"Began taking the 145MCG at first it worked great then after a few times not so great. Doctor suggested I take two pills a day (290MCG total). That worked much better. I skip some days if I'm going to be away from home or far from a bathroom. This stuff works great but at least for me I have to plan my activities around the dosage."


"Because of chronic UTIs in my past, I had developed resistance to almost all antibiotics for treatment.  Including Cipro, Bactrim, Amoxicillin and macrobid.  Either they made me sick with flu like aches and pains or just did not cure infection.  Rocephin shot was prescribed and done last time in doctor's office, felt better within hours.  And have to say until tonight, it had been 8 months since my last UTI.  That is definitely a record for me!  Given the shot again today, hoping for same results..."


"I've had my mirena for about three years now, and experienced a bit of cramping and spotting within the first 5 months and then it went away! I've loved my IUD ever since, until recently the past week I started feeling really cramped up. I noticed yesterday a tiny bit of rusty coloured discharge, but hardly any, until today when I went to the washroom it got worse, and progressively worse throughout the day. My underwear are completely stained with brown spots and I'm freaking out, somebody please tell me if this is normal!!!
Also, my best friend is on her period and I know it's normal for female hormones to sync with each others when they spend enough time together, but still thinking this is a little more serious.... HELLLP?!"


"I started Saxenda on 5/20. I am 49 years old, 5'4" and 314.4 lbs. This is day day 10 for me and I have lost 4.4 lbs. I have had no side effects. I notice that my cravings have gone away. I don't feel hungry very often and I don't think about food as often as I used to even when I wasn't hungry. Will update again."


"I have had ulcerative colitis for 25 years have tried all the different medications .I have had to take 10 mg of Prednisone daily for 25 years, if I did not take it I went right into an outbreak. I've been on Humira for the past 5 months. I have not felt this good in 25 years . and it has worked very well for me .We will see how it works long-term .I'm finally off the prednisone and I never thought that would happen."


"For many years I was very resistant to taking medications for my anxiety because I watched my mother who is bipolar try many types of medications without success. My anxiety was constant: racing thoughts, hypochondria, worry about my kids, etc. The stress was actually causing me physical pain. I was even tense in my sleep and woke up every morning feeling like I had been in a fight. Elavil was life changing. I started out at 10mg and was bumped up to 25mg after a couple of weeks. The only side effects that I experience are drowsiness (you take it at night, so no big deal) and sometimes weird dreams. I am so at ease these days. I no longer have any stress-related pain. My quality of life has been vastly improved."


"I have been on this drug for almost 5 years and have a few problems like a persistent cough and about a couple of hours of hot spells each day but will be stopping this at the end of the year  and am wondering if there is after problems"


"I have been using the patches for chronic back pain for about a week. I use 2 patches a day. I have got no relief."


"Nasacort made my nose run like a faucet. It was almost like something in it triggered my allergies instead of helping them. I used it for a week before I realized it was what was causing me problems. Also caused blood to be in my snot. I would try anything else besides this. On a scale from. 1 to 10 I would rate Nasalcrom at 10 and Nasacort at 1."


"My doctor suggested victoza. The biggest side effects are constipation and upset stomach.  I burp and have gas a lot. My appetite is gone and I can't eat as much. I fill up quickly. I have only lost a few pounds but I am only 17 pounds overweight. I will stick with it. My fasting sugar numbers have been between 100 and 115. I will stick with it."


"I just got the shot of rocephin in the doctors office today I had been on oral antibiotic for a brown recluse spider bit  I can tell a difference after getting the shot today  my finger looks much better.  I haven't had this shot since I was a baby."


"I have used Carac for 4 weeks. After the 1st week I began seeing flakiness, redness, burning and itching.  Taking a warn shower was painful, being in a car with the heat on was painful.  But I've gotten through it.  Layers and layers of skin have peeled off.  Underneath my skin is as soft as a baby's bottom and clear.  Compared to having these lesions continually burned off, this short term uncomfortable condition was a better method."


"Minastrin has been great for me, I have had not side effects whatsoever. I agree with what others say, however, about periods disappearing. It was great when I was not sexually active but now that I am - it makes me nervous."


"I have had a great experience with Sandexa. My doctor is the best in the world too and monitors me very closely.  I have lost 26 pounds so far and now fitting into clothes I have been able to wear for over nine years.  I have had a little bit of constipation but I take a stool softener every other day and I am fine.  I am working with my doctor to ensure I do not get high blood pressure or diabetes because I already have kidney problems.   Great medication and thanks so much to my doctor for recommending it."


"I have been on Cymbalta for about 3 months. It helped with depression but made me tired most of the time. A week ago, my doctor increased my dosage from 60mg to 90mg and I developed a UTI and have very intense middle back pain. UTI has been cured but back pain persists. I just read on a few different threads that cymbalta caused others to develop bladder infections and back pain, two things I never had prior to taking this drug. This drug also causes me to sweat profusely to the point I feel like I am about to drown in my own sweat. I was never a sweater. I am going to discontinue this drug."


"I've been on this pill for the past ten years and I love it. I've never had a menstrual cramp in my life, I never feel PMS symptoms (bloating, cravings, moodiness, etc). It has been helpful with acne. One downside is my sex drive has diminished but it's hard to tell if the pill is the culprit as I've been on it ten years. No weight gain from this either!"


"Been on visaril for a week now!

Believe me when I say my anxiety was over the top before this,now it's manageable and it has increased my appetite which is a good thing for me!

I'm not used to taking anything at all for any reason because of the adverse effects from the big pharmaceutical industry games that keep you sick!

Vistaril however I have 0 regrets because it's less likey to cause even a mental addiction, let alone a physical one!

Its been very helpful for me but do keep in mind that everyone reacts differently than others!

I find it very helpful for me!"


"My experience with Retin-A has been a life saver! I have used it for at least 20 years. It has helped with my acne problems over time... But it also helped soften & vanish much scarring. I was also amazed at how fast it would help my lesions heal.

It was recommended to me years ago by a dermatologist along with an Aqua Glycolic face wash. ( you get over the counter at the pharmacy only).

My only complaint is how the price just went way up.... I was paying $33 and I went to pick up my prescription the other day and it went up to $79! And that was With a Pharmacy coupon. EEeek!  I will continue to buy it... It saved my life!!"


"Suffering with chronic pain from debilitating spinal injuries, I was always prescribed Acetaminophen containing hydrocodone. I was always getting bad acid reflux and digestive problems I would explain this to my original pain management Dr. And he would switch me from Vicodin to Percocet and the constant stomach issues continued. I switched to a new Pain Dr. I told him I was feeling fatigue and constant acid reflux when taking my pain medicines. He suggested trying A time released pain medicine with no acetaminophen he felt I was taking too much Acetaminophen and perhaps too many pills period (4 pills a day) He suggested to try Zohydro, I Am forever grateful I switched. Great relief of back pain and stomach problems. 10 stars."


"I was just prescribed this yesterday. I'm starting at 20mg. After my first dose, I already feel better. I had a peaceful calm feeling. I've tried every ssri except for paxil and i think I've found the one. I switched from luvox. It was ok but felt like something else would be better. Especially because of luvox side effects. The other plus to celexa is I'm not hungry. I've gained 30lbs previously from zoloft. I've lost some since stopping. I'm hoping celexa continues to help with weight loss.

I've got a good feeling about this."


"The pills didn't cause any side effects or me, other than a constant spotting which is unimaginably irritating, and made me feel too embarrassed to get intimate making my annoyance for nothing. I'm hoping that the spotting stops soon. Although my the pills were convenient, with the purple package and made my period considerably lighter!"


"Oxycodone has helped me function again. Though the pain is never quite relieved, it takes the edge off the worst severities of it."


"It helps keep me calm and focused at work. I do suffer insomnia if I don't take my daily dose consistently. I tried to stop taking it and my metabolism took a severe nose dive even though I never had weight problems before. I did lose about ten pounds when I started taking it but it leveled off and I was able to maintain a healthy weight. I would have liked to try a more natural approach to managing my ADD but the weight gain has added depression and therefore I'm back on it."


"This seems to be a comment thread full of Darvocet sales people. This stuff is worthless. It does help with mild back and thoracic pain though.

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"I'm not going to pretend it tasted good, but I've paid for things that tasted worse at the bar. I kept the bottle in the fridge, mixed with really cold water and, used a wide straw as far back in my mouth as I could stand it. I got the cup down in probably 4 gulps, drinking grape juice and spoonfuls of ginger syrup in between. Tangobabe listed a recipe for ginger syrup on 1/17/15 that I made last night because I was nervous about getting nauseous (the last prep I used I vomited probably half of) and it worked like a charm. Seriously, look for that post. I stopped drinking anything about halfway through the day today knowing that it would be hard for me to fit so much liquid in my belly at once, and the fact that I was hungry helped."


"I have been on 10 mg. Amitriptyline... for a month  and am really getting   a good night  sleep. I must say the first weeks, I was really tired and and exhausted . After 3 weeks my body adjusted quite well. I have a low tolerance to medication so 10 mg. Is good for now."


"I am so happy my doctor prescribed this to me. My breakouts were so bad before this it's so much better now. Love it!!"


"I am 5 month postpartum and started taking this pill a couple of months ago.  I had lost 15lbs of my baby weight before starting this pill.  After taking Microgestin FE 1/20 I gained back 10lbs in the first month.  I eat right and exercise 3 times a week and also take my son on walks everyday.  I should be losing weight and so far after gaining back the 10lbs the scale will not budge.  It made my breasts larger and actually gave me pregnancy symptoms which I was not a fan of.  I have completely lost my sex drive and motivation for anything.  My husband has noticed a change in my moods and asked if I'd consider changing birth control because he wants the old me back.  I'm completely frustrated with the weight gain."


"It's very helpful."


"At first it made me incredibly drowsy but took the "edge" off my knee and chronic lower back pain where I had a discectomy and spinal fusion. Its been about a week and my stomach hurts pretty bad...I mean like a really sharp pain. Not only that-I think my body has gotten used to dose and my pain level is back to a 7 on top of my stomach. I'm afraid of getting addicted to pain meds because so many of my friends have ruined their life with them, but I cannot live like this. Wondering if I should stop taking this and get the painkillers that actually work....if doc sees fit."


"I have had a really good experience with Nexplanon. It was sore a couple of days after insertion and I spotted for about a week the second month. I haven't bled since, and I have not experienced any side effects! Highly recommend!!"


"My psychiatrist started me on 25 mg for a month and then upped my dose to 50 mg for my anxiety. I have to say that I'm doing great. The only side effects I had was diarrhea which only lasted for a couple of days. Now the only thing I have is tingling feeling in my legs but other than that Zoloft is a life saver.  Going on two months with this medication."


"I had a major injury, fell from over a two story scafel while on a job. Long story short, I LIVED. Having landed on my back & neck, I was unconscious & awoke in the ER, & now I live with shattered discs & other problems.  It has now been over 2 1/2 years. I was on Norco & like others have said, it just wasn't cutting it. My comparison to this after only being on it a few months is that, it works better mg. per mg., than Lortab, but I get massive heartburn and I see I'm not alone. "


"I was on several different BCs from ages 15-20 and other than bloating and weight gain, I don't recall ever having a bad experience. I eventually stopped taking it altogether, however. As of recently (age 26) I began taking Lo Loestrin Fe. I have never experienced something so horrible from BC in my life. I have bled so badly ever since I started it and have experienced the worst and most continual cramps. I have tried to push through it in hopes the pain would at least stop but it has just gotten worse. I haven't experienced mood swings or weight gain (as of yet) but would take either of those over the type of pain I am experiencing. For the record I am 5'2, petite build, and 115lbs (should body size have any merit on experience)"


"Why is everyone on such extremely low doses of Buspar??  I've been taking it for approx  3 years for anxiety at a prescribed dose of 30 mgs every 4 - 6 hours for a total not to exceed 150mgs daily.  The half life of Buspar is only 2-3 hours so it makes absolutely  no sense to me that someone would only be taking one dose per day unless they're only wanting to curb their anxiety symptoms for 4-6 hours per day.... . ."


"I am a 39 year old male and sustained a fall back in October shattering both heels and ankles and have been diagnosed with RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy)and my pain management doctor prescribed Lyrica 300mg twice a day for the burning and pain. I have had 4 epidurals and 1 nerve block and have found that the lyrica works best for me and it works well with the other medicines I take on a daily basis. I have been taking for almost a year now and I have not had any side effects!"


"Have been on Keppra for about 8 months now.  Only one seizure, but the side effects are getting to me.  Depressed, irritable, weight gain.  Neurologist has added a antidepressant to see if that helps.  Just wish the medication was cheaper."


"Had sudden onset of flu...chest pressure, headache, slight sore throat, and then severe body aches. I called Dr, and got appt same day. He prescribed Tamiflu. I took at 7pm...by next morning I had very little symptoms, expect for fatigue and a little cough. My fever at Dr's office was 101, next morning it was 99.8. A couple hours after my second Tamiflu pill, my fever was 98.6. I am so impressed with this medicine. I think key is getting this in your as soon as the symptoms appear. I guess I'll see how I feel tomorrow morning, but I think this saved me from getting a full onset of the flu. I take this pill with a full meal, and have had no problems with upset stomach or anything like that. Only side effect is insomnia!! :("


"I read that the proper time to take it is early in the morning before food.  When I tried it this way I had the most horrible side effects of my life.  The inside of my mouth, gums, tongue were burning up so I couldn't brush my teeth and my lips swelled up to twice the size.  I had taken it before at night without this problem.  So now I take it in the middle of the day after food and it is okay."


"Took this for 10 days. Still did not knock out the full infection.  We are trying Zithromycin now, 500 mg's for 7 days and then off one week and then 7 more days."


"I took Accutane when I was a teenager in the 1980's...I don't remember any side effects .  My acne was pretty bad and it cured it.   I haven't had a problem since."


"Not compatible with moderate alcohol. I haven't had a hangover in over 10 years. After two pills, I had a doozy."


"Helped better than any other antidepressant I have taken (& there have been a few!)  Major depressive disorder is a tricky one. Still working on that (20 yrs.  now), but I'm function able."


"I've been on aubra for a month and a half currently and I feel great. The first week I had constant headaches but they went away and now everything is fine. My periods became shorter and I'm not pregnant so I definitely like this pill."


"I only had the iud put in yesterday so my review is only regarding insertion because I seem to have had a very different experience than other women here. I may have a low pain threshold but my word it was absolutely horrendous. I was given heavy ibuprofen about 10 mins before and was in a jolly mood, excited to finally get this and dump the pill, but found the entire process painful. My doctor was incredible and so were the nurses but I reacted like a mad woman, screaming and crying like I never have before really. When I apologized to the dr for my actions she said I wasn't even on the list of the 'screamers' she had seen that day. So just a warning- this is NOT a 'bearable' experience for everyone. Still glad I did it."


"4 years, dozens of approaches.  ONE solution.  Accutane.

You name it:  Pulse Dye Laser, Metronidazole, Ivermectin, Mirvaso, Doxycycline...plus dozens of "I heard this works great" attempts.

And then I got the guts to ignore the "don't try accutane" reviews and try it and it's been nothing short of a miracle from the heavens.  Sure, I have a little chap lips while I am on my 6-month regimen but that's easily fixed with lip balms.  But when this 6-months is over, I will be cured PERMANENTLY.

Stop everything you're doing now and get Accutane.  It's a life changer."


"This was placed in April of 2014. I have had it removed a week ago due to very severe back pain. I also had anxiety, depression and severe headaches. I would rather have the bleeding. My headaches and back pain stopped once it was removed and suspect that the depression and anxiety will also improve now. My MD and OBGYN did not recommend removing it, but I insisted and am glad I did. They were convinced the back pain  & headaches was due to something else."


"I'm 29 and suffered from small acne spots that broke out to big.. and I do mean big... pimples on my forehead. Tried everything off the counter to get rid of it. When I plucked up the courage to go to a doctor he prescribed 3 things to me:
- Dalacin T (Day & Night)
- Epiduo (Night)
- Physiogel AI Cream (Night)
He did stress that the Epiduo will burn for a couple of weeks before I got used to it and the Physiogel was to counter the effects a little. After 3 weeks it started clearing a bit and now after nearly a year, my skin is clear!
What I suggest before using this product is to ask a dermatologist for their point of view. There is a chance that this might not be the medication for you so they can prescribe you something else."


"Sufferd from heart burn and peptic ulcers every day and night for more than 30years. An older Doctor treated the root cause, not the symptom with amoxicillin & Carafate. I haven't used any antacids for more than 5 years now, and have been enjoying all the foods I like, whenever I like. Thank God for old Doctors."


"This medication has been what I consider a life saver for me.

I was very conflicted about taking it in the beginning after reading the possible side effects.

After a bit more research on my part I gave it a try. I have been on this medication for9 weeks exactly. My starting weight was 205.6 lbs today I weighed in at 177.0

Only side effect for me is the constipation about once a week or so. I take something for that and I'm fine

Feel great, sleep better than ever. I feel more upbeat, and energized without being jittery. I'm glad I decided to try this medication.

It has been a positive experience for me,

I gave myself a year to loose the weight I need to loose , but I'm halfway there and it's only been about 9 1/2 weeks!!"


"I started this medicine about 3 weeks ago and am on good terms. Before I was borderline bipolar where I would start getting depressed randomly which would lead to fights with my mom :(. It has helped!"


"No side effects. Worked wonders."


"I was diagnosed with an abdominal infection after stool testing. I took ONE pill and ended up in the ER. Within minutes of swallowing Cipro, my lips started to swell—then my eyes and whole face followed. My throat started getting scratchy so I went to the ER because I was scared my throat would swell to the point that I couldn't breathe. After this incident, I thoroughly researched Cipro and along with other drugs in its class—I will never take any of them. They are so scary. Yes, it's true that any drug can cause harm, but these drugs carry a much greater risk. Much greater."


"I switched to fluvoxamine from fluoxetine, for my GAD and anorexia after it was suggested a higher dose was needed and fluvoxamine was a better medication for that. Fluoxetine helped, but fluvoxamine really showed a difference. My mood has improved and stabilised, which has also helped my attitude towards eating. I've managed to get to a healthy BMI now."


"I started my first Depo shot in July of 2016 after I hadn't seen my period since April of 2016, and it was now July. I was only on BC to regulate my terrible menstrual cycles and horrible cramps. So after years of being on the pill, I decided to go a different route. My first shot in July was fine. I finally got my period again in September and it stayed on the entire month. After I went back for my second shot it October, my doctor prescribed me hormone pills to take for a week to make it go off - it worked. After 2 wks my period was back on. I had taken all 4 of the other prescriptions to stop the bleeding and it never stopped and I've been bleeding ever since. I scheduled to have my 3rd shot 1/6/17 and didn't go! DO NOT GET ON DEPO!!!"


"I started saxenda on August 4 2017 I weighed in at 237.5 lbs on August 1st.
It's now August 29th and I got weighed at my gym at 222lbs so that's about 15.5lbs lost in 26 days.
I haven't been sick, a little heart burn once every other day, have problems going to the bathroom so started eating yogurt to beat that so that's not a problem now, more gassy, not really hungry so I snack a lot and I do juicing to get what I need for a day. I'm not doing much cardio right now except walking my dogs 3 times a day. I do two workouts a day for the past 1.5 week. One at home one at the gym. I have two more days at 2.4 then I go to 3. I go see my doctor on sept 5th and get weighed again by the doctor.
It's really expensive but for me it's worth it."


"I tried a couple forms of the pill and found I was allergic, head to toe covered in hives! So my doctor recommended the NuvaRing. I've been on it for almost 2 years and it has worked very well! Acne went away, no obvious weight gain/loss. Its a lot of money, but a lot cheaper than a baby! I recommend this form of birth control to anyone sexually active. Easy to remember, just mark your calendar!"


"In the last 10 years I have had 6 back surgeries. Several just Lamenectomies and 3 adding hardware and artificial disc replacement. I have many diagnosis including degenerative disc disease, narrowing of the spine, radiculapathy, failed back syndrome, etc, etc. I find when my muscles are relaxed I experience less pain since my spine isn't being contracted and less nerves are being pinched. This muscle relaxer worked GREAT had much less need for the narcotic pain medicines."


"Switched to this after getting a nasty mouth rash from Lamictal--and would rather have that that than all the stuff I have to deal with from Topamax... 24/7 EXHAUSTION, breakthrough seizures daily, horrible horrible memory loss (will have taken my medication and no more than 10 minutes later have to count all the tiny things to see if I've taken that half days dose). Living a miserable life on this medication, cannot wait to get onto something else. Tried to give this a chance and it gave me nothing but a terrible time, almost like being unmedicated with a constant dead leg&arm, UGH. I'm a small person in general so the weight loss was not a welcome change either. Topamax does nothing!!! for my complex partials seizures or epilepsy."


"Works great for short notices. If you find yourself in a anxiety situation or short notice to do some public speaking then Xanax is great for those situations.  When I take them I only take half the pill and that dose is fine for me. It kicks in about 20-30 minutes and lasts a good couple of hours at the most. Its similar to Klonopin but works faster. I recommend it for as needed use only. If its an all day thing then Klonopin is better. Just my experience with it. Others may vary."


"Everyone's body works differently. This was my first yeast, I decided to take Monistat-1 just to avoid another awkward doctors appointment. I inserted the monistat and used the itch cream. The itch cream burned a little at first but it eventually stopped. Maybe like an hour or two after I inserted the monistat the discharge got worst and the itch got worst but I guess that's how the drug works. The next day I felt relieved and the itching/ burning and discharge was gone. I will definitely use this product again!!!"


"Mononessa has been the Worst birth control I have ever been on. I was on this pill for three days and thought I would die.Severe nausea, nightmares, mood swings, insomnia,headaches and chest pain. I stopped taking it after the third day. My body really does not like this birth control.  I would not recommend this pill at all."


"I started the depo provera on June 20 2014 this was going to be my first time on birth control and I thought this would be a easy way, not having to worry about taking a pill daily and I heard eventually it will stop your period to begin with. Boy was I ever wrong.. when I started the depo I got the shot while I was on my period so it ended like it was suppose to be the next month (July) my period came early and it did not stop till September. It was the WORST choice I've ever made. My whole summer was ruined because my period was so heavy I went through depression which I never have before! I did not get another shot! I'm glad I made the choice to stop now over a year later my body is back to normal thank god"


"This product is horrible. You would think that after applying this cream you would feel like at least somewhat better and at ease, well that's not the case here. It made my lady parts burn and itch to the point where I couldn't take it anymore and had to take a shower for 40min and I'm still in discomfort! And no it does not feel better after 3 hours, yes your symptoms of the YI improve but I'm telling you it's not worth it!"


"Had one big toe that had a mild infection and this cured it.  I used it everyday for 3 months."


"I'm currently taking Vicoprofen after having dental work done. This has by far been the best pain relieving medication I've taken other than Vicodin. The reason I'm taking this is I also have liver disease and I can't take Vicodin due to the Acetoaminophen in it. Vicoprofen actually produces less sedation and lethargy than Vicodin with me. I am able to still fully function, though I don't drive on them just in case."


"This medicine is fantastic. I have been on almost all the medicines available for my disorder and I was previously on Fanapt which caused me to gain 15 pounds, and I think I might have gained a little with Saphris as it made me really hungry about half an hour after I took it for the first two weeks, but now that has tapered off and I find myself having to remind myself to eat. The only think I don't like about it is the taste, but I take it with a sweet tart (candy) on my tongue as it is dissolving under my tongue and it's not too bad.  I get a good nights sleep on it as well and I don't feel the "hangover" effect that most psychiatric medications can give you. I'm up and ready to go!"


"I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 7 years ago. I've taken this at night for probably 6 years now. It makes all the difference for me. It allowed me to start working out 5 years ago. I went from walking in a pool to running now, and I've even done several 5ks. A couple years ago I had another neurological pain condition develop that required me to take muscle relaxers during the day as well too. So I was put on a lighter weight (baclofen) muscle relaxer for during the day and to replace this at night. Within a few days of going off of this, I was so stiff I could barely walk. I ended up back on this for my evening dose, and within a couple days I was back to normal activity. So for me at least, this has worked better then anything."


"I've been taking Sprintec for a month now. The first week and a half I started taking it, I had the worst mood swings (Crying profusely, suicidal thoughts, depression), but that was it really. Those feelings only lasted that long. The only times I felt nauseous was if I didn't eat a meal at all before or after taking the pill. (I believe if you eat a good sized meal right before or right after taking it, you'll be fine). My breasts feel slightly sore, and are a bit more rounded and full now (Which I'm curious to see if they get to another cup size, me being a 32A right now). I feel like this pill is effective and the side effects are mild and not too bad."


"I have really bad knee pain, I tried everything and nothing worked. Vicoprofen is the best so far."


"I had this implant for 2 yrs now the thing I noticed about my self was that I gained a lot of weight and I would have the worst depression phases. I have acne and I'm always tired some days. I feel so dizzy or nervous and my period has been going on for months. I also have no sex drive at all. It's a mess hoping to get this thing taken out soon."


"It really has made my eyes feel better.My eyes was itchy and dry.."


"I was an iv meth user for 6 months and I'm really proud to say I'm clean since march 05/16. I went one month detox until I couldn't handle the racing thoughts and tense-ness through my whole body. Finally I go to a doctor and Valium fixed me up for one month then weaned of that. Still experiencing some same symptoms so he tried propranolol. Which helped take the edge off but hardly so I switched  to Zoloft which was hard! But much better thoughts. Still tense still freeze up in situations still worry about an minor inconvenience I would cry and think about death just death in general my brain would stick to one thing and float around everything else. Until I got clonazapam. I can think things through, keep calm when pressured, and live!"


"I am 31 about 145 lbs and have used it 3 times. Twice, when I was on bc but had forgotten a pill during my 20's and once when I was 30 and not on bc. It worked the 1st 2 times, with mild PMS like symptoms and heavier period. The 3rd time, I took it, I had unprotected sex and realized in horror, right after, that I was in my fertile period. I rushed to the pharmacy and took Plan B within the hour. With my prior success, I thought I would be ok. I had a bit of spotting a week later, and since one of the prior times I had early spotting, I thought nothing of it, nor of the tender breasts right before my period. Only after I was starving, and late did I take a test-I was pregnant. I had pains until I had a termination and a cyst after. CONDOMS."


"I take this medicine for anxiety along with escitalopram. I find it works really well, with no side effects, other than drowsiness, which has lessened now that I am used to it."


"I am a 40 year old female that has suffered from Bipolar disorder and ADD for a long time. I honestly feel as though I have tried every bipolar/depressive medicine that has ever been created, but for 4 years I have taken Gabapentin, Adderall and Trileptal. The chemicals click.  My family and I feel as though I finally have a chance at normal, fun loving life as I deserve."


"My 13 yr old was prescribed 3mg of abilify per day after one visit to a pediatric psychiatrist for depression. After 17 months his level of aggression, suicidal thoughts, and violence was out of control!!! We asked his PCP how to ween him off of it and did so over a period of 5-6 weeks. He is no longer violent, depressed, or angry. This medication poisoned my son and I am just thankful we had the sense to go with our own research and gut feelings and take him off of it before it was too late!"


"I'm not kidding when I say that accutane saved my life. In high school I got the occasional pimple, but it was never anything serious. But, when I turned about 22-23 I started breaking out everywhere. I tried every over the counter medicine and nothing worked. When I started accutane the first 3-4 months were rough, but month 5 hit and my skin cleared dramatically. I was supposed to be on the medicine for 6 months, but because I was leaving the country I missed my last appointment and could only take it for 5 months. I%u2019ve been off of acctuane now for about 5 months and I never break out anymore! I seriously used to wake up with so many pimples and now, never. I never thought I%u2019d be able to say that!"


"I began Otezla two weeks ago.  I have extremely bad plaque psoriasis on the palms of both my hands, including terrible itching.  The condition started a few years ago, at age 55.  So far the Otezla is going well as far as not having the negative side affects.  I have no diarrhea, only a couple of minimal headaches and no nausea.  I am hopeful the Otezla will work out well.  With my insurance, I pay zero out-of-pocket."


"Great hormone balance. I've had issues before with other pills (Microgestrin, Aviane, Kariva)...you name it... breakthrough bleeding, depression, headaches, low drive, etc. I thought I was just not someone who the pill worked for without major side-effects...but LEVORA IS GREAT. No issues whatsoever, higher drive, absolutely no weight/depression/spotting/tenderness issues. Amazing pill - highly recommend it if you've had problems with other pills before."


"This medicine is an amazing painkiller.  When it wears off, my teeth (wisdom teeth) hurt.  I just take Percocet and wah lah, no more pain."


"I really don't know why this had a lot of bad reviews because I love this birth control! Getting it out in your arm isn't even bad because they numb it. I bruised badly around the area for a week or two. I got my period once and then didn't it stopped. I didn't have any irregular bleeding and did not gain weight, if anything I lost weight. This a great birth control if you aren't well at taking pills at the same time everyday. No worries for 3 years !"


"I'm on Methadone for Phantom pains I have from severe nerve damage I received from a gunshot wound and a hand amputated. Because of the methadone my resistance to other pain  and anesthesia medicines that I require Propofol. I found this out the hard way, I had a liver Biopsy that required the Dr to insert a long steal probe into the main artery in the side of my neck, then down to the internal parts of the liver. Unfortunately I wasn't aware when they were going to begin the procedure because of a full face cover they had on me.  The Dr came unglued when he heard me say, " Man that hurts....! so since then I demand Propofol with any procedure requiring anesthesia!"


"Ok so the burning isn't so bad. I didn't experience the itching. Medicine seems to be working. I did however douche with a warm water and apple cider vinegar and distilled vinegar mix. It does cause some minor throbbing and discomfort. I did use the wipes the first day after I used the bathroom, had not need for the ointment.  I hoping this thing does go away by Sunday."


"During my early 30's, I had 2 laporoscopies and 1 laparotomy for severe endometriosis but had  no relief from pain. At 34, I had my 1st Lupron Depot shot. It eliminated my pain completely. The only side effects were hot flashes and irritability. The side effects were EXACTLY what I am experiencing with menopause now at the age of 58. I did not have any joint pain or other side effects.  After 6 months of shots, my primary care physician advised that bone loss could result from prolonged treatment, so we stopped treatment. As an alternative, I was put on low dose birth control pills which I took every day to stop my periods. Should have done this to begin with! No pain and no side effects!"


"I was told that I had PCOS about 7 months ago. I gained weight. My periods have always been irregular and my doctors would always suggest putting me on birth control but I always declined it. Here I am now at 27 having to take metformin 500. I take 1000 mg a day. I just had my first period the other week in over 8 months. My periods have always been irregular, I knew 7 months of not having one was to long. At first my Gyn put me on regular metformin. It had me going going. Then my PCP put me on met xr two tabs a day. And listen ladies some gyns might tell you that you have sugar but make sure to check with your PCP for a second opinion. My Gyn had me on 4 tabs a day 500 mg but my PCP knocked it down. Had a period and losing weight!!!"


"Woke up early in the a.m. 36 hours after applying 5 mcg patch on a Sunday for the first time; knew it had kicked in.  Thereafter, pain relief so-so.  By Thursday, definitely not impressed.  Pain doc's office said it was OK to take hydrocodone "as I had been" prior, AND the patch at the same time.  Don't think I want to spend the rest of my days out of a hot tub, doubtful that I will renew this Rx after one month.  Some constipation."


"Definitely effective against serious pain.  However the side-effect warnings are serious too.  This drug suppresses breathing and I was scared the first time I took a single pill.  Kept 'forgetting' to breathe.  Ever since, I've used a pill splitter to split the pill in half and this has proven a manageable dose.  I hardly ever take these, though, because I don't want to become habituated."


"I don't know if I would have made it through the side effects if I didn't have a closer friend starting Contrave at the same time. Headache, dizziness, nausea, sleepy but they have all almost gone away. If you can make it through the first 1-2 weeks it gets better. The 20lbs I've lost makes it worth while."


"I have had RLS since childhood.  I was on Requip and Gabepentin and the RLS was relieved for a short time  and then returned with a vengence.  My Mother, brothers and sister and grandmother also have it.  I was finally put on Mirapex ER starting at .25 about 6 years ago and am presently on 3.75 mg once a day.  This medication is the only one that pretty much controls the RLS.  I have had no side effects.  Interesting that they say only use immediate release for RLS.  I have been on extended release for 6 years.  I don't know what I will do if this medication stops working as I now have symptoms in my arms and hands.  I am now 67 y/o.

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"I was on Alesse for a little over 5 years and never had a problem.  No side effects, and light periods that lasted about 3 or 4 days.  I got off of the pill when I separated with my husband about a year and 1/2 ago because of the cost, but I miss the light periods, lack of cramps, and the benefit of fewer break outs."


"I have Bi-Polar II and I have been taking 0.5 mg 1x a day of Risperidone. It has calmed my irritability and my thinking seems more organized.  I definitely noticed an immediate difference.  It addressed not mood as much as thinking and perception.  For mood, I take Lamictal and started taking Topamax also JUST to combat the weight gain from the Risperidone.  The weight gain is miserable and THAT depresses me.  (I was originally on Lithium but that affected my thyroid adversely and although it had a good effect otherwise, it also "flattened out" my mood to such an extent that I felt really blah)."


"My daughter (8) was on Valproic Acid (liquid) for a year. About a month ago she began the pill form Divalproex. Both medicines stopped her Gran mal and Petit mal seizures. Fiends and family have commented for the last year about her personality change. She is no longer a joyful and energetic child, but has become very lethargic and depressed. We are currently researching different medicines to give her."


"My vagina is unbearably itchy after using this product. 10/10 would not recommend it. Is a horrible product. Do not buy."


"This medication worked to clear up my sinus infection but gave me BLINDING, and I mean BLINDING headaches to the point where I couldn't even move my head without wincing in pain.   That was the only side effect I experienced though.  My guess is it's a pretty strong antibiotic and can affect everyone differently."


"Started taking Welchol in 2012.  To date my LDL has dropped 30%.  I recently took the time to read the insert with the medication and was appalled to see that this medication contains aspartame.  This is the sugar substitute that I stopped using several years ago because of the muscle pain I was experiencing.  Two weeks later the muscle pain was gone.
I was also diagnosed with Stage IV Breast Cancer in April, 2015.  Aspartame is suspected to be a cancer causing agent.
What is this drug company thinking?  Stevia is a sugar substitute that is safe and it's a natural sweetener.  If a sweetener is necessary, why not use Stevia.  I am weaning myself off of Welchol, and will consult with my cardiologist at my next visit."


"This pill has been magic for me. I've been on it for 6 years until last month when the pharmacy switched me to Levora. Levora was not good for me, so I am switching back to Portia and NEVER taking any other pill again. Portia took away my PMS (only side effect that remained was getting a little bit bloated before my period). The horrible cramps ended, and my 6 day period was reduced to 3 or 4 days. I have bipolar disorder and it didn't affect my anti-depressant. I'm also on Lamictal. If you take Lamictal, be aware that it might reduce the effectiveness of it which means you may have to take a higher dose than if you weren't on birth control. I've had a great experience with Portia, and can't wait to get back on it tomorrow!"


"I got my Kyleena inserted this morning and it did not hurt at all. I took 800 mg of ibuprofen an hour before my appointment. My doctor clamped my cervix, cleaned it with betadine, measured my uterus, and then inserted the kyleena. All I felt was a lot of pressure and slight cramps after the insertion. The process took less than 5 minutes. Please do not let any of these reviews scare you from getting this. I feel like this was a great decision I would recommend this for any woman who wants to be on birth control."


"5.5 weeks into 12 week course of Zepatier for GT4.

The first week, I had some weird aches and pains and could not tolerate alcohol (not a big drinker but after a few sips of wine, I got really unwell - not had a drink since). Apart from some fatigue, there has been no other side effects. However, the fatigue is lessening each week and I have been able to work and maintain a normal life throughout.

After 4 weeks, blood results show all LFTs are well within normal range. HCV & VL not tested since starting treatment.

It looks like it's working :) Keep you posted!"


"This is my second time on Macrobid both times given during pregnancy. The first time it made me extremely sick and I took it after a light snack and drank milk. I felt so bad I couldn't stomach taking the pill again. This time around I got a urinary tract infection so bad I was having very bad pains under my ribs so I figured the sickness from the antibiotic was better then the severe pain I was having. I started the meds four days ago now and I feel 100% better! Before every dose I eat a COMPLETE MEAL so that my stomach is coated and I have not had one side effect besides drowsiness which I don't mind as much, but the pain is gone and I am back to my normal self. I am so happy the pills worked so fast and with food leave me perfectly fine."


"I've taken this for 2 days and my heart already races and my anxiety is crippling. I already want off."


"Due to hormonal changes and reduced levels of melanin, I have increasingly witnessed spots on my cheeks and on my nose. I used various Vitamin C serums and other over-the-counter lightening creams. They only had minimal effect and seemed to take a lot of time to achieve anything. The Tri Luma cream requires a prescription and is not covered by insurance (I paid $107.20 for it with a discount card...think it was originally $148.99). Yes, it is pricey, but may I say, upon using it, it is absolutely worth it!! I saw diminished darkness and spotting after the first night of use and upon each night's use. I have used it for 4 nights now and it has faded the splotches significantly!! Wow!"


"Could not stay on Norco long term. Tried the IR, Tramadol but it did nothing. The Tramadol ER was very very different and works wonderfully. I rarely experience head pain over a 3-4 pain scale. I take this daily, every morning 100mg."


"Works within minutes to relieve allergy symptoms, sneezing and runny nose. Although after just 2 hrs of using this medicine I developed the side effects of a cough that got worse as I continued to use the medicine and an altered sense of smell over three days. After the third day I stopped using the medicine, after developing more symptoms, weakness and fatigue and joint pain and swelling in my hands. One week after stopping medicine joint pain and swelling have increased."


"After suffering from cystic acne my whole life (I'm 33) and using salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide for years to manage it, I noticed my skin was noticeably aging more than my twin sister who wasn't on these products. After reading Clear Skin Forever and the dangers of those products, I took myself off and immediately broke out. The breakouts got worse for several months until I saw a dermatologist who put me on Spiro. I've been on it for almost a year and it changed my life. It takes a while for everything to heal, especially cystic acne and scarring, but my skin looks amazing now. Started noticing the benefits after a month and it's gotten continually better. Stay away from Clean and Clear and Clearasil products and see a dermatologist."


"Been on Copaxone 6 months. Injections really do get easy they are almost always pain free and rarely get injection site reactions. I know it's early but I do feel like I have more energy then I have had in the past 4 years since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Don't let people's horror stories scare you it's really not bad very few people actually have IPIR."


"I wouldn't try this or Lyrica again.  I have had fibromyalgia since before the doctor knew what it was.  No drug has been worth taking because of the side effects.  They eventually lose some effectiveness, then the doctors want to up the dosage or give another.  I've gained 100 pounds.  I'm sick all of the time.  The depression does not go away.  I think the added weight is worse on my body than the original symptoms."


"I have been on phentermine since 9-9-11 and I'm down 10lbs! I had little headache the first week but after that I haven't had any headaches and I used to get at least 2-3 a week. I have a thyroid problem and was feeling so dead even being on thyroid pills but since I started taking phentermine I feel like me again! And after reading a lot of other people's reviews I was worried I wouldn't sleep but I have been getting the best sleep! Only side effect I have had was dry mouth and little moodiness (easily irritated from time to time). Overall I feel so much better and can't wait to lose more weight."


"I was prescribed this for suspected strep throat. I had fever, ear pain, & swollen tonsils so my doctor went ahead and prescribed this before the culture came back.

The first day I had loose stools & nausea. This continued until the fifth day I had muscle pain that otc pain meds couldn't relieve. It was a struggle to walk to the bathroom. Pounding headache, sensitivity to light. Watery diarrhea, severe stomach cramps. Fever and body chills--my entire body was trembling & teeth were chattering.

I've taken many antibiotics in the past & this is the first one that has given me trouble. I wish I had been prescribed amoxicillan, I tolerate it much better."


"I've been taking Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 for almost 6 months now for the sole purpose of birth control. While it has never failed me in regards to contraception, it has given me crazy mood swings, sharp cramps, and intense sudden headaches that sometimes become migraines. I'm talking migraines so bad that I have to close my eyes and crawl to get anywhere I need to go, if I can even move at all. It has been an emotional and painful 6 month trial, and I'm done with this contraceptive."


"I picked this drug up from a pharmacy in Europe and LOVED IT !

Of course here (in the USA) U need a Rx but, its well worth it! Love it! Better than Allegra, Claritin or anything else I've tried so far! And my allergies on a scale of 1 -10 are a 12~"


"Tolerated 5mg so was bumped up to 10, tolerated that and was bumped up to 15. AT this point, I'm so confused and disoriented by the Abilify that I can't tell the difference between real life and the fever dreams it gives me."


"I have been on Apri for about 12 years now. I have nothing but good things to say about it. I have gained weight in the last year, I wasn't sure if it was caused by the birth control, so I went off of it for about 6 months. Nothing changed, it's obviously just my diet and lack of exercise. My OBGYN said that being on this pill has significantly reduced my risk of breast cancer, and I have much more regular periods and less cramping."


"Got the 4mg 6 day pack for neck surgery recovery.  By day two, swelling went dramatically down.  What I didn't expect was that the pain from my medial collateral ligament Grade 2 year from 3 weeks prior would also get relief.  My knee feels fantastic.  No knee stiffness from sitting.  Pain decreased 80% when Pressing in medial collateral ligament tear area.  Feel I got a two for one relief with this drug."


"I have been using this medication for one month to treat sebaceous hyperplasia, which I developed at age 58, after a life of oily/acne-prone skin.  I am amazed at the results - no oil and a reversal of the sebaceous hyperplasia. I will be on this (40mg once daily) for 5 months if all goes well as it presently is, and I hope that the results are lasting. No woman should accept that nothing can be done about this problem if they care about their looks."


"my experince is with the patches staying on,I put them on excatly as written, but they fall off by the middle of day, they dont stick very well,I make sure skin is dry,I have been told by friends to get the geniric band they stay on better,looks like I am going to have to try those,you would think as much as you have to pay for these they would stick to your skin better and stay on"


"I had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) in March 17. I'm a  53 yo male.  Always had higher heart rate and family history of high blood pressure.  I could actually feel the TIA coming on over a few weeks, but I'm a tough guy.   Several drugs tried and failed.  Lisinipril damn near killed me with blood pressure of 175/133.  Read a lot and switched to Toprol XL, no generic!!!!  I  take 50mg at night slow release.  Feel great and few side effects.  Pressures are good and heart rate is down.  Sex still works and anxiety is cut in half.   Good stuff.   Takes a 1-2 week adjustment period.  Relax and let it work."


"I am only able to take levaquin or cipro due to allergies to other antibiotic's. I normally only had 500 mg. This time doctor gave me 750 mg for ten days and was added prednisone 20mg take three tab daily for four day. I was feeling bad on the higher dose of levaquin but needs to get better being asthmatic, I stopped after 7th day of antibiotic and stopped prednisone as well, pains burning inflammation was horrible confusion, rapid heart beat, shaky legs. Can't move left arm well from shoulder to fingers, weakness pain. Pain discomfort in joints muscles bones. My kidneys and abdominal discomfort on and off with that. My physician said could be higher dosage plus on October was on 500mg.  Says it tendonitis."


"The first two-three weeks were fine.   Then I started experiencing a bad headache, the next two days fever and chills.    The next evening, severe chills, weakness, dizziness, raging fever (up to 104.3) and began throwing up.    It was the worst I've ever felt in my life (and that includes a hospitalization in ICU when first diagnosed).    I was on the verge of calling 911.   However, it eventually passed (as the medicine worked its way out of my system) and the fever subsided.   My Rheumatologist ran a complete series of blood work and she said that I had an allergic reaction.   Prior to starting Imuran, I had been tested for liver compatibility and the results showed that I would have no issues so I proceeded.  Proceed w/extreme caution."


"Works almost instantly, and a while even after you used it all up"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I don't understand all the complaints about the taste.  Sure, it's not my favorite, but wasn't awful (maybe they didn't dilute as instructed). Slammed 16 ounces down like a frat boy at a party and bam! Started working fairly gently real soon."


"in the year 1997 I was suffering form severe depression.  Was put on  100mg of Zoloft and Busperone.  I am taking zoloft now for eighteen years.  Busperone for fifteen years. I am now off Busperone.  Afraid to go off zoloft, don't ever want to go through what I went through for many years.  I was on zoloft for 18 years, I have now droped down to 50mg.  Plan to go on 25mg soon."


"10 years pain sufferer. Opana ER was my Godsent.40mg,night and evening and only using percocet for breakthrough. Very rarely. I have a life back. I tried every medicine out there and never had this relief. Mind you been taking so long, no high effect, just pain control. Those looking for quick high, not for you. Time released. Sad to have to say that but great med when used for right reason"


"Type 2 diabetic with PN and intense lower back pain from severe disc degeneration. Just started Gabapentin 2 weeks ago at 100mg 3x daily. First week I felt fabulous. The pins & needles subsided considerably & I was sleeping at night again. Now I noticed it is back again. Will see Dr. about increasing dose but am concerned about possible side affects as I also take Cymbalta, HBP meds, Metformin, insulin and heart meds."


"Im on day 20. And every day has been a struggle. I have noticed a decrease in smoking. From a pack to half pack. But im so over being sick all the time. Even with food, I feel headaches and nausea.  No weird dreams, but I am sleepy all the time. I would like to stay on it because the urge is going away, but I also want my life back. With my physically demanding job, I can't be sick all the time. I dont know what to do :("


"I was on Paxil and switched to Lexapro a few years back (3) and have not had many side affects. It really does calm me down so I have become a nicer person, and shrug off things that I would normally go crazy about, less shouting etc. I take 20mg. I do feel it has made me lazier and as a result I have been putting on some weight as I exercise less. It does affect orgasms which are much harder to pull off and takes incredible effort. I tried 3 times to go off the drug cold turkey, with terrible results. I just became depressed. After a few days I just went back on it again and after 15 minutes felt the glow of calm come into my body and I was "normal" again.  It is addictive, to quit, definitely need to decrease dose gradually."


"Well,  if you're reading this review I suspect you are getting ready to gulp down some Suprep. Ok, so, here is my advice to you...Go buy yourself some limes, or lemons, I prefer limes.  Cut them into wedges and coat them with some sugar. I like Sugar in the Raw. Mix your prep and put it into the fridge until it gets nice and cold. When you are ready take a lime wedge and suck on it, take a nice big swig of the prep and them immediately suck on the lime again. Continue until all of the prep is gone. The sourness of the lime eliminates any flavor from the prep. I truly can not tell you what the prep tastes like. In my mind I just had a nice margarita. Wait about 15 minutes and run like the wind to the bathroom. I swear, it's no big deal. PS don't forget the vaseline to protect your butt."


"I've been on Rexulti for four months now and I'm up from 142 lbs to 170 lbs.  this weight sucks!!! I've never been this big! Unfortunately it's done exactly what I needed it to as far as my mental health goes. I'm seeing my doctor today and will be discussing alternate medications."


"I have severe leg and back pain. I have had back and leg pain for quite a few years. In 2008 I fell 25 ft out of a deer stand which tore both rotor cuffs and elbow problems. After 9 operations and physical therapy I still have pain which includes back and leg problems. I started on opana ER and take morphine sulfate for break through. Opana has been a wonderful help which has helped me be able to function through the day with some normality which at one point I couldn't do. And now I hear it's going to be pulled off shelves and done away with. Very Disturbing."


"I just started my suboxone treatment. After years of heavy oxycodone use. At my worst I was doing six to eight 30 mg oxys per day! I quit cold turkey once I revealed my problem to my family, had the worst week of my life from the withdrawal as you can imagine given my amount and length of use. After 6 months of relapsing here and there and having constant terrible cravings I finally got on suboxone. From day one this has been a lifesaving med for me. My cravings are gone , I don’t drink alcohol and my outlook on life is a million times better. If you are having a rough time with addiction then please seek help and know that suboxone literally saved my life ."


"I was SO excited about Implanon. Not having to worry about remembering to take it, cost fully covered by my insurance, long term effect, etc. NOT ANYMORE! I in the process of looking for a doctor in the area (recently relocated) to remove it! I have never been overweight in my life, even after giving birth 3 times. Now, I'm over 200 lbs, I bleed more often than not, my skin is an acne-covered mess and I'm miserable! I can't WAIT to have it removed! I regret the day I considered getting it and pray these effects are reversible!"


"It definitely works.  But it is an intense stimulant and will keep you up all night.  I would take one in the morning and that's it."


"Smells terrible and wife complains even 8-10 hours afterward"


"I have been taking this medicine for almost a month now. I have lost 11 lbs. The only side effect I have is the numbness/tingling in my feet. I started taking this medicine after my doctor and I saw no results when I changed my diet- I cut out soda, sweets, and fast food. Now I have continued my same diet and am seeing results! I also walk/jog 2-3 times a week for 20-30 mins."


"I have had Crohns disease for many years and have used many medications.  I started using Pentasa in November and did very well until the last month, when I started having chest pains, heart palpitations. I am now off all medications, but continue to feel tired and weak.  The past two years I have had reactions to all of the medications we have tried."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency

"This stuff has been a life changer. I've had a problem with social anxiety most of my life despite being a basically outgoing person. Took chromium picolinate to aide weight loss. Didn't loose weight but noticed a drastic reduction in social anxiety. I am now much more able to deal calmly with stressful situations. I take 500mg a day and really notice if I forget."


"My experience is a little more indirect. My boyfriend began taking this medication about 3 weeks ago and it has drastically changed our lives. Within the first week his mood became much much better and his anxiety took a huge dive! I can't even put into words how this medicine has changed our lives. He's always been a good man but I could tell that he was lost in a cloud of depression from almost the minute I met him. His depression wasn't what you would typically think of but I could tell something was off inside of him but this medicine has given him a revived passion for all things and he is absolutely pleasant and wonderful to be around. He did have some insomnia in the beginning and gets sick if he takes too much (more than 20mg)."


"Can anybody tell me how to deal with a red, swollen eye with blurred vision 5 days after stopping using Zovirax eye ointment. Could anybody also tell me how to stop falling asleep while taking aciclovir tablets. I find this drug debilitating and will go to see an optician about my virus."


"I was on Betaseron for 1 yr before finally deciding to try something else.  It was effective in the fact that I had no new lesions while taking the medication.  However, I experienced flu-like symptoms after each injection, including headaches, body aches, fever, and chills.  I didn't want to give up on it because everything I read said that this was a temporary side effect.  Anyway, after a year of staying tired and feeling terrible from the medication, not from the Multiple Sclerosis, I decided to move on."


"I quit smoking 6 years ago using Chantix and never relapsed once! I had a 30+. year history smoking and had tried several times over the years to stop without success. I tried patches and pills. Nothing worked until Chantix."


"I was given orlistat by my doctor. In the 10 weeks I have lost 1 and a half stone. I followed all the advice given to me and am very pleased with the results so far. I have had some side effects but I don't mind as I am getting great results."


"I have been going too a pain clinic for 6 years was on norco 5/325 helped for a while till my body got use to it so dr switched me too perocet/oxycodone 5/325 been on It for 3 months as for pain been helping really good atleast for me and right now on scale one through ten it bring my pain from a 8 down too a 4 or 5 depends how bad I'm hurting ( have buldging L4&L5 disc in back and si joint problem alone with athritis and muscle spazams) that gets so bad that I can't stand for long periods or sit long nor can i lift a lot hevy stuff including my kids without hurting but since I been on this my pain ant pain free bits it's manigable so I would highly recomend it but if you have to take it make sure you eat first will make you feel nauseated"


"I had been taking Remeron for about 6 months. I am 23 years of age and have had sleep problems my whole life. For 6 months my life was great. Everything seemed just perfect. 2 months ago I decided to stop taking it cold turkey. BAD idea. Within the last month the side effects began to kick in. Extreme anxiety, anger, sleeplessness, overall feeling of worthlessness came upon me. It was absolutely terrible! Today my doctor put me back on the medicine and tonight I'll be taking it again. I am so excited to see what lies ahead. If you take Remeron PLEASE do not quit taking it cold turkey on your own. Seek a doctors advice."


"Anxiety City update last comment 9 December, now its a month on 10 January think I'm adjusting well on Lexapro but I'm only on 5mg.  Seeing specialist regularly to get the right level not going up higher dose, as 5mg is good.  I feel no different just don't get so angry, stressed, manic, over whelmed still got some social anxiety to sort but the doctor didn't say it was a magic pill. I'm managing a healthy diet and starting to work out again and alcoholic benders are now a bad memory as the Lexapro is helping me to not binge on food or drink only have couple of drinks with waters in between socially so all good.  Doing the best I can, always room for improvement being less critical within and hoping I'll adjust 100%."


"I wrote earlier, but wanted to add something about pumpkin seed oil. I have pelvic floor dysfunction from a hysterectomy, and my bladder plus IBS wakes me up all night - every 1.5 hours or so. Since I've been taking pumpkin seed oil (an organic brand) - a little over a teaspoon, I sleep much better. I hope to get off the Ambien eventually and just use the a Sleep Aid and the pumpkins seed oil."


"Have been on Vesicare for 3 or 4 years now and am on 10mg a day. I remember the doctor saying that dry mouth can be a side effect but now after reading all these comments about constipation and pain etc I'm a little concerned that she never warned me about these, although I have never experienced these if I had done I would have not connected it to being a side effect from the medication. I notice that if I stop taking it for a week or so things get bad and I have no control whatsoever. I feel like I will be on this medication for a very very long time but I guess its worth it. Even though I am taking 10mg a day I still go toilet a lot but I have some control back which is great, people still comment on the amount of times I go toilet."


"Start taking for depression a couple of weeks ago. Side effect is I have not had any compulsion to binge or purge for the last week. Amazing after 18 years of bulimia."


"This pill gave me the worst acne I have ever experienced. I never really had skin problems until I began taking this. I have been on it for 3 months and it has not gotten any better. The only thing this is good for is pregnancy prevention. I'm switching brands because my skin looks terrible from this."


"Taking 20mg. Thought it was starting to help at about the 2nd to 3rd week but now my anxiety is back. Also have faintness daily. Don't know if it is from the Paxil or the anxiety but it started the same time I started the Paxil."


"I think it works really good for an add on. And its a cute little pink pill."


"Come off  Bydureon from terrible side effects but my A1C was so much better with it, I asked my doctor for another try with a similar product. Prescribed Trulicity, after the 3-4th week on the full recommended dosage, I have been managing much better glucose results, my A1C has improved and happy with the results. Side effects were minimal and I did lose a few pounds the first few weeks but nothing that watching your food intake couldn't do."


"There is no migraine medicine that works for me except Relpax."


"I've been on Saxenda for 1 week so far @ 0.6mg. I've lost 4lbs. I've had no side effects, only thing I can say is that my mouth is dry and I'm thirsty more than usual. Otherwise no side effects, I take the injection around 7pm-9pm. Last night I just upped the dose to 1.2mg and I'm more thirsty so I just carry a large water bottle with me now."


"They found a polyp and fluids in my sinuses that is blocking about 80% of my left sinus cavity. Took this medicine first dose last night at 7:00pm... didn't fall asleep until 4am, then had to be at work at 7! Very anxious, feels like I'm having heart palpitations and my left knee and leg feel a lot of pressure as well. (not sure why) my chest feels super hot AND THE WORST OF ALL the WORST acid reflux I have EVER had at night. I'm just hoping the pain is worth the results."


"I have been Taking this birth control for a few months now and don't think its that bad! I stopped having period every month which is both a good and bad thing. I have acne but don't mind taking this because it has not made it any worse. I have not experienced any negative side effects. I felt nauseous at times when I first began taking the pill, but that was all. I would recommend."


"I've been taking BC pills the past 12 months and microgestin is the 3rd type I've tried, and also the worst ever. First month ok, hardly any side effects. By the second month I started having severe mood swings to the point me and my BF considered counseling. I cried for no reason, got irritated over every little thing. I also gained weight around my waistline, despite I'm a very very active gal going to the gym 3-4x a week plus super healthy diet. Hair loss and low sex drive were also something I noticed.

The worst thing I would say was the ANXIETY ATTACK, it was getting really bad that I was literally gasping for air and having chest pain on a daily basis. I finally decided I had enough of all this. Definitely NOT recommended!!!!"


"This medication works almost too well. When you start this medicine be aware of what low blood sugar symptoms are. I have experienced several episodes of blood sugar down to 52. Heed the warning to carry glucose tablets with you at all times."


"I have been on Simvastatin (5mg/day) for a month. It has worked wonders. My High Cholesterol is family related, and without much change to my diet (besides raisin brand for cereal, and more tea), it has lowered significantly within a month. My HDL was 37, it is now 45. My LDL was 173, and is now 91. My Total Cholesterol had been 234, and it is now 154. This is great news for me, and I have not had any side effects that I have been able to feel as of yet (possibly because I'm on such a low dose). I only have rave reviews for Simvastatin."


"Ampyrya is amazing!  I've only been taking this for a week and a half and love it! After 4 days of taking it I noticed substantial improvement!  I am able to walk unassisted and stand for longer periods of time,  feel like I have more energy and am looking forward to doing more things with my kids! AFO is still needed, but I feel so much better!"


"I had suffered with acid reflux since childhood. I would wake up in the middle of the night, vomit, and go back to bed. This continued off and on for years. In my late teens and early 20's, it began to get worse. My doctor told me about Prevacid being OTC, and I should give that a try. It was getting so bad that no matter what I did or didn't do, ate or didn't eat, I would have heartburn. It used to be just certain foods triggered it. As time went on, anything and everything gave me heartburn. I started taking Prevacid, and now I take 15mg daily, and have for the last 5 years or so. Since taking it, I am almost completely heartburn free all the time. Occasionally, I have to take 30mg. But I couldn't live without it! It has changed my life!"


"After two years of absolute torture with Eligard and severally diminishing quality of life , I was ready to die but a new doc used Trelstar and now I believe I will go the distance."


"Every time there's a virus or allergies in the air due to having asthma I usually end up catching bronchitis from it and these by far are the only thing that really helps the coughing. Not to mention I've tried A LOT of other cough suppressants even prescriptions and these truly do help better than any I've found! I would definitely recommend trying them!"


"I'm a Type I diabetic with normal blood pressure and I take Altace as a preventative treatment for kidney disease. Side effects have not been an issue and I'm pleased with this medication. More diabetics need to be proactive and encourage their physicians to add ACE Inhibitors and statins to their treatment regime. I'm not just a diabetic, I'm also a scientist."


"Starting taking this a few months ago for dysautonomia and the POTS secondary to it. It helps the low blood pressure, low body temperature, and the gut-transit issues. It does not help the nerve pain or cognitive impairment.

Sometimes when I take it a tad too soon (or even sometimes when I take a normal amount at a normal time) it will help my guts, but I will have a lot of difficulty breathing. "


"I went on levemir once I found out that lantus was made by the same company that make abortion pills.  The first thing I noticed is that there is no sting.  It took a good 3 weeks for it to start working, but once it starts working, it's the best basal you can get.  Lantus used to sting so bad it wasn't funny.  Now with Levemir, it never ever stings, I don't even feel it going in.  I have also lost over 20 lbs while not changing my eating habits since I've been on this.   I went on tresiba for a couple weeks last winter, I was the first in the state, I had the most horrible adverse reaction, I had a cold that was the worst cold known in the history of man.  But it was not a cold, I went back to levemir and in 48 hours the cold cured"


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


"I just started Harvoni 5 days ago. Just started with headache and nausea, some shortness of breath.  I drinking a lot of water, which helps with nausea.  Headaches are mild.  Overall I feel pretty good no aches or fatigue or insomnia."


"I have been on everything you can imagine for migraines. Finally, I was prescribed Toradol. It is a miracle pill! No side effects at all, which is great considering I have three young children! It works relatively quickly as well! TRY IT if nothing else has helped."


"I was never one to have severe acne, just a few small bumps here and there with a few big pimples that come every so often.However, they scarred very easily and left huge dark spots that were like 5x the size of little whitehead. I went to my doctor to get rid of these dark spots that everyone was noticing. She prescribed benzaclin and I saw results! She recommended I cleanse my face with an Aveeno product, as it is gentle on skin, and it is amazing! At night I wash my face with Aveeno Positively Radiant cleanser and then apply benzaclin (mainly focussing on the area with the dark spots). In the morning I use Aveeno Positively Radiant moisturizer and these dark spots fade very quickly and it prevents further pimples. My face glows now!"


"Had been on Prozac - that pooped out.  Then Effexor, its was okay.  This okay, but I get the dizzies every evening as the product wears out.  Doctor tried Wellbutrin - not a good fit as I got just plain mean.  I wish I could find a good medicine that sticks with me, doesn't have me put on weight, and drag me down.  Mood is okay, but just okay.  Not interested in much as I used to be."


"It is an amazing medicine.  My right foot drop has improved tremendously.  I can wash dishes without having to sit halfway through.  I am glad to read others are experiencing wonderful effects too.  It is my miracle."


"Very good."


"My anxiety and depression really bogged me down and made me bound to my bed until I started taking lexapro. Honestly the first 1-3 weeks the side effects are very rough as your brain has to get accustomed to the changing of chemicals. I had blurry vision, dizziness, sweating issues and felt weird, but I stuck to it and eventually started waking up earlier than ever which was uncharacteristic and started enjoying life. This drug is great and makes me want to major in Psych. Recommend"


"I was placed on Keppra in January 2009 by an emergency room physician after a reported seizure, which had no professional diagnosis. A neurologist whom I saw post emergency kept me on the medication as I reported no side effects. I had what I now believe to be a fainting spell related to an atrial fibrillation condition of my heart and a strenuous run, without a "cool-down". I am pushing to get off this drug, as I experience dizziness, light-headedness, sleepiness and somnolence, fatigue and exhaustion most of the time. I am a 2008 Herat Valve transplant recipient and on diuretics and blood thinners, both required to avoid congestive heart failure and embolisms(artificial valve)."


"I WISH Lexapro worked for me like it seems to for everyone else. The first few weeks were a nightmare (tired, nauseous, dizzy, panic attacks), but it did get me out of the deep slump I was in. Then I seemed to get better out of the blue but for the past couple of weeks I've slowly been slipping back into that slump. I've been on it about 2 months. It's causing me to have the most bizarre nightmares. I can't stop thinking about them during the day. I feel like a total zombie too, no emotion whatsoever. I guess that's why I feel like my anxiety has been eased. I've NEVER felt like this before, it's just bizarre."


"I have to say being prescribed Avar cleanser and finding that it would cost over $400 for a 1 month supply with drug company card the generic is just as good.  The other cream that I was prescribed...Aczone was $711 with my plan.  I am still using samples but it has improved my face 50% on right side and 65% on left side so far over 2 weeks.  My dermatologist called in Clindamycin to replace the aczone.  I am a little weary."


"I've had acne all my life but it was never really that severe; just a few then and there. But once I turned 18 it was when my skin got super bad where every night I would take off my make up and start crying whenever I saw all my acne. I got prescribed to epiduo forte by my dermatologist, and started using it in October. It is now almost February and I have been using this product for almost 4 months and I can say my acne has officially cleared up. This drug does make your skin break out even more and it does make it very sensitive for the first 2-3 months. After the 3 months of using it consistently every night your skin will start to clear up. I do break out on my period but now all I have to worry about are my scars. I love this product."


"I love it! Been on it for about 8 months now. Fixed my acne right up and regulated my period. Not only that but made it shorter and more bearable. It also has increased my sex drive immensely!"


"I just finished treatment. I am going for my blood work today. Overall, Epclusa was manageable but I did experience very low energy days, brain fog, insomnia. But I think that is a result of sleep deprivation. Mood fluctuations were extreme some days. Nonetheless, I feel hopeful.

All blood work has been normal so far...!"


"I was extremely scared to start taking this pill because of all of the reviews, but I saw one review that made me change my mind. The girl said "everyone's body react differently. The only way to know how yours will react is to try it." So I did, and now I feel the same as she did. This birth control is great. I only had symptoms the first 2 days and that was only nausea and one time vomiting. After that, I never felt nauseous again. I've been on it for about a month now, and I've experienced some weight gain but mostly in all the right areas. (Breasts, butt, and hips). Because of where the weight gain is, I suspect it's the pill because normally my weight fluctuates. If you're worried, just try it. The worst that could happen is you stop using it."


"My side effect was like no other side effect I have had. I was leaning to the left no matter what I was doing. Sitting, standing, walking, even driving a car, My 3 boys revoked my license. I really was  okay and thankful to them. I am and have been going to a pain clinic for many years because of my back. It only made my back hurt more. Free of mental pain? Free of physical pain? Physical won!! My family doctor figured it out. So I guess just watch for anything different, Because if there was any good, the bad took it away. That is my opinions,  It hurt me more  than it helped me, I am very to see how many received help and relief from it."


"Great medicine. No side effects."


"I had several side effects, I take an antideppresant and when I took the colonazepam it made it 10 times worse. It didnt work for me."


"Let give you my take on the medication. I was nervous about taking it after reading all of the other reviews. I prepared myself by wearing comfortable clothes and applying Vaseline to my bottom. I chilled the suprep for a day and mixed it as directed. I actually enjoyed the taste - like a mediciney grape flavor. I drank the entire thing and finished off the required 32 oz of water in about 15 minutes. I felt comfortably full for about 40 minutes until I had the urge to go. I had a smooth and (for me) quite a large movement. Had a few watery ones after that. I felt GREAT after the first round.I continued drinking apple juice and jello - as much as I could - until it was time for the second dose. Nothing but warm water came out. Loved it!"


"Took first shot first of May 17. Had no period until sometime in June. And it was easy to handle. Was put on to  help lighten or even stop them. Then July 23 I started spotting. And have yet to stop. Would have rather dealt with my 3/4 days of heavy bleeding then this. You will start to hurt and smell down there as you are basically bleeding to death. Even keeping baby wipes around will make you raw.  Weeks of wearing a tampon all day and pads at night for a break and you will be sore.  Do not take this type of birth control. Only a handful of people do ok on it."


"I got it in October of 2012. I am getting it out in about two weeks. Being on this birth control was the best for me. It stopped my period until last week. I am so getting it again and I don't have cramps or any bloating when I get my period also not heavy."


"I had a couple surgeries on my jaw where I could not open it fully for an extended period of time. I am already semi-allergic to pain meds / anesthesia (excessive vomiting and nausea) so I was terrified to take my pain killers after surgery. The nurse / doctor recommended taking a couple Benadryl tablets (25mg) before the pain meds and it worked wonders! The only side effect is drowsiness."


"Great stuff! Knocked me out and is helping with cough..."


"Medication starting making my joints feeling better, but after a month of taking it, I developed migraine headaches that would come one about an hour after taking medication. Had to stop due to the severity of the headaches."


"I have been on metformin for several years now. I take a 1000mg pill in the morning and one at night. My A1C was above 7. Six months ago my Dr. wanted  me to try Trulicity. I take one shot once a week. It didn't make me nauseous, I didn't have an upset stomach, burping vile odors, no side effects what-so-ever. I have noticed that I am dropping weight for no unknown reason though. I have not dieted or noticed a change in my appetite but have dropped (so far) about 24 lbs. I went yesterday for my 6 month checkup and my A1C is now down to a 5.8. I am thrilled! Not only have I lost weight without actually trying, but my diabetes is in normal range. I LOVE TRULICITY!❤"


"I am very young and have been taking it for a couple of years now...I can tell when I forget to take it. I feel sick and have headaches all the time. Lisinopril really helped me get back to the normal active life I used to have."


"Had conjunctivitis for 10 days and was unable to get it to clear up. Within a span of 3 hours of using Besivance the infection started clearing up. Within 2 days all swelling, redness, itchy, and discharge gone."


"I have smoked 1/2-1 pack a day for over 30 years. In 2006, I quit cold turkey and stayed clean for 19 months before (stupidly) smoking again. I smoked until I started taking Chantix on 7/16/10.
This medicine works to quit, the desire to continue smoking stopped after about the 6th day. These are the side effects for me: I have experienced VERY vivid and some really weird/disconcerting dreams, but not what I would describe as nightmares. For about the last 3-4 weeks, I have been experiencing severe depression, but not suicidal. I have experienced depressive cycles before in my life, but this has been pretty brutal. Dizziness, nausea (taking the pill on a full stomach helps) and constipation and weight gain. To be fair, quitting cold turkey is also similar."


"I received my Liver Transplant 4 years ago and started with 6 x 1mg caps/day. It has been reduced to 3 x 1mg tabs/day since then and I have had no episodes of rejection. Prograf seems to do the trick. Love it. I don't know if this is a side effect from taking prograf, but I have gained weight over the course of 4 years."


"I have been switching from birth control to birth control, trying to find what works the best with my body. Lutera is okay; my acne is manageable, no weight gain/loss, and no depression. I don't like how it makes me nauseous a lot, but maybe that's just with the starting months. I really don't like how it is giving me cramps (I'm nowhere near my period week) and COMPLETELY took away my sex drive. It scares me when a medication gives me a certain reaction, but it scares me even more when the medication takes something away from me that I was fine with."


"I used Seasonale for about a year and a half. It worked very well. No spotting and it was nice to not have a period for three months at a time. Unfortunately it has to be taken at the same time everyday which is a pain for someone as absent minded as me. I handled this by setting the alarm on my cellphone to go off at the same time everyday. It was kinda bulky in my purse since it has three months worth of pills. My periods were about the same as before."


"Stronger pain med, is schedule 3 drug, so its not as hard to get a prescription for. I take it for severe back arthritus pain, and it works wonders. Not as hard on the liver as drugs containing tylenol. Stay away from tylenol if you have liver disease."


"My experience with this drug wasn't pleasant. I got completely blocked after 5 days of taking the pills and was unable to do both number 1 and 2. Even my period was late, which does not normally happen. I ended up in an emergency room with severe stomach pains. The other side effects such as lack of concentration, tiredness and headache were easy to deal with, it is just a matter of getting used to them. I would have stayed on those pills because I felt less need to urine than I used to, which finally has given me a relief, however I had no other choice then stop taking them, and take pills to help me move the urine and bowel motion out of my body."


"Just got the fantastic news yesterday...I am cured...have had for 40 years...tried 5 different medications...the virus hung on tight. I was given 6 months treatment, had a couple headaches but it was a breeze compared to interferon.  I now am planning to travel and just enjoy this life without hep c, so long hep c after 20 yrs. I have known I had the virus, and that was on my mind all the time.  I was scared to make any plans  My driving force was my family and my fantastic grand daughter...she is 6 and needs me around to show her the ropes.  Thank you to all the men and women who worked around the clock to create this miracle cure starving off the virus...what a common sense approach...this now is being applied to aids, cancer...xxx"


"I was diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome about 3 years ago. From my elbow to the tip of my fingers the pain is always there. I am on 25mg once a day and the pain is still there. Sometimes so severe I have to cry out. These pills do very little for me."


"I have been using Corgard for many years and my resting heart rate, which without the medicine is over 100 but with it is a steady 60-65.  Plus I have AF (Atrial Fibrillation)and this has lessened the frequency and length of attacks."


"I've been taking this since late October - on 40mg daily. No headaches now - after having weekly headaches for almost a year. My last headache was October 23, 2008"


"Really have to give it time! I was stuck in a constant state of anxiety and this plus the combination of klonopin has really given my life back. I strongly encourage help if you need it, anxiety is very real and very scary but there is help available! I am unique that I take 30mg daily but it seems like the right dose for me. To really see effects of this medication you must find the correct dose and give anywhere from 4-8 weeks for full effects. There is hope for anyone out there."


"My anxiety and then depression began about 4 months ago.  I didn't want to get out of bed, and had compulsive negative thoughts, no energy or motivation, and couldn't sleep, lost 20 pounds.  I was prescribed Lexapro generic.  This med did almost nothing for 3 months.  Within a week of adding Abilify generic, most symptoms changed.  I feel much better, have appetite, better energy, appetite, optimism, more like me, and motivated to get out of bed when I wake up...which is great."


"This birth control works amazing, I've only had one period in 7 months and NO babies! :)"


"Best thing that ever happened to me was going on Celexa."


"I have been unable to control my blood pressure for about 10 years. When I began taking Tekturna my BP dropped to 117/62 from 176/114. I have had some side affects - nausea, stomach ache, sneezing, runny nose, but it is hard to tell whether is was from the medication or just a virus."


"Degenerated Disc in neck was replaced with a pig bone substitute about 15 years ago.  Waited too long to have surgery so I have some spinal cord nerve damage which periodically gives me a sharp pain (count of 10-11 range on a 1-10 scale) over my left eye.  Severe enough to make me stop whatever I'm doing including get off the highway if I'm driving.  Take one pill and 10-15 minutes later it's gone!  I usually take a second pill 10-12 hours later.  I some times take one if I've abused my neck more than normal also.   No side effects and it works every time!"


"I suffer from mdd, anxiety and PTSD. I added rexulti to my lamictal 100mg.  I started at .5mg and progressed to 2mg.  I had tried 15 different medications in the previous year all with no effect or i had adverse reactions. I noticed an immediate difference in my mood on rexulti. It helped me go from completely non functional to the ability to get out of bed, shower, do laundry etc. Now the bad news. I was extremely restless and had trouble sitting still, I had vivid dreams and nightmares, I gained 15 lbs in two months and the worst part is it gave me high blood sugar. I was not willing to add diabetes to my list of diagnoses so I immediately discontinued this medication. I was disappointed this was the first medication that seemed to help"


"This medicine has made me feel like a different person !!!! I didn't realized I was depressed , just felt so bad physically and just so blah mentally and felt upset that I was only 48 but felt 98. I had alway gotten from Drs you need to loose some weight and exercise and you will feel better! But the way I felt I know wasn't from that and thankfully a new dr I saw wanted me to try this and it has made me feel alive again and I actually hav so much more energy than I had!! Had a few side affects and headache the first couple evenings but that waent away quick. I also sleep all night which was something else I wasn't doing.it has been a wonder drug for me."


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


"This pill is effective as a birth control pill but the side effects are absolutely miserable! Each month before my period, I get horribly depressed and incredibly emotional and irritable. I also get constant headaches on this pill. Would not recommend if you have anxiety or pmdd as it only seems to exacerbate these conditions."


"I'm going to continue to live right. I can't imagine hell burning worse than this. I used the day treatment around 9pm. I'm sitting in the bathtub a 1am because I was awakened by extreme burning. Note to self: eat yogurt every day, eat more veggies,less  processced sugar, drink all the water. Nothing taste that good as bad as this burns."


"Migranal Nasal Spray seems to have helped the migraine (within the 24 hours, not quickly). However, the muscle pain was tremendous for 48 hours following taking the 1st & 2nd doses. I changed from Triptans because of the muscle pain, but the pain with the Migranal is worse. I will try it one more time, but if the after effect (excruciating muscle pain, especially in my legs and feet) are as bad as my first experience, I will stop."


"Did absolutely nothing except give me diarrhea"


"Hideous. Made me nauseous. Could not gag down the entire two bottles. Had a headache for hours. Couldn't sleep because of hunger pangs. If I'm not squeaky clean enough for them by now they can all go jump in a volcano.  NOT doing this medieval procedure again."


"When I started Risperdal it made my whole body shake the first day, but after that I was restless everyday and I couldn't sit down for long periods of time. The medicine helped a lot with delusions and hallucinations (including audio) and helped a bit with reality perception but did not help with irrational thinking. Gained 15 lbs."


"My comments are for company who makes Jublia. The first prescription was free; I'm not sure if my insurance paid at the time or if it was a promotional gimmick.  I went back to get my 2nd prescription filled and the insurance won't pay for Jublia until you've been on Lamisil. The cost for Jublia 4ML is $600.00.  Highway robbery for consumers and insurance companies.  So unless you have a "fat" wallet don't waste your time. The average person can't afford this medication."


"63, 5'10, 145 married male, 26 year leukemia survivor.

Did not see a physician for first 3 years out of shame, fear and denial. Still heavily rejected/feared by what I consider to be ignorant ex-family & ex-acquaintances. Way past all that now.  Hetero transmission.

10 difficult years with several threatening events; related streptococcus pneumonia, with 9 week on/off in ICU till diagnosed with strep throat; brain stem stroke; left lung pneumonia. IV Levofloxacin/Levaquin, oral dose for 30 months.

Atripla co-pay of $125 for 3 months (x2).  Doc suggested Complera to combat borderline AIDS lab #'s.  Similar side effect of very explicit dreaming, mostly pleasant, some daytime fatigue.  $0 with Gilead Co-pay card else $125. for 3

UNDETECTABLE!"


"I have not seen any improvement at all........."


"I began having flu symptoms at work  2 afternoons ago -fever, chills, achiness. I went directly to an urgent care clinic. The flu test was negative, but the physician's assistant said I had come in so quickly that I probably wouldn't test positive yet. Based on my symptoms and the current flu outbreak in our area, she prescribed Tamiflu.
That night, my fever broke in the middle of the night. When I had the flu before, the fever would return in the evenings, but I've had no more fever and chills. Also no achiness, just fatigue. The only side-effect I experienced from the Tamiflu was moderate diarrhea.
Much better than being sick for a week or two.l!"


"I'm about two months in to having this birth control, and I love it! I had my period the first month after the insertion but don't get one anymore. I did notice hormonal changes after, but they are fading; I'm sure it's just my body getting used to it. The only complaint I have (if anyone else relates, I'm not sure) is that I'm having trouble getting wet. Hopefully this will pass as my body finished adjusting. But all in all, I would definitely recommend it!"


"I love Celexa and am grateful that it works for me. After my 1st panic attack in May 07, my doctor put me on zoloft. At first I liked it because it really helped with the anxiety immediately. I then noticed it made me feel like a zombie, the lows weren't as low, but there were not any highs anymore either. I had a few bouts of "rage" as well. After getting pretty depressed this winter 07-08, I went back to the doctor and it was actually the nurse practitioner who changed my medicines to Celexa. I was on 20 mg for 2 weeks and then she increased it to 40 mg. I have been on the 40 mg of Celexa now for 2 months and have never felt better. I am calm and happy but still feel like my funny self."


"I took this from January to May. I started on thé 145 dosage, but I had to go up to the 290mg after a month when the lower dose stopped working. I was pleased with this medicine's ability to correct my chronic constipation. I was more gassy and sometimes had loose stools, but overall I felt a lot better. One problem I had with it was the extreme dehydration it caused; I suffered from super dry skin and "shredded coconut lips" the length of my usage. It was incredibly frustrating to drink 100oz of water each day and still be dehydrated! The worst effect of this drug was the nerve pain it caused. Beginning in April, my right arm started going numb, tingly, and had traveling pain up and down it. After $3500 of tests, I connected it to Linzesse"


"I have nothing good to say about this drug, zero. After doing some reading, it said that depakote normally is recommended in doses up to 1000 mg a day. I was taking 3000 mg a day for 20 years. My whole life was turned upside down by it. It affected my life in so many ways. First of all, at the dose I was taking, it had so many negative side effects, it was amazing I made it through college and graduated. The side effects at the dose I was taking were very severe. The side effects were depression, weight gain, foot drop, stuttering, tremor, and kept you in a constant haze. I had all these  exponentially worse than people who take smaller doses. This was the worst drug imaginable and should be banned by the FDA."


"I have Hashimotos and had my thyroid removed in 2002. I have had problems ever since with weight. I also suffer from Migraines with up to 12 a month. My weight before my thyroidectomy averaged 145-150. I have been up and down with every diet out there. Finally reaching 196 lbs on 5/1/2014. I researched Qsymia. And marched into my Doctor on 5/3/2014 and begged him to prescribe it. He reluctantly did. As of 5/29/2014 I have had only one migraine (Topamax one of the ingredients is used for migraines) and now weigh 180 lbs."