"Very positive experience w Zoloft. Literally has saved my life. I started on 50mg, not very helpful. Maintained dose at 100mg for several years, but finally got courage to take 150mg, and it's been so helpful. I still get acute stress rxns once in a while (less than 1x/month) but my symptoms overall are vastly improved."


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"I am sharing a painful experience actually. This is truthfully the closest to relief you will get for even more than one symptom...however long term use is not suggested. I speak from experience. I started taking this medicine about 3 years ago not for muscle pain as much as just lack of sleep. Worked wonders really! Then it became a daily thing which led to my body getting used to the dose and it took a minimum of 10 a night after 6 pm and I NEVER took pills!! I became dependent where I was ill without them. I would recommend them when needed and in moderation but not if they start to have this effect! Wish you all well!"


"I just started conclave today. Hoping to see some results I'm 40 years old female and weight 275. This is the biggest I have been my entire life. I gained a large amount of weight after having to start estrogen for my menopause and I suffer from prolapse bladder hoping this will help me and prevent me from having to have surgery. Seeing all the pros and cons makes helps me with understanding what I may go through. I will update every 2 weeks hopefully with good results!!"


"I started taking Lutera because I had bad cramps and my doctor recommended it. And it is by far amazing. I've been on it for a year now and I haven't gained any weight, I have less acne, and I don't crumple up on the bed for a straight week anymore! But for the past few months, the day I start my period week my emotions have been everywhere. Mostly with annoyance and frustration. I'd cry cause I couldn't get the lid off the jar of jelly. I would yell at someone cause they didn't hear what I said. It's only for the first few days I am on my period. (Sometimes it happens if I forget a day also.) Other than what is recent, Lutera is very good."


"Its my 3rd day and I love the fact I can function and take care of my 5 month old without struggling. I'm on the 30 mg only reason I didn't give it a ten is I take it at 6 am and by 2pm I'm super tired again...other than that love it."


"I was given this for Allergic rhinitis . I got extreme fatigue developed after 3-4 days on medication and worsened daily - I was passing out while on 40mg of prednisone."


"zantac worked somewhat with my chronic reflux, but what really worked was the 30 lb weight loss and the omision of pop. also, i decreased my coffeee intake by half and I have one tbl of baking soda in a glass  of water every morning to raise the ph in my stomach. its not good to rely on acid reducers and proton pump inhibitors as over time you become deficient in many vitamins. they stop an enzyme in your stomach needed to absorb b12 from food as an example, and over time you will become enemic. this happened to me afters years of taking protonix and not knowing why I was tired all the time. Finally I had a naturopathic dr have blood work done and found this out. took 6 weeks of b12 injections to get back to normal, and lost 30lbs"


"So me and my boyfriend had sex, he thinks he ejaculated inside me so I took the plan b right away. The symptoms are terrible. I had lower abdominal pain, fatigue, dizziness nausea, I was so tired all I wanted to do was sleep. Today is February 11 2017 just one day after I took the pill. it's a great backup but to be honest I will never take it again. I experienced all of the symptoms at the same time. Not a great feeling."


"Someone here said: dizziness and "brain jolts"  = YES! This is what happens if I miss a dose. Add to the dizziness, nausea and irritation. I want to go OFF this medication - and feel trapped. I have gone to 37.5 mg but my doc has suggested I go to a psychiatrist to get recommendations on how to go off this medicine without the horrific side effects. "


"Carafate worked really well in calming the pain. I didn't have a problem with constipation as I was unable to eat solid food at that point but after a couple of days of using it I was actually able to eat for the first time in weeks."


"I had the original impalanon in for three years then had it removed to have my daughter , after I had her I wanted it back in but learned they now had nexplanon and figured I'd try it I didn't have problems with the other my periods even stopped . With this nexplanon I'm 22 and constantly feel like I'm going thru menapause my periods are so bad ,  weeks sometimes days before in suppose to start I get really bad heat flashes that make me sick !! I'm losing so much weight my wedding ring doesn't fit anymore , .  I've also had a lot of depression with this , I almost feel as if I'm bipolar "


"Well, this is my second attempt to take mag citrate. I have chronic constipation and often wake up with sharp abdominal pains and pain on my back. The first time I tried mag citrate nothing happened. I blamed myself for taking 64oz of water right before I took the medication. I thought I may have diluted it by drinking water so that it had no effect. I have chronic constipation with no bm for 3 days and only a tiny bm when I poo - and after intense rocking back and forth just to poo.

I took a whole bottle of lemon mag citrate without too much problem . I don't care for the salty after taste.

It was  6pm when I took the whole bottle of the mag citrate. 5 hrs later I took 32 oz water. It is now 7am, 13hrs later and still waiting."


"I love Tri-sprintec! It has regulated my cycle and cleared up my skin. The first couple of months I was a little nauseated when I took it, but that has gone away. This pill helped to balance out my hormones and actually helped me to lose weight. No complaints other than the 1-2 nights of nausea I experience when I start a new pack. Oh, and it's FREE. "


"Absolute trash. This medication DID NOT relieve my pain. Just another rubbish medication to make drug companies wealthy."


"This medicine reduced my cholesterol but gave me abdominal pain as well as muscle cramps and weight gain.  "


"I need to be put on the list for a lung transplant and my Pulmonogist said that I must lose 10 kg in 3 months to have an evaluation.I have been on Victoza for 1 month and have lost 4kg. I started on 0.6 then increased to 0.10 and now I'm on 1.2. Only once did I have nausea and a slight headache. I do not feel hungry and I believe that Victoza works. I was on diabetes medicine tablets and insulin. I am still taking the tablet but have stopped the insulin. And now I'm slowly, very slowly finding the courage to exercise. Keep a positive mind and try to focus and do things that will complimentary weigh loss and a happy life."


"I love adderall, it's the best. It gives great energy, and doesn't let you get tired. Also, you don't feel the urge to eat everything when you are sad. "


"This is really strange. My mom, who has Alzheimers was given this drug to help her recover from a hysterectomy.  We have found a definite connection between Tylox and her Alzheimers- it's greatly improved! She regained about 18 months of mental deterioration from the Alzheimers after taking this drug. No one can understand why there's a connection. When she stopped taking Tylox, her Alzheimers once again became worse. When we restarted Tylox, once again, her mental capacity improved tremendously."


"I took this medication hoping it would stop my periods as it claims. It's supposed to be a generic of Lybrel. I took it for 8 months, never stopped my period. In fact, I had spotting and bleeding everyday. I also became emotional and moody."


"I've been taking desoxyn for 6 yrs now for ADHD and TRD (treatment resistant depression). Before this I had been mostly bed bound for nearly twenty years due to severe depression until I switched pdocs.  I am SO glad I did! Now when I wake up in the morning I have hope, and now I am actually happy to be alive.  Long ago I tried ritalin, but had only bad effects.  I'm no longer a burden to my family! The day I started it was like a switch turned on and life turned around. I graduate from college soon and even have a fiance and friends. Unbelievable! I tried so many things (inc ECT) before this drug and can't understand why this wasn't tried FIRST? If you have been suffering like me beg your doctor for this.  I hope this helps someone."


"I felt good the next day after one pill, my chest felt better, but the side effects scare me. I get quick light headed and dizzy the whole time on this drug I could not sleep, I felt very restless.  But the medicine cleared up my lungs.  "


"I've been taking this for approx. 2-3 months. It worked wonders! I can fall asleep any time i want which is great since I work a full-time night job and 5 hours before hand at another job. So falling asleep right away is key for me. But lately I've been feeling dizzy and nausea and a dull headache which can sometimes turn into a migraine. And after reading these side-effects I'm wondering if it's the pills. I'm gonna try to stop using them to see if that makes a difference. Here's to hoping it works..but it'll suck as they have been very helpful."


"I was on 30mgs Opana ER dailu and it was discontinued.  My doc moved me to 8mg Exalgo/day.  It's not working well, doesn't last 24 hours and every 2-4 hours I start getting chills and runny nose.  I think I just might be on too low of a dose.  Too bad I can't get in to my doc sooner."


"I feel like Ativan saved my life! Before getting it prescribed, I was sure I was going to have a heart attack. My chest was tight on a daily basis and I found for most of the day I could barely breathe without consciously thinking about it. I don't take Ativan daily, only when I start to feel these symptoms. And within 10-15 minutes I forget that I was uncomfortable at all. No side effects, either.  I would recommend it to anyone rather than a daily anti- depressant which is often prescribed for anxiety."


"I was on a dose of 20 mg of prednisone daily and have been able to stop taking any oral steroids since I started Omnaris.  I have had no side effects.  It is wonderful. It helps my runny and stuffy nose symptoms. "


"I too can attest the same thing every one has said.  It is the best cold sore medicine on the market.  It will cut the outbreak time to a few days, opposed to the 2-3 weeks.  Unfortunately, I was blown away this week at the retail cost of this prescription.  I have been using this medication for over 15 years and my insurance has always covered it.  The most being $40 for the small tube.  Now, my new insurance does not cover it, and I found the price at the pharmacy is charging is $795.  I cannot pay this price and the coupon on the internet only offers up to $45.  I feel screwed/gauged by this pharmaceutical company (New American Therapeutic) who purchased the rights to this medication in 2010 by Norvatis. No generic is available."


"Hi guys! (Insertion Experience)
14. November 2017

First of all im a 25y old who never had a child. I just had the Kyleena inserted 2 hours ago and I was terrified and anxious about it. I did the worst thing you could possible imagine.. reading all the bad reviews of course! This only made me even more nervous about the insertion.

I prepared for a nightmare and took 1000mg of regular painkillers and 400mg of Ibuprofen an hour before the insertion.

It didn’t hurt AT ALL.. They gave me some numbing shots prior to the insertion and it wasn’t painfull at all! I barely felt it. Would even call it uncomfortable. Now I’m cramping a bit.

Don’t let the bad reviews get into your head!

100% recommend! "


"I'm currently on my six month with xulane. I previously has ortho evra which I absolutely loved. However after it was discontinued I took 6 months of the pill and one month of no birth control to reset my hormones. I remember how much I loved ortho evra and how happy I was all the time. With xulane I have mood swings regularly and I exprience some weakness in my extremities sometimes. But I don't have irregular bleeding or migraines. I originally loved the ortho evra patch because my regular monthly migraines disappeared. Now I only get them about once every three or four months. I am a bit more irritable then my last patch. Maybe in a few months ill find an alternative patch. But for now I'm doing well on xulane."


"Terrible. I remember being extremely moody, tired, nauseous and got headaches when I first started. It eventually evened out; however, my face broke out and if I missed a pill and had to take two I would vomit profusely. Also I got spotting mid cycle. I finally decided to go off it and just after stopping it I got awful cramps and nausea. Weeks later I'm finally starting to feel like myself."


"Xyrem is life changing. I have been taking a free sample of Xyrem for 4 weeks and now for the 1st time I wake up feeling refreshed and awake. I no longer feel like a narcoleptic.

Before Xyrem, each day I crawled out of bed with an indescribable level of exhaustion and I reached for the Dexedrine pills just to drag through another day.

"


"Though expensive (I can usually find a coupon), I love this birth control! I noticed no weight gain or breakouts...it actually cleared up my skin. Very short periods (4 days of inactive pills) usually last 2 days. Recommended for sure, if covered by insurance or have the money."


"Amazing drug, truly a life saver. The side effects suck, but if dry skin and lips is worth perfect skin, please consider this medicine. I was on accutane for 6 months at 60-80mg per day, and have been off of it for 4 months now. I haven't had ONE pimple in over 5 months, and my confidence has never been higher. Life-saving drug. 10/10"


"Very easy to take a pill form medicine vs injection. I experienced very low white blood cells with terrible headaches, body aches, tiredness and nausea after taking the medicine for 4 months. I am slowly feeling better after just two weeks without any medication; I have an appointment with Dr. next week."


Chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone / phenylephrine

"This is the ONLY cough syrup that doesn't make you want to hurl from the lousy taste. It actually tastes like a candy syrup."


"It makes me tired"


"I've had my Nexplanon implant for about 2 years now, and I love it!  I used to get depo shots regularly which worked for me, but it was not always convenient to have to go to PP to regularly get them.  Since I had such positive experiences with the depo (including completely stopped periods), I was recommended the Nexplanon and it's been a great fit!  I've never had children and never plan to.  I'd like to have my tubes tied, but I think I would still keep the implant just due to the positive effects it has on my body.

My periods used to be awful, leaving me stuck in bed with horrendous cramps and migranes.  I would be in a lot of pain, my mood would be erratic and generally terrible, and the bleeding was uncontrollable. No more!"


"First Post: I got contrave from my NP a month ago with the scale down program. Took me two weeks to even try it because I was so afraid of nausea. I am sensitive to nausea. Week one was fine, no side effects to speak of. Week two I have felt a twinge of nausea when I take the second pill at night. No biggie. This is my first diet medication of any kind and I am skeptical but I admit I may feel less cravings. Maybe fuller faster. Starting weight 321. Wk 2 I am down to 309."


"I have been taking the generic form of Parafon Forte 500 mg since 1997 for my back, neck & leg spasms due to fibromyalgia, sciatica and neuropathy. It was not the first, second or even the fifth muscle relaxant I tried. None of the sodas, flexerils or amytripline, or NSAID type meds  made much difference. So  I did some online research and found this med to be the strongest muscle relaxer (as of '97 at least). I asked my pain management doc for this med.I am  still using it 18 years later. This is not a new medication"


"I felt a fever blister (cold sore) coming on so I began 400 mg of acyclovir 3 times a day . After the second day I experienced a headache that was very uncomfortable. My early cold sore did not progress into an unsightly and painful sore. I am treating the headache with 500 mg Tylenol once a day ."


"While this drug may work for pain (worked great for that) coming off it was a diff. story. I was on it for 6 months and it worked alright beside some depression issues. Tried talking to my doctor and basically got told all people who come to his office are addicts and he swears there are no side effects.  When I stopped taking it ohh boy. My gf noticed I was short tempered depressed (severely) and just all around unpleasant.I was crazy, almost checked myself on a 48 hour hold. Now a week out and I feel a lot better.  No tramadol and no craziness."


"I started taking Aviane after experiencing horrible side effects from the first brand I was on. The only side effect I have experienced is nausea, so all I did was take my pill around supper time and it went away. I would definitely recommend Aviane to someone looking for a good birth control pill. :)"


"I started Victoza 3 days ago.  My blood sugar readings were around 200 when checked each morning.  No change really until the second day at 136.  It's never been that low (morning reading).  I also in three days have lost 4 pounds.  I have been very sick to my stomach, and today had a very bad headache.  I hope this passes because I think if I can continue taking Victoza that I would be able to lose weight that simply won't come off any other way."


"LOVE ! Honestly. In the beginning, I did want to get off this medication. Some of the side effects for the first couple months are just annoying, but I was able to push through them. I was overweight at the time of starting this too for my migraines, and my migraines/headaches were SO BAD. But I was able to lose some weight from it too, which is nice. The most annoying side effect in my opinion would be the tingling in the tips of the fingers and toes, only lasted maybe 2-3 months for me. After that they faded and they're gone. After about a month a half of using this drug my headaches subsided quickly, now I'm migraine and headache free completely. I will forever take this medication as long as my Neuro says its okay too."


"I was on the Patch for almost 6 years and didn't experience any bad side effects. It was perfect for someone as forgetful as myself. The only cons were the patch may fall off and a rash may develop where the patch was applied.

Two years ago, I switched to the Nuvaring upon my doctor's recommendation. It was the wrong move. I was on Nuvaring for 3-4 months and gained 10 lbs!

From Nuvaring, I started taking a pill upon my doctor's recommendation (once again!). I took it for 10 months and experienced terrible side effects, including weight gain and night sweats.

As soon as I stopped taking the pill altogether, the night sweats stopped. However, my skin started freaking out. I will be consulting with my doctor again about the Patch."


"Bought generic (Actavis) Monistat 7 to clear up a yeast infection, but if I'd known it would make things worse I would never have tried it. It felt like the inside of my vagina and my entire vulva was on fire. I lasted 2 of the 7 days, before I gave up on this. I had to visit my OBGYN for Diflucan and was also prescribed some intense antibiotics (Ampicillin 500mg) and a regimen of anti inflammatories (in addition to my own treatment of literally sitting on ice packs) to recover from the after effects of my allergic reaction (secondary infection, swelling, itching). I KNOW I used to be able to use both brand and generic Monistat without any adverse reactions when I was younger so I wonder if they changed the formulation."


"I have had Mirena for a year now and I'm loving it. Insertion was uncomfortable, but not unbearable. I was up and ready to go as soon as my doctor was done. I had some cramping for about an hour afterward, but some Ibuprofen and a heating pad knocked that out in no time. I had some heavy bleeding for about a week after, the light brownish spotting for about 3 weeks. The next 6 months I would have brownish spotting for about a day and a half when I was supposed to get my period, and my breasts would still get tender. Since then no period, no PMS, no period symptoms at all! I have gained weight, but I put that down to my own laziness as opposed to anything to do with the IUD. My husband says occasionally that he can feel it during sex."


"I was taking a lot of pills, some of which weren't working for me. Of course what works for the guy next to me might not work for me and vice-versa because our genetic make up is different. I have been taking this drug for about 3ish years and well I didn't noticed a difference until about 2 months ago when I raised the dosage by 5mg a day. I was on other antipsychotics as well as antidepressants and stuff for bipolar disorder. I'm on 400mg injection of abilify monthly as well as 5mg pill form a day still to this day. When I raised the dosage the voices stopped. They usually come back in some environments like at work, the gym or even when I get stressed but the voices and abnormal thoughts dimmed down dramatically I feel almost normal.."


"This is my first birth control pill and have been on it going on 3months. Aside from the fact that it seems to be working well with lighter & shorter periods, there are some negatives. It gives me terrible lingering headaches; which sometimes turn into migraines. It also makes me very nauseous. I feel dizzy & squeeze at times. With this said, I take it in the evenings before I go to bed, so I'm not awake during the instant side effects. I realized I have also been a bit irritable, gained weight and I have also been feeling very overwhelmed by things! With all of this said, maybe I will consider changing over. But each one has it's new side effects. so maybe I'll stick it out."


"I went almost 3 months without a period. I should've known I was in for trouble but I just let it slide until the day I started my period. I bled for 5 weeks non stop. It was very heavy with lots of large clots. I went to the ER eventually and the Dr prescribed me provera 10 mg for 10 days. It was awesome for 10 days almost no bleeding just spotting here and there. I came off of provera and 2 days later I'm bleeding 10 times worse and a lot more clots then I was before taking the drug. Somethings got to give I just want to be able to be normal again!"


"No better ADHD drug on the planet and I have tried them all.  I started with cylert and Wellbutrin in 1997.  My life changed, I cannot even describe how much.  I became the person I always knew I could be.  2005 the cure was taken off the market.  After so many different drug attempts and extended periods without any medication.  I'm now on Vyvanse.  Let me tell you it does not hold a candle to cylert but I thought I was somewhat closer.  I have done my research and the "cure" still exists.
I was so happy to ready the above comments.  I feel a little less alone."


"I suffer from SAD and dealing with people and students (yes, I understand the irony of the career choice) on a daily basis leaves me burned out most days from the stress of teaching to 300 students and dealing with people, in general, but a simple combination of Xanax (0.25 mg) before a class and daily Nuvigil (75 mg) completely erased the problem.  I work all day, I'm calm and focused in classes, and with a Xanax (0.5mg) before bed I sleep a full night without problems."


"Given a 7 day course. After 2 days, insomnia, anxiety. Complete loss of appetite, eating was a chore. Mild pain in kidney areas. After 5 days, vivid nightmares, difficulty falling asleep, and severe anxiety at night. After 6 days, stopped because of anxiety attack and weak pulse, feelings of lightheadedness."


"This is probably the best solution to cervical dystonia out there, other than physical therapy. While it didn't take all my pain away, my headaches subsided tremendously! I highly recommend getting this done. It is only needed every 3 to 4 months, and the injections aren't too painful to sit through."


"16 years old on solodyn  and ziana for 3wks. My face has cleared up significantly. I have cystic acne, I started breaking out badly in sept of this year. I tried basically everything over the counter. My mom took me to a dermatologist and this is what he prescribed , so far it works. However , still wash with panoxyl  am and pm and benzac for spot treatment. When my skin is vey dry I use yes to tomatoes moisturizer and daily repair treatment ."


"So, I took 2 tablets at 9pm, by 4am I woke up with severe cramps, went to the loo and was in a lot of pain but with a normal stool. 5am, same thing but diarrhea. 7am, again.
Just wow - it definitely worked."


"Great at lowering blood pressure (250 to 174 using 10 mg). But body aches, dull headache often noted. My doctor wanted me on 20 mg but that was too uncomfortable."


"I was prescribed Accutane when I was 17 years old for the first time. In the beginning of the treatment it got worse but after that it just got better and better and better. I am on another 4 month course. I am currently on my 6th week and my skin has just gotten bad breakouts but I know it will all clear up. Accutane is the best thing anyone can ever do for themselves. It does have its side effects but so does everything in life. For the dryness I use Blistex medicated lip ointment and Clinique moisturizer. Stick it out. It is all worth it at the end of the day. I love Accutane."


"After breaking both ankles in 1987, I was diagnosed with arthritis in 1997, I put up with mild pain and joint stiffness for years until I started my new job in 2011 at age 45, (7-8 hours a day non stop on my feet) after each shift I would be in so much excruciating pain I wondered if the job was worth it. Went to see my doctor who prescribed 100mg Celebrex twice a day, first few days I noticed a small improvement but also had a bit of stomach discomfort. After a few weeks it was like I had new ankles! Little to no pain, so I went down to 100mg a day on days I don't work and 200mg a day when I work. Only other side effect I have had is significant hair loss/ thinning for a couple weeks every 6 months, it grows back though."


"I do not like taking medicine but had extreme anxiety and trouble paying attention before.  I wish I took this before been a few days and more so much more focused.  I haven't misplaced phone or car keys"


"I have had bi-polar disorder for 38 years. I have tried several medications that I consider myself a "walking pharmacy." When Gabapentin was added to my other medications, it was like night and day. My psychiatrist said Gabapentin is not toxic to the liver...that was good news. I am on a 3000 mg. per day. Gabapentin makes me sane and stable, I'm less irritable, I'm focused and motivated. I feel no side effects with Gabapentin. In addition to therapy, Gabapentin helps me manage symtoms of bipolar disease well...it calms the raging "tsunami" in my head, Nevertheless, I am still struggling with feelings of hopelessness and guilt. I severe memory loss, and a low depakote level in my blood"


"I've been on it from 2 months for my anxiety and its working pretty fine but I've decreased libido and low sexual drive and its concerning for a young guy to have this sort of side effects. I am gonna consult my doctor about this"


"This nasal spray has changed my life. I have suffered from hayfever for the past 5 years. I have tried everything, both prescription and non prescription drugs, herbal stuff, honey, nose filters but nothing has worked. I am extremely allergic to pollen and my symptoms last all year around but gets very bad March-August.
I then suffer with a sore throat, itchy eyes, cough, sneezing 50 times/hour and constantly blowing my nose.
I started using Dymista 3 days ago and ALL my symptoms are gone. I even went for a run outside yesterday and did not sneeze once afterwards. This is something I could never have done before.
Just incredible, I am so happy!!"


"I have been on the patch for three weeks now and the first week was horrible I was very tired and nauseous and week 2 and 3 have been great and I'm sexually active and it has not affected me in any way in the area, the sex is still great. No period yet but this following week is my one week they suggest you keep the patch off and continue it the following  week so let's see what happens."


"I had unprotected sex (stupid I know) but he did pull out but I noticed I was in my ovulation days once I checked my app that tracks all of my periods and such. In all honestly I've been successful with the withdrawal method but being so close to ovulation scared me (you know with the whole pre-cum debate) so I went out the next day and purchased a plan b and immediately took it about 18 hours later. I didn't feel any side effects right away but a week later I got my period! (which came a week early) Don't know if I needed it but I'd rather pay 40 dollars than risk it. :)"


"Caused side effects like erectile dysfunction and it took a while to work.  Also felt a little dizzy taking this."


"There's a lot of bad reviews on here, so I thought I'd offer my experience to balance it out. Camila has been fine for me.
Switching from estrogen-based birth control to progestin-only I have noticed a few negative side effects. I have slightly more acne/greasier skin. I also have a lot more breast pain/tenderness when I PMS than I did before. I hate having to remember it every day, and given the side effects, would go back on estrogen in a heartbeat. Since that's not an option, this has worked out fine for me. I haven't noticed any weight gain or moodiness"


"I started this birth control after my insurance stopped covering loloestrine fe.. the first 2 months of this were a breeze. I had little to no symptoms, almost like I wasn't even on birth control. I finally reached my 3rd month and I am truly horrified by my experience with this Bc. I am a sexually active woman and the symptoms I'm experiencing are making me feel like I may be pregnant even though I am not. It started with severe constipation, frequent urination, loss of appetite all together, nausea ALL DAY EVERY DAY mostly at night. I truly can't take it anymore and I decided to stop this Bc last night in hopes of the nausea stopping. If you are feeling this way please go to your gyno and seek a new pill. It's truly not worth this feeling"


"I have only been on this for about a month at 15mg. While daily suicidal thoughts are gone, I am emotionally dead. While I don't have feelings of doom and gloom...I also have no happy emotions. I feel nothing. I literally can't figure out what to do during the day, because nothing interests me or even makes me a little happy.  I'm not sad...but feeling nothing is just as bad to me. Husband keeps asking if I'm ok, a discussion about the kids today and he said "it seems like you don't care." I do..but I can't feel any of it. It's really bothering me. And I have read people say to wait it out...I'm just not sure I can. Having an adverse reaction to Prozac and trying to commit suicide on it, I get very nervous about meds. Calling dr tomorrow"


"I'm 21, I've been on this pill for about 5 months now and it's been terrible. I got on this pill because I wouldn't get a period for about 4 or 5 months and when I finally got my period it was super heavy and cramps were unbearable. I now get a period every month and they are light, last 4-5 days, but I still get intense cramping. I also have dark brown spotting every month probably a week after my period and that lasts another week. But this month I have been spotting none stop and waking up with cramps everyday. Ever since I started it I have also had the worst mood swings, crying at everything, been pushing my boyfriend away and it's been effecting our relationship badly, 0 sex drive and severe depression and making my anxiety worse."


"It's by far the most efficient medication for my depression and social anxiety with negligible abuse potential and no side effects, the problem is my psychiatrist refuses to prescribe it to me and even threatened to sue my GP over prescribing it to me for depression, she would rather have me on expansive inefficient shit with tons of side effects because of big pharma lobbying and money she gets from it...Sick world we live in."


"I took Saphris for over a full year along with Wellbutrin, Prozac and Lamictal. I actually became worse since I have been on it. I would say that if you wish to only get a good nights rest, then this is for you, other than that I would not recommend this to anyone. It did not help my anxiety, mood swings or depression. I was switched to Seroquel XR hopefully this will help. But not all of us have the same side effects so maybe Saphris will work well for others."


"I have had this in for a little over a year and I hate it I have gained at least 20 lbs my hubs is always telling me that my mood had chances and I almost never want sex anymore. I don't feel myself ever. I'm getting it taken out as I type this. I always tell my friends I have it and I let them know that as of now it has done its job in holding off babies but other than that it sucks. Ps according to my dr weight gain isn't a side effect I'm calling bs because everyone I know that has tried it says otherwise."


"I'm a cancer survivor and have had multiple surgeries requiring anesthesia.  Typically I wake feeling very groggy and nauseous,racing heart, headache etc. This is the first time I have had propofol. I woke feeling completely alert, was able to stand up immediately, dress myself and walk unaided to the restroom within minutes of waking. I thought this drug was finally the answer, but after several hours I began coughing and sneezing and have not been able to sleep for two nights. I'm on day 3 and my chest feels heavy and I continue to cough. Despite a recent bout w/breast cancer I'm physically fit and strong. I have excellent blood pressure and my resting heart rate is around 50 bpm, which is excellent for my age, not sure why this reaction."


"I put this is at bedtime and much like the others here, my symptoms intensified to the point where I thought I'd never fall asleep (burning, itching, etc) I DEFINITELY recommend wearing a pad of some sort, it gets messy but I woke up in the morning and had significant improvement. One day later and I'm feeling normal again. I will say that it is an unpleasant experience, I knew that going into this. If you want something more mild, go for the 3 or 7 day treatments. You're not going to get better in one day from any of them, but I chose one day so I could get it over with fast."


"Stelara is a wonder drug! It has cured up to 98% of the psoriasis I have suffered from for 50 years. No side effects (so far) apart from helping with arthritis of the knees. I can recommend this drug, although very expensive, from my personal experience."


"I have been taking Xyzal for about a week now and it appears to have made an improvement concerning my allergies; however, I am feeling overly tired."


"I have been taking Lomotil since I had surgery to repair a fistula in my intestines. I have crohn's and am 38yr old male. The Lomotil has made it somewhat bearable and I have not had as many bouts of liquid feces since taking. Not a miracle drug but does help in a tremendous way. I suggest that you try it if  you have disease that I have. Cannot stress NOT MIRACLE DRUG, BUT DOES HELP TREMENDOUSLY."


"Complications from a first colo-rectal surgery had me in the OR two additional times within a three week span.  Very painful.  Doc had me on Meprozine for pain and Valium for colon spasms.  Meprozine was very good at pain relief--kept me feeling drunk and out-of-it.  Side effects were extreme drowsiness, and blurred vision. "


"I have been taking Savella for 5 months now. In addition to that I take Ambien, Xanax and pain pills when needed. Previously I've tried Topamax, Lyrica, Amitriptyline, Clonazepam, Cymbalta, Nortriptyline, Paxil and Zoloft.
Savella has little side effects for me, weight gain, and upset stomach. I have more energy and less pain; please understand that the pain is not gone just easier to manage. 5 months on the medicine and I am going to continue."


"I have been on lialda for almost a month and take 1200 mg twice a day.  Has helped but my hair is falling out and I hope it stops soon. I also can't sleep. I am awake until 3AM and then will doze for about 45 minutes. I like the medication but not sleeping is a real pain."


"I took 200mg 1 per day, for osteoarthritis in my hands. The pain relief was amazing. I could sleep through the night, and wake rested, and was thrilled to have nearly pain free use of my hands. After 1 week I began to develop an irregular heartbeat. First day, it wasn't too noticeable, and I was able to ignore the feeling. The irregularity increased, that night it was difficult to sleep. Next day I spoke to the doctor who did an EKG. He said I was having  Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVC). He advised I stop taking the Celebrex immediately. It took 4 days for the PVCs to subside. After waiting 2 weeks, I tried taking Celebrex again. After 3 days, the PVCs returned. Stopped the medicine, PVCs stopped. "


"I've been on Lutera for a year and I literally renewed my prescription today. It's so good that I'm scared to try anything else. I don't have any side effects. If anything else it has calmed me down a bit (I'm really emotional/anxious) I haven't had any weight gain or anything crazy. Would recommend to anyone who is interested in trying birth control."


"This pull is awful. I've been on it for a year now, & my breast have gone from a B-D (not fun having to go buy all new bras) & they basically always have a tender feeling. I've gained about 15-20 pounds. I live a very active lifestyle & eat very well. I could literally starve myself & can't lose the weight I've gained from this pill. As well, the low sex drive is crazy. & don't miss your pill whatever you do. You will start spitting ASAP. I thought I was crazy until I read these post, & I'm so glad I'm not alone. Oh, & I get horrible headaches now due to this pill."


"Macrobid immediately helps get rid of my UTIs and I am prone to very bad ones because of some preexisting conditions. Once on a trip I happened to luckily have a spare one floating around in my toiletries that I took when I realized that I had developed a UTI and, in spite of not having a full regime, it still got rid of it. HOWEVER, I do have an EXTREME reaction to Macrobid. It gives me the most EXCRUCIATING body pains a couple hours after taking it. The best way that I can describe it is like acid in my veins or my nerves spasming nonstop. I vomit, cry, and can't even stand, bend, or roll over in bed without exacerbating the pain, making me nonfunctional. After about 2 hours it goes away but it is awful until then."


"Within 10 days of beginning to take Bystolic 10mg I experienced severely swollen ankles and had to stop taking it.  I am now back on Metoprolol 100mg which works fine with no side effects."


"I'm 18 years old. Over the course of this month, I've contracted a really bad uti (which I have yet to get rid of), but had also been diagnosed with a yeast infection. Was prescribed this medicine, but when that didn't help, I was then diagnosed with bv. The antibiotics from that and the uti, of course, gave me a horrible, wretched yeast infection. Went to the ER and was prescribed diflucan again, and now (4hrs later) there is still swelling and irritation, but there is no itching at all."


"I am currently using wellbutrin xl (150mg) a day as an add on to trintellix. I have been on every medication under the sun & always seem to have negative side effects. My biggest struggle with my depression is fatigue & no energy. I've only been on wellbutrin 5 days & I feel a tremendous difference. I am awake in the morning & don't feel like I am going to fall asleep at random times during the day. I also haven't taken a nap in 5 days either which is huge considering I always nap. I am a little anxious sometimes & am also dealing with sleeping issues so I may talk to my Dr about switching to the SR. I am also dealing with a lot of muscle spams but this always happens when I adjust a dose or try a new medication. Wish I tried this sooner!"


"I put off trying Chantix for three years because I feared all its horrible side effects. My doctor convinced me to give it a try. If I started to feel weird I could just stop taking it, he said. Well, while  I was waiting for the depression and nightmares to start, I quit smoking.  Cigarettes started to taste funny the first week. In the second week I was down to five or six . In the middle of the third week I went smoke free for the first time in twenty six years. My dreams are vivid not scary. I'm not depressed, I'm thrilled to be a non smoker. Dry mouth and constipation are really the only side effects I noticed. Try it. Don't let someone else's bad experience stop you from saving your own life."


"I use amoxicilian for all infections. It works fast with no side effects on me. The only antibiotic I ask for."


"I started taking Ultram 2 weeks ago. The Doctor said I'd notice a difference right away. So far nothing. I'm in the middle of a flare-up that isn't being helped by Ultram."


"I took this medicine off and on for years. And I can honestly say it has helped my migraines tremendously. I suffer from migraines with the aura, and while off Topamax  they come in weekly clusters. About once every couple of months I will have a week from hell. On Topamax I have one attack every couple of months. BUT, the side effects are unbearable."


"I was diagnosed with narcolepsy a little over a year ago. As I was just about to start my senior year of college, I knew I needed to start a medication in order to get through classes and homework so I started on Nuvigil 150mg. I immediately noticed a huge difference in my quality of life. I had forgotten what it was like to be focused and alert throughout the day and would suddenly realize it was 9pm and I was totally exhausted. However, side effects started to take over the benefits for me and I started to experience problems with jitters, a sort of lingering morning sickness feeling, and anxiety. I stopped taking it due to these side effects, but sometimes now I feel the exhaustion is worse than dealing with the side effects."


"I resisted hormone treatment for years because of the possible negative effects for post-menopausal women. But finally I decided that the stress of the hot flashes (20 to 25 per day, yikes) was worse for my heart than the hormones would be. My doctor started me off with one spray, which cut the hot flashes in half within a week. We went to two sprays, which reduced them to 2 or 3 a day, which I can live with. This is an amazing product, and the delivery system is very intelligently designed. To help prevent gynecological repercussions, I also take Prometrium for the first 10 days of alternate months, and I get an ultrasound twice a year."


"This drug, while perhaps effective at reducing systolic and diastolic blood pressure, creates serious adverse effects for its users. In my case (50-ish female; long-term borderline hypertension, gradually increasing), (1) I developed MALE pattern hair loss. My part was very visible and looked bright white, as there were no longer enough follicles to fill in the part. The small hairs at my hairline were gone. The number of hairs is important, all over the scalp, to create fullness.

(2) Over time (6-9 months), I noticed a complete lack of sexual interest and a blunted response. Less you want to attribute this to my AGE (who tells that to a man??), I will report that both interest and response returned within 2 weeks of discontinuing."


"Good in low doses to maintain....but to use in high doses for mania...not effective....a lot of side effects"


"Started Xeljanz XR after everything else failed.  I had immediate relief and it continues to work for me.  My hair is growing back after a failed attempt with methotrexate.  A surprise side effect for me after 6 months of usage was increased energy!  WOW, I'm enjoying that and being able to function much, much better!!!"


"My 19 year old daughter started having gran mal seizures 3 years ago and was started on Keppra. She was started at 500mg/day and is now at 1000mg/day. Since starting, her seizures have been kept about 95% at bay. She still has an occasional mild seizure (2 in the past year), and they haven't been nearly as intense or as long as before starting Keppra. I'm very pleased and I know she is relieved. The only side effect I've noticed is some constipation. I haven't seen any negative changes in her demeanor."


"Today is my third day on Tenuate. I am taking the 75 mg once per day and have found that it works really well when I take it on an empty stomach with a FULL glass of water. I lost about 30 lbs on my own and then got stuck because I could not overcome being hungry all the time. So I went to a weight loss clinic and was prescribed this pill. In the last three days, I have had so much energy, no problems sleeping and my appetite has decreased enough that I can stick to my 1100 calories per day with no problem. I am already down 8 lbs. I know I won't lose like this every week, but it is nice to be out of the rut I was in!"


"Found out in April of 2013 I had AIDS was hospitalized with PCP. Started out with a CD4 count of 42 viral load of 825,000 then dropped to 179,000 being on antibiotics then just before starting Stribild my CD4 was 94 and a viral load of over 2,2 million. Was on the meds for just one month and my CD4 count is at 494 and a viral load of 1896. I'm so pleased with Stribild no real bad side effects."


"Over 13 years was on different synthetic thyroid medicines. About 5 yrs ago started having problems with diarrhea, constipation, fatigue. Then two yrs ago horrible aches and pains, very low temperature. I felt I was dying. Pointed out to my doctor abnormal t3s and t4s which he never noticed. After taking every diagnostic test and even CT scans I was finally prescribed Armour thyroid. I have my life back again. Unbelievable."


"Didn't work for me."


"Effective if you catch it early. Works quickly."


"My eyes are very red and everyone thinks I have been smoking weed,-that's how bad they look.  They hurt and are light sensitive.  I am going to ask to change to something else.  I can't deal with this."


"To early to tell."


"I have anxiety disorder and ocd which has made me depressed over the years. I have tried various SSRI's and some antipsychotics, none of which seemed to help with my overwhelming anxiety obsessional thoughts and compulsions. They also gave me unwanted side effects. I am very scared when it comes to taking medication, and will only take a pill if i really need too. The only thing that seems to help in easing my mind is Klonopin! I have no noticeable side effects from taking it . It makes me feel like my old self, helps me to be focused and relaxed, and gives me the confidence to do more things. I would definitely recommend this medication for other anxiety sufferers out there."


"I was prescribed 5mg ambien after 3 months of not getting more than 2-3 hours of sleep in each 24 hour period. I had tried benadryl, hydroxyzine, and Valium previously, all of which kept me wide awake. I took the 5mg right before bed, as instructed, and laid there awake all night. The next night I decided to try 1 1/2 (7.5 mg) as I keep reading horror stories about 10mg. I took it, waited about 10 minutes, then went to bed. It took me over an hour to fall asleep, but once I did, I'm thrilled to say I slept all night! Unfortunately even after a full night of sleep it was very hard to wake up. I'd wake up then doze back off. That happened several times for about an hour. Once I was able to wake up enough to get up, I was fine"


"Hi.  I'm on day 9 of champix. I smoked  roughly  about 15 ciggies  a day. Day 9 is my first day  off the ciggies  with ease. Determined  not to go back  to these cancer sticks. I'm going to beat it. I've had no urge at all  to smoke today. Stick with the champix  if you really  do want to become  a non smoker. Side effects are nothing  compared  to smoking. There only an excuse for not stopping.  Stay strong."


"Getting Implanon was the best thing I ever have done. I was bleeding almost every day for the last 3 years, they tried everything, even had surgery to try and see what was wrong. I'm 18 and way to young to lose those parts, so close to loss of hope I tried Implanon, and haven't bled since, this was life changing for me. The insertion site was bruised for a little bit, but nothing painful. I am so thankful for this I would recommend this 100%!"


"This was the most helpful antidepressant for me (previous were Prozac, Wellbutrin, Lexapro, and Effexor). I was getting along with people, working out regularly, and had no side effects except for a bit of drowsiness depending on when I took it. Eventually I was diagnosed with having a bipolar component and so now I'm taking Lamictal with it. Overall a pretty potent and good medication."


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"I've been taking Geodon for about a month or so now. Recently my Dr. increased my 40 (night time) dosage to 60 mg. Two mornings after that I woke up, tried to get to my bathroom & the room started spinning, I fainted. Soon after called my husband & Dr. was told to go to the emer. room for tests. Everything came out o.k. The next night back to 40 mg., three mornings later I fainted again.
 Going to see my Dr. tonight. Had also been in withdrawl from "Ensam" patch for depression for well over a week when this all happened .Hoping to stay on the Geodon in a lesser dosage because of all the great sleep I have been able to get. Other than fainting, mood has been very good, although slow & groggy in the mornings till about 10:30."


"Has helped me more than any treatment in the past with no weight gain and anxiety"


"Took this as I was having bad anxiety and insomnia, waking up early constantly with that uncomfortable tight chest feeling and just having no energy.  Seemed to work for the first 3 days, then I got really depressed.  I started at 5mg and went up 5mg a week til I hit 20mg.  I have been super depressed, more anxious, was extremely nauseous and could barely eat for almost 2 weeks, and my sleep hasn't improved at all.  After almost 4 weeks on this stuff, I am a mess and don't feel like myself at all.  Weening off and trying something else.  I got up to 15mg.  Tried to get to 20 but just felt too horrible."


"My doctor originally put me on this medication because I thought I was ADD on account of concentration and focus issues. After my first dose leveled out and needed to be adjusted we realized I may be narcoleptic since my main complaint was daytime sleepiness along with the focus and concentration issues. I have a sleep study coming up to confirm the diagnosis but this medication has save my life. I can now stay away all day, focus and concentrate, and my moods are even better. This is very important as a wife, stay at home mom of 3, and a college student. It works wonderfully for me! I do find I drink more water and crave cigarettes more but the trade off is definitely worth the benefits I am getting!"


"Best medicine ever for me. Started with lithium after diagnosis for bipolar. Lithium gave terrible side effects so after switching to Depakote, life became much easier for a chemically challenged like me. Took almost 1 year before 100%."


"Cipro works well for me without incurring any noticeable negative side effects. Strangely though, I get many of the terrible side effects described by some here when taking levofloxacin - the insomnia, the crippling panic attacks, etc. It just goes to show, I suppose, how differently these meds affect different individuals."


"Really helps get rid of my pain. Allows
me to function comfortably; since It makes me almost completely pain free, I sleep line a teenager. Prior to using this med, I used to wake up hourly because of pain. My only bad effect is that I get itchy every once in awhile."


"I have had depression for over two years and have tried three other antidepressants with little to no success before using Wellbutrin. I have taken Wellbutrin for several months and it is the only antidepressant I've used that has given me no side effects and a signficantly improved mood. I still don't feel as driven and passionate about things as I once was, but at least I have some of my motivation and energy back, which is an improvement from none whatsoever. It's no cure, but I have gradually been feeling so much more emotionally stable since starting this medication."


"I suffer from Severe depression/anxiety. Celexa for me is a miracle. Got my life back/sex drive through the roof! Little to no anxiety..no side effects other than some yawning/tired."


"I am still in pain after breaking a bone in my hand over two months ago. It is still broken after one month in plaster. My hand is so swollen, my fingers won't bend. They cannot operate until swelling subsides. My doctor has prescribed 300 mg one a day. I have only taken one tablet."


"I took 1 pill and about 6 hours later I was in extreme pain for the next 12 hours. Cramping, nausea, cold sweats and minimal relief from the actual constipation. I had several small bowel movements but they were so painful and in the end I took Metamucil because my stool was so hard, I couldn't pass it. I will never again use this product- there is absolutely nothing "gentle" about it."


"I was a bit of a moron and let a UTI go for too long. I had pain on and off for a few months in my back. Pee was cloudy, frequent urination..all that good stuff but two days ago I woke up and felt absolutely terrible. I was so nauseous, couldn’t eat anything, awful headache, chills and the worst back pain I had ever felt. I went to Dr and she wrote this for me. I took two pills yesterday and already today I feel a 100x’s better. I don’t believe it is for everyone obviously due to the mixed reviews and my mother had taken it before and it had awful effects on her as well but I do believe it’s worth trying because for me it’s been wonderful. I couldn’t even bend over yesterday and today all I have is slight dull pain in my back.Worked perfect"


"I used to get about 3 to 5 cold sores a yr,.I bought Valtrex by the bucketload to keep the damned things under control,.I also would have to purchase Abreva and all sort of other lipp medications to help with healing,.costing me $ 1000 a yr for 5 yrs

About a yr and a half ago (just on a whim) I took some Vitamin E I had stored under my cabinet for years, because I had heard it was good for the skin and hair,.I was not even thinking about taking it for cold sores and such,.Well after about a week I noticed I wasn't getting the tingling or the feelings associated with the beginnings of a cold sore,. To be short,.I now take 2 capsules of Vitamin E 400 to 500 mgs a day and I haven't had a cold sore in a yr and a half,.It TRULY is a wonder drug"


"Tried it for three months and this stuff did not work at all.  What a waste of money."


"I use this for my pancreatitis, NASH, and inflamed spleen. I have other health issues as well. Currently this works far better than Vicodin, or Darvocet. Those two did nothing for me with the pain, this at least takes the edge off, though. At times it does make me sleepy and drowzy at work."


"I didn't even have intercourse, but there was a chance some sperm may have gotten onto my vulva area. 17 hours after this possibility, I took Plan B One Step.  Approximately 8 days later, I had some bright red bleeding for a few days. I was scared it was implantation bleeding, but also knew that a lot of women have withdrawal bleeding around this time. I took 4 pregnancy tests, all negative. My last period was July 7th and today, August 9th, my period finally started. I don't know how many hours of research I did or how many different health advisers or pharmacists I chatted with online, but they all reassured me it was highly unlikely I was pregnant. I have one test left, so I plan on using tomorrow morning, just to be certain."


"Just thought I'd share since it made me more comfortable reading other people's experiences before trying this pill! Last period was august 3rd and had sex and the condom broke the day that period ended. I couldn't make myself buy the pill the night of because I was freaked out reading all the possible side effects! Woke up the next morning very paranoid so I went and bought the pill! First day no side effects, next couple of days just cramps and backaches, next couple of days nausea at random times of the day (but it goes away after a while), and about a week after taking the pill I got my period! So two periods in a two week span, but I'll take it! Ladies, just take the pill. The side effects are minimal!!! Be relieved!!"


"I have taken many medications for anxiety and depression. This works just like Klonopin for me right now. It takes the weight off your chest and removes my mental anxiety and even some of my physical side effects. I'm currently on 300mg a day and it's enough to calm me down and take the edge off. Great medication."


"I use meclizine for chronic vertigo related to Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and FMS. It is the only thing I've found to stop the spin, or at least make it less extreme."


"It took me 3 weeks on Chantix before I quit. I was worried thinking it wasn't going to work but I wasn't going to give up. I took it with food and never had any problems. I did feel some strong anxiety for a few days but I didn't blame the chantix for that; I feel it was just part of withdrawl. Within the first 3 weeks I was able to cut down from a pack a day to 2-3 cigarettes a day. After the third week I smoked the last cigarette I had and told myself I was not going to spend money on them anymore. And I haven't had any since. It was hard; I honestly enjoyed smoking; but as each day went by as a non smoker I was more fearful that if I had even a puff I would go back to smoking and all this fight to quit would be wasted."


"I was a "beach baby", dropped off at the beach althrough high school us girls would plaster ourselves with baby oil and sun-in our hair, spent time in sun tanning beds to get that California tan, but here I am 56 years old going through treatment.  Like everyone here, yes it is itchy and unsightly to be seen in public.  Feels like falling on asphalt scraped on your face, but it gets better.  I finished treatment worried I was going to be left with a pinkish red scar across my forehead but from the time it started drying out and became itchy and rough like a bad sunburn I used Neosporin "cream" with pain medication on it during the day and at night used Neosporin gel and little by little the pinkness is going away and its only been a week!"


"Nice"


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"At 300mg 4x daily my pain was almost gone. "


"Been taking this BC for a little over six months now. It's a huge upgrade from my previous BC (Aubra). Periods are always on time and short, usually about 3 or 4 days. Only downfall I find with this prescription is the mood swings. My sex drive stayed pretty stable and haven't noticed any changes in weight (although I do believe my appetite has increased). Overall, I recommend it."


"Mefanamic acid is a game changer. I use to vomit, have diarreah, light headed, dizzy, pass out and just be in horrific pain. Since I've started taking mefanamic acid I've been able to actually be able to do things during my period. However it doesn't take away all of my pain nausea it's however allowed me to get a week of my life back each month"


"I've rated it 1 as this is my first day, took me days to decide whether I should or should not take them , but thanks to all these helpful inspiring comments, my anxiety about taking them has lessened. I will let u know in a week ,how I am. By the way I do take zopiclone at bed time, have done for time  a if anyones worrying about that."


"I had 2 injections and now I have Pharyngeal adema, very hoarse gravely voice, horrible dry cough, fluid in one lung, swelling feet, uncontrolled diarhea at times.  I was given 2 injections when this all started.  I have been on Enbrel, Humira, Simponi, Remicade (also caused cough but went away when I quit the infusions), Methotrexate.  I am back on Methotrexate with higher dose than before and doing fine but my Dr is very worried about the left over symptoms from the Cimzia.  HE put me on a Zpac 3 days ago and hopes this will take care of the infection and clear my lung."


"Makes me really sleepy. But it cancels out my suicidal thoughts and depression, down side is the sedation."


"Before I started taking this medication my blood pressure was 148/98. It's now 117/78 on a consistent basis and I haven't noticed any side effects."


"I was experiencing pain in my right kidney, It wasn't a sharp pain, but more of a dull achy pain that was just uncomfortable. It went away the next day but would come back every other day. I then started to feel the beginning stages of a UTI coming on so I correlated the 2 together. the dr. took a urine sample but results have not come back yet. She says she thinks I have a bladder infection spreading to my kidney so she prescribed me cipro. After looking it up I read cipro is good for UTI, kidney and bladder infections so it should work perfectly fine. After my second pill my UTI was cleared up (hallelujah), but after taking 3 days my pain in my kidney is more constant than ever and stays 24/7 now. I hope it goes away soon!"


"I've taken Percocet for several short periods in My life such as fall resulting in herniated lumbar disc, very severely abscessed tooth that required surgery, post op for compound fracture of wrist, etc.
Most recently, for a post-op pain reliever (ankle surgery). I'm currently on this medicine. I've been prescribed the 7.5-325. Its a wonderful pain reliever.  Causes minor itchiness all over and significant drowsiness (these are normal side effects) Bothersome, but well worth relieving horrible pain!
I do not get sleepless like I do on Vicodin. Actually, I am lulled to sleep when on this medicine. Not only does it successfully control significant pain, it also gives the user a feeling of peaceful serenity."


"I got the mirena 3 days ago and I've had nothing but pain ever since. It's not severe pain, but bad cramps that don't go away, even with advil. The insertion was SUPER painful and seemed to take forever, but that could have been because I had to get it done at a "teaching" clinic and the guy didn't know what he was doing. I'm 28, no kids. I like the idea of an IUD but I just don't know if it's for me."


"800 mg of tegretol and still in pain"


"First time in 8-10 years I have been able to comfortably wear dark colored shirts. I have been extremely happy with this medicine. I have a few patches on shin and elbow that won't clear, but almost everything else is gone. Also, I used to get a lot of mouth ulcers, and now those are gone too."


"I've tried just about everything on the market for depression, and I can tolerate almost none of them.  The first dose I took of Vilazodone was only 5 mg (cut a 10 mg in half), because I am extremely sensitive to medications.  Within a a couple hours, I had lost a lot of muscle control and felt very weak.  It scared me, but I also felt incredibly calm and happy.  Once the side-effects wore off, I was afraid to take it again but intrigued at how good I felt.  I then cut the 5 mg in half and have taken 2.5 mg for the past two days (you definitely need a pill splitter) I have had none of the muscle side effects, but definitely had intestinal upset this morning and a little drowsy.  I am going to try taking it at night to see if this helps."


"I was addicted to opiates for years and when I went to treatment and came off of them was diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorders. Zoloft has really helped with anxiety and depression. No urges to abuse opiates, a general good mood (it's not a euphoric thing, just a normal human feeling). Only when I began taking it did I have side effects, and they were very mild. I felt overstimulated for a day or two and maybe had a few heart flutter feelings but after a few days no side effects and after a week or two no depression."


"I have been reading comments, and felt the need to put in my 30 cents worth. I have been on Tamsulosin, at a dose of 0.08 per day, taking it religiously 30 minutes after my evening meal. I am 74 y.o. and already had a poor sex drive, and I do not miss that at all. What I care most about is the positive effects it has had on me. My urination problems started in 2001, when The VA did a procedure to blast stones from my bladder, and then there follow up with me was the worst I have ever had. I was using caths to urinate which helped quite a bit, but was uncomfortable. I was using caths every 8 hours. My doctor put me on the tamsulosin, and that was were I was at until about 4 months ago. They changed me to a smaller more comfortable cath."


"I have had the bar for over 6 months now. For the first 6 months i experienced no bleeding with some cramping. (Before being on bc i hardley ever experienced cramps & they were minor. My flow was regular, not too heavy.) I got my period about 3 weeks ago. It went on for 2 weeks before starting to lighten up, then suddenly got heavy and VERY painful. I have never experienced cramps like this, even when I messed up my cycle bad on the pill. I am in pain all day, sometimes I cant even move. Made an appt with my doctor to talk about it, not sure yet if I will get it removed. I dont know what to do, i kept forgetting to take the pill on time so thats not an option for me, I just want my natural cycle back. Might stop taking bc alltogether."


"I had unprotected sex on September 9th, and took Plan B six hours later. I have hormonal imbalances in the first place so the side effects made me hella exhausted and hungry. However, after the longest two weeks of my life, scrolling through this website and driving myself insane, I got my period this morning! Trust me, this pill works. I know it's hard but try not to worry, or at least take your mind off it and let it do its work. At the end of the day, a $40 pill is way less expensive than a child."


"I felt better on a lower dose of this drug. Once the "minimum effective dose" was reached, I felt really jittery and panicky. Once I did my gene testing, I saw that for Wellbutrin, if I take it at all, a lower dose is required."


"This is a wonderful drug. Blue Cross will cover other pain drugs but this is the only one that works for me, and I have tried them all.  I take x3 80mg pills 3 times a day, with up to 8, 30mg Morphine IR, and 8 Norco 10/325.  Yes this is a lot of medication but it works. My doctor knows that I, a 26 year old male, 230 lbs. needs this amount, I have no side effects other than having a hard time sleeping. MS Contin is good too, but Oxycontin is what works best for me."


"This was by far the worst pill I have been on. I ended up getting my period the week after the placebo pills. I did not find the point in that. My cramps were so bad I would cry. I do not recommend this to anyone at all. The cost was good though."


"I had been experiencing milder depressive symptoms for a couple of months, but then suddenly one morning I woke up with all the physical symptoms of a panic attack, which I'd never had before (never had any anxiety symptoms before), and symptoms persisted almost nonstop for 4 days until I could get in with my doctor. I wasn't having anxiety about any one specific thing, I just felt hopeless and like I'd lost control of my thinking. She prescribed me klonopin for immediate relief (big help) and the generic version of lexapro (10 mg) to actually address the problem in tandem with counseling. I'm only a week in but feeling LIKE MYSELF and so much better in general. Had some headaches and sleepiness/yawning in the first week but lessening now"


"Prozac has saved my life. I was unable to function normally and was very irritable. I have been taking it for 5 months and it is amazing. Other than not feeling hungry and feeling numb to things that formerly made me irate. I have had no bad side effects. I am finally living. Only wish I had the nerve to take it 10 years ago. I missed out on so much due to my severe depression."


"This medicine has made me gain a lot of weight due to the fact I get hungry about 2 hours after taking it. After eating I always pass out and sleep through the night till I have to wake up for my job at 7 a.m. I have been taking this medication for two years now so I do not wake up groggy and foggy. This medication to me is a life saver for putting me to sleep and keeping me asleep. Just be careful with the night hungers! Other then that would totally recommend the medication if you can't sleep at night."


"I've had mine in for about a month. Everyone I know who has had it said it was great and they love it. For me it has been painful and during sex my boyfriend has commented to me that he felt it poke him. I have also gained weight since the placement. I like that it keeps me protected for 5 years and that I don't have to worry about a pill everyday, but the pain is just too much. I have set an appointment to get it removed in 2 weeks."


"I just got this placed on Oct 1, 2015 and I haven't bled until today, we'll see how long it lasts. I have had numbing migraines every day since implantation though and my postpartum depression meds are failing and I have no emotion most days and feel better just sleeping all day and add no sex drive either.  It sucks, I want it out, but I don't wanna take a pill..."


"I need help. I'm 16 years old and I've been struggling with depersonalization and derealization. It started after a massive panic attack and during the panic attack my body felt numb my heart was going crazy my vision also went weird and after that nothing's been the same I fell very detached and like I'm in a dream. I went to my GP and he prescribed me 10mg of citalopram with 50 mg of stresam. It's now day two and last night I woke up sweating and felt as if I was twitching I also have stomach pain and I feel very anxious and scared that it won't work and I'm very panicky about taking it after reading the side affects I can't stop over thinking and I feel I'm on the verge of having another panic attack I'm so nervous and I need advice."


"COLD SORE TREATMENTS AND PREVENTION THAT WORK:

L-lysine:

You can buy L-lysine over the counter in tablet form, one a day pretty much prevents cold sores from forming.

If you run out of tablets make sure you buy more; it's like the virus sits inactive under the skin just waiting for a break from the L-lysine treatment so it can raise it's ugly head.

ZOVIRAX:

If you feel a cold sore coming on or you have a cold sore buy Zovirax from the chemist or supermarket ~$17 a tube; but you only need a little bit applied 5 or 6 times a day and the last application should be before you go to sleep (whenever you think of applying it really) Zovirax helps heal the blisters much faster than anything else l have tried.

ICE OR COLD PACK:

If you don't have Zovirax and the cold sore is really burning and itchy get a freezer bag or similar and put some ice in it or some frozen peas and apply that to the area until that nasty burning and itchy feeling eases.

Avoid licking of playing with the blisters with your tongue, this tends to make them bigger.

Pop the Blisters or Don't Pop the Blisters? This is a personal preference however,

l have found that by not popping the blisters only allows the blisters to grow bigger to the point of them sometimes joining together and becoming one big blister which takes a lot longer to heal, hence, l pop the blister and apply Zovirax straight away and the majority are gone within a few days.

SAFETY FIRST:

DO NOT have oral sex and AVOID kissing anyone when you have an active cold sore; they do spread as quickly as a peck on the lips from someone with the active cold sore virus and wash your hands if you touch your mouth by accident, this helps prevent spreading the cold sore virus.

PREVENTION:

Take L-lysine 1 tablet daily and try to avoid sudden drops in temperature, excessive sun or wind. Changes in climate conditions and temperature drops can bring on the cold sore virus.

Avoid rubbing your lips hard like we sometimes do to remove stubborn lipstick and avoid the hard bristles of a man's beard or regrowth, both of these things can irritate the sensitive skin on our lips.

Just be mindful of the cold sore virus and it will become second nature to prevent it from occurring."


"Well if you use it properly, you should be ok

I'm just an example of improper use and severe side effects

I was a stupid 18/19 year old who mentally freaked out,  used way too much. I've had severely burnt skin & redness the last 17 years now. Quite the cross to carry. Wish I never came across it (only had minor acne anyways) but to the medicine's credit, I did misuse it"


"Ambien has been the only insomnia medicine that has worked consistently for the 7 years I have been taking it. I was on a combination of Ambien and Xanax but lost my healthcare coverage so am on Ambien only. I totally have to thank the Ambien makers because my life was a messy blur of nonsleep. Now, I sleep and sleep well. "


"I wouldn't give this to my worst enemy. The side effects are so severe that they outweigh any benefit regarding seizure control. After 2 years on this medication, I was a walking zombie."


"Been on the shot for 5 months now and over all I don't mind some of the side effects (to me they seem mild). The most annoying one is the irregular bleeding, for example: I've had 1 regular period since the start, then it stopped the next month, then I bled (spotted) the whole next month, now I am just spotty throughout the month on and off. I still get PMS symptoms, but they're not as intense as before use.  It did not help clear up my acne (existing hormone issue) but it is less of a hassle than the pill. I did increase my Vit. B intake with this method (as recommended). I rather deal with irregular spotting than a child so I will continue use."


"Been taking Januvia for almost 2 wks .... almost instantly had difficulty breathing, rapid heart beat and coughing. I have more energy but i don't  like the side effects.

i have a hard time talking bc I'm constantly coughing and thats not good especially when you're  a college instructor. Just called my MD to see if there's something else i can try."


"I am on my 2nd pack, I recently switched from Seasonique. I am happy with both, I don't see any differences between one or the other. This is a great product since you only get a period every 3 months."


"I was on the pill for about 3 years, tri sprintec, it really had no side effects besides moodiness rarely, but I wanted to try something hormone free. I tried the Paraguard IUD for 8 months, it was extremely easy (after the pain from insertion subsided), but my periods were SOO bad  had it removed and wanted to give Nuvaring a shot. Super nice because you don't have to remember a pill everyday, but after about a week I was borderline suicidal, moody and breaking out like crazy. I tried to let it pass because I really wanted to give this a shot but eventually it made it difficult to orgasm or even get wet during intercourse, and my vagina feels super irritated. I hope others have better experiences, but I'll be going back to the pill!"


"I suffer from year-round allergies to at least a half dozen allergens. My doctor has had me on Claritin and Nasonex. While they didn't completely alleviate my symptoms, he had no other suggestions. When I ran out of Nasonex, I decided to forego the hassle of stopping by my doctor's office to pick up a prescription and instead got Flonase from a nearby Walgreen's. This stuff is the best! It alleviated all of my symptoms (constant runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, nasal congestion). So much so that I can breathe thru my nose at night without my usual Breathe Right strip. Thank you GSK!"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Totally not as bad as expected! I am 18 years old and had to prep for a colonoscopy and an upper endoscopy. I took Suprep as the prep solution. The taste is not awesome, but if you add super cold water, use thick straws, and have fruit juice in between swallows, you'll do fine! I used the split dose - I took the first one at 6pm the night before my procedure (at 6:30am the next morning), and it took about 2 hours. The next dose (at 2:30am, way early!) took about an hour and a half. The anticipation was the worst part. DEFINITELY get Vaseline and baby wipes, these saved my life in those hours! All in all, there's no need to get worked up. No nausea, dizziness or headache. Pretty awesome!"


"I was so excited to try Seasonique and have only 4 periods a year.  I've been on it for a year now and during the first few months I felt great and didn't notice any side effects.  As of the last couple of months I've noticed some unexplained weight gain and my face is breaking out.  I've never had acne before and I exercise so I can only guess its the hormones.  On the bright side, my horrible cramps have disappeared and my period only lasts a couple of days, although they have been somewhat heavy.  I haven't decided if I'm going to try another method and see if these side effects go away."


"For spinal cord injury's this is a life saver. I have a permanent catheter so paralyzing the bladder is not a problem, which seems to be the most frequent complaint. If they could paralyze it permanently, I'd sign up. If you suffer from leakage or involuntary urination and have a permanent catheter, try it.  You won't be disappointed. I have it done twice annually for the past 10 years. My only issue are the large blood clots that can clog my catheter a few days after, but a small price to pay."


"If I could rate Aubra as a 0, I would! Once I got on this medication I didn't really feel that many symptoms, EXCEPT for my mood swings. I started to cry about little things and it started to become a big issue in my relationship. I felt like I was going crazy because there would be times I would get mad at him for the most random & unnecessary things. I've been on this for 4 months now & one tip for you ladies: if you feel like you can overcome the depression and crazy mood swings, it is best to be safe and just get off of it. There have been many times I felt, "ok I can try again this time and try to make changes" but to be honest, easier said than done. I'm mid pack right now so I'm getting off once it's done. Hope to find a better brand!"


"A GP prescribed me this med to try shift what he called 'major depressive disorder', despite the fact I was diagnosed with Bipolar. I don't know why he prescribed this med, as a lot of places/people have said it's rarely used for depression anymore.

This med made me tired immediately after I took it, but it did nothing for my depression, and unfortunately when my GP raised it to 200mg it caused me to go manic.

He lowered the dose back to 100mg; even though it did nothing to help my mood I was left taking this med for almost a year. When I was finally told I could stop taking it I had to wean off it very slowly, as without it I was no longer able to sleep. I ended up sleeping badly for several several months , which caused a manic episode"


"I think this is a great medication for Bipolar!"


"Absolutely do NOT take this. I have never had acne and the second I started taking it my chin exploded into pimples everywhere!! Not to mention how depressed I was and the anxiety it gave me.  I also had no libido whatsoever!! Definitely do NOT recommend this is horrible!!"


"If I could rate it  lower I would. This drug shouldn't be on the market. The damage it has done to my body is never going to be fixed."


"My husband and I both used Chantix and quit smoking last July.  Used for 3 months and did not go back. Side effects were the vivid dreams which were awesome.  Terrific product."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I was well impressed with this laxative - completely emptied me - 14 visits to the toilet after the first dose - and a friend of mine also had the same - 12 movements"


"One week after the 5th loading dose of 300 mg, my lips swelled to twice their normal size, became itchy and then erupted in blisters. My gums became sore, itchy and throbbing. I got a very red eye and began having itching on various other body parts, starting with my toes."


"My family has a negative history with birth control (mother, aunt, cousin and sister all tried and couldn't stay on it) however my periods were always extremely rough so at the advice of my doctor I got Implanon to help balance the hormones in May 2013. So far so very good. I have had one 8 day period since then followed two months later by a 4 day period. Both were extremely light and my symptoms were either dulled considerably or nonexistent. It was incredible!  Sex drive did not change at all and I had no problems losing weight on it. I've gone from a size 10 to a size 6 with healthy eating and exercise. At times I feel some water retention but that typically happens around the time I would have started my period."


"I have been on Mirena for over a year now and have experienced some side effects. Side effects to watch out for are severe mood swings, hair loss, depression, acne, dizziness, headaches, memory loss, and insomnia.  "


"The first dose was rough, I was pretty nauseated by it but did not vomit. I spent about three hours in the bathroom and was able to get some sleep before my last dose at 4 am. With the approval of my doctor, I took a dose of zofran one hour before my second dose and this one went down much easier. No nausea and the taste didn't bother me as much. Colonoscopy is in four hours. Let's hope this prep did the trick!"


"I started taking Prazosin in 2012 when I was diagnosed with PSTD & Conversion Disorder. When I first started taking Prazosin It helped me a lot, but like another poster stated it did bring things out that had been pushed Deep into my mind that I had been suppressing for years and didn't know it.
I'm glad I take it and will continue taking it. I started 1 - 2 caps bedtime.
Then I was just upped to 3/ 1mg.
Only side effect I can think of is diarrhea from time to time.
I hope this helps others and may God bless you on your journey to finding what works for you."


"I've been taking Invega for almost two years. It does wonders for my concentration. I went from being unable to drive, cook or take care of myself to being able to live a normal life. I work, function normally socially, drive and pretty much do whatever I want. I didn't notice that the Invega helped much with the depression. I take Effexor for that, and it is great. I spend most of my time being content now, which is wonderful. My biggest complaint about the Invega is that it does nothing to stop the hallucinations. The only side effects I had were blurred vision and orthostatic hypotension (dizziness upon standing). Both went away after 7-10 days. I have to say that the withdrawal symptoms are unpleasant (dizziness, seizures, jitteriness.)"


"I have tried and failed every medication out there!! I just could not tolerate the side effects and weight gain. I came very close to suicide and I finally got on lamictal. What a difference!! I am finally not having the mania keeping me up for days and the severe depression of constantly writing suicide letters. I am also on klonopin. I had to go off my meds during my pregnancy and my husband said " I will never get you pregnant again!!!" That is how much better I am on the medication. My dose is 300 mg. split twice daily. I had gastric bypass as well and I am tolerating it the same as I was before. I have been on Lamictal for 8 years.I wanted to share my experience so that I might touch someones' life and make a difference!"


"Started using Mirvaso -- the first 3 days it worked great was so pleased,but as the days went by it started to leave my face red and itched so this was and is not the med for me now have to wait it out to see if my color goes away"


"I'm 19, and I got the implanon towards the end of last year. My experience has been very positive so far. For the first two months i had a week or two of random spotting, with very light periods maybe once a month for 2-3 days. Now i barely have a period at all, and it completely got rid of my awful cramps! I do get headaches occasionally, however they are easy to fix with painkillers. Otherwise i have had no side effects, and i've actually lost some weight (however i attribute it more to lifestyle). It's also a big plus not having to remember to take a pill everyday. Remember that Implanon experiences vary for different people, however for me it worked out perfectly and i would highly recommend it :)"


"I was on a combo pill for years before Micronor and it was the worst. I had terrible mood swings, weight gain, increase in appetite and low sex-drive, and the headaches were TERRIBLE. Once I started getting aura-migraines, my doctor made me switch. I thought Micronor would be just as bad, or worse. Thankfully, however, everything has been good! I've only noticed around a 8lb weight gain and it pretty much all went to my chest, I went from barely a B to a full C. Can't complain about that, lol. My only real complaint is that my face, which has always been clear even throughout my teenage years, now breaks out every so often. No mood swings, decreased appetite, upped sex drive, bigger boobs, regular periods, and no babies. Go Micronor!"


"Effective. However, because of issues with possible Bladder Cancer reports, my new Endocrinologist immediately took me off Actos. Also, nausea and vomiting side effects."


"I started taking Vyvanse about 2 weeks ago. I am 14 years old I have noticed a huge difference and school and my grades have good from d's and f's to a's and b's. I LOVE YOU VYVANSE"


"I am 42 and have never been on bc for very long.  Last attempt I was on Nuevo Ring and wound up with a huge clot in my leg after a couple of weeks.  First few weeks was a bit rocky on this one. Felt bloated a little moody etc but I am midway through 2nd month and my body has stabilized.  I may have had PCOS, definitely had a hormonal imbalance (elevated dhea-s) and am relieved to no longer have super oily/thinning hair, dark hairs popping up on my chin, super heavy periods. I was able to get my cycles down to 33 days and more normalized prior to starting but it is great coming down to 28.  Sex drive was good before but even better.  I am a person who does not like pills and is afraid of side effects but so far the side effects are minimal"


"I got implanon as a teenager. After insertion (which hurt like hell) i had constant light spotting for 6 months. When I tried to get it taken out, the doctor couldn't find it. I went in a second time to a different GP and again he couldn't get it out. In the end I put up with it for about 2 years, and had to go under general anesthetic and have an operation in hospital to remove it- it was deep in the muscle and curved around itself. I now have a nasty scar as a result of cutting into the arm several times to have it removed.

Now many years later- I have been trying to concieve for over 10 months without success. Whether or not this is related I don't know- but I wish someone had been there to tell my 17 year old self to stay well away"


"I was on Paxil....in hopes of trying to find a drug perhaps more effective my doctor put me on Viibryd.  I was weaned off of Paxil in 3 weeks, and put on Viibryd.  After 3 weeks on the drug, I started having the absolute worst panic attacks of my life.  My poop turned green, and I had sleep paralysis!!! NO DRUG should EVER do that to a  person...I weaned off this poison and I am through with psychiatrists.  I do not recommend this drug to anyone!  I was in complete misery for months and took my body a while to get back to where it was."


"I got kyleena inserted last week and just like everybody says it was painful but only for about 30 seconds it feels like a very strong period cramp nothing too bad. I also got it inserted on the 3rd day of my period (my periods usually last 5 days) and the IUD ended my period early actually the same exact day. I didn't have any spotting until 4 days later and minimal cramping nothing to bad. The first day was the most most uncomfortable day but after that I felt fine. So far I definitely recommend it, this is my first type of birth control and I just didn't want to take a pill everyday because I know I would forget about it and the IUD is a lot more effective. I will update my experience but it's not as scary as it seems like it would be."


"I got the implant 10/13/15 and I spotted for about 2 weeks then I had nothing for the next 6 months. Then the bleeding started and it hasn't stopped. I might get a week break but thats been it. I've gained probably 10-20 lbs and my acne wasnt bad before I got this and now its been terrible ever since I got it in. Mood swings and depression are the worst part about. Only positive is that I haven't gotten pregnant."


Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

"ProAmatine is the best thing since sliced bread!  Without ProAmatine POTS patients like me would not be able to function!  The side effects are minimal and short lasting (they usually go away within the first week) and it gives people their lives back!"


"Since I got this birth control implanted I've gained 20 lbs and have experienced irregular bleeding. I have also gone through several pregnancy tests because the Implanon gives me the same symptoms as pregnancy. I'm nauseous, I get headaches, I'm tired, I have cramping, and I have mood swings. However, it is nice that I don't have to worry about a pill, patch, or a shot every three months. It has never really been painful. I would compare the pain of initial implant similar to the Depo shot."


"Well I have been on 37.5 for 6 Months and went from 287 to 225 I am very pleased with my results and portray I don't gain the weight back once I stop taking them"


"I'm 31 yrs old- female. Been smoking 16 yrs about pack a day. I'm still smoking and just started my 3rd week on Chantix however I feel I do NOT need cigarettes anymore.  Yesterday I smoked 1 cigarette and didn't enjoy any of it.  I find myself only smoking still so that I find it more disgusting and no longer will want it (in the future). I have 4 cigarettes left in pack and will NOT be buying anymore. I don't think about running outside every 30 mins to an hour. And when I do think about having one I actually get turned off and end up forgetting about it.  When I started Chantix I wasn't totally ready to quit but I'm there now.  Side effects hit me about 2 weeks into it- mild constipation, quick to be irritable (but doesn't last) headaches (pain relievers help)."


"I took this medication for Vertigo,, it made me so sick,, so I stopped taking it... It didn't do anything for me.."


"I have sciatica and take Vicodin. It helps me sleep and slightly covers up the pain."


"My 10 year old daughter started experiencing acne very suddenly and was getting teased at school.  I took her to the dr who prescribed Retin A .025%.  After a month there was not much improvement so she also started doxycycline.   A month later we started noticing significant improvement.  Now it's been 2 1/2 months on the retin A and about six weeks on the doxycycline and she is so happy, as am I.  She still gets pimples here and there, but the huge patches of acne on her forehead and cheeks are gone.  Her face is sensitive to the sun and gets red at times, but we will take the pink cheeks over the acne any day!!  My advice is to be patient.  It gets worse before it gets better!"


"I've had my nexplanon since January 2014 and not once have I had a period and I have loved my experience with it!!!"


"I've been taking Arava for 12 months or so now. It worked in the early days but now, I have quite severe pain and am looking at starting to take Infliximab along side the Arava.  With regards to side effects, none apart from the persistent, annoying tickly cough, which I've had now for about 7 months."


"Celexa worked really well for me, in terms of stabilizing my mood. I actually felt really happy and thought with clarity for once! But I had to stop taking it because the side effects are just extremely unpleasant. I wasn't able to achieve an erection and if I did I wasn't able to orgasm. I also had this sedated like feeling. My body temperature would increase. But I also felt emotionless at the same time if that makes any sense. I found it hard to respond to my partners emotions. Everything was just on a cloud for me. Someone could have insulted me and I would have been alright with it."


"Been experiencing very bad anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, etc & my doctor out me 10mg of citalopram. No side effects the first week besides being drowsy & cloudy minded. My doctor just doubled the dose to 20mg & the 3 days on that so far have been awful. I'm really nauseous all day, still having panic attacks & anxiety. I feel unmotivated & lethargic. I'm going to try to take it at night, if the side effect don't ease up I'm going to stop taking this medication."


"After having tried everything available - natural/diet/hormonal - fluoxetine is the only thing that combats my severe PMS.  Downside is complete lack of sex drive and blunted emotions.  Going to try to reduce from 20mg every day to 2 weeks before period.  "


"Started therapy on Cypionate injections with extremely low metrics and mood symptoms.  After four years, I was "up" in more than just mood - libido was back and erectile dysfunction was almost forgotten, muscle mass was improved, body fat was reduced.  Then, somebody started a flap about testosterone therapy and heart disease, my Cardiologist did not approve, and the men's clinic wouldn't treat me without his approval.  Now, six months off therapy, I am back where I started, and worse; frustrated, angry, semi-incontinent - not a happy boy."


"I have been on it for about 4 days and 50% of my acne is gone, i have millions of bumps on my forehead most of them are gone and my chin still has some on it but going away slowly, my t-zone is pretty clear for the most part, i am impressed but then again i wash my face like crazy so i hope i dont breakout, also around my mouth and on my cupid bow i am getting dry skin.....waiting for the end results."


"Ocella has worked so far for me. I have been on a couple before Ocella and this has worked the best. I hope it keeps working for me-- knock on wood."


"Adderall is amazing.  It really works. I've never really been one to take medicines, even tylenol, but this drug has changed my life. Old me was cranky, according to my wife."


"I took Necon 7/7/7/ for a month and a half and it made my acne horrible. I broke out in places where I normally don't. It made me nauseous the first week or 2 then it got better. Overall the pill was fine just the horrible breakouts."


"Been on Sprintec for about 9 months now. So far so good! No nausea, no acne, no weight gain, no baby. What more can you ask for from a birth control pill?"


"I take this medication at night before bed and i wake up in a great mood. I feel more alert and i am able to control my emotions better.."


"At first I was skeptical that it would not help me. I had the choice of Nexplanon or a hysterectomy because of my hormones. I was dealing with very long extremely heavy and severe cramps. I got it put in and my period stopped. I no longer have one. The only thing I don't like is that recently I found out that it is now broken. Which probably happened a year n a half ago when my x attacked me. So now I'm waiting to find out when they are going to take it out. I am planning on getting another one put in."


"I have OCD & PTSD. Zoloft is the only medication I've been prescribed. I have been taking it for 3 months, but am overjoyed at the results. I started at 25 mg. It took a month to start working. The first thing that I noticed was that I didn't feel as depressed anymore, and I lost the urge to do most of my compulsions. I am now taking 50 mg and barely have any anxiety anymore, and intrusive thoughts do not bother me anymore, though I do frequently have nightmares similar to the intrusive thoughts I used to have. I also have headaches and occasional diarrhea, but the benefits far outweigh these minor inconveniences."


"I have been taking Cymbalta for about 2 months. I started out with the 30mg and now I am taking 120mg 1x day. I take Cymbalta for Depression, Diabetic Pain, Psoriatic Arthritis Pain, Fibromyalgia, Weight Loss. But I have noticed about 3 days after starting the 120mg a day my psoriasis flared up very bad. I have not added anything new to my diet. The only different was the increase of the Cymbalta. I will keep on taking the medication at that dose. I will just keep on using a lot of creams to help with the Psoriasis rash. I must also say I have been losing a lot of Weight which is a good thing."


"I suffered from postpartum depression with insomnia. I was on this medication for less than 3 years. It took 4 attempts to discontinue this medication. I felt helpless when trying to stop. I was on 600 mg at one point and I was down to 6.25 mg. I ended up taking it every other night then every 3rd night then finally stopping. I got the approval of my doctor to do this. I still have problems sleeping but I know in time it will get better. I already feel better mentally and all the swelling in my face, hands and feet are gone. Seroquel served a purpose in my life when I needed it but I'm very thankful to be off this poison!"


"I developed a low electrolyte problem, sodium went down to 119 and I spent 2 days in hospital, chloride was 89, even potassium was low at one time."


"They used Pitocin to induce all of my three labors.  It was effective right away...I dilated very quickly and experienced no side effects.  Very happy with it!"


"Started taking Symbicort for increasingly worse asthma after a chest infection and doctor wanted to try a stronger preventer.

First few weeks were OK, but after that I started to develop increasing generalised anxiety. I have had mild anxiety on and off and usually situationally related  but the anxiety I experienced from this was generalised and grew in intensity each day... Affecting my work and home life. My sleep has also been badly affected. A lot of difficulty getting to sleep- even sleeping tablets didn't help much. I also started to get tinnitus (ringing in ears), nasopharengitis, red dry eyes that made me look stoned, bad breath etc. The last straw for me was very doing voice changes, increasing irritability and agitation."