"I've had 2 surgeries, nerve stimulant, injections, nerve burns, Physical Therapy, chiro, acupuncture, and every medicine made.  With 4 kids, I have to be able to drive, think and function.  I have severe sciatica, hip & back pain. I am bone on bone with a rupture at L3/L4 and after the failed nerve stimulation my only option is fusion from L3 to S1 - NOT an option.  I started Butrans about 6 months ago on 10 and moved to 20.  I change every 5 days - my doctor wrote it that way - it wears off after 5.  My pain breaks through some - but I have Norco which is less effective on the patch. It has to be put on carefully, precisely, & it itches, creates a slight rash and it occasionally comes off but I can't live without it. I don't feel high, I just feel relief."


"I have had severe GERD for over 11 years and have taken prescription Prilosec and it worked great.  However, all of a sudden it stopped working and I was miserable and couldn't sleep, eat, or think about anything other than how much my stomach and esophagus hurt.  The doctor prescribed Kapidex and the GERD totally went away; however terrible intestinal pain, gas, and watery loose stools began.  I tried for 2 weeks in hopes the side effects would go away but they didn't so now I am back to Prilosec and pain but at least I can leave the bathroom."


"My son is now going on 9 we started out with adderall 5mg XR at age 5... as he got older we adjusted and went to 5mg twice a day, however!!  There were massive side effects with the Adderall mainly moods anger frustration among many others that I noticed at the age of seven we then started Focalin ,  however when we started the Focalin my son was put on a 20 mg dose to start extended release capsule he took the medication went to school and every day after lunch when the second those kicked in he would constantly have massive rage massive hallucination massive amounts of itching breakouts among other things..... The 20 mg XR was way to strong for him. We downgraded to a 10mg XR with a 2.5mg immediate release for back. Best decision we've made"


"I got this product when I was sweating through my uniforms in school almost constantly and was drenched 20 minutes into first period. Even in the middle of winter, I couldn't wear tight clothes or anything colored. I started wearing baggy sweatshirts without shirts, yet I could still feel the sweet dripping down my arms and side. I finally told my mom, who made me an appointment with the dermatologist. Although this product itches until you go to sleep, it is worth the peace of mind and comfort. I am on my third application and I am already completely dry!"


"Made me feel a lot better and able to walk further and do day to day things."


"Unfortunately, I've had to use this three times with my boyfriend. Either the condom breaks or it comes off without us realizing it. I'm on birth control, and we always use a condom. However, the potential for a pregnancy still scares the heck out of both of us, and so recently, we've decided to try the pull-out method bit with the condom on still. Yes, you'll naturally feel nervous, waiting for your period to come but trust me, it will. It's arrived every time. I haven't experienced any cramps or negative side effects, but every person is different. But it works and thank goodness."


"I have general nerve damage , cervical and thoracic fusion for 10 year being hit from behind. I never sleep through the night in constant pain I take pain meds but there not enough.
I bought Aleve PM yesterday took it last night, it was amazing, slept the whole night good deep sleep.
Not only that but I have COPD not from smoking, I usually have trouble with wheezing. It didn't happen last night.
Thank you Aleve PM."


"thirty days in with no results."


"I have chronic neurological pain as well as lower back/hip pain. As I have aged (I'm 52) dealing with chronic pain has evolved for me.

In my 30's and 40's my primary care Dr at the time prescribed T3 as well as hydrocodone and morphine extended release. Have to say,my pain was obliterated, I didn't feel pain heck I didn't feel anything. I was a mess and had such a high tolerance that my daily life consisted barely getting up off the couch.

Fast forward to the present. I now live in a different state and have a great new primary care physician. I have bee taking Lyrica for neurological pain in my feet- which didn't work well for me. So she prescribed Gabapentin 800mg  twice a day and Tylenol 3 twice a day as needed."


"LIKES:  It works on post surgical pain. While it makes me a bit tired I can still function and work. It does not make me nauseous.
DISLIKES:  It makes me so itchy I cannot function and need to take a 25mg hydroxyzine with each 10mg tablet.  The histamine release is so aggravating that wearing clothes is just short of torture and every pore feels like it has a live nerve in it. My bowels have stopped completely.  The CONS outway the PROS on this one for me.  I have read a lot on how addicting this is and I cannot understand why - while it certainly did work on the pain, it made me feel miserable."


"This medicine makes me feel like I'm going to explode.  It makes me nervous and I have difficulty sleeping. "


"I'm so glad to finally get relief.  I tried everything else with no results.  I saw the commercial and asked my doc about Linzess. He agreed I should try it.  He told me to take it in the morning, 30 minutes BEFORE my first meal.  I took it later and I got diarrhea.  Now I take it in morning and it works great!  I know this sounds dramatic but I feel like I got my life back during these two weeks.  If it works for me it should work for anyone.  $30 copay is same as buying miralax which doesn't really work for me.  I'm satisfied."


"oh my gosh,,,,,,,,I have to admit, I had absolutely NO HOPE that a topical would work for my bone on bone osteoarthritis in my knees,,,,,,I've been in some pretty nasty pain, walking with a cane on some days, and unable to walk very far or stand even long enough to do dishes. I'm 51 years old, and I'm using a scooter at Disney World, because I simply CAN NOT walk to the GATE much less around the park,,,,

Well, I'm not going to say that suddenly I can run a marathon, nor can I walk around Disney,,,,,,but the stiffness has loosened up, the swelling has gone down, and I can walk around my house without furniture walking,,,,,I can walk in the back yard to walk the dogs and I can stand to do dishes or fold a load of laundry,,,, 5 stars!"


"I got my Implanon inserted this past January. I absolutely love it. Insertion was quick and simple and nothing to be nervous over. My arm bled, I bruised horribly and I just have a small scar. I have had a little spotting over the course of the past few months, nothing I can complain about. My breasts actually grew a cup size. I've also seen people complain about low sex drive, mine has been normal if not heightened. I gained about fifteen pounds but I was 100 lbs. before this was put it, so I just cannot complain. I've recommended it to several friends and one got hers a few months ago. Unfortunately, her experience hasn't been as good as mine. One thing to consider, it works differently for everyone. Don't be scared to try."


"Very effective. Not many side effects; some moodiness at first/on periods (pretty normal) and periods can be random. Other than that, GREAT and very easy."


"Massive diarrhea, rash on trunk area of body, rash above each ear. Extreme flatulence."


"Excellent,"


"Ok. So my rating has is based on nothing yet but just wanted to reassure new users because there is a lot of talk about the negative side effects day 1 on belviq....no headache I feel just fine aside from being slightly tires. Can't wait to see if it works"


"Went on Niacin @ 8000mg fifteen years ago.  Now on Niaspan @ 2000mg for last five years.  First medicine that has worked well with my body.  My HDL stays in the 70s and total Cholesterol under 120.  Dosing time and other foods have to be managed to suppress flushing. "


"This drug has been a life saver from my anxiety and insomnia.  Maybe there's a few minor side effects drowsiness being the worst but I take 25mg at night and can finally sleep, the first couple days were pretty rough heart pounding and felt like a zombie but as time goes on that seems to be subsiding I have a bit of an eating disorder and serequel helps me with eating I don't mind gaining a few pounds on this drug considering I was a 110 pound 20 year old man this drug saved me life took me out of a deep depression stage and helped with my anxiety, other drugs I tried and didn't work, ativan, xanax, clonazepam, clorazapate, Valium, buspar, nozinan, zoloft, mirtazapine (don't ever take this drug gave me seizures), prozac, and many others serequel has worked wonders for me"


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"I am 45 years old, on Mirena last 15 months. Gained 20lbs while watching what I eat and exercising during that period and also experienced hair loss, depression, water retention and bloating. My periods are lighter, but it is not worth of all side effects."


"I had stopped using Byetta but my A1C is high so I will try it again. I am optimistic because I know from experience that Byetta works. I used it for six months but often had to throw up so - my quality of life was not good. I did lose 10 pounds and my blood sugar was great. Maybe the 5mg dose is the answer."


"Methotraxate is very useful for psoriasis. I have been taking 20 mg every week."


"I started this at the end of 1-30-17 weighing 141 lbs as of 3-15-17 I weigh 128 lbs
I have always exercised( I am blessed I love to and love water)- and tried eating healthy- and couldn't for the life of me to lose anything.
I take 1 in the morning and 1 before bed- I keep the bottle beside my bed so I don't forget to take both.  My Dr.  has me doing  a blood draw the once a month since this can damage your liver-  to make sure it isn't damaging my liver.  I will probably get off of it since I am at a weight I love and being 5'4 1/2 ( have to put that 1/2 in there:0 ) I feel great- Kind scared me that I lost so much in a little amount of time - though , I am not complaining.It will be interesting to see what happens when I get off of it."


"About 14 years ago I had the flu/bronchitis and was prescribed tesslon pearles along with the Z-Pak it worked great. I had coughed so bad it felt like I was going into pulmonary distress it immediately helped but now in the last 2 years I have this nagging cough it seems to come with a real bad sinus infection both years I have been prescribed tesslon and it doesn't even help the coughs keep returning.  Last week I have taken 3 pearles a day at 100mg each I am still coughing I have asked for THE SYRUP and was told NO or the docs would look at me like I was JUNKIE trying to get over I don't understand the docs if this stuff isn't working why are they writing the scripts I WANT SOME OF THAT SYRUP LOL that is the only thing that helps"


"If you have any anxiety, do NOT take Rexulti! I had very severe panic attacks so Bad that I had to go to the ER. And they will not go away unless you go to the ER. One day I had 5 attacks back to back with my 15 yr old begging me to call an ambulance. They would not stop happening! My jaw would lock up, I felt like I couldn't breathe, and felt like I was dying. Nothing I did at home would stop them. Was a terrifying experience!!"


"I have been on the medicine for 6 days with 4 more to go, but I am already 99 percent better. I just hope the next test is negative, because NO WAY can I pay for another round of it. I have had no side effects, but I had been ill long enough that I am still pretty weak but improving EVERY-DAY! Thanks to DIFICID 200 mg 2 x a day!"


"Marplan has been very effective on my bipolar depression. I have been on nearly every antidepressent available with limited or short-term success only. I have been taking Marplan for 3 months and have reduced my symptoms from continious to occasional. My side effects were severe hypotension, muscle pain, weight gain and inability to have orgasms. Everything has gone away except for the last two."


"I had a quadruple bypass and I have been taking metropolol for 9 years now and have just recently had to up my dose to 50 milligrams 3 times a day because I moved to a high altitude location.  This drug has worked for me just fine and I never want to switch.  Hope it helps someone else out there."


"I went to my OB for my 6 week Post partum appointment and we discussed options for bc and I went with the shot because I am horrible at remembering pills. I have not stopped bleeding since the day I got it (going on my 3rd month), no sex drive and I am always hungry. I lost all my baby weight (26lbs) right after my daughter was born in August and have since gained back 14 lbs. I hate the way the shot makes me feel and the bleeding is ridiculous. I wanted something that I could take while breast feeding and they told me I wouldn't get my period while breast feeding but I have been bleeding since the day I got the shot. I will not be getting the 2nd shot, I think I will try the patch. If not just wait for my period to come back and do NFP."


"I used Verapamil for 5 years to treat supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). With each visit to the doctor, they increased my dosage. I started out taking 30mg once a day, and ended with 180mg once a day.  For the most part, my symptoms were never controlled. The drug caused extreme fatigue and tiredness. I often had severe headaches and was constipated.  I have been switched to Atenolol 50mg once a day now. Hopefully I won't have as many unwanted side effects."


"I have a sleep eating problem and hypothyroidism, so I struggle and have gone from 130 pounds to 172 pounds over the past 7 years but I am 5'2". That's a problem plus I recently turned the big 50. I can eat 20 salads or 20 cheese burgers and the scale doesn't move. I have only taken the pill for 7 days and have lost 3 pounds which is huge. I have zero side effects, no cravings and no night grazing. I think I finally found the help I needed in order to stay motivate to a healthy diet and life style. Couldn't be more pleasantly surprised and satisfied that this will change my life."


"Wonderful for spasms and anxiety, where they come in a package."


"Let's start off saying that medications work different for everybody. Personally it has not been bad for me like all of these other reviews. The first couple of weeks I did have mood swings, I was debating on stopping trinessa Lo, but I said maybe just my hormones need to regulate. Well they regulated. I started taking this birth control so I can stop getting hormonal break outs mid cycle. My acne wasn't horrible, I really just had oily skin and and a few cystic bumps that would leave red marks that looked ugly to me. I probably would get 7 a month? Something like that. Well the first 3 months I broke out a little more than usual. I had about 10 bumps on one cheek. On my 4th month and my skin is crystal clear!"


"I have been talking Vyvanse for just a week. 40mg. The first 3 days I couldn't sit down. I cleaned my house and my parents. Not just cleaned but extra clean, like walls and moving furniture and everything. But now it has faded a little. I noticed right away that when I am doing stuff, its like I really concentrate and try perfection for everything. My appetite has been curved, but I still eat. But no where like I did before. So far I lost 4pds. It's been almost a week. I don't get any feeling of jitters, or that I'm taking speed. I feel normal, I just want to do stuff. I'm more social. I always stayed in my home, but now I just want to go out. It's very nice feeling. I have no problems sleeping either, but I also take it as soon as I wake up"


"I had the Nexplanon for 11 months and got the thing removed today! It worked great for its purpose but honestly I couldn't wait to get it out. My cycle became so sporadic. Sometimes lasting for 2 weeks then it goes away for a week and then comes back. At times I wouldn't see it for almost two months and then bam for a few days and then it went away again. My period has always been every 21 days and last for 3 to 4 days.The joint pain was one of the more painful things. I got migraines about 3 or 4 times a week and fever blisters regularly (a few a month). Not to mention I couldn't lose weight. I'm super elated right now that I got it removed today. Everyone is different but I wouldn't tell anyone to get it."


"I took escitalopram 10mg for 6 month for a light depression that I could easily cure without medication.
As soon that I stopped the drugs I get IBS, it’s been 4 years now and it only get worst.
It’s when I discover that this drug was effective that I understood that my IBS came from it.."


"I was prescribed 37.5 mg. daily to deal with the trifecta of anxiety, hot flashes and sleeplessness.  I'm finding that the hot flashes have greatly decreased and that while I still wake up during the night, I am able to get back to sleep.  My anxiety is still there but is finally manageable and I'm okay with that.  I am happy to have some relief with this dosage and will not increase it unless absolutely necessary.  The side effects that I am experiencing  are dry mouth, constipation and a little weight gain but I am willing to deal with this in order not to suffer as I had for so long.  I take meds with breakfast and did notice that if I forget a dose, I am unable to sleep that night."


"Took this for intractable migraine headaches. It worked wonders. I was able to go out in the world, go to movies, go with friends, go to restuarants, etc, until the doctor pulled it and started me on continuous toradol, which never cut the pain.

This medication was a wonder drug."


"Hi, I have been losing about up to 1/2 lb.
Per day. My doctor & pharmacist said to drink way more water & no fat- I believe this is why I don't feel nauseous. One day I cheated and has a candy bar and felt nauseous after it. I chewed Ginger Trips Chewables and nausea went away. I have cut back on proportions of food. I eat apples, mangos, carrots, pears & PB with banana on rye crackers for snacks. I haven't had any oils or high fat meats or cheese all though I sprinkled some low fat cheese on chili the other night. I eat a veggie with each meal and don't eat over 4 oz meat. Drink a bottle of water every 2 hours. Keeps headaches away.. I got one light headache took a Tylenol, Gone. I walk twice daily 40 minutes ea. This is working."


"Great"


"So far, so good. It has decreased the pressure. No negative issues, I actually like the way it feels on the eyes."


"Been taking for over 9 years, no side effects, no pregnancies! When I found out my insurance didn't cover it, I decided not to switch since I don't have to worry about side effects, and the price is totally worth it for me."


"I was prescribed 500mg @ 3x daily for a cyst that I didn't have (the "Doctor" gave me a 5-second exam). Three days later I'm out of bed at 3:00 a.m. with my neuropathy more painful that ever. Since then I've been experiencing "spells" or "episodes" in which I experience severe disorientation, painful vertigo, respiratory and circulatory problems. It also rendered me impotent (all of which has been going on since August 2015). I also have little control of urinating as I cannot tell when, nor can I feel the urine leaving. I can't even stop it "midstream". My gut is finally returning to "normal", yet, because of what the Cephelaxin did, I still need to be near facilities when I have to go."


"This medicine has been a God send for me. If I miss a dose, my pain is severe enough to inhibit normal daily activities. Along with my DSMO treatments, I am slowly feeling better!"


"Amazingly pleasant drug, incredibly enjoyable! I experienced absolutely no side effects at all, including no burning or stinging during injection at all.

I was very very anxious prior to the procedure as I've never had anything like this before. I assumed I would still be somewhat awake, nervous, uncomfortable, and loopy during my endoscopy... boy was I wrong! Surprisingly enough, as soon as they just barely started a small amount into the IV, I instantly fell asleep. With this drug, you are still able to breath and all for yourself. It really is just like taking a wonderfully deep nap, and believe me, I was a skeptic! I was so worried about when I would "wake up". Truly to my surprise, I felt AMAZING and so REFRESHED!"


"This worked really well. I've taken the pills and they don't do anything for my chronic migraines. I did experience some mild tingling in my limbs a few minutes after and a weird warm, flushing feeling in my chest. The warm, flushing feeling in my chest came almost immediately after the injection. It didn't last long and my heartbeat was normal. At least, it felt normal.

Minor pain at injection site but no biggie. Overall, this little pen saved my work day and killed what usually would be a 24-48hr migraine and ordeal!"


"I've been taking 75 mg of Effexor for a year and a half now and has made me a much happier person. If I miss 2 days in a row I start to feel dizzy, overly emotional and like I have the flu. Only drawback (which is a big deal for me) I have gained 40lbs."


"I have been taking this medication for 2 months.  I perspire a lot and I have extreme gas. If the gas doesn't subside I will have to go live in a cave by myself, or discontinue use."


"I was prescribed Ativan for anxiety due to working in a high stress job (prison). Once during a riot at work I had my first ever panic attack, my heart rate was so high that the on call nurse said if I hadn't taken Ativan I would have ended up in the ER. However I started treatment with Effexor XR and that has ceased all my anxiety, so I have recently been using the Ativan to help me sleep, and it works fine to help me relax."


"It got rid of mine! Tried many meds over the years with various side effects. This is the only one that got rid of my anxiety and depression and gave me no side effects. Not to mention I sleep better on it. I was out of it the first few days until I got used to it and now I can't even tell I am taking something except that I have no anxiety, panic attacks or depression anymore. It was a game changer for me. I feel like a new, normal person again. I highly recommend trying it."


"This medicine was given to me in ER, the problem I personally had was this is used to relieve coughing, I have upper respiratory infection and after 2 days on this I couldn't cough up anything. So I stopped taking and this am I'm coughing crud up,. Plus this medicine made me so sleepy"


"Pretty average. I personally don't find SSRI/SRNIs do much for anxiety. I was up at 300mgs of effexor SR  for 3 months and still had panic attacks. Took it down to 150mg as I think was inducing hypomania. I've been gaining weight on this. They say low weight gain but I'm gaining weight. I've gained approximately 5 kgs in 3 months despite normal diet. Sexually it's not as bad as some other SSRIs but it's not great either.  Increased sweat. I just don't know how effective these drugs are in treating anxiety. I'm starting trileptal as I also have BP2 type symptoms in addition to anxiety. Also on clonazapam 1.5mg but I don't recommend that either(Addictive). Everyday meditation has given me the best success sofar."


"I had Nexplanon in for a year and 3 months. Before inserting the implant, take the mini-pill which is progestrin only (just like Nexplanon) that way you'll know if you can handle the progestin-only effects. Most bc pills that the majority of us start off with are a combination of estrogen and progestin, the mini pill and implant have no estrogen to be more marketable since a lot of women are allergic to estrogen. On the implant I did not have periods, just spotted when I was stressed which I loved. I gained 29 lbs which I did not love. I was nauseous and constantly felt dehydrated. The body thinks its pregnant so you definitely feel "off." I didn't gain any weight on the combo pill- not looking forward to taking a pill everyday again."


"40 years of methadone- 1 year of Suboxone. Life is good again."


"I have been on doxy (on and off) for about a year and a half now. My acne was on my face,chest,and back. Let me start by saying,this medication will most definitely make your acne worse before it gets better. For me,the initial flare only last about a week, 2 at most and it is definitely worth it! I'm on birth control now,because my body eventually seems to become immune to this medication after being on it so long. Now with the birth control,I started taking doxy again (with clindamycin topical lotion) and my acne is gone in less than a week! A complete turn around. Just last week I would look in the mirror and cry about my skin. I was actually suppose to start accutane next month. I recommend this for anyone with severe acne!"


"I got on Cymbalta for depression/anxiety that I had been dealing with for almost 10 years. Cymbalta helped me get myself back and feel great again.
Recently, I weaned from the 60 to the 30. I noticed I was feeling very tired (despite 9 hours of sleep) and unfocused at work with low energy. Once I changed to the 30 I noticed a HUGE difference. After 5 years on Cymbalta I am weaning off the medication. Going from the 60 to 30mg was a nice transition and I am confident about weaning off it completely. Everyone has a different experience with the medicine and how it will affect them getting of it. I am glad I took this medication. It saved my life."


"I have been on Safyral for 2 months. I like it a lot so far. I have had some break through bleeding but I think that is because I started the pill in the middle of my cycle, when I had an IUD (Mirenia) removed after 4 years. My skin looks great. I get mild bloating and breast tenderness just before my period which goes away with the start of my period. Nothing majorly inconvenient. I think that after a few months of use when my hormones get back on a normal cycle things will even out."


"I'm 24 with mild receding hair, still have a full head of hair but beginning to recede on the crown and round temples.

Started Propecia on the 23/12/16 had no side affects up until last night, at no point did I look up reviews of side effects of the drug as I did not want other people's experiences to play on my mind. Last night, noticed a tender pain in my testicules and it's continued throughout the whole of today, I am now stopping this drug immediately. I've spent the whole of day with aggressive pain the mentioned above area, been projectile vomiting and had diarrhoea. This drug has not worked for me and by reading others comments I will certainly review people's opinions rather than trusting there findings."


"Used this for bladder infection, works great no side effects, cleared up in 7 days."


"I was started on levothyroxin, then Armour and my symptoms were worse than before medication. Tirosint literally gave me my life back. Then new insurance made me try naturethroid. Back to the same misery that plagued me the better part of the year. Whatever the cause or effect in chemistry I am immediately changing back.  Brain fog, sore muscles lethargy, fatigue, constant hunger, weight gain. Never again will I try another medicine."


"I stayed it after finding I was very low on T. Started at 4 pumps  and went up and felt great, a year later my levels were dropping. Doc increased me to 6 pumps and it did nothing. Now he's taking me off it because it seems it's caused my hemoglobin to go way high and at risk for a stroke or heart attack."


"I fell in some grease and broke my back and herniated discs. I had surgery but was left with this crazy pain down my leg to my foot .  I tried pain injections, gabapentin and tramadol.  Of course I was depressed.  My doctor who always listens to me with all her attention said “ I’m going to try Amitriptyline 20mg at bed .  I think it will help your depression and your pain.  She was 100% right, my leg feels great I stopped the gabapentin and only use the tramadol on a bad weather days.  It helps me sleep as well."


"2 years with the paragard IUD.
Side effects progressively got worse, and eventually, unbearable.

Heavy menstrual cycle, severe irritability, mood swings,  depression, anxiety attacks, anger issues.

About a year and a half into paragard: Severe headaches behind eyes every single day
Extreme fatigue

Listed symptoms progressively got worse

Sex---
Only good part: the ability to have sex when I want without the hassle of having to remember and constant protection against pregnancy.
However...
I had NO sex drive
Very painful"


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


"I am on Day 6 on this medication and have to say that I am not finding any difference in hot flashes, low mood and very low energy.  It may be too early, but I'm hopeful."


"I am on my third dose of Tysabri. I did poorly on Avonex, and my neurologist has been hesitant to place me on the other Multiple Sclerosis medicines due to the serious side effects of the Avonex. I developed sepsis 10 times in 2 years. So when I was admitted to the hospital and transferred to ICU twice in 2 months due to MS we decided to try Tysabri. The side effects have been difficult to say the least. Terrible urinary tract infections, headaches, ringing of the ears, anxiety, and depression. I am JCV positive so in fairness the anxiety may be due to fear of the PML virus. I am scheduled to have lab work after the next infusion and will make a decision on continuing therapy."


"I experienced a rash over my entire body about 2-3 weeks after starting taking this medicine. I don't really know if it would have worked for me or not."


"(2017)
completely cleared my skin. I've had acne since I was 15 and I'm now 26. I did 6 month course. Side effects- dry lips, dry skin and hair. I took 40mg daily. It certainly did wonders and I am very satisfied!"


"I had a bowel  obstruction  from using lasix, and not drinking  enough  water. I was  admitted  for surgery  scheduled  the next morning. But before the surgery I did use three small bottles under dr. Supervision in hospital, and my bowel obstruction miraculously  untested! Today, four years later I am constipated from vicodin. I used miralax today...And my pains went away and I was able to go."


"Like several others have said - this drug works great if you take it properly.  I was prescribed clindamycin for an infection in my gums, and after reading reviews I was nervous about taking it.  I spaced my doses 7 hours apart, made sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day, and took probiotics (Florastor and Culturelle) 2x per day, and I have had no issues.  My infection has greatly subsided, and I haven't had any side effects described in other reviews.."


"I have severe scoliosis so my pain is pretty strong most days. My doctor recommended Aleve so I take 2 caplets (440mg) and there is a bit less pain for a few hours. The package says it works for 8-12 hours, but I'm lucky if it stretches out to 5. Takes my pain from a 7 (out of 10) to a 3 or 4. And then I can't drink for another 8 hours which is no fun."


"After chronic pain for 5 years (bursitis and fibromyalgia), I think I've found a medicine perfect for me. I take 50 mg three times a day; it has helped so much with the fibromyalgia fatigue/fog. I have more energy, feel less depressed, and actually wake up without horrible pain. In the past I have been on Oxycontin, MS-Contin, Hydrocodone, Fentanyl patches, and Dilaudid. Nucynta is helping more than all of the above and it's much different than a typical narcotic.
  I am pleased!"


"I had been on the same birth control for over 10 years and only switched to Lo Loestrin Fe to see if it would be better for my high blood pressure. During the first two weeks I had severe mood swings. I gained about 7 lbs and my breasts increased almost a full cup size. They were big enough already and I hate that most of my tops are tighter in the chest area. I've been on it for 5 months now and can't shake the extra weight I've gained. But my real problem with this birth control is how expensive it is. I can't afford it anymore and I'm thinking about going back to my old birth control."


"I have been taking Seasonique for about 4 weeks and have been experiencing some bleeding for about 7 days now with some cramping. My spotting went away for a day but came right back. I will stick it out for a few more days but if it persists for over another week I'm going to stop taking them. I got on the pill to not have a period."


"I am a 31 year old female. I was prescribed Lamictal by my psychiatrist after describing my terrible mood swings. I was easily annoyed, agitated, and irritable. I would go from super happy and laughing to crying and screaming at the drop of a hat. I tried so hard to control it, but I couldn't. This medication has leveled me out so much. I feel much more "normal." I'm currently taking 50 mg twice a day. After about a month, I do notice my symptoms start to return. I tell my psychiatrist, and he ups my dose. I'm hoping I'll eventually reach a dosage that'll stick. I still have some anxiety (especially social anxiety), but this medication has helped me so much. It has really improved my personal relationships."


"Within a month of taking Arimidex. I had so much joints pain, I mention to my oncologist and he said it was arthritis, I said "No way" arthritis does not show up in one month" I stopped taking it after 1 1/2 years. I could not endure the pain."


"I really thought this was the perfect pill for me. I couldn't tolerate anything with estrogen because of migraines. Plus I was getting really bad PMS and heavy periods. So last October I started this pill. For months it seemed pretty good. I only spotted a bit the first month & my periods seemed better. I had unprotected sex a few times & did not get pregnant either. But exactly 1 year on since taking this pill & I gained 20 pounds-- 20!! This shocked me because most of my clothes still fit & I only thought I gained a few pounds at most. So my body is basically carrying around a massive amount of water weight(!!) which has bad side effects too... I feel bloated & achy all the time, & sadly my PMS is still really bad! So I think I'm done!"


"Sominex is a great night time sleep aide. One of the less costly options."


"Hi everyone, I started taking champix without any motivation. I was facing side effects like constipation, gas, dry mouth, unusual dreams and headache but I did not stopped taking tablet. On 4th day I smoked a cig and just after that got headache ...smoked couple of more and headache was unbearable... I took painkillers twice, That was the day when I started to hate smoking from inside... Tomorrow It will be the last day of my 2nd week. I am taking Champix half an hour before sleeping and after breakfast. So far did not have had sleeping problem. During second week only two side effects I am facing.. Unusual dreams every night... I urinate almost double then I use to. Between I do little bit exercise and trying to eat a lot ..thankyou Champix"


"My doctor offered me Contrave, and I started taking it on Nov. 10, 2015,  I weighed 175 ibs but I am only 5 ft tall and small boned.  So I really need to get down to at least 115-120 at the most.   I have been on it for three weeks now and so far I've lost 11 lbs.  and I am on a low carb diet.  I feel better, and my appetite is deminishing, some of the side effects I noticed is dry mouth, constipation, a slight headache but I believe it will go away, it is tolerable.  I have tried so many things in the past and never could really stick to anything, the doctor said my cholesterol is high and so I am doing everything I can right now eating wise to get it to come down, I am going to give myself 6mths on this diet and scale down program."


"I took latuda for a little over a year and I had so many side effects. I was so tired all the time, I couldn't function at work and I was a cashier, my throat got smaller, I would gag brushing my teeth and I used to be able to take 3 pills at once without a problem. When I was on latuda I could barely swallow one and I still gagged. I had memory loss, weight gain. I was miserable and I couldn't figure out why. Then I realised that it was latuda. So, I got weaned off of it and I felt 10 million times better, I lost 50lbs since I've been off of it, I can function again, my memory is slowly coming back and I don't gag when I brush my teeth and I can swallow more than one pill without gagging."


"I had my thyroid removed in 1990 and have been on Synthroid ever since.  The dosage has changed over the years.   Right now I'm on a dose that requires two pills each morning--the 200mcg  plus the 50 mcg.    I have to wonder if alot of the symptoms many of us experience isn't due to the Synthroid --but just rather the lack of a thyroid and having to get the hormone from a pill?   Maybe it just doesn't ever feel quite the same no matter what brand it is.   I am usually tired.  I can't get enough sleep.  Often am achey too.    I have always been prone to anxiety and depression and have been on Effexor for years.  That helps with alot of symptoms I had (night sweats, mood issues etc) but still so tired."


"My doctor started me on 50mg sertraline almost two weeks ago, I still feel just as bad as I did when I went... I have hot sweats, restless legs at night and heart palpitations. I'm hoping this will pass soon or will go back to the doctors."


"I thought I was going to die. I vomited everything in my stomach out on the bathroom floor. I considered calling 911. once I vomited I felt better. Never again will I take this dulcolax."


"I took previfem from August ‘16-October ‘17 for heavy periods and bad cramping. The first month it made me break out like crazy on my forehead, but that cleared up rather quickly into the second month. It made my periods much lighter and eliminated my cramping all together. By the summer of 2017, I had a major shift in my lifestyle. I was no longer in college, where I was on the Crew team for three years, and a new job had started up. With the shift in my lifestyle, my periods became incredibly heavy. Still no cramping, but I was bleeding through super plus tampons after 6 hours. I know it was due to the stressors in my life and my lack of exercise, but my doctor and I have decided to switch over that is better equipped for my lifestyle"


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"Diagnosed HIV positive in July 2013.

Treatment was started immediately after my resistance tests and numbers came back from the lab.

September 2013 Started Stribild
Viral Load 420,000   CD4 220

I was very nervous about a bad reaction to HIV meds.

Viral Load dropped to 320 after 30 days. CD4 up to 300.
Nausea, Headaches and a buzzed energetic feeling after taking the pill were the only side effects I felt. This only lasted about 3 weeks and came at random times. The wired feeling from the pill took a few months to go away.  Dreams are intense sometimes but not bothered by it. After the drastic viral load drop it stayed around 100 copies for months. It took me 6 months to become undetectable which I have remained for 4 months now."


"I have been using Restasis for months combined with Azasite. I have been very pleased with the relief it has given my eyes after decades of dealing with painfully dry eyes. I am lucky to have great insurance. The drops are extremely expensive without insurance or good coverage."


"I have had it for 4 months and not one day has gone by that I didn't have excruciating migraines ALL DAY, EVERYDAY!!! Its coming out!!"


"I started the Nexplanon November of 2013. From there my period was crazy and out of control. I started getting acne and my sex drive was down to the ground! I haven't had sexual intercourse in months because of the prolong period and no sex drive. Other than that I love that you don't have to worry about taking it everyday and that I didn't gain weight. I had to get it taken out after 6 months, which is today. Couldn't take it anymore."


"I'm a pharmacist myself. After hearing of the drug in pharmacology lecture one of my friends decided to try this out, we were pharmacy students back then. Anyways, we couldn't get it in Iraq so we got it from Dubai-UAE. He tried it last year and he quit, it's one year since he last smoked anything. He only took 8 pills of the 0.5mg. I was inspired and did the same, but I finished two weeks counting today. I guess I will finish four weeks treatment and stop. It's totally magical.

p.s The quitter should remember, nothing comes easy, there will be times of intense cravings, probably seveer nausea from the pill. But think of the good thing you do to yourself on the long run."


"Before my procedure, I had researched IUDs extensively. Basically, all I was seeing was negative reviews. If you're the same, seeing if this is for you, this is a positive review for you to read! First off, the insertion. The worst part, by far, is when they clamp your cervix. I screamed Bloody Mary and cursed. The pain stopped once it was inserted. However, I did almost pass out after the procedure. I got VERY hot during the insertion and started sweating like a whore in church. After laying down for a while, I was alright to drive myself home. Two days post insertion, I've had little to few cramps, and only some spotting. If you can get your head past the insertion, GO FOR IT! So far, I love it."


"It relaxes me so that I no longer hold my upper body rigid and the pain is lessened. I am able to get much needed REM sleep."


"Does not work well for severe pain plus it takes too long to start working."


"Battled with anxiety and depression for almost 30 years now.  Was on Xanax but got addicted to it and ended up in hospital recently.  Tapered me off the Xanax and gave me Gabapentin 600mgs twice a day.  Started seeing a difference in a few days, amazing.  Works better on my anxiety than any benzo that I have been on.  And I have been on most of them at one point or another.  I wake up in a good mood.  The only drawback that I have is that the morning dose makes me sleepy til about 11an but that is it.  But I am not complaining because I would rather be sleepy than anxious and depressed."


"Update:  I have been on Qsymia for about six weeks and have lost twenty pounds.  I feel pretty good and am getting into some really good eating habits while taking this medication.  The only side effect I have had is constipation and it is pretty much under control.  Feel great!"


"This medication works wonders for those of us who work swing shift. I don't know how I ever lived before Provigil."


"For the past several years I have been trying to find the right balance to deal with the anxiety and depression of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I have been on Citalopram for the depression and that seems to work well. It has been hard to find an antipsychotic that works and currently I'm on Latuda. I'm also on a mood stabilizer Lamictal. My Dr added Deplin. Long story I wound up without my Latuda and Deplin for about 6 weeks. In 6 weeks I was off the charts on the ups and my old patterns were popping up. Not good. I went back on the Latuda and began evening out but still had too much up. Now I've been back on the Deplin for a week and I feel completely numb. Trouble sleeping at the right times, trouble being awake or at least alert at the right times."


"In just 1 year my Prolactonoma tumor has shrunk 2mm. I did experience nasal stuffiness for the 1st 6 months of taking this medication."


"Abilify worked for me within 1 1/2 weeks, yes I gained weight but I felt the best since my fibromyalgia started. But I have Medicare disability and went into doughnut hole. The $800  price point was MORE than I can handle."


"I have been on this birth control for 8 years now. I take it for acne, birth control, menstrual disorder premenstrual dysphoric disorder.  I love this birth control they tried to put me on something else and I said no! I love this BC and I want to stay on it. Regulated my periods, took away migraines, took away me throwing up whenever my period came, and I never gained weight from it. I recommend this BC to anyone."


"Worked great for me, except I pooped myself and had to change my sheets in the middle of the night."


"I went to a dermatologist back in November, he prescribed me zaina , I start out by using it daily and it cause me a lil redness but it went away , it also made break out a lil when I first start using it , I think that was one of the side effects , but anyways its now January, and my face is looking so muchhhhh better I only have a bit of scars but besides that zaina help me out a lot , and I would recommend this to other people struggling with acne . I also took before and after pictures and I love how my skin is looking ."


"I started phentermine 37.5 on 5-4-16 with a weight of 247 lbs and as of today 5-11-16 I'm at 235 lbs. All I want is WATER! I have zero cravings for sweets or sodas. I keep my carbs at 100 a day. Only side effects I have are increase in energy and dry mouth, which is why I always have a bottle of water in my hands."


"My Obgyn recommended me to take Yasmin pills to regulate my hormones. This was after I had a surgery to remove polyps formed on my uterine lining. I have been on this for 1 year now and lately, I start to have cyst on my skin. I had one on my tummy, another on my thigh and now there is one more under my bum. This cyst is a small red bump on the skin which is painful.

On one hand, I minimized the risk of uterine polyps recurring but on the other hand, I get skin cysts."


"I started taking this in August 2014.  Initially, I did get the headaches and nausea.  Once I got through the starter pack it was starting to resolve. I have lost about 18 lbs, but that's a good thing. I'm not finding that it works really well for me - not like the injectables.  I have large patches of psoariasis on my legs and arms, and a smaller one on my scalp.  I'm using steroid ointment on these but nothing is making them go away. I was still hurting pretty badly, even with the drug.  My rheumatologist gave me something called Leflunomide 20 mg(Arrava) to boost the Otezla.  It seemed to work a little better for my joints after that.  I am still on 5 mg oral prednisone and Diclofenac 2x a day for inflammation.  I'm a pretty tough case."


Neutropenia Associated with Chemotherapy

"I was recently diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. My treatment plan consists of 4 Chemo treatments followed by 4 Neulasta shots. Well, initially I was told about the side effect (bone pain) but was not told that the pain could be reduced or even elimated before it started just by taking 1 Claritin the day of and after the shot. You guys know that this shot stimulates the bone marrow (center of the bone) to produce the white blood cells, right. I experienced the most excruciating and crippling pain in my life from the first shot. To add, I also had a nose bleed. My experience with the second shot was much better. Take the Claritin if you can…."


"I've had depression for 12 years, and have been on Paxil about 10. The Paxil worked for a few years, but the anxiety and depression slowly worked its way back into my life. So along with the Paxil they added other drugs (Effexor, Wellbutrin) but they made me even more anxious. I was finally put on regular Seroquel and found it worked for a little while, but I was so tired all the time I couldn't function the next day. I was literally fired from 3 jobs from being stuck in bed and refusing to get up. I was switched to Seroquel XR 100mg last year combined with the 90mgs of Paxil I'm still on, and I've found a drastic improvement in my mood, anger and anxiety. My only complaint would be how sleepy it makes me in the mornings. A large coffee or a caffeinated beverage does the trick though and its worth the sleepiness to have some peace of mind."


"Enbrel worked fantastic with near total clearing of all psoriasis for about the first 3 years, then acceptable but less complete clearing for the next 3, and finally stopped working altogether in year 7. Self-injecting with the pre-filled syringes was easy and overall I was pleased with the medicine and no side effects."


"I must have a mild case of ED. I am 49 in good health, slightly overweight vasectomy 6 years ago. My erections were getting softer and my stamina was nonexistent. I take a 10mg dose on an empty stomach with water, withing 15 minutes my face feels flush and I get a nice full feeling in my penis. Sex is like it was when I was 16, multiple erections and terrific stamina. I find that when condom use is required, that I have to use this med for optimum results. THANK YOU!"


"At first I was pleased at how easy it was and that I didn't have to remember to take a pill. Then the side effects happened. I now have cystic acne on my face and am having to spend loads of money to cure it, because it has gotten so bad. I also gained weight after being under 110 lbs my entire life. I have NO SEX DRIVE and my relationship has plummeted into the ground because of it. I have insomnia and get very little sleep and I am also exhausted 24/7. I have no desire to do anything anymore. Unfortunately I couldn't see the doctor until January because of the holidays. I cant wait to get it out."


"I have had my Implanon for 2 years now. I got it at my 6 week postpartum check up. I didn't get my first period until over a year into having it (my baby was 17 months old when I got my first period). The cramps have been awful, periods are super unpredictable- for example I had a 4 week period, then nothing for 5 weeks, then 4 day period, nothing for 2 weeks, then 6 day period. I have had a terrible time losing weight, I haven't gone back down to my pre-pregnancy weight despite eating healthy and working out. I have headaches on it, mood swings, low energy but other than that it's great. It has done it's job- in that I haven't gotten pregnant while on it so I give it an 8."


"After a couple of days using Protonix, I felt relief in my stomach of the full feeling I would get whenever I ate.  I used to feel very bloated and uncomfortable after I ate a meal, I wasn't overeating either.  I had to watch what I ate too, such as spices, onions, etc. Most of those symptoms have gone away."


"I have been on Rx Miralax for years, due to a two decade long eating disorder. The Miralax works great, but for some reason my GI wanted to put me on Linzess. He gave me samples, and insurance didn't cover it. They said I had to try Amitiza first. The Linzess didn't work (horrible bloating, cramps, no movement), and the Amitiza is almost worse. I had to call out of work today because of it. I was awake all night, up and down, kept getting sick. 14ish hrs after taking the medicine, I'm having very small movements.

Strongly debating calling the office and telling them I'm going back on Miralax and that's it."


"My husband has COPD and our doctor recently changed his albuterol inhaler to Ventolin. His other one was not working like it should. He has been on the Ventolin for about 2 weeks and it works great. He does not have to use it as much and it lasts much longer than his previous one. He loves this inhaler."


"50 Year old male, 6'5" 210 lbs, I have had migraines for ten plus years.  I am on 100mgs of Topamax twice a day which gave me four to five migraine a month.  Doctor put me on 250mgs Depakote and so far I am down to one migraine a month with no side effects from the Depakote - that I can tell.  I call that a win!"


"Diagnosed ADHD, Bipolar, Major Depression, GAD, Panic disorder. Have been on Saphris 5 mg at night for 1 week. After the first dose I could tell a huge difference in my mood. For the first time in months I woke up in a great mood. After a few days, I knew I was no longer in mania. Which I've been in for at least 4 mths. My thinking is back to normal. The only problem I'm having is keeping my mood stabilized. When I take it at night it puts me to sleep in 15 min. No longer using sleeping meds. For one week of use I think it's a great medicine."


"July 31, 2006 diagnosis: stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer.  I began with a clinical trial of Avastin in January '07.  I continue to have the infusion every three weeks; my cancer is in remission.  Normal life expectancy for this stage cancer is 2 to 5 years.  God has blessed me so far with 2 1/4 yrs of wonderful life and no reason to think it won't continue much longer than 5.  I'm half way there and God has been so good to make the doctors and medication available to me. I recommend it to anyone. Side effects are minimal for me."


"I've been on Sronyx for 5 years & I love it. I started taking the pill when I was 14 & I only gained 5 pounds & I spotted for a few days. I love this pill I'll never change to a different one !"


"I am 25. I started using Butrans 3 weeks ago. It has been a life saver - I started taking it for pain after wanting to stop popping the Percocets. I was optimistic, but honestly didn't have much faith in it. To my surprise the Butrans has relieved my pain since day 1. If I do something that aggravates my back such as standing or walking for extended periods of time, then I get some back pain, but its really nothing compared to what I am used to. I am very thankful for having found out about this patch. It has influenced my life in so many positive ways so far. I was frustrated physically and emotionally prior to starting Butrans, I feel much more happier now. My pain is from spinal reconstruction to correct severe scoliosis - 2008."


"I developed epilepsy from a blood clot hours after a operation for a brain Tumor. I tried epanutin, poor side effects, keppra which didn't seem to work. I am now on 325mg morning and night, my grand mal siezures are reduced to head shaking and nearly no side effects after the seizure, I'm 14 stone, a doctor told me I could go to 350 twice a day, but I don't know, I have always had them every three months, thankfully 90% when I'm in bed. Multitasking and memory is effected but I can live with that as it's not bad. I heard doctors say max 325 twice daily, but he thinks I can go to the 350. Thoughts?"


"Mama said "If it's too good to be true, it probably is".  Except for Cambia.  This is good stuff.  I get headaches so often I don't often notice unless it's a bad one.  Relief comes within 10 to 15 minutes. Maybe even less on an empty stomach.  Pain, throbbing, sensitivity, all of it.  Best part- I can take it at work (elementary special needs teacher) with no impairment, drowsiness, or pesky side effects whatsoever. That's a BIG deal when working with kids.  I keep two packets in my wallet at all times.

PS: The taste, mint and black jellybeans, was hard for me to swallow at first.  But it's no worse than NyQuil or Robitussin or any of the other horrid things we take to feel better. So what?"


"I began taking Lamictal for lower body spasticity due to an injury to my CNS. My neurologist decided to try Lamictal in order to prevent these seizure-like episodes from occurring daily, and it worked; however, it made an even bigger impact on my mental and emotional state. At 19, I've dealt with depression, severe anxiety, and irritability for approximately 5 years now, and the stability I gained from taking this medication (for convulsions!) has absolutely changed my life."


"After reading reviews I was extremely scared to try Nexplanon.. but I am so glad I took the chance. The insertion process was easy but the bruise did last 4 weeks after. I am someone who suffers from unbalanced hormones (had no idea until after insertion) and because of that I have anxiety, depression, and also other problems. After Nexplanon I felt very balanced out.. My anxiety went down so much and I wasn't as depressed. Its amazing how much hormones affect our moods! I am so glad I decided to try this out and I don't think I'll ever go back to taking pills. I do get bad headaches sometimes, but my period weirdly came on time but it was just really light spotting. other than that, I recommend trying it out because everyone is different."


"Oh it's great for pain."


"I was really excited to try an IUD but I am very disappointed with how it worked out. The insertion is not as bad as people say it is. It is definitely not comfortable but take some Pamprin and you will be okay. The bad cramps after the insertion last for about a week. The only thing this birth control really helped me with was to not get pregnant. I was hoping it would help with my periods. They are very light but last for 11 days! that is outrageous! My cramps are worse and I break out more. I would not recommend this birth control there are better options."


"I have taken Paxil for years, my insurance company stopped paying for it, and the pharmacy put me on the generic, the worst thing that could have happened in three days I was an hysterical wreck (I was taking the generic). I started thinking of suicide.  Someone else pointed out above something very important, if you miss a couple of days the side effects (withdrawal) is awful, I was never so sick in my life. If you can take the generic, great otherwise it is very very expensive, and NEVER forget to take it."


"I owe my self-confidence to adapalene! I went off to college in the fall and my skin immediately went completely out of wack. My doctor started out by prescribing me spironolactone to clear my skin, but I did not like the side effects. Her next suggestion was adapalene, and I couldn't be happier about deciding to start using it. I simultaneously started applying adapalene when I started hormonal birth control, so some of my clear skin could be because of the bc. I experienced about 3 weeks of an initial breakout, but by the 4th and 5th weeks I got to witness my skin get clearer and clearer everyday. It has now been 8 weeks, and all my breakouts are almost completely gone! My skin is dry, but loading it up with moisturizer every night is absolutely worth it."


"I've been taking this birth control for 5 years and love it. I never had any side effects. I took Loestrin first and hated it, bad mood swings and increased appetite so I immediately switched to Sprintec and was completely happy. I recently had to switch to a new pill due to spotting between periods."


"I was talked into Klonopin by my doctor.  I was quite resistant to benzodiazepe medications. I take 2 mg at night before bed.  This medication has been a life-saver for me.  My doctor asked that on some nights that I go down to 1.5mg in order to keep the medication working well.  Have been taking it for three years this way, and it works. Sleep is so important, and I have tried everything.  Good medication for insomnia."


"Fabulous medication after getting to the point I was taking 16 200mg ibuprofen (way too many) a day and at least 8 paracetamol and not even getting relief this came as a god send. Worked wonderfully."


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"I was prescribed drysol because I found a lump in my armpit and my doctor thought it could be a clogged pore. The lump was gone within a week and so was any sweat! It wasn't painful for me, sometimes a little bit of itchiness but that's it. I just want to say to anyone who is experiencing pain, make sure you do not apply to freshly shaved armpits! The pharmisist told me this, one time I had shaved but forgot to put the drysol on before so I had to put it on after. I was in a lot of pain and it was very itchy. Otherwise this is a great product! I do sweat a lot on my hands and feet but when I use drysol it will stop for weeks!"


"I have been on Latuda 40mg since January 2012. I was prescribed it to help me sleep because I suffer with a severe case of insomnia. I had tried many different types of medicines to help knock me out. My Dr had tried Saphris but I was experiencing all the severe side effects. So my Dr discontinued that medicine and started me on Latuda 40mg. The medicine worked very well with my mood swings and insomnia. It wasn't until the past couple weeks that I haven't been able to sleep anymore. So my Doctor decided to increase my dosage to 80mg. I'm on night one but its 4:30am and still not sleeping. I'm also on Depakote and Lexapro."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"Used for colonoscopy prep since it was the smallest amount to drink over the longest time. Tasted like sprite. Drank 7 8 oz glasses of water over next hour. 90 minutes and had 3 explosions. Then 2 more glasses of water until 2nd dose 5 hrs later. 2 glasses of water, 30 minutes later, awful stomach cramps, dizziness, numb fingers and toes, dry mouth. Thought I was going to pass out from the pain. Worse than labor pains! Took 30 minutes to pass. Went to bed exhausted. Definitely cleaned me out!"


"I have been challenged with pain management as a result of acute reflex sympathetic dystrophy for 5 years now. Last year I had a spinal cord stimulator implanted and it is working wonders. Thank You Boston Scientific Neuromodulation.

Ive weaned off the need for Fentanyl and Oxycodone and now manage the pain very well with methadone. Its long acting actions are outstanding, and it doesnt leave me feeling high as so many of the other opiates do. Overall an excellent choice by me pain docs!"


"I had a strange skin infection in my earlobe-- it was swollen, red, hot, and incredibly painful. I was first prescribed a different anti-biotic that did not help and in fact made the infection grow in size. After just 24 hours my ear was less swollen and my symptoms have only improved. I am not finished with the prescription yet but it is so great to finally have some relief."


"I was having migraines just about daily. Started taking amitriptyline at first 25mg, then 50mg, then 75mg daily. Effects: reduced the frequency and intensity of the migraines both by roughly 70%. Side effects:  Full night sleeps. Major appetite gain (literally, a pathological obsession with food) and weight gain became out of control.
Reduced to 50 mg amitriptyline daily, managed to lose the 12 lb weight gained.
We kept it at 50mg with only moderate increase in appetite and complete night sleeps.
Doctor started me on beta-blocker Propanolol 30mg. No side effects.
So 50mg amitriptyline   30mg propanolol has resulted to completely stop of migraines (except for possibly a very stressful day which will provoke one)."


"I got on this as a teenager for my endometriosis. Besides spotting for the first four months I have had no ill effects. No weight gain. In fact its hard to keep weight on. I got off of it to have my kids. Now I'm back on it. It's so much easier raising toddlers without cramps and random bleeding. I recommend it highly. Don't let bad experiences scare you. I actually had a horrible time with the pill. I love my Depo shots!"


"I suffer from a fairly severe case of ADHD, and take 30 mg Adderall XR daily. Having been on this medication for quite a few years now and taking an almost 7 month break from Adderall, I've gained a better understanding of myself both on and off the drug. Adderall gives me a balance in every sense of the word. It helps me regulate my emotions, gives me the focus I lack, and allows me to feel whole inside. I also feel that it helps me with connecting to others. With impulsivity as a main symptom of my ADHD and one that gets me in a lot of trouble, Adderall helps me to be more mindful when I am communicating myself to the people that I care about. Aside from the mild appetite suppression, this drug really does wonders for people like me."


"Nexium worked great for me too. After two years of use I developed high blood pressure. Maybe related to Nexium (known rare side effect) or maybe not. Stopping the drug seems not possible. Heartburn comes back, and it is very severe. "


"When first diagnosed another medication was prescribed.  I then researched Seroquel.  Being an insomniac I asked my PVC if I could try it. It made life so much easier.  I began to control my agitation with others. I used to fly off the handle and what I call "my crazy" would come out. If looks could kill I would be guilty of numerous killings. I am able to be in situations that are less than desirable without offending anyone.  It was a challenge being around others who were not as intelligent and immature whereas now I recognize how I should interact with them. My true personality is seen rather than the perception that followed me for the majority of my life."


"I have tried the generic version (extended release) after using brand name Toprol XL.  The generic did not work well for me. After a few days it felt like I hadn't taken the medicine. Toprol XL works great, and when i swapped back to the original I felt great again. There must be some difference in the release between the two. This med brings the BP into 120's over low to mid 70's range where I was reg 140's/90's. It also helps bpm from mid 90's down to upper 70's."


"On 2 mg. It made me feel empty inside. Like things didn't bring excitement, adrenaline. Everything seemed blank. Had major sweet cravings for the first month or two but it leveled off. The most sweet cravings were at 5 mg a day. Really brought reality into full focus. Got it a pharmacy that use a different supplier that's cheaper."


"Has worked wonders for my pain but the injection hurts so bad. Its pain keeps making me jerk and of course I had to mess up my last injection. "


"I'm only on 2.5 my along with Celexa. I've had weird, disjointed dreams but they don't bother me much. No nausea as many people have seen. But I have had an increase in energy but it comes at a price...I feel like every muscle is tight. I've also experienced painful gas bubbles & a pinching in my chest & a feeling like my heart is pounding but my BP & pulse are fine.  I've also been breaking out on my face.  Even with the side effects it's made enough of a difference (3 years in a severe depression including suicide attempt) that I'll put up with them to feel this good."


"I can't take Provigil daily because it is expensive so I use it on days when I need to accomplish important tasks (shopping, housework, social occasions, etc.).
Having suffered from depression since my teens, and although my standard medicines help, Provigil is the only medicine ever that has made me feel "good". I'm so happy my psychiatrist suggested this medication and I hope that it is approved for depression so that insurance companies will cover it."


"Excellent response but it induces tachyphalaxisis,i.e.  the effect wears off staying at same dose.  With a break of 3 days efficacy comes back."


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"I've been on Sprintec for almost 2 full months now. I had some side effects the first month but nothing too unbearable just a little annoying. The first week I was really crampy but that could be because I was on my period due to taking the morning after pill a week before I started the Sprintec. It did make me really sensitive, I started crying over the littlest things but that seems to be gone this month. It also gave me a few pimples but nothing that wasn't manageable.  It also heightened my sex drive, which almost overwhelms my boyfriend. It was a little annoying at first, but it does it's job and it was free so no complaints here."


"This birth control was not good. I gained weight all in my stomach and had horrible horrible bloating before my period for about 3 days. It was as if I was 4 months pregnant - none of my clothes fit and I'd feel too uncomfortable to sit in a chair. Acne was more worse than it has ever been."


"I have a combination of Trochanteric  Bursitis - and/or sciatica nerve pain . My leg was in pain while standing, walking or lying on the affected side.  Also I am having tingling and nerve pain in the ankle and foot.  I spent 3 months other treatments.  Once given Gabapentin - the next day - I didn't not have any more pain.  I only take 100mg at night - no other time.  No side effects - this is the miracle I've been waiting for!  What a relief !  Still getting and MRI on my back - to finalize what is what.  Really worth a try."


"I love it...best birth control I've ever used! No daily pill, no sickness, mood swings, or breakouts. I've tried at least 6 different types and a couple of different formulations of birth control since I was about 14 and this by far has been the easiest one to handle. I use birth control to regulate my cycle. I have not needed birth control to regulate me since I stopped using it in 2.5 yrs ago. Only negatives are cost even though it's better and removing it can be tricky few times."


"This drug is a very mild, but effective drug.  It can be used for long periods.  I find it works hit and miss, but I need to take doses throughout the night."


"Cryselle was the 4th or 5th pill I tried in my journey to find a birth control that improved my cramps, heavy flow, and regularity without intolerable side effects, which was also covered by my insurance. I've been very happy with it! It has all but eliminated my PMS symptoms and although it didn't have a marked impact at first, my cramps have become less severe and my flow lighter the longer I've been on it. I haven't experienced any negative side effects, either. If anything, my mood seems to be more stable on Cryselle. (I've been on pills that made me crazy!). It's also been effective as birth control."


"This pill has not been for me. I had a period right before I started taking it, then 2 more times within 3 weeks I had more bleeding. It seems as though other raters on here have also had abnormal bleeding due to this pill. I also have a decreased sex drive and feel bloated almost all of the time. I will be switching soon."


"At 280 pounds, recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, and told to start medications, I turned to my doctor to discuss potential stomach procedures.  Well, with 1 Kidney, I'm pretty certain Diabetes would eventually cut my life short so why not go through a drastic change?  No.... instead I asked her for three months to lose 30 pounds, and she suggested I try Adipex/Phenermine 37.5mg So like many all of you, I did, and I instantly felt that sudden feel good surge of energy.  I'm now 10 weeks in and lost 33.5 pounds. Some will read this and many of your posts and instantly think it's a fake review.  But honestly readers, this pill has changed my outlook on life.  Give it a shot, it may not work for all, but it may work for you!"


"I having been taking Tramadol for the past two years for abdominal pain due to excessive scar tissue from 5 surgeries.  It has been great for everyday mild pain.  I have no side effects at all.  Unfortunately no loss of appetite!  However, when my pain is severe this doesn't quite cut it and it hasn't ever really done anything for my back pain, which tends to flare up often. "


"I got the skyla placed about 5 days ago. The first time we tried, my cervix wouldn't dilate enough to be placed, so I had to see another dr that injected my cervix with a drug that dilated my cervix  enough. It was very painful for me. I felt 3 or four sharp pinches and the usually bad period cramps. For the first 15 minutes after I was so light headed that I had to put cold water on my face and sit down. Had bad period cramps and light spotting for the rest of the day. Still have some spotting and cramping 5 days later. I haven't had sex since so can't comment on how effective it is, but wanted to give me experience with insertion. Although it was rough for me, I would suggest it to anyone that wants long term bc"


"Wow. It worked great. So easy to use and my kids hair looked and smelled awesome afterward. For me it was worth the copay on my insurance. Other moms I talked to had such a hard time with Nits. I'm so glad I called the doc!"


"I have tried taking it at night and in the morning on an empty stomach was very hopeful after reading reviews....no such luck Nothing happened it was like i wasn't taking anything maybe I should keep taking it as after a week I quit.  I wish they would bring Zelnorm back it was perfect worked like a dream! Now trying Amitiza still nothing...resorting back to Miralax (which gives me gas) and Milk of Magnesia sometimes along with Ducolax and you have to stay home.  Very frustrated"


"I was given diclofenac for an inflamed tendon in my foot. I was told to take it for 3 weeks and see how my symptoms were. After 3 weeks my foot pain was gone. I was told to drop it to 1 pill per day for 3 more weeks. I had been in menopause for over a year. I got a period and one of the side effects is changes in your menstrual cycle. Not happy. After I stopped taking the pills, about a week now, I've had horrible pain in both knees that I didn't have before, and the pain in my foot is back. I have a popping in the back of one knee that someone says sounds like it may be a baker's cyst. I can't even walk normal. I have an appointment this coming week and will try to follow up. Not sure if this caused it, but too much of a coincidence."


"Very depressed after 2 days. Didn't seem to have an impact on my appetite."


"Finally had my second injection of 2016 Synvisc, why did I waited for so long? Surgeon treated my right knee with Synvisc over 5 years ago during surgery, however un-sucessfully rebuilt my right knee.  Was unaware of the relief that Synvisc drug possesses.  I was in constant pain with both of my knees right being the worst, sometimes a 10, don't get me wrong Synvisc did not cure pain it still happens from time to time but no spikes and so far no 10's!!!!!!!  I had double meninscous tears, ACL tear and osteoarthritis right knee. Left is not too much better but ACL intact, sometimes a 6 but not 10 like right was. Only pain was a normal blood draw my Doctor froze area, I sat up to watch injection.  Immediate relief stayed off knee as requested"


"I first got the implant back in November 2014. The first two months were terrible, I didn't get the period like most did but my mood swings were completely out of control. After some time, I started feeling like myself again. I'm still a little more crabby than I used to be and I am constantly tired. I could handle those side effects though. What I can't handle is the weight gain and the periods. About 4 months ago, my period started and really hasn't stopped. I've been spotting and heavily bleeding for so long. I called my obgyn and they prescribed the hormones but once I'm done with the pills, it's starts right up again. What's the point of having the implant if I have to take a pill everyday anyway! I just want it out."


"I've been on this BC for about 3 months now. This is the 3rd prescribed type of pill I've been on. Weight gain was an issue when I first started w/ Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, but my weight has been pretty constant now. My acne has cleared up significantly, which is nice! My sex drive is still the same, unless I'm the water pill week. My periods have been pretty brief compared to my original 7 day cycles, then becoming 2 weeks (yes, weeks!) on the 2nd BC I was on for months, they are very predictable and my calendar is always accurate so I am well prepared, but I still get SEVERE cramps the first 2 days, which has always been a constant problem for me, on and off ALL the BC's I've been on. I am still a virgin, only 17, and not sure why this is??"


"I started Tirosint after Levoxyl was taken from the market. It is the best. I take this in combination with Liothyronine. Aside from insomnia, which I have experienced with every other medicine as well, and I've taken them all, this is the best I've felt in years. "


"There no material in side effects list that you may have a hard time with Novocaine.  My dentist spent hours trying to figure out why he could not get me numb before he made the connection.  Be forewarned that this is a potential problem.  This drug all in all has improved the quality of my life drastically. 7 years and topped at 90 mg. I hit tolerance a long time ago, but it still does what it was designed to do.  I am not looking for a high,  I am looking for a life with alertness and this medicine has given me that. I personally trust this older proven medication. "


"Wonderful anti inflammatory. It never failed to depiver, cream and pills,

After 3 months of muscle pain, huge inflammation in.all my back, hamstring, quad, the pain and swelling reduces after after 5days,, and left me in 10days...nice ^^"


"This may sound weird, but I started Zoloft for depression almost 2 1/2 months ago, and I'm still severely depressed. However, I have noticed that it has helped me with a little something I now realized were panic attacks (haven't told the therapist or the psychiatrist about them). I went off the Zoloft for 5 days and all hell broke loose. I've been back on it and I realize that I'm very chill now. I don't freak out at every little thing and don't curl up in the corner of my room sobbing about meaningless things and things I can never change. So for panic disorder, I give it a high score. Depression, ..not so much. Oh, and it definitely helps with OCD too. I think I became OCD in some of my panics."


"After the shot had pain down the entire leg for a week.  No other reaction and NO relief in the hip area.  It finally wore off and I'm back to where I started with the discomfort."


"I receive Dysport inj's every 3 mos for the treatment of Cervical Dystonia.  It improves my ability to control my moderate-severe compensatory no-no tremor.  It helps with pain by relaxing the constant twisting and pulling of overactive muscles."


"UPDATE..SW 259 as of 2/27 CW 255.  Today is 3/13 CW 249, yes this is correct. I can't believe the scale. I am a shame to admit I still haven't incorporated exercise. For those who are reading this and can't decide based on these comments. You need to try it yourself, I was so afraid to try it after reading what people were experiencing with the symptoms. I have no symptoms and I am doing 2 pills in the morning and 1 at night. My insurance covered it so I only paid $30.00 with coupon for a 120 pills. My doctor called and schedule a 6 week follow up appointment to see if its working. We're aiming for 5% OF MY BODY WEIGHT in 6 weeks. At this rate I will have surpass that goal. If this pill did not work for me, my next option was surgery"


"Not worth it. I went into early labor with my first three pregnancies, which all got stopped with a pill Around 34 weeks. I ended up actually having them at 37 weeks, 37weeks, &36weeks. Now with pregnancy (4th) my doc encouraged me to use the Makena shots. I started them at about 18 weeks, not only are they very expensive but getting them every week was a huge hassle! plus they hurt when getting it injected and the longer I got them they became more painful and itchy and I even got a huge bruise one time. Plus they made me feel off and I felt shaky and and sore. Then to top it all off I still got random contractions and I started to dilate at 30 weeks. So in my book I feel like it was way more stress and hassle to deal with and a ton of$"


"I my boobs got huge on this pill but as well as them I also gained a extra weight on my hips. I completely lost my sex drive as well so it is hurting my relationship. As well as it has been making me so moody. I give this drug a 5 because I never got pregnant.  However, the side effects were bad."


"I am heading into my 4th week with Otezla. My hands are clear of scales. They are looking very good. My scalp has stopped itching and feels like scales are disappearing. My legs on the other hand are red and itching. I do not see any improvement on my legs at all yet. I did experience severe nausea for the first couple of weeks but it has gotten much better. Slight occasional headaches. I am still hopeful."


"After several years of knee pain I was finally at the point where my activities where being determined more by my knee than by my interests.  Stairs were a big problem as well as simple things like gardening. I recently received a series of 5 injections and am amazed at the results.  I just got back from a vacation in the Smokey Mountains where I hiked and went horseback riding totally pain free."


"I have been using Ativan for over 1 year and I am extremely pleased with its actions. I have been a chronic back pain sufferer for over a decade. My pain, medications, and change of lifestyle cause much anxiety, and my quality of life has greatly been improved since beginning use of Ativan. I was started on 1 mg 3X a day (when required) and still find it effective, at same dosage, but have noticed I don't get as tired after taking a dose as I once did, which is a good thing."


"Helps ALOT, without the help I wouldn't be able to get out of bed and live a " normal" life as just being able to enjoy my children, grandchildren their laughter smiles and even their tears.  Instead of being in my bedroom in the worst pain ever. "


"I have had anxiety since I was a child, from my personal experiences this medicine is the fastest and effective but BE VERY CAREFUL also the most depending.  I ran my prescription short one month and was without for a couple of days and had a seizure while driving. Just because the doctor says three or four times a day doesn't mean you need them that much, BE VERY CAREFUL!"


"I am a 33 year old female. I was Ddiagnosed with ADD when I was 10 years old. I have been on all the older ADD medicines. Ritalin, Vyvanse and Focalin. This is my third week on Intuniv. I started on the 3mg dose last night. I can hardly get up in the morning. I am so tired at work. When I get home, all I want to do is sleep. I am also so cranky. I am also noticing that I am having the famous "ADD stare" often. I haven't had that in years. I started this medicine because the Concerta 72 mg I take every morning at 7am is wearing off at 1pm."


"At 38,  I started noticing that my energy level dropped drastically.  I started putting on weight and even though I worked out 4 days a week, I was losing muscle mass.  My sex drive dropped and my mood became sour.  The strangest thing of all, my Johnson shrunk from 10-1/2" to 9".  I couldn't believe what was going on.  My Doctor checked my T levels and they were extremely low.  I started on Fortesta and in 2 weeks, I was back to like I was when I was 25.  The ole Johnson returned to being a beast and my energy level is back to where it was. Thanks Fortesta!"


"I have had a great experience with seroquel. I have always had trouble falling asleep and getting fixated on noises and thoughts. I have been on 5mg melatonin for years and had been taking Benadryl. I asked my doctor to try seroquel. The first night I took 25mg and slept sooo good but was in a daze and foggy the next day. So I split it and took 12.5mg ever since and it has been life changing. I take it an hour before bedtime and still take the melatonin as well. I don't have any side effects and sleep wonderfully."


"I took Contrave as doctor ordered . I did not feel any improvement in appetite or weight loss. When I got to third week 2 am and 1 pm I was feeling bloated stomach hurt . I thought I will try to get to week 4 which was 2 am. and 2 pm. but I didn't get there. I was starting to feel out of breath and really bloated. I went back to doctor I said I can not take this anymore it is making me feel bad. I feel alright now .  But my share of cost of Contrave was $229.00 which I am out of pocket and still have half the pills of  120 left."


"I am an avid hiker and for bug bites, poison oak, poison ivy, and poison sumac there is nothing better. I am never without it after suffering from poison oak."


"Life saver for me. BUT only because I take it when I truly need it. I suffer from day to day anxiety but I do not take it for that. I try to get rid of anxiety other natural ways. But I do suffer from severe panic attacks, especially night time. So I only take it when I am having an attack. I am on the lowest dose possible ( .25 ) and I can get away with taking even just half of that sometimes. It takes the edge off very fast and I feel so much better shortly after. Take it on average 1-2 times a month, sometime less, rarely more. Extremely addictive med so I urge you to stay away from it for daily use or if you have an addictive personality."


"I have been taking this med for about 3 months   (for  my Lung infection, Saccharomyces cerevisiae) with bad side effects. Severe muscle and joint pain, completely lost my taste for food, insomnia, mood swings, depression etc etc etc.
Will have another CT scan in a few weeks and hopefully get off this stuff."


"I have had psoriasis since I was 5 years old, today I am 63 years old.  When I started to take the Humira injections about a 1 1/2 years ago I was a little afraid of the results.  I had not been clear since the age of 5 so I was in doubt that this would clear my body. But shortly after taking the injections my psoriasis went away and I am still clear today.  It has been so wonderful not to have to wear long sleeves and long pants for the first time in my life.  Thank you Humira for helping me.  This has been a miracle for me!"


"Doryx 150mg tablets very well tolerated - minimal gastrointestinal disturbance which could be alleviated by taking a good pro-biotic."


"Fiorinal works on my headaches when nothing else would.  I have not noticed any side effects.  Recommend it highly for those pesky tension headaches"


"I was put on Humira on June 10, 2015 for severe to moderate ulcerative colitis. I in total, received 7 injections (including the four injections and then two injections at once for the start up). On July 5, I woke up with severe stiffness and pain throughout my entire body. I called my doctor and was advised to drink a lot of water and take a couple of Tylenol. I didn't listen and googled my symptoms. After testing with another doctor, I was diagnosed with drug induced Lupus. In addition to this, I lost about 35-40% of my hair, developed psoriasis all over my face, legs and chest and developed pins and needle feelings in both feet and legs. Take this med ONLY when you are willing to suffer these side effects because they can/do happen."


"I went in expecting some pain and cramping and that is exactly what I got. I am 18 and have never had a child but I hate remembering to take pills so decided on Skyla. The best way to describe the procedure is: uncomfortable! For me, the clamp and cleaning part was just an odd feeling. The worst pain was when the actual device was inserted. It was basically menstral cramps but 100 times worse. I got extremely light headed and threw up all over myself. The doctor informed me that those side effects are normal and I'm fine. After 5 minutes, I did still have cramping but was able to drive home. I had non-stop extreme cramps for about 6 hours after the procedure and they finally went down after taking Midol. The pain is worth the safe 3 years!"


"have been taking them for two days now and have seen no change in my cough, especially at night, I coughed all night.
tempted to go to the drugstore tomorrow and ask for something they can recommend.
I think tonight I am going to take something else."


"I've been on Depo for almost 12 years now. Bled / spotted non-stop for the first 6 months and a little after that. The side effects normalized after a full 12 months. Initially I gained weight by only on the first few months. When it's close to being time for my next injection I get PMS symptoms and every now and then,  I get "unusual" (unusual for me) side effects with an injection but it usually is only for 3 months and goes back to normal with the next one. I do,  however,  experience spotting / bleeding after sex sometimes. I've heard it can be from cervical capillaries that are made more sensitive from the drug but I don't know that there's firm research on it."


"Started victoza in decemberror  2015, now in April 2016, I'm down 45 lbs. It has help control my appetite. I have some constipation. But no other symptoms. I was on Lantus but have been able to stop using it and blood sugars have remained in low 100's. I am currently on 1.2ml."


"My gynecologist put me on this because my carpal tunnel was really acting up.  I had never heard of this and was very sceptical.  I started taking it on Monday, December 14, 2009 with a starting weight of 277.5.  My Dr suggested a piece of fruit in the morning, skip lunch, and a salad for dinner.  After the first week I called the office and ask for a calorie count instead of his diet plan as I had throw my body into starvation mode. I lost 11 lbs the first week and the only side effect I am experiencing is dry mouth.  I am currently consuming approx 1,200 per day as I am not excerising at the moment.  I am very pleased with my results considering the stress levels I have had recently, I normally average a loss of 1 pound a day."


"I have very swollen lymph nodes in my neck, causing headaches, jaw pain, and swelling. I take 2 pills at once every eight hours and it takes about an hour to kick in, and it lasts about an additional 6 to 7 hours."


"Efficient for allergies, but bad side effects. I experienced many of them: ringing in my ears, insomnia, unusual behavior, anxiety, unable to concentrate, itchy skin, and a couple more."


"Simbrinza dropped eye pressure from 34 to 14 at 4 week check.  I have experienced no side effects from this medication"


"First day, no symptoms. Next day a bit achy.  But the next day felt bloated and nauseous. The achy flu-like symptoms were gone but for the next week, I felt sick, constipated and had no appetite. "


"So sick of doctors  telling me to eat right and exercise. My knees are shot and I can barely walk. I finally mustered up the courage to ask my doctor for some real help and he told me about Belviq and prescribed it, said he needs to see if I am a responsive. I am down 35 lbs. No longer have that uncontrollable need to eat non-stop. "


"Within an hour my eyes were getting very red and then stinging.   I felt very irritated and not normal and suffered a loss of balance and depressed feelings.  Had to hold onto things to keep from falling and strangers noticed and asked if I was all right.  A little better the next day but eyes still very red and burning.   Was told by my doctor to rinse my eyes and it would help but hasn't made much difference yet.  Cool not ice packs seem to help the most.

Not sure if I can take it at my next eye exam."


"joint stiffness, muscle weakness"


"WOW! I have tried biologics, methotrexate, TNF blockers, and Prednisone to treat severe RA and basically concluded nothing treats this evil monster. Then, I tried doxycycline, and WOW. The agonizing constant pain and fatigue subsided within the first week. 200 mg a day for the next 90 days until my rheumatologist appt. I could hardly wait to share the great news!! I felt normal for the first time in 4 1/2 years!! Then, 35 days in things took a sudden turn. I started getting skin tears which is a common occurrence in the elderly. I am 50. My skin tone changed and appeared see through, opaque. When I ran my finger down my arm it instantly left a bruise. Suddenly I had pus bumps all up my arms and the back of my legs. Goodbye Doxy."


"After taking 100mg daily, it took me roughly 3 months for my migraines to dramatically stop. I went from having approximately 12 migraines monthly to having maybe two. The side effects of this medication for me: for 3 weeks I could not focus, extreme fatigue, restlessness. I cannot drink anything carbonated, as a result, I lost 20 pounds in the first month. Serious appetite loss. I've been on this medication for 9 months and lost a total of 43 pounds. I have to take in the morning otherwise I cannot sleep. It also helps with my OCD tendencies. If you can make it through 3 weeks of outter space, this medication is worth it!!"


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


"Terrible medication. Gave me headaches, frightening dizzy spells and didn't work well. Blood Pressure kept spiking to 155/90. Switched to Lisinopril and blood pressure was stable at 115/65."


"I have been on Effexor XR for over 15 years. I take a daily dosage of 300mg. It has been the most significant thing in my life! I am able to function normally, hold down a sometimes stressful job, be a great parent and most of all be the best me possible. I have a hormonal imbalance which causes my depression and no amount of psychological intervention was ever going to change that. Effexor XR did. Whilst there are side effects, my body has become accustomed to them and believe me they are nothing in comparison to the dreadful depression. I believe that it has saved my life and ensured that the life I lead is a good one. A couple of tablets a day, some minor side effects and I can get on with a wonderful life."


"I was put on a 10 day course and only made it to day 5. My muscles hurt, my feet are hot and itch and I have had such bad fatigue. Had headache and outer body experience."


"I've had Nexplanon for 7 months now and I've only had one "period" that lasted for two weeks which is great! But I've gained a lot of weight.  And have a problem with acne which I've never have more then one pimple at a time. And my hair is extremely greasy no matter what I try to do about it. I'm thinking about getting it removed."


"If you need to go to the bathroom and are constipated, this laxative is EXTREMELY effective.  But be warned, the side effects are terrible.  I have taken other laxatives that didn't really do much, so the first time I took this laxative I had three 5mg pills around 10pm.  Thinking this would be like most other laxatives, I expected to sleep through the night and wake up to go to the bathroom.  Instead, I was up at 3 am uncontrollably vomiting (It wasn't even food, just stomach acid).  There was an intense burning in my stomach that would come in waves.  I had chills, shaking, felt lightheaded, and couldn't sleep.  I spent the next day on the toilet pooping straight up liquid.  I took one pill a few days later and experienced the same effect"


"48 Year old, slipped disc last year in bed 14 weeks, managed to avoid surgery with spinal steroid injection (it worked!). Back to the point, was prescribed 3 x 300mg  4 times a day. Always had mood problems, always thought it was simply my genetics and just got on with it (as you do), never had the guts to see the doctor but my mood drastically improved after taking the gabapentin. My back is better now but after a chat with the doc he's kept me on 3x300mg/day. If I forget to take them its back to being miserable. Taking them is the difference between day and night and works almost instantly like a switch. I'm in awe of them, thank you whoever made them."


"I've been taking Portia now for 8 months and it is doing me very well. I first started taking birth control because I would go months on months without a period (7months the longest). Since taking Portia, my acne has gotten so much better, in the first 3 months I lost 20 lbs, there has been no negative effect for me."


"In comparison to cipralex, which I was on for about 6 months, paroxetine is extremely effective for me. Cipralex put me to sleep, however,  I have no adverse effects on paroxetine and feel so much better on the drug. I would say the drug brings me to a state of balance. Not happy, but not sad either and I can live with that. My only concern is that I have gained about 15 pounds in 5 months due to the fact that I eat far more calories than I burn off. I hate the weight gain and my body feels foreign to me with the extra weight, but even so, my mood is so much better I'll take it."


"Just took my first does of Tysabri on 10-18-2013. Copazone stopped working after 5 years, Rebif did nothing to help. I tested positive for JC in February, then another doctor tested me in August and it was negative. So a third test showed inconclusive in Sept. Since I was on the decline I decided to take the infusion. I am 49 and want to live another 49 years. No real problems but my nerves. Slight itching the next morning and sore stomach. A lot less side effects than Rebif for sure! I worry about PML but I cannot change it. Praying for the best."


"It really works for me."


"I have been on for 5 months. Male age 55.  No medicines or hospital visits until colonoscopy. Hate to now have to take medicine, but religiously follow. Overshot and cut back to lower dosage to right level, Symptoms include dry mouth AND NOW muscle spasm along right upper cheek of face. Weird. Perhaps a minor case of thinner hair. Has helped with slugginess in the early evening, but at times can cause insomnia. ALSO lower muscle mass as I am also on a doctors prescribed weight loss medicine Phentermine. Six months now for both, went from 219lbs to 197 with goal of 185. Feel good overall and have gone from 41 to comfortable 38 with goal of 36. Look thinner!"


"I was diagnosed with  Narcolepsy 1990. They started me on Ritalin, which did not work for me. Then Dexedrine. It did work but caused a lot of tension in neck shoulder back in the evenings. Then Provigil, Nuvigil. I have settled on Adderall, it wakes me in the morning and keeps me awake in the afternoon. It's a God send."


"Started victoza about 6 weeks ago after increasing weekly to 1.2  oh boy was I belching and it  smelled like eggs!!  Couldn't eat much and was ok with that but I've tried skipping meals in the past and that didn't help my weight loss journey so I've tried to eat at least 2 meals daily  I eat a low sugar 2 carb daily limit and attend cardio classes at the gym twice weekly.  My blood sugar levels are good  but I've not lost much weight -- down about 8 pounds   was hoping for more but will keep at it!  Going to slowly increase to the last dose to see if that helps!    Fingers crossed !!"


"Years ago I had terrible low back pain. MD suggested Mobic which worked great for several years. About 4-5 years ago I developed atrial fibrillation. My cardiologist told me to definitely get off the Mobic because a side effect is bleeding, so this would worsen the bleeding because one side effect of Xarelto (a blood thinner) is to thin my blood to avoid strokes.  I just read on another site that Mobic can cause AFib. There is no way to know if the Mobic caused the AFib or it developed independently. I suspect the Mobic brought on the AFib, although I have no proof of that. I have been in excellent health. The 1-10 rating scale used above should not be used, because in my case the Mobic was very helpful but probably caused major side effect"