"I've been on birth control for about 3 years now. My doctor first put me on Previfem. About a year later I was switched to Estarylla. I've always had mild acne so I can't tell if it is from this pill or not, but I constantly have pimples on my face and a few on my chest. It's nothing super noticeable or major, but I feel as Previfem did a better job in keeping my skin clearer than Estarylla. On Previfem I gained about 10 pounds and on this new pill I have lost it all. I get HORRIBLE cramps the day before my period and the first day that it starts. But it always starts on the same day around the same time, so it is very regulated. It is also very effective as in I have not gotten pregnant from either of these pills I have been on."


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


"Due to my genetics and hormone imbalances it is really hard for me to lose weight no matter how hard I try. My dr prescribed me saxenda and I was hoping this would help. It does, but looking at the studies people only lost about 20 lbs in a year. That seems pretty useless. Though it does work by killing your appetite and pretty much turning you off from food. So I did lose 10 lbs in a week but mostly bc I wasn't eating. However, it is not worth the god awful side effects. The injection stings and left little bruises. The first few days I was just a little queasy, then the nausea got worse, the stomach cramps and mix of constipation and not. Then came the awful sour stomach and reflux and the vomiting. After 2 weeks I'm done."


"I am a 20 years old and I did exceedingly well in high school and nursing school without ADHD medication. Once I graduated and moved into the workplace, my ADHD spun completely out of control. I had a very hard time adjusting. This medication has helped me think clearly, focus on tasks and stop me from being so impulsive and rude. My appetite has gone down for sure, but I try to focus on superfoods I can eat in small amounts. I think it's important to have coping strategies and work through your ADHD before jumping straight to medications. I would highly recommend this medication for adults who are struggling, not for children though."


"This medicine has changed my life for the better. My anxiety became so bad that I couldn't sleep AT ALL. I became very obsessive with my worries and thought that everything was the end of the world. I was paralyzed with fear. When I started Lexapro I had A LOT of side effects that almost caused me to not continue...irritable, waking up in panic, night sweats, etc. After about 4 weeks I started to feel "normal" and calmer. I tried going off after two years which was a big mistake...back on and plan on staying on for a long time!"


"Completely removed my anxiety! I had panic attacks every single night prior to taking Lexapro and after the first few weeks of the Lexapro getting into my system, the anxiety has stopped altogether. I've never felt better in my life."


"I have always used the pill and so far this birth control has not affected my mood, appetite or libido negatively. My breasts have gotten larger which is okay with me. I have been on it a month and plan on sticking to it. Very pleased so far, I had tried several other pills like Tri-Cyclen Lo and the regular Tri-Cyclen and feel Ortho-Cept is much better."


"Got it for dysmenorrhea. Spotted for a long time (2-3 months) and ended up taking it out at 8 months because it aggravated my cramps even more. The spotting did eventually stop but my periods only lightened slightly. I had not ever been pregnant and the consensus with the girls I know is that this one definitely works better if you have had a child, and Skyla is better for non-mothers. I put on some weight and my mood dipped a little, but my acne stayed neutral (I already had moderate hormonal breakouts). Got it out today and felt immediate relief, but wish it could have worked out."


"This is my third round of orthovisc. My great fear was the pain during the injections as well as after. I got the first round last Monday. The first knee was killer!  For the other knee she used lidocaine type medicine and then the orthovisc. Easy peazy!!!!!  I am eager to get back on my bike and ride until winter gives me no choice but to stay indoors. I am grateful for orthovisc. I've had 3 years of success - although I do NOT recommend waiting a year between treatments. It was a bad decision for me."


"I'm just now starting to up it to 20mg/day. I also take 2 other SSRI type medications, and have been on depression medicines for about 20 years. Being currently unemployed and very little money, I can relate to others here when they say they are stuck in fear. I'm hoping this thing gives me some relief. Life is already too hard."


"Looking at other reviews, mine won't be much different. I compared Nexplanon with the other options and knew there would be a chance that I'd be bleeding a lot. I use menstrual cups which are a good option for this, I think (you can have sex while wearing a softcup, which works for me, and the Diva cup is good for the rest of the time). I've bled 124 out of the 240 days I've had Nexplanon, and I'm going to give it a year and some change to see if the periods even out. The info I got said that some people take a full year to adjust, so I'm giving it a shot. The hormone change has been better for me - after a decade on the pill in varying forms, my mood swings are improved, though my cramps are still hellish. Try if you want. Overall? Nah."


"I've been on Yaz for about 3 months and so far it has been great. I've suffered from acne since I was 12 (I'm 30 now) to the extent that it's really had a negative effect on my life but now it's almost all cleared up. I barely even need to wear makeup anymore. There has been no weight gain except for slightly bigger breasts and it's great knowing when my period is going to come. Previously it would come randomly. It also doesn't last as long, now only 4 or 5 days when before it could be 7 or 8."


"I'm 23 no children. It didn't really hurt that much going it. A few hours later I had bad cramps which were painful. My periods stopped only little spotting which was brill as I had heavy periods before. This is brilliant. But it's the cramps. They only last 2 mins but they are so intense and its nearly had me crying. But then I haven't had no cramps for 2 weeks but now I've got them again. If it lasted longer I would of had it out by now cause the pain is unreal. I am happy about no periods  hopefully it will settle. I'll give it another few months and if I still have these cramps it's coming out."


"My wart was on my forehead was big. When I started to use Duofilm it got sore and blood started to flow like tap water, I was very much afraid but continue to use it and now my wart has gone."


"Only Antibiotic which has been efective against my Sinusitis, started feeling better after 1 day."


"Oxycontin is the best drug I have ever had.  I suffer from a prolapsed disc L5/S1. I also have a lot of shoulder pain due to a work accident where I had a bad fall. My dosage for Oxycontin is 120mg twice a day.  I also take Panadeine Forte 200mg twice a day also Oxynorm 10mg 1-2 times per day for breakthrough pain.  I also wear a patch called Fentanyl Durgesic 75mgr. I also get injections every 2-3 months, I also take a lot of depression medication. Overall with this combination my pain is under control most days but some days I cannot even get up and I lose my balance a lot.  I have to rotate my movements regularly during the day and night I cannot sleep properly due to the pain."


"I gave it a 2 is because I never got pregnant on it. After much research I decided Implanon was my best bet, since I wouldn't have insurance anymore. The first couple of months were good, until I got a period that never ended. After 2 months of bleeding I got on birth control pills to regulate my period. I was good for 2 months, then started the bleeding again. I basically had my period for 3-4 weeks, then spotted for 2, and *if* I was lucky, had 2 weeks period free. I gained about 20 pounds in the first 3 months, which I could not lose no matter what I did. Mood swings were awful, at one point I was depressed. My skin got bumpy. Finally got insurance to take it out. "


"I was on this medication a few years ago and it worked great. I decided to go back on birth control about a month ago. I have been taking it for 23 days. No problems until this week. I am very irritable and extremely nauseated. I don't think this medication is right for me."


"It has dramatically reduced my blood pressure and I feel great.  Just a little more tired throughout the day."


"I feel so much better since I started this medicine. I get more done and have much more positive attitude about things."


"48 year old firefighter (I'm not one to give up), dealing with Fibromyalgia symptoms for the past 5 years. Doctor prescribed Savella, been on it for three weeks and wow, what a noticeable difference when I miss a dose.  It doesn't completely take away the deep muscle pain and stiffness but it does help keep the pain tolerable so I can function, especially during cold wet weather changes.  The most notable side effect for me was the sweats (excessive sweating spells) and dry mouth, both are side effects I can live with."


"Botox has been my salvation.  I went from having daily 24/7 migraines to having only 1-2 migraines a week using Botox injections every 3 months.  I know that sounds like a lot, still - but believe me - when you're having migraines from the time you wake up until you manage to drop off to sleep, having some relief more days than not AND being able to actually treat the ones you do get with triptans and having it WORK is absolutely HUGE.  I feel as though I've gotten my life back.  I went from having to take at least a day off a week for migraines to rarely having to take a day off.  My supervisor has noticed and mentioned several times how little sick time I take now!  I've gotten my LIFE back!"


"Love it! It eliminated my periods for 3 months and I clocked in regularly every 3 months, something that never happened in my life. I would have stayed on it if it wasn't that I needed a pill with estrogens. I had no side effect at all."


"My colds always turn into bronchitis. This time it turned into pneumonia. This medicine IS liquid gold.
Don't let any doctor tell you otherwise. Some doctors like to  prescribe Tussionex Pearls for chronic cough. Don't let them. This is the cough syrup over all cough syrups. After I was released from hospital, I took my first dose and 30 mins later non cough!!"


"In April 2010, Implanon was inserted.  In February 2011 I had it removed.  My cycle came about every 2 weeks and experienced breakthrough bleeding constantly.  In short I did not have one day where I was not bleeding.  My doctor said it would go away, I would say I waited too long to give it a chance. I experienced mood and acne.  The excessive bleeding caused fatigue and reduced significantly the quality of my sex life.  It is now July 2011 and my cycle has just returned to normal.  There are good and bad reviews here.  I would say if you are considering this option discuss your entire medical history with your physician.  Perhaps there are some factors that make this a good choice for some women and bad for others."


"I've only been on Lexapro (10mg) for 4 days and already I'm a little worried. I am experiencing extreme dizziness and nausea to where I think I'm going to pass out. The good news is I'm not as depressed. The bad news? I'm not exactly happy either. I am a complete zombie. I don't care about anything. I cannot concentrate. I find myself "zoning out" during the day, like I've mentally checked out. The second night I took my medicines I had an anxiety attack as well, and my depression slammed me pretty hard. My suicidal thoughts were worse during the attack and I did some serious damage to myself. I'm sure this works for some people, but I'm going to give it a month and if there is no improvement with these side effects I'm switching."


"I had the spinal fusion in my two lower disc to alleviate my pain and my pain was still very bad. I have tried all the other pain killers from Lortabs 10mg X 6 a day plus Percocet 7.5mg -10mg X 8 a day plus some Oxycontin and it didn't work. Now I take methadone 10mg X 4 a day and my life has improved immensely! No real high from the medication and it knocks the crap out of your pain. Life in heavy pain is really no life."


"I have been taking PLAVIX from the day it came on the market because of my unique clotting problem. My heart doctor has me on both PLAVIX and 325 Mg of aspirin once daily. When I developed atrial fibrillation, they put me on warfarin also. Then I started having bleeding problems. They took me off the warfarin and I was fine on the PLAVIX and aspirin, no clot problems encountered."


"I have spent years going through one anti-depressant after another.  I even did ECT treatments and nothing worked.  My psychiatrist then put me on desipramine and I have never looked back.  I have energy, I can concentrate, get out of bed, and function for the first time in years.  I've been taking it for 6 months now and have not had to increase the dosage, either.  It was truly a godsend."


"I can be in public places comfortably"


"Problems:

Nose bleed

Significant Memory Loss and confusion

Extreme Constipation"


"I was having severe outbreaks of rashes and canker sores for the last couple of years.  After 4 months on it I've only had two minor episodes, both never erupted, went away in 24 hours!"


"I just left my Ob-Gyn and had Liletta inserted. I can't say much for side effects yet (obviously) but insertion wasn't not nearly as painful as anticipated. Maybe a 3 out of 10. Mind you, I have had 2 children. The pain after the procedure is worse most definitely. About a 5 out of 10."


"Insertion is painful, but quick. I spotted for two or three days following the procedure and only cramped the day of. I'm breastfeeding so have not yet had a period so I can't comment on whether or not it's heavier than normal yet."


"I have been on Spiriva Respimat for about a year now for my COPD and it is still working very well!  I do have to take my rescue inhaler more than I did when I first began the drug but I am still receiving great benefit from this medication and am so grateful it continues to improve my quality of life."


"Pristiq is "the one" for me. It's the refined version of Effexor and it has almost completely relieved my PTSD symptoms. Very little side effects, not too much emotional blunting. No flashback to "the event" or panic attacks. And unlike when I took Effexor, I have no unacceptable loss of inhibition. So I'm happy with this one. I take 100mg daily."


"Currently on accutane 40mg and just completed a little over three weeks. Feeling confident that it will get better the more I progress, but unfortunately having some pretty annoying side effects in the process. Accutane has made my roots dry (which is kinda good because I don't need to wash as often) but led me to have dandruff. I also get nosebleeds and currently experiencing worst blackhead breakouts I've ever had on my nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. Before accutane blackheads is what I had the least of and now they are taking over. I started this because back acne and as of right now I see no improvement which is fine because it's been a short while. I can't wait till I reach the end of this road already though."


"Update: After being on Triumeq a little over a month and a half I'm happy to report that my T Cells are at 375 and my viral load count is at 20! On top of taking Triumeq I have incorporated cardio and organic apple cider vinegar into my daily routine. These two additional steps have helped me to maintain a better detoxed body!  As for the side effects I was experiencing the first two weeks now these side effects have stopped."


"Been on Nucynta for a while (3-4 years) for very bad neuropathy pain. Have taken it with Norco every 4 to 5 hours- has little to no side effects, within an hour after taking I can feel the pain go almost all away, can function great at work - no side effects to speak of, no problems falling a sleep, use "Kerasal NeuroCream" on hands and feet at night dulls pain enough for me to fall asleep."


"I am a 40 year old male who has been subject to moderate acne my entire life starting at age 13.  It has never been debilitating but it has caused certain self esteem issues (rather it has exacerbated self esteem issues).  In an effort to make this as concise as possible, 99% of all that is on the internet will all the "bad stuff" written about this drugs are NOT true.  Although my experience is one case, my case is a solid and reliable example of the true effects of Amnesteem / Accutane.  The biggest issue with this drug are the insurance companies and the constant monthly battles to get them to cover it.  Remember folks, having insurance is not the same this as having access to proper care and insurance coverage. BEST DRUG EVER!"


"I've had skyla for about 2 years and it's had its ups and downs. But I don't entirely blame the contraception itself; my doctor is an idiot. Anyway, I still get my period but it's just spotting, almost like when you're period is ending. I never need a tampon because it isn't heavy enough. There are times where I will randomly feel pain under my belly button when I stretch, and my fianc"


"My cardiologist put me on ExForge 10/320 about 6 mos ago.  I began to develop a severe cough that became chronic with phlegm.  I coughed day and night, I was just miserable.  I told my family physician and he suggested it was the ExForge.  I stopped taking it and in one and a half days, my cough has almost stopped completely."


"I've been on this medication for about a year now, and when first started it everyone noticed a change. I've got better on Latuda for my schizoaffective disorder. I use Celexa and Lamictal with it, and I can finally control everything about my disorder. I got my life back on Latuda, it has given me more energy, and I can get out and do just about everything now, when before I couldn't do anything."


"I've taken this pill for around 4 years now, and for the most part it has been great for me. I gained almost no weight (maybe just water weight because I do get kind of bloated), my skin has been great and my periods are around 3 days. The only downside to it is the mood swings, which were way worse the first year or two I started the pill."


"After 6 months of counselling this was offered to me, I have never wanted to stop drinking, just stop the binges. this drug has worked brilliantly"


"I began Strattera two days ago and the first day I had problems urinating immediately. I also noticed problems holding an erection. Day two was even worse as I could hardly urinate and when I got sexually exited I could not have an erection at all. I have never had sexual problems before and urinating has always been normal. I blame Strattera because it's the only new medication I was taking. I also take Lithium for depression and Prozac for my sexual addiction. "


"My swollen ankle is finally back to normal thanks to Mobic. The medicine really works and reduces instantaneously!"


"It took few days for it to start working. I'm taking 2 pills a day. First few days felt bad cramps but after that it felt like a complete cure. No bathroom trips, gained weight, I can eat anything without feeling bloated."


Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

"It's my life saver, I was bed bound and in a wheel chair before using florinef! Now I can do physio and live a almost normal life!"


"I used this before having my son in August 2015, it was great then, no periods for a whole year,  then once I had my son I went back to the same contraception,  only to find out it would not be the same, I had my first injection 4 weeks ago,  the first week was fine, then came the bleeding, and it has not stopped since, every day no gaps and heavy! Its a great contraceptive simply for the fact you can NOT have sex because of the side effects!  My advice after having children,  DO NOT GET THE DEPO INJECTION! !!!! x"


"My initial experience  with Brintellix is very promising. I've suffered from treatment resistive depression and Generalized anxiety disorder for many years. Name it, I've been on it. Many medicines flatlined me emotionally, other's amped anxiety and left me sleepless, others were weight sensitive, causing rapid weight gain (hello Remeron); others worked like a charm - until they stopped working. It's been a 25 year struggle. My new Doc put me on Brintellix and within short days I felt more alert and 'content' with no sleeping problems. No side effects on entry dose of 5 mg. I take 2.5 mg Klonopin when required if I have an anxiety peak - other than that I feel like the "Me" I knew was in there."


"I have been on this as needed for the last 4 years. I started at 0.5mg and am currently at 1mg. I only take when needed and have not had any negative side affects. I only wish it actually lasted longer. Roughly last for 30 to 40 min. I have taken to help sleep, I am a war vet and it helps to calm down the hyper vigilance. I have seen people struggle coming off of this, but they "usually" are the ones abusing it.  It is not an everyday med."


"I prefer Triazolam to any other pill for sleeping. I take only one half pill and only on occasion. I have never had ANY PROBLEM with this drug. My only problem is that no doctor will prescribe it for me!"


"This drug literally saved my life. I had bad anxiety and couldn't go out of the house. I didn't want to take it at first in fear of losing control and having this drug take over my thoughts. I decided to give it a shot at 10mg... Took a few nights of sleeplessness, tossing turning, body sweats. I didn't give up on it ... Then suddenly i got used to it and had to up my dose to 20mg. I began to feel normal again. I was able to go out without feeling like I was gonna have an anxiety attack. I was able to get a job as a paramedic. Going on 4 years as a medic! No anxiety attacks! My moods have been stable. I'm glad I stuck with it. I never miss a dose. Don't be ashamed or scared of your mental health. Take it seriously"


"I've been taking this medication for so long I don't know if it helps or not.  I have M.S. and severe muscle spasms in my lower back as well as tightness in my legs.  After reading the comments here, I've decided to ask my neurologist to either up the dosage or try another medication."


"I suffer from degenerative arthritis in my lower spine, which is slowly making its way up my back. At first I was taking Oxynorm which is the same as OxyContin but in an instant release form. I began on 10mg a day, however due to tolerance issues this dosage quickly increased. Leaving me in a state where I was so stoned I might as well have been drunk. Concerned with that I spoke to my GP who changed me over to OxyContin, slow release. After 3 years, due once again to tolerance I am on 80mg 3x24hrs. The pain relief is awesome sometimes it's so effective I forget my backs stuffed. However some of the side effects are bad for instance I forget to breath, have trouble swallowing and the constipation is horrendous."


"Intuniv is by far the best drug on the market for ADD/ADHD."


"Have not had this experience in years. The burning and itching is insane! I am 67! Wow this is painful and this one day Monistat treatment is definitely not for me. I suffered for a few hours - finally decided to google the treatment (3 AM) and found several very negative responses. I got up and showered and feel a little better for the moment. Tried the Cortisone 10 suggestion and that was intense and had to wash that off. I am raw! My lady parts are suffering. The major itch has stopped momentarily. I will have to see a doctor! I tried a sitz bath yesterday with essential oils - that gave temporary relief. This is miserable. This was NOT the week to take a vow of no complaining.This experience is very challenging."


"Full knee replacement used hydrocodon/acetaminophen for initial 15- days then Dr prescribed Tramadol for pain during physical therapy. First one I took I couldn't sleep and wide awake to 4:30am!!  Ok, maybe something else causing it? I read side-affects not many comments. I got by on Ibrophen during next few days didn't take Tramadol for 2-days.
3-RD day by 6:00pm after working 8 hrs at desk job then on to 1-hr PT got home and decided to try Tramadol again. I took one 50-mg at 5:30pm and didn't sleep until 3:30am!!!  I also experienced itchy hand palms I noticed and lasted about an hour.  My pain isn't getting relieved either!!
Can't continue, need rest, stopped taking and just using Ibrophen until I see Dr tomorrow!!"


"When I first got nexplanon in, my arm hurt for about two years. Also it makes my period about 32 days with having about 60 day break. I don't care much for it in that regard. It does work good as far as not having any babies."


"Very good cough syrup, immediately helped my hacking cough. Although u will feel sleepy after taking 5ml dosage. It's best to take it at night and do not drive ."


"Pretty sure this egg ovule isn't filled with medicine, but a tiny FIRE BREATHING DRAGON that has hatched and is now spewing it's red hot flames all over the walls of my pink canoe. I feel as if I am straddling an active volcano as it erupts inside of my hoo-ha. My lady bits are the new Pompeii. I'm pretty sure this medicine has turned my bits into a furnace. The only relief from what feels like birthing satan himself has been waddling over to my freezer and wedging as many ice cubes as possible between my sizzling meat flaps. The pain of this wretched excuse for medicine can only be compared to mistaking a tampon for a stick of dynamite. Best of luck to my fellow yeasties! RIP to our vaginas."


"I have taken Depakote for 13 years. Tried Dilantin and Lamictol at one point. They never fully stopped the seizure activity. Once I have learned to take my pills faithfully and have the correct dose it has become a HUGE BLESSING in my life. I am "normal". I have some of the side effect (weight gain, depression, hair falls out) but to me it is worth it to lead a normal functioning life. I also went through pregnancy on Depakote and I have a healthy 2 year old."


"Okay. Here's the deal. My body was not thrilled about this change. When it was inserted 3 years ago it was excruciating. I could barely stand. Then I had the same damn pain for 6 months STRAIGHT. And this pain is best described as the worst poop ever. It hurts. It feels like there's a soccer team practicing in your uterus

With a heavy period every two weeks. Then the ovnoxious pain would only come when I had my period which thankfully went from every two weeks to once a month and then to kinda rare. Only occasionally. But the pain was still so unbearable that I had to get prescription pain medicine. That didn't work. However. I figured it was worth it. So I left it in. Here I am 3 years later and still bad cramp"


"I know everyone has different reactions too different birth control, this does not work for me! I switched from the pill to this patch because I hate taking pills every day and it's so much of a hassle. So I found as soon as I started the patch, first 3 days extremely nauseous, within the first week my fave and chest broke out crazy in deep cystic acne, I didn't have any acne before, and it cause libido (major decrease in sex drive) as well as made me super emotional and just angry all the time, so therefore I immediately switched back off of it due to too many unwanted side effects, just bought the Nuvaring I hear good things about it and hear it's a very low dosage ... Hopefully not as many side effects involved."


"Started April 1.  I have now completed 3 months and weight 213 lbs.  I started drug at 238 and my all-time high was 249.  I am very pleased with the weight loss of 25 lbs. and 36 respectively. I am so happy I started this drug because I am tired of being fat. It is so nice to look in the mirror and like what you see. Once I reach my goal weight of about 190, I will probably stop the drug and swim all by himself. I will never again allow myself to get fat again and will keep on eating properly. As long as you stay away from the deadly foods like soda,cake, cookies, pies, ice cream, red meat and fried foods, you are good to go!  Just add in water, portion-control, treadmill, and some help from above and you will be alright! No side effects."


"I am a 61 year old male having trouble getting erections for intercourse. Gets half way and boom gone. Dr gave me Viagra 100 mg take a half and works good tried a fourth of one does not work as well. Works well and no side affects. This has giving me confidence back and enjoy sex again. I have notice it takes longer to ejaculate and sometimes I never do, the second time around. Thank you"


"Worked very well.  Triglicerides went from 2,000 to 600 in just 3 weeks.  The only medication that worked for me."


"Have some serious side effects. Please google a little bit before using. In my case i had upset stomach. Stopped after 3 days of use"


"I took Wellbutrin for a couple months, eventually going up to 450 mg a day, and I think it did help a little bit but not a whole lot. From my experience, it would maybe be good for mild depression but I don't think its strong enough if you've been depressed for a long time period. I don't remember any side effects though except maybe a little loss of appetite."


"I started my 6 year old on this medication a few months ago.  It has really helped her in school.  I just don't know how to handle her when the medicine wears off or before she takes it.  Overall a great medicine for my child."


"I have been on Yaz for 6 weeks. I know that isn't very long to make a judgment about it's effects on acne so I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. Though it really has not helped my acne at all, I cannot conclude that in the next month or two it wouldn't help then either. My issue is that the side effects are really discouraging. I have been so tired almost everyday and my energy is low. I'm a fitness fanatic but my workouts haven't been as good because I'm so tired. I've also been more depressed and my appetite has most definitely increased. I have had some mild nausea. I noticed an increase in gas and bloating. My breasts have also been extremely tender and swollen."


"I got the shot six weeks ago. About a week after I started to experience stomach problems, and had daily, painful diarrhea. After two weeks of on and off diarrhea my bowel movements backs solid but rare, and then after that I would experience a lot of gas after eating. All of my stomach problems stopped after five weeks. I also have been diagnosed depressed and haven't found the shot to make it any worse. I've also experienced a lot of binge eating on the shot but haven't gained weight. I used to have a very painful first day of my period (bad cramps, diarrhea, gas, vomiting) but once I experienced my period on the shot I just had cramps but no blood. Im not pregnant but my period has stopped completely."


"What a joke, the system.  It works 1/3 of the time.  I sniff with a straw."


"I took Aviane for almost two years before switching to Mirena (which I love, by the way.) I never had sex without a condom while on this BC, but it seemed to do its job. I never got pregnant. I did, however, regularly experience the withdrawal bleeding (a "period") consistently a few days before the placebos began every month, but it was predictable so I didn't mind. I took the pill at the exact time every day. I just don't think the hormones were quite strong enough to hold back my bleeding. Basically Aviane worked alright for me, although I did notice some minor but more frequent bouts of depressive episodes that were very short while on this BC. I had a lot less acne while on Aviane, but small flare ups a day or two before my period."


"I was prescribed this by my Obgyn and began the medicine as instructed with 2 at night & 1 the next morning. I woke up in the morning feeling angry and frustrated and was taking it out on my 2 year old & husband. I continued about my morning and took my daughter to daycare & realize something was not right about me. I was dizzy and feeling groggy and irritated. I was out of it for the rest of the day.

I discontinued using the medicine and call my Obgyn the next day who told me I had a bad reaction to medicine.

Bad stuff for me and now still living with the nausea and sickness vs feeling all of that from the medicine."


"Great for any type of yeast infection. I always take it or give it to my toddler when either of us gets put on antibiotics."


"This is the easiest ddavp to individualize. The spray only delivers .1 ml at at time, not good for people who only require .05ml. The pill does not work....Period!. Sadly the manufacturer is discontinuing making the rhinal tube which is devistating to people like me who will now face illness due to wrong dosing or inadequate dosing."


"I got this implant put in after my son was born in 2010. I have enjoyed it for the most part because the side effects are bearable. When I do have a period it usually lasts a while but I will also go for months without having one. I have however experienced a huge decrease in my sex drive. My son is almost 2 now so the side effects for me and friends of mine change every year I'm on it. I often fear I'm pregnant, then I take a test and it is negative. So it has a lot of pregnancy symptoms for all the users who have it and don't know."


"So much better than Oxycontin for osteoarthritis in my S.I. joint (cocyx/pelvis).  Less constipation, better for driving, doesn't impair judgement... 30-60mg/day, compared to 60 Oxycontin."


"Horrible I was put on 200 seroquel and now I've been diagnosed with hypotension. I get dizzy all the time it's been three months and I have to go off its that severe this side effect is horrible! Especially for a student not being able to concentrate"


"Panic disorder is no fun. You feel like you have nowhere to run and nowhere to hide, and that you are coming to an end! Xanax has helped me against this terrible nervousness, demonic, feeling. I only take it when I truly need it. I take the lowest dose possible 0.25. The thing about this drug is that it makes you feel so relaxed. So people keep taking it, to keep feeling good and that's when it backfires. Please only take it as needed. Don't take it if your not feeling panic at the moment. You have to respect this drug. And taking it when u don't feel panic is not the way to go. Trust me! Prayer and a lil help from xanax can make all the difference in the world!!"


"I have had the nexplanon since October 10 and I finally get it took out Monday. I would not recommend this to anyone I have gained so much weight this is the most I weighed every in my life I eat healthy plus work out and noth change. I come on and go off every now and then. I can't wait to get off!!!!!"


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency

"I almost died, but now I take folic acid to grow my hair"


"This is my 2nd time using Cleocin HCl, this time for a dental abscess (300mg every 6 hrs).
Today is day 3 of a 7-day course, set by the ER Dr. The swelling of my gumline, lip, and cheek has all but disappeared (just a tiny bump on the gumline left). The pain too is almost nonexistent, unless of course I bite down hard on the tooth that needs extraction.
 Side effects are slight nausea and heartburn if taken without 8oz of water or lying down soon after taking a dose."


"I am 16, I have had Juvenille Myoclonic Epilepsy for almost 2 years now and have been on keppra ever since. I experienced some weight loss, extreme depression, hallucinations, and memory loss. I've only had one other grand mal seizure while on this and I do not jerk anymore. Though it works I wish I felt alive and awake during normal daily tasks. If you can seek other medications for physiological and behavioral reasons, I suggest it."


"For Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was diagnosed since 2011, nothing works well. Till I am allowed Humira 40MG. pen + 20 mg. of Methotrexate every 2 weeks. Humira works over night, none of the side effects. I am back to my perfect self again.

Now I am waiting for another shoe to drop; medications stop working, insurance stop covering, liver funk out etc."


"I have only taken 3 cipro 750 and my stomach is so uncomfortable I can't sit comfortably. Constant burping, muscle pain, leg tremors. Stopping immediately."


"I started taking cymbalta when I turned 30!! Literally no side effects no brain zaps bad thoughts anything!!!! I take 30 mg once a day to keep my body from seizing up. I do that during an anxiety attack and at first they put me on Zoloft and lorazepam!! That experience was horrible!! I was so scared to try anything else because of that. Until one day a doctor handed me the pill and said take it..take it now!! I did and called my mom all in a panic. I am very reactive to medicine too which is also odd. Within 30 mins of talking to my mom all panicked out.. I just felt my whole body relax and said to myself, why I'm I freaking out? This medicine has truly saved my life!! My abilities to do things without being afraid!!"


"Started using trulance not so long ago, hoped it will help me before I leave for a vacation. It does! after about a week I started going almost every day and I feel so much better. Makes me happy iIdon't need to worry about this problem anymore."


"I've had the Mirena for about a week now, and having it put in was not painful, there was discomfort but no pain. I did cramp pretty bad afterwards but only after I had it done. I haven't had any since and no bleeding since. I really like it so far and I hope I continue to do so"


"I was prescribed this medication for my chronic insomnia. I took 8mg at bedtime without success. Never worked to allow me to go to sleep."


"I am a runner and had strained my back during training.  I was taking 4 advils at a time for weeks and even though I was popping them like M&M's, o as still suffering.  My doctor prescribed Tramadol 50mg 1-2 pills every 6 hours and took the pain away immediately!!! The side effect I had were slight headache and it made me little loopy but it outweighed the back pain I was experiencing so I was happy with it.  Don't plan on taking this long term but it was the only thing that worked for me."


"After 3 days on Nexium my reflux is completely gone. But I now have nausea, body aches, constant mild headache, rash, tiredness, dizziness and worst ever stomach cramps."


"I actually really enjoy my IUD. I have had 2 for a total of 8 years now. 5 years for my first and now I'm 3 years into my new one. This format of contraception is such a liberating thing for women. It allows me to not worry wether or not I have my period, or when I'm choosing to be sexually active with my partner, you should always use a condom but I have that extra layer of security that I know I am safe. I am in control of my body and my choices. So it takes a certain comfort and peace of mind. I find it great for me, but that being said it is not for everyone.  And you should always speak with your doctor and do lots of research. Also, iI did want to say the one con I had was one of my partners feeling the strings and it hurting him."


"This product is so bizarre and dangerous, I stopped using it after two months of it doing nothing but dry out my face to the point where it was constantly peeling and actually made my acne worse. Still looking for a treatment, but I will never go back to using synthetic products like this. The chemicals burned my face sometimes when I applied it, and ultimately the cystic acne that it healed came back even with continued use. If you're looking for a treatment, try natural methods first. I don't recommend this product; it's what my dermatologist gave me because she gives that to everyone who walks in with acne. It's not for everyone."


"I've been taking Plavix 75 and a baby aspirin for 9 months now after stent placement in the back of my heart. So far no side effects except bruising. I am 65 yrs old, Male with heart disease. Can't take any statins because they cause too much leg muscle pain."


"Does absolutely nothing for me except make me a little dizzy. I'm in more pain now than before I started taking it.  Absolutely the most useless prescription I've ever had."


"Hi, I'm a new member, I had breast cancer at the start of 2013, it had spread to my liver, bone and spine, I had radiotherapy on my spine which worked well, I was then put on letrozole, within 6 months, the scan results showed that all the tumors were shrinking, I had awful hot flushes but coped with them, in April 2014 my scan was clear and was pain free and this was just by taking letrozole, I called it my wonder pill. However, the last few weeks the muscle pain in my legs have started, I went to the health shop and got some Musseltone gel, yes I have spelt it right as it's made from mussels from the sea, it's great, I rub it on a few times a day and before I get out of bed in a morning. For me, Letrozole was my miracle cure."


"I love Viibryd! I suffer from social anxiety and occasional depression. I also have pretty nasty PMS symptoms. This medicine has helped me a ton! I am not snapping at my kids, no longer stressed, and does not effect sex drive. I haven't noticed any food cravings either, so no weight gain like with Celexa! I haven't had any bouts of sadness either, plus I do have more energy. I did have upset tummy first 2 days, then fine. Definitely take with food! Protein and carbs!! Love it!"


"I have suffered from migraines since I was in grade school; I'm now 40. I didn't know about treatments until I started college. Midrin had worked wonders for me for years...and then it stopped. Fiorinal and many of the triptans did not compare; they took longer to take effect and I could not deal with some of the side effects. I have started seeing a well-known neurologist who has finally gotten me on the right treatment (topiramate to help control the frequency of migraines and Relpax to help at onset of migraine attack). It feels so good to actually have normal days!"


"I had mild anxiety and was having a difficult time controlling it. I felt overwhelmed and out of control, although I looked fine on the outside. I was prescribed Xanax for panic attacks, but was having to lean on it too much to curb my anxiety so my doctor put me on Lexapro. It's fabulous--my Xanax is practically untouched since the Lexapro kicked in. It took about three months, but then I looked back and realized I hadn't been anxious in months. I feel like the 'old me'. Side effects - had jaw clenching the first few weeks, which was really weird. But it went away. Now the only thing is if I forget to take it, I'm a mess! I feel very confused and the world doesn't feel real to me. Take it at the same time each day and always have some on you."


"Calming and starts to work within 15 minutes. Has been a lifesaver for me over the years.  I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks."


"My son has an egg allergy and therefore has never been able to be vaccinated against the flu. For the first time at 13, he came down with the flu, and he really thought he was going to die. Severe resp. distress and temps of up to 104 that would not budge. Started Tamiflu on day 2 along with antibiotic for possible pneumonia, and he is eating and drinking and feeling like  a new person on day #2. Tamiflu probably saved us a two day hospital stay. I guarantee the antibiotic did not work its magic in 1 day. Well worth the $125.00 after insurance paid about $190.00. Price most likely because liquid form."


"Stay as far away as possible from this medicine. I took only one injection Oct 11, 2015 during my cycle, with hopes of lighting my cycle, which was due to start on my wedding day Nov 21, 2015. I started bleeding approximately 1 week after receding the injection, it is now Feb 22, 2016, and I am still bleeding. Its a constant spotting, with a break through of extreme heavy bleeding, soaking a pad within an hour. I am a newly wed and unable to satisfy my husband, I surely hope he doesn't go out in cheat, due to this stupid shot, there should be some type of class action lawsuit. Depo Provera need to come off of the market."


"This is my 4th month on Trinessa. My doctor put me on it to help with my heavy and irregular periods as well as my acne. The first 2 months didn't seem to have any effect on me other than make me break out. In fact, this first period I had on this medicine seemed longer (around 7 days) and more painful than ever before. I even experienced a bit of sickness around the first week. But I kept taking it, and it has finally started clearing up my acne and the last period I had was only 4 days with minimal cramping. This birth control is pretty effective for me, and it's finally doing it's job. The point is: give it time to work."


"Do not try this, I had read the reviews b4 I started this and felt real uneasy about taking it, but one review said it worked for the cramps, so I decided to take it and see what happens, by day 4 my hormones were so out of wack, I went from happy and loving my life to suicidal. I was crying about everything and I just wanted to die. I never knew something as simple as birth control could screw me up so bad in a matter of days. I also had started cramps like I has started, and I just got off my cycle, threw away my pills the next day and am doing much better the same day I came off of it."


"I started Contrave 10/9/2015 and as of today I've lost 7lbs. 10/17/2015. I do hope to drop another 20lbs before summer. Started at 192 now at 185. I am 5'11" and my goal is 165. My happy pre surgical menopausal weight. Little side effects as long as I take it with a small snack."


"I am so thankful to be alive even though the side effects of anastrozole can be so very painful and inconvenient. What keeps me going on with my everyday life is taking a step back and remembering when I was diagnosed with breast cancer and the her2 gene. And then having a bilateral masectomy and then starting chemo and then the side effects of chemo...Whew now all that was pretty bad and I survived! So I tell myself that I will survive anastrozole also. I am so thankful that I have choices. I am also thankful while reading these comments that I am not alone!"


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"I am 19 and was on this medicine for just under a year. The only thing I like about it was I didn't get my period, but when I first started the shot I had my period for about 5 weeks, it was terrible. Also the weight gain was awful. I weighed 110 before I was on it and gained 30 pounds. So to say I recently changed back onto the pill."


"I started Trinessa about 2 months ago while visiting family.vThe 1st day was seemingly perfect. My period ended within hours of taking it. Then the 2nd day we went to the water park and I was attacked by a horrible bout of nausea. I ended up vomiting at the water park then 2 more times later that afternoon. I took it the next day and 4 more days following and threw up 3 times each day about 4 hours after taking the dosage. I had no choice but to quit taking it. I couldn't handle the nausea and ongoing sickness. "


"I took this pill for a year and 9 months as I was about to get married. do NOT take this drug. I have never had so many health problems in my life until this drug was brought into my life I gained 30lbs. I am very health conscious. I've always been no heavier than 147LBS. I'm a 5'5 dense athletic build.. I lift weights, run, eat very little to no meat. I eat a gluten free diary free pretty much vegan diet. I have NEVER been over weight I don't have any pre-existing conditions or anything like that. It gave me acne, HORRIFIC mood swings. Bottom line, I've been off of it, since 9/16. I had my period the month after, it skipped 3 months and now I have a period that I've been bleeding w/ huge blood clots for 3 weeks. You have been warned."


"My mother had severe cystic acne 10 yrs though she was a beautiful 29 year old bride in 1957. It is an INHERITED skin disease! I was first of 3 boys and got severe acne that was incurable from my mid teens through to my marriage in 1985. Embarrassing psychologically and emotionally because I felt ugly growing up and afraid to ask girls on dates. Early in career & marriage Accutane was brought to market and attention of my dermatologist who prescribed it for about a year - no guarantee as new drug. 100% success and it cured my dastardly acne!  No significant side effects. Our son got the family skin disease & we had doctor prescribe Accutane which cured his cystic acne too. Thank u Accutane"


"I just starting taking it about a month ago. I have all of the common side effects. My only concerning side effect is decreased urination and anorgasma. I am a female. Has any one else experienced this?"


"I just want to say that Drysol really works for me, its been 2 weeks now and I've used it like 3-4 times and haven't seen a drop from my armpits yet. Let me tell you how good Drysol is - I put it on Thursday, the day I got it, and my armpits were dry that whole weekend. All I did is took a shower for everyday I went out, Friday, Saturday and on Sunday I was at the game. I didn't have time to put it on more than once that whole weekend and my armpits were dried. Nothing works like Drysol. I'm writing this because I hope this post helps someone else. I did a lot of research but I'm done. This is my last stop. I just wanted to leave feedback and big thanks to people who made it."


"Excellent"


"I'm at 225mg.

There may, or there may not, be leg side effects. It can create -- or increase -- muscle rigidity. A massage will painful to the point of bliss -- the pain feels soooo good.

But, if you start to get spasms WHEN YOU LIE DOWN they will be a whole different kind of pain! So strong they have now torn two tendens in my left leg the last 2 years. Effexor?

In hospital they gave me my dose in the early morning and I had no spasms at night. But they also gave me morphine, oxy, and valium. NICE!!!

At home, night dose > night spasms!  Dose in afternoon > very few spasms. Love to hear from others!"


"I am 19 years old and had Implanon inserted almost a year and a half ago. The only thing I didn't like about it at first was the irregular bleeding, which my doctor said would take up to 6 months to be regular. A year later and I'm still bleeding almost everyday and still take 'precautions' even when I'm not because I never know when I will get my period. Before I got Implanon my friends warned me about weight gain and hair loss. But no one warned me about mood swings! I don't even feel like the same person anymore. I'm always mad, depressed and have no sex drive! I have even gained quite a bit of weight also... My relationship is even at risk, and its not worth it! The only good thing is not being pregnant, but its got to come out asap!"


"My experience with the implant has been both positive and negative. I had it put in and have had it for roughly 3/4 months now and I have had a heavy period non-stop, I am also experiencing very bad mood swings. On top of this I have also started to break out and experience mild acne. The doctors have advised me all of this will calm down after 6 months however it is currently a very annoying process as this period is non stop and my moods have changed. Currently the side effects are pretty bad but it will calm down and my boyfriend and I have regular sex and I am not pregnant...so it is very effective as a form of birth control."


"I am 21 and have not had kids. It was just in and out of the office. It wasn't too bad of an experience for me. I just didn't think about it while it was being put in. It went smooth and fairly well! It also helps that I have an awesome doctor who talked to me step by step. I bled for maybe a couple days if that and had minimal cramping. It's been a little over a week and I don't even notice or feel it! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones!"


"I don't know how this stuff is still on the market.

My main issue with this pill is the bleeding in between periods. I have never spotted on Amethyst so the full month of bleeding is weird and confusing. If I didn't know my body so well, I wouldn't have known when my menstruation actually began. I asked my doctor to take me off ASAP and put me back on Amethyst. That was is 100% covered anyways."


"I took Zyrtec everyday for a month and saw zero improvement with my sudden outbreak of hives. Then I was advised to take double doses of Zyrtec AND Allegra. Only thing I got was sleepy. I've been taking Famotidine for three days. I saw almost immediate results. Today is day 3, and all my hives are gone. The itching is virtually gone. Even the dark spots the hives were leaving behind before seem to be fading. I haven't noticed any side effects except my extreme joy that something finally worked!"


"I'm in my late 60s and had been struggling to frequent urination at night, an urgent need here and there during the day, ED, and low libido. My urologist recommended Cialis but when he mentioned the price and the fact that it would not be covered by insurance, I almost decided against it. He was quite sure it would help, however. So I invested in the first month's supply --- and  noticed a difference in respect to urination and the rest almost immediately. Quite amazing. Like some other people, I've had a bit of heartburn but no other side effects. Well worth the investment!"


"I've been on Saxenda for 4 months and only lost 14 pounds in this drug. It costs me $450 a month and the results at first went like this month one 6 pounds weight loss, month 2 two pound weight loss, month 3 six pound weight loss and month 4 nothing! Weight stayed the same. Before taking it I was in a calorie reduced diet that had me losing 2-3 pounds a month so that would average out to 10 pounds in 4 months. I don't think the weight loss difference is worth the $450 a month."


"I tried Elmiron for 6 months.  It caused headaches at first, but those stopped after a few weeks.  Two months in, I started losing hair.  Once it started, it didn't stop.  I lost hair all over, so I didn't have any bald spots, but my hair is STILL visibly thinner than it used to be (stopped taking Elmiron 8 months ago).  It also had no effect on my symptoms.  I did, however, find some relief from a combo of other drugs: amitriptyline, hydroxyzine, gabapentin, uribel, myrbetriq, tramadol, and vaginal valium.  I also to take prelief, desert harvest aloe vera, and I try to stick with the IC diet.  Good luck to everyone.  IC sucks."


"I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and was given Lexapro along with cognitive therapy. The first week Lexapro made me worse than I was originally. However, it worked wonders and has helped me immensely to get my life back in order.  I started on a light dosage at 10mg and in 4 weeks jumped to 20mg which is typical.  This combined with cognitive therapy has got me back on track.  I really didn't experience any side effects except feeling crappy when I first got on it.  Within 4 weeks it was fine.  To me it is like taking aspirin everyday now."


"I've been off and on the prozac for over a year now. Keep reading stuff on the internet about its side effects, then flush them down the drain. But then I get back on the medicine. I can say that I feel its effects after just one dose, it feels like a pretty strong drug and I'm only on 10mg. Don't drink too much caffeine on prozac! I've had the worst anxiety attacks if I drink an energy drink after taking my dose of prozac. It does help me get stuff done and stay motivated and I guess it helps with general anxiety as well. It does kind of make me impulsive though but I'm learning to make better decisions while on the medicine. I think it helps over all and I will continue to stay on it for the foreseeable future."


"I am extremely sensitive to medications, even over the counter herbal supplements, I can't take them. I had a lot going on in my life and started having anxiety attacks. I started taking 5mg of Prozac (cutting 10mg tablets in half). I noticed a change almost immediately. I feel much more relaxed, happy, I don't dwell on things that I might have in the past, I let things roll off my back more easily, and no more anxiety attacks. I'm more outgoing (I have somewhat of an introverted personality), I'm more patient and enjoy getting out and doing things more. I was afraid of gaining weight so I put off trying an antidepressant for a long time. Its been a month and a half and I've never felt better in my life."


"Currently on .2mg of Clonidine and 300mg of Seroquel for Insomnia. Works fine."


"I am on day 8.  The only side effect I have had as of now is a headache, I have had it for about 5 days now.  I smoked about a pack a day before and I have not had a cigarette today as of yet, I did smoke twice yesterday though. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!"


"I have a lot of stress, and I find its not working for me. Made me dizzy at first. I honestly don't like cymbalta"


"I was on generic Bupropion for almost 2 years (Hcl XL 150 mg) and it was ok. It did help with the depression but towards the end of the day (took pill 7 am) by 5 pm I was feeling down and irritable again, I never really thought about it until everything I've read about the generics having time release issues so I know it's not just me!  I def had more energy, and was good during the day, but 5pm I shut down emotionally. I tried switching to generic Bup Hcl XL 300 mg last year but only made it 5 days in before switching back due to anxiety/no sleep side effects. I really hated that my mail order RX company would switch manufacturer of my drug-one bottle was from Global and the next Actavis. Now on brand Wellbutrin XL300mg and hoping it wrks!"


"I have just started this medication 120mg once daily, was on oxycontin er 80mg 2x day, with  morphine 30mg 3x day as needed. I have multiple disc herniations/stenosis  all three areas of the spine, failed cervical fusion,tendenonites left and right shoulder, knee etc.I have had multiple pain issues since the age of 30, and have had other pain treatments including injections, bilateral rhizodamies,gangliotimies.  Granted I have just started this rx after my insurance carrier decided not to pay for oxycontin 80mg bid,. I've gotten pretty good relief so far, since I was truly hesitant after reading these reviews, but so far it is no better or no worse than oxy 80 . Have had no major side effects so I'm pretty satisfied so far."


"I have aniexty really bad and feared a bad side effect. After 3 days of worry I took the shot. Nothing happens just a pain in butt. It's fast. Just do it"


"Clonidine is a drug that produces many obvious physical and psychological effects, the most obvious being marked drowsiness. It supposedly works to fight anxiety by interfering with the chemicals responsible for those horrible, anxious feeling, pounding heartbeat and fear reactions. To that end, it works very well. It's hard to say whether or not it has a large effect on experiencing anxiety overall, however."


"I would recommend this to anyone wanting to control hormones. I was very depressed, anxious, gained a lot of weight due to constant cravings.
It's good for acne, my face was clear as it was with Yaz. I had to get my insurance to prior authorize this only to have bad side effects. Was on this for approx 8 months and gained 20 pounds from not wanting to leave the couch and bad depression/anxiety. I thought it was something else until I stopped taking it. I can't take generics, always a problem. I'm going back on Yaz, was never an issue for me, even lost weight."


"Works wonders"


"It is so good for children. It helped my daughter in 3 days."


"I had to take 2000 mg of this medicine at once. I was afraid to take it because of the horror stories.  I had no side effects at all."


"It does lower blood pressure, but my memory is bad, even with 20 triggers to remember I just move on and forget. I have aches and pains like an old man and every so often it feels like the alien is busting outa my chest. Sleep is no problem as I can drop off in a second. I now have a low low tolerance to alcohol and don't drink at all and feel like i have hangover. I can still function sexually but have taken an ED pill and blood pressure dropped to 63. OMG. I don't think this is me so I will try a beta blocker as I think I have stress related \BP"


"I can't find anyone else that experiences this, but I swear when I take this medication it sometimes makes my symptoms worse.  At least 3-4 times a week it is like my bladder just fills up over and over really fast with tons of clear urine.  I don't know where it comes from.  It most often happens first thing in the morning so there is little to no way of ever sleeping in on my day off.  If I am not exhausted, my bladder won't let me sleep but so much.  This morning it was every 15-30 mins I was urinating like I had been chugging gallons of water.  Sometimes it follows me to work and since I am on the road with my job, I am in complete hell at times.  I do not have diabetes.  Drs say at least my kidneys are good.  Yet the misery continues."


"I had my implant inserted in July 2010, and the first 6 months I was very happy! Barely bled, only gained a few lbs and no other side effects. The past year however has been absolute hell. I have 2 weeks of heavy bleeding followed by 1 week of none, continuously. I have also gained about 30lbs without changing my diet or lifestyle at all, as I am an active, healthy person. Also about once every two months I get horrible stabbing pains in my lower pelvis all caused by side-effects. After finally confirming it was the Implanon that is making me ill I have finally got an appointment to get it removed."


"I was prescribed 15 mg Remeron for insomnia. I will say that it worked to put me to sleep and keep me asleep, HOWEVER, I notice that I am super groggy in the morning even after a full night of sleep. It took me 3-4 hours to shake off the effects of the meds, which is definitely not ideal."


"I love this medication. The stupidest thing I could of done was to come off the medication. I ended up gaining what I lost back because my appetite returned with a vengeance. I recommend signing up for Qysmia's loyalty program which reduces the out-of-pocket."


"I'm allergic to sulfa and penicillin so my doc prescribed Macrobid. The first time I took this medicine, I felt fine besides some nasty nausea. I didn't take the last 3 pills because of it but my UTI went away almost immediately. This time, I feel horrible. I felt good after the first 2-3 doses but now after I take it (3rd day) I am weak, I feel like it's hard to breathe, and my stomach burns/hurts so bad I can't stand it. It also makes me very tired and out of it/woozy. The burning during urination has went away but I feel worse than what I did with the UTI. I hate to stop it early but I fear I may end up in the hospital if I don't. It's not a bad med, just hit or miss side effects. I say try it out though. It's worth that much at least."


"Had some absolutely crazy bad stomach pains that felt like I was having a heart attack and was hospitalized a couple of times in the lead up to trying this drug. Have always had reflux but always kind of ignored it. Sometimes I'd wake up choking as I'd refluxed into my lungs while asleep. First i started this drug as prescribed taking 40mg every day and it instantly took away problems. But being a strong believer in not taking drugs if possible I stopped taking it every day. Now I only take it when I actually feel burning which might only be once or twice a month. And within minutes a feel better. Not saying to follow my lead but this works for me. I think using this drug as I am and getting the relief I'm getting is absolutely wonderful."


"My period has been awful since the first time I got it at age 13. I've experienced a variety of symptoms each month that make my period unpredictable. Some months I feel fine and maybe just get a pimple, other months I'm a crying mess, there have been times where the pressure on my lower back and abdomen is so intense that I cant move, nausea, headaches, joint pain in my knees, etc. It got to the point where when I was 15 I started birth control. The birth control made me extremely emotional so I stopped and continued with Advil, Midol, I tried bananas, warm compresses, exercise. Nothing worked. I started using naproxen and within 10-15 min my symptoms are alleviated and I can go about my day."


"No side effects."


"After taking Cymbalta for 3 weeks I become gradually more nervous, by 4 and 1/2 weeks I felt like I was having a constant panic attack. I felt terrified all the time but I couldn't even tell you what I was terrified of. It was the most horrible feeling I've ever experienced. My doctor insisted that I increase the dose but I refused. I finally argued with him and demanded to be taken off. I've been looking for someone else that experienced a similar reaction."


"I have had 4 back surgeries ( pins, screws, plates, etc.) and both of my hips replaced, all before turning 43.  Before this, I earned a Ph.D., became a Prof. in Accounting was rewarded multitudes of student-awarded, colleague-awarded, and superiors-rewarded accollades.  Then, with all the narcotics, opiods, hospitalizations, etc, tenure was literally jerked from my grasp, and I have been forced out of three other universities since.  The depression of repeated recoveries from surgery and then med withdrawals and job losses drove me into extreme depression. Got the pain under control but it got to where I was in bed 6 of 7 days full-time. I was taking Cymbalta, but when my Dr. tried Nuvigil, it brought me back to the happiness I had known before."


"Implanon isn't a slow release of hormones like other birth controls I've used. Within the first 300 hours (approximately 12 days) the hormonal release is a mess. I've had my Implanon for a week now and have been experiencing terrible mood swings, depression, and sensitivity. But I know I will slowly adjust. I suffer depression to begin with, and honestly I've never felt as lost as I do right now. Slowly my symptoms are becoming more controllable and less frightening. The fifth and sixth days were my worst. I can already feel things getting better. I would recommend the Implanon, but people need to understand there is no magic birth control. There are negative side effects with all of them. You just have to decide if they're worth it."


"Been on it for 2 and a half years. It's great. Side effects none. Recommend it. I Love it."


"I had years of good pain control from oxycontin and was able to lead a fairly normal life. I have always taken it exactly as prescribed by my doctor. Now I am going to have to find some other way to combat my pain because of extreme stomach problems and general illness from the remade version. I have never had these problems in the past. I don't know what I am going to do for pain now."


"I urge anyone to start on the smallest dose as I was pleasantly surprised that a tiny nibble of 2mg worked amazingly quick and helped curtail a full blown attack.  I have taken a full 2 mg at once when panic attack was at worst. I simply fell asleep and awoke with same anxiety.  If I take the small dose as I feel the attack coming on, it just stops. I know everyone is different but I have always been within the mindset that the stronger the better with meds. That has not been the case with Zanax for me. I also keep in mind this is a med that your body will eventually need more of for equal benefit.  It's a miracle med for those who have unexplained fear. It has saved my marriage!"


"My Rx 5/325. I had bilateral total knee replacement 12 weeks ago. Taking this totally helped me make it through this recovery period so far. I now take less than one a day and try to use Ibuprofen instead.  My side-effects did not outweigh the benefits, but as you can see from reading the reviews, everyone has a different reaction. Mine are: constipation, so I took a laxative or suppository, slow reaction time, be extremely careful if you have to drive, if you can avoid driving, impaired/cloudy thinking, restlessness. When I go back to my desk job, I can take this during the day, but if you take at night, you may not sleep well. I plan to continue to taper off and use only when pain level above 5. Ibuprofen nighttime works better for sleep."


"Macrobid cleared up my UTI in only 4 days. I was afraid to use it based on the comments on this site but keep in mind, most people who take time out to comment are those with negative experiences. Usually people with great experiences like myself don't take time out to talk about how well a medication works-they use it and go on with their daily lives. It's been over a year now and no reoccurrence of UTI. I had zero side effects."


"this stuff tastes awful.  I threw up after the second dose but was able to undergo the colonoscopy anyway.  I will ask for something else next time.  I haven't vomited since I was a kid - I have a pretty tolerant stomach."


"In 3 days of use I had itchy scalp within 2 weeks I had to be taken off due to itchy rash on neck and face as it was getting worse. It has been 2 weeks on new medication and I am still having the breakout."


"This is an update: I am officially down 14lbs. I am 5'5 and started at 225.7(home weight) and I am down to 211.7 since beginning on February 4th. The negative side effects have seemingly subsided. Except for being a bit backed up. Though, I imagine that the decrease in food intake has changed my personal regularity. I will increase to 2.4 today. I am more positive about seeing the scale under 200. It will be a first in over 5 years. I don't crave food at all. For the first time, in a long time, I am able to look at food as something I have to do, instead of something I constantly need to do. The next two to three weeks are crucial for me, as I generally sabotage myself and stop being consistent with my healthy ways after about a month."


"Lunesta is the most incredible sleep aid on the market - smooth and no hangover in the morning. It is worth the cost. Under much stress in 2008, I began taking Lunesta 3 mg (for 1 month), then moved to the 2 mg for several months, then to the 1 mg, which is enough of a sleep aid to get the job done for me. The metallic taste, once the medicine is in your system, is noticeable but not bad and for me, goes away quickly. You absolutely must take it on an empty stomach. I definitely noticed a tendency to weight gain and fluid retention on all 3 dosages, though less tendency to fluid retention on the 1 mg. I just stopped taking it this week (March 2011). I'm not in bed until 2 - 2:30 am, but I can sleep without it."


"Veramyst is more effective and has less side effects than anything else I've ever tried for allergic rhinitis."


"I took Cipro having suffered a UTI from the Mirena Coil that wouldn't clear. As with all medications the side affects depending on the individual can be horrendous. I suffered swellings, hives, a horrendous red rash on both under arms that left my skin damaged. The next side affect was tendonitis in both my ankles that left me unable to walk. I was told that the tablet reacted to the sun Id factor 50 just sitting on the patio for a half an hour and got burned. A nightmare"


"I feel like I'm in a different box than some of you.  To me, it smelled of a grape flavored popsicle stick, that's right, the stick after you've eaten the popsicle.  The initial taste was of a very sweet, very artificial grape flavor that then turned very inexplicably savory.  I feel like it'd work better if it were just savory flavored.  Make it taste like a twice baked potato.  That flavor would at least calm the surprise aftertaste. All things considered, the taste wasn't that bad, just kind of confusing. Haha.  I just chugged it down and followed with another sixteen ounces of water. I had several glasses of water after that and about an hour in I had my first bm.  I've been having only water for two days and my colonoscopy is tomorrow."


"I feel wonderful taking Beyaz but it's not perfect. It really helped with moderate acne, sometimes I would break out on my back and chest since taking I don't remember when I had a blemish. I have no mood swings, bloating or weight gain-- I'm actually at my lowest weight. Best thing my sex drive is great.

The only minus is my period still varies sometimes it's heavy, sometimes it's light and I'm still getting intensive cramps the first day but honestly, I have no other issues and I can deal with it."


"Belladonna was not helpful to manage my irritable bowel syndrome. I have tried 5 medicines now and nothing is helping me. "


"Been taking for three weeks. It has reduced the number of hot flashes from 8-10 a day down to 2-4.  Not great results but better.  I was hoping for a occasional hot flash, bit daily.  I will continue taking the medicine for three more weeks to see if the results improve."


"Had the infusion - 15 minutes - 4 days ago. On the day felt fine. The next day thought I was dying, chills, fever, nausea, whole body/bones/joints extremely painful.. Woke up every hour and had to drink water.

Day 3 felt a lot better and managed to go to work. Day 4 I feel fine. Not sure how effective it will be, will  have to have a bone scan in a years time!"


"First day was bad, loose stool second day  the second week was fine and by the time I got to 40mg it was magic. I'll take it forever if I can feel normal like this. I was a little more tired than normal for the 20mg and first 40 mg week."


"Occasional itching of skin, even though I take allergy medicines, occasional headache, not as frequent as itching."


"A few years ago I was hooked on Percocet, Vicodin, and Tramadol. (Side note: Doctors will tell you that Tramadol, "Ultram", is none addictive but that is what the original addiction I had). My doctor gave me an prescription for Suboxone. It was a God send. I would recommend it to anyone who is having a lot of trouble kicking the pill popping habit."


"I'm 19 years old, play college football, and this medication really gave me my life back after battling with severe groin pain (I'm a male) from a sports injury. There were times where my pain level exceeded a level 10, and Percocet brought it down to a 3-4, a level where I can function. My doctor said it's best to take this medication BEFORE your pain gets severe. It's called "catching up with your pain", and really makes a difference."


"I had moderate acne and frequently got cystic acne due to my extremely oily skin. The cystic acne was so deep and painful that I asked my doctor about what to do and she perscribed me this. I swear it works miracles! My acne was virtually gone after 2 weeks, and my ultra oily skin felt normal and smooth! Even though the box says it only helps acne vulgaris, benzaclin really works on cystic acne as well."


"I'm a person who suffers from bipolar or (manic depression). Before I found out what my diagnosis I had a really low self esteem I would be consistently having break downs and panic attacks but now Cymbalta has stabilized my mood a lot better then it was. I've been on it for 2 1/2 yrs and yeah they'll be times where I have a breakdown or panic attacks once in awhile but they are not so constant. I also hear voices in my head and thats the only thing that Cymbalta doesn't take away is the voices."


"I was given Belsomra samples from my psychiatrist, he advises I take 10mg the first night and if that doesn't help then take 20mg the next night. I took the 20mg at 9:30pm. It did not help me fall asleep, and when I woke up for work at 7am I was so incredibly dizzy I could not walk straight. I felt confused and slow and had trouble with depth perception. I was unable to work a full day and when I tried to take a nap at 4pm, the room was spinning as I laid down and I couldn't fall asleep but I couldn't keep my eyes open either. My psych is suggesting a sleep study now but I'm just so frustrated because now at not quite 21 hours later I still feel so dizzy and out of it."


"Not good, it's been a week since injection # 3 and my knee is worse and can hardly walk this morning. I have more swelling and the pain has gradually gotten worse with each injection. Waiting and hoping for delayed relief."


"It makes me wake up with lock jaw."


"I have taken every medicine that there is for my Major Depressive Disorder & the only thing that helped was Viibryd 40mg.  So I've been on that for 2 years and last time I went back to my psychiatrist I told him that I still had a lot of days where I'm still extremely depressed.  So he put me on Abilify 10mg once a day.  Been taking that for almost a week.  Well my problem is that both meds work great for me.  But I've never had high blood pressure and I'm 37 years old.  I went to my primary care Dr Friday and they put me on blood pressure meds.  So I'm wondering if it's the Abilify causing me to have high blood pressure since all my life my blood pressure has been perfect till now."


"I was having very frequent urination and some discomfort in my kidneys so I consulted the urologist, he diagnosed me with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and no problem in kidneys and prescribed silodal 8 (silodosin capsules 8mg ). After few days the frequency of urination reduced however I am experiencing Retrograde Ejaculation and not a single drop of semen is released during sex. I am quite scared and concerned about the impact of his drug on my fertility.
I am stopping this medicine immediately. I want this serious side effect to be mentioned on the medicine in bold and should be told to all patients who visit the doctor and prescribed with this drug."


"My son just started this 2.5 weeks ago. He is 9 with ADHD and odd. The medication works fine for symptoms. Yet I'm concerned because he has developed a tic where he constantly taps his legs and sometimes hits them with his fists pretty hard and twitches his eyes. We are going back to the doctor for management. "


"I have been on Trulicity for four months and could not be happier. My A1c has dropped from 8.1 to 6.0 and I have lost 16 pounds.  My first couple of shots made me fell a little blah the day of the shot but passed by the next day. Other than that and a curb in appetite I have had no other side effects."


"I went to the doctor asking for birth control with the simple request for something that wouldn't break out my skin. For some reason, they prescribed me Aviane. Before taking this pill, my acne was mild to moderate. I would break out around my period, but nothing too crazy besides that. After one month of taking this pill my acne has been the worst it's ever been in my entire life. I never used to get acne on my chin, but now my chin has erupted and looks slightly pizza-ish. I have cystic acne like I never used to. I wouldn't advise this pill to someone looking for a BC that will fix acne, because this certainly wasn't the case for me. I will give this pill points because it did regulate my periods and lessened the severity of my cramps."


"I took this for tics and ADHD.  I went up to 3 mg a day and felt horrible. Very tired and body aches. It helps somewhat with nervous tics but not that great and side effects were bad. I quit it after 1 week at 3mg. And I am 200 lb man and it still was too much for me. The 1 mg and 2 my doses didn't really do anything positive or negative."


"I have been taking this pill for less than a week now. The first three days I was really nauseous. Today is my sixth day on this pill and I am no longer sick from it, also my skin has almost completely cleared up. I switched to this pill from Junel Fe because it was making my skin break out severely. I'm very happy with Tri-Sprintec so far, although I've noticed I'm a little hungrier than normal!"


"I have bipolar disorder and I've tried many medications before we found what worked without nasty side effects. I was put on risperdone and Celexa to treat it, which I still  take. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and narcolepsy which my doctor put me on Nuvigil. I did not know Nuvigil could be a treatment for treating bipolar until I read about it on this site. I feel very upbeat with the Nuvugil and not tired all the time and I feel happy again. Even though I take other medicines for bipolar, I feel since I started the Nuvigil I feel even better."


"I have been taking valium for 15 years for sleep and anxiety 15-30mg.  This drug has worked good through the years but I have begun to notice memory and balance issues so I decided to get off of it. The first time I quickly tapered and one night I awoke to a racing heart beat, tremors, & an intense feeling like my head, face, & back were on fire. I had to go back on because of this. Now I'm doing a slow taper so far have gone from 15mg to 7.5mg over 4 months. Going from 15-10mg was easy but going under 10mg has been very difficult at times. For years I was very much positive about this drug but I do not think you should take it for more than a month unless you just have to have it. Just be careful withdrawals can kill."


"I  am getting paraguard taking out today.. I suffer from severe headaches, I feel like u talk very slow and feel mentally slow, I keep bleeding heavy not spotting and I have blood clots associated with it.. Also, I have rosaeca and it made my rosacea act up. It's just not for me... Point blank period.. I don't recommend if u have these conditions.. Be blessed every one.. Also today I saw that the mirena, and depo shot has a recall on them causing serious injuries.. Be careful just use protection,pull out or get a plan b pill.. Just saying..."


"I am on my 2nd pack of Lo Loestrin fe, and I really hate it. I am constantly tired, have stomach pains all the time and I am getting whiplash from my mood swings. One minute I am fine and the next I will be a raging monster, and after that I will dissolve into tears. It has gotten SO bad that my fiance has threatened to leave until I get off of it. Calling my doctor to switch my prescription."


"As someone who's had moderate-severe acne for 8 years and tried just about every typical prescription for acne I was finally put on tretinoin combined with antibiotics. It's caused a lot of dryness and peeling which was to be expected. I know that this medication is supposed to take a long time to see the positive results, but 3 and a half months in I still haven't seen too much improvement. It actually smoothed out my forehead a lot which I'm glad to see, but in contrast the sides of my cheeks (which weren't my problem areas) have broken out into small, rough bumps for many months now. And my chin, which was full of painful, deep cystic pimples, have not changed at all. It was worth a shot but I think it's just not for me..."


"Started Pristiq 5 days ago after being on Wellbutrin for years. Had a series of events occur over the past six months that sent me into a deep, can't get outta bed, depression. I've struggled with it for years. Thus far I'm mentally much better, but feel drugged and super sleepy. I hope this is a temporary side effect and will eventually subside. I've noticed other posts with these same initial side affects and saw where they DID eventually subside. Again, I mentally feel stable, calm and actual want to interact with others instead of crawl in a hole. This is a plus for me! Hoping things continue to improve. Definitely worth trying!!"


"Didn't experience any side effects. Took it during early spring so over exposure of sun was not an issue. Cleared up all my under the skin acne (large, red, inflamed zits that could be very painful). After two months of taking the medication I stopped and now have no acne. It's been three months and I'm very satisfied since I've fought with bad acne for six years now."


"I got my skyla IUD inserted today! It was nothing like I had read on the reviews. I had read that it was very painful, that I had to take ibuprofen before I went in, etc. Well, I remembered I had to take ibuprofen once I was in there. (It was too late so I didn't take anything) my DR. Told me he was going to take a look at my cervix & honestly that was the most painful part (which wasn't even that  painful) It was like a very slight cramp. The procedure took about five minutes and I was out! Very fast and I'm safe for the next three years! Woo hoo!"


"Used occasionally for over 20 years. The Best anti-nausea without doubt. When I use it, I actually enjoy travelling."


"The birth control does well with keeping you from getting pregnant. But I'm on my third month of taking the pill, and I've been bloated for about a week and a half now. I lost my appetite, mood swings, and head aches."


"The needle standing pain was bad, but then I developed this feeling like I dipped my lower legs and feet in frying oil. It all is getting worse. It has really been tough especially at night trying to sleep."


"Gave me life back from migraines"


"I started taking this for insomnia caused by PTSD. It has been incredibly helpful. It is literally the ONLY thing that can get me to sleep when I'm having problems. My doc has kept me on it despite the improvement in night time PTSD episodes because I still have unrelated insomnia, and still have occasional bouts that are related to PTSD. It's been a godsend."


"This birth control has lightened and regulated my periods. My sex drive is normal. However I do experience a lot of discharge. I would recommend this birth control to younger women."


"I had the Mirena inserted about 3 years ago, the doctor inserted under anethesia thus I had no pain. The first week I had alot of cramps with a little bit of bleeding. After the second week the cramps was gone and in the three years I had the Mirena I had no bleeding during my cycle. I will be removing it end of this year, as we will be trying for a baby. I will definitely be getting a second one again. Best thing ever!!"


"For the first time in 50 years, I have relief from migraines, since using botox.  I have a life now. I can make plans.  For the first 4-5 days after botox, I hurt from the injections, my neck hurts, but then I feel great for almost 3 months.  It's not 100% as I still get migraines but, they come less frequently and last for a shorter time.  I would tell people that it worth trying.  A little bit of pain for 12 weeks almost pain free.  I love it.  It has changed my life."


"I suffered with OCD and anxiety since I was a teen but as I got older I started to develop fears that were never there before and panic attacks started to get more frequent.My doctor put me on paxil and within two months I feel great,the anxiety is under control and my OCD is gone with the fears it created.

My side affects are about a 10 lb weight gain and it takes me longer to reach a orgasm which I consider a good thing haha.

I would recommend this to anyone suffering from anxiety and OCD."


"I'm 66,  in good health except for high blood pressure, and have been using Edex for almost 4 years now at the lowest dosage. It works most of the time,  giving a fast erection (in 5 minutes or less) and a reasonably long-lasting one.  This isn't as effective (neither as hard nor as long-lasting) as the "cocktails" found at the various "men's medical clinics"  you hear advertised on the radio, but if it's covered by insurance it's far less expensive.  Sometimes there is a lingering pain in the penis for several hours afterwards with the alprostadil,  but the results are worth it!"


"Was prescribed to me for a tooth abscess in my lower left molar, severe swelling (left side of mouth, cheek, jaw and my throat) and for pain in my left tonsil...which hurt so much that I couldn't eat, barely drink, actually I just couldn't swallow anything PERIOD!

By getting this solution...I am now able to swallow a little better and although my molar is still in ALOT of pain...it is now actually stand-able to some degree; which I know it wouldn't be if I didn't have this to take.

Negatives:

1) Tastes really gross but worth it for the relief.

2) Hard to keep it in your mouth, w/o it oozing out (large dose/small mouth, I guess)

3) VERY thick! I use a dosing syringe to get all of the med especially to a specific place in my mouth."


"Cymbalta is VERY effective... and trade-off is increased appetite... lowered metabolism... so expect weight gain or plan to exercise more and reduce calorie intake. Hair loss is a strong possibility. If loss of hair doesn't concern you... it's NOT MUCH...but enough for you to notice... and it does grow back... so! All things considered... I am very happy with Cymbalta. I used to use Lexapro (about 2 yrs) and had nothing but problems... Zoloft didn't do the job for me... but as I emphasized... Cymbalta has been a blue ribbon treatment.  I don't get lightheaded, no dizziness... I recommend it."


"I was SO nervous to get the Skyla in. I was shaking. I got it in on my third day of my cycle because my doctor it was easier. BARELY FELT ANYTHING. It wasn't even painful, just a little uncomfortable. The "worst" part of it was the clamp, it felt like a pinch. But I was familiar with the clamp because I've had 2 papsmears before. Don't let the bad reviews scare you. I would do it 10x over. I was able to drive myself home, no horrible cramping, etc. I'm 5'9" and 125 pounds."


"I had this inserted Oct. 2014.  My last period was Dec 2014. Maybe until May of 2015 I would cramp and my breasts would get tender like I was going to start my period; however, I never did. Now, I have no period, and really no problems. I would totally recommend. When it expires, I will replace it."


"As others have said, timing as well as pairing it with topical deanvir cream is the most effective way to deal with cold sores. Know and try to avoid triggers, which for me are: Peanuts, other nuts, seeds, sun, hormone changes or prolonged periods of stress.  Now that I am older (48) I no longer have a "tingle' phase, which makes it tricky bc I can go through an entire day and not notice anything and then suddenly there is a"spot' a little raised and slightly red above my lip. I immediately take 2g and apply denavir every 2-4 hours. This usually results in halting the development of a full blown blistered sore."


"I have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. Everything builds to climax with extensive swelling and pain that goes from skull to toe.  Nothing brings relief even though I am on a constant dosage of Predisone.  Only relief is from an injection of Depo Mederol from my Rheumatologist.  Relief occurs in 1/2 a day.  At that time life is worth living again and lasts for about 3 weeks.  I hate it all but this bit of relief is "a temporary heaven on earth."  Pray for me and people like me!"


"I have been on Cymbalta for about 8 weeks. I feel a lot better in myself and feel it is helping the depression, but I'm suffering with very excessive sweating and hot flashes. My bed is wet through at night and I am just hoping that the sweating disappears soon."


"Helps very much"


"This was the first hormonal birth control method I tried. I was nervous as I had read about all the horrible side effects of birth control pills. Well, I did experience some of them on this pill (mostly mood swings, nausea) but only for a few days. After that, it was a nearly perfect experience. The biggest benefit was that it regulated my period and made my cramps go away!! Amazing. Unfortunately I've started to get migraines with aura and therefore had to come off Lutera. Now I'm on the mini-pill and considering the implant. Ugh."


"I got my Implanon in May of 2010 and I have called my doctor multiple times to get it taken out. They told me to give it a few more months, and I tried birth control pills with it to regulate. I actually lost weight (appetite) and haven't had headaches, cramping, or loss of sex drive-all of which make me love it. The only problem I have is bleeding. I bleed when I go to the bathroom (sometimes) but I definitely bleed with sex. This does cause problems in my relationship. If it weren't for the bleeding, I would absolutely LOVE this birth control. I have no complaints other than that, and I sure do hope that the bleeding stops."


"This is only my first shot. I was very symptomatic the morning of the shot - phlegm, restricted breathing, swelling of appendages, face, neck & throat, redness, burning (had idiopathic anaphylaxis/asthma). Twenty minutes after the shot I suddenly felt an unusual open feeling in my sinuses, and my phlegm was gone. I could take an unrestricted breath for the first time in years. I noticed my sore throat, the burning, much of my swelling, and redness was gone. My eyes were wide and white and I guess weren't swollen because I could focus. I left feeling elated. But driving I began to feel fatigued coupled with bursts of energy, some dizziness and strange mental activity. I didn't feel safe driving and canceled work. "


"Started this 4 days ago for an anaerobic infection in my jaw, that had not responded to other medication. The first I developed a severe headache at bedtime, took one of the pain pills the dentist had prescribed because of my jaw/tooth abscess. Took care of it, and went about my business. So far, every NIGHT I developed a headache an hour or so after taking my last dose of the day (1 500mg tab twice a day). This is day 4. Only other side effect I've noticed is significantly darkened urine. I would have been really worried about that (as I have kidney stones) but had a routine visit with my urologist today who said it was ok and would go away. "


"I tried Effexor about eight ago, for a few weeks. Terrible medication! Racing thoughts, my anxiety level went skyrocketing.  Soon when I started using the drug, I started to emerge strong and badly violent obsessive thoughts, albeit I am usually very kind, easy going and non violent person. No, I did not implement these thoughts, thank goodness,  because I understood theme as obsessive thoughts, which were caused by the drug. I had no appetite and had to force my self to eat or drink.  It was really scary. It took weeks to recovery. I was suggested to try it again last year, I said absolutely no! Never!"


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"Ceftin has been more effective for me than penicillin, when it comes to infections. I have a very sensitive stomach and unlike most antibiotics Ceftin, does not cause me gastrointestinal upset. Be sure to take a probiotic in between doses of your antibiotic."


"I've been on Lo Loestrin for almost 4 years and I haven't gotten my period at all while on it. I still PMS but never got my period. At first I loved not having it because of my normally heavy period. But it started to concern me and I felt uncomfortable not getting my period for so long. I also gained weight in my stomach area. I stopped taking it 2 days ago. I'm not sexually active so I can't comment on that but definitely wouldn't recommend."


"I'm on day one, really excited to get on week 12 and leave all this in the past, thank you all for your comments, God bless :)"


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

"Day 1, five hours after taking it the only side effect I notice is being very thirsty. Diagnosed 10/2010 with a VL of 184 and CD4 ~1000. 7 years in, my VL is under 3000 CD4 ~700 with never having taken any HIV meds. Genvoya was prescribed for me a few months ago but I have been dragging my feet.  Will update occasionally since it's only day 1 and not much to share yet. Best to you all!"


"Had severe panic attacks and agoraphobia out of nowhere. P doc put me on paxil. Really rough start up symptoms. Dizzy, SUPER spacey, lethargic, bad sweats. After a week or two at 30 mg I stabilized. Anxiety was a bit better, but still pretty bad. Eventually went off it because I was so lethargic and spacey. Felt depressed because I was such a zombie and didn't get excited or wanted to do anything."


"I have been prescribed Effexor for over 6 years. Initially it worked great. Now they have made me go on a generic version venafaxine hcl ER. The manufacturer is TEVA. And I have had major anxiety, hives, headaches, can't sleep, night sweats just to name a few. I have heard from others they can not take the generic form. However, when I requested the Name brand my insurance wouldn't cover it. In going to fill my prescription it was going to cost $963 to fill. I was shocked. What is a person to do? Is there any help for those of use who can't take the generic format. And how to we find out what is actually in this to know what we are allergic to? Any help is appreciated..."


"I been taking Avonex for eighteen years. I called it the wonder drug. I've got my life back and I feel great."


"Wow! It makes all the redness and little broken capillaries literally disappear! I only have mild rosácea with some flushing. I've been using it for a couple of months. I'm so impressed!!!! My skin looks better than it has in years, and I can go light on my foundation or skip it!  I do feel a tingly sensation at times on my face, but it's worth the trade off for me. I'm very happy with Rhofade!"


"I do not use this for anxiety (I haven't actually tried it for that) but I do use it for sleep, and I must say for me, this stuff works FANTASTIC.  I had issues with insomnia but if I take 100mg of this stuff before bed, I will easily get a full 8 hours of restful sleep (to the point where I can sleep even longer if necessary)."


"I was DX with Hashimoto's 2 years ago, had been having a LOT of stress in my life. I have never been fatiqued, but did have weight gain, I gained 20 pds and a moon sized face.I thought that it was grief (lost husband) I am also a nurse. I was put on Synthroid 75 mcg and felt worse, hair started falling out, felt like I was in a dream all of the time, no weight loss and depression. Told my endo that I felt bad and he ignored me. Thats when I started digging into what to eat (I am already a veggiterian) taking supplements and all of this helped. I went to a F P Dr. and demanded Armour. Felt great for the first two months. I started having the fight or flight feelings. I am now hyperthyroid. Two weeks on lower dose, and have lost 15 pds."


"So like many people here I have had good results but there are a few things to point out.   This is s very potent steroid and needs to be used for short periods of time.   It's meant to knock down a flare up but is not s good long term choice.   It will thin the skin and cause stretch marks.   I know from experience.   Also the more you use it the less effective it becomes and overuse can cause cushings disease.   So... Long story short, it works but be careful"