"Started using LYRICA about 6 months ago.  It seems to have minimized the toe/foot pain I have when I go to bed.  This was keeping me awake with pain and restless legs.  Now I can get to sleep easier.  Did notice some weight gain... but am working on it.  No other side effects noted at this time.  Sure has helped me at night!"


"I have been on this pill for two years.  The first couple months I had a lot of nausea and sickness.  For the rest of the time, I would either have two periods a month, every other week, but they were fairly light, or go months at a time with no bleeding at all.  I'm switching to a different pill now just because I need a generic form and there isn't one yet for Loestrin 24"


"This is the best birth control, I had no side effects. Only switching due to high out of pocket cost. Experienced NO weight gain, acne, mood swings, etc. If you can afford the out of pocket cost for this TIER 3 medication then I definitely recommend it."


"I got this in December 2015,after many years of my body not accepting birth control pills and I was running out of options. I don't have children so this was better than Mirena for me. The last actual period I had was the one during the insertion process. Although I have been spotting almost everyday for a little over a month it's never enough to leave anything in my panties,i only notice when I wipe. My acne had gotten worse but I've always had that issue. I've also suffered from depression for years so that's not an issue. Overall after about 7 years of switching pills I am able to relax and not worry about bleeding all the time. I wouldn't say this is the best option for all but anyone out there who suffers from heavy periods, go for it."


"I have found energy again, however I have noticed my full head of hair is now thinning. "


"I just started using Fem Ring, after having tried expensive patches that irriatated my skin, messy compounded creams, and drops.  I already have a yeast infection, which never happens, plus low back and abdominal pain.  Outrageous in this day and age, that no enterprising pharma can come up with an estradiol without such hassles.  My body does not like this ring - it is quite hard, large, and terribly uncomfortable,   paid $100 for it, WITH insurance.  Estradiol acetate, which is the kind of estradiol provided in this ring, has to pass through the liver, which is an inefficient way for the body to absorb.  I expected better from Warner Chilcott.
I am returning to my compounded drops, one drop on the pulse, twice daily, $25 for a two month supply."


"I've only been on Loestrin for 2 days.The first day I had a terrible headache and had to call out of work due to stomach pain and lethargy [although I often feel stomach pain when I have a heavy period]. Last night I woke up at 2am in severe pain- I felt extremely nauseous, felt as if I needed to vomit and cry but I could not cry. I felt extremely nervous and sick. I'm not even going to bother taking my third pill tonight. I've taken Yazmin and Ortho Tri before and I never experienced such physical side effects. I'm going to call my doctor in the morning."


"This medicine is a waste of time ... to be honest or might be a placebo because it doesn't work !!!! The first time I took it , I made myself believe it worked but it doesn't .... I'm going back on my old combo Klonipin and seroquel.... Can't deal with this anymore longer !!!!!  Save your time , energy , and extra anxiety "


"The flu like symptoms are horrible.  I was told to take Tylenol night time before I took the shot. I did and it seems to help with the effects of the shot."


"I used to have exacerbations regularly after finishing a dose of prednisone.  Began taking Daliresp a year and a half ago and have not had one since.  The only side effects I had was a weeks worth of very loose bowel movements when I first began. A great medicine."


"Well I got the Nexplanon this year (2017) right after I give birth to my son. It's been 3 months that I got this method  and at first I had my period like always it was regular lasted the same days as always and it has been great .... The only thing that I don't like is that I get mood swings like I can be normal and in a matter of nothing I get really cranky and bitchy and I had loose all my patience with my 2 year old son. About the wight I haven't gained any weight or lost any so I'm OK with that...  HEADACHES everyday since I got the implant so I guess everybody is different and the adaptation would be different in everyone."


"I had back surgery in 02 and I have severe leg and foot pain ever since. Since that time I have been on Ultram and am pain free. I know they just classified it as a narcotic, where I live, a year ago. It's a shame because I've been on it for 6 years and have never felt better. It is addictive because when I go for longer than 24 hours without it, I have withdrawals but I've been on it for 6 years so it is to be expected. I highly recommend this drug."


"My Doctor  mainly put  me on this to get my hormones back into rhythm after being really sick and to prevent PCOS since it runs in my family. I guess it is doing the job, but I have noticed my breast beginning swelling and getting tender 2 weeks before my period. I do have some nausea, but the main reason why I want to get off the pill eventually is because it has lowered my sex drive to almost nothing. I would consider myself at the age where my sex drive should be the absolute highest, but it is currently at a flat 0."


"I was originally on Lo Loestrin Fe which made me bleed like crazy and once I started this pill it stopped it. PROS: No weird bleeding, normal period. CONS: I feel like I am going crazy. I am an emotional wreck and I am normally a very calm person. I feel like crying every minute and not to mention that but my sex drive is completely gone. Birth control just isn't for me I am going to stick to condoms."


"My migraine won't go away after taking  Excedrin migraine and I literally want to die."


"I have RSI in the wrist. I have been doing the streching exercise shown to me by my physio therapist as well as using Volt.  I get No relief using it at all. Its just an expensive useless smelly cream in my experience."


"So the first time I was on the pill, I was put on Beyaz. Beyaz made me gain about 15  Ibs. It made me crazy with mood swings. I got off of it within 6 months. After that I would go back and forth on whether to get back on birth control. So about a month and a half ago, I decided to go to the doctor for a check up. I told my doctor about my experience with Beyaz. He told me that he had the perfect birth control for me, Lo Loestrin Fe. I was scared to take it but it was worth a shot. If anything this birth control has made my weight stick. I have had NO mood swings. No weight gain. The only symptoms I've had was going from a C cup to a D cup, and breast tenderness near my period, which is overall normal for me. This is the best birth control by far."


"I am 58 yrs old and my BMI when I started was 39. I have lost 35 lbs in 6 weeks without much effort. I just don't crave anything anymore and I want to drink water now. I never did before.  I have the metabolism of a thin person!! I have 60 more lbs to lose and I am so excited that I will achieve this goal!! This medication is nothing short of a miracle!! It works !!"


Conjugated estrogens / medroxyprogesterone

"Suffered depression symptoms, as I continued medication depression got worse. Stopped taking it and it took 1 week for depression to diminish."


"This drug took an awfully long time to work. I hadn't been able to notice its subtle effects until about 2 months into treatment. It does lift your mood up by a tiny fraction, is great for general anxiety and it sparks up your motivation a bit. I had been on this medication alone for no avail, but when I paired it with an SSRI (Zoloft), it made a huge difference. I recommend this combination for treatment of depression."


"I have suffered with severe depression, uncontrollable anger and violent outbursts, paranoia, anxiety and sleep problems. I have tried several different anti-depressants and found they all made me worse or didn't help at all. I've been taking trazodone 8 months now and my life has totally turned round. I'm on the ball at work, approachable, negativity has gone, it feels like a giant weight has been lifted off my shoulders, clear thought processes, friendlier and my relationship has turned around. I have a future. Amazing all this started with 150mg and now on 250mg of the little magic capsules. Thank God for this medicine, I can sleep easy. I'm normal."


"I've taken Cymbalta for almost a year and it was great for depression.  After finally getting to a place in my life that I did not believe I needed the anti-depressants anymore, I decided to go cold turkey.  This day marks the 7th day of not taking anything and I must say the detox is horrible.  Talk to your Docotr before going off this medication, as it has some terrible effects when coming off of it suddenly.  "


"15 and diagnosed this year. I have been on it for 4 months (in conjunction with cipralex). Made a massive difference to my concentration levels and sustained energy, I had no idea it was possible to be this productive. Nausea was awful the first week (even threw up once) but faded quickly. I still need to eat alongside it to prevent nausea but since I take it at breakfast time its not a problem. only persistent side effect has been weight loss - abt 7 kgs in past 4 months - mostly due to appetite loss.

I was on concerta (ritalin XR) beforehand and the side effects such as heart palpitations and insomnia were awful, also didn't help my adhd symptoms at all. I'd recommend strattera to people who've had bad results with stimulant adhd meds."


"Movantik worked like a charm for me - when used correctly, meaning no sooner than 2 hours after your last meal or 1 hour before your FIRST meal of the day.   I suffer from pain due to nerve damage in lower back (S1 nerve root) after multiple surgeries and take oxy and percocet daily.

When I did not follow that very simple schedule (by accident), ie, took it too close to my last meal, I had horrible bloating, pain, cramping and terrible diarreah.

So I would GUESS that many of the negative reviews on here MAY be b/c of misuse."


"I am 42 and began taking Cymbalta 4 weeks ago. I started with 30mg for 2 weeks, and am currently taking 60mg a day. I began taking this drug due to the advice of my doctor after approaching him about my uncontrolable anger issues that have plagued me my entire adult life. I have to say that it has been a lifesaver. I have never gone 1 week, never mind 4 weeks without an anger outburst or stress related outburst. My family is happier..I am happier...I have never felt this great...only side effects are some dry mouth at night and occasional tiredness during the day...an easy trade off for a drug that has given me my life back!!!"


"I have Fibrolmyalgia, degenerative disc disease in my lumbar region and neck, my tailbone is broken in two places and has been for over two years, sciatica on both sides, degenerative disease in both hips, and chondromylacia in my knees.  I finally got to go to a pain management specialist this last year.  Oxycodone was horrible - worked minimally for an hour or two and then nothing.  Lortab was okay, but nowhere near strong enough.  Demerol wasn't strong enough, and caused me to have seizures.  Butrans made me suicidal and had such horrible withdrawal symptoms.  If you ever hear that name coming from your doctor, run. Then, we tried Fentanyl 62 mcgs and I'm finally getting somewhere.  Needs to go up, but NO side effects except sweating."


"I was prescribed Topamax as a preventative migraine med. It was effective in significantly reducing migraine. However it gave me insanely severe sinus/hayfever symptoms. I couldn't leave the house because my nose was running like a tap. I was sneezing all the time and totally stuffed up. I got all the other usual digestive upset side effects, but I could live with those as they seemed to reduce as time went on whereas the sinus problems intensified."


"I've had the Nuva ring before this nexplanon implant and
I ended up pregnant so after I had my daughter I received my implant on July 25th,2016. I bled the first 4 months non stop. Almost a year later my period comes every two weeks but the fact is it takes about 11 days for it to stop which gives me about a 3 day of no bleeding. I see why it's so highly effective and so called recommended you can't be intimate at all without fear of bleeding my fiance will not touch me at all not - even on my 3 day break cause he is afraid to hurt me cause even when I'm off my period I get the worst stomach cramps on the plus side HEYY IM NOT PREGNANT!!!"


"My 16 month old daughter was prescribed this for an ear infection, her first ear infection ever. She's never been on antibiotics before. This drug is tearing up her insides. We're on day four of ten and I'm not giving it to her anymore. Going to the dr today for other options. She's been crying, screaming, writhing with stomach pain and I feel like the cure is FAR worse than the ear infection!!! Wish I'd known how strong it was before I picked it up. Horrible!!!"


"Started citalopram two and a half weeks ago for anxiety and stress.  First few days felt a little strange, but the anxiety decreased from the first day of taking it. I'm really impressed how much better I've been feeling all around. Stupid little things that use to erk me don't have an effect on me anymore. I feel more like I'm living in the moment rather than worrying about the future or things that could happen. I was worried about being a zombie or losing my personality, but I actually feel more outgoing and happy because I'm not nervous and tense.  I wanted to share my experience because when my Dr. first prescribed it to me, I was to scared to take it. But after reading others reviews I was brave enough to try it and I'm so glad I did!"


"I have been on this pill for 3 years now. It's the only one I have been on but I have never had bad side effects. My periods last about 4 days, 2 days of heavyish bleeding and 2 days of spotting. No pregnancy yet so it is definitely doing its job."


"My third colonoscopy, and first time using Suprep - Yes, the taste is similar to salty, grape-flavored cough syrup.  Was able to drink it down using a straw, and was able to follow it with the first 16-oz cup of water - it did indeed work fast!  in less than 30 mins for me.  However, I was so waterlogged I could barely drink the second 16-oz cup of water, and the sensation of wanting to vomit was there (not for the Suprep, but for the additional 2 cups of water!!) -

My next does will be tomorrow morning (10am); with my procedure starting at 2pm.  This process and produce is so much better than my first experience.  Though I wish there was an easier means to be cleaned out."


"Really wish I would have read the reviews before I bought it. The most horrible experience ever! First and last time using it! I hate medicines that are counter- productive. Before I started taking this I merely was uncomfortable and now I have full on pain. The itch is unbearable. I had to attempt to wash it out but even that didn't fully work. Moral of the story....always read the reviews "


"I have been injecting Forteo for two full weeks.  My back pain is demished significantly and my stamina has improved expeditiously!   I feel like there is hope for my future today.

I am 63 female with one severe L1 fracture and a new fracture at L8.  My  scoliosis  is the double curved kind and I have two bulges protruding at the twist.  One is pushing on my spinal column.

My doctor found me a $50.00 co-pay card for this drug but the normal copay this month was $487.00.

I can say that I actually feel younger and thankful for the diminished pain and gained stamina.  I do feel grateful."


"Do not stress yourself out! I promise you this does work. I stressed myself to no end when I read bad reviews about this, some of which probably aren't even true. My period came on time, but it is super heavy! When you buy this, make sure you print out the $10 coupon online if you can. But don't stress, it does work :)"


"This drug is horrible. My side effects are:
1. Anxiety
2. Depression
3. Acne
4. Weight gain
5. Back pain
6. Nausea
7. Easily angered and upset
It serves it's purpose, but the side effects are unbearable."


"I've been taking Ropinirole HCL 1mg 3 times daily starting at 5:00 P.M. and another at around 7 and one more around 9 for years but it wasn't doing much for my restless legs. I can't sit for very long if I don't have it in my system. Even when driving I have the horrible jumping and restless legs. My doctor just recently put me on Gabapentin 300mg, one pill at bedtime. The first night I took it was great I finally had more than a few hours of sleep. But last night when I took one I didn't feel it was doing anything so I took another Gabapentin. Now I'm up after 2 hours of sleep and my legs are driving me crazy. I just took another Ropinirole so I hope I can calm down, I'm just so weary. Why is Gabapentin not doing anything? Right now I could just scream!"


"I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 7. And started taking focalin soon after I was very impulsive and couldn't focus. When I was 11 I started Adderall that would keep me up at night. And I was dependent on it. Last year (13 yrs old) I was on 31 mg of concerta the first day I took it. I was lightheaded and nauseous. I am almost 14 and I take 27 mg of Concerta it has helped immensly with social situations I am now a "cool" kid. I still struggle with school and am not very hungry. But overall I think concerta is a good fit for me. On a average day I eat a small breakfast of toast and a fruit or veg, skip lunch(not ever hungry) and eat a light dinner. On the weekends i don't take it and I have the muchies all day."


"My daughter was given this gel for her leg pain but it had an adverse reaction for her.  It burns her and she refuses to use it so she gave me a tube for my arthritis in both my knees, my hip, back and ankles.  WOW!  This is a dream come true.  It seems to work immediately for me and putting it on right before bed allows me to sleep all night because I have slight to no pain.  I wake up, use it and then my day goes by MUCH better.  I'm going to try to remember to actually take it to work with me so I can apply it there.  I keep forgetting.  Praise God for allowing me to try this gel.  I was leery at first but tried it anyway.  I am TRULY amazed and will buy more and more and more.  Thank you for this amazing discovery."


""A mild increase of vaginal burning, itching, or irritation may occur-." First off let me tell you that this statement is complete rubbish. Never have I felt the flames of Hades in my nether regions before, nor the horrific itch of a mosquito plague accompanying it. I read that the itching subsides as the treatment wears on so I will tough it out. However that does not stop my desire to punch the creators in the face."


"I have tried inhalers, patches, gums and zyban. After being addicted to nicotine since the age of 8 and cigarettes later in life, I tried Chantix. It is amazing. January 2007 was my last smoke at age 33. I started with the 1mg dose and on the first day of taking it, cigarettes tasted terrible. At first, I thought maybe just the cigarettes. After trying other brands, no it's the medicine.

After that, I was like what's the point? It tastes terrible and it gave me no enjoyment.

After seeing so many of my family members sick and dying from tobacco over the years,I knew it was time to quit or follow their path."


"I was scared after reading the warning and side effects paper from the pharmacy and then went to look up reviews and then became absolutely terrified. I was in so much pain from having an abscess tooth I decided to take my chances! I started it on Friday and it is now Wednesday, I have one day left. I must say as of now I haven't had ANY issues whatsoever with this medication! Such a relief because I was bracing for the worst. Only thing I'm uncomfortable about is it says symptoms may appear weeks later. My advice would be don't take on an empty stomach and make sure you drink a lot of water like it says to."


"LOVE this medication! After having been on Micardis for five years, the affordability is a welcome change, and it works just as well with fewer side-effects!"


"These comments are hilarious and too true. I was using Monistat 7. It Burns and itches for 15-30 minutes then goes away."


"I took this for chlamydia and my course was four horse tablets all at once. By the time I got home from the clinic I was very, very tired so went to bed. Within 30 minutes I was experiencing the worst stomach cramps in the world, but it did not kill me and I have endo so stomach pain is nothing new. It passed within two hours and I had no more side effects and the infection was gone. To be honest, I recommend the pills all at once because it is over and done with and you feel fine before the day is out."


"Ah, I have a mixed review of Haldol. I started it years ago for psychosis. I've been on many different antipsychotics and for me the older typical ones work better than the newer atypicals. For a while I was so sick I was on both Haldol and Thorazine. That combo really helped a lot.

After years of 15 mg of Haldol a day I developed pseudoparkinsonism. I would shake, I had trouble walking, I couldn't write (couldn't form the letters with a pen), and I was drooling all the time. My doctor told me I wasn't allowed to drive for 6 months. Eventually it got to the point that my neurologist began to question the pseudoparkinsonism diagnosis -- she thought I was developing actual Parkinson's Disease.

I think I'm done with Haldol."


"It's been three months and I love it. My hair has grown so silky and long. I haven't seen my period for the three months that I have been on jolivette and I like that. I can say I'm going to continue using it."


"For years whenever I had surgery, minor or major, I would be very very sick afterwards  as in vomiting for hours and having to be hospitalized after minor out patient procedures . An anesthesiologist figured out that Dilaudid might be the answer .  Bless him for that discovery.  I have not been sick since."


"I had a severe allergic reaction to this medication. My face and arms turned red, and had difficulty breathing close to 16 hours after taking the medication even after taking Singular and Claritin to knock off the effect of the allergy."


"I suffered a brain injury from a work related injury about 3 years ago. What I was suffering from the doctor says was acute ADHD onset from brain damage. I could not concentrate, I was a bundle of nerves, I would argue with my family of little things it just didn't make sense. I couldn't accomplish any tasks at home. It was an awful experience. My doctor wanted to try me on Adderall and what a transformation. I am my old self again, I enjoy being with my family and playing ball with my son although I can't stay out long. I can concentrate on my work at hand. It also will make you not sleepy if you take it late at night. I take 30mg twice a day. It actually saved my life."


"46 yr old male. Over 3 month period experienced 3 auras and finally the first seizure in January '13. Prescribed Keppra by neurologist. 500mg x2 daily. Not a hint of seizure activity since being placed on this medicine. However, I do experience some tiredness (mild). Otherwise leading a very normal life style."


"Lyrica has saved my life, just wish I'd have started taking it sooner and it would have saved my marriage.  My pain is completely controlled and I am no longer taking anti-depressants.  I didn't realize it helped with GAD, but it does.  I actually feel human again and interact with others.  It does have some side effects, can't concentrate and a drunk feeling but compared to the pain I was enduring, these side effects are worth it to me."


"This birth control is great, except I missed a pill one day and doubled up the next day and I had my period for over a month! It's great compared to my last pill, which was marvalon, which caused me to have mental confusion, gain over 25 lbs! & caused me to have low iron. Now this pill I've lost 15lbs of the 25 lbs without diet or excercise and other then the one little mess up my mental confusion has mostly gone away!"


"I was prescribed this for BV. First tablet within 15minutes of ingesting I felt high, confused, slow and drowsy, forgetful, clumsy almost felt like a dementia patient. (Wasn't nice at all) Few hours later I started getting intense STABBING PAIN back, sides, feet, hands arms even in my neck and private bits! The pain was soo intense it made me cry out loud! Popped the second pill and I still had the side effects from first tablet apart from constantly felt like I was 360 degree spinning and off balanced on top of it all. Its been over 12 hours since I took my second pill and the side effects are still there as I'm sat writing this I feel so out of it I've rang the gp and waiting a call back as I'm scared to take the 3rd pill. Don't want it getting worse"


"Was prescribed this for a sore throat and it worked very well. Even better, was that apparently it stopped my extreme snoring. Also, I had the best dreams while taking it: very vivid, dark and awesome. This stuff really made my throat feel better and helped me make a speedy recovery."


"Started the end of February.  First day was a little woozy so  next day I just did half dose.  Third day tried whole dose again and was just fine.  March I started counting calories with Fitness Pal.  May 1st I began my Whole30 program which I definitely recommend to everyone.  To date June 24 I've lost 45 pounds.  Belviq is great.  Highly recommend.  What it has done for me is allow me to focus on what, when and why I'm eating.  It gives you the power to master your food decisions.  Tip:  if your insurance doesn't cover it, go to the Belviq website and get their card that makes it $75 a month to buy this prescription."


"Used it for a bowel prep before a hysterectomy. You have to drink it fast. I got distracted with the first glass and drank it too slow. Got off to a bad start. I had horrible stomach bloating and pain while I was drinking. It took about 2 1/2 hours for me to start going. My bum is on fire but I am mostly clear and just liquid coming out. Also made me very nauseous. There has got to be a better way."


"Had cold sores all my life... got my first breakout at age 15 and it was terrifying I had no idea what they were. Used everything and tried everything and nothing worked! It was hell. In January I went to the dermatologist and he saw that I had cold sores so he prescribed me valtrex. It's life changing, and what I love most is I actually see a change within the first day or second day. It stops the swelling and stops the cold sores from growing... it's amazing. Call your doctor and ask him for some valtrex!"


"I have had Mirena for 3 months now and I have been bleeding EVERY DAY since. They said 3 months of Irregular bleeding and spotting, they never said anything about having a perminant light period. I'm so over it...."


"I have been getting these nasty migraines for sometime now, and not even three percocet's work on it! I called the doctor last night and she called in a prescription for Fiorinal. I went and picked it up and took one tablet and within 1/2 I had some relief, then finally 1 later no migraine! Yesterdays migraine started at 1 pm and lasted until about 8 pm. I am still neutral about this drug, however I don't have a migraine today so I think it might have worked! I would like to hear more relief/non-relief stories if possible."


"This birth control isn't bad, defiantly not the best but not the worst. Before Cryselle I had almost perfect skin with occasional breakouts here and there, but I break out on my chin often now. It's not bad and it goes away in a couples days or so, but before the pill that almost never happened. It made my period a little shorter by a day or so. I do have very bad mood swings, but I've always been kind of a moody person so it might just be me. But other than that this pill is good, I haven't gained any weight, I don't spot, I occasionally get mild headaches... But nothing a Advil couldn't fix."


"29 year old healthy guy here. Taking Prozac 10MG and 0.50 Xanax Extended Release for the past 6 months. I'm posting to support the people who feel they will never be free of panic/anxiety. I now feel 90% better! I was having mid the night panic attacks and weird/scary intrusive thoughts. I went to the psychiatrist that had the best Google reviews that took my insurance. Was diagnosed with Panic Disorder and mild OCD. Originally tried Prozac at a higher dose, but it made me sleepy and made me feel sweaty/hot often. Xanax XR was also added. It has worked very well in combo. I take both nightly at bed so I have a peaceful deep sleep. Prozac took about 2-3 months to really sink in to my system. You CAN feel better. Get a caring/good doctor!"


"I've had severe panic attacks for most of my life. At first I began with 0.25mg of regular Xanax (IR) as needed, but found that I would feel it wear off. I now take 0.5mg of Xanax XR every morning, and it has been a complete life changer. I also struggle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Xanax XR has also helped lessen the symptoms of both of those as well, which I was not expecting. Xanax XR completely helps the racing thoughts, helps me stay in the moment, and overall helps me feel calm and at ease."


"I usually don't write in these forums but after reading a few post, I realized that I needed to share my experiences to help someone else. I'm on my 8th week of Seasonique.
Of course I started taking it because I was attracted to the 4 periods a year. The first side effect I started experiencing was headaches, backaches and stomach cramps. It either went away or I just got used to it.
Secondly, I noticed my face breaking out along the jaw line. This has been a problematic area for me before but never quite this severe. I get once a week facials and there was absolutely no explanation for this.
Lastly, I've had these non-stop hysterical crying episodes. "


"I've been on Contrave for 7 months with 50 pounds of weight loss, in conjunction with a 1400-1600 calorie diet and exercise 30 minutes 4-5 days a week. For the first 4 months or so, it was so strong for me, that I only took one pill a day and it worked great. Months 5 and 6 I moved up to 2 a day. Doctor monitors me every month. She was fine with me taking a lower dose. She said you'll know when you need to increase your dose because eventually your body will become adjusted to the medication and you'll need to up the dose. I also had constipation the first two weeks, but I upped my fiber consumption and took Miralax. I have had had no side effects since. Starting weight 273. Current weight 223."


"I took Pristiq for about 5 months, 50mg per day.  At first it was great.  All of a sudden I started getting really irritable after taking my does.  Super irritable.  I was in a foul mood and I would snap at people at work and at my girlfriend. I immediately quit cold turkey which I knew would be hard but I couldn't go another day being looped out.  Now it's been a month since I stopped taking it and I'm feeling rather depressed, so I'm thinking about trying something different.  What has helped my anxiety in the mean time is eating right and exercise."


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"I have been on Pristiq for about 2 weeks now. I was taking 20MG of Lexapro (and gained almost 30 lbs in 2 months) and Effexor, which did absolutely nothing to help me. Pristiq kicked in right after the first dose. My husband was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2003. He died in 2006. We had been married for 43 years. After 2 years, I still had not gotten back to my old self. After 2 days on Pristiq, I almost felt my normal self again. Thank you."


"This medication was terrible! It did nothing for my nerve pain or the pain in my lower back. My DR wanted to try it and i agreed and it was a month worth of mistake. I was in pain even when i took 2 50mg at a time. I would say its a medication that should be used in cases where u dont have a very high pain level. I wouldn't recommend it"


"Lowered my cholesterol to 121 without any side effects."


"Started clonidine Monday Aug 22nd, first dose that night. Not one private summer since!!!!

Do be careful with alcohol!!!

 I sleep like a baby, don't sweat like crazy and Now my man can hold me all night."


"I have been taking this medicine for a week and my pimples are significantly smaller, which is a plus because I've had severe acne for 3 years now. The only problem is that it gives me insomnia, sweats, headaches in the mornings, stomach sickness, and nausea. The side effects are brutal, and I'm considering finding another solution. This is the third acne medicine I've tried and has helped the most, but also affected me the most negatively."


"I hate this birth control. First, my periods went away entirely, which I didn't want. I also have absolutely no sex drive, which has caused some problems between the BF. I have also started noticing sharp pains in my uterus since beginning this medication. I've gained 20 pounds, I feel like the cravings are out of control. This is the worst birth control I have ever taken."


"I took this birth control for a little over a year. At first, I experienced every listed side effect but after about 2 weeks or so, everything went back to normal. I had never had regular periods until apri but the entire time I took them i was regular with no complications or increased pain. I gained at least 8 lbs and my acne increased a bit. At the end of a year I started getting really weird back and side pains for about 3 weeks. I complained but didn't know what to do. Soon the pain became worse and it was painful to walk. I went to the er once but was sent home. Within a day, my left leg started to swell and the day after that I couldn't stand straight much less walk so I went to the er. Turns out, I had a DVT in my left leg and PE's"


"Norco (highest strength) worked absolutely fantastically in controlling my pain from chemotherapy. Most of the time I only had to take 1/2 the dosage that the doctor had prescribed for me. I've never had a drug work so well without having horrendous side effects."


"I got this implant in September of 2015. Nexplanon was appealing to me because I wanted long term protection with no human error. The insert was fine, they numb your arm and you wear a wrap for 24 hours. I started bleeding within a week or so of the implant being placed. Since then (it is now May of 2017) I have been bleeding. I would say the longest I have been without bleeding would be two weeks. It got to the point that I stopped even trying to track it. I bleed about 15 days of each month. Just got removed! Switching to Kyleena IUD with hopes of a better experience. It works in that I didn't get pregnant, but I don't even know what it is like to not be bleeding."


"Heart attack at age 44.  I do not smoke or drink.  I weighed about 170 lbs. and am 5' 5" tall.  I had severe headaches that doctors couldn't find a cause for."


"Went to the doctor yesterday afternoon and was diagnosed with the flu (after 24 hours of symptoms).  I woke up today tired, with an 80% improvement in body aches and almost no fever.  Congestion is still an issue but not the epic disaster I experienced with the flu years ago.  The only side-effect I experienced was increased frequency of bowel movements.  In all, I would say this medication is pretty good.  Feels like the manufacturer got this one right!"


"I was put on Blisovi because CVS stopped carrying Gildess (Gildess was perfect for me). Lucky for me, I recently found out Walgreens still carries Gildess, just an fyi for anyone else."


"Botox for migraines is a miracle worker. I've been suffereing from extreme migraines since I was 10 (I am now 31). I have tried different Triptans (Maxalt, Zomig, Axert) and different preventative medications (anti-depressants, blood pressure) and none of them worked. My neurologist suggested I try Botox. It's been a month now and I have only expreienced 2 migraines. Both migraines were within the first week of receiving the shots (this is normal because it takes 10 days to work). I used to get around 20 migraines a month. Botox really is a miracle worker and I strongly recommend trying it if you suffer from sever migraines. It really works. I am a happier person since getting the Botox shots."


"I've been dealing with a chronic GI problem for about 3 months. It caused me to some times because unreliable/loose when going to the bathroom. So I went on the B.R.A.T diet for a little too long and it got me backed up pretty bad. I tried Dulcolax but it didn't do too much. My doctor decided I try the last step and take a dose of Miralax. I mixed it in a full bottle of 100% juice and all the terrible pain and bloating I had went right away a couple hours later. No cramping or anything, just mild stomach growling. This is a miracle!"


"I love Zyprexa (Olanzapine) it has calmed and removed my insanity. I now longer have panic attacks and irritability. I work in retail and i have been in trouble several times with my managers because i snap at costumers. But with Zyprexa it all went away it was amazing........BUT!!! i have to stop taking it because it caused SO MUCH weight gain. I use to weigh 170lbs and within a year i weigh now 226lbs. I don't even eat that much and i still don't lose weight. there's no point going to the gym and doing cardio because the pill prevents me from losing it. So now i have to ask my doctor to give me a medication that doesn't cause weight gain for i can lose the weight. I am so depressed that i have to stop taking it. it has worked wonders 4 me"


"I used the pill for three weeks. On the first day of the fourth week I noticed vaginal bleeding similar to spotting. A bit nervous because I haven't had sex during this period and and positive I'm not pregnant."


"I'm a 40 yr. old with arthritis in both my knees (hereditary). I only take pain medication when I can't stand the pain while working out. But it does WORK! I LOVE IT, AND I HOPE IT CONTINUES TO WORK FOR ME."


"I have been on Yaz for a year. I was prescribed Yaz by my dermatologist. I have lots of clogged pores, very oily skin, and would get big zits on my chin that were not only ugly but painful. Yaz helped with the painful chin acne but not completely. It also helped my oiliness go down but not enough. I am on Accutane now and cannot wait to stop taking Yaz.
My period is still heavy, I think it helped with PMS. I spot on this a lot. I also skipped the white pills this month in order to not have my period and have had my period for an entire MONTH. Obviously my body didn't respond to that well! I had an increase in appetite, gained twelve pounds. Also I am tired ALL THE TIME and feel moody."


"Swelling severe joint pain especially wrists leaving me unable to use my hands. Dr prescribed prednisolone 20 mgs to start ,within 1 hour my pain was gone and next day swelling had almost disappeared .  As I was on a long course I did suffer from being paranoid  and gained  over 3 stone  in weight , however I did realise  I had to bear with it to have any quality of life and it did work , for 5 years I had no more symptoms. Recently my pains and swellings are back only in my wrists this time doctors prescribed only short periods of the drug, I had no side affects but 3 days after finishing my wrists were screaming pain . I am 70 this year and otherwise have good health so I will have my way and use of my hands back by using this drug."


"This medicine works great. With no side effects that I can remember. I wish I was still on this medicine. It's wayyy way better than Zyprexa and all those other meds that make you gain weight and make you tired all the time. This medicine makes you feel normal."


"I'm just going to share my experience to help out the girls going through the same issue I did. On August 3rd 2015 my boyfriend and I was having sex when he pulled out we found out the condom had broke. He flipped out I did as well. I took a shower went to store. I took plan b a hour and half after the incident with food and water. I had no side effects. Two weeks had past and I was freaking out worried haven't gotten my period took pregnancy tests all negative. Then August 17th my period arrived it was the best moment ever. Also got blood work done to verify I wasn't---all negative. I now can go to college with a piece of mind. Let me say this to all the girls out in the world dealing with this it worked for me so don't worry!"


"Overall, the patch is easy and convenient- especially for a college freshman. I was on the patch for about 4 months and my only complaints are that I struggled placing it somewhere that it didn't get wrinkled and gross from fabric, I was more emotional (could also be stress from college), and I did gain about 10 pound within those four months. I'm also a runner and swim occasionally, so I have to limit my time in the pool and can't sweat too much because I'm scared the patch will fall off. Otherwise, it cleared up my acne, lessened my symptoms from my period, and my period is perfectly regulated and only last about 4 days. Definitely recommend. I found the best place to put the patch is on the upper arm."


"I have had Mirena for about a year now and I love it. I got it because of heavy periods. Insertion was not bad, felt like a quick hard cramp for a minute then had a little cramping and spotting for the next day. I have had no acne. I have lost 14 pounds no mood swings. I went to a gastrointestinal doctor today with tummy troubles and he said I was the 3rd woman he had seen today same symptoms and same IUD."


"I took one starter dose of Contrave a few days ago. I had researched and read hundreds of reviews before taking it and none of them prepared me for how horrible I have felt for the past few days. I made sure to eat before I took it as advised by my doctor and pharmacist. About 30 minutes after taking it, I started feeling the dizziness and nausea. The side effects worsened throughout the day and I thought I was going to throw up several times. The nausea was worse than my worst hangover. The migraine and dizziness were also worse than any flu or anything I'd ever had before. I will never take that again. True, I hardly have eaten anything for the last 3 days, but not worth the side effects, or the $90 I paid to take one pill."


"My doctor prescribed this for depression. Mood- wise, it helped and I also slept like a rock. BUT In a matter of 8 months I managed to gain 25 lbs... which my doctor did NOT tell me was a huge side effect. I stopped taking the medication and now I cannot sleep at all. I have been off of it for three weeks and still no luck."


"I promised an update so here it is! Just over 3 weeks since I started taking orlistat and I am now a stone (14 lbs) lighter! My clothes feel looser and I'm over the moon! As others have said, this isn't a 'miracle drug', you do have to change your eating habits and get moving. Knowing the (fairly immediate) consequences of having a fatty meal whilst on this medication has really helped me to monitor my intake. I've also found it has helped me eat 3 meals a day, which I have never done in my life, I was always a one meal a day (and junk in between) kind of girl! I've never felt so optimistic about losing weight, and being able to keep it off, thanks to my new found awareness of fat levels in my meals :)"


"I switched to LoSeasonique after taking LoEstrin24 for about a year because I was still getting extreme side effects from my periods (passing out, couldn't get out of bed, etc) and stopped taking it after the first month and a half because by skin was breaking out really bad. This past month was my first month being off birth control in about 3 or 4 years and it was horrible! I started a new pack of LoSeasonique this afternoon to see if my skin will react any differently and if I do end up breaking out again, I will switch back to Loestrin."


"The retrograde ejaculation (no semen) and decreased libido are not worth the benefits for sexually active men.  If these side effects are of no concern then try it but I hated it."


"I got the nexplanon implanted on December 11, 2016. My experience has been great so far. The first two months my period stay on for a total of nine days each, since then I have not any bleeding at all. I also had headaches and cramping the first two months but that has also diminish. The only problems I have is nausea, breast tenderness and weight gain but I am fine with the weight gain because I could use a little weight. I hate the nausea feeling and the small increase in breast size but I can handle it.  Hopefully, I don't become overweight. Overall, I love this birth control method. I don't have to worry about remembering to take the pill."


"I just started Tri-Sprintec and I was terrified because I've been on several other birth control pills and none of them have worked for me. I had terrible side effects such as weight gain, breakthrough bleeding and outrageous mood swings. A friend told me about this pill because she's on it and she loves it so I decided to try it myself. The first few days I took it I started getting really bad nausea which scared me but around the 5th day it went away and I haven't had any since then. I've been on this pill for about 2 weeks, and my period ended at the beginning of the month like it was supposed to, which was awesome and I was very happy about. So far this pill has been a success and I really like it."


"I am on 300mg daily oxcarbazepine (Oxtellar 24 hour) with mixed results for my nerve damage/trigeminal neuralgia as a result of a crushed  cheekbone in a motorcycle accident where the initial fracture was right down the frontal trigeminal canal. One hour 10minutes ago took 5mg bacoflen and the results are very positive for neuralgia and also (an very importantly) my perpetually swollen left sinus which is very painful). I am going to do 5 mg three times tomorrow and see how it goes - I was supposed to take 10 mg twice a day to start and then 10 mg three times a day but want to be cautious. I expect even better results when I increase my dosage to 10 mg three times a day. I will report again in a couple of weeks."


"Went on a 7 day cruise and used the patch, as well replaced it after 3 days.  Worked good for me during the cruise.  Side effects were dry mouth and I just drank a lot of water.  One day I was working out on the cruise and felt like I wanted to throw up. I think its not intended to be used while doing lots of physical activity. Still got to enjoy my cruise with minimal problems.  After the cruise I removed the patch on land and the next day I had severe excruciating headaches.  I didn't feel motion sickness but suffered a huge loss of appetite, I only could eat one piece of bread a day or else I'd throw up. I was dealing with a painful headache/migrane that couldnt subside for an entire 7 days after the cruise.  Warning to all users out there"


"So I've been on depo for 2 years now. When I first got on it for at least a good maybe 3 weeks "at the most" I was on my period and I thought "oh no when is this going to end,"but after that first month I started spotting and now I have no period "at all." Although for me depo was effective I also gained 10 pounds ...YES! 10. It makes u very hungry I will eat a whole plate of food and either get stuffed quick or, not at all. My hormones are crazzzyyy I'm very moody. Its a great method but you just have to excercise know your body before you make the decision, and don't be afraid to ask your doctor questions about the best birth control for you. This is just my experience. %u263A"


"I have been on and off suboxone for years from taking pain pills for bad neck pain and headaches. I was doing great for a few months until my doctor prescribed me Zubsolv 2 months ago. I noticed immediately I felt withdrawal symptoms and shortly afterwards I stated having stomach problems. I gradually became deathly ill and have been in and out of the ER 3 times with all kinds of GI problems along with a feeling of gas pains all over from my feet, head to my hands. Bad headache, trouble breathing, blurred vision, cannot think clearly, depression and so on. I think there is something else in Zubsolv that is doing this as I have racked my brain with how this all started. I have episodes of delirium and feel like I'm not going to make it."


"I was taking 50mg 2x a day for my fibromyalgia pain. It was working well for my pain but now I'm having side effects. I get a headache and nausea after I take the medicine. I also suffer from chronic migraine headaches so this is very bad to have a medicine adding to my headache problems. I'm so frustrated. Without this medicine I ache so bad I get a headache and I'm miserable but with it I have a migraine. I've probably been on Savella for 3 months now. I've had to cut back to 25mg 1x daily and take Lyrica at night. I will say too that I still had bad shoulder tension while on the medicine, but the rest of my fibromyalgia pain was gone. I was getting my life back."


"I have battled depression and anxiety for 15 years and was prescribed Klonopin.  Over the years I have remained on Klonopin, in addition to Paxil which was added 6 years ago.  I didn't see any significant changes in my depression, but my anxiety was under control.  After trying several antidepressants with no significant change in my depressive mood, I was frustrated.  My doctor, prescribed Methylfolate and today is my 2nd day taking the medicine.  I woke up this morning with hope, energy, and excitement.  It has been years since I have felt excited about what a day in my life would unfold, and it happened today.  I feel like I am participating in life today as opposed to being a spectator."


"I'm a 40 year old male that has taken Celexa for about 10 years now for aniexty. I take 40mg once a day. It works well to manage my anxiety. With the higher dose I take it can cause nausea for me if taken on an empty stomach. I also get sleepy for an hour or two after taking it so I take it at bed time. The only issue I've had is forgetting to take or running out of this medication. The withdrawl is pretty bad after about 4 days of not taking causing anxiety, dizziness, brain fog, "brain zaps", insomnia and flu like symptoms. Celexa has worked very well for me and would recommend it for treating anxiety. Just don't suddenly stop taking it. You have to slowly ween off."


"I've had Occipital Neuralgia for nearly 3 years and have gone through 8 Neurologists who tried all the current treatments including radio frequency ablation (burning) without long term relief.  We decided to try some of the anti-depressant medications and started with Cymbalta.  In 3 months I was pain free and have had no problems since I started the drug about 2 years ago."


"This is the Michael Jordan of smoking cessation. I tried every single thing and nothing worked except Chantix. Smoke free for 4 years now. If it is giving you side effects like occasional nausea and vomiting for a short amount of time after taking it, ask the Dr for Phenergan. If you want to stop taking it because the dreams are too hard to handle, then you really do not want to quit. "


"I have tried just about every medication for depression, and all of them eventually quit working for me.  I was on Cymbalta, Ritalin, and Abilify.    I was prescribed the Brintellix (started at 10mg. and now on 20mg.) to replace the Cymbalta I was previously on.  I am not feeling any better now after being on it for 2 months.  I had high hopes, but unfortunately it hasn't done much, if anything for me."


"For what they charge for this medication you would think it would work right? I've  and using this medication for one year and I see absolutely no difference total waste of time and money."


"I've been using Desogen for one month now and so far it's been great. I haven't had any complications. I'm really satisfied with it."


"I have had IBS-D for nearly 25 years and getting worse as time goes on.  Flare ups after everything I ate.  Traveling anywhere is horrible and I could never eat the day before flying until I landed then would eat.  My Dr prescribed this medicine and I have been taking it 2 weeks.  So far so good with only 2 diarrhea episodes.  That is really good for me!  I hope it changes my life and everyone suffering from this frustrating condition!  I'm sorry to the ones it didn't help I hope you can find some relief soon!"


"This med works for anxiety but....I have been on sooo many meds.  I need it more for anxiety than depression and that is why I chose Zoloft.  It does work for the anxiety only.  Problem after taking it for a couple years is my sleep is so disrupted, I clench my jaw so bad that when I wake up I have headaches, as well as my body.  I find myself all clenched up in a ball and then my body is sore from being tense, and feel foggy headed.  Newest problem is memory issues.  I guess it is this meds.  The sex was affected some... no weight gain.  Of course when you start any medicine, you have the normal, sweating, nauseous, dray mouth, but those things go away.  You have to give all medicines time to work!!!  I am going to wean off & onto Cymbalta"


"Good Med for moderate pain and can help with anxiety but will cause headaches and constipation but not as bad as opiates.

The #1 problem is if you have to stop then you MUST taper off over weeks especially if taking a high dose over 200 MG a day or for more than 2 weeks or you will experience some wild withdrawals like not sleeping and tingling down to the tips of your fingers and other horrible feelings.

If your lucky to have, you can take the drug LYRICA and it will stop most of the withdrawals especially the nerve tingling."


"I'm extremely sensitive to all types of antibiotics -- penicillin, amoxicillin, sulfur drugs, cephalosporins, Zithromax. I can't even take most OTC drugs. Unfortunately, I came down with strep throat, and had to see a doctor. Thankfully, I have an amazing doctor who found me something that worked. Here are two tips that you HAVE to follow when taking this medication even if you are NOT generally sensitive to antibiotics. 1) Take it right after you eat a meal if it says with food. Every. Single. Time. No exceptions. 2) Drink AT LEAST 16 oz of water with it. My doctor put me on the lowest dose, 150 mg, three times a day for ten days. It worked beautifully. No headaches, puking, joint pain, dizziness, or rash."


"I'm 30 years old and had my first yeast infection in my life wasn't sure what to use so I bought the Miconazole 1200 mg about 15 minutes after insertion I had a terrible itching burning so awful I couldn't sit still I thought I was having a reaction to it until I read everyone's comments."


"Unfortunately Side effects have required cessation - bruising, coughing up blood, brain shivers - however it was excellent for treatment of depression and major sleep disorder (longstanding night terrors)."


"Female 5'9 beginning weight 221. Lost some weight on my own. Began Qsymia. Lost 50  lbs in 6 months with a great low carb diet and exercise.
Maintaining after 1 year but finding I am hungry all the time now. I still take the drug daily.
Side effects: my hands would get numb in the beginning ."


"This medication has made me so tired. I've also been getting pregnancy like stomach spasms and a burning foot. Only 1 day left thank goodness."


"I actually love Vienva, I'm only on it to prevent pregnancy which it's doing a great job so far. My appetite stayed the same, I didn't experience any nausea, headaches cramps or anything like that. I didn't bloat either. My boobs grew which just was a little sore which didn't bother me. Different pills have different affects on people.
I hated Sprintec, Aviana, Ortho Evra"


"I took this approximately 48 hours after unprotected sex while I was ovulating.  I felt fine after taking the pill. A few days before my period was due I experienced major mood swings, bloating, cramps and sore breasts. These symptoms  lasted the few days before I was due and then the symptoms stopped on the actual day I was due. But no period. Needless to say I was freaking out! (This is why I am writing this to help others from freaking) -- I was supposed to start on a Friday. Then Saturday rolls around, then Sunday and no period... Just really, really sore breasts on Sunday. That Monday evening I finally started and had breast tenderness, cramps, headache, tiredness... But atleast I started - 3 (longest days of my life) days late."


"I have used for 2 years and I have a little bit less sexual activity but it helps me to be more active in my work. My hair is very much better and I have a little dizziness when getting up fast. Totally I am totally satisfied ."


"Famvir works the best. I have a lot less breakouts, and when one is coming on I take it and it is gone within a day. I don't have any side effects like I did with the others (headaches and breakouts). It is worth the money."


"I am a 53 year old woman, I have struggled with depression probably since my 20"s. I would go to my family  Dr and she would prescribe an antidepressant, it wouldn't work and I would be given another one to try. This went on for many years. Until 3 days before Christmas last year , I had a major breakdown and my husband took me to hospital crises unit, there I met my psychiatrist!!! Thank God!!!  After talking with him he prescribed Bupropion XL 150 mg once a day. I have been taking it now for approx 1 month.

It didn't seem to be doing much for me (or so I thought )  until this week, It just seemed like a heavy fog has been lifted !!!

I'm hoping each day will get better and better."


"I have been on this medication for 5.5 years and at first I'd felt great. Things were going well until 3 years ago when I'd started having side effects. Weight gain every year (10 lbs) even though I'd worked out and ate pretty healthy, couldn't sleep, depression gotten worse, mood swings, some times I wouldn't have a period, extreme fatigue, brittle nails and muscle ache. Every time I'd taken blood work, the test came out fine. I'd gotten tested for everything else and nothing seems to work. Just recently, I'd started crying myself to sleep because of the mood swings. I'm also falling asleep while driving because no amount of sleep kept me up. I'd finally did more research because my Doctor only suggested two medication. I'm calling today."


"In April 2010, Implanon was inserted.  In February 2011 I had it removed.  My cycle came about every 2 weeks and experienced breakthrough bleeding constantly.  In short I did not have one day where I was not bleeding.  My doctor said it would go away, I would say I waited too long to give it a chance. I experienced mood and acne.  The excessive bleeding caused fatigue and reduced significantly the quality of my sex life.  It is now July 2011 and my cycle has just returned to normal.  There are good and bad reviews here.  I would say if you are considering this option discuss your entire medical history with your physician.  Perhaps there are some factors that make this a good choice for some women and bad for others."


"I just had my Mirena placed today. There was some strong cramping during placement, and that was it! I feel nothing right now. So far I think its great. I read alot of horror stories, and I assume its because only the people that have a problem with it want to post anything...I never had issues with my period in the past, or Birth Control Pills, and I have always been healthy, and do not have children. I think its great...and so far its totally worth it!"


"I started Contrave 12 days ago, 218 lbs, 6 feet, male.
The Good:
I've already lost 10 lbs and no physical activity.
I'm addicted to food. I Loooove carbs!!! However, since I started Contrave, I don't have cravings anymore. I have this sensation of being full. Sometimes I even have to force myself to eat because I am diabetic and my doctor told me not to stop taking the medication.
The bad:
First day I felt light headed and nauseated, but nothing major.
I take Contrave in the middle of my breakfast. Any time I take it before, I feel more nauseated. I couldn't stand the second pill, so I went back to one. I'm dong the second pill today. We will see.
Constipation. I take Metamucil. That helps a lot!!!
I highly recommend it."


"Before, just the thought of trying to quit smoking stressed me more than it was worth but for my family I still wanted to try again.  When I started taking Chantix I told myself that I was not setting a quit date, that I would just see how it went. I only took the morning dose to try to prevent the possible sleeping problems.  The cigarettes started tasting bad to me almost immediately but I was too stubborn to let that stop me.  After two weeks I just started cutting back gradually trying to break up my smoking routine a little, by the end of week three I didn't need them anymore at all.  I did experience nausea but none at all if I ate before I took it.  I'm smoke free and my kids are thrilled."


"I've had Skyla now for about 7 months. Everyones insertion story will be different with the pain, but for me I had a pretty bad experience. What hurt me the most was the opening of my cervix. I feel like they opened it wider like 4 or 5 times and that was super painful. I have a feeling thats what birth will feel like. It felt like a sped up dilation process. Good thing she was done when she was because I was about to pass out. I threw up from the pain and (TMI) it made me have to go to the bathroom. The cramps afterwards were very intense!  Skyla has made my skin very oily, barely any libido, can't lose weight AT ALL, irritability, but hey I'm not pregnant. *smh* Getting it removed tomorrow, I'm done with BC."


"Made me suicidal."


"I was given this "new miracle drug" by the NP in my MD office last Tuesday. After reading the reviews on Trulicity I was wary since I have allergies and sensitivities to other drugs and foods. The NP was  pretty adamant that this drug would really work for me, so I agreed. I gave the first shot on Wed. night about 8pm and by 10pm the nausea started. By midnight I was vomiting steadily and spent the WHOLE NIGHT in the bathroom! Nothing stayed down, not water, Gatorade or crackers...even Phenergan (RX nausea pill) came back up. Missed work Thurs, miserable at work Fri and still sick on Sunday...off to Urgent Care now to try and fix this. DON'T TAKE THIS DRUG unless you want to be horribly sick for days and can afford to miss work!!"


"I have tried multiple birth control pills over the years and have never been able to find one that I could tolerate, either physically or emotionally.  I am on my first pack of Lo Loestrin Fe and surprisingly I haven't had any debilitating side effects.  I am just entering my 3rd week of pills and I am bloated and have started spotting.  I'm not sure if this is breakthrough bleeding or if I'm going to have a full blown period.  Regardless, I am going to wait it out as I'm thrilled not to have any nausea or intense mood swings.  So far, so good!"


"I started using Acanya because I saw online that it worked well with Atralin (which is basically vitamin A for your face and helps skin regenerate itself). I have had break outs since I was 10 yrs old and am now 25 and still have acne. I used Accutane and it got rid of my acne for about a year and its just now getting bad again. I went into my dermatologist and they prescribed the Acanya, Atralin, and Spirolactone (oral meds). Its been a month since my awful breakout and my skin is significantly better. The Acanya was awful the first few days, I have very sensitive skin and it burnt it badly around my mouth. After about a week it evened out though and my skin stopped peeling and I'm having the best results with this combination."


"I take Lamictal 300 mg, Ambien 10 mg and Zyprexa 7.5 mg daily.  Until the Zyprexa was added I still experienced bipolar breakthroughs, insomnia, and extreme anxiety and OCD on a daily basis, which exhausted me.  So far Zyprexa manages my symptoms, although I haven't been on it very long.  I also have food cravings, however no significant side effects.  I'm very sensitive to medications, can only take very small doses.  What works for me might be too little to help others.  My doctor was very surprised to find out that a mere 15 mg Zyprexa for emergency breakthroughs would work for me.  Now I don't need to carry Zyprexa with me everywhere, because the nightly dose of 7.5 mg is enough."


"Zymar was very effective - only issue was the cost.  Thankfully my eye doctor gave me two sample bottles that carried me though treatments so I did not have to pay for the prescription."


"I can only agree with these ladies.

I am 68, had bladder infections all my life.

A friend of mine who has MS went on Hyprex because of muscle weakness which caused bladder infections and was recommended Hyprex by her urologist.

I mentioned it to my GP who prescribed it for me.

In a year I have only had one bladder infection, went on a course of antibiotics and then back on Hyprex.

I was also advised by my gynecologist to bathe ( you don't need to fill up the bath ) after intercourse.

since I do those 2 things, Hypex and irrigation, no problems.

Take 1000mg of vitamin C with Hyprex twice a day.

What a relief after all those years of suffering."


"I started 100mg in November 2014 and my fasting glucose dropped from 140 to 113, (though it often drops within normal range) A1C only dropped from 7.8 to 7.3, I dropped 17 pounds without exercising and my appetite has diminished a great deal. My Dr. increased me to 300mg in hopes of getting my A1C in normal rage. Also my Dr. gave me a discount card that covers 100% of cost for the first year; you can get that discount by signing up on Invokana.com as well. "


"No problems or side effects."


"I've been on Contravene 10 days and have lost 8 pounds. I'm watching what I eat and walking everyday as well as light resistance 3 times a week. I need to eat fiber and take Mialax a bit to keep things regular. So far I'm really happy as it definitely helps with cravings. I'm only eating for fuel because Contrave does not let me feel hunger unless I really need to eat."


"I really love this pill.  Only bad thing is that I spot a little after sex or after a bowel movement.  I'm on my 4th month.  My mood swings were so bad before I took the pill and now I feel so normal and in control.  Less abdominal pain.  Less moodiness.  Less blood flow during my period."


"Metrogel is a very good solution to curing a vaginal infection. A common side effect not listed is heavy discharge. I have also experienced pelvic cramping from day 3-7 but about the same as menstrual cramps."


"I used the medicine for 3 months. With Sjogren's and Lupus, the drops were, most nights, excruciating. The morning dose was uncomfortable. It took an hour for my sight to clear every time. I experienced constant runny nose, tightness in my throat, and urethra. Because it is an immune suppressant, I now have a bladder infection. Despite gaining eye relief, unparalleled the first month, but declining in effectiveness the second and third months, I have to stop. I cannot have repeat infections. I was paying $20 a month with the coupon."


"I began to experience hives and angieodema really really bad. Every morning I would wake up my body would be covered. From head to toe. My face would be 10x it's normal size. It was devastating and painful to have your hands and feet swell due to hives covering them. My allergist placed me on prednisone but that is a very mean drug!!! I was on 3 antihistamines Allegra, Zrytec, and Singular. I was on 2% hydrocortisone and nothing helped!! Until my insurance approved Xolair. It literally changed my life!! After day 3 of my first injection hives disappeared!!! Only downfall was the horrible headaches and joint pain I experience after the injections. I also have fibromyalgia and it just intensifies the pain for a few days."


"I'm a 3-4 migraines per week person. When I first tried Imitrex, I thought I had found my own personal miracle.  Even on days that I didn't have a full blown migraine I would still have pain, and this was the first time I felt completely pain free in years. Unfortunately the honeymoon wore off after about 8 months.  I used Imitrex quite frequently during that time and had wonderful results, even though sometimes I had to take two pills to really do the job.  But after eight months, 2 pills weren't doing the job, my headache was still lingering.  "


"First month was terrible. Couldn't stop crying and I broke out terribly, which was very upsetting considering the only reason I went on birth control in the first place was because of my acne. 3rd month everything completely turned around- my acne got noticeably better. Being on it for 5 months now I notice that around my period and the week before my skin is flawless.. but the first two weeks of starting the new packet I seem to breakout. Maybe the hormones are too high. In terms of my period it's extremely light and I get no PMSing at all anymore, while before sometimes I couldn't go to school it was so bad."


"I've had pretty much all the side effects! It's really scary and I got super paranoid. I thought I was going to die I felt so weak, but that's just the pill doing its job! I have no more funky smell I feel so much better the experience was bad but the outcome was perfect. 4 pills a day for 4 days!"


"I started on this birth control when I was 18 and 9 years later I sadly need to switch due to a change in my insurance. It is SO expensive on a high deductible plan. But when I was on it, it really helped keep my cycle super regular, skin clear, and no weight gain. But with most pills, you cant miss a day or more, otherwise the nausea/cramps are out of control! "


"I've been on April for almost a year now. It works great protecting against pregnancy and keeping my periods regular, which they don't happen exactly on the sugar pill day, but every time on Wednesday. But the down side to these pills is how big of a mental and emotional toll it takes on me. It gives me crazy amounts of anxiety, I've had anxiety a couple times in my life but it's an everyday thing now. It makes me feel like I've changed as a person. And makes me very depressed and have deep dark thoughts on life. I've always been an outgoing go getter type of person, but all I wanna do now is sleep and ignore my anxiety. I don't know if I should change it or stay on it and see if it goes away. But it's been happening for almost a year now."


"I am 44. My T level last year was 182 and climbed to 222 last month. Decided to try Axiron with the free 30 day trial.  So far feeling pretty good.  Mood is up, libido is up slightly, and it seems my muscle tone has improved. The problem is my insurance doesn't cover it so at around $300 / month this will be too costly to continue.  Hoping for cheaper alternatives - perhaps injections.  I would love to continue using Axiron but it doesn't appear to be in the cards unfortunately."


"2 stars because I didn't get pregnant.  That said, I had the Paragard for a year and a half.  I've never had kids, and insertion was awful, but only lasts for a few minutes.  Like many others, I experienced extremely heavy, painful periods that lasted about 7 to 8 days each.  The worst part for me, however, was the fact that I got near-constant bacterial vaginitis and yeast infections throughout the entire time I had it in.  I can't even imagine how many rounds of Diflucan and antibiotics I had.  Once it was removed, the infections went away and I've been problem-free ever since."


"It's helped my paranoia, delusions, irrational thoughts, and impulses to self-injure and commit suicide more than anything else. Also helps control the hypomania because I'm not on a mood stabilizer. It just also makes me extremely tired and sedated and I'm constantly hungry and have gained a lot of weight on it. I've fluctuated in my dosage from 3 milligrams to as low as 0.5. Currently taking 2 to 2.5 right now."


"Been on 150 for 3 weeks. It's been up and down but overall up. I'm bipolar and have rage issues so I was very worried about that but it has actually been less of an issue than with other antidepressants I've been on (Celexa, Lexapro) and tried unsuccessfully (Cymbalta, Prozac, Latuda). Also, I tried the generic non XL a few years ago and it did throw me into a blind range. I was a little prone to "upsetness" like sensitivity that I would then lash out in anger, but not rage, for the first two weeks. Had some anxiety issues but those have dispersed. Otherwise, libido is normal again after Lexapro and now getting motivated to get out of bed to eat or go to work or shower is like picking up a 1 lb weight instead of  a 20 lb weight. 25yoF"


"I started Cymbalta in September 2011 for Depression and Anxiety. My doctor started me off on 30 mg a day for 2 weeks then switched me to 60 mg a day. The side effects I noticed right away were dry mouth and loss of hunger (not a bad thing - I lost 5lbs in 2 weeks). After being on 60 mg for about a month I started to have pretty bad night sweats, and I mean INTENSE night sweats - you wonder how your body can possibly hold that much water. But they have gotten few and far between now and my dry mouth has subsided as well. About 2 months ago my doctor switched me back to 30mg a day - the 60mg dose was causing my stomach to hurt and burn for about 3 hours after taking it despite taking it with or without food. It helps with GAD. Try it."


"Tried other birth control pills and all have me horrible side effects. Got this one been using it for 2yrs and love it. No side effects, no weight gain, I take at night before sleeping so that could help people with side effects."


"It works but I am taking low dose because it decreases appetite."


"I have had asthma for over 24 years and had not been successfully treated until I was prescribed Accolate. The only side effect I have experienced is diminished appetite, which is minimal. I would recommend it for asthmatics who have not been able to tolerate, or have not had successful treatment with inhalers or nebulizers."


"After having crohns for 47 years I just went on Humira 2 months ago.  So far so good."


"I have been using Prograf for 4 years now. 1 mg in the AM and 1 mg in PM.  Last year or 3rd year into this treatment I had 2 episodes with squamous cell carcinoma, which were both removed."


"I have used Itracozanole for about 3 months. Even though the medicine worked on my skin I had really bad side effects. I was constipated and didn't get my period for the whole 3 months I was taking the medicine."


"Was prescribed this due to a bout of severe depression along with Celexa. Was prescribed the lowest dose possible. After a few days, the horrible side effects began. I had terrible nightmares and woke up in night sweats, I was nauseas and dizzy constantly. I also become extremely paranoid and somewhat delusional. After a month, the side effects disappeared slightly but I was still depressed and was gaining weight, I gained about 20 pounds just being on this medication one month. Needless to say I discontinued the medicine immediately. Why can't they come out with an anti-depressant that doesn't have a million dangerous side effects?"


"Now taking Wellbutrin for 3 years. Experienced no depression at all. First 3 months on drug was able to distinguish depression from stress. Have an exceptional amount of stress in my life. Depression well under control. Probably no longer need to be on Wellbutrin."


"I delivered my first child at 36 weeks after having preterm labor at 29 weeks. I had a partial amniotic rupture with that preterm labor and I was dilated to a 4 when they finally stopped the contractions.

I am currently 28 weeks pregnant with my second child, and I have been on weekly
Makena injections since week 16. I began having closely spaced contractions yesterday and went to my local hospital. My cervix was still closed, but the frequency of the contractions and the lack of their response to the Magnesium bolus caused them to send me by ambulance to a more prepared hospital in a larger city.

I'm home today and not in the hospital. I know it's because of the Makena shots! Without them my cervix would have been dilating no doubt."


"Have been taking for few months. Switched from adderall and it's been good. Can concentrate more at work and when driving. Overall satisfied and will keep continue taking it."


"So I of course like many unsuspecting victims, went to buy this product without reading the information/reviews on it first. Once injected I read the reviews and of course freaked out due to all the negative comments. I used the Monistat one day ovule, I was preparing myself for the worst discomfort but all I got was some slight burning and itching, nothing unbearable. I had the discomfort for probably about an hour and then it went away and I already feel my symptoms disappearing. I'm not sure why some people on here had such bad reactions but I just wanted to share my experience and say that it wasn't bad at all!"


"1995-1996 I was in 40mg is Accutane while stationed  in Okinawa, Japan. I was a Go getter soldier, but being on light duty 24/7 due to sun exposure I suddenly became depressed. I carried my depression out to civilian world when I left. Depression developed anxiety. My facial sweating was and still is profusive.. I'm 38 yrs old the oldest grandchild of 54 grand kids and the only one without a child of my own, I blame Accutane. I'm have 10% service connected tinnitus from use. And I just found out last month that I have glaucoma stemmed from the Occular opacities from use of Accutane. Been bloated ever since I left service in 1997, we are 2013. I esophagitis been scoped 21 times also colonoscopy at age 27"


"So I started on this two weeks ago may need to go a bit stronger as over time when I was younger just tried to mellow out on illegal drugs. Seraquil is the best thing I have tried I am 32 and just been diagnosed with bipolar. Doesn't make me sleepy makes me hungry a lil bit. But has changed my life stopped the agitation and horrible thoughts that run riot in my head. Just slows it done and I am able to see clearly. I am only on a mild dose but in saying this I'm glad I take one when I can feel my mania coming on."


"I have only been on this bc for 2 weeks. the day i started it, I've had constant headaches to the point where I can't even tolerate being awake. I'm forced to take naps during the pain. my mood is off the charts, even as I'm typing this. oh yea, my skin -- terrible. I had no problem with acne before this pill. the last bc I was on (the dial, and the patch -- oh how i loved the patch -- my provider doesn't offer it anymore) but yes, this bc has been a pain since day one. also, i get frequent sharp pains in my lower abdomen. the only reason i am still taking it is because i am hoping the side effects stop and i have an apt with my doc next week. i gave it a 2 because since being on it, i have not gotten pregnant, but i've also not had sex due"


"Very difficult to stop taking it"


"Took it after 5 hours of having unprotected sex. 9 hours had past, I feel fine. No side effects, no headache or dizziness YET. Great pill! :)"


"I had been on Zoloft for years and finally admitted to my doctor, it wasn't really helping. I'm half way switched over to Celexa and I just can't believe the difference. I sure hope this renewed optimism for life continues!"


"I was prescribed Tussionex for a cough associated with viral pneumonia. It was excellent for suppressing my cough.  However, I felt as if I'd had a couple of Margaritas, so I was only able to take it before bedtime instead of every 12 hours or I couldn't have functioned at work. On the positive side, it did eliminate the constant cough and allow me a good night's sleep.  As another reviewer noted, I also found it extremely constipating.  I advise increasing your liquid intake and possibly taking an over the counter stool softener while using Tussionex."


"Ill take bacterial vaginitis any day over feeling like Ive been hit by a pickup truck. My symptoms lessened after the first dose (500mg) so I am confident this med works, but the constant headaches, debilitating nausea and overall feeling of death have me throwing in the towel after day 2. I can't with it. I'm done."


"Until I started using Citalopram, I was a depressed woman.  My husband's disease was getting worse, I needed something.... the doctor gave me 10 mg a day, then when I needed more, I went to 20 twice a day... now I am able to handle what happens each day."


"I also suffer from EUPD (BPD), Anxiety, Anorexia Nervosa,

Although I have only been on these for a month, I feel a huge difference. I , for once, actually feel like I can get better, and I am getting better. I can laugh, I can think clearly, I can breathe again.

However, I get very nauseous on these, and it seems only eating cures that, which is out of the question for me at the moment."


"My local  pharmacy was charging me $125 with the manufacturer coupon then my local compounding pharmacy opened up and they were able to compound my medication for me and it was a blessing! I've gone from 173lbs in October 2015 to 148lbs in March 2016. In addition to this, I do clean eat as in pretty much paleo- gluten free, grass fed beef, cage free eggs, cage free chicken and organic fruits and veggies most of the time. Occasionally I eat whatever I want, as long as I go back to my consistency being clean eating, so that I continue to lose weight."


"Omg! DO NOT GET IT IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY. I got my first shot like 3 weeks ago and lost all sex drive and have been bleeding constantly. My partner and I use to sleep together every time we were together and now I can't because of this blood. My hair is falling out too, my face is breaking out, I feel cranky and have no energy, I have no sex drive and the bleeding. This man made drug is clearly no good for us women and should be taken off the shelf!!!"


"I'm a retired professional firefighter / paramedic, my whole career I smoked and tried to quit several times because I knew smoking was bad for my health. Even in paramedic school the teachers would be talking about how bad smoking was for me, I'd be constantly be looking at the clock waiting on break so I could go smoke. We would run medical calls on people with "copd" (emphysema) and I'd vow that I was going to quit but as usual I couldn't, we would go on fire calls and after the fire was over the first thing I would do was to light a cigarette and that was an ongoing thing for years and years, after retiring I heard about a new thing called chantix and went to my doctor for a prescription. It was amazing the cravings went away and I quit"


"Mild dizziness, sometimes mildly nauseous which soon settles as the pain eases."


"My doctor put me on this medication when I could no longer afford the other one that I was taking. I was very apprehensive about switching since my other one worked well for me. Since taking this, my husband feels like he has the wife back that he originally married and I have been feeling wonderful. I had my first baby in May and was finding normal day to day living difficult. Like I said, I couldn't afford my old medication and this was definitely an affordable choice. The only side effect that I have noticed is the diarrhea."


"Amazing - gets rid of a full blown migraine in 30 minutes. I call it my miracle pill. I do experience drowsiness and a bit of tightness around my shoulder area, but when it passes (within 30-40 minutes), the migraine is GONE."


"I find my experience to be the exact opposite of those I've read here! I had a terrible reaction to Cipro last year...vomiting, diarrhea, severe abdominal pain. Refused it this week when I developed diverticulitis. I'm taking Flagyl and clindamycin combination with absolutely zero side effects. I plan to start yogurt tomorrow as diet progresses."


"I take this medication only as needed for daytime sleepiness caused by depression and insomnia.  It helps tremendously, though over time its efficacy does seem to diminish a bit.  It can interact with certain oral contraceptives too, which is definitely NOT cool...but if you use a back-up method of BC it is great!"


"I had been taking Clonidine for over three years when I was Wheaned off to Methyldopa. Since I'm allergic to 53 other RX's it actually was a shot in the dark. Since taking the Methyldopa, I have more energy than I've had in years. I've even started back taking yoga classes, something I never could have done before. I'm not sleepy anymore, I don't have the dy mouth anymore, my libedo has returned and it has given me my life back. I can't speak for anyone else, but the tingling of the feet is a small price to pay for having a vital life back again.  I take two tablets per day along with Atenonol and I feel 20 again. I've never looked or felt better. It also makes your fingernails grow, and my face is glowing, I'm 63 years old."


"This medicine is very hard my your stomach and didn't help my pain immediately, It is very expensive."


"Just started taking this medication. It made me feel better right away just still have to continue taking it or I will catch another panic attack anxiety attack and depression. I don't need that to happen in my life. I'm going to just continue taking this new medication."


"I have been taking Ambien for about 6 or 7 years. I have been an insomniac since I was a teen. At first I would take my 10 mg and fall asleep in about 25 minutes. I would sleep through most of night but when it was time for alarm to go off to wake up kids and take them to school I would still wake up before the alarm went off, wide awake no groggy feeling at all. After taking it for a year it would take 1 1/2 hours to kick in which I would not remember anything. Then 4 yrs ago our 10yr old daughter died in an accident and Ambien became a God send. I have been able to sleep the last 4yrs away and Ambien has graciously taken my memories during that time so I can make it day by day. I can honestly say without Ambien I would not still be here."


"I'm in the middle of my fourth month on the pill, and during this month I feel much better! I had some weight gain at first, but that's okay now. My face is having a lot more issues with acne so that sucks. The worst thing was during the first three months I had spotting for two weeks then would be off for a week and would spot again for two week. It was light, but constant and annoying!! I kept telling myself I was going to change and make an appointment asap but hesitated because I wanted to wait it out and give it more of a chance. I reccomend people to do that with this pill because it's all evening out right, it just took time."


"I have had Skyla for 4 months and I love it! I read all the reviews before and that was a mistake. Insertion did hurt-- there are 3 big "pinches" involved-- but it was over in 30 seconds with no complications. I had very painful cramps for about 12 hours after insertion and spotting for a week or so afterwards but only had to take ibuprofen a few times after that first day and cramps were totally gone after a week. My period came later than normal the 1st time after insertion & I was so scared it wasn't working! But it was fine and the doc said don't try checking the strings because most people can't find them as they curl up under the cervix. Periods are super light but a bit long. Haven't had to use a tampon in 3 months-just pantyliners!"


"I took 20mg of Prozac from age 16 to 27 for depression and anxiety to make sure my conditions didn't interfere with finishing high school and college. It got rid of my anxiety and depression 100 percent. The only negatives for me were that this dose made me hyperactive/harder to concentrate, harder to orgasm, and caused some emotional numbness where it was harder to feel in love."


"It worked quite well at 1 mg a night for 3 years helping me urinate like a real man until 6 months ago when my flow rate began decreasing and the symptoms of urinary retention started reappearing.  We increased the dosage to 2 mg and I was back to normal.  Then the troubles urinating re-emerged and doctor upped it to 4 mg a night 3 weeks ago. Again I saw immediate improvement but over the weekend I've gone back to long bathroom struggles getting anything out.  Am now awaiting the scheduling of a urodynamic study to get to the bottom of this."


"NO MORE WIDESPREAD MUSCLE PAIN!!
Wonder drug!! I feel so GRATEFUL that my doctor has such knowledge about my condition and put me on this!! So happy to be able to get back to doing the normal things in life!! :)"


"Been on this for a week! Even though it's taking care of my issue I can't wait to take my last pill. I've been sick to my stomach, loss of appetite, headache, dizzy, blurry vision, disoriented, fatigued, can't sleep well. Just ready for this course to be over."


"So I've only had the mirena IUD for a couple hours however I  am very optimistic of the effects but I wanna tell you about the insertion process cause I definitely was terrified after reading what seemed like endless bad reviews about how much the insertion hurt and how it was the worse experience ever and that because I've never had a child it would be even more painful etc. Well let me just say all that was way too exaggerated but keep in mind everyone's body is different and will take things differently. So I've never had a child and I was able to get an IUD inserted and it was no more painful or uncomfortable then a pap. I took ibuprofen and wore lose clothes after it was in the cramping has been on and off but not unbearable so it was pretty easy"


"I had an epidural using propofol as the anesthesia.  Three days after the procedure, I felt light headed and collapsed causing much damage to my left knee, head, face, and back.  The Doc said it was impossible that the drug stayed in my system that long.  I know when something goes wrong after surgery, and something did."


"I was screened for Adult ADHD and was diagnosed inattentive type.  I was screened after totaling 12 cars in 5 years due to distractability.  My grades have gone up, and the car accidents have gone down, so far anyway.  I take 15mg 2-4 times daily."


"I used to use lisinopril for two months and my blood pressure would be controlled for a couple of days then uncontrolled and terribly high ranging 170/110 or 180/100 at times. It took about a month to get my blood pressure to range between 142/90 to 124/86. Then my medicines got changed to Diovan because of the severe side effects and I felt 100x better. The first day I took the Diovan it felt like an internal message feeling my blood vessels dilate.  It works really well my blood pressure averages around 115/70 and I take it daily...BUT when I get to the Doctors office I become so worried (white coat syndrome) my blood pressure is sky high. So my doctor just added a diuretic also."


"The 2 weeks I was taking topamax ended up being the worst 2 weeks of my life. I was started on this med on Wednesday. By Monday, I was half-way through my day at work when I got lightheaded, dizzy, a terrible headache and started experiencing left sided numbness/tingling. Nearly wrecked and ended up in the ER where they diagnosed migraines. Was sent home to have a headache with left side weakness/numbness, confusion, foggy feeling for the next 2 weeks. 5 doctors appts, 2 ER visits, 1 outpatient infusion for migraines, and 1 admission to the hospital later. I finally figured out on MY OWN that when I stopped taking topamax, my symptoms got better. Although they are still not gone. My vision has changed as well as other long term effects."


"I had skyla for about 4.5 months.  I was super excited as I am very sensitive to birth control pills.  Insertion was VERY painful and my doctor was great as she talked me through the whole process.  I went back in for my 1 month check up I said that spotting only lasted 4 days.  I had poking pain on my left side that never went away.  After month 3 which I stuck it out she couldn't find my strings,  I got an ultrasound apparently my cervix is narrow even for skyla. That's why it was poking me.  Brown Periods lasted for 1.5 weeks after 4 months.  I got it out today and the poking stopped.  Back to square one. Everyone's body is different.  I wish it worked for me!"


"I'm taking Generic Fioricet for more than 10 years now. It started when I was in college"


"I've had this in since Nov 2012 I'm giving it a 7 because I'm not pregnant which is what it's supposed to do. However, I've hardly lost any baby weight (I exercise and watch what I eat) I also get my period at least twice a month and it's heavier than it ever was before. Seriously considering getting it taken out strictly because of the weight issues. I'm in the Navy and will probably never meet my weight requirement with it in."


"Meperitab is the best drug for short term pain relief as it is Demerol in a pill. Gives euphoria and causes drowsiness when taken orally."


"I was put on Cymbalta 60mg when I was in the psych ward for a suicide attempt. This medication significantly helped my depression and my thoughts of suicide went away. Cymbalta has been life changing for me. I thought I didn't need it anymore so I took myself off of it a month ago. The withdrawals are terrible! Worse than wothdrawaling from benzos, I was shaky for a straight week. After being off of it for a couple weeks my depression and anxiety came back full force, I realized how much it had been helping me and asked my doctor to put me back on it. I'm now on 30mg and feel less anxious and less sad."


"I was proscribed Amox-Clav 875mg Tablets for a very bad skin infection on my legs (both). My skin was peeking off and under the skin it was red and tender to the touch.  Within a week, the spot grew from a dime size to about 7 inches wide by 5 inches tall.  After the first week, the infection moved to my right leg.  My Doctor proscribed me this medication and after taking for about 5 days, the sores started to scab over and the sore/tenderness was going away.  I highly recommend this medication for skin infections."


"I started the Xulane patch two months ago. I have to say that it has been a great experience so far. I myself read through these reviews before starting the patch and I was terrified of the experience I would have. I have not gained any weight. I have not had migraines or even mild headaches. The patch does not itch nor does it leave a rash or any type of bump. It does leave a residue on the outer ring from where it catches your clothing and collects fuzz. I have not experienced any nausea. It has been smooth sailing. My period is drastically lighter and I don't get ill or experience extreme cramps. I have to say I'm a huge fan of the patch. It has even increased my sex drive, because I feel so comfortable now that I have it."


"I am having a great experience with Nexplanon. I had it inserted the day after my period ended and I have had no period for two months now. My arm was grossly bruised for about 8 days and it was sensitive, but it is fine now. I have experienced no spotting, no bleeding, no pain associated with my cycle and have found my moodiness to have curbed. The only side effect I have is eating too much sugary foods during the week I am supposed to bleed. But I always have. There is no associated weight gain with this drug so I don't understand how women can blame Nexplanon for their weight. Anyway. Works like a charm for me!"


"Unfortunately this drug was no miracle worker for me.  My breathing actually worsened over the month I used it.  Diarrhea was present, appetite and taste for food diminished.  "


"I was surprised to feel lightly speedy my first dose as I heard the serotonin has to accumulate in the body. I had a major head injury in July 1998. I have memory and attention to details problem. Intellectually I'm fine. I notice my attention to detail has changed for the better. Naturally the memory problem caused by damage to the hippocampus is still there and might be somewhat ameliorated, but I am having that tested later this month to compare my score with older testing. Otherwise my impression might be subjective reflecting wishful thinking. I like this medication and hope it stays effective."


"Great pill. Much better than Xanax or any other benzoyl for that matter

.  Not prescribed very often here in US but if you are lucky enough to get it prescribed then enjoy the rest and the peace and serenity beforehand"


"Medication works very well to control nausea from chemotherapy. Patch does not stay on arm well.  After day one it started to peel off.  Doctor had to give me an office sample to replace it."


"My first treatment failed and the 2nd included this medication which ultimately killed the infection. Yes, it's very strong and I was wiped out but I did not have any side affects."


"I switched to this due to all the hype about how great it is for sleep. It is completely ineffective for me! Does nothing at the typical dosage. I can get it to work at larger doses, but that does not make it worthwhile. Diphenhydramine has been much more effective, I have just been taking it so long- thought it was time for a change."


"I have been on this nexplanon carp for a year since last feburary.and let me tell u I would rather have stayed on the shot and deal with the long term effects than what I'm going through now I have bad headaches. The worst menstrual pains ever to where the first 3 days is just cramps to where I can barely move and my doctor told me that since I was on the shot for so long that since it stopped my periods that if I do the implant I wouldn't orally ever get it well that b.s. because by 6 months with the nexplanon in I thought something bad was happen to me. And I'm not really a moody or depressed person but it all changed bout 6 months in and I hate it . GANNA GET IT OUT ASAP"


"Was prescribed Clonidine for withdrawal from Percocet.  Honestly, it is a good medicine.  I see people giving it a 10, and I wouldn't go that far.  It's not a miracle.  I've also used Suboxone before for detox, and in my opinion it works much better.  This medicine will help take the edge off of those withdrawal symptoms, but if you have a serious problem you may want to consider inpatient."