"I have taken epclusa for 12 weeks the side effects were unbelievable nausea, stomach cramps, irritable, sleep apnea, burning skin sensations, sore joints, headache, zero energy been done the pill for 1 week and still feel awful hoping this will pass docs said only side effects I would have would be headache and fatigue - boy were they mistaken I am grateful for the opportunity I was given but may have given it a second thought if I knew what I was going to go through.  Now I'm just hoping my blood test comes back negative"


"I have been taking Klonopin for generalized anxiety disorder for 18 years now.  I am 52 years old and this medicine saved my quality of life. I have ranged between 2.5 and 3.5 mg for 18 years now.  No side effects at all.  Psychiatrist told me I could use it the rest of my life.  Felt it was an older but best proven remedy for dealing with GAD on the market.  No pharmaceutical kickbacks involved so not as popular as other medicines being prescribed.  No pharmaceutical incentives to sell.  Not addictive but could be dependency forming.  Lesser of evils versus anxiety.  I highly recommend it in proper circumstances."


"I have some tiny genital warts at on the inner lips of my vagina, I was so scared to apply this cream! Then I decided to look at the reviews on this website! .. Let me tell you, if you do have genital warts, apply this cream as soon as you get it. My warts are still there, but I do see progress. First time I applied it I was itching like crazy, but I guess that was just my body adjusting to it. After that, today will be my 4th day applying it & nothing wrong has happened! Hopefully the process goes by quickly!!"


"I suffered from this Class IV Panic Disorder along with agrophobia since I was 15 for 17 years. I have the type of panic attacks where I get "OUT OF THE BODY" type panic attacks. I would never get in a left hand turn lane, or go anywhere I could not get out of quickly. When I researched online and talked with my doctor 1.5mg to 2mg of Klonopin has worked so well and effectively. Last year I was working for cable company, and had to climb poles 28' up and strap myself in. There is no way in the world, I could have done this without Klonopin! I do not know why these started at age 15, but I do know that I will take Klonopin for the rest of my life. I have NOT had any fear, agrophobia or 1 panic attack at all in 4 years."


"After several rounds of doxycycline it started to lose its effectiveness.  After a week on ceftin my symptoms subsided.  I'm not cured, but my symptoms have been manageable for the past 2 years"


"Didn't trigger my regular migraines, great birth control to start on and it's effective! Lo made me breakthrough bleed so I started on regular 28 cycle and no problems, until I went off of it. I started birth control at 115 pounds and ended it at 132 pounds. Though I am petite, it's not a huge weight gain nor is it noticeable. My acne and oily skin came back, and I am very irritable(PMS). Cramping on my period is very painful so I'll be going back on birth control, this time trying Seasonique."


"On April 30th and I had an accident. I woke up the next morning freaking out because we didn't use protection and I had just gotten off my period 3 days before. How irresponsible I know. The next day at around 2 pm I went to purchase Plan B ( 14 hours after accident). I took the pill and took a nap woke up and my body and breast were extremely sore for about 3 days. A week later I spotted for 2 day got my period again on May 7th which scared me cause of implantation bleeding. I kept getting abdominal pain for a month but kept patient and finally got my normal period May 30 I week late. So ladies don't worry about it you'll be fine ! It's a lesson well learned for me :)"


"Great medication. Was on it for about 5 years then decided to go off of it because I felt so great. DON'T DO IT! I was good for a year or so and had a big "relapse". Curled in a ball on the bed for a month. Cold sweaty palms/feet, racing heart, Skin crawling, etc. I'm now on 10mg twice a day and am almost back to normal. The first week or two it is uncomfortable but trust me, it's worth it. Took a month or two before I felt "normal". It's not a miracle pill. It doesn't take every worry away and make you feel like you're on cloud 9. But combined with a great psychologist, life is not so bad!!"


"First day on adipex...I weigh in at 245 pound's, I'm 33 and 5'7. I tried adipex 2 yrs ago when I was at my heaviest which was 286. I lost a ton of weight, I went down to 215 and was super happy. I went through a lot in my life and became depressed and gained 1/2 of the weight back. I can tell you if you want to loose the weight you have to diet and exercise,  I was going to the gym 3 to 5 times a week 2 yrs ago before the major stuff happened in my life. I am starting my new journey today and couldn't be happier about it. My doctor put me on adipex-p and topiramate to help with my weight loss program. I don't start the topiramate until next week so I'll let you guys know how both of them work."


"Side effects included constipation, headache, joint pain."


"I've been taking Risperidone for ten years now and have never had any side effects apart from a bit of drowsiness when the dose is too high. I take lithium as well and keep that the same at 1000 mg, and use the Risperidone in varying doses from 1.5 to 4 mg - in telephone consultation with my doctor - to control slight highs. I have not been hospitalised at all while on the drug and have led an active life."


"So it's been three months on this birth control and I'm insanely happy! I read a lot of reviews and I was afraid of the side effects but so far I haven't noticed anything off. The first month was awful because I was bleeding every day. I almost decided to stop taking it but my doctor assured me everything would sort out after the first month and she was right! My periods are almost non existent, no cramps or bloating either. My skin is looking better than ever. I haven't gained any weight in fact I'm down 5 pounds from when I started. Weight gain was my biggest fear but I have been eating healthy and hardly doing any workouts with no problems. So I would definitely recommend this method of birth control."


"I have been on Geodon for about a week now. The side effects I have experienced have been dreaming and waking up and having to decipher whether or not it was a dream or if I actually did the task I dreamt about. I have taken Seroquel, fluoxetine, Lexapro, Abilify, Klonopin, Ambien, Lunesta. Seroquel was the worse, I gained 30 lbs and I'm an extremely active person and have been my entire life. All the other medicines either gave me horrible side effects or had no effect at all. I am now on lamotrigine, 4 mgs of Xanax a day and Geodon. This "cocktail" seems to be working."


"I have had chronic pain and tried many medicines including narcotics to help. Celebrex has helped me so much. I am able to do so many things that I couldn't before. My doctor has me taking it with Tylenol w/Codeine #3 and Carisoprodol."


"This medicine really didn't work for me. The moment I took it for my acid reflux it gave me a headache.It worked with getting my acid down in my stomach for a couple of days. "


"I've been on the patch for about 2 years now. I honestly love it. Only issue I have been noticing lately is acne. I have never had acne issues up until now and I'm 21. Have any of you ladies had acne issues while on this patch and if so what did you do? Any tips would help because this makes me sad. :( but other then that it's easy going."


"The doctor prescribed me this medicine to take for a week. It helps to reduce the pain for only short period of time. The good thing is I don't get any side effects except mild diarrhea."


"Had Implanon and then Nexplanon for the last 5 years. No periods, no side effects and no hassle!"


"Put on it as a trial basis for an extreme allergic reaction. Before I could barely breathe, my face swelled, and my lips were massive. After taking it for one day my facial swelling is almost gone, I'm a little hungry, and it's causing some restlessness, but it's helping with the hives so much. Glad it's a trial basis and that it's working."


"Before I started taking Xyzal I would get so stuffy at night in bed that I would have gladly had my entire nose and sinuses removed. It was that horrible. I would lock up so tight my ears would pop.  Xyzal has been a miracle for me. No more stuffy nose at night. It works wonderfully. I would give up any of my other medications before I would my Xyzal. I tried all the other allergy medications but none helped. Xyzal is the very best!"


"I was given Versed during a surgery on 12-27-2066, starting on 12-28-20016 and through the next two days I have been having periods when my heart starts beating wildly for no reason and other periods that it seems to slow and flutter.   I needed to return to Dr.'s office for an EKG, but nothing was happening during the time of the test, so he saw nothing. This should pass in time, but who wants to mess with this for days to weeks after surgery? Five days after surgery I still can't focus my eyes together properly, and my vision is still blurry, and I am l a little dizzy. Close up objects are perceived as double."


"I have been on it for 8 days and have lost 8 pds -246 to 238.I love it..never hungry but still eat just less"


"I just started Zirgan today for my 16 month son. Very frustrating that he was on viroptic for 3 weeks and steroid eye drop for 1 week but the infection came back. Hopefully this new drug will work, I don't want him to lose his vision. His been fighting this for over 1 month now. First time we find out we took him to the hospital he stayed there for 1 week with IV medications. His eyes is swollen,  red, very sensitive to light with watery discharge. I got a free sample from my doctor but seems that won't last long, even though I got the drop on his eyes was very difficult  to come out for been a gel and he is a baby keep moving what makes difficult to get the drop in without squeezing too much."


"Got Skyla two months ago. Insertion was super painful but quick. I was able to drive and go back to work after with minor discomfort. Since insertion no serious cramping but the spotting is nonstop. SO annoying. Its not enough for a pad but it will ruin your undies. I'm not sexually active at the moment so I didn't have to worry about that but your man will probably be grossed out for a while because the constant blood and discharge smells. I never feel fresh which is enough of a side effect to be turning me off. I'm hoping this subsides as I hear it does after about 3 months. I will say that my mood swings seem WAY better. I've always struggled with acne so that hasn't improved but hasn't significantly worsened so that seems like a wash."


"I love this pill! The only problem I had with it was during the first month. I had been struggling with panic attacks for about 9 months before starting Trinessa but they became alot worse during the first month of taking it. After the first month, however, I was fine no more emotional problems (except those I had normally). I also have bouts of nausea sometimes around my period, but nothing I can't handle. No pregnancy scares, no weight gain, and no acne. I take it religiously at the same time everyday without fail (alarm on my phone really helped). First time I've taken birth control and it's been a good experience. I'm 19, for reference."


"I started getting lots of pimples on my back and Epiduo cleared it up completely, it was amazing. However, it did absolutely nothing for my face. Not sure why that is. I would definitely recommend trying it though, it could work for you.
Back 9/10
Face 5/10 (did not notice any improvement)"


"Didn't do anything for my cough, as a matter a fact I was scared to cough because I didn't want to poop my pants!!! 45 minutes after taking this I had explosive diarrhea, my stomach was bubbling I thought I had to pass gas so I attempted to do so to my surprise it wasn't gas but explosive diarrhea it was all over my bed. Stay away from this product unless you want to loose weight!!"


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"Good , does it induce weight gain"


"I have an extreme dry left eye that drives me crazy for about 2 years can't wait to get home to wash my eye at night  the right eye is dry per my dr exam but not nearly as bad.  First few days in bad eye felt better off the bat.  I am a sceptic so it really did feel better.  1 month later my really dry left eye feels wonderful.  I was going to use it only in left bad eye due to the cost but once I opened the vial saw how much was in there I decided to use in against drs orders though  I wash my hands and do not touch the dropper at all.  works great for me"


"I was put onto Apri because I had horrible cramps and long heavy periods. I took it for about six months, and around the 5 month mark, my longtime boyfriend and I broke up. He told me it was because I was "too emotional" and stressed him out. He was right, before Apri I was always happy and relaxed, but on it. I would lie in bed at night and cry sometimes for no reason at all. I had constant fatigue, frequent headaches, mood-swings, moodiness, and felt depressed a lot of the time. After a conversation with my boyfriend, I realized that we began to argue about the time I got onto Apri. I went to my doctor and told her this and she told me that this was because its high levels of progesterone. I switched and am much better now without Apri."


"This was indeed the scariest medication ever. I started it and the first two weeks were too much. I had the normal beginning-taking-New-antidepressant side effects but I'd have hallucinations in the dark. Things would move and sway and melt together. It began to make me numb over the five years I took this medicine. I couldn't "feel" anything. All I wanted to do was sleep and sit there and zone out. I felt as though I was in limbo. They tried all doses and absolutely nothing changed. Not only that, I would miss a day and it was a nightmare. Eventually I cut myself off of it in the way the doctor told me to. Scariest experience ever. Worst few weeks of my life. I still had nighttime hallucinations, I felt like I was falling off a skyscraper."


"I'm 17 and I've been using Nuvaring for a little over a month. Aside from not being able to get as wet and some random mood swings, I think it's great! It's my first form of birth control, its SO simple. It has only fallen out once during sex but other than that no discomfort or problems on my part or my boyfriends. NO PREGNANCY SCARES. Also I've noticed that my breasts have gotten bigger. No complaints there. I'd for sure recommend Nuvaring to others to try out."


"It is the only medicine that I have found to work on my headaches and believe me I have tried so many different ones over the years."


"Excellent for post-surgical spasm."


"I have been on Amitriptyline HCL 25 mg at bedtime for less than one week and wake up groggy for about 20 minutes. I fall asleep but will wake up at least twice during the night but I will fall back to sleep. And talk about the vivid and wild dreams which I have never experienced before! I think I am very sensitive to this type of medicine."


"Yo so I was prescribed Zoloft for Depression, Adult Major Depressive Disorder, and PTSD. It has only been a couple months so maybe I'm not one to judge yet. I guess I feel okay. Like I feel less extremely depressed, I'm still a sad girl tho, and honestly I feel like I could stop and feel pretty much the same. Although withdrawals are a bitch. There have been weekends where I have left my pills somewhere or not gotten a re-up from my doc and believe me my boyfriend, friends, and fam can all tell something is up when i'm not on my meds. I'm just quicker to react to shit and not really okay and feel kinda insane. I'm getting off Zoloft now. I wouldn't say it was bad I just need more help. I didn't feel motivated to do anything ever. soo... :/ yah"


"Pricey but worth it with insurance $80 copayment with mfg cupon $30."


"Long story short, I had been on Necon for 8 years with no problems (clear skin, regular period, no mood swings). Recently there was some big shortage on Necon so my pharmacy replaced it with Nortrel which gave me really bad chin acne. I went to my Dr and she recommended Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo and said it was good for clearing skin. The first 2 pill packs my face went NUTS. I had acne all over the place. I was so upset and wanted to go off it immediately. But, I read reviews online and people said to give it a chance. I'm glad I did. My skin is now better than its ever been after 4 months. I rarely ever get cramps and do not have PMS at all. All I can say is give your body time to get adjusted if you are starting off on this pill and not liking it."


"I changed my diet about 6 months ago and just recently (the last month or so) have been experiencing constipation. Before this it had been very few and far between.  Roughly every 3-4 days is when I would have a BM, not comfortable at all.  I finally caved after having horrible bloating and pain at work today.  I went to the drug store and picked up a bottle of MOM.  I took 2 tbsp about 7pm.  I didn't have any discomfort or gas but I couldn't sleep very well either. Finally about 1am, the blockage is gone and I'm so much more comfortable.  I didn't experience any cramping and the beginning was still somewhat difficult to pass, it was soft but very bulky still.  I don't feel any further urges to go to the toilet but it's only been 20 minutes."


"I took this medication after being on resperidone which made me really tense but abilify really works for me still hear voices in a distant way and still will be increasing the dose"


"I have just been on Aromasin just 9 days and so far have no side effects.  I tried Femara and after 14 days went off it because of joint pain and fatigue.  On Femara it was so bad that I couldn't climb my staircase without crying.  So far Aromasin is a miracle drug for me if it stops estrogen in its tracks!"


"Stabilized my MS symptoms and make it under control

But the medicine already covered by my insurance so far"


"Premphase was awesome at controlling my postmenopausal symptoms and especially the hot flashes and night sweats~ It works great with not any bad side effects like some of the other ones that I tried. Premphase worked when I had tried everything else to feel normal again."


"My pharmacist put me on this when i have been on GILDESS 1.5/30 (21) ORAL for almost 2 years and that was perfect but now that i'm on Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 I'm having horrible headaches, major mood swings, and depression. I absolutely hate this pill I would give it a negative rating if i could."


"Best medication ever! I started taking it at 9 weeks after loosing 10lbs I'm on my 17 wks and tried to stop it for one day to limit the use but the nausea is still going So I guess I'll keep using this medication because is the only thing that seems to help. 100% with only 2 tablets at night"


"My son was given this medicine by a developmental pediatrician when he was 8 yrs old. He became more vocal.  More at ease around people.  He is now 22 yrs old and is still on this medicine, he has Aspergers."


"Did absolutely nothing for me. It was as if I had taken a sugar pill."


"Very mild antianxiety pill.  Super Love it.  You're lucky if some doc reccomended it to you."


"I was treated with this antibiotic for 3 miserable months. It worked. However my side effects ranged from developing alopecia, feeling extremely exhausted all the time, pins and needles sensation that caused permemant nerve damage, and the list goes on."


"I have been using this pill since May of this year. It is also the first pill I've tried. It is a great pill, my monthly cycle is on time and the same week every month only downside its 6-7 days instead of 5-6 like I had before. It has prevented pregnancy for me, I did realize my boobs got a little bigger, my sex drive is the same as it was, no weight gain and there's bad cramping in the beginning of my cycle but then it goes away. Overall it's a great pill and it does do its job. I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about starting birth control."


"Initially went on 10mg Escitalopram for 6 months but besides improving my mood, it worsened my memory, made me apathetic/demotivated and gave me brain fogs all day.

I then went on Duloxetine and the dosage was increased from 30mg to 120mg over the course of 7 months. Duloxetine increased my motivation, mental energy and attention without any brain fog or memory issues like from Escitalopram.

But the downside is that Duloxetine started making me robotic, socially withdrawn and hinder my creative thoughts. At 120mg, it started to negatively affecting my memory so the sweet spot for me was 60 - 90mg. Wasn't perfect but it worked better than Escitalopram for me."


"I started taking this medicine this past Friday. I have been up for the last two nights every hour on the hour! Please tell me that this will go away. I have also had a headache for the last two days. I stopped drinking caffeine so maybe that why. I'm ready to lose this weight! I'm 31 and 195 lbs my goal is to lose 50 lbs."


"I have been on Adipex for about 2 months. Started out at 262 pounds. At my 1 month check up I weighed 249 so I lost 13 pounds in the first month. It's a few days before my second check up and I weigh 239 pounds so I only lost 10 pounds this month. I feel stuck at my new weight.. So I need to change something about my exercise or my eating. I really feel like this medicine is great for anyone with a weight problem. Looking in the mirror I see a whole new person. I set my goal to high and I think that's what's causing me to feel like it isn't good enough. I had a friend who lost 80 pounds in 3 months on Adipex. So I guess it's about determination. So I'm back to the gym. I want to get down to 150 pounds. Where I haven't been in 7 years!"


"Wanted to share my insertion of Kyleena. I had a nurse practitioner insert mine. I took 800mg of ibuprofen prior to appointment. I only felt two sharp cramps during the whole process. One when she measured and two when it was inserted. Took less than 2 minutes for the entire procedure. I would describe the whole procedure as mildly uncomfortable.  I immediately could sit up and drive myself home. It's been about 3 hours now and all I feel is a little crampy. I had mine placed during my period.  Would do it again, especially since it lasts 5 years!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I'm 23 years old and was scheduled for a colonoscopy due to irregular bowel movements.  Since I can't write my whole experience let me just say it was awful. I managed to get about 2/3 of the first dose down while holding my nose using a straw and sucking on a lemon and then taking a swig of juice.  After that 2/3 my stomach could not take anymore I immediately started to vomit after each sip like uncontroably to the point of where I had to stop the prep and for the rest of the night I was violently throwing up with an extreme headache like having two migraines at the same time.  I had to cancel my procedure as I couldn't keep anything else down after."


"this drug literally saved my life.
I had a routine where after work everyday I would go to the liquor store, get a 40oz and knock it back, before heading to the bar. I did this for years. When I finally hit a wall (it's a long story) I saw a few different healthcare professionals, one of whom was a psychiatrist and he prescribed me Antabuse. He explained it to me very well, and asked me if I would try it and I agreed.
The thing about it is, this drug forces you to change your habits. It gives you the time you need to think things through and make different decisions. While I was taking Antabuse I had to take the time and thought required to figure out other things to do with my time. It was a process. IT WORKED. Sober 9yrs."


"I didn't realize how much my Prinze Metal angina was affecting my sleep until I started Ranexa.  Within two nights I was sleeping ten hours/night without interruption and awakening refreshed. The first time in over fifteen years. What an incredible experience, night after night, to have no shortness of breath and to be free of chest tightness.  Amazing.  I'd forgotten the freedom"


"I was prescribed this medication because my insurance wasn't covering my previous medication which worked just right for me.  This medication does ease the stomach pain but it gives me a nasty headache.  The last headache that I had that was contributed by this medication lasted 5 days!  Once I came to the realization that it was the Pantoprazole 40mg I stopped taking them and the headache went away."


"Macrobid caused me to have diarrhea."


"Got my first shot Sept 3 2015 and it hasn't done anything for me yet. I'm still in a lot of pain. Can anyone tell me how many shots I need before I can feel the relief I have been going through this almost 1 year. Will be a year Oct 19,2015 it's been this way since I had the scope surgery I have prayed and prayed over this knee can't hardly walk some days I believe I'm going to have to get a second opinion from another doctor. Took another MRI again I'm wasting money"


"I was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia CML in June of 2010.  I have been on Gleevec for about a year and a half now as Tasigna did not work for me.  I have had various side effects like others (i.e. swelling in the face, diarrhea, body sores, and muscle aches).  Thank heaven I did not lose my hair. The worst is the sores in my mouth that I cannot get rid of and the doctors do not find anything to give me any relief!  If I had to pay for the medicines myself I could not do it but with my wonderful insurance I am able to take the medicines and live a good life.  Otherwise I do not know where I would be without it.  I just got married in August 2012 to my soul mate and this medication give me a new lease on life!"


"I was put on Tri Lo Marzia for heavy periods.  It has been working wonders for me.  I have had light periods, less aches and pains, and I have had regular periods."


"I have Dysthymia so I have to take medication all the time. This one is terrible for me. While it kept me from becoming suicidal... well that was the only thing it did. I was so low energy I could barely do anything and couldn't concentrate on anything. I think it's good I don't drive. I took it whenever things were at their worst but had to stop when I became a bit better because it created a ceiling. Stopped it and used techniques given by therapists and I was able to be somewhat functional again."


"very effective, so far no side effects hope to stay like this forever. love it. hope it helps all with Psoriasis out there."


"Works great!"


"Have had anxiety disorder since teenage years, now 50 years old. Had major attack about 3 years ago, went to ER with heart palpitations and felt like I was loosing grasp.  After no sleep for about a week started on 0.50 milligram  Klonopin felt relief within 15 minutes.  Have been taking it ever since.  I find low doses to work best for me but have no desire to stop taking the medicine.

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"I took it when I was felt a migraine coming on and I experienced dizziness, memory loss, shakiness and a fever. I had used it before with no problems."


"Will never ever ever ever get back on this. Caused HORRIBLE depression, terrible weight gain and basically got every side effect this drug can cause. Wouldn't wish this drug on my worst friend! AND it effects your fertility for up to a year which I wasn't told. Good thing I'm trying to have a baby now "


"I have had Implanon for over a year and absolutely loved it for the first 8 months, then the acne started. I have never had an issue with my skin before and thought "oh maybe its just the stress of college or the water or something" my test was to see if the problem continued over summer when I was back to a stress-free, clean environment. After a month in to summer, my face still looks awful. I enjoy not having a period but it's not worth my beauty. If my face doesn't clear up soon, I will take it out."


"I have been taking Ultram/tramadol for fifteen years four/day.  It is usually but not always effective.  I often have to add the NSAID Naprosyn.  I have neuropathy and other side effects from chemo and osteoarthritis also from chemo.  Many joints have no cartilage.  I am concerned about chemical dependency and consciously avoided codeine or morphine.  The Tramadol gets me through the average pain but not the severe pain.  I really wish someone would come up with an analgesic that was both effective and nonaddictive and did not diminish alertness and effectiveness."


"No dude it doesn't work. I've been on it for few months. No it doesn't work for anxiety. It helps the shaking part. That's it. Doesn't work for depression either. When I was on it I hurt myself and was thinking about suicide. It didn't stop my racing thought. My OCD is the same. Man just no. I gained 40 pounds in 2 months just with 250mg. It's the worst medication of its category. I was on Zyprexa before but besides the horrible weight gain at least I was doing much better. I hate this medication. Do not take it people. It makes you fat doesn't help at all. No man just NOOO. I'm going back to Paxil 30mg and Zyprexa 7.5 mg which work so much better. Bye SEROQUEL."


"Had severe pressure in my chest and thought I maybe having a more serious underlying health problem, so ended up going to Dr who in turn immediately wanted to rule out a Pulmanary Embolism (blood clot in lungs) due to symptoms and blood work that showed elevated levels of a D-Dimer test. So she sent me immediately over to ER to have CT and Chest X-ray completed.
The ER doctor saw me and ran his usual self examination of me with my symptoms and come to find out I have H-Pylori, bacterial infection in my stomach. Gave me Flagyl 3x daily and Doxycycline 2 daily along with pepto and Prilosec.  I'm on day 4 and my side effects are Severe Bloating, chest pain , and just feeling not myself. The taste is awful, but the cramping is worse."


"I have been on Wellbutrin for a year and a half. If you do not respond to SSRIs (like me) I would definitely recommend giving Wellbutrin/Bupropion a go. At the end of the fourth week on 150mg, just before I was about to tell my doctor it was another dud - I very suddenly felt clear and not like a slug human. I would say it's such a strong feeling that you will know if it works and the day it starts. I had a horrible time falling asleep, lost my appetite, but  felt super ecstatic! Maybe it's because for the first time in 8 years (I am 26) I felt what it's like to not see doing the most simplest of tasks as a stressful chore. I could have cried! I've lost a bit over ten pounds since being on it. Currently I am on the highest dose which is 600"


"I have IBS-C. My doctor switched me to 25mg of nortriptyline after complaining of constipation on 10mg amitriptyline. I've had practically no side effects compared to amitriptyline except worsening constipation. Have had to use miralax aggressively to counteract this but it works. No pains at all and has also helped with my anxiety! I'm sure it would work even better if I had IBS-D instead."


"I had my first Skyla inserted 4/13 then removed 3/16, and I just got my second 10/2016. I absolutely love the Skyla. My dr gave me vicodin & valium to take before insertion, but I still felt the typical pain and discomfort. I've had consistent heavy bleeding since my second insertion, but only discomfort for the first few days. I go back in Nov for a follow-up ultrasound to see if it has moved. I have yet to have an issue with the IUD- my partner and I had unprotected sex during the duration of my 1st and no pregnancies. I did not get many periods for that monthly reassurance though. I absolutely recommend the Skyla if your dr deems it a good option for you."


"I was diagnosed 9yrs ago as being Hypo. About 2 yrs ago they diagnosed me with Hashi's. I started out on Levothyroxine, soon realized I couldn't take generic. Switched to Synthroid. My levels were consistently off every time I went to get labs done. Kept upping the meds. I asked to switch to Armour...was on that for about 9mo. Just recently got my results back. My TPO was a 289...supposed to be below a 34. TSH was a 37.590 supposed to be between 0.450-4.500. My doc is pretty much baffled by these results. Since I have been taking thyroid meds for 9 yrs. She switched me to Nature-throid and I've been taking it for about 7 days now. I'm on 195mg. I'm praying these meds work."


"I've been taking Lyrica for about 4 years now and because of the cost, I end up in the "donut hole" lately and the cost is almost $200 and that's with my insurance! While it works pretty well I have been forced to cut down to 2, 150mg pills a day to save up enough for at least one month. I'm a senior and $200 the last 3 months of the year is a budget breaker!"


"Saved my life, and when I comment on this page, I'm commenting to people I assume are not self medicating and not illegally using any drugs, but yes a doctor put me on this medicine and it changed my life. I became a self sufficient mother and wife again, I wanted to live again. No more thoughts of suicide because pain controlled my every step, I had tried mild to very strong medications, chiropractors, acupuncture, herbal, dietary, otc medications, everything. Now 80 mgs a day. ...changed my life.  My Dr. Moved and the new Dr. will not prescribe it anymore, I've got a few to make it, I'm trying with all my might to find a physician. I'm scared,  I'm real scared, I can't go back to the pain, it hurt to bad."


"Three months in and I'm an anxious, angry, depressed, lunatic with high blood pressure I can feel raging through my body and causing the sensation of heart palpitations daily.  Doctors should make greater effort telling women about possible side effects as those of us with a similar experience in the past take longer than necessary to connect that it is the pill causing all these horrible feelings and experiences. This thing can ruin lives and families before women realize it isn't them but the pill."


"I was given the Tylenol w/ Codeine #4 (300/60mg) tabs to use as an extra pain medication for the pain I had in my ankle from the screws about 3 months after my surgery. The Tylenol #4 didn't even make a dent in the pain relief. And in fact 600mg of Advil helped far more effectively then the Tylenol #4"


"I have had right side low back spasm since 2/24/09, but within 8 hours of starting SOMA about 9pm CST on 3/12/09, my spasm relaxed. It was wonderful."


"After being on 5 different chemo medicines in the past 5 years, it seems as though this one is working. I am only the 3rd person at my oncologists office to receive this. I have been on it for 4 months and I feel so much better than I did before."


"I had my first one inserted in 2009, after my daughter was born. I had no pain or discomfort. My periods went away for good right away. I absolutely loved mine, and I had no problems with weight gain. I just had my second Mirena inserted 3 days ago. The removal process is not that bad. You do feel it come out, but it did not hurt at all. Insertion of the second one did hurt, and of course I cramped, and bled all day, as expected of course. Nothing some Motrin couldn't take care of. I absolutely recommend it, as if you check it every month like you are supposed to, it will not move out of place."


"I'm on Vyvanse for ADD and social phobia. I also take 1 milligram of clonazepam, which helps with the anxiety stimulants may cause. In my experience, you'll crash and feel extremely anxious, depressed, and moody when taking anything less than 60 milligrams."


"I've only been on it 2 days, but so far so good! I feel much better, cough is gone, and no side effects. Will use again if I need it."


"My son who just turned one year old was prescribed this medication after 2 medications prior did not work to cure his ear infection. I was skeptical of using this medication at first but after the desired result was achieved I certainly do not regret it."


"I was taking Junel Fe 1/20 for about a year and unfortunately had to switch because it wasnt covered by my insurance. The best thing it did for me personally was lighten my period. my periods would last 5 days or so but they were easy to live with because they weren't heavy like before. Also calmed my cramps. Before BC i would get cramps EVERY TIME my cycle started. With this, I only had cramps occasionally."


"This medicine has saved my life.  I was on it for several years (300 mg) and felt it wasn't helping any more so I quit it on my own.  No problem quitting but a few months ago began feeling hopeless due to financial problems and could not do anything on weekends but lay around in bed and sleep my weekends away.  I couldn't get anything done and put important things off that needed to be done.  In just the last 2 days I can tell that I already want to get out of bed and do housework and get a shower. I didn't realize what Wellbutrin XL did for me but I do now and am grateful I am back in it!"


"I am only on the begining of week two, however I've never had a lower sex drive in my life. I've also never been more nauseous in my life. I throw up nightly. Took a pregnancy test and I'm not pregnant. Unless it gets better after this packet of pills I'll be calling my pharmacist to switch to a different type of birth control."


"Although Ambien did the job to rid me of insomnia, the side effects were too frightening so I had to stop using it.  I began sleep walking, sleep cooking--yes, an entire meal at 2 AM-- and I don't remember and finally sleep driving.  I was stopped by a state trouper, in my pajamas on I-80 heading west at 11 PM.  Don't remember any of it.  Never took it again. "


"My husband died Nov 22 2017 from small bowl cancer ! He was prescribed Xtandi in June of 2016 and took it for for six months! This is a very rare cancer only 2% of all cancer reported . He had no sign of this cancer in June  by scans but was full blown in Now 2016 ! I am wondering if any of you are having this same problem ?"


"I had unprotected sex with my gf I was worried that I had orgasmed In her so I bought her a plan b pill she took it 13 hrs after sex or the next morning. After a very long week of waiting she finally got her period. All I can say to all you guys out there is that you should trust the pill and not worry keep your minds busy don't stress out about it that doesn't cure anything (:"


"I am so satisfied with Low Ogestrel! I am only a teenager, just using this birth control for period management; not actual birth control. Before I was on this pill I had the worst periods ever. I had unbearable cramps, I was sick all of the time, and yet we're very very heavy! Now I have been on Low Ogestrel for 8 months and I couldn't be happier with the results. My periods are much lighter, only last a few days, I have far less cramping, and I don't get sick anymore! I experience very slight side effects, sometimes nausea after taking the pill every night, and slight weight gain. Overall, totally worth it!"


"My wife was always getting abnormal, heavy periods with pain, went to many doctors everyone had their own views, been through many types of ultrasounds, physical exams, blood tests, but no use and no one was able to diagnose problem until she was prescribed to take birth control pill 'Alesse'. Had few problems with the side effects in the beginning and after the first cycle, but its getting a lot better now except for little mode swings. She is not bleeding anymore and all those unknown cramps and whatnot are gone. I guess every contraceptive pill is not for everyone, if one does not suit you then try some other type. These reviews helps a lot, please keep sharing. "


"Great."


"I was on Depo from the ages of 17-21 with absolutely NO problems, NO bleeding, it stopped my periods completely, NO side effects. I went back on the depo August 2013 (currently ages 25-27) and have been getting the shots every 3 months on the first date they are due. I have been spotting/bleeding almost the whole time. When I have sex it seems to make me bleed more. Everything has been ruled out and its just been blamed as a side effect of the Depo from my doctor. I also managed to get pregnant and have a miscarriage while on the shot/on time with each due date. The longer I am on this the more side effects I am starting to get (acne, SEVERE depression, anxiety, and mood swings.) I recommend for younger only."


"I'm on Oxycontin 10 mg a day, 4 x 10 mg percocet a day, 1 Soma a day. Have bulging/herniated L45 disc, as well as small annular tear on L5S1 disc. The problems on those discs...Without the pain-killers, I would be suffering everyday."


"Started meds on Monday.  My arms and legs hurt terribly Tuesday and Wednesday.  The headache has been the worst I have ever had.  Chills, sweating, nausea, impaired vision, insomnia.  I called the Dr's office Wednesday afternoon and the nurse told me to give it a few more days. Went to different Dr on Saturday and he said bactrim is notorious for headaches and other adverse effects. Off of it now and have to wait 24 hours before I can start a new antibiotic.  I'm praying this headache ends soon"


"In my late 50's erections had become unreliable during intercourse.  As erections became more difficult to maintain anxiety grew. Talking to my doctor made me realize I was not the only man suffering from this at this age.  Viagra was prescribed.  I use the 50 mg. and am now able to have great sex again and maintain a great erection.  Side effects - hot, flushed skin, a little blurry vision - for a short while - worth the benefits.  If taken at night by the next morning it still has an effect - with stimulation you can again enjoy again!  My wife was amazed at how hard and long lasting  erections are.  We totally enjoy using Viagra and our sex life is back!"


"I smoked for over 40 years. I went thru the Chantix regime and have never looked back. I have been a non-smoker now for 8 years. I do not miss the smokes at all. Well worth very penny."


"This is my first time having a yeast infection. I just had surgery and the doctors warned the antibiotics after put me at high risk for a yeast or UTI infection. After a couple days of what was minor itching and burning turned in to major itching and burning. It got bad I was up an entire night with extreme itching and burning. Felt like I was dying! So I decided to go try the monistat for relief! I actually purchased the 3 day package as the pharmacist said the one day would not be enough to do the trick. I put the applicator in around 11:30 or so and had the worst itching and burning ever. An hour later I can say it has calmed down quite a bit. Itching went from a 10/10 to a 5/10 in about an hour. Hoping to soon get some sleep!"


"Keeps me sober"


"I have been given Darvocet N100 for years, to treat different pain situations. I was started on a 4/day regime, since being diagnosed with severe fibromyalgia 6yrs ago. Darvocet has allowed me to deal with the daily pain, and inability to perform activities of daily living. Other medicines have severe side effects for me, and even though the Darvocet does not completely take away the pain, it diminishes the raw nagging pain, so that I can move around. Now that it has been pulled from the market, I see a backslide into the previous state where all I could do is lay in bed or on the couch. Other medicines just don't do it for me. I never had any side effects with the Darvocet, and it did not bother my stomach."


"Good experience with this antibiotic no diarrhea, or any other side effects unlike amoxicillin and others. It is also working excellently on clearing my tonsils."


"I had 1 stent placed March 2017. put on Brilinta 90 mg twice a day with baby aspirin in the morning. Shortness of breath started a week and 1/2 into cardio rehab. Was told as long as I could handle the shortness of breath it was more important to continue taking the drug. I called cardiologist about an inhaler. This time I am told that is for my primary to deal with. I am tired always, nap almost daily and now am anaemic. The anaemia adds to the shortness of breath and fatigue. I have also developed PICA. All I want to eat are dry rolled oats. I assume for the starch because it sure isn't for the taste. I can't wait for my one year to be over. The upper and lower GI I now have coming up are not what I planned on."


"Using for 5 months and the results are amazing. I forgot the past with the psoriasis ,I was just afraid to be sick ."


"Works well for Congestive Heart Failure CHF,. however, I started using it years ago and we have discovered that Coreg may cause painful peripheral neuropathy. I am not diabetic but have developed the neuropathy and the only guess from doctors is that it was caused by the Coreg."


"I've  been on Zoloft for about month now,  I was suffering from Depression for a few yrs now. I'm 30yrs. About 4 months ago I became severely depressed and suicidal. I finally went to the Doctor to start something. My depression was horrible. The first week I began taking this my suicide thoughts stopped. I still had a hard time getting out of bed but I wasn't feeling this horrible despair, I was just depressed and continued for the next weeks. I knew I felt a little better. About 2 days ago I started feeling better, I was able to get out of bed easier, and stay out, I do have trouble sleeping. But I feel okay. This medicine has saved me."


"after spending 4 days in a mental hospital for alcohol detox I was put on campral i was a 2 liter of rum a day DRUNK now after 5 days without a drop I feel GREAT!! I cannot stress the benefits I have and continue to receive my medicare\medicaid is even paying for it"


"I've had Vicoprofen for 2 years now, so it isn't as effective as it once was. I take it for severe menstrual cramps (will throw up for days straight without it and miss college, etc) and it was the first drug that ever really worked after YEARS of suffering. Before that, I took 800-1000mg of ibuprofen every 2-4 hours with nothing close to total relief (and constant fear of a spontaneous stomach bleed). I used to compulsively exercise the pain away, but a car accident took that away from me 3 years ago (and I also take Vicoprofen for pain related to that, but it's less effective for that type of pain). Vicodin (acetaminophen) is wicked on my stomach and made me throw up 3 x before I figured that caused it. Vicoprofen never has."


"I had my gallbladder removed in September and have been on this drug (as needed) since. It is a god send. I don't get as nauseated as I was the first month of surgery but still have nausea here and there. This drug works very quickly and I feel instant relief. Sometimes I find myself needing to take 2 doses of the nausea is severe and it helps to ease it. Recommend this for anyone that struggles with nausea."


"Took 2 on the advice of my Gastro DR. Hadn't been in over three weeks. Seven hours on the toilet later and I'm still in agony"


"I have a painful terminal cartilage/muscle condition and I am also taking dihydocodeine and diazepam.

I take 1800mg of gabapentin a day (3 x 600mg) and I suppose it's helped with some of my pain, especially the muscle spasms / pinched nerves,  but it's not that great for all round aches and pains. I have irritability from it too, and find myself over-reacting to situations at work, which is a bit concerning. There is also a 'spacey' feeling with it quite distinct from tranq/opiates - a feeling that my mind is racing off into weird avenues.

I'm keen to get off this stuff eventually, I don't trust it."


"I went to the ER because I could not swallow due to the pus pockets on my tonsils and my swollen glands. They gave me a dose of this medicine in the hospital and 2 hours later I could swallow again. I got the prescription filled and took it, holy heartburn. It is worth the pain of the heartburn because this medicine definitely worked for me."


"Have struggled for almost two years with pain when I eat and after numerous tests and several procedures/surgeries, mjy doctor told me to take Percocet.  It works amazingly well.  BUT....after being on it for several days I go through bouts of depression - sometimes for just a few hours, sometimes for a day or two.  Have tried many other drugs, however, and this is the only one that doesn't have other horrible side effects.  Have great family support, so will stay with Percocet."


"Used Edex for the first time today.  I'm 52.  I have low testosterone (350), but no other chronic health issues. My erectile dysfunction is mostly psychological. Doctor gave me a few 20mcg samples. Decided to use a very small dose (about 0.25ml or about 5mcg) since it was my first use.  Had a nice hard erection in about 3 minutes, and it lasted about 60 mins.  Needle insertion was painless. Small bruise at the insertion site.  No pain at all, until about 45 minutes into my erection when I started to have a dull pain in the shaft of my penis. I assume that was due to being erect for 60 mins for the first time in 20 years.  Edex was easy to use, worked great for me. Try it !"


"Xanax has saved my life. I've been on them for almost four years. I am depressed, have panic attacks, and severe anxiety. Xanax has made me feel normal. I can now be in public unlike before it would make me nervous. I can deal with working and school without having severe anxiety. Racing thoughts and worrying constantly are no more, Xanax rakes that away. I'm not as panicky,  just relaxed and can handle issues, stress, everyday life better. I highly recommended Xanax if you have anxiety or panic attacks.  I'm on 2mg twice a day.  I take one as soon as I wake up, one in the evening, then my sleeping medication are night. I love Xanax for helping me. "


"I was experiencing frequent urination, especially at night.  During the night, I would be up every hour to hour and a half to urinate and flow was weak.  I also had to urinate frequently during the day, although not as bad as at night.  I was also experiencing increasing urgency, when I had to go, I had to go!

            My MD recommended Cialis 5mg daily to treat my BPH.  I began to notice results in approximately two weeks.  Now, I am up once or twice a night and my erections feel like they did when I was in my twenties!  (in my sixties now).  Only side effects have been flushing of my face and neck, not severe and only lasts a short time and my eyes are bloodshot sometimes.   Again, not severe.

          Very happy with the results!"


"I have had the mirena  in since April 2015 and been in pain since it was put in and worse for the last 4 months.  Finally got around to having an ultrasound only to find out it has broken and now penetrated the linning of my uterus. There is a 2 week wait at the hospital and thats just for the referral to be looked at. Also because of the irregular periods i now have polycystic ovaries. All of this will effect how i raise my son for the next few months as he has quadriplegic cerebral palsy so lifting him and attending to him daily will be effected. Do not get this form of contraception if you havent explored all the other possibilities."


"This is my second day taking this medicine my stomach hurt a little I have a horrible cough so bad I want to jump out my body. My cough is non stop I used this medicine and it slowed my cough a great amount I was shocked. I still cough some though I give it a 8"


"This has been a wonderful addition to the pain medicines, with enabling a reduction in pain medicines from using this to stop the spasms that irritated the nerves. With my nerves less irritated, I was more fun to be around!"


"When I find I'm very angry it gives me time to pause and the ability to shake the bad mood I'd normally have afterwards. I rarely experience unjustified sadness, yet when something sad happens I still feel sad. I think it just gives me some breathing room to sort  things out."


"I am on day 4 of Latuda. I am weaning off of Saphris which was like a miracle as far as effects and stabilization of mood (despite horrible taste). The taste of Saphris eventually made it very difficult to take consistently so my prescriber chose Latuda at 40 mg to swallow daily. Already noticing a maintaining balance of mood despite drastic decrease in Saphris. I hope that Latuda will work just as well as Saphris, if not better. More review to follow but initial reaction is a positive one."


"I started taking Zoloft after a very bad head on collision left me with post traumatic stress disorder and severe anxiety. I was taking Xanax but it did not help. I just started the Zoloft and agree, it is a miracle. Started at 50 mg then went to 100 and 100 left me feeling sick to my stomach and overall blah. I am taking just 50 and feel better. I feel more in control and stable. Have not had a panic attack since taking this medicine in just less than one week."


"I have taken Arava for over 10 years and have had good results.  I have RA and I have stopped taking it because of surgery and because of a chronic infection but always go back.  I have many allergies and most of the other meds for RA have caused bad reactions."


"I have been using the Nuvaring for 8 years now and I will never ever switch to anything else.  To start, I don't do birth control pills very well because I forget to take them.  Lucky me, I really don't have to remember much with the ring.  All I have to do is circle the date in my calendar for the days I need to take the ring out and put it back in.  I didn't feel like having a period in June (gotta love this part!) so I just kept my ring in during my "period week" and changed the ring normally after that week.  I have had absolutely NO side effects.  I have little cramping and I know the EXACT dates I will flow.  Now, I do have mood swings, but that is normal for women, regardless what birth control methods you use.  I HIGHLY recommend it!"


"Addicted to heroin for 5 years, unable to get fully clean because of the agonizing withdrawals. Then my friend told me about Suboxone, referred me to her doctor, detoxed comfortably and I've been clean ever since. This is the miracle drug for many people who think there is no hope. "


"I haven't had a YI in years but my diet is off, stress levels are up with my new job, house, etc. So I concluded I had a mild yeast infection whic I caught immediately bc I am a keen lister to my body. I say that because there was some discomfort. Anyway, I took Monistat 1 extra strength. There was in increase in my discomfort with slight burning but no itching at all. I purchased yogurt and drank water. I went to sleep. Next day, I was relieved. Honestly, it worked for me. No burning, swelling, or itching, praise Yah! If I had read the reviews I may not have bought this product. I'm sorry about the experience of others. However, I would use this product again. I hated to spend $22 but in the end the relief was worth it"


"this medication has been used as an as needed pain reliever.  This is the only medication that works for my type of headaches.

This has been a wonder drug in my treatment with head pain.

Thank you Dr. Z"


"wow is all I have to say. Anyone who has cold sore know the minute it happens your worried how big how long. I was driving home from work Monday at 6 pm felt the tingle freaked out took the valtrex and again in the morning. I was worried cause it did seem to grow. But by the end of Tuesday it was not as bad as it would have been. Next morning I was shocked. Normally waiting for that blisters and gross that you know comes. But it was flat. No blister it seemed to stop all production. Yes what's there is healing but wow it's basically at the end of a cold sore. Not where it should be like the beginning. I will keep this on hand always. Amazing. I am so happy."


"Lorazepam was an answer to my severe insomnia prayer. I've been taking it for a couple of years now and only had to stop when I was pregnant. It really works for insomnia. I take it about 45 minutes before bed and fall asleep and stay asleep. I do not feel groggy in the morning or sleepy during the day. Nothing else has worked for me. I have no side effects from it, that I know of. Talk to your doctor about it if your insomnia hasn't been helped by other medicines/therapies and you need relief."


"So I have had my implant for a little less than a year. I love it but hate it at the same time. I haven't had a period the entire time I've been on it which almost out weights the other symptoms I face. My doctor told me nothing could completely fix the horrible periods and cramping I was going through. But then I decided to give this a shot and it has worked miracles. I have never had acne and I did not develop acne so that was great. The one thing that is the only reason I would get it out would be the amount of weight I've gained. I've gained about 40 pounds. And I haven't changed my diet, if only it's gotten better. It's been hard especially already having self esteem issues. Other than that I highly recommend it!"


"Been on Synthroid for years, due to insurance mandates, was switched to Levothyroxine generics. Too many manufacture changes when I get Rx renewals.  This last time, after 2 months of experiencing intermittent and then continual eruptions of hives/intensive itching - where I would scratch myself causing bleeding during my sleep - I think I have narrowed it down to my latest Rx of this generic.  I had completed the usual routine of how to find out what was causing my hives/itching - and finally, the other day I figured it happened about the time I started my new RX.  I know it is not good, but I didn't take my levo for two days and my itching has stopped, my skin is beginning to heal.  I found an older bottle of levo and am using it."


"I took it prior to leaving on a cruise and it worked very well.  I took it every day that we were at sea.  I highly recommend this medication."


"I take 900 mgs a day. It makes the burning sensation in my hands and feet go away. But the pain in my shoulders and arms is still present and the side effects are worse than the disease!!! I experience tremors, blurred vision, loss of memory, dizziness and drowsiness. I'm a mother of three and I can hardly function, but I do anyway.  I still have very little use of my left side. If my neurologist thinks it's best, then who am I to argue. It does work. But for ME, the side effects are a tad bit annoying for a full time mom."


"My experience with abilify has been great because I no longer have schizophrenia or psychosis. I have been on this medicatiom since 2008 and I have never had any side effects at all, which is brilliant! I also feel so much better since I was diagnosed, like I am a new person."


"At first I loved this birth control. I used to have a heavy period, with loads of cramps. Then I got on this and had no cramps and very little bleeding. The only downfall of this was after a week or two on it my breakouts became very bad. I have really sensitive skin so this could be because of that. But also, I've read other reviews and acne was a side effect of this specific type."


"After many years on Imuran my rheumatoid arthritis was no longer controlled. I was in terrible pain for months. About three days after my first Humira injection I felt amazing. Didn't realize how bad the pain had been for so long. Then I had a setback. I was taking Imuran with the Humira and ran out of Imuran for three days. All the pain returned. I didn't go back to being pain free after that and some symptoms returned. My doctor switched me to Humira biweekly and injections of methotrexate weekly. Pain again subsided. I have had an itchy, puffy reaction at the site of Humira injections. Now after 3 or 4 shots I have horribly itchy, watery, burning eyes. Not sure if this is some kind of allergic indication."


"20+ years of RR without awareness/disability. When it changed to SD with dizziness, poor balance, many falls, intense fatigue, foot drop, diminished walking, muscle spasms, bladder & bowel issues, MRIs confirmed without argument. I participated in Canadian study of "Fampyra" with measurements of ability before and after administration. Improvements were marked and I certainly couldn't deny the disease. Progression is manageable. When "Fampyra" was approved for use by Health Canada I continued on it. My insurer does not cover. I'm so grateful to be able to continue. Neurologist remains satisfied and so am I. It's not a cure. Comments of other users encourage physiotherapy to "keep and improve the ability I have". Thanks, I needed that!"


"I'm 28 year old female. 5'8". I started Qsymia three weeks ago at 353 lbs. Today, I am at 344.9. This is with little to no change in my diet. I'd say the "little" change I spoke of was that I drink a lot of water now. I did notice dry mouth, occasional tingling, and a suppressed appetite. Now that I know what the drug can do mostly on its own I'm curious to see what it will do if I make the necessary changes."


"I wish I could say I had a good experience with the nuva ring but I didn't. I was one of the unlucky ones who suffered through very severe symptoms the entire time. I had severe cramping/abdominal pain for the entirety of the time I was using the ring. They were so bad that I took time off from work because I could not stand up. I bled almost constantly the entire time, and it was very heavy spotting, heavier than I had ever had from a period before using the ring. I bled heavily during and after intercourse.

After the cramps became unbearable and I could not stand bleeding as heavily as I was I decided to come off nuva ring. It took my body seven months to stop bleeding heavily. I had heavy periods for two weeks at a time as my body readjusted. And even now my periods last longer than they did before using the ring. I also have spotting in between periods, and I never had spotting before using the ring.

I'm starting a new birth control, and I'm hoping my body goes back to normal soon."


"Invokana has help me to keep my diabetes under very good control. I have had diabetes for 30 yrs. I visit my doctor often.  Lab work is normal.  I worry when I hear of side effects and the advertisements by law firms."


"I'm on day 2, taking .06mg Yesterday I dint have any nausea but today is going in waves. I'm in my late 30's weigh 220 and am 5'7".  I also have Hoshimoto's. 4 years ago I weighed 150lbs.  I gained 60lbs in less than a year and have had trouble ever since trying to get this weight under control. I too like most think about food constantly, and most days have no energy due to my Thyroid.  I want my life back and hope and pray this will give me the needed guidance to get back on track!!  Thanks to all who have shared their success with us, that gives me hope!!!"


"The first couple of months I took this I had some mood swings and felt rather emotional but that went away.  After about 3 months, the acne I had been dealing with my entire life was 100% gone and has not returned for over a year. If there have been any weight changes, it's been lost weight. And it made my boobs bigger. Love it."


"Had terrible reaction to this medication. Could only tolerate it for one week. Increased anxiety levels, restlessness."


"I've just read a load of reviews people have wrote and none of them have admitted to or have not had any problems with ejaculation. I have only been on sertraline 50mg for four days now but haven't been able to ejaculate since starting the medication.

Now this side effect at the minute i'm loving because it's great for the lady buy does or has anybody else had this side effect?

Another side effect i've noticed is headaches that are effecting my sleep at but for now i will just see what happens."


"I am finishing my second month on this pill and am switching to a new pill. The major issues I had while taking this pill was terrible stomachaches, and extremely heavy breakthrough bleeding; however I did not experience mood swings, weight gain, or any other adverse effects."


"I started taking Zurampic (lesinurad) in a drug study a little over 2 years ago. I have had amazing results. It has given my life back where it comes to enjoying what I eat or drink. It may not be for everyone but it works for me. I am so happy it is available now. From all the side effects, headaches were about it for me."


"I have been using the Elocon lotion everytime when eczema was there, it cured. Just speechless and I'm thankful I got the Elocon lotion for the first time when I suffered eczema since I have tried everything out there and done a lot of researches, but it seems Elocon did the job impressively well. Got my life back.

Ps. #1 cure Elocon"


"I switched to the NuvaRing from the pill several months ago. Plus side is no more having to remember to take the pill everyday. The pill gave me bad body acne and cystic acne which NuvaRing cleared up. However, the NuvaRing gives me crazy mood swings every month like clockwork. My poor boyfriend will do something and I snap and can't control my anger. I feel like it's the end of the world and cry excessively. I think this is the end of hormonal birth control for me. Would not recommend if the pill or another hormonal BC did not work with your hormones. Also, the pill and the NuvaRing give me horrible canker sores that I have to take prescription medicine for. Going to try the copper IUD next. Hope this helps anyone in their BC quest :)"


"Took about 24 hours after the incident. Was about a week late with heavy cramping.. Very moody and crampy."


"Not perfect but a great solution to redness.

Read some of the blogs and online comments for use options. I started with a low dose and ramped up. It definitely helps me."


"This is by far the best birth control I have been on. I've been on Seasonique for about 2 or 3 years now and not once have I had a single problem with it. Once I do start my period it only last 3 days and it starts out heavy the first few hours but then gets really light. All the other birth controls I've been on I experienced so many side effects. Thumbs up to this one that works wonderfully."


"I wanted to share my positive experience with Mirena since there are a lot of negative reviews. All the negative reviews almost scared me off from trying it for myself. All women are different though and I figured more people who had problems would get online and complain than woman who had positive results. I am in my 40's, have 1 child and have a really bad problem with extremely heavy flooding menstrual periods. It had gotten so bad I was flooding thru every 2 hrs and that was affecting my daily life during that week. I had to do something so I went for it. Insertion was painful but over quickly. I had mild cramping that day and spotting for about a week. After that I had some discharge for several more weeks that I only noticed when I used the bathroom and then it stopped. I have had 2 periods now after insertion and they have been wonderful. I went from flooding to not even needing to wear or use anything! I have not had any side effects or problems. I am so happy that I did not let the negative reviews scare me off! Good luck to all the ladies who give it a try! Hope your experience is as positive as mine has been!"


"I liked Loestrin when I took it at age 18. I didn't have any periods at all for about 9 or 10 months after being on it for about a month, I didn't gain any wait, and it didn't mess with my mood too much. However, I wouldn't be in the mood for sex, which really upsetted my boyfriend, and when we did have sex, I'd get dry pretty fast. It worked well and did it's job, but sometimes made me depressed and have no sex drive whatsoever."


"I was hit hard with rheumatoid arthritis in March 2012 and practically disabled by May. I couldn't tolerate methotrexate or Enbrel due to reactions. I started Simponi in October with 20mg Arava. It has given me my life back!  I literally don't hurt at all most days!  After nine months, I did develop a bad case of Palmer Planter Psoriasis as a side effect. Yet, I still want Simponi!  That's how much it's improved my quality if life. The pens are easy to use and don't hurt compared to Enbrel.  I've had no other reactions besides a shaky feeling on first month only."


"Works beautifully."


"I have been on this pill for over a year and I love it! I used to be on the Nuvaring and it was the absolute worst experience. I was constantly crying/arguing/depressed without any reason. I also gained a lot of weight on the ring. I have not gained any weight in Lo Loestrin Fe except for in my breasts. I also have not had any mood swings in comparison to the ones I had before on the ring. My periods (when I do get them, which is rare now) last for 2 days and are super light.  A downfall is that since Lo Loestrin Fe is so new it is still pricey without insurance coverage. But it is great and after using it, I'm hesitant to switch to anything else."


"Been taking bupropion xl to stop smoking. Food and cigarettes  started tasting funny and had nausea after 1 week. After 4 weeks I stopped smoking. No weight gain because everything tastes horrible. On week11, still not smoking, still nausea and a horrible taste."


"Did not help my back pain"


"This stuff is very effective. And it doesn't taste that bad. It's not great but it's not as horrible as the reviews I've read. This is one of the easier preps I've done. This is my sixth colonoscopy. Do yourself a favor and run a hot bath when you start drinking it. Every time you "go" just get in the bath after wiping. Helps with irritation.

My insurance covered all but $36 of this."


"I was prescribed vyvanse chewable 30 mg in the am and 30 at noon. I loved it, but had a month where I didn't take it regularly at noon. Dr suggested this because of the extended release. 2 weeks in: My sleep is concerning. I haven't hit rem in 3 days now. I have no appetite even in the am before I take the mydayis. I have to force feed myself, even icecream is a struggle after the 3rd bite. The 2-3 hours after I take it I feel lost, can't track conversations,  no/minimal recall, I can't even prioritize. After those hours things level out a bit, but I don't have the motivation I had with Vyvanse.
I believe there is link between loss of quality sleep and stuggling to meet my dietary requirements and how the drug affects me."


"I love this medicine. I do wake up about 3 am but am not fining I can't fall back to sleep. I wake up feeling rested and not groggy at all. It has changed my life!"


"Great birth control.... because I'm bleeding all the time we never get it on!!! 2 years now and it's still the same! How can someone bleed for 2 years?? Probably get the odd 2 days then say to him it's go go go lol, I'm not getting again he can have snip! Haha"


"It's a difference of night and day for me. I've lived with angina for 5 years and Ranexa has greatly improved my life."


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


"I floated through high school, got honors and graduated a year early.  Did the same through a state college, even though I was accepted to Ivy leagues with scholarships.  I chose the easy route as I hated books, and never read anything, despite being able to pass with a bachelors in college and honors in HS just on auditory lecture learning, I was scared to challenge myself.  Went to nursing school 10 years ago and failed out. Then I tried again on Adderall - Out of a class of 140, I'm #1. Everything I read I absorb. I can NOW focus.  Everything's wired tight and each day I am limitless on what I can learn. I feel music. I'm in touch with everything. I thank everyday I'm on it."


"spoting for 1st 3 months, have had one in for about 4 and a half years but am feeling really tired lately even after a good night sleep, low libido and a bit irritable lately. Occasional pain in pelvis but otherwise haven't had a period since the spotting when it was inserted."


"I was prescribed Abilify 15mg in addition to Depakote 1g daily for bipolar affective disorder and my mood was stabilised but it wad constantly low and on the edge. I was heavily sedated that I slept 15 hours a day and when I was awake I didn't feel 'completely there', and I also had blurred vision. I was taken off the Abilify and put onto Quetiapine and was more alert and my vision improved, so in my case Abilify really didn't suit me."


"Taking 25mg right now and was on adderall XR 30mg.  I don't understand this medicine since it usually makes me tired and down for about 2-3 hours after taking it then get an okay amount of focus for another 6-8 hours.  I personally can't deal with those 3 hours everyday when I need to be productive so I will try something else. This drug may be very similar to the chemicals in adderall but it definitely does not feel like it."


"I'm a recent college graduate, who was stricken with 2 grand mal seizures a month for over a year. They were so bad, that I racked up over 30k worth of medical bills. After all this, I went and talked to a bunch of neurologists. Many were garbage, and dictated treatment terms to me. I read a little bit, went to a bunch of doctors, and decided on my own course of action. I'm a male, 6 feet tall, and 150lbs. I started out on 20mg of Valium, and bumped up to 40mg; over the period of a year. It stopped my seizures cold, and didn't give me any side effects. It is, in my opinion, a miracle. "


"I'm on day 8 of this medicine and other than experiencing mild side effects I find that my sinus are still clogged, my ear canals are swollen and I have swelling of the throat which makes me look like I have an extremely large double chin, or a balloon under the skin.  My sinuses are still experiencing severe pain and pressure.
"


"Started taking it on Thursday, I have never felt so ill, breathing problems .influenza symptoms blurred and stinging eyes a constant thirst ,irritation and burning sensation, headache when I bend down it feels like my head is going to explode.
Been taking them for only 3 days.
I am not taking anymore I'll take my chances with my foot infection."


"I was skeptical about bupropion.  I started this at 150mg.  I am BiPolar-  and must say that it has been a God send.  I read up on it and how it can give you energy plus can also help with concentration, I scoffed in a way.  No longer do I scoff.  I am so grateful that I take this, it does not effect any SSRI's as it's differently made up. I am on Zoloft and bupropion, these do not cause me a problem. It is possible to take these with BIPolar, yes, there is research regarding anti depressants and BiPolar, but for me it has given  me back my life- I do have energy to leave the house, I can concentrate, my memory is better, but I now have a life- a social life. I go out.  So please don't be scared off, by antidepressants and BiPolar- ask the question."


"I have suffered with cervical dystonia for over ten years I am now having botox every 2 months and now the amount has increased, I wouldn't be without it, but feel now that it isn't working as well as it used to.  Have a fantastic Consultant Neurologist."


"Zyprexa has been a life-saver. I was literally to the brink of suicide because of my Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety, slight Bipolar II, OCD, PTSD, and Depersonalization/Derealization. I have been on it for about a week and I feel complete difference already. No more night terrors, no more worry about the littlest things, no more feeling anxious around people, and no more not feeling like my bad self again. I feel the best I've felt in 2 years cause of this! All my symptoms have gone away with little sode effects, despite the weight gain and a lethargy an hour after taking it. I take at night, 5 mgs, I may start taking 2.5 mgs in the morning to help the morning edge off. I heard allot about the diabetes, hope it doesn't happen to me."


"Amazing. I have been suffering from excessive sweating under my armpits for almost 3 yrs now. My underarm was like a fountain, so embarrassing.  It would get worse driving without the A/C on and my arms would soak so bad. In the past I have tried numerous antiperspirants including some clinical ones that didn't work at all. When I finally got Drysol and tried it for the first time the following day I was so dry it was like a miracle. Honestly speaking Drysol has made a significant change in my life, no more embarrassing sweat marks and wetness."


"I am on my third day of taking this now. First day: mild headache that got worse as the day went on, mild upset stomach, sleeping normal, itchy at night.
Second day: bouts of nausea, strange uncomfortable feeling, hot and cold flashes, not a good sleep, itchy at night (worse).
Third day: Feel really moody, negative and I have a strange feeling, also exhausted.

It clearly isn't for me. I don't feel like "myself" in three days? Kind of scary."


"So far, I've only been on Lexapro for two days. I am finding that it is helping very much with my negative outlook on life, my mood swings, and my panic attacks/emotional fits. I find that little things like someone cutting me off or dropping something don't frustrate me as much or make me want to scream. I find that my voice is calmer and that I can have mature conversations with my partner without getting worked up. I have a better perspective on life already. I was on zoloft before and it did not do anything for me at all. It's so refreshing to see a change and I can't wait to see what else Lexapro does for me!

Negative side effects I've experienced: headaches, stomach upset, dizziness. These are supposed to go away within a week."


"No side effects, effectively reduced my anxiety."


"I've taken this product twice in the past once as a teenager (one dose) worked within a day or so and worked great again te last time I took 3 doses over a week or something.. Ive been prescribed again to take one dose monthly before periods I'm feeling very anxious this time but hoping works great like he other times us ladies put up with some awkward business down below!!!"


"Ive been on this product for about 6 months. Yes, the beguining is hard . You will get more pimples and your skin will burn and turn red but realize this will pass and the struggle is worth it. A couple weeks is worth it compared to years worth of bad acne. Do not wax your upper lip if you are applying epiduo there- very painful. Also, after applying, use a fan or roll down a car window so that the air dries your face fast so the irratation will go away quicker.  I have no irratation of any sort anymore-just skin that gets better and better each day."


"I began taking Celexa 10 mg tablet 3 years ago -  one every evening.  I find that it helps a lot with low moods and mood swings especially around the time of my period. I've always had mood swings but didn't quite understand why I felt so bad on some days and felt pretty good other days.  This pill helps to regulate my moods so that I'm feeling good most of the time!"


"I've been on a low dose, 25mg for about 3 weeks, then upped it to 50mg then will go to 100mg in 14 days.  I think this will be sufficient as it is working already and my moods are great, still able to feel stress and recognize the importance of that.  But, I am very forgetful of little details, which is irritating at work because of course it affects my project output.  It was fine with the lower dose so I'll ride it out and see how I adjust.  Other than that, I love it, it has helped me with a major crisis and was able to keep it together.  Thank you!"


"I used this for vaginal and urethral atrophy. It worked great and I would still be using it but my job changed insurance and it's not covered. There is a coupon to reduce co-pay to $15.00"


"I never noticed the alcohol "creeping" up on me. I've drank since I was 18 in college, but never at the levels I have been consuming it over the past few years. Social drinking led to legal problems, then home drinking became the norm. Home drinking eventually led to drinking a 15 back of beer for all pragmatic purposes nightly.

The first day on Naltrexone, its impossible to believe. I didn't even drink 1 full beer. Just had no real interest in it. No real desire for another one later on. You just done THINK about it. On a side note, you might end up craving some sweets, I reached for the gummy life savers :P"


"I just received my 2nd shot of 3.75 Lupron and so far so good! I have heard horror stories not only on line, but from my friends who have been on it for various reasons and I was more than worried to start it. I have one large fibroid and I was put on Lupron injections to shrink it to make it easier for my husband and I to have a baby after I have a robotic myomectomy in June. I was so afraid of mood swings, but surprisingly, after 5 weeks I am still very happy. My bloating has gone away for the most part and I am really looking forward to not bleeding the way I did due to this fibroid! All in all, I am posting on here so that woman like myself, a 35 year old wanting a baby will know that not all Lupron horror stories will happen to you!"


"I took Aviane for almost two years before switching to Mirena (which I love, by the way.) I never had sex without a condom while on this BC, but it seemed to do its job. I never got pregnant. I did, however, regularly experience the withdrawal bleeding (a "period") consistently a few days before the placebos began every month, but it was predictable so I didn't mind. I took the pill at the exact time every day. I just don't think the hormones were quite strong enough to hold back my bleeding. Basically Aviane worked alright for me, although I did notice some minor but more frequent bouts of depressive episodes that were very short while on this BC. I had a lot less acne while on Aviane, but small flare ups a day or two before my period."


"This is an update since my last post. I took Zorvolex for 1 month. Experienced only one side effect - slight increase in blood sugar. But, it's finally under control. I can sit & watch TV. Take a brisk walk around the park. I still err on the cautious side & wear my back brace during any physical activity like grocery shopping, gardening, vacuuming, washing the car, etc. I occasionally have to stop, stretch & rest my back. I'm 63 years old & this is as close to normal as my back is going to get. That my friends, is good enough for me!"


"If you have lost all hope over your acne, give TriNessa a patient try! I have always had moderate acne, but for the past half year my face broke out tremendously. I would constantly fret and cry about the painful and ugly cystic acne on my cheeks and when my gynecologist proscribed birth control for my hormonal acne, TriNessa was a godsend. It took time like many others mention, but as I am finishing my third month the acne I had several months back is now a nightmare along with scars to remind me. Along with taking this birth control my dermatologist prescribed a topical cream called Epiduo which helped in the process as I waited for my hormones to balance with the medication. THANK YOU TRINESSA!!!!!"


"I was prescribed Zoloft by my doctor to treat my depression/anxiety (small, 25mg dosage) and after about 4 days in I am experiencing all of the mild side effects including; insomnia, lack of appetite/motivation, foggy head, achiness and exhaustion. I'm 19 and around 125lb, was just wondering if anyone experienced anything similar? *aka is this normal and does it get better*

(Note- it is more of a grieving depression due to the death of a parent. I believe my DR. said I'm going through some transition dilemma, so a low dosage is all I need)"


"I have been on different SRIs for over 15 years and I couldn't take this one. Even at 10 mg the insomnia was ridiculous. I think this drug was also the cause of my chest pains. Quit after 2 weeks."


"I wish I had read these reviews. I agree with many others that they must’ve used a new formula because my junk is literally on fire and itching so bad!! Ugh I used to use this product and had no issues but right now I’m half crying and just trying to get it the heck out of my body. I’ll be calling the FDA tomorrow and the monistat company about the side effects and try to direct them to this post cause wow there’s a lot of us suffering from this"


"Have had cluster headaches for over 10 yrs now. Long story short, I now get a blocker injection in my neck, prednisone, and verapamil twice a year. Additionally, I have oxygen at home which has been a godsend. The headaches are gone within minutes. I've had 10 or more medications since I was diagnosed...oxygen and verapamil are the absolute best."


"Felt relief within 3 hours of taking it! Three days into it, I still feel the urgency to "go", but the pain and all other symptoms are gone. I too have headaches, but they are minimal. Medication insert said you can take vitamins/iron after a minimum of 2 hours of taking Cipro and I can live without milk for 10 days. Hang in there, I freaked out after reading the "warnings", but so far, so good."


"I am on the third day of a seven day regime.  I have experienced dizziness and nausea daily after my morning dose though it seems to be less intense after the evening dose. "


"I started with 30mg of Cymbalta and after 4 days noticed I had absolutely no pain whatsoever anywhere in my body after years of pain. I was ecstatic. That lasted 2 1/2 months and it all came back with a vengeance. I stopped taking it cold with no ill effects. Very disappointed. I'm trying 5HTP and CoQ10 now so we'll see."


"I've had my Paraguard for over seven years and it's worked exactly as promised. My periods did return to the intensity they were before using hormonal birth control, but they were not worsened. Occasionally my husband will have it jab him during intercourse, which is the only reason it's not 10 stars."


"Cleared up the infection pretty fast but - 3rd day in and really faint, shakes and fast heart rate. Definitely not a good reaction to this."


"Okay, up front and to be fair, I have a very sensitive reaction too many medications. I was on this medication for just over 36 hours and I think it made me more sick than any medication I had ever been on. My neurologist gave it to me as an anti-seizure medication. With in just a few hours of taking it I was feeling quite sick but was not entirely sure that that was the reason. After well under 24 hours of being on it I felt nearly catatonic very ill and ultimately had to stop taking it altogether. I ended up falling in the bathroom because I was so uneasy on my feet. The upper part of my legs went numb and at one point I was having difficulty even speaking. I was afraid I was going to end up in the ER."


"I'm a 33 year old man who has felt like an elderly man for the past 10 years.  I have had every test under the sun and no one ever diagnosed me with fibromyalgia because my pain was all on the left side (Ipsilateral).  The pain started 10 years ago with a car accident and has severely impacted my life.  I have used diet, exercise and massage to manage the pain but a recent flare up made me reach out to my doctor once again.  She wanted me to try Lyrica because I have every classic tender point on my left side only and after the first pill I knew something was better.  I am 3 days in and feel like wonderful.  I still have some aches but feel like this is a miracle. "


"Before taking Tramadol I was living off of ridiculous amounts of Vicodin and Aleve. I was still in considerable pain and I knew I was becoming addicted to the hydrocodone. I took Tramadol not expecting anything and I was blown away. I can do my job again (waiting tables) without needing to collapse in pain by the end of the day and my boyfriend no longer has to sleep on the couch because it hurts my back to be in the same bed!

It does cause me some nausea, but that has gotten better as I take it regularly. The pain does come back if I miss a dose, but I now only need 1-2 pills to live a normal life, not 10 or more a day. The only downside to this medicine is it causes me awful constipation."


"My blood sugar became very elevated, and whenever I stood up I felt dizzy and nauseated. I felt chest pressure and had headaches."


"I take metformin (1000 twice a day) and have been on Invokana 300 for 3.5 months. In the first two months on Invokana, lost 14 lbs and A1C dropped from 10.5 to 7.1. In the last 6 weeks, lost another 8 lbs (now under 200 lbs for the first time in years) and can't wait to see my next A1C! Haven't had any of the serious side effects described by others, no yeast infections. Definitely thirsty and frequent urination but absolutely worth it for the weight loss and the way I'm feeling. My appetite has decreased and my energy level has significantly increased. I swam 11 miles this week! This medication has completely changed my life and I appreciate the 12 months of free medication coupon."


"I have spinal stenosis, two herniated lumbar discs (inoperable due to location and prior surgery).  This medicine allows me at least to get out of bed on most days, and use either my quad cane or walker."


"Buspar was okay at first. I felt more relaxed and less tense. But I've had high blood pressure and headaches almost every day on this.

Dr is taking me off and going to try something else."


"Follow up:  so it's been 1 month and I have had some bleeding everyday single day.   My first period after insertion was much heavier and I had cramps (one particular tough day) but spotting ever since.   I was a little worried  if the Mirena is in the correct position and the gynaecologist says every thing appears fine and my lining is thinning correctly and that I should notice the spotting will come less frequently so I'm going to stick with it and hope that everything  goes as she says it will.   I've had no weight gain but my skin had had some minor trouble but other than that and the spotting everyday I feel great and am happy with my decision."


"Honestly, this is one of the worst birth control pills I've ever taken. I've been on my period for 14  days because of this pill. I'm constantly hungry, emotional, and will get irritated at the littlest things. I hate it, calling my doctor tomorrow to get a new prescription."


"I have suffered from severe anxiety and panic attacks since adulthood but was too nervous about it to see a doctor. I was maid-of-honor for my best friend's wedding years ago and the thought of giving a toast in front of so many people sent me into such a strong panic attack I had to leave the reception and I'll never get that time back-biggest regret.
Recently I was asked to be maid-of-honor in another close friend's wedding and even though it's been over 10 years, all my same fears and anxieties came back. I decided to do something about it and saw my dr who prescribed propranolol.
Long story short, the propranolol worked wonders! 20mgs 1 hour ahead and another 20 15 min ahead (plus 1 drink) and I was fine. Speech went great, MIRACLE!"


"I have been using Topamax for 7 months now and it has nearly eliminated my headaches.  I read about the side effects prior to taking the drug and I was committed to taking the medication for at least a month to see what would happen.  I had the typical side effects of tingling, change of taste but over the course of time all of these have pretty much gone away along with my headaches.  The drug is expensive but it is well worth it for me."


"I tried so many medications before like prozac and zoloft. I can't remember the rest but they made me sick or suicidal. I've been on Paxil CR 12.5 for 10 yrs and never increased and it is the best one for me. I cannot live my life without paxil. It has made me a better person, mother, sister, and friend."


"Would not recommend for those with only generalized anxiety. To me, this pill calms the synapses in the brain in order to control seizures...as it does for me. It will not have the same effect on people who do not have overactive, sharp brain waves which cause epilepsy, period. However, if taken to calm the synapses, I see no harm in taking this medicine. I've been taking it for over 2 years now for my seizure control, and haven't had to up my dose from 0.5 mg once daily. It makes me feel normal, calm, safe, and unparanoid. Taken in moderation, and for reason that requires care brain wave wise, this can really help you...as it has me. People with epilepsy are wired differently than those of only anxiety or insomnia. We need to remember that"


"Time for another update, it has been 7 months, and I have had great results. Down 37lbs. slow but steady. From 251lbs. down to 214. From size 18w to almost a reg old 16, no more women plus size for me. Also wearing XL shirts now, not Plus sizes, and I was wear a 42F bra, which I need to start wearing a 38F. My Dr. was so pleased when she saw me this month after 7 months of not having seen me. She actually only wants me to loose 30 more. I was on the higher dose 11, for 2 months but didn't like the tingling and insomnia and constipation, so I had her put me back on the 7.5 strength. I do say walking is huge in loosing it in the pant sizes. Feeling great and encouraged, and looking HOT at 56 years old."


"I have been using Ambien for a few years. I have never been able to sleep through the night. Ambien works well. I have had a couple strange experiences however. Recently my wife found out she was a serious diabetic so we have really changed our lifestyle, you know, whole foods, fresh and raw fruits and veggies etc. I have dropped several pounds just eating well and less. The other night I thought I would make a healthy Spam sandwich; I used Dave's Killer Bread, low fat mozzarella and flaxseeds. Wife said I was really proud of my creation; don't remember a thing."


"I am on my first pack, one and a half weeks before my placebo week. I had dark brown spotting for three weeks, starting the second month. It has progressed into a period. I'm going to do one more pack to see if anything changes, but this is a horrible side effect. I chose Jolessa because I'm a newly wed and I didn't want as many periods. In addition to the spotting, my sex desire doesn't exist. This is very challenging, as my breasts have grown significantly and my husband like breasts. On a positive note, I didn't get pregnant while I was able to have sex. That's wonderful. Now, I can't get pregnant because I'm not having sex. Thanks Jolessa."


"This medication made me feel shaky, nervous and very angry. It was horrible. I went back to effexor xr 225mg. I am much better"


"I've had Mirena for about a year didn't have a single period now out of no where I had a period for two weeks and now I'm bleeding so heavily. I have headaches cramping and my acne is breaking out horribly."


"Over 20 year sufferer covering a huge percentage of my body. This was the first medication to EVER clear it completely. I know it doesn't work for everybody. Truly a miracle drug and so thankful to have found it."


"Desoxyn has opened doors to my life, heart, and mind that I thought would never be able to be opened and be shared with the world.  The side effects were little to none and other medicines side effects greatly outweighed the Desoxyn effects."


"Been taking for 3.5 years.  Total godsend when I first started during a depression; I felt a calmness I'd never felt before.  Got the weight loss side effect, & eventually managed to drop the 70 lbs. that I'd gained from other mental meds (karma!).  Starting side effects were hard: Was nauseous 1st week & felt like someone had kicked my butt; the successive titrations over the next few months were the same, minus the nausea, lasting a week or less.  Side effects afterwards: I'll occasionally get pins & needles in fingers, slight name/word recall issues but no serious case of the stupids unless I go above 150mg, & constant thirst/ dry mouth. Only 8 stars cuz I'm not sure it's working anymore (possibly cuz pharmacy switched brands)."


"It did wonders for my mood, HOWEVER I was NOT told of the risks involved. And the positive did NOT outweigh the negative in this case. After only a month, I developed Atrodystrphy and my legs hurt badly. I can't sit still, I pace, I cry, ...anything to get the pain to stop. My pysch said it was from the Abilify. I'm now on Geodon and praying this isn't permanent. PLEASE be informed before taking this medication!"


"I've had this since May 2015 and I'm over it! 2 weeks after it was inserted, had a period that NEVER ended until August! it varies in how heavy the spotting was but it was never heavy, but enough to constantly have to wear a liner. since then, I've had spotting that lasts roughly 2 weeks every 2 months! my face breaks out so bad, proactive and clearasil doesn't even work. I've gained 20 POUNDS since it was put in and it's only January! I thought it was just my eating habits but I don't eat more than I did before it was inserted. haven't gotten pregnant, so I guess there's a plus.."


"I have never had a problem with acne until I got into college. I am 20 years old and my acne got so out of control I would never be seen leaving the house without tons of make up covering my blemishes. I tried almost every over the counter acne treatment on the market and didn't notice any difference. Some of them would make a few pimples go away and I would just get them back a couple of days later. I went to the dermotologist and she prescribed me Onexton. This stuff is a miracle! After only using it for one night, I already noticed a significant difference in my face. I've been using it for a week now and my face is almost 100% flawless. It will make ur face dry so make sure to keep moisturizing."


"Taken as directed, does wonders for pain.  Recent stomach surgery and given script for two every six hours.  At five and a half hours you know it is wearing off.  Stool softener a must if taking more than a day or two (Doctor recommended over the counter laxative)."


"Please, please give it a chance to work. The first week my anxiety ramped up. A few days in I was so sick in the morning I was concerned I may be pregnant (nope, the meds did it). But the nausea subsided and the anxiety slowed down and at about 5 weeks in it was basically gone. Xanax helped, but I no longer need it now. Prior to this I felt like the walls were closing in on me. I couldn't focus and I was filled with terror and unreality. Lexapro made these symptoms go away. I don't have constant thoughts and I don't live 'in my head'. Please give it a chance. Stick it out, I promise it worth it,  if you felt anything like I did you deserve to feel better and it saved me from the looney bin. I have my life back. 5 mgs. to start and now on 10"