"2 weeks - 9 lbs

1st week: no Victoza, only diet - lost 2 Kg (4.5 lbs)

2nd week: 0.6 mg Victoza, a little exercise - lost 2 Kg. Found it pretty impressive, since this isn't water weight anymore! The first days I was very thirsty, always had a bottle of water around... Would feel hungry a bit in the morning, but if I just wait a few minutes it would go away and then I wouldn't be hungry for the rest of the day. Eating well / healthy though, but not very much. On the 7th day had more appetite, but I believe it was because I went on 2 days with no carbs at all, I don't think it was the drug effect "wearing off"

Today is the 1st day of my 2nd week with Victoza, went up to 1.2 mg, no side effects so far. Will def eat more fibers this week."


"Lisinopril has actually worked very well at lowering my BP, but it really wasn't that high to begin with (140/84), now I am pretty much consistent at (128/79), sometimes lower.  My only issue with the drug, is the constant lightheaded feeling, especially in the mornings, when I am extremely dizzy.  I tried to stop taking lisinopril, but my body reacted strange.  My Systolic was good, but my Diastolic was above 85, and my legs felt like they were on fire and weak.

I am going to speak to my pcd tomorrow about this."


"This medication is terrible. Made me feel drowsy and nauseous and eventually put me into the hospital causing pancreatitis."


"I too had the side effect or a persistent dry cough at night when sleeping. I found that rinsing my mouth with mouthwash and letting some trickle down my throat would stop the cough when I would get the dry cough at night while sleeping."


"I used to have about 3 MS flare ups and year, and had to be on steroids all the time, while taking other MS shots, that made me very sick. I have not had a single flare up, or taken any steroids or any other meds since starting Tysabri almost 5 years ago. Also no side effects at all. I even teach zumba classes now. Sometimes only hours after my infusion. It has truly changed my life."


"I've had Implanon for about a year and a half. I have to say that this is the worst birth control that I have personally used. After reading some reviews below now I know it is in fact the birth control. I have had severe mood swings, I gained 110 pounds in the year I've had it. I've also had hair loss and headaches. This will be coming out within a few weeks, and I can't wait."


"A life saver. Quick relief from a painful cramp session in the middle of the night.

Thank you, person who invented it!"


"Yasmin was the 1st birth control I ever tried.I used it for 3years, never had any issues. Before I had horrible acne and irregular menstrual. Yasmin cleared my skin beautifully!!  It also made my menstrual regular and I lost weight . I got off the pill for about 4 years then got back on the pill and was prescribed ortho-tri cyclen and that was awful. I'm now looking for something comparable to Yasmin that my insurance covers. Yasmin is like a miracle pill... pretty skin, got skinny and no babies"


"I am a 38-year-old female who has had acne since I was 10 years old I have tried every over-the-counter medication possible for acne since 1986 to 2012 After years of constant painful acne, my doctor finally decided that my case was severe enough to qualify for this medicine called Accutane/Isotretinoin.  There's a long list of side effects which may seem scary at first, my only side effect was minor dry skin which was curable with a good moisturizer. I completed my treatment in January 2013 and this is now October 2014 and I am still acne free, longest period in my life ever to not have acne.  I was on this for approximately five months but I first started seeing results in a month. I haven't worn make up on my face since then."


"I had the H1N1 flu and then developed Bronchitis. After 3 days of taking Avelox, I had hives all over my body. I stopped the medicine 5 days ago and still have hives.  The bronchitis seems to be gone. I also experience pains in my muscles and weakness and tightness in my chest and palpitations. I don't think I will be taking this medicine again."


"This is the only medicine that works for my allergies. I get horrible allergies, so miserable I can't breath. This medication helps me a lot but I have trouble to sleep. "


"this is my first day taking it, but i am calm and focused, just like i always imagined normal people are. 10 stars!"


"Today makes 3 days on Phen.. I started in the afternoon. The first day it worked great.. Day 2... I ate breakfast around 9 ish, an took a 1/2 pill 30 mins later an a 1/2 again around 400 pm.. it worked great.. I was not hungry at all, no headaches which I got my last time on phen.. I did have some dry mouth around 9 or 10pm, but  went to bed as usual. Day 3.. back to work took pill around 830 after breakfast, I was kind of hungry around lunch.. which is 1130 so I tried to space the time between pills so I took it around 1pm with a snack.. Today I want to eat more.. so I am going to opt for taking it as I did day 2... I need to incorporate more water, but have lost 2 pounds in 3 days.. I have not worked out, but have walked moderately..."


"I, like many others, did not do my research on Chantix before beginning my prescription.  The first week was easy.  By day 10 I had a series of major health concerns.  I am diagnosed bi-polar and was not notified of the increase side effects of anyone with a mental illness.  I experienced rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, fainting, black outs, nausea, dizziness, shaking, major anxiety attacks, loss of sleep, etc. I must add, I've quit smoking cold-turkey before for long lengths of time and NEVER felt these effects!"


"I too, wish I had read this site before I went on to follow Doctors recommendation.   I am 50 and had been experiencing heavy (blood clots type) irregular periods for about two years prior.  Was told by doctors that with Mirena, bleeding will be reduced drastically or even stop due to my age.  To me this was exactly what I needed cause the continuous bleeding was leaving me very tired and non energy.  It was effecting my everyday life etc.  and because of the irregularity and heaviness, had several embarrassing episodes. Anyway opted for mirena six months ago.  Bleeding still very irregular and heavy. Doctors say it’s early days and to give it a chance but it’s not easy cause apart from the great inconvenience, I have had weight gain  as well."


"My wife has been on Auryxia for over 1 1/2 years, this med has caused stomach pain and nausea. Her blood levels recently came back with a 3.5 which is great and she takes 5 with each meal and renvella had caused her to feel so full  that she wanted to bust."


"I had paragauard for two years even though I had heavy periods and VERY bad cramps. I can't handle birth control pills (depression, weight gain, acne,  you name it). Finally, I gave in and tried Kyleena. Insertion hurts (a minute or two of cursing under your breath and some deep breathing), then I was basically fine. I took Motrin and Tylenol before insertion and took a few doses of Motrin for maybe a week or two after. Some brown spotting a week or so before my first period then a light period for about one week. Since then nothing and feeling great! I go back tomorrow to have an ultrasound to confirm placement, so far I can feel my strings and no issues during sex. Definitely recommend, just make sure you go to an OBGYN."


"It’s 3:42am right now and I am uncomfortable right now. A few hours ago I inserted the miconazole 3 day cream treatment inside of me (why would I do such a thing).... I'd rather lay down and die right now. This is making me MISERABLE!!! What is in this stuff ?!!! I took TWO diflucan pills about 5 days ago and I’m still having symptoms!!! I guess it’s time to call my doctor smh"


"This made me tired and lethargic.  I became so tired I didn%u2019t even want to have sex.  Not to popular with the wife.  My symptoms of having to urinate all the time did not go away.  I work for a living and being tired all day does not cut it."


"Had been taking Zoloft 50mg about a year, then when my life stress increased, it wasn't helping me cope well. Im also taking Generic Adderal 10mg 2x daily which helps more with mood, focus, and anxiety. Since generic effexor is working so well for my daughter, I had asked my Psychiatrist if I could try it. From day one it seemed like a miracle and for about half a year I felt pretty normal. Doc thought 75mg dose was too low, but once I went up in dose. I started the downward spiral of side effects. On day 3 now, taking zoloft 50mg again, per the doc, but feel horrible, physically and ever so crazy now and then. I'm older female and sure don't need this. Wouldn't suggest this med to anyone over 30 because it's so nasty to change from."


"I have been on Wellbutrin for 1-2 years and have tried at least 5 other antidepressants and I have not been successful with them. Wellbutrin is the only medication I have been on that I have actually been happy. I love this medication. I have felt like a new person. it gives me pep in my step."


"I was on Paxil when I was 15. I think for about a year it was okay because of the numbness but soon you start feeling horrible because you have no feelings at all. You can't cry or nothing. I don't think its a good medicine for depression. I think it's better for social anxiety since there is no feeling at all. The other worst part was the weight gain. "


"I've been on Generess Fe for 5 weeks now. I started the first day of my period and practiced safe sex the first month.  I was on Loestrin before which made me feel crazy. And Nuvaring, which made sex uncomfortable. Generess is not so bad, I did get nauseous in the beginning, and when I had to double up when I missed a pill. I do feel anxious but I also have been recovering from generalized anxiety disorder, so it's a normal feeling for me. I did however have a strong depressed feelings for a few hours but again I thought it was my period. I feel my moods go up and down faster but they aren't as bad as the other pills I was on. I do feel more calm on this pill. I do feel breast tenderness but that's it."


"I was on Paxil....in hopes of trying to find a drug perhaps more effective my doctor put me on Viibryd.  I was weaned off of Paxil in 3 weeks, and put on Viibryd.  After 3 weeks on the drug, I started having the absolute worst panic attacks of my life.  My poop turned green, and I had sleep paralysis!!! NO DRUG should EVER do that to a  person...I weaned off this poison and I am through with psychiatrists.  I do not recommend this drug to anyone!  I was in complete misery for months and took my body a while to get back to where it was."


"I used xiidra for approximately 3 weeks prescribed for dry eye disease.  The terrible taste it left in my throat was bearable but I must say that it has significantly increased tearing.  It is so bad that I have returned to the eye doctor to obtain medication for itchy constant tearing eyes. Two days after beginning prescription Prednisolone AC 1% I am finally getting relief from the itching eyes.  The tearing continues to effect my quality of life.  I'm extremely disappointed that I was not informed of this possibility by my eye doctor.  In this day and time we must all be our own advocate for any negative side effects because some physicians fail to inform their patients.  Please beware of the side effects of Xiidra!!!!!!"


"I was in Lomedia 24 FE, loved it!  Well for some unknown reason you can find it anymore and no one knows why!  The Dr knows nothing about it being discontinued, the pharmacy just says "our manufacturer can't get it, but we don't know why".  Google has no answers, and I thought google knew on EVERYTHING!

They switch my prescription to this Blisovi 24 fe, it sucks!  Gained weight, that won't come off but worse than that - I spot ALL the time, I may have two periods a month.  I never know what to expect each day!  I've been on it for a year now, and have had 2 normal periods.  The rest are heavy, last longer than it should, stop one day and then begin again a week later - I HATE IT!!!  Bring Lomedia 24 fe back - PLEASE!!!!"


"Significantly improved my quality of life with the only side effect being minor occasional headache."


"Do not take this.  Research this drug before giving it to your child.  It has been known to cause neuropsychiatric episodes when taking it.  It is a very dangerous drug and I would NOT recommend this to anyone, at any age."


"I can do it twice in about an hour.
Taking Norco with Levitra: I get much smaller but last longer.
Stopped taking Norco for 4 days. A lot bigger and harder.
Results in about 20 minutes but if I wait 2.5 hours the best results. 14 hours later I wake up after sleeping 8 hours waking up at 8 am could go again at full size...but she never stays over.
But I have a PROBLEM starting at around 11am: headache and bad DEPRESSION for the rest of the day till 10pm bedtime."


"Had a bronchoscopy where Succinlycholine was used in the Anesthesia and felt fine when I left the hospital.  In the early evening I began to experience stiffness the started in my neck but by 10:00 it had spread to all of my muscles.  My arms, thighs, calfs, glutes, stomach, back and ribs all were extremely sore to the point that I could barely move.  Never had such extreme soreness and it actually wakes me up at night.  This has nothing to do with how you were positioned on the table but is a reaction, or side effect, of the Succinlycholine.  Strongly urge you to use something else."


"I was changed from Levemir 24 hr insulin to Humalog mix 75/25. I am getting much better control over my numbers, a very good medicine."


"I recently bought the PS4 VR helmet. Almost every game made me motion sick. I tried Dramamine by taking it one hour before playing. Not one game bothered me at all. I played four straight hours and had a blast. I have only tried this once and had 100% success. Today I am giving it a go again!"


"I started taking Hysingla 40 mg about 10 days ago. It does take the pain away about 80% of the time. I wake up thru the night with only about 3 hours sleep.  I also have terrible headaches now. I don't know if any of this is related to my medication as I checked the side effects, but this has only started since then.  You would think taking pain medication I wouldn't have headaches. Talking to my pain management Dr next week."


"After 4 days out of 7, twice a day, I quit taking it for two days and then resumed once a day.  I had developed severe lethargy and dizziness and red splotches on my hands.  Weakness disappeared within  a day but then returned when I resumed.   There must be an alternative out there."


"I am 28 years old, 125lbs, extremely active with dance, gym and sports.  I take the pill at just about the same time everyday, give or take 15 minutes.  Have a pretty healthy diet.  I started Loestrin to prevent pregnancy.  I've been on it for 3 weeks and for the most part happy so far.  Here are my symptoms:

Wk 1 --> Severe bloating, daily nausea.  5 lb weight gain, but i'm thinking that was due to not being able to workout due to feeling dizzy.

Wk 2 --> Bloating gone.  Nausea gone.  Feeling back to normal. Some mild spotting for a day.  Increased a cup size.  Skin looks great and feels smoother.

Wk 3 --> Feel perfectly normal.  Lost the weight I gained the 1st week."


"I used Hydrocodone and Tramadol for persistent joint and neck/back pain. Didn't appreciate the foggy out of body living experience but it did help the pain. Although with narcotics, I became easily resistant and constant increasing of dosage doesn't seem like the most practical idea for long term pain. Lyrica took about one month to actually show it's benefits, luckily I had gotten free samples for that trial period. After the 1st month I noticed significant relief from my persistent joint pain. I am able to function normally for most of the day without any issues. So happy to have found Lyrica, just wish it wasn't so expensive!"


"I heard about this medication and was anxious to try it.
Read this whole thing before you turn away.
 I took a full 50 mg pill and it was the nastiest, most God awful, experience.  It felt so horrible.  I felt so sick, it was like being poisoned.  I threw up, extreme fatigue, my head and muscles hurt so bad, I couldn't move out of bed, I couldn't taste food,I lost interest in everything.
 I then tried Campral and it didn't even work at all.
I spend some amount of weeks formulating a new strategy and I decided to divide a pill into 16 pieces.  one piece at bedtime the first night (about 3-4 mg) then two pieces (6-8mg) the next and so on each night.  It works!  It a very powerful drug."


"It totally works.   I got this from a pedicure and for four years I did lamisal and a laquer cicloporix and it kept coming back I've used jublia for a year and my nail is clear.   I will never have a pedicure again.  I have 3 bottles left and I am not sure if I should keep using it or stop now.  I just don't want it to come back. By the way I never skipped one application."


"On the 25th I was on day 3 and feeling awful and yes, it was like having a bad flu, vomiting, shakes, anxiety at an all time high because I wanted to feel better and the sickness just made me feel that I never was. But now day 6 and like the first time, I'm glad I stuck with it as I feel just great today and feel 'normal' so the side effects are very hard but it is worth it in the end."


"I have had a pain in my left lower abdomen for a month and a half now. I finally went to the doctor yesterday and he told me it sounds like IBS. I have a GI appointment just to make sure. He gave me Amitiza to try till then. I was weary to try Amitiza because so many reviews talked of bad side effects. I ate a very full meal and took it last night. This morning I had no pain for the first time in a month and a half. I felt it some during the day but nothing like it has been. Definitely a miracle drug! I had little side effects, some nausea and a bit of feeling "not all there". But that was just a short time and it all went away. I can definitely handle the side effects when it works so well. I hope this review helps."


"I was prescribed Otezla 10 days ago for severe scalp and ear psoriasis.  My dermatologist gave me the starter pack while I was waiting for insurance approval (which just obtained) and in this short period of time, I have noticed a nearly 50 percent reduction of the itchiness and scaling, which was so bad that it often bled and my scalp was painful from just a shower.  I have a salt-water pool and the water stung so bad I tried not to get my head wet.  I am astounded that I am already seeing a difference.  I am even more astounded that I have had zero side effects. I was prepared for nausea, diarreah, and headaches - anything to get relief from the misery of constant scratching, scabing, and just plain pain. It hurt to even brush my hair."


"Began having thyroid issues years ago which in turn caused a progressive weight gain.  I do not have heart problems, diabetes (showing some tendencies) or any severe diseases but have become very obese.  My endocrinologist suggested Belviq as a way to help me lose weight and regain some energy & mobility and to prevent any development of full blown diabetes.  I began back in November and as of yesterday I have lost 19 pounds - this was through Thanksgiving & Christmas.  The first two weeks I experienced some dizziness but it was mild.  I also have experienced "very active" dreams nightly but not enough to prevent rest.  The weight loss has been wonderful and my clothes are fitting more comfortably.  It has been an answer to prayer!"


"I had perfect skin until 2 weeks after starting this pill. I continued to take it because my gyno said it would take 3 months for my body to fully adjust to the hormones. 5 months later I am still breaking out on a regular basis. "


"This wasn't right for me.  Only was on it for 5 doses, so I don't know if it helped.  I puked up the fifth dose, then got dizzy, and almost passed out on the ride to the ER.  It settled down after a couple hrs,  Had no alcohol for the past 10 days.  This likely wouldn't happen to most people.  But it's got gnarly side effects if it don't agree with you."


"I have been on this bc for 2 months now and nothing but great things. Period is normal. No side effects. Weight loss and life is good. I mean I've never taken a pill. I've always had an IUD but this has been great and I would never go back."


"I hadn't been on birth control before the patch but my experience on it has been pretty pleasant. My period is a lot shorter and it comes exactly 3 days after I take my patch off for my week off. The only negative I have found is that I am way more emotional than I have ever been in my life. I cry way more often (when I'm wearing the patch and on my period). Which I find very strange since I had gone from not crying ever, to crying about once a week."


"Was extremely suicidal and had ECT treatment for several weeks. Then put on lithium for maintenance therapy 300x2 daily for now. I Think I've found the perfect recipe for S/I. Never have I felt so good and have enjoyed being alive. I recommend ECT and lithium for anyone struggling with S/I. I've tried everything else for past 15 years and this is the ticket."


"I have been taking Nitrofurantoin for almost 6 days already and other than making me tired and feeling a great amount of pressure under my abdomen, I feel okay. Hopefully the infection does not come back. I will update after the 7th day."


"Diagnosed with ADHD at age 21 I was unable to take the typical agents used to treat ADHD namely stimulants. Wellbutrin XL has been a godsend for me to help a battle some of the ADHD symptoms without the nasty side effects in come down blouse of stimulants."


"At first I thought this would be easy to apply-like deodorant. It was a water substance that was real messy and time consuming to apply. I am asking for another "gel"."


"I had run out of Zovirax cream and was waiting a day or so on a refill from my dr. I was having a bad breakout with 4 on my lips, ugh!! I read a lot of reviews for Abreva and wish I went with my guy and not buy this crap (for $25 to boot)! Doesn't work whatsoever. One review said that they actually woke up the next morning with another sore - and so did I! So upset with this product I may write a letter to them demanding a refund."


"I have been using this for about 6 mths or so and have found significant improvement.  I also have been lucky because my insurance covers all but a $6.00 co pay.   My right big toe had been thick, discolored and painful.  My left big toe was on its way... At one point my right big toe had turned completely white and lifting up like you could just pull it off.  It was dead!  I went to a foot Dr. who presrcibed Kerydin...told me to keep my nails short and  use daily.  I also DO NOT polish my toe nails any longer!!  I know it will take awhile but so far...I am impressed!  Both bid toes have lost their thickness, no pain...still a little discolored, but I plan to continue on this plan as I definitely have seen great results!  Update to come ..."


"Asking my doctor about Zoloft was one of the best decisions for me. I have suffered from anxiety as long as I can remember. I feel like a new person now. I didn't even fully realize how bad it was until taking Zoloft. I didn't want to take meds, I thought my anxiety was just part of who I was and something I would have to deal with forever. Zoloft has changed my life."


"I have been on Minastrin 24 Fe for 2 months now. I wasn't on any birth control previously. I have not noticed any weight gain...if anything I've noticed a decrease in my appetite. I do have slight headaches daily, but not anything Tylenol can't fix and they are slowly subsiding. They were pretty brutal in the first month. The biggest side effect I've noticed is how emotional I am! I used to NEVER cry and now if my boyfriend even looks at me the wrong way I start crying! It's ridiculous. Sometimes I feel like Im about to cry and I have absolutely no idea why! Also, my periods are lighter and shorter, but I still have a little spotting. Doctor told me this would happen. I'll keep taking it for now."


"I completed a month of the Viibryd, keeping the dosage low hoping it would be more tolerable. Unfortunately, the side-effects were just too problematic to allow me to function (dizziness, lack of concentration, dysphoria, nausea). Viibryd doesn't seem to have been a viable option for me.

I'm now trying citalopram, have been on it about 5 days now and already wondering what this will do. I guess I'll see. It's frustrating to have tried so many and not gotten the relief I need to be a functioning member in society. That and it's unsettling that I feel like my doctor's just guessing. lol. thanks again for your responses.

http://www.drugs.com/answers/viibryd-side-effect-duration-497301.html"


Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease

"I started taking this medication three months ago,November. The doctor told me it would take up to three months to work .After the first month the fatigue lessened.I didn't want to sleep all day long,I actually wanted to move.Soon after the occurrence of joint pain also lowered.It still hurts when I push myself to hard and on.rainy days but the pain isn't consistent anymore."


"I first took Aviane 3 years ago for 1 year but was horrible at remembering to take it so I switched to the depo shot which made me bleed for 6 months straight so I switched back to Aviane for another year. I didn't realize before but it made my mood swings crazy! Which makes sense because when I first took it I remember having these huge emotional break downs literally crying my eyes out thinking I was insane but had no clue why, especially around period time. I've always been small & my weight was always the same(98lbs) but I lost 10lbs on this pill & its impossible to gain back, I feel disgusting. I just recently got off it and am starting a new bc, Sprintec. Fingers crossed this one works, my weight goes up, and my crazy calms down."


"I take 200 mg (the maximum recommended dosage) of Zoloft to help with my depression. It hasn't helped very much, however. I still get very depressed sometimes, and it hasn't made much of a difference with my anxiety either. I take it in conjunction with Risperidone. For some reason my psychiatrist seems to think the thing to do is to keep increasing the medication, even though I feel no noticeable difference."


"Had severe diarrhea and vomiting. Can’t eat lose 17 lbs in 12 days. Very weak with severe  abdominal pain. Was not told  that the side effects could be this bad. Not able to get around the house to sick to eat. Confusion and now bouts of crying can take this medicine. I haven’t had an injection in over a week but still feel just as bad. Don’t know why they put this on the market. Feel like my body is destroyed on the inside"


"Hi all im 2 days in on orlistat - never taken it before - am very thirsty but im down 5lbs in a day! so very happy - am drinking so much water - havent had any weird side effects other than thirst yet though - and am keeping the fat intake down - funny i always read that low fat is a myth but it appears to be working!"


"I had tooth ache for days, no sleep and was taking pain medication. Within only  one hour of taking amoxicilin 500 mg it was feeling better  and the pain went away in two hours and has not returned.  The tooth has hole down to the root but at least now I can sleep till it gets pulled"


"Very effective but some side effects. Causes weight gain. Potential cardiac health risks. Has some unintended good side effects too though."


"Weigh your options.  The medicine may work but the side effects may be worse.  My son was vomiting often, had severe abdominal pain and had some difficulty breathing while taking this medicine."


"DO NOT ALLOW DR TO PUT YOU ON THIS MEDICATION IF YOU:
ARE AUTOIMMUNE (Positive ANA, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus, Sjögren's Syndrome)
OR TAKE:
EFFEXOR OR ANY OTHER SNRI
I AM EXPERIENCING LIVER INJURY DUE TO THE COMBINATION OF THESE CONDITIONS/DRUGS"


"This is a terrible drug! Yea it works but are you kidding me, I felt like I was going to die. I took this when I woke up around 730am and then 9:35am hits and my stomach starts hurting so bad, then 20 minutes later it really starts hurting.. So bad I start thinking to myself "am I giving birth?", Is this really happening to me? I wanted to die, I really wanted to die. I ran to and from the bathroom from 9:30am to around 12pm. I finally went and it was a lot. The whole time I went through the terrible stomach pains I was praying and having other people pray for me. I urge you to not take this medication there is something seriously wrong with it, ITS NOT WORTH IT. I am serious, please try to take something else. This medication is not good!!"


"I like this pill. It's helped me maintain clear skin for the most part (still break out during that time of the month) and I haven't gained weight. Been on this pill for 3 years. At the very beginning, I did experience horrible mood swings though, it took some months to get used to. Other than that I'm satisfied with Sprintec. Not life changing but it's overall good."


"I have been taking Metformin for about a month and have not had any side effects. I also take glyburide with it."


"I have tried other anti anxiety medications but they gave me terrible side effects. Zoloft has almost completely taken away my anxiety and the only side effect I have is sleep loss that is corrected by a sleep aid. I am so much happier and my life has been so much better since being on this medication. I experienced this almost right away after starting the medication. I didn't realize how much my anxiety had really been affecting my life until I started using Zoloft."


"I have been on this medication overy a year now and it has done wonderful things for me. Before I was on it I had my first episode and was in and out of the hospital 4 times in 5 months trying different medications and being unstable. Now I'm going back to school and I have no symptoms. Side effects are minimal, a little tired the day or two after the shot and I've gained 15 pounds or so not too bad. This medication gave me my life back. I just hope my new insurance will cover it."


"I was completely devastated when my results came back positive for chlamydia. I thought std's were gross, and something foreign that I learned from sex ed classes in middle school. I never imagined having unprotected sex 1 time (yes - one time!!!) would land me in my obgyn doctors office with chlamydia. I took 2 of the 500mg Azithromycin pills right away. About two hours later I was sitting on the toilet crying and holding my stomach. The abdominal pain is awful! I dryheaved, got a cold washcloth for my face, and rested in bed for the rest of the day. For two days later, I continued using the bathroom every time j ate something. I ate very lightly, stayed hydrated drinking water. I'm so glad this whole ordeal is behind me now! Wow."


"I've been on the pill for about a year now since I switched from the Depo shot. At first it was giving me headaches so I started to take it right before bed. My face has cleared up a lot with the occasional zit around my period. Period have become lighter with less cramps and my breasts have gotten fuller. The only thing that I have noticed is my sex drive isn't what it used to be, but it could just be me."


"I got the IUD yesterday, and I honestly didn't think it hurt that bad. My doctor had to clean my cervix before she put in my Mirena and the pain was minimal. Then she told me that I had a floating cervix and she would need to pin it down so she could put my Mirena in my uterus. WELL, she took a needle and literally pinned my cervix to my uterus. I had shooting pain up my abdomen and instantly threw up. I had NO idea it would hurt that bad. I was throwing up for over five hours from the pain cramps I got. Feels like a severe period cramp. I feel fine now, and I'm sure I'll love it since I wont have to jack with the pill anymore, but the first day was painful. Get numbed!"


"51 years old, I was on Rapaflo 8mg for about a year until insurance informed me they would not cover it anymore, and offered four generic alternatives.  Researched all four, found Alfuzosin reviews least objectionable , so asked urologist for prescription.  Daily 10mg dose works just as well on urinary symptoms, does not cause dry orgasm.  Slight headache and tiredness first day, both gone now.  No other side effects.  Happy so far with this medicine."


"I have COPD.  My lung capacity is down to 40%.  My plumanory doctor prescribed Montelukast.  I developed a very severe cough.  After discontinuing Montelukast the cough disappeared."


"I have chronic panic disorder/ agoraphobia ,if not for this drug I would be dead,now with all the conflict goin on about it ,I won't survive,im a 60 year old man who has been on 3 to 4mgs a day,how inhuman these new doctors are."


"I normally had really good blood pressure. 1 week before starting Claravis my bottom number was 66, 1 week after taking Claravis my bottom blood pressure reading was 98. You are considered to have high blood pressure at 90. I can't believe it got so high so quick! I'm stopping taking it today! Not worth the risk of having a stroke. Also really expensive medication."


"HORRIBLE! Do not use. I bleed about 10-20 days each month and sometimes this happens back to back. I have had Nexplanon for 18 mos and its not worth it. Acne, random hairs growing on my chin, and the bleeding is beyond irritating. I would rather get pregnant than deal with this nonsense. Never again, I have tried several forms of BC over the years and this is by FAR the most annoying. Save yourself some time, it's NOT worth it."


"This medicine is great. I instantly start feeling calm from head to toe. I like the fact that I don't have to wait 30 minutes or so for it to kick in. I would recommend this to anyone that needs to have a day life. I also like that I can take it and still function at work."


"I have been taking Zyrtec about 3 months now..and one side effect that i have not seen is i sound like i have laryngitis all the time.  My throat is too dry and scratchy.  Other than that it works great..no itchey eyes, sneezing and such!!!"


"Holy cats. I took it at around midnight. Woke up at 8 the next morning feeling off by 9 I was vomiting a bloodlike substance and was cramping so bad I felt like I was dying. After the third or fourth round of violent vomiting to the point I had urinated on myself my fiance called 911. I was soaking wet dripping with sweat and he said he was afraid I was dying because I turned grey. I  scheduled for an endoscopy next week but after reading the other experiences on here I will certainly be talking to my newly acquired gastro doc to see if this innocuous pink pill could have reaked this much havoc. The emt thought I might have been having a heart attack it was rather terrifying. I  am just now putting the pieces of this puzzle together."


"This medication has caused such horrendous side effects, exactly like having the flu including the fever of 101°f. The benefits are non existent"


"I am 13, and for about a year or two I struggled with acne. I literally was obsessed with my skin. I was spending my free time looking up reviews of products and trying everything from cheap over the counter products to expensive department store ones and getting facials with my own money. All I can say is stop wasting your time and money looking for other products other than Epiduo. It took me a couple of months to start working and I'm happy to say that face is acne free. I was also using another product that I got from my Dermatologist called Ziana which was amazing also. I have to admit that my skin is a little more red than usual after using this wonderful product, but it can easily be concealed with a BB cream or tinted moisturizer."


"Severe allergic reactions (hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, and tongue) ear pain."


"I was diagnosed with possible flu Saturday night at Urgent Care after spiking a fever of 103 all of a sudden and generally feeling like rubbish. I had a flu shot. End story, they didn’t actually test me but assumed, gave me a script for tamiflu and prescription ibuprofen (I have a history of headaches).  Initially I thought it was great.  After 2 doses, all the side effects started to hit.  Insomnia, eye irritations, dizziness, bleeding nose, diarrhea.  All for something my regular doctor said wasn’t actually the flu.  When I saw my regular doctor on Monday, I was told to finish out the script but rightfully diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection.  Almost a week later, I still haven’t slept a full night. Never again tamiflu, never"


"I've been on Chantix for 2 weeks I have reduced the amount I smoke and they smell awful and I can't finish the smoking, I also live with smokers who have decided not to quit and refuse to honor my request to smoke outdoors making it even more difficult to quit. I am a 2 to 3 pk a day sometimes 4pks a day smoker. I am down to less then 2 pks a day. I do have issues with my chest feeling very heavy and shortness of breath since taking Chantix, I have developed vertigo and upper respiratory infection since using Chantix. The cravings aren't as intense and I don't feel any anger. I do have very vivid dreams (not nightmares). I am also very itchy all over and get chills and hot flashes since taking Chantix and am very tired all the time."


"I have been on Contrave for a month and it has drastically decreased my craving for sweets.  I very seldom eat any sweets. I realize I don%u2019t eat as much anymore.  I started taking Contrave as prescribed one in the morning and one in the evening.  Now I am up to two twice a day but I only take two in the morning and none in the evening.  I feel I don%u2019t need the evening dose because the morning dose is holding for now. I haven%u2019t changed my diet any except for eating sweets.  Only side effect I have notice at this time I am very gassy.  I started off weighting 230 lbs. currently I weigh 225 lbs. I guess it%u2019s is working.  My food intake is between 1500 to 1600 calories daily.  Every day I want to quit but I am hanging in there.  I will try."


"I have taken Lamictal for 12 years. I was taking 150mgs, now 75mg daily. I have not been manic the entire 12 years, and that is what I wanted to prevent. I still feel sad and scared sometimes but not manic. I am an introvert and like to have a lot of alone time to read, work on the computer, etc. so it's not going to make you an extrovert if you really aren't one. I  have medical insurance that helps pay for the brand name, since the generic doesn't work for me. I ended up in the hospital on the generic. I will never stop taking Lamictal, because I don't ever want to not be in control of myself."


"I was on this birth control for a year and then I was switched to a different one without me wanting to be. The first thing I notice was the tiredness. I was completely exhausted all the time. I never really had acne breakouts while I was on it. However, I did have my first yeast infection and reoccurring bacterial vaginosis while I was on it. I have no idea if it caused it or not but I think it’s plausible since I’ve never had either infection until starting bc. All in all I would much rather go back on it as I suffered very minimal side effects from it."


"I have had polyps removed 6 times now and have been using Nasonex since it first came on the market. Maybe it stopped some growing but for the past 5 months I have suffered headaches every day.  Maybe I've used Nasonex for too many years for this to start happening. Since stopping the Nasonex my headaches have ceased.  What a relief."


"I'm Bi polar. Super manic. Major highs n lows for as long as I can remember...I'm 36yrs. I've tried everything under the sun. I SWEAR BY THIS MEDICATION. I have severe side effects to all meds so I always start out with the lowest dosage to handle them. I'm on 25mg and boy my life has change 360. It saved my marriage!!! Like who is this person! This is the best of me that I never got to experience... I wasted a good chunk of my life being miserable. I have patience now. Lol, I'm not MEAN...I calm down a lot faster than before when I do get mad. My house is clean, I cook, everything feels like its in it's place. I hear the birds chirping and just generally HAPPY. This medication is my life saver. Omg....I prayed so long for some help. Thank GOD"


"I have been on Pristiq for 6 days this is the best I have felt in years. I have been on antidepressants for years.No side effects."


"I have been on many different birth controls, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Yaz, Yasmin, Mercette, and this is by far the best.  Initially when you start it the first few month you may experience breakthrough bleeding but this stops by month three. I usually take it around the same time everyday which prevents spotting.  It has cleared up my skin for the most part besides that occasional pimple before my period.  My mood swings are the best on this pill, and there is absolutely no weight gain or off balance of hormones where you feel the side effects of taking hormones.  I recommend this birth control to anyone but just be patient with the adjustment it takes to get acclimated to your body."


"I have been on Reclipsen for 3 months for terrible periods (I'm 15), and my acne isn't any better then it was before, my periods are just as heavy as before and I've gained 17 pounds. It caused severe mood swings, anxiety attacks, weight gain, more acne, strange cravings, always hungry, and didn't help with amount of blood or my cramps.

The pros are it shortens my period to 6 days rather then 12-16 days, but I still bleed abnormally heavy to anemic point. The weight gain is the worst."


"1st month with Nexplanon in arm. Very convenient considering not taking a pill everyday or remembering to get prescription for Nuvaring every month (and then remembering to insert on the right date).  With Nexplanon I had some symptoms that were quite worrisome because they were like pregnancy symptoms. Even more so than other methods of birth controls I have used in the past.  The symptoms included strong food cravings, increased appetite, always sleepy, lightheadness when standing up, breast augmentation, and most scariest stomach flutters. The day I had planned to take a pregnancy test is the day my period started. So far period is very light."


Dexchlorpheniramine / dextromethorphan / pseudoephedrine

"My four year old had a bad case of sinusitis with a bad cough and is on her second round of antibiotics. Since being started on this her nose has not been as stuffy and her cough has been silenced. I love this stuff."


"I have suffered from recurrent urinary tract infections since I became sexually active. I would get an infection every time I had sex with my boyfriend. I tried countless courses of antibiotics which apparently cleared the infection but when I had sex again i got another one. finally my doctor put me on nitrofurantoin and this cleared the infection immediately. I have still to finish the course. I haven't had sex while taking the last few courses to make sure the infection has cleared fully! "


"I was prescribed Lyrics for RLS...I also have severe lumbar spinal stenosis.  My legs hurt bad due to compressed nerves. Lyrica helped me a lot. It definitely relieved my leg pain. I was also taking Tramadol which I decreased because Lyrica does the  job as well and I don't like the tramadol as it makes me sleepy. Lyric does not make me sleepy. I have had no problems with Lyrica and been on it several months . Have gone off it also for several weeks with no problems at all. Maybe it helps some people and others not. For me, it really relieved my nerve pain in my legs."


"I've had Implanon for about 2 years and I can't wait to get it out. The things I experienced were very heavy bleeding, cramps and not just normal cramps the worst I've ever felt, spotting, pain during intercourse, mood swings, and loss of sex drive. All of these things come and go accept the loss of sex drive. Before insertion I was sex crazy now it's a hassle just to get ready. I bled for long periods at first but after a few months it would come and go. I will bleed then stop for a long period. The reason I rated it a four is because I am not pregnant."


"I've been diagnosed with CML on March of 2012. I've been on Tasigna ever since. The results were great but a few side effects have been bothering me, such as, hair loss, aprupt mood swings, depression, bone pain (especially my back), muscle pain, blurred vision sometimes. The ones that are tiring me are my hair loss and the bone pain."


"Totally killed our sex life"


"Had a great experience with Victoza. Really helps with blood sugar along with metformin. First few weeks were rough, very nauseated. stuck with it and very slowly increased my dose from .6 to 1.2 every time I felt up to it. lost 40 pounds over 8 months. Blood sugar in 90's in morning. I find it easier to eat a low carb diet when I am not that hungry."


"First off, I quit! I am on day 11 so not 100% self assured it will last but I am 3 days smoke free. I have no cravings to smoke but the habit is still there so If I am around triggers I do tend to want to go for a smoke. I did try one today. I put it out. Made me sick feeling and tasted gross. Didn't even inhale fully. So it is working.

Side effect: The nausea is INTENSE!!! Maybe if you eat properly it will be less for you, I don't know. Sleep is horrid. I sleep at max 90minutes at any given time. Most often I sleep in spurts of 30-60minutes. As such I am quite tired. I am on Topamax as well so carbonated drinks like pop are off the table to help me with me day so I feel drugged all day. Odd and rather vivid dreams. Not bad, just odd."


"I have never been so thankful for 8 pages of strangers. I used the One day treatment after getting a YI from a regime of antibiotics. Inserted the cream and rubbed the itch cream all over as it had been so  itchy. I didn’t feel the burning and itching start until about 30 minutes after insertion. It’s been about an hour now and the pain is starting to subside. I have to wonder if the intensity of itching/burning has to do with the irritation of the vag before insertion. After reading all of these reviews I may still call my doc tomorrow for the oral medicine. These side effects were definitely not present with my one other YI."


"After feeling constipated for about 2 weeks - went to bathroom but only a marble or two worth come out. I got super keen and took four dulcolax tablets. As a person who doesn't read instructions. I'm kinda wishing I did. I took them about 3pm today with a bit of water and about 10:15 pm as I was just about to doze off and BAM!! I have never run for a toilets so fast, after stacking it over some toys (while trying to not wake everyone up) I managed to pick my bursting butt up and drag it to the toilet. Needless to say I did no pushing whatsoever even though the pain was unbearable. I feel maybe I should have drank more water so my insides didn't feel like they were being shafted with a big black rubber fist. Not for the feint hearted."


"Started four days ago with a UTI. Started taking Nitrofurantoin Mono/Mac 100 mg twice daily. Ive been taking it 9:00 am and 9:00 pm for two days. Today I woke up feeling absolutely horrible! Burning clammy skin, chills (without fever) bad pain in left side of lower back. Pretty much can't get out of bed! I've had UTI's before and can still function. These meds are risky. Went to Doc this morning, and he confirmed that it's most likely this med. Just wanted to put my review out here to help if someome might feel the same."


"Right now this would be my second month in this and I am experience nausea like I have to throw up has anyone else had this ?"


"Back story: I am 134 lb 29 year old woman who has been drinking heavily since 19. 5-10 a day is where I have been for some years now. I tried tapering myself and was going through hell. I was in fear for my life and was terrified that if I saw a doctor they would cart me off the detox. I have been spent some time focusing on recovering and am very motivated. I am at the point where the idea of taking another drink makes me sick. I went to the emergency and they immediately gave me Valium for withdrawals. I left with a prescription to Librium, but my pharmacy was not open. The nurse even suggested taking some drinks until I could get the prescription, but I found a 24 hour pharm am just paid for the Librium. Amazing stuff. Actually slept!"


"This is a wonderful medicine despite the MAOI stigma. It truly works!"


"For some reason this is the only pain killer I can tolerate. I have been prescribed different types of medicines and they are either to strong or don't work. The only problem I have is when you tell the doctor this they act like you are a addict, which I am not. I am just telling them what works for me so I don't waste my money on a script that doesn't work. Doctor's can't figure out why I have chronic pain."


"Took my way (since it was free with my insurance) within 48 hours after the “slip up” .... it DID NOT WORK!!! I am now 8 weeks pregnant!!!! Never had this happen using the real “Plan B” ..."


"This medicine worked pretty well for me. I didn't realize how well it worked until I went off of it before getting pregnant. The thing I didn't like about it though was that it always made me feel like I was in a cloud. My thinking wasn't clear. I would get dizzy. I didn't notice too much of a weight gain, but there was some. In the end, I chose to try a different med (Savella) after my daughter was born and have been happier with that. Still works and fewer side effects."


"Wow! I had been struggling with excessive underarm sweating for several years, and more recently the sweating was made worse by a prescription medication. I wore only black and other dark colors for months, and I couldn't even wear sleeveless tops because the sweat would sometimes drip down my arms. Finally went to my doctor in frustration and she immediately prescribed Xerac AC, noting that this had worked for many of her patients. I used it very sparingly the first night (dabbed it on carefully), mainly because I'd read about the potential for stinging discomfort. The next day I was still sweating, but only about 1/4 of what I had been. The next night I applied a bit more and it only stung a bit. Next day, NO SWEAT. Recommended!"


"My side effects are: Weight Gain, Vaginal Yeast Infection, Tired, Itching Skin, Increased Hunger, Dry Mouth, Cloudy Urine, Increased Thirst, Breathing Difficulty, Sweats,

2 months"


"I had gone through years, the most depressing and humiliating years because of having such bad acne with unbelievably oily skin, starting when I was in the Fifth grade! By seventh grade, it covered my whole face, chest, back. I'd gone to the dermatologist and had been prescribed everything, from every antibiotic, to every topical solution, a vitamin A drink. Finally, years later I finally found a doctor who gave me Accutane. The Only thing that Cleared this all! I never had any bad reactions at All from it. This medicine saved my life really and my self esteem. Thank God I for it, and the doctor who had prescribed it for me!"


"This one hasn't made me go to sleep at all.  I am awake till 4 or 5 am then I fall to sleep."


"I have suffered for years with migraines. I calculated that I lost 1 year completely to migraines every 6 years. I started Nortriptyline in Dec 2010 and have not had one migraine since then.  Even with my job stress (nursing) no headaches. Finally at 49 I have a life.  The dry mouth can be difficult at times but dry mouth or migraines, I pick dry mouth."


"I have been taking Zolpidem (Ambiem) for about 6 months now. After I retired I found I could not fall asleep and when I did I woke up after 4-5 hours of sleep feeling tired all the time. This medication has been a miracle for me. I now wake up after 8 hours feeling refreshed with lots of energy."


"I had Mirena for over three years now and I love it. I haven't had one problem with it like pills that gave me migraines. I don't have any periods if I do it only last a day if that sometimes its only a few hours. I would recommend this to anyone. This is the best birth control I ever had and trust me I tried most of them."


"I immediately noticed how it balanced out my moods to a more stable baseline and helped with early morning depression and afternoon depression mood swings.
The more I increased the dosage, the better the results. I currently take 150mg daily. I find it more beneficial to split the dosage between morning and afternoon.
Although I still have impulsive behaviors. I don't expect pharmaceuticals to be the cure all and therapy should help minimize my impulsive reactions.
PS: Costco discount brings my RX to be about $8 for 30 tablets which is amazing!"


"Hello, I am here with an update. As I mentioned before, I started taking Contrave 10/16/17 at the time I weighed 237.8lbs. Today is 10/26/17 I now weigh 229.6. So within 2 weeks I've lost 8.1lbs. As with the side affects, I've had slight headaches, a little nausea, hot flashes, and a bit moody at times. I don't crave for junk foods or sweets as much as I used to, however I am still working on that. I really haven't worked out much at all since taking this medication, but I plan to this week since I've been doing so well without working out. I know if I work out I would have better results. I will update you in two weeks after my follow up doctor's appointment."


"The drug seems to work but it made me so dopey and sleepy that I couldn't take it. It made me feel like I was on actual drugs. Disappointing."


"I have panic attacks the night before air travel and they are horrendous. I am a shivering, cold sweating mess and all I can think about is "I'm gonna die" as my mind becomes compromised and my heart is trying to get out of my chest. Diazapam is great. I take 4mg as I feel the attack starting and the medicine starts taking effect within 30 minutes. After an hour I am much more relaxed and can contemplate sleep. This effect lasts 10 hours then I crash as the medicine wears off and then the symptoms take over. I top up with 2mg as and when needed through the day. A panic attack only lasts up to 10 minutes but the symptoms can last for me up to 24 hours so taking that 2mg now and again keeps me strong. Diazapam means I can travel again."


"Am a survivor of 23 yrs, had used Taxol before with all the usual side effects and I am using it again, but the side effects are more enhanced and also a major burning in your mouth that cannot be corrected with anything."


"I've only been taking Taytulla for two weeks, I do have depression but taytulla has intensified it tremendously as well as make me super emotional. My skin is always clear except for the week before my period but ever since I've been taking taytulla by skin is COMPLETELY broken out. I was put on the pill because I am extremely anemic, and my periods usually last 9-14 days. The pill did reduce the time I am on my period for but that's it."


"Oh my goodness! It's 2am and I'm dying in burning prickly pain. Why? I just wanna sleep. I've never had this experience with this product before but I am hating it now. Never again. P/s I'm on day 3 and it's only getting worse."


"Absolutely LIFE CHANGING. I suffered from severe cold sores that would stick around for 3 weeks at a time. I immediately take 2 when I feel one coming on and it INSTANTLY stops it from growing. The last cold sore I had was back in September of 2016, so over a year ago. That's a HUGE win for me. And I was prescribed this drug after I had that last cold sore. I'm not one to write reviews but this has changed my life and I hope it can change yours. I know how awful and depressing it is to get a cold sore so there is hope for us!"


"Before I started taking birth control I have light-moderate acne. I originally started taking Alesse for contraceptive reasons, took that for 4 months, and it made my breakouts constant. I switched to Yaz, and within a week my acne was virtually gone. Towards the end of the month, around my period, the acne came back, but after the first week of the second pack, my acne was almost gone, and its been another full month and I only ever have an occasional break-out (usually a single pimple) that clears up in about a day or two."


"I have used Monistat 7 before but when I used it this time ....  wow what did they put in it? It was terrible. All of a sudden there was burning so bad I could hardly stand it. Then when some came out later when I went the bathroom it started all over again. It feels worse then when I started it!! Something is wrong with how its being made. This is not normal in my opinion."


"Am using this for post-surgery of my Cervical area. It  does a good job on my  headaches and throat pain.. It is a  lot better than Tylenol. and safer than Hydrocodone"


"I originally came on to this site to look for facts on Implanon, because I am thinking of switching from Nuvaring to Implanon. Out of the many comments, only a few were good. There were many many negative comments and it made me wonder if the majority of people who choose to comment, do so because they are experiencing negative side-effects, and those women who aren't experiencing side-effects don't leave any comments at all. So I'm going to go ahead and add a GOOD comment about Nuvaring. Nuvaring has worked out GREAT for me. No side-effects that I have noticed. No weight gain, no mood swings, no acne. The only thing is that I can feel it during sex, which is an easy fix to just take it out before and put it back in afterward."


"Within 3 days  of taking Crestor 10 mg I got terrible leg cramps, headaches , nausea and weakness. On top of that I had awful dreams that were scary. Within one week I gained 8 pounds.  I felt sick. Got off of it and just did exercise and watched my diet closely. Lost 16 pounds in a month and 3 months later my cholesterol went down from 350 to 169.  I feel so much better and  all the bad symptoms went away. Creator is not for everyone."


"This may not be the way to go for everyone, but for me it is FABULOUS! I had so many problems with my periods before, and cramps so bad I had to miss work! About 6 months ago we decided to give this a try and I did have some bleeding for maybe a week and a 1/2 or two but since then I haven't had one at all. This thing has been a God send to me! I also will say it hasn't done anything to my moods except maybe make them better. I will share just for this review that I have struggled a lot with depression/anxiety in my past. But actually have been able to get off some of my medicines for that too. I really hope the warnings don't scare you away because it has honestly changed my life in many ways."


"I had a back spasm. The pain went on for almost two weeks. I got a prescription for Skelaxin. It did nothing for me. Taking 800mg of ibuprofen did a better job."


Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

"Used for repeat colonoscopy after my first one, a year ago.  Compared to Golytely that I used the first time, this was easier for me and tasted 100% better.  The Dr saw no difference in the quality and now I don't have to return for 5 years.  Why anyone would opt for a high volume, nasty tasting prep when this is available I don't know."


"I became addicted to Percocet after major knee surgery which required extensive physical therapy.  Once home from hospital, I started taking more for pain control and before I knew it I NEEDED to take more just to feel normal.  I eventually lost my job (Healthcare professional- worked >30yrs)!, became reclusive and all I thought about was getting more Percocet!  A counselor where I worked sent me to a Dr that prescribed Suboxone. It worked great for me!  Got another job and got MY LIFE BACK! I looked forward to waking up each morning no longer prisoner to Percocet."


"With the use of this with my Opana 30 MG it has definitely improved my quality of life. Before I couldn't get out of bed now life is bearable again. "


"I was just wondering if anyone out there has the problems I am having with Viagra. It works great for and erection but lately I have notice I feel like I am going to ejaculate and hardly anything comes out. This has been happening for awhile now. Does this happen to anyone else out there. Pleasing my wife but not me."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"It seemed to work for the short term, but I believe there are problems for long term use, and especially when prescribed for non-cardiological purposes. I had been prescribed dabigatran and was taking it for almost 6 months when suddenly I started prolonged bleeding although I am in menopause."


"I've had the implant in for 7 months.  It is awful.  My depression/anxiety has been all over the place.  I started spotting after 6 weeks.  I have been spotting/full on bleeding ever since.  I was told that only 10% of users have this problem but the more I talk to the people I know, that's an extremely low percentage comparatively.  I'm tired ALL THE TIME.  I already have depression and anxiety and this is most certainly not helping.  I have endometriosis so I need to be on birth control but this just isn't worth it."


"I took 50mg pills for almost 5 months. I could feel the improvement in my mood and in my life as a consequence. No sexual side-effects. Unfortunately I had to stop because it was causing severe hair-loss (alopecia)."


"Its a great birth control method. I've been on it for a year, but sometimes I get my period and sometimes I don't. I don't like the fact that it stopped my Period for 3 months & then it came back but for a few weeks. Otherwise, a great birth control method!"


"My abdominal discomfort & diarrhea improved some.  However I've had much more flatulence, rash, & edema (even in cold winter weather)."


"This medicine is amazing and has worked far, far better than anything else has in several years, however, I have to be on the lowest dose possible due to the side effects:  depression, insomnia, and vivid dreams."


"Monistat 1 isn't as bad . Mild burning and  Minimal itching ."


"Contrary to the negative reviews on this birth control, I actually had a pretty positive experience. I had great skin, my periods were very regulated and short, I had some weight gain (I am skinny and did want to gain weight, so if you don't want weight gain I wouldn't suggest this). I think I only experienced mood swings during the first few months of taking this. I also experienced some migraines but those only lasted 2-3 months as well.
I was always bloated, but I'm not sure if that was due to the birth control or if it was just my diet. The only other thing I didn't like was that this gave me a very low sex drive. I usually had a higher sex drive the week of the sugar pills, so I assume this is because of the birth control."


"My sister had been on clozapine for 11 years! She was doing great; showering on her own, changing her own clothes (for those that know people with schizophrenia then you these are major tasks in of themselves) she was even volunteering, working out and DRIVING!  Just last week her doctor, whom we have grown to love and depend on, told her about Vraylar.Of course SHE wanted to try it.Sure she still had the voices in her head but they were quieter and she could always tell the difference between her world and reality.  After 3 days on Vraylar she went full blown maniac! Throwing things,yelling at us in tongues ,hitting and kicking us. We finally got her to the ER and got the Clozapine back in her system and the Vraylar out.She's still in CCU."


"This medicine is wonderful. Without it I could not move my fingers and wrists and my knees and ankles. I feel normal and people cannot believe that I have RA. The only down side is my skin on my arms is thinned and very easy to bruise and bleed and marks but as this is a small price to pay for a normal lifestyle and to be able to work."


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


"I am a male, 71 yrs age and overweight. Began taking blood pressure meds at age 55. Suffered through trials with several beta blockers which made me goofy, weak and then a few calcium channel blockers which required high dosage levels causing flu like muscle soreness. My doc retired few yrs ago and his practice was taken over by much younger female. She put me on 150 mg Tekturna after hearing my complaint in 1st visit. Life is good again. Blood pressure dropped right into desired range with no side effects. Only problem now is finding pharma plan to help with cost."


"My pharmacy switched from Sprintec to Estarylla. I've taken it for less than a month. I've had breakthrough bleeding since mid-cycle. I've gained 6 pounds and my overall mood is terrible. I've called my doc and asked them to prescribe something else. I will not take Estarylla going forward."


"Last week, I was doing the same thing you are probably doing. Scouring the internet for any reviews on Lexapro that tell me when it is going to start working. I needed any kind of reassurance that the side effects would be worth it. I was so anxious that I couldn't sleep, couldn't stop crying or obsessing over the symptoms of my anxiety, and was struggling to function with a 3 month old baby at home and just going back to a stressful job. It is day 12 on Lexapro, and I feel normal. I have slept the last 3 nights without Ambien, and I am calm. I feel genuinely happy for the first time in a month. I am feeling super encouraged and hopeful. I just wanted to share my experience and give you the reassurance you are probably looking for."


"I am 25 and began taking Cryselle for birth control. I've had oily skin and moderate acne since puberty. I've been using topical medicines to treat my acne for two years.

The first month taking Cryselle, I broke out horribly the week of my period. We're talking the worst pimples I've ever had- the kind that throb when you bend over.

The second month, I had no break out. I have not had a single blemish in the past 4 months of taking Cryselle. Mood swings are mild to unnoticeable.

Even though there may be lots of ladies with bad experiences with this birth control, don't be afraid to try it. Cryselle has turned out to be very good for me and cleared my skin. Just be patient, give it at least 2 months before quitting."


"I gave taken contrave only 4 days and I already gained almost 2 pounds instead of losing. Should I continue to take it please help"


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"I had never taken birth control until last year. I started on Loestrin and it was okay until the 3rd month when I started cramping almost every day. I started Beyaz after that and am into my third month of it. My periods have been longer and a lot more heavy. I get nauseated all the time now no matter the time of day and I'm not pregnant. I get hungry more frequently and have gained some weight. I also have a lot of headaches. I'm going to try something new again. Beyaz just isn't for me."


"It works like birth control should work considering I'm not pregnant, and it doesn't get me sick like Ortho-Tricyclen does. The down sides? Doesn't help my acne, my period cramps, or have any other advantages. Also, did I mention when I first took the pill, I had a period for over a month."


"Dear the a: I have widespread actinic keratosis on my forearms. I was prescribed Efudex. I have thin, fair skin and some freckling. The damage seems to have occurred from a childhood playing outdoors, before sunscreen became so important. The Efudex, astonishingly, did nothing. So very disappointing. The dermatologist was equally surprised, and prescribed another round. Still nothing. And no one can give me an answer.  I am now considering a chemical peel or whatever the next step might be. So very tired of hiding my arms. Good luck to you. If anyone can give you an answer, please, please post it here."


"This drug gave me bad reaction from the very first dose. My doctor thinks I had Serotonin Syndrome from taking this with an antidepressant. I got a fast heart rate, flushed face, restless, like taking some kind of stimulant. They cut my antidepressant dose in half which helped some but I still couldn't stand the side effects. Lots of nausea too. Pain relief was ok but not great."


"I was prescribed this medicine for diarrhea associated with a bad case of Giardia I picked up. It not only gave my bowels a rest but eased the cramping and dulled the pain. I found it an excellent sleep enhancer as well, which is about all you want to do when in the midst of a cramping bowel attack."


"I have been suffering from bouts of larangytis
had bouts this year, had many tests done nothing comes back
when I see dr next will mention eye drops
as I feel this may b whats causing whatever is wrong
worth asking as all tests done show nothing."


"Wellbutrin has helped me a great deal. In response to one person who said they are having trouble sleeping...after 10 years on this anti-depressant with doses going up and down by 100 mg a day.  Difficulty sleeping has always been a  sign of a dosage that was too high.  If I have trouble sleeping, and headaches that feel tight in the back of my head, and feel easily irritated, lowering my dose by 50mg usually fixes the situation within 3 weeks."


"I am in my early sixties. I take a 50mg and like clockwork I am hard in 45 to 60 minutes. No worries about keeping the erection long enough to climax.  I can't believe just how good this drug works. Side effects for me are minimal."


"The 1st time I tried indomethacin, it was magic for gout.  I took it during flare up and half an hour later, I felt the pain dissipate like the feeling of your foot getting  'unslept' from being asleep. The side effects were horrible. I was dizzy, nauseous, had a headache, and wanted to puke.  So after the 1st time, I would only take it when I was about to go to sleep.  The 1st time tried indomethacin was 7 years ago.  I have flare ups once or twice a year since then.  Now though, I don't feel the side effects but the medicine has also stopped working.  Maybe I built a tolerance to it.  Before, I would take 2 tablets before I went to bed and I would wake up pain free."


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"I was subscribed Soma when I was recovering from an accident where I fractured my clavicle.  I was directed to take only at bedtime.  I was experiencing a lot of nerve pain from the injuries and having a hard time sleeping -- I could only sleep on my back and I have lower back problems to begin with.  I found Soma to be a wonderful sleeping aid that allowed me to get a solid pain-free night of sleep and wake up refreshed in the morning without feeling groggy or sedated.  I took Soma almost every night for a couple months and experienced no withdrawal symptoms when I stopped.  I would highly recommend it for insomnia but I wouldn't feel qualified to attest to it's effectiveness for other purposes."


"I love this medication! Previously I was using Finacea for my rosacea, and it sometimes burned and dried out my face, had to be applied twice daily, and after seeing the results from Soolantra, wasn't really effective. Soolantra is once daily, creamy and soaks in well, and has done an awesome job. I have gone through two tubes in about 7 months. At first I used it daily, now it's about 3-4 times per week."


"I was put on Sertraline (Zoloft for USA readers) after a  depressive period. I hit a new low and I needed help immediately. I had taken Mirtazapine for over ten years for insomnia; but it didn't seem to work anymore and life was intolerable so was put on Sertraline. The first two weeks were difficult: diarrhoea, insomnia (again), dry mouth etc. But after the first week I saw subtle changes, a  month and I was smiling again. It took three months to fully feel the effects and it's no underestimation to say that it's changed my life. I sleep every night now, which was unthinkable back then. I'm able to cope and I see a future. Different drugs effect people differently but I have nothing but good things to say about Sertraline."


"This is my 2nd time having to take this in a  17 month time span. The first time was because my fiance took the condom off without me knowing (I know, I know...). I took it within 10 hours but I happened to be ovulating. When my period was over a week late and I started getting very nauseous, I took a pregnancy test and found out I was 3 weeks pregnant "


"So I just had the botox done yesterday.  I was really hoping for possible reaction but with in a few hours I couldn't urinate called the Dr on Call and pissed (pun!) me off for he never called me . I had to go to my own hospital for 3 hours which was way to far. The hospital drained my bladder all though not much in it and had me begging him please there is still more iron in there he said nothing I'm sorry. I went to there bathroom  5 more times. I have one of the worst cases and next is getting the box implanted."


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"Literally the only good thing Kariva did was prevent pregnancy and clear up my acne. I'm 18 and it's the first birth control I've ever tried. Within the second week of taking it I had a lower sex drive, I gained weight and I couldn't get wet no matter WHAT I did. Also, my periods were never bad to begin with, but on this pill they were SO heavy for 7 days. I had extreme cramping, was always tired, and had shooting pain through my anus every time I would sit down on the toilet. I've been off this for 3 weeks now and everything is completely back to normal."


"When I was prescribed this, it didn't seem to help me at all, just made me feel like I had maybe one too many beers in me."


"I am a 29 year old female that started to get acne about 8 months ago. After trying several different medications including antibiotics and getting no results. My doctor discussed Claravis (Isotretinoin). I was a little scared at first after reading about the side effects and the length of time you have to take the medication. But after no results using anything else and my acne getting worse, I started Claravis on May 9, 2009, 40mg once a day for 5 months. After only two weeks, I have already noticed a difference in my acne and have not had any breakouts since starting it. I had very oily skin before and now I am dealing with a little dryness around my forehead and eyebrows and yes very chapped lips. Overall, good results."


"So far so good! I've been using on and off for a while but now I've finally started using it regularly its really started to work!

One tip though.... make sure you wash you hands properly after using it. I didn't then rubbed my eyes (having put it on before bed) and got really dry skin on my eyelids which was super painful!!!"


"I got the implant in March 2009... a little over a year. My only problem is the weight gain. I have gained 48lbs. I also got acne and have had my period twice since I got it."


"I've tried many migraine medications over the last 20+ years and this is the first that works with almost no side effects!"


"I started on Effexor, that medicine made me sick, and nauseated. My Dr decided to put me on Buspar instead. This medicine made my anxiety so much better! And the side effects are very minimal, I only get a little light headed for a short time, but that's so much better than being sick to my stomach. This stuff has really helped me get through a rough time."


"changed my life. I used to have horrible skin and honestly people always compliment me about how flawless I am. A little makeup helps too though."


"Middle of the road so far.  Agree that this is expensive.  I am using with pump therapy to counter those quick spikes after a meal and combine this with a normal or extended bolus.  Overall A1Cs range from 5.9% - 6.4% and this is being used to fine tune."


"I got Nexplanon in december of 2014. It has been a nightmare. Constant bleeding, when I asked my doctor to get it taken out after 4 months he prescribed me some estrogen pills which stopped the bleeding for a week and now my period is back with a vengeance. I have no desire for sex, can't wear white-thats how heavy my periods are. I have been depressed and gained 22 lbs. I give it a four because it works as birth control since you can't have sex. I will be getting removed next week even if my doctor recommends against it!"


"I take a 50 mg Desyrel at night, about 10 min before I'm ready to go to sleep. I have been on it for 5 years, with no side effects. I used to not be able to stay asleep. Now, I sleep like a baby. I also take Zoloft in conjunction with Trazodone. "


"I could not even go more than a month using this due to the severe irritation it caused. I have very sensitive skin and whenever I use this product my skin immediately starts drying, burning, itching, and swelling a little, much like a sunburn. I read somewhere that this sunburn feeling is sometimes an effect of this medicine but I just cannot keep using this medicine. No matter how much moisturizer I apply the horrible feeling does not go away, which led me to have to put a cold and wet washcloth over my face just to soothe the burning feeling.
"


"I have had vertigo for 4 years now and Bonine is the only thing that helps me, I have these on hand wherever I go and could not function right without them. The heaviness in head and the dizziness, I feel it coming on and take two and I'm fine about 20 minutes later. I highly recommend Bonine for vertigo symptoms."


"I have been on Elmiron for 8 years (2 a day). I started out on 3 a day. Tried everything before this medication including DMSO treatments. (Horrible and no relief, 8 of them a week apart. Water distention. Nothing helped until Elmiron and also take 1 Bactrim DS at night. Have been symptom free for the last 3 years. Wish it were cheaper."


"Ultram has worked significantly for me to relieve extreme post (2yrs) shoulder surgery. I have received excellent return of motion but continue to have 24/7 pain. Over the counter medicines have not worked. Ultram has given a relief that allows up to eight hours of pain free sleep. I use 100mg each evening at bedtime."


"I started using Lyza and it has being 2 months. THANK YOU FOR THIS BIRTH CONTROL! I am 23 and its my first time using birth control. I was really scared to get on any kind of birth control but after two babies, it was time to think of it and to take it seriously! I went to my OBGYN and she recommended this pill and it is going pretty well. I get a little bloated after I take it but drinking lots of water makes it a lot better."


"I've been taking this medicine for 3 months. Before I got headaches nearly 3 to 4 times a day, not to mention I'm a full time mom. But being on this medicine I've noticed no pain. No hair loss but do have tingling in mouth. "


"Miracle drug for sure! I've been taking the 50mg dose for about 2 months now. Nothing has ever worked like this (besides Effexor XR, but that made me much more manic) for treating my depression/anxiety. It's even helped my eating disorder. I hope it continues to be this wonderful, and I won't have to keep upping my dose to get the same effects. My only side effect so far has been a mild daily headache and crazy night sweats. But I'll take those any day over crying and screaming on the kitchen floor daily."


"My 7 year old was placed on this for ADHD. Although it did wonders for his academic progress as if a light was instantly turned on. His personality changed. He went from occasional outbursts to full blown temper tantrums, hitting, swearing. Like he was posessed by the devil. He couldn't sleep for days. Needless to say he is off it. We are now trying foclain. Not as many emotional problems. But not as focused. We'll hopefully find the right one."


"I've been on Depo for two years. 1st year was rocky with the spotting and mood swings. 2nd year was great. Still not pregnant, no more side effects. I take my vitamin C and D. I've gained 3-5lbs, no difference. I've tried the pill and patch and hated them equally for different reason. I would hate to have to switch birth control. I love 4 shots and no babies. Its great for me. Good luck with your experience."


"Well after reading the reviews I'm not so worried about the fact that I haven't had my period for 2 months. I've definitely been freaking out and took 5 pregnancy tests in the past 2 months (even though I've only had sex twice, I just had to be sure, lol.) It would have been nice if my doctor would have mentioned that this was one of the side effects instead of me finding it out on my own, after 2 months of a normal cycle. She put me on this pill because I was experiencing daily discharge with the generic Tri-cyclen. That has ceased to be a problem since starting this particular kind of pill. I have not had any negative side effects, other than not having my period (sure it's no picnic but it gives me peace of mind every month)."


"Have been seizure free for over 10 years now.  Ever since my doc put me on zonegran. BUT there was a short time I was having bad migraines so he put me on Topamax (evil drug) caused me to have short term memory loss to the point that I was forgetting I was forgetting. Changed Doctors and back on Zonisamide and all is good. As for side effects I have daily fatigue and less of an appetite but who cares compared to one or more seizures daily."


"It's been a great experience for a couple months now since I have been on it. I totally recommend to those who aren't going to plan a next one for a couple more years ahead!"


"I have cervical dystonia and have been treated with Botox for 2.5 years. Botox had many many side effects for me in the beginning.  Trouble swallowing, severe headaches, floppy head.  It does take away the spasms where it is injected but I am finding help with trigger point injections and osteopathic adjustments.  They don't stop as much of the pain but they have less side effects than Botox."


"If the bottle(s) can't be opened, the drops can't be used. Purchasing a two-bottle pack did no good. I'm a 76-year-old woman who lives alone, 115 miles from the Walmart where the package was bought."


"I've been on Oxycodone for over 3 years thanks to a drunk driver that hit me. I had a cervical fusion and suffer from Chronic Myfacial pain syndrome. I am basically tired of being stoned on Oxy and would like to downgrade to a NSAID. The catapress patches work absolutely great when it comes to the awful withdrawls from Oxy. The first day or two I was pretty out of it, but like most medicines, it wore off and I don't feel like I need to pop oxys as much as I did before. I recommmend it."


"Been on Brisdelle for ten days.  I was having eight to ten hot flashes a day and I was up all night long with them as well.  Over the last ten days they have tapered off, with yesterday and today being completely hot flash free!   My anxiety is also almost completely gone.  I had bouts of nausea in the beginning that came in waves and even woke me up at night, but that seems to have disappeared completely.  I hope this continues!  I'm very happy with this medication."


"For anyone setting on the fence about latuda please give it a try. Its new and has least side effects. After trying geodon, tegretol, abilify and others this past year and one other which suddenly made hair loss which was a side effect plus it really wasn't the best, I tried latuda, first week I felt confused etc. So I stopped taking it less than a week. Iam med sensitive big time, everyone suggested to try again for one month and I did and confused and forgetfulness etc passed in a weeks time and a month no side effects and I began to be my old self finally after two years. I'm happy and feel great. No anxiety or depression now. Very clear and focused and not forgetful. Concentration is great.20mg pm. Cymbalta am 60mg. Hope I helped"


"Meh. I was on Vyvanse, 70 mg/day & switched to Mydayis 25 mg/day. NOT what I was hoping for. Not by a Long Shot. While it "lasts longer" than VYVANSE (was on Vyvanse for years) which only gave me about 5/6 hours in the end, it gives me MUCH LESS motivation. Makes me depressed. I'm Very Sorry I did not only get Only a 2 week supply rather than 1 month. I have no insurance & it was about $100 more than Vyvanse. Needless to say, I will request Vyvanse again at my next appt. BIG DISAPPOINTMENT."


"I've had my skyla inserted for about 2 months already. It is very affective when it comes to preventing pregnancy. When I first got it inserted it was a bit painful, I was bleeding for 2 weeks straight and the cramps were horrible ! When I start my period I don't stop bleeding for 2-3 weeks (very light bleeding) and then my period comes back in less than a week. Overall skyla is very affective and I don't regret getting it inserted."


"I have been on Depakote ER for three weeks.  I've had 4 migraines during this time, which is less than before the Depakote ER.  My GP had me on three different medicines for prevention but the neurologist switched me to Depakote ER.  I've had a little weight gain. The problem is I'm on weight watchers and should be losing weight. There have been times where my hands have felt shaky (similar to too much caffeine intake).  I think its also effecting my vision. I'm going to call the doctor and ask to switch to something else. Basically its helped reduced my migraine frequency but not enough to live with the side effects."


"This site provided information not on the bottle.  For example, taking it with 4 oz. of water.  It was yukky to drink straight."


"I've been on the 145 for less than a week, and am disappointed that nothing's happening yet. Dr. told me to increase to 290 if I don't see any results, that will be next step."


"I've been on Atripla for 10 months now and have had CD4 count go from 64 to 310 and viral load from high to undetectable.  Side effects at first were pretty wild hallucinations and insomnia especially when combined with Ambien, which I've completely stopped now.  I take it every night and no longer have any side effects.  I look and feel much better and am very thankful for this medicine."


"Xanax was a Godsend in the short term. Nearly immediate peace from all anxiety and panic symptoms. The longer I took it though, the more problematic it became. Constantly increasing dose for effectiveness, switching formulations. Finally addiction, dependence - didn't matter if it was called this or that. Discontinuing Xanax was painful. Like weeks long, restless, climbing the walls, no sleep. I'd still call it useful in a low dose, well supervised situation. "


"I don't write too many reviews but I wanted to let you know that this medicine really works. I woke up with tingling on my lip and knew exactly what it was, then 4 hours later another one appeared.  I immediately started putting Zovirax on my cold sores every 2 hours.  I woke up the next morning to find another one starting.  I knew that I couldn't handle 3 of these hideous things on my face and I had heard from a drug rep that Valtrex really worked.  But, she wasn't sure if it worked AFTER they had been present for a day or two.  I called my doctor and she prescribed Valtrex -36 hrs after they started.  I can honestly say that it worked.  In 3 days, there was nothing but a simple little red mark on my lips."


"I get a cold sore every May and December... Last December I used Abreva
" At the first tingle " and it just never developed and was totally healed in 2 days.
Now it's May and I cut this one off at the pass even sooner but the results are totally opposite. It does seen smaller and less painful then if I didn't use anything but it's still a full blown cold sore.
The jury is still out on this subject. I really can't tell with just 2 uses. But the good news is I have the rest of my life to do more research. I'll update my review next December."


"I was diagnosed with Psoriasis on my knee by my dermatologist almsot 7 years ago, and he prescribed Cordran tape for me.  It took about 10 months or so, but the spreading of the psoriasis (caused by me itching at it while I was sleeping) stopped and my skin healed.  I no longer use Cordran tape, as now the only symptom I ever have is a slight itchy feeling every once in a while.  This stuff is great!"


"Was given propofol for colonoscopy.  As soon as the nurse gave it to me, my arm started burning like it was being dipped in acid.  Unbelievably painful. I sat up and reached to pull the IV out of my arm and then the drug took effect and I lost consciousness.  It is was a barbaric, excruciating experience that thankfully was over quickly.  Should have at least warned me that it would hurt."


"I have upper neck pain and middle back pain from an auto accident.  By stretching the patch with help from my husband to put it on it stays put all 12 hours covering both spots of pain.  I work at a computer for most of my working days without the patch my neck is aching very badly by the end of the day, so putting it on before work prevents the pain at the end of the day.  My doctor advised me to use it as a preventative and it does do the job."


"I started this drug on July 13, 2017 and have felt nothing but sick, dizzy and not hungry at all.
In 2 days I have already lost 4 lbs."


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


"35 years on ativan"


"I had a great experience on this medicine. I recently stopped because I got sick of the spotting. What makes me mad is as soon as I stopped, my body had finally got used to it. I was a pretty fit person too. I am 5'6 and I weight about 145 when starting, and then dropped down to 130. It's very, very rare to lose weight so don't think it will happen to you but I went to the gym in my spare time ( I mainly ran a lot) and I lost the weight. It was great and I never had to worry about being pregnant. I plan to go back on this bc again. Plus, it was free. I have tried plenty of bc and can't stand the pills, tried the nuvaring because that was free with my insurance too. Nope hated it. Everyone is different but overall this was the best BC I was on."


"I started on Contrave May 16th, today is July 7th.  I have lost 26.2 lbs!   I am a very young at heart middle-aged lady, & I am quite optimistic & excited.  May 16th I wore a size 22, & last week I sported a pair of black slacks, (same style & maker).....size 16!  Yes they were a wee bit tight,  but I could fasten them, & breathe freely while sitting.  After reading the reviews I was paranoid about the potentially sickening side effects,  but other than a single episode of dizziness when I increased my dosage from 2 to 3 pills, I have had no negative issues.

I am also taking advantage of the Scale Down program,  & I know that  it is an enormous incentive booster.  Contrave definitely curbs my desire for excessive eating. Thank you!"


"I was on this medicine 3 months for depression and it didn't do anything for me. Infact I think it made me feel worse. I had the shakes, anxiety at times and of course depression and aches. "


"I LOVE this medication. For years I felt like a rabbit .Hours in bathroom only to produce pellets if lucky. Diagnosed with severe diverticular entire colon and several diverticulitis attacks within a year. Colon resection and possible candidate for a bag was on the table untli my GI recommended Linzess. (Miralax , Milk of Magnesia and many others did not work for me).

This pill is a miracle for me. Taking the 290 in the morning. wait 30 minutes to eat , then within 3 hour I am empty and ready for the day !! Yes ther is diahrea sometimes within that 3 hours but NOT painful or uncomfortable. I have not had 1 diverticulitis attack in 1 year now ! I am just over the moon thrilled. I am thankful for this prescription."


"I have only been on the Implanon Birth control for 8 months now but I am quite unhappy with it. I have decided to get it taken out next week for a few reasons.

3 months after it being inserted I I had very heavy periods that lasted for 14-16 days at a time every 5 days with major clotting. My doctor put me on the Pill as well as Implanon because he thought it may help settle my hormones down. After a month of being on the Pill the bleeding stopped and went back to normal. My skin has always been fairly clear, however, ever since Implanon has taken effect I have found my skin has gotten worse and worse. Lastly, I cannot sleep on my arm without it hurting and my arm hurts even when i don't touch it."


"I have taken Ultracet for 10 years for pain. I have had surgery on both knees and I was in a bad car wreck that damaged the nerves in my neck. Ultracet takes the edge off the pain and makes it easier to cope with. Thanks to Ultracet I have led a relatively normal life. Without it I hurt so much that I don't want to do anything. I take four a day now and ten years ago I started with one. I take up to four a day based upon my activity level for the day."


"I've had great results with this medication with some of the side effects listed; dry mouth and  numbness (in my toes). This medication if used properly with help you loose weight and aid you in your journey. I best describe it to my friends as, "feels like you just ate a thanksgiving meal!" Everytime you take the medication. I suffer from migraines, and this medication has been the one that works for me! If you go to the Qsymia website, they offer a savings coupon, which works at every pharmacy! If you just eat junk every month and hope to loose lots of weight it won't happen! The healthier you eat the more this medicine will help you! Good Luck!"


"This was my first pill I started on back in 2011 and stopped in 2012. This pill was great. No side effects in the beginning. Light periods. Unfortunately, I had to stop it when side effects started happening after 9 months.. Broke out in nickel sized hives and had bad insomnia."


"No noticeable side effects. Except maybe for bowel movement."


"I'm a 48 year-old male, 6-2, 230lbs. I've been taking Klonopin off and on now for the last year. It works pretty well for anxiety and takes about 40 minutes to kick in. I take 0.25mg twice daily. I just started taking Lexapro 20mg and have been on it for about four weeks. Not sure if it's doing much. We'll see in about another 4 weeks if I can stop the Klonopin. I have to agree with others, Xanax works well and quickly, but leaves your system quicker and leaves you more anxious. Klonopin seems to be a little bit smoother and longer lasting about 3-4 hours at 0.25mg. This medicine gets a bad rap due to the people who abuse it. I'm in Law Enforcement and I see it every day who abuse these."


"I am just in the beginning stages of a  left front tooth abscess, went in to see  my dentist, after examination he lanced the golf ball size swelling and drained most of the infection out

i am on my second day of metronidazole  400 mg 3 x a day , i am in very little pain with some discomfort but the antibiotic seems to be working , i am making sure to take it with plenty of water and during meals and no alcohol"


"I've been on Sprintec for years now. Never had any issues, no pregnancy scares and no side effects. My skin is pretty normal and my weight issues have to do more with me stuffing my face with cookies and ice cream than due to birth control."


"My son started this medication 6 weeks ago. Within 3 day's he was coming home completing his h.w. without any help. He actually wanted to do it. He sits still in a chair without falling out. His grades have gone up 2 grades. I am amazed at how well it is working. The only side effect we have is dry eyes."


"I just switched from a different birth control brand that I was on for 2 months and switched to mononessa. The first 3 weeks of being on mononessa I had a lot of irregular bleeding. Now I'm taking my inactive pill and I am not bleeding at all. I am very frustrated. Since it is my first month I am going to give this new pill 1 more month and if I still have irregular bleeding then I am,switching. However, on a positive note, it has cleared up my acne and I am loving that."


"Started phentermine 30mg on 1/7/11, as of today, 2/12/11 I have lost 21 pounds. I lost 8 pounds in the first two days a I was so sick to my stomach. I never had a loss of appetite or increase in energy, just the dry mouth, which I still get today, but only right after taking the pill. I did read that you have to change your eating habits so I decided on the first day to start calorie counting. I started with 1800 calories and have decreased it by 50 each week. Now at 1550 calories and still losing weight, although much slower now. Once I finish my second month I will probably stop for about a week and then see if my doctor will prescribe for 2 more months. I would like to try the 37.5 next time though. We will see what he says. GOAL-100lbs!"


"I take 2mg it makes me calm but also depressed and sad with no energy. Mary"


"At the three month mark using the over the counter.

I posted previously. I  started out using once every three days and then went to every two days to make sure no issues, and eventually each day.

Skin got very dry at first.

I apply each evening about two hours before going to bed.

In the AM I apply Benzoyl Peroxide and then Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture with Sunscreen SPF 35.  Wash and dry and re-apply as needed throughout the day.

At the 9 or 10 week period had a serious outbreak after a calm period, but it cleared up.

What works for me...

When applying Differin use an ample amount and massage into areas where you need it most.

My sun glasses were irritating my nose where the pads sit.  Turned out I was not making sure moisturizer was being applied in that region of the nose.

Same for around the eyes."