"I've suffered with constipation and stomach pain for 6 years. Everytime I eat i get pain. All the food that I eat and any liquids seem to stay in my body. I feel bloated, tired and the pain creeps up from lower abdomen and spreads to sides back and upper abdomen areas causing pressure on the heart and lungs. I've had many many tests done but nothing has been found. This medicine has been a saviour. I wake up early 5am take one pill and go back to sleep. Wake up at 7am and start to get ready for work by that time I go to the toilet and my whole body is completely flushed out of food and liquids. You have to take it on an empty stomach to get the full benefit and take 1 every day for at least the first 6-8 weeks."


"This medication gave me relief from an asthma attack but it also made me very light headed after inhalation."


"Been on Micardis 40 mg for over 10 years, have had absolutely no side affects. Blood pressure is perfect, sometimes lower than 120/80."


"I had hives and an allergic reaction to Blisovi... it was substituted by my pharmacy after I was taking Lomedia which I enjoyed taking for two years.
Three weeks into taking it, hives all over my stomach and somewhat on my arms.  My lips were swollen and dry.
I discontinued it and immediately had to be switched by my doctor.   I can't recommend this drug at all."


"I just got my Skyla put in yesterday I am 20 with no kids, I took 800mg of Motrin 1 hour before my appointment as recommended by my doctor. Overall the procedure is quick but painful I would say the pain for me lasted about 15 seconds [taking measurements, dilating me, and inserting the Skyla] It is a crampy pain followed by a sharp pinch. After the insertion I was very shaky and slightly crampy and light headed but within 5 to 10 minutes I was back to normal with minor cramps. Less than 24 hours later and I feel slight cramps but overall feel fine."


"I was prescribed this medicine for sinus and flu and it has now left me with a constant buzzing in my Right ear and my own and people's voices are distorted. They sound like chipmunks. I have reported this to the regulatory people."


"I just had my IUD inserted about 2 weeks ago and I am loving it! Right after insertion I was very light headed and threw up. But I'm not sure if it was due to the insertion or because I also just had the implant removed from my arm. So far only had cramping on the first night and super light spotting here and there. No mood swings, acne or weight gain unlike nexplanon and I feel like myself again! Easy and effective birth control, would definitely recommend to anyone looking to switch!"


"Insertion was intimidating but wasn't nearly as bad as it looked.

I had a long period (8 days) the first month. Since then no period or spotting!

It definitely altered my moods. I cried at everything the first month in constant PMS. It helps to recognize it is the bc and not you being crazy. That's has calmed down and I am much more balanced now but still tear up easier than I used to.

I don't quite fit my clothes as well as I used to but haven't actually put on pounds I think it just shifted. So be aware and maybe eat a few more fruits than cookies.

Bad reviews can be scary but people are more likely to post about a bad experience. It's about knowing your body and if it doesn't work you can just have it removed no problem."


"There is not a better drug than xanax for my anxiety.  I love it!  Thanks to this drug I can do simple things like go to my kids schools with out going into a panic attack!"


"I've suffered from migraines since my daughter was born in 1967.  I was prescribed Cafergot to take at start of headache.  It worked well for each attack, but had a lot of side effects.  I would get migraine episodes from once a week to 3 or 4 times a week.  While employed, I would have to go to the ladies lounge and rest for the period it too to alleviate the pain.  Then my blood pressure got out of control, thereby creating another problem.  I was having a lot of nausea and vomiting also.  After retiring at 50, a new doctor prescribed Amytriptilyne.  Recently a new doc took me off it and migraine returned with a vengeance. I'm now taking Nortriptyline and it has worked wonders!  No more migraine at all."


"I've had Mirena for almost 2 years now. I'm 20 years old and never have had children. The insertion of Mirena was pretty painful I must say, and the cramping hours afterwords was terrible. I was in a lot of pain for about 2 months. But after that all the cramping went away and now I can't even tell that I have it. I haven't had a period in over a year, I never spot, no mood swings, no bloating, no loss in sex drive, the only bad thing I would say is I've experienced some hair loss. But other then that I love Mirena. Best form of birth control out there I would have to say."


"After 4 neck/disc fusions. Degeneration/ neuropathy. More pain. I couldn't take constant tension and migraine headache. My PC put me on this 3yrs ago. What a 100% help (more than morphine/long acting meds). It helps great."


"I have taken contrave for two months and have lost 10 pounds. It has reduced my cravings and I do not over eat or binge as I did prior to taking contrave. My willpower is very strong now and I feel satisfied after a meal. In addition I feel so much better. I am off the couch and doing chores and activities again!
The drawbacks are I do seem to have an increase in dry mouth and it is $90/month after insurance coverage. However I was spending more than $3/day on poor food choices.
I would recommend Contrave."


"When I was a kid I had extremely severe 'hayfever' and it continued into my 20's when a doctor prescribed nasal Intal.  It cured me.  Now in my 60's I've recently developed asthma.  It seemed that the cold aggravated it, even the cold in the frozen food sections of supermarkets.  I'm on Ventolin and that is okay. I was prescribed Symbicort, (both powder and aerosol spray) but my throat ulcerated so now have been prescribed Intal 2 puffs twice a day. I'm hoping this will work as good as it did for my 'hay-fever'!"


"I've been on Yasmin for nearly two years but I've noticed my sex drive has gone and I get moody a lot more but it didn't make me gain any weight I'm going to change pills when I go to the doctors next."


"I haven't been taking this for very long but it works well for me.  I have problems with paranoia and this medicine helps me to steer clear.  I would have no problems recommending it to anyone."


"This is an awful medication.  Horrible diarrhea.  Horrible crazy off the wall nightmares.  Can't  tell whats real and what isn't. I saw my mom and she's been gone for five years..  This pill makes me feel like I'm on speed.  Crazy speed.  I've  never in my life felt so bad,  and so scared. "


"If you stay active while taking Wellbutrin you will most likely be happy but if you take Wellbutrin and lie around in bed all day it will not help you feel proactive at all. Wellbutrin helps me concentrate in school when paired with Adderall."


"I use Darvocet for severe headaches if/when ibuprofen won't relieve the pain. I can take Darvocet and not have to miss work because of the headaches. The only (minor) side effect is a bit of drowsiness, which goes away after I drink my morning tea. The added benefit of the drowsiness is getting additional headache relief by sleeping (if I am at home).  I hope and pray that the FDA's recent recommendation to withdraw it from the market is reconsidered. I would be lost without my Darvocet - I use it infrequently, and only out of necessity, but I wouldn't take any other pain prescription to stop my headache pain. Saying that acetaminophin is as effective as Darvocet is a JOKE; tylenol NEVER relieves my pain when taken alone."


"I've had shingles a total of 6 times because I am immuno-compromised. Each time it was the same area of my back and wrapping around my side to my stomach. I do not  recall the first few outbreaks as it was during a time I was so ill that I am basically missing a few months of my life because I was not alert at all during that time. I do recall the last 4 outbreaks. One of the doctors and I have a theory about why I did not notice the burning, itching etc that tends to be very painful and annoying for most people. The meds I am already on. I take pain meds around the clock already as well as taking gabapentin which helps nerve pain. Now on 200mg/day to prevent recurrence. I don't seem to have any issues with medication taken daily."


"I'm 35, female, I took Wellbutrin December to May this year to treat major OCD, depression and ADD. The main effects I experienced: Slight decrease in depression/OCD. Did not make me more social or "feel good" mood-wise. Easier to concentrate at work. Definitely increased ability to work hard and be more competitive and confident. Better able to stand up for myself and express what I want. Heightened sexual drive.
However, I had 5-6 major anger out-bursts with people in my life, during this time. Screamed at someone, slapped someone, yelled, wrote a nasty letter. I've never, ever in my life had anger issues. A friend experienced the same thing on Wellbutrin, with the anger. I'm currently decreasing my dose, and may go off the drug completely"


"I am 23 years old and have pretty intense Social Anxiety.  I starting taking Lexapro 10 mg for it when I was 21. The drug was effective at treating my anxiety, but with a trade-off: I felt no emotions.  It made me feel more confident, reduced my blood pressure, eliminated heart palpitations; but, I began to realize towards the end of my use of it that I was feeling no highs or lows.  My social life was great.  I got a girlfriend after not having one for half a decade, and have been with her for 2 years now.  But during my use of Lexapro, all of these successes were just me going through the motions.  Everything seemed surreal to me.  Six weeks ago, I switched to 5 mg, and I am not feeling intense anxiety again. Not sure what it is doing for me."


"I took these every night for a week after struggling with insomnia, hate the groggy feeling sleeping tablets give you the next day so thought I'd give these ago. Worked perfectly with no side effects. Went away for the weekend and forgot to take them with me. First night, didn't sleep at all, second night finally drifted off sometime after 7.30am and was woke at 9.45, last night got about an hour to 2 hours. Was absolutely done in, got home and that night took a nytol and slept like a baby. My fear is can I survive without these tablets now. Hopefully they keep working so I don't need too."


"I finished Epclusa 3 weeks ago. No virus showed in my last blood test. I had Hep C geno type 2. I am 65 years old and retired so I was able to relax in bed when needed. I did have side effects that came and went. I drank 64 Ozs. of water as advised and ate small meals several times a day.

My side effects were fatigue and what I called "going under" which seemed to happen around 4 to 5 hours after the pill. It felt like a hangover not a headache. All I could do was go to bed and wait for it to pass which it did in 1 to 2 hours. At night I was totally tired.

Now I am done and I thought I'd be 100% better. Well, I still have bouts of tiredness and my hair has thinned. I cannot complain. I AM CURED!!!! It was worth it and I am grateful."


"I've been on tysabri since January 2008 and have not had any flair ups. It's even better that they can now test for the virus that causes the rare brain infection, which I don't carry. Benefit I like is its done every 28days so I don't worry about missing a dose or giving myself a shot. It usually takes about 3hours for the infusion. Only negative about tysabri is the cost. I'm on social security disability and after Medicare's payments I'm left with a bill for medicine and infusion of close to $1200 every 28days."


"I feel great! I have had a positive effects from this medicine as well. My appetite has gone away a little bit but that's okay. I still eat when I'm hungry. As far as sexual mood being affected mine wasn't. I have energy also."


"Did not know about curvature of the spine. I have scoliosis. I haven't had any problems taking Ms-Contin but, I still had breakthrough pain."


"I have been on Contrave for almost a month. My starting weight was 270 and I am now at 259. So aprox 10lbs lost in a month is pretty good. My insurance did not cover the medicine, but i had the discount card. It cost about $90. With your discount card and filled Rx, you gain free access to the Scale Down program in which they send you a very nice digital scale. You have to weigh in EVERY day (first thing in the morning, right after you get up and go to the bathroom). This program has helped me more than the Contrave to be honest.Contrave makes me feel horrible. I am exhausted all day and moody. I'm sure it works a little, and I'm trying to push through the side effects. I want this to work so bad."


"I've been on birthcontrol for 15 years. I stopped to get pregnant and my doctor started me on Loestrin after I decided to start birthcontrol again. I developed two blood clots within 45 days. Blood clots are very serious and once you have then they increase your risk of having more. I'm currently on a blood thinner and pray I don't get a PE."


"Don't be afraid to take this medication. If you don't suffer from side effects from antibiotics, you will be fine with this one too. The only problem is that 10 days taking  12 pills a days is a long time and by the 8th days it feels that it would never end, but it was worth it . I am H pillory free now."


"I have tried everything to help with my fibromyalgia pain.  I have tried Cymbalta and other anti-depressants as well as opiates like Tylenol with codeine and Vicodin. I have also tried muscle relaxants like Soma. All of these helped but I still had painful days. Lyrica gets rid of the pain. I have been on it for 2 months and it is a miracle drug. I have my life back and can be productive. Also controls painful flares. Haven't had a flare yet. Lyrica is great."


"This medication did wonders with this problem."


"Augmentin gave me a debilitating, unbelievably severe headache. I thought I was going to die due to my head imploding with pain. I was literally screaming! Never again for me..."


"Only one 75 mg dose took me out of the most severe pain from Dercum's III, a rare genetic disorder. I would still be on this medication except I had face swelling from it. I wish I wasn't one of the few to suffer from this side-effect and could still be on this medication. But there are very many other people that can be helped by it and I wish you all to be free from pain."


"I have anxiety and depression. I was really against taking medication so I tried to resolve my issues myself. Needless to say, it never worked. I had been going through periods of depersonalization, feeling extremely down, suicidal and hopeless. I really thought life wasn't worth living anymore. It got so bad that I ended up in the hospital. I started taking 50 mg Zoloft and honestly it has been a life changer. I don't experience depersonalization anymore. My mood has been lifted so much that I don't feel down anymore, suicidal or hopeless. If you're afraid to take medicines please just give it a try. You won't regret it. Celexa didn't work for me, but I was determined to find a medicine that would. The key is to be patient."


"I started taking this prescription Medication since August, to control what I call "Blushing Attacks",in which seem to transpire out of nowhere during a conversation, and quickly snowball until the situation becomes so awkward I have to leave the room quickly as I am sweating quite badly. Although I normally take the lowest dose, (10 mg) as when I feel going into a stressful situation, it has allievated my symptoms 90% of the time. Today I had a mild "Blushing Attack" after taking my 10 mg tablet, but it basically stopped what would have been a severe one two thirds in its tracks. On that note, with the advice from My doctor I may take a 20mg tablet next time I feel particularly stressed, and just 10mg in just everyday situations. 9/10."


"I use Imitrex at the start of my aura, which is usually 20 minutes long and once the aura is gone the headache hits me. I add a Vicodin pill with the Imitrex and usually lay down when and where I can. It seems to work for me. The only side effects I have are a stiff neck and upper back and grogginess for a day or two. I keep Imitrex in my car, at work, the boat and my golf bag."


"I found TRENTAL very helpful with my leg pain. Without it I can hardly walk. With other medicines if I take enough pain killers that I can walk I can hardly stay awake.  Afraid to drive for any distance more than 20 miles."


"I've had rosacea for 24 yrs had topical cream and antibiotics which I didn't want to take because of all the side affect..have been on soolantra for 6wks and have unbelievable skin.  I don't even have to wear makeup.  what a blessing..but my skin did get worse in the beginning of using. I guess it had to get rid of all those mites..UGH!!  SO HAPPY SOMETHING WORKS.."


"I have been on Tri-Sprintec for a little over two years now. I never noticed any weight gain due to this pill. When I first went on it I had just lost a bunch of weight (originally looked like a chubby little girl) and after 6 months of being on this pill, I stopped my normal exercising and didn't pay much attention to my food intake. Needless to say, due to MY fault, I gained about 20 lbs back - but in a womanly way. I am not sure if this was due to the time in my life - early 20's or if the hormones affected me, or both. I have slightly higher than normal testosterone levels for a woman, again it could be my imagination, but it does seem that this helps my hirsutism as well. Being very sexually active, no pregnancy has occurred. "


"I was given this medication after I injured both feet in sparring in my Thai boxing class. After two weeks of slow healing a second doctor gave me this and it sped up healing. Upon returning to class and new injuries it works well."


"I was in 8th grade.
I had no problems other then ADD.
My doctor prescribed this to me.
I was on it for a few years.
After a few weeks it was hectic.
I’d take them and be super sensitive to light. My head would be pounding.
I’d sleep in the middle of the floor in a pitch dark room just because the cold felt nice on my pounding head.
If it wasn’t that. It was hot and cold flashes.
When I didn’t take them, I'd have super bad breathing problems and I’d panic. The littlest thing would set me off.

I’m now 20 years old. I have major anxiety problems that started when I stopped taking it.
Of course most of my anxiety disorders were personal expierence and trauma but my main anxiety, the random attacks, were caused by this medication."


"I got diagnosed with psoriasis about three years ago, it wasn't bad at first so I never paid too much attention to it, and it eventually went away. About a year ago it came back, and took over my entire body. I was covered in rough, itchy, red patches and there was nothing that would fix it. I tried natural oils, salts, tanning, ointments, foams, even pills, and nothing worked. These things helped and soothed my psoriasis, but nothing really made it go away. I finally turned to Stelara and I could cry from the results. I am getting my second injection this Friday, and after only the FIRST one, my skin looks 75% better. The injection immediately caused my skin to be less itchy, and appear far less irritated. I suggest Stelara to EVERYONE!!!"


"42 year old male recently diagnosed with ADD (no hyperactivity).  Vyvanse is the only medication I've tried and I'm reasonably happy with it.  Started 30 mg for 2 weeks.  Felt a little jittery and had a funny taste in my mouth.  Increased to 70 mg.  No longer feel jittery, no funny taste, but my mouth is always dry so I drink a lot of water.

Vyvanse seems to help me get more done.  I can't say I'm more focused, but I am more motivated, so the end result is more productivity, though not always directed in the best place.

It decreased my appetite, so it was easier to switch to a healthier diet.  Lost more than 25 lbs. in first 3 months, which has also helped increase self esteem, motivation and energy level."


"Works well......although I am developing a tolerance and the usual dosage is now not enough so the dr increased it from 90 a month to 180, that's 3 per day to 6 per day."


"I was diagnosed at the age of 15 with Bipolar. I really never understood why that was my disgnosis.. maybe cause of my horrible depressions at a very young age and well having to go thru alot very early in life might have been the cause of that. I suffered alot from Anxiety or panic attacks and i must say that Klonopin has been the best drug i have ever had, even better than Xanax. It relaxes me instead of that sedation feeling Xanax used to give me and also last longer. I can now sleep better as well. So in conclusion Klopin is amazing and way better than Xanax and ofcourse this is to my opinión"


"I've been on the Depo-Provera since November 2014 and I've been bleeding ever since. It's about time for my next shot and I will not be continuing to take this medicine. Whereas it may be effective but it's costing more money buying feminine hygiene products and it's seriously affecting my sex life. And I'm over the continuous bleeding."


"Former BC pill hater here. Other brands gave me massive mood swings. On Yaz and Apri I was basically Jason Voorhees. Swore I'd never take BC again, but now in my 20s, irregular periods and recurrent ovarian cysts forced my hand.
Bottom line: I LOVE this pill!! Cons: Sensitive breasts. Pros: Greatly improved mood; I feel like I'm always having a good day. NO mood swings. Minimal cramps, light periods, fuller breasts, skin is great, can't stay away from my husband, and condoms are out of here. Doesn't get better than this.
If you're on the fence, or sensitive to hormones like me, this may be your good stuff. I'm glad I didn't listen to anyone else and just tried it for myself."


"I started the shot back in March 2015. It was alright for the first couple months, but after my 2 shot, I began spotting and bleeding after sex. About a month in, it just wouldn't stop. I got my 3rd shot in late Sept hoping it'd clear up like my doctor said, and it didn't. I was due for another for Christmas day, but I decided to stop as I've been non-stop bleeding for months now. I told my doctor and we've agreed to switch. It has not been 2 months since I've stopped, and I'm still bleeding. I haven't been able to start the new one because of it. I'm thoroughly disappointed in this treatment, and wont be recommending it to anyone, ever."


"For the past 3years insomnia literally no sleep doctor prescribed zoloft and trazadone since Dec 6 2016 I have be sleeping at night!!! I'm happy again, not mean throughout the day, I'm not overthinking life is great I'm happy"


"I was on Citalopram for 10yrs for my anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. I've always struggled to eat on that medication though, so I went to my doctor who decided to switch me to Mirtazapine.. I cross tapered medication over a 4 week period to reduced citalopram withdrawal. I started on 15mg of Mirtazapine for a week then my dose was upped to 30mg. I'm so pleased with the results. I feel calmer than I have for years, and I'm also eating again which is a big thing for me as when my anxiety is bad I lose my appetite. It's also controlling my obsessive compulsive disorder symptoms well. I love this medication. I take it an hour before I go to bed and I sleep for 8 hours and feel refreshed the next day. It also has less side effects than SSRI's."


"I have used this medicine for the cure and prevention of bladder infections and have had no side effects."


"I am thankful this drug didn't kill me!  After taking this drug for 8 days the side effects started and went from bad to worse...blisters on hands, and hands and feet as well as every fold in my skin turned black and I had severe diahrea, that ended up putting me in the hospital for 6 days.  The medicine reacted to my colon and it was wide open, couldn't hold anything down, lost 17 pounds is 7 days, although the weight loss was welcomed, I wouldn't suggest going about it this way.  I stuck it out for the full 14 day regime and my doctor believes that with taking the drug for the first cycle hopefully it shrunk some of the tumors which are in my jaw, spine, collar bone and left femur.  New treatmen coming after I recover from Xeloda!"


"I'm taking Neurontin for my Basilar Migraines. I started out with 600 mg/day and it worked well in controlling my terrible auras (vertigo and double vision) for about 10 months. I started experiencing mild vertigo the past 3 days so it was increased today to 1200 mg/day. Hopefully it will continue to keep my auras in check.

For me, the downside of this medicine is feeling lightheaded and I sometime have trouble recalling things. Also, sometimes I get a "high" feeling, but it's all good."


"Amazing. I noticed a difference after my first infusion, So thankful to have the use of my hands back (musician). No side effects at all."


"I was in a major depression: I had considerable lethargy, anxiety, weight loss, racing thoughts that I could not seem to turn off and I felt suicidal. I couldn't make the smallest of decisions. I was terrified to drive and I've been driving for over 30 years! I also had great difficulty performing even the simplest of tasks- some things I could not do at all!  After about a month I noticed tremendous relief. It was like a huge cloud had been lifted and that  I had been pulled out of a 'huge hole'!  I definitely feel Cymbalta saved MY life."


"My dermatologist put me on this to regulate my acne and I am currently on my third cycle using Trinessa. I had been on birth control for the same reason almost 2 years ago but I had a 15 lb weight gain in under 4 months which is crazy since I'm a runner. She told me these pills would not make me gain weight yet I've gone up around 7 lbs and noticed that my boobs have grown a lot. The only other side effect I have noticed is dizziness and headaches. But as for its effectiveness: my period is very regular and light and my face has completely cleared, I still get a few breakouts right before my period but it's usually not bad at all."


Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray (old formulation)

"It works and I feel safe about taking it. My family has used Vick's products most of my life."


"I got Nexplanon about a year and a half ago, and my periods stopped immediately. My only complaint is I had some hormonal acne flare ups when I first got the implant, but they didn't last long. Overall I'm very satisfied and would recommend it."


"Much like many other individuals who posted on this forum, I experienced the same burning, peeling, and stinging feeling after using this product. However, I continued to moisturize and used drops of face oil. Only a small amount goes a long way. After a few months of using this product, the side effects went away... My skin is a little dry in the areas I use the medication, but I continue to moisturize using cetaphil. Now my face is absolutely clear.. No blackheads... No pimples. Never been so happy with my skin. I had the worst cystic, deeply impacted blackheads and cystic pimples. Now I experience none of these. If you're experiencing the side effects, talk to your doctor, but sometimes just waiting goes a long way! Good luck!"


"I would have given it a 10 because I felt it was really working for me. But....after about 6 days of having a horrible stomach ache I've thrown in the towel. I just can't take it. I'm really bummed out because I can't take Metformin either. :("


"The only medicine that works for a cough. I've tried everything but this works. Use it sparingly so when you need it to relive the cough. It works."


"I had the paragard in for 14 days before finding out it gave me pelvic inflammatory disease. It has been one of the most painful experiences of my life. The insertion was not bad but the days following were so bad I almost ended up in the hospital. As soon as it was taken out I feel a million times better. If you have any nickel or metal allergies I would try something else too. I was told this wouldn't effect me with a nickel allergy but I honestly think that was the issue. I hate hormones but nothing was worth this amount of issues and risking my fertility completely."


"I took Zoloft for anxiety and panic attacks. It worked the first day! Only downside of this is I felt tired and zombie like. But it definitely helps."


"If you want to be happy, this is your miracle magic pill. I was prescribed it for depression and generalized anxiety disorder along with an eating disorder. I would get so frustrated over everything, procrastinated, and had a lot of crying spills and nervous word vomit. While on Lexapro, I could handle the things that normally stressed me out in a great way. I was so happy! It was impossible for me to have negative thoughts. I forgot to refill my pills so I didn't take them for about a week. I became really frustrated and upset and just randomly decided I hated Lexapro and being happy. It decreased my sex drive majorly. I couldn't get off at all.
It's been two years and I'm going to start taking it again.
Lexapro is a miracle."


"I tried Ortho Evra patch for one day and instantly the patch was extremely itchy, I had a continuous headache within hours of the medication, I felt nauseous, and a little achy. Honestly it's probably not for everyone. I'm only 145 lbs and I've never been on birth control before, so hopefully the hormones wear off and have no long-term side effects."


"I suffered a stroke 4/15/2012 I started having a gradual increase of anxiety to the point I could not stand it. My doc put me on Buspar 15mg starting out then up to 30mg all was great until the random suicide thoughts started I also take Celexa 40mg before the Buspar with no issues. So I contacted my doctor who has taken me off of it."


"I've been taking this for about week and I already feel the side effects. I can't make any major choices because I'm so far from the 4 week point but I wont give it a bad name because we suffer from depression and bi-polar and if we expect the worst we will get the worst."


"This stuff is nasty. Tastes like grape syrup. I hate grape and I hate sweet stuff so it was really hard for me to drink. I was gagging and took forever on the first dose but couldn't quite finish. Now it's the morning dose and I didn't breathe from my nose or smell it and I mixed it with Powerade. Much better but my stomach starts bubbling as soon as I drink and it's a lot of liquid so I had to stop before throwing up. Definitely clears you out but it is horrible."


"I have had my mirena for 11 months now and inserted after my second child. My husband and I recently moved across country so I thought for sure my hair loss and anxiety of a new place was due to the stress of moving. However we have now been here for six months and life couldn't be better so when I started having panic attacks out of no where with no history of ever having them I thought for sure I was going crazy. I have terrible mood swings, bloating, weight gain (even with proper diet and exercise), gassy, hair breakage, moderate almost uncontrollable depression (when I have had little and controlled it before), yeast infections, I mean the TMI list can go on and on. I don't recommend this to anyone."


"Was terrified to take this drug, or any drug that they were going to put me on for the arthritis. I took methotrexate, prednisone and plaquenil which just about did nothing. Went to another Rheumatologist who suggested I try enbrel. Put all the fear aside if you're afraid to inject it because it does not hurt at all and you don't even see the needle (I hate needles). I've only been on it for 3 weeks but my pain has just about gone away and this is coming from someone who could barely get out of bed last April. Haven't had any side effects so we will see how it plays out from here."


"Very helpful at low dose"


"My Mom was diagnosed with Stage IV Non-Small Cell, Adenocarcinoma with EGFR Mutation, on December 26, 2013. She had a 8x5cm RUL mass and a 6x7cm L Adrenal mass.

  At the time of staging, her life expectancy was estimated to be around 2-4 months. She began Tarceva monotherapy within 2 weeks. Her next CT showed 25% tumor shrinkage. Her 6 month CT showed no new growth and 75% tumor shrinkage and necrosis of the RUL mass. The next two CT's were stable.

  Unfortunately, as the oncologist had warned us, the cancer no longer responded to Tarceva. She was started on Gilotrif and, over the next 4 months, it had further mets to her ribs and liver. She died April 30, 2015.

  Tarceva gave me 14 precious months with my Mother. Tarceva was a miracle."


"I am a 40 something woman and started this med to control bleeding.  It made me nauseous for the first week then I was fine. My poor husband. Between the 15 pound weight gain and the mood swings I have been quite un-happy! I agree with the other statements that it makes you very depressed.  I struggle with depression and this made it a lot worse.  I would rather go back to bleeding every two weeks than deal with this crap! Starting on something different next week.  Thank you to everyone who also replied.  I don't feel like it is just me.  It is definitely the medicine!   So long Estarylla!!"


"all the side effects from the seven pages i have these side effects  THIS should come off market before you kill a lot of people "


"I am 20 have been using Alesse for about 2 years now. Good: no pregnancies, lighter, predictable periods with no cramping whatsoever (HUGE plus), no weight gain. Bad: I am completely insane on this pill, extreme mood swings, never happy always in a lulled state of lazy depression, brought to tears by every and anything, constantly tired, no motivation, really low sex drive. Horrible: My skin is at a point where I don't even want to step outdoors and be seen by people! Worst breakouts I have ever had, and perpetual yeast infections. The yeast infections, laziness and diminished sex drive basically erase the need for a birth control pill anyway. Very unhappy."


"I've been on Keppra for around 4 months now. The only thing I like about it is that I don't feel like a zombie like I did while taking Tegretol. Apart from that it does not really control my seizures and makes me dizzy and forgetful."


"Used it for my back"


"I went to the doctor for a regular checkup and I told my doctor I had heavy bleeding and she prescribed me Tri-Nessa I started to take the pill and instantly felt horrible, headaches,worse cramps than ever and it's running my life. after my period ended I am still taking Tri-Nessa and it is horrible I bleed every day I have not had a break. I have to wear panty liners because I spot everyday. I have been on the drug for 2 months.slwo my period was only 5 days before I started taking the pill and now I'm about 2 weeks long I won't stop bleeding.the pill made me gain 2 pounds so far and my butt and breast have enlarged. but the medcine is not for me I would rather just live with regular heavy periods"


"I started phen about 6 months ago. Weight was 209. I'm 4'11, so ya. Very fat for my height. The doctor was worried an put me on it for 3 months. I lost 10+ pounds the first 2 months. With low carb, low cal. An only 40 carbs max a day.  An walking 45 minutes every day. I only ate 2 eggs for breakfast. An 1/2 cup of coffee. Atkins for lunch. Lots of plain tea and water. An lean meat an veggies for dinner.  Last of the 3 months I hardly lost any weight. So I went off it for 3 months. Gained 3 lbs back even though I kept food diary. An kept working out. Now I'm on it again for round 2. My goal weight is 130. My doctor said it is a process.  I can't seem to get under 170. No matter what I do. An my current weight fluctuates between 170 an 173."


"It took 2 months for my body to adjust to the pill. I spotted frequently during those 2 months. I experienced some mood changes which is a side effect. It got bad enough that I had to switch to a different birth control. I couldn't handle the constant "sad" feeling. If it hadn't have been for that experience, I would've stayed on Jolessa."


"I am only on day 3, I have to say I like it. I do not hear or see voices or people. I have a wild thought process that can imagine anything and make it real in my own mind. That is under control almost completely, which is AMAZING! Living in my head without this medicine was a nightmare. 60mg before bed did not work for me. I couldn't sleep. So, I now take it in the morning. I also have A.D.D. (no medication for A.D.D. though). Just the Geodon and Topamax. - It works perfect for me - Weight Gain was a BIG problem on the other Medicine they tried, so far I think I have lost, I know I have not gained, which is very important to me. I had gained 14 pounds in 3 weeks on the other medication (that's a lot of weight really fast). No jaw issues or shaking."


"Librium got me off of alcohol with minimal side effects. Librium is the best."


"I had use BC before. I stoped it because I was not sexually active anymore. I got the TLS this time, and can definitely see a few side effects on this three weeks. From lack of appetite,mood swings (also a anxiety attack while taking a class,NOT GREAT AT ALL);zero sex drive & migraine. My period during the first week went full for five days and spottting dark tone for a few days after too. Which is very irregular in my case. Everyone it's different, but I definitely don't see myself using them again."


"Tried several anti inflammatory drugs with 0 pain relief. I was ready to try cortisone shots in my painful crippling hips ( both ) til my Dr said let my try this last pill for you with
Immediate pain relief!!! I cried & felt like giving my Dr a big tearful hug! Wow...what a difference. Taking 75"


"Hm, I got the 3 day cream insert, put it in for the first time and realized I got a little more itchy down there than I was before, nothing crazy though. Maybe its because my YI wasn't so bad. But I have no problems with this medication so far."


"It's hard for a patient to 'rate' a medication. I have an excellent cardiologist whose job that is.  However, I know that Toprol comes with a tendency toward depression for many people, and for me, pre-existing depression has been mildly exacerbated. I also take amlodipine since May of last year, and this is a drug also known to cause/increase depression. I take several other anti-hypertensive drugs therefore it is not easy to tell which is causing what.  Welcome to life post-cardiac bypass surgery--a life diminished, trust me, but at least--LIFE."


"I have suffered from migraines for over 30 years and tried so many different medicines. Treximet is the ONLY medicine I have found that I can trust to actually get rid of my headache. It is completely gone within 2 hours - but I can feel it going away within 30 minutes. I have my life back because I know it works. Took some getting used to - it made my neck feel warm and very tired, but the trade-off of being free from a debilitating headache is so worth it.  I find that if I keep busy after it starts working I don't get as tired as if I just sit down with it (then I will want to sleep and this lasts for several hours.) Downside? Getting 9 in a prescription is irritating - makes me have to decide if my headache is "Treximet-worthy.""


"This has worked wonderfully to prevent my migraines.  I went from having them 3 times a week to maybe once a month."


"Still have short flareups of gout but less painful and pain only lasts a few hours"


"I am have just completed my 3rd packet of yasmin. My acne is much much better. Skin feels a lot smoother. I am no longer having the large cystic acne and pus filled nodules. I get odd pimples and my skin is far from perfect but there is a massive improvement. They do say give it at least up to 6 months to get the full benefits of it. I will write another review in 6months. Also I advise not just to rely on yasmin but keep a strict skincare routine."


"It didn't open up my bronchial tubes and lungs at all but what it DID do was make me extremely shakey, angry for no apparent reason, have labored and rapid breathing, which increased my PR to 120+, and sweaty. It was all compiled upon on current SOB, and the bad thing is, it was my husbands breathing machine and I assume it might have had some of that asthmaephren left in it so not a whole dose even, while not knowing, I put my one dose of an albuterol treatment and BLAM! All of this and STILL hasn't helped my breathing. I would highly suggest running this by your doctor before using because if you're home alone and you have a bad reaction, it could close you up and you could die. Seriously, be careful with this stuff."


"I took everything personally before Lexapro. Now I'm just a little above it all. I live with more certainty and confidence it seems. I love my Lexapro."


"Bydureon has worked well for me. It took me a few uses to get accustomed to how to mix and inject, plus the 23-gauge needle is not pain free, BUT the last 8 months my A1c has been 5.2 & 5.3 consistently. I use it with Lantus and metformin. One advantage is that is helps keep my sugar from getting too low from the Lantus. I have also been able to lose some weight. I used Victoza until Express Scripts no longer paid for it, but Bydureon has been an effective substitute."


"I'm 19 and had taken Concerta successfully since I was 14, but being in college I needed a medication that would last for longer than Concerta did. My symptoms have never been very bad, but definitely affected my work. My psychiatrist suggested Vyvanse, but it was hell. It worked about the same as Concerta, but it would wear off after about 6 hours, and I would collapse on the floor sobbing. Every night I would become extremely suicidal and angry, and after just a two weeks my relationships with everyone was at a breaking point. I went back to Concerta, and now take a small dose of Ritalin when it wears off. So much better."


"This is a great medicine for those it helps. It really changed my life around. It has helped me so much to be more comfortable with having Asperger Syndrome and to deal with all the associated issues (OCD, depression, etc). It's literally saved my life. I do recommend trying this medicine as if it works for you, it's worth trying."


"I took this pill the same day after unprotected sex and was told that I would have horrible side effects and this was my first time ever taking an emergency contraceptive pill. After I took it, I kept waiting to feel pain but I had NO side effects at ALL which made me very happy. I'm going to take a test in the next week or two to see if it worked. "


"I was taking 50mg of Zoloft a day for two months and it made me even more irritable and down. I didn't want to do anything. When I did force myself to go out and socialize I'd snap at people. Nothing was fun. Nothing seemed to be worth doing. I've tried both Lexapro and Zoloft. Neither have made me feel any better. I got worse on both. I don't always want to feel depressed, but at least off of medication I have the ability to hide my feelings from people, not to place other people under the weight of my moods, but on those two medications I didn't even feel like I had the power to fake it. Zoloft also gave me migraines, ones that would last for a week straight. Glad it works for some people though."


"I'm diagnosed with Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia. I started to see a doctor at the age of 16. I was on Xanax 1mg till 19-20 years old and it didn't do the trick anymore and made me mean. My doctor put me on Klonopin 2mg 1 tablet 4 times daily and its brought my life back."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"Started Stribild with CD4 less than 20 and VL about 50k.  in first two months on the medication VL dropped below 200 and CD4 over 100.  Now at the 4 month mark, VL about 20 but CD4 dropped to 79.  Dr is running a resistance test to consider switching away from Stribild.  Many thanks for the Gilead copay assistance."


"I was prescribed Xarelto when a blood clot developed after surgery for my broken leg.  I did not notice any immediate side effects until....  I normally have 3 day, semi-light periods and they went to 7-9 days of the worst ever.  I won't go into detail.  It also caused my iron level to drop to 17!  I stayed on Xarelto for 6 months and it worked for me.  I was told Xarelto won't dissolve your clot it just thins your blood enough to prevent the clot from growing or new clots, The existing clot is absorbed into the body.  I think my hair was falling out also but that may have been from the low iron?"


"This medicine makes you retain body fluid. I was on it for two years and reached a body weight of 125 kilograms in that time. It was not until I was prescribed a different antipsychotic that I began to lose weight again."


"Tonight will be my fourth time taking Silenor. The last few nights I have not had a solid sleep. No problem falling asleep but staying asleep is still impossible. First two nights I had very lucid dreams. Waking up only after a couple of hours as I normally do. I'm only taking 3mg, kind of scared to take 6mg. I've taken many other types of sleeping pills and so far, none of them work. I'd give anything for a solid 6-8 hours."


"Suffering for 4 years with chest pain and trying to avoid open heart surgery. My cardiologist prescribed ranexa. Within a few days I was feeling great. It's a god-send. Bless the researchers who developed ranexa."


"Been using it for years. Works great."


"I've smoked for 19 years and I am amazed as to how well Chantix has worked!  I don't even want a cigarette.  The only side effect was the dreams and they weren't crazy just weird and constant, it kind of was funny to tell people about them the next day.  Personally I'd recommend it!"


"I've been on the pill for a little over a month and I'm stopping. I'm extremely anemic and I asked my doc for this to help with my periods. They were getting increasingly heavy and painful and making my anemia worse. I started taking the generic of this pill and in 1 month gained 10 pounds. Then I started spotting and got a full blown period month 1. This period is heavier than normal and has zapped me of all my energy. It has lasted 7 days of constant normal to heavy bleeding that doesn't seem like its going to stop. The blood is still fresh bright red so it doesn't looking like its stopping soon. Also this week of bleeding has made me extremely emotional. I almost quit my job! I feel very angry, irritated, annoyed, depressed."


"At 24 after struggling with hormonal chin acne (that flared before period) and occasional breakouts in my t-zone, my derm prescribed 65mg Solodyn, and Retin A in conjunction with a cleansing routine 2x a day using Cerave followed by Simple Smoothing Toner. At first, I did not see much improvement.  Then at the one-month mark, all hell broke loose; I broke out like crazy for 2-3 weeks, huge zits in areas of my face that were not previously a problem.  I was embarrassed and ready to call it quits, but after reading about it getting worse before it got better, I ordered my refill and decided to give it time.  Suddenly, 1.5ish months in, success! No new breakouts (fingers crossed), and I even just started my cycle. Patience is the key w/ Solodyn"


"MS Fatigue: I felt an amazing change for about a week then I was back to how I was beforehand.  I wonder if I should up the dose or give up."


"I used sprintec for about a year and a half and I gained and immense amount of weight. Side effects would include sore breasts and nausea if I had to start over because I forgot. The week I stopped taking sprintec I lost about 5lb and it's been about a year since I've been off sprintec and without even trying I lost 45 pounds. I also had very bad mood swings and became very emotional. On the good side my acne cleared up and my period was light and only lasted 4-5 days."


"Initially took it for shingles pain but found it to be great for sleeping and for settling down my occasional restless legs syndrome."


"Suboxone great for short detox but terrible for longterm maintenance program"


"During a very serious bout of gout, I was unable to put pressure on my foot.  My doctor recommended ketroprofen and assured me I would be able to walk without crutches the next day.  He prescribed 75mg 3X a day.  True enough, I was able to go to work the next day and within a week the gout had cleared up.

I now take a pill as soon as I feel a flare up of gout and within a day or two it is gone and I have not had a serious bout.

I just found out that the 75mg capsules are no longer available, only the 200mg and I am unable to refill my final 30 on a prescription I got last August.  I only take them when needed and was hoping get this last refill to cover me until 2016."


"Vytorin took my cholesterol from 300 to 125 with just a half of a 10/40 tablet. Excellent results for what is considered to be a half dose."


"I started adipex on 8/21/15 with a weight of 381lbs.  Today is 8/28/15 just in that one week I've lost 10lbs now I'm at 371lbs I'm very happy"


"Was in severe pain in both my UTI and my Kidneys, doctor immediately gave me Cipro as I am allergic to the sulfa drug she normally prescribes.  Two pills a day for 5 days. After my second dose on day one, I literally felt zero pain and could finally empty my bladder completely. It was very late at night, but still day one none the less, Thank God for Cipro and my doctor"


"I have had hypothyroidism for over twenty years now. Took high levels of Synthroid for years and felt ok but not perfect. Started Cytomel 3 years ago, regulated dosage until it was just right. It takes a little time to regulate it to your exact dosage but be patient, it's worth it."


"I've been on this pill since summer 2007 (three years) for extreme menstrual cramps and bleeding (I spent roughly 16 hours passed out from pain for two days every month and bleed for 7-10 days straight. I used so many OTC pain killers that they all ceased to work for me).

My experiences with this pill:
-No weight gain noticed. Lost pre-pill weight by exercising.
-Little to no pain compared to before (1-2 pain pills for the worst two days for about every 3rd period)
-Little to no bleeding (I went from super heavy pads to the lightest pads on the market or just dark colored underwear on my heaviest days. Some months, I just don't bleed)
-No extra mood swings (and less mood swings during my period)
-Acne is the same (not better, not worse)"


"Took Paxil for 1 year (at the end was taking 50mg a day) for severe anxiety, OCD and PTSD. It was a life saver. Stopped crying so easily, stopped yelling at my kids, stopped being so moody. After about 6 months I noticed I was not laughing anymore, no sex drive, weight gain. I stayed on it. When I hit the year mark I decided I wanted to get off of it. I told my doctor and she suggested staying on it. Nope. I quit taking it. I took 2 days of 40mg, 2 days of 20 mg, 2 days of 10th and then nothing. 3 days after that I thought I would die. Chills, extreme nausea, sweating, hysterical crying or laughing, Twitching in my arms in legs, weird noises in the back of my head. I thought I was going crazy.  Decided to go back on Paxil. 20 mg."


"I have taken 20 mg of Adderall coupled with 50 mg of Zoloft for the past year.  They work really well together. Adderall helps me focus and Zoloft treats any mood swings or depressed feelings.  It really is a good combination for ADHD, ADD, or OCD."


"It really works for my son as prevention for asthma attacks"


"I'm in my fourth week of the medication and so far down 7 lbs. I have little to no appetite and the cravings for things I used to love (and were bad for me) are basically gone. I do feel fatigued and can have an upset stomach but it isn't too severe. It's usually worse when my dosage goes up each week but subsides in a few days. I'm still able to exercise but don't do as much as I should. If I did, I'm sure I'd be down more. So far I'm happy with it. I've struggled with my weight for the past 10 years. I've tried many things and I'm confident this will get me to a healthy weight."


"I have been using this product for over 2 months.  At first, my breakouts were still occurring and my skin was really dry.  It did not burn my skin like other prescription creams have so I was able to continue using it.  My skin is still dry, but it's really clear. I also don't mind having dry skin-- I've been on Accutane so many times that I'm just accustomed to it.  I do have a few pimples here and there, but it's nothing to stress about.  This cream really works when you stick to a strict routine."


"Male, 53, went on for low drive, apathy, loss of muscle, weight gain, inability to exercise due to joint pain and frequent injuries. Blood levels of about 250. First 8 days of use were the hardest - headaches, strong smell, so strong I thought I could taste it! This was on the 50 mg tube, 1 x per day. Was about to give up on it, and then all side effects vanished on day 9! After two weeks my blood pressure has dropped from 160/100 and on medication to 120/80 and I am exercising daily. Note - highly recommend using latex medical exam gloves to apply - no mess, no cross contamination, better drying, no waste. Also, use small needle nose pliers to get the last 5% - 10% out of the tube. Miracle."


"Seriously messes with my emotions so much. I already live with anxiety & depression and the Depo just makes it so much more worse! I hate it. I get pissed off at things I shouldn't get pissed off at! I have all the period symptoms (cramps, emotions out of whack, retaining water and horrible craving for sweets) and irregular bleeding. I'm gaining so much weight and I'm not even eating unhealthy, I have a strict diet and workout and I stil gain about a pound or 2 every 2 weeks. Do NOT recommend the Depo to anyone. This sucks."


"I've been on it for about two weeks and I started at around 310 lbs and my usual weight is around 285 and even that was too high for me at 6'2". Anyway I feel full all the time to the point where I feel a lack of hunger but I haven't weighed myself lately and I don't know if my belt size has reduced. Maybe it has but I do feel a change for the good. I'll keep on this path because I feel more confident and want to see where this goes."


"Been on it for 2 months. Very depressed, no energy, don't care about anything, and so very tired all the time. Nothing new for me, so I will stay on it. Love that I don't need to smoke anymore."


"I have been on this birth Control since September of 2016 and it is now February of 2017 and I am having to switch birth controls. I was having heavy bleeding in my periods and severe cramping. My skin was relatively perfect. I never got acne, besides maybe 1 zit every month or so. When I first started this birth Control, I started to get some acne. It wasn't anything to alarming, because I thought it was normal and it would clear up quickly and would be done. But this acne did not clear up. Over the months, my skin has gotten to the point where I don't want to leave my house without face makeup to cover up my acne and scarring. This BC has broken me out severely. My bleeding has reduced some but my cramps are still severe on most periods"


"I did great lost 8 lbs in one week. Second week 5 lbs. I lost 17 lbs in three weeks. Had knee replacement surgery and now I am having a difficult time getting back on track."


"I was on The Depo Provera shot for almost  10 years. I would go for 2 years and off 1. No period at all. Had the Lilletta IUD inserted at the end of April 2017. My doctor explained everything. Since I have not had kids she explained that the cervix opening was smaller so there would be discomfort.  It took 5 minutes. A little bit of pain. I had take Motrin before my appointment and later in the evening. I was told since I haven't had a period that I may not get one. My only complaint is feeling bloated and some gas. Hoping this goes away with time."


"Week 0  two injections,  sting like bee but I started to see result next day, I had been diagnosed with several condition, from head to toe.
Before week 2 and 3rd injection no more flakes  and some of the areas were clear already,  my 4th injection will be next Wednesday,  but last weekend it was the first time in several years that I went to a swimming pool. I'm wearing shorts again, short sleeves.  I still have dark spot but they are clearing so fast, no red skin anywhere. I have use so many drugs Enbrel,  otezla, humira  so many different creams,  nothing work as good and as fast like TALZ   I have been with this condition for over 30 yrs.   No side effects until today
My nephew introduce me with this drug, he has great results also."


"I have been using NuvaRing for a couple years now and so far it's been great! Without some form of birth control I'm a roller coaster of emotions and Nuvaring has really helped balance my hormones and keep my cycle on a 28 day schedule. I have also noticed a significant reduction in cramps and much lighter periods. My only concern is that it's not going to be effective against pregnancy, but I have been using it as the directions instruct so I guess only time will tell, but they say it's just as effective as the oral pill. My boyfriend has commented that he can feel it, but it doesn't seem to be that big of a deal for us so far."


"This is the first time I've ever had any problem on birth control. I've taken Depo Provera 3 years, did perfect on that, aside from finding out I have low bone density now. With Nuvaring 3 months in, I have had mood swings headaches, weight gain 142lbs to 157lbs. I'm very athletic so this is ridiculous. I have had tender breasts and to top that off low sex drive and supposed breakthrough bleeding for two months straight. "


"I have been on Apri since I was 18 years old..I am now 24. Using apri, it has always done its job in regulating my period and keeping me obviously from getting pregnant and I have been happy with that. However, if you have a sensitive stomach I recommend something else. I am going to be changing my birth control soon due to the fact that when I take my pill... couple hours later I vomit uncontrollably until its ran its course though my system. I've tried everything I also work in the medical field so I have tried things even beyond the norm. Yet here I am 6 years later still with my head in the toilet. If you dont have a sensitive stomach this birth control is excellent, if you have digestive problems or sensitive stomach, I do not recommend"


"I have been using this medication for 18 years now. It has proven to be very helpful as I have pretty bad asthma. Always come back to singulair after trying something new. Great maintenance drug."


"I am a veteran and the VA recently contracted with Mylan for patches.  THEY ARE HORRIBLE! I have to tape them on. They will not stay on without tape. What a way to scam our VETS. VA pharmacy told me that everyone at the hospital hates them. If you have to buy your own, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!"


"I took this back in 2012. I was 270 pounds when I started and lost 120 pounds in 9 months with diet and exercise In 2015 I got pregnant and gained 30 back. My doctor prescribed it again and I lost it again. It may not be for everyone but it worked for me. I was also able to maintain a healthy weight after again with diet and exercise. If your prob to being over weight you will always have to try. Don't look at it as getting thin.. look at it as a lifestyle change for your health. Diets fail but lifestyle changes last if you want them too."


"I am on my 6th week.  My pharmacy changed me from Gildess and before it was Junel.   I saw my PCP yesterday and was in tears (which is also strange that I can cry on a dime) and feared that my RA meds are killing my stomach and I was going to have to stop treatment due to the side effects.  I have tried 2 different RA meds and continued to get sick.  My PCP asked me about my BCP's and if there were any changes.  A light went off. YES! I am on my 6th week now.  My hormones are wacked, I am irritable, and my stomach is in knots every day.  I have been taking nausea medication almost daily.  My system is a mess between not being able to go to the restroom or going too much.  I am calling my mail order pharmacy and my GYN.  I must change RX."


"I had horrible side effects of these pills

Nausea, feeling depressed, low sex drive, vaginal dryness, feeling bloated, cravings, long period (3 weeks.) I did not feel like myself at all. I was very down. My mind felt foggy. But the worst of all was my skin. Oh my goodness. It got so many times worse! I got huge red cystic bumps. They were so bad I did not want to go to work,and people would comment on my skin. I could not continue and decided to quit just after two months! I kid you not - my skin got better as soon as I stopped taking these! I have barely had a pimple since. I'm so sad that I started with yasmine as I have horrible scars now. The effect though is very individual and I hope you have a much better experience than me!"


"I was a patient in the research study for Savella, from 1995-Oct. 2009. Within 3 days of receiving the "unknown" medication, I began to feel like a normal person again.  I had more energy, slept better, my pain level went from almost the most possible to no pain on their pain scale. Up to about July 2009 the only side effects I experienced were occasional palpitations. Then I started having frequent palpitations, hot flashes, twitchy muscles, increased sweating, infrequent nausea and vomiting. I continued to decrease my dosage and had to finally stop it entirely. Now I'm back to my old fibromyalgia pain again, but have been able to control it with Vicodin and methocarbamol so far. I may try the Savella again if my pain increases."


"Ive noticed alot of bad reviews so i figured id share my experience.  i had my first implant placed march 2013 after my second child.. directly after the placement i had a constant period for almost two months. after that i had no period and spotting occured a few times a year. not enough to be bothered with by any means. i  recently just had it removed a few days ago  at the removal i decided to immediately have it replaced. the replacement went in the same incision it was removed from. there was no pain with either the removal or insertion. minor tenderness now a day later.  i just wanted to let you know this birth control is very effective and is worth it."


"First drug I started taking for ADD a month ago. Took the 20 mg and it felt too intense and had a ton of side effects, but after 3-5 days, was tolerable but still suffered from really bad headaches and dry mouth all day. 2 weeks later, headaches finally stopped, but dry mouth was horrible, must have drank a gallon of water or more a day and had to have candy or gum all the time. But, I could tell I was a little more productive at work. At night, I would catch myself daydreaming worse than before and wondered if I was worse without it. I felt it basically replaced my coffee and then some, but the dry mouth wasn't worth it. I am now going to start taking Wellbutrin since I am a little depressed too and that drug is supposed to help with both."


"I got the Mirena on November 16th, 2017 and just got it removed today (June 8th, 2017).  The insertion was extremely painful. In November when I first got it I weighed in at 116 lbs at 5'3, after 6 months I weighed in today at 131.4 lbs. This was without a doubt a result of the Mirena. In addition, I experienced horrible cramps for 3 weeks every month, my digestion was off all of the time, worsening acne, water retention, increased appetite, extreme bloating, a rash/hives all over my chest, lowered sex drive, sex was very painful and would restart my period, the skin on my nipples started to peel and I could feel it poking inside of me 24/7. I hated it, I won't recommend this to anyone."


"From 6 yrs to 25 yrs I had a lot of cold sores, 25 yrs to 60 yrs hardly any, 60 yrs to 79 yrs they are more frequent, I wouldn't have suffered so much if I had Acyclovir Ointment. Applied when first noticed and the cold sores just went away."


"I must be the perfect patient for this medicine. My Dr. and pharmacist said to take it in the evening that way you would sleep through any of the light-headedness. I'm 65 years old and this is my first medicine I have taken. I noticed good results the first thing the next morning and it has been getting better all week long, also I have had the first full nights sleeps in over 10 years. I had a stronger stream, much easier starting and NO DRIBBLES at the end. Oh and I have not had ANY BAD sexual side effects, and my wife is HAPPY. So I can only say talk to you Dr. and follow his recommendations."


"After trying multiple medicines for high blood pressure over the course of 10 years I was given a prescription for Azor and saw improvements almost immediately. Before Azor my BP was average 160-175/120, with Azor I am consistently 117/76-80."


"This medication has changed my life. I have suffered from osteoarthritis for the past ten years. I had a complete knee replacement 5 months ago and even though the surgery went well, the recovery is long and difficult.  I have taken Narco 5mg from time to time and Cymbalta, Nucynta, Tramadol and over the counter meds. Nothing helped. I have been on the Embeda for two weeks and I can finally feel normal. I take the 20mg Embeda and I am very pleased."


"I have found this medicine to be almost life saving. I have headaches all the time. I go to bed with a headache and wake up with a headache but when I take this medicine I don't. Having two two year olds and a three year old during the day without it I would be lost. I have tried several different kinds of medicines but this is the only one me and my doctor have found to work."


"Went on Niacin @ 8000mg fifteen years ago.  Now on Niaspan @ 2000mg for last five years.  First medicine that has worked well with my body.  My HDL stays in the 70s and total Cholesterol under 120.  Dosing time and other foods have to be managed to suppress flushing. "


"My doctor prescribed me 10mg temazapam to help with my sleep. I have been taking Mirtazapine for just over a year which helps with my depression, anxiety, sleep and eating. I recently upped my dose of mirtz to 45mg but noticed the effects were not as good (sleeping and eating non existent again!). I have now gone back down to 30mg of mirtz and have 14days worth of Temazapam. The first time I was previously prescribed temazapam it worked absolute wonders for my sleep! Last night I took my first one from this prescription and I slept amazingly. No grogginess the next day and even boosts my appetite. This medication REALLY needs to be taken at bedtime, if you want to be asleep by 10pm take your medication at 9:30. :)"


"My experience on Cymbalta has been rather a positive one.  As mentioned by others, in the first 2 weeks it does have side effects, I felt tired and was a little nauseous.  I was put on Cymbalta as the entire country that I live in ran out of my previous medicine.  I have suffered from anxiety, OCD and depression on and off for a few years.  Since the Cymbalta has 'kicked in'', I have hardly any anxiety and no depression.  I think clearly and rationally and not as emotionally as I always used to.  I still do not have an appetite and I have been on this for over a month now and when I sleep, I sleep soundly and am able to fall into a deep sleep as well.  I highly recommend Cymbalta and am very happy with the positive effects it has had on me."


"This is the worst eye drop I have ever experienced.  My eyes are dry, itchy, I want to scratch. Extremely red eyes, very dizzy, blurred vision, pain, constant watering of eyes, burning, very light sensitive, unable to even have house light on, blurred vision after putting drops in.  I have stopped taking it and going back to doctor to try something different."


"diarrhea so bad I lost control at work 3 times and had to go home.  never again I don't care if I die from diabetes."


"The medication does work but it's just so horrible to take. I feel like I've been hit by a bus. Really bad headache, tight chest and sickness. Not sure if any one else has had this, but felt particularly down and out of whack with reality. I'm honestly scared to take the next tablet, but have to do so to get rid of bv! Hope everyone else is doing ok with it!"


"Took 2 pills @9pm went to sleep - gas approx 5am- soft stool passing for  @6:50am-7:20am"


"Best ever.  I take very small amount and then a whole yellow pilll to sleep.

It helps GAD, insomnia, and my RL

S .

I never and drive, nor do I use it work.Never make me high :)

Works for me!!"


"This medicine gave me great relief within few hours of taking it. However, I get really painful cramps in my stomach. I realized I get hungry more often. I have been on it for about three years. Within these three years I have taken about six doses. I think it is great."


"Was meant to be on penicillin but the hospital changed my antibiotic 5 mins before I left because they found mycoplasma in my throat (they didn't really know what was wrong with me tbh). My symptoms are spot on to  a so I'm leaning towards that as what I have (its certainly not tonsilitis or 'stress' which they tried to fob me off with). I have taken 4 of these clarithromycin and I think they may be the devil in pill form. I have had nothing but shortness of breath, stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea since. Apparently they are common side effects, but this seems ridiculous. I felt better of with just the pneumonia than with being on these!"


"Although I have only been on Kaletra for a short time, side effects have been minimal.  The once daily dosage is easy to comply with.  Being able to take the pills with or without food is also convenient."


"I got mine in April of 2014. The insert was painless, but there was slight bruising and soreness for a few days. As normal. For the first 3 months I had a non-stop period I was super moody and  sensitive of my feelings . It was light and I didn't cramp. Then my period went away complete for 7 months. In February of 2015 I spotted a few days then went away. It was like my period was trying to regulate. I had a normal period ever since. Every since I got on this birth control my face was been clean of acne. I did gain about 10 pounds, but I ended up losing it. I highly recommend this birth control if you're forgetful about taking a pill every day."


"I've been on the deposit shot for two years and all of a sudden I started bleeding for 2 months and it's still going on I was prescribed this medication for it but it did not work so I'm just getting off the shot I'd want to but I'm sick of the bleeding and I don't know what to take for it."


"This medicine is great for adhd but does not work for everyone in fact it made me feel angry,increased anxiety I've been dealing with and can kind of depress you i recommend adderall xr (even tho i stopped it) because ADHD is challenging and this medication made me very focused, like robot focused it was great! but i had to switch to prozac cause it gave me worse anxiety, if you have a problem with anxiety i don't recommend it,there are plenty your doctor can prescribe that don't have as much side effects. but all in out this medicine is great for treating ADHD good luck!"


"I have used Sominex for YEARS and I absolutely love it!!!  I am NEVER groggy in the morning.  It allows me to sleep, then if I have to go to the bathroom during the night, I am able to go back to sleep.  I take it generally every night.  When I have spoken to various doctors over the years, they have never seemed concerned about my long term use.
Nothing else works quite like it, and it definitely improves my quality of life as I simply cannot function if I don't get enough sleep.  I usually have to order it online because it is not always stocked at the stores that I go to.  Hope this helps.  Sweet Dreams. :)"


"I took this medicine for the first time last night and I will never take it again. My doctor told me to take a half of the 100mg before bed. It knocked me out for 14 hours, I woke up and felt in a daze, I was unsteady on my feet, I had THE WORST migraine of my life to the point where I couldn't get out of bed. I felt terribly nauseous. I ended up calling out of work."


"This medicine is expensive but it seems to be the only thing out there that can help with SIADH. I was diagnosed with advance Lung Cancer 2 weeks ago and have this problem It is HARD. The Hospital put me on 1500ml a day and I get blood drawn every other day. My numbers are still going down. It is very hard to have this and measure your fulids. We are talking about only 45oz a day. Oh well could use some help if anyone knows of another drug or anything to help? I was told to and try and eat a little more salt but the problem is it makes you thirsty. Tough place to be this in. Any words would be nice.

Mark Clark"


"This is the only medicine I've ever used that has helped decrease my anxiety."


"I have taken the contrave for 7 days.   I have had a few side effects, such as nausea, headache, and little irritability.   I had these symptoms pretty much everyday.   I have noticed the cravings of foods I usually wanted late at night are gone.  I seem to feel a little better with less side effects today.   Hoping it was just getting used to the medication.  I have lost about 2 lbs.  this week .."


"I took only two days at 0.6 and by the second day I was totally confused, weak, nauseous, acid reflux, ears ringing, circulation issues, the works, etc. It really curbed my appetite, but I literally caved under the side effects. I stopped for two weeks and started again this week at two clicks, which is about 0.1. The side effects are still there, but more bearable, however my appetite is not fully curbed, only a bit at lunch time, and not really at night. I will increase the dose slowly to curb appetite more, despite the remaining side-effects. I really hope to lose weight, gained in a year because my adrenals/ hormones gave me huge cravings at night because of deep fatigue. Its worth it to stop and try again at a different dose."


"I've been taking it for 4 months now. After 4 months I can say that my body has adjusted pretty well to these meds. The first 3 months I suffered with very tender breasts, headaches, breakthrough bleeding, bloating, and nausea, but month 4 has been a breeze. I'm 28, had NEVER had a menstrual cycle, extra hair growth, abnormal hormone/thyroid levels. This has worked wonders for me. Just give your body 3 - 4 months to adjust to it! My cycles are regular and last 5 - 6 days now."


"This medication worked, eliminated the condition for about 6 months."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This is my first colonoscopy so I have nothing to compare it to. I mixed first bottle with Gatorade. Pretty sweet-not the best tasting. Harder to get down the more you drink. Chill bottles and use a straw. Started working in about an hour or so. I'm up at 4:30 am for my second dose. I mixed with Gatorade and water this time. A bit better but not much. I am chasing with water to get the taste out of my mouth."


"I prefer this medicine over Vicodin. I take it for pain (headache and muscle pain) caused by hemorrahgic stroke.  I don't like the narcotic feeling I get when I take vicodin. This medicine works well for me."


"I got the pill on May 8 2017 but I didn't take them until after Mothers day on the 15th the doctor weighed me in at 249.8 I'm 5'9 and 37yrs of age after taking the pill everyday in the morning at the same time 9am it gives me a boost of energy.  I weighed myself May 22 2017 and my weight was 240.4lb  I have not been exercising because my work hours has been crazy but this week I will be back to my running and I am also watching my carb intake trying to stay between 45g to 65g per meal and my calorie intake no more then 1500 a day. I also took water pills for 3 days just to make sure I released any water retention  I may have had. My goal is to drop 50 to 65 lbs by August I am determine whatever it takes.. Just stay focus good luck to everyone.."


"The only downside to this drug for me has been difficulty sleeping and crazy dreams. But to me, thats worth it!
I quit on day 6 of taking Champix and am now 8 days smoke free and I couldn't feel better, exercise is much easier, my skin has improved and I am proud of myself, smoking always make me feel guilty. I felt ill for first 3/4 days and cut down from 10 to 2 a day then just decided smoking was worthless to me, because it really felt that way..for the first time in 8 years!!
I have decided to remain on the lower dose of Champix as I quit on it and feel confident I can continue, it always lowers the risk of side affects and makes it easier to come off the tablets so an all round win for me. I highly recommend these tablets!!!"


"My recommendation is for everyone that has COPD to try it, it has been life changing for me. You will not regret trying this medication. LIFE CHANGING!"


"My 8 year old was diagnosed with ADHD this year.  We tried a non-stimulant first (guanfacine) but it didn't work plus she was soo sleepy on this.  Switched to 30mg of Vyvanse and instantly her grades & school performance increased.  She also plays sports and has improved due to better focus.  We constantly had to yell out into the softball field to "be ready" prior to the medication.  Now, she's always ready to go.  Side effects to begin were insomnia for about 3 days.  Dr. suggested 2mg of melatonin which worked fine.  We did melatonin for 2 days then she was back to falling asleep on her own.  Weight loss is also an issue.  She's down about 6 lbs but she's tall 4' 7" and weighed 94 lbs.  I don't give it to her on the weekend and she eats ok"


"This medicine is frequently prescribed to me when I end up in the ER for a particularly bad migraine.  It does very little for my headaches, dulls the pain a bit for several hours and then once it wears off, I'm back to square one. Not practical for me to take this one unless I have the day off from work."


"In the beginning  stomach aches and loss of appetite but now I've got my eyesight back to normal, no longer thirsty and best of all, I've lost weight, truly a win win situation."


"My daughter used the NuvaRing for 18 months and now she's not here to tell other women about it.  She died from a pulmonary embolism from using the NuvaRing.  She had no side effects to warn her, she died instantly.  She was only 19 physically fit and did not smoke.  Do not use the NuvaRing it increases your chances of having a blood clot which could be fatal.  There are much safer birth control methods."


Monistat 1-Day or Night Combination Pack

"Omg... I thought it was just me! Googled "Monistat burns like hell" and found this site. Don't use it!!! I felt better before treatment. This is day 2. The cooling cream burns like crazy. Coconut oil more effective!"


"Don't worry to much! Plan b really works. I had sex with my boyfriend and the condom broke, I wasn't on birth control. It was also around the time I should have been ovulating. I took it within 2 hours. I had breakthrough bleeding a few days later that lasted almost a week. When my period was 10 days late I went to the doctor and had a pregnancy test and it was negative. They told me it can take another few weeks to get my period and that plan b screws up your cycle. My period ended up being about 3 weeks late, so don't panic! I went back to the doctor for another pregnancy test 3 weeks after the first (recommend by them to make sure) and it was negative again. Be patient, it really works."


"Doctor started Neupro patch samples for my dad starting at 2 mg for a week then 4 for another and 6mg for the third week. After three days into the 6 mg dosa, my father started sleeping non stop .. slept for 2+ days..lost all his strength, balance, control and became a totally different person. Patch was stopped and he never returned to pre-patch condition. Had severe memory loss and now he is 100% dependent upon us for all activities from getting out of the bed to going to toilet or eating. He always wants to sleep. He showed symptoms of improvement for a couple of days where he could barely walk on his own but that did not last long. Neupro is a DANEGROUS medicine! be extremely careful!! DO NOT increase the dosage on old people. Samples."


"As a Cancer survivor ( stem cell transplant 12 years ago) it took a toll on my body.

It wasn't easy talking to my doctor about this but I did.I tried other products but this works the best for me and my situation.

Try it if it doesn't work then move on.

Btw I'm 51 active Married for 30 years."


"Horrible!!! Omg i bled for the first 4months nonstop! My iron got so low i was put on iron tablets and had to change my diet!

Ive put on almost 5kg since having it in for 7months even though i go to the gym up to 5 days a week and eat very very healthy.

Insertion was worse than childbirth and side effects like daily headaches and migraines, massive mood swings, feeling really angry and then sad."


"Best thing ever. I have been suffering from years of depression and since taking Pristiq I feel alive again. More energy, weight loss, and decreased negative thoughts add up to happiness! Tried others, but NONE compare."


"I started taking this medication about 6-7 months ago. The first (and only) side effect I experienced while taking it was drowsiness; it made me extremely tired to the point that I was sleeping 12-14 hours a night, I would wake up exhausted, and around noontime I would have to take a 1-2 hour nap. Overtime, my body adjusted to the medication and I am no longer tired on it. Overall, this medication has helped me significantly. I had a manic episode associated with bipolar disorder, and psychosis along with it. Geodon helped clear my mind, and it has given me virtually no side effects. I used to take it three times a day with food, then I dropped it to two times a day, and now I only take it once a day. I take this medication for bipolar."


"I have been on the medication for exactly 3 months. I am 6 foot 2 and started out at 312. This morning I weighed in at 268. Of course it is not all the drug, I am walking and drinking lots of water. It has given me the help I needed to really get a great start. I am in a size 44 pant and on my way to my goal of 230."


"Started at .5mg now at 1mg
I think that this medicine causes me to feel slightly depressed. A general feeling of not feeling good."


"Took it for my knee inflammation due to a tear which is causing pain, throbbing and cramping. Took it the first day started with dizziness, nausea, chills, cold hands, fever. Had to

Discontinue the medication"


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


"Depakote has really helped to get me out of the fog of mania. By the same token, so has lithium. I have found, though, that taking both together (by a doctor's suggestion) keeps the number of episodes pretty low. I don't know about anyone else, but sometimes when I get manic, I spiral out of control and actually experience psychosis ( which is terrible). Good medicine though...better with other medicines."


"I have very bad Restless Leg Syndrome. I take 30mg @ bedtime, and normally the Baclofen helps pretty well with keeping my legs under control."


"I'm 20 with no children. Have had Mirena for a month. Bad cramping when inserted and the whole day after. No cramping since. Started my period shortly after, was significantly lighter than normal. I've been spotting every day since though. A bit annoying but it should go away. Got a little acne but it's almost gone, and I've been more irritable than usual."


"I have been using these for about a month and a half. My vision is improved, but I can't breathe. This stuff has exacerbated my asthma. The drops burn like fire, my nose is stuffy, and I can't see a damn thing for about an hour. I love that I can see, but it's not worth the side effects."


"I've had really bad experiences with birth control in the past - the pill made me throw up on a daily basis and the shot was just a nightmare. After the crazy mood swings, lethargy, two-month period, social anxiety, and weight gain I experienced with the shot I was nervous about trying birth control again. But so far I've had a good experience with the patch. The first month I didn't have much of an appetite and often felt nauseous, but now that my body has adjusted I only have a few minimal side effects.  I crave junk food more, but that's easily managed with a bit of will-power or chocolate.  My breasts have grown a bit, but after the shot shrunk them that's not a bad thing. Thank goodness I found something that works."


"I started taking this medication and within a few hours my back pain was considerably better and I have been suffering with back pain for 14 years and this is the best I have felt in a long time."


"Breo eliptica  improved my breathing greatly, however the  side effects were extreme. I had 2 episodes of double vision, one while driving and extreme back pain to the point when I could not walk."


"Okay, So if your on here freaking out like I was.... stop. Seriously! Okay so me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex while I was fertile, he did pull out but pre cum is just as effective. So I freaked out, and bought plan b one step and took it 21 hours later. I felt nothing. No spotting, just my boobs were sore and I was tired and moody. I was expected to ovulate around that time too so that just made it worse, since it's less effective if you take it after ovulation. So soon enough I got my period the day before I was supposed to get it! My cramps are worse than usual, but it's better than being 18 and pregnant. Learn from this experience! But chances are your fine, so relax and go order some dominos cause plan b will do its job"


"I was put on 80 mg twice a day. Couldn't handle that so I started taking both at night. I've been on for 4 years and THEN the side effects started bad dystonia in my legs, arms, and face. Also I was very depressed, felt hallow, and so snappy always yelling at my kids. No ability to cry (you know sometimes a good cry just helps).  So I called my doctor and she cut it in half to 80. At first I had some mood swings but I have gotten them under control. Now I just ache all over and have bad headaches. But, on the lighter side, I feel much happier, not scared of people like I was before (because I was sure they were all talking about me and hated me).  I haven't decided if I'm going to go off or compltley. Right now, I'm happy where I'm at."


"I've been having repeat bladder/kidney infection... 5 in 4 mths.. have no idea the cause..being sent for kidney scan.My last lot of antibiotics ( currently) were these.. I got to day 4 and was hit with a high fever, uncontrollable shivering, every muscle in my body hurt, sore back & neck and thumping headache. took paracetamol and ibrofen and within 3 hours started to feel my temp come down. The next morning I read the side effects..OMG..I was experiencing most of them the wheezy breathing and cough now started. Because it's a Saturday and it says consultant your doctor if you experience any side effects. I've just stopped taking them... it was really scary. From reading the other comments I think it'll take 2 days to start to feel better."


"Okay. my zubsolv experience so far has been good when I actually had the medication. At this very moment I am out and the pharmacies in my area NEVER have them in stock. I switched from suboxone to zubsolv because the state insurance stopped covering  suboxone and started covering  Zubsolv. Now, I don't mind this, but it's a bitch to get! They need to have their pharmacies carry it or else a lot of you are going to be sick over the weekend because they have to order it and they don't receive shipments during the weekend. I'm going through this right now and tomorrow is Christmas. I called every damn pharmacy and they all told me the same thing. Other than all the issues that come with trying to get my medicine,  zubsolv works well for me"


"As of the results from heavy continued lifting for over 20 years my back was sacrificed. I now suffer from chronic lower lumbar pain due to bulging disc's and stenosis as well as frequent nerve pain. The Doctor prescribed Oxycodone 5/325 4x daily. This worked for relief but only for short periods of time. After talking again with my Doctor. She prescribed Morphine Sulfate SR 15 mg 2x daily and left me on the Oxycodone for breakthrough pain. The Morphine SR started working after about the 2nd day and gave me the STEADY relief I was looking for without making me drowsy. This combination works great and gave me back my life and the chance to be part of the family again."


"Worked fairly well a year ago or so......"


"7 day treatment has had me going crazy! I am on my 5th day and it has not helped treat my yeast infection. The only thing it has done is made it worse! the itching and burning gets so bad at night! Woke up at 4am to use the bathroom and then I experienced the aweful burning and itching!"


"I've been using Epiduo for little over a week now and it has done wonders. My acne went away in two days and my acne scars are already fading. Also I've had no new acne breakouts. The only downside to the medication is that it makes your skin sensitive. Avoid using it under your eyes and try not to use too much makeup. Foundation can cause irritation. Hopefully the irritation and burning will go away soon. I use the gel at night but always make sure to wash your face in the morning or else irritation will increase. My dermatologist also gave me a coupon for the medication because it can be quite pricey without it."


"I had the 5HTTLPR biomarker and CYP450 genotyping tests from a blood draw (which can help doctors determine how antidepressants are metabolized by your specific genetics and help predict which medications may be most beneficial as well as how long it may take for you to notice results), and was prescribed Effexor based on that info. It has helped me GREATLY for 6 months so far."


"I have had the mirena for almost 5 months and I can't say it's for me. The insertion was not bad but bleeding for 83 days after was pure hell!! The cramps, both abdominal and back have been horrible even on the few days I don't bleed. After the 83 days of bleeding I stopped for about 4 days and it started again, it has been like a hit and miss as far as when to wear a pad and when I don't need to. To be safe I usually wear a panty liner everyday just in case. I keep hoping it will get better but it doesn't seem like it will. I have talked to my dr and she informed me it could take up to a year for my body to get"used" to the mirena and that I should just be patient and try it for a year."


"Started Qsymia June 2015 took for 6 weeks lost 25 lbs. Definitely curbed appetite, no noticeable side Effects. Quite awesome really. Increased energy, some dry mouth. Will continue on it per doctors recommendation. :)"


"I've been on this pill for almost 11 months and I absolutely LOVE it. My periods are lighter and I'm not in pain at all when its my time of the month. I really love it because I know when my period is going to come on. I haven't experienced any weight gain or anything serious. I highly recommend this. Its amazing, two thumbs up."


"I'm 19 yrs old. I was on this medication just as a birth control method not for acne. I've had mild acne since I was 10 but never anything too serious. I would get a bump on my chin around my period/ovulation and when I was really stressed out I'd break out on my forehead. Within 3 weeks of taking this pill my chin broke out in clusters of HUGE painful cysts I've NEVER experienced before. After a month and a half with no improvement I called my obgyn she said to wait 3 months for my body to adjust. My skin continued to get worse. The cysts moved to my cheeks and forehead. After 3 months I got off of it. It's been 8 months since I stopped and I'm still breaking out terribly. Just want my skin back."


"This is the most amazing thing ever. It burns like hell but if you follow the directions it's a lot more tolerable! I completely stopped sweating within 2 times days of using Hypercare. Before my doctor told me about this I tried everything I could get off the shelves and it would work for a day (if at all) and then I would sweat again. But this will stop my sweating for a couple months at a time now that I've been using it for a while. I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who feels like they sweat excessively."


"Vicodin works for me after hernia operation, once in morning and at bedtime."


"Cardiologist put me on this 5 yrs ago. I've been getting  bone and shoulder arm pain, and not thinking it was the medicine kept thinking I had something else. Finally I got so fed up with the bone pain the doctor changed the medicine a few days ago. Pain has lessened. "


"I had went to urgent care after suffering with the worst sinus infection I have ever had, and I've had a few along with sinus surgeries.  The doc gave me a sample with no preface, just to try it, 1 squirt each nostril twice daily.  I took it at 7:30pm and felt like I had been drugged.  She told me nothing of the somnolent side effects and today its 2:30pm and I am still extremely drowsy, unfocused, and generally feeling like I could fall over."


"My doctor prescribed Rozerem last week.  I have taken Temazepam 30 mg for years but it had stopped being effective so we are testing alternatives.  Last night was the 7th night of taking Rozerem- no help."


"I have been taking dapsone since December 2007 for (rare) Linear IgA disease.  I was increased to 100 mg 1Xday.  Severe anemia set in. Hospitalized and given 2 blood transfusions. Its true that some people have a bad reaction and can develop anemia.  Taken off medicine and skin blisters returned.  Anemia went away!  Am currently on 25 mg 1X day.  Less effective, but helps some.  I think DAPSONE is probably very effective to clear skin-- but can wreck hemoglobin, etc."


"I've smoked for almost 20 years and lately, I've started smoking up to a pack per day. I LOVED the vivid and nightly dreams but hated the nausea. I called my doc and asked for Zofran to counteract Chantix. I take it 30 min. prior to taking Chantix. Let me tell you...I have not gotten sick ONCE, since!!!!! SCORE!!! I also LOVE that you just simply lose the urge to want to smoke! You don't have to fight yourself to NOT light up! Totally worth it! The dreams...are a  BONUS!!!!!!"


"I have been using this medication for about 15 years at 60mg a day, to treat severe GERD. Doctors in general are reluctant to prescribe this dosage, but in my case it was necessary. I had been using Zantac and Prilosec prior to that and graduated onto this as a last resort. It has cleared up most of the oesophogus erosion. There seems
to be no side effects that I am aware of, but would be interested if anyone has noticed an uptick in kidney infections."


"I have had 4 spine surgeries from degenerative discs and have fibromyalgia. I have had chronic pain for 20 years. I went thru ALL pain meds. Methadone got me to a place I could function and live my life! Without throwing up all the time! I recently was able to slowly decrease the amount because I had gotten so high on the amount. The only downfall, when you have been on it as long as me, is you have to keep upping the amount. I also take Neurontin and that helps so much too! I take many vitamins, started exercising, and lost weight, so I could lower the amount of Methadone. It makes my life bearable. My doctor let me go as slow as I wanted, and over a year I decreased the amount from 200mgs to 80mgs. For severe pain, a must have!"


"I was on phentermine several years ago but didn't really try to change my eating habits and so it didn't work. I decided to try it again because I just keep piling on the weight and am slowly killing myself. I've been on it 3 days now and have already lost 8.4 pounds! I know it's mostly water weight right now but seeing that scale move so quickly is such a big motivator. My starting weight was 443.8 and now I'm 435.4. I eat between 1200-2000 calories per day. I've noticed that I'm eating less each day though and it helps take away the cravings so I can make smart decisions about what to eat. I am also watching my carbs and sugar intake. Only side effect I've had is mild dry mouth and not feeling sleepy during the day like I normally do."


"I started taking this pill when my pharmacy switched it out from my regular Aviane. (Which are supposed to be exactly the same)

The first week or so I was incredibly nauseous. Another thing I've noticed is how incredibly tired I've been. I wake up tired. It's really strange because this is a brand new thing since starting this pill.

My sex drive has also taken a turn for the worst. Mainly due to being so tired by the time my kids go to bed I'm practically asleep myself. That was never a problem before.

Now that I'm nearing my 1st period on the pill I have extreme pms symptoms. Mainly feeling weepy and actually crying about things I would not normally. The worst though is my temper. I feel like I'm about to snap frequently."


"Just started this at 300mg at bedtime a few days ago, but after two days it stopped what had been a blinding 3-day headache.  The migraine is still there but currently with no pain (this undoubtedly sounds stupid to non-migraineurs, but many with migraines will know what I mean.)  I am wondering if anyone has experienced good results with this medicine but then had it suddenly stop working.  This has happened to me with so many medications, including some like Verapamil that should NOT build tolerance."


"I'm now 35 years old and I have been on Oxycontin 80mg 3 per day for about 10 years now, plus breakthrough pain medication.  I found it very helpful until my body gradually developed tolerance to the medicine.  I inquired about going to our local methadone clinic.  I took a chance and tried methadone instead.  Methadone took away all the pain that the oxycodone did but there wasn't any euphoric feeling. That is what caused problems with my family and the law. Well now I function and I have pain relief, and everyone is happy.  "


"I was on Seroquel from November of 2014 to September of 2015. This medicine, was terrible. By the end of me being on it I was up to 400mg. Before I started taking this medicine I was losing weight, and bam all the weight I lost came back. I was sleeping all the time, I didn't have the energy to do the things I loved. My mood swings were getting worse. I hated myself on it. it was awful."