"This drug did not work for me. The sedating effects were almost more than I could handle, and I constantly had the feeling of being "underwater" as I tried to talk and communicate with those around me. It worked on my symptoms a little bit, but not enough to make up for the weirdness I felt from the side effects. I was on a dose of 300mg 4x a day so I don't know if that would produce worse side effects or not."


"I found it helpful to keep me focused I take 30 mg x 2 daily. After 3 years of taking it, I  don't believe it works anymore.  I  lose concentration and I am tired a lot. Age 59."


"Bone Spur with Osteoarthritis and severe pain in my left knee before I began the 3 injections. Received the last of the the 3 today. I am amazed at this treatment. I am noticing a difference and it is huge. I went from using a cane to walking on my own, pain free."


"I've been taking it for 2 weeks exactly, fist week I lost 10 lbs. and the second week a little over 2 lbs. I have been eating under 1,000 calories and exercising daily. Starting weight was 164- today I'm 152. My goal was to lose 20 lbs. by December 31st, I only have 8 lbs. to go and it's only Oct. 31st. So far, very happy with the results! One day, I did go up 1 1/2 lbs. but lost it the next...
The only downside, EXTREME dry mouth... yuck! White tongue and constant cotton mouth. However, it has COMPLETELY taking away my sugar cravings!"


"I recently used it and posted my comments which are favourable, but I though you might be interested in what can only be termed as side effect.  My finger nails nails are really growing fast, for some reason, my little finger nails usually split and my thumb nails usually split at the base, but there has been no sign of splitting and are growing really well -  I have even cut them some thing I have never done in my life at 72 year old,"


"This was my 2nd colonoscopy, and this time I prescribed MoviPrep.  The taste was the worst part, even though I drank through a straw.  I would brush my teeth each drink due to the after taste.  Aside from the taste, it worked well.  It started working in about 35 minutes.  I had to do a split dosage, 1/2 the night before, and 1/2 the morning of colonoscopy.  I ate a low residue diet the day before and I believed that helped so there was not so much output.  I think some people think they should eat a lot the day before, but that just makes the prep last longer.  "


"I started taking qsymia on 11/14/15 so for i am experiencing 2 of the known side effects  problem sleeping i am a sleeper so i know this could very well be the meds ,and also constipation. I haven't gotten on the scale yet i just hope its working..."


"I have been on this pill for about 8 months now, and I go on here and read these reviews and wonder where people are getting this from. I understand everyone's body is different, and reacts differently to different pills. For me, this pill cleared almost all my acne, I haven't gained weight, my super painful cramps have almost vanished, my flow isn't as heavy, the only real bad side effect I have noticed is the mood swings, but even those are not that bad. It's a great pill."


"Luvox did help with my depression and anxiety symptoms but it had an extreme sedative effect on me. Unfortunately my doctor did not realize my extreme fatigue was caused by this medicine and I spent money on sleep studies, blood tests and various medications trying to figure out why I was so tired. I could get through my work day but I would crash. I was sleeping 4 hours after work, getting up to make dinner and then returning to bed. I was so frustrated, feeling like I was missing out on life. I wasn't depressed because of chemical imbalance, but because I felt like I didn't have a life. I saw a different doctor and as soon as he took me off Luvox, my energy returned. Definitely not the right medicine for me."


"Latest update.  After 13 months on Genvoya (my first and only HIV med so far), my latest blood test showed the virus still undetectable (<20), which is great.  So this medicine is still doing it's thing as advertised.  No complaints there.  However, my CD4 T-cell count has already plateaued.  I went from 471 in March to 478 in September.  I try not to get too jazzed about one test result, but this was a big disappointment for me.  I was hoping to be right down the middle of the Genvoya-patient bell curve, with my CD4 count still gaining about 10 cells per month after six months on the drug.  But this does not appear to be the case for me.   That is not a fault of Genvoya, as far as I can tell.  I just happen not to be a strong responder."


"Imuran seemed fine for the first couple weeks, until I got a fever of 103 degrees. My doctor instructed me to stop taking the Imuran if my temperature reached 103 degrees, so I stopped for a week or so. My temperature returned to normal, so my doctor instructed me to start Imuran again. After one day's dosage I experienced the worst imaginable pain in my whole torso. It turns out the Imuran gave me Pancriatitis. I had to spend 3 days on an IV drip in the hospital and an all liquid diet for a week after."


"I am 72 years old. I tried Viagra, it worked but to many side effects, I tried Cialis and it really never worked for me, but it also caused severe delayed back pain which lasted a couple of days each time I used it.

I have been using Stendra 100mg for a little more than a year  and it works for me with out any side effects. On some days I am able to get a second erection several hours later."


"The first few days on 1 mg in the morning, he was so tired in the afternoon, but by the 5th day he was doing better.  At 2 mg, it started over but never faded.

After 3 weeks, the Dr. suggested taking it at night, but it was no better.  He would fall asleep on his desk after lunch, in the car or on the cough after school, and just completely lost his personality.  He was calm, and could focus better, but he never laughed, was never silly, barely played, it was awful.

We tried going back to 1 mg but had more trouble focusing again, so we tried 1mg in the morning and 1 in the evening.  But he was still a little zombie.  SO we gave up.  I'd rather have him bouncing off the walls than too tired to laugh and play."


"Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia several months ago, probably have had the symptoms for more than a year.  Cymbalta made me a zombie, Pristiq has been an answer to prayer.  I am pretty much pain free, unless I exert myself or sometimes just have a bad day.  But, the good days far outweigh the bad.  Still nap occasionally, still have insomnia occasionally, but am totally happy with the way I feel."


"My new OBGYN surgeon suggested this as a last ditch effort before I get a hysterectomy for non stop bleeding for the last two years (not from fibroids, uterus with almost no lining).  This is EXTREMELY PAINFUL!  If you've ever had a biopsy in your uterus, just imagine having biopsy's all night long after you get this inserted.  I was NOT prepared for this and maybe it's just my body.  But I can tell you that half my body is tattooed and have a very HIGH pain tolerance.  Tattooing is like a day at the spa compared to the pain of this IUD.  I was so close to going to the ER last night.  It's day no# 2 and I'm still in a lot of constant pain and had to call into work sick.  Please head my warning before getting this foreign object inserted!"


"I am 26 and have adult onset acne. I've always had completely clear skin until about 3 years ago. It is moderate in severity, mainly on my cheeks and chin. Makeup covers it up ok usually but it's definitely there underneath. 5 days ago I started on 100mg doxycycline once a day, and putting topical differin gel on at night. In that short time I am amazed that my acne/discoloration has decreased by about 30%. I already see a significant marked change, as no new pimples have formed since starting it, and my existing ones are drying up and shrinking. The darker spots from previous ones healing has lightened. I'm very excited to go back in 6 weeks hopefully with a make-up free face. No side effects from the meds that I've noticed whatsoever."


"This medication worked wonders for my shoulder muscle spasms. However it did make my hands break out."


"I have been diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Severe Mania episodes for many years and PTSD.  I am on Lamictal, 200mg, Topamax 100mg, and Abilify 30mg.  This is a wonderful combination and the first time in my life that a combination works with little to no side effects.  I have a significant immediate family history of suicide and although the thoughts are always there I don't act on them and can ignore them with the help of this medication combo and my severe manic episodes are from 8 to 9 severe episodes a year down to 3 to 4 which for me is almost "normal". With a little more tweaking of this combination I may be able to get it down a little lower than that, we are working on it.  I've been on this combination and changing the dosing for about 2 years now."


Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray (old formulation)

"The only product that clears my sinus... Better than any doctor prescribed medication I have tried. Absolutely the best over the counter product on the market!"


"I took this medicine for several months.  There definitely was a cough, it also affected my sinuses.  Then I started developing headaches.  I thought it was viral in nature but this continued on for 2 months.  Then my hair started to fall out and I stopped taking this medicine.  Took several days for it to leave my system and I feel much better without it."


"I tried Movantik and it worked very quick but made my stool pure blood. I had heard about that side effect before but never experienced it until then. It scared the hell out of me. I haven't taken it since."


"Had back surgery in May 2009, and due to scar tissue have chronic pain.  Working now with a pain management specialist and taking Lortab.  It does help alleviate the pain, but only take when I have to.  Only side effect for me is a little sleepiness."


"Suffering from the disease WED / RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome) around the clock and this medication is the only one who has given relief. And I have tried many other medications before. Takes 10 mg in the morning at 08:00 am and 10mg at 20:00 in the evening. No major side effects either."


"I'm through my first week.  First two days had a lingering headache most of the day and a few hours of nausea.  No weight loss but I didn't expect it yet.  Start with the second pill tomorrow. So far..... my appetite overall has decreased as the week has gone on.  I've noticed that I may still want a snack but I can walk away from it and not eat it. I'll post again at the end of my second week."


"I have been on lortab and oxycontin since I had spinal surgery in 07 just had spinal cord stimulator implanted in me in feb of 2010 lortab helps when the oxycontin starts to wear down about five hours.Sometime it gets to the point where nothing seems to work hoping to change to something stronger and no constipation any ideas."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"Been on Safyral for 6 weeks. I have no complaints. I've never been on birth control but had to go on it due to bleeding for 2 months straight really heavily. My bleeding stopped, I've not had any mood changes, weight gain, acne, or anything. It's regulated my periods and now I'm back to normal. It's been a great first experience with birth control."


"A very good medicine that works for my knee pain, sometimes I do have to top it up with Tylenol Arthritis. All in all I recommend it for osteoarthritis."


"I switched to Enskyce from Reclipsen for cost effectiveness, and felt different almost immediately. After a few weeks, I noticed that my emotions were considerably more inconsistent. Small things that wouldn't normally bother me started to make me extremely upset, and although I realized that I shouldn't have been upset at the time, I felt like I couldn't pull myself out of being emotional. I didn't pay any mind to it, because I thought some outside things could've been stressing me out, but it got to the point where I'd be having emotional breakdowns almost weekly, and about normally insignificant things. Periods were thicker and more painful. Effective as a contraceptive, but the side effects were a deal-breaker for me."


"I'm 41 and was diagnosed with Asthma at 12 yo.  For as long as I can remember I had to have my rescue inhaler with me at all times, usually needing it 1-2 times daily.  After about a month of using Breo I already noticed a huge improvement.  As of now, and almost a year of use, I've only used my inhaler 5-6 times TOTAL.  It's amazing to feel like I can breathe for the first time in my life!  3 weeks ago I climbed up Mt Fuji in Japan.  Something I never ever thought I would be able to do!"


"Have suffered with headache/migraines for 22 years and have tried many meds. Tried Topamax a couple different times and finally had to get off it for some of the side effects and it really kinda stopped working for me. On dose 200 mg of Zonisamide and seems to have decreased the frequency and the severity of my migraines. Have noticed a bit of a loss of appetite at this current dose and thirsty and dry mouth. All in all happy so far with my current situation."


"I've been on a variety of pain meds since 2006 from a 92# treelimb falling on me and had become quite impact constipated because of them. After yrs of trying many many different kinds of laxatives & eating plenty of fruits my Dr finally asked me today(while refilling my medtronics morphine pump) if I had ever tried this injection. He gave me a sample & told me to be close to a toilet so I just now gave myself the injection, now that I'm home. So far the only thing I'm feeling is activity in my stomach as if things will be happening soon...no bad cramps, headache, sweats...just motion in my stomach. It started almost immediately & now 1/2 an hour has passed and I am still waiting..
Will keep you posted..."


"i was diagnosed in 2014, and I can honestly say it has been a very difficult disease to handle......though I know there are much worse out there. I was put on Diamox and my headaches or vision problems did not improve, in fact they got worse.  I have had more migraines since starting this than I ever did before.  The side effects are awful........no appetite, foggy head (I am barely able to function day to day), nausea, everything you try to eat tastes AWFUL.  I am glad this has worked for some, but I can not continue taking it."


"Daughter age 15 took overdose of accutane in attempted suicide. Treated in emergency room and admitted to children's psychiatric hospital for one month. Treated by psychiatrists into young adulthood.

There was no definitive linkage made and no investigation to find one. This took place in early 90s and the risk of depression and suicide might not have been well known. Anyone using this drug should be extremely vigilant, especially if patient is a teenager.."


"Reading all these positive comments is great. I think Mirena is not for everyone. I had mine done last July 2011. First month it was fine. Unfortunately since then it went down hill I have my period for 20 days and then 6 of spotting so that gives me 2 days of rest. I had ultrasound done to see if it was inserted properly and it is.
I am 37 and have two children already. I thought having Mirena would be a great protection. I made an appointment for next month to be removed. I can%u2019t deal with this.
"


"I have multi Blood Clots in both Lungs. I've been on Warfarin 5mg since Mar 2012, prior to that I had a blood clot in one lung back in 2007 following surgery. My experience has been devastating like a walking Time Boom. I'm Alive thanks to my Doctors and my meds. My INR ranges 2.0 / 3.2 I now get my Pro-Time check once monthly. However I'll be on warfarin for the rest of my Life. Just  have to be extra careful on any other meds my Doctor puts me on."


"This pill is absolute POISON!!! I only took it for a week and a half and ended up in the emergency room!  I had a fast heart beat and pulse, tight chest with pain, an extreme anxiety feeling, kidney pain, and my left arm was numb on and off and generally felt out of it and zombie like!!  Before I got fear mongered into taking it I was COMPLETELY NORMAL!!!! I have been trying to get back to normal ever since the ER trip when I got off this poison pill!  There is NO accountability for these drug companies!!  Do not trust these doctors they are drug dealers for the pharmaceutical companies and they don't care what happens to you!!! Do NOT take this poison!!"


"I've been prescribed everything under the sun for my asthma. Nothing is as effective as Primatine Mist. I only use an inhaler when I need them; usually 2-3 times a week, depending on the season or athletic activity.  One puff of Primatine Mist will last me all day, whereas the other inhalers I've tried (Proventil, Albuterol, Advair, Azmacort, etc.) haven't provided as long-lasting effects.  I'm really upset and disappointed that the Federal Govt is making Primatine Mist unavailable after this year, because it uses a CFC-type spray. I really hope the alternative HFA is as effective as the CFC.  We will be saving the Ozone, but we won't be able to breathe that CFC-free air!"


"I have UC and get a colonoscopy every year...the ONLY good thing about this whole procedure is getting 1 to 2mg of versed in the prep area and just before they give me propofol. I think it's one of the greatest drugs out there, so much euphoria, everything is awesome, calmness, all the anxiety, and any stress you have is gone!!! Wonderful drug, just wish it would last slightly longer. regardless high recommend if your going to get a out patient surgery or in my case a colonoscopy"


"I've been taking levothyroxine for about 30 days now and feel less lethargic and cranky. However, the pill causes my stomach to produce lots of acid in the morning, which makes waiting to eat breakfast an issue.  I have always had an iron stomach that can handle anything without getting upset, including medication when empty, so I'm not excited about this new problem. I have also noticed that my energy level sometimes fluxuates significantly a couple times a day. Improvments still needed."


"I had a night where I did not think and realized I needed to get a Plan B pill about 12-13 hours (basically the next morning). I took it as directed and with food and it said I would get my period within a week. I was due for my period 3 weeks after this incident so I was like ok let's see what happens.  I want to share that if you are feeling  horny at times about a week and a half after your period ends, you are ovulating and if you have sex while ovulating and they do their thing in you, you are most likely going to end up in that 5%. I am currently 6 weeks pregnant and that was the only sex I had in the last 3 months so thank you Plan B for having me waste $50 and now have to undergo this unwanted pregnancy."


"I've been on this medicine (80mg) for about a year now.  Every time I go off of it or forget to take it for whatever reason, I have the same side effects when I start up again: severe nausea and dizziness, to the point where I have to lay down for up to an hour at a time.  However, those pale in comparison to the benefits: I can focus, complete both small tasks and big projects, read and comprehend material more easily, and am infinitely more relaxed and less anxious.  I've also been in recovery for a food addiction for the past three years and it's helped tremendously with the compulsive thoughts about food.  Unfortunately I'm now noticing that the benefits seem to be wearing off, and I'm considering either upping my dosage or switching medicines."


"It may include some side effects, I used and
I prefer Parnate with some side effects vs depression that's my experience."


"My husband & I were intimate with no protection but we're not ready for a baby right now - I took Next Choice within 2hrs- I was very nervous about taking it since I had been on bc pills for 12yrs up til 2 months ago - I didn't want to mess myself up now that I was hormone free but I didn't want to be pregnant yet - I took ovulation test after and of course it was positive so I freaked - I didn't have ANY side effects at all during first day - I'm due to get my period in 4 days and I've been dizzy nauseous cramping and flushed all week so I'm convinced I'm pregnant - I just took test and it's negative :) I'm praying I'll get my period in a few days, if not then I'll take another test in and submit an update of whether it actually worked or not - so far so good!"


"I am a male and I was told that mostly women use this type of medicine. I can't say enough good things about Vesicare. My doctor says it's the only medication in the class of drugs that last the whole 24 hours. It especially helps with my urgent feelings."


"Less nerve pain in legs and feet, but more cramping in legs. No other positive results. No other negative results, to date. Have been taking for almost 1 month."


"Have been using Pennsaid for over eight years but strictly on an as needed basis (2-3) times a week. Very effective for knees and hips (almost instant relief). Only side effect is an occasional oral off taste."


"I am a patient with a cold and cough. Whenever I am exposed to cold for more time without proper covering my body, I get cold and coughing. I immediately start bronchitis effect. I start coughing. I feel very nervous and feeling very sick. No mood for doing any activity. Feel tired and body ache.
This situation remains for very long time if I don%u2019t take medicine and ultimately it goes away quickly if I start antibiotics. Amoxicillin is the most effective drug for my bronchitis. It starts effect from the very 1st pill. I feel very comfortable after the prescribed dose is finished. I take MOXIKIND-CV 625 in India. It does not have any side effect to me.
I wonder why Indian doctors treat me with the drug contains Cefixime, whenever I suffer from bronchitis. It is never effective at all and ultimately I need to take Amoxicillin and immediately I get relief from my painful bronchitis.
Thanks to Amoxicillin."


"I have had the Nexplanon since October 2015 and I absolutely love it. There seem to be far more horror stories than good experiences, but it has been great for me. I have only bled for about a week, this was the week after having it implanted. I have occasional spotting but it is very, very light. I can't blame mood swings on the Nexplanon because I have had Bipolar the entirety of my life. I used to have terrible cramps monthly and now I have none. I did gain about 4 pounds but I barely noticed. I have not been hungrier since getting it and I've been a lot happier. I have had a much better sex life with my boyfriend since getting it and I hope this continues. I think this method of birth control is different for every person."


"I got the implant May 2 2015. I didn't bleed at all for the first two weeks. But after that I've been bleeding everyday mostly heavy with clots since. I feel so tired all the time maybe due to the bleeding but also I have been gaining weight and I'm not much of an eater anyways. I know my doctor said bleeding can last up to 6 months but this is horrible and I will remove this once I get another form of BC."


"Wow. I am so nauseated took my first dose today at 3pm. It's 7:22 am woke up vomiting. I am a little scared of this product but I will continue to take shots at .6 at least for one week. Saxsenda seems to be a powerful weight loss product. I will write another review in one week. I am at 288 lbs. My goal is to drop under 200 . I will be OK if I can reach 180 lbs. And train myself to stay on a strict died on my own.."


"I started NuvaRing at 13 to regulate my heavy periods. I'm 23 now, still on it and love it. Here's the basics:

 -Never falls out, can't feel it at all (unless it's not put in right or if you have a wider/tilted uterus)

-Husband is large and can't stand it, so I put it back in after intimacy.

-If I forget/lose it, I just put a new one in for 3 more weeks (skip a period, whoop!)

-I have never refridgerated mine, the teens don't need to see that in there lol

-no cramps, bloating, acne, weight gain, etc. (I eat a lot so i'm not gonna blame my anti-baby meds for my own bad habits)

-no mood swings, sex drive hasn't changed, periods are lighter/are over quicker than before.

-no insurance? Forget it. These freaking things are $150 a pop."


"Best medicine around.  I have been in a trial study for 5 years with Stelara, it has been wonderful.  I have been 100% clear for the 5 years.  No real side effects.  I had my last study dose in September 2010, I broke out in January 2011 just a little.  I go to get my shot again in February 2011.  I can not wait."


"I love the medication and have loss a lot of weight but the nausea gets to me. I also have had a time when I cannot stand the smell of food, my mouth will be dry a little but overall I am losing.  I cannot exercise due to back surgery and complications from that surgery. I'm going to start taking it at night and hopefully it will make the little side effects better. It definitely works."


"I developed a UTI caused by salmonella poisoning!  I was given a 7 day supply of Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole which eased the symptoms but did not cure the infection which resulted in a UTI reoccurrence. My doctor then prescribed me a 5 day supply of ciprofloxacin 500mg which took effect and eased symptoms within 30 minutes after my first pill however did not take full effect until Day 4.  Most importantly, it worked for me!  Yes, I made the mistake of having read all online reviews including those who allegedly suffered horrific side effects including bad dreams, etc. Personally, I had NO SIDE EFFECTS!  A final urine culture confirmed no more UTI.  I recommend Ciprofloxacin!"


"I was originally prescribed Zoloft for depression, but in 6 months I had a severe manic episode and was diagnosed Bipolar 1.   Now I take Zoloft with other medicines. I would not recommend taking it alone if you may be Bipolar.   I like that I have very few side effects and it does help with anxiety and compulsive behavior too.  One problem is no sexual desire, I feel like I am neglecting my boyfriend."


"I used Bactrim and it cleared up my symptoms perfectly for about 2 days. Then I got a terrible yeast infection."


"I was sexually active for about 8 years now and very against birth control of any type. When I got with my current boyfriend he made me get it so I went to the doctors and I told the doctor that I want birth ccontrol with the lowest hormones and she prescribed Loestrin. I was very nervous, I have been taking it for almost 2 months and let me tell you, I LOVE IT. My breasts were small and saggy after I had my baby and on the second week of using this pill they filled up, they're so firm and big and they have stayed like that for 2 months now. I have no other side effects for now, no acne, no weight gain. I love this pill and I'm sticking with it."


"I am 35 years old and have Been on and off Enbrel for 13 years. It's the only medication that keeps my AS under control. P90x stretching videos work so well for AS also."


"Had not been on birth control for many years and decided that I should go back on as my husband and I were not planning to have kids.  I had previously been on Loestrin years before for painful periods and heavy bleeding, but after taking that for a few years those side effects diminished and I stopped taking birth control.  With Ortho-Cept my periods immediately started getting extremely painful again, maybe even worse than in the past.  Also, I developed symptoms of Acid Reflux which I have never had before (it is a gross feeling).  Have always had decent sized breasts but with Ortho-Cept I gained probably about 15 pounds and became a triple D.  Also was nauseous all the time.  Anxious to switch back to LoEstrin!!"


"I've been taking Gleevec since 2008. I'm 24 now in February 7 2015 I live a normal life. Gleevec and Stanford hospital saved my life I'm 24 now just a kid but I've walked the line and back again I have (all) with ph chromea zone I've done extensive therapy. lucky to be here I'm the light at the end of the tunnel don't give up you can do it my friends my heart goes out to all of my fellow fighters."


"I have been on Qsymia for exactly one week. I have been counting calories (consuming between 1000-1200 calories per day) and have lost 12 pounds. I have no real desire to eat. I have noticed that Diet Coke with Splenda tastes odd to me (not a diet soda drinker otherwise). I do not feel jittery & have not experienced any other side effects. I am very pleased."


"Developed asthma 3 years ago when I was 50. Tried all kinds of controller medications.  Switched to Symbacort after about a year and things have been great ever since.  Yes I have had some minor side effects, occasional agitation and some muscle cramps but I run 5k 3 times a week without any difficulties (well I am 53, so some difficulties).  I am very happy with this medication.  I hope that all asthmatics find their ideal medication.  Difficulties with breathing can be so scary. Work with your doctor, educate yourself on all the different meds available and find the right one for you. You can be happy and live the life you were meant to."


"I'm going into my third pack of generic brand. I LOVE IT. Of course worth any medication there's always side effects and allowing your body to get used to it. My first pack I bled for a little over a month but of course that was already spoken about at the doctors. I'm about to go into my third pack in about a week and a half and I've a some light spotting, but nothing to be alarmed about. A little upsetting because I don't want my period at all unless it's when I'm supposed to get it but this is normal. I highly recommend this method of birth control, my friend encouraged me to do this instead of continuing with the IUD I had inserted for 4 years, I give it a 10!"


"On May 21, 2017, I shared a review, and want to add something that happened to me recently.  I always take my Movantic 25 MG, in the morning with my coffee.  Within a half an hour, I have a bowel movement enviably.  The only side effect is flatulence (gas).  The other morning, I ate first, then took my Movantic 25 MG; around a hour and a half later.  I NEVER had a bowel movement that day, and my stomach was really bothering me badly.  The next day, I took it as I normally do, and once again had a bowel movement, without any issues; except for flatulence (gas).  Hope this helps!"


"Cannot get it to stay on. Don't know why anyone would recommend it. Went thru 3 patches in 3 days because they do not stick, wouldn't even stay on with waterproof tape over it. Insurance won't pay for another box of 4 which should last a month."


"Today is Thursday. I woke up last Sunday with a sore throat, by the time night rolled around I had a 101 fever. I could barely swallow on Monday and had all the typical flu symptoms so went to the walk in care in town. I tested positive for Flu type A. I was prescribed Tamiflu - had to go 5 towns over to get it a pharmacy because of the amount of people in my area with the flu. By Tuesday Morning (after only 1 pill) I was feeling SO much better, it was incredible! By yesterday (Wed), I really had zero symptoms left - amazing!
There are some side effects that have been annoying but nothing compares to what could have happened left untreated. #1 issue: INSOMNIA. Even took a Xanax and could not sleep! Longest I slept since starting is 45mins!"


"My boyfriend and I had sex on 1/11/14 and the condom fell off. Around 1 hours later I took the morning after pill and I am happy to say that I got my period today 3 days sooner! (This was also around the time the calendar said I was ovulating) so don't freak out! As long as you take it as soon as possible you will be fine!"


"I'm almost 29, no children. I decided to have it inserted because everyone I know that had the procedure done has loved it. I swear I'm the black sheep. It was the most awful pain I've ever experienced! I almost vomited and passed out. I had to stay almost an hour after the insertion because of the pain and faintness. I cramped horribly with hardly any spotting for a few days after.

The cramps became minimal and bleeding stopped within 2 days. I keep experiencing crippling cramps associated with cold sweats and nausea.  I've gained weight, I've lost my sex drive, my nipples ALWAYS hurt and I look pregnant. I'm considering having it removed."


"I have been taking 25 mg of Jardiance each day for 4 months. I pee constantly, have to get up through the night to pee.  I am always thirsty and I drink a lot.  I too have noticed an increase in sugar cravings.  Eye doc found a hole in my retina last week and I had laser surgery to repair it.  I also have a constant yeast infection which is very uncomfortable.  I do not want to take this drug anymore but my pancreas does not work correctly since I had a tumour 25 years ago.  I am going to try to eliminate all sugar from my diet to see if my BS is ok."


"I am 34 years of age male and for years since 2003 when I was just 21 years of age started feeling really depressed and started suffering with anxiety but prior in the build up to this I had also suffered from depleted sex drive foggy memory moods swings low energy always needed an afternoon nap to get me through the day no matter how much sleep I had.

Any way I had been going docs for years I was prescribed Citalopram which did 90% eradicate the anxiety and definitely the depression but I still suffered with the other symptoms. I always told them how I felt had tests for diabetes checked my thyroid etc all come back clear.

Long story short found out I had a pituitary tumour and took Carbegoline and everything cleared up felt great!!!!!"


"I've delt with chronic pain the last 11 years, since I was 23. And as anyone with chronic pain knows, it's never going to completely go away.  We just want a break, some type of relief from the constant agony.

In the wiiiide variety of opiod pain meds, roxicodone has brought me the most consistent pain relief paired with my muscle relaxer (Baclofen). I swear I've tried just about everything,  trying to find that "happy medium" I personally try to find the least amount of medication I need to be on to function. These seem to do that for me, aside from fentanyl patches and then a med for break thru.

Everyone is a bit different though, and our tolerance for medications and how our body metabolizes it varies as well.  But for me, it works!!"


"I had lost interest in most areas of my life, lived in a constant state of anxiety and fear, and had become underweight.  I struggled to get the right dosage of Celexa, took about 2 months to get it right. But now, almost a year later, I am a different person.  I have started having fun again, almost nothing sets me into panic mode, and have become a healthy weight again since I regained my appetite."


"I had unprotected sex March 20th & March 21th went to go buy plan b but they had ran out so bought opcicon one-step took it and had all the side effects. At the end of March had a second period I had it the 12th & last week of the month (I can't remember what day ) and no period all month of April.  I have been cramping and warm body throwing up and tender boobs. I'm scared I could be pregnant - I have not taken a test yet but will soon and I'll let y'all know if the pill worked!!!"


"I am on my 3rd Mirena. I had one in my late 20's before I had children and have had one after each of my kids were born.  The first insertion was the most painful but was managed well with Ibuprofen.  When I had it removed the Dr. told me to wait one full cycle before trying to get pregnant.  I was pregnant the first month we tried.  After my son was born I had a new Mirena and had it removed after a year and became pregnant with my daughter the first month after my full cycle.  The pain of insertion is worth it, I have no periods, no headaches, no moodiness and my husband doesn't seem to notice it is even there!  I highly recommend Mirena!"


"I absolutely loved this IUD. I was skeptical at first, being that I hopped on the internet and started reading reviews and pretty much all I saw were people saying how bad the pain was getting it inserted and that the pain was worse to get it removed. The pain getting it inserted was NOT as bad as I was expecting. It literally just was a cramp that was a smidge more painful than I was use to. Besides that, the insertion was not bad. I cramped/bled for about a month then after that my periods started to slowly lighten up and now 3 years later I basically have no period (which is awesome considering before my IUD I had the worst periods). I recommend Skyla to everyone."


"I am now 21 and have been on TriNessa since I was 15 years old, so 6 years on the same pill is a long time, obviously I love it. I originally was placed on the pill to control my VERY painful pains and cramps during my periods, and to help control acne.  Eventually when I became sexually active when I was 18, the pill was also important as birth control. Never once have I ever had a "pregnancy scare" while on this pill.  I have not noticed any negative effects, no excessive weight gain, or mood swings. The first few months I was on the pill, I had some spotting but after 3 months or so that stopped.  Come time for my period week, my period was a lot less painful and I had lighter bleeding as well. Strongly recommended!"


"I recently stopped biodentical pellets and decided to try vivelle-dot .05 mg.  It totally stopped my migraines; however, this dose did not help with insomnia or hot flashes and I suspect my GP will increase the dose.  Now, my insurance will not cover the cost at all because I am over 65.  Through a friend, I found that the manufacturer, Novartis, makes this patch in Europe under the name of Estradot.  I ordered it online with a prescription.  The difference is $32/month compared to $286/month for Vivelle-dot in US.  When I opened the packet, they appear identical and work the same.  Once my dose is adjusted I think these will be fine."


"No side effects has worked well for me"


"I'm on the low dose, even though I've been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Even on the lose dose, there were days where I would go 10 times or I would have diarrhea.  My doctor didn't want to take me off it though, because this is the only thing that really has worked.  I have noticed, that the amount of water I drink while taking it/before my meal, can affect it. My doctor also thought adding a probiotic might help settle it down a bit.  I've started taking the probiotic with Lizness and since then, I've had more normal bowel movements.  Some days I do have more than one now, but 2-3 is not bad.  I highly suggest trying the probiotics (colon health) before discontinuing due to having too many bowel movements or diarrhea. "


"The first 3 months I had a period every 14 days.  They lasted about 5 days, slightly heavier bleeding than normal for me.  Then after the 3rd month, my periods went back to their normal 28 day off, 6 day periods.    I'm breastfeeding my 7 month old, so this is a great option.  No weight gain, no mood swings, no soreness or anything negative."


"I  had a hysterectomy 10 years ago and having dryness problem so Dr prescribed this. After using this for about 6 weeks I started cramping  like I was beginning to start my period again and my breasts were hurting so bad just like the old days!  Called my doctor was taken off of it immediately due to previous breast cancer and she said the estrogen from it gets in the bloodstream."


"I have used a generic version of Soma as needed for muscle pain as I have fibromyalgia for 12 years now. Tried 5 different muscle relaxers before I found Soma. It is definitely the best with fewest side effects. Yesterday my insurance company informed me they will no longer pay for it. I will buy it myself. It is worth it. "


"Inexpensive anti-cholinergic superior to benzotropine mesylate for extrapyramidal conditions. Including, but not limited to tremor, akathisia-(inability to sit still or restlessness) upwardly fixed stare, psuedo-parkinsonism, shuffling gait, akinesia. 1 mg usually suffices to start. No serious side effects noted. Some sensitivity to bright light/accommodation to heat related conditions including dry mouth."


"I have Anklosing spondylitis, arthritis in many joints, fibromyalgia and diabetic neuropathy. I'm taking 8 of these 500mg pills a day and it is not cutting my pain."


"I recommend this for people who have tried BC/OTC treatments to no avail. I've had acne all my life and everytime it gets super cystic, painful and covers my entire face I get back on the low dose. This past treatment i started in January with incredibly cystic painful acne on my chin, jaw, cheeks, and forehead. I would describe it as borderline severe acne. By June ALL of my acne was gone (unfortunately because my acne was so severe I am left with scars on my cheeks and chin). The only downside is it gets worse before it gets better and it takes a pretty long time to work."


"After 1st week lost about 4 lbs.  Only side effect is constipation. MOM helps. Didn't increase dosage as prescribed still take 1per day. If I eat carbs my appetite increases, if I stick to proteins with fresh fruit& vegetables appetite decrease, no desire to snack. No exercise yet."


"I had been suffering with excessive sweating in my armpits for at least 2 years before I finally got a doctors opinion. Getting this medicine really changed what I did from day to day. I use it just once a week and I never find myself sweating anymore. Sometimes I feel like I'm sweating but when I look I don't have a speck of sweat. The only problem I have with this medicine is that every time I apply it my arm pits get extremely itchy and sometimes I will wake up with a rash, but I guess that's just the price of not having sweat anymore. I strongly advise you to talk to your doctor about this medicine if you're having the same problem! Don't be scared to ask!"


"So, I was a 18 years old perfectly healthy and in good shape, but I was severely depressed and with some emotional issues. So I went to therapy (good decision) but she told that I was supposed to take something for my mood, so I started effexor, and have almost no side effects from it but also didn't really improved my mood, so I went to the highest dosage since I didn't had side effects, and after 8 months on it i just went cold turkey(i know) and basically i had over 100 side effects ever since its been over a year and i still have side effects, i could not sleep for days, i went hypomaniac, and MUCH more to this day i feel pain and numbness in my body and severe coordination and cognitive problems nothing seems to get better."


"I started on Saxenda March 11, 2016 I'm 44 5'7 and weighed in at doctor 286 pounds..I had my follow up on March 22 im down to 274 I only had nausea the first day at 0.6 and first day at 1.2 my goal is to get down to 200"


"Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) didn't effect my blood pressure much at 12.5mg or 25mg.  It stayed around 145/95. When I added 10mg Lisinopril on top of 25mg HCTZ, it went to 120/85.  I don't know how much of the benefit comes from (HCTZ) and how much from Lisinopril.  I rate HCTZ high, though, because it's very inexpensive and caused no side effects."


"Miracle! I had obsessive thoughts that I recognized and could not get rid off.  Tried years of therapy and one year of Lexapro with no results.  The thoughts had cost me relationships in the past and was starting to ruin my latest and best one also.  I finally tried Clomipramine.  Even at the low dosage of 25mg, I started to see results after two weeks of taking it. The side effects are a drag but they start going away.  Worst one for me is the anorgasmia though which is getting better slowly."


"It does work, but the side effects can be damaging.  After a year of being on the medication I became a compulsive gambler ( one of the side effects).  I became suicidal at one point. Spent some time in a hospital, where we discovered the root of my problem was mirapex."


"I am in full time school in a program that requires me to give many oral presentation. I am a somewhat shy and introverted person and have always had a lot of trouble being able to do this effectively. I get very anxious and I shake and get short of breath and feel my heart racing. I had heard about propranolol so I consulted with my GP and she prescribed 40mg to me. The first time taking it right before my presentation I felt slightly anxious and was thinking that it wasn't working, however the minute I started to present I felt calm and relaxed and was able to present well. No shaking or pounding heart, which I now realize increased the anxiety and really interfered. This medication is a lifesaver to me, I am glad I found it!"


"I experienced Bladder Pain with Requip. I had a constant frequent urge to urinate. This is not the most common side effect of this medicine; it is listed as "Less Common." But after taking this I did have lasting bladder pain that did not go away after I stopped taking Requip."


"I'm 19, and after a very poor experience with the birth control Beyaz, I was switched to Tri-Sprintec. After several months, my cramps have decreased in pain and my acne that I have struggled with for over 5 years is almost completely gone! I am amazed! haha. PLEASE, don't read reviews on the internet for a specific birth control and assume that will be your experience. Your hormones and needs are very unique, and it may take a few switches to fully figure out which brand is meant for you. I spent countless hours stressing over reviews/etc when I really just needed to try and see what happened. Birth control is complicated and will not affect any two women the same way. Listen to your doctor and trust what they say!"


"Very high smoking sensation, weight gain, tiredness, and insomnia. But its the best antipsychotic med for me."


"I love this medicine because after I take it my stomach feels a lot better."


"From my research, the absorption rate depends on the person quite a bit.  I'm on Androgel 3 pumps right now (orig. T-level 218 on 338 - 1000 scale). I'm feeling better but not as good as the trial pack of Testim.  Just to be sure I was remembering correctly, I used the 3 remaining tubes of Testim recently, and my energy was much better (did not need any naps during the day.)

After going back to 3 pumps Androgel, I felt energy level drop.  Since my insurance covers only Androgel and Foresta, I'm going to ask Dr. about switching to Foresta next visit since I do not seem to be absorbing the Androgel very well.

If Testim smelled better, I'd be on the phone with the insurance to see if we could work out a deal."


"I've had dermatographism or chronic urticaria for about 1 yr before I started taking Zyrtec. I started taking Zyrtec in January and now I forgot I even have the skin problem! When I first tried this product, the side effects made me extremely sleepy and thirsty. It dried my body out. But the side effects went away after prolonged use. Now I feel like a normal person!"


"I never had pimple before but once I turned 23, I was  having pimples once in a while and later it was covered in my chicks.  Nothing was working out for me so I decided to see a dermatologist and he recommended Aczone.  I have started using it last November 2012 and still using it.    My face is fully cleared now and it is smooth just like it was before and no spots.  Although I do get pimple once in a while but it just got away. Also I don't use make up much may be that's why it got cleared and nice. Overall, I Love it and I am glad that Doctor prescribed me this one. But I just don't know how long I should use it for because my tube is getting empty and I wont get any more refills."


"It seems to be helping a lot. First 2 weeks there was a mild peeling of skin (similar to mild sunburn) but now it is fine.  I haven't tried many prescriptions, (mostly cosmetic-over-counter types), but if you are curious try this. It's pricey though."


"Was originally prescribed Citalopram 20mg a day for anxiety, however I have suffered from premenstrual symptoms for years, it was controlling my life! For weeks I had side effects but persevered. I have NEVER felt so good since, I have zero side effects and absolutely NO signs of PMT! My husband thinks he's married 'me' again! So happy."


"I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder 18 months ago and put on lithium 600mgs a day and Seroquel 300mg at night.  The lithium has been wonderful to stabilize my moods and keep me from feeling so down and depressed. I eventually weaned myself from the Seroquel because it made me lethargic and I had weight gain that I contributed to it not the lithium.  I now exercise - run 3 miles a day to help me release any pent up anger or negative energy and it works wonders.  Lithium maybe one of the oldest bi-polar medicines but it is tried and true."


"Helps with pain very well."


"I've been on this for over 30 years and had maybe 10 seizures over that span.  I am annoyed that they took something that worked, off the market.  When I was 12, I was put on phenobarbitol and my body couldn't handle it so the doc put me on Mebaral and I wasn't a walking zombie and actually functioned.  Now that they discontinued Mebaral I have taken 3 other medicines in one year and you've guessed it I'm back on Phenobarb. I plead with the makers to bring this back PLEASE!."


"I have a pinched sciatic nerve in my lower back due to a compression fracture, and also severe nerve damage in my left arm. After being on different narcotics that didn't work, I gave up and just lived with the aching in my arm that never stopped. My Doctor put me on Lyrica, and I swear, I started crying because I had NO pain in my arm for the first time since my accident: 5 years. Lyrica has been a God send for me. It helps both my back and my arm. When my Doctor increases the dose, the side effects go away after 2 weeks. I recommend this medicine to anybody with nerve damage."


"Some uncomfortable side effects like constipation. Other than that, the drug does an ok job with my Rheumatoid Arthritis pain."


"Ulcerative Colitis Pain: Made the pain manageable. My UC symptoms left me in such terrible pain on some days that I was completely non-functional. Once I asked for something to manage the pain, I was finally able to spend my non-functional days being a little less miserable.
For flares only. I was once afraid to ask for pain killers but they are so effective I will not hesitate to ask in the future if the pain becomes too much."


"I have been on Depo for at least 10yrs. No menstrual cycle at all. I LOVE THAT. I stopped receiving the injection June 2011, still do not have my period. I am so anxious about having children. I cant' wait. No real side effects coming off of the shot just yet. I'm waiting to lose that weight they said I gained on it."


"I take this along with Lexapro... I was having such hard times falling asleep due to nine million things going on through the day ... then the anxiety kicked in...sometimes I would be up for hours while everyone is sound to sleep...When I started taking this I fall asleep within thirty mins and usually sleep sound. It is not addicting... and good price for the good things the meds do."


"I've tried several antidepressants for anxiety and depression with moderate success, however this one takes the cake for being absolutely awful. Within hours of taking it, I experienced my depression returning. I noticed a pattern that every single time I took a dose of this medication (even at the lowest dose of 10mg) I had dark thoughts, low moods, and even sporadic suicidal thoughts. I did a test and did not take this medication for one day. It was like a night/day difference. No gloomy thoughts at all! I also want to mention that I can generally tolerate most antidepressants, however I would beware of this one. This medication may work for some, but it really did not work for me."


"Been on it for one week. 150XL dry mouth. Lost voice. Insomnia. But I was up and Adam chipper and slaying at work!!!! Like being on speed!!!! Went down to 75mg to try and see if helped. ...Constant muscle spasms and a feeling of hypertension in my arms. Heart rate seems higher. Just feel not worth it. Plus did u see the withdraw experiences? Atrocious. Getting off before it's too late. Don't need high blood pressure this young."


"Little to no heartburn after taking Nexium for 3 days now but high blood pressure, tingly cramps in my stomach that bring me to the verge of throwing up, light headache, difficulty sleeping, throats constrictive. Not sure if I can keep taking Nexium."


"I’m currently in month 11 of a Pristiq taper. I have tried several times over the past 20 years to stop SSRI or SNRI including Effexor and Pristiq but have experienced such horrible withdrawal symptoms that I have not been able to stop taking them. So basically I have been dependant on these drugs for 20 years, not because I really need them, but because my brain reacts violently due to withdrawal. This time I’m reducing the dose extremely slowly and it has been better than previous attempts, although I’m finding the past few weeks very, very difficult because I’m down to a quarter of a tablet every two days. I’ve been reducing the dose about 12mg-25mg at a time and staying on that dose for one month. This is the most horrible and difficult thing I have ever experienced in my life and my heart goes out to all of you who are suffering and fighting to survive this hell. I ‘m also astounded, disappointed and angry at all of the doctors and Psychiatrists who are so dismissive of this real condition and who have ignored my fears about the withdrawal syndrome and then labelled me as a ‘chronic depressive’. I hope one day this comes to public the attention and that the medical profession finally acknowledges the seriousness of this growing problem and that many people need help. The same kind of long term FREE medical rehabilitation that drug addicts and alcoholics are given."


"I took phentermine 30mg for 60 days and lost about 30lbs. I stopped on 3/12, which is about 1 month and 1 week ago. I have since lost 46.4lbs total. So I lost an additional 16.4lbs since being off the medicines. It did help me lose a lot of weight in the beginning but I never had extra energy and never felt like I wasn't hungry. So when I didn't feel any effects I was going to stop for 10 days and then go back on. I stopped and filled my script for the next 30 days but saw that I still lost 3lbs in that first week off. I then decided not to take the medicines at all. I stick to a strict calorie diet of 1500cals each day and I exercise 30mins a day, EVERYDAY. I also lift weights every other day. You MUST change your diet and EXERCISE."


"This drug was absolutely horrible. It made me not be able to breathe and I had to be rushed to the ER. All the doctors told me they didn't think it was the pill but I went off of it and all the breathing troubles stopped. I do not recommend this pill because it made my sister sick as well."


"works great for mood swings and temper problems, substantially reduced anxiety"


"I take 8 mg, 2 pills a day; 1 teaspoon of milk of magnesia at night; worked great for a month, then stopped.  I am either not going or runny stools; TERRIBLE gas and bloating; affecting my entire life; I take gas-x and charcoal tablets daily; no real consistent relief but runny stools is better than nothing for me; no nausea with food."


"I have been on toujeo for almost a year. I have chronic health conditions and then got type 2 diabetes. The longer you have it the harder it is to control. I have noticed new things that haven't gone away. One eye is blurry, sometimes both of them. I have convultions in my boby that drive me crazy. It's not fun to have your body jumping around. I have also been having cold sweats, dizziness & headache. I am going to go back to Lantus.It took me awhile to realize these symptoms were not normal to my other illnessess. But I am sure now."


"I have been taking this medicine since i was in the 6th grade! I am now 22 years old. This medicine made me feel like i could actually sit in class with out falling asleep or not being able to concentrate. It's a great feeling to actually get everything done. Yes it does cause dry mouth and you may not eat like you used to. However you have to make yourself eat something other wise you can cause your blood sugar to drop witch would cause headach and nausea. With time you do get used to the medicine and you will get your appitite back. I'm on 50mg. On days i dont take it im like a walking zombie i dont feel like doing anything i cant concentrate and i will most likely eat all day long. I'm more activie when i do take it! I love it !"


"I take either 1 gabapentin and 2 zzzquil or 2 gabapentin and 1 zzzquil and I sleep like a baby all night! I normally fall asleep relatively quickly and wake up around 2 or 3am with terrible back pain and am practically up the rest of the night. Ever since this combo I have finally found rest! The 2 on their own did nothing for me just fyi"


"I have been on Pristiq for 3 months and I have not been doing well.  My doctor has told me to try and keep taking it. Now I have upped my dose to 100mg but feel like my depression is getting worse. I need to try something else and fast."


"Horrible and vile tasting. Who thought this was better? No thanks. Gagged and finally forced down bottle one.  Very effective laxative but the taste is nauseating!!! Will refuse this next time."


"I have had various SSRI's and etc - nothing worked. Just gone on 2.5mg ativan and feel it has saved my life. Seems I had crippling anxiety without being aware of it, as no panic attacks etc. So there are some people with bad experiences,  but do not generalise."


"I was diagnosed with ADHD and I have been on several different medicines and all they did was make it worse and made me feel more angry and just want to stay by myself at all times. I hated everyone and everything. I couldn't go anywhere because I would get panic attacks. I couldn't complete tasks.  I was nothing but miserable. I was put on Concerta, and I am nothing but amazed how much different I feel and what I can do. I communicate with people, even people I pass in the stores. I complete every task I start. I enjoy being a mom, wife, and a grandmother. Most of all, I Love My Life! Thank You Concerta!"


"I had my first implanon six years ago after my second child and I didn't get my period for 2 years, weight gain, mood swing and  that was with the old Implanon. Then the second implanon was as bad as the first mood swing and weight gain but I managed to lose lots of weight due to diet and exercise. I wasn't really aware that those side effects in the past were the result of the implanon until I got the third implanon inserted six months ago, I had weeks of heavy bleeding, zero libido, weight gain like crazy in such a short time10kg!!! (I eat healthy diet and exercise). I developed acne on my chest, shoulders and head, bloated, mood swings, excrutiating lower back pain. I took out the implanon 3 weeks ago and plan to try on Mirena instead."


"ive taken this pill one month and so far the first week I was absolutely fine then the second week I started to be a little bit down and then the third week I literally cried at least 3 times a day. I became very tired and I had no motivation to do anything I slept 12-14 hours or I didn't sleep at all I've been angry and irritable for the slightest things I am 15 and normally I'm a very bubbly positive energetic person and I don't even feel like me anymore and ive been really depressed. I'm very highly disappointed with this pill it was the first birth control I've ever used I used it to regulate my period so far it's done its job I suppose however the side effects and mood that I've been in are most certainly not worth it don't take it."


"I cannot give it a 10 because I have only taken the pills for two and a half months. I have no mood swings due to the pills my hormones are not all over the place which is surprising. I have not had any bacterial or yeast infection which I had that issue with other birth controls. My sex drive is great. I used the pills to manipulate my period And I have not had one. So I have to go to the doctor on Monday just to be sure I'm not pregnant otherwise the pills are awesome"


"I had such a bad cough, with a cold, that I felt like I was going to vomit. Continual coughing attacks kept me awake at night. Got this medication, Hydromet, and my cough stopped within 5 minutes. This is a great cough medication. No problems with side effects."


"Hey everyone....I posted around day 5 of taking....it is down below (which gives you my background with PCOS & my journey). I started Phentermine 37.5 at 197lbs on Dec. 3rd. I did weigh myself on day 12 and I was down to 189 lbs. I think that pretty much says it all. I am not really experiencing the main side effects (dry mouth, jitters, insomnia). I can drink coffee, and I do my best to keep to 1,200 calories a day. I do not exercise. I sit at a desk all day, then nanny for 4 hours in the afternoon. The only side effect that is a little annoying, is constipation. This is troublesome because I normally have stomach trouble. I am trying Prune Juice as of today."


"As a 20 year old girl, a huge, ugly cold sore is pretty much one of the most unsightly things that could happen to your face.  I've been getting them literally once a month since I was 11, guess I caught it at my gymnastics gym sharing water, and nothing has been more helpful than 2g of Valtrex at the FIRST sign.  No OTC treatment ever shortened my healing time, but Valtrex completely stops the blisters in their tracks. If I take it right when I feel the tingle/bump, it USUALLY never even breaks the skin.  I would highly recommend this medicine to anyone with a cold sore problem."


"I have chronic Hepatitis B I believe since I was born. Last several years, I have been very tired to the point I was depressed, my levels were high. My doctor recommended viread. I have been on it since last 2,5 months. I am not sure if it is doing anything or not but at least this winter I am not depressed and I have a normal life. The only thing is my legs and random body parts hurt. I am type of person would not care or realize if I am hurting or not but I am not sure if the medication is related or not. I will get checked soon."


"This med lost one point only bc of it's so pricey
epiduo forte has totally changed my life!! I have tried seriously EVERYTHING to get rid of my acne. I'm 20, almost 21, and have been fighting it since I was like 14!! Trying med after med, everything a failure.
then I tried epiduo forte!! for the first couple months I was like, "whatever another failure" bc I didn't see any results. But then the 3rd month hit! and I haven't had acne since!! so here's my advice for epiduo forte users:
1) USE LOTION W/ IT! something like cerave or cetaphil. put just a SMALL drop that you spread all over then use lotion on top of that
2) use it at morning AND night (w/ lotion) if you need to! I saw better results this way
3) Don't give up on it. give it 3 month"


"Been taking norco for 19 months as I have neuropathic foot leg hip low back pain. Trying not to have back fusion. Norco 5mg/325mg does great for pain control. Without this would be flat on my back in bed. Thank goodness for norco."


"I have been given clarithromycin and a steroid..The taste left in your mouth is terrible. And the weird feeling around the jaw and generally light headed. But boy has it cleared my chest in just 2 days.. I can breathe and coughing is not painful. But the taste is hard work and makes you wanna heave. But it's to repair your infection so definitely does as it says on tin."


"Improved neurological functions, less flare-ups of the autonomic system.  Helps - body temperature regulation has become a little better, able to sweat a little now, able to swallow now with no problems, hand tremors a majority of the time, and about half the adrenaline rushes than before.  Does not help - sleep, heart rate and blood pressure, GI problems (gastroparesis, stomach pains, or constipation), heat intolerance, brain fog (memory problems).  Has had to increase medication a few times, but am still on it.  I am still on this medication and would not want to go off this - I have seen improvement."


"After trying dozens of other meds with no results, my doctor prescribed me Brintellix.  I was started on 5mg a day and worked my way up to 20mg a day.  Even at the lowest dose of 5mg, I started  to notice my depression lifting and my anxiety reducing.  I became more social on it as well.  The higher the dose the better I got.  It took about a month to feel a major change."


"ADD is NOT a made up condition. I'm 26.  Without Adderall/Vyvanse, i have no mental energy or focus to do anything. And it has been this way my entire life. School has gone from being an F and D student to being an A and B student. It has nothing to do with "being lazy" and everything to do with having a real chemical imbalance in the brain. Anyways, have been full time for 2 years until 7 weeks ago I convinced myself it wasn't working anymore and I didn't need it. Big mistake! I am ready to start up again next week. I can feel the old me come back, the me I hated. If you truly have ADD/ADHD, this will change your life for the better.

Some negatives are sleeping less, decreased apatite, and often weak erections on it (despite high libido)"


"I got Nexplanon inserted in my arm in March 2015 two days after my period ended and I love it. I haven't gotten my period since then, I don't bloat, no headaches and no cramps. I haven't gained weight with this implant ether. Every body is different so don't base your judgement of this on one bad review or one good review. It takes 10 seconds to insert and remove so try it and if it doesn't work well with your body, remove it. I personally love it, and it lasts 3 years."


"The cramps OMG!! Yes it works but the abdominal pain and cramps and nausea.. I'm not sure it was worth it. Started out slow but after a few hours BAM!!!! I was laying on the couch moaning in pain.. then the urge hit and everything cleared out. Pain seems to subside after using the bathroom. Still on the couch in pain.. I have the rest of the night to make it through. Yes it works.. idk if it's worth it tho."


"I'm a 25 year old female 4'11". I started taking phentermine on the 21st of this month. My doctor instructed me to take only half a pill the first 7 days and then I would start taking the full pill in the morning. My weight was 155lbs and and I now weigh 146lbs. I have lost 9 lbs in 5 days. My doctor had me cut out all carbs. I drink a protein shake in the morning and at night and I eat a low calorie lunch, with snacks like fruits or veggies in between. I also work out. The first few days on the pill I felt jittery but that's gone now. I also had headaches, that's also gone. I do still have dry mouth so I make sure to drink plenty of water. I recommend this pill to anyone. In this short period of time it has already changed my life."


"This is the first anxiety medicine I have ever been on, and it is by far the worst experience ever. My moods are anxious, depressed, and irritable. At first, I thought I was just overwhelmed with school and work, after reading some other reviews, I realized it's the Buspar doing it to me. If I take one due to an anxiety attack, about an hour later I am crying and talking about how much I hate myself, then about 30 minutes after that stops, I get extremely irritable and everything makes me mad. I've quit taking it until my follow up appointment and I can get it changed. I will never try this again."


"Had a Synvisc One shot about 2 years ago and experienced ZERO relief so I almost gave up on these types of injections. My right knee was hurting so bad that I had to reconsider. My new doctor  told me that he has had the best experience with Euflexxa. This medication is a once per week injection for 3 weeks. I go in to get my first injection and the doctor told me to not expect much however, a day later, I could 100% feel a significant improvement in my knee. While my knee will never be 100%, I rate this product so high because my knee pain has reduced at least 60-70% which to me is a miracle. I have 2 more injections to go and on my last injection they will also be doing PRP therapy to my knee."


"Worked for migrane
I had been prescribed lots of different drugs I have had Botox, had my ear pierced I have been to the chiropractor, eye doctor two different neurologist I had been having migraines almost everyday finally with this medication I haven't had a migraine in a week"


"First time I went to an inpatient rehab, thought I was going to die I was so sick, shaking uncontrollably, near hallucinating, and they gave me two tablets of which mg I don't know, and it worked wonders! I took what I imagine to be 25mg every 4-6 hours after that and within 3 days felt great, stayed there 5 days and at day 4 I was ready to get out of there. Unfortunately, I relapsed and binged for a month. This time I did it outpatient and the Dr. gave me 25mg tabs which I took 1 every 4-6 hours the first day and it immediately made me feel 10 times better. Overall the course of 5 days I slowly tapered off and it's what I recommend to anyone wiithdrawing from the sauce."


"I took this for 4 months. I had just gotten off of Orsythia and that gave me terrible deppression and anxiety throughout my menstrual cycle.  This pill however, did the same, BUT only for the 1st week. I thought for a bit that it was a fair trade off for not getting pregnant. So I'll shorten this and make some pros and cons

Pros:

Extremely regular period (I was before I took bc however)

Only 4 days long ( used to be 7-9)

Libido stayed the same

NO ACNE ( a little break out nearing period)

Cons

Very bad memory problems (I'd forget what I was saying mid-sentence. And I usually keep track of things extremely well)

I still had cramps

Anxiety

Self-image issues

Worse vision

Gained a bit of weight

Very manic ( very very happy or very very sad)"


"I have been on taltz for about 4 months I saw results right away. It has even helped my rheumatoid arthritis some. The only side effect I have is mild cold symptoms which goes away pretty fast. The biggest drawback of this medicine is it lowers my immune system which sucks because I get sick a lot more now then without it. I got the flu recently it lasted 7 days and it was pretty severe. I have tried lots of other biologics, you name it I have tried it. Before taltz I was on cosentyx it was great except it gave me very bad mouth sores. With taltz I only had to pay a 5.00 co pay my insurance and Lilly took care of the rest. I am pretty much 99.9% clear taking this medication."


"I was put on this medication back in may (2015) for anxiety also for detox because I was on xanax for 8years and then I was on clonopin for 3years. Im supposed to be taking this med 3 times a day  (150mg) as needed. I don't take the full max I only take 50 at night and do I sleep good at night I'm usually up at 6am but now I'm waking up at 9 in the morning and I do feel like  I'm on cloud 9 but I feel better being on this med. it also works very well for my eczema"


"Long story short: I've never been able to take a BCP that didn't cause dibilitating side effects until now!!! I can't believe it!

For years I have tried many different birth control methods including combination pills of all kinds and the ring. With each one, I would have terrible nausea, intractable vomiting, and eventually migranes.

At first, my doctor told me I just needed to stick with it longer. Well, when I had to pull over on my ten minute drive on the highway to vomit on my way to work, I decided I couldn't do it anymore.

I recently got a new midwife. She suggested this and I'm SO HAPPY. It's been about a week and I've had absolutely zero side effects. Call me crazy, but I think my libido and mood have actually elevated?"


"I've been on Beyaz going on 5 years now. Good thing about this birth control is: it does the job! No babies, no bad acne, super light periods here and there.. However, I've been experiencing mood swings lately. I will cry and cry and cry till I can't cry no more! I'm so mean to people now..which is crazy because I'm usually people person-ish most of the time. It makes me super hot at night and makes my chest feel heavier than usual. It's cool for keeping weight down, acne, and no babies. I just think Beyaz has ran its course for my body."


"I like the pill, my only problem is I do seem tired more and not in the mood to have sex at all which is bad as I'm in a relationship. I also noticed I pee way to much now and wake up in the middle of the night to go pee 1-3 times since taking the pill. But my periods have been better and shorter , no cramps, and no pregnancy"


"My son went on Isotretinoin for 6 months. He took 30 mg/ day for the first month and 60 mg for the next 5 months. He tried every other acne medicine and nothing worked until he started isotretinoin. His acne was clear by the third month. He had very dry lips and dry skin. The worst side effects was joint pain. He was 15, a runner and soccer player. It got to the point where even with ibuprofen, he was unable to play soccer or run track without a lot of pain. This is a hard price to pay for a high school athlete, and yet, now his skin looks great. The dermatologist has told us it is likely he will have 2 clear years and then he may have to start over again. I look back at before pictures and am so grateful this medicine was available."


"Was first diagnosed with severed emphysema a year ago. Was put on Breo 200/25. It worked great in giving me the ability to breath comfortably. Two months later I had bronchitis that turned into pneumonia and a mild heart attack. After test doctors decided the heart attack was a fluke brought on by being so sick that it put a strain on my heart. While in the hospital they had me on two inhalers, nebulizer every 4 hrs and oxygen 24/7. Which I had to use when I was released. After a week home I went back on the Breo. Within a week I was off the oxygen and able to stop using the rescue inhaler and nebulizer. Four months later I moved and went to a new doctor. He diagnosed me with severe asthma. Now have side effects of anxiety, not sleeping wel"


"If you take Loestrin prepare to ruin many pairs of underwear with random spotting. I have been taking this medication consistently for several months now and have decided enough is enough. Accompanying the random bleeding (it's quite a lot) there is horrific cramping. Pretty much it's like having a period all month. Also, alongside this comes the added side effects of weight gain and disastrous PMS. I used to not take birth control and I could manage my mood effectively before and during my menstruation. Now, it's a nightmare of hormones, I usually have an emotional outburst and then, not surprisingly, period spotting. I swear, I wish I had never taken this medication. Would rather suffer my symptoms of endometriosis without these meds :("


"I've been a binge drinker on and off for several years. "


"I had an awful experience with this medication. It hardly cleared my acne and made me have a menstrual cycle every two weeks!"


"Worst pill i have ever took . After 14 hours after taking the pill . I feel tyred , muscles pain ... Same symptoms as whe you have flue . Didn't have any of these simpthoms before taking the pill . Just the rhinitis. Which by the way is still there but less simptomatic."


"Well, I don't know what to say. If only I would have been taking lamotrigine when I was younger. I've been having moods swings and anger since I can remember, since the age of 11. I am 31 now and this is the only medicine that makes me feel the way I knew I should feel. I have no side effects. The worst thing of having bipolar 2 was dealing with my horrible anger problems and having people scared of me. I used to hold on to the fact that my son was the only reason I was alive but lamotrigine has given me a new lease on life. Lamotrigine makes me feel like I should have felt since I was younger!"


"I got Nexplanon inserted less than a month after my daughter was born .  I am going on three years of having Nexplanon on my arm and I have not been able to have intercourse without pain.   Painful sex that makes you cry painful sex that makes you depressed because you want to feel the love but you can't because it hurts so bad .  My partner suffered he wanted to love me he wanted to have intercourse and I was so traumatized which made it worse .  I felt like my vagina muscles contracted involuntarily and the more I thought about the pain the more the muscles contracted .   The reason why I am giving this three points is because Nexplanon  did prevent me from getting pregnant but at what cost ?I also have 0 Sex Drive"


"I had unprotected sex and the guy wasn't able to pull out in time. I had just gotten off the pill the month before and I was very fertile/ovulating at this time. I took Ella within the 24 hour window and experienced nausea and headaches in the first 2 hours, then on-off within the next 5 days. I was quite paranoid because I also caught a cold (I rarely get sick) within 2 days, and for some, a weaker immune system may be experienced when the egg first gets embedded. I was experienced some diarrhea but looking back this may be due more to built-up anxiety. My period arrived, just 3 days late.  Sharing this experience for those of you who might be worrying. Ella works, just remain calm, and next time, use a condom!"


"I started using Lyza and it has being 2 months. THANK YOU FOR THIS BIRTH CONTROL! I am 23 and its my first time using birth control. I was really scared to get on any kind of birth control but after two babies, it was time to think of it and to take it seriously! I went to my OBGYN and she recommended this pill and it is going pretty well. I get a little bloated after I take it but drinking lots of water makes it a lot better."


"This med works well for calming my head after a seizure(s). I have partial seizures. Started using it 2 years ago, 'as needed' Recently I'm attempting to discontinue any use of this medicine. My dosage is only 0.5 sublingual. The withdrawal symptoms are absolutely brutal. It's a low dose. I'm not sure if my sensitivity to medication and time taken affects the detox. I didn't expect the nightmares, nausea, exhaustion, fuzzy head. I am glad this med helped when needed, but can say, I'll never return to using it."


"This drug is GARBAGE and should be taken off the Market. I was hospitalized with pneumonia. The doctor prescribed it for me when I was released from the hospital. It has destroyed my appetite as well as my stomach. I can't sleep. I am nauseous every day. I have 2 more doses to take. I decided not to take them. I can't tolerate all the side effects."


"I had a severe allergic reaction within 1 1/2 hours of taking my first dose.  Pounding heartbeat, redness and fainted for the first time in 57 years of life.  I was rushed to the hospital and given steroids and Benadryl to counteract the effects.  My blood pressure dropped from a normal 135/80 to 90/45. "


"I am 20 years old and I just started the rivaroxiban 2 weeks, after they found a clot in my arm ! I'm on 20mg twice a day for 3 weeks and then 15mg for 3 months. I find I am really tired all the time and I do get a good bit of sleep at night too ! I never usually got headaches before but now I find around a hour after taking the pill I get a headache ! Just wondering is this due to the pill or am I just overthinking it !"


"I absolutely love it. I have had it in for several months now. I am working on a full sleeve (tattoos) on my left arm where my Dr wanted to put it (I'm right handed and they usually place it in the opposite arm) but I explained that and asked if I could get tattooed over the area. She didn't recommend it so placed it in my right arm. The first 3 weeks it looked like I got beat all around the insertion site, but it didn't hurt. I haven't had a period, or even any spotting. I get cramps occasionally but not even annoying enough to take ibuprofen. No weight gain (I've actually LOST weight) and the only thing negative I could say is I have a tiny circular scar where it was placed, but it doesn't bother me at all."


"Just used this product for first time in preparation for hemorrhoid removal surgery in the morning. It kicked in within 3-4 minutes. Seems to have cleared things for now. I get to do it again in the morning, oh joy. "


"I have suffered depression all my life but was never prescribed anything for it till June,  my wife says my anger and depression was boiling over so I agreed to see my doctor.  Canadian doctors may be free but they are absolutely useless... alls they do is write prescriptions and push you out the door.  Took it for two weeks then quit, went back to see my doctor a month later and he had no idea why I was there,  after jogging his memory he told me took keep taking it for a year and to come back once a month. That was two months ago my wife still thinks I'm taking this crap lol fooled her. I hide it in a basement drawer.   Waste of money."


"I am a full time nursing student with PTSD. I have terrible test anxiety and am always in a state of fight or flight. I learned to deal with my PTSD but the high anxiety of exam sent me straight back to an anxiety attack. My Dr. perscribed 10mg of propranolol and it didn't help. Before I wrote it off I took my Drs advice and moved up to 20mg's. It was so amazing. Guys I can't tell you how nice it is. Sometimes I feel like I can't breath. Like the world is crumbling, and I am unable to move. This also helps me with the nightmares. I used to have dreams where I was in danger and my feet were stuck to the ground and I had no voice.so I couldn't run or scream. It was so terrible. I am thankful for the tools the Lord uses!"


"Wow - this is interesting.  First I was scared to try another anti-psychotic as I typically get akathisia, but for some reason I have not had issues with it this time around (so far). I have to say that Saphris works wonders on negative symptoms that most medicines would not really touch.  I find myself actually wanting to go outside, and be around people and just do things in general - my lack of desire has just gone.  This makes me so much more happier.  I just didn't think it was possible, and that I was just stuck the way I was.  It tastes nasty though and it numbs your tongue for 15-20 minutes.  Also it puts me to sleep.  But other than that I have to say the pros definitely do outweigh the cons.  I just wish it would come in pill form!"


"I have been taking this medication for about 2 months. I started on 20mg and moved to 40mg within 3 weeks. I haven't felt this good in more than 20 years. Took a few weeks for the side effects to go away. Dry mouth and yawning were the worst of it."


"This med helps me depression so much! I have severe depression and anxiety and it helps with everything - the sadness, irritability, anxiety, social anxiety, you name it. Unfortunately it causes major weight gain. I mean, I gained 40 lbs in a few months so I weaned off of it, lost the weight with no lifestyle changes. Tried other meds but nothing worked as well so I have it another try. Again, weight gain. No lifestyle changes and gained 70lbs in 4 months. Repeat weaning. Repeat weight loss. Became suicidal. Had to go back on the med. remained on it for 9 years gained 150 lbs and remained stable there. Recently went off again and I'm trying to find another med because I can't handle obesity but can't find another med that works as well!"


"I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and after 6 years of taking this drug my last bone density showed no osteoporosis!"


"Insertion did not hurt and it was smooth and easy. I have a small scar and you can kind of see it in my arm. I love it because I don't have to worry about pills or a loose object floating in my cervix etc. and its effective. I knew my periods would be unpredictable with spotting. I was on Depo for 2 yrs without a period or weight gain. On Implanon within a year I started paying attention to my periods and it varied from spotting a few days to a period every other week. My calendar was all over the pace. And to top the hated spotting the hormones made me have a bad smell the first day of my period/spotting. And I had terrible mood swings and emotions which I never had before around that time. I could feel myself crying or cursing my husband out for nothing."


"It works on a panic attack like you wouldn't believe and has saved me from all the ER visits throughout my life but I also suffer from deppresion. Xanax did straighten my life out. It is a miracle pill and I recommend it if you have anxiety or panic disorder. I have been on this drug for about 7 years. I'm 30 years old now."


"I'm taking it for Pain From Joint Hypermobility Syndrome. Wonderful medication aside from a little minor increase in agitation/irritability"


"I don't have anything but good things to say about Orsythia. It regulated my periods really well, reduced and shortened bleeding, and completely got rid of my cramps. I haven't noticed any major side effects. No spotting, no weight gain, and no acne issues. I've noticed I'm sometimes a little bit more emotional during week 1, but it's never been of any issue or effected me negatively. As of now I have no plans of changing from this pill."


"I was prescribed Lexapro for Depression, 10mg/day. I have been suffering from depression for nearly 2 years now, and I finally forced myself to seek medical help. I'm only on day 3, but I can honestly notice a slight positive change already. Day 1 & 2 have been a bit difficult; uncontrollable yawning, fatigued and a bit nauseated. But today, day 3, it feels like a light switched on in my brain! That light is at the end of the tunnel, meaning I have to give a little more time. If you are truly depressed, this medicine will help you."


"I get recurring cases of impetigo and Keflex is always my go-to drug. Keflex clears up the infection quickly, and I've never experienced any side-effects, even if I take it on an empty stomach.  Highly recommended!"


"I was a heroin addict for the past 5 years.  I was in and out of detox 6-7 times. I never wanted to be on Suboxone outside of detox, because of the horror stories I had heard.  This medication saved my life.  I got clean on January 1 of this year (checked into detox, again, on Dec 31-- yes, New Years Eve).  I decided this time to stay on the medication following discharge.  It has completely changed my life.  I am still clean, on a low dose and tapering off at a pace that's comfortable for me, I didn't sleep for maybe 2 weeks after returning home, but that was due to the fact that heroin used to put me to sleep. I am a mother to my son and daughter again thanks to Suboxone."


"At age 50, 5'11 and 238 lbs, Dr. prescribed Belviq Friday 08/12/16, but the pharmacy had to order for Monday @ $275. Talk about sticker shock!

With time, I did a little research and located a HUGE saving card from the Belviq website (reduces price to $75).

Day One: woke up a little headachy and anxious (might be nerves cause I do not normally take any meds). Reading the other reviews I am hoping the headaches will go away after a day or so. And man, do I want to drink/liquid/water - that's new. Noticed today I wasn't super thrilled or hungry for my "normal" lunch. But I ate thinking it would clear the headache - it did not. But I slept like a champ last night (new), woke up a little groggy (that's new too).

Slow & steady. Here we go."


"I've recently switched from Trinessa (taken for 18 years) to Amethia (taken for 6 months).  I discontinued Amethia mostly due to mood change & weight gain.

Pros:  Effective in preventing pregnancy, normal periods lasted 4-5 days once every 3 months.

Cons:  Severe moodiness and impatience in first 1 1/2 months which turned to moderate depression for remaining months and overall general unhappiness.

Increased appetite which led to increase weight gain in the belly (5-7 lbs in 6 months).

Extreme bloating in belly area in the 2nd & 3rd month in each cycle.

Mild monthly cramping during times when period normally comes.

Bone & muscle pain - mostly in knees & legs & teeth.

Cost of medication was high (based on my insurance coverage)"


"This pill has worked for so many people so I thought I would give it a shot. I go to a dietician regularly for food allergies so my diet is already very healthy and effective. I took Alli not only for weight loss, but mostly because I had heard from friends it would help keep me regular. I will say if you cheat on your diet do not take Alli you will have oil movements instead of a normal bowel motion. However, even in my instance Alli caused me serious stomach issues. Although I did not have accidents I did have feelings that I was not going to make it to the restroom or extreme gas. This pill all depends on your body chemistry. Even with a good diet sometimes it will not work. However, I did start taking a veggie fiber after Alli and it has great benefits"


"45 yr old male
I contracted hep c between 2004 & 2006 using drugs.... (cleaned up dec 2006) ..after 9 yrs of having virus I went on harvoni for 8weeks started dec 10 2015 and finished feb3 2016... first blood tests showed less than 12 viral count (compared to 6million)  ....did 12 week post treatment bloodwork in april and virus was UNDETECTED :)
THANK YOU GILEAD FOR HARVONI"


"I have been using Nexplanon for four years deciding to get it before enlisting in the USAF, and it hasn't caused any problems or adverse side effects. They numb the area where they insert the implant initially, and when it's time to replace it. You feel pressure, but in my experience no pain. While using this implant I have had very infrequent periods. Or some heavy ones that lasted for only two, versus a week without the implant. I haven't gained any weight, though workout regularly so haven't noticed any effects. Acne hasn't been an issue. I have been happy so far with this implant, and haven't needed to look into any other forms of birth control, and would recommend this to a friend or anyone thinking about getting it."


"I first had this shot in 1997, I had two but felt sick all the time, my periods did stop though. Came off it and went back on the pill, didn't have a period for a year and a half. In 2000 I decided to give it another go, soon settled down and didn't have any periods at all, stayed on it for 14 years. It was fabulous, no periods or spotting. But, I was suffering from depression which is a side effect of depo I decided to come off it. Started my first period after about 10 days and it lasted about a month and it stank. Had about a weeks break and then bleeding again, thick dark brown clots. In the end I gave up and went back on it, after 3 injections still having random spotting, lasting random amounts of time. Just hope it settles down again"


"Not recommended at all.
I didn't get period for two months, but after that I was on my period for two weeks with lots of pain, it was annoying. I usually don't have pain on my days, but during those two weeks, the bleeding and pain were horrible"


"This was a great BC. I had absolutely no cramping while on my period, no weight gain and beautiful skin. I had no side effects. My period became regulated and I felt absolutely nothing while it was on."


"48 y/o male with blood pressure averaging 156/102 with spikes to 200 /110 . This medicine helped stabilize my blood pressure to about 115/65 now. No major side effects but need to watch my glucose level since its a Beta blocker."


"I wanted to respond to miss lippy.  Any gp who tells you it's a "placebo" when it seems to be working for you does not have your best interests at heart. Find another one who will give you positive re enforcement and genuinely try to help you! I've got my story below, and hit my first dry anniversary today. There's no way it's a placebo, I felt different immediately and trust me, "will power" alone couldn't have gotten me this far without campral. If that's the case, I should have been able to kick this years ago. Give it another go, and dis-regard the placebo comment. Some Drs have a negative attitude towards alchoholics and think that if we only tried hard enough, we could do it ourselves. Rubbish. Start it again and let you be the judge!"


"Hormones may play an important part of how well you tolerate. At age 37 & hormonally balanced it worked well for situational depression within 14 days. Minimal, short side effects upon starting. Used 5-6 months then weaned off. Absolutely satisfied! Ten years later - perimenopausal, panic attacks, OCD, GAD and depression. Tried drug again and had horrible reaction! Even on 1/8 dose. The floor was unstable, naseau, headache, ears almost deaf. Scared me so bad, I refused to take anything for my symptoms for several years. Now postmenopausal and 15 days on generic lexapro, I feel great. No side effects."


"After dealing with PPD for over a year, I began taking Effexor XR about 3 years ago. I'm sorry that I waited so long! I had been dealing with panic attacks, inability to sleep restfully, and various other issues during my daughter's first year. After taking Effexor XR (initially I was tired and feeling sort of sluggish) for about 2 months, I felt 150% better! I was moving around a lot more, wanted to be out and about, playing with my daughter more. It was a miracle, for me. It also took my mind off of dealing with depression, and focusing on being able to function. Actually being able to feel BETTER, and to deal with things that had been seriously affecting my overall happiness all along. It gave me strength to make life changes."


"this was the first form of birth control pill that I have ever taken and it was horrible I had constant bleeding my period was a mess I had constant mood swings and it would be extremely hard for me to get wet during sex I would also get really dry at times while having sex with my partner. This drug is ask terribly over priced my insurance was no longer coveri it and I had to pay $100 out of my pocket for one month! After 3 months of being on the drug I asked my doctor if I could change to another one and ever since then this new birth control has been amazing."


"My husband has had depression and at times severe anxiety for years. He would have anxiety attacks so bad he was sure he was having a full blown heart attack every time, and his anxiety prevented him from sleeping because he was sure he would die in his sleep. His depression was bad as well, he was sure the world would be better off without him. He tried different medications but nothing really worked, some seemed to improve things a little bit but for the most part I had given up hope that any of them really do much. Then he tried Zoloft. For him, this was the one. It took the edge off after about a week, after two weeks I could definitely tell a difference. After about 6 weeks he was back to his normal self."


"The first few days I had crushing migraines and dizziness.  I began getting headaches around week 6 again but, didn't associate it with the meds because 5 weeks passed with no side effects.

Then my left eye began to droop and blur my vision.  I thought it was due to botox.  The eye drooped to almost closed, then my cheek fell and a few days later I had trouble speaking.  Rushed to the ER and got an MRI, CT etc to rule out a stroke.  ZERO findings.  They said Botox was the cause.  My symptoms have come and gone, which would not be botox reaction.  Today, my vision is blurred to the point that I cant drive and eye barely open.  I just figured out that the eye opens when I miss a dose!!!  NOT WORTH IT.

My hospital bill is going to be HUGE"


"After several cycles of Velcade, Revlimid and a steroid, my doctor switched me to Revlimid alone. I have had no side effects of note. The Velcade really knocked me out. Shortly after a stem cell transplant, I had a small blood clot that caused double-vision, but that resolved itself in about a month. Now I take a blood thinner (Jantoven). Two-and-a-half years after my transplant, my myeloma is extremely well-controlled, and I'm guessing that Revlimid is a big part of the reason. The main issue I have with Revlimid is the astronomical price; my insurance pays 75% of the cost. A grant from a nonprofit foundation has been a huge help in covering the out of pocket."


"Boy, let me tell you this. First I was prescribed with propranolol for Panic Disorder, because, I always thought I was having a heart attack (I'm 21 and a little overweight, but working to change that), and, to add insult to injury, often, a panic attack meant a new cluster episode. Fast forward 3 months and my cluster episode begins. Surprisingly, instead of 3 hours of excruciating pain, I had 2 hours of mild, somewhat tolerable pain. Now, fast forward 4 months again to a month ago and, the last cluster episode I had were 2 clusters with 10 days apart from each other. My neurologist upped my dosage and I am, for now, cluster free."


"I took Wellbutrin SR 150, twice a day for about a year along with Zoloft 50 once a day to get myself better after falling into a deep depressive episode.  My psychiatrist also recommended the Wellbutrin for helping to stop tobacco products and said that it would help with the depressive episodes. Overall, I really liked this medication for my condition as it had few side effects for me and with the Zoloft (not sure which to give credit to really) my appetite increased and I was able to eat healthier and gain back some of the weight which was lost due to my depression as a whole. After doing more research I did find that Wellbutrin is contraindicated for people with history of epilepsy or seizures in general."


"Took Bactrim for 3 days. Cleared up the urinary tract infection but became very nauseous, weak, chills, sweats, no appetite and shaky. Still weak and somewhat nauseous after 3 days of not taking it. "


"Took first dose of Suprep last night at 6:00 p.m. Had only one movement and was wondering what was up after reading all the reviews for spending hours on the toilet. Went to bed and slept pretty well. Fast forward to 5:00 a.m. this morning. Took second dose as instructed, and took a few of the previous tips such as sipping slowly (last night I almost threw it up after drinking too fast), sipping water and Berry Propel between the solution swigs. Wow, it took only about 30 minutes and wow, I have been on the toilet for the past hour. This stuff really works! I am remembering to use the petroleum jelly for the bum so as not to chafe. I am getting chills this morning, unlike last night. I hope the colonoscopy goes well this morning so I won’t have to think about this again for 5-10 years!"