do modelling, I was devastated. The doctor also started me on antibiotics to give the pill a chance to kick in. I have mood swings but I think that's pretty normal for a teenager, haven't really changed in my weight, but the great thing is my acne has cleared up, I can go without makeup now. I still get pimple breakouts every now and then but that's also a normal teenage thing. The doctor wants to change me to a milder pill soon, but if I break out again I will be asking to go back on Yasmin>"


"bowel control increased to approximately 60%

side effects: runny nose, increased mucus, cough"


"I started taking this drug when my acne got worse. Before that, I had only tried topical acne treatments (b.p, erythromycin) which worked well at first but later became ineffective. I had several cysts and pustules by the time I started this drug, it healed my cysts fairly fast but broke me out in pustules. After the two month mark (I took it for 3), my acne had decreased noticeably. I was really happy for about a month after I was done , until my acne came back much much worse.
I'm not saying this drug is definitely the reason, but logically speaking, my acne was never this bad. It was very cystic, inflamed and painful. I was crying every day and not going out. Then my dermatologist started me on isotretin, which I'm still currently takin"


"At first this medicine worked, but then I began experiencing severe migraines and so my doctor modified the pills to best suit me. Which worked out better for about 2 months, now I've back to having severe cramps,migraines,heavy bleeding,depression,and anxiety. I wouldn't recommend this medication."


"I wanted to share because I had the liletta IUD inserted today and I was terrified after reading all these reviews. I almost didn't go through with it.  However, after a lengthy discussion with my doctor, I did.  And personally, the pain during was nothing. Literally felt like a small pinch.  And so far, I've had no cramping.  Yes, I'm bleeding but I'm on my period, per my doctor the best time to put it in.  I can't believe how worked up I was about the pain, I'm not saying the reviews are false because everyone is different but to anyone reading these who hasn't had it.  Don't fully take these to heart. You know your body.  Talk to your doctor. I'm so glad I went through with it."


"First week I felt fatigue and almost stopped taking it. But I wasn't sure if it was the medicine or something else going on? Also almost immediately I had no desire to drink alcohol, I was in the habit of drinking wine almost daily. So this was amazing to me. (reading more, it's also used for stop smoking and drinking, well that certainly happened for me) I've been taking it for about 2 months and I've lost 15 pounds and I'm also following a low carb diet too. I also found that my mood improved too...I feel less moody and just calmer and happier....which is making my boyfriend very happy. LOL, I'm in my early 50's so I think I was going through the change and it was affecting my moods. Overall....it's been working great for me."


"First time in years I was pain free

Better than an pain medicine I have ever used"


"You are extremely tired in the beginning but it goes away and you are back to your normal routine. I take 20mg at night and am and headache and migraine free. Its great."


"I've been on Aubra for a month now. My experience with this birth control was really great. I didn't know what to expect on this pill but I ended up having a great experience. I had little to no nausea and I only got a tiny bit emotional the week of my period. I love being on this pill. It eased my cramps a lot and doesn't make me break out. I will continue to use this birth control."


"This is my MIRACLE drug! I've suffered with migraines since around the age of 16, now 33. I've tried tons of different medications but Relpax, although terribly expensive, has been the ONLY solution for me. The only real side effect I have trouble with is entire body sensitivity to touch. Literally, just putting a bar of soap to my skin hurts. However, it's only temporary and I'd much rather that temporary feeling than a migraine. Can't wait until there is a generic! GREAT medicine!"


"I have IC of the bladder and it helped a bunch!!"


"It was mainly prescribed as a sleep aid, in addition to its antidepressant qualities. I was on regular Seroquel and now on XL as I have trouble staying asleep. It's slightly better. I'm getting 6 hours of sleep a night. I am not usually groggy or snowed by this, maybe once per 30 doses. I'm ok with it. Only downside is cost (XL is brand)"


"I was put on cryselle to help regulate my cycle and clear up what was left of my acne and I have to tell you this is the worst experience of my life.
I went from my skin being almost clear to having cystic acne covering my entire face and chest, which was also very heart breaking for me because my cheeks were the only place where I would break out.
I've also become very moody and more depressed. I really do encourage you to steer away from this pill.
It has honestly been the worst decision I've made in a really long time.
Save yourself the pain and money.
I'm looking to switch ASAP!!"


"I have been on Gleevec now for 6 months and in that time I have had maybe 5 well days, the other days have been filled with vomiting, nausea, body aches & pains, migraines, lethargy, insane amounts of facial swelling and my weight is just up & down like a yoyo, varying from 82kilos down to 75.  I now realize that when I said this wasn't the right medication for me 5 months ago I was right. Today my hematologist told me that my Philadelphia gene is unacceptably high, so now I am going to try something else. I am delighted to hear that others are doing so well on it but it certainly wasn't for me"


"Horrible side effects. My mouth and tongue swelled up. Difficulty swallowing which is why the doctor prescribed it for me in the first place. He said it was a symptom of "silent" acid reflux. Found a rash on my leg. Heart palpitations and massive stomach aches.

Didn't do a thing for reflux or the belching and burping it was suppose to cure."


"At first I did have the stomach problems  but after 2 weeks I'm good I been on the injection for 3/4 months and I have lost 45lbs I feel great no more high blood pressure and my A1C was 6.7 now it's 5.3 I love it "


"I was addicted to opiate pain killers for a little over a year, and it got to the point where if I didn't take them I would get cold sweats, body aches, and diarrhea. My whole world revolved around taking vicodin or Norcos. I had to take them just to feel normal. Then I heard about a drug called Suboxone. I went to a drug rehabilitation clinic, and they prescribed it to me. Twenty minutes after taking it I felt 100 times better. I can't believe how amazingly it worked. Some people try to say that it is just substituting one drug for another, but that is definitely not the case. Suboxone was not at all addictive nor did it cause me to have withdrawls. It is an awesome drug and I definitely recommend it to anyone with opiate dependence."


"Recently had to up my dose, and had to take at bedtime because of dizziness.  I noticed I was not feeling well, and thought I was fighting off some bug, but it continued. I noticed that the nausea and headache occurred after taking my nighttime dose of Avapro. When I quit taking it, I felt fine."


"I am on the second day of one pill in am and one in pm (week 2).  No side effects except feeling extremely sleepy.  I had been taking 300 mg a day of bupropion prior to starting this and I thought the tiredness was from having less in my system.  From what I see it may be a side effect of this: drinking coffee to stay awake.  Weight was down 3 pounds first week, then got my period so yesterday is was back up.  Dry mouth, especially at night.  Will this sleepiness go away???"


"I have been on foradil for years, and have had to find a new replacement as it doesn't seem available any longer."


"I started methotrexate in September 2014 as my body was 75% covered with psoriasis and I had tried every topical/light treatment going. The drug worked wonders and I couldn't believe how my skin was clearing up, by jan/feb I'm actually wearing dresses without tights and short sleeves (especially at work which I'd never done before) the only downside was that the day after I took methotrexate I felt so tired I've ended up having days off work because of it, I decided to come off it in about may 2015 and am now waiting to try a new drug Adalumimab (spelling!?) and my skin has come back worse from methotrexate I'm in so much pain and I'm covered in guttate :(."


"I feel like I'm not a mean and hated person wile being on Xanax. I have been suffering really bad lately with panic attacks and I can't breath and my cheat falls like to explode. My doc put me on 0.5mg to take 1 a day but sometimes I have to take more than 1 a day but it works wonders. I can be a better mom and wife with it."


"I have had my Implanon since January 2012 at my 6 week check up after having my daughter. I love it for the fact that I do not have to remember to take a pill, I hate it more for the fact that at my 6 week check up, I was already back down to my pre-pregnancy weight, and after about a month of Implanon, my weight started to sky rocket. The other bad thing for me is that my periods are out of control. I started out having it for a month and a half straight, then it went away for a week and I got it again for 2 months. It would go away for 2 months and it would come back for a week and so on. It is very unpredictable. Overall, it serves it main purpose, but it does come with a lot of extra weight, mood swings, and lowered sex drive."


"Saved my life! Had major postpartum tried for 3 months on different antidepressants nothing worked until Nardil ! Thank you Nardil ..."


"I love this medicine. I am getting ready to go to Hawaii and sure enough, started to get a cold before the trip.  I took this, along with drinking Emergen-C, and it dried up my nose and my cough was gone within 3 hours and I have yet to cough again.  Only downside (and this could be because I'm only 105 lbs), but it did give me the runs.  Fair trade considering I can now breathe without coughing on everyone."


"Just started Celexa, and already I noticed the more feeling of calm, and calm is not something I think I've ever been, I get angered easy, upset, cry, feel overwhelmed, hopeless, feel better off dead, mood always up and down because of how many losses I have had in my life, feeling like a failure, you name it, I really hope this helps me long term. I've noticed a difference already and am optimistic."


"Keeps me in  good sinus rhythm must be careful of red wine which can put me temporarily into arythmia but I automatically return to sinus in 24 hrs of so"


"I have previously tried Yaz which I quit after becoming emotional. My doctor switched me to another brand (which worked fine-no emotional drawbacks) but had to switch me due to my student care card. Then I was switched to Lessina. I had never been so emotional and depressed in my entire life. Additionally my skin became unmanageable, I started having massive headaches, I couldn't focus because of exhaustion (I slept 15 hours two days in a row and previously had a normal sleeping pattern) and I was so weak that getting out of bed became a task. I am now on a different birth control pill and am experiencing none of these symptoms."


"After being diagnosed with high triglycerides, I took Tricor for approximately 10 years.  It controlled my triglycerides to just within the normal limit.  After my insurance would no longer pay for Tricor, and I switched to the generic fenofibrate, my triglycerides and liver enzymes went back up."


"At 42 and suffering migraine attacks with aura from a young age I have tried lots of meds,acupuncture with no real success,I started of on 25mg of topamax then increased a month later to 50 mg which made me like a ticking time bomb towards my family so dropped back to 25mg at night no more and been having excellent results,when I do get a migraine the pain is very minimal  if any and can continue working which would never happen before I would be out for days ,just stay on low dose ,I find once well in your system works well."


"I was changed to Breo almost 3 months ago, after being on Advair 100/50 for 14 years. My Dr changed it, because he felt that Breo would be less steroid in my body. Well, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." My breathing got worse, and it is a struggle to take a deep breath. I had to use my rescue inhaler 2-3 times a day, this past month, when with Advair, I'd only use it 1-2 times ayear. I constantly felt like someone was choking me, or that my lungs wouldn't inflate fully, & I'd have heart palpitations when I'd lay down, & would wake me from sleep. A recent CT scan showed bibasilar atelectasis, whereas another done prior to Breo this year, didn't show that finding. I started back on my Advair today. I hope it still works for me now."


"Ditto all the positives written by other reviewers.

I don't understand why it was nearly impossible to get the clinic to prescribe....  I was so miserable on synthroid which I struggled with for 8 mo...with worries of health issues growing.  I quit. And for the next six years at every doctor appt. I flat out refused synthroid.  I think one of the 20 plus fillers was the issue.   Doing my own research I begin requesting Nature Thyroid.  Was told the clinic  only prescribed synthroid. 16 months ago I won!  And have been happy since on NT.  UNBELIEVABLE then when I moved and my new doc in different state suggested I change.  No way.  I'm very happy with Nature Thyroid and think  the medical profession is 75 years behind the times."


"The day after I started taking this I started having major leakage and had no warning.  I also had diarrhea but thought it was something I ate.   I have been off of it for 5 days and still peeing while I sleep, while I walk. It's annoying. Plus I still have the UTI.  Not a fan of this medication."


"I like Seroquel for sleep better than ANYTHING I've tried ( Trazodone, Ambien, Restoril, Melatonin, Ativan, Benadryl, and Hydroxzine). Its the best out there... Except for the ultra vivid dreams!"


"I've been on insulin since 1985, most recently Humalog and Lantus, I;ve been taking Tresiba for 6 weeks now, 30 units at bedtime and I almost never use the Humalog unless I eat something high in carbs. It is almost like being off the multiple shots I was on at every meal, I recently got a Dexcom CGM and can monitor my sugars constantly."


"A few days ago I was experiencing an awful burning sensation and it got so bad that I could even stand up. I was diagnosed with Chalmydia yesterday. My doctor prescribed me two azithromycin 500s, I took them last night around 9:00 and I haven't had any side effects. However, it hasn't helped any of my symptoms. I'm not too upset about that though because I only took it about 12 hours ago. I'm just praying it will kick in soon so I can finally pee without feeling like I'm on fire. My best advice is to practice safe sex, or if possible, just don't do it."


"My 16 year old daughter began this medication in October and it has been a blessing for her overwhelming anxiety. She is now able to function normally. She has joined swim team at her high school and began taking piano lessons. She is getting out and spending time with her old friends and making new ones. Prior to the medication she was so anxious that she could not speak in class or raise her voice above a whisper outside of our home. The anxiety she experienced prior to the Sertraline was completely debilitating.  She is getting talk therapy, exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet along with taking the medication. I was initially very opposed to "drugs." Now I feel I denied my child nessessary medication. Don't be afraid to try it!"


"Lyrica has been a  big life changer for me!! Thank goodness I found a Dr who prescribed me this. I was in terrible pain and had bad fatigue to where I couldn't live life-- I have 3 kids who I couldn't keep up with. I can't say that everything is perfect now but it's pretty darn close! I hardly have any pain and my fatigue has decreased. I take 75 mg twice a day. I pray for everyone with Fibro to keep working at it until you find something that works."


"I have had psoriasis for many years (40) and have seasonably felt the conditions itchiness during the springtime.  This year, fed up with the condition, I used Ultravate liberally on all areas where condition exists, but this time, I also exposed the area so UV rays of 9 and above for quite some time, building up to an exposure of one hour in the sunlight.  Did not find suntan booths beneficial.  Where psoriasis use to be, now it is only an area that you can see, but it no longer itches.  I also use coconut oil on the areas to keep the moisture in.  After sun exposure, use coconut oil on top of the Ultravate and go in the shade and let the ultravate and coconut oil kind of dry up.  It works for me."


"I have been diabetic since 1989 and have gotten worse over the years.  My A1C has been climbing steadily.  I take Metformin 2500 mg per day.  In March my Dr started me on Januvia also and I can't believe the difference.  My A1C went from 9.4 to 7.0 in 4 months.  I am also surprised I haven't had any side effects because it seems many meds bother me.  My problem now is my new health insurance won't cover Januvia as of Jan 2016.  Yuck."


"I started Fetzima earlier this year (2014) and I am now going off of it because it just didn't work for me.  The one thing it did do for me was give me some energy which I sorely lack.  That's why I gave it a "3" because it did do something. But what I really need is something to lift my mood, and this it did not do.  The depression is still very bad.  My doctor just switched me to Brintellix today.  Here's hoping."


"Very effective for reducing anxiety and obsessive compulsive thoughts. However, it causes constipation. You shouldn't stop taking this medication suddenly as it causes withdrawal symptoms (nausea, diarrhea, dizziness and zaps)."


"I have IC, and sometimes it is unbareable. I have prescription strength 200 mg tabs. I take one of those along with an antihistimine, and drink a big glass of water. Fight the urge to urinate for about an hour. Put heat on the bladder or take a hot bath. Finally when I urinate i feel relief. Still fight the urge and urinate at most once an hour. The flareup should calm. This medicine is literally a lifesaver for IC. I only take the medicine during a flareup, not a regular medication."


"Was suffering from PTSD following  sudden end of marriage  ... I could not seem to ' hold it together' and reluctantly took 10g citralopram for the sake of my children and job ... I had no side effects apart from no appetite for a few weeks ... Within 4 weeks I was feeling so much better ... It 'took the edge ' off my distress but I did not feel in anyway out of control or not totally myself . I took for 3 years ( tried to stop once but not ready) ... I have now been off it for 8 months after withdrawing over a  3 month period very gradually . My biggest fears were ; feeling zombified, gaining weight ; being apathetic towards life ; being addicted ..none of these fears happened . I am grateful for citopram for getting me thru tough times."


"I got nexplanon on Nov 11,2014 mostly because of my periods. Before the implants my periods would last 8 days cause me to have severe cramps, migraine, painful breast, and low appetite. I had it implanted the last day of my period the insertion process was about 15min long. My doc numbed the spot opened it a bit stuck the stick in and bandage. I cleaned the spot put a&d on the spot, within a week or 2 no spot no itching. Keep it clean. Immediately my periods were much lighter. After 2mths of regular periods I spotted until August 2015 (8mths) The spotting was very light. I had no other side affects. Since mid August 2015 (11mth)I have not had a period or spotting. I plan on keeping the implant and replacing it after the 3rd year"


"I have had 5 surgeries on my left shoulder. An unknown bacterial infection was introduced during 2nd surgery after 1st surgery failed. I ended up with a reverse delta arthroplasty. Since the last surgery I have been on high doses of pain killers & have always had Flexeril prescribed for me, though I stopped using it because it never touched the pain from muscle spasms & cramping. Recently, my doctor prescribed Skelaxin. I was astonished at the difference! There was a noticeable difference in 2 days. Taking it 3x/day I got a great deal of pain relief & less muscle pain. Unfortunately, I can't use the drug because even the generic is too expensive for my very limited disability income. I hate knowing it's out there but unavailable to me! :("


"My fiance (22 yrs old, 130 lbs) has been on Keppra combined with Vimpat for over a year and he has had very bad mood swings, weight loss, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, depression, and irritability/quick temper. We are trying to find out if there is another medication he can take in combination with these to help combat the side effects, or if someone has found another med that works as well with less severe side effects, seeing this is the only med that has helped his seizures so far (diagnosed at 17) Anyone else with a similar  problem, or know what might help?"


"I have been on Sutent for three years and my renal tumor has been reduced by half and the metastasis almost eliminated. Side effects are not as bad as when I first started on the drug."


"In a desperate effort to get help for my anxiety, depression and PMDD symptoms I turned to Zoloft. I was happy with it at first as I did feel better. I was very tired however. A happy zombie really with poor concentration and memory and huge appetite. But after a few months the effects started to wear off. My Dr. Increased my dose steadily and with that my weight increased rapidly. Other side effects were uncontrollable diarrhea and TMJ.

 I discontinued the medication and after 9 months on it was left with a 17 pound weight gain mostly in my belly and back/upper sides. The other side effects are over and I didn't have many withdrawal symptoms. After 2 months my appetite and energy are back to normal but I've not lost a pound yet."


"I have tried three other medications for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, which were either ineffective or I didn't like the side effects.  My doctor asked my insurance company to cover Cialis daily use for my BPH.  To my surprise, it was approved.  It has greatly decreased my frequent urination and I usually only get up once, at night, and sometimes not at all.  The side effects have been really good.  Although, my sexual funtioning, for someone my age (62), was considered normal, it was really problematic for me.  My wife and I had sex 1-3 times per week.  Since starting Cialis, about 9 months ago, it is pretty much a daily event.  I must say, this has been pleasing."


"You're supposed to use it before bed so I did, now I don't know how I'm going to sleep. I'm in so much pain right now. Way more than I was before. I just want it out of me. My suggestion deal with the pain from the YI, it's nothing compared to using this crap."


"I am completely happy with Armour thyroid medication which I use after oblation due to hyperactivity of my thyroid. I was on synthroid but my body wasn't able to convert T4 to T3. Once a thyroid patient you will always have slight fluctuations but overall I feel great!"


"If you have a history of low blood pressure, do not let your doctor use this on you. I just had a diagnostic endoscopy and colonoscopy (same time), and they used propofol, which works wonders for making you totally unaware during the procedure BUT afterwards my BP was extremely low which has caused tachycardia. It has been a day and I still have tachycardia (heart rate over 100/bpm resting) due to low blood pressure. I feel exhausted and can barely do anything without spiking my heart rate to 140. I have no idea how long this is going to last, but be aware that this is a possibility for you if this drug is used for your anaesthesia."


"I have used Synthroid, Tirosint, Levoxyl and now Lannet brand generic levothyroxine. I don't believe it is the medicine that causes people to feel bad anymore. Over the last 3 years I have experimented with my health and on the generic I find that if I... *wait 1-2 hours after taking to eat *take with a full glass of water *give up caffeine *give up wine *exercise 3-4 times a week I feel great. And I'm on generic. I never thought I would feel good unless I was on tirosint but it was my lifestyle, not my meds. I only pay $5 a month and I am doing great in life due to these changes. I felt sick and tired before we ever found out I have thyroid cancer- so I don't think a medicine alone will solve all of our problems."


"I've had my Implanon since May 30th 2013. I have not stopped bleeding since I got it. I have crazy mood swings, I get extremely depressed, crave junk food, sex drive is way down, I get horrible headaches, and abdominal pain."


"I checked myself into a mental hospital in 2011 and was put on this three times a day. I was eventually cut down to as needed and it's still wonderful. Kpin (as I call it) curbs the panicky feelings within minutes and I sleep so well that it's sometimes hard to get out of bed in the morning! Thank you, Roche--your little yellow pill is fantastic!"


"Love it. Makes you forget all about the pain, due to surgery. "


"I have had a daily chronic migraine on top of the fibromyalgia since November 1999 along with several other problems. I have been on a LOT of different meds over the years.  I started taking Savella in October of 2012 and after I had my dose upped to 100 mg 2x daily I realized one day that I was having a bad migraine.  I then realized that I had been having many more good days than bad days and very few days spent laying in a dark room praying for overwhelming sleep.  I actually have had migraine free days!  My mood has been a little better, overall pain is somewhat better and I have had no side effects.  So overall I consider it a success.  I also still take Cymbalta, Neurontin, Topamax, Oxycodone and a couple of others. Good luck!"


"I absolutely love this birth control. I have always had really terrible periods that lasted for several days and I'm only 16. My doctor told me the best thing to do was use birth control and I picked this one. I am so glad I did, no spotting, no cramps, some weight gain but it comes off, and my breasts have grown a little. I'm starting the second pack soon and I hope the next pack will be as good as the first!"


"I used to be a paratrooper but as I aged I developed anxieties that eventually interfered with my daily life.  For example I became terrified of flying, driving in winter, or crossing bridges.  I got to the point where I would cross a bridge and even though I knew my fears were irrational, I felt like I would pass out when crossing one and would drive many miles to avoid them.  I was talking to a total stranger and mentioned my irrational fear of driving in winter and he suggested Paxil.  He was a rough neck hunter who developed a fear of climbing tree stands which made him unable to hunt.  I figured if it worked for him I should try it!  Thank goodness I did!  Game Changer!  I cross bridges and am amazed I ever feared them!"


"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 had my Paraguard for 9 1/2 years. I only have 1 child who is 14 now. I had her when I was young so I knew I didn't want to have any more kids for awhile. Neither less to say, I have been with my husband now for 10 years and we both love it! Other than a heavy period for the first 4 months it was smooth sailing for me since then. Yes, I still have pms symptoms every month but it's no different than if I had no birth control.  Now it's time for me to part ways with my Paraguard because it will expire soon and I am seriously wanting to have a new one replaced. I am in my 30s now and not sure if I want to have any more kids. But my husband doesn't have any so we shall see."


"Started with 1000 mg Metformin ( took one pill 4 times a day!) in summer 2015 - bad, bad diarrhea. Changed to 100 mg /day Januvia  - only had bad diarrhea - Late summer 2016 started in Invokana - Starting in November I've had 3 yeast infections thru Jan 1, 2017. Also very thirsty - no hair loss - yet! - some leg cramping - painful in the calves of my legs - blood sugar control ok - I used to be 5.0 (for 10 years) on insulin. Then Doc said I'm over 65 so my blood sugarts (A1Cs) should be higher so I don't go low - but in all the years I've entertained diabetes (since 1991) I've never gone low - so I don't understand this concern. Am seeing doc on Jan 9 - have to see where it goes from here - everyone is right about the yeast infections "


"This medication is definitely not for everyone. Be careful when you take it for the first few times and make sure you are close to a restroom! I have struggled with constipation my whole life and my dr finally gave me linzess to try. About 2-3 hours after taking the medication I have at least 2 BMs that are diarrhea. And the gas it creates is horrible for me and everyone around me. I have been taking this medication for one week and I can't even continue to see if it will subside because it is just too terrible. To the point that I am scared I will have an 'accident' at work. My point to others is - beware."


"After being on for 10 years or more I find now even my pain management doctor as to cut my meds thanks to the new FDA guide lines ,the FDA is so worried about overdose on opoiods because other people has abused them but have forgot about those who do need pain meds.
I've heard it all in the last three months from my doctor I even had to change 3 of my other medications because I can't be on them if I am taking pain meds
To me ever since that most states made Marijuana legal the FDA as turned to people taking pain meds guess they can't control the other un legal stuff out their so they try and put the focus on pain meds even though the FDA says that we would  not take pain meds away from Those who need it .. guess what FDA you have !!!!  get your facts FDA"


"I have been taking Norco now for about 2 months for severe migraines. It works great, it helps me finally get sleep and takes the pain away. "


"I've been taking birth control for about a year now and my doctor just switched me on to Lutera from Aviane. I've been on it for 2 months now and though it's effective,  I have to say it makes me a little nauseous at the start of a new pack and I've gained like 10 lbs. Acne is a teeny bit worse but I'm also using a new soap so that may or may not be it. My breasts have gotten fuller but when I PMS they HURT. I guess these are normal for a birth control in general though."


"I found this medication to come in handy for setbacks (hyperacusis ( health condition characterized by an increased sensitivity to certain frequency and volume ranges of sound ) with pain). Seems to help some with burning pain and I feel it may have reduced duration of my setbacks. It is not a miracle drug but I'm glad I have it as an option."


"I was prescribed this drug in sublingual tablet form to treat my horrible and frequent episodes of diarrhea (1-2 times a day). Anytime I feel that horrible pain and urge feeling, I take one of these tablets and the feeling is gone instantly. I get very sad when thinking about all of the years I missed out not having this drug, but am thankful to have it now. Only side effect i've noticed is very slight dizziness and an faster heart rate. Also, the sublingual tabs will break up into a powder if you don't keep them upright and not bouncing around."


"I got my nexplanon implant on Feb. 28th. Began a cycle about a week later. This cycle was different than my typical cycle, for I no longer had cramping or migraines. However, the cycle lasted for 9 days. After a few days of no bleeding, another cycle started. The second cycle lasted 5 days. Then I had an additional few days off, only to start a third cycle.
When does this end?
When does it regulate itself?
This cannot be healthy to bleed for approximately 3 weeks every month. This is the complete inverse of what it should be.
While I appreciate no cramps or migraines, I do not appreciate spending so much money on tampons and underwear....
Getting frustrated, and contemplating removal."


"I've been taking topamax for over 10 years.  At first I  lost 30 pounds.  YIKES ! I stabilized and gained back some weight to a good weight for me. A few times I've had tingling in my fingers that lasted avery short duration. I 've been a chronic migraine sufferer for over 30 years.  Started at 20 and I'll be 54 soon. Like many...I 've been to many Dr's and tried too many meds. This was the only thing that worked. Thankfully, for me, the side effects were minimal. Just because you have one bad experience, don't suffer. Find something.  Meditation. ..something. You deserve a better life. We wouldn't be on this board if we didn't want to discourage or encourage someone else. Keep trying to live pain free."


"Started taking lisinopril after previous high blood pressure didn't help. Lisinopril brought my BP down to normal level and stabilized it pretty quickly. Have a slight dry cough but nothing too bad. No other side effects."


"Writing this 5 hrs post-insertion on day 8 of cycle. I honestly scared myself silly from reading all the negative reviews about pain during insertion. Took ibuprofen 800mg an hour before insertion. It was just like getting a pap. The most painful part for me was pinching the cervix to straighten the uterus. It was like a period cramp but the whole insertion procedure lasted around 3 mins. Just a little uncomfortable but pain is tolerable. Period cramps are worse. For the price and efficacy and just the slight pain during insertion, I think it’s worth getting especially as I don’t have to worry about unwanted pregnancies for up to 5 years.

No dizziness nor cramping afterwards. No pain too. Just a small drop of blood on the liner."


"Took two pills a day for ten days, and started my cycle three days after the last pill. Felt nauseous the first day of taking the pill, but it did what it was supposed to do so no real complaints. Not sure if my cycle will regulate in the future, though."


"this tackled the back pain without making me drowsy, a major bonus with two kids around.  It is hard on the stomach though so  I have to take it with omeprazole but that's no big deal.  All my other pain meds make me feel so tired all the time, I'm just relieved to find something powerful that doesn't."


"I switched from Wellbutrin to Aplenzin 3 months ago. I had a good sex life before on Wellbutrin. I switched my medication instead of increasing the dose of Wellbutrin. Now that I am on Aplenzin I feel numb. I had this same feeling when on Zoloft. "


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"Had unprotected sex a day after my period ended and took Plan B 10 hrs later. No one told me it would make my period come again 5 days later. I looked up side effects and everything said if you bleed before your normal period then you may have an epitomic pregnancy. I'd never been more terrified in my life. Thanks for this forum or else I'd think something was wrong with me. So glad to see that it's normal."


"I have been using Acanya for a little over a week and love it.  I love that it doesn't dry my face, but my skin has shown vast improvement. I should have seen a dermatologist a lot sooner."


"I had Implanon implanted in March of 2009 and nothing but problems since.  I had depression, mood swings, period for 6 months straight, cyst in right breast, pelvic pain, edema, fever, headaches, back pain, joint pain, weight gain, acne, and the list goes on.  I just got it removed and I can't wait to get to feeling better soon."


"I've been on this medication for a week and I have already lost 7 lbs. I just up the dosage to 1.2 and my appetite is completely gone. But I noticed that it makes me urinate a lot. No side effects and loving it. Thank God I finally found something that's really working for me without having to pop pills and it last all day "