"Started this medicine slowly 25 mg a day for two weeks, then went up to 50mg for 2 weeks. Still did not feel much better, went up too 100mg a day for 4 days feeling lethargic, the fifth day on it starting feeling a little better. But, I started getting itchy all over and started a very small rash on my side near my butt, My doc told me to stop it, cut the dose in half last night and then stop. He put me on Tegretol today, taking my first dose at dinner."


"Female 54 years old
Normally I eat a high fiber diet and was directed low fiber diet the day prior to prep and clear liquids day of prep
Took first dose @ 5pm; nauseated, abdominal cramps, headaches. Drank about a 1/2 gallon of water over the next few hours and nothing happened.
Woke up @ 3 am and felt the need to fart but it was diarrhea and gas. Couldn't go back to sleep because of hunger. Liquid diarrhea continued until 6 am when I took the second dose.
As the hours and diarrhea continued, it became clearer almost urine colored. The cleansing continued up to the moment I had the procedure at 11 am. Lots of gas and continued ' cleansing' diarrhea until about 24 hours after the initial dose. Opt for water not soda after colonoscopy"


"I've been on this medication for about a week now and I must say that out of all other medications I have been on, Vraylar is working pretty well. The only side effects that I have experienced has been an upset set stomach. I'm sleeping better and hopefully it continues."


"I have been taking Dilantin for a few months now for both Petit-mal and Grand-mal seizures. I have experience all of the side effects from the medication. My lymph nodes are swollen and very painful. It is making it difficult to talk. my whole face and neck are swollen as well. I have had painful headaches since two weeks after I started taking the medication. I have also had a fever for the past month around 99 degrees to 100 degrees. This medication works for other members of my family, but it does not work for me."


"I have had severe psoriasis on my arms, legs, knees, backaround,my waist,my buttochs, inside my urinary tract and scalp. I work with middle school students and some would ask questions about the thick plaque on my body.Some were sweet, some fearful that they would  catch it and some  couldn't,have cared less. After taking the Otezla pills I saw rapid improvement within a few days. I also sparingly use endear spray, not often.
     The first two weeks I either vomited or had diahrrea after I took the Otezla pills. After two weeks I started taking the pill one hour after breakfast and one hour after dinner. No problems now .This pill has been a miracle pill for me. My entire body has healed up. My depression has gone and I feel smooth ."


"Switched to Abilify from a high dose of Risperdal. Weight gain much less of an issue with Abilify, but drowsiness, depression and lethargy are a problem. Does not help with any negative symptoms. Abilify maintains a mental state with minimal psychotic symptoms for me, but also causes lactation and motivational problems."


"I am a 28 yr old male who was very fortunate and never had acne as a kid or throughout my college years. Around my 27th birthday I started breaking out. Initially, it was not to bad and I thought it was stress from growing up and dealing with adult issues. However, it kept getting worse. I tried all the OTC meds and that was a waste of hundreds of dollars. I went to a dermatologist and I was put on Differin and it is great. The first 6 weeks were rough and I thought about quitting it a lot. I stuck with it and now my face is clear. The main thing for new users is to know that it will not work overnight and will prob get worse before it gets better. Stay with it."


"This was the worst birth control I ever tried. Only after 6 weeks of having it I started to lose hair and had two bald spots and I instantly gained 10 pounds! I also had a constant pelvic and lower back pains. I knew something was wrong when my clothes didn't fit yet I had been working out 5 days a week. The day I had it inserted I had actually lost 30 pounds since I had my son 3 months prior and then this IUD set me back! ParaGard appears to be a good choice for many women that do no want to take hormones. However the copper actually does affect your hormones and it can also have serious life threatening side effects as well. I ended up removing it"


"I'm 23 years old and have been using Depo-Provera for a year and a half and I love it. I hope I never go back to the pill. I did gain about 7 pounds the first year but I'm not sure I can blame that completely on the shot. I was able to the extra weight within 6 weeks of diet/exercise. I rarely have a period and even then it's light and barely noticeable. Never heavy bleeding like a normal period and that is awesome. I get my shot in the arm and it never hurts or leaves my arm sore. I also take calcium and vitamin C supplements to prevent bone density loss."


"I had my first baby at 30 weeks. When I got pregnant the second time, my doctor recommended the Makena shots that I took weekly for about three months. Yet, I still gave birth at 30 weeks as my first pregnancy. It did not work for me . The shots were painful and so expensive, Prime Specialty Pharmacy was billing the insurance company about $3500 for each 4 shots " shipment they call it". I personally would not recommend it. Had I known what I know now, I would have left it in god's hand."


"Over the edge..best thing ever!"


"on insulin and bydueron 2 mg been on it 8 months been ok but last month severe vomiting diarrhea.  I don't eat for 2-4 days at all now smell of food gives me projectile vomiting.  I stopped today"


"I was prescribed Bactrim DS 2x a day for 10 days to clear a urinary tract infection. I was having nausea, acid reflux and intestinal/digestive issues that felt like irritable bowel syndrome or Stomach Flu by the 3rd day. After the 5th day I decided to stop taking it and the infection is gone along with all side effects. I am glad I decided to stop taking it, it seems Bactrim DS 2x a day was a bit too much for me."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This shit is AWFUL. I just finished the second round and am drinking water...@ 3:30am. Horrible taste with cherry flavoring full of aspartame, although that's not listed on the box. This feels like cruel and unusual punishment. I saw a commercial for Cologuard. They analyze your DNA in your colon from a small fecal sample you fed ex back to them. I'm definitely going that route in 10 years. This is so barbaric. Feeling so nauseated right now waiting for the bathroom explosion. I went on a low residue diet for 7 days which I think helped a lot plus clear diet all day yesterday. Starving but I'm so sick to my stomach doesn't matter. Looking forward to this being OVER."


"I had been suffering from IBS-d and Coeliac Disease since the end of 2011. Just recently as in four weeks ago found out what was wrong with me. I have been taking dicyclomine for about a year now and changing up my diet has really helped. With the new gluten free diet and the dicyclomine, life has gone from sitting on the toilet to being able to enjoy life.

However just recently I have started to get aniexty attacks, loss of focus and zoning out as well as unusual thoughts. It really scares me when these things happen. I wish there was an alternative type of medication I could use because I do not like my mental faculties to be foggy. All and all the medication helps with the cramps, bloating, and diarrhea."


"I wake with a squeezing sensation that develops into nausea every morning around 4:30. I get up take a half a 150, Zantac and half an anti motion sickness pill and have a large mug of tea with milk. I lie there awake for nearly 2 hours until I fall back to sleep. When I wake again around 8:00 Inhave a bowl, 6, of Frosted Mini Wheats and some half and half. I try to go back to sleep again and wake at varying times or I don't get back to sleep at all. The pain and nausea start up again early afternoon so I take the other half a Zantac. I am in bed off and on til suppertime. Sometimes I have to take another half and a half anti-motion sickness pill in the evening. This is my usual day."


"I've been on Zoloft for 2 weeks now, and already see a difference. I was prescribed this because of stress related anxiety. Over the past couple of weeks I was able to control my outbursts, which is huge for me. I don't know about not being able to sleep, I have been on OTC sleep medicines for quite some time now. The one thing I am noticing is a extreme thirst! It seems to be unquenchable. Overall A  ."


"Diagnosed HIV+ 1-28-17
Vital Load - 354,000
CD -254
Began Genvoya 3-13-17

Side effects - None
Effective treatment - unknown until next week

I have high hopes for this 4 in 1 pill. Fingers crossed I don't experience any future side effects."


"Rx paperwork does not say Take with Food even tho it is very important to do so. My UTI symptoms were gone after taking the first pill. I only have to take it for 3 days but I am experiencing some side effects. I feel achy and very sleepy. Just have no energy in general. I had diarrhea after the first dose but not terrible. I just don't want to get out of bed. I still rated this med a 10 because it did take away my UTI symptoms almost immediately. Just remember to eat a full meal before each dose and it makes all the difference in the side effects. Two pills to go, I can do this."


"I started Sprintec about two weeks ago. I started taking it because of my irregular periods and painful cramps. So far I have had little symptoms but nothing huge. I have been spotting brown discharge since my last period everyday. That's kind of annoying and I hope it goes away. And my breasts have been tender in the morning. Other than that, I haven't had any weight gain and my mood has been good. So far this pill has been great."


"Very drowsy for the first week of taking it, but once your body gets used to it, it is a great mood stabilizer. I've been on it 6 years and it calms the edginess and irritability with bipolar. Also makes you sleep like a rock. My weight only changed when lithium was added to my meds. No significant weight gain for me. If I go a few days without it, I notice I'm on edge constantly."


"it works."


"It should be ILLEGAL to prescribe this drug.

I have tried most antidepressents and never have i experienced such atrocious side effects from withdrawing.

I have never written a review on anything but i was compelled to share the experience.

again, it should be illegal to prescribe effexor xl."


"I only used Levaquin for 7 days.  I had tendon pain and the UTI was some better but not gone."


"My new pain doctor put me on Cymbalta a few weeks ago.  I took 30 mg 1x per day for a week, then increased the dosage to 60mg 1x per day.  I have post thoracotomy pain syndrome (nerve and muscle pain) and pain from scar tissue from major abdominal surgery. The Cymbalta works beautifully. I am pain free for the first time since 2006! My next step is to gradually stop taking the opiate pain medications. Two "cons" about Cymbalta--side effects (these have gone away finally after about 5 days)--including nausea, waking up in the middle up the night, sweating and unable to go back to sleep, and some cold sweats in the morning. The second not so great thing is that since there is no generic, I pay a lot for it. My insurance covers it, but still."


"Vimpat is highly effective at controlling my seizures. It causes dizziness at high doses, but this improves when lowering the dose of Lamictal, and greatly lowering the dose of primidone, which also causes dizziness. Vimpat is more effective at controlling partial seizures at high doses when it is nearly a primary medicine. My MD was the Director of Research in the Vimpat study. I have less dizziness at 600 mg/day when doses of other anti-epileptic drugs are lowered."


"I have a 50% compression fracture of my L1 and Celebrex is the only thing that will alleviate the pain. Unfortunately it upsets my stomach."


"Chateal is the first birth control pill I've tried, the brand chosen for me by the clinic I went to. Everything seemed fairly normal and predictable within the first month. Then in the second month I began to experience side affects: lethargy/"over-tiredness", and severe mood swings. I'm already a very emotional person, so I quickly became overwhelmed (as did my poor boyfriend) and decided to quit before the end of the second month. In the days that followed I experienced an ordinary period and an improvement on my mood and energy level. Chateal kept me from getting pregnant, but I really couldn't handle the side affects. My advice would be to just listen to your body and be thorough when looking for the pill that's right for you"


"I am fused from C3 to C7 and from L1 to S1. I have nerve damage because of a botched operation. I have taken this medicine for 3 years. It is the only drug I have been able to take for this length of time and not have to titrate it up. I would take it forever but my insurance company has decided that I only need two tablets a day. I currently take 2 x 40mg ER tabs 3 times a day. This was a great medicine for me and anyone on long term use should at least try it."


"I'm one of those people that thought I'd never quit smoking.  20  yrs.  My doctor put me on nicotine patches, which I used in both of my previous attempts, but added Bupropion 150mg 2x/day. The 1st wk contained the most side effects for me.  I became almost manic.  If my body wasn't moving, my mind was racing.  This actually did not bother me.  I channeled the energy into constructive projects around the house. I did struggle with the habit itself mentally but had no cravings, even around smokers.  Just had to figure out what people DO if they don't smoke! Had some dizziness here and there, but nothing that would make me stumble or need to sit.  Fleeting. My libido actually increased. I lost weight (another bonus). Miracle pill for me!"


"I take 25 mg and it does not work. My Dr has prescribed it for 2 months now and I have told her that it don't work.
I would rather have the xanax back."


"I have had intermittent Atrial Fibrillation on and off for 30  years.  Tried cardiac ablation in 2007, but didn't seem to help.  I now take 120mg twice a day and it keeps it in check without side effects.  Does not slow me down and I work out frequently and have great fitness. Tried lowering it to 60 or 80mg but then the AF came back.  First tried Atenolol but did not like the side effects, it slowed me down and affected sex life.  Sotalol slows my heart rate down to 50 beats resting, but does not slow me down in general.  Have not had an AF episode in 18 months since going to 120mgs twice per day."


"I am taking Votrient for 14 days. My side effect are vomiting, some stomach problems and a temperature around 37℃. Half of my left kidney is removed on June 2015, but a year after I got results that I have MS on my sternum bone and 2 tumors appeared in the soft tissues around the sternum. After a 14 days one of the tumors is getting smaller, I hope this will happen with the other one.

Reading the other comments I hope side effect will go away and tumors will be gone. I am 23 years old.

God bless everyone."


"WELL 50 pounds gained later next week I finally get my mirena iud removed. Had it in almost a year and did enjoy the care freeness of it and lack of period but gained uncontrollable weight and made me feel so insecure this past year. I know everyone reacts differently to iud's and I was warned by my doctor and the nurse putting it in that weight gain is common but silly me thinking it wouldn't effect me. I would never recommend the mirena to a friend unless they were very active gym members or could use a few extra pounds on their body haha"


"This medication seems to help the pain, but causes upset stomach and ringing in ears."


"I started Byetta 5mg in January and then upped to 10mg in February.  I'm on my second month at 10mg.  Unfortunately, this drug has not worked for me.  I will not continue after this month's pen is done.  It did NOTHING for my blood sugar numbers.  I'm also on Metformin and Glipizide.  It did help control my appetite but only enough to lose about 8 lbs total.  I also didn't really experience bad side effects.  Some occasional nausea, mostly if I didn't eat within 40-60 min of injection.  I sometimes wondered if I had too much belly fat for the medicine to work properly but I'm not comfortable injecting my thigh or arm.  I truly wanted this to work as wonderfully for me as it did others.  Sadly, it has not."


"I was kinda shady to take this pill cuz of all the bad reviews on it. I have IBS so I thought what do I have to lose? So I took one pill and within 10 minutes this terrible nausea hit me. I even ate before I took it and that didn't help, I was nauseous all day long & I thought scew this I ain't taking it again so I didn't. 2 to 3 days later I started having terrible stomach cramps to the point where I wanted to cry. I had diarrhea & also somewhat of stools. So does the drug make you go? Yeah. Are the side effects worth it? No! This is a really powerful drug with way too many side effects. It also gave me a bad headache"


"Day 1 - serious pain and diminished hearing in my right ear. Went to get it checked out to find out I had an ear infection. Was given ibuprofen. The pain went away which made me happy, but the diminished hearing still there. Was prescribed Amox-Clav 875 mg. Later on this day I had some food. Another 30 - 35 minutes later (by this time it was 8:48pm) I took a few sips of water then took this pill. Was constantly drinking water up until I went to bed (around 11pm).

Day 2 - Need to take the pill at 8:48am (which would mark 12 hours). It's 7am, woke up to use the restroom and saw what I think is blood in my urine, it's red. A side effect that's supposed to be rare. Not taking this thing anymore. Wasted money. Why I prefer natural, leafy foods"


"Over the past year my skin has broken out so bad it left dark spots and looks horrible. My face, chest and back, I'm 32, no longer a teen, so this was unusual. I finally went to see a dermatologist, he examined my skin and prescribed Ziana gel, Aczone, and Doryx (oral antibiotic). It's been two weeks since using all three and my skin has done a 360. My skin feels like a baby's bottom and hasn't been this clear since I was on birth control. I have stopped taking the Doryx as taking antibiotics for a long period of time kills good and bad bacteria. My daily facial routine: wash with Dove sensitive skin soap, Aczone & Palmer fragrance free coco butter lotion in the morning, and Ziana gel at night. I would pay the $25 for Aczone as it works for me."


"I have had severe panic attacks all my life. I don't even know how to explain what this makes you fell like, it's like you can't catch your breath, your hands start to go numb. My head goes numb. Then I felt like I am going to pass out or am having a stroke. I have nothing but a positive experience with this medicine and I have tried other's. They didn't work. I have never had any side effects with Xanax. So 1-10 its a 10, but take only as prescibed."


"This is a very harsh drug%u2026 That I do not wish to ever take again%u2026 And I cautioned anyone that takes this drug ..  It made me dizzy%u2026 Very tired%u2026 I took for a whole month three times a week%u2026 My doctor says the symptoms should go away%u2026 But I still feel tired and do not have the energy that I did before I took it ..  I also have severe bloating and gas..  It has been weeks and the symptoms have not gone away%u2026 I'm getting very worried that it cost me damage to my liver%u2026 Again I will say I do not think the drug  should be on the market%u2026 I regret ever taking it%u2026 Took it for scalp eczema%u2026 Because I am going to menopause%u2026 Believe me the scalp eczema is nothing compared to the side effects%u2026 Caution everyone to do not take this drug!"


"I have Fibromyalgia and was prescribed this to help with the pain.  It didn't work well at all.  Carisoprodol is a much better muscle relaxant.  I also take Tylenol w/ Codeine #3 which also helps."


"I just started taking Latuda, and have found it makes me very sleepy, I'm wondering if I should take it at night instead of the morning.   I was on Wellbutrin but had to be taken off because of extreme anxiety and emotionality."


"I've recently titrated up to full dose and am a bit disappointed as I've had no effects at all - no side effects fortunately, but no improvement either. I wonder if I need to give it longer."


"Worst ever!  I am 39 years old and this is the worst birth  control I have ever had.  I feel sick on this stuff.  Do not take it!"


"I took it for 5 days 30mg and have never felt so sick. The first day I was crippled with diarrhea and a headache which continued to the following day. I then got a tightness in my throats and couldn't stop yawning. I stopped eating due to the nausea.The headache didn't go away and by day 3 was joined by an earache and sweating. Yesterday was the worst. All of I sudden my vision became blurry and I couldn't talk properly. It was terrifying. Like my brain stopped working. I couldn't drive and was so dizzy I kept falling over. I stopped immediately and now have to wait 3 days for it to leave my system. I still feel horrendous and I still can't see properly."


"I have been on this dosage since 1/09 due to 2nd and 3rd degree burns to my scalp and ears. I take 2 pills 3x per day. It has been a God send! The only side effect I have noticed is pain intensifies for about 15 minutes after I take it, then it subsides. Thank goodness I have a great Doctor who is not afraid to prescribe opioids. She realizes I need it, not want it. I now feel like doing more than laying on the couch curled up in agony."


"This is day three for me taking Contrave.  I was really excited to start the med because I knew it was closely related to Wellbutrin.  Years ago I took Wellbutrin to stop smoking and it work great.  So day 1 I weighed 197lb and I'm 5-3.  Felt kind of fuzzy and in the later afternoon a bit nauseous.  Day 2 after sleeping great woke up and took morning med and shortly later felt nauseous but not bad enough to quit.  Absolutely no appetite, had cereal and beef stick for lunch.  Evening dinner was a half of a small steak and green beans.  Woke up with stomach cramps and diarrhea, had 3 bouts.  I attribute it to the high fatty foods I ate.  Weigh in again on the 4/24/17.   Dr. gave me free month supply so I will try it before I buy it."


"A salon manicure and next thing I know, I'm on Jublia.  After 8 weeks, my fingernails are almost perfect again.  For me, it definitely works.  Maybe I'm lucky.  I think catching on early to what was wrong with my nails helped, as I only waited a few weeks before seeking medication.  I use it every day.  Apply when I go to bed.  This allows it to dry and stay on for 8 hours while I sleep."


"I have had dry eyes for about 4 yrs and had been on Restasis for about 3 years.  I also have Myasthenia gravis (MGS).  Redraw is did not work well for me and my eyes were always red and dry.  It was to the point where I could not wear my contacts or tolerate any direct air like a fan.  I live in Arizona where it's really dry too.  When I heard about Xiidra, I asked my Optometrist for an Rx to see if it would work for me.  The difference was immediate.  There is a taste with it but it has gone away and there is some burning.  My doc also suggested I continue with the Restasis since the two drugs work differently.  My eyes are doing much better, the redness is gone and I can see better."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I was taking Yaz and it worked amazing for me but about 2 months ago I was put on Beyaz and have had a yeast infection both months. I have not had sex in over 6 months, this is the only possible explanation for my yeast infections."


"Took metformin when I was first diagnosed back in 2011, it worked fine at first. Since 2012 I've noticed increased hair breakage and loss. Finally this year I stopped taking it. Like I said it was great in the beginning but in the end I'm dealing with bald patches and trying to get my hair to grow back."


"I have been on Contrave since May, and I am down 18 lbs. I have 23 more to go. I have battled with my weight since my children were born. I started this journey with a positive attitude, and enjoying the lifestyle change I have learned while taking this medication. The only side effects I've had was dry mouth, but it helps me with my water in take.  I do not crave things I used to, which caused me to gain in the first place. I have absolutely no desire for sodas, or fast foods, or sweets. I eat healthy, and make better choices. My blood pressure is down, my BMI has gone from 31 to 28, and my thyroid numbers are much better. Love this drug."


"I've had the implant for a little over a month and so far I love it! I've had spotting that lasted about 13 days but it beats taking a pill everyday!"


"Saved my Job..I'm a truck driver so I spend a lot of time in a truck and it gets really depressing being away from the family for weeks at a time but Xanax helps me cope with the situation and this is the only medicine I've found that wont make me tired and drowsy, unlike Zoloft that made me so tired I had to take two days off work. Xanax helps me relax and gives me focus so I can deal with my work situation."


"Slow to get going but lasts forever when activated."


"I've had the Skyla IUD for 2yrs now and it's been a fantastic experience. I will admit the insertion was very painful. I took 600mg of advil about an hour beforehand and it was still very painful (an 8.5 out of 10 pain wise). The rest of the day I had to stay home because the cramps would come in waves and were severe. After 2-3 days the pain was gone, but I did have bleeding/spotting for about 1-2 months afterward. However, I was on depo provera prior to the IUD and it caused my uterine lining to really thicken up, so there's no telling whether the bleeding was from the IUD or from the depo. Since then my periods come every 2 months or so, and only last about 3-4 days, and I've never once worried about being pregnant. Highly recommend!"


"I gave Levora a 5 out of 10 only because for the the five years I've been taking it, it has served its purpose. I have not become pregnant, I've had lighter, shorter periods, no acne (but this was never a problem for me) and only minimal weight gain. Other than that I have to agree with most of the other reviews on this page that my sex drive has decreased significantly and I have become overly emotional. I started taking the pill right out of college soon after I met my husband (before we were married). Before the pill I had no issues with sex, dryness, desire, etc. but we've been struggling with it for the 5 years we've been together. After I finish this month's pills, I will be trying a new pill. "


"Ecellent medication for depression, although weight gain can be a problem. I have found it to be the only medicine that can assist me with little or no side effects. Been on it for two years."


"Been on Adzenys since September 2016. Works great.  I have been more focused at work and I'm other less stimulating situations. No side effects. Flavor is good for a ODT. Easy to take and remember"


"It caused unbalance & I went unconscious"


"I have been on gianvi for about 4 years. I was previously talking Lo Estrin but it made me really depressed and I never had a period. As soon as I switched I felt a lot better and I get a mild period the same time every month. It also really cleared my face up I get almost no breakouts and also didn’t experience weight gain but everyone is different. I did recently get switched to the Nikki version of the pill and it was TERRIBLE. I got lumps in my breast had horrible migraines and also experienced multiple hot flashes throughout the day. I finally got gianvi back and almost immediately this side affects went away. If you are on a brand of pill that works for you don’t let them switch you just make them order it or find a new pharmacy"


"Also for rheumatoid arthritis. FANTASTIC, to say the LEAST!"


"It is effective alright, but at what cost.  I have taken polyethelene glycol off and on for two years.  After several weeks not taking the drug, I did so for two days and had a severe reaction:  my lips are swollen and itchy, very uncomfortable.  What is distressing is that the pharmacist insisted there was no down side to this drug whatsoever and I could take it indefinitely.  Since then I have done more research and realize the danger of taking this drug, it is not benign and potentially destructive.  I think that "side effects" are greatly minimized by doctors who spend little time even learning about the side effects of various drugs.  Once prescribed we become guinea pigs."


"Horrible drug ! I had a migraine for the full three course time I was suppose to take it. I tried ibuprofen 800mg and that didn't seem to help enough  . I kept having to take another to kill the pain. Seriously yeah it may get rid of your infection but avoid this drug. Also, I ate bread with a yogurt  and my stomach still burned like hell. It felt like there was a ulcer or something . Never taking this again!!!!!!!!!"


"Today, thanks to Hypercare, I am wearing a teal colored silky shirt with NO sweating.  I am so happy that this product has changed my life and my wardrobe.  I went shopping with my husband this weekend and bought all form-fitting, colored shirts.  Sure it itches for a little while after applying, but it is so worth it.  I followed the directions of applying 3 nights in a row, and now am able to just use it once per week and I am dry as a bone.  Amazing what a difference not sweating all day makes."


"Effexor worsened my depression. Made me feel exhausted all the time and impossible to be able to wake up in the mornings. I was unable to concentrate. My mood worsened and my motivation to do anything lessened. My depression got worse every time they increased my dose."


"Have found it impossible to orgasm on this medication, and I will be in the middle of sex and suddenly loose all drive. It helps with everything else, but I'm in my prime. I miss the crazy sex I used to have."


"This medication did not relieve my back pain. It kept me up all night with insomnia."


"So my doctor prescribed me this birth control to help with my periods. It hasn't been a full month yet. But its had a lot of bad side effects. I'm not myself lately. I find everything getting on my last nerve. One minute I wanna rip someone's head off the next I'm bawling like a baby. And the next I'm laughing. Then its right back to being angry again. And the cycle continues. This is so NOT me!! Not to mention my husband just told me its been a whole week since I've wanted to have sex. I didn't even realize it at all. I've got no sex drive at all. Not to mention I'm going on two weeks of having a period. My periods usually last 4-5 days.
My husband has told me to stop taking the pills. I think I will. I don't like who I am on them."


"I've been on progestin-only birth control for about 3 years. I started on Ortho-Micronor, I had a period for about 3 months straight but then my period stopped entirely. Then I moved and I was given Camila (same thing, different brand), it kept in line with the "no-period" havingness. It was great. Moved again, I was given Errin. For about 2-3 months I was ok, but I noticed some changes in my mood and some bloating. Then about 3 months in (February 2014) I had spotting. I thought maybe it would be normal after having NO period for 2 years, but then 2 weeks later I had a full-on period. Since then I've had maybe 3-4 periods in 2 months, extremely painful tenderness in my breasts. "


"I feel that I have had ADHD all my life, but I was only officially diagnosed when I was 17. I have been on Vyvanse for close to 6 years now and I can say that in the beginning it worked just how I hoped it would. It gave me energy and the ability to focus and get things done that I needed to. I started off on one 30 mg pill a day but I feel that I quickly built up a tolerance to it. I am now on two 50 mg pills (100mg) a day and it still doesn't have the effect that it used to on me. That is just one of a few things that I don't like about it. I feel like it worked for a short amount of time, but now it's just a pill that I can't get out of bed in the morning without taking. My depression has also worsened because of it I feel."


"I had been being treated in the clinic with something topical 2 times a week for about 6 weeks. The solution wasn't working. So my clinic referred me to a gyno who prescribed me this. I used it for 2 cycles and the warts were gone. I did have slight stinging for a few days but honestly it's worth the outcome!"


"Long before I took this I was really moody I did not like to be around anyone
but now since I am taking this I am calm and I don't eat as much as I used to but the thing is I am not able to focus in school and I am failing most of my classes and it's really weird but I like the pill its a whole lot better than the other birth control pills and patches that  I have taken."


"Zyrtec worked well for my nasal allergies, but when I tried to stop taking it after several years, I got the skin itch/rash that many have reported.  It was worst for the first few days, but now even a year later I still frequently get a skin rash when I get warm (cholinergic urticaria).  I can't say for sure that the cholinergic urticaria was a side effect of stopping Zyrtec, but skin rashes were never a symptom of mine until I stopped."


"I have been on these tablets for 3 days now, for border line personality. I've been so tired after I take the 100mg at night but my anger is still a problem, and I'm feeling a tiny bit less like I'm lonely and no one understands me and my emotions. But honestly not much of a change. I just still don't know if my life's going to get any better."


"In Nov. 2013 I started to have double vision and my eyes started to close by themself. I went to a lot of doctors and had test, doctors could not find what I had. I went to a Neurologist and he prescribe me this medicine, and hour or so of taken it, I started to feel fine and my eyes doesn't close."


"Nuvigil was not for me. I felt very drugged and groggy.  Dry mouth and eyes. I also found myself staring into space a lot and my skin was tingly. I felt way more tired than I did before I took Nuvigil. I didn't dare drive while taking this medication. I switched back to Concerta at a higher dose than I was taking before and it is working very well for me.  I feel completely normal."


"I've been on Belviq just over a year and have lost 47 lbs. I also do the Fast Diet two days a week and eat sensibly the other 5. I haven't exercised.  Went from a size 1X to a ladies Large (I am tall 5'10"). Belviq also has helped with depression.

The first couple weeks on it I felt a little euphoric and forgetful.  No side effects otherwise. I love this drug and hope I can stay on it the rest of my life.  I have Hashimotos and have tried every supplement and diet in the past and have never had this kind of success."


"Worked just like the Dr. said.  I had been bleeding for 5 months without stopping.  Took Provera for 2 weeks, and then started bleeding very heavily.  Bled for almost 2 more weeks, and have now completely stopped bleeding. Just started taking Provera again for 2nd month.  It makes me a little sleepy and dizzy, but it is well worth it to get my bleeding regulated!"


"At first I didn't realize it was the drug causing me that itchy feeling on my back. When I figured it out, I quit taking it immediately, and went through the withdrawals. Getting rid of the itching was well worth going without the drug."


"This product was used by my dentist in the office.  Immediately, the excessive amount of gel started running down the back of my throat. I was nauseated, vomited later, my throat was numb, I had profuse increase in saliva, coughing, then wheezing and began to break out in hives. I found a 25 mg Benadryl, took it, drank several cups of water and eventually the symptoms improved."


"I felt better after 4 days. The reason why I didn't give this medication a 10 is because I experienced back pain while on this medication. Secondly, because I have to take the medicines for 7 days. I would have prefered to take AZO since it's only a 2 day medication but I couldn't because I was allergic to it."


"I had such horrible time with my mirena. I wasn't instructed to take medication for pain before insertion. Insertion itself was painful but as I got home, I was in nauseating pain for 1hr. I finally took a vicodine to be able to ease some pain. I did not have a period for the first 8 mo the after insertion. In the year and a half since I have had the devise in I have gained 40 pounds. I never had weight issues. My mood has turned really aggressive and I loose it over little things. I am depressed a lot  and have no idea why. I had mine removed today and it wasn't as painful as insertion but I did feel some intense pressure pain during the removal.... I hope this can help someone!!!"


"Not that bad aftet worrying from reading reviews..
Not great tasting took few sips each time about 5 mins to get it down...started in 10 mins or so with bowel movements ...mostly water..and they slowed down in a hr. 3 hrs later still having pretty much like pee coming out but definitely slowing down. I hope morning goes as well as now....really no need to worry ...way better than expected...guess it was better to be prepared for the worst."


"I've noticed while on divalproex sodium ER that my mood swings have been fluctuating more frequently. I've also noticed that since they've changed from the grey to the white pills I have been experiencing depression and anger frequently. I did well on Depakote ER, now with the white pills I am barely able to reach a therapeutic range."


"My experience with Oysthia is horrible! I have only been on this medication for two weeks and I'm giving up. I keep having mood swings. I was angry at my mom and fiancé for no reason. I threw my cellphone at my fiancé. Lately the anxiety attacks are just killing me. I already have anxiety but this medication makes it so much worse. I literally have at least four anxiety attacks daily. I take my anxiety medication and it still doesn't help which usually it does. Last night I had an anxiety attack so bad two hours after taking the pill and I couldn't even rest. I'm not taking this anymore! Also I been eating like crazy. I had fast food then came home and cooked pizza."


"Works well, does it's job, but be warned, for the first few days - week, the side effects are freaking horrible. I was on Wellbutrin for a half a year, but got off due to having a rare side effect (muscle & joints hurting). Trying Strattera now, and as far as I can tell, it's very nice. Thoughts are organized, and I feel more relaxed (which is good because I might have anxiety - still being determined), none the less I get a lot more things done. Side effects are a bloody nightmare - hang in there! They do go away! I started on only 25MG and for 4 days I was nauseous & had to lay down from time to time, couldn't stop sleeping, & my eyes were hurting... weird... I went up to 50MG, and again, the same symptoms."


"26 yrs DX of  IBS-D, Collagenous Colitis, Chrohn's,  total colectomy w/Jpouch.  I have tried every Rx known & nothing could stop the 20  BM's, incontinence, nausea, GI cramping, and  rectal spasms (from surgery) I found Viberzi read pt reviews, Allergan Pharm documentation  I was on 100mg x2 daily. Similar symptoms the first few days by the 3rd day, major decrease in stool frequency and gut motility. Then towards my 29th day  it abruptly quit working, I became severely ill nausea, vomiting,headache. GI had me stop taking Viberzi  vomiting & D in bed a week. GI did blood work and Lipase levels at 124, next week Creatine 1.2 Lipase 200, still very ill & no answers my headache off of it for 26 days. FDA fast-tracked this be careful!"


"I tried it for a year, I was happy with it (except the first 2 weeks..that sucked). Then this month IDK what happened, I couldn't get it the week I needed it so I put the new one on a week late. Long story short  I had really bad cramps, dizzy, headaches, and a 6 week long period..while on the birth control which is supposed to stop it for 3 weeks at a time..."


"My numbers have gone from 320 in the morning to 120. I do wake up with a headache but subsides after an hour or two."


"Bleeding basically every day (heavy and light), light headed, heart palpitations, bad ache"


"Was on Risodronate for 15 years.  My bone density improved.  I have been off it for about 2 years and now I am going to go on it again as I have developed stiffness and pain in my hips.  I am 75."


"This is the WORST birth control. Ever. Granted I don't get a period. My breasts are so sore I don't even know what to do. I'm a stomach sleeper and that is not an option with this. It's unreal. I will be back to my loestrin and never even looking at this stuff again."


"This birth control is insane. No, I have not gotten pregnant, but after visiting my local Planned Parenthood, they had told me they stopped carrying  Apri my original birth control. I was on Apri for about 2 years and it was amazing. But I didn't have a choice besides to switch since my lack of health insurance. So, the first three months, totally fine. Yeah, a little moody here and there, but nothing out of the usual. By the time the fourth month rolled around, I have gained almost 15 lbs, have the worst mood swings and cramps around my ovulation time, spot every week, and my period just keeps getting longer and longer. Before it was like clock work, down to the very hour, 11 months out of the 12. I have one month left to go then switching"


"Demerol provides very clean pain relief. It simply turns off the pain like a switch. I felt no euphoria, numbness, thickening or noticeable impairment. It is highly restricted and after the critical period the medication was switched to something less addictive yet far less effective and carrying unwanted baggage. "


"Zoloft got rid of my anxiety (I have general anxiety) at 50 mg. At 75 Mg, my tics started improving greatly (lessening). Unfortunately though, Zoloft made me more depressed, in an apathetic way. I suspect it's the decrease in dopamine due to raising my serotonin. Dr is adding Wellbutrin. Maybe I'll get my sex drive back too (which Zoloft also squashed). Overall, for Anxiety, it works very well for me."


"I am an older guy (over 65).  Last evening was my first experience with Androderm 2 mg patch.   I was not expecting much in the way of results.  About an hour and half after dosing my penis  became fully erect and hard without any physical stimulis.  This has not happened in years.  This morning I woke with morning wood.   More like a willow than a oak but I will take that.  The patch did not come off in the pool doing water exercises for over an hour.   Total Testosterone 381 Free Testosterone 55  So far I have been very happy with product"


"What seems like a lifetime of trying everything under the sun(including the sun) to cure my psoriasis, I finally decided to try Humira. I noticed about a 30% improvemnt after the FIRST dose.  I haven't felt so good about myself in forever.  I am actually looking forward to wearing clothes I would never have considered and no more embarassing questions about my hands,  or kids saying "ewww whats on your elbows".  I am elated.  I would recommend it to anyone. Thank heavens for Humira"


"I was prescribed Levaquin for acute bacterial sinusitis after going to my GP for a congested nose, sinus pressure and bad headaches and fatigue which lasted 7 days. He said this should clear it right up...After reading all the warning I was hesitant with my pharmacist but they assured me it's a normal antibiotic, nothing too strong as since I'm allergic to penicilin it's a great alternative. The horror began immediately on day one, the skin on my left arm shoulder area began to burn so badly, and my arm started to get numb, even my pinky finger I couldn't move. I obviously freaked out and called the doc, he said I'm having an allergic reaction to it, not to worry it won't cause any nerve damage. Switched to Zithromax, much better & safer :("


"When I first started taking it I had a lot of side effects, like nausea, sleepiness, insomnia, muscle twitching, decreased sexual interest, headache, nightmares, need to move legs and others I can't remember but I was desperate to get rid of the anxiety so persisted. Most of the side effects went away after several days. I still have the leg movement and insomnia and but it's manageable.
It took about 5 1/2  weeks before I noticed any effect by when I feel happier, like I can't even think in a depressed way, and I can talk to people online with ease. Still panic about the outside with strangers everywhere and conversing one on one is still hard. Nut now after 6 weeks my doctor has put me up from 50mg to 100mg so I'll see how that goes."


"Ok so I had a yeast infection for a whole month it was some type of intense burning sensation in my vagina it was sooo bad it went and came every other day it had gotten so bad I had to see a doctor. I was scared because it was so bad and I cried and thought I would never have a sex life ever again. I went to an obgyn in he told me I had a mild yeast infection I was shocked because it felt so severe and painful. I thought it was something worse the doctor prescribed me diflucan/flicanzole 150mg.  It was one pill I took it when I got home. It didn't work instantly but the yeast was fixed in two days. I took it on Tuesday & felt nothing Thursday morning  - I was so happy "


"I've been on Lyza for a month.  I've had one period since then and although I didn't have horrifically heavy flow the first 2-3 days (part of the reason I wanted to be on birth control again), my period was a little longer.

I have less appetite, which I guess is OK.  I had less horribly painful cramps, it didn't wake me up in the middle of the night like it usually does.  A little breast tenderness.

I had really bad headaches for a long time and this seems to have helped.  I was prescribed this particular one because combined pills make me nauseous.

Seems OK thus far."


"I've had chronic dry eyes for years as a consequence of an ongoing eye condition. I've used eye drops for years seeking relief includes another Systane product, generic eye lubricants and prescription restasis. This is the first product that has provided real ongoing relief. The only negative is it cannot be used while contacts are in place, but this is minor when compared to the relief provided."


"20 mg twice per day, a total of 40 mg per day. Not hungry on it. On the contrary. Reduces appetite. take it at the same moment when I have a meal for best effect! No weight gain. No effect on metabolism. Stable blood sugar levels. Working ! I do not feel psychotic on it !"


"I changed from Levothroxine to Armour in the last two weeks.  I feel so much better in this short amount of time.  I'm not so bloated and something just didn't feel right with the Levothyroxine.  I have only been taking it two weeks, but the way I feel is good.  I take 30 of Armour."


"I am so thrilled with Contrave. I am 40, female, 5'4", weighed 268 when I started the meds about 12 weeks ago. I am now 240! 28 lbs in 3 months! This is the easiest weight loss that I have ever had. Trust me, I have lost and gain probably 350 lbs over the last 20 years. And I always suffered. This Rx has changed everything. I don't obsess over food anymore. I don't binge. I know when to say when. It's like the switch got turned back on between my brain and my stomach. I have very few or lasting side effects. I have had some slight nausea and tummy discomfort but I always have had that so not a big deal. The only lasting effect that I have noticed is hand trembling. It's annoying but so worth it."


"I will start by saying this, the pill has done its job. It's regulated my period, cleared my acne, and prevented pregnancy. I haven't gained a whole lot of weight I've actually lost weight but I have gone up a cup size. Here's the problem, 1) I have little to no sex drive now. It takes me forever to lubricate now and when I do it's very little. 2) THE BIGGEST PROBLEM is that I have become very emotionally unstable. I cry a lot now. There's very few days that go by that I don't cry. I also have a bad temper. I believe this is due to the pill after reading other reviews. These emotional issues didn't come about until about 2 or 3 months of being on this pill. I've been on it for about 6 months now and can't say whether I love or hate it."


"My mother passed away and I was having a hard time dealing with it especially at night. This medicine really helps me stay calm and actually sleep again."


"I have had all three of these type of shots over approx 12-13 years now, first the synvic, had moderate relief for 9 months, Doctor no longer accepted my insurance.  New Dr and used Hyalgan, great results, even getting 2 years at a time even playing softball. Now moved to Florida and trying the supartz once already, not real good results but trying it again, into my second shot, lets see"


"Since I started on Coumadin I have a lot less leg pain and can think more clearly."


"This product is okay.  I have never gotten pregnant, but experienced bleeding.  I previously had Ortho-tri Cyclen.  No complaints."


"I have been on Implanon since November 4, 2011.  As far as birth control, I had only tried the pill which I would forget to take by the 4th day.  The Implanon is great in that you don't have to remember to take a pill everyday.  I have experienced some mild side effects which I can deal with (so long as they remain mild).  I have gained about 5 pounds had one heavy period and feel constantly bloated.  I also have cravings all the time.  I started spotting very lightly last week but it has not turned into a full on period.  After reading the other reviews I have noticed that the people who bleed more are the ones who don't gain weight. My complexion wasn't bad before and has actually gotten a little better."


"Been on this BC for a year and a half. This was the first BC I've ever taken, I'm 22 and it works really well for me. I never had a regular period , and this gave me a period the first week of every month, like clockwork.  No nausea , vomiting , diarrhea, or mood swings. No pregnancy scare  ever ( I take it the same time every day) The only thing is I've gained about 10 pounds within this last year, but not sure if it's because of BC."


"My junior year of college my moderate acne became very severe and I went to my dermatologist for help. He put me on Differin and 2x daily Minocycline (which did absolutely nothing). I went back, and my doc prescribed me Bactrim in conjunction with the Differin. Bactrim was quick and powerful in clearing up my moderate-severe acne. I have been taking Bactrim for 2 weeks and I almost immediately started seeing great results. I still get large zits here and there but nothing compared to what I had before. A lot of other reviews said this isn't a long term drug, which kind of sucks, but I'm gonna take what I can from it until I can no longer take it, haha. I would definitely recommend Bactrim to people who feel like nothing is working for them"


"I had migraines for 11+ years. It took probably 7 years to finally find sumatriptan for abortion of acute attack which would happen 2-6 times a week. I would react to weather, stress, lack of sleep, 3-d movies... u name it. Once I started PA school due to stress migraines became almost daily thing and it would debilitate my life and studying to the point I couldn't not stand anymore. Since I have insomnia for many years Amitryptiline sounded superior to other options and I started taking 10 mg before going to sleep. It's my week 3 with all possible triggers and absolutely zero migraines! I am so happy I cant even believe it worked so well. I only had one small headache ( which used to be often too). And I definitely fall asleep better !"


"I was prescribed Oxycodone 8 months ago due chronic pain from Lumbar Stenosis and, also, OsteoArthritis of the knees.  My prescription is for  5 to 10 mg as needed every 12 hrs for severe pain.  So far, this is the only medication that has made a difference.  It has made it less painful to walk and move around.   I take a teaspoon of MetaMucil or ground Psyllium powder every other day or so to keep my stool soft and regular.  My doctor now suggests switching to the extended release version, Oxycontin, but I am hesitant to do so until I do more reading of the experiences of others."


"At 125 mg greatly helped reduce the craving but had to lower the dose due to side effects such as sleep apeneia and extreme tiredness. Currently in 60 mg . In conclusion it helped me a lot but I had severe side effects ."


"Started victoza on April 21 2017 weighing 305lb. Started taking .06 and the first week had gas and insomnia, light nausea and loss of appetite totally. BP went from 135/80 to 120/70 Week 2 increase medication to 1.2 lost 8 lbs in 2 wks. At week 4 no more side effects weighing 288lb. Take peppermint gel caps for nausea and it helps with gas. I hope to get weight down to 200 lbs. No fried foods No pizza No soda, just fruits meat vegetables steamed chicken tuna fish salads smoothies and less dairy products. Will you posted.  My  blood sugars dropped by.50/100 points now. Can't really say to much bad about this drug but it help me to stay full less eating plenty of water."


"On Effexor for 14 years.  150 milligrams daily of the IR not the XR so I was taking 75mg 2 times per day.  In retrospect, the medicine worked for me for about a year and the other 13 were just maintenance years.  I also found since titrating from 150mg down to 9.75 mg that I feel human again.  Effexor solved zero problems for me and it simply numbed me to feeling strong emotion.  I also dropped 36 pounds since coming off of this medicine and feel a heck of a lot better.  I have been titrating since July of 2015 and my last titration to zero will be in 2 weeks.  As stated before, this stuff doesn't solve problems, it just numbs human emotion.  Me, like many other folks need to learn how to accept our emotions.  The answer isn't always a drug"


"It works for the muscle aches and it actually makes me a lot calmer. I don't know if that's just because I feel better so I can relax or if it's the medicine. I was so happy and blessed to find a doctor who listened to what was wrong with me and actually followed through with treatment. Hope that it can help more people and that there are no long term side effects but I am happy with the results and how quickly I felt a difference."


"Had to stop it because of the nightmares it produced. Tried dosages between 6-100mg. No matter what, I had terrifying nightmares when I went to sleep."


"I've been taking zoloft for a few years for ocd, starting with 20 milligrams per day and increasing to 40. It has helped me greatly with my obsessions, but not my compulsions. Of the two, I have always thought the obsessions were worse, so I think it has been a successful medicine for me. And so far, I have experienced no side effects. I also take zocor for cholesterol and have had no negative interaction."


"Had ankylosing spondylitis and psoriasis badly, within a day I felt lots better and could get out of bed without assistance and within 3 months I had zero psoriasis or back pain, it's life changing. Had psoriasis for over 10 years and had made me very depressed, this drug is a miracle and has changed my life"


"I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Hypersomnia and was prescribed nuvigil. I started with 150mg. The 1st week was great, I felt like I had my life back and was enjoying it. The 2nd week wasn't as good but was better than what it was before. The 3rd week I was fatigued around 2pm and the 4th week I was back to fatigue all day. The Dr. increased my dosage to 200mg. I've been on that for the past 5 days and I am now back to how I was before. Side effects have been headaches and slight nausea on the 150mg however on 200mg I get extremely nauseous about 12 hours after taking the pill. Waiting for Dr. to call me back."


"I have had noticeable benefits with mood support in the years that I have been on and off of SAMe. It has helped me to be less vulnerable to depression and to better control my anxiety. I took 200 mg each morning for a few years and have now been taking 400 mg each morning for a few months now. I have not had any joint problems, but I partially attribute that to SAMe (as a preventative). I have had no side effects and my only discouraging factor was cost, as it is not covered by insurance and is expensive at many retail outlets. I found it online for a much more affordable rate and have been able to take it consistently now."


"I will say that the shorter and lighter periods were great; and with my insurance, it was $45 for a 3-month supply.  However, since I started taking it two months ago, I've gained almost 10lbs, have been nauseous, dizzy, feverish, cranky and have had breast tenderness and insomnia.  Two months of feeling pregnant and sick and I called my doctor to put me on something else. Glad it worked for others... wish it had worked for me too."


"I have taken this pill for about 8 months, and I have had no problems with it. Until about 2 months ago, I started to spot in between periods and I get really bad cramps if I don't take my pill on time or if I skip a day, I don't know if it's because of that reason but let me tell ya this pain is killing me. The pain usually happens when I'm spotting. Other than that I love this birth control!"


"Did not help depression and caused involuntary facial expressions even after stopping. Permanent... raised sugar diabetic???"


"I've been taking ultracet for over a year now. My elbow was shattered and the radial head was destroyed.  Because of the injury not healing properly my arm can't straighten out all the way. I also have terrible arthritis and tendonitis in that elbow which causes severe pain throughout the day. My doctors wanted to give me a healthy dose of percocet and oxycontin but I didn't want it. I was given ultracet and it has worked great ever since. I take anywhere from 4-8 in a day and can still function and do my job without being on a cloud."


"I have multiple sclerosis and one of the most annoying symptoms is urinary issues.  I have to go A LOT, don't have a lot of time to actually get to the bathroom and I wake up 4-5 times per night to go.  I have tried a few other medicines for this but Oxybutynin ER has been the only one that made a difference.  Now I only get up 1-2 times per night and I can go out without fear of finding a bathroom in time. Only side effect I've had is severe dry mouth, but it does make me drink more water so not a total negative."


"I was diagnosed with Urticaria at the age of 16 (in 1985 which just came out of the blue) and took an Atarax pill every 3-4 days when I felt the itchiness coming on. It worked 100%. Later in life they suggested I try some other antihistamine (Claritin), which I did and it worked but I have to take a pill every day so I went back to Atarax as I did not suffer from drowsiness (after taking it for so many years). Fortunately in 2011 the Urticaria disappeared and I no longer need any meds for it. If ever I get itchy skin again, Atarax will be my choice."


"This medication was not helpful for my depression at all."


"It cleared up my plaques but the injections are a bit painful and it did nothing for the guttate psoriasis."


"took lunesta for 3 weeks, horrible side effects:  increased crazy amounts of  anxiety, insomnia, wierd feelings in my stomach, thought 'I was going off the rails.  "


"I started Yaz about 3 months ago and like many of you, I have zero faith in it's ability to help my acne. I've had cystic acne for about 3 years and although it was never awful, I always had at least one or two unsightly blemishes. It took about 3 months to really work, and the first 3 weren't awful but they weren't great. If you have acne and are looking for relief, TRY YAZ! It's honestly amazing. Seriously. I've never posted anything before, I truly believe in this stuff."


"Wait it out! I'm a 32 yr old female that began suffering from adult cystic acne just over a year ago. For some reason, only the right side of my face really broke out and the acne was deep and painful. After using Epiduo for the recommended 3 months, I wasn't seeing results. The itchiness and peeling stopped after only two weeks of using it so I thought the product wasn't even working for me at the 3 month mark. I stuck with it anyway and now at 4 months, I have no more active acne and my skin is baby smooth! The down side to this med is that it caused post inflammatory hyperpigmentation which takes time to fade. But I'm happy that until then, my feels good and there's no more acne!"


"This isn't a weight loss medicine, its a bottle of will power.  Food cravings are gone and weight is dropping fast.  I drink less beer, no more snacking, and my portion sizes are 1/3 of what they used to be.  I haven't had any side effects yet either.  Take the 15 day trial and see if it works for you.  Good luck!"


"I have been on many over the years and found that Soma 350 works best if you take 1-3 (based on your tolerance of course)  at bedtime  to help your muscles feel like muscles again, as apposed to being rigid and having major spasms. and 1 or 2 as needed through your day. Now for tramadol, it is a small help for people with small pains. Like me starting out when I was 24, now I'm 42 and in oh so much worse pain."


"I have been on nexplanon for a little over half a year and it's awful! Ever since I got it in my arm my periods went from 7 days and regular to bleeding all the time and irregular. When I wake up in the morning my breasts are hard and they are sore all the time. I liked the fact that I didn't have to take a pill but this is so much more of an inconvenience. I feel like I have several of the side effects and cannot wait to get it removed. I wish I had read the reviews before..."


"By the afternoon of the first day I started Fetzima, my lymph nodes were swollen and tender to touch.  It feels like it just keeps getting worse.  I'm now on my 3rd day and have pressure in my face and ear.  I thought it was a cold, but after reading some of the posts, I think it may be related to the Fetzima because I have no other "cold" symptoms.  So, I figured I would share my experience so far it case someone else has experienced the same thing."


"I have been using Fiorinal C1/2 for the past 25-30 years controlled by my doctor.  It's an amazing, amazing medicine.  I take it and my migraine goes away most of the time on the first dose. I have tried many other migraine meds and it seems I cannot take any of the Triptans as they make me throw up immediately upon taking them. I wish I could take something else but Fiorinal is all there is.  Please DO NOT stop making it! There are plenty of us out here who rely on it to carry on our daily lives. Please start making it again.  Thank you."


"I have used Jolessa for several years and I love it.  I used Seasonique for about two years before that and did not notice a big difference (except reduced co-pay) when I changed.  I have never had spotting.  I LOVE not having a monthly visit and it is very light when I do have it.  Down side would be reduced libido.  I have just learned to live with it.  I also think this causes me to have some acne that seems to have started about the time I began taking it.  However, I would rather buy pimple cream than tampons.  Weight has not really been an issue.  I wish it would make my boobs grow! No such luck.  I would recommend to anyone."


"I have been on this birth control for just over a year now and I love it. It is the first pill I've ever tried and it works great for me. I had a little nausea when I first began taking them, but it went away after a month or so. The only negative thing I have noticed is sometimes at the beginning of a new pill pack, I lose my appetite for about a week. I have gained about 5 pounds in the past year. I have no complaints other than that though. I take my pill at the exact same time every day religiously and have never missed a pill, and I have not gotten pregnant. Also, I am able to determine exactly what days I am going to be on my period now which is so nice. It's been a great birth control for me!"


"I used Nizoral for about 8 years.  It was excellent for eliminating dandruff which was a bad problem.  But about one year ago I started having severe itching on my upper back and upper front (chest) area.  It was complete itching so severe that benadryl ointment (over the counter) for poison ivy relief and similar products were needed to calm the itchiness.  Crazy itchiness!  My dermatologist gave me steroid creams for the itching and I requested a biopsy to find out more.  Inflammation showed.  I decided to quit using Nizoral and finally the itching went away mostly.  I use baby shampoo now followed by Head and Shoulders shampoo.  So far so good.  Be warned that you might develop an allergy to Nizoral or the generic years later."


"Severe muscle cramps, after almost one year on 10 mg/day Crestor, for familial hypercholesterolemia of 6. Not overweight, exercise and eat well. Stopped Crestor and resolved within 1 week. 2 months later, liver tests normal but cholesterol borderline high restarted with 5 mg  every other day along with co enzyme Q 100 mg/day and had taken 2 weeks of Coenzyme Q to build up stores prior to this. Severe cramps resumed within 1 week."


"I am a 37 year old female started this med for depression. Its been a week I feel great not only that my sex drive is  high, my husband can barely keep up. I  went from having no orgasms to amazing orgasms "


"Causes impotence and erectile dysfunction. Stay away if those are things you don't want to deal with."


"I've been taking Sotalol for almost 2 years and this pill has drained my energy and I've gained 20 lbs. I quit taking the medicine 3 days ago as the side effects are horrible."


"It was good at first I was taking 40 mg for about 18 weeks and then I got really agitated, angry, violent and hated everything. Overall it is okay for short term."


"I take Buspar 5mg twice a day for anxiety. After a week, I will then take Buspar 10mg twice a day. I have only been taking it 4 days now. I also take Paxil 50 mg daily and Adderall 10 mg twice daily. So far I have had no side effects from the Buspar except slight dizziness and lack of appetite. So far those are tolerable."


"I was on Gianvi for about five years with minimal issues until I developed bilateral pulmonary embolisms (blood clots in my lungs).  The only thing that the doctors could find as to why I developed the blood clots was my birth control pill (Gianvi).  After doing some research after the fact, I discovered that the hormone used in Gianvi, drospirenone, makes you more likely to develop blood clots as compared to other birth control pills that do no have drospirenone.  I would have not taken this pill had I known that I had a higher chance of developing potentially deadly blood clots."


"Been on xulane for 7 months, most of the time I'm chill, no mood swings, periods are lighter, I used to have awful cramps now I only have minimal cramping on the first day of my period.  I love it, only thing that's annoying is the occasional headaches and nausea.  The nausea is super annoying cause I love to eat, other than that I recommend it!"


"I was diagnosed in September 2012, Started on compaxone with relapses and cognative issues. After about 6mths I started Tecfidera. I initially had the flushing which went away after about 6mths. Some hair loss but I have thick hair. No new lesions or relapses since I started tec! It was a miracle drug for me! No issues or problems since."


"I have had swelling in my finger joints for many years.  This medicine is the only one that has helped the pain.  The joints will always be swollen though, as the damage has been done."


"I'm 18 and I've been on Zovia for about a year. No weight gain, acne completely cleared up, and never gotten pregnant even if I did miss a couple! However, very bad PMS and irritability. My boyfriend of 2 years finds it very frustrating around the time of my period because I turn moody. Love it though."


"Just started taking my second pack. Already amazed with the results. First month, my normally HEAVY (pad and tampon change every two hours) period was so light, I only had to wear panty liners. I am no longer in crippling pain. The first month was a little tough but the pain was nothing like it was. I feel a little sick every now and again. I haven't experienced any weight gain, just a lot of bloating around the mid section, but I bloat a lot when I'm on my period so that doesn't bother me. I assume that will change as time goes by. I don't feel excessively hungry except during the time that would have been my period. I have noticed my breasts have grown, not mad at that!"


"I am 39 yrs old, experiencing hormonal acne along the jaw line and T zone. As others noted I used Acanya and Atralin together experiencing excellent results. I now just use Atralin (and have for a year). I love it. I think it helps fade my melasma too. I also take a vitamin called Herpanacine. I has helped tremendously with my body acne, which is nearly impossible to fight without a horrible pill. It is natural, no side affects and really really works. I wish I had known about it earlier in life, would have saved me some heartache...which is why I want to share."


"I have been on Zarah, a generic of Yasmin, for more than half a year now. I started taking it for birth control as well as some ovarian cysts. For the first month I have to admit the side effects of the pill was a bit stressful. Always tired, and my mood swings were really ridiculous. But I gave it a month, and lo and behold, I started having more energy, my initial mood swings before the pill stopped, my abnormally painful and heavy period is ridiculously easy, my face and back acne have disappeared completely, and my bust even plumped up half a cup size. Just beware of some forever lasting water weight. Oh and no babies."


"Was on Coumadin for 4 years.  Walked away due to headaches daily.  Got another clot.  It may have been worth the couple months of no headaches, no fussy head, no feeling stupid, loosing my sight (which is old age, but still the timing), but the anxiety of knowing my body will clot along with a new clot put me back on Coumadin.  Finally got the news about Xarelto.  Life changing to say the least.  No way to reverse dose, I take the risk for a better life.  Besides the half life is only 5 to 9 hours for under 45 yr old and 11 to 13 hours for older.  Take it with dinner and you are sleeping that whole time."


"I take one Aleve in the morning, one at night and can't believe the relief I've experienced from painful, arthritic  knees."


"I've been taking 80/25 for over a month and it's working fine.  Only side effect I've experienced is slight dizziness at times. Micardis is wonderful."


"After using for 8 months, I developed an itching rash.  I could not stop itching and the rash got red and covered my torso, arms and legs."


"I've taken these for approximately 18 months and I have lost 10 stone 11lbs (as of this morning). I love them. I don't get any side effects really aside from occasionally unable to sleep for longer than 5/6 hours. I'm more focused, procrastination isn't even in my vocabulary and I am feeling amazing - only 3 more stone to go and I am there - ALL THANKS TO Diethylpropion."


"I had Kyleena inserted yesterday and I can honestly say that I have never been through anything more painful in my entire life. I have been on the depo shot for a year now so I have not had my period for over a year, meaning my cervix was almost sealed shut. When the IUD was placed, it was moderately uncomfortable with severe pain every few seconds but the worst was yet to come. I was not informed to pre medicate with pain reliever before hand so I felt the brute force of the pain. I had to lay down with a heating pad for 15 minutes before I could even get dressed. Although the doctor said that it wasn't necessary to have someone drive you home, I highly recommend it. I passed out 5 times on the way home from the pain. Pray for my cervix."


"It's been four months since I got Kyleena, and it's been a rough four months. I got spotting almost every day, and I'm still on ubiprofen because of the cramps. It's getting a little less each month but it seems like I'm on my period the whole time. Hope it gets better, I'll give it two more months and if it's still as if I'm constantly on my period I'll get it removed."


"I have had Implanon since April 2010. At first I had very crazy mood swings and I have gained about 15 lbs. The second month I had it I had a period lasting about 2 and 1/2 weeks but since then my mood swings have all but disappeared. I have less acne, I have not had a period for 7 months which is GREAT, and I have not gained more weight. I love not needing to worry about taking a pill everyday at the same time and still getting a period. It was easy to have put in since they numb you but you do have a large bruise for a week or so after but I would take a small bruise over an accidental pregnancy any day. I also like that it lasts for 3 years."


"After the timing of using this medication is adjusted correctly (activation time for myself takes 2 hours for peak performance), it has helped allow me to sleep, and to take away the pain caused by nerve damage. Though it was not meant for it, it has also helped with chronic back pain, and pain in my hands. A fairly effective drug. Please understand that my use of this drug is not related to seizures, and so I cannot comment on it's effectiveness in that particular field."


"My first depo shot was in feb and it was fine, I got my second shot and I was period free for about a week. That was when the constant period started. I got a third shot thinking I need to ride this out but my period hasnt stopped since the second shot that was over 4 months ago. I got the shot originally so I didnt have to deal with a period because I have PCOS that makes me sick, have heavy periods, ache and have cramps that feel like I was punched in the stomach. I wanted to get away from all that but now I regret getting the shot I take more time off uni and work because I get all the symptoms of my PCOS regularly. I regret agreeing to start depo and will never go on it again."


"What a scam --received the same results from desinex --whoever is selling this drug at the price ---my insurance co paid 649. Oo of which I paid 40. 00 --pretty disgusting if you ask me someone should be held accountable"


"This shot has temporarily ruined my life. I am close to my 3 month mark of this shot, which means another dose. I am strongly considering not getting another.  I am currently typing this at 4am because I woke up after bleeding through my pad. Not fun. I've been bleeding/spotting for over half of the 3 months. I am always bloated, tired, and emotional.  Sex drive gone, not to mention the constant inserting and deserting of tampons dozens of times a day. The only thing i ever see is blood. I'm constantly tired,  i dont have the drive to do anything. This shot has consumed my life."


"I am surprised this isn't oncologists "go to" drug.  After my first A/C infusion for breast cancer, I had severe nausea and vomiting immediately.  The doctor prescribed 25 mg promethazine orally and rectally(in case I couldn't hold down the pill).  All it did was make me sleep for hours, induce a migraine status headache, severe stomach pain/cramping, and I would still wake up vomiting.  Then my doctor prescribed Dronabinol 5mg.  It was a miracle drug.  The stomach pain, nausea and vomiting completely stopped.  It made me slightly tired in the beginning, but the feeling was more relaxed than tired therefore I could continue to function normally.  It also stimulated my appetite which is very important  for chemotherapy patient"


"So, got another strep infection. Haven't had one in a couple years. But you can always tell because you get fever and chills (like seizure shaking), pain when you swallow, and my tell-tale sign--dragon-hot Fire breath. Anyway, checked my throat out and it was bright red with white spots, patches of pus. I went to urgent care on my lunch and sure enough rapid strep test positive. I was prescribed augmentin 875 twice per day for 10 days. I just took my third pill and I already feel so much better. Wish I hadn't have waited 2 days."


"While taking Harvoni, I started to get allergic reactions.  I was told perhaps I should stop the treatment, but was encouraged to continue by the nurse who was treating me.  I never saw the doctor. It is now 7 months since I completed the 8 month course.  I am now allergic to almost everything I eat or drink.  Perfumes and cosmetics put me over the edge.  Yes, it appears that the virus is gone, but at this point, I would rather have the virus than go through what I am now experiencing.  The allergic reaction have become unbearable."


"Taking for blood pressure..white coat hypertension.....usually 180/100 with pulse 104 in doctors office...my anxiety down...bp now usually 114/70 with pulse 70...taking 50mg.   Only side effect very tired..hopefully will go away."


"At the first sign of Gout I pop two Aleve Liquid Gels. Usually is enough to kill it. I'll sometimes chase it with tylenol arthritis if I wake up in the morning with a full blown attack. Good partial fix if you can't get to the doctor for prednisone or any other gout medication."


"I started taking acyclovir 2 days ago and I Already feel better my outbreak is 90% clear and so far no side effects. I take 800mg 5 times a day for 7 days...O and I take it for having the shingles which is like herpes"


"I read through 3 pages of reviews and now the last 2 years have started to make sense. I was relatively symptom free Year 1. Here we are Year 2 and I feel like I don't know my body. I'm currently on Day 12 of my cycle, which has be blowing through tampons like I'm in a damn race and this is the second time in 4 months that it's happened. Also, in encountering "The Cycle from hell" the first time, doctors found a Fibroid, which I am seriously thinking Nexplanon helped form. I agree with the moodiness and depression symptoms...I've been an emotional rollercoaster for months now and couldn't figure out why... Now I know why. In terms of weight gain, I have gained about 30lbs back that I lost. In all, I'm not happy and I'm getting it removed."


"I was prescribed Clobetasol Propionate for severe poison ivy rash, and this ointment stopped the itch and cleared the rash within a matter of days.  I now keep a tube on hand all summer long."


"54 YO WM, former distance runner who sustained a career ending injury, and over a 3 year period, my Cholesterol slowly climbed to an unacceptable level. 210ish (with an HDL of 75) to 290. I have a family history but still that was a scary and surprising discovery.  My last Lipid panel before starting 20mg of Atorvastatin daily was: Total Cholesterol: 290; HDL: 43; LDL: 210; Non-HDL: 247; Triglycerides: 185.  8 months later after the atorvastatin, Total: 189; HDL: 47; LDL:114; Non HDL: 142; Triglycerides: 138. Zero side effects except for some weight gain that I can't totally pin back to the medication, and my Doc wants to up my dosage to 40MG per day to bring everything down another 25% or so, and to try to get my HDL into the 50s.  Perfect drug for me."


"Works great for me.  25mg usually is enough but I'll take 50mg if I've been drinking.  With 100mg I can cut a diamond in half but the sensitivity goes away.  I get them online  which I found after days of research I pay $1 for a pill versus $30 with my insurance plus insurance told me only 4 pills a month.  I get blushed in the face sometimes as the only side effect for me.  The pill lasts about 4 hours."


"I've had almost daily migraines for a quarter century.  I am almost seventy and they are finally starting to taper off some.

At one time or another most every possible preventative and treatment in the book -- and a couple outside of it -- were prescribed.  I tried a lot of other stuff on my own.  The most consistently effective treatment was cafergot.  I'd say it worked at least 90% of the time.  The few times it didn't, neither did anything else."


"I have been on Vimpat for about 6 months, adjunct to Zonegran. It has not helped to control my hormonal seizures yet, so my doctor keeps having to increase the dose of Vimpat. However, now I can't sleep well but feel really drowsy in the morning which doesn't help me at work, where I need to be very sharp. The worst is the chronic constipation. I am always bloated and have major abdominal discomfort since taking Vimpat."


"I've been on Trinessa for about 5 or 6 months. I've gotten extreme head aches and mood swings. I've never had a panic or anxiety attack before and every month I've been having terrible panic attacks. I also experience really bad bloating. I will be switching off of this pill!"


"I am having nightmares, hallucinations, swollen ankles, legs with spots, falling down, sudden sleep, itchy skin,  Also, shock at the fact that the cost went from $7 per 90 tabs to $249 for 180 in just 18 months.  Will not continue due to cost.  This is what I pay after Humana says they pay.  "


"I began taking Adipex on March 4, 2011 and have lost 11.8 pounds and it is only March 23.  I would recommend this for everyone who wants to lose weight.  It has raised my heart rate occasionally, but it goes back down."


"I have been on this pill for 2 weeks now and I think its great. I have only lost 5 lbs, but for me that is great as I have slowly been gaining. I know it has helped change my eating habits. I was doing zumba 3 to 5 x a week and I wasn't losing anything. I knew I had to change something so I asked my doctor to give me something. She suggested this because the other popular pill would increase my blood pressure.I have also lost inches. In the beginning I was very tired to the point of exhaustion, but I stuck with it and now I am no longer tired. I take B12 vitamins and that has helped. My insurance doesn't pay for it, but I spend money on other worthless things so figure this is worth it. It is changing my life."


"I am a 28 year old mother of 2. I was diagnosed as being Anxious Depressive after battling for 5 years with Post Partum & paranoia. I started on Citalopram for about 2 years. Then 8 months ago changed to Flouxetine, because I was falling back into depression. I talked to my doctor a week ago about my concerns with my lack of libido. I was also still battling getting up in the AM and starting my day. She has added Wellbutrin along with Flouxetine. I started with 150mg for 4 days and today is my second day taking 300mg. It is working wonderfully! I have not noticed any real side effects and wake up ready to take on the day. Because of my anxiety I can't take Wellbutrin alone, but it has been the perfect extra kick I needed."


"Amazing.  I have had erectile dysfunction creeping up on me for the last 10 years and NO doctor has been able to help or tell me what was wrong. I am now 59 and always had a HUGE sexual appetite.  I was unable to maintain an erection and had hardly any stamina although I was completely turned on.  Finally a friend told me about Cialis so I went to my doctor and he put me on 2.5mg daily and within one day I was able to have amazing sex again, just as if I were 17, with rock hard very demanding erections with the most amazing orgasms. I feel incredible again and truly feel so much younger with amazing stamina. I HIGHLY recommend Cialis!  Speak to your doctor, especially a male doctor, they understand more than you think."


"I had severe anxiety when driving and just in general for the past 8 years. I would get so nervous while driving I would shake and my heart felt like it was going to explode, I would get really dizzy. I mostly stayed home and it turned into depression. I had taken Celexa before as a teenager when dealing with anxiety, at that time it worked well for me but I got pregnant and stopped taking it since, that was 8 years ago. My doctor prescribed me to Celexa again and after about a month I started noticing that I was feeling so much better. I could drive without much anxiety at all. I wasn't shaking or feeling I was on the verge of an attack. I never realized how much anxiety was taking over my life. The only side effect is pretty bad dry mouth"


"My doctor prescribed me Duloxetine 30mg for depression/anxiety and I really wanted to like it, but I just can't. I took this drug for just 2 days and after that, I had to stop (starting today). After taking this horrible drug, my eyes has become sensitive to light, feels badly strained. I also get blurry vision sometimes, but worst of all, I woke up this morning with dry blood in my right eye. It wasn't a lot, but it was enough to force me to quit this drug.

I regret ever taking this drug. I've had healthy eyes my entire life and I'm really hoping these symptoms go away soon. I will never touch this drug again and I would never recommend it to anyone. I refuse to take any drug that messes with your eyes."


"This pill made my anxiety terrible!!! My hormones were so out of wack while taking the pill. I would get so dizzy which was very scary. Not to mention my breasts always hurt. The different amount of hormones each week really messes with your body! I used to be on just sprintec and it was way better than tri sprintec '!!"


"this was extremely effective at treating my UTI but made me feel awful whilst taking it.. was like i had a hangover for days and my urine was bright neon coloured"


"Great method is you dont wanna get pregnant. I have had the implanon for two years. It just makes me feel sad and I have a lot of mood swings I really don't want it anymore"


"These tablets have worked. I'm really happy with the weight loss. I've lost 11 pounds in a month. In the beginning was a bit hard to get used to it then you know how to control yourself what to eat and what not to eat. I'm happy going to see doctor tomorrow. "


"My first time trying. I have high blood pressure and afib so I'm careful about which cold/flu meds to take. My pharmacist recommended coricidin. It was an unbelievable good choice.  Took two pills and an hour later my cold symptoms cleared up magically and I had such a good sleep."


"Used this product before reading the reviews....used the 7 day cream and I'm currently sitting in an ice cold bath trying not to rip my vagina off my body. THIS BURNS I DO NOT RECOMMEND"


"My doc prescribed me 20mg of hysingla and this has to be the most useless drug I've ever been prescribed. I have extreme spinal stenosis and this pain med not only was hard to get but it was super expensive as well. Like $200! My insurance wouldn't touch this drug! I experienced no pain relief with this drug and I took it for 2 months. I finally put my foot down and told the doc this med just does'nt work and to quit playing around giving me these useless medications and to give me something that works.  I'm now on 10mg of percocet and it helps me get through the work day. Heck of a lot better than useless Hysingla."


"I have been on this birth control for about 5 years now and I have no complaints.
Within the first month of taking ANY medication you may have issues due to your body adjusting.
When I have gone on and off it I would experience moodiness and nausea but within a month everything goes back to normal.
Periods are 3-4 days, clear skin and no baby. "


"For years I've suffered with panic disorder and tried dozens of medications and my doctor recently put me on buspar. The first week I started noticing it was controlling the small panic attacks but not the big ones and if I would stay in one place to long and move from that place I would get extremely dizzy and couldn't get it to go away without laying down for a few hours so not really up to recommending it to anyone but it might work for you idk."


"This drug saved my life. I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder 1 - mixed episodes 2 years ago and was put in this medicine, it was tricky finding the right dose but I stuck with it because I noticed a difference from the start. I am at 200mg and take 20mg of Adderol for  ADD. I have always been manic or depressive and i finally know what it feels like to feel normal."


"Okay. I've been using this for a few months now and it's changed everything for me. It started working right away for me - I went to dinner with friends on the second night I had this on, and didn't have to go to the restroom once. Then. I walked around a park for awhile with no urge. I got home before I even had to pee. AND I DRANK BOTH WATER AND COLA! at the restaurant.

I notice it starts to lose its effectiveness over time, sometimes well before the 4 days. Not sure if that's because of the chosen locations or what. Now and then I take a week long break altogether... Then try again and it works again. I guess I build up resistance over time and it needs to be reset. I use a waterproof bandage adhesive over top the patch to keep it on."


"Was switched to luvox from lexapro since we found out my anxiety and depression is stemmed from my OCD. Ruminations and cleaning OCD tendencies. I cannot explain how INCREDIBLE that has completely flipped my mindset off (in a good way). I no longer need to take my high doses of xanax to sleep, I do not need to take xanax during the day, I also do not need to take my adderall to concentrate anymore. I know this is an older drug, but I wish I would have known about this before the lexapro!"


"Worked great on the anxiety. Was TERRIBLE for weight gain. I gained 30 lbs in 3 months and this was the only change to my routine. I was not eating more or differently. I was doing more because my arthritis hurt less. So, as far as I am concerned it was the Cymbalta.

So if feeling calmer and more able to handle stressful events is worth the extra weight, then this is a good pill.

For me, the extra 30 lbs was not OK, and it is a new experience for me. I have never had a weight gain problem before."


"This medicine is a lifesaver.  Both my boyfriend and I take it and we don't kick each other out of bed like we used to!"


"I have taken 0.4mg for two weeks after dinner meal. First 2 days it worked great. However I'm still getting up 4-5 times each night. Have good results during the daytime. Also taking Proscar 5mg in morning.  Hoping night improves over time."


"works fast and well."


"I was diagnosed with Urticaria at the age of 16 (in 1985 which just came out of the blue) and took an Atarax pill every 3-4 days when I felt the itchiness coming on. It worked 100%. Later in life they suggested I try some other antihistamine (Claritin), which I did and it worked but I have to take a pill every day so I went back to Atarax as I did not suffer from drowsiness (after taking it for so many years). Fortunately in 2011 the Urticaria disappeared and I no longer need any meds for it. If ever I get itchy skin again, Atarax will be my choice."


"I was only on this 45 days with absolutely no pain for most of that time.  I was prescribed the medicine by a doctor in Thailand in 2008  and it worked almost immediately.  I had a bit of puffiness in the face, but no real issues.  I weaned myself off over a 10 day period with no issues .  Wonderful for those it works for.   Spinal stenosis with laminectomy 3 years prior.  Anyone with back pain should try it.  Told a friend with same problems about it for years.  She now is on Lyrica and she says it has given her a new life.   Says she should have asked the doctor about it 6 years ago."


"I was just diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, was beginning to feel like I am losing my mind. I am 29 yrs old and some days can barely walk I hurt so bad. I have been on Elavil for headaches 10 mg is all I can handle as it knocks me out. It helps to prevent the headaches but I hurt so bad still. Thankful to be rid of headaches but wish the doctor would help!"


"10 months on 5mg abilify + wellbutrin and lithium. Gained 15-18 pounds. Found out this week that Abilify causes weight gain and it's the culprit - not an injury I'd been blaming it on. And I'd blamed myself and started "disordered eating" out of desperation. It gets rid of my mood swings and crying for no reason. I feel generally good except foggy while at work where I do not enjoy being. Unmotivated at work. Moderately motivated in personal life - better than in years. Absolutely quitting this drug. Now for the withdrawal I wasn't aware of when I decided to take it... I think this is a dangerous drug for anyone who is prone to weight gain or diabetes. Can't believe my pdoc didn't say anything when I complained about weight gain last time."


"I have been on Qsymia for 5 weeks now and have lost a total of 17 lbs.  I am 5'2" and on January 7, 2014 I weighed 196 lbs.  Today is 2//16/14 and I am down to 179 lbs. The only side effects I experienced are dry mouth and tingling in my toes once in a while. I have not had time to exercise and I still eat fast food once in a while but I skip the fries and soda as I do not have a desire for them or sweets anymore."


"Yaz didn't make me gain weight and it's helped with my acne. I notice people saying that this caused moodiness. I was diagnosed with depression a few months ago and also inability to concentrate a few months back as well so because of that I take Prozac and Adderall. Those two pills have made me not moody while on Yaz. I suggest looking into whether or not you have depression and an inability to concentrate if you experience moodiness while on Yaz."


"I get severe acne now, I sweat more often then not now, and I now have cramping - which I have never had before. Plus I start my period early and end late."


"I got Mirena put in about a year ago. I was very happy with the depo shot, but because of the dr appts and the risk of bone density loss, I was recommended to get the Mirena. Prior to Mirena, I hadn't had a period in about 8 years (which I loved). The first 8 months or so after insertion were great. However, at month 9, I started a bleeding and had awful cramping which nothing helped (ibuprofen, heat packs, etc.).It was so bad and I was so unused to a period at that point (I was told I may have spotting the first 6mo after getting it put in, but that my period would most likely not restart),  that I made an appt with my gyno. Turns out, everything was fine. I just now have a very long, very painful period every month. I may go back to depo."


"I got on the pill to get rid of my acne and regulate my period. I have been on it almost a month and I'm quitting it now. My acne is the worst its ever been, I never really get a lot of acne around my mouth and on my chin. The first week was great. My skin was soft and my acne cleared up a little.Toward the end of the second week my acne had doubled and was horrible! I also get cramps all the time and I hardly got cramps when I wasn't on the pill. I have also got a bladder infection on the third week. For 3 days I would throw up everything I ate or drank. I cramped right under my right ribs, by my belly button, and where I cramp when I have my period. This pill isnt working for me"


"My son was put on thorazine 3 months ago and he says the only thing it does for him is help him sleep better. He has a very flat affect, is zombie-like, and has changed his whole personality. I am not comfortable with him taking this and his clinician is looking to change it."


"33 y/o female, 5'5, 125lbs, 200mg/day, 1 1/2 years and will continue indefinitely.

Pros: social anxiety gone. Unbelievable. Able to start spontaneous conversations with "strangers", now able to develop and share deep, intimate friendships. Not hyper self conscious anymore. I joke around and enjoy making people laugh. Sexually uninhibited (with my husband)- seriously, the best sex I've ever had, I'm not self conscious at all anymore and I have no problems with orgasm- actually the opposite (best. ever.) Weight loss, 25-30lbs, and I feel light, energetic and happy with my body now. Food! I used to be a horribly picky eater my entire life, now I try new foods without a second thought and enjoy them! Zoloft has changed my life."


"Horrible experience with Prozac! Started taking it on  a Thursday, and by Saturday had a buzzing in my ears, a full feeling in my head, and couldn't sleep. On Sunday, I completely lost my appetite, and became very jittery. I was barely able to work on Monday, and called off Tuesday because of generalized anxiety, not sleeping or eating.  I ended up taking three total days off of work due to side effects.  I literally had to force myself to eat a single slice of toast for breakfast... and barely got it down! I finally went off of it on Wednesday and went back on paxil.  By Friday, I am feeling like my old self again.  Plus, I had startling dreams.  I won't ever take this drug again!"


"DON'T VAPE!! I was prescribed this drug for BV after getting an abnormal pap and Colposcopy done. All doctors and pharmacists are quick to tell you that you should not drink with it. That is very true, after taking this drug for 5 days and feeling awful from it, I decided to go ahead and drink a few beers. So nauseous! HEED THE DOCTORS WARNING ON THIS!!!! Finally threw up and took a nap and felt much better. I DID NOT know that the PG (in my vape juice) is why I felt so bad for the whole first 5 days. It actually was a Vape site that made it clear to me. I understand that all info can be found in a leaflet that you get when you pick up the med, I just didn't put it together about PG and it being in almost all my e-juice."


"Severe stomach pain. After 3 days had to stop the medication."


"I started Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo on May 19th but I got my period on May 3 and since I started the pill I missed my June period and I've been experiencing heartburn, nausea, weakness/fatigue sometimes bloating. Makes me feel pregnant, my breast didn't change much. The fact that it throws your hormones off my sex drive is finally low."


"I am 47 years old...I had my Mirena removed today after 5yrs. The removal was easy & painless. I had a really good experience with this method of Birth Control. However my sex drive was very low and I experienced minor contractions (that's what I call them) they were more intense than cramps, nothing that a couple of Motrin couldn't handle. After the second year my period completely stopped, I still had PMS but no bleeding for the next 3 yrs. I'm taking a break trying the pill again for 3 months any problems I will not hesitate to have another Mirena inserted."