"I have been on NuvaRing for about a year and a half now. I chose this method because it wasn't something that I had to take everyday. I had a few initial concerns; 1. Although my boyfriend was aware of the birth control, I was worried he may feel it and it may affect our sex life. 2. I was skeptical because it wasn't something I took everyday, so I was worried of it's effectiveness. and 3. Side effects,  weight gain, mood swings, irregular periods etc. I really have nothing bad to say about this method. My boyfriend says he can't feel it, and I've never had a slip out. I have had no noticeable weight gain, or mood swings and my period is on almost the same day every month and they have become very short and light lasting only 1 to 2 days."


"I have 2 herniated discs, I've had steroid injections twice, which work for a while. I've been on Diclofenic for 2 months, the first month was great it reduced my pain dramatically and was able to function / work properly. I ran out of the meds for 3 days and used shop meds (not great), I've been back on Diclofenic for 5 days and it's not working at all, been back to docs who's prescribed Gabapentin, the combination is t working and I'm almost in intolerable pain again."


"On my first pack of Trinessa. I had slight nausea the first night of taking the pill and a headache the next day but otherwise, no side effects. I haven't gained any weight or broke out at all. No crazy mood swings either! I was terrified to try this pill because of the awful reviews but I have been totally normal."


"After my first pill I felt like I was going to die on this medicine. My mind blacked out. I could not think clearly. I collapsed. I could not remember anything. I could not feel my body. I could not walk. It was terrifying. I was home alone. It was not a good experience!"


"Wonderful antibiotic for Bartonellosis! Few side effects compared to some other antibiotics. High bilirubin levels is usually transient and just needs to be monitored. Has a very short half-life compared to Mycobutin but far less chance of getting a serious side effect. Much easier and less serious side effects than Bactrim."


"I've had the implanon for about 5-6 months now. I've gained about 8 pounds within those months. It is a very effective birth control, but I've never been so moody and angry in my life. Ever since I've got it my boyfriend and I have noticed my moods being completely different and awful. Not only have I gained weight, but its also making me break out really bad.  My acne will not go away no matter what I try to use."


"My 3 yo boy having Bactrim for 5 days and look like I doesn't work at all , still having symptoms ' fever , shivering ....' going back to GP today to get another antibiotic..... so depressed now ;-("


"I am having a severe dysmenorrhea each and every of my menstrual days. That's why I tried ibuprofen, specifically Advil, as it was also suggested by my friends.  But before I took this, I consulted my doctor. He gave me specific dosages. Now, my menstrual cramps are gone."


"Zoloft was the first antidepressant I had been put on. It was mainly prescribed for my anxiety but also for my problems with depression and as soon as I started taking I started to feel better (possible placebo effect). I had to build up the dosage slowly because the side effects were moderately harsh on me. Although it did not make me tired like Luvox does to me, it gave me stomach aches and decreased appetite. And I had periods of dizziness as well. I was beginning to see improvement especially because I began it during the summer when most of my stress was coming from school. But after about 3 months when I went on vacation, my symptoms came back out of nowhere and I slowly went off of it. I am on Luvox now. I am 14 years old."


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"I have been taking this birth control for two years now and I love it. I have never had any problems with it! It works great and I love that I only get 4 periods a year."


"Stay away from this medicine I got my first shot on November 11 after a week I start bleeding and I still bleed badly  I. hate this medicine"


"Seroquel has been ineffective for me at dosages below 600mg.  Even at 600mg my symptoms are decreased slightly.  I have been on lower dosages of other medications that have worked better."


"Lots of mental illness drugs are rubbish anyway. But this one made me poop about 3 times a day today. And I was sick for about 2 weeks on this. Stomach pain, nausea, joint pain and all that."


"2 tubes a day raised me over 1000 from 262.   Way too high.  Now on 1.5 tubes. It works IF YOU APPLY IT CORRECTLY.  I'm laughing at all these guys that say it doesn't dry.   Try following the instructions of rubbing it in until it dries folks. Like literally it takes 30 seconds.

It is NOT a self drying gel like Androgel.  Yikes man!

As for the smell? It's added.  Other reviewers are incorrect.  It's on their website.  Do some research.  It's not the T gel it's the cologne with pheromones they add to it.

As for what it smells like?  Awesome.  I've had woman after woman tell me I smell awesome.  I don't know what's wrong with these guys who DONT want to smell sexy."


"After taking the 2nd pill I developed raised red welts on my neck, shoulders and upper chest.  I immediately stopped taking Malarone.  The next day the raised welts were replaced by another rash where the skin was cracked, dry and felt hot to touch....like a bad burn.  After a week of the new rash continuing to spread I went to the emergency room.  I was immediately put on predisone and I was told if my rash continued to spread and develop blisters I would then need to seek immediate emergency medical treatment.  I was endanger of developing Steven-Johnson Syndrome.  It has been four weeks since I first took this drug.  The rash is gone and my skin has peeled but I am now being tested systemic damage/ liver damage."


"I have been on Micardis 40mg then 80mg for the last 10 years. My blood pressure hovers around 140-150/90-95. I am 5'11" and weigh 105kg. I've not had any major side effects that I can tell, but recently in the last 1 year when I turned 44, I started to experience insomnia. At first it was for a few days, then weeks. The longest bout of insomnia I had was 5 weeks where I couldn't sleep (tossing/turning) until 5-6am. Thereafter I could sleep for about 2 or 3 hours before I had to get up for work. I've checked some medical websites and apparently telemisartan drugs like Micardis may cause insomnia."


"I liked Wellbutrin for the 3 weeks I was on it.  I felt good, energetic, happy, and could finally organize my life, wasn't feeling overwhelmed by everything.  Unfortunately, broke out in terrible hives all over, and my psychiatrist says that is a reaction to the medicine.  "


"I had been taking Remeron for about 4 years for severe anxiety

and insomnia. It works great and gets you back on a normal sleep

patern right away. Yes, the side effects do get less and less after a few week. I have stopped using it now."


"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."


"Requip was prescribed for me for "break-through" symptoms related Parkinson's Disease.  I could not tell that it made any difference at all."


"I had gotten the ParaGard after I had my third child. After being on it for a year I started to miss my period and was having all the signs of being pregnant. I went into my yearly check up and the doctor informed me the iud looked good and in place. Four weeks later I started to bleed very bad and pass huge clots and in one of those clots was the ParaGrad I ended up going into the ER and found out I was 12 weeks pregnant and having a miscarriage. I ended up pregnant on the ParaGrad within a year and lost my baby due to it.  I will never get another IUD."


"Awesome."


"I had difficulty tolerating steroids on a daily basis. My doctor suggested Benlysta since other patients had success with it. My first infusion went well with no side effects. My 2nd infusion was administered 2 weeks later and I had a severe allergic reaction. My blood pressure and heart rate were dangerously high. After 911 was called, I spent 3 days in the hospital recovering. It's now 6 months later and this allergic reaction has magnified my asthma greatly. I get short of breath very easily and will remain under the care of an allergist. I knew an allergic reaction was a possibility. I'm now back on steroids."


"Tylenol 3 is no good. It does not work at all and I can't sleep and is bad for the liver.was a waste of $."


"25 year old who has suffered from generalized anxiety disorder for what seems like forever. My anxiety got much worse my senior year of college and I started having major sleep issues. I became obsessed with my fear of not sleeping and it really took a toll on me. I was taking Klonopin at night to sleep but that just made me out of it and feeling guilty worrying that I would become dependent on a benzo. I do not like the idea of taking medicine to sleep but I was desperate. My psych prescribed my Seroquel 25mg at night and the first night I slept 7 full hours after months of hardly any sleep. The Seroquel has allowed me to work on healthy lifestyle choices with the goal of eventually not needing it anymore. Minor weight gain."


"Just started  Contrave yesterday, Dec 15, 2016.   First day madee me so dizzy and nauseous.
Day 2 bought some motion sickness less drowsy!  Really really helped.  Rather be slightly drowsy than dizzy and throwing up.   If you can't handle the nausea or dizziness get some motion sickness.   I hope it works for weight loss too early to tell but its curbed my appetite."


"I have been using Silenor for the past two to three weeks. I haven't noticed any increase in the amount I have been sleeping, at all. As with most patients, my problem is not with falling asleep, but rather with staying asleep (sleep maintenance).  I still seem to wake up every hour after 1 a.m. However, for some reason during the night, since I have started taking the Silenor, I am less anxious than I had been about the lack of sleep, so maybe that's something."


"I was diagnosed as Bipolar disorder at the age of 49.  I was immediately put on Zyprexa and essentially, the next four years are a blur to me.  To say I felt like a zombie is a gross understatement. I changed my Doctor and insisted he take me off the drug which he did.  I am now taking 'plain old lithium' and have been doing well for the past five years.  I understand that everyone doesn't have the same experience with Zyprexa that I had, but people should be aware that there are long-proven alternatives.  I only wish that my Doctor had considered them first."


"I'm only 16 but I've been getting cold sores since I was about 1 1/2 years old. I used to get them about at least once every two months but now that I'm getting older I get them at least twice a year. I've had so many troubles treating mine with medication and have tried everything!! When i get them I get them EVERYWHERE, I even have intense scar tissue on my chin from previous infections. Usually I let it takes it's natural course as medicines only seem to make it more painful. But my doctor prescribed Denavir and I tried it and at first I was skeptical, I had intense pain at application, but 10 minutes later the swelling was completely gone and had NO pain. I use it more as a pain reliever than anything else honestly."


"I've had IBS-D for 25 years.  Was always told there was nothing the medical community could do about it.  So I suffered through it and took lots of immodium.  So when I saw advertisements for Xifaxan I was so hopeful.  Saw a new GI Doc and he immediately told me that this med was the best hope for IBS and that it's effectiveness was terrific.  So I was so very, very hopeful this would work, and it did,,,,for the 14 days I was on it.  The day after stopping my 14 day regime my extreme bloating was back and within a week my symptons were exactly as before.  Now after 6 weeks my symptoms seem even worse.  Going back to the Doc in 6 weeks.  Will see what else might help.  Good luck to all of you!  It's a terrible disease to have to deal with!"


"Although Qsymia was very effective in helping me curb my appetite and helped me lose weight - lost about 20 lbs in about 5 - it was slow, but was losing and that was great because I wasn't gaining.  Problem is if you don't ultimately change your overall eating habits and unless you want to stay on Qsymia forever - at $130/month - or more - depending on your insurance and any discounts that might be available - you will gain your weight back.  Personally, I don't want another "temporary" fix....and I don't want to pay $130 +/month to manage my weight....I need to change my mind set....it's all in your mind - if you keep the focus and you want to lose weight you will....that's what I'm telling myself....I need to focus!"


"This drug is going on my "Do Not Prescribe" list.  After a day and a half on it, the fatigue was so bad I could barely function.  No one claimed to know anything about this side effect, but when I looked it up I kept seeing it happening to users again and again.  It helped my UTI, but I couldn't get off the couch.  I phoned my doctor and was switched to Cipro.  After skipping my evening dose of Macrobid and taking Cipro instead, I felt almost normal the next day.  Be very, very cautious about using this drug."


"This is my first treatment for severe heavy bleeding. I have two small fibroids. I'm on day two and this drug has made a remarkable difference. Its reduced my severe bleeding to the use of a panty liner. I have had NO side effects yet. This has been a remarkable change for me. I will follow up to let you know if it changes my length."


"I started taking Neurontin for fibromyalgia pain about 2 weeks ago. It has made such a huge difference in my life already! I have energy now and I am actually sleeping regularly, first time in over 3 years. The only side effect I am experiencing is clumsiness. I keep dropping everything and tripping. But, I think that's a small price to pay for relief!"


"This med is a life saver I could not believe how quickly it worked. I feel great. I exercise at pulmonary maintenance X. 2 wk walking tread 30 min. I used to be short of breath, now I can walk. Carry groceries and it's 1 puff a day. Thanks to GlaxoSmithKline for making ANORO. Hopefully many people will be helped and get relief from this very debilitating disease. There is nothing worst in life than struggling to breath"


"This pill worked for me. I experienced tremendous weight loss. 216lbs to 204 in a month without trying. Happy every day. I can tell when the pill wears off because I get stressed. Pop a pill and 20 minutes later I can cope again. I have energy galore and I'm motivated to do everything. Total change from the depressed me. I feel like I'm myself again. A better me.  No side effects except excess energy. I have a harder time falling asleep because my mind races with things I can accomplish or work on."


"I have been taking Pristiq for 3 weeks now. First week, a mild headache, and insomnia, but after reading forums I would take it early in morning, and sleep improved. This is the first antidepressant I have taken. I felt wonderful, and thought wow this is what I have been missing! Things that bothered me before, became insignificant. Week 2 much of the same. Week 3 I feel tired and slightly flat, much the same as I did before.  I had an anxious moment but distracted myself and it passed. First time I actively felt anxious. I will continue to see how it goes. Having feel the amazing, stable, elevated mood in the begining makes me consider riding it out."


"This medicine has minimal side effects. It makes me less sad or reduces obsessive worry. It lowers my anxiety. It also helps with digestion regularity."


"I have trich n I was put on the 4 pills at once of 500mg.I took it Thursday at noon.I was fine.I have to say the taste is not the best.put it way back on ur tongue drink water n swallow. don't start smacking ur tongue around thats what makes u taste it.so I took it went to work and around 9 I got nauseous I came n went .at 1130 at night I was very nauseous I just went to sleep.next day I noticed alot lesse itch n burn.absolutely no more nauseous.today sat is day two I feel good.again in not 100%clear bec occasionally I feel lil itch but I like this pill.also day one on pill I had a one time heavy discharge it was like the infection came out.for you that ask if u get the one time four pills of 500mg.u must take all four at once.trust me u be ok"


"All I can say is wowlike I put the patch on and it worked and it worked immediately the first patch 21mg I promise you I didn't smoke not one cigarette it only been a day but I know it's working because people have smoked cigarette s in front of me and I didn't even care for it... thank you cause every time I lite a cigarette my son would say word for word what they commercials say about smoking I really wanted to stop and this patch really helped"


"Works great. Lasts me 3 to 4 days. I am 51 but when I take the pill I am 21. "


"I was on Suboxone for a long while but the prescription was so expensive and my insurance did not cover it. I had been clean for almost three years, so my doctor switched me to buprenorphine to help cut costs and its great! It's a miracle drug for opioid dependence!"


"I have tried many medications for major depressive disorder, SSRIs, TCAs, as well as cognitive behavioral therapy. All of which helped to some degree, but I was never quite functioning as well as I would have hoped.

Depression was ruining my life and I was becoming very discouraged and disappointed because I had tried so many medications and other treatments, suicide was a thought I had every hour of every day.

Now, every single day I am thankful I found Parnate. I get a little dizziness, some dry mouth, and some loud heartbeats, but that is an insignificant cost to pay to have the will to live back once again.

If you are struggling with depression after trying many treatments, please ask your doctor about an MAOI. Best of luck!"


"I took Plan B about 26 hours after sex and was crazy paranoid because I was ovulating when the insident occurred. For almost two weeks I had fatigue, extreme nausea, swollen and tender breast, but then my period came two days early! Period is normal, not heavier or lighter! Plan B does work, but I wouldn't advise taking it often. All those hormones will make you feel absolutely crazy."


"After being on Microgestin Fe 1/20 for only a few days I noticed I had gained 2-3 pounds. As I was told by my doctor that this is a normal side effect and would go away in time, I tried not to panic. Considering I am a very active person, I own a horse and I compete in hunter jumpers and ride 5-6 days a week, I figured the weight gain would be temporary. However, after being on it for 3 months I had gained 15 pounds, was breaking out on and off, like a prepubescent teenager. No matter what I did I couldn%u2019t drop the 15 pounds. "


"Tried taking Zoloft to help with my anxiety/panic/depression. Didn't do a thing for me. I didn't feel different at all. "


"I am 39 years old and have been diagnosed with juvenile RA at the age of 15. Now my diagnose is seropositive RA. I have been on all existing meds but my problem is that they work for some time and then stop working completely. I had to wait for years to be put on biological therapy. Now, I have been taking Actemra for 1,5 year and it worked I would say between 4th and 9th month. The last six months I see that it's no more effective for me. I am again in a lots of pain and I can't function normally. I said it to my rheumatologist and she gave me Arcoxia as a NSAID to be taken and maybe cease the pain. It's not helping at all, so she said that we do a switch to another drug. Hope it would work better for me this time."


"I am a 24 year old female that has suffered acne from the age of 14. I tried all expensive products, facials and peels. Nothing worked until I was recommended Epiduo from my local GP. I never want to get off this product!!! It took a while to start seeing results, maybe about a month. my skin did get a lot worse before it got better. I have been using this product for 9 months now and won't get a single pimple for a few weeks. I still use it every night but am trying to skip a day here and there. My scarring is starting to fade and I can go out of the house wearing no makeup now. I would recommend it to anyone"


"I've had a good experience with Geodon. It has controlled my mania and I have 0 side effects. I started at 40mg. which was not doing anything and then switched doctors and am now at 120 mg. 40mg in the day and 80mg. at night. It's truly been a blessing. I also take Zoloft for depression and anxiety. Together they work well for me. My 8 year old son has just been diagnosed with bi polar and he has just started on Geodon. In the beginning, he was very drowsy, but in a matter of days, his hyperactivity, non-stop pressured speech, risky behavior and emotional meltdowns and temper tantrums have all but disappeared! We all thought he had ADHD, but so far, no more ADHD meds, just Zoloft and Geodon, and he's doing well!"


"I tried creon and other NHS pancreatic enzymes but they all made me worse than ever, so I began taking  a vegan enzyme called botanogest made by a company in belgium. It cured all my pancreas and stomach pain and I could eat any foods I wanted with it.  A MRI scan has shown it has also made the scarring on my pancreas completely disappear which drs say is impossible? botanogest has recently been discontinued and without it I'll need a feeding tube, no other enzymes work for me, I believe botanogest could help millions of people with pancreatitis be well again, like I was for 17 years with it, I keep mailing the company in Belgium asking them to start  selling it again, its a miracle product for pancreatitis,"


"During a really worrying period with one of my children I found I couldn't sleep and would lie awake with pounding heart and shaking.  This meant I found terrible during the day and it just got worse and worse. I eventually was referred to a Psychiatrist who prescribed Mirtazapine 15mg.  Well the first night I slept all night!  I was very groggy in the morning.  Gradually the grogginess lessened.  I found that because I was getting a good nights restful sleep I started to improve.  It really was like a miracle for me.  I have been on it now for about 18 months, the family crisis is over and I want to get off now if I can. so I have started taking just 7.5mg will see how I go with that for a while then hopefully stop altogether."


"Just started saxenda a few days ago, still in the 0.6 dose. I am a little frightened about continuing this medication. I have lost weight already but feel like it may be because I'm so nauseous all the time."


"Been On Clarithromycin for 5 Days and have to do a 7 day cycle - Only 4 tablets left. I would advice anyone not to google the side effects you are getting from this job because some websites say pregnancy!
I have the most vile taste in my mouth, which gets worse as I cough. I wake up with my tongue stuck down to the bottom of my mouth and I feel extreme hunger pains/stomach pains. Saying that I would say this drug work very well. I have vivid dreams and can't sleep at all at night."


"I have used Enbrel for Psoriatic Arthritis ever since it was approved.  I just started with Simponi a few months ago.  Some of the psoriasis has returned on my scalp.  I like the idea of only one injection a month but I have a feeling I'll be going back to Enbrel."


"Have taken Lamictal for about 5 years. Needed antidepressant to supplement, and have tried practically every one, new and old. Tried Abilify 2mg (?) at night. No side effects, especially weight gain, at all. After about 3 days,  had more energy than I have had in years! Great mood, focus, and actually got things done! But only lasted about 3 weeks. Upped dose to 5mg. Same thing. If only it would last longer than 3 weeks. On the bright side, for 3 weeks at a time, my house was clean, etc! Lol"


"I had a bad reaction to this dye!  I have had 5 previous MRI s with no problems at all to previously used dyes. It burned and made my arm ache on injection and 6 min later when done and I tried to get up I passed out and my blood pressure dropped.  They watched me for almost an hour after and I stabilized.  After going home my heartbeat was irregular and I was very tired.  I am a 56 yr old female with high blood pressure controlled by Micardis 40 mg."


"I went to the clinic 51 months ago to request help to stop smoking - I walked out with a packet of champix and weekly support.  After 1 and half packets I went down to taking 1 tablet a day @ 14.00 hrs once I completed the 2 packets that was it -  I was smoke free and "


"Was effective for my bladder infection but side effects are not good. After 3 days of medication, I developed severe pain in my Achilles tendon, both ankles. It continues to this day, 2  months later. I've also developed severe pain (tendonitis?), in my elbows. Never had this pain before taking Cipro."


"Started out after Christmas 19.75lbs later. I am sold and yes is does stop snacking, drinking and helps with a lot of your blood work. I had my doubts but results are just nice. I am paying out of pocket but the savings in other areas and feeling healthy are worth every penny."


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


"After two stents and medication right leg (least obstructed) improvement in 48 hrs. Left leg pain drastically reduced and mobility returning. Sleeping better. Have been on this medication (with aspirin) for one week. Very optamistic, haven't felt this good in years."


"I took Celexa in January 2002 for about 6 months. I was dealing with too many losses, I was crying day and night for a couple of months. I went to the doctor and he put me on Celexa. It was amazing. I was so happy all the time. I figured I could handle everything so I stopped it. You really need to come off this slowly. Now I am depressed again and plan on getting back on it until I can get past losing my job and the months of being out of work."


"I've now been on this drug for 5 months. I haven't self harmed during this time. I have gained some weight, although in recent weeks I've been able to stop bingeing for the first time in years. I tend to wake up feeling down or agitated, so perhaps the pills aren't working for the full 24 hours. However, once I've taken the medicines I am calm again. The major downside is that I easily sleep for 14 hours straight and find it impossible to motivate myself to do anything. The days go by very quickly and I do little other then eat, sleep and watch TV. In the long term this has to be a bad thing, but for now I'm happy not to be feeling ill."


"I took this pill for a year and it worked really well although I sometimes missed 1-3 pills a month. The first half of the year didn't affect my mood that dramatically until later on. My boyfriend noticed that I was really irritated over little things and my depression almost made me hurt myself. I also realized that I felt very very angry at him for picking me up an hour late and I couldn't calm down. In my mind I knew it's okay and I wanted to forgive him, but the anger inside me didn't budge. It's a very effective pill but I have to change my dosage since it's putting me and my relationship in danger."


"I began Junel FE 1/20 five days ago and I'll update this after a couple months of having been on this pill. I'm using it for birth control as well as period regulation. I got my period on a Saturday and began taking it the day after. My period was extremely heavy for the first day because I'd taken Plan B earlier in the month but immediately after beginning the birth control my period was actually lighter than usual. I've never had great skin, and I've noticed some increased acne since starting the pill, as well as some depression. I'm going to give my body some time to let my hormone levels balance before I really judge this pill, but those are the effects I've seen immediately after beginning it."


"Update: I was doing completely fine on this rx until yesterday morning. I had a seizure at work and was transported to the hospital Dr stated the contave caused and I needed to discontinue immediately.  Please be safe; most scary experience in my life."


"I have been on Aviane for many years. It has worked wonders for me. I had to switch to a different brand for insurance purposes and immediately I gained 10 pounds and my breasts were extremely sore and swollen. I NEVER had this with Aviane. I've already called my doctor and I am switching back right away."


"After I ceased breastfeeding my daughter I needed a more practical birth control. I have always suffered anxiety about remembering to take a pill, especially when breastfeeding and using the mini pill which needed to be taken at exactly the same time daily. The patch ticks all the boxes. Easy to use. I have had one fall off during a high intensity swim, so I recommend getting spares just in case.
AS A WARNING - When I first started the patch I bled heavily for about 30 days non-stop. I was even prescribed medication to help with this. Since it stopped, the heavy continuous bleeding hasn't returned and my periods are only 4-5 days long on my patch free week. Also, I get strong food cravings around my patch change days perhaps a coincidence."


"I have been on the Depo shot for almost a year now, and it has been terrible. I love not having a period, but the shot has made me incredibly depressed and moody. I cry all the time and get insanely mad at the slightest thing. It also made me have sharp pains and cramps. It is convenient but the side effects don't make it worth it. "


"I will start off by saying it did cause weight gain. My clothes fit the same but the number on the scale went up about 7-10 pounds depending on the day. I cannot say this is solely because the drug- I think I can safely say that this is because my pain has improved so drastically that I have appetite again. I can keep the weight off if I really want to, but I am not overweight and I am content with my appetite finally being back after years of struggles that I don't think it's a problem. Regardless, I have been on lyrica for almost a year now. It has drastically improved my nerve pain, joint stiffness and swelling (along with a gallon of water a day), appetite, energy, and sleep. I am not pain free but no fibromyalgia patient truly ever is pain free but my pain has gone from an average of 8-9 down to a 4-5 on my good days. My flare ups are far less frequent and I only experience them once every two or so months which is a huge improvement over every other week. The length of the flare ups is also shortened from 3-5 days down to 2 days maximum. At the beginning of taking the medicine I was slightly drowsy but nothing dangerous. I only take it once a day and I am trying to keep it that way to avoid moving up to 2 doses a day. Lyrica is my miracle drug and has definitely given me my life back. My biggest complaint is the cost and insurance but it could be worse. It costs me $2 a day to feel normal again."


"I have been on Rexulti .5mg now for over a month. I suffer from major depression and ptsd. I have tried over 30 different medications over the last 15 years and have either had no relief or terrible side effects. I also take 100mg of Zoloft. I no longer feel empty inside, I feel like I have some hope. I do have vivid dreams but I can handle that if it makes me feel so much better during the day. After many many years I may finally have gotten the right combo of meds. Good luck to all"


"I got on the shot July 6th. Two weeks after I got the shot I had my period and it has been six months of me bleeding non-stop. I would bleed heavy some days and light other days, but not once have I went a day without bleeding. Doctor keeps telling me its normal and I know it can't be. My back hurts so bad sometimes I can't stand straight and these contractions.. I mean cramps are worse than my pregnancy. I'm an excercizing maniac and I still can not get rid of my lower stomach and I have a personal trainer. Refuse to do the third shot."


"I had been recommended that I leave it on while I sleep I ended up with chemical burns all over my chest"


"I started with Prozac and could not sleep at all.  With Effexor 150mg, I could sleep standing up and was so sedated that I could not function.  Withdrawal from 150mg to 75 to 37.5mg was OK, but after that withdrawal was hell with dizzyness and nausea.  Changing back to 75mg, I still slept well, had a good sense of well being and could still function. With it 20 years now"


"I have been taken citalopram  since I'm 19 years old, after an acute life event.
I started with 20mg a day po which helped me for over 1 year.
After 1 year I felt that my depression is coming back so I talked to my physician and we increased the daily dose to 40mg po.
I am now taking this medication for over 6 years and for me its the one and only medication that helps.
Yes I have had some side effects like loosing weight (15 pounds) trouble sleeping (5-6 h) a day max. and insomnia.
But still I can finally start living my normal life which I could not do without this medication.
I work as a Rn in a ED and see a lot of patients with depression, ptsd (like me) or other problems who don't take any medications, which I would not recommend..."


"Wish my parents would have figured this out for me when I was in School. I found out Vyvanse really helps me with my attention problems (focusing mainly). I have been taking Vyvanse for 1 year now and I'm 43. My daughter who has had attention with focusing since 2nd grade struggled all the way through high school with no medicine to help. She started college 1 year ago (when we both started taking Vyvanse) and she now is enjoying college with excellent grades even winning awards for student of the quarter and being selected for some honor club! Oh by the way in high school she was making c,d and f's and dropped out her senior year but did get her GED. She says she never new she was smart but now realizes she just couldn't pay attention."


"Took with tramadol. First two days was fine and had a blast of energy!  Then felt I was having allergic reaction. I switched the pristiq to night time before bed and took the tramadol in the morning and afternoon instead of at the same time. Problems solved and no issues. After nearly a month of use I am starting to feel tired again and flat as opposed to the energy I was feeling when I first started.  The veterans administration covers my cost.  It just recently got approved but still requires a special authorization."


"This is the first birth control I've been on. I've not had too many issues with it except the first six months or so. After every period for about 4 to 7 days I always felt nauseous and had headaches. My periods have been on time since I started using it and I can almost pin point the exact time it'll start. I've gained about 10 pounds. Acne isn't much of an issue anymore. Overall pretty satisfied."


"This BC pill is a godsend. I was on loestrin, which didn't do anything for my extremely heavy periods and bad cramping. Then I got on the depo shot and gained 25 pounds with terrible spotting between periods. My last period on the depo shot was over a month and my endocrinologist said the depo negatively affected my thyroid. Since being on this pill for 3 months, I've lost 5 pounds, my breast have gotten bigger (definite pro!) and my periods are lighter than ever with minimal cramping. Loving it so far!!!!"


"I went on Doryx almost 3 months ago because I had severe cystic acne. It was awful, I was mortified to the point where I would even call out of work. Not only was it embarrassing, but at times it was also painful. My dermatologist put me on Doryx and I noticed NO change until about the 6 week mark. By the 8 week mark my cysts were gone! It took time, but I am SO glad I stuck with it. I have had people tell me how much better my skin looks. It is not 100% clear as it had been a year ago, but I am very pleased with it so far. The doctor told me it takes up to 6 months to get the full effect. So be patient. In addition to the pill I also wash my face once a day with Neutrogena Red Reducer (Green), Proactive and I use Clinique Acne foundation."


"This medicine was great and did relieve my pain. However now it has been discovered that it is terribly hard to stop taking. The side effects are unbelievable. It can take a year to get off this medicine.
Please go to the forum here about Cymbatla and also on facebook .
I have currently started tapering off this medicine after taking it for 4 years or so because I believe it is causing other problems for me such as memory loss, brain fog, being tired all the time, tinnitus, night sweats, etc."


"I'm 31. I've been diagnosed with depression several times. Gradually, as I got older, I was having more and more trouble falling asleep. Eventually I would be awake all night and then fall asleep some time in the afternoon or maybe the next next evening. It was a very bad situation for me. Eventually I got on 50 mg of Seroquel and and now I sleep well every night for about nine months or so. I have very little side effects from Seroquel; I get restless legs and it makes me a little irritable about a half hour before I get drowsy. I lost like 25 pounds once I started sleeping again. "


"I have been on Cymbalta for about 3 months for anxiety. Started at 30mgs for the first two weeks then up to 60. My doctor also prescribed me Lorazepam for the occasional "melt down". Before Cymbalta I was anxious about everything, whether it made sense or not. Had "melt downs" at least three times a week. I have noticed a huge change, my family has as well. I feel like myself, not afraid or anxious.
But I missed two doses (just two) and am now experiencing some not so fun withdrawal symptoms. I'm extremely nauseous, dizzy, brain feels muddled and I'm feeling a bit depressed/emotional. Now, I seem to be questioning this "miracle drug" and think I may need to find another way to deal with my anxiety issues."


"This has to be one of the worst weeks of my life. Had a mild infection that wasn't too bad, but this drug is horrific. Taste in mouth and reflux so bad you don't want to sleep.

Makes up stay awake until the early hours drinking sweet drinks to get rid of the taste and acid burning. I have every symptom going on the most common side affects. Vile taste on day one, day two severe acid reflux  I have a hiatus hernia anyway), day 3 headache, day four dioreah. What's going to happen tomorrow.  I can't sleep and I'm exhausted. Taste is appalling.  Sad thing is I tried to explain it to my husband, and he kindly said, "just go to sleep, rest".  I can't sleep!!!!!!  I can't bear this and I have 2.5 days to go."


"Effective? Maybe. But IT IS EVERYTHING Hester V. said and more!!! DO NOT TAKE THIS PILL! I also had my prescription thru CVS and they switched it on their own--not the doctor--due to insurance, price, etc.....DON'T DO IT---It's not worth it! Constant headaches, weight gain, blurred or double vision, major mood swings--every single side effect is true."


"I have Irish skin whatever that means, kind of pearl white ha ha and I've lost a lot of weight so yeah the wrinkly's come out more,  I apply Bio Oil before the gel dries and penetrates the skin. The secret is to be constant and not over do it."


"Started taking Celexa on August 14th. Within 2 days I broke out in hives on my collar bone then within a week I had severe hives on my arms and spreading. Within a couple of days I had hives on my legs and back. Dr. didn't think it was the Celexa so continued it and ended up in the emergency room with worse side effects vomiting!  Emergency room declared I had a severe allergic reaction to Celexa. "


"I have not experienced any decrease in pain and I have had trouble sleeping, feeling constantly drowsy and find it difficult to concentrate at work. Have had some instances of irritability."


"Great for anxiety. However, only recommend using short term. I've gone through opiate withdrawing as well as benzo withdraws, and benzo withdraws are far worse. Never felt more suicidal...use with caution..."


"I had only recently started thyroid medication. Just 25mg of Levothyroxine.(My TSH was 5.43, I was told borderline)  I took it for about 9 days.

Then I felt a bit out of breath,  I had a sort of pressure on my chest, sweating, trembling, palpitations and diarrhoea.

I had a paramedic check me over and he suggested I go to A&E to be checked out. So an Ambulance was called.

Anyway I had bloods taken and ECG's etc done and fortunately all was ok. But they think it  was the Levothyroxine that  had caused this. I have now stopped taking it."


"My Contrave experience has started off ok.
I'm in week 2, the only complications I have had is grogginess. The pills are easy to take, effective, from day 2 my appetite hasn't been the same.
Will continue on my journey and will update you as I go."


"I had geno type 1 A probably been at least 40 yrs with Hep C. My liver has been stable but doc wanted to begin treatment. I was really hesisitant but assured that it was min to no side effects. Wow did i go for a ride though hell and back.

I had sever high blood pressure, i am on b/p med and it was 188/118.. I was seeing spots vertigo i felt like i was ready for stroke. The worst part was the aggression/ sadness i became deeply depressed. Very depressed so depressed I lost me. It was just awful. The med is so strong it just runs though everything. If you have high b/p or on meds check them before treatment. I am glad i am off. Vertigo and constant headach. Awful stuff."


"Works like charm for me, barely a side effect."


"Been on it for a year and working good for me, no arrhythmias since I have been taking. Would have rated a 10 but do have some weak and pulled muscles."


"I was soooo hopeful after reading all of the reviews that SooIantra would be my magic ticket to clear skin after 3 months of a severe rosacea breakout. I have been using the cream once daily for almost 4 weeks and I haven't noticed the slightest change in my skin. It's possible the papules are even worse. I am really hoping things turn around soon...not going to give up yet, however I am thinking about taking antibiotics in conjunction as I don't think I can stand it much longer. I will post another update soon!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"It works even if you can't keep it down.  My colonoscopy/endoscopy was May 16 2014. Eat light meals like rice and chicken two days prior.  The day before, follow directions - I drank Coca Cola (for caffeine and sugar), Orange Gatorade and chicken broth.  Drink the mix as directed through a straw and hold your nose.  It tasted sweet and salty and I could not chug it down - took 15 minutes to finish the prep mixture.  Then 32 ounces of water.  I had nausea, chills and stomach cramps, but they went away in an hour.  The second phase did not go so well - I threw up the mixture.  But it still worked."


"This was the second BC pill I've ever been put on and my experience has been amazing ... once I let my body adjust to the pill. At first I experience an almost three week period. However, now I don't really even get any period and I am asymptomatic. I had horrid cramps and really bad PMS (PMDD) and it's all gone now. :) I'm so happy!"


"I'm prescribed 200mg nightly for depression/ borderline personality disorder along with qutepine 600mg .

Amitripyline are so sedating for me which I like , it's better than any benzodiazepines like temazepam .
The trick is take your dose for bedtime about 2 hours before you want to sleep .
For me I take mine around 8pm -9pm and I'm gone by 11pm some nights it takes only an hour other nights 3 hours but they're great for sleep .
I was once taken off them in hospital and nothing compared.
Word of advise - do not drink alcohol unless it's hours and hours before you take your dose.
I've blacked out drinking and taking them after drinking loads ."


"I took oxybutynin for 2 months recently and had no luck. I didn't have any side effects, but didn't help with my OAB at all. My doctor wrote me out a prescription for Vesicare so hopefully that will give me some relief."


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"I was on Sprintec for about a year. It caused me to have severe depression and anxiety. It got so bad that I had to go see a therapist. My periods were still heavy and long, and my acne got worse. I gained about 10 pounds while taking it. I did have an increased sex drive though."


"Horrible drug , besides the fact of it taking so long to dissolve with the left over gunk in your mouth. I've been on suboxone for 3 years and tried this out because I needed a week for my preauthoraziton to go through.... I've been throwing up after I woke up the second day with out my subs I'm still going through withdrawals all day hot and cold no energy the usual misery. DO NOT TRY THIS DRUG IF YOU HAVE BEEN ON SUBOXONE FOR ANY AMOUNT OF TIME. Nothing about the being able to talk ( due to the slimy like10x subs at once in your mouth but a different texture. Any of the reasons they give for it being a lower dose doesn't even work because it barely sticks to your cheek so it basically doesn't even have a blocker in it so your constantly craving."


"Throwing mine in the trash!! I've been on Aubra for about three weeks. Been spotting/bleeding ever since. I have had the worst headache of my life for two weeks straight not to mention the nausea and vomitting. I'd rather just risk a pregnancy. This is ridiculous. I can't even function with daily life."


"I've suffered severe anxiety/panic attacks my entire life. I've had Xanax, Valium, Prozac and Edronax over the cause of my years. I finally changed doctor, came off everything, to start where I'm at now. I began on 37.5mg over two weeks ago and noticed a difference straight away. Now on 75mg and getting better every single day. My panic attacks could cause me to pass out, so this is a huge leap in health for me. For those concerned about coming off Xanax, it's so worth the effort. I now feel like I'm getting my life back and I'm truly grateful."


"alot of issues with this medication: extreme bloating, weight gain and hunger. pain in abdomen, gurgling sounds in abdomen area, burping and belching after every single meal, which normally never occurred with me. Dizziness almost all the time, extreme headaches, EXTREME muscle stiffness and much difficulty walking and doing daily activities. Sweating for no apparent reason. Insomnia."


"i got on this medicine because i had some anxiety and depression. i have been on it for about a year n a half, and i have gained 40+ pounds. when i first started they said you dont gain weight, yeah right!!!    i loved the medicine at first but now i am always tired and always have diarriah. its so inconvenet. i feel i need to switch but im not to sure what else will work. since i have been on almost everything else"


"I just started Afrezza, my PCP recommended it. Honestly, Afrezza saved my life, again mentally and physically. I am now able to control my A1c levels without the stress of multiple injections.

Thank you,

J"


"Terrible just terrible & the dermatologists that prescribed it is only in it for the money! Two months on it everything was fine I still had minor breakouts but much better than before. I went back for a follow up and they say I wasn't in the system so I had to schedule a whole new appointment and within this month off of it my acne is coming back and it looks as if it's trying to become even worse!!!! This looks like a get rich scheme if you ask me..."


"I've only been using this for about 5 days and I can already see very clear results! It says to not expect anything till 2 weeks but with my skin it seemed to start working overnight because the next day it was already clearer and scars had faded a bit! Bearing in mind I have very very mild acne not very noticeable just wanted this cream to prevent from getting worse. Will keep you guys updated :) would definitely recommend this for oily skin with some blackheads and mild acne or moderate acne."


"It definitely helps me go to sleep but keeping me asleep is where I run into issues. I wake up just as much as before. some morning nausea for the first few hours but other than that it is fine."


"So i had to start this at 4pm the day before the colonoscopy, and let me tell you, NASTIEST tasting thing ive ever had to ingest. Very strong taste which is semi nauseating. Got the first bottle down and it took about a half hour for it to kick in. Once it kicked in, there was no stopping. It made my stomach very upset the next day which made it 20 times harder to finish the second bottle. Over all very effective but one of the worst tastes ive ever tasted."


"I started using Lunesta over 2 years ago after trying Restoril for several months, which would put me to sleep but then I'd wake up at 2 or 3am and not get back to sleep until dawn.  My doctor prescribed Ambien, but that made me have heart palpitations, so she switched me to Lunesta.  The only side effect I've had is the "yucky taste" in my mouth...brushing your tongue and the roof of your mouth upon awakening takes care of that.  The cost is high as others have mentioned, but after years of not getting a good nights sleep, it's well worth it to me."


"I am 57 and have suffered from eczema my whole life. I am allergic to everything and have constant itching on my face mostly. Sometimes I cannot figure out what has triggered when it gets worse. I have used steroid creams regularly for the last 40 years and when extremely bad they will put me on prednisone which is awesome until it comes back soon after I am off the medicine. I have been using Eucrista now for a week. It really stung at first but, fingers crossed, my eczema is MUCH better and it feels like there are a couple new layers of skin on my face....
Hoping."


"Glad to have it available to me."


"I had really bad breakouts going into college. I took Solodyn paired with a topical called Ziana. I was really skeptical because I didn't notice any changes in the first 4-6 week trial period, but it really helped me clear up after about 3 months. I'm mostly left with blemishes now which have not really improved since my breakouts stopped. I've been on Solodyn for six months now, but I think I'm going to stop because my acne feels controlled."


"I found that Wellbutrin XL benefit both my mood (stabilized) and helped me with a learning disability. I am able to track numbers and remember a longer sequence of numbers for short term memory."


"My dermatologist put me on this medication using starter packs while they worked with the insurance to approve it.  I lost my appetite completely I was exhausted, I almost lost my hearing and I got a serious upper respiratory infection.  I had constant diarrhea and nausea and practically no sleep.  I had to quit when I got the respiratory infection as I could hardly breathe.  Why on earth is more testing not done with these drugs.  The pharmaceutical companies churn our arthritis medication one after the other all of them with horrible side affects and outrageous pricing.  How dare they try to charge almost $3000 a month for a drug with such poor results.  Back to methotrexate and ibuprofen at least I can afford them."


"Viagra does require verbal communication about desire with my partner since it does take about an hour to be most effective.  So we talk about wanting to make love later and the anticipation can build which is nice.  I have found over the last 8 year a definate tolerance to the effects of Viagra where it is much less effective but that might be just getting old."


"My hyperhidrosis condition started when I finished high school. I've tried everything under the sun for this terrible condition and noting seemed to work, not even botox. It has hindered my work and social life as well. I was always ashamed from the profuse sweating and the looks I'd get from people made sweat even more.  While searching for new cure for hyperhidrosis I found this forum. After reading all of the positives and negative reviews I decided to give it a try. I made an appointment with my doctor and asked her for 15mg of oxybutynin she looked puzzled but I explained to her that this could be a inexpensive therapy.  She agreed to send me the EX version and it has changed my life around for the better. No sweating wow!"


"I have been on and off the patch for 2 years now. The first time using the patch I used it for 8-9 months and liked the fact that I had regular 3 day periods, no acne, and no weight gain. I did experience cramping and terrible moods. I was off for about 6-7 months due to being sexually inactive and then started up again 4 months ago. This time around I experienced horrible break outs that just started to subside, bad cramping, depressive moods (complete loss of control oved my emotions), irritability and heavy periods. The only plus side  is that my breasts have grown a full cup size and no spotting during the month. Unfortunately the con's outweigh the pro's and so I've decided to try pills again (Tri clyen), hoping to be myself again!"


"Humira has been the ONLY option for me. I have/had moderate Psoriasis covering approx 70% of my body with nail involvement.  Humira even clears up my finger nails! I've been able to wear shorts and go swimming without being overwhelmingly self conscious for the first time in years! On a side note... I find that the old fashioned  syringe is much less painful than the pen auto-injector. Hope this helps."


"I'm a married 45 yr old Australian male of good fitness and health (BMI=25). Although I probably wouldn't say I had erectile dysfunction, I found our sex life non-existent and found after only one very short 'round' I just couldn't get it up again.

After taking Viagra - AMAZING. It was like my body was 18 yrs old again. First erection after ~50minutes from taking the pill and the erections of steel easily lasted about 8-10 hours. My wife does not know I have taken Viagra but was pleasantly shocked by about 6 'full on' rounds in bed in 10 hours! Yes I had mild side effects so I probably couldn't use it everyday. Mild headaches, sinus congestion and tiredness."


"I was on nexplanon for a year. Let me just say that it was so bad. Sex was excruciatingly painful I gained a total of 60 lbs on it. In the 3 years I've been off of it I've managed to only lose 20lbs. I was  moody and had really  bad depression. Did do its job, yes. Was it worth the side effects, no.
This was my experience on it, however everybody is different."


"I am a university-affiliated clinical pharmacist who oversees the healthcare of several elderly patients - some of whom suffer from severe chronic pain resulting from a variety of clinical conditions.  In my experience, transdermal fentanyl patches only occassionaly provide satisfactory pain relief over the full 72 hr period - assuming the dose has been properly titrated.  I have seen the best results by using multiple, lower-dose patches.  For example, if a patient requires a 75 mcg patch, better results are obtained by using 3 x 25 mcg patches - with patch #2 added on day 2 and patch #3 added on day 3 (and with each patch being left in place for a full 72 hrs).  This gives better control + fewer side effects."


"Hello All, I decided to post my experience with Prozac to support others as well. I was suffering from extreme anxiety and panic attacks. Prior to this I had no prior history from my mental disorders, so this was all new to me.. ( it was also interfering with my life, work, social life) I decided to see a psychiatrist. She Recommended Prozac. The first 4 weeks it was really tough. I had really bad nausea, I had constant headaches, I felt like my brain was being rewired, I felt out of it, I couldn't sleep well. Once I hit the 5th week and beyond everything started getting better, I have been on for 4 Months on Prozac and I feel like my old self, I feel normal again and all the symptoms are gone and the anxiety and panic attacks are gone."


"I take care of a 94 year old and she came down with a horrible cold with cough. Her doctor prescribed tesslon pearls and within a matter of days she started hallucinating and started going into crazy dreams. She got confused so bad she had no clue who anyone was or that her house was even hers. At the same time she was also prescribed a steroid to help her lungs. Her family would not let me take her off the tesslon pearls. They kept saying it was the steroid. It clearly states in the list of side effects that hallucinating is something that can happen. Read the side effects of this medication before taking it people. Especially when your giving it to elderly!"


"Relpax is effective for taking away my migraine pain most of the time.  I find I have to take 2 occasionally. The WORST part is the side effect. It makes my joints ache (seems like all of them) for several hours after the migraine is gone. But at least it takes away the migraine. I guess the joint pain is the lesser of the two evils and I am able to function."


"I took Bactrim for a bacterial infection under my skin, on my face, that resulted in many cystic like bumps. They were so painful. After taking the medicine for just a few days, the swelling and pain went away and the bumps cleared up. I would take this medicine again."


"This was the first BC I ever used. It was mostly fine, didn't help my acne any and didn't give me boobs (I was all hips in those days) but also didn't give me any nausea or weight gain. However, the patches never stayed on. They would get sticky and lint from my clothes would make the edges look really grungy. They fell off a lot.
I also developed an allergy to the adhesive, leaving red squares on my skin for MONTHS after. Now I'm allergic to any adhesive (tape, bandaids, etc.). I switched to the nuva ring and like it much better."


"I use to take 10 mg before public speaking/presentation in school and shakiness when performing certain medical tasks at work. I have high blood pressure, anxiety, shakiness during certain presentation tasks. My dr was concerned about my blood pressure sometimes being 158/90, usually when I knew it was going to be taken. After discussing with her I'm now taking 60 mg SR, it keeps me stable without the peaks and crashes. I feel a little more energy physically because the fight or flight responses I felt were exhausting my body, although just not much will to get up and at it, and does make me feel a little lazy/apathetic/foggy, but my dr said it's still ok to drink coffee. And I feel not as irritable with my boyfriend."


"I just recently started Nuvaring about 2 months ago and before that, I was on the pill for about 4 or 5 years. I do LOVE not having to think about taking a pill everyday. I haven't really noticed any change in my sex drive. BUT I have gained a little weight.. not much, but I think that's because I lost weight when I started the pills. The biggest issue I have with this is that it's inconvenient when it comes to sex. The first time, I left it in, but it fell out somewhere in between and I COMPLETELY lost it, haha. My partner said he could never feel it, but it actually gave me some discomfort.  Since then, I have had it fall out once more, but I felt it when it did. "


"I started taking Neurontin for fibromyalgia pain about 2 weeks ago. It has made such a huge difference in my life already! I have energy now and I am actually sleeping regularly, first time in over 3 years. The only side effect I am experiencing is clumsiness. I keep dropping everything and tripping. But, I think that's a small price to pay for relief!"


"To be honest Lunesta has never worked for me.
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"Was on my 3rd week of the starter pack and loving the medicine when I found out my insurance wouldn't cover it. Devastated because I hadn't had that much energy in years. I've had chronic pain for 18 years and constant muscle spasms. It didn't get rid of the pain and spasms but it seemed like it was working on it, but with no side effects and the increased energy, I was enjoying the break from and 18 year exhaustion."


"I have been taking Lamotrigine for nearly 3 weeks.  I am completely transformed into an active, happy and stable person.   Before taking it I was having severe depression and anxiety and sometimes suicidal thoughts.  I also take Amisulpride (Solian) to protect me from sudden mania.  So far I have had no side effects from this medicine and hope that I do not get any in the future.  I would recommend it to anyone suffering from bipolar depression and anxiety."


"I was recently put on this birth control when I was done breast feeding. I swear this past 2-3 weeks made me like I was pregnant again-Dizzy, Nausea & Vomiting, Fatigue, Anxiety, Bad Headaches & Severe Bloating with me barely eating at all or even keeping anything down. It really made me nervous I just called my dr today to switch it to something else I've only been this uncomfortable was in my third trimester :("


"I took this pill for 3 months, and I got acne after 6 days of the first pack. It never cleared up completely until after I stopped taking the pill. It would clear up a little during the placebo week. I've never had a problem with hormonal acne, and I broke out over my shoulders, and chin significantly. It was extremely embarrassing,"


"This is my second time having a colonoscopy, I found this site and all the advice on here helped tremendously! I don't know what I would have done without the guidance of others. So thank you! My test was on a Wed and prep was to be Tues. I cut back on food with high fibers on Sunday. It helped a lot and Tuesday was clear liquids. I took one nausea pill at 4pm and prep (cold) with cold water at 5pm, I did bite on a lemon with each amount of the prep I drank and it helped A LOT!! I had results in 45 min. I was on and off the potty for 1.5 hours, napped an hour on recliner and was in a few more times. I took 2nd nausea pill and 2nd bottle of prep at 10p, was on potty a couple of times but was able to get sleep. Follow advice on here, it helps!"


"Awful awful drug! I was put on this when I was 18 and was up to 150 mg for 7-8 months. If you literally took this med 5 min later than your scheduled time you would get withdrawal symptoms. The worst are what they call brain zaps which feels like your brain is getting electrocuted and the shocks travel all through your body to the tips of your toes and finger. I weened off and had these symptom for 4 months before they dissipated !!  Also was on constant panic while weening off for weeks thinking I was dying. Never again"


"I've been on micronor for about 4 months, the first 3 months were perfect getting my period roughly a month apart at a time. This past month it seems I have gotten my period every other week! Which is annoying!! My MD said it may take around 3 months to regulate my cycle but it seems my body is doing the opposite. Frustrated because I smoke and this birth control was the safest option for me. Looks like things have to change. "


"I have had the Implanon since October 2009 and since then I have gained 50  pounds. I was 189 and have gotten up to 232 pounds. Far as the pregnancy thing goes I will give it a 10 because I didn't get pregnant. I would not recommend this method if you are borderline obese because you will more than likely gain weight."


"I had my Nexplanon implanted 3 years ago when I was 20, which was the best decision I have ever made for my reproductive health! I've tried the pill and Nuvaring but HATED both methods. It's very difficult for me to follow a pill regimen, which is precisely why I switched to the Nuvaring. I was relatively healthy in terms of diet and physical activity and had never experienced significant weight gain prior to the Nuvaring. However, 5 months after starting the Nuvaring, I gained 30 pounds, which did horrible things to my self esteem, especially as when I was a teen I struggled with an eating disorder. Halfway through college, my OBGYN recommended the Nexplanon implant, and I've not looked back since. I'm now 23 and getting my 2nd implant in August!"


"I had my IUD inserted on Jan 21. Almost a month later, I started to bleed as if it were my period. It was very heavy. My periods normally last 5 days and taper off almost completely by day 7. Since February 15, I have been bleeding heavily. Soaking through tampons and pantiliners with no end in sight. It's now March 3 and I'm not sure how much longer I should let this go on before I see my doctor. They told me to expect bleeding but I'm afraid this isn't exactly what they meant."


"I just want to know why this type of bc does not come in a generic form?! It is >100$ a month without insurance, many insurance companies will not cover brand name medications, and the prescribing company Allergan does not offer a generic form. This would make it significantly cheaper... As an RN I understand the health implications of estrogen/hormone therapy, i.e. blood clots, cancer, emotional instability, weight gain, etc... This is truly the lowest form of bc out there 10 mcg (10 micrograms). Most bc is prescribed in miligrams, 1mg= 1,000 mcg. It's like the prescribing companies want women to be at risk... Sorry, rant over.

In terms of side effects and overall satisfaction, I am happy other than the price tag."


"I took EllaOne 15 hours after I had unprotected sex with a guy I met at this trip I went on by myself; he ended up coming inside me. My cycle lasts for 30 to 32 days, and I had sex during my 21st day, so I was just starting the Luteal Phase (infertile). However, as a  woman, despite using any contraception or the pill, I always have a little doubt in my mind, and it remains there until I get my next period. After taking the pill, I was told that, to be sure it had worked, I had to bleed a little. The pharmacist told me that was false. My period's supposed to arrive anytime now. Even though I know that one of the side effects is that it may delay my period, I've never been more scared in my life. I haven't experienced any complications, tho."


"I have been on amantadine for 2 months and it has worked at times. Although at times the shaking just continues. The shaking is there as a tremble at all times. Increase of dosage with no further effect. Shaking runs right through medication.

I guess it is not for me."


"Super bad reaction. TERRIBLE! High fever, loss of appetite, lethargy, brown urine, LIVER INFLAMATION. NO RASH. After 7 days on Bactrim DS, feeling beyond terrible, I did some internet research and suspected drug fever. Ceased taking. Went to my doctor who ran blood tests which confirmed my suspicions. Liver enzymes:

AST/SGOT	335  H (mine) 14-36 (unit/L) (normal range)

ALT/SGPT	581  H	         9-52 (unit/L)

Alk Phos	        307  H	        38-126 (unit/L)

Levels started to go down after I stopped taking it; it took 3

months for levels to return to normal. A lot of information says you have a rash with drug reactions. I did NOT. My skin infection did clear up. It wasn't that bad to start with. I asked him for something topical. Was not my regular Doc who prescribed it. My Doc said it was overkill. Just because the guy's a doctor doesn't  mean he is a good doctor! Be your own advocate. Another round of this crap--who knows! Sulfonamides are one of the drugs that can cause a severe reaction"


"Miralax is great. First day was the only time I experienced any side effects, and that was only a headache. After that, I've been taking it every day at night in a glass of water. It doesn't taste like anything and dissolves quickly. Works great, too. I've always had constipation, but recently I was having constant pain and bleeding with every bowel movement due to a fissure, it was horrible. But now that my doctor recommended Miralax to me, I finally feel normal in that department!"


"Best nasal spray on the market. Veramyst has changed my life. Not sure how I survived this long without it. I am 42 and for most of my life I have always had a stuffy nose. Thanks to this medication I feel like life has just begun for me."


"I switched from Yaz to Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and I've been on it for almost three years. I liked it for the most part, my period was very predictable every month with minor pain-no mood swings or weight gain. I do get yeast infections more often than I ever have before though and I did get breast tenderness from time to time. I have now been off it for almost three weeks because my hands and feet have been swelling up. I've been tested for everything and so far all my blood work has come back negative so the only culprit at this moment is the Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. "


"I started Apri a year and 4 months ago. When I first started, I was 175. I'm currently 210. My appetite has increased tremendously. It doesn't make me very moody, although I was depressed for a couple of months (maybe that could have been due to school). I've missed as many as 3 days and was still fine. My sex drive has decreased just a little, but nothing too major. My cycle is very regular and only lasts 3-4 days. I cramp, but not every cycle. Overall, it's decent."


"I have anxiety and have had been having trouble sleeping.  I was given this two weeks ago by the doctor and have been sleeping much better.  Before this my bedroom was causing anxiety attacks I was only sleeping on the couch.  I have been only sleeping in my room since the klonopin.  Klonopin has given me my life back because I am sleeping. The one night I tried to stop taking it was a rough night so I have not tried again.  I hope all of you out there find your. relief"


"Belviq is amazing.  I've never been able to diet this long without cravings."


"Was put on Seroquel as a mood stabilizer along with my anti depressant 3 years ago. Worked wonderfully. Was able to sleep, eat (which I couldn't do due to anxiety) and felt good. At first. After 3 years I gained 40 pounds, ate like a pig and had heart palpitations, high prolactin levels and felt like a zombie. I have been off of it for almost a month. Terrible drug for me."


"Calms my anxiety better then anything else. When I have anxiety attacks and take one or two Xanax I actually feel normal again and a lot more outgoing and I'm not so shy or afraid to meet and talk to new people that I may meet."


"I've been taking this medication for approximately 3 years now.  For all who are upset with the weight gain and sleepiness, it doesn't last forever.  I think I gained about 10-15 lbs in my first few months, but I've managed to lose it all.  Now I am only sleepy right after I take it (at bedtime) and I wake up feeling rested without the hangover.  It's definitely levelled off my depression, and I feel normal.  If you can get past the first few weeks, this medication is a life saver.  I truly forgot that this medication even has side effects, since I've been on it so long.  Also, I tried the SSRI/SNRI route first.  On Zoloft, I would've made a great cast member for the Walking Dead.  I've never felt more like a zombie. Remeron is the best!"


"I haven't been on this for a full month and I have already lost 17 pounds. I have also started to exercise. I'm super happy and I feel incredible. I have good insurance, so it's covered. However if your insurance doesn't cover it.... I think it's over $300"


"Fastest working antidepressant I have ever tried, decreased my voracious appetite."


"I am having Seroquel blues. Just recently my normal dosage of 400mg went 200mg more and that 200 I must take during the day. I am so frustrated trying to find out how long does it take for the body to get used to taking the medication during the day. I always feel like I am in slow motion and unable to be patient with others, having irritability and have to take naps during the day to overcome the drowsiness. I know this medicine is important because it helps with the mania, paranoia, and suicidal ideation. "


"I stayed on Celexa for about 6 years, as it was the SSRI with the least side effects.  It worked fine for my depression, and took 6 weeks to become effective (that's about the same as I experienced with all SSRIs).  I ended up going off of it due to profuse sweating and elevated blood pressure (my normal is 110/70, it shot to 135/90).  Diarrhea, weird dreams and constant tiredness were also problems."


"I have been on Trinessa for six months and have decided to switch to Loestrin. I have the worst acne I've ever had, not just my face but my back and chest too. I get headaches all the time and I've gained 20 pounds. It's like my appetite for food sky rocketed. My appetite for sexual activity, however, got depleted. Which is frustrating. "


"I am 15 years old and was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 6. I feel Concerta is like a mental steroid. I focus 50% more and understand the things I'm taught better. Honestly, I really do not like Concerta. I have muscle twitches, nervousness, agitation, a complete lose of appetite, (which gets to the point where I almost pass out due to suppressed hunger pains) tiredness, mellowness, confusion, mood swings quite frequently, irritation of the eyes which is one of the things I absolutely hate, and more. I am not autistic but sometimes I feel like I am during school. My social life is completely impaired. When I take Concerta I am a very dull person. I am constantly paranoid, always worried about what others think of me."


"Soma has saved me for 12 years now.  The first one I took back then put me out like a light, but now I'm on 3 a day and can still function.  I've never "craved" it and it is fabulous for fibromyalgia."


"I have been bleeding for 2 months straight, nonstop. I am not a happy camper. I only got this shot to stop my cycles for a bit, but I got totally the opposite. I will not get another shot,  ever."


"My story is a positive one and meant to give others hope that they can reclaim their lives and live a normal, happy, healthy one!
Dec,2016 I became sick, overloaded, crying constantly & fearful. Dr. gave me Zoloft & Xanax, was terrified to take either, but started xanax once a day at .12mg and it eased anxiety soon went to .25 2x a day. Finally took Zoloft 25mg. Side effects were horrible! Upped to 37.5 after 2 months,2 months later 50.Wish I had listened and taken 50 mg First. My family forced me to stick with it, tho side effects were unbearable.Then One day ,4 weeks into the 50mg dose I felt like my old self. I was excited about life! Happy again. After a week I quit Xanax. I'm Working again &l oving life! Seek therapy! You can do it!"


"Before I was on Paxil,I just felt sad all the time. I felt like crying a lot,I could hardly get through work, I had a loss of interest in activities, I lacked energy, plus most of the other symptoms for major depression (except for thoughts of suicide), I had..and this went on for almost a few years until I finally had enough and sought out the help of a doctor. The doctor prescribed Paxil 20mg once a day, and I swear I have never felt better in my life. I feel like I finally have my life back, and I don't feel sad all the time. Most importantly,I feel like myself again"


"Only thing that really helped my pain."


"Cymbalta changed my life. Initially, for the worst - I was vomiting and felt like I was dying for the first few days. Then gradually, the side effects lessened. The vomiting stopped after 2 days, the foggy head and ill stomach cleared after a week or 2. Then it changed my life for the better - to my shock and my doctor's amazement, the lowest dose (30mg) worked! No need to experience the side effects of moving to a higher dosage (thank goodness!). I was previously unable to socialise and frequently had a fight or flight response that was way over-reactive. Now, although not perfect, it's way more under control. I've used Cymbalta for almost a year. I would definitely recommend Cymbalta!"


"I hate this BC I already suffered from depression but I feel this made me worse. I started tracking my moods and on the 3rd week of pills I get super aggressive and easily angered. Then 2-3 days before the end of the pill I get extremely anxious. Then fall into deep depression that my suicidal thoughts have gotten worse. I need to get off of these and I wonder if I can just stop taking it or if I need to wean myself off. I don't rec this pill at all"


"Was totally down in the dumps for some reason even though my life was great. Finally I could take no more as my mind was giving me nasty thoughts to end things. Immediately went to the doctors and he prescribed me 50 mg Pristiq which sent my mind out of control. Now my whole being was in trouble and refusing to go to work and being around my family. Immediately back to the doctors to be put on 100 mg and I can say I have never looked back. Totally changed my life as I am myself again. Yeah a few sexual side effects but I can live with that I'm just glad to be back ."


"I am on week 3 of Qsymia and feeling great.  I am not experiencing any negative side effects, I have lost 10 lbs.  I started at 197 and I am now at 187.  I am exercising 3 to 4 times per week and keeping my caloric intake around 1200-1400 per day.  I love the fact that I feel full and satisfied with my diet.  I used to get home from work and have a strong urge to eat and I no longer have that midday feeling.  It has definitely helped me control my appetite.  I will agree that diet soda has lost its taste, but I have just replaced it with water."


"Tried this pill last night. Did sleep pretty well but very hungover in the morning. It is just not worth it. Can't function normally today. I was taking Ativan which was great but the doctor will not prescribe it any more.

Can't believe that one little pill can make me feel so awful. I will never take it again!!"


"I have fibromyalgia for about 20 years now, I was taking symbalta, mobic and some other med. but they did not help. I take now Percocet for  pain on really bad days and it helps a lot. Have no side affects. On days that I can tolerate pain I take Advil."


"My upper eyelids seem to swell  from this. What is this from?"


"I started on 10mg, then after 2 months 20mg, then after 2 months 30mg.

So all in all I have been taking Citalopram for 9 months for GAD. I don't notice any difference.

The only thing that kept the anxiety and upset at bay all these months was benzodiazipines - saying that I even had a panic attack while on benzodiazipines too, so nothing works.

I get the feeling that we are all been taken for fools."


"The best BC I've tried! I'm taking it for one month and have minimal side effects. My breasts slightly increased in size, but no weight gain or acne. I'm taking it at night, so I don't know if there are any headaches or nausea, I don't have any during the day. Love it!"


"My experience wasn't that bad! When I first started taking the pill, I was very hormonal and nauseous but once a month or so kicked in, everything was fine. My periods only lasted five days and were always consistent. I did make my acne fade and I didn't gain any weight the only sort of bad thing is that my bra size increased by a cup. I've been on it for a year now and so far so good!"


"I have been going through menopause for over 8 years now.  I have tried everything during that time.  Each medicine worked for a certain time frame, then it was no longer effective.  After reading a research study about the effects of Paxil to ease hot flashes I decided to give it a try.  Paxil knocked the severe flashes out while decreasing the frequency and severity of the flashes that still occur.  Also, Paxil calmed my stress/anxiety which also contributed to the decrease in frequency.  "


"I took Contrave for 3 months ... No side effects ... NO RESULTS.  This medication did not decrease my appetite at all."


"RUN! Far away from this one day treatment I have used the 3 and 7 day in the past and they worked just fine I am leaving tomorrow on holiday and decided to use this biggest mistake of my life! My entire vagina inside and out is on fire and the itching is so bad I'm literally crying and rocking praying for help how ridiculous, do your lady parts a favor skip this inferno they call a treatment! Wish I would have read the reviews 1st"


"I started having BPH problems when I was 72.  I tried Finasteride but did not like the side effects so I quit using them and another doctor recommended Cialis.  I was very happy with the results and was taking 1/4 if a tablet before workouts (recommended by Dr.) but after taking it for about 2 years, I started having extreme diarrhea problems. and stopped using it.  I now started back using the 1/4 pill about 3 times a week."


"Took first dose and started feeling better after 4 hours. Then my forearm began to ache. I read all of the side effects, do and don'ts. Drank 66 oz of water cut the dairy and out comes the mucus. Voice is back post nasal drip slowed tremendously. Day 2 diarrhea no pain though"


"I've had Interstitial Cystitis for 10 yrs. I've had 3 cystoscopy surgeries and 1 bladder tack. All to have a  diagnosis of Interstitial Cystitis. I have taken Elmiron on and off for years and I unfortunately do not get much if any relief. I'm only 29 and fear that I am going be in pain forever."


"I switched to this BC based on the recommendation from my Dr; I was looking for a contraceptive that would help with my acne. My previous bc made me hormonal and emotional, as in all of my emotions were on the extremes and I also experienced heightened anxiety and depression. After switching to this brand I saw an evening out of my emotions and anxiety gradually as my body got used to the switch. I didn't experience any negative side effects at first, but over time as my body has gotten used to the bc I started to gain weight and my emotions are starting to become touchy again, especially during my period. Considering I got this for my acne, I've only noticed a slight difference, but that may also be due to other changes I have made."


"lst 4 weeks lost 10lbs, so happy. 5th week nothing 6th week gained 2lbs Plateau already?"


"My experience was very smooth and easy to adjust to. I have been smoke free for two years now and am very thankful that Chantix has changed my life forever."


"I've been on this bc for 9 months. The first 2-3 months were okay, a few more pimples than normal but no big deal. I've gained almost 20 lbs the 4th month. The periods are light, but I have breakthrough bleeding in the middle of the pack and it's always old blood like my flow is too light. The worst thing for me is the cystic acne this pill has caused me. My face breaks out in red bumps that hurt, big hard cysts that Never seem to go away and I'm in a constant state of break out. It has caused cysts on my breasts, underarms and stomache. Granted I have  pcos and had some before, this has caused them to multiply everywhere! Everything I use just makes it worse. Have an appointment next week to switch back to mono linyah"


"I have spinal stenosis, my spine is cracked on both sides of my spine as well as a bulging disc  pushing on the cracks, Fibromyalgia and some form of arthritis.  Lyrica packed on the pounds, blurred vision, constantly tired , my body aches more when I take lyrica. I use cannibis oil CBD form it helps with inflammation , it sure helps considerably better with no side effects! The cbd form does NOT get you ‘stoned, high, or buzzed’ it removes the pain. I am extremely grateful for my Cannibis oil, the effects last longer then lyrica tooo! I can enjoy my grandkids again!"


"I am 23 years old and have suffered from stomach issues and constipation most of my life. In the past several years, I have struggled with IBS-C and have really bad constipation during my flares. I have tried just about everything to relieve my constipation specifically prunes,  miralax, Metamucil, extra fruits/veggies, and lots of water. Nothing seemed to help and I was getting frustrated! Finally I was at the store buying some Gas-X, when I came across Milk of Magnesia and called my mom to see what she thought. I ended up buying it and took the 2 tablespoon dose at night with an 8oz glass of water and went to bed. I did feel the gas and my stomach rumbled all night but no action until I got up and ate. It definitely cleared me out!!"


"I am on day 4 of flagyl. The medicine is working , which is great, but side effect are dizziness , nausea are the worst I ever had!!! I won't go thru this  ever again, Side effect too intense to deal with!!!"


"I was prescribed Seroquel when I had just recently been put on Buspar for anxiety and was not feeling beneficial effects yet. It was a break glass in case of emergency medication for me. Thankfully, the Buspar did not take too long to kick in and I only had to take a few of the Seroquel. It has been a few years since then and I still had the mostly full bottle with me. My new doctor decided to stop refilling my Trazodone for 4 months and so I started taking Seroquel again at night to help me sleep. It did help me sleep and did wonders for my anxiety and occasional racing thoughts, however over the course of a month, I managed to gain 40 lbs. I have since run out and am happily taking Trazodone again, but I have not lost any of this weight. I was not terribly excited about my weight before and now I'm nearing 200 lbs, which is not a healthy weight for me."


"Just made an appointment on 9/26/16 to get the Liletta and so far so good!!!The procedure when quickly. Just some discomfort like take a pap test. Some to not much little cramping at all. I return back to the doctor at the end of October for a follow up visit. Will post again to let you know how things are."


"I have experienced fluid in my ears for almost two years.  Consulted with two ear and nose specialists and with an allergist.  Tried three types of nose sprays and other natural options, like additional vitamin C , pollen defense and the  neti pot.  Nothing worked until just recently I developed a severe cold and took Mucinex D.  To my amazement and happiness the fluid drained from my ears.  Clear ears!  Problem - one cannot take Mucinex on a permanent basis."


"I've suffered from rosacea for years I was sick of taken antibiotics...they were upsetting my tummy so I got this from the doctor in May... but it took over a week to work.... but has come back ..this cream is not working..back to docs on Monday ."


"I feel the need to write a review of this medication as I am currently experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms from missing one dose. There was a mix up with a new insurance company and I unfortunately had to miss yesterdays dose. I have never felt this way after missing one dose of a medication and I have taken several different antidepressants over the last 10 years. I have the sweats, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and I have been crying uncontrollably all day. I did have benefits from taking this medication for the past three years but I worry about continuing to take it any longer."


"I was prescribed 75mg of Seroquel for insomnia. It worked like a charm, for about the first week. Then it made me sleep too much. I was sleeping 12-14 hours a day and was still waking up groggy. As well as gaining around 25 pounds in a matter of 2 months my physician and I both decided that it would be better to stop taking it. But I still will keep the rest of the medicine I have just in case there are one of those nights that I can absolutely not sleep. Great medicine, just not for me."


"This is my personal experience of Suboxone. Now 54, been an addict on heroin until a year ago, done 3 detox clinics absolute no luck but learnt a lot from them. Don't knock it but as for Suboxone I honestly thought I would not see change but wow it kills cravings and the lot. Was an addict for ages and this has totally changed my life. What more can I say. Get on it people before you lose everything like I did. "


"Not able to take NSAIDS! Hydrocodone doesn't work except for high doses that make me dizzy. Cymbalta is working good at one pill a day."


"I've suffered from anxiety and depression off and on for most of my life. I've tried many antidepressants (mostly SSRI's) without success. The side effects of these drugs were unbearable (mainly acute insomnia and panic attacks). Finally, after 30 years of intermittent mental suffering, despite running 30 miles a week and seeing a therapist on a regular basis, my primary care physician prescribed Cymbalta. It is a miracle drug. Although I've only been on it for 3 weeks, I'm already feeling relief from a major depression that started 6 months ago. I no longer have suicidal thoughts; negative, obsessive thinking; panic attacks; and I sleep like a rock. the world is so much brighter - I feel a sense of calm, contentment, and happiness."


"I started this medication at a very low dose and experienced nausea, lethargy and dizziness. My doctor told me this was a good sign that the medication was working. I then started to lose control over my thinking and could not focus. My doctor told me this was a symptom of depression and to up the dose of the medication. The nausea never went away and the doctor told me the nausea was anxiety and to up the dose of the medication. I was so sick and tired I was unable to be active or engaged. The doctor told me this was major depressive disorder. Finally, I told my doctor I would no longer take the medication and he gave me a plan for tapering. I experienced extreme dizziness, nausea and hysterical crying. I now feel so much better."


"I have been taking this medication and have abstained from alcohol for over a year!"


"Tramadol has been very effective for my severe restless legs syndrome. However the body does seem to build tolerancce so you must increase dose from time to time. The withdrawal effects are quite severe. I found that a slow withdrawal helps ease the discomfort. I have also been on Neurontin in the past and had good results for several years but the effectiveness seems to lessen over time and increasing the dose did not help. "


"I have been using the miconazole 7. This was my first yeast infection I ever had. I didn't know I had one till I went to the doctor for my exam. I felt a difference after my first application. I use panty liners because once inserted into your vagina it will have a discharge. Other than that, no burning, no itching. It worked wonders!"


"I took Suprep at 6pm after a day of liquid diet.  Yes, they need to make this better tasting, and a smaller amount would be great but no cramping, no vomiting, yes to slight nausea. 45 mins after taking my first dose I was in the bathroom for approx 2 hrs (wish I had realized I wouldn't be coming out for that time, could hardly make it to the door.)  Yellow but not completely clear.  I was able to sleep from 10:30 to 3:15. My second dose was at 3:30 am and was much harder to get down but started working right away.  By the time I left at 6 am to go check in discharge was clear yellow with some mucus."


""I had a colonoscopy today and propofol was used as the anesthesia. The doctor said he was injecting it into my IV, and I felt a little burning sensation in my arm, and then I was awake and in the recovery room. I had a little bit of drowsiness, no nausea - I got dressed, and went home, where I felt sleepy for the rest of the day!""


"Had to stop taking this medicine after 2 pills.  Severe side effects included abdominal boating, gas, nausea, and pain.  Also had increase tinnitus and head ache.  Almost went to "Urgent Care," but symptoms decreased very slowly after 2 days."


"I have had migraine's ever since I was 13 and I have tried tons of different medicines. A friend of my mom's said to try Fiorinal, I called my doctor and she called it in for me. My next migraine came and I took 1 pill and my migraine was over within 5 mins. This is the only medicine for me. I made a mistake and left the house without it and went shopping and I went through the perfume dept at a store and boom instant migraine came on. I did not catch it in time but once I got home I took 1 pill and 2hrs later took another and my migraine was gone.  I Never Leave Home With Out It."


"I have been on Xulane for six months now, and I'm sticking with the patch. Before Xulane I was taking the Depo shot and I had my period for 3months, it was horrible. On Xulane, I do get mood swings, and since  I seem to be tires a lot. I've also gained some noticable wait. These would be the only cons, besides that I love the fact I only have to change the patch once a week, and my period always comes the week when the patch is not required. I've always got my period for nine days now my period is only 5 days. I love it !"


"I've been on the patch for 4 years. It was the first contraceptive I went on. I love it, my periods came almost the same time each month. I did not notice any changes maybe just a pimple or two on my third patch. I'm very young so I blame my 10 pounds of weight gain on my body changing over the years. I did have to switch birth controls because my parents did not approve. So I tried Depo Provera, so I could still be protected without my parents knowing. I rapidly gained almost 25 pounds and spotted the whole time! As soon as could I switched back to the patch, now I'm back to my normal weight and no more spotting. The patch never comes off and it takes less then a minute to change. I highly recommend it."


"I began taking Oracea about a three and a half weeks ago for Rosacea.  I saw my dermatologist for what I thought was a stubborn case of acne.  I am 54 and was breaking out like crazy, with no improvement using over the counter acne medicine.  My skin is greatly improved.  However, the result I am most excited about, is the great improvement I am experiencing with fibromyalgia.  I have had pain from bursitis in my right him for over a year,  I have had cortisone shots and PT with no relief.  After taking Oracea for about two weeks, I noticed remarkable improvement in my hip pain.  I am also feeling more energetic and more alert than I have in a long time.  I will be seeing my rheumatologist in September and will be asking her opinion."


"I DO NOT recommend this birth control to anyone. Immediately after starting this medication I felt a complete shift in my emotions and I was constantly finding myself lashing out at my boyfriend and getting mad at every little thing which is nothing like myself. I had little to no acne before starting this pill and it caused me to start breaking out with cystic acne all around my mouth and chin. The only reason I'm giving it 2 stars is because I didn't get pregnant the 7 months I've been on it. Other than that this pill is awful. My doc said to wait 6 months for the pill to completely balance out but I can't stand it anymore cause it's only getting worse. My depression and anxiety is at an all time high, and my relationship is now suffering"


"This med works great I had a lot of anxiety and hard time dealing with work, kids and my wife. I am totally in control now and can deal with a lot more issues at once...great results"


"I'm 59 years old and have suffered with migraines as well as hard to get rid of "regular" daily headaches since my early teens. A three day migraine would loose 9 pounds for me. I had been to countless doctors and a neurologist with no triggers found. No one ever tried a preventive medication for me. Finally, four years ago, my VA doctor suggested Amitriptyline. It's been a lifesaver. He suggested building up to 30 mg per day at bedtime. I developed dry mouth, eyes and throat as well as nosebleeds. I reduced to 10 mgs with good results as far as the headache and migraine relief, but still the side effects. Cut the pills in half with good results. So, now I'm taking 5 mg per day, with virtually no side effects and NO headaches at all."


"I took this pill for almost 9 months and out of those 9 months I had constant bleeding for 8.5 months. It totally messed up my system. Before using Seasonique I was on the generic Quasense and I loved it. But due to circumstances I was given Seasonique. "


"Helps very well for my generalized anxiety. I take 800mg 3 times per day.  Seems to stabilize my mood. Only side effect is problems with ejaculation."


"Divalproex 500 mg taken 2 times daily along with Welbutrin 75mg 2 times daily has been a life changer for me. I have tolerated both medication well. The divalproex did not cause any weight gain. In fact, with a better control of my mood I saw much better and more consistent workouts. I lost 5 to 10lbs. My physician started me on 500mg a day for a couple of weeks and then to 500mg 2 times daily to stabilize my mood before introducing the Wellbutrin. It was a 6 to 8 week process, but well worth it. I would highly recommend the combination to anyone with mild bipolar."


"I have been on bupropion for depression about 1 year , and naltrexone for a month and I have lost 1 pound !!!
I was expecting to lose more weight . I don't understand why !"


"Controlled my high blood pressure and have had no side effects yet."


"Mid February, I had a sore throat & cough that would not go away.  Developed into 102 degree fever and I went to the doctor and did the swab and was told I had the flu.  Took Tamiflu and an antifreeze color cough syrup and felt noticeably better on day two after beginning with meds.  Stayed home for a total of 5 days without leaving the house and my energy level didn't come back to normal for a couple of weeks, but I eventually got over it.   Now, I've got a head cold with all the discomforts of that, but not nearly as bad as a month ago.  Hoping this Z-Pack kicks this cold to the curb!"