"This medicine is a nightmare. On it for 7 years after the second year my sex drive vanished and it became a chore. My cycle was normal.  My spouse and I  were fighting over the most ridiculous things. I was blaming him even when it was totally my fault. The moods affected my work, I lost a chance at a promotion, which I blamed my husband  for. Now he convinced me to go to marriage counselling and after a few weeks she started talking about medicine . I did not want to take any mood medicine. I was advised to see my gynecologist about stopping the Yaz / Loreyna . After two weeks of being off it I was feeling great  I was happy about things again. I was not having arguments . I even felt feelings I Had not in years. I feel normal again. Avoid this "


"Wanted to give a rating of 0, but that is not an option!  My diagnosis is Primary Insomnia.  Both my doctor and I though this would be the medication that would finally help.  Well, it did not.  Tried 10mg for 3 nights with no luck.  Doctor upped me to 20mg.  Tried 20mg for 3 more night and still did not work.  By the end of 6 days using this junk with so little sleep I was fed up!  Back to alternating my old standbys as they are inexpensive and effective.  My old standby's are Dalmane (flurazepam) and Luminal (phenobarbital).  My insurance did not cover the Belsomra, the trial voucher was only good for 10 tablets so the rest was paid out of pocket"


"After the results of the latest 10 year study came out in late 2016 claiming the safety of the product, I decided to ask my doctor to put me on it for my Osteoarthritis. It helped immensely! I am sure my pain was decreased by at LEAST 30-40% if not more!  When you're in constant pain and discomfort, that amount is a huge relief! I started just a few weeks before my hip replacement due to "bone on bone" caused by my osteoarthritis. ANY relief is welcome!  I would most definitely recommend this to anyone to at least try! I use the generic brand."


"Two years ago, I couldn't sleep, my doctor gave me all type of sleep meds, nothing worked. The only med works is this. I take 5mg every night on and off for 2 years. No side effect."


"I was given a 10 day course of bactrim. I made through 2.5 days before going back to the doctor. I had severe diarrhea. I was going every 15 minutes and wasn't able to sleep. It seemed to help my uti symptoms, but I almost ended up in the hospital. Now I'm prescribed cipro when I get a uti."


"OMG!! I've been taking singulair for one week. I haven't received my advair from the mail order pharmacy....but, singulair is a miracle. I had shortness of breath (SOB) and tight  chest - it felt like I was having angina. Really after the 1st dose I noticed I coughed less. Today I walked all the way from the back parking lot to my floor without stopping or SOB.  Didn't even have to use my inhaler. Amazing!"


"I have taken Paxil, Effexor and Lexapro.  These drugs helped but left me feeling like a zombie, had sexual side effects, and extreme night sweats.  Because, of these side effects I always went of the prescription after a year or less.  When I went off Effexor I was energetic, worked out and felt great. I thought if I could just maintain working out I would be okay.  Well I slowly quit working out and got angrier and angrier.  I tried to fight it for 3 years before I couldn't take it any more.  This time the doctor put me on 150 mg Wellbutrin XL.  I started feeling better within a couple of days. I did experience bad headaches and had a upset stomach for the first month.  It was worth it. I have no side effects and feel 100% normal."


"I was diagnosed with PMDD about 9 months ago, after tracking symptoms with my Gynecologist. We tried the Yaz/Zoloft treatment (25mg) for three months, one week prior to your period. The first month, it worked like a charm. The second, I started feeling off, almost numb to things. By the third, I was a basket case. This is also when the weight gain kicked in - I gained almost 15 lbs in 5-6 weeks. If I wasn't depressed before, this definitely did the trick. My Doctor then took me off the Yaz/Zoloft regimen and opted to stop my periods altogether, to stop the monthly hormone fluctuation. I have been on Seasonique for three months and it has been amazing! I am finally feeling back to myself after almost a year."


"So my husband and I have five children. So we get pregnant very easily. After baby number four my husband had a vasectomy....I have five children so you can see how well that turned out for us. After the birth of my son and after the waiting period we had an intimate moment but I hadn't started any birth control yet. Being terrified that I could get pregnant again I took plan B. The side effects started about three days later and I haven't been that sick ever! It was awful. I felt very pregnant as well. But after thtat week I got my period. It was very heavy and I had read that it might just be withdrawal bleeding so then I worried for another four weeks before my next period finally came. So I'm not pregnant. IUD appointment already set"


"Cymbalta has helped enough for me to justify taking it for both chronic pain and dysthymia but do not stop it suddenly!  I ran into a doctor vs Insurance problem and went cold turkey for a week and thought I would die.  Wean very slowly. If you stop this medicine or stop down to a SSRI then eliminate that.  It was the most horrible thing I had ever experienced.  It has helped me though."


"I drank a 10 mL bottle of the lemon lime flavor at about 7:00pm and had to spread it out because it made me nauseous and I couldn't handle the taste, so I finished it at about 8:15pm and I had been sipping about 15-20 oz of water along with it. This has been a PAINFUL experience so far (it's currently 12:15am). I have had intense cramping in my lower abdomen that makes me feel like I constantly have to poop. But I really have not been able to go a whole lot (when I do, it's pure liquid as many other reviews said.) but it also made my stomach so upset and caused considerable nausea and so in between bouts of diarrhea I was dry heaving/retching over the toilet but no vomit so far. The pain is nearly unbearable and I just wish it would stop."


"I'm so happy I chose to get the Skyla IUD! I got mine Jan. 2 and it's been working great. I have been bleeding since I got it (16 days) but it's been more like light spotting after my period. I had it inserted 2 days before my period was due and had my regular menstruation. Application was a little painful, but nothing some pain meds can't help with. I also had a lot of bloating for 2-3 days, but it went away. I had sex with my boyfriend a week after insertion and I have felt so worry free! It's so nice to know skyla is over 99% effective. I'm not worried about getting pregnant and I can still love my boyfriend in an intimate way. So happy! I hope it works well for you too."


"My experience with this medication has been very positive.  "


"I was on this birth control for three months. I gained over ten pounds and went from a C cup to a DD. This pill was absolutely terrible for me. I lowered my sex drive and my emotions were so all over the place, I considered seeing a therapist. Seems like a lot of side effects for such a low dose of hormones. Not worth it at all."


"Given 5 day trial from treating physician.  Experienced a delayed reaction after taking final dose and broke out in full body hives, literally from head to toes.  Had to be treated then for pneumonia and the reaction with 3 follow up visits."


"I’m very prone to UTI’s & yeast infections.  The doc prescribed the antibiotics to get rid of one & the other follows!!!!! So... I feel horrid until rested for the UTI, then worse while in antibiotics are running course & OMG here it comes!!!!! Itchy, nasty discharge!!! This time it is bad! I took 2 different antibiotics in a month. So this mega yeast is killing me!!!"


"I have been on Pristiq 5 days, the 1st day I felt great, the 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th, my last day as of yesterday has been pure hell. Nausea, constant headache, flu like symptoms, not being able to read the paper or anything, vision really messed up, hot & then cold, total confusion, can't remember something that happened an hour ago, my skin itches so bad it's red. I'm not going to take it ever again, I would rather be depressed, I will take my doctor back the samples he gave me tomorrow & let him know my problems with Pristiq. I know an antidepressant can take time to be effective but I don't want to risk anymore withdrawal symptoms than what I'm having after taking this just 5 days. I will never take it again."


"Started taking medication on March 31 and was weighing 217. I'm now going on my 5th month and I weigh 179. I have to take in the mornings cause it prevents me from sleeping and when I first started taking it I had the tingling  in the hands but that has passed"


"This medicine does wonders.tried so many creams and medicines before.none of them worked.then my doc refered me itraconazole 200 .with in 4 days my skin problem started to fade away.now after 2 weeks its perfectly cured..this medicine works perfect."


"I finally checked myself into a clinic after 5 years. I have chronic pain issues, but I just couldn't take it anymore, I had to be off of the 75-90mg a day Percocet habit.
My doctor prescribed the Zubsolv (15 free while we wait for my PA with my insurance). He said I could take the meds at 12hrs but I was so afraid of precipitated withdrawals that I decided to wait 24hrs. My husband held my hand while I cried uncontrollably because of the shaking awful WD's I was in, and I have serious medication anxiety and I was so scared. As soon as I popped it under my tongue it began breaking down. The flavor was pleasant enough. Within just moments I felt like a new person. Highly recommend so far!!"


"I had the worse experience with this Orencia medicine. I kept waiting for the six months that
they said it takes to work. In the process, I got worse than ever . It not only didn't work but made me worse. I was so mad that I waited so long  in vain. I will never try another medication that supposedly take that long to work."


"My daughter (age 12) tried Lexipro for severe anxiety (school refusal etc.)  The Lexipro made her hallucinate black blobs and become  depressed in addition to anxious.  The root of her problem was ADD/Dyspraxia and a Reading Disorder that led to numerous negative school experiences.  After researching different medications, her PCP and I zoned in on Trazodone to help her sleep and relax.   It changed my daughter's life.  This med, in addition to a nurturing and small private school has made a huge difference.  She's not only functional but she is happy--no more meltdowns--and she thrives socially and academically.  (She is 100 lbs and takes 1.5 tablets each night.)"


"Was on this for a month... i went mental!! I was less anxious but the side effect were really....really bad.  I was extremely depressed and aggressive! I was itchy all over but no rashes and had an awful headache that tramadol couldn't even touch!!! Went to wedding and spent most of the time in the bathroom just to avoid people. Personally if a GP suggests this drug to you I would say no, GOD NO! But this only from my own experience. I'm now on Prozac and diazepam because it messed me up so much. Looking forward to some normality in my head!"


"Used progesterone suppositories four years earlier and it did not prevent premature labor. The liquid form, Makena, did prevent it. Just use ice to numb the muscle before the shot. Highly recommend."


"Started taking at age 16 for irregular periods. Used for approximately 2 1/2 years and wanted to try NuvaRing. Used it for about 4 months and switched back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen. It wasn't long before I was spotting in between periods and finally switched after several months of that."


"Great relief and only noticed side effects were drowsiness and slight appetite loss."


"Just started this medication a week ago. Switched from Quinapril. My blood pressure has come down a bit. I have bad dreams, feel tired, and sleep soundly."


"I was addicted to opiates for 4years before this shot. I finally feel like I'm not living a double life any more! I was homeless within 6 months of first becoming dependant on heroin (IV from the start) and I've wanted to stop ever since. Will power alone is not enough! I've tried every way on my own, but now, with Vivitrol , I can be confident in my recovery. It's closing in on the end of my first month on it, it has caused some stomach cramps, loss of appetite, lack of sleep, anhedonia, and slight depression. The best comparison would be the feeling when you first start to feel withdrawal setting in. My craving levels were eliminated after administration, however toward the end of the month I'm feeling them more."


"Been suffering from mild/moderate acne for about a year, at 30 years old and having never really suffered as a teenager, I've found it quite distressing and upsetting. Ten days ago I gave up with over the counter creams and went to the doctors.
He prescribed me Duac 5% and WOW is all I can say. This is a miracle product. After just 3 days I saw a noticeable improvement in my skin and actually woke up every day excited to look in the mirror to see how much better it was! I'm now on day 10 and my skin is almost clear, highly recommend this, only advice - invest in a good moisturizer, can be quite drying but does exactly what you want it to and FAST."


"I've had the Paragard for about a month. I've had no problem with it. I had a C Section 11 weeks prior insertion. Insertion didn't hurt other than cramping while they were measuring how far to put my IUD. I had light cramping for about two days and spotting and bleeding for about 5 days which is expected. After that everything was great. Checked the strings everything in place. No problems. Now before I got pregnant I already had heavy periods and paragard does not help with that at all. I can't take hormonal BC due to a blood clotting mutation. When I got my first period after insertion flow was heavy which is normal for me. Cramping on the other hand was more than expected. Nothing I couldn't handle though. I give 9 out of 10."


"Started on Doxepin 100mg January 2017 due to debilitating GAD and panic attacks. I was miserable. Ten minutes after waking up, the panic attacks would start. I quit going out in public as much as possible. At night, I couldn't shut my mind off, which exasperated my insomnia. I was taking more Xanax than prescribed to try to get through the day. I specifically asked my psych for this based on reviews. Helped right away with sleep (with no next day grogginess for me), and after about a week, started putting the brakes on my anxiety. Slowly noticed I was getting parts of my life back. It served its purpose and pretty darn well, but in ten months I gained 30lbs and kept gaining.  Due to the ongoing weight gain I switched to gabapentin instead."


"I had mirena for 3 months and loved it until it came out on its own! I immediately had it replace and it was horrible! My hair fell out, I would have 5 day long migraines, I could feel it when sitting, I was an emotional wreck! I went back in to my doctor who talked me into keeping it, making me feel like I was over reacting and my options of birth control were limited due to having migraines. A month later I broke and couldn't take it anymore, I called a new doctor and scheduled removal. Upon removal my doctor broke the strings! My mirena had embedded itself into my cervix in just a few short months! Please think twice about this! I feel like doctors may be getting perks from the manufacturer for pushing IUDs so hard."


"First reaction was all over tingling and pain. Then my skin felt like something was crawling all over and I still have a headache. I have had similar reactions to Maxalt and Imitrex. "


"I had a very negative experience on Champix.

5 days in and I've thrown away the packet. Day 1 I was nauseous and vomiting and had terrifying nightmares, dry mouth, hot sweats

Day 2 My mood changed, I felt like I was in a trance/had been sedated. Still having terrifying nightmares.

Day 3,4,5 Sent home from work, feeling severely depressed and exhausted, can't function.

I'm so upset that Champix affected me like this. I've read so many great reviews but it just wasn't for me.

I could have dealt with all the side effects if I didn't work full time. But even customers were picking up on my "zombie" like state.

Best of luck to everyone else trying to give up! I'm going to have to try good old fashioned will power!"


"I have been on Lutera for almost two weeks now. I have had almost constant diarrhea, a couple of mood swings, my period lasted nine days (rather than my usual four), nausea, hot flashes at night (age 21), I have had a hard time staying asleep, and not too much of a sex drive left. At first I would wake up and not be hungry until lunch time, now I want to eat constantly (but I control my urges or I munch on veggies). On the plus side, I haven't gained any weight and my skin has cleared up a little. Though I am having not so pleasant side effects, I don't have any complaints about the pill (it has only been two weeks though). Reading other reviews, a lot of people say the negative goes away within three months. So, I'll cross my fingers."


"I have been taking Tramadol for RLS for three years. It worked absolutely wonderfully, and any time I ran out or stopped for some reason, I had no withdrawal symptoms at all. Also, I never felt like I was dependent on it, nor addicted to it. It helps that this is a non-narcotic medication. At the beginning of this year, my doctor added gabapentin 300mg/night. With this combination, I must say, I have never had a more restful night's sleep in my entire life. I wake up refreshed, not groggy at all, and ready to hop right out of bed and take on the day and the world."


"I am on week five. I was on Byetta which worked well but made me really ill to the point that I had to plan my life around toilets! I am so relieved to read in the above comments that some people experience great hunger because i thought i was some kind of freak! I discussed IBS with my doc but they were more concerned with me losing weight. No change as yet but not feeling the same nausea some people are reporting and no knots."


"First experience with BV was a nightmare just because of the odor and discharge alone. I was scared because I didn't know where or how I even contracted it. I was a freshman in college and on campus the OBGYN prescribed me Clindamycin. I had no symptoms, just the same metallic taste as the Metronidazole. By the second day it was gone. I had unprotected sex and BV came right back :( a few months passed by and I finally went to get treated & they gave me Metronidazole. Now I'm on my second prescription of the Met. I'm on day 2 and hopefully this time BV will vanish."


"I used Chantix to quit 4 years ago.  Don't remember having any side effects then.  I went 3 weeks without a cigarette and was feeling really confident, so rather than spend the money on a refill, I decided to try it on my own.  Huge mistake!  Within 2 weeks I was smoking again.  4 years later and I'm ready to try again.  I'm on week 3 and it's not working quite as well this time.  I'm still smoking, but considerably less before.  I'm down to about 3/4 of a pack a day compared to my usual 2 or more packs a day.  I'm definitely having more side effects. So tired this week I could barely function and upset stomach all day, but it's getting better.  I plan on taking the recommended 3 months this time to increase my chance of quitting for good."


"I've had to deal with my sweating problems ever since 4th grade. I am now in college and I'm happier than ever that I found this product. For years I received botox injections to stop my sweating in my armpits. However, that pain was unimaginable. I switched to Drysol and I have never been happier. I can wear my shirts now without having to worry. Definitely would recommend this product to anyone who feels stuck with no solution to their sweating"


"I have no problem going to sleep (9 or 10).  I'll will quite frequently wake up at 1:00am or 2:00am and cannot get back to sleep. When this happens I take 10mg and I will quickly go back to sleep until 4:30am or 5:00am which is the time I get up. If I get 6 to 7 hour of total sleep without waking up I won't take the Sonata ."


"I am a 44 year old female. My Doctor but me on Bystolic in February 2010. I read all the reviews and was nervous about some of the side effects such as weight gain. However, I have found that I love this medicine! It has been very effective in lowering my blood pressure! The only thing now is that I am now so physically fit aerobically from increasing my exercise regimen that now my blood pressure and pulse rate seem to be pretty low. (Sometimes in the 109/65 range and upper 40's to high 50's range heart rate) that I think my dosage might need to be reduced. Also, there is a profound calming effect with this medicine. I encourage anyone to try it!"


"I had a cervical laminectomy to remove a cyst that had grown and was encroaching in on a nerve.  I also had a 4mm subluxation of C7 over T1.  The surgeon removed the cyst, realigned my vertebrae and used instrumentation to hold the vertebrae in place.  Unfortunately, after the surgery, the most painful part was the pain in my arms.  I had taken Lyrica in the past for a very short time and it caused weight gain.  I kept the medication on hand because it was expensive.  After 2 trips back into the ER, the surgeon wanted me to take the Lyrica.  His RN said that I will know if it will work in 1 1/2 - 2 days.  She was right, thank God!  The pain decreased dramatically.  I'll deal with the weight gain later."


"I have been using Nexplanon for almost a year and aside from a few side effects such a sleepiness and breakouts in my face I love it. My gynecologist recommended Nexplanon for me due to me having such heavy periods and long lasting periods. I was going through a pad every hour non stop for over a week. It was fully covered by my insurance so I said what the hell got nothing to lose. The insertion process was easy but was quite sore afterwards for a few days. I tried so many other birth controls hated them all and they made me sick. I had a little bit a spotting from time to time for first few months and no I never have a period which I love. I barely notice it in my arm
 Highly recommend to woman having long heavy periods."


"I had basically perfect skin until my freshman year of college. my doctor prescribed this to me and it worked for my acne on my chin the next day and basically clearly my forehead. The after using it once a day, my skin became dry and irritated. it was flaky and my skin broke out because of the dead skin on my face. It really doesn't work anymore and I keep trying it but now I realize it's too harsh for my skin and I should use something lighter. also any type of moisturizer on my face made it burn like hell."


"I have tried all other formulations of birth control pills without success. The only way I can describe it is that I feel clinically insane when taking birth control pills, and this was the last option to try. I should note the reason I went on it is because my body stopped having periods, I went over a year without any periods (I wasn't pregnant, and was 23 yrs old). So I went ahead and tried it. I was not as crazy on this, and it cleared up my skin completely. After about 4 months though I completely lost my sex drive. Like from 100 to -100. After my periods regulated out I quit taking it. Now 8 months later I am back to not having a period and just started taking it again the other day. This time around I am feeling kind of sick."


"Worked but made me drowsy and put on weight"


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"Have tried several different vitamins and this one has been the best!! No nausea, does slow down my metabolism a bit. My nails are growing so fast and so is my hair, definitely recommend these vitamins!"


"I have been using 0.025% tretinoin cream every other night along with 1% clindamycin in the mornings and alternating each night w the tretinion for a little over a week and I already am seeing huge results!!! I've had minor peeling and some itchiness but minor and well worth it"


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


"At first, I found myself with more energy and simply lost my appetite, which didn't bother me.
Then, the second day, I suffered nausea and vomiting. I discontinued the medicine on the second day, but the nausea and vomiting continue."


"I used to have really bad cramping and a really heavy flow before I started this birth control. I've been taking it for a year now and my period is only four days compared to the week and a half it used to be. I did gain a bit of weight, but it was all in the boobs area. Love this birth control!"


"SeroquelXR has changed my life for the better. I am currently on 400mg once daily. (I also take klonopin before I go to work). For the last 6 months, I have not had to call out sick from work, which was a monthly occurrence before Seroquel.  I have not had to take a leave of absence in  the last year. I used to have to take 2 six week leaves a year. I feel much more positive about my job and my life in general. It has been a game changer for me. The only down side is the weight gain. It seems to slow your metabolism down and increase your appetite after taking it, making it difficult to loose weight. I am currently not overweight, so the weight gain is a small price to pay. I do have to exercise  regularly and watch more carefully what I eat"


"Just got my IUD placed today! I was honestly so terrified to go I had put it off for a year now. It was the quickest, least painful procedure I've had. My Dr paced a local anesthetic and I didn't feel a thing."


"This has been the ONLY medication that has completely put a stop to my severe social anxiety/panic attacks. I've been on it for about a week. I am on .5 mg twice a day and I am able to actually leave my house and get stuff done without that cloud of anxiety over my head. About and hour to kick in and it lasts me usually 6 hours. Then I take another around 3pm. If I find it hard to sleep I take a 3rd one right before bed and snooze away like a baby. Never have I been able to wake before 7am with no anxiety and energy for the day. I have had no side effects and I am VERY sensitive to medication. I have no plans of stopping because this med changed my life in just one day"


"Hello! I have been through a whole lot. I done so many stupid things in my life like shooting up and doing oxy and Xanax and herion and cocaine. I would do anything to get me high because I went through a divorce several years ago and lost my child due to taking pills. I lived by myself and started to take methadone and thought that I was doing the right thing but, I was not. I ended up on 240 mgs a day of methadone and my life just got worst. I would mix the drug with Xanax and weed. Finally, I figured out that this was not for me. I called my mom on the phone and cried and cried and told her what I had been hiding. Living by myself and staying to myself was not good. Suboxone has changed my life and I know see the light."


"I started Vyvanse about 5 months ago.  My doctor first had me on Focalin which helped, but didn't seem to get me all the way there.  Since I have generalized anxiety disorder he started with Focalin.  He said Focalin was a gentler medication.  After about 2 weeks he started Vyvanse at 20mg. I really started to like the medication: more focus, motivation.  I have worked my way up to 50mg.  After a couple of weeks on each dose, the medication doesn't last the whole 12 hours.  I do really like the medication.  I just hope that I don't have to keep going up with the dosage."


"Better than the biologics or methotrexate that caused my lungs to burn up. However, after 7 years of 200 mg b.i.d. I think the time has come to quit this too, I have been experiencing nausea and liver pain for the last few weeks and just recently vomiting and hives followed by four hours of dry heaves. My liver (under and just beneath my right rib cage feels painful and swollen). The biologics are nasty too and my internist said 10 years is max on them as they are know to cause kidney/liver failure in his experience (42 years as an internist). I am not sure where to go from here. This is an awful disease. Diagnosed at 48. Only thing I know to keep the pain at bay is get up and move and don't stop until it's time for bed."


"I wanted to be happy and better liked all around.   Well, depression subsided, was able to apply for jobs, handled my father's death better than I should have (numb.)  Landed a job with the post office,  thought Effexor was sent from the heavens.  Wrong!   Gave me severe blurred vision.  I first thought that maybe I needed new glasses.  So, I told myself I'd make that my first priority when I get my first check from the post office.   Well, I was hired for a job that requires driving.   Needless to say, I lost my job immediately after I had gotten the job due to unable to see things (curbs, street signs, license plates)  clearly.  Been off for over a month, and vision remains blurred.  Have reapplied at PO, no call backs."


"After taking fosamax for 5 years I was prescribed Prolia in June 2013, I have been hospitalised on 4 occasions with back spasms so severe it took over 2 hrs to get me in the ambulance fully medicated, I then spent 8-10 days in hospital each time waiting for the spasms to stop, after being discharged each time had to use a walker for a week because I couldn't stand longer than a few steps because of the damage the spasms had caused. No doctor has been able to give me answers until 4 days ago after spending another day in hospital because I spent 2 hrs on the floor in a shopping centre that Prolia is more than likely the reason. I also have ankles which are the size of the tops of my legs, this too has only been in the last 3yrs"


"From infancy to my 50's, I've used it all- phenothalein laxatives, castor oil, fiber, Miralax, enemas, bisacodyl, exercise, hydration, Zelnorm while it was available, and on and on.  Only the phenothalien/old Ex-lax formula laxatives and Zelnorm were of use.  Phenothalien also required drinking 8-16 ounces more fluid when you were already congested, adding painfully to existing distension and then needing to wait up to hours.  Since that laxative was removed from the US market in the 2000's, availability now is very limited; Zelnorm was recalled by the FDA for strokes and cardiac issues (and did cause punch-in-the-gut cramping.) LInzess is amazing, reliable, no pain, some diarrhea, but complete control and great increased quality of life!!!"


"I have been itching for over 20 years with no diagnosis of why. I was prescribed Atarax 10 mg and it works like a charm. Only downfall, is I'm very sleepy the following day. I go from uncontrolled itching to uncontrolled sleep. I am supposed to take every 6 hours or as needed, I take once a week. I would be on complete bed rest if I took every 6 hours, lol"


"Had no effect on me at all.  I had an average of 3 hours of sleep after using it for a week."


"In my experience, you have to give your body a chance to adapt to Sotalol. You my experience some side effects, but they will usually subside over a period of time."


"I started ultram a little over a month ago and am impressed with the lack of side effects. I also noticed it helps with my moods..maybe having less pain just makes me happier. Ive had spinal injections and am using ultram to hold me over until I get my next set. I do take it every 4-6 hours"


"I felt the effects of Axiron in the first three days. Changes are pretty quick and satisfying! The application isn't too messy if you go slow, and it dries very quickly, especially if you put it on before getting dressed all the way. It smells a little like hand sanitizer, and it has a texture like it too. Overall, it's fantastic! I am, unfortunately, part of that group of 3% of guys who experienced vomiting. It was encouraged by a night of mild drinking. After symptoms abated, I continued with Axiron, and have had no problems since. I love it!"


"I won't lie it hurts like being snapped with a wet towel tail, but not as much as my light sensitive migraines do. My daughter also suffers from migraines, and she's a big baby about pain but will take a dose. Before this my migraines would ruin my day. I would have to lay in the dark with a bucket and suffer, praying I could keep my oral medication down. Now I DosePro lay down for 30 minutes and I am back to normal. It literally has changed my life, anyone who suffers from migraines knows the feeling of a migraine building knowing that pain is coming and trying to head it off with oral Meds and then failing to stop it. The endless hours of horrific pain. Luckily my insurance covers it, but I'd buy it whatever the cost."


"I'm on my 2nd pack of aubra. I have tried two other brands of 2 phase birth control pills and I tried progesterone only pills (POP) too before aubra. The POP gave me so many issues.  Well with all the issues I went back to planned parenthood and she gave me aubra. However, I wanted to let you know what I've experienced with aubra. My period came with the placebo pills. It was the best period I have ever had in my life. I hardly noticed it! No cramps, light, no bloating, good energy level, and exactly the right number of days. I was feeling great! Started the 2nd pack. As the days have gone by my face, neck and upper back have broken out in very painful acne. I am 28 and haven't had any major acne since I was 19. I'm going to finish out this pack. Then no more!"


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency

"No side effects after 2 weeks, and i have been taking I a day."


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"I have more breakouts than before and have gained 11 pounds in the first month. On a good note, my periods have become regulated. I also have been moodier."


"I was prescribed this birth control b/c of my ovary cyst. I've had unprotected sex after the birth control & I've not gotten my period. I'm actually a week late. Not really worried b/c I took a pregnancy test at the hospital 4 days before my period was due & it came out negative. A lot of reviews says they never got their period so that gives me hope. Besides that my breast have grew & are very sore. & I have bad acne. On top of that, I've been eating A LOT. I haven't spotted but have had unusual brown discharge. Symptoms are really weird."


"Absolutely blooming awful!!!!! Have had this terrible thing in since January 2015 I kept thinking no I'll keep it in give it a chance! Well with most of the year and 2 months it's been in my arm I've spent most of that on my period! Weight gain something awful I, mood swings and my doctor told me that's not possible (a male doctor with no offence meant) how does he know? Did he have trouble with his implant too?Lol honestly I wouldn't even recommend this to my worst enemy! No sex drive and I either want to cry my eyes out or feel like I have no heart because I can't cry! Spotting is putting it mildly I have had normal discharge to brown discharge stomach pains cramps much worse than usual period pains which have always been bad Blood clots!"


"I was given gabapentin in addition to my Lamictal. On the two medicines I have developed a little obsessive compulsive disorder. I like having three ink pens to work, like things positioned on shelves in a certain way. After that being said my rapid cycling bipolar is under control. Gabapentin doesn't help joint pain or any other pains I seem to have. I take 400 mg 3x a day. I like it, all the side effects are worth it in my opinion.  I have never felt better in my life! I work out everyday just about and eat healthy. The time I started gabapentin I have energy. I have lost 25lbs and have been doing this life change for 6 months. Please try it! And if you are bipolar try the combination. "


"Opened my lungs, and no notable side effects"


"Woke up in the am chest felt on fire. Went to work and fever started. Left work and went to doc and prescribed tamiflu. Took 1st pill 14 hours after initial symptoms. Fever broke by 1am and went to work the next day feeling slightly fatigued. After reading several reviews and keeping in mind what the doctor said, this medicine is most effective taken within the 1st 48hrs but clearly the sooner the better. It's a miracle drug if you act fast and don't drag it out."


"It's been about a month since I had my Paragard inserted and so far, so good! The insertion pain was not as bad as other reviews made it sound. I do suggest taking pain relief before hand. The pain felt like an intense cramp for a few minutes and then some random cramps throughout the day. Unfortunately, the woman who inserted it did not tell me how to feel for the strings or make a follow-up appointment with me to check for them. Cramps were on and off the few following days after that. Nothing a little pain medications couldn't fix. It did, however, start my period early. Do expect some spotting for about 6 weeks. Sex will be a little painful and gross for a while, but it was nice to not worry or have to take the pill. It will be different with everyone."


"I have been taking Diovan for years for my blood pressure.  Recently, it stopped working to keep the numbers down. I was 180-190/85 and began to take EForge, which was a combination of Diovan and a beta blocker.  I got sick and my ankles swelled so badly they hung over my shoes. My doctor changed me to the hydrochlorothiazide along with the Diovan and it has worked wonderfully.  There is a combination pill but I am afraid to take it because if I have a reaction then I have to stop both medicines, as happened with the EForge.  No real problems with urination as I had expected."


"Very dependable - works everytime once you learn how to inject properly.  Results start after 15 minutes and last up to almost 2 hours for me.  My wife and I love it!"


"I've only been on this med for a few days. I couldn't sleep in the  hospital so my doc prescribed seroquel. I normally am an insomniac  anyway. It did help...too much. I'm only on 25mg but I can't seem to wake up in the morning. I can sleep for 10 hours at a time, wake up and then I'm dizzy and lightheaded. When I go back to work, I have to have my wits about me and on register by 6 am. I can't seem to wake up with this. Also, I don't feel comfortable with it treating many disorders that I don't have."


"Great medicine, anxiety is basically gone. No panic attacks for over six months. The diarrhea is only for a couple of weeks then its gone. Be weary though, once you are on a regular dosage, be SURE to take your pill at the EXACT same time you do every day!!! I prefer to take mine an hour or two before I go to bed. If you do not or are a day or two without it be ready for the most horrific, disturbing, vivd, real, terrifying nightmares you will ever have!!! Seriously, I've literally felt like there is someone in the room and that they were physically touching me. I cannot explain to you how real these dreams are. Besides that this medication is perfect. Just take it on time and have your refills ready and you have nothing to worry about."


"I have been on Paxil for two weeks and so far nothing. I take 10 mg in morning and another 12 hours later. I hope it kicks in soon. My anxiety has topped out causing my depression to increase. I have lost my appetite, lost 14 lbs.
Seeing a psychologist in a week. I'm a mess."


"I started taking strattera at 25mg. The first week was crazy I felt like I could do anything. I had so much time on my hands and accomplished so much. I no longer had to fight with myself to wake up. I had so much energy and "the foggy" feeling was gone. I could focus and what I had to do do it and then move on to the next. It was wonderful. The only side effect I had was insomnia but that went a way after the first week and it was easily resolved with some meditation. After that I started to settle in because I was getting used to it the feelings were dying down. I missed the sense of euphoria the first week had brought but I was still plenty productive and over all my social relationships ad improved. After 3 months I am starting 40mg."


"I had been using products that contained benzoyl peroxide to control my acne.  When I heard that the FDA had approved adapalene for over-the-counter sales I said that I should give it a try - it used to be a prescription drug so it must be good.  WRONG!  I used Differin for over two weeks and all of the while my acne got continuously worse.  So, I went back to benzoyl peroxide."


"My mother received this medication for a UT bacteria and it almost killed her. Prior to this medication, she did not have problems w/her kidney and then she was one hour away from Dialysis. Her levels of bun went up to 111 and her creatinine  was 7.6. Since then her Bun has not been 'normal'. It is drug of double edge sword."


"I have a really hard time taking estrogen birth control and I decided to get the Depo shot. After reading the reviews I was so scared I canceled my appointment to get it. After thinking about it I decided to just go ahead with it and see what happens. I've been on it a little more than 3 weeks and I've noticed that I am a little more tired and I have some pimples that are starting to go away. Other than that I haven't had any spotting, tender breasts, sex-drive changes, etc. Usually before my period I eat non-stop and have cravings and it's nice to not have that! I will write again to update how it's going in a few weeks. I wanted to let people know not to be terrified. It may work for you and if it doesn't just don't get another shot."


"I'm 47 years old. Was diagnosed with rheumatoid  arthritis about four months ago when I was having severe pain in my left hand. Was put on prednisone which made me feel horrible. I weaned myself off of it and since then my arthritic pain has increased by 100%.  I also have polycystic kidney disease and hypothyroidism. I'm very leery about starting any kind of biologic because of this. Has anyone found any relief with supplemental treatments."


"I had the Mirena inserted about 8 weeks ago.  I have had on and off bleeding (more on) but it's starting to stop now.  I gained 4-5 lbs, but it's mostly bloating.  I am told by my doctor that this will go away after my body gets used to the hormones.  I feel great on it and will take the 4-5 lbs for feeling that much better!"


"I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and obesity. I've been on Victoza for 5 weeks. Went to full dose of 1.8 after 1 week. The first two days after starting the initial dose I felt bloated and sick to my stomach but that went away quickly. I feel full all the time and have to remind myself to take in some nutrition. I can drink fluids easily. I have lost 13 pounds. The weather has been horrible and I have had little exercise at all other than minor snow shoveling. I can't wait to start walking outside and get this weight loss thing moving even more!"


"Works very well in stabilizing mood. I need a very small dose twice a day, and I haven't noticed any side effects. Except maybe acne. Although I don't know if that is the cause. I have been on it nearly 2 months now and I notice progress everyday. I am able to focus and accomplish tasks instead of being scattered and all over the place."


"I received a second shot of Depo April 2017. I'm writing this post late June 2017. I have been bleeding for 11 weeks!!! I will not be getting it again"


"I have Extreme Acid Reflux for about 2 years now, I wake up in the early mornings feeling extremely nauseous like I'm one second from throwing up, every single day. I also go to bed every night with burning acid coming up into the back of my throat, making my throat sore, like I swallowed glass every day. I get this feeling constantly, sour stomach & nauseous 24/7. It's horrible & made me miserable! I would eat "Tums 1000" by the bulk bottles, they worked in the beginning but then stopped working. I was in Meijers one day looking for something else for my sour nauseous stomach & they had "Zantac 150" 65 count bottle on sale for $9.99. So I reluctantly bought them and to my amaze they actually did work. Completely took it away!"


"All I can remember of taking this drug are the side effects. It became difficult to walk two miles in the morning, the distance I could swim comfortably slowly reduced and my legs started to swell. Between starting treatment and my next visit to the doctor was three months. He was very surprised. This drug has an excellent reputation for the treatment of type 2 Diabetes but take care."


"New to birth control, I was prescribed Lolo about 7 months ago, a new brand about only a year old in the market in Canada. Easy to use, 28 days, with 24 active pills, 2 half/low doses, and 2 inactive/sugar pills. Downside, I haven't had my period since I first started. I took it as instructed, I started it on the Sunday during my period, as my period just started the day before (Saturday), and during then, I had some extended spotting after my period was done and then again later on that first month I had some spotting but it was light. After that 1st month, I didn't have a period. I had 1 or 2 depressive mood swings in the first 2 months but otherwise no other side effects."


"I had a bad injury years ago resulting in a rather large prescription for hydrocodine. So I was like awesome a legal script. Little did I know just how quickly I could become dependent. Soon it was oxy, roxy, morphine, luckily no needles. Then it was all my free time, money,  payday advances, check cashing, pure misery to just feel normal and not ill, I'm sure many have been through it. I had heard about a clinic close by and it took away all the daily stress, and saved me probably 1000s of dollars. Hours of time, and supervised help. It was my choice. I'm at 160 mg so it will be a while before I'm completely free, but the progress I've made already is unbelievable  I've even told my parents. Best choice ever."


"My doctor switched me to this, I was on Ocella before this. So far, I've been on this stuff for just about a month. No acne or weight gain. However, I have been having the WORST mood swings I have ever had in my life. I feel like a crazy person. I am definitely calling my doctor after Christmas to switch back to Ocella. "


"I barely found out I got it which felt like my world came crashing down on me I was prescribed the 4 pills at once. Barely took them so lets see how it goes!!!! Feel really nauseous and have a headache no diarrhea (yet)"


"I don't recommend this at all! I know everyone's body react different. At least mine reacted negatively. I had my period for 6 months, started having breast pain and discharge, I was always tired, and oh my gosh acne!! Finally, it was a damn painful process to take it out since it was really hard to find it."


"I went on these pills for preventing pregnancy. My doctor told me to not have unprotected sex the first week. I had unprotected sex twice in the beginning of the second week and I got paranoid when I researched the brand and found out they were generic-pregnancy rate is higher. These are combination pills-means that I did not have to take it at the exact time every day.  The pills gave me crazy side effects as soon as I started them. Nausea happened everyday for the first 2 weeks to the point where I would throw up or go to the bathroom. I started eating a lot more and gained 3 pounds in the first week. Did not experience emotional changes. Got my period at the end of the last row and lasted 7 days. Not bad brand if you don't have insurance."


"After my UTI reoccurred, my doctor prscbd me Macrobid. I took the new antibiotics about 9 days after completing the Cipro antibiotics and I felt better after the 3rd day of using the pills. I did have neon urine which was typical. There was a drastic change with my sleeping pattern, all I wanted to do was sleep. Fatigue was a side effect. I woke up to a headache/unsettled stomach (ate a heavy meal w/ pill) a few times. Now 7 days in, my old symptoms are back up. I didn't drink as much H20 the first few days, but I've since amped the amount of water I intake. I also bought Cranberry pills to hopefully help clear it up. Don't feel like throwing out more cash or another doctors visit."


"Alesse has been working really well for me. In the last month I've gained 3 lbs in what I believe to be water weight, as I feel quite bloated. Either way I can easily work 3 lbs off. I have been a bit nauseous on it as I take Alesse in the morning, but nothing unmanageable. I haven't had any spotting. I've had a bit of breast tenderness, but nothing that bothers me. I have been a bit tired, so I just have a little extra coffee in the morning. Overall I've had a good experience so far with Alesse."


"good drug for dysreflexy in spinal cord injurieds"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Had no problems with this prep.  The taste isn't that bad. Just drink it as quickly as you can. You can try adding some apple juice or have a popsicle just before drinking it.  Then stay close to the bathroom because it will work quickly.  And you may have some chills with it too. The second half of the prep is the next morning which works out great. You take it a few hours before your procedure."


"I cannot relate how much this product has changed my life. I'm 31 yrs old and for years have been embarrassed and frustrated with my underarm sweat- like a fountain, nothing less. All my clothes, especially my sweaters were ruined with sweaty odors. Countless hours laundering in vinegar and baking soda! Thought I would have to live with this for the rest of my days- you can't even smell your own perfume, all you smell is your sweat and last weeks sweat trapped in your freshly washed clothes. I found DRYSOL after googling my hyperhidrosis and after two application I'm blown away at how good life is with dry armpits. I'M CURED! Thanks so much DRYSOL, this is wonder product, I'm so grateful to the makers."


"I got mine put in December 2013... I absolutely love my birth control! It comes out the end of this year and I plan on getting it put in again! My periods are light for 4 days. I spot a little every once in a while but no complaints!"


"I absolutely LOVE this birth control. After having one baby, and always forgetting the pill, I decided I needed to get on something that I didn't have to remember everyday. I didn't want an IUD, because I didn't feel like getting anything inside. I decided to get this. Boy am I happy! I haven't had any weight gain, no unusual mood swings, and the best periods I've ever had in my life! Barely anything, I don't even have to use tampons. I understand all women are different, but I advise someone that's looking for simplicity, and maybe someone that is very forgetful, to try this out. Insertion is virtually painless, might as well give it a try."


"I had the Mirena for 6 years, I loved it. The pros for me were no period at all just a little spotting every now and then, I did not have any pain at all. The only thing I have to say negative about it was that I did gain some weight and I had a very hard time losing weight with it, but I was ok with it. I guess it did not have to worry about getting pregnant it did its job. I just removed it 2 days ago and am just letting my period start up again."


"I have been using alprazolam for more than  a year for my tinnitus, it does help

especially in the evening. I take a 1mg tab at 6pm & 9pm. IT definitely makes it

Easier to cope."


"I've had my nexplanon implant in for 7 months now. No period, no weight gain, no side effects at all it's been great! I highly recommend it. The reason why I chose this is I'm awful with remembering to take birth control pills and this birth control keeps me safe for 4 years no need to worry about a thing. It was a quick procedure as well didn't hurt at all and site healed quickly for me."


"I took Sprintec for 3 years, it was my first birth control. When I first got on it I had cramping for about a week and then it was fine. My periods came like clock work every month! I gained no weight and it helped stop my breakouts. Overall I have no complaints about this pill, until recently... Randomly I started bleeding. I had a period for about a month, give or take a few days when it would stop. Because of that I have now switched pills because I just need higher estrogen. This pill is great & I would recommend it to anyone!"


"I got prescribed this medication because previously I was on trinessa which was giving me week long periods. The plus side of this medication is that I have 2 day periods, none at all, or just some spotting. So thank goodness for that. However, I have only been on it for a few months. The negative side is that it has caused so much acne. I never have had issues with acne, maybe a pimple here and there. I use epiduo every night which I have been prescribed for 7 years, but that doesn't even help. I have acne on my cheeks, big red pimples on my forehead, some of my chin... it's ridiculous. Decided to call my GYN and am getting switched to mononessa. Hopefully I still have very short/no periods but my acne will also clear up!!"


"I've had all three injections of Euflexxa and my pain is no different.  The pain in my knee is so severe I'm in tears some of the time, it's almost unbearable.  I was hoping this medicine would help me postpone knee surgery, but it looks like that is now my only option.  I had very high expectations for this treatment, I have several friends who had completely successful results.  So very disappointed!  The money spent was totally wasted."


"I was prescribed benzodiazepine for my post traumatic stress disorder induced anxiety. The benzos worked great for me but after admitting myself into a rehab program for substance abuse I was told I could no longer take the benzos as there is high risk for abuse and addiction (even though this wasn't the medicine I was abusing). After a number of panic attacks I sought help from the doctor for a non-addictive alternative. They gave me Buspar 10mg 3x a day. This improved my anxiety but I still had days that were debilitating. I saw the doctor again and he upped the does to 15mg 3x a day and I have been completely anxiety free since. Make sure you have the proper dosage before claiming this doesn't work. And the side effects like dizziness are easily countered with a good meal."


"Taken in combo with Ribavirin over a 24 week course, my second treatment since my failed Interferon/ribavirin (24wks) treatment 2 years prior. The Sovaldi treatment failed for me as well and I am beginning another treatment with Sovaldi and another combo that is not Ribavirin."


"I have PCOS and my gynecologist recommended that I take Yaz or Ocella. I took Ocella about a week, but after feeling numbness in my arm I decided to look up reviews on Yasmin, Yaz, and Ocella. I was horrified. I stopped Ocella and my PCOS started to get worse so I searched for medications that were good to treat PCOS. Yasmin had awesome reviews from people with PCOS (not so much for those with out it). I read allot of reviews and found that most people can tell a difference btw Yasmin and Ocella. I don't have insurance, but to me the price is worth it! I've lost weight, have my period again which makes me feel normal, my breast have only slightly gotten larger but don't hurt, and my skin only breaks out when I'm on my period."


"I started this birth control a few months ago and it has made me into a hormonal mess! One of the side effects is anger and I didn't realize it till yesterday when I didn't speak to my husband for 30 mins all because he wouldn't turn the radio station off when I didn't want to listen to a song. I have never gotten so upset over something to silly. There's other instances but that was just the one that made me realize I need to get on a different pill."


"This stuff is the silver bullet of fixing pink eye.  For some reason, I get pink eye about 3-4 times a year. Yeah I work outside in dust.  Anyway, I have carried Blephamide with me for at least 10 years and it saves me every time.  Only one or two drops a couple times a day for 1 or 2 days and I am fixed.  The pain and itching go away within 10 minutes after using Blephamide.  "


"Great for itching but not for clearing plaque/ scalp psoriasis"


"I took this medication for 6 months due to extreme monthly bleeding caused by fibroids. I didn't have a period or spotting the entire 6 months or for 3 months after my last injection. I did not have even 1 side effect. It was a great experience. Hopefully I will have the same success with the Depo Shot!"


"Side effects for me: muscle spasms, mouth ulcers, diarrhea, fatigued, dizziness, itchy skin, sore throat, cramps, insomnia, sun sensitivity, and drowsiness."


"I had a toothache and went to the doctor who gave me penicillin, which didn't work. My face blew up and was extremely sore. I went back after 3 days on that it and the dentist gave me clindamycin. Got to say it is killing the infection and the pain is much less. As well as the swelling, the only problem I have had is the horrible taste that keeps coming up the back of my throat. Not like heartburn though because there is no pain.. just a nasty bitter taste. I'm still mid course so I hope the rest goes smoothly."


"Well I took this to help get the pipes moving when they hadn't for a few days on a camping trip. First night back at home and I took of them with a lot of water  at 11:30 pm.  Within 2 hours the GI cramping started, and continued and got progressively worse, sweats, nausea. The pipes moving sound loud rumbles started at about 4 am and continued through about 5 pm.  It was awful.. awful. Colonoscopy prep was better. I don't think I'll use this product again. I would not reccomend this to anyone."


"I switched to this birth control because I stopped getting a period on the last pill I was taking which worried me. BOY WAS I WRONG. My chin area broke out with horrible terrible acne and nothing is helping it to go away. I have constant mood swings and cry at the drop of a pin which is extremely uncommon for me because I'm normally well tempered and rational. After two months of taking this pill I developed the appetite of a linebacker and am literally starving 30 minutes after eating a meal and have gained some weight and am constantly bloated. Periods aren't even that much shorter and I still get cramps and have an irregular cycle. I DO NOT RECOMMEND that you take this pill unless you want your life to become a living hell."


"So I came to the conclusion I had a yeast infection after I had terrible itching and burning after having sex. My friend recommended monistat so I got the 1 day version. I had no problems during insertion and I put the anti itch cream on and went to bed. I fell asleep with no problem but a couple hours later I woke up with INSANE itching and burning. I went and rinsed off my vajayjay with cold water and patted dry then got an ice pack and clean cloth the wrap it in and put it between my legs. The itching and burning lasted about 45 minutes but I fell back asleep and when I woke up later my vagina felt great! I think the infection is mostly if not all the way gone. But the itching and burning sucked a lot so weigh your options."


"I have had high blood pressure since I was 29 (now 57). I started having uncontrollable blood pressure and my primary doctor tried different medicines to no avail. Ended up at the ER with 174/120. They couldn't explain why it would go up and down. The ER doc put me on 0.1 Clonidine and I've been pretty good since then. There is an issue of "cotton mouth", and it does help me relax at bedtime...But I'm doing better pressure wise and am grateful for this medicine."


"Aside from a slight burning sensation where my migraine is located this drug works wonderfully. Better than any nasal spray or OTC drug I've ever tried."


"This medicine has been great for me.  I do not feel any side effects.  I actually lost 25 pounds... I had been on lithium for 28 years."


"I just got it today so I can only review the insertion itself. I took one 800mg Ibuprofen and a natural cramp reliever called

Cyclease, which I got from a health foods store, 30 minutes prior to my appointment. I was nervous, but the whole procedure took only about 5 minutes total, with 2 minutes of distinct discomfort and 3 severe cramping moments that lasted about 10-15 seconds each and caused me to grit my teeth, but nothing else. The doctor did not numb my cervix beforehand.  I have not had any pain or cramping for the rest of the day. I do not have kids and am pleased with the small size of this IUD. I am hoping that the side effects effects are not severe and that I can continue to use this method of birth control long term."


"I like this pill a lot. Before this I tried the shot and it was terrible. My face is clear, my boobs have grown and for some reason my tummy is flatter. I will continue to take it. "


"There are so many mixed reviews for this product and honestly you can't just go by what some of them say. Everyone's body is different and will react differently to medications.  I've never had a problem with Sprintec, but others may. It's completely up to your body as to how it will react with the medication.  It's fine to start out with it first since it is the cheapest birth control and if it doesn't work for you...switch."


"I started Junel 2 months after I had my baby, and it immediately made me gain 10 pounds. It also made me depressed, anxious and crazy moody. I know it's the pills because I was maintaining my weight well after I gave birth and was not feeling depressed at all. I've decided to finish up the pack and not take any birth control pills after this at all, although it did make my periods lighter, it was not worth it for me."


"I started OE today, and I don't any signs or symptoms yet. It really doesn't feel like its there so I'm constantly touching my butt cheek to feel for the outline of the patch just making sure its still there lol. But I'll admit, I'm breaking the rules. I didn't start within 24 hrs of my period or 1st Sun after period starts. I'm a virgin but my period is late so I just started it anyways.

I'm hoping for the bigger chest and weight loss everyone seems to be boasting about lol

When I initially placed it onto my right butt cheek, i did feel some light, not really cramping, but more like sore muscle pulled something type of feeling on my right, lower back but it passed after about 20 min. It wasn't really anything noticeable."


"Was diagnosed with Supraventricular tachycardia two weeks ago and was put on Toprol 25 mg a day. It didn't work with bringing down my pulse so doctor increased to 50 mg a day until I see my heart doctor. I have to say that I do not like the side effects. Heavy feeling in my chest, tired all the time, headaches, etc.  Hope my doctor recommends ablation because I don't think I can take this medicine much longer."


"Have conic  back pain been on med for the past 12 years when my doc put me on this it went for being able to move without pain to can't get out of the bed on this stuff and just trying to get it open it awful and don't stick have the time everyone should not even try it just a waste of time"


"Let me explain what can go wrong here and what you may want to speak with your Dr about. Focalin XRs effect is much , much, much stronger than Concerta or Ritalin. This is very important to understand, so if you are thinking of switching to Focalin XR from another medication do not go to a similar strength. I was on Concerta 54mg and went to  Focalin XR 40mg. This was a scary experience I got dizzy almost passed out and couldn't tell you what 1 1 was. It was horrible  to say the least. I discontinued the Focalin and tried Adderal. That made me grumpy and sick. I did research and found out about Focalins potency. I am now on Focalin XR 15mg and doing awesome."


"I've been on this for two packs, and just started my 3rd pack yesterday. Sprintec has been really amazing! I have been on other birth control before that just made me feel crappy the whole time I took it. I did have lots of breast pain and tiredness the first month, but it's great now. It also mostly eliminated the horrible severe cramps I used to get with my period. I love this birth control!"


"I have been on Byetta for 5 years.  My A1C was 8 when I started Byetta and is now 5.6 the past 4 years.  I have been able to lose 63 pounds without any diet plan, just slowly lost this weight.  I am now on half the dosage of other diabetic medications I am taking and reduced my blood pressure medications to 1/4 the dose . The only problem I have with Byetta is nausea while waiting to eat."


"I'm 18 years old and have been on Loestrin 24 Fe for about a year and a half. I'm taking it only for birth control. At first everything seemed okay. I had no spotting, no missed periods, and no weight gain. A couple months in, I noticed a huge decline in sex drive. The mood swings came, and I gained some weight, even though my diet has always been very healthy. And the mood swings were ridiculous! I would cry just about every day for no reason at all, and get so mad over little tiny things. I didn't know the moodiness and low sex drive could have to do with the birth control I am on, and after doing research I realized what it is."


"Nothing helped but this for my nerve pain. Only reason I stopped it was because it can make you lightheaded."


"I had my first seizure February 2014 and was prescribed Keppra. I took it for a while and experienced all the symptoms as everyone else: depression, fatigue, mood swings, hallucinations, etc. You name it I had it. I had no energy and all I could do was sleep. I got tired of living like that and one day decided to stop taking them, bad move. It was fine for 4 days, I was energized and happy but on that day I had another seizure. I told my doctor and he changed my prescription to Trileptal. I have been on it since that day and the only side effect I think I have would be hair thinning."


"After using 2 pumps per day for 4 months total testosterone levels dropped from 224 to 174. Worthless product."


"This antibiotic did horrible for me, it gives me bad migraines even though i drink a ton of water with it, I'm on the second day and have a horrible migraine my spine hurts to walk, server leg cramps, joint pain too.. it's awful.. i will know now to never take this again... my body did not react well. the side effects are not worth it... next time i will be sure to tell my doctor to never prescribe me this again!"


"I'm a hypersensitive and socially anxious person. After reading a tons of information about my issue, i decided to try a SSRI, Lexapro especially. I began using Lexapro 10mg about two weeks ago. It's a miracle drug, after just 4-5 days, my hypersensitivity and social anxiety almost gone!. I also notice a significant improvement in my premature ejaculation, which's a positive side-effect to me. What most people didn't know about SSRI, is that they acually don't reduce anxiety alone, scientific research suggest that they actually reduce "neuroticism", which include anxiety, fear, moodiness, worry, envy, frustration, jealousy, and loneliness"


"Excellent Med. A tip for all you guys suffering hip and back pain after use of some ED meds, cause is likely not the meds. Now in my 50's I'm slowing down a little, while in my 20's I could stay on the ride for hours until I decided when it would end. After some back and cervical injuries slowed me down the staying on the ride power with remains as long as I take the right ED med. As we get older though so do our bones, muscle and everything else. Now days, we pop a med, pop an erection and suddenly when in the saddle giving it all we have as if we were still twenty something. Damn right your backs and hips are gonna ache :) Not the meds ;)"


"Taking 500mg in the morning and late afternoon, I haven't had any benefits."


"I recently got prescribed propranolol at 10MG once a day for 2 weeks the. Got increased to 80MG and now I'm on 2, 80MG tablets a day for severe anxiety, neck pain and migraines. And it's worked an absolute treat! Noticed a difference straight away and when i forget to take them for a couple of days o get s migraine instantly!!"


"This has been a miracle drug for me. No side effects except dry mouth. Helps control my anxiety as well as MDD."


"I'm at the two-week point. And while it's still a bit painful to get out of bed, once I do I no longer feel "stoned." There is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Days one through five were as follows: 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg.  Then it was a matter of getting my body acclimated to 400 mg, which I thought would never happen.

If you are able to take vacation/sick days/medical leave, I do suggest it. I did not. Either way, just know it does get better within a matter of weeks."


"No more horrible constant burning unprovoked vulvar pain! Also helped with my urethra pain from IC. three months on it I am almost back to normal. Able to have sex after two months. Worked my way up 100mg at a time each week to 500mg and stayed there. Don't be scared, take small constant doses to not have any side affects. 300mg was too much to start with for me."


"over the last 2 years anxiety, panic attacks, stress levels & insomnia have creeped in with vengeance. At first the Dr put me on mirtazapine which didn't work for me at all -awful side effects, it made me really restless, snappy & totally lowered my mood more then it already was before starting the medication. The Dr then put me on 50mg trazodone which so far I have only been using for 2 weeks. So far for me personally it hasn't worked any sort of wonders, the only way I can describe It is that I don't feel so much all over the place if that makes sense and unfortunately it hasn't helped with my sleep at all. But I'm only on my second week in, hopefully after another few weeks it might start to balance its self out."


"I took this medication for a few months in 2015. If you ask me, this medication is placebo. I did not experience any side effects, but no benefit either. 2/10 for not causing any side effects."


"I was prescribed this med for kidney stone pain and it worked great. Within 30 minutes of taking it I had near total relief after 12 hours of excruciating pain. It actually worked more than the IV pain medication I was given in-hospital.

So far no unpleasant side effects either, though I took it with a good meal as suggested."


"I take gabapentin, and when I started it, I felt like I had finally found the miracle..but after a year it quit working. After this recent stay in the psych unit, My Doctor put me on Zyprexa 5mgs in the am, 10 mgs at night and it has been a Godsend..I feel so even, I sleep soundly, and wake up without no hangover, ready to take on the world. I have been eating like a pig, but I"m working on controlling that, and eating fruit and yogurt vs. cinnamon rolls and candy...The only drawback is I fear one day it will stop working. Overall, gabapentin and Zyprexa have been lifesavers!"


Prosthetic Heart Valves, Tissue Valves - Thrombosis Prophylaxis

"I have been taking coumadin for 21 years, since I had an aortic valve replacement."


"I was on this for about a year and everything was great. Then I went off it for about 5 years (did not take anything else in place of Alesse). I then went back on for about 6 months. After the first month, I started having severe external itch, got tested for yeast infection but it wasn't it. For 5 months I woke up 2-3 times every night with unbearable itch. I went off the pill and noticed right away the symptoms were much milder. Within 2 months I'm completely normal again.

I don't know what's different between 5 years ago and now but something is definitely different."


"This medication is a life saver. I think Prozac has saved my life and made my thinking more clear. I had been struggling with mental illness for years before I tried prozac. I had been diagnosed with adhd and bipolar disorder (even though I never had a manic episode). I had tried other medications. After a suicide attempt, I tried zoloft, however, there was no effect. After this ssri, I tried other medications and everything made me unbelievably worse. After trying medications like lithium, lamictal, depakote, and abilify; I finally was put on 10 mg prozac and then 20 mg. This was it. I felt an instant recovery after 3 weeks, where my mind finally woke up. I felt a part of my brain, which was not working, was now working. It was lifesaving."


"I have had hep C for 40 plus years it has not made me sick at all. This is all a scam. Save your $100,000.00"


"I just started lamictal, after tapering off of topamax. Topamax did nothing for me. I have disorder 2 in which I am more manic. I've been on it 3 weeks and so far I have been episode free, which is good for me considering I am a rapid cycler. I've done a lot of research on lamictal and it appears to meet my needs the most. And it's weight neutral. (Topamax never made me lose wight either). Also it doesn't halt your emotions like say lithium, where you are neither nor sad you're just emotionless. I hate that. Lamictal was a great choice for me so far so good!"


"I tried Contrave for 5 days. I was just taking on in the morning and one at night. The side effects were too much. I was very dizzy, constant nausea, dry mouth and eyes and on the 5th day a slight ringing in my ear. I also had insomnia at night and sleepiness all day. Contrave did reduce my appetite and cravings. I might try Contrave agin later, but I'll start with just one pill a day.  I'll probably drink more water next time. I gave a 5 rating since I was only on the product 5 days."


"Worked great- doctors tried other medicines or creams for 2 years and after 1 week of taking this it took care of issue and itching as well."


"I have had my respiratory virus for quite some time which had turned into a infection. I was up all night coughing and with a tickle in my throat. Could not even get a quick nap in I was coughing so much. I decided to bust out the Tessalon Pearls my doc prescribed me a year or so back.. after trying DayQuil and NyQuil severe which didn't seem to be working whatsoever for my cough. I took 100 milligram Pearl and within 20 minutes the urge to cough Reduce by at least 50% I'm amazed at how quickly it works and can't wait to fall asleep for the first time in days. I would suggest trying this before going to the more sedate of a narcotic and of things with the cough syrup definitely worth it and way less symptoms and side effects."


"The drug is good at making one feel good, but the weight gain is bad!!"


"Have taken lexapro on and off for about 20 years.  My advise is give it a go.  First 3 weeks the side effects made life pretty miserable.  Insomnia, nausea, no appetite or sex drive.  After week 4 started feeling really good (normal) and enjoying life again."


"I took Apriso for a year and it was successful in treating my ulcerative colitis. I was then switched to Asacol HD.  My prescription plan eventually decided Asacol HD was too expensive and I was put back on Apriso.  This second course on Apriso was not successful.  It did nothing to alleviate my Ulcerative Colitis symptoms, and produced a number of unpleasant side affects - the worst of which was moderate-to-severe stomach cramps around the clock - even waking me from sound sleep.  Coupled with an incredibly dry mouth that invited multiple canker sores to erupt in my mouth, these symptoms made eating anything very unpleasant;   I lost 15 lbs in the three weeks I was on the Apriso.  As soon as I stopped taking it, the cramping and canker sores disappeared."


"HORRIBLE! OH MY GOODNESS! This stuff is burning and itching me! I have been on long term antibiotics and got a terrible yeast infection. I got a prescription for the 1 dose pill for yeast infection which I took three days ago but I still had some itching so I just bought the Monistat 3 and inserted the first dose. It made the itching and burning WORSE!! NEVER AGAIN!"


"This drug is worth every penny for those of us who have endured shear pain for years. I feel like a human being and not a test rat for goodness knows how many medications that could just as well have been a placebo. "


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"Gained TWELVE pounds in the first 2 weeks! I don't get it? That is my only side effect but it is a bad one. I already eat healthy and work out regularly and I can't seem to drop this weight from the pill."


"I used to have really heavy periods. After being put on Lutera I had really short and light periods. It was amazing. I did not notice any other changes. I did not gain weight or have fuller breasts or experience any mood swings. I stopped taking it to get pregnant and didn't have any trouble. Now I am breastfeeding and my doctor put me back on it after the progesterone only pill made me spot. We'll see how it works out."


"I've been on Belviq for about a week now. I take it at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. I have ZERO side effects and am almost concerned maybe it just doesn't take to me. As far as hunger, I almost feel like I'm eating less during the day but when night hits (even after my second pill) I feel so hungry. Like insatiably hungry. So I drink a bottle or 2 of water and I still really want something to eat. No weight loss yet, praying I don't gain even more. I'm almost 5'7 and I weigh 230 lbs. I have been more active and concious of my food choices. I will update soon!"


"This pill is not taking away my Irritable Bowel Syndrome but it gives me loads of energy. I LOVE IT."


"My mother has been sick for years... when I say years... I mean I'm 39 I can remember her not being able to keep food down when I was a teenager. She's had every medical procedure, every treatment you can imagine. She's on medication for other illness (antipsychotic meds) but nothing has ever worked for her.

Finally, I suggested maybe you can try Zantac... to date, it's been a full month without her throwing up her food! Whatever is in this stuff... we truly believe it's gonna save her life! Thank you."


"Started taking otezla 12 days ago. I have experienced headache, nausea, fatigue, swollen and painful joints, upper right abdominal pain, swollen belly on the right side, feet pain, back pain, mild diarrhea, no ambition, hoarsness, light colored stools.  I still have to take indomethician for joint inflammation and pain.

I thought this drug would relieve my pain and prevent inflammation and  further joint damage,  instead it has made it worse. I don't see the advantage of continuing to use it along with an anti-inflammatory drug. I might as well stick with indomethicin."


"I've been a pack a day smoker for around 15 years (has it been that long???) I'm on day 11. I've had very minimal side effects, and sometimes none at all. The only thing to report is I feel a little sick after I take the night time dose, but it goes away pretty quickly and it's easy to just ride it out. I always take them with full meals and I think I must not drink enough water with the nighttime dose. It hasn't happened everyday either. I'm not even having the weird dreams which I was looking forward to. Still smoking. Not nearly as much as I did though, and I haven't really enjoyed one since like Day 4 anyway. Just going through the motions I think. I've heard it will just magically kick in so I'm waiting for that to happen."


"I have been on Cymbalta for a year. Has helped with depression and overall my moods have been better. It doesn't take much to make me sad, angry, or to cry though.  I suffer from constipation, dry mouth, decreased libido, very hard to get orgasms, nausea, forgetfulness and a few other minor side effects. Wish they (most antidepressants) weren't so hard to go off of. I seem to go deeper into depression with any attempts to go off the medicines."


"I LOVED Wellbutrin....until I had a seizure.  I had the seizure within two days of upping the dosage from 150mg to 300 mg.  Saw a neurologist.  Ran the tests and the seizure was attributed to Wellbutrin.  It lowered the seizure threshold.  I wish it hadn't because for the first time in years I had so much energy."


"I have no sex drive and I am always spotting.  The spotting has even gotten worse - now I have two periods a month.  I have been taking the pill for almost a year, and the side effects have not subsided - they have gotten worse.  I had to change birth control because of cost,  I guess you get what you pay for....  Sorry Sprintec my body does not like you."


"28yo and never been pregnant. I used ParaGuard IUD for 7 years with NO issue. A year ago my periods got heavy and 3-4 weeks long. Gyne didn't think that the IUD was the cause. We decided February this year to try the Mirena to lighten my periods. It worked! However, I did have extreme breast tenderness, moodswings, etc. About 3 months later I experienced the worst cramping I'd had in over 10-15 years and the Mirena was expelled. In June I had a new one put back in. A few days ago (this is August), I had unusual cramping and as of yesterday the second Mirena expelled. I am not pleased. I'll never use Mirena again. I will go back to using the copper one since there were no side-effects."


"I have taken this pill for years. It helped predict when my cycle would come and for how long. It was very short and light. Hardly ever had any cramps as well. It also did wonders for acne! I never realized until I switched birth control pills."


"I like it. I took original Trazodone and it made me way too drowsy but as this is slow release I take it in the morning and feel calm all day. I'm actually using it for Panic and obsessive compulsive disorder and depression."


"I have had insomnia (specific diagnosis is sleep stage dysfunction) for over 4 years. I've been on Ambien, Ambien CR, Doxepin, Seroquel, Trazodone, Amitriptyline, Restoril, and now Belsomra. I have been following Belsomra and it's release for about 2 years now, and could not wait for it's approval! I'm so disappointed. Last night was my first night on the medication, and I had HORRIBLE nightmares! I laid awake for hours after I took it, and then fell asleep only to wake up periodically with these horrible nightmares. Ambien 10mg worked wonders for me for a while, but then lost its effectiveness as I became more tolerant to the dose. Plus, I had severe memory loss on Ambien, and I do not want to go back to that phase."


"I'm going on my third week of taking Contrave. The first week, I had instances of diarrhea. The second week, extreme nausea and diarrhea--I had to leave work within an hour. I've also been using their Scale Down program, according to their scale, I've lost 16lbs. however, the physician scale at my job indicates I've only lost 1lb."


"This was the first drug I was put on. Starting at 20mg and over time increasing it to the maximum dose of 60mg. It's not very strong or effective. However, it does help and the side effects are virtually non existent.

These days I use it as a fall back medicine - if I want to come off the one I am on (due to side effects etc). I'll begin back on the citalopram to keep me ticking until I get another antidepressant to try."


"I am 19 years old and this is my first time on birth control. I chose this one because it is fairly inexpensive if I didn't have insurance to cover as well as fitting my body. I have no bad experiences with it at all, no weight gain or anything and it does its job! Needless to say I love this pill!"


"When taking cialis 5mg once a day I have noticed very little effects of the meds if any.  I took two at the same time and what a great improvement. Is this safe to do"


"I used the three day last night and had to get it out of my vagina immediately. I've never burned so bad. The cooling wipe was nice. The first day I didn't actually insert the cream but last night sadly I did. I switched back to seven day. I rather wait it out."


"I've had Irritable Bowel Syndrome for 11 years, and for almost the entire time, this was the medication I was on. It worked great at first, but then I started having to take double doses (which at least helped with nighttime problems, as it made me extremely drowsy). Eventually, it had no effect on my pain whatsoever, and I only experienced the side effects. I've switched to Librax, which has given me limited results. This medication was a life-saver for years with very fast results, but I guess it just stopped working for me."


"Chronic back pain/three back surgeries. Medicine is only mildly useful. I have breakthrough pain every time I have to walk more than two or three minutes.  I was told I shouldn't need anything besides this medicine, but that is NOT true. I am also having a skin reaction at the patch site. Before being given this medicine, I reminded my doctor that I have a problem with most bandage adhesives (only paper tape works), but she said this wouldn't be a problem. Wrong....I am getting blisters."


"i went to my pcp after a week of suffering from what i believed to be both a throat and sinus infection.  He prescribed me 875mg amoxicillin with clavulanate.  He stated it was a strong dosage, and reminded me to take with food, preferably some sort of yogurt or probiotic.

My symptoms were fairly severe, but less than 2 days after starting this antibiotic I began to feel better. I'm now 5 days in, and 90% of my symptoms have subsided.

I have had 0 side effects thus far. no upset stomach, no nausea, nothing.

im very pleased with this antibiotic."


"I LOVE IT! Can't rave enough about it. No mood swings, no strong appetite, GREAT SEX DRIVE. Super quick and painless to get put in, lasts 3 years! I have had it in for 10 months now and have not had ONE period. I also LOST weight on it. Before when I was bouncing from pill to pill, my weight would fluctuate and no amounts of the gym would ever help... now I am doing my same regimen at the gym with results (not saying this is because of the pill) but my appetite is not as STRONG as it was on the pill. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT."


"About two-three months ago I was prescribed Cymbalta for my anxiety problems (EXTREME NERVOUSNESS, nervous habits, and constant worrying). I took Cymbalta for about three-four weeks and absolutely HATED it! It made me feel horrible so I asked the doctor to prescribe me something different. He started me off on 35 mg of Effexor. I have to say, this medicine at first wasn't all that great either. For the first four to five days I was extremely angry and annoyed about EVERYTHING! I thought it was going to be hopeless but finally the Effexor got better and now I'm on 75 mg a day. My mind is not constantly racing nearly as much as it used to. Every now and then when I start to have panic attacks I will have to take either o.5/1 mg of Ativan to calm me."


"I have been on cortisteroids for about 10 years due to asthma and allergies, many times bronchitis and pneumonia. Asthma very bad this year and have increased use of Symbicort up to 8 inhalations per day, usually 4, no better so doctor prescribed Singular on Monday and 4 days later feeling somewhat clearer but producing more sputum, itchy and trouble resting very hyper.  I will try to stay on it for another 7 days to see if it settles as per the pharmacist. "


"Just wow. I frequently suffer from migraines and excedrin usually does the trick. Every so often I'll get these headaches that last for days and excedrin won't work. My doctor prescribed me Treximet and what a difference. I like this drug because if you don't take it at the beginning of a migraine it STILL works. I had a migraine for 24 hours+ and took one this morning. Within 30 min it was fading and in an hour it was gone. The first time I took Treximet I did have the neck stiffness and fatigue, but the second time no side effects except a dry mouth and heavy feeling in legs that passed quickly. So worth not having to deal with a headache that can really ruin your whole day and just make you want to lie in a cool dark room. Love Treximet."


"This is the ONLY birth control pill that has ever worked well with my system. No weight gain, no hair loss, no mood swings, in fact, my periods used to be so irregular that's I'd have terrible PMS and now I'm only cranky pants for a day or so. It helped clear my skin, regulate my cycle, helped me maintain my weight, and I just love it."


"Diagnosed with GAD and depression about 5 months ago. Had loads of CBT and therapy which helped a bit (thank you BUPA) and 7 weeks on Fluoxetine/Prozac which had loads of side effects & didn't seem to help. Saw a psychiatrist who said stop the fluoxetine which is probably the most mood enhancing AD so good for depression not so much for anxiety and swapped me to 15mg Mitrazapine 4 days ago which he said was far more calming. I slept 8 hours straight the first night, then 9 & 9. Anxiety almost gone & not feeling depressed much. Hopefully this continues, I know it's early days but I'm actually looking forward to tomorrow which is a new feeling for me."


"I got mine put in after my pregnancy in June 2010. Afterwards, I did get hemorrhoids, but I am unsure if it was due to pregnancy or the Implanon. Also, I am very snappy. I get angry in an instance when usually I am quiet, but now I let it all out. I never got rid of my pregnant weight which is weird because I eat healthy and portioning. I do not have the strength to exercise. I always take a 2 hour nap in the middle of the day if not I'm drinking coffee. My sex drive did decrease, but it has gotten better after 1 1/2 years.
Good news: My period is very light just need panty liners or light tampons (the 1st 2 days).
"


"I love it because it helps me focus and it also helps with my anger problems but best of all it helps with my appetite."


"No appetite and no cravings. 30 pounds gone in 10 weeks."


"I was prescribed duac after getting very bad acne after coming off the pill. This was very unusual for me as I'd never had bad spots and it didn't run in my family. I found that my face was extremely oily all the time and was giving me large horribly pustule spots.
I was given 3% duac as I was told the 5% would make the skin very dry and 1% may not work so it would be reviewed and altered to see how it went. I noticed changes immediately after 1 week and my skin has been flawless and I've even had compliments on it!
For the people saying it made their skin too dry I could suggest maybe getting a lower % and only apply it once a day as I do at night time after washing my face. It honestly works wonders I couldn't recommend it more!"


"I have had migraines for 40 years and Botox injections have worked well for the past 2 years but since October ( it is now January) they are starting to come back with a vengeance. I was having them every day over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and my doctor put me on a Prednisone pack for 5 days and I felt great but as soon as I quit taking it, the headaches came back. They were mild and then 3 days later I felt pretty good but got an aura, so I knew a bad one was coming. Sure enough, a bad one woke me up and it was one of the worst ones I have had in years. I called my doctor and they suggested I come in for a Toradal shot. I got the shot and in 10 minutes, sweet relief!! My arm hurt like hell for a while but who cares!"


"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."


"I have been treated for major depression all of my adult life. Over the years I have taken many different drugs for depression. Zoloft works best of all I have tried so far. It took about 2 weeks to really start feeling the difference so be patient."


"Well my experience with this is ok it was good because I had no cramps with my period it was lighter and shorter my cyst didn't bother me anymore. And all that was great but I gained weight like15-20 lbs. If I forgot a pill I would get my period I also developed a lil hair on my face I, stopped taking them 2days ago and my period is back again second one in ten days"


"Flonase has greatly improved my life! My nasal allergies were terrible, even with taking an Allegra every day.  I had to carry Kleenex with me everywhere.  Mornings were the worst - I would sit with my coffee in one hand and a tissue in the other. It was miserable. After becoming tired of feeling awful every day, I paid a visit to the allergist, who prescribed Flonase. Within a week I was feeling 100% better.  No more itchy, runny nose.  No more post nasal drip.  I used to get a constant tickle in my throat, which I never believed was caused by post nasal drip, but evidently it was, because that is also gone!  I love this."


"In 2008 I found out that I had COPD and asthma. My doctor had me on a ton of different medications. Prednisone being one of them. As time when on he kept me on the steroids for over a year. During that year I gained over 100 pounds from them. Finally, I told him that I was taking myself off of them because with gaining weight they are not helping my breathing. Just taking myself off I lost 30 pounds within 2 months. I was 283. I switched doctors and he put me on Adipex. Within 2 months I had lost another 30. Now 2 years later I weigh 155. My breathing problems have since gone away. I never changed WHAT I ate, it just controlled how much I ate. I never had any side effects. It gave me GREAT energy at first, but now I feel nothing."


"My Doc prescribe this for me because of insomnia after 1 week I still can't sleep.  I take 5mg.  "


"It wasn't the colonoscopy I feared, but drinking the stuff. I survived and you can too. The flavor was exactly like Fanta or Crush grape soda (without the fizz), but the after-taste was nasty.  I made it cold, and used a straw to drink it.  First dose took me about three or four big drinks w/the straw, and in between I rinsed my mouth with water.  I gagged a little, but I'm a big baby when it comes to liquid medicine. Second dose was middle of the night, and a bit harder to get down.  NO pain, gas, cramps or racing to bathroom, which surprised me. Don't let your fear of drinking this stop you from getting a colononscopy, it's not that bad.  good luck. go do it, and get it over with!  If I drank 16 oz twice, you can too!  Really, you can. :)"


"Just finished my first dose. I am scheduled for first dose at 4pm and second at 8pm for a 7:15am colonoscopy the next day. After taking the first does it took on,y 15 minutes before it kicked in. Although the salty taste was my main objection it works quite effectively."


"The product is just good but I was on for a month and I seemed to have a few side effects such as RH foot angel gout, numbness on left hand side, and tongue canker sores. Otherwise, it is good medication. It has dropped my blood pressure down from high to mild level."


"Adderall really helps me focus and stay on task. I used to start projects before I took Adderall and I always got side tracked and not be able to finish what I've started. Now that I take Adderall I complete tasks and I'm able to stay focused throughout the whole project. Also I complete what I've started! Thank you Adderall, you really helped me out!"


"I had 3 to 4 migraines a week and was sleeping very badly.
2 weeks into taking amitriptylne and the migraine gone.
I'm sleeping at least 7 hours a night too.
I don't know if this will last, but it's working brilliantly at the moment. The initial tiredness side effect stopped 1 week in."


"I have been on Apri for about 6 months now, I have gained only around 5 pounds, but it was not noticeable. My breast size has not changed, and neither has my sex drive. I use this pill for my awful periods. I used to cry and vomit from cramps, now I do not have them at all. I have been using it as birth control as well, and have never been pregnant. I strongly, strongly recommend this pill."


"I drank the first round at 3 p.m.  I managed to get it down and drank water, gingerale, sports drinks. I mixed it with berry Propel water. I also ate orange jello. At 2 a.m. I tried to finish the second dose but couldn't due to severe nausea. Now it's almost 4 a.m. and I'm still trying to drink water without vomiting. The taste is very sweet and salty. The split dose is for the birds. You still have to  drink 48 oz. of fluids. I don't consider that low volume.  If I ever do this again it won't be with Suprep."


"I went from prostatitis to tendonitis. This medicine has certainly cured my prostatitis, but my knee joints and ankle joints have been aching. "


"I had tried 3 or 4 other types of birth control and felt like a crazy person on them. This is the only one I could stand to take that didn't cause horrible mood swings and anxiousness. My periods are regular - almost nonexistent, actually. I haven't noticed any side effects, to be honest, and am very satisfied with Junel. I have been on it for about 6-7 years now."


"Took this because I had a mild YI. As with 90% of the other people I felt like I was dying. I took the one day treatment because I didn't want to have to deal with 7 days or go to the doctor but dear lord was that a mistake. But for actual helpful tips if you're like me and reading this too late: soak in a shallow bath with half a cup of apple cider vinegar. It doesn't make the burning/itching completely stop but it helps, also distract yourself and TRY to stop itching (although that's impossible) it will help"