Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"This drug can create absolutely horrible stomach problems. I went from having no stomach issues to horrible IBS, all due to Beyaz.

My sister was on the same birth control while I was on this drug and was also experiencing the same symptoms. I got an IUD and went off Beyaz and my stomach started feeling better. However, it took almost 9 months for my body to fully recover. Horrible side effects for a birth control, would not recommend it to anyone."


"I was first prescribed 50 mg to start, but quickly cut my dose to 25 mg because I didn't like the side effects of foggy head in the morning. That dose worked for me and I got the most consistent sleep I'd had for a long time. But I was still only getting 5-6 hours of solid sleep. So I eventually bumped up to 50 mg and just force myself to take it ~8.5 hours before I want to get up, so I can get 8 hours of sleep... and in this way I don't feel groggy in the morning. Highly recommend allowing yourself a good amount of sleep... not just 5-6 hours, more like 7.5 - 9 hours a night."


"I used to get migraines twice a week that would last a day or two. Now they're down to  two every two weeks that could possibly last a little more than a day.Topiramate really helped. I used to be on a lot of meds. I'm 17 now. I do experience side affects as well. I can't really concentrate as well in school. I can see that in my grades. I can't sleep well at night. I've lost weight, which is probably a good thing, (30lbs in 6mos.) and the one that gets me the most is my hair has started falling out drastically. I don't brush my hair anymore. I used to have 8 migraine days a month at the least last month I was down to 3. These side affects are worth it to me. but every case is different."


"I'm a gay male and had developed a killer case of internal and external anal warts about 6 or 7 years ago.  I thought I would never again have anal sex because my butt was just so nasty. I went to the derm and she gave me Aldara to try.  It didn't really do much.  I ended up finding a wonderful proctologist who performed laser surgery on my behind.  My butt is completely like new! "


"I have taken this several times for ear infections. I am currently taking for a Strep infection and it has always done great by me with minimal side effects. I recommend."


"I was on Lutera for about a year in 2011 and I wound up in the hospital because of crippling pain near my right ovary, they could not figure out what the problem was. I stopped taking the birth control and the pain was bearable. However, since then every time I have my period the pain comes back and it's always in the same spot. The pain is still terrible normally when i have the pain I can't walk or even shift my weight around. The doctors now think the birth control caused permanent damage to my right ovary be very cautious"


"Took Zoloft for many years to combat depression but that drug caused troublesome sexual side effects.  I started with Welbutrin and the side effects from the Zoloft were gone completely. Very pleased."


"JUST GO TO THE DOCTOR!! It is currently 5:43am and I've been awake for about 45 minutes now with a bag of ice on my lady parts, so it can somewhat release the itch and burn. I should have read the reviews on this cream, so I advice you to just go to the doctor to get medicine - this is awful. I do not know what to do besides stay in pain....Ladies just go to the doctor I beg of you so you do not have to be in so much discomfort !!!!!"


"Its been 5 weeks since I had my 3rd injection I still feel sharp pains every 3rd step but no where near the pain I Had."


"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."


"I just wanted to chime in as a wife. My husband is 55  years old and after a severe illness a few years ago I will just say things had really slowed down in the bedroom.  He went in for a follow up with his primary care physician and after all of the blood work and he was cleared as far as his illness is concerned, he brought up the problem  he has had achieving and maintaining an erection.
 My husband decided not to tell me about his visit with the doctor but boy did he surprise me that night in the bedroom.  This happy wife says thank you thank you thank you."


"This pill sucks, I got pregnant while on it."


"I took one pill when I went to bed, the next morning and days later I have a red patch on my cheek. First it burned and itched now it looks like I am a burn victim. I have taken this medication before but never again. I am just hoping this heals soon."


"Had rocephin for bronchitis once and it worked great. (3 shots) This week I was ER and given this in IV for UTI . Felt much better. Sent home with Macrobid and got very ill. Will ask for rocephin next time!"


"I don't feel like this made too much of a difference and was prescribed to replace Zoloft which I believe was better but made me gain a lot of weight. Getting off of Cymbalta was very hard, although I followed my doctors instructions and decreased very gradually, by the end I had to start taking motion sickness pills due to the dizziness and nausea I experienced from the withdrawals. I also experienced headaches and felt like my eyes would cross every time I took a step. Getting onto it was super easy, I went from 60mg-120mg pretty quickly, and I lowered it from 120-90-60-30 over the course of about 2 months and still dealt with these withdrawal effects. "


"I switched from Safyral to Microgestin. After reading the horrible reviews of this pill, I literally cried.I wanted to share my GOOD experience with taking Microgestin over the past ~2 months. I have noticed no spike in appetite, except around the week before my period and at times while I'm on my period, which is not unusual for me. I have not noticed any extreme bloating, and I've experienced little to no nausea. I have no cramps, no spotting, and my period is now extremely light, to the point where I forget I have it at times. I only experienced one patch of skin on my face that became almost unnoticeably darker, but it faded in a week. I exercise daily, eat reasonably, and I have not gained weight. THIS PILL IS NOT BAD IN MY EXPERIENCE"


"I had been a marijuana smoker for many years but stopped and then found I was depressed, couldn't sleep or concentrate very well and would get panic attacks.  My drug & alcohol physician put me onto Prozac but after just one tablet, I suffered anxiety and was very jittery and almost felt sea-sick and terrified.  He then prescribed Zoloft for me.  What a WONDERFUL drug!  After one day, I felt focussed, clear headed and happy.  I went on to attend Melbourne University as a mature aged student and studied philiosophy - it was amazing.  I'd never felt so intelligent or capable in my life.  I eventually came off Zoloft after a few years and have never looked back.  It may not suit everyone but it certainly was just what I needed!"


"Super happy with the results. I've had acne for so long and no dermatologist ever recommended it. This is the best thing ever! At first of course it got little worse. One thing that bothered me thru the whole process is that my lips very extremely dry.
Other than that I'm just writing this review for people to know it works 100%!!! It's amazing I couldn't be any happier with my skin now. Definitely do it. I was reading reviews when I was considering it and was kinda of scared."


"Worked well.  I took every 4 hrs about 7 ml "


"My nurse practitioner was uninformed . None of the "NEW" meds worked for me. Every two weeks she would try another med. This meds was the worst. I had headaches constantly with this med. I have the impression she was not educated about the meds and the side effects."


"I smoked from age 15 to 50, up to 3 packs a day. I quit many times and suffered greatly.
Plan 2: Decrease number of cigarettes a day, then quit. I decreased to 10-12 a day for about 10 months. Started Zyban and quit 7 days later. Went to Las Vegas of all places and all the smoking didn't tempt me. I am now 66 and haven't had a smoke since."


"The side effects that most complain about are what I love most about this medication. I am a 5'9" male in the Army that had lost weight all the way down to 128 lbs and was sleeping 3-4 hours a night on average. I have been on Seroquel for 4 months. I weigh 165lbs now and sleep 8-9 hours a night"


"My husband took Mobic for psoriatic arthritis, and it made him extremely ill, and gave him almost no pain relief. "


"I stopped taking this medication 6 years ago because I built up a tolerance to it. But, it seriously was the best thing to ever happen to me. I've always had untreated ADHD and when I finally received treatment, I flourished. Now, after 6 years I am giving it a try again. So far it's working great. The two things I don't like about Adderall is that I talk WAY too much, share WAY too much information. In fact, I call up family members and talk to them to death.I had to write myself a note and tape it to the phone to not call or text anyone! And the second thing is the comedown, by the time the medication wears off, I am drained!"


"I got this implant 3 1/2 months after having my first child. I had lost nearly all my baby weight and was continuously losing, that is until I had this put in. I have gained 25 lbs and no matter what can not lose it. Also my face started to break out around a month after getting the implant and just keeps getting worse. The worst side effect is I spot at least 25 days a month, sometimes I will bleed up to 3 months straight, stop for 2 or 3 days then start bleeding again. I have also noticed a rapid decrease in sex drive and in the last 6 months less sensitive and I have a very hard time getting turned on,  which is probably the cause of the lack of sensitivity.
I had implanon for 3 years and loved it but I hate nexplanon."


"Pros: Helps with sleep, Lessens anxiety.

Cons: Weight gain, Fatigue during the day, Suicidal thoughts, Depression still."


"this is my third night of using the monistat.  I can tell a difference already.  I had been itching so bad, I didn't think I could stand it anymore.  I decided to try the monistat and after the second application, I am finally starting to feel some relief.  thankyou."


"This medication gives you brain shivers if you are late taking your tablet. "


"Doesn't do the job would rather have morphine or dilaudid"


"From Yr 11 to Yr 12 I was on this for acne. My face was a mess. I was really not sure about my life etc. So happy I took this along with Tea Tree Cream. People I meet are amazed I even had an acne condition."


"I got the Nexplanon implant in late August 2015 and had it removed in early January 2016. I tried to last the full 6 months my doctor had me agree to, but I just couldn't. In those 4 months, I had less than 3 weeks without bleeding, and those were not consecutive. I got terrible acne on my back, which I hadn't had since my late teens (I'm 27), and I was constantly bloated. I also gained about 7 pounds. Previously when I gained weight on bc, it was very proportional- some at my waist, some at my breasts, etc.- this time, however, it was all around my waist, and exercise did not help. Since having the implant removed and returning to the pill, all of those issues have decreased significantly if not disappeared completely."


"I took three doses in a row and started getting migraine vision then the horrible headaches, but that wasn't all.  I kept getting the vision coming and going for days until every trace of that medicine was out of my system.  My daughter later told me that was the same medicine that she was given and it gave her terrible headaches too.  That will be on my list of allergies from now on."


"My child has been on Abilify for a while now and we have not noticed any changes really. He still has aggression, self injurious behavior, and extreme levels of impulsivity. I can't take him out in public because he randomly hits people especially small children. If he is prevented from harming others he starts hurts himself until we have to restrain him. He has callouses on his wrists from biting and hitting his mouth repeatedly. The doctor has already increased his Abilify up to 10mg twice a day and he's on Clonidine 0.1mg 6 x's a day, Concerta 54mg a day, Ritalin 10mg a day, and Vistarel 100mg a night and melatonin at night. It's like he is on nothing though. I am terrified to take him off because it might make him worse. I'm so lost."


"I suffered from migraines since I was 10 and am now 38.  Mine are triggered by stress and monthly hormone fluctuations. I first tried Imitrex when I was 21 and it made me so dizzy I couldn't stand. Recently I tried it again when I was having a migraine at work and it was so bad I went to the emergency room afraid I was having a stroke. I used to take OTC meds and isolate myself in a dark quiet room.  My migraines kept me from enjoying important events with my children. This drug has been life changing. I have experienced some sleepiness as a side effect but nothing that makes me non-functional."


"This is my second post. I'm the one who hasn't been losing weight. The pharmacist told me when I got my last refill to be patient, I'd lose eventually, and I guess she was right. I've lost 4 lbs this past week. So I'm even happier with Victoza now."


"I am 23 with fibromyalgia and various post competitive gymnastics injuries. Daily I take Concerta, tramadol, Lexapro and Ambien to sleep. I take Percocet and Flexeril as needed for my bad days. Percocet is wonderful but it is obvious to me why people become addicted to it so I am careful not to take it unless the pain is really bad. It does affect mood, people are saying it should be used as an antidepressant but that is ridiculous. Yes, Percocet makes you feel great mentally and physically, but the second you stop taking it you will no longer have that feeling of wellbeing. Antidepressent get you back to a normal level that you can maintain after you come off it."


"My son has recently been taking just Seroguel - they took him off all his others and is doing much better.  He's only 14 so he doesn't say much the family has noticed quite an improvement."


"Took my son to the allergist for testing, but he couldn't due to raised bumps on back so he prescribed elocon, I got the generic solution that comes in a squeeze dropper. I apply about 6 drops to affected area followed by cruel lotion which is good for replacing ceramides and hydration.  I started late evening by the following morning I saw big improvement, by day 3 my son was a new person. Very satisfied so far hope he doesn't relapse"


"YES, YES, YES  it worked!!!!

I'm happy to report that after only 19-days on terbinafine HCl 250 mg tablets, I woke up this morning to a clear 'pinky' toenail - yay, yay, yay!!!  The best part of it all is that I have not experienced any side effects.

I'm due for a liver panel test on 2/23/15 and will ask my doctor if can stop taking this med or stay on it for the 90-day treatment."


"An intro: I was dealt a traumatic brain injury that landed me in a coma for 19 days some years back. I've faced issues such as anger, paranoia, suspicion so bad. I wouldn't trust my own doctor! That went on for well 'over' a decade before I heard about Low T. Then I researched, arranged an appointment, had lab work done to find out Low and Behold; I was dealing with a case of Low T, on a big scale. Within the 1st 2 weeks of therapy, differences were like night and day! I honestly have not felt this good, or more with life in general since being on Androgel. I'm finishing up month number five with regular lab tests and point blank: I feel great! More energy with a tremendous relief of many symptoms."


"As far as effectiveness, I did not get pregnant while taking this medication. However, I experienced so many side effects I eventually stopped taking it and switched back to Ortho-tri-lo. I experienced problems with mood swings, irritability, anxiety (racing heart and anxious feelings for no reasons), depression, cramps, spotting, headaches, decreased sex drive, weight gain, breast/nipple tenderness and vaginal irritation. All of these are side effects I had never experienced with Ortho, so I switched back and have little to no side effects. It definitely was not worth the money saved because it made me feel like a crazy person and I really did not have control over my emotions, I would experience all extremes especially anger and crying."


"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 kept nexplanon for all 4 years and got a new one about a month ago. 8th grade, when I first got it. I was 5'0 117 pounds, 11th grade I am now 5'1 155 pounds. Looking back at the side effects, I get all of them, not even thinking its the birth control. Now I wonder how I would act and how I would look without nexplanon. My mom recently just made me an appt to get it took out next month. If anyone would like a update after taking it out I will let you know."


"I have a ruptured disc in my lower back and physical therapy did not help.  Soma combined with Tramadol has made the symptoms tolerable so I can work and enjoy life with my loved ones. I haven't really encountered any negative side effects, so this has been a blessing for me.  Other medications were not nearly as effective, so I plan on staying on this medicine as long as I can.  God bless all of you in intolerable pain."


"I am currently on my second pack. I have been an emotional roller coaster and will be changing."


"Works pretty well for the pain, but having severe side effects (involuntary musclular movement involving jerking of legs and difficulty speaking, urinary retention and inability to urinate, dramatic weight gain of 30 pounds so far)"


"This is one of the few things that was able to clear up my skin, after searching for MANY years and trying lots of prescriptions that didn't work.   One other, much less expensive alternative is a silver ion soap that you can get  for around $12/bar.   Lasts a long time and has really reduced my frequency of having to use the SSS 10-5 cream."


"Enbrel is the first medication I've taken that's actually helped.  After taking it for about 10 months with really good results, I had an Achilles tendon repair that was infected with MRSA during rehab.  I had to take intravenous antibiotic for 8 weeks and had to go off Enbrel for several months.  The pain from the rheumatoid arthtitis came back 10 fold.  I'm back on Enbrel now but I find that it wears off by the 5th day, and by the time the week is over I'm in misery with swollen joints. I don't know what I'd do without it - just wish it could work all week."


"I used alli because I wanted to lose weight but needed help with commitment to my diet it's been about a week and I lost 5lbs surprisingly it helped with my bloating and constipation which may also be why I lost 5lbs in a week not looking for a miracle pill just something to help out like a guard rail at the bowling alley you may not get a strike but at least you didn't get a gutter ball lol"


"Just have been using about 1 week and the redness on my cheeks is going away. I look much better and will get more from the Doctor."


"I was given Zofran during a operation on my shoulder. In the past I came out of surgery very sick and nauseated; not this time. It was a welcome change."


"I have been dealing with Attention Deficient Disorder ADD all of my life at 50 years old I was diagnosed with ADD, I had suspected it for some time, and began taking 28 mg of Concerta each day after approximately 2 months I went to a lower dose of 18 mg per day. It has had a positive effect that it is much easier to stay on task my ability to concentrate has been significantly increased.  In describing its effect it seems that my mind has slowed down. The side effects have been minimal a little lightheaded at times. I do not take it every day sometimes, I usually use it Monday to Friday."


"Lyrica is a miracle drug. I was taking 12 to 16 ibuprofen a day and was still in constant pain. Now I only take a few occasionally for breakthrough pain. I take 150 mg of Lyrica in the morning and 300mg at bedtime. My sleep is better. I still have difficulty moving around in the morning, but within an hour of taking my morning dosage the majority of my pain, etc is gone."


"I cannot tell you how this product helped me. Background: I am 32 years old, never had acne until 30 years old. I went to the doctor and tried this out; it worked miracles. My faced purged for about a month, but I let it do its thing. If you use this the way you are suppose to, then this should cure it. I have used it for about 2 months. Yes, my face got dry, it purged, it got red, but it goes away. If you wanna put make up on after the cream, you must wait at least 30 minutes after application. I swear by this cream; my dermatologist, Dr.Brown. This cream takes time; you are not gonna see results right away. Just like any cream, machine(clearisonic) needs to purge all your pimples and the ones that are embedded in your skin."


"I am highly surprised at all the negative  reviews of this pill. It's in unfortunate that so many women have had a negative experience with this. As for me, this is by far one of the best birth control pills I have ever taken. I started taking this three months ago as a form of cycle control. I skipped the placebo pills for the last three months.

 Honestly, I haven't had any issues with mood swings's, in fact I felt happier which is an interesting side effect.  Normally when I start a pill pack, the first three days are extremely nauseating. With this pillpack, I did not have any nausea. I also had an extremely high sex drive.  Based on my experience I would recommend them to a friend. Glad I didn't Read the reviews first or else I would've turned them down. Keep an open mind everybody's body will react differently."


"This is amazing! I was vomiting all day, to the point where I was only dry heaving. I went to minor ER and they gave me one ondansetron to dissolve under my tongue, and I haven't vomited since. I'm finally able to eat and keep food down, and I've had no side effects."


"I have used Zyclara for 10 days I have all of the side effects except for the lymphadenopathy. The side effects began on the 8th day of usage. I am taking myself off the drug for at least two days and will stay on the schedule of 2 weeks of medication, 2 weeks off, and 2 weeks back on. I was warned by my doctor that I might need a rest from the medication and I was thinking it was because of the sores it creates, but it is that and everything else.  "


"I read all these reviews and I still took it. I told my doctor about the reviews and my concerns and she pushed me to try it so I did. Progressively I could not leave my house. I was so tired. I could only have the strength to shower once every 9 days. I felt myself becoming more and more tired and for some reason I just stayed with it- I gradually increased the dosage and ate it with food, all the tips everyone's said I've done because I wanted it so badly to work. But it has made me sick and I'm not sure if I've recovered even now, a month after stopping. The final straw was me starging to feel worse I had been in years. Please do not be like me. I saw the reviews and I did not listen."


"I was recently diagnosed with bronchial asthma, and prescribed Breo.  My hands and feet got stiff.  My breathing worsened so that I was gasping after walking from room to room. I had such severe deep muscle ache in the middle of the night that I found myself getting up and trying to stretch, especially my hip and shoulder joints. I'm not big on homeopathy, but I found an herbal remedy called Ridgecrest ClearLungs. Lots of rave reviews on Amazon. It's been two days since I stopped the Breo. My breathing is much better, and I have less generalized weakness and fatigue. (I thought I might have ALS, that's how awful I felt!) I'm taking the ClearLungs (can't hurt) and have stopped the Breo. Caffeine in coffee works for me."


"I first went on Plaquenil in 2004, due to unbearable finger and wrist joint pain for 5 months, which was diagnosed as Lupus (after a sky-high ANA test and some other tests and diagnoses). I was told it would take 3-ish weeks to kick in, and it did, right on schedule. Almost overnight, I went from not able to hold a soda can or open a door to being 100 % pain free. I was on Plaquenil for 4 years, during which time I was in complete remission, so in 2008 I discontinued it. In 2015 Lupus reared its ugly head again, this time with Pleurisy. Got back on Plaquenil and after the requisite waiting time, it got the problem under control (not 100%; maybe 50 %). I love Plaquenil but my advice to others is to be very patient and give it time to work."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I wish I would have read these comments before hand. My appointment is tomorrow at 6:30am so my doctor had me take both doses of the Suprep the day before. 5pm and 9pm.  I took my first dose at 5pm, but didn't have a bowl movement until 7pm.. Then it was flowing for the next few hours.. Literally like a fire hose, every 10 minutes or so. Now it's just after 9pm and I feel sick to my stomach and have a really bad headache. The thought of choking down another dose almost makes me throw up, not kidding. Wish I would have taken the first dose earlier. That way I wouldn't be up so late. Anyway, this is my first colonoscopy.. I am a 26 year old female and had to get one because of irregularity in my stools that I'm not going to get into."


"I've had Nexplanon for a little over a year now and I have not stopped bleeding since. I'm not having full periods but I'm constantly spotting throughout the day. I guess you can say it's a effective birth control due to the bleeding everyday I CAN'T HAVE SEX. The implant does sometime cause pain at the insertion area and lower back pain. I sometimes experience horrible migraines and I'm constantly tired and extremely moody. "


"Works very well controlling my racing thoughts and exceptionally well helping me sleep."


"Im a 32 year old working mom of 4, who has dealt with acne for 14  years...extremely long story short. TRY IT, IT WORKS! Bactrim changed my life and gave me back my confidence. I feel good in my own skin now."


"I love Belviq. I started on Jan 15th, today is the 19th and I've gone from 371.8 lbs to 364.1lbs. I've been eating a little healthier and have had a major decrease in appetite. I can't wait to see what I accomplish the next 6 months! I've had no side effects."


"I've been a chronic pain patient for 10 plus years. My dr wanted me to try Hysingla 100 mg even though my other medication was working the best out of all the others I've tried and been on.  I took the first does and I didn't seem to have any relief but I kept reminding myself what he and I discussed so I gave it another try.  By this time my other medication is no longer in my system and now my pain is getting really bad so I called my dr's office. I was advised that the Hysingla would peak at 15 hours of taking it and sometimes takes a while to build up.  After a few days my dr took me off of it, an asprin worked better then the Hysingla.  I hope others don't have to suffer like I did."


"This has been a miracle for me, and it was by accident I found out about it at all. I was getting urinary tract infections every other month for 4 years. Every time I would go to my doctor he would prescribe antibiotics and the UTI would go away for a month and then come back. No one, I even went to a specialist and no one could tell me what to do to prevent them. At one of my doctors visits my regular doctor was out and I saw his PA (physicians assistant) who did the same as my doctor, prescribe an antibiotic but he also told me to get acidophilus so I don't get a yeast infection from the antibiotic which happened every time I took the antibiotic. I started taking them and after 6 months I only got one UTI and none in 4 years."


"I started Benicar two weeks ago for extremely high blood pressure 220/105. After two weeks my blood prezssure is now down to 140/80. I do feel much better. More energy. The only complaint I have are the muscle/leg cramps, aches I get every night. Nothing helps. I am on 40mg of Benicar once a day. I will call my doctor and see if there is any solution for the muscle aches. Otherwise I am very happy with the results."


"I am 29 yrs old mommy of 3 (12yr old-- 8yr old--2yr old)  my CW is 195. The heaviest I have ever been. I have tried everything in the book to loose weight and was not successful. Discouraged;  On Nov 4 I went to my doctor as a last resort to see how she can help me reach my goal (130lbs). She prescribed phentermine 37.5mg  and today was my first full day on it, will minimal side effects. I am pretty excited about phentermine as I have read awesome reviews. I hope to lose at least 65 lbs. will keep Updating"


"I'm in my fifth week taking injections. I've been on 2000mg metformin daily for 4 yrs but my A1C has been creeping up over the last year (7.3 ) and my fasting blood sugars (morning) had averaged around 160 and almost never registering below 150 and too often above 170. Over the last 4 weeks my fasting sugars have steadily dropped. Last week they averaged 116 and this week they are averaging 107. I've experienced sporadic mild nausea and a reduced appetite (not as hungry as often and I fill up much faster). I'm not a fan of the injections but they're tolerable . I've not followed my weight (definitely not gaining) and we won't check my A1C for a couple more weeks."


"I have been on Anastrozole since August/2012  and things had been going pretty well. It is now the end of February and I now have high blood pressure, shortness of breath, hand pain especially at night and in the morning when I can barely hold a comb to my hair. Also, I feel "pins and needles" in both hands. I am confused as to why the side effects are occuring now. At least I feel better knowing that others are going through the same thing."


"I have been using Voltaren for sometime now and it brings me immediate relief.  My muscles seem to be effected by the arthritis I have, and the Voltaren helps those muscles to relax and not knot up on me.  I love the stuff!"


"This is not an inexpensive drug, but it has completely taken care of my headache problems.  I take one 40 mg Relpax at the beginning of my migraine (which is usually accompanied by nasal congestion), and I'm typically back to normal within one hour.  For a long time I didn't realize I had migraines; I thought they were side effects of some kind of sinus infection.  Once I started looking for a migraine remedy I tried a couple of migraine prescription drugs.  Relpax was the most effective for me.  (Different drugs work best for different people.  Try a few until you find the one that works for you.)  I'm very pleased with, and grateful for, Relpax.  Instead of being out of commission for two days, I'm back to normal within an hour."


"Except for a little weight gain, I feel less nervous yet I still experience delusional thoughts kind of OCD type. I am also only on 1mg which is very low, and I plan to ask the doctor to take me off the Zyprexa and increase my Haldol to at least 5mg daily."


"I took it for a week. The first time I took it, I fell asleep. But it helps me with focus and thinking clearly. Still, I would go on the Adderall because it lasted longer in my system and I wasn't so sleepy."


"So, I have mixed feelings about this drug.

Pros: Helped me not crave sugar, bread and carbs. I lost 20 pounds on it. Helped me stay motivated at the gym by being able to stick to my meal plans.

Cons: If you take it, you need to be committed. For some odd reason, I and a lot of people have experienced it, when you get off it then try to retake it again, it doesn't seem to work. STAY ON IT. I didn't get side effects from this med, maybe occasional anxiety and a headache. Drinking on this med will give you the worst hangovers. Also noticed sometimes it stalled my weight loss even when I was counting my intake.

Overall, I probably won't take this drug again  until there is more thorough, long term research done on it."


"I have taken 2 10mg doses, great effects both times. Effects have lasted about 48 hours each time. No noted side effects at all."


"I have been taking this birth control for about 9 months. In the spring I started back on this birth control after taking a break for awhile. In May, I started having migraines. Previously, I had random headaches but they were nothing excedrin couldn't handle. After getting back on this bc, I had migraines the week of my cycle. I had extreme migraines to the point where I had to go to the doctor and get a shot. I was given a prescription (pills and shots I could give myself).

My prescription ran out and I waited a couple of months  until I could return to my permanent home and go to the gyno. while I was off this medicine- no migraines. Just started back a few days ago and I'm nauseous, experiencing headaches, and emotional again"


"I have had experience with gout since1975.  Anyone with similar experience knows by now the pain gout inflicts.  There were early periods when my use of allopurinol was intermittent.  This proved to not resolve the problem for me.  Sine 1977, my daily use of allopurinol has resolved the problem.  Hopefully others have had similar relief."


"I have tried several antidepressants, but nothing seemed to work. However, I started Zoloft about a week ago, and I am officially sold on it. It makes me feel more optimistic about life. I'm enjoying life more minus all of the worrying. I think it must be working because my 7 year old told my 10 year old that "mom's acting weird, she's being really nice","


"I was prepared for the basic side effects: Carbonated beverages not tasting right, and also some loss of appetite. I was put on 100mg from the get go. I also had the fairly common side effect of just feeling confused, though this wasn't all that severe and I was still able to do well in school. I also experienced tingling in my hands and feet, and though this was irritating, it was bearable. The real kicker for why I quit taking this medicine was when I began to have what felt like panic attacks and severe confusion, along with elevated heartbeat and dizziness. Also my fingers would move on their own and seem to get stuck sticking straight out and I had no control over it. "


"I got hives from taking phentermine. The itching is unbearable and won't go away, even weeks after having quit taking this horrible drug. Thousands of other people have reported the same reaction online -- which I discovered after it happened to me too.  It's not worth the weight loss! Quit before you have this terrible reaction happen to you."


"I've been on this medication a few times now. Gone off of it for several different reasons but nothing relevant to the medication itself. I've been on it for the third time 2 or 3 months now. I love it! I always have. It manages my depression, actually manages my anxiety and panic attacks, makes me feel content, keeps me awake during the day, has increased my sex drive and is just a wonderful medication. Works different for everyone. If you're scared to start it because of the reviews, don't be. I strongly encourage you to at least give it a try."


"Absolutely terrible. I never had chest or back acne, now I'm covered. I had excess discharge and bled every day (not enough for period but more than spotting). I ended up with weird bumps all over my arms. My breasts swelled up and had sharp, shooting pains. After losing 20 pounds 3 years ago, I've gained 15 of it back in 2.5 months without any change in diet. My depression has been higher than it has been in a long time. I have no sex drive; how can I when I'm bleeding every day at unpredictable times? I wish I would've read these reviews before taking this medication. Do NOT take Quasense."


"Tramadol works  well for me most of the time, but I sweat really bad, I can go in Walmart and I will come out of the store soaking wet. I am still taking it because I need it, but it also makes me itch, not severely, but enough to bother me, hydrocodone breaks me out in a rash. I guess I will just buy over the counter medicines and hope for the best, I do not want to go on narcotics."


"Suprep worked great as far as doing it's job of cleaning my colon. However, 2 days later I developed serious diarrhea and have had it for 6 days. I've increased my soluble fiber, but it hasn't helped."


"I love this type of birth control it definitely works. The only thing I wonder about are periods. Sometimes I get them one month and then not again until a couple months later and I have had two in the same month like a week apart is that normal for anyone?!?!?!? Overall I do recommend it."


"This is not a joke. I literally took this medicine at 2:30pm and started having a panic attack at the library and had to leave. it is now 10:30pm and I just texted my sorority group chat asking if there was an earthquake because I literally felt the entire house shaking. My body is reacting so terribly to this medicineIi do not recommend taking this at all. Now my entire sorority thinks I am crazy."


"I started using this on September 2010, and it has been the solution I thought I'd never find. Over sweating even during winter, was such a embarrassing thing in public situations, sweaty palms, on my face and on other areas of my body. Yes, there are side effects, it makes my mouth and other areas including my skin very dry. I increase my liquid intake, and chew a gum now and then to counteract the total dryness. Along with using a regular lotion like cocoa butter before bed. It also causes a bit of dizziness and zombie like feeling which taking a 2x  5mg begins about an hour after. To overcome this I just time it into my schedule where I don't anticipate doing anything of significant or demanding. This will probably sound strange to someone who does not suffer from over sweating, but for those that do, it is a worthy sacrifice."


"I'm a 35 year old woman with PCOS, pre diabetes and high resistance to weight loss. Started Victoza 7/14/17. Sugars now in normal range and I've lost 16 lbs so far! Side effects included some stomach pain/cramping at first that has now eased up. I eat less and stay away from heavy/greasy foods to avoid side effects. I find that I always feel full. Never hungry. Occasional constipation, nothing too bad.  Overall I'm very pleased to finally be losing weight and getting my sugars under control!  I started at .6 ml and now am at 1.8. I find the dosing easy and painless. I'm excited to see how this affects my A1c thrilled the scale is finally moving in the right direction!  I'll update in a few weeks."


"I was taking ativan from a friend for my slight anxiety issue. It was 1mg I stopped it for two weeks started getting weird feelings in my head. Then had panic attack for the first time. Turns out I'm addicted to the ativan. My doctor gave me .5 ativan didn't stop the attacks and couldn't function right. I had to take a full 1 mg to function. When ever I don't take it I get a panic attack. Well my PcP gave me buspar and been doing better. I been on it two days he wants me to take 15 mg four times a day but that's too much I take 7.5 and feel normal. Taking a full 15 mg is a no no. But at the right dosage it works. Hopefully soon to kick the ativan out. Of missed worked because of this ativan problem. I don't suggest taking any benzodiazepines."


"I got my first shot March 12, which was the first day of my period. I bled for 7 days and then it went away. 45 days later I started a period. I have been on for two weeks now. My doctor prescribed me premarin which is supposed to stop the bleeding completely. I'm also to take folic acid, B12, and iron pills because I have lost so much blood in so little time. I'm always weak, tired, sleepy, and extremely cold. Let's hope this premarin works."


"I received the shots while experiencing alopecia. It took couple of months to see results and the hair grew back but I still get new spots occasionally and have to go and get the injections."


"Complete pain relief at 10mg four times a day and able to function better than when on other opioids."


"I've been on this med for 3 months and the only side effect is the frequent urination. I'm experiencing weight loss with little to no exercise. My levels are good. I see my Dr. In January. She may reduce the dosage to 5 mgs. I'm a happy camper."


"This is the only medication that help me.  When I don't take it, I can definitely tell.  I just wish it was covered by my insurance.  The cost is ridiculous!"


"I have had my iud for the 2nd time and always loved no period,  no hormones,  amazing.  After 9 years I went to have it removed.  They can't find it. Last  year I started having periods,  horribly painful , gaining weight,  extremely emotional and now I have rectal bleeding on a regular basis.  The hormones have been so unbareable that a year ago I tried to overdose.  I chalked it all up to depression,  yet my life is amazing and I have always enjoyed living it with my amazing  kids and husband. I  have had 2 exploratory surgeries and they can't find it. I am miserable and feel as if I'm going crazy. I know it is still in me and I'm hoping anyone can share a similar experience with positive results."


"I'm 4 days in to starting otezla, not even to the full 30mg per day and I'm quitting. The nausea, headaches, and awful stomach pain is just not worth it. It is really bad. Going to try something else."


"I got the mirena in Jan 2015 and had remove it by July 2015. As a contraceptive it worked. I used to be on the pill and I put on 20kg with it. I came off it and got the mirena and couldn't lose weight whilst on it. So although I didn't put weight on whilst on mirena, I feel like if I hadn't taken the pill before, the mirena prob would've been the culprit to make me put on weight. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone, don't do it.

The side effects I experienced:

- spotting everyday/random periods completely irregular overall

- bad headaches

- extremely bloated

- couldn't lose weight

- moodiness and emotional

- periods never went back to normal after mirena- they've been irregular for past year despite being hormone free!"


"I switched from Cymbalta which has never done anything great for me.  As soon as I started Fetzima people started saying they saw a difference in me.  I don't know what I would have done without Fetzima.  For the first time since I can remember I feel like a regular human being.  I have horrible social anxiety and if I can make myself get out there I do very well now.  I no longer keep silent and feel like I shouldn't have the right to speak.  I just feel normal like everyone else.  I feel happy and normal.  All thanks to Fetzima.  My blood pressure has gone up but all I did was quite my coffee and caffeine.  Actually I took up green tea which has caffeine but my blood pressure is down now.  I'd gladly give that up to feel as good as I do."


"I've been using this for a month now and it seems to be helping with the blood sugars.  However I find the pen hard to use.  I have small hands and the pen is to wide for me to grip easily and the plunger even harder to push down to inject.  I hate needles so this is ideal way for me but something slimmer and easier to push would help.  At 56 iu now it's virtually impossible to avoid pain with the injection."


"I am on my fourth week of taking 40 mg viibryd and it seems to be working well.  I had very few side effects.  However, I am noticing severe hair loss on my frontal hairline.  I still want to continue taking Viibryd because it works well for me.  Anyone else having the same problem with hair loss?  If so, did you discontinue taking Viibryd or did you do something that alleviated the problem?"


"I have to say, I wish I read this blog beforehand. I took a Mucinex D at 7pm last night and it's 9:30 am, I haven't really gone to sleep. I tried to fall asleep around 11pm, and after 2 1/2 hours of tossing and turning and CRAZY dreams where I wasn't really asleep but wasn't completely awake either, I got up and watched some T.V to get my mind to settle down. Needless to say, I was never tired after that so I've been up since. I noticed several people saying that you should only take one pill. The back of my box says to take 2 pills every 12 hours so I'm assuming there are two different types. Just beware....not only did it give me insomnia, but the dreams were seriously weird."


"Absolutely do NOT take Amitiza if your on Methadone. I thought I would die! After my first symptom of feeling like i was having a heart attack I immediately went to the website and what did i see "talk to your doctor if taking methadone" OMG the severe side effects are not worth it when there are so many other medications out there."


"I suffered severe diarrhea for many months after gall bladder removal (due to lipid "dumping"), until my doctor prescribed a similar medicine that worked great, but it was a powder which was inconvenient, so he switched me to Welchol which also worked great. The prescription was for 6 pills a day but I never needed that many unless I ate something ridiculously greasy and fatty for every meal, say, fried chicken with french fries and a shake. Otherwise, I just took 1 pill before lunch and 1 before dinner. None needed with breakfast because I just had fruit and skim milk.  After about 8 years, my body adjusted to "no gall bladder" but this medicine helped me be able to keep a job and get out of the house away from the bathroom until then."


"The implant is very effective for preventing pregnancy. The only issues I had was the side effects. It make me extremely sleepy and   Exhausted. The side effects didn't kick in right away but after some type I notice the changes and decided to have it removed. I am no longer feeling tired and sluggish."


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"I started Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo 3 weeks ago, for regulating my periods, because I wouldn't get them for months at a time. It took care of that. It also cleared up my face. I've only gotten 1 pimple this month and it went away after 2 days! NO side effects at all. PMS is barely there: no cramps on Thursday (I should get my period on Sunday), only one mild mood swing. I've been a lot happier too. My dad and I barely fight anymore because the pill calms me down."


"I was already taking topiramate for migraines, so my doctor added phentermine. I lost 7 pounds in the first week. I have lost a total of 15 pounds in the last 3 1/2 weeks. Most of the side effects (dry mouth, anxiety, tingling in extremities) went away after the first two weeks or so. The only problem I have is eating enough. I document everything I eat in a app call Simple Diet Plan. Mainly to make sure I eat enough each day. Exercise 3-4 days a week."


"I took doxy for contact dermititis, it cleared it up. But I am experiencing vaginal dryness as well.. Is this normal? Like the lady before said I also assume this is part of the drying out process."


"I received a shot last week of this at the hospital. It was great at first and was working great for my severe panic attacks, then about 45 minutes later, I started seeing Mickey mouse bumper boats and pink pigs standing in cake. The hospital didn't do anything for me and this is considered a severe side effect. They sent me home and then I slept for 36 hours and had a Migraine for 2 days after. I image it works for others but not me, way to many side effects, when I have 2 kids I have to take care of."


"I loved this pill and it worked wonderfully for me. As long as I ate with the pill during the first week, I never felt nauseous.

The only reason I'm having to switch now is because my insurance no longer covers enough of it and I can't afford $150 a month.

Very nervous to leave a pill that worked so well for me."


"I was on Tamoxifen for 2 years following breast cancer and doing fine.  My oncologist wanted to try Femara because it could be a little better.  I was on it for about 3 months when I awoke in the middle of the night with horrible joint pain,  It had been coming on slowly, but I thought it was carpel tunnel, maybe arthritis. Then I realized that my doctor had said that joint pain was a possible side effect of Femara.  I was also gaining approximately 2 pounds a month! I have been off of it for a month now, but am still having pain.  It is worse in the mornings and evenings.  Trying to grip with my hands is very difficult some mornings. My doctor said it could take a few months to get this out of my system.  "


"This worked for me better than: Effexor, Wellbutrin, Cymbalta, and Lexapro. The only drawback is it made me gain about 25 lbs when the doctors assured me many people lose weight while taking it. Also it made my muscles a bit tense for the first few weeks, felt the need to clench my jaw and flex my ankles, but that got better as time went on. Definitely the best mood elevator. Also changed my sleeping pattern, I would wake up really early feeling ready to go which was nice, no urge to sleep in, but drawback was sometimes I had trouble sleeping through the night."


"Methadone is a great drug for opiate replacement and detox, but watch for side effects. I've been on it for 3 and a half years and have recently developed prolonged QT syndrome a fairly dangerous arrhythmia as a result of an increased dosage, because of this I have had to lower my dosage drastically and was very sick for 2 weeks."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency

"My Dr. prescribed this for depression.   It never helped. I stopped taking it when I found out that millions of people have unbound iron dysregulation, and also that synthetic vitamins aren't good for us, only good from whole food sources. I may have caused my body damage from taking this...as I will soon find out with HTMA & blood tests. My advice is to thoroughly research everything your doctor prescribes before taking it. I hope this helps others..."


"I am 39 years old, my doctor prescribed this medicine to help lower my blood pressure.  From the first day, it made me very nauseous to the point of vomiting.  It also made me feel dizzy, lightheaded and short of breath.  I stopped taking it after 4 days and felt better.  My doctor is switching me to an ACE inhibitor instead....hoping it will be better than this one."


"After fighting rectal cancer for 2 years I lost the ability to get hard. My doctor prescribed 100mg Viagra  which worked for a while and then it got harder to produce an erection. The doctor asked me if I thought I could stick a small needle into my penis. I told him I could and would if it would help me get an erection. I have been using Edex for over 2 years with mostly a good reaction to the drug. The only reason I gave it a rating of 9 instead of a 10 was every once in a while when sticking the needle in I would miss the sweet spot on my penis and my erection wouldn't happen or only last a short amount of time. I'm finding after 2 years of using Edex the needle has become harder to inject and more pain full. My wife loves the hardness."


"I am in school so I was limited to the birth control pills at the school's health center. I have been on this pill for about 7 months. Last month I didn't get my period and had to take two pregnancy tests, which were negative. Most of the months my periods are very, very light and only last one day. I really hate not knowing if it's the pill or if I am pregnant.  Since starting this pill I get horrible night sweats, bad enough where I have the fan in my window blowing cold air into my bedroom...in the dead of winter.  I notice more hair falling out, horrible mood swings, sore boobs, increased appetite, water retention, ahhhh!  I feel bad that my fianc"


"I have used this product many times but this is the first time it has felt like this the itching is unbearable. I really wanted to go to the ER. I wondered if the made a few changes in product cause I've never felt like this I literally wanted to scratch it out ."


"I'm on day 3 taking Clindamycin after needing a root canal on an absessed tooth. I wasn't feeling any pain before the root canal so I don't know how effective this medication is at getting rid of the infection. But, just like a previous commenter, I woke up the day after starting it with flu-like symptoms: Headache (which I almost never get), joint pain, all over body soreness, lightheaded, chills, and pain when I move my eyes. Same story - I called the Endodontist that prescribed it and they said they don't think my symptoms are side effects of the meds. I want to clear up the infection so I'll keep taking it but if I have a choice I'll never take it again. Strangely I haven't had any of the tummy issues most people have had."


"75 Mg a day and this med is much easier on you the next

day then other big money designer drugs. Give your system a chance to get used to it and don't forget to get some fiber too.."


"I have had 5 surgeries on my left shoulder. An unknown bacterial infection was introduced during 2nd surgery after 1st surgery failed. I ended up with a reverse delta arthroplasty. Since the last surgery I have been on high doses of pain killers & have always had Flexeril prescribed for me, though I stopped using it because it never touched the pain from muscle spasms & cramping. Recently, my doctor prescribed Skelaxin. I was astonished at the difference! There was a noticeable difference in 2 days. Taking it 3x/day I got a great deal of pain relief & less muscle pain. Unfortunately, I can't use the drug because even the generic is too expensive for my very limited disability income. I hate knowing it's out there but unavailable to me! :("


"Beware of this birth control!! I've been on them for the past 3 months. They are effective as to preventing pregnancy, but the side effects were so not worth it. For the past 3 months I had absolutely no energy and no motivation. I fell into depression and actually went to a psychiatrist and was prescribed anti-depression/anti-anxiety meds!!! I had no idea that the birth control was causing all of these issues until I have done my research. I got off them immediately and already feel so much better. Not to mention, I gained 15 pounds (that was probably a combination of hormones and the fact I didn't feel motivated to actually exercise). There are many other birth control options on the market that are so much better. Pass on this one!!!"


"It works !"


"I used to take the pill (Microgynon) but the side effects and my constant forgetting to take it led me to the Implanon in September 2009. Unfortunately I am not one of the lucky ones who has no periods, instead I get very light periods (sometimes barely noticeable!) every 2-3 months or so for about 2-3 weeks. I have had no side effects, and no longer suffer from bouts of irrational emotion or period pain.

Even if I did experience these side effects I would still continue using Implanon, purely for peace of mind, as it is the most effective form of contraception."


"Anafranil made me feel alive again. I used to weigh 120kg before taking it. I lost 34kgs in 2 months."


"40mg o geodon made me terribly ill. I vomited every day for a week then every other day for another week. I changed my diet to red meat and milk added Alka seltzer chews like skittles and took prilosec twice a day.
I did this because geodon gave me remarkable improvement in my life.  It felt like an awakening. Very little depression and just mania every now and then. It gave me back my personality."


"I have dealt with ups and downs, anxiety, social anxiety, depression etc. etc. for years.  My life overall is normal and I managed the episodes but I always knew they were there and didn't like feeling that way. I am married we have children combine that with everything else and it times it was just too much. The doctor suggested the Zoloft.  I was nervous at first and really didn't know what to expect. In fact I waited a month or two to even fill the prescription. The side effects  we're obvious at first. Dizziness, tired, minor confusion. I don't want to scare anyone because I still functioned , Still was able to work, I was able to take care of the kids,  everything was pretty much normal but I could tell my mind was a bit off.
After about a month the side effects faded away from me. After two months my mind became clear and my attitude towards life improved dramatically. Little things didn't bother me anymore. I started working out and that didn't bother me anymore. My wife would argue with me about normal marriage stuff but I wouldn't yell back. In fact I was able to see how foolish most of the fighting was and how pointless it was to yell back. My work life improved. My conversations with other people improved. I found myself more interested in what the person was saying and focusing more on what they were saying.
At a follow up visit with my doctor he asked if I'd like to stay on the medication. I told him that my life has never been better and my mind never more clear so why would I choose to stop. He agreed and was happy with my progress. He initially prescribed 100 mg but I found 50 works well for me at this point. So every night before bed I take my pill and wake up the next morning feeling ready to go instead of wanting to stay in bed.
For those just starting or thinking about starting this medication I can honestly tell you it has changed my life for the better. Initially it was rough but after a while all that fades and your left feeling really good. For me it took about two months for others it may take longer or shorter.
I hopes this helps as I read a lot about this medication prior to starting and found a lot of the write ups were negative. I honestly think those people may have other issues or conditions that this medication can't help or they may have not been able to get through the initial break in period."


"I was taking Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride) for 10yrs to treat PMDD, postpartum depression, OCD. since I stopped this and started sertraline I realized the Prozac was weak in helping me! Sertraline's amazing! It has helped settle my major symptoms of illnesses above, I now live a normal life and everything isn't such a big deal to me anymore. I'm more rational and certainly don't turn into a monster in menstrual cycle. I'm much more calm and collected! Side effects I suffered sleepiness and irritability and dry mouth in the 1st week, that stopped. I persisted was going to stop thankfully I didn't! I have noticed as I have been on them 3 months now I have a decreased appetite, indigestion, slower digestive system which I can tolerate! Sometimes hyperactivity."


"I started taking this pill five months ago for terrible cramps. The first 3 months were fine. The period was regular and the cramps were nearly non-existent.  My mood has been up and down, and I am always tired. Last month I bled for over 2 weeks and this month I had only a tiny bit of blood. My boyfriend and I use condoms every time just in case so I'm pretty sure I'm not pregnant. It's very scary not having a period."


"It was prescribed for migraines.  The pain stopped now for over 20 days and my hands and feet are no longer cold 24/7.  I sleep better too.

  Finally, some relief from migraines after 25 years with no relief and having taken almost everything under the sun for migraines."


"Was up to 4 Exlax a day. Started drinking 2 cups of senna leaf tea and have not taken any Exlax, 6 days so far. A bit of stomach cramps that I didn't get with the Exlax but less expensive."


"I've had year round allergies for years and have tried zyrtec, Claritin, Allegra, Flonase, and numerous eyedrops with nothing completely alleviating my symptoms. Flonase was probably the closest, gone were the itchy eyes, puffy face, constant clearing of throat, runny nose and sneezing, but I still had that annoying itchy nose. My doctor tried dymista last year, and wow, I love it! It works amazing at alleviating all my symptoms, I feel so much better, it is really expensive though but their is a coupon to help with the copay. The after taste is horrible but a glass of water and piece of gum gets rid of it. Also, I do sneeze or feel on the verge of sneezing for about a minute after taking it. Overall, I love it."


"I started taking Lexapro for major depressive disorder about 8 months ago. It started to work great and I got my energy back. I wasn't as depressed either, but that only lasted about 7 months. After a while my sex drive completely went away and it put a strain on my relationship. I also noticed I started to become more depressed as the time went on. I started to lose all the energy the medicine gave me. I tried to ween off of the medicine and it gave me terrible head aches and horrible nausea. I currently have been perscribed Effexor, hoping that will help with the sex drive."


"Hi! I know that if you are reading this probably you are scared ! That's normal I did it too! But don't worry girls, I had sex with my bf a month ago and the condom slipped and he came inside of me...I was taking birth control pills at the moment but I was still don't sure about it. So, I was super stressed out and crying. He bought the Plan B pill. I didn't have any symptom and my period came even days before expected. Just don't worry and relax! Try to take the pill the sooner you can and you're fine ;)
Believe me, I know how stressed you can feel right now!"


"Hi I'm on the second day of armodafinil 150 mg and kind a feeling wired, feeling like off balance more then before can't stay focused and having a light headaches it's this is normal reaction when you first start the medication?"


"I've been taking 10mg dose for about seven months. What I noticed initially is that my sense of smell and hearing seemed sharper (weird). Also, no longer entertaining thoughts of suicide. I took Zoloft for almost two years about ten years ago and I like Brintellix better. I did have nausea and constipation at first. Now, I still have some weepy times and times when I just feel like giving up (I am a widow of three years), but I also have times of joy and happiness. Mostly, I feel content. I have a sense of humor again. Sometimes I forget to take the medicine for two to three days and I feel my mood deteriorating, but I don't feel the weird physical effects that I had if I forgot even one dose of the Zoloft."


"I was on Zoloft for a few years as I have generalized anxiety disorder. I am also somewhat ADD and suffer from chronic insomnia but no depression.  It helped but I got a new doctor and we decided to try Wellbutrin and vyvance respectively to treat the ADD. Wellbutrin actually made me depressed and the vyvance did wonders for the ADD but horrible for anxiety. E
We then tried Effexor. Not the one. I went back begging for my Zoloft and a clonazepam at night. By far the best drug for me. It does take a couple of weeks before it calms me down enough to sleep.  Being back on it feels like coming home again!"


"After travel by car, I felt the DVT symptoms, having had a previous occurrence 4 years ago. Pradaxa was offered as a choice, so that I would not have to return for the frequent pro-time tests. It has worked fine for a while, had reflux before and after starting to take.  Upside, the leg with the clot feels better and is not as swollen, and I am not having the irregular heart beat with dizziness.  Fewer headaches.  Downside:  my bones ache.  My hips and my thumb hurt.  Even my teeth and jaw are starting to ache.  Since there are no other meds except long term thyroid replacements, I feel this is the cause. Feel swollen around my abdomen.   And Acetaminophen doesn't work well for low back and other pains."


"Had neuropathic pain in right upper jaw after dental work. Tried many different medicines including tricyclic's eventually put onto Lyrica went up to 900mg as well as Endep 40mg. Couldn't tolerate Endep, worked my way back down to 600mg Lyrica and after 6 months the nerve pain is tolerable. What I didn't' realize was all the side effects that I now believe stems from Lyrica, severe bloating, sore eyes, memory loss, word problems, hand and feet pains, plus more. I have now found that it makes little difference between 75 or 300mg for pain relief. I have difficulty sleeping without any, 75 will eventually help but 300 gets me to sleep faster. After reading so many people complaining about the same side effects, I will be seeing my Dr."


"I was prescribed the 0.5mg tabs for anxiety and panic attacks. I have only been taking them for a few days now but they definitely do calm me down. The only side effects I get are a little sleepiness and a slight headache.

I don't think the 0.5mg tab would be enough for a full on panic attack, I think I would need to take 3 or 4 of them. My only problem with these pills is that sometimes it takes 2 or 3 hours for it to fully kick in."


"Great medicine. I suffer minor depression and anxiety. Have my whole life. I been taking this almost 2 years. If you want to stop taking this medicine, lean off it really slow.
I'm taking 20mg in the morning and at night."


"I was on Reclipsen and moved and started going to Planned Parenthood to get my birth control quicker and one month they switched me and gave me Chateal. I was told this is the same thing and let me just say THIS IS NOT THE SAME. This bc made me have severe migraine headaches that would not go away no matter what medicine I took. The migraines would come every month 3 to 1 days before my period started. They were so unbearable that I would have to lay in the dark completely still and not move my head in any direction. Not to mention I gained 30 pounds. So after 6 months I let them know that I would not take this anymore and to please give me Reclipsen again. Instead they gave me Apri and everything has gotten back to normal. No more migraine"


"I took Saphris for over a full year along with Wellbutrin, Prozac and Lamictal. I actually became worse since I have been on it. I would say that if you wish to only get a good nights rest, then this is for you, other than that I would not recommend this to anyone. It did not help my anxiety, mood swings or depression. I was switched to Seroquel XR hopefully this will help. But not all of us have the same side effects so maybe Saphris will work well for others."


"Had the depo July 28th 2016 it's now 2nd of April 2017 have constantly bleed the whole time in pads 24/7 it's costs a absolute fortune ... the depo has really messed me up .. the side effects are really bad .. like mood swings etc .. worst mistake ever !!!"


"At first I slept for about a week and every time I would increase the dosage same effect. I've been taking it for over four years and the side effects are less severe than some other medicines it does not rid the pain but makes it manageable."


"Starting of i was hesitant because nothing really happened i just felt blah the first two days on 75mg, than i started feeling the posotive effects! It was amazing, i havent felt like this ever before on an antidepressant! Im now on 150mg and just livin life depression free. If you have tried prozac, celexa, brintellix, and they havent worked for you give this a shot... Sometimes the risk is worth it!"


"I have 2 boys on AdderallXR now.  They have been on generic Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate CD, all for ADHD.  My oldest is 15 and has been on stimulant medicines since 8 years old.  All in all the stimulants work for both boys academically.  Sort of helps in socializing.  They will stay on medication until out of college and hopefully be able to handle stress and life on their own.  The main problems with stimulants are side effects, blurred vision, headaches, a lot of stomach aches, whinnying, fussing and can not sleep at night. Is it worth it? I am concerned for their well being.  But not focusing is harder on them, they would always be behind in everything.  Parents have to deal with what is the best solution for their child, with us it is medicines."


"Medication caused ketoacidodis and hospitalization for 9 days."


"Been on Avodart for 3 months now. 0.5mg a day. Don't have to urinate as often. Have regrown almost a full head of hair. Libido and ejaculation are still in working order. Although I take an aromatose inhibitor to help combat having low DHT and high estrogen. For those who have libido issues this may be the culprit as DHT is known to help regulate estrogen in men. Having little DHT will result in an increase of estrogen and low sex drive."


"I didn't even have intercourse, but there was a chance some sperm may have gotten onto my vulva area. 17 hours after this possibility, I took Plan B One Step.  Approximately 8 days later, I had some bright red bleeding for a few days. I was scared it was implantation bleeding, but also knew that a lot of women have withdrawal bleeding around this time. I took 4 pregnancy tests, all negative. My last period was July 7th and today, August 9th, my period finally started. I don't know how many hours of research I did or how many different health advisers or pharmacists I chatted with online, but they all reassured me it was highly unlikely I was pregnant. I have one test left, so I plan on using tomorrow morning, just to be certain."


"I tried Effexor for 4 weeks and it really made my life a living hell. I got more and more and more anxiety and after 4 weeks, I just couldn't take it further because of the side effects. But the worst part was the week after I stopped taking effexor. It was an insane depression. I"


"I had Nexplanon inserted on Nov. 20, 2016. It is Jan. 20, 2016 and I have bled every single day. There was a week of much heavier bleeding and maybe two weeks of moderate bleeding, the rest have been light to moderate without stopping.
Some research suggests that Ibuprofen every 6 hours as prescribed or Doxycycline twice a day as prescribed will help to settle the endometrial lining however, neither has worked for me."


"I have only been taking this medication for two weeks. I have been having night sweats and nightmares, which I never had before. When I go back to the Doctor I am going to ask to be given another medication. "


"I have a small either cyst or some type of mass on back of neck under skin. Doctor said it could be due to some type of staph. He prescribed me Bactrim aka as sulfameth.trimethoprim. He said two weeks to take this and if it does not go away we will need to Lance it. Which in a way I'm glad, it bothers me. Anyways I went to pharmacy to get my medicine and went home.  I actually started the same day taking my pill. Friday Saturday and Sunday I felt ok. But come Monday about 3 am I got up and had diarrhea, multiple times I felt nauseous & achey . 7 am I felt it in my throat I vomited  and after that I had a horrible headache. Can't eat, I feel as though my joints are stiff.  Doc is changing my meds. No sulpha again !"


"I am 70 years old and smoked for more than 50 years. Taking chantix helped me to quit. I never thought in a million years that I could quit, my family and I thank you !!!!"


"I take Wellbutrin XL in the day for depression, anxiety and bipolar and clonazepam at night and it has done wonders for me. I'm in complete control, no side effects like many other medicines. Took a lot of other medicines and I quit because none of them were any good but these two medicines Wellbutrin XL and clonazepam at night have been my life saver."


"8 more days to go, so I figure if any bad side effects were going to happen, I would have had them by now.  I noticed big toenail started clearing after 10 days on the product.  Now, it is over a quarter inch clear from bottom up; the doctor said to give it 9 months from the start of treatment for the nail completely grows out clear.  Two other infected nails showing marked improvement.  Only the little toenail does not appear to be coming in normal.     No side effects to note."


"Pristiq has worked great for me for anxiety and depression two separate times throughout my life when I was put on other ADs and they didn't work as they should, including Prozac and Cymbalta. Takes awhile to get stable in your system but after about 6 months I was back to myself. Definitely recommend, the only con for me is that if you miss a pill you can definitely tell.  I get wierd dreams if I miss a pill and feel grogy and irritable. When I had been on prozac missing a pill was never noticeable. Also,  it is more expensive as there is no generic. It is worth it to me however to have something that fully works! Good luck to you!"


"I have PACs and PVCs mostly related to stress and anxiety. Nothing that was overly concerning. I was medicated because the feeling of the PVCs was interfering with my quality of life. Between metprolol, antidepressants and prn ativan, I gained 40lbs in 1.5  yrs.   I got more depressed.   I was exercising too. I stopped  all meds  and no change despite amping up weights and cardio/  no sugar etc.   Nothing. I stopped the metoprolol, and I drop 16 lbs in 1 1/2 months.  It also causes depression and weight gain as a side effect.  However it  is effective in treating many other conditions. I do not condone stopping medications without consulting your physician."


"Like many here, I turned to Inderal for public speaking anxiety.   I actually was even going to leave the job and used all kinds of excuses in my head (the job was bad, I hated my boss, etc, etc), none of which were true. Plain and simple, it was public speaking fear.

The first one without Inderal had the familiar feelings having an out of body experience, the chest tightness, the nervousness. I got through it but immediately started searching the net when I got home and found the Inderal forums. Best medicine ever and so glad I found it. I've nailed every presentation since and speak calmly and confidently now. All the physical symptoms are gone when I have to speak. I usually take 30-40mg 1.5 to 1 hour before I am due to speak. Recommend!"


"Have been on 20mg of this drug for 6 months. Blood pressure was 175/120. Blood pressue is no 120/85. The dry cough has gone away for the most part. I haven't lost any weight but then again, I like to eat. I feel better and definitely notice when I have not taken the drug for a couple of days. It's keeping the blood pressure in check."


"Within 4 months of having the maximum dose once a week, I was pain free!  I inject myself weekly with the pen and together with Methotrexate, the Crohns and rheumatoid arthritis are simply bad memories now."


"Diagnosed in Feb of 2015 and tried 2 other drugs. The last 2 causes so much nausea and vomiting that I couldn't take it. Also, it was messing up my liver. My doctor put me on this and I've had little to no side effects. I have nausea but that's only if I take it on a empty stomach and it only last for about 20 minutes. I'm undetectable now and my CD4 count came from 14 to 376 the last time I checked last year. I'm going back in September to check my progress. This drug saved my life. I was basically on my deathbed before this drug."


"After being diagnosed with Lyme Disease in 1999 one of the worse symptoms was severe joint pain and muscle spasms in my legs and back. Thankfully my doctor understood that immediate relief was needed and combined my Norco(taken for joint pain) with Soma. This was a God send."


"I was on Yaz for 6 months. I went from having severe back acne and moderate face acne to........almost NO ACNE!! For the first time in my teen years (Im 17), i am not embarrased about my face, and i can wear a bathing suite without being embarrassed about severe back acne. I have a relatively light period that lasts for 7 days, but only 3 or 4 of those days are real flow. I can predict my coming period down to the hour. The ONLY bad thing is that I GAINED 10 POUNDS and I can't get it off. Some people lose weight on this birth control, and some gain. It's hard to tell how you will react. Try the pill and see if it works for you. I am taking a break to see if the weight comes off."


"I have been on Plaquenil for 11 months. It took 6 months to the day for it to start working and then, heaven set in. The pain diminished significantly. I have a flare up now, for the first time and wondering what to do. I've taken Aleeve, but no luck. I only seem to have a flare up during that particular time of the month, maybe something to do with water retention or hormones. Only side effect so far is upset stomach, take with food and in the middle of the day and much better."


"My migraines get pretty severe, and I get pretty nauseous, however I have never actually vomited except for the time that I tried Relpax. It may work for some people, but in my experience it just made things worse."


"Love this stuff works miracles I was stage 4 spread to numerous lymph nodes. I was diagnosed June 2016  and started chemo which knocked the hell out off me, only on chemo for three months.  Then started opdivo after only 15 treatments I am cancer free. I have never had any side affects gained more weight than I needed actually feel better than I ever have. It doesn't work for everyone I think about 20% which I think its roughly the same for chemo. It's sad we need something that works for 100%."


"Tender breasts, stomach bloating, headaches, weight gain almost immediately and constipation."


"I was in the hospital for 10 days  with severe pneumonia and several other infections in my head and the combination of vancomycin, Zosyn, Flagyl and Zithromax cleared the majority of the symptoms in a few days. Vancomycin was the primary antibiotic."


"So, I'm 5'3 and 135 lbs. I have tried Dulcolax in the past for constipation, but decided that it might be a better experience this time. I took 2 pills around 5pm I think. It says to take 1-2 for adults. I had horrible cramps and abdominal discomfort. About 11:50pm I had the feeling that I needed to have a bowel movement. I had a lot of diarrhea, but it really does help with constipation. My advice, take 1 pill. If you can't go after that, take 2 the next day. Honestly, once it kicks in, you will feel so much better after it's all over. If you can't handle cramping very well, you might not be able to handle the effects of this medicine."


"I have been on Lo Loestrin for an entire year and I love it! I am a nineteen year old sexually active woman. When I first began to take Lo Loestrin I did get dizzy, felt mood swings, weird cravings, WEIGHT GAIN. You will gain weight, I am unusually small so the weight gain wasn't devastating ( I went from 98 pounds to 115). After a month or two my body adjusted to the pills and everything balanced out and it's been very effective. I've has about three periods in the last year which has its positives and negatives. I personally love Lo Loestrin."


"I started on 20 mg of Prozac for GAD. The first two weeks have been hell - insomnia, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and anxiety. The side effects seem to be subsiding. Now more balanced than before."


"I have been on the ring for a few months I have had an increase in appetite, times where I feel nauseated out of no where, I have gained 12 lbs!! I am highly into fitness and can't seem to shake this extra weight off. Moods def change my bf thinks im crazy now lol. I have dryness and irritation in my lady parts kinda sucks feeling you got a yeast infection 24 hours a day and sex is not so great. I plan on taking this out tonight now looking at all the reviews this def is not for me. Thanks everyone for sharing! I am not alone!"


"mild-moderate anxiolytic effect but Long lasting. Definite calming effect and sense of tranquility. I weened off of 5mg of Xanax with this wonderful drug and had virtually no withdrawal. Makes me feel level headed and at peace when I start to stress"


"I’ve been on Amitiza 24mg for 2 years. At first it was 2 pills a day, but the side effects were horrible. The doctor then reduced it to 1 pill a day and at first it worked great. But in the last year I’ve had constant, explosive diarrhea with constant stomach pains. Last Saturday was the last straw and I stopped taking it. Now I’m a little constipated and have some stomach pain but no explosive diarrhea. The medicine they give you to stop the diarrhea, while on amitiza, constipates me for a week and makes me feel extremely uncomfortable and full. I’ll take IBS constipation over that any day."


"I've been on Nexplanon for 3 months now, and have not had any of the negative experiences that other reviewers have had! I have not had any oily skin or acne breakouts, mood swings, hair loss, or weight gain. I got it right after my period started in July and I haven't had another period since then. I am just now having some slight brown discharge and cramping, but it isn't too concerning and I assume it will stop in the next few days. Overall, I've been pleased with it. And like other reviewers have said, it does itch like hell for the first few days after insertion, but eventually, you forget it's even there."


"I started taking Prozac 5 yrs ago due to a panic attacks. I then stopped taking it for 2 months, felt ok for the first 6 weeks apart from withdrawal symptoms. I have now started taking Prozac again as my depression has come back, my panic attacks are getting worse. I feel like can't leave the house and I cry all the time. I decided that I should try taking them again. "


"While taking this medication I began to experience symptoms similar to Parkinson's Syndrome. After a total neurological workup it was determined that it was Risperdal causing the symptoms, not Parkinson's.  Within a week of discontinuing the drug I was symptom free."


"I love this stuff, once we got the seizures under control with correct dose for me, I have had NO side effects, and my headaches stopped"


"I am 49 yrs old and was exposed to Influenza A. I knew I could potentially come down with the flu, so when the symptoms came on me at 10:00 pm, I knew I had to get on antiviral meds ASAP. Within 16 hours of the onset of Influenza, I started taking Tamiflu. I am now a little over 24 hours out from beginning Tamiflu and three pills in, and I am feeling so much better it is unbelievable. I had Influenza B about 10 years ago and was given Tamiflu, but I was at least 72 hours out when I started it, and it didn't seem to help me. I was in bed for 9 days with that one. I seem to have no negative side affects from this drug, and I really think I will be able to get out of bed tomorrow! Its amazing how well early intervention has worked for me!"


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


"Taking Portia landed me in the hospital. After taking it for 4 months, I began having horrible head aches and sensitivity to light. A few days later I went to the Doctors, after a CT, MRI, and a MRV they found a major blood clot in my brain. Two days later I was admitted into the hospital with blindness in my left eye resulting in having to have a spinal tap to take the fluid off of my brain. For the next year I will be on a blood thinner and a brain swelling medication. DO NOT TAKE PORTIA!!!"


"I have been on EffexorXR 300mg since August of last year. I must say it has been a bumpy ride at best. I gave it an 8 because although it has been fairly effective for my suicidal outlook on life, it has not really done a whole lot for my depression. I still have overlap symptoms meaning that all my symptoms of depression are still there I just don't feel like I want to die. As for side effects, in the first few weeks all I was was tired, but after the initial few weeks it subsided. After that I really am no help because I went through the tribulation of finding a good anti-anxiety medication. I really do think I am alive now because of the EffexorXR. No improvement in qol because I still deal day to day with depression, but not suicidal."


"I have had my Mirena for 4 years and have not had one problem.  I haven't had a period since it was put in.  I haven't gained any weight and no other problems reported."


"Could not afford Abilify out of pocket, started back on Depakote. I had no problem with gain weight. I do however find I tend to be a little more moody but less frequently. I take with bupropion XR. Seems to be a decent cocktail. Not too potent, and not under effective. I like how it does not create a sedative effect like antipsychotics."


"I had the worse flu ever experienced in my 30 years of life! I wasnt able to go to my day job for 3 days. Sneezing, stuffy nose, lost of appetite, chills down my spine, head aches, bone aches, and Every Time I ate something diarrhea. I had to my night job and couldn't cancel on this one. I took my first tamiflu pill, and wow! I was able to pull myself together to get to my night shift given all my crazy symptoms. The Dr. Gave me 75mg 2x a day for next 5days. I'm still sick but not as bad.. Symptoms reduced significantly so maybe a few more days of it. I am also taking Dayquil and Nyquil combination with tamiflu."


"Please don't give up on this product too quickly. For the first week or so, it's going to burn and your skin's going to feel extremely dry and tight. However, it will go away in time! My skin has never looked better after a few months of use. Just remember to moisturize every day, always use sunscreen when it's sunny out (or use a moisturizer with SPF), and use about a pea sized amount (it really goes a long way)."


"Your stories have eased my nervousness today. Today I was prescribed Phentermine by my doctor and was told it was an amphetamine. I was instantly on alert. I have never been a pill popper, so up to an hour ago i had my doubts, scared and my mind was going through the what if's. Diet and exercise just isn't enough anymore however so I must try a new angle. I am excited now to know some of the weight loss goals you all have met and achieved. WOW!. I can't weight (lol) to pick up my script tomorrow. so I am 5'3" weighing in at 206 and my goal is 140 anything less and I will look too thin but i'll figure that out if and when I make my goal. wish me luck and maybe by my birthday in December ( the big 50) i will be in a bikini. Oh! Yah!"


"I've tried many different SSRI's for depression (Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Prozac) and nothing worked.  I was apprehensive to take the Effexor because of online reviews but I'm so glad I did!  The only side effect I've had is tiredness the first few weeks but that has since subsided.  I not only feel more energy but I actually can feel happiness.  On the other medicines I just felt a numbness and lack of emotion but Effexor has made me feel like me again!  This has been my miracle after years of mild-severe depression."


"My son took generic for about 6 months. His dr actually prescribed it to him to help him sleep. He has ADHD combined type with emotion dysregulation. I actually can't believe it was prescribed to help control ADHD behaviors. My son was taking Vyvanse during the day then Guafacine at night. It made him extremely irritable and tired. I took him off both of the meds. He's hyper but a whole lot less frustrated that's for sure"


"Armour has given me energy again and without any side effects.
Synthoid never made me better. It hurt my bones and gave me a big face."


"I went to the doctor just got a regular pap last week and he wanted to test me for bv. I had no symptoms of anything but it came back positive so he put me on this medication. Unlike everyone here, I was put on 3 pills per day. I have developed a sore throat and a slight cough. My back has started to hurt. None of these are symptoms of BV so I can't help but wonder if the medication is doing this to me. I never get sick. This is my first known experience with bv but I'm calling my doctor tomorrow."


"My bf and I had unprotected sex on the 9th day of my cycle. He pulled out before he could come, but to be safe and sure I decided to take Plan B. I was able to take it 62 hrs after the incident (more than 2 days). I was worried because I waited for a long time but still it was within the 72 hr time range. Nothing much happened after I took it, I wondered if it worked. Just some tolerable cramps within the days that followed. My next period was scheduled  to arrive Aug 21 and I was worried if it will come or not. Thank goodnesss, my period came 2 days earlier (Aug 19th ). I was never so happy to have my period in my life."


"Not effective for me.  When not producing results, physicians will increase the dose.  Eventually, it just knocked me out.  I thought I was sick and fatigued.  It turned it was the medicine."


"The wife tried this medication several years ago.  She liked how it affected her negative symptoms but her hallucinations and paranoia  came back really strong after a few weeks.  Doctor probably should have eased her transition from olanzapine to Saphris but the way he did it didn't work.  I still will be open to this medication in the future with so many positive experiences."


"I was honestly freaking out because I had sex 2 days before my period was due and we used a condom but he didn't tell me that it broke until I bothered him about it afterwards, I took plan b within that hour and then I missed my period...but it is now 4 days later and I have started my cycle and I'm so relieved. Thanks to everyone's good comments about plan B. It really relieved some stress."


"This is the ONLY antidepressant that has A) worked for me and B) not caused weight gain. Yes, its expensive. Yes, it causes horrible nausea for the first few weeks.  I've been on it for several months now, and unfortunately I still get slightly nauseous every morning when I take (with or without food).  But its been completely worth it for me. My depression no longer controls my life or causes me to miss work or school.

My advice: try it if you can afford it. Soldier through the initial week or so of nausea. Give it a chance and it might just be your miracle drug - it was for me. Mild nausea for 20 minutes every morning is a small price to pay for an antidepressant that truly works. 9/10 only due to price and nausea."


"Day five of the medication and it appears to be healing my "chronic" sinus infection.  Have much of the same mild side effects such as diarrhea, restlessness and dizziness.  After a round of amoxicillin and a round of Augmentin to no avail, I feel I am geting the treatment that is necessary."


Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate

"I have had horrible headaches everyday for the past 18yrs. When I was young my mother would take me to the er for them, but seeing as how I didn't have nausea or anything besides intense head pain they ruled out migraines and would just send me home hurting. I saw my first neurologist 17yrs ago and he put me on midrin. It is the only thing that ever worked for me. I moved quite a bit when I was younger so I never really had the chance to see another neurologist until about 10 yrs ago, and they wanted to try everything else first. I had an arnold chiari malformation so they blamed it and did surgery. After that they said I had pseudotumor and did regular LPs. Finally got tired of it and stopped seeing neuro 3yrs ago. Need Midrin back!"


"If you have ADHD, pills like Strattera (non-stimulant) do not seem to work. You do need a stimulant. Concerta is amazing medication. I used to be on it from 2nd grade all the way until 9th. Looking back now, at 21 years old, I see that after I stopped it in high school, my grades dropped. Just started taking the average adult dose of 36mgs and it has really helped me in class, although there isn't an insane change. MAKE SURE TO TAKE IT WITH A DECENT MEAL OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER. If you don't, you'll find yourself with an upset stomach for a lot of the day."


"I am 25 years old and I have been dealing with anxiety and depression for most of my life. My GP prescribed me Fluoxetine 20mg and I have been taking it for 2 months now. I could see results within the first 2 weeks - things that bothered me everyday were slowly diminishing. It's not like they weren't in the back of my mind but it's almost like a wall was keeping me from thinking about those issues excessively. Essentially I don't care about petty things anymore and I am genuinely happy now! I still have anxiety/panic attacks but they are not as extreme as they once were. I did have side effects initially: indigestion, headache, fatigue, weakness, yawning, loss of appetite, and nausea. Those have diminished greatly now."


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


"After giving birth to my third baby, my OBGYN put me on Lutera as a low dose contraceptive to balance out my hormones as well as be a back up method of birth control since my husband was due to have a vasectomy. Unfortunately after 5 months I had to switch, as I was getting minimum two periods a month, and during the worst month I was on Lutera, I bled 22 of 29 days. Finally I gave up and switched to another pill, clearly my body and my hormones didn't sync with Lutera."


"I take fexeril with Ultram and it does me wonders. I'm 27 and have a very bad back and neck. I take them in the mornings to keep the pain away while staying active. The only problem I have with fexeril is that may heart likes to race every-once-in-awhile and if I take it and don't do anything I fall asleep."


"I am on the Suboxone treatment program. I abused opiates for 11 years after a severe car accident that left me with a broken femur and 2 ruptured discs in my spine. I was prescribed to painkillers and was also buying them from my 'friends'. At the height of my abuse I was taking 300  mg of Oxycodone a day plus 2-3 80 mg Oxy-contin a day. My doctor was so supportive when I told him I wanted to start Suboxone. I started that very day. My only advice is that you shouldn't be too hasty with your recovery process. You might find yourself back where you don't want to be. Recovery from addiction isn't as simple as taking a pill. It takes a lot of work on the inside, in your heart and mind. Find your support group and talk with them daily."


"Was super stressed for a few days. You must be too. If you've taken this pill before your fertile/ovulation day,  I'd say it will definitely work, have no worries. I've had unprotected sex nov 17, my last period was Nov 6, took the pill 36 hours after (November 18). Felt cramping after 24 hours of intake, second day,  felt pain on left lower abdomen,  followed with bloatedness and more mild cramping a few days after. 11 days after pill, period came with mild cramping. Very dark red scanty blood.  I'm on my 2nd day of period now. Don't use this pill if possible.  It truly messes up your hormones and it was a nasty experience.
I wish you all the best of luck."


"nothing better after 2 days, still coughing a lot"


"I was put on this medication in feb of 08 when I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. It took about a month or two to get the dosing right, but once I did it was fabulous with minimal side affects. I love this drug. It has worked wonders to keep my symptoms at a minimum."


"love it"


"I absolutely love this drug. I suffer from IBS Constipation and also have to to take pain medicine for back pain which does NOT help my constipation problems. I tried all kinds of things, including multiple suppositories and this is the only thing that would work. I am so thankful for this drug!! It works for me usually within an hour."


"I have been on Zanaflex for about a month now.  I have tried many muscle relaxers that have NOT worked at all.  I take 4mg 3 times a day.  It is a lot better than other medications I have been on, flexerol didn't do anything at all, and Soma just made me totally loopy.  Zanaflex relaxes me so well while still allowing me to operate regularly.  I highly recommend this medicine, and for those who are just starting this be careful when driving on this.  For the first week I only took it before bed time, then on a day off work I took it shortly after waking up and noticed it didn't have any major effects on me except calming my back and neck spasms."


"This is the best back pain medication on the market. I have taken it since 1993 with no problems."


"I was on Vyvanse 50 mg for Bulimia, it stopped the binge eating however I could never fall asleep not even with a sleeping pill and I always felt so very depressed in the late afternoon, my doctor told me about Mydayis , I switched to Mydayis 25mg which works even better!!!  I get a good nights sleep without a sleeping pill. The only side effect is dry mouth and an occasional headache If I wait too late to take it. Its always best to take it early in the morning, I take mine at 6 am, I still have remained free from any binge eating episodes. Thankful for this medication!"


"I had a terrible urinary tract infection. Went to the ER and they gave me this anti-biotic. It made me really sick. "


"Ok,I guess I will start with saying I feel so much better, I have been addicted to opiates for 15 years, first 10 years I put my ex husband and only son thru hell. Lost both of them, went to jail needless to say my life was horrible. Got sober for a little while met my new husband and gained 3 kids. I did good for about a year then bam right back to pill chasing and about to loose it all again. I got on methadone, which is now what I call evil. I was on 120 milligrams for 4 years. I switched to suboxone and did not wait long enough. I had horrible precipitated withdrawal for two days, it has now been 5 days and I feel  wonderful. No more sickness or withdrawal. I take two 8/2 strips a day. It works great for me so far. So much energy."


"This is my first prep....luckily my doctor told me to mix my Suprep with berry flavored Propel.  It wasnt great. ..but also wasnt like some of the comments on here.  I got it down in just a minute or so...then had the other 2 glasses of water down in about 45 minutes.  1 more bottle to go...but...so far, so good."