"I have never purchased this product before. I have gotten cold sores since I was a small child, before kindergarten. I used to only get fever blisters or cold sores once a year, maybe twice. I started getting them VERY frequently this past year, two or three times A MONTH. It's ridiculous. So I purchased this product for the first time.

First of all, it did not work. I was applying it every day for five days and I saw no changes, or no more than I experience during the typical duration of a cold sore. Second of all, I LOST the abreva I purchased. It is so incredibly small and easy to lose! For $17, this is outrageous. I will NOT be purchasing this product again, and I will make sure to leave a review everywhere"


"Was prescribed this for schizophrenia. It took away psychotic symptoms yes but had horrible side effects to begin with and I put on nearly 7 stone because of this drug. And I've had slurred, stuttered speech ever since taking it. I really want to come off this medication but fear becoming ill again for my family's sake. Been on it for nearly 3 years now.

I'm on a fortnightly injection. I have also been given this drug in tablet form to treat anxiety before, didn't really do anything for me, felt no obvious change to feelings. Something like zolpidem (yes I'm aware it's sleeping medication) really makes me feel more relaxed and at ease, that's what I want out of anti anxiety medication. So anxiety wise I think it's pretty rubbish."


"JUNE 9th weight 246 LBS. JUNE 25 weight 237lbs (weight lost before I started Belviq in order not to confound the results. Anyone can lose 9 lbs of weight gain efficiently in 16 days. It's the hard fought lbs that follow that are troublesome to lose and start the decline to excuses and discouragement. These are the LBS that I will give the credit to Belviq so that no one can say "It was water weight" or other excuse. July 22 224 Responder in spades!"


"I've been on Deplin for 20 days now, along with Zoloft.  I had great success with Cymbalta, but it messed badly with my blood pressure (going from 112/65 to 175/100) so I had to go off it.  I was put on Zoloft as a stop gap, but have tried it in the past without much success, as with all the others.  They say it can take 4-6 weeks before Deplin has its full effect.  I'm still hopeful, but I do so wish I'd seen the overnight change like others. "


"Got Skyla inserted the day after my period ended,  it hurt just a bit, like it should. (I've never had kids btw) I got light headed, nauseas, and the urge to take a dump (which I did right after). Within the 30 minutes after insertion I threw up 3x & felt the need to just lay down but literally right after that i was fine...just mild cramping. Was able to drive home. I took 3 Aleve pills once I felt cramping (6/10) *aleve is a life saver for cramps* I continued to take the Aleve pills till day 3 and on day 4 I felt light cramping and started noticing a light lower back pain when laying down. It's day 7 & I just got in bed, I feel the light lower back pain still. (since day 1 I've also had brown discharge, still do *no bad smell*)"


"I got Mirena back in December 2016 and ever since that day I've been bleeding EVERY single day. We are now in August and bleeding is still occurring non stop. It has taken a toll on my daily life especially with my sex life with my husband. This is devastating because I was under the impression it'll stop my periods within 6 months the latest, it's been 9 months now and starting Birth control on top of the IUD to see if it works if not I will have to remove it and bleed a couple more weeks and mess up my system even more."


"Before taking Neurontin, there were 4 to 5 nights a week that I was unable to sleep.  I started taking Neurontin regularly and I no longer have RLS.  It has helped me tremendously and made a big difference in my quality of sleep."


"Nightmares, daytime drowsiness, sucidal thoughts, aggressive"


"I was prescribed this for a UTI last week. I took my first dose right before bed, and then woke up at 4am with a horrible headache and an extremely stiff neck.  The symptoms persisted for two days and it was almost unbearable. I would not take this again if my life depended on it."


"I have been on Brintellix 10 mg and increased to 20 mg on 02/19/2014. I have experienced dry mouth, dizziness, forgetfulness, no desire to eat, weight loss of 11 lbs in 10 days, which is good considering I'm overweight, this can't be a bad thing, and wake up often, however, I am in a happier mood and not so stressed out. I have been on Brintellix for a total of 11 days. Hope the yucky side effects go away soon. I have tried almost everything else and nothing has worked mood wise for me as good as this is."


"I had the implant inserted in January 2015. I noticed not long after I was feeling depressed and not my usual self. I also began producing breast milk and no one at the clinic had ever heard of that happening. I have two toddlers and had not produced breast milk in over a year. They tested to see if I could be pregnant and I was not. I was then referred for a hormone test and was told it was normal. As there has been no official record they put it down to the hormones settling in my system and said it should settle in 6 months. After 4 months the flow did stop how ever I have gained a lot of weight 14lbs. It has been effective as birth control however the side effects have not been pleasant at all."


"Pristiq is the first medication that worked for me and my brains scattered chemical imbalance issues.

I had tried 3 other types of medication over  8 years, interspersed. While they had helped, even a combination of pills did not cover all that was required with my brain and it's issues.

I have to say that this is quite a strong drug.  Also, note the possible side-effects before you start.  I, myself, did not any of the side-effects the manufacturer mentioned but when I became pregnant and was breastfeeding I did have to wean off of the medication for safety reasons, obviously, and I did notice a slight withdrawal.  Do not stop taking this medication suddenly.  It, most likely, will not feel good if you do!  As stated, it's strong."


"Okay, I would like to start off by saying that everybody's body is different and everyone reacts to things differently. Personally, I really like this birth control! I have always had an irregular period like I could literally go months without having a period and this fixed that and on top of that it has made me skin so much more clear than it already was and I'm not pregnant so that's all good! I didn't experience any weight gain, I did have some mood swings but that's basically it. so 10/10 would recommend."


"AWFUL. I know it's different for everyone but this has been awful. I've tried 4 different birth controls and now I'm on this one. I have terrible cystic acne because of it, even have acne on my legs!!!! None of this has ever happened since before I started this. If I could post pictures I would. Also, I do not have a period. I mean that's kinda nice but I always take at least two pregnancy tests a month to make sure, even though I'm being safe. I'm not saying I wouldn't recommend it, because you should at least try it to see if it works for you. Good luck!"


"Been on Avodart for 2 years now, have been on Testosterone Replacement for 15 years, have seen a gradual improvement with urinary tract symptoms, (difficulty urinating, low flow, trouble starting). Continue to have prostitis, pelvic pain, dribbling. Avodart symptoms, no libido, erectile dysfunction, loss of penile sensation, low semen flow, depression (when I first started medication). Used to have High Libido but now have No Libido. Thank Goodness for understanding SO with a "Hands on Approach". 60 years old."


"This was the worst drop I tried and I've tried a lot. My doctor didn't ask me if I had any heart problems and I do. it was just a bad situation all around."


"My experience with Depo has been wonderful! I had horrible cramps and long heavy periods before I started the shot. After about 5 months I stopped having a period at all which was great. No surprises! Also I lost about 13 pounds on it. I was previously on ortho tri cyclin lo-fe. The pills made me gain weight, the weight loss without trying was fabulous. I dont feel tired or achey. The only negative was I have had some acne return, it's nothing that a touch of makeup can't fix... But from having 100% blemish free skin to a few pimples is a little annoying. I will continue to stay on the shot until I decided to start thinking about having kids. Until then, I'll deal with a couple pimples and enjoy my skinny, period free life:)"


"I have been using Mucinex for 6-9 months for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Cough (20 years).  Started with 600mg twice a day for about a month, then I switched to 1200mg twice a day for about 2 months.  1200 was way TOO Much, it made my joints burn with pain and my left leg swelled up. I switched back to 600mg twice a day - still had the pain and swelling - then dropped the dose to 600mg once a day - the swelling went down and the pain was much less.  I got very tired -hard to work.  All this time the Mucinex worked to control the Fibro and helped me to function and think clearly.  I will try an even lower dose of Mucinex. Can't get it over the counter. I've been off the medicine for 2 days with lots of rest. In a few days I'll be back on with a lower dose."


"I have only good things to say, just a little bad note about stopping. I started using birth control because of heavy and very painful menstrual cycles. I first was on the pill, and I was spotting almost every day for months. My Doctor suggested the ring, and things were great then after. I was on the ring for about a year and decided to stop. After birth control, I had finally become regular. About a year ago I decided to start birth control again because I was becoming more sexually active. I went immediately to the ring again, this time choosing to not have a period, and I love it! No periods or spotting."


"I just want to say I found this site very helpful. I had been on Alesse previously and switched to Aviane because it was so much cheaper. Since switching I have found that I am more fatigued, am losing an alarming amount of hair, and feel sick after I eat.  This page helped me a lot because until now I was stressing out thinking that I was possibly pregnant (I have had lighter periods since I started 3 months ago, but that only added to the problem). I am still going to take a pregnancy test, but after reading this article I feel like I will be able to at least sleep tonight."


"My experience with Nexplanon is only that of sharing the insertion of the implant. I didn't feel anything. The numbing shot felt just like any shot so pleasantly surprised. I did get a huge bruise and it's been 6 hrs since I got it and just now feeling a little soreness- nothing Advil won't help"


"I've tried several options, over the counter, homeopathic, and prescription in a quest to deal with transient insomnia which typically triggers a worsened depressive mood (kind of a negative feedback loop). Ambien was one of the first I tried. It works very quickly, has very little hangover, but did not always KEEP me asleep. I usually wake around 4.

The bad: tolerance, "sleepwalking," waking up in my roommates bed with no memory of how I got there. Be cautious, if you live with other people let them know you're suffering from insomnia and that you are taking this medicine. My roommates reported me seeming completely coherent while sleepwalking%u2014 it can be more problematic than mere "sleepwalking.""


"I started taking Topamax in January of 2012 for migraines, I was getting one a day. I did experience the brain fog at first, but I found that after about a month or two, I was mostly back to normal. I have experienced the weight loss and loss of appetite, and I'm also lactose intolerant, so I'm trying to work on eating a healthy amount. I have found that drinking a lot of water really helps with the tingly feeling in my feet and hands!"


"Before taking Saphris I had hallucinations, both aural and visual; zero motivation, interest, and energy; a very flat mood, and paranoid delusions. Saphris has kept the visual hallucinations away, I do not hear voices anymore, I have interest, motivation, and energy, my mood is no longer flat and I have been feeling pretty good. It has not done anything for my delusion but I have hope that it will eventually help. I have experienced no side effects. I am on 10mg a day, 5 taken in the morning and 5 at night. I am not at 100 % but I am so much better than I was."


"Wellbutrin is absolutely miraculous for me. The last nine months of my life, through which I’ve been taking Wellbutrin, were the best. I used to have dysthymia, apart from occasional episodes of major depressive disorder, and Wellbutrin put an end to both.

The only side effect I noticed is a rise in my blood pressure (hence 9/10 instead of 10/10), which I’m not entirely sure I should attribute to the drug. But I’m young and my blood pressure used to be very low, so I am fine with that. I plan on continuing to take Wellbutrin, until someone stops me!"


"After severe lumbar pain caused by lugging a 5-gallon bucket full of dirt about 100 yards, I tried over-the-counter Doan's tablets and got no relief. Then, my physician gave me 4 Naprelan which I took one a day. In only six days total, my lumbar pain had vanished."


"Loved this method of birth control at first. Used it for about 9 months took it out for two weeks and slowly fell into a depression (never been depressed in life). I have put it back in and hopefully will go back to normal until I can find a way to slowly remove the hormones from my body with out going cold turkey. It was great not having to remember to take a pill everyday but the side effects just aren't worth it to me. "


"After trying organic and holistic alternatives for a year with no success I went to a Dr. who prescribed Hyzaar 50mg. I've been on it for 6 weeks, had my 2nd visit today and the Dr. said the approximately 10% improvement was all I could expect and immediatley prescribed a 2nd BP med. No discussion of increasing the dosage, just another med. I'm disappointed in the Dr. more than the med."


"I love Cymbalta and have been on it for 4 years and some change.  Used to be on 60mg and now 120mg since August 2014. However, I am 3 months into my nursing program and I'm starting to feel anxious which I'm sure is normal but I am thinking of adding a medicine.  I just don't want anxiety to start because I used to be anxious all my life until Cymbalta. I have clinical depression and generalized anxiety.  Cymbalta has been a miracle."


"I just started taking Abilify for my second go around.  It's been about a week and reading these posts is making me recollect all of the effects the medication had on me last year.  On top of things going maniacal with my best friend and husband I had to deal with weight gain, twitching and a terrible shallow attitude burst out (hence the maniacal matrimony).

But I felt so much more focused, happy'ish (laughing more but the not reaching my eyes type) and more energy, less lethargy.  After being so sluggish and down and gray and tired for years this was a temporary battle of conscience in deciding whether or not to continue taking the medication.

I gained about 50 lbs within 2 months on 4mg day. I twitched all through the night for mos."


"I started this birth control when I was 18 and have been on it for about 8 months now once I first started it I was so nauseous and had horrible headaches. When it came time for me to get my period I missed it, then it came the next month with the worst cramps I have ever experienced. My face is kind of acne prone and it cleared up a little bit but not a whole lot. I've gained about 15 pounds and after I take the pill I get so hungry. My periods are about the same I'm just a little bit lighter and it's like a day shorted but my period does come EXACTLY 28 days from my first day. I experience really bad cramps like going to the ER cramps and they got a little better but not like to the point where I have no cramps. I guess it's alright."


"I have been on this pill for about 5 months now. I switched to this after having problems with depo, which caused me horrible migraines that actually put me in the hospital. Since I've started this pill, I've had nothing but problems with constant bleeding.  The strength of the pill has been changed higher a few times. After sex, I bleed, going to the bathroom, I bleed. I absolutely hate it. I've also been very irritable, but mostly because I'm tired of bleeding. And I feel dizzy all the time, and feel out of body. I rather gain a ton of weight on the depo, and deal with migraines again, than deal with what I'm going through on gildess."


"I am an 18 year old female with ADHD and my doctor just switched me from vyvanse 30mg to taking focalin 10mg XR and I absolutely hate it. Vyvanse worked for me but would make me bite my lip often in class which was very odd, but something I could work with...Focalin makes me socially anxious (keep in mind I am the most social and extroverted girl), jittery, and worry about random things. I am going to doctor tomorrow after taking it for 2 days and going back to vyvanse."


"I'm 25 yrs old.I been taking Loestrin 24Fe for about 9mos now for ovarian cysts. I like it. I'm not as moody, cycle only lasts for 4 days instead of 7 days, breast size was C 34 now D 40, haven't lost weight, still have headaches, nausea. This is my 9 month haven't started my cycle yet and 5 days late."


"I have been using duac $33, as my topical ointment along with doxycilyn $10, for 5 days now. I have suffered from cystic acne for 17 years. I am so so happy with my results so far. I woke up this morning with still a few blemishes left, but all my redness has gone, the 'under skin bumps' are all gone, and my skin finally, does not hurt! I have had no side effects as yet. I am having the doxy pill in the morning and using duac at night after my nightly shower. My beauty routine is advance natural cleanser and Dr. Spiller toner and moisturizer. The moisturizer is oil based so it is really hydrating which is counteracting the dryness from duac. Please, do it! Try it! I am so happy. And its cheap."


"I am taking this along with Buspar for my anxiety and depression. I only had anxiety so I was only taking Buspar, but it seems as though Buspar took away the anxiety and brought on depression. I'm against taking SSRI's or other antidepressants, so I asked my doctor first about possible interactions, then bought some St. John's Wort. Ever since, it hasn't happened to me anymore. I also have no side effects at all from it. Some people say it will give u headaches, but I've never had one. I personally believe that if u truly need this, there will be no headaches because your body needs it. But who knows, that's just my personal opinion :) it doesn't hurt to try it!"


"I was prescribed tramadol for a severe sore throat.  I couldn't eat anything or take my other medicines before taking it and was only able to drink enough to keep me hydrated.  Although I have experienced headaches and nausea since taking it, I can at least eat soft foods and soup and take my other medications.  The headaches and nausea aren't pleasant, but, after losing 6 lbs in 2 days because I couldn't eat, the benefits definitely outweighed the side effects."


"I went on this drug on the advice of my physician. It was horrible, I lost 8lbs but my a1c went up from 6.9 to over an 8. My cholesterol went from good to bad and I was always thirsty, which means I stayed looking for bathrooms. My endurance and circulation got worse too.As soon as I was taken off my numbers got better. The weight came back but my overall numbers got better.
 Now I'm off with better numbers but I'm still trying to get my endurance and circulation better. I still get winded easy but I'm working on that.
 I suggest to stay away from this medication. I changed physicians and the New one said he doesn't lie what he's seen and that he feels that this medication set me back."


"Sometimes it helps but not always"


"This is literally the worst pill I've taken. I've been on there different types for 5 years now and gildess is the absolute worst. I'm on my 4th day of the inactive pills and my period still isn't here, but I spot all through the month. Not to mention mood swings, low libido, and tons of acne."


"Accutane is not an easy drug to take, but it does work.  I was 31 and had acne since puberty.  I had large cysts and nothing worked.  I took it for four months and it completely cleared up my skin.  I did have significant dryness of my skin and had painful joints, but it was totally worth it to me.  This was in 1990 and I have not had problem with my skin since.  I would definitely recommend it for severe cases of acne.  It changed my life."


"I really like how the Buspar worked for me I was given 10mg tablet half to a whole up to three times a day and it did wonderful to help tame my anxiety. I had to lower my dosage of Buspar because the original diagnosis of anxiety, depression in ADHD might be Bipolar disorder instead but I really didn't experience much side effect except maybe lactation without pregnancy but that may have been Celexa causing it."


"I started out at 200lbs and within two months went down to 170lbs. During the 3rd month I went down to 162lbs. I feel somewhat stuck at this point with the weight loss going much slower.  I do however notice a big appetite change when I take the pill and don't. The insomnia goes away in a week or two. The earlier you take it the better. It's by far my miracle drug. I love the extra energy to help keep up with the kids and house work. I should have started this years ago."


"I've been on Microgestin 1/20 for 4 months. Gained weight, mood swings, horrible cramps and bleeding in between periods. I don't feel like myself at all. I've been bleeding for 7 days now. They only thing this had done for is heighten my sex drive. I've decided to stop taking it. Going back to condoms. "


"I took my first dose of Furosemide yesterday morning,1 x 20mg tablet at 6.00am (when I take other medicines). I fell asleep and woke at 11.15am and felt tipsey, restless and had twitches and tingling in my hands and fingers. I also had a very dry mouth and was very thirsty and did more housework than I've done in the last 3 months put together. I suffer from chronic back pain and chronic sciatica and even though I was in a great deal of pain I couldn't stop cleaning. Today I still don't feel quite right and every muscle screams in protest as I move."


"I've been on and off this medication for a few years now. I have mixed feelings towards it. The first 30 minutes to an hour of taking it , I feel a rush and a feeling of I can do anything. That rush motivates me to go to the gym actually. After the rush is gone I feel more focused and alert. After the alerteness has warn off I feel moody and irritable. I'm very aware it's the medication making me on edge and try to control it.

I get a bit headachy sometimes and it bothers my stomach from time to time. Always hungry? Not on this medication. Appetite gone, at least for a while until the next pill. Make sure to eat!

I would say this medication is addictive and would not recommend it to anyone that has an addiction problem."


"Works very well in stabilizing mood. I need a very small dose twice a day, and I haven't noticed any side effects. Except maybe acne. Although I don't know if that is the cause. I have been on it nearly 2 months now and I notice progress everyday. I am able to focus and accomplish tasks instead of being scattered and all over the place."


"I have been on Loestrin 24 FE for 2 months now. My first pack I started a week or two before my scheduled period so I had a regular period but I kept taking the pills. I skipped the 4 dummy pills and moved straight on to my 2nd pack and I haven't had my period this month which is GREAT. The only side effects that I dealt with was major bloating the first week or two when I started my first pack. Now I haven't felt any side effects. My sex drive is amazing, haven't gained any weight, no mood swings, nothing. I used to be on the patch several years ago and that stuff made me go insane so I was afraid to try a new type of birth control but Loestrin 24 FE has been AMAZING for me. I love it!"


"No clue how effective it is but I just took it the first time and I am DYING. I have never felt an itch like this before in my life. This is the most pain I have ever been in, hands down. I would rather live with a yeast infection every day forever than take this stuff. Can't speak to its effectiveness and don't really care."


"I started taking Bontril about 5 days ago and have already lost 11 pounds, Amazing! I am not at all hungry, I have to make myself eat 3 meals a day and the only thing so far is I haven't slept well. Hopefully this will subside. I started at 166 pounds and I am 5'6" tall and my goal is 145 pounds."


"Lamictal changed my life!  It is what I use as an antidepressant for Bipolar II (300 mg in the morning) along with Seroquel ER 100 mg at night which keeps my anxiety in check.  No side effects from either."


"I have been taking Contrave since October 2015.  I have been going to the gym for 2 years 4 to 5 days a week.  My results came to a halt.  After starting contrave I have lost 25lbs and continue to see results.  I do have some nausea when I don't eat when I should.  This just reminds me to eat a snack.  Which is usually cheese and almonds.  Some of us just need a little help.  I am 5'4" start weight 179 as of today 154.  Thank you Contrave!  You have truly changed my life."


"Never had a whole lot of acne through high school until I jumped on steroids (deca/sustanon) I got moderate-severe cystic acne after about 6 weeks and had it for about 3-4 months and finally got put on bactrim DS. It did wonders went through 3 bottles and was back to normal I kept the 4th bottle for precautionary reasons no acne came back"


"I got nexplanon on January 6, 2015. I was using pills for 3 years prior. At first it was great, the 99.95% effective got me to want it. I have a mild increase in acne, not super moody, don't see much change. Sex drive is still great with my boyfriend. However, my periods now last over 2 weeks at a time (I'm on mine right now and it's now the 20th day) they aren't super heavy but it's enough that I have to wear a tampon. Which is very annoying since I do still have a sex drive haha. Anyways, I like it so far besides my periods. If they don't shorten or disappear I may want to take it out."


"I want to thank everyone for posting their experiences on this site.  While I have been reading everyone's posts for weeks, I have never shared.  I abused perks and morphine for over 5 years. I finally got the strength to find a doctor that is certified to prescribe Suboxone about 2 weeks ago. Appointment was yesterday at 7:30 AM, a few hours before I would be in full blown withdrawal. I took My first dose at 5:30 PM and in less than an hour felt like a new person. It took away all my withdrawal symptoms without making me feel groggy. It has only been a day, but I feel hope. I can't remember the last time I felt hope."


"After becoming a diabetic, I was initially put on Januvia, but it failed to control my sugar levels. I was switched to Janumet and have been taking 50/500mg of Janumet (50mg - Januvia, 500mg - Metformin) for over a year. It's just like Januvia, and doesn't work well for me since my sugar levels can reach 140  after meals. I am not overweight and I exercise regularly. My doctor raised my dosage to 50/1000mg, but side effects forced me back to the lower dosage. The higher Metformin caused my body to ache and I felt weak during workouts. I recommend using Janumet but watch your sugar levels closely to make sure it brings your sugar levels to your desired level. I gained 5 pounds this summer and my sugar went up 30 points."


"I started taking Lyrica after seeing an orthopedic surgeon, for widespread pain and tendinitis.  After taking 50 mg a day, I had no difference, then up to 75mg a day, I still had pain in my wrists (most likely because I work on a computer). But MIRACULOUSLY!, I noticed that along with 'Some' pain, my social anxiety is all but GONE! It's not even the reason I started taking it! As for my wrist pain, we've bumped up the mg to 175 per day and it's only been two days, I'm very groggy in the morning. I didn't get that on the 75mg, but I am confident it will subside. I feel like a new person because the easing of the social anxiety was a total surprise!
I would recommend this medicine to ANYONE with pain/social anxiety."


"My experience was wonderful I'm so overjoyed with my results . I've lost so much weight I feel so much better , I started Saxenda March 18, 2016 I've lost 68 pounds  as of August 17, 2016 . My appetite has decreased but I eat healthy , I exercise and try to be active . I have not felt this good in years."


"From reading the medical literature this is probably the most efective treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder but the side effects led me to change, after a year of use, to a less taxing medication. The weight gain was too much and it made me more confrontational with others. But for bringing my initial problem down to a manageable level before switching, Anafrinil was a life saver."


"HATE IT! I've been in this medicine for 3 months now and I've balled like a baby everyday. I feel like I have no control over my emotions. I do not recommend to any female!"


"I only had ONE cold sore on my bottom lip right in the middle. I used over 6 home remedies the day I saw a tiny bump with some bubbles, the next day abreva was the only thing I was using and 2 days later I noticed the cold sore as spread underneath my lip. I have over 6 little cold sores. I am so mad I spent $20 on this cream. I am visiting a dermatologist to help me because it's been over a week and all of my cold sores are not gone. You're  better off with home remedies such as the following: ketchup, garlic, tea tree oil, ice, vanilla extract, doterra oils (on guard oil), alcohol, etc. anything that will dry it out. Overall abreva helped me in the past once but now I'm done with it. Over priced and spreads more cold sores, don't buy."


"I've been on this just for a week now. The first five days all I wanted to do was eat and I actually gained 1 pound. But the last two days my appetite has decreased and when I do eat I get full very fast so hopefully it stays like this. I'm not on any diet or exercise program which would probably help but if I go down to a 1500 calorie a day diet I wouldn't even need a pill. I'll keep checking back in that to share my experience."


"I got the off brand 7 day treatment. Boy can I say I'm on the 5th day and it still burns! Not as bad but after I put the treatment in it still burns like hell! I thought after the 3rd day it was suppose to start going away. I also started my period on day 3 of the treatment which makes everything so much worse. I'm miserable. I just hope this cream actually works. Itching and burning is gone. Swelling finally went down but when I put the medication in it's complete torture, I just want to cry. It's almost unbearable but I deal with it because I just want this thing to go away"


"Have been taking Ocella for 4 months, and at first the only things I noticed were positive; it cleared up the mild adult acne that I had developed around my jawline, and my breasts seemed to get bigger. Then, I began to notice more negative than positive. First, I've gained 6 pounds in 4 months with little change to my diet. Second, I experience spotting between periods. Third, I am ten times more moody than I was before which is strange for me because I am always pretty stable and happy. Last, I've been feeling very bloated and maybe a little constipated.

So overall, the pill is doing the job and I'm afraid to get off of it because I don't want to start breaking out, but I also don't want to stay on it and continue to gain weight."


"I've had insomnia for years and used only natural remedies to cope.  Eventually none of the things  worked, so I went to a sleep disorder clinic.  The doctor gave me free samples of Belsomra 10, 15 & 20 mg.  I started by cutting all the pills in half and taking only 5 mg.- that worked for a couple of nights only.  I then had to up the dose to 7.5 mg (by combining the cut pills).  After a few nights of each dosage, I have to up the dose.  I don't use Belsomra every night because it doesn't work consistently.  I still mix up the nights with a Melatonin spray.  Although I get a decent sleep with the Belsomra (when it works), the next day I have a heavy head, like brain fog.  I won't be paying for this when my free samples run out."


"Had a weird manic/mixed night so put myself up to 300mg from 150 while dropping Effexor from 300mg to 150. Went completely nuts and very confused (another manic/mixed night oddly enough, that felt about the exact same as the former) but now it's been 2 more weeks since I switched the dosages, so a month total, and I feel FAR more normal than I have in 7 years. Seems antidepressants really are the devil for bipolar disorder, which I never truly believed until now. That being said, I'm fairly certain I needed Effexor at one time. Don't know what I'd do without this med actually.

If you need a Dr to request approval for your insurance coverage (remember Plan G if you're on the poor side), that will work instead of e.g. taking lithium."


"My son age 12) has been on this medication for 2 1/2 weeks now.

He was on Dexedrine,which we felt was doing very well on his focus which gave him better grades,but it lacked in controlling  impulsive behavior. We see a noticeable difference in this issue with Vyvance 30mg.once a day. The only thing that we do notice clearly is lack of appetite at supper time and you can actually tell when his medication has worn off. His undesirable behavior is back) also becomes fidgety."


"I've been taking Celexa for about 9 months.  I am a professional football player and developed a very unproductive phobia after a series of negative situations stressful situation. I used to execute certain plays with no problems but after I blew several games executing a particular type of play, I became fearful of this play during games, even though I could execute the play perfectly in practice.  I went on Celexa, but I don't think it helped much because the phobia is still there and I get very uncomfortable just thinking about executing this play.  I started on 10, then 20, 30, 40 and settled on 30mg.  Others around me have commented I'm easier to be around but it did not help my phobia whatsoever."


"Great experience!!"


"Dealing with arthritis over 20 years; first ran the gamut of all the meds, was lambasted when I suggested old fashioned pain meds. Finally told nothing more rheumatology could do for me; that I should try pain mgmt. That equals opioid therapy; was a godsend for me. 8 years now, no problems/side effects; take as prescribed; rarely asked for increase. I take as prescribed responsibly. With the climate how it is today there's a stigma if you are on opioid therapy you are addicted. BS! After 8 years if I was going to have problems they would have happened by now. Belbuca IMO is using devious marketing ploys; it does not work. Maybe a minority, but what about honest law abiding patients who benefit from opioids taking it responsibly?"


"I've used Exedrin Migraine for a while and even though it has worked for me in the past. It hasn't been the most reliable for me now. I'm 15 and I'm actually currently in a migraine and it hasn't been helping."


"To make a long story short, Rapaflo worked, making it easier to urinate and cutting the frequency in half; However if you still enjoy Sex, well, there won't be any.  You can forget having any meaningful ejaculation. After taking it for less than a week, there was absolutely no ejaculate. The frustration of trying to have sex is worst than the frequent urination to me. So if your not interested in Sex, it's a good drug and it works well, with little or no other side effects.  I also tried Flowmax and it's merely a little brother to Rapaflo, with pronounced Dizziness and muscle fatigue.  Neither is realistic for me.  But give them a try, they make work better for you."


"Do NOT take this medicine.
1 time IV dose.
Causes nervous system damage.
First Parkinson side effects, then anxiety after 5 months NOT gone.
Possible sensitive to other medications.
Horribly traumatic.
Couldn't work."


"This is my second birth control. I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for a year and I was extremely emotional so I switched. The first few weeks on this pill I had terrible acne! Not just on my face but my back and chest and I feel huge. I don't even want to get ready and do anything anymore. All I've done since taking it was sleep. I'm calling my doctor and switching asap."


"Probably the best antipsychotic I have ever been. I have only responded to Abilify and yet I still had some intense residual depressive, obsessive compulsive, insomnia and anxiety symptoms not allowing me to function well half the time--the side effects of abilify were also too much. My doctor told me about rexulti and how it is a better and more cleaner version of abilify, therefore I agreed to try it. I have now been on it for a year and it has helped me in ways that I am glad that I switched to it. The only issue is that it still causes weight gain and diabetes but these are less severe than on abilify. It is worth dealing with those side effects because now I no longer have insomnia and can function thanks to rexulti."


"Probably the BEST cough suppressant you can ever be prescribed.i had a cough that was SO SEVERE it kept me up 2 days straight and my throat began to bleed..my dr Rx'd 1 tsp every 12 hours and a z-pack antibiotic. I took the doseage at 6pm and by 7 I was sleeping soundly..I used it to ward off the cough while the antibiotics cured the cough. No point in getting just cough medicine if you don't get the antibiotics to go with it

:)"


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"I took the split dose at 8:00 pm within a hour I was sick to my stomach.  At 1:30 I started throwing up while sitting on the toilet.  I have not felt so nauseous in a long time.  At 2:30 am I was scheduled to take another dose which I promptly started throwing up.  I was still very nauseated until the colonscopy at 7:30am.  I now am scheduled for another colonscopy because the bowels were not clean enough in 5 years even though there was no polyps or any other issues.  I will never have another colonscopy because of my experience."


"Have used this for sciatic pain and muscle tightening, for 50 years now, about once every five years or so.  Love it.  Let's me sleep.  Methocarbamol, heating pad and rest for about 3 days -- and back to normal life again.  No side effects.  I am highly allergic to all paid medicines except for Aleve.  This is a life saver for me."


"I have a rheumatoid arthritic condition on my right thumb where it attaches my wrist. As a professional bassist, this is a serious issue. My doctor prescribed 15 mgs of meloxicam daily, the maximum adult dosage. The first day I took it, it provided some relief for about 6 hours. It's been ineffectual since. I get better results from taking Aleve."


"When I first got this birth control I didn't get my period for a couple of months but then all of a sudden I started getting heavy periods and bad cramps. I recommend this for anyone else who forgets to take their pills and also I started gaining weight but I lose weight at times also it all depends on your body. I have 2 more years to go with this birth control & I get mood swings at times not all the time. Good luck ladies!"


"My allergist put me on aerospan for a month it wasn't working I was still tight. The same day I started breo I felt relief it will be 2 months on April 10th have not used my rescue inhaler more than twice in 2 months [used to use it to 6 times a day]
The only side effects I have are severe  all day chest pain and back pain. Fatigue I feel super tired and unable to walk to much but no exerbation from my lungs iIfeel shortness but my lungs are clear. My pulse is over 120 resting and as high as 165 at times had to take ativan to relax the palputations  im 29 yrs old
My dosage is 200/25mg along with montelukast 10mg."


"My GYN prescribed this pill to help with my heavy periods. I HATE IT! I've been on it for almost 2 months, I take it at the exact same time everyday, and have never missed a dose. I have had the worse mood swings and have been bleeding for a whole month. I experienced what I would call a very heavy period (changing my pad every 45 min or wearing adult diapers) 2 times in one month and the cramps are horrible. I went in to to see my dr the second time I experienced the heavy bleeding and she said that this is normal for the first 3-4 months of taking this med. I wish that I had NEVER started this medication. My periods were heavy before the pill and now they are worse than before. At least before the pill I only bled 8 days out of the month."


"Amazing !! I was in agony for a 1 - 2  years with  intersistal cystitis ,saw various doctors,I was at the end of my tether with the pain , finally the doctor prescribed these tablets , stopped the pain straight away , I couldn't live without them ! Only side effects is dry mouth and make me tired ."


"Struggled with life at home, at work, with relationships. I have never taken stimulants, and I had anxiety and ADHD. Straterra has changed my life.

Anxiety - gone

Attention - noticeably improved.

This is a medication you have to be patient with.

1st 2 weeks - felt like I was going to pass out of pure exhaustion, constipation, felt zero improvement (40mg.)

3rd week - anxiety amazingly disappeared  (60mg.).

- Realized my confusion was in fact anxiety  (not lack of intelligence).

- Job performance - started seeing noticeable improvement to the point to where I was amazing myself.

- Obsessive thoughts - gone

- Can sit in my seat for longer periods of time and easily tackle many tasks like it's a piece of cake!

- Handle stress with ease"


"I was prescribed a low dosage of Risperidone and it was effective at eliminating my paranoid thoughts. However, after 1 year, this medication caused me to gain weight to a level I had never been in my life. I went from 178 lbs to 218 lbs with no changes in diet or exercise. My doctor took me off the medication in July 2009 and by Christmas 2009, my weight dropped to 169 lbs, with some dietary changes. "


"Great for cluster headaches.  Haven't had a severe cluster headache since I was diagnosed correctly (cluster headache sufferers know the story) and started taking it.  I take the 240 mg ER version."


"My doctor prescribed Doxy for and put me on 100mg twice a day for 4 months. So far its 2 months and already there is very big improvement in that am confident with my face and every one is commenting on how flawless my skin is. "


"I started this medication about a week ago and hate it. My mood changed drastically and this past weekend found myself very depressed and having severe anxiety!! I also have a thyroid condition and this does not mix well at all.

I am stopping this today. Did not work for me at all."


"I was put on Desogen after continuous bleeding on Ortho Tri Lo. My practitioner thought I needed higher hormones. Desogen stopped all the spotting but it killed my sex drive. Even when I did have any sexual desire I didn't get the physical affects of arousal like lubrication. It made sex completely unfun even on the rare occasion that I wanted to do it at all. I gained weight while on it but I started it pretty young and I know weight gain is pretty common around that time."


"I got out of jail in January 2015 for a probation violation for a failed drug test. I had been addicted to pain pills since I was 14 years old, and here 20 years later I was still addicted to opiates. I had been to rehab, was on 120mg of methadone for 4 years and got arrested for selling my take homes. So I went to jail cold turkey and almost died in jail, it took me almost a month to get over my withdrawals. So when I got out of jail, my girlfriend was on suboxone, and told me how much better she felt, so I figured what the hell, I had tried everything else. So I went to the doctor 2 years ago this month, and was put on 8mg Subutex twice a day. I now live a normal, happy life! This is truly a miracle drug, and it saved my life!"


"Well it worked to prevent pregnancy because there was no way I could have become pregnant when I couldn't even have sex since I basically had my period for a month!  In addition I had the pleasure of getting severe cystic acne that I haven't been able to get under control.  The cramps that accompanied my period were terrible. I'm going back on loestrin24."


"I got Implanon August of 2008 after the birth of my first. By December 2009 I had gained 65 LBS. Because I was in the army at the time I had to eat right and do the best I could to lose this weight. 65 lbs in 4 months is crazy. I just got it taken out it was a little painful but its well worth the pain. I have had it out for 11 days now and I have lost 6 LBS not trying at all. I feel so much better now. "


"I actually thought this was the birth control for me since I forget the pill. So after having my second child I put it in for 7 months. I have my period its not heavy its light with lots of discharge! Stops when I shower and overnight, wake up and it starts again. In 7 months it stopped for one week! Abdominal pain, a pinching feeling, my anxiety is worse to the point my right side some parts have numbness, headaches, sore neck,  nausea and vomiting. I'm sick of just having my period I can't wear tampons because my body pushes it out! Can't wait to take this device out and gain my normal body functions back."


"This was my first bc I had tried before. I went on it because I had very 7-8 day heavy bleeding, hormonal breakouts, bloating, and light cramps. At first I noticed no change but by the second week I began to spot a lot... this turned into a 4 MONTH nonstop period!!! I went to the doctor to but me on another additional pill to help calm down the bleeding, it did- but about a week after being off of it I started my period again! I have had the Nexplanon in for almost 9 months and its been pretty depressing... Besides the annoying spotting/bleeding all the time, I became veryy emotionally sensitive. The only cons with this is that I never gained any weight, my skin got a little bit better and its convenient! But let me say I'm switching still!"


"I started taking 150 mg twice a day, and I started feeling a difference since day 1, the very first night I woke up in the middle of the night agitated because a very vivid dream and they only got worse as days went by to the point I could not differentiate dreams with reality and having a lot of trouble to wake up, during the day I was feeling hopeful again and started doing things I had stopped doing but on day 7 approx I had a major panic attack at work feeling like choking due to lack of oxigen and started hyperventilating which I had never experienced before in my life so long story short I ended up in ER that night, even though the paramedics suggested it was gonna go away by itself I still wanted to be checked out, horrible experience"


"I didn't experience any severe itching or burning at all with this stuff.  On the first night about and hour after I put the ovule in I got really itchy for about 10 minutes, but then it went away. I just took the last dose and my yeast infection symptoms are gone for the most part.  I dunno....don't get too freaked out by the bad reviews. The anxiety over the possible pain was worse than the medication itself lol."


"Flushing similar to hot flashes, nausea, severe headaches/migraines, increased diarrhea the day of infusion for up to two weeks after."


"I used differen when it first arrived on the market. I'm a black woman btw. stopped cause it was making my face peel. Maybe five years later the derm told me use it again along with doxy pills and it cleared my skin up without flaking this time. Every time I stop using it for a while I get acne again I'm 25 and I still get breakouts depending on what I'm eating( I love junk). I think I will stick with It and not go long without using it even for tiny pimples. Only had the flaking and burning the very first time using so my advice to newbies is to not use as much when U r just starting it. And take care of your Insides. Stay hydrated Your skin must get used to it for it to work. No more doxy only this gel. Skin is supple again!"


"Hi! I got nexplanon when I was 16 on May 22,2012 and it's been almost 3 years now the first few months I had a normal period after that I have not had a period since been period free over 2 and 1/2 years now im so grateful cause my period were extremely heavy with giant chucks of blood"


"Ambein CR  12.5 is great. I took it for years until AARP Medicare prescription drug plan removed it from their list. I did not experience any known side effects. It is the only medicine for insomnia that has worked for me. Maybe soon the insurance company will realize that and stop causing me to lose sleep."


"It works well when you can get to inject. This prescription with out insurance is over $900.00. I have had numerous instances where it did not inject. I have 3 out of 6 in my last prescription that failed. I just got satisfaction on a failed injector from January 2016. I now take the same prescription and it only is a $10 co pay where Suma Vel is &150 co pay. Robbery and the Endo pharmasuticals shood be ashamed"


"I am so happy with vyvanse. It has made my life so good, I listen better, I can focus on tasks. I feel even more upbeat about life no serious worrying and has slowed me down to see life better, I am so blessed for this new medicine."


"Only complaint is that it has a very bitter taste - helpful to
take with food. Also recommend taking a good pro-biotic to
avoid getting diarrhea/colitis."


"Changed my life."


"I've been on Suboxone/Subutex off-on the past 4 years. I would definitely say that these medicines are helpful, as far as preventing withdrawal and decreasing cravings. (No more daily drug seeking-such a relief:). However, it's been my experience that you can find yourself in another inappropriate relationship with these drugs if you aren't careful and really committed to your goal in recovery. It is imperative that we have strong support systems (family, friends, meetings, therapists) along with this medication. I was pretty much on my own, increasing my dosage and landed back into detox. Just started treatment again, ALONG WITH people that I'm accountable to, and things are good. Stay aware and you can do it!"


"I had got the Implanon back in 2008 until 2011. I loved it. Didn't get a period for a whole year. I would spot occasionally and maybe where a panty liner. When I did get a period it didn't last long, about 3-4 days not heavy. After I removed it I got pregnant 5 months after. Got the Nexplanon after my 2nd. I've had it for a year. Don't get much of a period but I get bloated and heavy cramps when I'm supposed to be on it. I've gained like 20lbs as well.  And my hormones are all over the place.  My first experience wasn't this bad. My self confidence has gone down so much, as I get bloated. I'm so tired and don't want to do anything and laying on my belly hurts."


"I have used the Butrans patch for several years and paid a premium price at CVS.   Wal Green's has a generic patch and it cost more than half the price!
If you a cortisone nose spray on your skin before the patch is applied it will not give you an allergic reaction to the adhesive.    I have had stomach problems with the NSAIDs and the patch is great!
I don't think I could work if it wasn't for the patch,
FYI:    Everyone reacts differently to meds, so don't not try it.
It works great for me.  So I have nothing negative to say about this patch.   My insurance covers the generic brand.
$264 verses $750 brand name"


"I have been taking this medication for several months for pain. It has provided minimal relief for Arthritic pain."


"So, I took this birth control for 3 years. Did it's job in terms of preventing pregnancy, but at a horrible cost. I gained over 30 lbs, had terrible nausea, mood swings, anxiety, depression, headaches, almost NO libido, you name it. It wasn't until I got off the pill completely to give myself a break from the constant stream of hormones that is birth control that I realized all of the issues I was experiencing was all the pill, not me. After 2 months off of the pill, all of the aforementioned issues have disappeared. CONSUMER BEWARE. Not worth it. When I do decide to go back on birth control, it will NOT be Viorele."


"Had drunk unprotected sex with my boyfriend on July 3rd. Freaking out we drove to a walgreens and he bought me Plan B took it within 5 hours after intercourse. I did actually ovulate a couple days before having intercourse so I thought it wasn't going to work. The first couple nights I felt very fatigue, to be honest I was also very nauseous. After a week I developed sore breasts and mild cramping today July 16th I woke up with my period, thank god! Guys use protection always. If you can withstand a bit of nausea and fatigue this works wonders."


"I was given this post breast- cyst biopsy. It has not in the least helped my severe pain. My doctor now wants me to take Dilaudid and motrin 800 hopefully I will get some relief."


"After months of absolutely debilitating fatigue and an awful quality of life, I finally found something that makes me feel like I am alive. I would experience such extreme tiredness during the day until it was affecting every aspect of my life. I work 8-5 Mon-Fri. and would go to sleep at night and still wake up feeling awful. I actually felt like I had been 10 rounds in a heavyweight fight every day! I would spend all day in an absolute fog and by the time I would make it in from work I would be yawning so much until tears would be pouring down my face. I was bone weary tired! I have the good fortune to have an excellent family doctor who helped me feel alive again. 100 mg a day. I have my life back!"


"I had been on 20mg citalopram for the past 3months for PTSD and depression. Recently have been increased to 40mg. I can't sleep at night, have a dry mouth/always thirsty and noticed the other night how tight I clench my jaw when trying to sleep. Today I have a sick/knotted feeling in my tummy, eat to settle it despite not feeling any hunger but it doesn't help. Dreams have always been ok. Made a mistake of missing a few days and the nausea was horrendous will never forget to take it again. X"


"I started taking this pill because everything else gave me cystic acne. At first, I loved this pill, besides the fact that it gave me terrible mood swings and no sex drive. I tolerated that part because it seemed like I was losing lbs and increasing bra size which I was happy about. But about a year into it I started going thru periods of what seemed like depression, lasting about 3 months at the longest. 2 years into it, I'd gained about 10 lbs in 3 months (without any lifestyle change) and NOTHING I did would help me lose the weight. Finally I decided to stop taking it 1 month ago and I already lost 5 lbs, am 10x happier, and my sex drive is back. Didn't get pregnant, but not worth the long-term side effects."


"Worked wonderful for my mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats and sleepless nights. Used it for 4 years. Now I have been off for 2 months and can't stand the reappearance of all those nasty menopausal symptoms. I may have to go back on it."


"I started taking Paxil for anxiety and depression and started feeling sick on first pill.  Nauseous, headaches, trembling, body shocks etc.  After the second pill I found it was starting to get hard to orgasm.  By the forth pill I couldn't orgasm and quit taking it at that point.  Not ready to give up sex to possibly get over some anxiety and depression, but seriously if the side effects are this bad after 4 pills what would a month be like.  Then after stopping after 4 days it was like the whole process in reverse as I has gotten over the headaches and sickness after 2 days, it took another 2 days to get over it once stopping.  I am going to try something else or just go back to self medication, at least the side effects are more manageable"


"I used to be on this when it was brand-name, and now I'm on it as a generic. I've found pros and cons with each. With the brand name, I felt like it worked better, but it gave me horrible problems with confusion. I would drive home from work and sometimes not even remember the drive home. I felt completely drugged.
When the generic came out, I was switched to it. It didn't make me loopy like the brand name did, but I didn't think it worked as well either. I get more migraines on it by a lot than I got on brand name Topamax and I think I'm on the highest dose. I take one 200 mg pill in the morning and one 200 mg pill at night."


"I decided to get on birth control about 2 years ago, Implanon was the one that I decided to try. I used to have terrible cramps when being on my cycle, and although Implanon did not make my cycles lighter it did lessen the pain a bit. I did gain weight and mentioned that to my doctor who suggested that hormones can sometimes give you cravings, but it is a choice to whether adhere to those cravings or not. I do experience noticeable mood swings, but I'm quite used to them now and can usually sense when they are coming on. My three years will be up this coming October 2012 and I am going to have it removed. I would advise anyone to try the Implanon. You won't have to worry about getting pregnant and the side effects (for me) were very minimal."


"There's a reason they call it the Thorazine shuffle."


"I have been taking this medication for two weeks.  25mg nightly.  It has helped  sleep, and improved my anxiety and depression.  I am a little tired when first waking.  But that passes quickly.  I have tried every SSRI made in the past 20 years with terrible side effects.  I can't say how happy I am to finally find a medication that works for me"


"I switched to Reclipsen from Zovia after 7 years because I was getting outrageous hormonal acne. I was on it for almost 2 months, and my skin cleared right up. I wasn't getting pimples before my period, and I actually liked my skin again, it was amazing! However, I was CONSTANTLY bloated. I had a huge belly and it had nothing to do with the amount I ate, drank, or worked out. I stopped taking Reclipsen because I couldn't handle the bloated belly; Clear skin just wasn't worth it. I'm still looking for that perfect BC pill. Let the search continue...."


"This was given to me for SIBO (I've suffered from irritable bowel syndrome for years). I took it 3x/day for 14 days. Although I had no side effects from this medicine it did not help with resolving my SIBO. I even did another test for SIBO after I took the antibiotics and there was absolutely no change. Also luckily my insurance covered so it was $70 but without insurance its around $900!"


"I had a pretty terrible UTI for 10 days and counting, the burning was only getting worse. The day i was going to take a trip to the clinic was the day that I woke up with a high fever and aches and pains in both sides of my body. I haven't experienced anything like it. My brother and sister decided to drive me to emergency in case it was an issue with my kidney. I was prescribed macrobid 100mg take 1 twice a day with a meal. Lots LOTS of water. I have never felt so cold and delirious in my life. I have a pounding headache, body is so achy (neck, chest, everything), my stomach has stabbing pains in all sides and upper abdomen. Most alarming, my breathing is feeling tight like from when I used to have asthma. The burning is gone though."


"Humira lowered my immunity to where I suddenly got severe pneumonia that spread very fast. I had never had lung problems before this happened. After 2 weeks in hospital with all different kinds of antibiotics and antifungal and drained fluid from the lung, I started to get better.This was after stopping the Humira first day in the hospital. Now have scarred lung and cold to show for it. I will not be going back on it!"


"I had sex on March 13th and the condom broke. My partner realized before he could orgasm, but I didnt even want to take the slight chance of a precum pregnancy. Also, this was 11 days after the first day of my last period, so I was in the most fertile time of my cycle, about to hit my ovulation day. I took the pill around 15 hours after, on March 14th.

3 days later, I got spotting that left after a few days. I started experiencing nausea, mood swings, bloating, increased appetite, and felt hot always for a little over a week. My *very regular* period was supposed to start on March 30th. Well, I got it 20 days late, today, slightly over 5 weeks after taking the pill. I took 4 pregnancy tests in this time. Be aware, it CAN make you very late"


"I started having dizziness and vertigo issues this year and was diagnosed with migraine in May.  I was put on Prozac which helped with anxiety, but not with dizziness.  Then the doctor added verapamil to my daily medication, initially at 120mg, which reduced the dizziness greatly within days.  Then we upped to 240mg with even better results.  I am about to go in for a 1 month check-up.  I might ask if we can up the dose to 320mg or 360mg to get rid of the dizziness completely.  This medicine has been a miracle, gave me my life back."


"Liver transplant 5 years ago. No rejection.  Generally confortable drug. I have experienced small skin cancers easily treated, no problem. I itch from time to time not objectional and I don't blame it on the drug.  Generally thankful for this drug.  I am careful about infections because of reduced immunity.  Thank you."


"I absolutely despise this inhaler. It honestly takes a lot for me to get so upset over a product, but this one is ridiculous. There have been multiple cases where I've had attacks, and my lungs are not strong enough to get the medicine out of it. I have to use it multiple times to even find a little bit of relief.   I do not recommend this product"


"It worked wonders for me, I suffer from severe constipation which causes thrush from time to time & I would use the cream after a few days the infection will occur again my doctor put me on sporanox for seven days one tablet a day & it since has never returned once I completed my treatment that was over a year ago. This is the best yeast infection treatment I would be an advocate for it."


"I got the Mirena today, literally an hour ago, and let me just tell you exactly how nervous I was. I had an anxiety attack going in, I was so scared to get it. I had nearly backed out so many times because I kept reading the reviews, but I am so glad I got it. The pain is quick literally so fast you can't even react to it. I'm cramping, mildly, and bleeding (which is normal when something is inserted in you) I definitely recommend this to anyone, and if you're scared, don't be. It's literally a 5 minute procedure- and it's quick and easy. Pain goes away so fast!"


"My son was diagnosed at 4 and has been through almost all the drugs for ADHD which would typically fail because of side effects ie zombie out or hypersensitivity and the simplest things would make him cry.  He has been diagnosed by two of the biggest and best known hospitals for children (2 separate occassions) with the 0.001% extreme ADHD and let me tell you Focalin has been a God sent.  He is 10 now, on Focalin xr 25mg, his grades are up, left and right compliments from teachers that usually had complaints, no reported behavioural issues yet. Only small downside is appetite suppression. Big healthy meal before the med, small high cal snacks after school and dinner, big healthy dinner and you're set. While on meds can't even tell he has ADHD!"


"Dont stress! This pill worked, well at least for me. Whenever I feel stressed, i would read the reviews so here's mine. I took the pill 3 hours after condom breakage on the 11th, one week before my expected period(though mines abit irregular around 34days ). I experienced little to no side effect that week. Week passed and still no period but I did start experiencing abit of neasea and cramps. Nothing unbearable tho. I took a pregency test on the 24th n came out neg n that night I got my period! 2 week after the pill and 1 week late from expected period. My period started off light n slowly heading to the heavy side. It might make u come late so don't worry :) worth the 30 bucks"


"I was first prescribed Synthroid...Whilst my TSH levels came down to 1,9 I still had side effects, like I was permanently cold...and fatigued, as well as gained 30 pounds...I changed to Armour, and my feelings of intense cold subsided, my fatigue eased ff...and my weight is slowly coming down...My TSH level is down to 0.42! "


"I got the Nexplanon implant put in November 24th so it's almost been a month since using it. I must say I've been extremely emotional since using it (even though I was emotional before) but my emotions seem to be stronger now. I haven't gotten any cramps or any pains. I did get my first period while on nexplanon and it seemed regular was very light at first and became moderate as the days went on it made my period last longer (I hope this changes). My PMS symptoms were off the charts though and my boyfriend was not liking that, but other than some emotional symptoms it seems to do its job and I haven't had any other problems other than that."


"Since childhood I've had intense seasonal allergies. They get so bad that my throat itches terribly, my nose runs profusely then it clogs up completely. Worst of all is how bad my eyes get red and tear up and itch and hurt all the time. It's a nightmare allergy wise living in south Texas because of the cedar pollen. I did some research and saw that Flonase is a type of cortical steroid so I bought some. Kenalog40 shots have always been my savior but since I lost my insurance I'm stuck with OTC. Tried Flonase as per the instructions. Within days every allergy symptom but my itchy red and runny eyes went away. I waited two weeks but no relief for my eyes. After doubling the dosage my eyes cleared up and now I'm allergy free. Flonase rocks!"


"The medicine tastes bitter. It causes temporary numbness in my tongue. I take the 10mg sublingual form twice a day. I am careful to space it 12 hours apart because it drops my blood pressure taken too close together. Other medicines that cause sedation make me much more sleepy than they did before. Sometimes I feel restlessness or muscle stiffness. My moods are much more even than they were before. The audio or visual hallucination I was having are almost completely gone. I am responding to this medication a lot more than any of the others ( I have tried almost everything). Putting up with the side effects is definitely worth the good effects of the medication I am having! "


"I have had dry sticky eye's for 4 months no relief from anything over the counter.
Doctor prescribed xiidra 4 days ago my eyes feel so much better."


"Bactrim cured my prostatitis within two weeks, however I had to stop taking it earlier than prescribed because I discovered I was allergic. I noticed flu-like symptoms, including chills, fever, and horrible muscle aches. On top of that, I developed a head to toe rash that itched like crazy. Imagine being sore and itchy at the same time. Luckily, all of this subsided within a few days of quitting Bactrim.

Since the antibiotic kills bacteria everywhere, I noticed I had flawless skin for about a week. But that didn't last. The bacteria came back with a vengeance and I developed the worst acne of my life. I'm now taking doxycycline and using expensive creams to combat this. It's been two months since I stopped Bactrim and I am still breaking out!"


"Currently 58, diagnosed with enlarged prostate 25 years ago.  Never had any issues until the past few years.  Probably a combination of age, weight gain, and not exercising as much as I should.  This led to performance issues and firmness problems.  Was given 50 mg sample pack by doctor, cut them in half to ease into the drug.  Found that 25 mg 30 minutes to an hour before sex was perfect.  Took me back to when I was 20 years old, no more having to rush through before things "deflated".  Was able to last as long as I wanted.  Only issue I had was slight soreness in my legs at first, but nothing serious.  Highly recommend !"


"I love Junel. I was switched to Junel after my previous birth control had me bleeding for 3 weeks at a time every month and I got really depressed and gained a bunch of weight. Now I am on Junel and I LOVE IT. I have lost 10 pounds my headaches and acne are gone, my depression has decreased, no more fatigue and I have yet to have a heavy period. I only have 3 days of light spotting and I must say my sex drive has finally came back since my last birth control completely diminished it."


"MADE IN CHINA.  Does not work.  Took exactly as directed and it did not work.  Ate light leading up to fasting.  Look for alternatives and realize that China has zero quality control so unclear what you are actually ingesting."


"I am amazed by this drug.  I suffer from extreme general anxiety, insomnia as well as adult ADD.  I have been on celexa, worked for about 6 months.  Zoloft, not bad stablizes emotions but doesn't get rid of anxiety. Wellutrin, made me so depressed.  I was actually given this drug as off market for hot flashes while still on zoloft.  Well I went off the zoloft immediately because this drug worked so well.  First time ever (other than taking benzos) I had no butterflies in my stomach, fear over nothing and slept better. I can't believe the difference in finding the right drug.  I don't really suffer from depression, I only get depressed because of my anxiety and chronic insomnia.    This has been a miracle drug for me."


"I suffer from insomnia for nearly 8 months now and have tried melatonin, OTC sleep aids, ambien, trazadone, etc nothing worked. Asked my doctor if I could try belsomra and was given a sample 10 mg dose for 3 days, it kept me awake all last night and tonight as well. So tired of not being able to sleep!!!"


"Prozac saved my life! 20 mg. I'm on week three. I was out of work for months and couldn't think clear. Then on the third week I woke up, finally got out of my bed and pursued looking for work. Got hired that same day! Yay! I encourage you to stay on Prozac for three weeks to take effect."


"No side effects!"


"I hadn't had a bowel movement in a few days so I mixed some of this into my apple juice and within 3 minutes I was in the bathroom. It works really well but it wouldn't stop coming out.....I feel less blocked up though so if you feel blocked, definitley try it"


"Have been taking this for not even a month and I have been super emotional, its crazy because I'm usually layed back. I want sex more now but I guess you can say I experience a little cramping sharp pains every now and then. Overall its okay."


" I started taking T 2 days ago, after being on Lyxumia for over 2 years.  My Ha1bc just keeps going up and up, have lost 10kg over 2 years on injection and with 2000mg of Metformin SR.  Well 2 days and I feel not too bad have chronic runs but I also get that since my gall bladder was removed,  the sulphur burps are really rank!!!  Will stick it out and see how it goes, my BG readings are down a little bit so hope it continues.  By the way I am from the UK."


"I've been on this medicine for almost 2 weeks now. It has made me have spotting but I haven't really experienced anything else. I haven't had much of an appetite though, but hey, I'm not complaining."


"My anxiety is pretty bad to the point it makes me feel ADHD, depressed and overall anxious. It's not that I dread or fear anything, it feels more like I'm in a constant panic attack, defensively bad mood! Then came Paxil and my life did a complete 180. I still have ADHD but as soon as I notice it acting up I'm able to laugh it off, stop, and reorganize to get back on track. I don't feel helpless or sad anymore. This runs on both sides of my family but more so on the maternal side.  I "got better" so I stopped cold turkey. Do not do this. It is absolutely horrific and I experienced some of the worst silent panic attacks ever!  Meedless to say, I am back on it and will never come off it again!"


"I am almost done w/ my 1st pack, which is a new formulation that came out late last year. I did take FE microgestin 1/20 a few years ago & stopped because that made me lose my libido, gain weight, and just feel dead inside. I decided to give it a shot again & was given this as a generic alternative I like this better than microgestin, but I have been feeling extremely tired and unmotivated, experienced minor spotting during the 3rd week of hormone pills, and my vision becomes blurry from time to time. Not sure if the blurry vision is normal, but I hope that these symptoms subside after my body gets more used to it. Will leave another review in a few months."


"I titrated up to 100mg. After a couple weeks on 100mg, I started getting tired in the afternoon, cried most mornings, and had no motivation. It definitely made my depression worse."


"I have had great success with Zoloft after only taking it for 1 week. I suffer from OCD and mainly intrusive and compulsive thoughts....I dealt with them for a long time (I'm only 18) but I'm feeling the effects of Zoloft and already it's great. I had side effects after the 1st pill (upset stomach, headache) but that was only for 24 hours after that and still to this day the only side effects I'm having is excessive yawning and a weird jaw feeling, which feels kinda cool."


"Since I began taking lactulose I have seen a marked improvement with chronic constipation. Before beginning with this med I would sometimes not have a BM for 10days. Since  starting this medication I have been having 4-5 BMs a week which should increase even more as my md. increases my dosage at my next appt.Besides the relief I have experienced I also enjoy the pleasant taste as previous meds were horrible tasting.I would recommend this medicine as a very good treatment for chronic constipation."


"I had my Implanon put in August of 2008 and since then I've been having as many as 3 periods a month with a few days to a week break in between.  I haven't had it removed sooner because I was uninsured and it would've cost more to have it taken out.  I've enjoyed the worry free birth control, it did it's job I'm not complaining about that.  I just can't stand all these periods anymore.  I'm switching to Seasonique or Depo. Take a break from bleeding for a while."


"So far so good. I've been taking the medicine for about 2 weeks now and I definitely like it better than other medicines I've been on."


"Started taking Nature-Throid and haven't had any changes. Added Cytomel and are hoping this does something."


"I am a 31 year old female at 200lbs I do not have diabetes, or any other health problems.  On the first day my stomach felt like it was on overdrive tensing up.  I actually managed to have some old period blood come out.  The second day I had a light headache, but nothing too serious.  My third day I had a salad with vinegar and oil.  (Your appetite is cut dramatically on this pill btw.  You will end up eating less than 1,000 calories a day.  ).Ended up getting the chills and migraine until I vomited my salad.  This pill works, lost 5lbs in 2 days. Do NOT eat oily or fatty food. You will get sick."


"I used three medications for my asthma but it seemed like they're not effective anymore.  This medication was prescribed to me at the Urgent Clinic and I loved it.  I can breath freely and I can walk or go upstairs without having to breath heavily and feeling tired. Was going to give 10 pts but the puffer clogs.  I wish they could do something about it because it's kind of expensive.  It really works for me and I don't suffer any side effect, thank God."


"This was a great anti-depressant but I gained weight."


"The first  day I took this medication my hot flashes reduced significantly!! I am truly grateful!!"


"I do not recommend this medication to anyone.  A couple of days after my first dose, I came down with severe symptoms - nausea, vomiting, and chest palpitations.  Made a visit to the local ER.   After multiple test, I was diagnosed with a virus.  Since it was during the Christmas holidays, I associated it with "holiday foods".

Has taken a few weeks to get back to 100%.  So, on Monday, I took my second dose of Belviq and on Tuesday the same symptoms occurred!  And....today is Friday!

Stay away!"


"I have been on ADD meds off and on for about 10 years. I'm 33 and before Vyvance I had tried Concerta and Adderrall. While the other two were ok, they did not benefit me nearly as much as Vyvance. In one semester I went from making a 50 on a College Algebra test to making a 100% on the comprehensive final. My professor said he had never seen anything like it, someone going from a 50 to 100. For the first time in my life I remembered to pay bills on time, I don't forget about the clothes in the washer for days, or forget to turn off the stove. I feel so much more accomplished!!"


"I took Plan B about 36 hours after unprotected sex. I literally was SO scared I would get pregnant and googled everything on Plan B way to much. I'm on birth control but hadn't been taking it at the same time. I had symptoms throughout that, I was paranoid was pregnancy symptoms like random cramping, lower back pain, and sore breasts. But exactly 3 weeks later, today, I got my period. It is a few days later than when I usually have it, Don't worry, it works! Trust it."


"When my doctor first suggested humira 14 years ago, I was afraid to start it. I've had juvenile arthritis since I was 15, and am now 50. I was so used to pain, that I didn't remember what it was like to be pain free, that is until I finally decided to try humira. I figured what do I have to lose. I won't know if it works if I don't try it. Honestly, within hours of my first injection I could feel a difference. It really was a miracle drug for me. It lasted 14 years, when it just started losing its efficacy for me. I have learned through research, that your body can produce antibodies to the medicine. Unfortunately when that happens, the medicine will no longer work. I'm going to now have to try something else"


"I've been taking Effexor XR for about two months now. I was in the hospital after a suicide attempt when the psychiatrist there put me on it. At first I had the worst side effects. I was super tired, couldn't concentrate on anything, and got dizzy all the time. After about two weeks those went away. I have moderate anxiety and it's helped a lot with that. I still get nervous a lot but I haven't had an anxiety attack since I started taking Effexor. For my depression though it hasn't helped at all. I still find it hard to get out of bed, can't sleep at nights. Also, I missed a dose once and it was not good at all. I was miserable. I was tired, had the worst headache, and I was about ready to jump in front of a train."


"I suffered terribly for years with ibs d. I had years of testing with no answers. After doing my own research, I found lotronex, then a doctor who prescribed it. I cannot function without it. My doctors call it, the most underprescribed drug in the world. I agree. Please, erase the fear and try thus drug. Your life is waiting."


"I have been on Diamox for many years.  Started out with tunnel vision and then found to have pseudotumor cerebri (which my mom has too).  I have even had lumbar punctures to drain the fluid off my brain as well in the beginning.  This medication has worked wonders.  I did have tingling and numbness in my feet, finger, nose, lips but that eased off by taking Vitamin C or eating oranges, (this was recommended by my doctor and it works).  Now the tingling and numbness are gone.  I don't know what I would have done without this medication.  Now all I do is take the medicine once a day and move on with my life.  Please hang in there and don't get discouraged."


"I had been smoking for many, MANY years...like 30  when I knew that I had to and wanted to quit. I had tried at least 15 times, but it never stuck for more than 6 months.  I was thrilled yet apprehensive when Chantix was released. I smoked for 3 days during the first week. On day four, I looked at my lit cigarette and just couldn't figure out WHY I had it in my hand, WHY I was smoking. It was as if I had forgotten that I was a smoker! That was May 6th of 2009.

Yes, I had weird and exhausting dreams, but it's like pregnancy labor - it was really bad when I went through it, but I forgot it within a few weeks of my last cigarette. I soon could only remember how wonderful it was to NOT be a smoker."


"Before taking Blisovi 24 Fe, I had taken Lo Loestrin Fe for 3 years and loved it! My insurance company stopped covering Lo Loestrin Fe so I switched to Blisovi 24 Fe. So far this pill has done everything I went on the pill to avoid! I have awful cramps, heavy bleeding, sore breasts, acne, mood swings, etc. I have given my body the suggested amount of time to adjust and my symptoms still have not improved. My experience with this birth control was awful and I am just waiting for my appeal to go through so I can get back on Lo Loestrin Fe again."


"I've only been on Seroquel XR for 5 days, so it's hard to tell long term side effects. It definitely makes me calmer and allows me to handle difficult or stressful situations more appropriately (not crying at the drop of a hat or feeling extreme anxiety). I am only on 50 mg at bedtime, but I'm not completely 100% so hoping to increase that dose a bit when I see my doc next. I do get headaches and have lost my appetite (still haven't lost any weight though). I am hoping for the best!"


"I was drinking the 720 ml every 24 hrs., of Captain Morgan rum, that's the largest bottle they sell. I was spending over $750 a month. I was given LIBRIUM take 3 times a day.  The first day I still went through the some light withdrawals mainly the shakes. Usually the withdraws where shakes, bad difficulty breathing, throwing up, light headed, feet and hands going number, blood pressure sky rocketing, and super bad head aches.  That first day was just shakes, I had already even lost the impulse to go and buy some. Day 2 I only took 2. Day 3 I only had to take 1. I took 1 every 24 hrs the next 4 days and no longer needed them. It was very effective for me. Anyone who wants to quit that's a good way to go. Be responsible though."


"Zyrtec is the only medicine that controls my allergy symptoms, but it makes me so tired, sleepy and I always seem to be "zoning out".  I even passed a red light at an intersection a few days ago...thankfully no one was hurt."


"I was prescribed Pyridoxine (VItamin B6) 25 mg for nausea during pregnancy and I am absolutely amazed. I honestly didn't think it was going to work and not only does it work, but it doesn't cause drowsiness so I am a happy camper! I give the medicine a 9 rating."


"I've been on Nuvigil for about 5 weeks for narcolepsy. I can actually function. I was prescribed the 150mg 1x/day and initially had very bad headaches for the first week or so and was taking ibuprofen to deal with them. My doctor had me cut the pills to take half when I wake and half 3 hrs later and I no longer had the headaches but still had the wakefulness. I do occasionally experience severe dry mouth that no amount of water can fix, but no longer have headaches or any other problems, and am actually awake. I do get urges to nap, on occasion, but they are resistible. Amazing to be able to be AWAKE again!"


"This pill is great for preventing pregnancy, that's it. The side effects that come with it are terrible. This pill made me turn into a different person. I would cry for no reason, I became overly sensitive, get mad for no reason, and had a constant bad, depressed, helpless feeling. If someone said something mean, even in a joking manner it felt like the end of the world, when it should be something to be shrugged off. I took this pill for 4 years and the thing that made me realize the pill was the cause of the problem was that I missed 3 in a row and I felt amazing, like a normal person again. I am now switching methods and feel way better."


"Had the copper coil for 10 years with no probs just my periods slightly heavier. Convinced by doctor to have mirena as it was so great ( even though I had no probs with the copper and no probs with heavy periods) I was sold. Anyways all was fine for the first week then exactly 1 week later ( and nothing else in my life changed) I started to get manic, anxious and felt like I was running away from danger all the time. I wanted to cry as I felt so out of control and powerless. My blood pressure went up and I have a leaky heart valve and this is not good. So cross I was fooled. My hormones do affect my mood. Some women like it I hate it with a passion!"


"Forbade was one of the first drugs prescribed for me by the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago. It seems to have reduced the frequency and severity of my chronic daily migraines. I've been taking it for about 18 years."


"I was on Kariva for about 2 years straight (almost never ever missed a pill) after being on various other pills for 3 years before that. Kariva solved my cramp problem and I did not experience any nausea OR depression/mood swings like I had on other pills. I recently switched OFF of Kariva after missing a week of pills - I didn't even realize until then how low my libido had been! My doctor just switched me to Microgestin Fe 1/20. Obviously, everyone's bodies are different and will have different reactions, but I AM happy to be off Kariva."


"Well, 7 weeks pregnant and diagnosed with tonsillitis and influenza. Tamiflu caused me to have continuous projectile vomiting for 3 hours after taking it. I had to discontinue treatment and ride the flu out. Body is handling the Amoxicillin fine though for the tonsillitis."


"I have a lot of pain issues. Mainly replaced C4 C5 disc then fused and C6 C7 disc replaced then fused and Fibro. I have a high tolerance for medication, my body adjusts very quickly and suddenly I am on the highest dose and then it doesn't work. Last month I weaned myself off of 160mg of Methadone a day in like 3 weeks. Anyway, Nucynta is new, it is my last hope. I am very scared about this because I am already on 100mg 3 times a day and sometimes I take an extra just to get through the day. I CAN'T afford this but I don't know what else to do. It does cause nausea and dizziness a little disoriented but those symptoms are fading. "


"I have had rheumatoid arthritis for three years. It came on overnight and totally overwhelmed me in pain. Thanks to a great doctor I was immediately referred to a Rheumatolgist who started me on methotrexate(weekly), prednisone(daily) and Humira every two weeks. My doses of Prednisone was gradually reduced and I have now been off totally for 6 months. I went from 20mg of Methotrexate weekly to zero now. Humira is the only medicine being taken weekly and even though stiffness and swelling have returned to some degree I am still great compared to where I started. Side effects include higher liver enzymes and daily itching outbreaks. Otherwise, if I can remain at this level for another 30 yrs. I'll be fortunate. "


"It makes you feel very energetic and makes you want to accomplish everything and it makes you very interested in stuff going on with yourself. It keeps you awake and very alert and you feel like you are on top of the world."


"Taken this drug for a suspected UTI - never again will I ever take this! Day 2 of taking 4 a day. I developed bad chills and fever, dizzy and drowsiness - felt like my eyes were rolling. Severe headache, sickness and extreme tiredness, pounding heart and tight chest. Never felt this ill. Obviously I have stopped taking it. I am allergic to trimethoprim too .. In a different way I come out in hives. Think twice about taking this drug.. I feel I have been poisoned. Still feel very ill today."


"I have taken this pill for 11 years. I got on it after the birth of my first son on 2005. I have had no problems and I like that my cycles are light and last for only 4 days. I got off the pill in 2008 for a planned pregnancy. I got pregnant right away had my second son in 2009 and went right back on this pill and have had no problems at all. I am hoping to have another successful planned pregnancy so I am currently off the pill but I plan on going back on them. I am completely satisfied."


"I got my IUD in August of 2015. I love it. It was an adjustment at first, I cramped for the first few days and had back pain. I also was  constipated  for a week but went back to normal. The process wasn't too bad it felt like intense pain for about a minute and then the pain stopped. I waited 2 weeks to have sex just to be on the safe side. My periods are heavier and cramps are slightly worse but nothing I can't handle. I hate hormones I don't need any other added hormones in my body, so the paragard IUD is my favourite."


"Well...Put simply it was awesome. I took my first blood work at 14 days and a high 18 year viral load was gone. I don't feel and extra discomfort from normal. Just wished it was out back in the 90's. I then took all the rest of the days thinking it was unnecessary

Test after a month maximum"


"Absolutely the best copd medicine i have ever taken. Why did i destroy my own lungs with cigarettes? Youth and stupidity I guess. went from a dying couch potato to a 5k runner with Symbicort. 2 puffs in the morning and 2 before bed keeps me in great shape. It really is an amazing drug for copd sufferers."


"Started off with the expected side effects which subsided after about 2 weeks so no real problem there. Worked really well on my severe plaque psoriasis on my hands, arms, legs and back, not so good on my feet. Unfortunately it stopped working after about 4 to 5 months and is now about 80% as bad as before I started on Otezla."


"Developed a prolapsed disk during pregnancy which caused burning/throbbing sciatica all down right leg. I could only sleep for a maximum of two hours at night before the pain woke me up and it was also pretty grim throughout the day. Worked my way up to 20mg of Amitriptyline (5mg more every few days) and found that after several weeks the pain had reduced greatly. After a few months tried reducing dose to 15mg (due to side effects of tiredness and feeling groggy in the morning) but the pain returned so increased dose back to 20mg and pain has gone again. This drug might not suit everyone but for me the benefits of this medication definitely outweigh the side effects and I shall be continuing to take it."


"During the first month of Portia I was loving it. No side effects, no nothing. My only side effect was breast enlargement which was not a problem for me. But when it came to be the week before my period I noticed I was getting pimples by the daily. My face is always perfectly clear, but I literally turned into a pizza face. Not exaggerating I decided to stay on it because I knew it was because of my period. But once my period came, my cramps got so much worse than what they normally are like. I was bending over the whole entire day and it became painful to walk. Not to mention my stomach is always flat. I am always bloated now. I could eat a grain of rice and my stomach will pop back up. I've gained 10 pounds. I am not confident in myself"


"I was diagnosed bipolar 2 about 3 years ago.  I am a 36 yr old female. I was originally given topamax 50mgs at night with seroquel 50mgs, as well as a variety of antidepressants and klonopin for anxiety.  That worked great for awhile until it didn't and I weened myself off everything. DON'T DO THAT!!
I had a horrible hypomanic episode followed by a 4 month depressive crash.  I'm now on Latuda, Celexa, Klonopin, and my good buddy Topamax.
I have had no serious side effects from Topamax.  A little hair loss (more like extra hair in the brush) but it's only noticeable to me.  Not bad.  No word loss, no memory problems.  I'm in grad school with a near 4.0 GPA.  It helps me maintain my weight so the other meds don't affect me."


"Love this med to help me stay awake to study."


"So far my symptoms have been much less than the pills I've tried. In the first week in experienced much more frequent urination which soon improved, I think my body was getting used to the sensational something pressing against my bladder. I also experienced breast tenderness mid cycle and have thrush now which may not be related to the Nuvaring but rather to too much loving over the weekend. I'm really happy with Nuvaring. I also take it out when having sex as leaving it in can be a bit uncomfortable for both of us and I always get a slightly brown discharge afterwards when I leave it in, I assume this is from bleeding due to the rubbing of the ring during sex."


"Started on Levo/Synthroid after surgery a year ago. Had lots of leg pains and just didn't feel good. Then tried Armour - better but still didn't feel right and still had leg pains. Now I am on Nature's Thyroid - feel much better and no leg pains. I have increased to 2 grains started at 1 and 1/4. Feel more like my old self. I was starting to get really depressed thinking this was my life now always feeling subpar. I even regretted surgery and remnant ablation . I hope this continues but for anyone who has absolutely no thyroid I recommend you take something that more mirrors your body's natural thyroid. Your thyroid does so much more for your body than you realize. A synthetic T4 only product is not going to cut it in the long run for us."


"I have been on trazodone for about five years, ever since I was going through a nasty downward spiral due to my personal situation at the time and couldn't sleep for three days/nights in a row.

The doctor who prescribed it for me was an "old-time" doc who wasn't into unnecessary medication (or any, most of the time) but saw there was a need that day with me. The fact that it was also an antidepressant was also a plus (but ultimately it wasn't effective enough on its own for that purpose).

Taking trazodone at night (50mg) plus 1/2 a typical Ambien pill helps me sleep a good five or six hours straight--beats the way I used to sleep and thought was normal for most of my life; waking up every two or three hours."


"I am on day 2 of the vivitrol shot. I was a oxi/alcohol user for 3 years and then switched to suboxone detoxed off the subs at 1/4 mg/2mg films . Withdrawals off 1/4 mg were pure hell even.got the vivitrol shot and now I haven't slept in 2 days only 3-4 hours a night.  My alcohol cravings aren't as bad but still want a beer.  My oxi cravings are gone.  I don't hurt or feel restless from the sub withdrawals.  I tried taking melatonin to sleep but it don't help. If this sleep pattern persists I am not getting the shot next month."


"I had this inserted Oct. 2014.  My last period was Dec 2014. Maybe until May of 2015 I would cramp and my breasts would get tender like I was going to start my period; however, I never did. Now, I have no period, and really no problems. I would totally recommend. When it expires, I will replace it."


"This medicine worked while I was taking it, but when my doctor stopped my use... the withdrawals were AWFUL!  Be VERY careful!  It was the worst thing I had ever been through in my life!  He took me slowly off the medicine, but that did not matter... I've heard others with the same repsonse as myself."


"Does not help."


"I love this birth control. I have been taking it for a year now and I have not had any periods since! I have actually lost weight rather than gaining. It's a miracle pill."


"I had a sinus infection that wouldn't go away with other antibiotics and I'm allergic to so many of the other strong ones that this is what I ended up being prescribed. I was worried about bad side effects because of my standing allergies, but it's really not all that bad. I started feeling better after the first day and I didn't have any side effects at first. It's day 6 of a 10 day treatment and I have a terribly sore throat but that's the only bad side effect I've noticed besides some soreness and mild nausea if I don't eat much. Note that I take a probiotic everyday, eat before each pill and drink a full bottle of water. I also don't lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking it. I'll try to stick out the full 10 days."


"Wiped out a hopeless 20  year addiction after trying everything without success over the past year; from gums, cold-turkey to hypnotherapy. Towards the end of the first week I noticed I went from a pack/day to just 4 cigarettes/day! So the transition was literally effortless to the 8th day which is quite day. I Love the dreams! I sleep better and have lost weight as I can now jog 30 minutes on treadmill with ease vs just 7 minutes max before after being completely winded and gassed. Thank-you Chantix for a month now smoke free (with absolutely no thoughts or desires to smoke), and tremendously improving my quality of life!"


"I have been on Zoloft for only a week and cannot believe how immediate the positive effects are.  I had been taking Effexor for two years for low grade social anxiety.  Whilst it was highly effective for the anxiety, I went from 120lbs to 150lbs in a very short time (very distressing as I am only 5'2'') and I completely withdrew socially.  I also felt completely unhinged and even suicidal if I accidentally skipped a day.  A week ago I switched to Zoloft (with only a day's gap in between my cessation of Effexor).  Within an hour of taking it I felt better.  I have felt like my old self again--exercising daily, dropping weight each day, feeling social--even a little sexy (!) and laughing more. Thank goodness I switched medicines."


"It works well for anxiety. Difficult to orgasm, get really sleepy if I drink (esp. Scotch/liquor), but other than that definitely more chill. Sleeping better, chest pain I was having from anxiety has virtually disappeared after 6 weeks on 20mg. Going to keep on it for 6 months then taper & reevaluate. Gained 10lbs and liking carbs more. Seems related to the meds."


"Oh man thank God for this drug!!!!!! I literally JUST realized I have a UTI and I'm out of the country, but I have ciprofloxacin with me. I can tell I only just developed the UTI since symptoms weren't unbearable yet. Within the last 30 minutes since taking the pill I already have some relief. I'm concerned about the possible side effects after reading these reviews, but honestly I feel like anything is better than a UTI."