"I smoked for 10 years and did not EVER think I could quit. Chantix worked! Take it with food because it made my stomach a little upset but it was worth it. No suicidal thoughts...but I did have awesome dreams which I miss. "


"I'm 32,5'7,and female and had a begining weight of 250lbs. I just started my third month of Qsymia and I am down 33lbs. I have put myself on a calorie restricted diet of 1200 calories a day and I work out 3-4 times a week. The pills do help with my hunger and cravings.At first diet soda's tasted really bad and I had episodes of facial and hand numbness and tingling but those are the only side effects I've experienced. This all in all has helped me tremendously do what I couldn't do on my own. Some of my motivation to stick to it also it the cost. At $150 a month I can't afford to mess this up."


"It has reduced my prolactin levels effectively, and it increases testosterone to some extent.  The side effects are loss of motivation, and finding mental exertion more tiring, which can be a real problem at work.  The side effects seem to be dose dependant so I break the pills into quarters or eighths and take them more often to eliminate the peaks after dosing. I've also been able to reduce the dose whilst still keeping the prolactin levels in the middle of the normal range, which has also helped with side effects."


"In response to Rick.  I started Humira had good results. Then needed to come off it because I injured tendons in my foot.  When I restarted Humira, I have not achieved the same results. My joints are red, swelled, and remain in a lot of pain."


"I mainly got on Yaz for acne and I've been taking it for four months and have only seen a slight difference. I still break out really bad on my period and it just seems like an on going cycle. The good thing about this is my period is very regular and SUPER light which I love! and I also don't experience cramping anymore. I am hoping that my acne starts to go away soon though."


"I have been taking isotrention for 2.5 months and I have got almost completely clear!! The main side effects I have felt with were joint pain mostly in the middle back and sometimes neck and hands but nothing ibuprofen couldn't help!". I live in a cold climate and haven't really experience an insane dryness all over just mild in certain areas the ears being the most surprising! I love this product it has worked a miracle. If you are hesitating - don't! Get on this - it will change your life!! The only reason I gave this is a 9 is I still have a few small scars so I think I will have to use something else for that anyway good luck to all!! :)"


"Used for 4.6years.  Experienced many common side effects.  Most disappeared after a brief amount of time.   Stretching and exercising  6 days a week seems to be very effective.   Drink lots of water.

Feel that I am 11lbs over- but I am 66 so maybe that would have happened anyway.  Unable to locate information on withdrawal symptoms when I discontinue Jan 1 2017.   Hope to drop the extra weight...

My wonderful  Oncology team and Amazing Primary Dr. both assure me there are no withdrawal symptoms."


"I was diagnosed with Type 2 about 6 months ago. I was given Janumet 50/500. It worked great until about a month ago. My sugar in the mornings have risen from the 120's to anywhere up to 190. I feel pretty bad in the mornings & sometimes throughout the day. I've also noticed I sweat at night. I get nauseated a lot and vomit at times. Not sure what my doc will do when my A1C results come back."


"Tried them all. Few years ago started testim, bad odor and sticky. Then androjel, better. Self-injections, almost too much and I'm 'afraid' of needles self-afflicted. Then back to Testim March 2015 due to insurance. This new Testim absorbs quickly, smell is 100% better than 2 years ago. (Women like, esp older, I'm 52, Some guys notice it but just don't ask). I asked pharmacist about smell. Thought it was added, but he said smell is actually the testosterone. Prob why women take notice. First few days didn't feel right. Headache, stiff neck, etc but all  went away. Highly recommend. Good luck."


"After being on Synthroid for years, I went to a wellness clinic and was put on Nature-Throid.  I cannot believe the difference it made in my life. I finally have my life back!  The head fog is gone, my energy level is back and the depression has subsided also.  The only thing Synthroid did for me is change the numbers on my thyroid blood test, nothing else. I would NEVER take Synthroid again."


"One week after Botox treatment, I was and still am miserable. I have had utis and urinary retention. Following a trip to the ER, I was fitted with a catheter, which was pretty uncomfortable. Next came self catherization, which has been nearly impossible, due to my bulging bladder. I would rather wear depends than go through this ongoing nightmare. I resent the fact that my doctor only mentioned retention casually and did not explain the consequences."


"Have really bad food poisoning, had to go to the ER and get an IV where they prescribed me this medication, has stopped the vomiting, but has only barely subdued the nausea and causes intense headaches for me."


"Flomax gave me serious side-effects including the following ; tooth ache, gum infection, sinus infection, cough, chest pain, vision problem, muscle ache, muscle weakness, dizziness, premature ejaculation, inability to hold erection for sex, lack of orgasm after painful ejaculation."


"Chronic back pain after a motor cycle accident years ago. A couple of months ago started out on 5 mg then 10 then 15 now 20 mg and its not offering much relief at all. Doctor says it should be helping he doesn't believe its not so stalemate."


"Been on Nuvaring for about a month now, so far so good. I've had my share of troubles with trying to find the perfect birth control and it seems I've found it with Nuvaring. I switched from pills which caused major weight gain and significant side effects after prolonged use. I haven't experienced any serious side effects besides slight nausea/dizziness from time to time with Nuvaring. Other than that I can't complain.... 5 stars in my book."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"My first day on Nuvigil. I have not had this much energy in years and I'm only in my late 30s. Only side effects I've noticed so far are some very mild nausea. Just enough to suppress my appetite which is actually a good side effect. Had a mild headache this afternoon a couple of hours after taking the pill but cannot say that it was a result of the medication."


Acetaminophen / caffeine / dihydrocodeine

"Did not alleviate my pain at all."


"Have been on Stelara for about a year and a half.  When started, I had 50-60% coverage.  It was down to about 10-15% by the time I had my second injection, and down to about 5% by the time I had my third.  It has remained about that level since, but now only consists of flat pinkish spots that barely itch at all and look more like old scars than the scabby, cracked, bleeding mess they were before.

As for the side effects; I seem to be more prone to various infections than before.  I seem to catch colds more easily.  Also, I usually feel some muscle pain and fatigue starting the day after my injection and lasting for a couple of days (easily dealt with by scheduling my appointments on Friday afternoons and taking it easy over the weekend)."


"I rarely get sick but after a week of very little sleep from coughing my Dr prescribed this medication. I was coughing so much that I was sore all over. This medication did absolutely nothing for my cough, day or night. Luckily the antibiotics and steroids worked finally. From reading these reviews it helped some people. But in my instance was no use at all."


"Test positive Hep-C, genotype 1b in 1996, 41 years old. Three treatments of ribavirin and interferon, viro-load went down and returned. Forth treatment added incivek to the list. No viro-load at 30 days or at 48 weeks. Started feeling faint and pain in chest. Doctor said heart murmur, check past records and talked to doctors. No murmurs in history. At post 6 months viro-load 10,000. At post 4 years viro-load 65,900, I guess thats better than the millions it once was. Doctors say murmur is a lot worse. Waiting for ECHO results. 61 years old."


"Osteoarthritis in right knee eventually lead to bone on bone. After my last scope Nov. 2015, the pain persisted to where I had a steroid injection. It relieved some of the pain for 2 months (considered non-effective according to FDA), then the excruciating pain returned. Last nonsurgical option was Orthovisc, which all 3 injections were very painful. I didn't experience relief until 2-3 weeks after the last injection. I have been pain free, with an occasional very brief episode (seconds) of some pain. Now it's October 2017, and it's been wearing off. But 12 months worth of no pain was definitely worth it. So glad I toughed it out!"


"This medication a gift from the gods I take 40mg a day. It is truly a magic pill"


"I'm 25 years old,and I have always had painful heavy periods for as long as I can remember and after I had my first child (C-section ) my hormones were so messed up, I was hemorrhaging and ended up in the hospital. I tried every kind of birth control you can think of. Mirena was my last choice, since they wouldn't give me a hysterectomy because of my age. The procedure was the most painful experience. I guess since I haven't had intercourse in over a year, and didn't have a vaginal birth, my cervix has never been dilated. After 4 times trying to put the Mirena in, It was in. First day was absolutely terrible. But after that it was okay. Light spotting occasionally. Would recommend this to women who have had a vaginal birth."


"Seem to have lots of anger

Outbursts

Feel distant"


"I only have to use 2 Tylenol 8 pills every morning to keep my Arthritic back pain in check."


"This was NOT effect post-op. I had a laporoscopic surgery for endometriosis and as well have herniation of discs L4&L5. I take pain medicines as a chronic pain management patient and have not needed anything other than the prescribed dosage ever. This did not work at all. I was in pain all night until a day nurse was willing to listen to the issue and gave the other brand name medicine with more APAP.
When the time comes to have other surgery, I will have to discuss with Doctor beforehand. I am not willing to suffer again."


"I have been on Lolo for over 2 years now. I must say the beginning was awful, I was told to stick it out 3 months which most birth controls you should try to do so. I spotted and got my period multiple times within the first 3 months, way more than normal. After 3 months it has been golden ever since. No periods, no scares, no concerns. I have had absolutely no problems. I love this birth control, I feel great on it and haven't gained any weight or got acne from it. If you are considering this birth control, don't give up after a few weeks, stick it out for a few months and then decide. My friends have had the same experience and they love it and have been on other kinds but would never switch back."


"Before Lexapro I couldn't get out of bed. I was stuck in my room for 6 months straight. I didnt go anywhere. I had social anxiety. I never went to school. I cried all the time. Had anxiety with breathing problems. I was suicidal daily. NOW I'm a totally different person! I'm so happy. I never have a terrible day. Got a job, have friends, and thinking positive about my future. I now love myself. I don't obsess over pointless things now. I'm more awake and have energy. No more depression or anxiety.  20 mg right away, I love it. Its never disappointed me."


"I have been taking loestrin 24 for a while.  I am coming off of it because it causes me to have very bad headaches and spotting a lot.  Sometimes with this pill I have my period every two weeks.  It does help me with my cramps a lot.  It's like I got rid of one pain and got another.  The headaches from this medicine is unbearable at times."


"I had 23 bleeding peptic, duodenal, and esophageal ulcers and GERD. This is helping."


"I've been on Benzos for 4 years now.
My very first script was 0.5mg Alprazolam 3x daily. I expected it to be more effective, and it built a tolerance very fast. Then I got a Rx for 1mg Lorazepam 3x daily, worked better than Alprazolam. Then I got put on Clonazepam 1mg 3x daily. Worked WONDERS! But tolerance was the issue. My doctor introduced me to Diazepam, she said this benzo rarely raises tolerance on anyone. Took his word, got a script for 10mg Diazepam 4x daily. Now my life is SET. By far the best and most complete benzo. Thank you Diazepam!"


"I have used several types of pains medications before and never had the actual 10 to 12 hour relief that they promised as I have found with Methadose/Methadone. Long lasting relief and completely affordable for anyone paying cash for their prescriptions."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"I have been constipated since I started taking these.  All I drink is water."


"I have been on Cymbalta for about 2 1/2 years and it has greatly improved my life. It had to be increased to 90mg per day but now am feeling that it is not helping me much. Overall it has been a real blessing for me."


"With the death of my mom in June 2009 I immediately started having nausea and vomiting, couldn't eat, couldn't concentrate. I thought I was dying myself.  Every time I tried to go to sleep I could feel my heart beating furiously through my chest.  I wanted to die myself. My Doctor finally prescribed Xanax after a horrible episode of just trying to drive home from his office. I had to stop about 20 times because I was crying so bad. He said I was suffering from PTSD. Without Xanax I do not think I would have been able to handle all the legal paperwork that I had to do, plus work. Now in 2010 we had to close our business and have lost my job. The whole episode has started up again. I hope the increased dose will help and I can continue my life."


"I had drunkish sex , so the condom split up .. I was freaking out cause o was ovulating .. Took Ella one and after two weeks my period came. At the begining was literally killing my self cause I had like brown discharge like for two days and I read about implantation spotting I was totally devastated cause I thought Ella didn't work for me , good news is after one day I had my period very red and heavy with cramps ( sorry for that explicit) so I'm not even taking pills for the pain ... I deserve this  lol so please don't mix sex and alcohol .
Ella did work for me ."


"I take this medication and I've been on it for about a year. I've had great results and it's pretty much painless. I took Humira for a short time and had to switch because the injection was too painful. Remicade is great, safe and almost painless."


"I started taking Latuda 4 days ago for bipolar. So far I have noticed a change in my mood. Days are brighter and I'm not hungry which is a good thing. I am still taking Lamictal, Dexedrine and Ativan. I am still having trouble with racing thoughts while asleep. I hope this will change soon."


"I was on Microgestion Fe 1/20 for around 10 months due to migraines. I was constantly having breakthrough bleeding, mood swings, horrible anxiety which I had never had before, and my acne had come back. I switched to Glidess Fe 1.5/30 because it was free through my insurance and all of my symptoms cleared up. After going back to school, where I do not have my normal pharmacy, I got put on Microgestion Fe 1.5/30 because they do not carry Glidess. My doctor did not clear this, but the pharmacist told me that I should have no problems. WRONG! My anxiety came back full swing and that is not helpful being a college nursing student. I am constantly tired and I am eating like crazy. I am switching back to my old medication asap."


"Took this last year for my first bout with pneumonia, I felt like I was on deaths door, cleared it up in 5 days. Now back 10 months later with bronchitis, not nearly as bad as pneumonia but getting ready for a 7 day hiking trip in Maine, asked Dr for this again, 2 days later I feel 90% better. I love this medicine."


"This medicine is a lifesaver. It enables me to travel. It lets me do just about anything. I had a cholecystectomy 5 years ago and still suffer from chronic diarrhea. I was taking cholestyramine before this. The cholestyramine worked, but it is very difficult to take especially when traveling. You have to time your other medicines and be able to mix it in a drink. With Lotronex I just take one pill and I'm good for the day. I still have to take Lomotil several times a day, but you don't want to overdose on the Lotronex due to ischemic colitis. This medicine is expensive but definitely worth it!"


"I have dry eye because of pterygium on my eyes from the sun. For about 2 years I have been using over the counter drops at least 6 times a day and very little help. Eyes hurt and irritated all the time, and hard to open my eyes in the morning. I started using xiidra 2 months ago and eyes are back to feeling great again. The burning is just about gone and a little bad taste but worth it. Thank you so much."


"I have chronic bronchitis and COPD...this inhaler is great for the shortness of breath and wheezing  ..I love it awesome product..."


"I've had implanon for about 3 years now and it has been super effective with preventing pregnancy but I plan to have it removed soon. I have gained almost 30 pounds, my hair falls out like crazy, and my hormones are so out of wack. I'm constantly feeling lazy, depressed, and suuuuuuper anxious."


"Beware of this birth control. At first I started off with the 1.5 Gildess fe and it was beautiful no breakouts or anything. Since I did well with that, my

Doctor upgraded me to Gildess 1/20 and for the past 3 months I started it in March.

I have been experiencing the worst side effects. Even with me not missing any pill and taking them at the right time.  I feel like I'm pregnant and I'm not. It's to the point where I had taken 3 pregnancy test and they came out negative and is going to take another test since this medication is really making me think that and I just want to be sure.

Talk to your doctor to see what birth control is the best for your body hormones."


"After a filling I ended up with an infection, worst agony I've ever felt (and I've given birth) only thing that relieved it was hot water bottle (I'm aware you should not do that, but I was in so much pain) . Allergic to penicillin so was prescribed this.

Slept for a week! I slept so much I had to move in with my parents so they could take care of my son, from day one I couldn't get out of bed. I also dropped 7lbs because I wasn't hungry at all.

 Felt high, acted high, missing memories from the week, very odd dreams. Bloating. Gas.

Day 3 swelling and pain way down, day 5 gone.

also 2 weeks later - 9 days late on cycle and altered bowels drastically!"


"I have had arthritis since I was 13. I am now 24. This is the first time since taking multiple medications that I have noticed a significant improvement. I have rated 7/10 with the only issues being the pain of the injection. After being on the drug for two months I have regained complete flexibility in my knees. I still find it difficult to kneel and bend. Hopefully this will come in time but a definite positive improvement so far. Just wish I'd had it earlier."


"This is my second day using the product and yes, right after inserting it, there is an increased amount of burning. That's written right on the instruction paper included with the package. However, that is part of the product working to kill the infection. (Important to keep in mind when you feel like giving up on it) The burning does subside and it hasn't interrupted my sleep, so the result isn't the same for everyone. My vaginal area feels much better than it did before I began the 7 day treatment, so I will continue to use it."


"I recommend a lower dose of 40 mg if your acne is not that bad.  I started out at 20 mg the first month, then 30 mg the second month, and 40 mg for months 3-6.  I never had any nose bleeds.  I was tired some times, joint pain, stiffness of hips, forgetfulness (for example forgetting that I just took a shower and realizing my hair was wet and I didn't need to take one), possible depression although I was bit irate at times before the taking the med.   I did have a couple bad nightmares. I had chapped lips through like the whole time taking it.  I had the bad habit of biting the skin off my lips..
The positive was no acne not too long after taking it.. although it did flare up a bit about a couple weeks in after taking it.  Hair not oily. :)"


"I'm a 21 year old female and have been taking lexapro for only a short while,but I can honestly  say that it has been a miracle for me.Ive been treated for depression since I was 13.Ive been on everything,paxil,celexa,wellbutrin,zoloft,ability (taken with paxil) and nothing ever worked. I had been suicidal and had been self harming for as long as I can remember. I also have a crippling anxiety that made social interaction painful  and almost unbearable.I had been hosptilized once as a teenager for a suicide attempt..But I got a new doctor recently,and she prescribed lexapro. For the first time in as long as I can remember I feel happy.i can actually sleep and not eaten up by worry or hopeless depression.i finally feel like a human being. :)"


"I'm on day 25 taking this medication. I am taking the generic Prozac for anxiety and severe panic attacks. I started on 20mg. The side effects were horrible. I couldn't stop shaking, my heart was racing, I couldn't eat, sleep, it made my anxiety worse. I went to my doctor by the 10th day and he prescribed me klonopin. I only took klonopin once, it did help but I just didn't like the feeling. I wanted to stop taking fluoxetine because it made me feel worse but I kept taking it. By the third week I was able to eat again. It is now day 25 and I am starting to feel like myself again. My anxiety and panic attacks went from a 10 to a 3. I am planning on upping my dosage by day 30. I highly suggest trying out this medication. Don't be scared."


"This medication works great to regulate my bowels due to Crohn's disease."


"injured my trap muscle and was in considerable pain....tried flexeril, diclofenac, motrin, heat cold, etc,,,,,the only thin that helped was aleve.....thankfully"


"I didn't think I'd be writing this but I realized there's probably a lot of scared women/men out there who need some help. IT WORKS. IT TAKES TIME BUT IT WORKS! Stressing out was the worst mistake during this because it will cause your period to delay even more. It made me depressed and the cramps are terrible. But once I woke up and went pee this morning there it was. I've never been so happy to see my period!! Exactly a week after I had taken Plan B one step it had finally came. My advice is to be patient and do things to get it off of your mind. Looking at good reviews really helped me out!"


"Knee pain for years. This medicine has worked wonders. I have taken diclofenac before but never worked like this!"


"I've been taking Lamotrigine for close to a year now, as a alternate for my previous seizure medicine.  I am able to continue using Depo birth control, and although there's a small chance I get slight insomnia, it works quite well for me. Two a day, 100 mg each."


"This cream is causing stinging and burning. "


"Worked perfect 12 hrs after using it. I've used it on a few occasions for colonoscopy prep but this time was severe constipation. Stay hydrated and eat in between bathroom sessions!"


"Seems to have helped back pain. My nose runs water often and sometimes bleeds all day, one side at a time. Scared about the cancer threat though ... had breast cancer about 14 years ago."


"Bipolar I - I take Zyprexa, Lithium and Lamictal.  Zyprexa is the only medicine that has controlled my severe depression part of my bipolar.  It has changed my life.  I am slightly hungrier but I'll take that over feeling so depressed."


"My son started Focalin 10mg about 3 weeks ago. He does great in school but I have noticed when Focalin wears off his moods explode. He gets aggravated  at the drop of a pin. He has also told me his stomach hurts all the time."


"I just started taking Yaz 3 weeks ago. My acne was awful. It was everywhere and I scar really bad if I pick my pimples or not. I was at the end of my rope. I was so tired of having to wear make-up in the mornings when I don't really like to wear it at all. Now, just in 3 weeks time, my acne has dried up completely. All I can do is thank the makers of this product. I woke up this morning and there was only 2 small pimples on my face. I was truly amazed because I had struggled with acne for the past 3 years. The only side effect for me is upset stomach, but that's nothing compared to the nightmare I was living. Thanks Yaz!"


"Hi ladies, I'm 18 years old and in the Army national guard and so is my boyfriend, so we are definitely not in any position whatsoever to have kids.A few days ago my bf and I had unprotected sex in the heat of the moment and he definitely pulled out, I'm witness to that. There was no question that he did, but we both got nervous about it and we both decided that I should take plan B. I took it probably within 2 hours of the incident. I had slight abdominal pains about an hour after I took it, but they went away and I haven't experienced any other side effects. Now I'm just waiting to get my period so I can try to stress less, I leave for basic training in a month and 18 days. Wish me luck!"


"I was prescribed this drug due to BV. I was totally fine and did not experience any side effects for the first 5 days but by day 6, I did not feel well. My bv symptoms were significantly clearing up and we're pretty much gone by day 5 but I could not eat at all. Anything I put in my mouth caused me to get nausea and the worst diarrhea. It also causes me to get light headed. I have had the cream version before where I experienced no problems what-so-ever."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This is my 3rd time to have a colonoscopy. I dint remember too much about the first one,  the 2nd one was horrible with having to drink Golytely and now Supreme. The flavor isn't too bad, almost like a medicinal sweetart. I drank all of the first one without too much of a problem,  although I did have projectile vomiting after I drank it all. Although it cleared me out pretty much with the first one. When I had to drink the 2nd one that was a different story. I was gagging and having a harder time getting it down,  but it didn't take as long for things to start moving again. I wish I had known about the stuff to add to it before,  but this worked."


"So, I've been through three years with Nexplanon, and I am on my second round (I'm roughly six months in at this point). It's been a love/hate relationship.
I stick with it because it's simpler than the pill, and because I cannot take estrogen. But let me forewarn those of you who are thinking about it: it gets rocky sometimes.
My menstrual cycle changed enormously. I'm used to it now, but in the beginning, it was scary. My periods last four weeks on, four weeks off, and they are fairly heavy. They start out light, but get ferocious by the second week before tapering off to nothing. And the cramping....oh, the cramping.
For all that, though, it is reliable, easy, and it works. No pregnancies, no weird side effects, nothing else in my case."


"I have been using this for about 6 days now and already notice a huge difference. The first few days I was very tired but it was well worth it to get rid of the skin condition that came from nowhere. I am 32 and my skin had never done this before. I am so happy that this is working and thank God that it was not an expensive medication either considering I am a widow and single mom. I would tell anyone with this problem to try this first and skip anything else. It is just an infection. Best of luck to you all."


"First day, i had no side effects, caught my strep within 3 days of having it. Second day strep was getting better as well as going number 2 more. Also lack of sleep because of the drug, kept waking up in the middle of the night. (It makes you restless). Besides the side effects it did its job and thats really what counts."


"Luvox was the second medication I tried for OCD. I was only on the lowest dose of this medication for 4 days, because the side effects were unbearable. About 4 hours after taking this medication, I became incredibly sedated and out of it. The drowsiness was so pronounced that I did not wish to continue this med.
Since I had no where near reached the therapeutic dose of this medication, I hope that my rating doesn't discourage one from trying it. All SSRI's are notorious for having some inital side effects before you see their benefit; I just couldn't make it to that stage."


"I have had my Mirena for 3.5 years now, and I think it's wonderful. I got it when I was 18 years old - I am not a candidate for most other forms of birth control because of my migraine headaches, so Mirena seemed like a good solution.  For insertion, my gynecologist numbed my cervix with an injection which helped buffer some of the pain. I experienced significant cramping for a few hours after it was put in, but a heat pad and a day of rest was enough to keep it very bearable. Since then my periods have become progressively lighter and shorter (now they only last for one day, and bleeding is so light that I rarely use pads or tampons), and I never get cramps. Bottom line = I love it. Talk to your gynecologist!"


"I've been using the spray for several weeks for sinusitis. I tend to get pressure behind my eyes. The pressure and other symptoms have eased with the spray, but just the last few days I've been getting pain behind my eyes, which is getting worse by the day. Analgesia/Ibuprofen and Sudafed don't seem to be making any difference. I think I may have to stop taking the spray."


"Am now on Skelaxin 800mg. Flexeril wasn't as good as Skelaxin for me."


"I've had CD for 15 years, with the most part of that being uneventful. However, the last three years have been rough, with the last six months even worse.

Having tried and not got on with Azathiaporine and Mercaptopurine I was forced down the road of anti-TNF treatment by infusion.

Of course in the UK, unless you have private healthcare, the NHS will always try the cheaper options first, but the side effects were too severe for me to continue.

Within 2 days of having the Infliximab my symptoms improved, now, as I'm just about to have my third infusion, my symptoms have improved to the point that I've almost forgotten about my Crohns.

I genuinely thought this was a make or break medicine and I'm so happy with the result."


"Excellent!! The PCP tried to switch me to tabs and will insist this as I have medicare (A&B) as well as medicaid.

What is it that the PCP is insisting on alternatives to Lovenox?

PLEASE respond?

I have a MA in economics and have taken undergrad. Anatomy & Phys. in addition to a course in pharmocology."


"5 years on Parnate.  Have tried numerous antidepressants and Psycho Drugs, this is only one that has worked.  Also take 2 mg/day Suboxone it helps some how."


"I have had Implanon for a year I have been bleeding the whole time. At first I lost weight, now I have gained 15 pounds."


"I started Simponi in April and have now had four injections.  It worked the first night, my shoulder pain was gone and I have slept without pain since.  I have had no reactions whatsoever.  The drug has lasted the full month every time.  In the month previous to my first injection I took 150 Tylenol 3's for the pain.  In the 3 months since  I have averaged 30 per month.  My shoulders, wrists, hands, and knees are almost pain free with very little stiffness.  I still can't work but at least I have my life back, thanks to Simponi.  Methotrexate was too hard on my kidneys but I still take 20mg Arava every other day and Plaquenil and Diclofenac daily.  I also take Ramipril for the raised blood pressure the drugs have caused."


"This medicine is pretty miraculous as far as my joints are concerned. I'm using much less than the 2gram dose - maybe 1/4 to 1/2 a gram on a joint, tops - and having at least 8 hours pain free. It seems no studies were conducted on it's use on shoulders, but it worked decently enough for mine when I pinched a nerve.

Make sure you read the possible side effects and all the potential negatives, and test on a single area with someone with you for a couple hours just to make sure you're not allergic. It's been problem-free for me, but everyone's body chemistry is different."


"I have been on Duragesic Patches for the past 12 years and they work well for me.  Because I have been on them so long my dose is high and they are very expensive but thankfully we have insurance.  If you take the brand name Duragesic Patches you can call the company and have overlay patches sent free, that help keep the patches on much better. I change my patches every two days. It is a very expensive medicine but definitely a live saver."


"I have severe joint pain (jaw, fingers, shoulders, elbows, knees) due to an autoimmune disease and Nalbuphine saved my quality of life.  I took it as needed for pain almost daily for five years without any side effects and without ever having to increase the dose.  Got a new insurance that wouldn't cover this medication and within six months I was on disability (vacillating between chronic pain and "opiate stupor").  I am fighting to get this approved again, so I can rejoin life and resume the career I loved."


"This is a miracle drug for me. I raced motocross my entire life and broke many bones. Just twisted and banged my body 4 years. I'm only twenty eight and some mornings I feel 85 and can barely move. Oxycontin makes it all go away. It can help with little to no side effects. "


"I have been so miserable after using Monistat 1  application. This is day 3 and I'm still red and burning in vaginal area. I will  not use this product again"


"It was administered in the lowest dosage for post-op pain. No side effects and very effective. Motrin, Tylenol and other OTC pain relief is lacking compared to this. Morphine IMO is not even clo se to effective..I have a low tolerance for pain (distracting at the least). I have a hard time understanding why proven pain meds are so restricted when very low doses are twice as effective long term over generic, higher dose, low effect pain meds.Given a choice, this has been the best chronic pain relief I have experienced. Demerol was discontinued for inpatient use by Morphine..go figure."


"I had tried numerous birth control methods due to me having ovarian cysts. Implanon is the best yet. While the Depo gave me very painful cramps and painful bleeding and the ring and pills made me severely sick. Arm was sore for a few days and slight bruising but overall I'm feeling great not sick. No cravings and no weight gain."


"I took one pink tablet around 8pm & woke at 3 am feeling horrible. My stomach was cramping worse than I have ever felt. I broke out into a sweat despite the fact it was cold in my bathroom. I did have a loose bowel movement but it did not bring relief. I was scared I was going to have to go to the ER.
I was able to doze off after taking a dose of pain medication.
I do not recommend."


"Very annoying side effect for me was the constant air bubbles stuck in my throat.   Bad taste and tastebuds are effected....felt like mouth and throat were slightly numb and  felt as if  I had a thick film in mouth/throat.  Constantly felt like I had to swallow."


"17 with no children. Had the Mirena inserted 3 days ago, insertion was agonising, had to take strong tablets to 'knock me out' so I could sleep. Had the next day off school and I am still on pain relief tablets. Went on a short bike ride today and pain returned. Can't wait for the pain to disappear. Hopefully the Mirena will help me to get on with a normal life."


"Aged 76. Been taking  Letrozole 2yrs.  V tired at first but that probably result of chemo.  Still get weary but not bad.  Initially had weird dreams but these have eased.  Hair quite thin but improving.  Bone scan shows no osteoporosis. I walk the dog daily and take calcu chews. Had heard people experience side effects but honestly I don't.  Gp tells me Letrozole is "Gold Standard" and be really thankful it is available.  At least I am alive!"


"Felt very rested for once and pain went away."


"Have used pump for a year and a half.  Used packets for six months before that.  Prefer the pump.  Works well and I feel better.  Have gotten back muscle mass, better outlook on life in general, and can feel sexual again.  Only negative is that testicals are smaller and softer since they no longer have to produce testosterone, but they don't bother me otherwise."


"Works great on severe cases, but never seems to completely rid the problem, only to have it return. I've had an on going problem for more than 5 years."


"I'm a 50 something female and I've been taking Toprol XL 25mg once a day for about 10 years for PVC's. It has worked very well to control my racing heart that woke me up in the night. Occasionally I still feel the extra/skipped beats but they are no longer worrisome.
For about the past year I have been experiencing some shortness of breath at rest. I am wondering if this is related to the medication. Does anyone have any ideas about this?"


"I have started my diet pills in December 2014 my start weight was 272 pounds my goal is to be 150 pounds according to this height and weight chart  and I've lost 6 pounds in December and another 6 pounds in January I workout to these workout videos at night and I'm cleaning throughout the day at home to exercise as much as I can. I also drink lots of water throughout the day as well. The side effects I have with it is dry mouth and no appetite but I make myself eat little at a time. I'm very happy with the results so far with the diet pill nothing else worked for me and very happy to have found a diet pill to help me see results. I have lost 14 pounds so far Ive been on them for 3 months now. I will update in a couple months."


"I had a very bad expirence with Depo. I was on it for 6 months and bled for 6 months straight! What a nightmare! It also caused painful sex. I had terrible mood swings, and also gained weight. The only good thing about depo is you dont have to worry about taking it every day or month!"


"I took my first dose last night, and I have felt like I have had a bad hang-over all day. Maybe I should take half the doage until I get use to this."


"Does not open lungs and does not assist when needed."


"I got a  YI from a shot of antibiotics due to me having strep throat.  I haven't had one in years so I decided to get the one day to get it over with. Hours later the itching and burning has made me jump out of bed! I just out hydrocortisone on and am praying that it stops. I'll never use it again. I read the other reviews to see if this is a side effect.. they need to take this off the market!"


"It does its job, but I'm tired, extremely moody, border-line depressed, and I get headaches. I gave it 7 months, now I'm changing."


"I don't normally do these but I have to share what I went through on the Nuvaring so that maybe it can help someone else understand more about it. I had been taking the Nuva for 2+ years with no complaints. I was/am currently in a monogamous relationship. Very happy. We've been together for many years now but we're still quite young. (Early 20s) one thing that was never reliable was our sex life. I desired him and vice versa, but I was just never in the mood. This went on for a couple years and all along I thought it was me. Many fights came out of this. Long story short, I ran out of refills and went a few weeks without and realized the nuva was surpressing my libido. It almost cost me my relationship. Take from that what you will."


"I have been on prednisone 21 years non stop for a still unknown lung condition. I have tried so many different meds, specialists, treatments, etc. No matter what I still coughed, wheezed, couldn't breathe. The best combo so far was 20-30mg prednisone daily and Advair 500/50. I have not been able to get off prednisone for 21 years. If I tried, I ended up in the hospital within 48hrs. My insurance quit covering Advair, so my dr prescribed Breo. I am now on day 7 of NO PREDNISONE! Seven days! I am ecstatic! 21 years of prednisone has wrecked havoc on my body, but I havent taken it in 7 days! And I even took my dog for a walk yesterday! I dont know how its working when nothing else has, but it is!"


"On my 3rd month using Lysteda, works amazingly fast.  I used to go through a box of super tampons in 2 days. Now I don't even need super.  No noticeable side effects, however I still get some cramping but not as bad as before."


"Hey guys .I've decided to post because I've heard so many horror stories about the Paraguard IUD. I've tried Depo, the pill, and even the Nexplanon Implant and they all didn't work due to hormonal side effects.They were all hell.I'm only 20 in college and being miserable is the last thing on my mind due to birth control.The Paraguard IUD was my last option and it has been absolutely amazing.Before any birth control I had a heavy flow, very painful period . With the Paraguard my first two days are the only days I cramp and it's not too bad.My flow is pretty normal I can get away with wearing a regular tampon and it lasts 6 days.I love it because I can predict my period and it is very accurate. No mood swings or anything. AMAZING !"


"My 6 yr old son was diagnosed with bipolar disorder I thought it was ADHD but they started him on zyprexa and we've seen a lot of improvement in his behavior.would highly recommend, Virtually no side effects. He eats a little more but most 6 yr old hyperactive boys could stand to eat a little more."


"Had the first of 3 last week- 2nd injection tomorrow.  The shot itself did not seem too bad- some bad pain the next 3 days-- seems better today.  Will update after 2nd shot.  She suggested having a cortisone shot with the series of 3- has anyone else done that?  I was hoping to not do cortisone again for a while due to weight gain."


"I've been on 40 mg viibryd for 8 mos.  Not too many side effects..e.g. no dry mouth, no nightmares, no high anxieties.  A little insomnia requiring Benadryl. I had severe diarrhea until about a week ago but it was semi-controllable with Imodium.  I feel functional but still have 2-3 day periods of depression which are difficult to wade through so it has not kept me completely stable. Missing 1 dose sends me way down within 2 days....change is very abrupt so I know the drug is working.  Day-to-day energy level only so-so on Viibryd but I think my logical thinking has improved and words are not as difficult to find as when I was on other meds. This is huge for me. I'd like a little more stability but for now the plusses >negatives for Viibyd"


"Is it effective? yes! I was prescribed it when I was 12 years old and now I can't get off of it at 23 years old. I wish I never was put on it and my parents sought out natural alternatives instead. The withdrawals of even going without it for 18 hours are horrifying and feel like i'm withdrawing for a severe drug. I've tapered myself off from 300 mg to 75 mg but if I go any lower than 75 mg I start to experience tremors, cold sweats, nausea, headaches, insomnia which kicks up my anxiety as well. Don't take this unless its a last alternative."


"I started taking this in May of 2016. I started taking this at 20 years olds and turned 21 recently. It's really been quite awful experience over all.  I've had major depression for most of my life but I've never actually tried to act on my suicidal thoughts before this medicine. The highs and lows of my mood swings are way more dramatic and frequent. The longer I take it the harder it is to be without it. I've had hallucinations and this horrible electric noise that rattles my head. It feels like a pendulum swinging from ear to ear. I was awake for 25 hours straight were I didn't eat anything or get out of bed. If I manage to take it correctly all the time I don't have to deal with the withdrawal and my depression is not as suffocating..."


"This really helps me sleep, and knowing there is little to no withdrawal, I have been able to stop easily when back into work and social life again and was truly tired, and mind unstressed. I recently went back on it at 100 mg which was effective in the past. Ambien erased my memory and that impacted my job, but this doesn't.  In low dosage I was told it has no antidepressant characteristics (low is up to 100 / 150) so people shouldn't fear about reverse effects if non depressed.  Very good & safe drug. Yes, as reviews say, dreams can be incredibly vivid - but I've never had bad nightmares - more like bizzare and interesting dreams that felt real. Maybe nightmares are caused from stress/bad childhood/and just everyday worries."


"I've been on this for a little over a month. The first pack was a little rough. Spotting, night time nausea, some bloating, breast tenderness, I felt tired, more anxiety than usual and just blah. I never had a breakout tho, and my skin is prone to hormonal zits. However as the month went by I got better and now starting my second pack I have had zero side effects. Hopefully it stays that way. I'm satisfied with it so far :)"


"I've had Interstitial Cystitis for a little over 6 years. In the beginning, I tried all sorts of things - hydraulic distention of the bladder, Elmiron, all different kinds of prescriptions - nothing helped. Eventually I read about Elavil online and asked my doctor about it. He put me on it 4 years ago and I've been on it ever since. It is the ONLY medicine that has helped. I take 20mg a night. I also take Desert Harvest Aloe pills - 2 every morning - more when I flare up. I have occasional flares (like right now I am in one)), but for the most part, my Interstitial Cystitis has been under control for the past 2.5 years.
Side effects - In the beginning, it made me very tired. Also caused me to gain about 30-35 lbs, but I'll take it over IC pain."


"I have diabetic neuropathy, constant burning and numbness in whole body. Not much other stuff helped, but 4mg Dilaudid helped a lot and was not overly strong like oxycontin."


"I have cat allergies and what my previous doctor called a "sensitive respiratory system."  I use the singulair in combination with a generic for allegra D.  It worked well for me and I could feel a difference within an hour.  I didn't notice any side effects."


"I have to say that Lexapro has been a God send for me. I have been taking it for about 2 years now and life is as it should be. There aren't the crazy ups and downs. Everything seems to be more even keeled but you still have and feel emotions. Although, the first month or so I felt a little "wired" detached or something but better. Once you get past that it's like you finally feel like yourself and so relieved. I especially have noticed a difference around holidays or birthdays. I used to get so depressed around those times, not anymore. I also have noticed a big difference with anxieties. I used to sweat and feel lightheaded if people whom I didn't know talked to me and I didn't have someone who I was comfortable with around, not anymore."


"I am a 22 year old  female.  I have been on Gabapentin for a few months now, and I am taking 600mg three times a day (I just had my dose doubled)  and it does help with some of the pain. I still have trouble with speech, motor function, pain in my joints and tissues, occasionally breathing, lifting anything over 15 pounds, chest pain, and issues holding myself up.  This has been going on for two years and it fluctuates from tolerable periods to barely able to get out of bed periods."


"I've been using 1500 mg of Keppra for about three years now for a very achy head.  Through an MRI, my Dr. found that I have Cerebellar Atrophy.  As long as I take my 750mg dose at the same time each a.m., I  have absolutely no problems anymore with my achy head that I've lived with all of my life, (til the age of 48). If I wake up late, it's not worth it at all.  I'll wake up with an awful headache, that doesn't go away until about 1/2 an hour after I take the Keppra.  I also take 750mg just before bed.  My achy head is in the past now, thanks to Keppra."


"I am Alfie Lewis from Luxembourg I Never believed i was ever going to be HIV Negative again,Dr Olori has given me reasons to be happy, i was HIV positive for 2years and all the means i tried for treatment was not helpful to me, but when i came on the Internet i saw great testimony about Dr Olori on how he was able to cure someone from HIV, this person said great things about this man, and advice we contact him for any Disease problem that Dr Olori can be of help, well i decided to give him a try, he requested for my information which i sent to him, and he told me he was going to prepare for me a healing portion, which he wanted me to take for days, and after which i should go back to the hospital for check up, well after taking all the trea"


"I have been on Ropinirole for about 4 months. I started at the lowest dosage, and am now up to 3mg, 1 hour before bedtime. It does a great job in making me sleepy and I can sleep for about 5 hours then I wake up. But I am usually able to fall back asleep. I have suffered from the symptoms returning in the early morning hours, and in the afternoon. Also if I am driving, or sitting for awhile they come back too. I have found it I cut in half the 2mg pills and keep some on my nightstand, and in my purse, if I get symptoms again, I will take a half pill and this will hold me over till bedtime. There have been times I have had to do this twice in one day. But I notice with only taking 1mg to alleviate the rebound, the sleepiness is minimal."


"I have suffered with pain from lower back disk bulging for several years. The nerves being pinched send pain and extreme stiffness to my left hip all the way down my leg to the front of my shin. I am very active, and my job requires a good deal of physical work. Baclofen in combonation with Gabapentin has given me such relief without the side effects of opium class drugs. I urge you to speak to your doctor about these medications. They may help you with your pain. By the way I am 50 yrs old."


"I had horrible side effects including severe indigestion, diarrhea and vomiting."


"Amazing, with no side effects that I can feel."


"It works! Smoked 30 years. Only 1 month of Chantix then quit. Can't praise it enough."


"I am 59 and about 40 pounds overweight. On Contrave 1 week. I hated the way I felt the first 3-4 days - lightheaded, couldn't sleep (interesting others felt sleepy) and at times felt jittery. Also had a few hot flashes. I pushed through it and still not sleeping well and some nausea at day 7. I can tell it takes my mind off mindless eating and grazing but still pretty much able to eat a good meal. I did lose 2 pounds in 1st week so that is good! I am trying to decide whether to just stay on the 1 a day pill vs stepping up to second pill a day. Not sure if side effects will increase that it will be worth it."


"So delighted that Tresiba immediately helped my dawn phenomena. So many years of morning highs on Levemir. Wow.Then disaster struck . Bad bloating , nausea and dizziness plus weight gain. The insulin nurse said ‘she doubts it’s the insulin’ and not to go back to the other one if it’s working’. After googling side effects I think it  maybe the cause  so I will rebel and see what happens."


"I was given this med for RLS/PLM. This medication kept me up most of the night with a bucket to vomit into. Hummm.... Which to chose, RLS/PLM vs Severe nausea/ Vomiting? "


"I dumped the bottle (cherry) in a tall glass with ice, squeezed an orange in with it and added 1/4 pure cranberry juice. I stirred it and drank 2 huge drinks then had water and repeated 3x until it was gone, It was very sour like a warhead candy. Within 30 minutes it was working and 3 hours later, I was completed cleaned out."


"Great results, but side effects unpleasant. I could cope with constipation, but when I had disturbed vision and speech I decided to stop the tablets. It's day 5 since I stopped, after 5.5 weeks of Champix. Still don't want a cigarette."


"I find ambien to take the edge off at night but not make me sleep. I'm also on seroquel for bipolar and that helps much better for sleep. I feel like I took a benadryl when I took ambien."


"Been on topiramate for around 9 months now. I've suffered with severe migraines for years and tried everything, started at 25mg, now on 100mg, they are trying to put me up as far as 400mg to find the optimum dose but I told them that I feel like it's making me sick, my memory has gone seriously bad! I keep feeling freezing cold all the time, I also have a serious stomach condition making my life miserable since taking these tabs, 3 days ago I Googled topiramate and realized why I am ill, now coming off it. It really helped reduce migraine frequency and severity but side effects I cannot cope with right now, such a shame."


"I was on this med for a little over a week. Right off it made me feel great everything was good. And I really liked it and I was happy I found something that worked. But after a week it started to make me really really  hungry I could not get rid of the hunger. So I had to stop taking it. I have a hard time to find a med. that works. I had the genetic tests done and there is a lot of meds I can't take. So it is hard to find one that works. I have ADHD and there is not much meds I can take. Vyvanse was a  question but it worked well just made me hungry. I wished it did not make me hungry. Now I hope my Doctor puts me on another ADHD med."


"After trying celexa (which helped my anxiety but not my depression) my doctor reccomended Prozac. I was in a very bad state at the time and was up for anything to make me feel better. After taking it for about 3 weeks I started having extreme suicidal thoughts everyday, which was very unlike me even with major depression. I told my doctor and she said she felt she was just under treating me and uped my does another 20mg. After another week I had to put myself into a hospital because I felt I had no control over the suicidal part of me. I have been off of Prozac for over 2, months now and have had little to no suicidal thoughts although my depression and anxiety has worsened from the experience I feel."


"I got this IUD a week ago, after much research, and after several years of trying to be on birth control but hating the mood swings and forgetting to take it all the time.
The insertion wasn't too bad. It didn't hurt so much as feel odd/uncomfortable, like a consistent cramp that lasted. I have pretty bad period cramps as it is so it wasn't too bad for me. I was surprised at how quick it went overall. My whole appointment took 40 minutes and 3/4 of that was waiting and signing the paperwork. I went back to work after and worked for 3 hours before heading home for the day. I felt tight and crampy but it was bearable with motrin. The next day and ever since, I've had very light spotting but other than that felt great and perfectly normal!"


"I'm 17 never had kids, and was on the drop shot but wanted to get something that I could just leave in and not worry about. I got mirena in and it did hurt but only for a split second, I don't even remember the pain now, I had cramps instantly but they only last a couple hours, I had no spotting or bleeding,(most likely because I was also covered with my drop shot). Overall it was a very easy procedure, only took 3 mins and not very painful, I would recommend this to anyone!"


"I resisted my doctors claim that I was depressed and suffering from anxiety due to chemical imbalance due to being premenopausal. I have always felt in control of my emotions, generally happy and optimistic but for the last year I lost the ability to stay calm and feel happy- my moods kept slipping away from me and I felt angry and sad at the same time. My doctor put my on Celexa. My very first dose I had the worst headache I have ever had- I do have periodic migraines BUT never a headache like this. I continued Celexa, reluctantly and made it through the first week. Two months later, with an occasional headache and frequent yawning I feel like a dark cloud has lifted. My emotional state is remarkably calm and even a bit upbeat. YEA Celexa!"


"I started invokana at 100mg, quickly moved to 200mg, then to 300. I've already been taken off it because of HORRIBLE yeast infections that do not go away, even with Diflucan...very raw and painful! I was also taking 1000mg metformin twice a day, plus Lantus - 26 units at bedtime, which is what I'm taking now. I lost 14 pounds with invokana and since stopping have gained about 4 back, but I also quit smoking. I don't relish the idea of gaining weight back, but I'm really trying to watch what I eat. Since stopping invokana, my numbers have actually started coming down."


"Save yourself!!!! Run away from this ! I've been on antibiotics for a week due to strep throat and ended up getting a YI. Went to the store and picked up a box of monistat 3... worst mistake of my life. It burns so freaking bad. I've used monistat once in the past and it didn't feel anything like this. I think something went terribly wrong when making this batch"


"Highly negative experience. Was treated for migraines with this medication, however I ended up with severe depression and suicidal behaviours. It became so bad I could not be left in our house alone. I had muscle atrophy and injured myself just from trying to walk. One broken foot and 3 back injuries. Worst medication I have ever taken; it almost killed me."


"I've always had trouble sleeping since a young age I used to put it down to napping at days and watching T.V all night but as I grew older I realized sleep is almost impossible. I've tried these pills a few times and they seem to help better than Zopiclone and other medicines for sleep disorders."


"I have been taking this medication since December 14th 2011 for Endometriosis that I was diagnosed with on December 7th 2011. After the first couple of days the nausea started, so I started taking it at night. That was a little better at first. Then my legs started having severe restlessness and pain... It was so bad a couple of times that I almost had to go to the ER.  I am now just feeling generally ill. I stopped taking it 2 days ago. Also, I had a tubal and endometrial ablation in 2009 so I'm not taking it for periods or pregnancy. "


"I got nexplanon inserted November 6th and I didn't bleed for 2 weeks. Then after that I kept bleeding nonstop for a whole month. I finally got off on the 19th of December and I didn't bleed that whole week. Then after that week I still have been bleeding ever since. Monday I am getting the shot and I will have my implant removed I do not like this method. It works because you can't get pregnant because it's always blood"


"Great product.  Stopped my mouth sores.  Still take it!"


"Cured my migraines within the week, though eventually went off of the medication due to its side effects. Blood rushed to head every time I stood up causing me to faint once, and extremely dry mouth."


"I got the implant in January of 2014 after my daughter was born. It was easily inserted, painless and only left a tiny dot of a scar. I did get a period the first month which last 18 days. I was very worried that it would continue like that and considered getting it removed, but after the period ended I went over a year before I had another one, which lasted only 2 days. Now a year and a half later I am starting to get short periods (2 days) every two months. I think the implant is wonderful. I like not having to worry about taking a pill or having condoms on hand every time my husband and I wanted to get intimate. The only real negative thing about it has been the weight gain; about 15 pounds that just won't come off! :-)"


"I got nexplanon put it last July and I hate the irregular cycles and the decreased libido.  My cycle came in late July last year thru late August,  nothing in September or October, late November thru late December, nothing in January, all of February, nothing in march,  and so far,  nothing in April. It does make u nervous because it makes u wonder if you're pregnant. Also,  I've gotten back acne a bit.  It beats the pill for me, though,  because the last pills I liked were great.  I had to stop taking them because they stopped making them.  The very last ones I was on,  which were supposed to be new ones made by the same company, sucked. They decreased my libido, made me feel sick a lot and pills are just annoying to have to take anyway."


"I am 43 years old and retired from the Army after 22 years of service. I've had major sleep issues the past couple of years due to my PTSD. I've tried so many different sleep aids and nothing ever worked! My Doctor suggested trying Melantonin 3mg and I was very skeptical! I have been amazed how great I have been sleeping and I feel so refreshed in the mornings!!"


"This neurotoxin sent me to the hospital with leg convulsions, extreme anxiety, confusion, pain, depression and difficulties swallowing. I'm 8 weeks post botox and still have to take meds to stop my legs from convulsing. My anxiety is still through the roof. It's a very scary thing to be told by medical professionals that there is NOTHING they can do to help you. The only advise I was given was to call 911 if my throats started to close and I'd be put on a ventilator. Everyday I'm one day closer to hopefully making a full recovery. But please if you are considering using Botox do your due diligence and be informed on the risks. I had had it many times before with no problems this time my body decided enough was enough!"


"I'm not entirely sure which Synvisc injection I just received in both knees, perhaps Synvisc-One as the physician said it could provide pain relief for up to 6 months... I was, periodically, taking Ibuprofen when my knee pain flared up. Anyway, immediately after he injected both knees they felt much better. I thought, maybe, there was some type of Novocaine combined with the injection, but I think the pain relief was most likely just the Synvisc. It's now been almost 48 hours since the injections and I would say my pain reduced dramatically and immediately. I hope it does last for up to 6 months. Your "mileage" may vary, but I hope it works as well for you as it seems to be doing for me. -Nat-"


"I've only been on NuvaRing for a week. But I'm not nearly so dizzy as I was on the pill. Haven't tested it yet to see how my hubby feels about it. I'm assuming though that the thorough disgust and nausea at the sight, smell and taste of hamburger last night is because the ring has the same hormones as being pregnant. Hoping that we're not pregnant right now. Have slight acne breakout. That is all for now. We'll see how I feel after more than a week."


"I have been ON EVERYTHING even when it was in test study, Prozac, etc.
After being  on the test study for Pristiq I begged to be put on it on a regular basis.  I sleep 7-8  hours per night uninterrupted, I am high performance on my job, I have a renewed life even including exercise.  However this medicine is a 4 tier on my Blue Cross supplemental and it is very expensive for a 90 day supply."


"I'm 21, with no kids. I have tried birth control for the first time when last year me and my boyfriend started dating. The pill was probably the worst experience for me, I gained about 15lbs, bleed for 6 months straight I was on it and it made crazy mentally. I finally got off of it and went to my OB, she suggest Skyla because she loved it so I gave it a try because I was not about to go on the pill anymore. Yes, it was such a painful experience when inserting the IUD and many weeks to a month after still sharp pains in my abdominal region, also was bad for the first 4 months but now I have been on it for about 6 months and I have little to no bleeding on my periods, little PMS and crampings but they are tolerable. I also lost about 10lbs"


"I've been a functioning alcoholic for 15 years and started this drug a few weeks ago. So far, combined with venlafaxine 75 and mirtazapine 30, I feel quite good and hopeful for the future. Alcohol craving is virtually zero currently. I would love, if anyone comes back to this thread after a previous review, to follow up on how they are now, vs how they were when they first started taking it. For me personally, it seems to be working, but I am very curious about the so called placebo effect. Any thoughts?"


"I have been on this pill for 3 months and am now switching. I didn't get pregnant so that's the only advantage. My mood swings were out of  wack when I first started the pill. I have headaches, am tired all the time, tender boobs, severe cramping, bad acne and heavy periods. I ended up with a cyst in my left boob too. My sex drive increased and I was more wet during intercourse than my last pill. Everyone's body is different, this one wasn't right for me."


"I've had the skyla for about 8 months now and I highly recommend it. At first it was unconftorable and I spotted for 3 months. But so worth it. I would rather be safe than sorry."


"Wow. It is so nice to know that others are not seeing any difference with Contrave. I went through the headaches and dizziness but no weight loss or appetite decrease.

I am in the middle of week four. Hope it to see a difference soon. I'm happy for those who are seeing the weight loss. I'm not going to give up but this is week 5."


"Worked really well for several months, then breakthroughs.  Adding Banzel now."


"This tablet  deserves a zero! GENTLE ?!  In what world was what I just experienced on the toilet GENTLE?! Cold Sweat, uncontrollable burping, stomach cramps,  vomiting and of  course the liquid coming out the back of me... FOR AN HOUR! It was truly worse than labor and I wanted to die! Do not buy this! Just don't! WALK AWAY!"


"I have dealt with bad anxiety for the last 6 years. I began having moderate depression as well and decided I had to try medication. I had a drug abuse problem prior, so I knew I didn't want to start taking benzodiazepines again for the anxiety. I was prescribed escitalopram and it seriously changed my life. My psychiatrist was right when saying that it doesn't make you feel happy, but it slows down your brain just enough so that you can let thoughts come and go, rather than ruminating on the negative ones. The only side effect I had was that it kept me up at night so I took it in the morning. Please give it a try if everything else has failed. You can always come off of it slowly if you don't see results!"


"Many years ago, I chose medication over surgery to treat severe, chronic pain. Although dependency on pain medication has it's own problems, I still think it was a good choice. I have had almost 20 productive years that I would not otherwise have had. I have learned two things in those years. First, if you are taking Morphine ER, try to arrange your schedule in such a way that you have an hour or two to nap after you take your meds. This medication is more effective if you are sleeping or at rest as it takes effect. Second, avoid oxycodone or oxycontin [time-release oxycodone]. That medication rapidly looses effectiveness and becomes unreliable. For me, the best overall pain med has been Morphine ER.
Hope this helps, and God bless."


"I've suffered from insomnia for years and found Temazapam highly effective.  However, I've read that it can be habit forming, and anecdotally, increase likelihood of dementia in older people, which I am.  I asked my doctor to prescribe Belsomna when it was approved by the TGA in Australia, as from online research I had done, it looked like it could be a viable alternative.  Started off promising - I'd purposely not drunk any alcohol or coffee, went to bed normal time, within half an hour, started to feel drowsy, but didn't fall asleep. Within 1 hour, I was wide awake and didn't sleep till after 3am.  Worst ever dry mouth next day;  hardly any saliva, which persists several days later; sooo unpleasant.  Won't take Belsomna again."


"It's the best medication I ever taking for anxiety and an instant antidepressant. I have taken it since I was about 21, and it still works great.  "


"I have been taking Reclipsen for just over a year.  I prefer not to take pharmaceutical meds, but I don't want to have an unplanned pregnancy.  The upsides to this method are that my cycle is regular, and shorter, with lighter flow and almost no cramps, all of which is contrary to what I experience when off the pill.  First couple of months I had very sore but awesome gigantic breasts.  Now they're back to my normal 33 year old boobs.  I get chest acne mid pack, I am nauseous often, especially in the handful of hours following each dose.  I have had trouble sleeping, cry often, but my father also passed away this past summer, so I can't identify the cause.  Arousal is a little slow to start since on this med, as well as low abdominal pain."


"Life saver. Few side effects initially (increased depression and anxiety, decreased appetite, insomnia and agitation), no side effects long term. Push through those horrible first two weeks. At week three my depression was GONE, agitation completely gone, panic attacks gone. Some general anxiety, But that subsided after a couple of month. I was on this medication for a year, and got of it with little to no withdrawal symptoms.

I STRONGLY recommend starting as low as 12.5 mg for a week, then 25 for a week. Cut the 25 mg tablets in half. This eases those horrible initial side effects, especially anxiety and agitation.

Big hugs and high five to all of you anxiety/depression suffers out there. You can and you Will get better!"


"I found out I had a UTI a week after I had my annual physical examination. I did not get my prescription until a week later so I would assume I had the UTI for two weeks to a month. Doc prescribed me to take two 500mg daily. The side affects suck. Night one I did not sleep. I took a 3 hour nap and was up for 16 hours. Day two's morning dose had me nauseous. I just took my night dose so hopefully the side effects won't be bad. My UTI symptoms went away within my first dosage (slight pressure, cloudy urine, sensitivity)"


"It took almost two weeks of two packets a day, but so very worth it. I had a daily headache for about the first week. I'd been having severe gut issues for a year. I had just given up on eating during my work day because of unpredictable diarrhea. My life centered around bathroom availability. I have decreased to one packet as per my doctor. I feel more hopeful than I have in a very long time."


"I'm very glad I decided to use this BEFORE I read the reviews, as the reviews were terrifying and I had absolutely no side effects. I put the ovule in before bed and woke up with some relief in the morning, but definitely not 100%. it does say it can take a few days to start working though. Everyone reacts differently to medicine; I've also read that if you use this medication on a bacterial vaginosis (commonly mistaken for yeast infection) it may cause terrible burning. so make sure to test yourself before you wreck yourself ;) I would recommend this product!"


"After one year of average 25mg a day, at 72years old, I have decent energy, great erections, and weight has stayed at 155lbs. Still a good plan to keep Viagra, Levitra, etc. on hand. I find that it causes pain in arm muscles, so must stay on one pump, on abdomen. Don't overuse, age is age."


"I get tonsilitis every year and recently I decided to go to the doctor to get some antibiotics. He prescribed me cefdinir and It worked great my tonsils cleared up but there is only problem. The side effects. I decided to not go the full 10 days and stopped using it after a week. I developed horrible vaginal itching as well as diarrhea which lead to blood in my stool. This medication did the job but I don't think I would ever take it again. Hopefully since I stopped this medication these side effects will go away soon."


"I was bleeding heavily for a month with extremely large blood clots that made it difficult and stressful to even leave the house. It was seriously affecting my quality of life and emotional well being. My Dr. prescribed Provera 10mg twice a day for ten days. After the second dose, the blood clots had completely disappeared. By the third dose, no bleeding at all. This medicine was like a miracle for me. I am happy to have my life back. I noticed I am having a headache, but it's not that bad. I'll take a headache any day over the suffering I endured with that excessive bleeding/clotting."


"It didn't work, no effect whatsoever"


"Simply put the doctor told me I needed to lose 50 plus pounds as my weight was affecting my eye sight. My doctor put on Belviq three and a half months ago and now I have lost 28 pounds and am no longer on my way to diabetes. Frankly I did not see this coming but am now able to realize a healthy lifestyle weight wise means a long less painful life. Still trying to add more walking as running is out of the question. Side effects zero except for good sleep. While not a miracle anyone with decent concern for diet and if they can add exercise will lose weight. I will not gain this back at all cost to my life."


"I was 12 weeks when I went for my first ultrasound and they told me the baby had stopped developing at 8 weeks they did a follow up appointment to see if anything had changed and it didn't they told me it was a missed miscarriage and to speed up the process I was prescribed two pills inserted vaginally of cytotec I took it at 5:30pm by 11:30 I had started bleeding and had contractions at 2 am I was bleeding to much and went the the hospital where I passed the baby and was released at 8am the same morning it was probably the worse pain I have ever experienced but I found it a better option then the D&C, it worked for me but I'd advise to anyone taking it to take ibuprofen or Advil before hand to help with the pain"


"If you are reading this and are currently freaking out, please stop! I was in your same position. I had sex with my boyfriend on June 26, and the condom broke. Immediately after, I drove to the store and bought Plan B. I took it within the hour. Over the next couple of days, I experienced mild cramps and a little dizziness, but other than that, I felt completely fine. I began to wonder if the pill didn't work because I wasn't having any other side effects. Today is July 8 and I got my period, only 2 days late! I know you're reading all of these reviews and hoping to make everything okay, but I promise you that the pill WORKS. Don't stress out. Just be patient and give it time!"


"I've been taking Seasonique for almost 10 years.  I've tried the shot and nexplanon and I hands down prefer Seasonique.  I don't think I could ever go back to having a monthly cycle.  I haven't noticed any major side effects.  I do suffer from migraines; however, I had migraines even when I wasn't taking Seasonique so I don't think the two are connected."


"I loved this birth control when I was on it! I also started out on microgestin and when the pharmacys had stopped carrying it, I was switched to the junel. I was luckily enough to have my period for about 2.5 days per month, like clockwork. It cleared up my acne and I felt good. However, I came off of it in January of this year as my hubby and I are thinking about having children soon and I feel like a 15 year old again. My skin is insanely greasy, I'm breaking out like crazy, and to top it off, I've gained 15lbs because my appetite has been out of control! I guess I didn't realize how much junel had been suppressing my appetite and even my teenage acne... And no, I'm not pregnant so the weight gain cannot be contributed to that."


"Okay: typical story. I would cry because I couldn't wear red, and so on and so forth. Anyway, I'm currently on day three of using this. Night one: it burned and itched a bit but nothing major, and the next day- you guessed it- no sweating. Zip. Zilch. Played ping pong for literally 2 hours and was dry as the Sahara. Night two:  I showered and, without thinking, shaved, dried off thoroughly and applied the Drysol. I was shaking. My armpits felt like the fricken sun and I was considering writing my will. Day two: my pits hurt so bad that I couldn't lift my arms. Night three: showered, but definitely didn't shave. Burns unbelievably, and itches like sandpaper, but I believe that's because I basically slaughtered my sweat glands by shaving."


"I began taking buspirone 10mg 3 times per day and had it increased to 20mg 3 times per day. Buspirone only made my anxiety worse and gave me panic attacks daily. I am also taking fluoxetine and ziprasidone. Once I stopped taking buspirone the panic attacks stopped. This medicine didn't work for me."


"Does a great job at making me fall asleep but i can never stay sleep for more than 2 or 3 hours! I dont get it"


"So I started taking this BC when Gildess got discontinued. Up until that point I had absolutely no problems for the almost 2 years I was taking Gildess. After switching to Blisovi though, I've had slightly more cramping, tender breasts, and gained about 15 pounds. I've been the same weight for 5 years and all the sudden, I've gained all this weight. I'm just now connecting it to the BC after reading reviews of the same thing happening to others. My periods are very light, and last no more than 3 days.  Overall, not happy with this BC."


"I had minor surgery (I am 28 yo) and haven't been to the toilet in over a week. I was given Dioctyl that did not work to loosen the stools so I visited my pharmacy and asked for advice and what they recommend to get a BM, they recommended Dulcolax. I was told to take 2 tablets when I got home  and to stay at home as its will give me 2 BM and I will be better. I go home take 2 tablets as advice by the pharmacist with lots of water during the day which i did and went to bed at 10pm. But at 2 am I walk up with really bad cramps and nausea its been 24 hours and still no BM. It's not worth the cramp pain I Got no relief."


"When I used the lotion I found that it did get rid of a few pimples. It definitely does not get rid of any redness whatsoever. Even though it's the same thing, I find the lotion to be more effective than the cream."


"Had major back surgery (spinal fusion L1, L2, L3 vertebrae) in 2007 with little lasting effect on major pain.  Pain was on a scale of 9.  Have narcotics allergy, and medicines leave my body quicker than they can start working.  Been in major pain since 2002 with little to no relief.  Started taking diclofenac 75 mg twice a day, and pain threshold is now on scale of 2.  This medicine has greatly increased my quality of life and, so far, have had no side effects."


"I am diagnosed bipolar with psychotic features and I started taking this medication in 2009 when I first got hospitalized after I found out I was "allergic" to Abilify. Geodon was like a miracle. It took away all of the voices and visual hallucinations that I would experience and it worked for a very long time with no side effects which was perfect but just recently last December to be exact it just stopped working. So now I am being weened off the Geodon and am being put on Saphris. Hopefully it will work just as well as the Geodon it has been a hard couple of months including a hospitalization and 2 bouts of IOP. Geodon was great with little if any side effects but hopefully it will last longer for you than it did for me."


"I got the Implanon in May 2007 after having my first child. I have had no problems and no side effects. In fact, in April 2010 I got another put in after having it for 3 years.  The second one has been a year and 3 months. I'm considering having it taken out. My daughter is 4 and half years old and I think its about time. "


"I have found in most cases when I've had moderate to severe pain, that the over the counter medications don't work. Granted they do bring inflammation down, I'll give them that much. However the side effects in comparison are like black and white. I think that the mixture of the two is just right for blocking out the terrible pain, goes to work taking care of the swelling and what not, that follows injury. Doctors these days should not be biased in a way, in which hinders him from deliberating a treatment plan. Consistent in the pain management area of a chronic illnesses. "


"After many family problems and added to this my daughter had ADHD. I was at the end of my rope as far as patience goes. Last year in school was terrible, with my daughter acting out due to all the bad things happening in her life. She was placed on a behavior program and her grades were reflecting the issues she is dealing with. After some sessions with a counselor I was referred to a pediatrician who recommended Intuniv. The first week was a bit rough because my daughter was extremely tired and cranky, however, we stuck with it as the doctor advised and I have been nothing short of amazed. Grades and attitude are outstanding now. Miraculous."


"An incredible birth control. Do not be turned off by people saying they bled or spotted for weeks or months - this is only because it must be started at a specific point in your cycle. It stopped my period for three months without any spotting until it was finally due. My only complaint is that the bleeding lasted a few days longer than usual, but that is it. I didn't even experience the horrible cramps I previously did. An excellent birth control I recommend for both regulating/stopping your period and as an actual birth control."


"I've had three injections for arthritis in my knee.  My first injection no change. Second injection I physically had to lift my leg to move it. Could not drive. Both my GP doctor and pain management doctor said it was a miracle drug. I beg to differ."


"I've been on Lipitor (Atorvastin) 40mg for about 6 years and complained about leg cramps for 5 of those years.   All I kept hearing was the "low on potassium"  with never a solution.   The cramps have been unrelenting and at times, all day long.   Legs, feet, toes, fingers.   Talking to a friend about this the other day, she said she had to stop taking Lipitor due to leg cramps.   Well, knock me down.   I never associated this cramping with my cholesterol medication.   I stopped taking it a week ago and haven't had one single cramp!    Now I have to find another cholesterol medication but it sounds like all of them can have this side effect."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Bloody awful stuff! Been trying to get it down for 5 hours now and still on the first litre! Tastes like a salty, gloopy lemonade. Still no bowel movements either and my colo's at 8am. Nightmare! "


"I could not move my neck. Within 3 minutes I had full range of motion. It did not take all the pain away but reduce it by about 50%, and allowed me to have movement."


"I had a tubal pregnancy and lost my left tube while on this IUD. I'm removing it asap."


"I've had fibromyalgia for over 8 years and my doctor put me on Mobic 8 months ago and it worked great. However, I am not sure if it is no longer working or if my myalgia is getting worse because I have had to change my medication recently. It works great for inflammation but it doesn't work alone to help fight all the symptoms."


"I have been using this since Nov. 2013 I have a love hate relationship with it. 1st let me say it does prevent pregnancy well. BUT... like I said I have had it for 2 years... The 1st year was crazy bleeding and very VERY painful back pains (I still have back pains to this day). Sometimes 2 weeks every month. I never skipped/ missed a period. It took maybe 8 months to regulate. After six months of being a regular cycle (lasting 4-6 days a month), the crazy bleeding came back. April 2015 my cycle lasted 16 days. I the spoke to my OB and gave me BC pills for a month to help reset my system and help with the back pains. Didn't really help much. Now Oct 2015 I have had 2 cycles this month, Throwing up, Headaches, BAD acne, Sore breast!"


"I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was eleven. Over the years, I've been on Metadate, Strattera, Ritalin, Adderall, and Concerta. Finally, after a couple years of a break from the medications (nothing worked before), my new doctor decided to put me on Vyvanse (30mg).

Within the first few hours of taking this drug, I noticed improvement. My mind didn't feel clouded, I could remember things, I could finish tasks, and I was not easily distracted like before. He added Depakote(125mg) to my regimen, which is supposed to assist with agitation and anxiety. Together, these drugs have tremendously improved my life. The only "bad" things I have noticed is that my appetite is almost gone and I talk A LOT more than I used to."


"Good  progress with a lot of side effects"


"Does not stress me out or make me angry like gabapentin did."


"I love Zonegran.  I have no seizures while on this medicine. The only time I experienced a partial seizure was recently when I began including yogurt in my daily diet. Since I excluded that I'm seizure free again."


"I have been prescribed 50mg tramadol for severe carpal tunnel syndrome. Ordered to take 1-2 pills every 4-6 hours, there is no relief/improvement of my condition. Back to the drawing board in hopes to get something effective."


"I had this inserted in March of 2016.  So I've only had this for about 3 months now.  I've only had my period once which is great! I get menstrual craps every now and again but no bleeding. Ive tried several pills which only made me gain weight, become depressed, gain weight and become very irritable for NO reason  I am very happy with this BC and would recommend it."


"Took Seroquel XR for about 2 months, experienced help with sleep issues for about a week before that wore off. Gained at least 20 lbs in this time frame, due to increased appetite and general weight gain due to the drug. Never really seemed to help my bipolar disorder- the other medicines I take do that."


"I am 28 y.o. and had Nexplannon inserted March 1st 2016. The first 3 months were wonderful. I didn't have my period and I felt great. However, months 4 and 5 were awful. I had horrible mood swings, anxiety and episodes where I felt very depressed and would cry for no reason, which was definitely unlike me. I emailed my doctor right away who suggested I give it some time for my body to adjust. Fast forward to almost a year of having it in now, the mood swings and depression are still there, just not as bad, not as much energy throughout the day and I get my period 2-3 times a month. Overall, emotionally it's difficult to go through this. I'm having it removed on Tuesday!The only positive thing is that it's convenient and you forget its there"


"I'm a 36 yo active female diagnosed with Diverticulitis.  I took the combo of meds and am on day 7 now.  I work out 6 days a week and have had to modify my workouts and weight lifting because I feel absolutely drained, weak and muscles ache.  (This of course was advised against by both doctor and pharmacist but alas I am a knucklehead)  I have the metallic taste as well in addition to nausea with the meds.  However I would prefer these side effects to the pain associated with Diverticulitis."


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"I was on this medication for 3 days; on the 4th day, I was having diarrhea every 20 minutes.  Totally unable to work; literally couldn't keep anything in.  What I would eat would flush out within the hour. I know this is one of the severe side effects, so I did stop medication.  Worked great; but man, when you can't work and you can't keep hydrated....there's got to be something in between.  Got samples from the doctor, thank goodness, but I hear it is very expensive."


"I was on the birth control pill for 11- 12 years because I was having my periods in 6-8 months and was bleeding very heavy ... last year in August 2015 I stop taking my pill and start using progesterone cream, black cohosh, vitex, etc and my periods came on twice using this item so my did not came on for 3 months and it finally start in Jan 1, 2016 so around the end of Feb 25 , 2016 I went to my gyno to ask for provera I heard good stuff about this medicine online and she wrote me an  prescription for it and I took it on Feb 27,2016 10mg for 10days and five day off the pill my period came on it last about 7 days... now it almost time for second round of provera hope it work again"


"I had Implanon inserted in March of 2008 after my friend had it inserted and said it was fine.  The only problem I have had was irregular periods there were very irregular.  Sometimes they were short and I called it spotting, but then I would spot for about 1-2 weeks.  But then it would go away for a month and come back.  I think alot of it was stress.  Since July of this year I sort of started new with my life.  I have had two periods since July (it is November), and they were both short and more of a heavy spotting.  But its been alot better.  Overall I am happy with it, and in 2011 I will get a new one inserted, unless they come out with something better!"


"I had psoriasis for 3 years before I tried Olux. At that time, I had a bald spot on my head and no skin on the back of my ears. (It was all raw and covered in pus). I used Olux for three days and my psoriasis cleared up for over a month. The only reason I stopped using it was my new insurance would not cover it. Olux is the ONLY medication that has helped me. I have tried a dozen other medicines and nothing has worked the same."


"I had incredibly painful cramps and was told by both my ob/gyn and general doctor birth control could really help me, so I tried Ortho. My skin stayed just about the same (got some tiny under the skin bumps that didn't bother me) and I was a little tired. My first period on it was extremely heavy and painful, but the next one was lighter and easier to deal with. But I noticed about a month in, I sprouted hair all over my cheeks (which I've NEVER had before). My hormones were basically normal before, but this pill made them go completely haywire (hence the hair growth). But apparently this is a rare side effect. This pill seems to be one of the better ones for other people, but was not right for me. I will keep looking for my perfect birth control."


"I've read that this stuff isn't as bad as some of the others. This is my first time on anxiety of meds, and I'll admit, I do not like it at all. The only pro for me is it helps me sleep better at night. But theres been more cons for me. It makes me nauseous with hunger which makes me more irritable. Once every few day, I'll be sent into a tunnel vision spell which varies on its length of time. And its reduced my ability to perform well in bed. All in all, its not the worst of the side effects, it still feels like hell to me, so I'm going to work on getting off of them"


"I asked my Dr. about Bentyl and she gave me a script for it. I've had chronic pain for almost 3 years, lots of testing, but no real diagnosis. Took 2 (10mg) 3x a day, didn't help, added 2 more at the end of the day and feel relief.  Anyone else out there have my weird symptom of colon, intestinal pain right after a bowel movement, and lasting all day? I got fired 2.5 years ago because I was always out sick. I am very happy this medicine seems to be working. Anyone else have anything that works on intestinal pain?"


"The only pain medicine to provide relief for chronic leg pain without side effects."


"I have gone on and off Xanax for a few years now and all I can say is that it WORKS! I take 0.5-1 mg as needed. It kicks in pretty quickly and it's the only med I've tried that can stop a severe panic attack in its tracks. It has helped me regain control of my life and think clearly in stressful situations. I don't get drowsy or feel impaired as long as I don't take more than my dose. Works better for me than Ativan and clonazepam. Make sure you properly taper off this med if you take it for more than a few weeks- I tried to stop cold turkey once and it felt awful."


"Male 68 yrs old, chronic constipation for 20 yrs. Started on 145mg for 30 days, results positive. Must drink lots of water.  Had BM within 1 hr.  No serious side effects.  Reduced Rx to 72mg for 2 weeks but stopped working so returned to 145mg.  Now BM occurs after 2-3 hrs with no diarrhea. Have abdominal cramps for 6-7 hrs.  Going back to Dr. Soon"


"Original diagnosis stage IV  lung cancer, July 2013.  Received chemotherapy every 3 weeks for two years.July 2015  PET test showed cancer had metastasized to liver.  Started on  Opdivo August 2015.  I have been on opdivo every two weeks since  August 2015.  Last CAT Scan (June 2016) tumor in liver is shrinking AND NO LONGER ANY TUMORS IN EITHER OF MY LUNGS. Slight side effects minimal, slight body aches and tiredness."


"First of all, I was prescribed to Cymbalta/Buspar at the same time to treat my depression/anxiety, respectively, and I can say that I experienced absolutely no side effects from the Cymbalta and I seem to "care" slightly more about other people not just myself. I've been taking Cymbalta for 4 weeks now and am unsure if I've experienced the full effect of what it should be doing for me"


"This medication works well for me. It took a very long time before I was finally diagnosed with Rosacea. I kept hoping I would just out grow adolescent acne even all the way into my late twenties. The only side effect I have encountered is yeast infections. I started taking acidophillus which helps but am now going to consult a nutritionist to see if they can help diet wise. The benefits of the drug outway the side effect but I hope to find a happy balance."


"Pain and fatigue has been greatly reduced as compared to generic colchicine."


"It's Mirena. Don't get it."


"Kremers generic is a great product replacement for the aciphex brand.

I highly recommend it, works even better than the aciphex brand for me.

I've taken aciphex for 11yrs and Kremers generic for 2yrs.   I do have blood tests for kidney function twice per year(blood pressure meds) and my kidneys are fine."


"Right there with everyone else, BV infection. Flagyl 500 twice daily. So happy done with this medicine. I took it for 7 days. I hate this drug!!  Headache,metal taste, cramping and dark urine. I starting feeling better symptom wise on day 5. By day 7 I felt good except for all the side effects. I'm two days off and the burning, itching are back. I'm calling my obgyn today. I'm so afraid she's going to want to put me back on it!!!"


"I, too, have had great results with this medication. It's almost too good to be true. Some weight loss, my readings dropped significantly. I now wonder if it is helping my psoriasis. As after many, many years, it has disappeared from my right leg altogether."


"I was diagnosed with ADD (later ammended to anxiety/depression) at university and went through the gamut of drugs (ritalin, dexedrine, effexor, paxil, zoloft, prozac) alone and combined. I hated the wait time for the meds to work and hated the wait time for the horrible side effects to wear off. I had nausea, insomnia, extreme weight loss, extreme sweating, blurry vision to name a few. Later a psychotherapist suggested ritalin and clonazepam used together and it changed my life. I could concentrate during the day and sleep at night. In Canada I could only get a psychiatrist to prescribe this for me. Doctors wouldn't do it warning of the possibilities of abuse, etc. Doctors here push the newer drugs but I found these worked great!!"


"I've dealt with major depressive disorder for 22 years and have always had to be on several anti-depressants at one time. They only lessened my symptoms in the best of cases, but did nothing most of the time. I've been on every antidepressant in addition to things like risperdal as an adjunct. I was on 450mg welbutrin, 60mg remeron and 120mg cymbalta concurrently with no effect when I decided to take the MAOI plunge. That was 18 months ago. It's truly amazing to feel normal. I'd forgotten what that felt like.

I do have to say the first couple of months were the most brutal med adjustment I've ever been through. Very glad I hung in and didn't give up."


"I have tried everything for my bipolar type II condition. After 4 different mood stabilizers I suggested Lithium to my doctor because I took it at age 17 for a major depression. I seem to have a low tolerance to medications so I started very low. I began with 35 mg of Lithium and recently went up to 75mg (half a pill) and started to have problems. I have hip joint pain. Swollen feet (edema) and hands. Aching flank pain (kidneys??) and it does nothing for my depression symptoms. But the good news is that it sure does keep my brain calmed down. I was having "mixed states" that was probably due to the antidepressant I was on and they have all vanished with the Lithium. I really do like the way it works."


"Brilinta 90mg 2x daily with 81mg aspirin.  Dull aches all over body since starting this after a mild MI event, especially lower back (both sides).  Mild, tolerable headaches as well but they are less frequent than body aches.  Will be switching to Plavix, at least if the side effects are the same and the end result is the same, why am I buying Brilinta?  Just doesn't feel safe."


"By far the best anti nausea medication. I've had Zofran, Hydroxyzine, and some over the counter stuff, nothing compares to Promethazine. It takes about 30-60 minutes to fully peak, once it does.. It works wonders. Zofran is good for on the spot nausea, to work fast. But if you have chronic nausea, Promethazine works both ways!"


"I suffered for three years with bleeding and red spongy gums.  It got worse as time went on...even developed small painless ulcers.  Finally, after going to 5 different doctors, a periodontist told me to stop Amlodipine.  My gums are fine now.  Of course, I had to get periodontal work done to the tune of $1125, but by that point, I would have paid double to get to the bottom of it."


"If used as directed this medication works great. I have been taking the 8mg/2 mg 3 x a day for over 4 years and never had any problems. It works great for withdrawal and maintenance."


"For most people, this medicine works wonder straight away. As for me, it made my acne worst before it got better. I would get pimple after pimple everyday. And it's those deep painful ones. I'm on to my 6 weeks now and it has gotten a lot better. Those tiny little pimples that don't come to a head are finally gone. I'm only left with a few pimples around the cheeks and a lot of hyperpigmentation. I can't wait to see the final results. It works but it can be really slow. Don't lose hope. Give it 6-12 weeks."