"I always read these but never put on my own thoughts.

I'm a 27 year old female with 2 young beautiful girls, and a very loving husband. It all sounds so perfect but my mood is far from that. I've been suffering silently with depression for years but only spoke to my doctor 6 months ago.

50mg made me worse, my mood was lower than before, shakes, heart palpitations etc but after a week, all side effects stopped but my mood was still lower than ever.

Upped too 100mg, felt slightly better. Upped again to 150mg still felt better but then all of a sudden my depression got so much worse than it has ever been. Now on 200mg, still feel so low & down & zombified.

Can't make decisions, just numb. "


"I had a spinal stroke 8 months ago, spinal cord infarction, that has left me in a wheelchair, and around the clock pain. I begin taking Ms Contin in December, 15mg 2x a day, along with Tramadol, Lyrica, and Percocet  10/325.  I was able to cut way back on the Percocet and Tramadol once I begin the morphine, and have been able to continue so until the middle of March.  My pain is not responding as well since my tolerance has obviously increased.  I have talked to my doctor about this and am going to go up to 30mg twice daily beginning in April.  Morphine has allowed me to pretty much cut out two pain medications while providing a more consistent pain relief."


"I took 25mgs of Movantik at 11am and 7 hours later,still nothing, The pharmacists said it should work within an hour, then he said within a few days.(real bright isnt he?)  From what Ive read on here it starts working right away for most people. NOT ME!! This medicine is junk!!

Good thing it was only samples my dr gave me,"


"It didn't help me fall asleep at all. I tried it one night and I didn't sleep the whole night, so I tried it again during the day since I hadn't slept at night no bueano. Made me cough and hack really bad and sinus, had chest pain the next day. I tried again one more night still no sleep."


"I had the Mirena in for the full 5 years. I LOVED it. It did what it was supposed to. I never had one scare or anything. After about a year of having it my periods stop completely."


"I was administered this drug at the beginning of a 28 day residential detox/rehab for alcohol.

It stopped the tremors and shakes. But not the other withdrawal symptoms such as the sweats which did subside. However, it took slightly longer to bring back the co-ordination in my legs. I was advised that this had something to do with the receptors in my brain repairing. Until it was brought to my attention I didn't know how much alcohol affected the brain and it's normal function with the rest of the human body."


"I am 23 years old and I have been taking Paxil since I was 11. It has worked extremely well for me over the years and I have had little to no problems with my OCD. When I was 17 I tried to go off the medication (with the help of my doctor) and it was extremely hard. I became really depressed and had horrible headaches and nausea. I decided to go back on the medication because it wasn't the right time in my life to deal with so much stress. FYI, if I skip/ forget a pill I get really bad nausea and I tend to bruise and scar very easily. If you are looking for something to treat your OCD this might be the medicine for you."


"I've been on Yasmin and then Ocella for 7 years, and I have absolutely loved it.  3 day light periods, significantly cleared up my acne, lost weight, my breasts looked great!  No PMS, no mood swings.  Because of all the recent lawsuits my mom begged me to switch pills, so my doctor had me try Loestrin.  So far I have 7 day breakthrough periods, lost 2 pounds, my breasts shrank a cup size-they are sagging and I'm 26! My back hurts all the time. If it doesn't straighten out I'm going back to Yasmin/Ocella!"


"I started Loestrin 24 a few months ago and was nervous about some side effects I've always heard of from the pill. I was nauseous for only the 1st week, and only got my period for 2 days and had zero cramps even though I used to have to take 3 Advil for the 1st 3 days of my period. No weight gain, only in my breasts (grew a cup size). HOWEVER, this pill made me break out horribly. I've always broken out a little before my period, but while on this I got multiple huge cysts on my chin and under my nose before my period and my cheeks which have never broken out before were breaking out as well. Really no side effects but the acne was enough to make me go off of it."


"I've been on the pill for about 9 months. I've never been on any other birth control pill before, but then again, I'm only 18. I came on here because for the past month my lower part has been extremely dry and it feels like how it usually does after I have sex. Other than the dryness and fear of sex, the pill has been great. My periods are light and only last maybe 3-4 days and so far I haven't gotten pregnant. Definitely recommended."


"Couldn't walk  had trouble breathing. No appetite felt worse than before I started taking it"


"This medication did wonders for my soreness and pain from Rheumatoid Arthritis but if someone would have told me I would have devastating and irreversible eye damage due to taking it, I would have chosen a different drug for sure (at least after the 5-7 year mark when it is known to cause major problems that will be with you for life!)"


"So, I just completed my seven day course of Flagyl. It's been seven days of Hell.... I had one day where I thought I was fine... I think second day. And then, pelvic discomfort, loose bowels, fatigue, aches. I didn't know if I was sick or if it was the meds. And, sometimes the urine was clear and then sometimes Amber color... Last night was my last pill. Today, I still feel crampy and had Amber urine... I'm also gluten intol. And I ate a 1/2 slice of wheat bread by mistake. The discomfort could also be from that. I would hate to have to take this med again but loved it when one of the blogs was from the woman who had "bad se' from it the first time but none after. Hope my bv has gone away."


"Great improvement with the patch.  I have joint pain and deterioration of the spine and my mobility has come back to where I can now do household tasks, go out to events, dining and visiting friends.  Started with 5mcg and gradually increased to 15mcg.  The side effects have been rough to deal with.  First the itching skin and then blistering. Swollen ankles.  Night sweats. Some of this is worse than others.  But how can I get this level of relief with something else?  I will find out about Kenalog spray recommended by another writer here.  Swollen ankles, elevate and ice.  Night sweats, do not sleep on the patch.  I keep hoping my body will adjust to the adhesive and medication after time.  I will keep using Butrans."


"So I purchased the monistat 1 ovule Monday night and inserted it around 9 something. As I was laying down I started to read the reviews on here and got scared for me life because I was scared that I would endure that burning and itching. I actually didn't have any problems with that... but the second time I put the external cream on I damn near died. It burned so bad that I hurried up and ran to the bathroom to take a shower. I think I used it too close in time... but it's now the next day and I feel wonderful no more itching or burning just discharge still from the medicine coming out"


"I've had a wonderful experience with Adderall! It helps me focus and get up to do the daily things that need to be done plus more!"


"I've been on the ring for 4 yrs. I was on the patch before that, but I had an allergic reaction to the adhesive.
I leave each ring in for 4 weeks without any gap weeks so I don't have periods (though I take a gap week each year). I do still get moody, cramps, headaches, and sometimes spotting during the would-be PMS week. I have gained some weight since I started the ring, though I am not sure if this is because of the ring or just my eating habits (or if the ring causes my sweet tooth).
I take it out for sex, it can be out for up to 3 hrs a day. I have a short vagina, so the ring can be on my cervix and still be right at the opening, which can be annoying because I can feel it (not the rings fault, just a note for others with this issue)."


"Adderall has helped change the well being of my LIFE. As a child I had a issue affecting me. So, I tried to hide it because I was embarrassed but as an adult I finally had to own up to it after the birth of my child. I needed education so, I enrolled in College after a couple of weeks. I started to notice the same problems. I spoke to my doctor, was tested for ADD and was diagnosed. Since then I've been on 20mg Adderall morning and 10mg Ritain in the evening. I had only positive effects. I finally get to be the great student I always wanted to be and can finish my daily chores without forgetting things. I only hope that people quit trying to say this medicine isn't good for anyone. For yrs I didn't make the A's I wanted and now I do. People taking this medicine don't want to "They Have NO Choice But To."


"I've been on Sprintec since last August and it's been great! My breasts got larger and I haven't had any pregnancy scares. My period only lasts about three days and it's not heavy. I would recommend it."


"Very good for insomnia and stress which leads to depression.  No side effects."


"I started Copaxone 2 years ago and I am doing fantastic! I never miss a day and aside from a small bump at the injection site that lasts for a few hours, I have not experienced any negative side effects. I had my latest MRI 2 weeks ago and according to my neurologist, everything looks great."


"I won't stop bleeding"


"I was given the titration pack also. I started on the 12.5mg twice daily and did fine. I noticed within 30mins to one hour of taking it I am past out and asleep like a baby. Then when I moved up to 25mg twice daily: I still sleep like a baby. I also notice a reduction in pain, still stiff though. I also noticed another change that I haven't heard anybody mention which is a decrease in libido. I also started dealing with irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally and physically) behavior. So, my doctor told me to try taking one 25mg pill a day and see how that works for me. I have experienced mild hot flashes and sweats, increased constipation. Sticking to it though."


"I've had Nexplanon for 10 months now. I wanted it removed after the first 3 due to acne and major hair loss but my doctor kept convincing me to 'wait it out'. After 7 months and still no improvement, I went back to the doctor and yet again she convinced me to keep trying, this was mostly because it is such a reliable form of birth control despite its terrible side effects. For the first 7 months I had not one sign of a period but in these last 3 months I've bled every day. Throughout the months I've had terrible mood swings, depression, devastating hair loss, acne and now prolonged spotting/bleeding all of which are why I am getting my implant out this week."


"Helped more than any other anxiety medicine."


"I have been using Cymbalta for the last 5 years I started at 30 for a month, then 60 mgr and finally 120mg because I was under treatment for Severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder where initially I started with Efexor XR 250mg  very bad medicine for people with high blood pressure (made me sweat like crazy and I have up\down mood issues and increased the feeling of hunger).
Then the doctor put on Paxil.. even worse
During last year I tried to leave Cymbalta for good, but it did not work, I started feeling very anxious, upset, very depressed and electrical shocks feeling in my head   nausea... I went back to my doctor and from 30 mg I went back to 60mg."


"I got it installed April 18th 2016 I didn't have any problems until a couple of weeks later I gained over 15 pound! Which is so unattractive!! So I decided to Remove it July 29th & ever since then my life has been hell "


"I've been taking Effexor XR since mid-2005 to help me through a major depressive episode in my life.  Took it in conjunction with Remeron, which helped me immensely with improving my sleep and improving my mood.
Watch for withdrawal symptoms (reduce drug by taking a few grains out of the capsule each time). Do not go off cold turkey. Would be a 10/10 except that I have the sexual side effect. However I'd rather be happy/non-suicidal than easily aroused."


"I got on April 2015. I starting bleeding the same day I was put on and bled for about 30 days straight. (heavy period style for about 25 of those days) I thankfully haven't had one since, but I do brestfeed and hadn't had one for 8 months prior, so that could be why. But I started noticing about a month and a half ago all of the side effects it was giving me. Headaches, fatigue, strong uncontrollable cravings, bloating, no interest in intimacy, and weight gain. To top it off I spotted light pink and brown for two days randomly a couple weeks ago. I seriously thought I was pregnant. But no my doctor assured me that this is how the bc works. I'll be getting off in December as he told me to wait it out a few more months. Can't wait to get off!"


"I got the Paragard IUD inserted almost two weeks ago and it's been okay so far. When j got it inserted it felt like cramps, but nothing that I couldn't handle and I was just fine after the insertion. Just some slight cramping the first week and the second week I started my period and had a lot more cramping that I'm use to on a period but nothing that made me stay home from work. So far it's been pretty okay, and I will put another review in a few months to update. I've read horror stories on this birth control but it hasn't been too bad for me. Just more cramping and more bleeding on my period, and I only bled a lot for one day and cramped bad for the first day."


"I'm 24, and have PTSD, bipolar and anxiety disorder. I have recently had the scariest panic attacks, 911 calls and ER visits. So bad I thought I was dying...every night. I took klonodopin and it didn't help. My doctor prescribed this today and I haven't feel this relaxed or not in fear in a long time. I'm thankful to this medication. I couldn't handle it anymore. Nothing else has helped."


"I am 23 and had my first child on May 27 2011. At my 7 week checkup I had Mirena put in. The procedure was uncomfortable but bearable. A week later I started my period and it lasted two weeks and was painful and heavy. I also got a bacterial infection in my uterus due to Mirena and was on antibiotics for 7 days. I had nonstop cramping, nausea, bloating, back pain and spotting along with a weird clear discharge, slight memory loss and painful sex in certain positions. After 3 weeks of this I called my doctor and she put me on the pill. "


"I've suffered from chronic constipation my entire 42 years on earth. I could easily go 3-4 weeks without having a BM. That is not healthy and certainly NOT normal. I was deployed to Africa last fall and knew I would be in a world of hurt if I didn't get something to take with me. Laxatives/stool softeners never worked so I  grabbed a bottle of Miralax to try. I am so very glad I did. This product saved my life and allowed me to focus on the mission (treating Ebola infected healthcare personnel) rather than becoming a patient myself because of severe abdominal pain.
I am able to have a BM several times a day now without pain or abdominal discomfort at all. My doctor has given me a prescription for it which makes it even better."


"I have Multiple Sclerosis and was excited to begin Zanaflex as soon as it was approved in 1996. I had studied it for quite some time as it was in use in 47 countries before the US. I Love it and have had great results to this day with it. I'm not sure if it is very well presented or explained to patients; however, this is a very unique skeletal muscle relaxant & it actually targets the actual nerves of the patient. When you begin treatment it is important to note that for the 1st 2-3 weeks it is taking effect in your system. Great medicine!"


"I was placed on this medication after Enbrel, and it worked really well for the first couple of years.  My psoriasis never went away, but it did help it.

It greatly helped my arthritis, I was not able to get in and out of bed by myself, could barely get into a car, and was having difficulties dressing.  It was not immediate, but within 6 months, I was feeling "almost" normal.

Then I started developing GI issues when I injected to the point that the acid reflux and pain was so difficult, I ended up in an ER.

After  4 years, the medication has stopped working, so my rheumatologist recommended switching. It was great while it worked, but now on to something that I hope worked as well as Humira did initally."


"I am 38 yr old mother of 2 teenage boys. Depression has plagued me with thoughts of suicide a constant companion. This drug really helped (10mg for me), I am not so worried or bothered by things, I can handle just about anything. I love it, I have been on it 8 months and I want to wean off because of the weight gain (10 lbs) and loss of libido. I tried to wean off before and the withdrawals were so bad, if you decide to stop taking it, see your doctor. I recommended at least a 2 month withdrawal if not more, seriously, it is so bad. The nausea, dizziness and head zaps are debilitating."


"Used to offset post-op pain medication.  Constipation relieved, but significant rectal mucosal burning. Also penile and foreskin mucosal burning. Could this be an unreported side effect?"


"No issues but worried about recent articles of secondary usage."


"I was on Ocella in the past for years until they took it off the market. I tried several different birth control pills and none worked for me. Someone recommended I try Apri it has worked great for me cleared my horrible acne up which I was spending a lot of money on trying to correct, doesn't change my mood or sex drive, weight stayed the same, no headaches, no depression, light predictable periods lasts three days! Let's just say I love Apri and it's cheap."


"This drug nuvigil I took for 3 days only half a pill 250 mg dosage my whole body is swollen my body aches I have a horrible stomich with non stop diarrhea difficulty swallowing .I am still feeling horrible 2 days later after stopped taking it and I hope it goes away .this was the worst feeling I've ever had in my entire my life"


"When Tramadol was first released as Ultram years ago, it seemed more effective.Now with so many genaric on the market,as with any drug it's full of fillers.
    I was on Ultram about 5 years then my doctor (due to insurance) put my on Tramadol. Despite the pharmacist opinion that it's exactly the same. I know my body very well and it is NOT the same. Unfortunately I got no pain relief and stop taking it"


"I had been taking Gildess(generic for loestrin) for over 2 years(& never had an issue) up until the manufacturer discontinued it. It was at that time when I tried everything from Blissovi, Junel, Microgestin. I've never had an issue with acne unless it was my 'time of the month' with 1-2 'period pimples'. My skin became acne prone as soon as I stopped taking Gildess, to the point where I started getting cystic acne, even with upping my skincare routine & rarely wearing makeup. I stopped immediately & decided to give the loestrin fe 1/20 brand name a try. I'm on my 2nd pill & can already feel my face starting to break out again. Stay away from this birth control. It's not worth the emotional/physical discomfort :("


"i had Mirena inserted a week ago after D and C and hysteoscopy at the same time. I was under a general anaesthetic so can't comment on pain on insertion. I started bleeding between periods and after sex about 2 years ago. It got increasingly worse despite medication and tranaxamic acid. It would always come back..with a vengeance! I Had hormones tested as the doctor suspected peri menopause but my hormones showed I was nowhere near menopause.My iron was super low too.Ultrasound showed small cysts on ovaries and also thickened uterine lining and a small polyp. After having the procedures last week and the Mirena fitted I feel like a new woman! Had minor cramping for 24 hours and have only had slight spotting since. Nice to feel normal after so long!"


"I experienced my second bout of gout, in my right foot.   I Was eating a lot of foods with a lot of protein, so be cautious everyone don't eat foods with a lot of protein. Like chicken, beans, lot's of meats. So when my right foot flared up, I went to see my doc. She told me it was from eating to much protein in my diet, so she prescribed me indomethacin 50mg three times daily. Within two days, my foot started feeling better. Within two weeks the gout cleared up. I would recommend this medication, to anyone with gout, or severe gout. Best of luck, I hope this helps someone."


"SW: 182 CW: 182 GW: 135 (I'm 5'1"). This is only day 2 for me, so it's too early for me to have a meaningful rating. On day 1, I drank a lot of water and that seemed to keep the nausea away. However, I felt sort of "tipsy" all day and had to take a nap in the afternoon. I had more nausea today, but think that was, in part, because I drank coffee. More water, a Bonine tablet, and I'm okay. Still feeling a little tipsy, though, and had to have a nap again. Thank goodness it's the weekend, but I'm back at work tomorrow and there will be no napping. I'm supposed to stay on this dose for a week and I have no desire to rush it. Oh--and my cravings are gone, but I have felt hungry. But it's true hunger, not my usual eating to relieve boredom."


"I have had Nexplanon for 4 or 5 months now. The first week I was very moody. But my body adjusted quickly. My periods lasted two weeks for the first two months. I would spot the first week than have a heavy flow the next. I didn't have a period the third month. And this month it was a normal week long period. That doesn't bother me much though. The only downfall for me is that I have put on quite a bit of weight since I got this birth control. I am now bigger than I was while pregnant. And my breasts have gone up from a large B/small C to a large C. Other than the weight gain I have no problems with the Nexplanon Implant."


"Standard Postoperative Organ Anti Rejection / immune system suppressant treatment"


"Awful patch waste of money! They should be embarrassed to sell a patch that doesn't stick to your skin, what is the point."


"This medicine works very well for me where others did not. The only reason for the 6 out of 10 is the price."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I used MoviPrep as directed and it did not work. It also took longer to work out of my system than other preps I have used in the past. I have never had a problem with other preps."


"I've been taking Lexapro (10mg) for about a week for general anxiety and mild depression. It's taken the edge off already, particularly on the anxiety side. I am more productive at work and more open socially, without even noticing until afterwards.

Side-effects have been mild: physical jitteriness, a lone bout of diarrhea and an odd sensation in my skin. I can best describe that as feeling like being in a hot, dry climate but without the sensation of heat - tight and tingling. No sexual side-effects so far.

I was on Zoloft a few years ago for more debilitating depression and the side effects with that were much worse, so I feel very positive at this point."


"Worst experience of my life. First month was great no period. Then I got my period which lasted 8 months. I became anemic. Was always feeling miserable, tired, and sad. Not worth it at all."


"OMG. this is the WORST product I have ever used! I took an antibiotic to clear up a sinus infection (yep, nothing to do with down there) and the antibiotics resulted in a yeast infection. I've had a yeast infection before so I thought no big deal, I will use the OTC stuff.  HOLY HELL. Within seconds of using the cream suppository I started having a strange abdominal cramp. Then within minutes I started have this extreme burning and pricking pain, like someone had unleashed an ice pick set on fire. NOT OK. I thought it would go away. Nope. Waited two hours and no relief.
Here's a tip: Milk and Honey Epsom salt. I sat in a tub of hot water with a cup of this type of Epsom salt and within minutes I had relief. Not complete relief, but barable"


"I was diagnosed in 2005.
Started out Rebif on 2007 then I had many symptoms when I was on it, less sensation in my tongue, hands, feet  and also vertigo. I changed the interferon to another type which I take more often but still same as interferon not sure about the name was horrible too then changed to avonix it was the worst I stopped all since 2011 and never had any symptom since then but I will search and start something."


"I just read these reviews as I was no longer getting any relief from respiclick. I read someone's review stating they replaced their old respiclick with a new one and the new one worked. There is a design flaw for sure. I just opened a new one and it works now. I was about to set up a doctor appointment because I haven't been able to breath correctly for weeks. Seems like it can go bad at any moment. Not good. I will be switching as I don't have the money or the time to deal with a design flaw especially when it comes to my ability to breathe."


"I absolutely loved my Implanon, and I can't wait to get my new one put in. Even though I did gain some weight when I had my first one put in it was no more than 5-10 pounds but I don't blame the birth control for that. I just had my baby a year ago and I have been waiting for the right time to get it put back in. I love it."


"Helped with my depression and anxiety, which was a God send. My anxiety is super bad. I gained about 5 lbs on it. from 125 to 130. No more heavy periods and Breast tenderness was gone. All this was great about it. BUT it gave me the worst acne I've ever had in my whole life. Severe cystic acne that ruined my face. I also had very bad constipation. "


"I'm on day 7. Side effects have been bearable. A bit of nausea and light headedness. The one side effect I'm dealing with the most now is drowsiness but apparently it should all subside in the next week or so. Mood-wise, today, I'm feeling moodless. Neither happy or sad. Kind of a weird feeling but I guess it's better than me crying and feeling anxious so that's a positive thing. Hopefully things get better."


"I switched from the  pill because I was having trouble taking it at the same time every day.  I loved the patch and how convenient it was. I wore it for two years and I will admit my boobs grew a cup size and I gained about 10 lbs over time but my bf likes a little chubb so it was fine, lol. I NEVER had nausea problems (kinda shocked by some reviews here). I'll admit I would have PMS-like mood swings each time I changed the patch but I never had shakes or sweating. I actually really love this birth control and rarely notice side effects. My periods became lighter (I had heavy bleeding pain before the patch), it lasted 3 days and was on a regular schedule. I highly recommend"


"I was put on Lamictal about 8 months ago. This medicine will not let my thoughts spiral down even if I wanted them too."


"Takes Care of anxiety."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"Well I can't say enough about finally finding a doctor with enough compassion to even give this medicine to me. I had this disorder for over 3 years before I even was diagnosed. I had to finally demand a sleep study from my primary care as he always discounts everything I say to him. When I got the results back, we went over it, and I saw I stopped breathing 140 times per hour, I was livid. I had been on lyrica as well, and that too made me very sleepy, so I was falling asleep no matter where I was, driving, sitting in a public place, and especially at home. Then I found her, and told her what was happening, what my new diagnosis was and she just wrote out this prescription without question at all. It has given me a new life, and I don't sleep all the time"


"Ive had mild to severe depression my whole life... i was on Prozac from high school to my early 20's. When I was pregnant with my first child i stop taking my Prozac. A year ago I knew it was time to get back on something because my depression was creeping back in... I spoke to my OB/GYN and she suggested Wellbutin XL and OMG! So grateful that she suggested this... I started with 300mg and now a year and a half later im on 450mgs. And let me be honest.... losing 35lbs because of this medication is a PLUS especially for my depression!"


"This is the only medication that actually can clear the infections I get in my jaw and teeth, it works fast and really good, but the side effects can be unbearable at times. Extreme nausea, vomiting are the worst. The only way I've found to sometimes help with the vomiting is to take with a meal, which works most of the time, but not always."


"It worked a couple minutes after taking it, I was relieved!"


"I've been on Reclipsen for a month. I started it to see if it would decrease my flow and cramps.  My mood dropped drastically when I first started. Depression usually last for a period time,  so I wasn't depressed. However, my mood was very low to the point that it was scary. When my period came it felt like the worst ever. My flow and cramps were bad. I have other side effects as well, such as nausea and headaches.  I'm going to see if my body adjust to it for two more months only because I need a solution for my periods. I've been on birth control in the past and I've never had these side effects."


"Had plica band arthroscopic resection done and had post op cortisone injections which only lasted one month. I then went back for Synvisc One injection which lasted four months. I'm going back for an other injection of Synvisc. It really helps in my case anyway."


"I have been on this medicine for nearly one week. I have lost 8lbs since starting this medicine. I take half a dose on a empty stomach and then drink protein drinks both for breakfast and lunch. Then eat a light supper and been eating about 1100 calories or less a day. I go to the gym about 3 to 4 time a week.
I have noticed every day a change in my weight. I haven't had any side effects my blood pressure been running great.
I don't experience any nausea or vomiting with this medicine while working out. I am planning taking this medicine for 1 month and then taking rest and start it again.
"


"I am currently having horrible cramps and constant diarrhea. I cannot even bend over to pick something up without having to run to the bathroom. I am very sore at the other end and my bowel movements are like water."


"I have suffered with depression for about 10 years, every time I'd go to the doctors I was told 'it was just hormones' or 'it's your pill'. But about 18 months ago it became unbearable, I didn't want to be here anymore, I couldn't handle being on my own, I almost lost my job, I couldn't sleep, I literally couldn't make it through the day without having a breakdown. Since taking the tablets (150mg) my life has changed, for the first time in a long time I am genuinely happy with my life. I still have my moments, but I only get upset when something worth getting upset about happens, which I am glad for as my main fear was that the tablets would make me emotionally numb. I am so pleased I finally got the help I needed."


"I am a 5'4", 29-year-old female. On my own with only exercise (3-4 days/week) and a healthy diet of 1250-1350 calories/day, I lost 90 lbs.  I started at 248 lbs. when I was 22 and hit 158 lbs. by the time I was 25. However, in 2008, I started to gain some back. I got up to 190 and went to talk to my doctor. In February of 2009, my doctor started me on Phentermine 37.5 and from 2/1-5/1, I was able to lose 35 lbs. with the same calorie intake and exercise as before. I loved it and was so happy with my results. I kept the weight off very easily over the last 2 years by watching what I eat and continuing to exercise. Now, however, after recently going through a divorce, I got up to 178. I am hoping to lose at least 25 lbs. this time."


"Personally it's the best gel I have used to warm up my back muscles, making the muscles feel like I've stretched for 15 - 20 min. Don't expect miracles. You should not be expecting this gel to completely alleviate back pain. It's not supposed to do that. It's supposed to get your muscles to a place where you can do other things more easily to attain painlessness via a combined effort. For a lot of back pain, if you use the gel in conjunction with consistent stretching (twice daily) whilst consuming the correct diet and being active enough to lower your body weight, you will be in a much better place in no time - so be encouraged! The gel really helps you do the things you need to do physically to get to that place."


"This product does not work very well at all in low dose. I took it the first night and got some sleep. After that, no effect. I don't wake up in the middle of the night, I just can't go to bed and go to sleep unless I am up most early am hours."


"I promised myself I'd come back to this site and share my experience since it has helped me so much. About four months ago I had my first panic attack, a week after a very serious surgery, my doctor suggested it was from the anesthesia. Went two weeks without another one, then boom, full blown panic disorder. I thought I was losing my mind, I had to drop out of school and take off work. Went to see a psych who gave me Zoloft, started on 25mg (2weeks) then 50mg where I'm at now. I've been at the full dose for 2 months now and I finally feel "that switch" that people talk about go off. The side effects? HORRIBLE. If I didn't need to stick with it I wouldn't have. Headaches, insomnia, palpitations, excessive yawning. They go away."


"Great pain relief."


"I always usually use Monistat one day because it usually helps get the mess away faster, I used it this last time and because I was so itchy it burned for probably 3-4 hours before I could fall asleep, worst pain ever. Also the YI came back a week and a half later and it must not have got everything. Went to my doctor to get the pill and she recommends always 3 day or 7 day treatments to fully get rid of the infection."


"I take 25mg twice a day. It keeps my blood pressure down and I have not had any side effects from taking it."


"Diarrhea is a major problem. Otherwise I think I feel better."


"I have looked up the research regarding weight loss or loss of appetite while on Buspar and it seems as though more people gain weight or have an increased appetite.  Has anyone experienced weight loss or loss of appetite?  Maybe it's nausea (though I don't necessarily feel 'nauseous') but I have no appetite - at all.  As far as the effectiveness on my anxiety - I feel good, almost 'normal', if you will.  Nothing like taking Buspar for anxiety (mostly health anxiety) to have it make me think sometime is wrong because I have no appetite. However, the thought of 'something is wrong' is fleeting since Buspar. Wondering if anyone has had loss of appetite or weight loss.  -Hoping you have an anxiety-free day"


"I love this medication, changed my life. I take with Wellburrin 300mg. Together they are very effective. Only side effect is dizziness at times when standing."


"I was on venlafaxine which was effective for depression for a couple of years but it eventually didn't work as well along with side affects like no libido, I was started on mertazapine along with the venlafaxine then the lamotrogine was added, I have found the lamotrogine not only helped with my depression it is a great mood stabilizer and has helped with the BPD immensely."


"Have been on Vimpat for about 4 months now and am now starting to understand the side effects thanks primarily to these reviews. Previously on Dilantin for >10 years for complex-partial seizures. The positive of using this mediicne is I have a marked improvement in my gums.  The Negative side effects are as follows:
Poor memory/word recall/digging
Short term memory impairment/can't remember what just doing and wanted to do next.
Loss of the ability to focus and concentrate/easily distracted. Might not be entirely Vimpat related.
Depression/emptiness/out-of-options feeling
Burning feet/ MD. suggested it could be Vimpat related.
Some loss of taste, Impaired ejaculation.
Hope this helps. Might consider going back to Dilantin. Good first time medicine."


"Have been on sulfasalazine for a year since being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I am grateful to have it since other medicines aren't an option for me due to unexplained elevated liver enzymes.  It has helped the pain of rheumatoid arthritis quite a lot and my inflammation has gone down. I just wish it addressed the fatigue."


"Having chronic pain in my whole spine they gave me the Fentanyl patch they started low dosage then they moved me up to 75mg. At this time in my life I was also had hot flashes. I seen no warnings nothing about that. Long story short after the second day I started withdrawing and that people is not a pretty site. I had no idea what was going on. So I never went back on it. There should be a warning to all doctors and pharmacies. I had to pull it off the internet to show my pharmacy."


"This is the only medicine for migraine that actually works for me. The only side effect I have noticed is skin sensitivity to hot/warm water."


"Here is the update. I had my first lab on Sept 1 and my viral load went from 44,000 to 380. My CD4 results didn't come yet.
I will keep you guys updated."


"Terrible akathisia."


"I was nervous to get on this pill because of the reviews but I started anyways. I've been on this pill for almost 3 months & I guess I'm one of the lucky ones that has not experienced the bad side effects. This pill actually made my sex drive increase, and it does its job well. Only con is that I do break out a lot when it's time to take the 7 inactive pills but once I start the active pills my acne clears & it's also cleared all my back acne!  No mood swings, no vomiting, no nausea, no weight gain (I do workout most days of the week), no fatigue, no cravings,  like I said I'm one of the lucky ones. Best birth control I've been on."


"My son is almost 7 years old and has ADHD.  His Doctor put him on Strattera and Metadate CD 2 years ago.  His behavior got worse and worse (Doctor even diagnosed him with ODD).  I refused to believe that my child could control his behavior and I knew this was a result of his medicines.  His Doctor kept saying no, he just needs more structure etc.  I finally DEMANDED that we take him off both medicines and try something else.  I insisted we try Vyvanse. The BEST thing I have ever done.  My son is now a sweet, happy, normal little boy who rarely gives us problems.  His appetite is back, he gets along great with other kids and we are amazed at the change in him.  I highly recommend that other parents give this medication a try for their ADHD children."


"This drug made me really tired the first few days. My emotions were almost non existent the first 2 days. After two days my emotions were back but not nearly as strong. I didn't have the impulse to commit suicide every day. I didn't have horrible crying fits when I was home alone. My self harm stopped almost completely. I gained a little weight on it but that's OK, but I'll work to lose the weight the old fashioned way. It makes me drive less recklessly, as well has stopped my want to binge and purge. It helped make me a little more rational and much less turbulent. I've been able to joke around a lot easier, and not take everything to heart. I'm able to get out of bed in the morning without wanting to 'sleep the pain away'."


"I haven't had a bowel movement in about 8 or 9 days. I took two pills around midnight and woke up around 5am to a bowel movement. It helped my constipation. I went back to sleep and woke up about 7am to an immediate bowel movement. It is now 7:45am and hopefully this is over. Works great though."


"I'm 19 years old and I can honestly say after taking Buspar for close to 3 weeks so far it has saved my life and my ability to function. I had tried medicines like Clonazepam and Xanax before with minimal outcome. I hope someone else get's the help they need from this medicine because I can only imagine all of the people suffering and I feel so bad. Buspar, A  "


"Got it beginning of August. Been spotting/on my period for a month now....love that I can't get pregnant. Praying I stop bleeding. One thing that has been a lifesaver is period underwear because I'm so tired of tampons and pads. Basically just sleep in them and wash them and they're the best. Yeah. Kyleena is great but I'm still bleeding"


"I received my first series of Orthovisc injections in November 2007. My doctor told me it would last between 9-12 months. It is now June of 2009 and I can rarely tell which knee is the "bad" one. I have returned to playing indoor volleyball for the past two years with no pain. Highly recommend this product."


"At age 66, after a very stressful phase of work over 7 months, I developed psoriasis very suddenly. With no previous skin problems & no family history of psoriasis either, I conclude that the stress was the trigger. I had the psoriasis all over but the worst was on my scalp - it felt like an iron band pressing in around my head. The dermatologist prescribed a whole range of creams and ointments over a year. Nothing worked. Finally in Nov. 2015 I was proscribed methotrexate + 1 folic acid tablet weekly. I was told it would take up to 3 months to kick in & it did, but in Aug.'16 I am virtually clear with no side-effects. The dosage has increased to 15 mg weekly & all my blood tests are normal. But will I have to stay on methotrexate for life?"


"Other than being effective in preventing pregnancy, the side effects I experienced with the Mirena were not enjoyable. I really liked the idea that it was a local hormone as opposed to a systemic hormone (only puts the hormones into your reproductive organs instead of throughout the entire body which is what the pill did), and the convenience of not having to take a pill every day was the biggest positive! However, due to the hormones being local, I noticed the positive benefits I experience with the pill such as not getting acne, came back. My skin got really bad. Also, I ended up getting my period more frequently, for longer periods, as well as had spotting in between periods for the entire 2 years of having my IUD I got it removed."


"I have been taking Lamictal for only 1 month and I notice a huge difference. I am finding joy in the things that I couldn't for years. My patience is so much better and the outbursts of anger have stopped already. I only hope that I don't start experiencing the side effects that I have heard about."


"I have been on Opana 20mg ER for almost a year now.  I changed to Opana as my insurance would no longer cover the Oxycontin.  It took my doctor almost 6 months to figure out a dose that was acceptable to me. Aside from occasional head sweats I like the Opana a lot.  Every once in a while I experience night terrors, but do not know if they are related to the Opana or not.  As far as my pain is concerned, they seem to do the job well, and I do not get the side effects that I got with the Oxycontin."


"I got my IUD (Skyla) placed 4, going on 5 months ago. (January 19th)

Painful process, heavy cramping and "spotting" for the first month. My "spotting" was more of a light period. Almost 5 months later and I'm still cramping, and having that "light period" every single day. I'm fed up with it. I don't know if it's because I came off the Depo before this or I'm just the small exception to the side effects. I'm considering getting it removed pretty soon. It's starting to affect my life personally, my sex life included."


"I had terrible periods with excruciating pain and HEAVY bleeding. No birth control pill worked. I was depressed every other two weeks. It was a nightmare. I thought maybe I had endo, but a friend suggested Natazia. She had been taking it for a year and her symptoms went away. I asked for it, and my life changed. I tell people that Natazia healed me - no period symptoms, no mood swings, no migraines, no pain! The fact that it's not one does of hormones for one month makes so much sense - why did it take so long for them to develop this! It has different levels of hormones for each part of your cycle, giving you what you need or don't need! Dont give up if you don't see changes immediately- give it at least 3 mos!"


"First time I had sex with my girlfriend, was hard for me to maintain the erection, such a big disappointment for her. Next time she asked me to take a pill, she knew I work under too much stress. Took Sildenafil, 50mg. Worked so good. Had sex almost all night, she was so happy about it. Effects lasted until the next day. Side effects, only some chest burn and crazy heartbeat, next time will take 25mg. Men, talk to your doctor and your woman, helps a lot with the communication and have confidence. I'm 38."


"I've been on Leflunomide for over two years and I tolerate it well unlike Methotrexate.  Good control of inflammation and pain and blood work is ok.  Doesn't seem to interfere with my ability to fight a cold or heal a wound."


"Lorazepam 2mgs helps me live."


"I tested positive for influenza B and began Tamiflu the next day. It made me queasy and gave me diarrhea two to three times per day. I took one probiotic a day and ate one yogurt a day and still wound up with the worst yeast infection ever. I used MonistatOne but had to use it again three days later. Horrible side effects for me. The Tamiflu did not help my symptoms until I was on it for 4 complete days."


"I had my implant on May 28th.  I have not had any issues at all.  I did have some spotting for several weeks shortly after I got it.  I haven't noticed any weight gain yet, but have noticed minor acne.  Not a huge deal.  The spotting did go on for longer than I thought but now has stopped.  I can deal with that rather than a full blown period! I haven't had it long but so far I'm a fan."


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"I have been on restasis for about a year and do not see much improvement. In fact, everytime I use it my eyes burn for about an hour and it blurs my vision.  I am still using other moisture drops in my eyes several times a day and the PM eye ointment at night.  I will stop using it as I don't see a difference.  IF there are people oiut there that cannot afford this medication, ask yoiu doctor for a card that will give you a discount or maybe you can get it for free as I did."


"Over the last 4yrs ever since having my nexaplon implant I have had serious mental and physical health problems and it's completely affected my life and everything in it. The pain is unbearable sometimes, it says it's does stop your periods but to not have one for nearly 5yrs can't be healthy. My depression and anxiety have gone through the roof and I'm always tired but can't sleep. It has gotten to the point where I'm ready to cut my arm off but I didn't believe that something so little that is supposed to help you could cause so many life changing problems! I would not recommend this birth control to anyone I'm 21, nearly 22 and this has ruined my life and changed me as a person completely I don't ever feel happy or like myself!"


"I'm 24 and have had one baby. I waited until I was 8 months post-partum for insertion. I have PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome) and getting Mirena was a 50/50 risk of improving or hurting my condition. I did not get my Mirena inserted while on my period since PCOS women have irregular cycles. Insertion wasn't really painful; it felt like getting a PAP smear. If you've had a baby, insertion is like a mosquito bite compared to labor. I got my Mirena on December 26th, 2013. It's now January 31st, 2014 and I'm still bleeding like an average period. I've read a lot of reviews on here and noticed a trend for the women who have had babies before insertion, and they bled quite awhile longer than women without a history of children."


"Last period: Dec 7

Had an unprotected sex: Dec 15

Got my next period: Dec 24 (9 days after)

So me and my boyfriend after all the accident happened we went to buy this pill ASAP and I took the plan b within 2 hours. But since I am so paranoid and everything.. after 3 days taking plan b I bought ANOTHER ONE again it botheres me  that this pill works only for 5 days and the sperm live up to 5-7 days ø_ø and just because I just graduated college I am 19 years old and this happened I am not yet ready to have a lifetime responsibility so i'd rather buy another one. My effect wasn't that bad even though I took two pills in a week. I am just a little moody, don't have appetite to eat, I am always sleepy, mild cramps and I loose weight 55 to 50kilo."


"DO NOT BUY THIS! I used the egg shaped insert. Then 30 minutes later I had unbearable, intense burning and itching. It is supposed to cure in one day. It DID NOT work at all! HUGE waste of money ($20). I am going to go back to the store today and buy the 7 day treatment in the store brand  because that actually worked last time and it was much cheaper. Shame on you Monistat. This product is a scam."


"My daughter has been suffering from severe dermatitis for several years. Our doctor recommended Elidel and surprisingly her dermatitis cleared in 2 days."


"I've been on Alesse for five months now and I had every side effect. Crazy acne (I've never had until I started taking Alesse), mood swings, weight
gain (I was 120lb before starting Alesse and not five months later 145lb - I am a petit woman and I don't eat very much, my food intake and Excerise has not changed thus, the weight gain is depressing), chest pain, swelling breast and no sex drive. The pro about Alesse is
that it regulates. I had regular periods for five months.
The only reason I was put in birth control was to maintain my polycystic ovarian syndrome. I'm 23 and was diagnosed with PCOS last year. I am now switching to a new birth control (Tri Cyclen Lo) and hopefully this one is better. Finger crossed!"


"This has been very affective at treating my classic bipolar. The only side effects that I have had are GI and thirst. I haven't gained on it and have been taking lithium for ten months. It seems to have helped me lose since I am no longer having the big swings. I feel like I am more in control of the body that I live it, for a change."


"I've had the Mirena IUD for four months and so far it is great.  I tried it, despite many 'horror stories' because I am having trouble finding a doctor who will sterilize me (under age 30).  The insertion was very painful. I took several ibuprofen and was given misoprostol, but it only took about 10 minutes total.  The following 2 days I experienced some cramping.  After that, I've had no discomfort at all.  I don't get periods anymore and have not experienced any of the hormonal side effects described except a slight increase in body fat."


"I have been on the patch for about 3 weeks. It has really helped alot. I have not been able to take any oral medcations because they make me very nauseous. I am taking 2 mg.  This patch helps me a lot. So far no side effects."


"It is so effective anyone can try it"


"Hi all! I just wanted to comment on my experience with Plan B, though different than all experiences out there, I thought it might shed a little light for some of you girls! I had completely unprotected sex one night (no condom, no birth control). A guy I had been seeing came over, next thing I know, we are having sex. I ran downstairs and took my roommates spare Plan B, 10 minutes after the incident. The next day I took another pill, 10 hours after. Its been just over 2 weeks....and YAY, my period has come :) Don't stress ladies, you should be fine!"


"I honestly feel that this medication saved my sanity and my life. After going through an extreme amount of stress in a short time, and then having a miscarriage, I started having extreme panic attacks out of the blue. I was having them almost every day; one night I was laying in the couch for four hours shaking uncontrollably and thinking I was going to die. Finally saw a psychiatrist who put me on 20 mg of Prozac per day. At first, it made me dizzy and gave me headaches, and I couldn't sleep. I was ready to give up and try something else, but finally after about 6-7 full weeks, I started to feel better and the panic attacks stopped. Haven't had an attack in over 3 months and I feel like myself again. I am also taking 0.5 mg of Klonopin to sleep."


"Hello ladies. I give up now. I wonder if any one of you have/had the same problems as me. I'm on Nexplanon (implant) 2 years and 2 months and it's been a crazy journey. At the very beginning it was alright my periods disappeared and I felt great. After 4/5 months it got worse... I started my periods again. Normally, my periods are really heavy and so it all began. I would be on a period for the whole month and have 2-3 days of break and then start period again. Once in a year I would have one whole month off but normally on period all the time and it's getting tiring now. The period isn't normal, it isn't red. It's brown/black. Non stop. I have been to doctors, they did tests, nothing. Found absolutely nothing."


"Always rolled around in bed since I was a kid trying to stop thinking. Sleep just didn't come natural unless I really put my body through the ringer that day. Being a kid, on those days I slept.

Drinking in my mid years helped me get to sleep. Then I hit a work-anxiety wall in my 50's. Ambien, 10 mg, put me to sleep. With the well known side effects - called friends late at night (it doesn't work on me fast). Ate a lot of crap late. I need a good hour, more like 2 before I feel the effects, probably because I only take 2/3 now, I weigh around 200 pounds. The problem with Ambien is you never know when it's going to hit you. When it does and you're still ambulatory, childproof your life."


"When started using it, I thought it was the best contraceptive ever until it almost cost me my life. Since February 2015, I experienced shortness of breath, dry cough, headaches, pain and numbness in my legs and a sharp pain in my chest when I inhale. Doctors diagnosed me with asthma because I had it as a child. In the start of April 2015, I was rushed to the emergency room because the everything just got worse. I also had a high fever. After several test, the doctors made the discovery of life threatening blood clots within my lungs and around my heart (pulmonary embolism). I immediately removed the NuvaRing as this had lead to my condition. This has happened to many women and also lead to the death of some."


"I have to give an update here. I have lost about 11% my body weight since starting Belviq 4 months ago. I am starting to exercise as well. The biggest difference? No more snacks and I don't feel hungry anymore. I am excited and so happy at my progress. I have shared my excellent results with friends and family. Where has Belviq been for so long? I could have used this 5 years ago!"


"I am a 33 yo mom of 2. Very busy, very active. All the Overactive Bladder meds didn't really help and dry mouth was awful. I backed out of interstim twice, and when I heard about this option I was scared but had to try it, interstim was the only other choice. I am 7 days post botox 1st time.  It has changed my life. I no longer have to void 3-4x before leaving my house to go somewhere. After having cystoscopies done, I was nervous. It wasn't as bad as I thought. The bladder where the injections were was painful voiding for 2 days, but it was worth it. No more voiding 3x  per hour. If & when it wears off, I'd do it again. I have headaches off and on, may or may not be related but it was a life changer for me."


"Weird!  A bizarre full body and brain sensation. I went I and and out of bouts of sleep the first times I used it. While the sensation wasn't pleasant  (I felt sort of high in a not terribly comfortable way) I did get a decent total number of hour of sleep. Still it was weird enough that I didn't want to repeat and only did so again after intervals of several weeks.  In total I took it maybe 4 times.

Took again tonight and again had a long, trippy and not very pleasant initial period then only slept about 5 hours and woke up feeling quite badly.

Sorry, Belsomra, but you are going into the trash."


"I avoided this medication because of fear of the side effects reported, especially nausea. However have been taking for about 10 days now at 10mg with no serious side effects and no noticeable nausea yet. Definitely for me the AD that interferes least with concentration. We all react differently to these medications but I have been pleasantly surprised so far."


"On day 5 of 10 of 500mg tablet.  Other antibiotics have become unable to cure my sinus infections which I always allow to get really bad before going to the doctor.  After the first dose I had a headache for 2.5 days, can't say that is from the Levofloxacin or not.  Not sick at my stomach, just no desire to eat for the last 5 days. On day three the sinus infection in my nose/pressure seemed greatly improved but this has settled into my chest also, and a temperature of 101.07.  I hope it works as well on the lung infection.  This is a wonderful medicine with little side effects for me.  I have been completely wiped out for five days.  Just taking a shower and shaving today felt like I had run a marathon.  Great antibiotic for sinus infections!"


"I have  Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Associated Periodic Syndrome (TRAPS Syndrome) and am in near constant pain (joints, pleurisy & abdominal)
I started with 90mg of Cymbalta after breakfast and it certainly takes the edge off of the pain! I don't really have any side effects to speak of. I also take Plaquenil & Sulfasalazine for joint stiffness and rash with fever."


"Works well, but still get a little GERD"


"What a horrible experience! All this medicine did was paralyze me and cause the worst nightmares I have had in long time. It in no way helped me fall asleep faster. Now today, I feel like a Zombie. I kept waking up last night to the feeling of figures in my room and I could not move. What a waste of money. Now that I am reading up on it I wish I would have never taken it. I'm going to stay away from my car today."


"So I was taking phentermine for a month and lost 15 pounds. I stopped taking it because it cost too much every two weeks to go to doctor and get medication. I googled pills like phentermine and this one came up. The pills look the same except phentermine is smaller. I took half a pill of fastin instead of the whole thing and it feels stronger than a whole pill of phentermine. So if you're new to this pill I would do only one pill a day and split it in two. It works as an appetite suppressant and and energy booster. I definitely would recommend this. But please take only one pilll a day instead of two and split it in half."


"I was prescribed this drug when it was first introduced over 10 years ago by sanofi- Aventis,or ucb pharma. I was havening severe reactions to , indoor and outdoor allergies. dust mites, certain soaps, and food allergies. For the longest time I had to be very careful what I could eat. This product changed my life style and how I was living. By far the best allergy medicine out there, and I have taken them all. Yes it is expensive, but worth it. I have been taking  5 milligrams a day for over 10 years now, and it still works. Generic doesn't work. It's not the same. Xyzal is the best."


"Well I'm pretty iffy on this still. I got my implant July 26th 2015 it healed perfectly. Couple weeks go by amd I start v bleeding lightly. I had a 21 Day Period. It got heavy near the end. Ugh. So then I had around 9 days of peace and then it started up again at the beginning of Sept 2015. Currently on my 15th day of it again. I am drinking lots and lots of water. I want to take it our yet I don't because I hope that after these phases it will be much much better. "


"This medicine I have been taking for 7 months, it is easy to take being such a small pill however the side effects are still there, leg cramps and hot flashes, better than the tamoxifen I was taking for 2 and half years. Overall I think it is a lot better."


"I am 21 with no kids I got it inserted April 7th and the insertion was pretty painful, but manageable, don't let the fear of insertion stop you from getting it because it only lasts about five minutes. The worst part for me has been pretty much nonstop bleeding and constantly being bloated, I gained about five pounds since I got it. I had a normal period the first month, but I have been bleeding ever since June 9th, the nurse said it was normal, but I have become anemic because of it. I also now have cysts on my ovaries which may or may not be related to the mirena, but they are painful and I have to go back to check on them. I'm still not sure if I made the right decision with mirena I mean I'm not pregnant, so it's doing what I wanted."


"I had never had a panic attack until a year or so ago.  It had taken me by complete surprise. I thought I was going to die.  By the time my wife got me to the ER I had already been hyperventilating (I was not aware of this at the time)I calmed down after a half hour with deep steady breathing.

My Doctor saw me shortly thereafter and started me on 1/2 of a 20 mg tablet.  A few weeks later the full 20 mg.  Then back to the 1/2 dosage after quarterly office visits.

The most problematic side effect for me is very loose bowel movements.  Every other aspect of my life is much improved."


"I've used this product for about 1-2months and it is incredible. I have polycystic ovarian syndrome so acne is a problem. Deep, sore, under the skin pimples would flare up and be so painful - no amount of expensive face wash would help. After Epiduo I haven't had a single under the skin pimple! It's clearing out blackheads, too.
You need to be really careful using it though. Use too much and your skin will be peeling for days on end. Use only a tiny bit on problem areas and ease yourself onto it.
This is a great product that has really helped. My skin is loving it."


"I have been using this medicine for almost 2 years with no side effects, which I am prone to from drugs, because of multiple organ issues.  I take it at night which keeps me from worrying about getting drowsy during the day."


"I was put on this medication and found it to be useless, it just made me worse, my brain just went dead, I could not think what to do, there were no memories of my past, I had no thoughts, I just felt so numb and unreal, and it was agony dealing with it, I was just a walking zombie. So after a month I just stopped taking it, I told my doctor I had stopped, because of the reasons I described. I have been on all sorts of medication, but nothing really did any good what so ever. I decided not take any more  medication, and gradually over time, a long time, I did eventually get back to being nearly normal. I still have days where I don't feel right, but I prefer that to being a zombie."


"When it comes to cold sores, I've tried every remedy there is, both medical and home remedies. When I read all of the 'amazing' reviews of abreva I was pretty skeptical because I thought they might have been paid, but I after I bought and used abreva I felt compelled to write a review. It is the best! My cold sores tend to last for about 10 days and when I use abreva, the usually only last about 3. I'm pretty diligent with reapplying throughout the day, but I'm seriously so happy to have finally found a product that actually works."


"Makes my back pain tolerable, and helps me stay active. Doesn't always control the pain, but helps quite a bit most of the time.  I am using it with Ibuprofen."


"Adverse reaction to Levaquin. Extreme numbness and tingling in my fingers and toes, ongoing dry mouth.  First prescribed a few years ago for an infection. After complaining about the numbness I was told to discard them and given another antibiotic.  Went in this time for pneumonia and was given a tablet before I realized this was the same medication I had an adverse reaction to before.  Experiencing the same reaction after only one tablet, it's now 3 days later. "


"Medicine worked great re: double infections; couple days I could feel difference.  HOWEVER, side effects were terrible; still around after completing 10-day treatment.  Even with daily probiotics and yogurt the digestive/intestinal issues were bad, constant trips to bathroom; eating would immediately create "stomach talk"; could not leave house; had to cancel family trip as travel would have been difficult.  Lethargic, weak, blurry vision, exhausted; with all of this it really affected my mentality.   FYI:  On the 2nd day when side effects began, I spoke with my pharmacist who encouraged me to stay on it if I could endure these "common" side effects, none being allergic.  It has worked but still healing from side effects.  "


Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / phenylephrine

"I have used this for about (15) years with no adverse side effects."


"Have had IBD for years,  got relief after just 3 doses.

The disease has had me housebound for a year because I never knew when I was going to have an accident.  Had no control at all.  Am hoping this will be the solution and I can have a normal life."


"After trying 3 different medicines and a countless number of dosage combinations we found out that my body was not absorbing the tablets properly and the gel capsules allow my body to absorb the proper amounts. After having thyroid cancer at 15 and not being able to find anything that really worked I'm glad we tried this. The only downside is the cost since it is almost triple what I have been paying for every other medications."


"Ok average  guy late 40 s. My testosterone  levels  had dropped  to a man twice my age for no reason.  Started  off with 1 cc testosterone  nothing.  Dr prescribed  viagra not much . Then switched  me to the  ed dex shot to penis talk about  mixed results  it differed  every time

After 2 trips to the  e r for the over 4 hour errection which  hurts like the  devil i learned to use a filter  needle  at home. I thought  this was my plight.  I tried everything  and i mean everything.  This actually  works ! Little  to no side effects  and keeps  working  a few day's  later for me. This is my experience.  If the price was cheaper  would give it a 10. Since your urologist  can fill generic  viagra  in office  now  so use that in a pinch."


"I've been 5 years non smoking. Chantix was a big big help in making it happen. I slept like a log while taking Chantix, and after a month of it, I was  done smoking. I never craved cigarette's  after the 1st week of using it. This has got to be one of the greatest medicines ever made. Use it."


"I really think this drug has been a life saver.  But be careful with the dosing-sometimes less is more.  I currently take 2.5 mg and that is enough to pop me out of the depression.  At 5 mg I was very "flat," anxious, and my joints ached.  Everyone is different, but this drug can be very helpful."


"I agree with those who say Celebrex has improved quality of life.  I joked with my doctor that Celebrex is the only "anti-depressant" that ever worked for me. Chronic pain is depressing.  I have been on this medication for over a decade and my joints still move with ease - and without disabling pain. I am grateful."


"I went to the doctors about my acne and she prescribed me this gel. I used it on my face the first night I got it and it was fine, woke up with a few red patches but overall thought it worked well, applied it on the second night and I woke up to severe redness and itchiness on my face as well as big dry patches on my cheeks, chin and forehead. Turns out I had an allergic reaction to this gel which has left my sensitive skin unbearable to look at. It has caused my eyes to swell up and itching still persists."


"I've always experienced frequent urination, particularly annoyingly at night. Recently it has coupled with nighttime anxiety to perpetuate sleep maintenance insomnia.
I gave Oxybutinin a try, but the dry mouth was unbearable.
Mirabergon however isn't any better in terms of side effects. After one day, I have a cold and headache, and am dealing with highly unpleasant urinary retention. I can't continue.
I recommend stringent 3 to 4 hour fluid restriction prior to bedtime and Desmopressin for anyone dealing with nocturia. They will help at least a little. But the anxiety must be dealt with as well to fall back asleep upon awakening."


"So far I have only been on this for two weeks and it has already drastically helped my skin! pharmacy noted that it can take 8 weeks for a pimple to form so the best results you'll see in two months but two weeks and I'm already so happy with this topical gel for my face! It does really dry your skin out so I highly recommend using a really good face cream (I'm using nivea mattify so it doesn't have to be a medicated or even an expensive cream just find a good one that wont clog your pores) and I only use the gel when I go to sleep at night not twice a day so I recommend doing this (even just to start if your doctor does want you to use it twice a day ease your way in) the first 4 days I only put it on for 2 hours to let skin get used to it."


"This has fewer and lesser side effects as compared to other medicines given after organ transplant, for my eight year old daughters heart transplant."


"I had experienced heavy bleeding for years resulting in anemia and just difficulties doing my normal routine.(It's tough to go to work when you are changing a heavy duty overnight pad every hour.) Finally on May 20, 2015 at the suggestion of my GP and gynecologist I had a Mirena placed. The next few months I saw the benefit of decreased bleeding, but I gained 15 lbs, my blood pressure went up 20 points systolic, 10 diastolic, and the worst was my severe bouts with anxiety and panic. Had it removed January 4, 2016. Everything has been getting gradually better. Doc said the bleeding would return, I've had one light period in March, none since. I'm 52."


"Rebif is effectively the Indian Rope Trick and very dangerous. All beta interferons cause more harm to the weak body than doing any good. The pharmaceutical lobby sponsors clinical trials and whitewashing the results in relative numbering so they can sell the poisonous drugs.

The drugs inflict harm to:
- Thyroid
- blood
- kidney
- liver

- at long intake risk possibly that your body develops anti bodies against beta interferon and might attack your body's own interferons
Google on the web for the Avonex trial that was rigged and initially the NHS health care in the UK banned the medication to be financed. It did cost the NHS 700 Million GBP for a drug that  holds off a single relapse in 14 years."


"Prescribed these by surgeon for severe pain (crippling pain now a days) in my pelvis (due to fluid there), three herniated discs, and sciatica on my left side I can't walk it's so bad. One 750 didn't do much but two 750's will calm down the most stubborn spasms. Also works great with norco (can be hard to stretch four pills a day ya know). Definitely recommend to others with similar conditions. May you find what gives you the most relief!

*FIrst post ever*"


"This is my second time  receiving the Vivtrol injection. It is very effective for Alcohol and Opiate dependence. I have had very little cravings for either drugs. My side effects were minimal. I highly recommend this drug for the disease of Addiction."


"I had no pain during the insertion, just pressure. My obgyn numbed me, and I was not on my period due to pcos. I'm 24 and this is my first attempt at hormonal BC. About an hour after the insertion I had pain which I relieved with a double dose of midol and a heating pad. I felt completely normal for two weeks. Then I experienced slight cramps (not extremely painful, just an uncomfortable on and off ache) and daily spotting. Other things I've noticed that there are days were I feel more anxious than the situation calls for and indigestion problems like heartburn or diarrhea. The experience hasn't been as bad as I thought it would in the 6 weeks since I got it, and I already feel my symptoms winding down in severity."


"It is almost 5am. I took it last night at 8 ish for prep for my colonoscopy. I never ever have diarhea, but all this morning I've been having diarheaa with a lot of blood in it non stop. This is the worst pain I've ever been in and I felt like I was going to pass out. Never again.

Female/18"


"I've been on Effexor XR for several years now.  As far as helping to control my depression, it has been wonderful.  However, I have had some severe side effects.  I have gained 80 lbs since I started taking the medication.  I have been diagnosed with benign vertigo.  I have had countless specialists poke and prod me because no one can figure out why I get a sinus infection every month.  I stopped getting menstrual cycles, and specialists can't figure out why.  These are all possible side effects"


"Does it work? Yes. Will you experience side effects? Probably.

Took the pill 36 hours after having unprotected sex. Started feeling side effects about 24 hours after taking it. Started my period 5 days later (10 days before period was supposed to start). Had absolutely horrible PMS. It made me super depressed and anxious. However, it worked. I  plan on using other forms of contraception in the future, because this past week was awful."


"Cipro worked the first day for reducing the urgency, but I must not have eaten enough, because I felt like vomiting. The second day I had diarrhea, and the third day, I have the urgency back, but not as painful."


"Baclofen saved my life.   I had been drinking and drugging and other addictions for thirty five years and after a few mos getting dosage correct w occasional relapse, I am now booze free.   It is a miracle.   You must fight through the side effects (sleepiness, lethargy, etc) as it will eventually work.  I now take it five times/ day total 225mg but will slowly reduce now that have reached 'threshold' (Amiesen).    I had tried years of AA, rehab, moving to alcohol free countries, yoga, meditation, extreme fitness routines, years of therapy; nothing worked.    Several DUIs, lost jobs, marriages, relationships..  And then, Baclofen!   Thank you Dr. Amiesen,, I love you!"


"I was given 10 days worth of tablets by my GP, On the second I could not eat anything, just thinking of food would make me extremely sick, but the worst thing was not being unable to Drink anything, I couldn't even put a glass of water to my mouth without throwing up, which eventually got to point when I had to go to A&E and be put on a saline drip to re-hydrate me. Dizziness, a feeling of being -out of it- was horrible, and the fatigue was awful. I stopped taking the pills, against my GP's advice because I couldn't take anymore. I will never accept this medication again, I'm two days without it, and still can't eat anything, and am forcing myself to drink fluids"


"This pill was miracle one for me.  I helps me so much with the retained fluid in my body."


"I have found that at least one out of each box of 5  has little or no medication on it. This has put me back in horrible pain and dangerous withdrawal symptoms..I was given the 25 mcg/ change every 72 hrs to take the place of my deactivated morphine pump that malfunctioned (overdosed & under dosed)..Diagnosis: severe scoliosis,degenerative disk,etc."


"Well, it helped take the edge off for sure, but a month in, I started getting chest pain and shortness of breath. My blood pressure was at 135/90, having always been 118/78 before. I also have anxiety, so it may be related, but I didn't expect cardiac side effects! I'm 29, thin, and healthy."


"My daughter was on this for 6 weeks and on her second blood test was told she had high cholesterol and high potassium levels. Days later she was rushed to hospital and was told the roaccutane caused pancreatitis. No one told her this was a risk when you take it"


"I have been taking Lamictal/lamotrigine for over 10 years now to help treat my bipolar 2. I think the fact that 10+ years later and after trying other meds during my hard times I always come back to this one. Life does have ways of kicking me and those times are when other meds have been added or tried, but I always end up on Lamictal regardless."


"I Suffered with dreadful Migraine ever since I was around 11 years old, so bad my arm used to be paralysed and speech was severely affected with almost stroke like symptoms, I had so much time off school and also my places of employment in later life and I had to cancel shows, trips out etc.At the age of 57 I was prescribed Zomig and it changed my life, I only need a quarter of a tablet and after 40 minutes I feel fine and the only side effect is a slight sensitivity to hot drinks and hot water which wears off after an hour or so .I can't believe all those years I have suffered and the way Migraine ruled my life. I am 69 years old this year and whilst I feel happy to be cured,I feel I have been robbed of many years."


"I got the nexplanon jan 2013 the first month I bleed none stop then my body got use to it and I would get my period every month.I. had this birth control for two years and let me tell u it made me mad crazy I cried for no reason I had horrible mood swing horrible migrains I got super depress

Got acne. I finally couldn't take it so I when and took it out and I feel better now ..I liked the fact I didn't get pregnant and didn't have to worry about taking any thing. But the side effects just where to much for me"


"PLEASE TAKE MY ADVICE!!! I started on Minastrin 24fe in February of 2016 because my fiance and I were going to be getting married in April 2016. We both were virgins and I had never been on a contraceptive before but we both wanted to wait a while to have kids in our marriage. Well at first things didn't seem too bad. However I started noticing acne breakout and I was surprised at how I waa easy to cry...however I thought it was due to wedding planning and not birth control. However, after a month and a half into our marriage...about month ago, I started developing extreme mood swings, depression, weird thoughts I couldn't seem to cope with, suicidal thoughts, emotional about everything, losing feeling for my husband (who believe me I adore and love so very much), 15 to 17 pound weight gain, panic attacks, depression, anxiety, fatigue, swollennes in my legs and feet, and even one of my big toes started to go numb. I even started thinking the worse things about my husband and losing loss of of feeling for him. I was scared to death! I was usually full of life and happy and carefree and a very energetic and outgoing young woman who loved her husband and her life! I was always active and tried to be health conscious. My husband has been extremely gracious and patient through all of this and believe me you do not want to start your marriage out like this!!! So he and I decided to stop the pill about 2 weeks ago (mid if June 2016). My acne has cleared, my swolleness has gone down and physically I am feeling better each day. My emotional swings are slowly lessening and I haven't had any panic attacks lately. I am still struggling but each day I feel mire myself and getting back to the real me. SO PLEASE TAKE MY ADVICE FOR YOUR SAKE AND THE SAKE OF THOSE YOU LOVE AROUND YOU!!! Stay away from this pill! These hormones are synthetic and fake and they aren't natural for our bodies. It may work gor some people but it is not worth the risk of going through what I have to see if it will work for you as well."


"Noticed that depakote improved stability of mood and reduced depression.  However, it did not help with mania mood swings.  This drug also totally removed my libido.  I have never experienced such an inability for sexual activity than while taking this drug.  A week after stopping the drug and sexual libido is back.  I would avoid this drug if male."


"Helps to fall asleep and stay asleep."


"I had a lower back fusion a year ago and have been having a lot of pain in my lower back and also problems with the nerves in my legs. The doctor gave me Gabapentin 300mg. It seems to help a little bit, enough so I can at least sleep. At times the pain in my legs drove me nuts I had to fill up the bathtub with super hot water to help calm the pain in my legs down then run to bed to try and sleep before it started up again. But now since I have been taking this no more bath tub. THANKS TO MY NEW DOCTOR HE'S AWESOME."


"I've been on the patch now for about a month and a half, and was previously on Nuvaring for birth control. Since I'm not a huge fan of oral contraceptives (I forget to take pills regularly) this seemed like the perfect option. Unlike Nuvaring, my libido hasn't disappeared a month into my new regimen, I don't seem to be gaining weight, and I don't have headaches. In response to the people who say the patch doesn't stay on, try wiping the application site with some rubbing alcohol on a cotton round. I haven't had trouble with the patch staying on once, and I'm six patches in. The only problem is that sometimes the adhesive around the edges gets some lint stuck to it or the patch will wrinkle a bit in the middle, but other than that it's great"


Aspirin / butalbital / caffeine / codeine

"My quality of life went from zero to 100 when I started on this med 20 years ago for migraine prevention! I am allergic to all Maxalt-type meds due to heart side effects! I am prescribed 4 capsules daily for migraine prevention and without them, I go straight into migraine symptoms and have to stay in bed for 3-4 days until the migraine and headache symptoms have disappeared! My new coverage is now Medicare RX! And they refuse to cover it! HELP"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Certainly did the job, but boy howdy was it hard to get down and keep down.  Take the first dose and then spend the next two hours in the bathroom - not just near it!!    Second dose also kept me "going" practically up to the time of the procedure.   Sip water (or something, anything!) in between gulps of the medicine - it'll go down easier.   Rated 4 because it was effective, but pretty nasty."


"Tiredness, but so far Lexapro has been the best."


"I start my third pack of Sprintec tomorrow, and I've been thrilled with the results! I primarily take it to manage my acne since I  get terrible cysts on my jaw and cheek all the time. After about a month and a half, I have only 2 tiny spots on my right cheek and no new breakouts (except those  spots which got a little bigger during the off week then went back down). I also use a prescription lotion from Curology.

Beware- The first month, my period went from 5 days to 7 with breakthrough bleeding for another week, followed by a 2 week period. Cramps weren't bad but bleeding was heavier. Skin maintained. I have been a bit moodier and gained some weight, but that's prob bc of stress. My breasts grew too so can't complain about that lol"


"Helped anxiety sleep 500Mcg 2x day"


"I have lost 80 lbs using phentermine for almost 10 months. it has been a great thing for me. I have energy to workout and have had no desire for soda in almost a year. I take it every other month and it is still working for me. I have a few friends of mine that are taking it as well and it has worked for them as well."


"I am 20 and was only diagnosed with ADHD about 6 months ago. I tried Ritalin first and it did nothing for me, but then I was prescribed dexedrine and it has been a life saver. There's definitely some odd but kind of fun side effects for me. I get extremely into whatever I'm doing, which is super helpful for school, but sometimes a bit awkward in social situations because I enjoy conversation a little too much and worry that I annoy people. It makes me really ambitious and I feel the need to learn/accomplish things while I'm on it, but not physical things unfortunately, like working out or cleaning haha. I usually start doing homework, planning things or doing research. It's going to help me succeed in school so much more now."


"I am 35 yrs old male, and I have extreme anxiety (can’t move out from the house) and panic attacks. Started 3 months ago, take only 15 mg/day:

1st week: extreme nausea

from 2nd week: felt nothing, sometimes I had some light nausea, but nothing serious side effect.

from 4th week: definitely felt myself better, most of my anxiety and panic attacks are gone.

from 12th week: the drug shows his evil side. I don’t know why, but I feel myself like a zombie. The extreme nausea is back, I always have headache, and my appetite is totally lost.

On the one hand this drug is great against anxiety, but on the other hand, has many many terrible side effects.

I guess, I’ll quit, not worth it."


"My daughter just turned 7 years old and we started her on Vyvanse about 2 months ago as she was diagnosed with ADHD. After two months (this week) I called the doctor and stopped the medication as she has lost so much weight from not eating, and was sleeping ALL THE TIME! My daughter never took naps and would wake up at 6:30 a.m. religiously every morning on her own, but after we started her on the medicine, she falls asleep standing up and cannot wake her up in the mornings. We fight just to get her to eat things she likes and to no prevail. I know it might not be the medicine for her and in fact I am going to try a Non-Stimulant ADHD medication before we stop these medicines over all. "


"I've only been on this medication for two days. I've tried every appetite suppressant out there. I overeat constantly. I'm at risk for diabetes. My cholesterol is sky high but I still can't stop eating chocolate. I'm at 0.6 now. No nausea or other side effects. I still crave chocolate and peanut butter and any food I can get my hands on. I need this to work. It seems to work for everyone else except me."


"Started on 10mg-increased to 20 then to 40. The blurry vision cleared up for the most part after a few months.  Latuda definitely makes me feel better. Not 100%... but better. Having to take with 350 calories is difficult, especially before bed  and the weight gain was pretty bad but then started taking calcium, magnesium, zinc and dropped the weight... weird... but it works. Just need to make sure the magnesium is maleate... others make me to tired."


"what a joke of a med, I had terrible experience.  I have been on oxycontin for 20 yrs and miralax everyday is wonderful, looks like a drug company is trying to recoup its development costs at patients expense, miralax is a miracle"


"This birth control worked effectively to act as a birth control BUT... The side effects suck so bad. I've been on this birth control for 2 1/2 years, probably closer to 3 now, and I've been having breakthrough bleeding for nearly the whole time I've been on it after year 1. Imagine this: getting double periods every month or periods that last for like half the month. That's what I've been going through for well over a year. I didn't want to switch over because I thought it would stop and my body was already used to this medication but finally I couldnt take it anymore. I would get EXTREMELY moody and depressed during the multiple periods. Imagine being angry and tired and sore half the month, every month, for over a year. I'm now 21."


"Just had two injections, one in each knee. The first of four injections. I am not feeling any pain at the moment but they say this is only temporary, that it will take all four injections for the best relief. I will say that I only felt a slight prick of the needle, felt no pain what so ever...can't wait for the other three.."


"I was on Citalopram for OCD for 10 years until it unfortunately pooped out. I went through 3 months of hell not being able to think straight and being practically housebound! But, I have now been on 50mg of Sertraline for just over three weeks and all I can say is stick with it. I really felt like nothing was ever going to help me, I had almost given up. But after three weeks, I am now on my fourth day in a row of feeling much more positive and back to my old self again. My intrusive thoughts are not as frequent and do not stick as much when they do come. I now feel strong enough to start helping myself by challenging my condition. Different medications work for different people so keep trying until you get it right. Everyone deserves life!"


"I have been on this implant since February of 2015. I have constantly been bleeding. It can be medium to hardly anything. I have had roughly 5 days ( spread out) of no bleeding since and its June 2 now. The effectiveness is excellent! I wouldn't go to anything else for the effectiveness, but the bleeding is a downside but I can handle it. The doctor has given me medicine for 30 days at a time ( I have been on another dose for another 30 days but going back soon)  it seems to work a little but not very much. I have no weight gain and am 115lbs. Not much of moodiness than what's expected for a 16 year old girl."


"I am on Zoloft 200mg. a day.  Have been taking Xanax 1mg. 3 or 4 x day.  My Dr. wants to switch me to Klonopin .5  2x day instead, but it does not seem to be helping.  I don't seem to feel any relief from the Klonopin."


"I was reading all the reviews on Trulicity and got a bit worried with all the getting sick, cancer, and the not working comments.
I have been on Trulicity now for three weeks and have not felt any of the symptoms.  I noticed I can not eat like I used to.  I have to eat smaller meals because I get full fast.  My sugar numbers have gotten low, they are at 91 to 117.  My numbers have not been this low in a few years.  The one thing I do have to do is constantly test my sugars because I get low readings.  Lets see how I feel after taking Trulicity for a few months.

I will keep you posted."


"I have been on TriNessa for around six months now. I have been on birth control for 9 years due to ovarian cysts, horrid periods/cramping, and obviously to prevent pregnancy. I have had to switch from pill to pill over the years due to complications. When I was switched to TriNessa six months ago I felt horrible pretty much from the start. TriNessa initially caused mood swings (have subsided since) and spotting for two packs straight. This pill STILL kindly provides me with constant bloating for about two weeks out of a pack, an obliterated sex drive and life with my fianc"


"I began taking Prevacid probably 10 years ago, stopped occasionally, but found I could not go long without needing it.  I never thought of anything bad coming of it, I felt wonderful, no heartburn, no need to watch what I ate anymore, no more waking up at night needing antacids.  Well, a few years ago, I started having severe foot and ankle pain and weakness, and last September, I fell in the yard and severely broke my ankle, requiring ORIF surgery to put in a plate and screws.  My ankle will never be the same.  Gone are the 4 mile walks I used to enjoy daily, and, I have also developed some heart palpitations, higher blood pressure readings, and I feel it is all due to my long term use of Prevacid.  I stopped taking it almost 2 months ago."


"Works good and afterwards keeps me from rolling out of bed."


"I have had cold sores for my entire life. When I was a baby, I used to get them in and around my eyes, which was a terrifying experience for my parents, as I could have lost my sight. I was prescribed Valtrex after I had reached the beginning stages of puberty, and it is absolutely amazing! If you take it right when you feel the tingle, the cold sore will not even appear, and if you take it when the blisters have just formed, they will not worsen. And for those who have a fully formed monster cold sore, never fear! Valtrex will shorten the healing time drastically, for me about 3 days."


"I'll admit, at first I was extremely skeptical. I had heard about all of the nasty side effects that occur with this medicine. 5 months ago, I had cystic acne SO bad that each side of my face on my cheeks looked like I had a big, inflamed, rash on them. I was embarrassed to leave the house and I had to cake on the makeup, and even then you could tell I had a big problem. Within the first three months or so, I had been on it and while it got better, I was sure it would never get really better because I kept breaking out. Well, I am officially on my 5th and last month and I haven't had a new pimple in over a week, I am 100% clear. This stuff WORKS. Don't let people scare you, the side effects are really not that bad. Life changing stuff."


"I bled from my rectum after using this medicine. I had stomach cramps as well. I recommend that you never use this medicine unless you want to be in severe pain."


"I find it helpful for sleep 150 mg with seroquel and Xanax. Sometimes it makes me dreamy or spacey not unpleasant but maybe for its reputation as a street drug in larger doses I have never tried. I don't have much anxiety so have nothing to add."


"I was on Paxil when my doctor switched me to brintellix 10 mg. The Paxil had stopped helping with my anxiety and depression. I experienced the itchy skin for the first week but that subsided. I did experience some nausea but it went away also. I was on this medication for 4 months and at first it was GREAT! I felt so much better however I started noticing my energy level was decreasing and weight gain. At my last dr appt, I had gained 8 pds in 2 wks which was a total of almost 25 pounds in 4 months!! Needless to say, dr stopped medicine immediately and switched me again. So if you have a tendency to gain weight this medication may cause you to pick up pounds in a short amt of time!! Even tho weight gain is not listed as a main side effect."


"loved this birth control! my periods were a little abnormal but nothing too major. no mood swings or weight gain. :)"


"I used Yaz for years with no problems but Gianvi made me moody, depressed, and seriously suicidal. Once I made the connection that my depression and suicidal thoughts were from the pill, I stopped immediately. Sure enough, two days later, I felt cheerful and fine. I also noticed this pill gave me zero sex drive--so maybe it is really effective birth control."


"I started at 100mg and the first few weeks I felt really amazing for the first time in my life. After the fourth week or so, I switched to the 150mg because I had found that the initial euphoria had worn off and I thought that it had lost its efficacy. The higher dose was too strong for me so I switched back and have been on the 100mg since. I do not have the same dark cycles that I used to, and though I still feel depressed at times, it is not nearly as often as before, and the episodes are manageable. I am not feeling chronic hopelessness nor paranoid or defensive. It does not feel like I am 'medicated' while on this. I am not experiencing many side effects (just more intense dreams, and some minor constipation)."


"I have been taking the 75mg time-released Tenuate for 12 days now and I've already lost 6 lbs.  I take it in the morning; after it kicks in, I feel a little shaky and nauseated for about an hour (but it's not disabling); after than I'm fine for the day.  I have to be careful because, if I'm really busy I'll forget to eat.  I was concerned that it would keep me awake but it seems to wear off in the evening.  I think drinking plenty of water is probably pretty important with this medicine."


"It is very helpful."


"I'm a recovering alcoholic/addict with chronic pancreatitis, so having the option to take a non-narcotic to manage chronic pain is critical for me. I have been relatively successful at managing the pancreatitis after it's acute and vicious onset which had me hospitalized and on a diladid drip for seven weeks. Now that after a year the pancreatitis has turned chronic, though I maintain a good diet and exercise often, and so pain management is crucial. However it's pretty dangerous for me to be on narcotics, and it is most certainly not how I want to spend my life. The Gabapentin has truly made the biggest difference for me in both dealing with chronic pain and the anxiety I have about controlled substances. I am relieved and grateful."


"I have been on Victoza for about 6 weeks. My blood sugar results were immediately great. I find that I am eating a lot less. I have not lost weight but my weight is not too bad. I just hope the great sugar control continues. I used Byetta before and it totally stopped working for me."


"I'm 18 and I went swimming This weekend. The pool had too much chlorine in it. I could smell it, but I got on anyway. Now I'm stuck with a yeast infection. Boy this thing hurts. So I got the 3 day combo pack. I started with the wipe and it BURNED like hell. I shook it off. I inserted the medicine then put the cream on it. When I tell you I wanted to fall to my knees and cry. This stuff burned so extremely bad. I'm in bed and it doesn't really burn anymore nor does it itch. But this is crazy. I will have to wait until the end results if I decide on ever recommending it."


"ddferrari, I don't believe these people are faking about their experiences. Because I had a good experience with chantix. Honestly, I AM smoking again. I took this a couple of years ago for about a week or two and went from a pack a day to a cigarette every three days. So it DID help. BUT it did make me super tired so much to the point I felt sick constantly. I was having dreams. Dreams about my boyfriend cheating on me (which he was). I'm about to start taking them again. I had stopped back then because of all of that stuff. But I'm going to start again because I did see an improvement. This time I really plan on stopping..."


"I also suggest using Zovirax (cream or ointment) while dealing with an outbreak. It works great in combination with the Valacyclovir. Been dealing with cold sores for 25 years and I've been using this combination for about 5 years. Nothing works better."


"No more feeling frustrated, and no more outbursts.  I take klonopin also.
      Only  thing is orgasm is hard to achieve. Erections are fine, but orgasms are long to get to."


"Completed 10 shots - the loading phase.  Now into the 1 shot per month maintenance phase.  But I’ve noticed little improvement to “maintain”.    What I have noticed is that the scaling has stopped, replaced by dark - almost gray - Itchy bumpy skin where the P is, surrounded by itchy bumpy normal colored skin.   Also since I’ve started the drug, I have itchy spots all over - even in places I never had P and still don’t have P."