"I started in Adipex Feb 16th. I weighed in at 308lbs, the heaviest I've ever been. As of March 27th I am now 260 lbs and going. I run 5 miles everyday and totally changed my life style. Drinking lots of water I probably go through a case and a half a week.  I did experience the dry mouth and a serious boost of energy the first day I took it. After that it's just been dry mouth but hey I'm accustomed to drinking a ton of water. If you change your lifestyle and hit the gym it works."


"Doesn't work all that well for me."


"I have been taking this medication for a 5 weeks and it really helps. I would really suggest it to anyone suffering from the same symptoms as I."


"I think this drug is wonderful but, like alcohol, it needs to be taken in moderation or else you'll get addicted to it. I like to use Ativan 0.5mg whenever I have a little episode or I'm really stressed and the drug works really quickly. I also use it to put me to sleep. In short: good drug."


"I was on Seroquel for a long time and then I overdosed on it and was taken off.  For the next 2 years I suffered from horrible anxiety, paranoia, ocd, panic etc. and ended up in the hospital twice for very long stays (2 months).  I had ECT and nothing seemed to help.  Finally my therapist suggested to the psychiatrist that he put me on Seroquel.  It is like a miracle drug!  I no longer have anxiety and OCD"


"I have been on nexplanon for about 10 months. It's been hell. My mood swings have been out of control and my depression has been way worse ever since I have been on this birth control. I could not be more excited to have it removed on Monday. If you struggle with depression DO NOT get on nexplanon. It will only make it worse."


"Insertion was not painful. Hardly felt it but was somewhat sore and bled a little bit for a couple days after. I've been on it for 7 months now and I highly recommend. The only issues I personally have are random muscle twitches that last a split second and don't come often. My 1st period didn't come until 3 months into the medicine, & was heavy & random. I had migraines before medicine but have them just about every period as my hormones increase. However I take medicine & consume small amounts of caffeine to prevent this. 5 months into the medicine my periods became regular (a set amount of days apart). I would rather deal with those minor issues than be pregnant right now. WORKS FOR ME."


"Been feeling heaviness on chest along with some warming, feels like a chest cold.  Been on Percocet for a week and feeling this way for about 3 days."


"I have taken many different opiate pain medications over the past five years in the ER for chronic pancreatitis.  Morphine has been completely useless, Demerol seemed pretty effective but hospitals are getting away from it due to concern of potential seizures.  2mg of Dilaudid IV push has always been completely effective in the relief of pain.  However, I've been prescribed it in tablet form at 4mg and I found it not nearly as effective for pain relief.  Oxycontin tablets were much more effective at home."


"I had hiccups for 48 hours continuously and was hiccupping about 15000 times a day. I went to my GP and was prescribed Chlorpromazine. I was reluctant to try it at first because of the side effects but it did work after being on a 25mg dose three times a day after 72 hours. It does take a while to kick in and have an effect but it did work. Make sure you come off them slowly and gradually otherwise it makes you feel nauseous and sick. Your urine may also be a lot darker in colour and smell differently."


"Before I started taking this medicine, I was having general anxiety all the time. I was having severe panic attacks which made me think that something was very wrong with me. I was going from calm to feeling like my heart was flipping in my chest, having cold and hot flashes, feeling like I needed to go to the hospital, ect. My doctor recommended Lexapro -10 Mg and after about a week on this medicine, I stopped having general anxiety and panic attacks. It was a miracle. The only side effects that I felt from this medicine is constant yawning and feeling nauseous. Those side effects went away after about a week and a half of taking it. Overall I would definitely recommend this medication to anyone suffering from anxiety and/or panic attacks."


"Bought abreva at the first day by middle of the night lip had a blister big one after applying it. 5 days later lip still has a nasty spot and a bit swollen . I do believe I could have just saved my $20 and probably wouldn't have been different . Help with pain a bit yeah but healing it fast no."


"I have a combination skin type with mild acne, but it was usually around my lips so I wanted to get rid of it. At first I applied too much and it burned a little, but the next day I applied less and it actually made my skin less dry then it was pre epiduo. However, I didn't notice a very big difference. It improved my skin and gets rid of my acne, just not completely which I don't mind because it clears my acne in a few days. The best thing I got from it was that I no longer received acne in the same spots as usually. I would recommend this product but would advise to be careful applying too much as it will probably burn, other than that it's a solid product and much better than pills"


"I'm 17 and a 4 sport athlete. I'm 6' and weighed 200 pounds but didn't look a pound over 160. I got prescribed for Phentermine when my weight started to yo-yo drastically, and got down to 170 in a month without becoming sickly skinny.
Although this pill hypes me up and makes it harder to fall asleep at night, I combined OxyLite with it to burn even more calories. NOT a good idea.
Now, I have stopped taking Phentermine and my weight is up to 190, though I still exercise exactly the same amount."


"I've been battling severe scalp psoriasis for 6 years, as well as the beginning of psoriasis in my genital region. Topicals didn't come close to helping. I was on Otezla for 3 months but the side effects (vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches) were horrible. I tried Humira for 5 months but it didn't reduce the plaques enough.

After my first stelara injection, there was a dramatic decrease in my scalp psoriasis, and the few patches on my genital region disappeared completely. After the second injection, my scalp is 80% clear with no itching or burning.

The injection itself is pain free, the needle is maybe half an inch. I haven't had any side effects either.

Highly recommend, I'm so happy with the results!"


"I've taken this medication for about 5 years now after having no success with other antidepressants. I take 75 mg everyday. On the rare occasion that I run out of pills or miss a dosage, the side effects are incredibly hellish. The nausea and dizziness are hindering and I have found nothing that can help these side effects."


"Ooh my... what a nightmare the past 6 months have been!!! I relate with a lot of the comments here.  I was nauseous and moody mostly but when I say moody I mean full on psychotic episodes... I'm surprised my boyfriend is still even with me..
I felt hopeless and unmotivated 24/7...stay away from this awful medication!!!"


"I've had the Implanon for about a year and a half. At first I loved it, no side effects, no bleeding, no weight gain. Now if I stop bleeding its only for about a week and I start again. I've spent many dollars on tampons and Midol. The period is heavy and the cramps are unbearable. My doctor wants to try and have me also take the pill for a month and see if everything stops and if it doesn't I will be getting it removed. "


"I used this medication for about a year for bursitis in my left shoulder. When taken regularly it did help reduce my pain quite a bit. I could definitely tell when I did not take it every day. The pain would return pretty bad. I did not want to take cortisone shots so this worked well for me."


"I am used to Percocet due to years of back pain.  In the hospital after a kidney procedure I had some moderate pain that morphine IV did not impact.  I got one IV of dilaudid and the pain level decreased to a very acceptable level and I went home with virtually no pain"


"I been on nexplanon for 2 years I don't Recommend this birth control if u an a  relationship u will be on your period for so long  I suffered with shortness of breath  anxiety  bad acne an long periods"


"This is my first time taking birth control due to me always bleeding (being on my period). Whenever I bleed, it's never heavy but the thought of always bleeding became extremely annoying. I was given the option to take birth control. I decided to go ahead and try it out. I started 4 days ago and have no complaints. No sign of depression, irritability, no change in sex drive, etc. I am happy to say that the bleeding has stopped! I am never been so happier, you just don't understand. So far no complaints, the future is yet to come. I'll keep you all posted."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"Guys Stribild is amazing! My cd4 was 350 and viral load 100k. I started it last week and so far I haven't had any side effects! I feel more energised and happier if anything! It's amazing! Not even a headache or problem sleeping! I'm feeling so happy my body is taking it well! I got blood test duo in a month and I will let you guys know the results! Meanwhile, if you are reading this like me before starting the treatment, get on it you will feel happier and less anxious about it!"


"Hit the scales at 208lbs (14.12stones) and decided enough.
First dose of 0.06 morning, felt mildly nauseated early evening. But had a little bite to eat.
Next day, same dosage, early evening too nauseous to eat at all.
3rd day ok to eat a bite, but noticed all cravings and more surprisingly, thoughts of food gone.
I'm on day 6 now, and a have lost 8lbs. I'm sure there will be water in there, but even so very impressive. I've had a muggy headache on and off but think it's a fair trade off."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This was for my 4th colonoscopy and found to be better than the other preps.  I started a soft diet the day before the prep (bagel/cream cheese, saltines, peanut butter, chicken thigh, cooked carrots, potatoes no skins). On the day of the prep, only clear liquids (mostly Popsicles, juice, water) as Dr. directed. I took the first dose of Suprep at 5 pm mixed with Fresca  soda. I don't think there is a way to hide the taste, used a straw and sucked on lemon drops in between gulps. It took 15-20 minutes to get it all down.  Drank a couple more glasses of water/Club Soda as directed. Nothing happened for 2 hours. I started the 2nd dose at 8 pm, this one took 30-40 min to get down chased with Club Soda/fresh lemon. I was cleaned out by 10 pm."


"I have been on Depakote ER for about a year. I have had JME since I was 14 and tried Lamictal from about age 25-30 and had seizures every 6 months.  Since I've been on Depakote ER, I have not had any seizures, jerks, or funny feelings in my head!  It's  been a year, but the only bad thing is I've gained 20 pounds."


"This medication was horrible! I don't take medication to begin with but agreed with the doctor on this one because my nausea was so bad. I slept for 17 hours straight, when i finally woke up i was weak and hallucinating. On top of that I felt extremely depressed , negative and suicidal. Which is absolutely not like me, I am a very chipper happy person and I've never suffered from depression or suicidal thoughts. I live a very healthy fulfilling life and for a medication to do that to someone should not be sold on the market. I really did not like this medication though it did take the nausea away the other symptoms that came with it were not worth it. If I could rate this medication with a negative number I would. Going to stick to myginger"


"I was prescribed this for a sinus infection twice. First time was last year. It worked and I felt better in about five days. However I had nausea and a nasty taste in my mouth every time I took it. This year it was prescribed for the same thing. I still have the sinus infection, and the side effects were worse. My doctor chose this drug because I am allergic to sulfa drugs."


"Celexa has changed my life. The first couple days I was yawning uncontrollably which is a rare side effect. After that I started to feel like a robot almost. I just did things, I didn't think too much about anything. I guess maybe that's why it helps with depression. But not only does it suppress the bad thoughts. It also suppresses the positive and creative thoughts."


"I was prescribed 150mg of Wellbutrin after I had attempted suicide twice. It really didn't help me. For a while I kind of just felt empty and it didn't really help my mood. To be honest, it made me worse. My anxiety was at its worse and I was still self harming and thinking about suicide. This was definitely not for me."


"I've only been on sertraline for just over a week and I've noticed a massive difference already,  I've been suffering with major PMT and depression for a long time but after trying a number of antidepressants and each one making me feel so ill to continue taking them I've stopped and tried just buying herbal tablets but they don't really do alot so after feeling so ill and nearly losing everything I went back to the doctors and was put in these, I was told to take 50mg once a day but after taking them for the first 2 days I felt absolutely awful so I just take half a tablet  each night, I feel a million times better already, it's my 10th day now and I and my husband and children can see a huge difference in my mood already ."


"I will start off by saying that everyone reacts differently to Implanon. I had mine inserted a little less than a year ago. The first few months were what I was told to expect, spotting on and off. At the three month mark I started bleeding badly for two months straight, took a week break then started bleeding again. For the last three months this has calmed down some, however I have started breaking out like a teen all over again. I have also noticed some weight gain and lots of hair loss. Good news? Well it does the job of keeping you un-pregnant."


"Been taking this birth control for 8 months now since giving birth. Pros are light periods that last 3-4 days, 5 tops and they always come on time. No pregnancy so that's good. Cons.. (Well, my only MAJOR con) is WEIGHT GAIN!!!! I am constantly gaining weight every month and it's scary. Every time I step on the scale I've gained another 2-3lbs. I don't even eat a lot & have never gained weight this rapidly in my life. So far I've gained 13lbs since starting this pill.. It's depressing & I cry about it. Also it is almost impossible to lose the weight other than practically starving yourself. Contraceptive side of Mononessa is good but the weight gain is NO GO!!!"


"Due to pregnancy I experienced constipation, no relief in 3 days. I took the Milk of Magnesia at 8:00 am (I work from home) and thought that by the time my husband was home from work all the effects would be over. I took 5 tsps (as I know from past experience most laxatives I need higher dosage for relief), and by 5:30pm when my husband was home still nothing. It wasn't until 10:00 pm that I was able to relieve myself. A full 14 hours later. I was very happy that I had no cramping, and a very easy Bowel Motion, but had I been away from my home I would've been much more upset with the time line. My advice for a first time user, keep close to home for a day until you know how fast it works for you."


"From the get go it was not good. Yes the doctors gave me the informational pamphlet and yes they listed the possible side effects, but even after reading many many reviews of mirena that stated how bad the thing messed with some people's hormones I thought... no not me. I should be fine, plus the doctor assured me I would probably be period free and most women go symptom free. Birth control that i've used in the past never affected me much, but mirena was no bueno for me. Weight gain, terrible sluggishness, acne like a mother and continuous bleeding. I seriously felt depressed absolutely zero motivation to work out or do active things like I normally do. I got it removed right away."


"I've long used BuSpar, and it is an odd duck. Alone, it did little, but in combination with other meds it's amazing. Particularly SSRIs. It seems to amplify other meds, from painkillers to Prozac. It's not something I'm afraid to take, the boost is subtle but it definitely helps my anxiety slip away. I've not noticed any sick withdrawal efffects, being off it once for 2 months. I take 30 mg/day in two 15 mg doses."


"The majority of these reviews made me really worried about taking these tablets. However, I forced myself to, and have had no side effects whatsoever. No issues with the tablets tasting foul, I just swallowed them as normal. No nausea, I took them after my meal and with a half pint of water each time. And I didn't drink alcohol. I know everyone reacts differently but I would recommend starting your course if you have been prescribed them as my symptoms cleared up very quickly."


"You have to be aware of the positives and negatives of any medicine you take. Even Tylenol. I have found that Saphris has worked pretty well despite a few side effects that I've learned to live with. My doc tried me on Latuda first because I was a bit concerned with taking something sublingually. I should have tried Saphris first. Latuda had me wanting to jump out of my skin and made me want to eat all of the time. I gained 50 pounds in the six months I was on Latuda and have lost all but 7lbs on Saphris.  I don't mind the numb tongue because it goes away. I am even used to the taste now. Overall Saphris gave me my life back."


"7 months pregnant. Found out I had this and took 3 pills after a large dinner. I've been to the bathroom 3 times with diarrhea but no other side effect. I've read a lot about no harm to the baby."


"All I experienced was sleepiness for the first 2-3 days and no appetite increase. Extremely upsetting."


"Taking Lyrica hasn't helped my Fibrmyalgia symptoms at all, and even though I'm on a starter dose of 75 mg once per day the side effects are terrible!

I tremble so badly it appears as if I have  Parkinson's disease. I can't hand write at all and let alone many other daily functions.

It has affected my thinking terribly and makes my mind race and my thoughts are very jumbled which makes me feel extremely anxious, plus when talking my speech is very shaky sounding and very fast and slurry.

I also have a lot of trouble urinating. I find it extremely difficult to empty my bladder and at times very painful.

I was already taking sleeping tablets ( Temazipan), but Lyrica has made getting to sleep even worse.

My chest and nose both feel congested."


"The oxytrol patch is a life changer for me.  I was up to the highest poise product short of a brief and keeping extra clothes at work. I am 57.  I woke up the first morning after applying the patch the evening before and knew this was the answer for me.  I was able to calmly WALK to the bathroom, only  feeling a slight bladder fullness, and not the desperate 'its to late' urgency.  All day now I can walk calmly to the bathroom, and only feel the slight bladder fullness when needing to go. i can't remember feeling this way in a long, long time.  I have not had a single 'leak' or urgency feeling while wearing the patch.   Thank you, Thank you, Thank you."


"I have suffered with lumber degenerative disc disease at L5, L4, L3, spinal instability and prolapsed discs at L5 and L4 since being first diagnosed officially in approx 2006 resulting in chronic low back pain and sciatica. I had a discetomy and laminectomy at L5 / L4 but the surgery failed 7 weeks out of surgery. I had nerve impingment at multiple levels including left, right and central prolapses (again) with slight neural compression along with narrowing of the neural foramina and lateral recess on both sides. In plain English = I could not not walk. After trying everything else, they put me on Gabapentin. I am now on 3600mg / day and I went from being unable to walk or stand to walking and being almost pain free after 1 week, Miracle!"


"I am a 21 year old female and I had Skyla placed in two weeks ago. The process itself was not comfortable and involved some pain, but afterwards I had a couple hours of slight cramping and then I was fine! I bled for the two days after it was implanted and then it stopped. I just finished a period that lasted three days :). My period prior would last for more than 7 with severe cramping. I'm already loving this."


"What a waste of 20dollars. Overpriced medication to catch customer one time because its so ineffective, follow up sales unlikely. This is a scam."


"I started taking Complera before it was even on the market during its Phase III clinical trials. I've been on the Edurant/Truvada combination for more than 5 years now with very minimal side effects. The medication is extremely effective in quickly getting your viral load to undetectable levels. My only concern with this medication is that it has caused consistent mild to moderate abdominal pains. Mostly bloating but sometimes diarrhea and nausea. "


"I currently delivered a baby boy September 4. Within that time I would bleed on a off. Some days darker than most. Around my 5th week the spotting had just about disappeared to very light pink, hardly noticeable. I was prescribed these pills because I am breastfeeding. I started in Sunday as told by my doctor. By Wednesday or Thursday. I was bleeding as If I just delivered a baby again. Along with that cramps came along. Reading these reviews I honestly don't think I can last with bleeding for months at a time. Already it's become stressful and unpleasant with all this bleeding. I'll be asking my doctor is there anything else that can be prescribed."


"I recommend if for girls if they have menstrual pain. It  helps alot, 10-15 mins after I take the pill I feel no more pain!"


"Initially, it worked great. When the doses were administered close together, I rarely had a flare, and when I did they were very mild. As the time between infusions was increased, I began to have more frequent and severe flares.

My Rheumatologist and I are currently working to adjust the dosing schedule."


"I took my first 1mg dose recently and I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised. I was prescribed Ativan to take only as needed on the cusp of an anxiety attack, as I've been having a few lately. It absolutely took the sting out of the anxiety and left me feeling really chilled out, to the point of that really comfortable tiredness when you're super relaxed. I haven't felt that in a long time. I didn't have any gross side effects (except for the tiredness) and was able to enjoy the rest of my day :)"


"Some pros: I grew 2 cup sizes, my flow is much lighter but no change in how long my periods last. Regular bowel movements and no mood swings. Cons: during the first pack I broke out like a preteen and now have to deal with (some) forehead and chin acne. Also experienced heavy uncomfortable cramping which eventually got better. Really sore breasts around the first week or two. I'm hungry all the time so I'm eating a lot more but no real change in weight."


"Been on Zoloft since '94 (200mg).  Side effects are minimal other than grinding my teeth at night. On the upside - it never effected my sex drive.  "


"Obviously everyone's experience will be different but my experience was very good.

I thought the taste wasn't bad at all especially if its cold. I was able to drink the 16oz of mix and water and the following 2 16oz of water you need to drink within the hour. I didn't feel sick at all.

I drank the 6 to 8oz of water every hour the day of having to start Suprep that was recommended to me and continued to drink water every hour throughout the night until I had to stop four hours before the colonoscopy.

I followed the instructions given by the doctors and it worked for me. Everyone's experience is different but mine was good and would recommend this product."


"First of all To the people saying biaxin should be off the market, You do realize that there are different kinds of antibiotics and what works for uou wont work for me , and vice versa. For example I am allergic to penicillin and any antibiotic related to it makes me feel awful and worse. But it works for many other people. That being said Biaxin WORKS for me. In fact It instantly worked by the next day when I woke up my nose didnt have green chunks in it anymore.  Yes it gives metallic taste. Yes day 3 I have head ache behind my eyes. ( maybe the medication working on the more deeper infected area). If you get a dull headache Take an advil dont stop taking the medication... A migraine I would stop but a mild headache I think is Managable."


"I had mild acne, and I've been on Epiduo for a month and a half so far. They first few weeks were rough just like I was warned it would be. It brought out all my old acne spots and made my face so dry and sensitive that it would burn when I put it on at night and some nights kept me up crying. I never understood why something that is helping your skin would cause it so much pain.. But I stuck with it and could tell that my pores were getting smaller and smoother. A month later and my skin was a little better but not amazing. I'm happy to say my skin now is almost acne free completely! To anyone just starting and having doubts about it, stick with it and don't give up, you will see results soon!"


"I've been taking Lutera tablets for about a month now. I've never felt this bad. Everyday I feel nauseas, weak, headaches, heart palpitations and somewhat down. I've been a lot more sensitive with things that I would normally be able to handle without a hassle. I feel dizzy and weak most of the day and with two kids to care for, we all know that it doesn't matter if we are sick; we still have to be responsible and care for them. I am waiting on my doctor to call me back tmrw to see if it's best that I switch to a lighter dosage or to my previous birth control pills, to which I had no side effects with. Hopes this helps someone out there. God bless you!!!"


"A year ago I was prescribed Luvox in a psych ward where they took me off Prozac. I felt really okay! I had a follow up visit 2 weeks later with my psychiatrist of 30 years. He immediately took me off it saying in no way was Luvox right for me. He put me on Parnate. After one week I felt like I had been poisoned. He then told me to to go back to Prozac. Time for a new doctor, my new doctor put me back on Luvox. Now, at 4 months, I feel really well for the first time in many, many years. I rated this an 8 because 10 means perfection to me and there is no such thing as that with any medicine."


"Doc said take 900mg a day, I've reduced to 6mg a day. Herniated disc l-4,l-5. I sleep better at night. I think back pain is some better. I take tamsulosin so I'm sort of dizzy anyhow. 74 years old, active/athletic golf, offshore fishing etc. Thinking of surgery but maybe it's inevitable. Will wait & see. Would prefer no drugs but only on this 6 weeks..My body has always healed itself. I think God will do it again."


"I would like to highly recommend this drug to prevent acne. Third quarter of last year (2015), I started to get so many pimples. It was like one or two in the beginning then it worsened. I met a doctor and he advised me to use Isotorin 20mg. Along with that, he prescribed me to use lip care as taking this tablet will lead into dry lips. Doctor said clearly that this medicine will work very slowly and yes; he is right. First one month, I didn't find any improvement. But after that I was able to see the tremendous improvement. After using it for 10 weeks and my skin is ACNE FREE.

Don't lose hope in the first month. Keep taking it for several weeks (10 to 12) and your skin will become acne free."


"I have been on this medicine since late September of this year (2013). I was on Abilify since I was 7 years old. I am now 21. I have gone from being a stick figure to a 254 pound blowfish and I'm 5.9". Since being on Tegretol. I have lost over 20 pounds and am eating less and am more on average scale of what a human being should be consuming on a daily basis. I love this medicine. It helps me think clearly meaning I am much more calm and stabilized with my bi-polar. The ONLY complaint I have is I am constantly having heat-flashes. I am male by the way. I have asked many different psychiatrists, pharmacy, and my PCP about it. None have ever found that to be part of the side effects. I rather deal with this then major weight gain from Abilify."


"Hi this is my 4 month check in! I started this medication at 198lbs and 5ft 5in. As of today I have lost 30lbs!! The first month was kinda hard for me because this medication made me feel really foggy headed and tired, but that all went away in my second month.I know feel normal which is great to me. The first 3 months I did not excersise at all just worked on my diet but I found my monthly weight loss came to a stop. So I recently started to walk 5 miles a day and that has helped me to loose 6lbs in 2 weeks. This medication dose work but you have to put forth the effort. I have been really focusing on portion control and with that the first 20lbs just melted off!!"


"Heart arrhythmia - insomnia. I have taken this medicine intermittently over past two years, and realize a direct correlation with heart arrhythmia and insomnia."


"Smoking @ 16 for 41 years, had in that time 2 dvt's. Stopped after first day on Zyban, never touched tobacco since.
Fabulous product."


"Completely changed my life. I was having severe anxiety accompanied with frequent panic attacks and was feeling hopeless about improvement.

First two weeks on Celexa were terrible, but I can't necessary attribute all symptoms as side effects because my anxiety was so bad it could have been that.  I was waking up with night terrors, had extreme fatigue, dizziness, and dissociation. But then at some point I forgot about my anxiety and was living a normal life again.

I started at 10 mg and went to 20 mg before coming back down to 10 mg due to improvement.  After about 6 months I weaned off the drug completely and have only mild anxiety relapses currently."


"I have been taking this for my allergies for a few years now and LOVE IT. The single daily dosage is great - I have NO "downtime" between doses.  However every year the supply runs out."


"I had Implanon put in on Mid November of 2009, I have had trouble losing weight and yes I have gained weight easier than normal but other than this I absolutely love my Implanon! I spot bleed for a couple of days every other month or so, other than that no side effects at all. When my three years is up in November I will get Implanon put back in (if that's possible)."


"I've been on this birth control for almost 4 years. The first month I remember being very hungry all the time, but that either stopped or I learned to deal with it. I didn't get any other side effects from it. The only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is because every cycle I start spitting about two weeks before I'm supposed to get my period. I just end up taking the period pills two weeks early to get it over with and start the next pack. My periods have gotten much lighter; most days I don't even need a tampon, but I get bad cramps on 1 or 2 of the days, which I never used to get before BC. Over all I would recommend this birth control. Although you MUST take it at exactly the same time every day or you will spot earlier."


"I have been taking this pill since April. I have two weeks to go before I should start my cycle. However, I have been bleeding everyday since my second week of taking this pill. I plan to stop after this Saturday; I am tired of bleeding for 3 months. I will try another method for my endometriosis."


"I was essentially mis-prescribed Actiq when I should have been getting fentanyl patches for my cancer pain.  This caused problems with both bolus dosing (transient overdosage) and build-up of opioid tolerance with the Actiq that have not been nearly as great a problem with fentanyl patches.

Other patients may have different experiences; however for chronic cancer pain, the patches might be considered before use of Actiq."


"I started having irregular periods when I started taking other medicine and sometimes I wouldn't have a period or I would bleed for 7-10 days. My doctor suggested I try birth control and after hearing all the options I chose the Nuvaring. I am glad that I did. Since starting, my cycle has been like clock work. I put the Nuvaring in for 3 weeks, remove and few days later my period starts. When I put it back in the next week my period stops. I love it and although I don't really need it for birth control it is a great way to make your irregular cycles regular again."


"I was diagnosed with bipolar II when I was 18 years old. I have been on Lamictal for a year and a half now. Within a month of starting this medication I saw amazing results. I have experienced no depression and no hypomania whatsoever. After having bipolar II really run my life in my teen years and cause me to temporarily lose sight of myself, I feel like I have reconnected with who I truly am since starting this medication. I feel more myself than I have in so many years. I still feel things deeply hence unlike some antidepressants which numb you, per my own experience, Lamictal does not. If you truly have bipolar II, this is a wonderful medication. Much Love to you all on this tumultuous journey; stay strong and never lose hope."


"Mobic has helped with my Fibromyalgia pain, but, one side affect is swelling, and my feet and legs stay swollen no matter how much water I drink. My orthopedic Dr prescribed it for my hip pain, he said stop taking it because of the swelling, boo! hoo! It really made a difference in my pain level!"


"My last period was on Jan 25th. My cycle is about 30-32 days. I had unprotected sex on Feb 5th and took Plan B the next morning, Feb 6th (16 hours). On Feb 11th, I had some bleeding that started off brown then turned into red like my usual period, it lasted for 3-4 days. My expected period was Feb 26th but it never came. I basically missed a period for that month. I was very bloated, tired, dizzy, having abdominal pain & feeling nauseated around that time. I freaked out and took a total of 6 hpt (plus 1 that was done at Planned Parenthood) which were all negative. I just got my period today (March 19th) - 6 weeks after Plan B and 3 weeks after a missed period."


"I have only just started this medication. I have not experienced any bad side effects. I am very hopeful that this medication will get my A1C to goal. I do take glimepiride as my oral agent, with that medication alone I have gone from an A1C of 8.1 to 7.1 in 1 month!  When I took the first injection, it was not like what I was shown in the Endo office, its not a pen(at least mine wasn't) mine, I had to put all the parts together, pull the medicine into the syringe and play nurse almost if you will. The needle is rather large. it didn't seem to hurt and I've experienced no side effects this far. Looking forward to great results."


"My son's doctor gave him baclofen, 1/2 10mg tab in late afternoon and 1 10mg tab at bed time. He suffers from night terrors and restless legs while sleeping. It has helped him quite a bit. He actually sleeps through the night without waking up and no longer kicks his legs all night long. I noticed a huge difference when he doesn't take it. I was very reluctant to give it to him since he was only 5 yrs old. I hate medications but he was suffering a lot from lack of sleep. Hopefully we can take him off it sometime but if it's helping him then so be it."


"I have been taking Arthrotec for two days now. I feel a lot better. Today I can walk, stand up and sit. The only problem is it makes me feel hungry all day. Its like I haven't eaten even though I did 10 minutes ago."


"I've been on Lutera now for over two years and I love it! My doctor started me on Yaz, which gave me cramps every day and made me extremely moody. After 3 months of Yaz I switched to Lutera and my crampiness and moodiness have been much improved ever since! I used to experience moderate to severe cramps the week before and during my period. I was also unable to exercise without taking Advil. On Lutera my cramps are much milder, only last about 2 days, and I can exercise without taking medicine. Also, my period was highly irregular before Lutera. Now my period comes at the same time every month and lasts exactly five days. The only downside is that my sex drive is much lower on the pill. But I still recommend Lutera for first-time users."


"Viagra doesn't work its rubbish and gimmicks....."


"Worthless drug, did not help at all."


"Dymista worked great on the swelling and pain in my sinuses, but I experienced several negative side effects so I discontinued use.  I felt jittery, anxious, nauseated and had diarrhea."


"Best medicine ever! I have taken Protonix for over 5 years now with no complaints other than when I run out and have to use over the counter meds that do not work. I usually take the Protonix 1st thing in the morning. It lasts all day. There have been times  I have forgotten to take it 1st thing in the morning however, no matter when I take it the pill still works within 15 minutes of being taken as if I had taken it in the morning."


"Everyones body is different, but I would not recommend this pill. My sex drive became COMPLETELY nonexistent while on Junel- to the point were I was starting to question my sexuality in general. Unneeded stress was put on my long  term relationship and was very difficult for my boyfriend to understand. I know this might not be a concern for everyone, but know that this may be a very real side-effect for you on Junel and if this  affect you the same then DON'T USE JUNEL. Some pros for me: I never experienced weight gain on the pill or any acne issues. Cons: sex drive gone, irregular periods (even being on this pill for more that a year), more aggressive mood. I got off this pill as soon as I could and now have an IUD."


"Ulcers in stomach. Unbelievable pain in gut...but it made my toothache go away lol"


"I've seen so many negative reviews of Mirena online that I just wanted to share my positive experience.

For the past 10 years of my life I have had horrifying periods. I have stage 4 endometriosis and a blood clotting disorder that would leave me in bed for days in excruciating pain every month. Since getting Mirena, my life has changed incredibly. I do have some of the side effects such as mood swings, slight memory loss and acne but my period now lasts one day and barely hurts. I have had it for 3 months and I will gladly deal with the side effects to continue benefiting from a life with significantly reduced pain.

It's not perfect, but after years of experimental treatments with no success, I can honestly say that this works."


"I have been on Lryica for 2 1/2 weeks now. I take 1 x 75mg capsule morning & night. I suffer from back, buttock, leg & feet pain from a 360 degree double spinal fusion of L4-L5 & L5 & S1 done 20 years ago.  Nerve pain is now ruining my life. However since being on this medicine my pain is now around a 2-3 out of 10 from being anywhere between 5-9. The only real side effect I am having is feeling "High" 24 hrs a day. Supposedly this will go away in time. I also feel uplifted and it has helped with my depression. I do feel a bit aggressive at times too. I have been keeping a close check on my weight too but nothing has changed. My normal weight is 75 kgs and I'm fit & strong as I workout in the gym regularly which helps control back pain."


"ECPTOPIC PREGNANCY: Hi everyone, wanted to share my experience as I had what is probably one of the worst outcomes of taking a Plan B, and wanted to make sure that other people knew the symptom's so they could get to the hospital in time. I'm 34, healthy, have had an abortion before so I know what it feels like to be pregnant. I took a plan B 8 hours after having sex with my husband. My period was late, took a preg test - negative. What I thought was my period came a month later. 2 weeks after that, had horrible cramping and bleeding, thought it was another period. Ended up in emergency room and turned out I had an ruptured fallopian tube from ectopic pregnancy, which is fatal if not operated on quickly. I would write more but comments limit me!"


"I was on Marlissa for over 6 months and loved it - my periods were regulated, no weight gain, no acne, boobs grew. And I didn't even take it at exactly the time I was supposed to every night! My only con is that my sex drive has greatly declined :( but luckily I have an amazing boyfriend to counteract that! I would definitely recommend this birth control. I had to switch this week to Portia sadly... so we shall see how this one goes."


"My overall experience was horrible.I have had the nexplanon implant for almost three years now. The day that I had it inserted I had real excruciating pain in my ovaries. So bad that I couldn't walk but it eventually went away. The second year of having it I would have pain where it was inserted and my arm would go numb for a while. I would also have a period for three months at a time. It started getting annoying after awhile and was always having pregnancy symptoms. For a year now I've had a bump on each breast under the nipples and it never goes away it always gets bigger or smaller. I would also have pain right below my navel. So I've decided to get the implant out. I don't recommend this to anyone unless you are aware of the side effects."


"Have suffered with Fibro & arthritis for years. Nothing has helped, including Lyrica, Cymbalta, Celebrex, Nambutome. I was prescribed Tylenol3 in late Sept.  Its now December & just one Tylenol 3 a day has helped remarkably, & eliminates Nambutome 2x day plus Xanax to help me sleep. Finally, something that helps & my PA is mortified to continue prescribing!!!"


"In my experience this has worked wonderfully! I have no problems with weight, if anything I feel like it helps me loose weight, I've had no problems just the usual symptoms when your first start taking it. This birth control is really effective. If any accidents happen you'll be fine, there's plenty of times I thought I would get pregnant but it worked and my period came. I really have nothing bad to say and I'll continue to take it, even if u don't take it at exactly 9:00pm for an example, and u take it a little later you'll be fine just as long as you take one each day. Hope this helped, I recommend  (:"


"I was on Yas a few years ago and I stopped. I had no problems with it and it did clear up my acne, which was mild anyway. When I started it up again, there are two things I don't like about it: 1. normally my periods are very heavy on day two and taper off at a five, they also pushed back every month by about a week. With Yaz, my periods are much lighter to the point where I'm only spotting but then I'm spotting for almost a week and a half and even though I'm on the blanks, my period does not start now until almost the second week of my new pack. 2. My breasts are extremely tender ALL.MONTH.LONG! At first, I didn't mind because my breasts grew by almost a full cup. I can hardly hug people! I don't know if I'll continue or at least take a break."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I had this for the first time on the 26/11/17 what can I say  - the amount you have to drink in the time scale is a lot.
I chilled it and used a straw to manage the first liter no problem, a bit gagging, is not so much the taste but the consistency of it. The 2nd lot: well I manage 1 glass then the next glass I vomited it up.
I started at 5pm and was still pooping at 6am (I got up at 2am 5am and 6am was only the one movement each time)
I went for colonoscopy I hoped I had prep enough  and I had thank goodness.
I had no cramps or bloating with it."


"My night terrors have completely ceased.  My anxiety during the day is greatly diminished.  I do feel slightly drugged but the trade off is worth it."


"Have been on this for 6 weeks, and have to discontinue due to severe insomnia, heart pounding and chest pain. Very effectively reduced my need for albuterol (went from using it daily down to once or twice a week) but the side effects are bad."


"I have been on Diamox 3 times now to manage spikes in eye pressure. On all three occasions my eye pressure soared into the 60's and 70's before I started to come down 7-11 hours later.
My body temperature plummeted, I just shivered and could not keep warm for the first few hours.
Within the first 24 hours my legs weakened considerably and significantly limited my capacity to walk. My speech and cognitive function also slowed noticeably.
Using Diamox for over one week triggered mood changes and suicidal thoughts.
While on this my blood pressure was on the low side. Upon discontinuation of this my blood pressure soared to 166/110 with some fluctuations for 2weeks  afterwards.
I hope sharing this helps others."


"I have cervical stenosis,  multiple disc  herniations,  fibromyalgia and myofacial pain syndrome, etc since teen years. 38 now. Been to several pain clinics and docs on meds, narcotics but none helped me like avizia. I take 90mg plus 10/325 percocet as needed for break thru and it helps so much. I have only constipation and I take amitiza for that, I'm happy my insurance covers it."


"This drug did nothing for the intended prescribed purpose several times. I stopped smoking with my bodies own drug, Endorphin's! With me I needed to produce this to counteract the addiction of nicotine. Worked like a charm. I rode my bike non stop for a few months in the Summer of 2004. Coming up on 12 years smoke free from a 30 year childhood obtained addiction. I've never knew how much this poison was stealing my life."


"Lyrica has helped me deal with my pain better. I have had no side effects with it. I still hurt bad, but it does help some."


"I'm newly diagnosed.  Using both this and percocet.  It has helped some, mostly the stabbing.  Minimal help during the night even with the percocet.  Next doctor visit want to try something else."


"I was switched to this pill from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo automatically as well due to it being the less expensive option. I have not had any problems. My periods still begin on the same day and I have not gained any weight since I have switched  (8 months ago). I can say that I never had cravings before taking Tri-Sprintec. Now the 3rd week of pills I seem much hungrier for things I didn't eat before."


"Before beginning this BC, my cycle would come every 28 days and last for 3 - 4 days.
I began this BC on September 20th. Now, soon to begin my third month on this pill, I have not had a normal period. I only spot every day. Because of the spotting, I am no longer intimate with my partner, therefore my sex drive has diminished. I have also developed daily headaches, and gained weight. I am going to  look into other options"


"This drug did exactly the opposite to me, as to what it was suppose to do.

I had muscles pulling & drawing up causing horrid pain.   I had to build up

to 30 mg. over 2 months and at the end of that 60 days i was really hurting.

The dr. took me off of it real quick, but it left me with a lot of damage.  It has

been over 6 months now, and i'm still trying to get back to normal.   I'll assume i may have been allergic to it but was unaware until 60 days of taking this med."


"This has helped me feel like me again and I wouldn't normally write on these forums. I have had increasingly bad pmt through 30's and my 40's and this is the only thing that helps. Calmer...happier more energy..more resilience. Less irritation with loved ones but also more assertive when I need to be. Only slight side effect wad morning sweats which have worn off now. I don't ever want this to stop."


Acetaminophen / caffeine / dihydrocodeine

"Multiple Sclerosis and slipped disk

this is great for pain!!"


"Blood pressure down: now 130/70.
Have had severe tickling of throat and cough most of day and kept awake at night. Just had gastroscopy and results clear."


"I have taken it for years. No more moodiness, no more depression, no more pain, no more bloating, no more bleeding. Life is fantastic. It does make my rosacea worse, I do have to take a water pill with it, and I do have decreased sex drive. However, sex is more fun and more frequent because I feel so much better! SO much better."


"Had trich don't know how long my Husband swears he hadn't cheated and I know I haven't my doctor prescribed me the one time dose 2000mg and my husband doctor gave him the 2 tabs twice daily for 7 days! I don't know about my husband but I noticed the results the next day, feel 100 o/o better no discharge or bleeding  anymore worked for me!"


"I have been taking this since March in the mornings. 20mg. Almost everything else gave me horrid side effects. I also take 30mg Remeron at night. Thanks to those who gave the heads-up about peanut butter, protein, beans will work in a pinch I discovered. That made the stomach problems go away like magic! Still depressed, but getting better, this is the 1st time that any medicine has worked. I have been depressed for years. I can now laugh again, hope this works for a long time."


"Makes me very sleepy and dizzy. It takes a long time for the effects to wear off.
It does help with the pain. It does not get rid of the pain entirely but it tones it down."


"It did not help my cough or control my urge to cough."


"I've been taking Seroquel for 7 years, after 20 years of delusional thoughts, mania, and large amounts of depression. It worked within two weeks and I noticed that when I woke up each day that my delusional thoughts were getting easier to identify and let go of. It changed my life. Since taking Seroquel, I have been able to learn how to drive, work in permanent jobs, save money, travel overseas, socialise, have a successful relationship and reconnect with the real me. I have also worked on my cognitive and emotional development and continue to attend counselling. I have gained 30kgs, but this has probably come about due to the combination of Seroquel, inactivity, diet and Sleep Apnea (of which I have only just been diagnosed)."


"I have been on this medication for only 3 days now. I am in shock to see such a change so quickly. I was a bit sceptical that it would be a "cure all" but it is. I have no hip or shoulder pain anymore, and I am getting out of bed every morning feeling great, as opposed to feeling like I was hit by a truck. I did have a bit of a groggy morning after the 1st dose. I have been fine ever since. I realized while taking this medication that my entire body feels so  much "looser" than before. I am so happy I found a doctor who took an interest in my symptoms and finally dignosed my PLMS and RLS."


"I am on Lexapro but felt I needed a push mentally, like I was stuck. There was something not right. I was prescribed Abilify, and for the 2 weeks under minimum dose it was great. Then I felt slight agitation, aggressive, worst was memory loss. I knew it was not sudden onset dementia, but stopped and weaned after 4 weeks. I feel better now without it. The everyday, over small stuff, memory loss stopped. I sure felt good the first 2 weeks."


"Seemed to work fairly well. Caused some minimal problems with bowels and dried out my system quite a bit."


"It's a medication like no other with very few side effects"


"I've been getting cold sores for as long as I can remember. Usually triggered by stress, but sometimes for no reason at all. Over the years I've tried EVERYTHING, Zovirax..whatever was the new product on the market.

Denavir is the best topical ointment. But like everyone states, you must apply it as soon as possible - for me by the time I feel a slight tingle, it's too late. I was at work this time when I felt my lip tingle and literally ran home to get my Denavir. I suggest you carry the small tube in your wallet as I do now. I keep one at home, at work, and in my wallet - early application makes a huge difference in duration of cold sore. It's expensive - but worth it. One tip so as not to waste it - don't squeeze."


"Within 1 week my face had cleared up significantly.  By week 2, my face was completely clear."


"I'm in a battle  over the switch to Mylan lidocaine 5% patches. I agree with everyone here--they don't work, they don't stick, and they're a cheaper version containing less medication (140mg vs. 700mg). The pharmacist tried to tell me the Mylan patch still delivers 50mg/gram of lidocaine. Yes, but it's a thinner patch, and therefore less effective. In fact, Mylan's own website states that "the patches are made of different materials containing a different amount of medication."
For those of you who say that Watson no longer makes lidocaine patches, they have changed their name to Actavis. There is also another manufacturer, Qualitest. Both of these brands make a product similar to Lidoderm. Ask for these brands specifically!"


"I've had the Implanon for years now. Its very helpful and keeps me right. I have not had any problems with the Implanon, and I love it. I'm going on 4 years. Yay."


"Like the other reviewers below, I had a moderately severe allergic reaction to lastacaft. My eyes became very red and moderately swollen. Symptoms subsided within a day of discontinuing treatment."


"I am barley able to WRITE THIS!!!... SOO ITCHY!!  MY ENTIRE BODY IS COVERED IN GODDAMN RASHES THAT ARENT GOING AWAY AND ARE ITCHY AS HELL HEAD TO FING TOE..."


"I have had two operations one on my lumbar and one on my cervical

spine and have been on a lot of other pain meds and by far this

best meds I have been on.

This is way better than oxycontin and other meds.

oh what relief I feel alot better."


"I am 55 yo. Had very hard time sleeping at night. Going to the bathroom 10-20 times a night. Due to my prostate problems. Tried Rapaflo. Totally amazing results. After first dose of medication slept through the night just like baby. HOWEVER absolutely no ejaculation. "


"I have tried EVERYTHING and this is the only thing besides ginko biloba that helps. I strongly recommend it. I'd rather be a little sleepy at times then hear totally insane ringing in my ears all the time."


"I've had chronic insomnia for 20 years.  I can't fall asleep and then when I do, I wake up after a couple of hours and can't fall back to sleep for several hours.  I still take trazodone to get to sleep and use the Gabapentin to stay asleep.  I take 100 mg of the Trazodone and 1500 mg of the Gabapentin.  I sleep great and feel great the next day.  Nothing else ever worked for me.  I love this medicine.  Sleep is a beautiful thing."


"I suffer with regular UTI's due to a chronic pelvic prolapse I can't get anyone to take seriously. Since having a hysterectomy and estrogen-suppression therapy for adjuvant therapy for cancer the UTI's have worsened.

Bactrim does have side effects, but since I can't take Macrobid, I'm stuck with this or Cipro.  I'm starting to think I'm developing a resistant strain of infection, but the Bactrim seems to take care of it."


"My July of 2017 A1C came back at 8.3% I went on Victoza 1.2 on September 1st. I just got my newest A1C and it came back at 6.4%. I feel great and thank Victoza and a couple diet modifications for this big change."


"I recently started taking Ciprolex (escitalopram) 2 months ago starting with 5mg and doctor increasing it slowly.  Now I'm on 30mg as I have impulsive behavior OCD, anorexia and not sure what else yet.  I have filled out a 7 page question test yes/no to help determine other issues I'm experiencing.  For many years have been on Prozac and  clonazepam but now off Prozac completely as of lately.  I have tried many others such as Zoloft, Paxil, Effexor etc.....with little success.  I really hope that I do get benefits from this one and so far little side effects and seem to be on a more even state, where I can cope bit better day to day.  Hope have helped others with my experiences and I'm trying to still study more on it and if dosage is too much, etc."


"For me Maxalt is a miracle drug. I have tried almost everything OTC, and nothing worked. Excedrin worked for awhile, then after a few weeks, it stopped working. I can always count on Maxalt to get rid of my migraines. I usually feel relief within an hour of taking it. That being said ,this drug is very expensive. Even with insurance and taking the generic version, I am still out of pocket about $50 a box, and they only give you 12 pills. Sometimes I have 3 or 4 migraines in a week, so this can get really expensive. It works wonders for me though, so unfortunately it's a necessary expense."


"Psoriasis diagnosis: I received my first injection the end of December 2009 and I saw an immediate difference within the first two weeks. The second injection was due; however, I was ill with an upper respiratory virus in which my Doctor indicated to wait until it was resolved. I was about 1.5 weeks late with the 2nd injection. I was flared and received the 2nd injection with itching down 50% and cleared approximately 40%. Two weeks after the 2nd injection, I developed moderate arthritis symptoms in my shoulder, right knee and my finger joints. It was time for the 3rd injection after waiting 3 months. I remained at the 40% clearing. I discontinued this medicine due to joint issues and flaring increase by the end of 3rd month."


"very  beneficial in reducing what were very frequent migraines.  I still get them but once a week/fortnight.  I am on 40mg/day."


"It's my 7th month on nexplanon and I'm still having random spotting. Really hope I'm like the other women and it goes away.  Ive gained no weight,  and only a little acne, but I am a teenager."


"Worst,make me feel extremely dizzy & about to pass out any time soon...I even fall off on my bathroom floor cause unable to stand still.I take it at night but the effects are still there when i wake up in the morning!"


"A good choice just to help. Withdrawal from drink are not as bad as so many people make out. If you really want this, you will do anything to be clean. I'm sober 6 years."


"Have been on Votrient  about six months. Virtually no side effects except for the white hair. Tumors are stable."


"3 weeks on... no major problems at all. Trouble sleeping sometimes, but had that before Harvoni."


"I have tried every birth control- pills, shot, arm implant. This is hands down the best. Getting it inserted was painful (4/10) but this pain lasted less than 30 seconds. I was uncomfortable after, but could drive and go shopping. After an hour, I felt normal. Since then, I have had ZERO problems- no cramps, no spotting, no acne! I got my period on time, it was light and lasted a week. I am SO happy I did this. I was worried because of reviews, but I love it. I am happy to be protected for 5 years. If you're interested, try it. take 800mg of ibuprofen an hour prior!"


"Macrobid has to be the worse medication I have ever took in my life.  It should be banned.  I got an extreme allergic reaction that lasted at least 1 month.  I was put on prednisone and Zyrtec to stop my body from swelling.  I had red marks and rashes throughout my body even while on prednisone and Zyrtec after using marcrobid.  Initially I placed on marcrobid for a uti.  I took all 14 prescribed pills.  One week after finishing the macrobid I experienced extreme swelling throughout my body. I feel as if my body still never recovered from the reaction years later.  I recommend cipro over macrobid it is dangerous.  !!!!!!! And should be banned !!!!"


"Worked a couple of times but does not work the third time.  May be my body get used to it."


"I am 19 years old and have been fighting acne for about 4 years now. I have tried just about all over the counter acne washes, creams, you name it, I've  tried it. most did not work and the few that did work gave me an allergic reaction. I had stubborn acne that wouldn't go away and was on the verge of giving up. My dad took me to the dermatologist 3/07/13 and the next day (03/08/13) I began using Epiduo gel at night with Doryx. It is now 03/13/13 and I LOVE the visible results! My complexion looks amazing compared to what it was. I still have some acne left and some scars. However, my face is really dry and rough. I also have severe burning! Feels like my face is on fire and all I want to do is cry from the pain!"


"I have been on Zyprexa for over 2 months now. I take 7.5mg daily and also take Paxil and Ativan. All I can say is I'm much better than I was 2 months ago and have learned that I will have to be on medicines for the rest of my life. Small price to pay for piece of mind. I have gained 30lbs and need to exercise more to try and combat the weight gain. My doctor says we may go down in mgs here soon. But overall I have to say it helped pull me out of a major depression."


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"This medication help with my chronic constipation, however I did experience some side effects.They were mild enough that I continue to take the medicine."


"Gives me 3-4 hours of extra mobility before pain overwhelms me."


"I've been taking Klonopin for about 3 months now. Although it does alleviate my anxiety levels, I find that I sometimes get agitated very easily and become short tempered."


"This cream will make you want to take your vagina off  it is so itchy! Funny but very true, I will not use this product again. The severity of the itching is scary. I hadn't horrific nights and ok days with this product."


"Hello I'm on 5 mg Abilify haven't had much of a change yet only been on it for 3 days ... For tics, anxiety, OCD and depression. I'm also on 200mg zoloft.  How long does it take to see improvement?  Please let me know... I hope it works as I've bin struggling for awhile now. Any feed back would be great I've heard good things and some not so good about this medication... I'm hoping it helps."


"I got Skyla in December 2014 and so far have had a great experience. I am an extremely busy 20 year-old college student, with previous negative experiences with the Pill, and Skyla has been perfect. The insertion was quite painful and I had cramps for a few days and then spotting for about a month afterwards, but since then my periods have been getting lighter and seemingly a bit farther apart. My partner is a bit of a worrier so having something that's close to 100% effective has been a real load off his mind, and since we both got tested we don't have to use condoms anymore. ;) Not having to worry about birth control anymore has been fantastic. I would recommend Skyla to anyone looking for a low-maintenance form of birth control."


"I have had migraines since a young girl not realizing what they were. In 2009 the migraines started getting so bad they started affecting my day to day life.  Many trips to the doctors, and neurologists changing prescriptions often due to lack of effectiveness I was worried I would never find a medication that would help me.  None of the oral medications were helping me.  I started getting Botox injections almost a year ago Skeptical but ready to try. Somewhat apprehensive about so many needles, I have to try to see if this might just be the saving grace from migraines.  I am happy to report the Botox is a miracle drug for me.  The injections are uncomfortable, but going from >15 headaches a months to 3 or less/mo. I am very happy!  Thanks!"


"I've done Androgel and a clinical trial for Fortigel, both of which were applied to the upper thigh.  The feeling of these treatments was different to me than that of Axiron. Axiron seems to fill me with more energy and I can literally feel it work as my body surges with more energy.  Libido is improved, but not as noticeably as the Fortigel, but still good.  I like the Axiron better than the others, it gives me a nice, well rounded energetic feeling."


"It works really good. I also have anxiety and for the most part it helps. I still get anxious but that's just a part of life.

Only thing about this medication I don't like is that it's very addictive. Not in the way you need to take it and take more of it like pain pills but rather, if you miss a doss or run out and are unable to fill it you will go through withdrawals. Neurological withdrawals, which are awful.

So always make sure you get your refills on time!"


"I've tried many anti depressants and this helps me the most. I cannot afford it though.  I'm all out now and I won't be able to get it now."


"got my first cold sore in 2010. started first with a tingle, then itchy, then inflammation as the blister tried to make it to the surface.  There was a raised, circular shape where I knew the cold sore was coming. Rushed to Walmart to get abreva (back then it was still in the tube and $16) and applied it about every 2-3 hrs that day. The blister itself never actually was able to form into an unsightly sore (no scab), though I still saw the circular, raised area which took about 3-4 days to fully disappear.  Over the course of a year, I had about 3 more cold sores in the same spot, always applied abreva at the first tingle and it never surfaced.  This week got a cold sore for the first time in 7 years, put on abreva and again, never surfaced"


"I've been on Nuvaring for about 3 months. It is by the far my favorite form of birth control. I was on some form of the pill for the 5 years prior to this year and I had all sorts of problems with them. I love the convenience of Nuvaring and only having to remember it once a month. I was concerned about how Nuvaring would affect my tendency to acne and am pleasantly surprised that it is working the same as most pills and I have not had a problem with acne. There are a couple down sides to it though, no sex drive and tendency to gain weight. I am able to deal with the weight gain and adjust my lifestyle to where it is not a problem. However the decrease in sex drive is quite irritating for both my husband and myself."


"Celexa was a miracle for me. I was struggling with debilitating depression and anxiety, but after 6 weeks on Celexa, I feel almost myself again. It does take the full 6-8weeks to kick in, so make sure you give it at least a few months to get all the benefits."


"I was having recurring urinary tract infections and my doctor suggested me taking this medication which I loved and they really helped as I did not get any infections at all for the length of time I was on them. After 4 months my insurance is now refusing to pay for them any longer and I am afraid my infections will start up again."


"Had been on Xanax for several years. PTSD. Was taken off drug by doctors, because of addiction about one year ago. Winged off other drugs and started very low dose on escitalopram for one week. Then slowly inceased to one a day 10Mg. All anxiety has stopped. Thank God. One pill first thing in morning last 24 hours......Now able to wing off more meds. I'm 68 and feel so much better......"


"LOVE this medication. It worked wonders in my back.. I suffered from really bad acne in my back ever since 7th grade, senior year of high school the acne started to spread down my arms and chest acne was becoming a problem too. My self esteem went down because of how embarrassed I was and resided to only wearing clothing that covered my back, upper arms, and chest which gets difficult after a while. After my first visit to the dermatologist she decided to put me on Claravis and I was 100% okay with it despite all the side effects. The side effects are not that bad except for dry lips but Aquaphor has REALLY helped. I'm still in treatment right now and get the occasional 1-2 small pimples on my back, but NOTHING compared to how my back was."


"My Doctor put me on this medine only yesterday and I feel so mch better.I was told I had possibly food poisioning.I had severe stomach cramps,nauseated,and was really feeling bad.As of today I feel so much better with no side effects as of now.I was put on Nexium also."


"My dermatologist recommended Sumadan to me and I used it for a couple days. After about 3 uses, right when I washed my face wth it my face started burning. My face was covered in hives and was burning hot. The dermatologist said to keep it as the rash is common, but I just couldn't because I was in so much pain. Eventually she prescribed me something else"


"I have taken many different pain medicines over the last 11 years. This morphine is the smoothest, with no spikes or lows of blood levels. It has a fairly long half life, so you don't have to worry about withdrawals if you miss a dose or two."


"I've had anxiety for five years,and started taking Paxil since my first anxiety attack. In all this time I've been on Paxil, I only had about 2 to 3 attacks. The problem that I have is feeling dizzy or light-headed since my first attack. It wont go away and it makes me feel tired and lazy. Paxil has helped me with the attacks dramatically, but the light-headedness is still there. "


"I have bronchial Asthma, I thought I I had bronchitis, I took Guaifenesin for it, it felt like my bronchials were closing up on me, I had to call my dr to tell him to get me prednisone.  I took just a half tab of Guaifenesin before I went to bed, I woke up spasing, I couldn't breath.  I had a do a couple of nebulizer treatments, take a prednisone to open me up. I called my doctor, he said don't take it anymore."


"I've been taking 60mg of Adderall a day for 14 years now. It's a miracle! I don't think I would have made it through high school or college without it. I started when I was 14 and starting high school. I loathed getting up early, but shortly after taking my pills I was awake and motivated to get ready and go about my day. It made boring classes seem more interesting. It gives you this focus and drive to be productive.I don't feel like myself without them. I'm cranky, unmotivated, eat and sleep a lot if I don't take it. Just be cautious with dosage. You do develop a tolerance to it over time. If your blood pressure goes way up and you feel jittery or shaky, your taking too high of a mg. People should start with 10 or 20mg at first."


"I started taking Adipex-P June 2008, I was 193 lbs (F- 5'3"), today I weigh 158 lbs.
At first I didn't really like the side effects, dry mouth, constipation, couldn't sleep, really bad headaches, so I went back to my doctor about a week after starting the pill. I had lost 10 lbs, I didn't want to stop.  The doctor suggested I cut the pills in 1/2 and to try to eat and drink more often, comes out that it worked for me.  I would take a 30 day supply, cut the pills in 1/2, and I don't do weekends, after that 30 day supply was done, I get off the pill for a month...make sure I don't just regain the weight. Oh, and I don't exercise or eat healthy, I just watch how much I'm eating. Also No soda."


"I am feeling sick too my stomach real bad and I am getting so hot. I never feel this way"


"I was in an accident 3 months ago. I had extreme pain and finally I found a doctor who listened to me. After my accident and my lower buttocks legs and heels I could hardly move not including all the neck problems I had the first wee.k I felt some flu symptoms however one day I woke up and I have to say it made me 75% better I just got increased from 30 to 60 it seems like I might have some of the side effects. I first had my body a little flu like feeling, in my mind a little foggy, however if you're really taking this for nerve pain I would suggest this to anyone it has helped me more than anything. Starting next month I'm going to wean off of the narcotic pain pill I've taken 3 months all the bad reviews on most scared me from me but I tried"


"After six years of such extreme constipation that I was going maybe once a week sometimes once every two weeks. Bloating to where it looked like I had basketball under my shirt and such extreme gass I don't even want to go into it.  And this was every day for six years. Every day. I'm scared to eat anything absolutely anything. Then after numerous doctors visits and numerous doctors. I was given Linzess samples.  For a month and a half my life was completely changed almost normal even. Then the samples ran out I went to fill the prescription, it cost $500 a month!! even after  The discount, and in the 300 range after my deductible was met. I can't even remotely afford this.  I'm devastated that I can afford this medication. Devastated!"


"I have used this medication several times for bacterial infections. And they do a great job, but this time I am having a headache everyday I've been using it and an upset stomach, but I guess its worth it to get rid of the infection."


"This drug was a MIRACLE for me!  My problem was that I was always LATE for any and every little thing I attempted to do and it was ruining my life.  It is VERY baffling for me because I started with only 25 mg and within FOUR days I was AUTOMATICALLY, not just on time, but EARLY for everything, without any thought or effort!  I was ecstatic. This phase lasted 3 weeks. The doc said I'd be a Super Woman when she amped me up to 50 mg.  Well, that made it STOP working!  I began to slowly regress, and then started to be extremely drowsy to the point of even falling asleep at the wheel -- and worse, it wasn't even working! We experimented with it but it NEVER worked again and I am super sad about that."


"Currently almost the 3rd week in the first month, I noticed immediately the change, I started the pill the first Sunday after the first day of my period, it killed my period dead in its tracks, stopped all heavy bleeding, I don't feel any more cysts or deadly sharp pains. This product works as far as getting rid of the period, but the side effects are bad. I feel bipolar. I'll be so angry with life, then I'll get depressed, then I'll be lethargic for days. It's only been 3 weeks and I KNOW I have to let my body get used to these new pills, but it's hard mentally. I'm rarely happy. No sex drive. No energy. I am starting to get some of the sharp pains back, as well as throwing up after every time I eat and constantly dizzy."


"Decreased sex drive, acne, and very depressed.  Too low for me I think"


"I was hesitant to get this after reading all the reviews, but I am the world's worst at trying to remember to take pills, so my husband and I agreed to give this a shot. I got it put in back in June. I had my period for 3 months with maybe 2 days a month where I didn't bleed. I wanted to rip the thing out, but we agreed to try it for a little longer. In October, my period went to about 2 weeks and when it ended I haven't had one since and it is now December 7th. I had bad headaches for the first month. I had no weight gain or mood swings. If you can make it through the first couple of months, in my opinion its great. But something you have to remember when reading all these reviews is everyone's body does not work in the same way."


"Hair very thin -shedding lots.  Had a hysterectomy in June 2014 and had to use a wound vacuum.  Once I started on Xarelto, this wound bleeds every day an won't heal.  Almost two years.  Most of my fingernails and toe nails fell off ( dried out).  Not all have grown back. Bruise easilt plus round red marks appear every day."


"I got my first dose a month ago.  The main side effects I am experiencing are hot flashes, much decreased appetite (not complaining there) and fatigue.  I will take all those any day rather than deal with endometriosis pain. So I am definitely pleased with the Lupron treatment. Its nice to not be in so much pain. I would call off work and stay in bed and cry.  So big difference!"


"I just started using this cream, today is my third day. Funny thing is I have not 1 side effect like everybody talks about, no itching, no swelling, maybe 2%  red but nothing. I'm starting to think maybe its doing nothing for me.  But let me give you a little backround, I had these tiny bumps on the head of my penis for over 12 years and since I can remember. No doctor ever told me that these were genital warts. I then went to this dermatologist last week and he told me he wanted to do a sample on one of the bumps and he said the lab came back that it was HPV. So now I'm taking this cream...hope it works"


"Trazodone has been a miracle sleep medicine for me.  I've been taking it for 2 years and am sleeping better than I have in 30 years.  I usually take 50mg, occasionally 100mg depending on what's going on that day, about 1 hour before bedtime.  I don't feel any morning side effects as some folks have mentioned, but I don't wake up to an alarm clock so maybe that helps."


"Going on 8 days of heavy period that started in the middle of my pack.  I have a new boyfriend so this isn't working for me"


"Very effective for stenosis pain much better than methadone,gives you that effect like the first week when you tried your first opioid,very comparable to one's first feeling from say hydromorphone 20mg IV.besafe with saboxone, keep away in lock box to avoid kids from taking them and dying,toxic for kids because of its strength.merry Christmas"


"Started on Jolessa over a year ago. It caused me to have acne. I have to use a daily face wash now, and I've never had to do that before. Also the bleeding is really bad. Every time I finish the last 2 weeks of the second month, my period comes. Some days it's heavy, some days it's light, and it typically lasts until I start a new pack. I have to keep a ready stock of pads available at all times. The longest the period lasted was almost 3 months. My doctor decided I should go back to Seasonique. I only changed because of the co-pay difference. It's worth paying the extra $40 to me. I am on my last week and a 1/2 of Jolessa and I can't wait to get the new pill and be done with this one. I won't ever take it again."


"Let's just say LIFE CHANGING!! Good bye pads - hello active lifestyle!  I've had this procedure twice and am excited to be going for the third time tomorrow!  I have a great doctor who has been with me every step of the way since I asked him about it in 2015.  It sounds like I'm one of the lucky ones - besides pain/cramping during urination that first day (which Ibuprofen helps!), and a couple of UTIs shortly after each procedure, I've suffered no ill-effects, but have experienced a dramatic improvement in all issues I've had with painful urges, frequency, and leakage.  Mine lasted a full year each time before I noticed any degradation, and it was almost 18 months before I was 100% back to the old symptoms."


"This birth control worked fine for the first 3 months I was on it. But then I started getting large, vicious acne on my face which is super unusual for me! I never had a problem with acne, not even in middle or high school. So horrible that now that I'm in college and having to deal with near cystic acne. Not to mention the horrible, severe depression that I suffered from and am still trying to overcome after being off this pill for about 2 weeks. It almost ended my year long relationship. However, me and my boyfriend never had protected sex and I never had a pregnancy scare. But, I will say that the pill is different for everyone!!"


"Was on Androgel for 4 months, noticed very little difference in libido, energy, etc. At 45 years old, I was hoping for a bit more benefit. I decided after consulting with my doctor to get injections. This too has been somewhat underwhelming. I am not looking for huge improvement in mood, libido, etc., but I can't honestly say I have seen much difference on it or off it."


"The thing I love most about Ambien is that I can still wake up and function if I need to, and then fall back to sleep.  I have three kids, and if one of them wants a glass of water in the middle of the night or falls out of bed, I'm perfectly functional to take care of them, even on Ambien.  I sleep great now, but everyone should try to wait until they get into the bed prior to taking the pill. Fortunately, my worst Ambien-induced amnesia stories are waking up and thinking "I wonder who did the dishes?""


"Does not work,  worthless,  garbage,"


"I had tried every medication that my doctor gave me for bipolar disorder and none of them worked. Then they put me on latuda. It worked wonderful for me. I was on it for a year and a half. Then I got tired of the tremors. I have been off of it for over 6 months now and I still have the tremors. I'm a diabetic and cause of the tremors I can't tell when my sugar is low. I also can't feel when it is high either. This medication works great for bipolar but the side effects suck."


"Hey guys! Like most people on this site, I told myself that if this worked for me I'd write something on this site just so I can try to help give some people peace of mind. This stuff works. I had been off and on the pill for a couple months which is stupid. But my boyfriend and I had been careful and used condoms. Unfortunately this time the condom broke. I took the pill about half an hour after the condom broke and let me tell you what, the pill unleashed all of it's side effects on me. Don't worry yourself silly , that's what I did and it was the longest month I've ever had waiting for my period. I did get it though. Right on time. EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY."


"Love the results we're getting, but now we have side effects - severe side effects.  Just found out by coming to this site that it can cause seizures, which is what we are going through now.  My son had a seizure last night, but the ER doctor told us that there's been no reports of it causing seizures...hmmm...interesting."


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"I was hit by an uninsured drunk driver in '90. He passed out and his truck crossed the highway centerline to hit my truck head-on. I broke C-1 plus got a TBI which resulted in severe spasms of my right paralyzed leg caused by 1 or both of these traumas.  I have taken 100 mg of Dantrium for 18 years with wonderful results. At first I started at 4x a day but as time went on and since I had to pay for this medicine myself, (the drunk never paid one penny)I weaned myself to 1/day.  Several times I've tried to quit them completely to just have the spasms start again. When I awoke to find my bed sheets shredded in my sleep from spasms, I went back on them again to have blessed relief. I would strongly encourage it's use."


"Two DVT and life situation had my docs place me on Xarelto. I've had all the side effects migraines non stop for a month. The lower dose helped but still vet them every couple weeks. Hair falling out in clumps dizziness at the start. Heavy periods but that ended with move to an IUD.

Still for the side effects the lack of blood testing and with my high stress life thankful for these meds. But look forward to being off them."


"After years of undiagnosed Crohns, RA, AS, MS and FMS (the short list), and finally osteo related compound and non-compound fractures throughout my whole skeleton from 5 years on methotrexate - I couldn't live without morphine. I use a combination of MS Contin (SR - 60mg/8hours) and Statex (full release for breakthrough pain). My Crohn's makes me sensitive to every bad side effect of all those 'great' multi-use medicines like gabapentin and lyrica. So I'm stuck with opiate-based medicines and without them, I couldn't walk. I sleep in a recliner because of bumps on my spine and fractures in my pelvis and walk with a rolling walker. I couldn't live with my pain. I wish more people understood."


"have been on citalopram 20mg for 11 days now , im a lonely single guy and cant interact with people , very self concious and neverous around people , still waiting for the drug to work , i know it takes a while to build up ,just taking time"


"I was switched to Sronyx about a year ago, and at first I didn't notice any negative side effects... but about six months ago, my husband started to point out how mean I got when my period got closer. At first I brushed it off as PMS, but it got worse each month. In high school, before I was on the pill, I never got cramps, or had bad mood swings but now I'm constantly doubled over from cramping, I get irritable, and I NEVER know when my period will actually start. And I would break out like crazy! (I have acne-ridden wedding pictures as proof). The only good thing is that I didn't get pregnant.
I'm glad I'm starting a new pill next month."


"I got this birth control in November 2014. I definitely DON'T recommend it! yeah, it stops you from becoming pregnant, but it made me have bad mood swings, worse depression than I already had, my stomach is always hurting and I've been on my period for a rind 2 months now. I would stop for a day and it will start back up the next. I've gained 20 pounds since I got it! I have NO energy ever! and b12 don't help neither. oh and I'm never happy. I can't get myself to be happy unless I'm with my daughter and sometimes the small things she does makes me have another mood swing. I just don't recommend this!"


"Gas-X works great. Had persistent gas pain for over 3 hours, took 2 tablets and within about 3 minutes the pain started to go away. A real life saver."


"I had my 1st daughter at 33 wks & 3 days due to "unknown". I had no issues during the pregnancy and it was easy. I'm now pregnant with my 2nd daughter and went into pre term labor at 32 & 4 days, they were able to stop the contractions and have given me the steroid shots. I am currently 4.5 cm dilated with minor contractions throughout the day....I'm 34 & 5 days ATM. I think makena has taken me farther but I have had a lot of my pain from the injections that shoot down my leg into my foot periodically, not the same day I get the shot. If I had to I would take Makena again."


"I've experienced exactly what others are commenting on here. I was fine on Junel then Gildess then was switched to Blisovi. I've almost finished my 2nd pack and will be switching to Minastrin after talking to my obgyn. I'm up 8-lbs since started, the waist in my pants are extremely tight, breast tenderness, i had a rash on my hip/abdomen for the first few weeks, and i get extremely nauseous in the mornings and evenings. I've also had breakthrough bleeding, but that is probably more my fault- it happens if i forget to take a pill before work and don't get to take it until that evening. Overall I can't wait to be off of this medication and I hope the new one I try doesn't give me crazy side effects, but you never know until you've tried it."


"I've been taking Sporanox for 10 months now with no improvement.  The fungus is visible in all of my fingernails and all of my toes!  I am nearing the end of my second (6 month) treatment and still no results with this medication.  Fungus has caused several toenails to curl and become ingrown so, very painful.  Doctor won't remove the nails while infected with fungus because nails are too brittle to remove safely without risks of infection."


"I've been on Arimidex for 4 years.  Side effects are insomnia, joint pain, painful sex or no interest in sex, forgetfulness, anxiety and depression.  One year to go and hopefully I will not have to take it.  Maybe still on it because of a family history of breast cancer."


"Got Mirena at my 6 week post-partum checkup. First baby, had him w/o an epidural, and WOW. The IUD insertion hurt worse than childbirth. I bled for 2 MONTHS straight after insertion and my husband said the cords felt like wires stabbing him for the next year. 3 years later and I wish we had money for my husband's vasectomy. I get brutal cramping almost 24/7, intercourse is painful for me if my husband thrusts too deep, I get intensely nauseous during my period and my period is VERY heavy, I recently got Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and the cords can still be felt by my husband both the day before and the day after my period.
The only 'pluses' about this IUD is that I didn't have to pay for it and I haven't got pregnant again."


"I took 200 mg of amitriptyline for 40'years for clinical depression.. I decided to find a safer medication with fewer side effects. I started Effexor and was weaned off amitriptyline at same time. Within 2 days my depression lifted,repetitive/unwanted thoughts discontinued. Down to 50 mg of amitriptyline and at 75 mg of Effexor. It's working amazingly well and amitriptyline withdrawal is minimal"


"Had severe mood swings, dry eyes to the point of not being able to wear contacts, weight gain, breast tenderness.  "


"This has a shelf life of about 4 times the tablets. I had the tablets and they loose their effectiveness after about 6 months, but the nitrolingual spray has lasted for about 2 years."


"I took Xenical years ago. Was working a very physical postal job so I did get quite a bit of exercise but before taking it had not lost much. Once I started it, I lost thirty pounds within a couple of months with very little effort. Side effects were minimal as long as I didnt eat excessive fat but as good as it worked, I could handle them."


"I read a lot of reviews before getting paragard and they almost made me not get it because some sound so awful. But I have honestly had a great experience and so I wanted to share that. When I first got it in I was not on my period so the insertion process was painful. I had cramps and heavy bleeding for about 3 days after and then the cramps went away and the bleeding lightened. The bleeding was over with in about 5 days after insertion. I honestly didn't have any spotting between then and my first period post-insertion. My first period after the bleeding was heavier than before I had it, but nothing super excessive and the heavy bleeding was only for 2-3 days. My period ended in 6 days. Next period was the same. No spotting in between."


"Have been using Crestor 20mg now daily for 9 weeks, with a very strict diet and daily exercise regime. I previously had taken Lipitor 40mg for 12 weeks, prior to Crestor.
Have been able to trim my triglycerides from 398 to 179 in 9 weeks. I have also trimmed my body weight from 240 to 212 (target weight goal is 195lbs at 6'4"). My legs may be tender at times but I also stretch and run everyday."


"I have been off and on this drug since age 17. My advice if you take it and it works, take it as directed. I'm a recovering alcoholic and I take it now as directed. "


"I started taking Microgestin 1/20 a year ago after my insurance quit covering Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, which I had no issues with. I've tried other birth control pills in the past with side effects like acne or headaches and didn't want any of that, I told my ob/gyn, just something comparable to Ortho TriCyclen Lo.
I rapidly started gaining weight shortly after starting the pills - up five pants sizes since then with no other changes in lifestyle - I have tried exercising even more, and ate relatively healthy before but tried harder on that and portions also, but have not lost an ounce. My husband has exercised with me and eaten the same meals, larger portions, and has lost weight. So I am thinking it is the Microgestin."


"I smoked at least two packs a day before trying Chantix. I had tried to quit before but I had a feeling of rage and depression when I wasn't smoking. I started taking the medication and around 8 days in the thought of smoking would almost make me sick. when I would smoke there was no satisfaction to be had. I did experience strange dreams and actually had a few blisters in my mouth. I called my doctor who said to continue treatment despite the side effects. The side effects were definitely worth the outcome. I have been tobacco free for almost three years now. I've even went two years without even a single cold which I contribute to no longer smoking."


"Lexapro has helped me in a lot of ways. Maybe because I paired it with a mood stabilizer... I don't know. I feel numb a lot of the time but I have found that I am more calm and respond better than I used to, in certain situations I couldn't face before. It has also controlled my appetite and I don't feel like stuffing my face, all the time, like I used to. My only complaint, it makes it hard to sleep, sometimes, and I am very addicted to it. If I go over 24 hours without taking it, my skin starts to crawl and my mind starts to race.

But, hey, being on Lexapro is the only thing that works for my bipolar disorder. And those who have bipolar disorder, like me, know what living with it is like. Pretty awful."


"I am on 10mg/day.  I've cut down my sodium drastically and have been going for brisk walks 30mins/day. I've noticed that about 4 hours after taking medicines I felt very dizzy, nauseous and tired. I wouldn't be able to stand for more than 5 minutes at a time. I usually take it around 10 am, so around 7pm I went to a pharmacy to check my blood pressure and it was 95/67. When I woke up the next morning I decided to go get it checked before taking medicines and it was 102/52, so I did not take the medicine that day. Overall I feel like its making me feel worse and lowering it way too much!"


"I was prescribed this medicine for anxiety. I took this stuff for a couple of days, had an adverse reaction and needed to stop.

Since then I'm going through a severe crisis. Fits of rage, urges to hurt myself or others, migraine, nausea, self harming, fainting, heart racing, paranoia, multiple trips to the ER, almost locked up in the closed psychiatric ward.

I have never had any of the above mentioned symptoms before. I was just anxious and a little depressed. I want my life back.

I'm starting to loose hope."


"I have been using Elmiron since February 2008. I love it. I think I did gain some weight but, who cares. I did not have as severe a case of interstitial cyctitis as some people but the medicine has sure been a blessing for me. I have just recently cut back on it because I believe I have leveled off with the symptoms. But just to be safe on that, I'll be seeing my Doctor to be sure. Don't want any flare ups. I've been able to eat again. I eat just about anything I always did. Mustard being my favorite. Thanks Elmiron for helping me. According to what I have read on interstitial cystitis mine is a mild case. I do hope Elmiron will help those with a severe case. I am so blessed and pray others will be after taking the medicine."


"It was TERRIBLE. I have had Nexplanon for 1 year (June 6, 2013 - Scheduled removal appointment May 27, 2014). For the first 4 months, I got my period very heavy for about a week and would spot everyday after my period until the next month. After that stage, I would have a period for about 2 weeks and wouldn't spot for about 2 weeks. It has been this way FOREVER and I don't know why I gave this Birth Control so long to ruin my sex life. I broke out on the sides of my face.. which is Hormonal Acne. I do not recommend any one get this BC. Stick to condoms and the pill. "


"I got nexplanon put in back in August, while on my period. It stopped for a couple days and I've had heavy bleeding since then. I've had crazy depression out of no where and weight gain like crazy. My acne has been worse than before I started this BC, I've had horrible headaches and cramps along with everything else! Hoping to have it removed ASAP!"


"Just signing on to echo what many others have expressed.  Since I began taking this medication, I don't feel the ravenous, physical hunger that I used to feel, nor am I having those all-too-familiar "comfort food" cravings.  I don't feel "amped up," and have had no trouble sleeping.  The only side effect I've noticed (I don't consider it a negative side effect) is that I am experiencing slightly altered taste.  Flavors don't seem to come through as "vividly" as before, which is helpful in reducing interest in the foods that I need to stay away from anyway!  I've dropped pounds effortlessly.  This medication has been extremely helpful after injury-induced weight gain.  Definitely a Godsend!"


"I hate this I got this implanted in late February 2016& about a week after insertion I started feeling sick flu like symptoms weak light headed and dizzy I lost weight I feel depressed and I always feel like crying...I feel lethargic at times for no reason  this does not agree with my body like the Implannon did!!! I will be making an appointment immediately maybe I will try birth control pills but Nexplanon is definitely not for me!!!!"


"No period in 2 years which is amazing. Very stable mood. I feel I can rely on the consistency of my hormone levels unlike having unexpected moods in addition to pain or aches when on my period. Some previous acne did resurface which I now take roaccutane for, working brilliantly and have no complaints. i could stay on this thing forever!"


"I have had chronic urticaria for six months and have experienced the same non results from Xyzal as with all other antihistamines."


"I get this for my sinus and throat infections and it works nicely. It is cheap and works fine."


"Felt the drug working within a week. Don't know how the drug could be paid for if you don't have insurance AND copayment assist. My copay was 300 before copay assist. Has really helped  with minimal side effects"


"I went to the doctors n was diagnosed with pneumonia. He prescribed Levofloxacin. The symptoms of the pneumonia decreased,but however I am experiencing excruciating pain in my right arm..in the joint under my elbow. I found this weird and googled this medication, and clearly found out that others experienced the same side effect,in which is not listed in the medications information packet."


"I absolutely love Sominex. It works so great I fall asleep pretty fat and stay asleep which is so fantastic. Sometimes I wake up in the same position I fell asleep in. When I wake up it takes a few mins but once you start moving around you are fine. "


"Abilify has enabled me to control some of my anxiousness and reactions due to being anxious better than I had been able to before.  I no longer want to smack someone who I feel is doing me wrong - I am able to control those impulses so much better than before, it is not even funny.  I think on a day to day basis, I am much more even keeled than I was before I started taking the medication.  Keep in mind that I take it with an antidepressant (Lexapro) because I understand that Abilify provides an assist to the Lexapro in controlling my overwhelming depression symptoms.  Depression and anger are now being controlled more effectively."


"I've been taking Pristiq for almost a month now. I have OCD, anxiety and depression. I also take 0.5 mg of peach Xanax. The Pristiq works great for me, the Xanax helps with the sleeping side effects of Pristiq but after taking it for this long I can fall asleep pretty well with out it. I wake up with energy and as I take it more and more I feel better."


"I was put on Meagace 40mg tab twice a day for 60 days to stop abnormal bleeding. It worked for the first 45 days but I then began to bleed again. My doctor put me back on the medication but I am still bleeding. It no longer works. I wonder if I should increase my dose."