"Okay so I'm writing this because I was going through hell psyching myself out and being paranoid. I'm 20 and I had unprotected sex on July 24th he said he pulled out so I didn't think any thing of then I started freaking out because that's not the best birth control so I get the plan b pill but I take it like 62 hours after the incident. I'm going insane thinking it didn't work I had no side effects to it and I'm not die for my period till August 12th. I woke up this morning with horrible back cramps (which I always get) and I very welcomed visitor from Mother Nature. It came a week early and I've never been more excited to bleed before. Although the period seems a bit heavier and darker than before I'll put up with this for 5 days!"


"DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!!! From 1999-2005 I was on depo for birth control. Being young I thought this was the easiest solution and a better alternative to the pill everyday. I injection every 3 months. Sounds great right. Well, in 2005 Pfizer legally had to put a black label warning on their product warning that it may cause osteoporosis. Fast forward to today and I am now diagnosed with MS, there have been claims and speculation about Depo that it’s linked to neurological problems. I am 36 years old and in the next year or so I will have to remove all my teeth and get dentures because there is so much bone density loss in my mouth. Two months ago I had surgery for endometriosis. Osteoporosis testing tomorrow, this drug is not the solution."


"This medication has helped my spouse. All other medicines did not work. He has had a significant reduction of symptoms."


"Took this medicine at 7:00pm, recommended by the pharmacist, but still I'm coughing like crazy from a cold and sinus problem.  Not sure if I want to hold my breath for another 10.5 hours?  Hopefully this will help someone else, and I'm going to return this tomorrow."


"I had vomitting, dizziness, turned blue and just got worse. Awful drug."


"Severe cramps with taking two tablets...Big mistake!!!  However it does the job."


"Got my Mirena put in yesterday and it was incredibly painful. I was worried that my pain was abnormal, so I wanted others to know this is not abnormal. With the amount of pain I had, I felt like it could be perforation. It was not. For some people, especially those with endometriosis like me, the insertion/day can be. But think of it like 5 years worth of periods on one day and it's worth it. Mirena can help endometriosis so much!

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"Biaxin was prescribed for bronchitis 500mg 2x daily. I have experienced metallic taste since the first pill. I am tired and have experienced a soreness on my right side. I have experienced soreness on my right side from other antibiotics as well (not all antibiotics), so perhaps this is a rare sensitivity on my part. "


"First of all, I NEVER leave reviews ... So the fact that I'm taking time to write one should speak volumes. I absolutely love this medication and will NOT do without it!
Chronic constipation for years and years...I recently went 3 weeks without a bowel motion. I took every laxative and stool softner including giving myself suppositories and enemas. This is a miracle! I've been on it one week and I have had a bowel movement every single morning just a few hour after taking this medicine. No cramping, no bloating! Life changing.
I feel amazing and I will not ever go without this pill!"


"Was neutropenic and after several (3) injections of Neupogen, my white cell count was greatly increased. I had one injection in the arm and two in the stomach. Achy and tired for several days after injections, but feeling much better less than a week later."


"Vary expensive drug ($9000) - only use if covered by insurance.. Kaiser gave me this drug and I have had it in my eye for 2 years and its working. I have had glaucoma eye surgery in my eye to keep eye pressure low. The only negative thing is that it leaves a very small capsule in the eye that does not dissolve. So my Dr. does not think I can use this drug more than 2 or so times. I may switch back to another drug that works  up to 3- 6 months per injection and cost much less."


"Knocked the cough but I still have the cold."


"I was diagnosed several years ago with hypothyroidism. My doctor started me on levothyroxine and after several months of gradual increases, we reached a point where my TSH levels showed "normal". But, while I felt better than I had at the start, I still did not feel 'normal'. I discussed this with my doctor and we raised the dosage to where I was taking 175 mcg and my TSH was just above what is labeled "normal". It was a slow process but I finally felt better than I had in years. I had energy and no longer dragged out of bed in the morning. My dosage was fairly high. But you know better than anyone how you feel. And, if you still don't feel right, talk to your doctor."


"I started on Mon, it's now Wed, and I'm already 4lb down!After reading up before I started, I planned my low fat menu & I've stuck to it! Day 1-first tablet with a salad at 2pm. 3pm I had the sudden urge, had to wait 30 mins as I was out, and I don't think I could have waited a minute longer! As I had eaten a very healthy lunch, I can only put this down to residual fat in my system from the day(s) before. Since then I've been fine, no side effects. I'm only 3 days in however nothing has EVER stopped me snacking, yet I haven't even wanted to with this. It definitely makes you look at what you are eating to avoid the side effects, which has left me shocked at how much fat I ate before! I will update in a couple of weeks, good luck to you all!"


"I started taking Xanax over ten years ago for my anxiety. I started with .5 mg twice a day and ended up at .5 mg every 4 hours and still felling like I needed more as I was addicted. I had one heck of a time weaning off. I now take 1/2 of a .25 mg tablet every 3 to 4 hours when needed for my tinnitus. It works to lessen the anxiety caused by the constant ringing in my ears and I try some days to take it only once or twice. It has worked great for me but I suggest being very conservative with your dosing because it is very easy to build a tolerance and form an addiction."


"Easy and covered by my insurance."


"Didn't work well for me at all. In fact it made my face even more red -even after I stopped using it."


"Awesome medicine. Have been on it for 3 years. I have perfect blood pressure now. No side effects. I love it."


"I have been on Effexor for over a year and my dosage has been 37.5mg daily. The drug has worked wonders for me but I have had some side effects of sweating, strange dreams and dizziness when I forget to take it.

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"IMPORTANT: I started Yaz about a year ago and at first I noticed nothing. Then I became extremely irritable towards my boyfriend for no reason. My breasts grew a full cup size (plus), BUT Yaz gave me a yeast infection for four months and made me gain ten pounds. I know everyone is different but I really did not notice how much weight I gained, my infection is terrible and I am switching."


"I've been on Loestrin (and the other generic brands like Junel) for about a year and a half and I'm satisfied with it. I haven't tried any other birth control prior to Loestrin, so maybe that's why it's hard for me to give a comparative judgment. I can say that in terms of excessive weight gain, acne, or mood swings, Loestrin didn't cause me to experience any of these, contrary to some of the posts that I've read on here. Also, I take my pill every morning on an empty stomach and don't experience any nausea or anything like that. It has also regulated my hormones so my PMS is not as extreme as it used to be before taking the pill. Only con is that I have experienced occasional break through spotting before my cycle some months."


"This medication changed my life! I was depressed overcome with fatigue and generally unpleasant to be around! After the first two weeks of fatigue passes I am back to the old Laurie "the nice to be around Laurie" also noticed a decrease in appetite...which is super for me being slightly overweight! Although it's expensive I am blessed to have insurance and only paid 20$ for the name brand...I wish all who suffer with Peri Menopausal symptoms and or depression would give this medication a try!"


"You may lose weight, but you will probably lose your mind, too. This stuff gave me the worst ADD and confusion. I was constantly like, "What was I doing? Where did I put that? What was I saying?" I mean, it was BAD!! And the longer I took it the worse it got! And the headaches and irritability, the racing racing heart, shortness of breath, the blurred vision, it's just awful!! Sure I lost 10 pounds in 11 days, but I felt like I was going to absolutely die. So I took a break for a couple of weeks and thought I would try it again. A week into it was the same exact scenario. And exercise? How? My heart already feels like it is going to explode when I'm just sitting around! This stuff is toxic. A gastric bypass would be healthier!!"


"This stuff is awesome.  My Pink eye was the Bacterial type and Vigamox cleared up in 3 days"


"I had the Implanon after a previous pregnancy and it was the best form of birth control I had ever taken. So after my last pregnancy I decided to go the same route. Not knowing that it woulf affect me different. Needless to say I have had it in for a year and i bleed every week or every other week. The blood is dark, as if it were old blood. Which scares me as to what could or would be bleeding. It has been effective in preventing pregnancy. But of course no baby making actions constantly bleeding. I am at my wits end. Tired of the diaper constantly because the bleeding. I am so. I feel better having a little more information from all of the reviews. Im always moody, never once had I associated it with the implant. Im having it removed asap"


"I've had multiple bad experiences with public speaking. Sometimes I would make it through the entire presentation, depending on how long it is, but I would always get so nervous that it would cause me to have dry mouth, and it would feel like my throat is starting to swell from my heart beating so fast that I would not be able to finish my speech. My doctor prescribed me propranolol, and after taking about 40mg 1 hour prior to my presentation, it was like magic! I went in front of the class and spoke without hesitation or any signs of nervousness. I felt like I could've talked to the class during the rest of the time there if I wanted to. I only take my prescription for presentations so I won't become immune to them."


"After a tragic death in my family my depression got worse. I did not realize I had depression until this tragedy occurred. I would cry every day to exhaustion -- until I had nothing left -- just a lifeless emptiness. My doctor put me on citalopram and I am on 30mg's/day. I feel so much better!! -- no real highs and no real lows. I have tried to go medication free but it is not meant to be. I will have to be on this for life and I am thankful for this drug."


"I have been on Victoza for 4 weeks now.  I started at 0.6 for a week then went up to 1.2 on the eighth day.  Side effects the first couple weeks included nausea, sore back, headache, sour stomach, etc. though none of them were unbearable and the results have been worth it. I have lost nearly 20 pounds and my blood sugar readings have dropped dramatically. I am often into the normal range before meals now. Food cravings are all gone and I am eating 3 small meals a day. A handful of raw almonds is all I can handle as a snack."


"I'm taking this medication to get rid of some vaginal bacteria. The first day I took it, I was experiencing extreme nausea and watery stools. However, I did see improvement in vaginal discharge on the first day! So overall, not SO bad. Just make sure you drink a lot of water and take some pepto!!"


"I was in a head on car crash @50mph. in 2008 and have been prescribed Morphine Sulfate AND Oxycodone as a "break through" drug when the Morphine wasn't doing enough for my chronic pain. I decided it was time to quit, yes I "set" my mind to quitting. The two worse parts for me breaking this addiction were the lack of sleep and the hypertension from no longer having the Opiates in my system. I am now on day 14 without Opiates and I owe it to Clonidine 0.1mg. Medical marijuana was the other thing I used.
My doctor had not heard of this before so I educated him and the rest is history. I was able to just take 1 every 12 hours and will never go through the Hell of breaking another Opiate addiction. SUCCESS!
Thank you, Steven"


"My husband has secondary progressive MS and has been using Ampyra for 1 month.  He didn't see any changes at first, but we now notice that he has an easier time swallowing (he used to cough a lot while eating/drinking), he hasn't fallen at all and he thinks his balance is better.  Since the changes have been subtle he is now keeping a diary of how he feels each day."


"Keeps me even tempered where as I used to be moody in the afternoons when I started getting tired."


"I've been an every second of everyday drinker, (24-30) 5.9% ice beers for a year and a half. I started to have severe severe severe withdrawal's and DT's if I wasn't consuming that amount. I went to the dr. And was prescribed ativan. Didn't do anything. Then I went back and got Librium. Praises to the most high because I haven't had a drop of beer since. Absolutely no withdrawal's and I'm feeling better than ever. 10/10 for Librium. Highly recommended. Good luck!!!"


"Was misdiagnosed for a very long time with major depression that included thoughts of suicide and after medications after medications I finally was reevaluated by a psychiatrist who properly diagnosed me with Bipolar Disorder and since have been taking Trileptal. Since starting the medication I have improved drastically and feel much more active and confident in myself and the environment in which I am in. Before I was always nervous and anxious and assumed people were against me but now I have allowed people in. I'm getting some emotion back including love. I have been married for years and for the first time in a while I am beginning to feel the happiness the illness had deprived me of. I hope to continue this medication. I'm happy"


"I'm writing a post insertion review. I got my IUD inserted 5 days ago. The insertion was quick, about 2 min. I have a low pain threshold. But it wasn't much worse than a PAP exam. I have white coat syndrome, so I was clammy and nervous. But that's normal for me. I cramped with really dull cramps that evening. But they have since been fewer and further between. I sat on the floor to do my nails after and that felt better than laying down. Ibuprofen and heated adhesive pads helped a lot. My period started 2 days before insertion, and was heavy for 24 hours, but after that, normal. After reading some reviews, I plan to take iron supplements and probiotics to prevent iron deficiency and vaginal infections. I was on the Nuvaring for 5 years. :)"


"Went on 60mg Cymbalta. Was amazingly good for about a year. Minimal side effects except for some reduction in appetite which was a bit of a problem and causing tiredness at work. It got my life back for me for a while at a time when I thought only of death. I began socializing and getting into hobbies, etc. I then had to work on issues I had created while in depression such as drinking. At about 1 year however some strange effects started occurring. I would for about a week per month become fearful and could not leave the house. Eventually went to a psychiatrist who suggested stopping cold turkey. That was okay, no problems."


"Developed over several weeks two side effects

1. A dry irritating cough which worsened with drinking water so went through several lozenges/candies to relieve. The cough disappeared within two days of terminating Mavik.
2. Also developed congested airway/lungs and this required several weeks to clear up after termination of Mavik, took a good Vitamin C source to assist recovery.
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"My girlfriend and I had unprotected sex on 2/5 around 8:00pm. The condom broke and I was not sure whether or not I fully pulled out, so we paniced, went out to CVS, and bought plan b 30 minutes later. Her last period was on 1/15 but she does not track her period and usually they are irregular so being a really sensitive boyfriend, I completely lost my mind thinking only about the hypotheticals and negatives for the next few weeks to follow. She started spotted about 5 days after taking the pill and the side effects that followed included breast tenderness and she complained about being very tired very often. I'm not sure whether or not the symptoms lasted for more than a week, but she finally got her period today on March 5th. (51 days after he last period and 30 days after taking plan b). It completely distorts a woman's cycle and while I understand that my panicking was not uncalled for, it definitely affected my ability to think straight. If you take the pill within the instructed time frame and are under the weight limit, you will be great. Now to start a birth control regimen lol. Also, I reached out to a bunch of friends who were in these same situations, and more than half of them had their girlfriends get their periods at least 4-5 weeks after taking the pill, so a delayed period is completely normal. Good luck everyone, hope this review was informative and reliable."


"I've been on Synthroid, Levoxyl, or Levothyroxine for the past 11 years at a suppressive dose and did fine.  When my endocrinologist took me off of TSH suppression by lowering my dose of T4 I was miserable.  Within in weeks I was exhausted, cold all the time, had brain fog, was depressed, and needed additional sleep.  When I told my endocrinologist she continued to lower my dose (twice) because my TSH was suppressed.  This caused me to be completely disfunctional at work and at home...I was so exhausted and everwhelmed I feared losing my job and my husband (no libido for over 6 months) and low productivity at work.  I begged my endocrinologist to add T3.  The dose was too low at first to make a difference but after reestablishing with a new"


"I have been diagnosed with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (seizures are so fleeting that I referred to them as funny turns). Lamotrigine worked for 4 months and then I was changed to Tegretol Retard which for the last 3 months has been effective.  Side effets were tiredness and a rash which was treated with an antihistamine. "


"I was on implanon for exactly one year before I got it removed. I did not like this birthcontrol as I had horrible side-effects. I chose this birth control because the only birth control I've been on was Depo the shot, which I got every three months, so I thought three years that's great. However after about 6 months I felt as though I was losing weight, I had what felt like constant spotting, so my menstruation  never stopped it felt like and my libido was in over-drive. So the doctor said one year to the day I got it took out and went back on the shot, where I'll stay."


"I've  battled depression  for 10 years plus im on 40 mg Citalopram and have been on this for 8 years. 2 year's ago  i was put on quetiapine brilliant  results  but horrid side affect then my consultant put me on 300 mg (slowy increased) lamotrigine same result and no side affects i noticed  results  within the first week and progression carried on for a good wile  i feel a normal member of the human race again. I still have little  episodes but are managible i am very happy with this drug its changed  me  for the better."


"The use of Methlylin 10mg at 08:00 again at 14:00 has made my workday productive and avoided the "nods" at mid-day and again mid-afternoon.  I had suffered with undiagnosed narcolepsy for at least 10 years and this regimen, started 3 years ago has saved my job and my life. (I used to sometimes almost nod off at a long interval stoplight in the mid-afternoon. "Scary for me and you both!"
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"I took plan B 6 hours after we had unprotected sex and was worried he got precum in me. I rushed to the pharmacy and took it ASAP. Then came 2 mentally painful weeks of waiting to see if I got pregnant and I had already ovulated the day that I took the pill. I didn't have any symptoms except feeling slight nausea the morning after I took it. But at the end of all this worrying I didn't end up pregnant. Def take this pill it's worth it. Even to ease your mind. Try not to worry it only makes it worse. And for the first time I was so happy to see blood!!!"


"I purchased a generic 7-day miconazole  cream to treat a yeast infection, and I really wish I read the online reviews first. Five minutes after inserting the cream on the first night, I began to experience an unbearable itch inside my vagina. I was worried that I was allergic or something was really wrong, and then I read online what everyone else was experiencing too. The burning came in waves, and I finally was able to find relief when using an antihistamine and putting an ice pack on my vuvla for a while. I'm on my second night now, and I'm really hoping that tonight will be better! On the down side, I realized that I used half of my cream in one night when it's supposed to last me seven. Not happy about this at all!"


"Neurontin 800mg is the best medication I have ever taken for any kind of nerve pain and it especially works with back pain and restless leg syndrome."


"I was on 15 different medicines for pain and muscle spasms. I have been on the patch for 4 months and my pain has dropped so much it is unreal. I didn't know about this, until 4 months ago I had been in the bed for almost 15 years due to car crash. I find this medicine to wonderful."


"Keflex 500 mg 3 times a day is slowly but surely getting rid of my folliculitis. It took about 3 days for the infection to stop weeping, another 2 days later it has almost completely dried up. No discernible side effects for me."


"I had my Nexplanon inserted May 29, 2013 I was on the pill and it was my pill free week. So my cycle was supposed to start soon. As I had Nexplanon inserted my cycle started. It lasted for 10 days, moderate flow, flow for 4 days then light the last 6. I didn't feel anything but a little burning from the numbing shot. My arm now has a scar but when I first got it the bruising was kind of bad but it still gets better with the days. I love Nexplanon."


"I switched from Prozac (which if anything made me feel more depressed) to Zoloft about a month ago and it has been FANTASTIC. 75mg a day, kicked in about 2 weeks, little to no side effects, more energy and generally just a massive relief.

In my case, it's also caused a bit of weight loss (around 5 pounds) which is likely due to the medicine causing a loss of appetite and some diarrhea which is far from pleasant."


"I was on Microgestin Fe 1/20 for about eight months. The first few months were alright and normal, typical birth control stuff. Out of nowhere, I realized I would find myself crying over absolutely nothing, have these awful mood swings, and had ZERO sex drive. Finally fed up with it I went to my gyno and they switched me to Apri. I've been on Apri for a week and I feel 100x better than I did on Microgestin and I have a sex drive back!!"


"First 3 months was a nonstop period. The flow varied. That was horrible. Good thing, I've only spotted a couple times since. I have already gained about 15-20lbs and I haven't even had it for a year. It's seriously convenient and all but if I cant keep my weight in control I might have it removed"


"Ella gets it done. The side effects are minimal overall."


"Weight gain and tiredness on this medicine."


"It does not prevent my RAD response to my allergens. I now can't afford it. Singulair had allowed me to eat and be around my many other allergens without the cough and nasal drainage. So now I must resort to benadryl at least twice a day and my rescue inhaler twice daily. It is really sad that the insurance is now making it cost prohibitive to get Singulair. This has definitely affected my quality of life."


"I'm 5'10 and 298 lbs. tried all diets and failed at all of the. Decided to try Belviq. My doctor was against it because he was worried about side effects. I told him I was in more danger by not losing the weight. I Was really worried as I was also starting a new job and needed to travel 90% of the time. Eating on the road and everyone warned me when they started they all gained weight. I decided that wasn't going to get worse! I've been out my first week and started Belviq at the same time. It's day five and I'm never hungry no cravings a and it's amazing. I have no idea how it will continue and no idea if I've lost anything but my rings fit better and my watch slides around already. I won't be able to weigh for 2 weeks  so I'll keep u posted."


"I've had BV for a while but I thought it was in response to getting the mirena IUD a few months ago. My doctor just prescribed me the 2 pills a day for 7 days of metronidazole, and my last day to take the medication is tomorrow but my symptoms have hardly improved. Maybe a little better on the smell, but still itching. I've been avoiding having sex due to some research on the internet telling me I shouldn't do so while on the medication, but had sex once and there really wasn't any pain. Hoping the symptoms will clear up but I'm feeling discouraged since I've been on the meds for 6 days now."


"I switched to nuvaring 4 yeas ago from orthotricyclen. I've had absolutely no side effects, and it's the easiest form of birth control I've ever taken. My periods are lighter is the only thing I've noticed. It's unfortunate that I'm seeing so many bad experiences on here - I honestly recommend it to all my girlfriends."


"I was on Nexplanon for about 20 months, two months after having a baby. I've given it a rating of '3' simply because I did not fall pregnant. I did not have periods but the BC often made me feel pregnant, leading to me testing several times. Other side effects included: unable to lose pregnancy weight, despite breastfeeding and regular exercise. Breast cysts (which I cannot confirm was a result of Nexplanon, but the BC does increase the likelihood). Headaches for the first five months (as in, I had a headache for three out of every ten days). Low and bad moods - I had a well of anger that I could just reach into. Anxiety. Brain fog. Fatigue. In short, I really lost myself. I've been off for a month now, and feel like the old me again."


"I had been off birth control for about a year when I decided I wanted to go back on it. My doctor recommended Reclipsen; she believe it would clear up the little bit of acne that I had on my cheeks and forehead. I took Reclipsen for 4 months in total and it was a nightmare. The first month my breasts were extremely tender. They were tender to the point that it was painful to sleep in various positions and I could hardly exercise due to the pain. By month 2 I started to feel like my whole body was swollen. My face also looked swollen, and my acne actually became much worse! I lost my sex drive and felt miserable. I stopped taking it because I felt like I was becoming a monster! Lutera was much better for me, so I'm back to that!"


"This med works well for calming my head after a seizure(s). I have partial seizures. Started using it 2 years ago, 'as needed' Recently I'm attempting to discontinue any use of this medicine. My dosage is only 0.5 sublingual. The withdrawal symptoms are absolutely brutal. It's a low dose. I'm not sure if my sensitivity to medication and time taken affects the detox. I didn't expect the nightmares, nausea, exhaustion, fuzzy head. I am glad this med helped when needed, but can say, I'll never return to using it."


"Calms me down and numbs the pain just a bit."


"Switched a while back from Hydrocodone, tramadol, Soma in combination for many years to this Nucynta ER and IR. I take 2 ERs a day and one IR a day. I am thankful for Nucynta, it actually melts the pain away and keeps your mind awake. I don't have to take 8 hydrocodones a day 6 tramadols, and 2 Somas to get relief. I have been with my "new" doctor for about 8 months, and have been on this new combination for 5 or 6 mos. It is nice to only have to take a couple of pills instead of eating them like they are candy to get relief."


"I have been prescribed robaxin 750mg from having back pains after getting epidural for child birth. It works okay. I'm suppose to take it every 4 hours or when aches return. I don't even have to look at the clock and can tell the 4 hours went by because the aches return. I wish I had something I don't have to take every 4 hours, just 12 instead. I have to make sure I have my pills with me, or I will be so miserable. My aches make me so dizzy because how bad they are."


"I had just starting taking citalopram for About 3 days and I can already tell what a difference I feel! I had such such horrible anxiety! Every time I would think of something that was putting stress in my life, my heart would hurt! Now..... I don't feel anything hurt at all. ..well.... not nearly as bad at least. I know this medicine takes couple weeks to feel full effect, but I can tell a big difference already only on day 3, 20mg! :)"


"I am a healthy 21 year old but have trouble getting and staying asleep. I have tried melatonin and I feel it may help me get to sleep but not stay asleep. The other night I laid awake until 5:30 am trying to keep my eyes closed with no luck. So the next day I researched some over the counter sleep aids and Unisom had great reviews, so that day I picked some up. I took one at ten that night and started getting sleepy an hour later. By 11:30 I was fast asleep. Although I woke up a few times throughout the night, as I usually do, I was still tired and found it very easy to fall back to sleep without tossing and turning for ten minutes at a time. I woke up at 9:00am the next day felling minimally drowsy. I will continue to take Unisom"


"Terrible drug. Was given morphine through IV pump while in the hospital for a broken femur and it made me extremely sick with nausea & vomiting. I was given compazine and immediately had a bad reaction. I felt like my skin was on fire and began hallucinating that I saw demons crawling on the ceiling. I have no history of any kind of mental illness. The nurses were completely disgusted with me pleading for help and ignored me. I suffered through 6 hours of hell before it finally wore off enough so I could sleep. I rather vomit than go through that again!!"


"I have been on this medication for the last month. I had been taking up to 50 units of Novolog and 50 units of Levemir. 1000 mg of metformin and 300 mg of Invokana. So I added Trulicity (highest dose).

My side effects has been 14 pound weight loss, appetite loss, and some diarrhea. My blood sugars have been best in 10 years...150 and below. I feel great. I have decreased my insulin to just a few injections a day. I am more than satisfied!"


"I took Remeron for the first time last night and it worked like a dream.  I take Effexor for depression and it gives me complete insomnia.  I have tried about every sleep aid out there and either couldn't deal with the side effects or the med just stopped working.  I was prescribed 15mg of Remeron to take at bedtime, I took half of that based on the reviews I read here.  I fell asleep in a reasonable amount of time, I may have rolled over a couple of times in the middle of the night but I actually SLEPT for most of the night.  This is the first time in a month I can say I got restorative sleep.  I was just a little hungover this morning but nothing I couldn't deal.  I think this medication is going to be my lifesaver."


"Before Ranexa I could not go a day without needing a nitro for the chest pain. Now if I need 1 nitro a month that is a lot.  BUT the side effects are terrible. The bloated feeling and stomach aches are terrible and the constipation has been so bad I need to use MiraLax daily along with a stool softener in the morning and evening. Do not know if I can tolerate the GI problems much longer."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Really not a bad experience. The key I think is eating light for the two "low-fibre" days - I ate very little on day 2 - before embarking on day 3 liquid diet and bowel prep. The sour cherry-ish tates is unpleasant but chilled is perfectly drinkable. Effects were immediate and done within one hour - no nuasea or cramping."


"I began taking Adipex 8/2014 & by 10/2015 I had lost 45 lbs. & reached my ideal BMI. I have gone from a size 14 in jeans to a size 2! I suggest to anyone taking this or any weight loss meds to exercise. I now have excess skin to get rid of & at age 55 its really hard to do. I was also taking a lipo shot once a week, which she said I could continue but I haven't been back yet due to the holidays. I also tapered off the Adipex. I was still eating the way I was while on the pill but gained 6 lbs. during the holidays. Now I'm having the worst hunger pangs I've ever had. I can eat & hour or so later it starts. Has anyone experienced this? I have also started going back to the gym in hopes that I won't gain it all back & try to tone it up."


"I LOVE this birth control. I've been on it for roughly 6-7 months. I've had two experiences with it. The first time I had to get off of it because it made me very moody so I switched to different kinds then about a year later I was out back on Lolo again and it's been great! I've not had an symptoms besides breast tenderness and headaches occasionally. As soon as I got on it my periods went away (which worried me at first) but my healthcare provider told me I was fine. After taking it about 4 months, I had very very light bleeding for like two days and then it was done and I haven't bled since. It's been great for my body and I've been happy, haven't faced any mood swings!"


"I followed the instructions on the product.  My Gastro suggested that I take four other laxatives, two days before my procedure and two the night before, followed by the Prepopik prep.  I drank twice the recommended water and still I had a 'dirty' colon.  I knew, even before the procedure that I wasn't clean and informed the doctor.  He told me  that I was right... If I knew it before he did, this is not the stuff for me!!"


"I started taking Wellbutrin after gaining 10 to 15 pounds on Paxil.  I'd already tried Prozac.  Wellbutrin did give me some uncomfortable side effects like ringing in the ears, sleepless nights and I did have a lot of panic attacks while I was getting started.  So I had to take Zoloft with it for awhile, which canceled out my sex life.  Now that I'm only on the Wellbutrin I've lost 10 lbs and my sex life is better than ever.  No one drug works for everybody keep trying till you find the right one, don't suffer!  My doctor choose this one so I could shed a few lbs. I gained on the other.  45yr old female married 18 years, 4 kids.. nice to know sometimes so you can relate."


"took this halfway through 10th grade to through summer. First experience after being diagnosed with add so in attention without being hyper. No motavation from this almost made me feel worse with serve exaustion and depression I felt like every day was a chore and I wasn't as happy I used to be and my friends said I wasn't as free spirited or fun. Gave me social anxiety also and shaking. I would highy recommend adderall xr I switched to it and got none of the side effects but all of the results. I feel like I can function and am more social than even without medicine and I also can plan out my thoughts and lists of what I have to do and homework. Concerta sucks take adderall instead"


"This pill worked great for me ..I had terrible knee pain and could hardly walk, but then I was feeling bad and found out my platelets dropped from 152 to 77 taking this medecine.. I had to stop.."


"It's the silver bullet! Well, for me at least. I can only add my highest recommendation for Bactrim to treat my cystic acne, the kind that produces cysts around 2-3 cm in diameter all over my body and face. I've been on Accutane and every other antibiotic there is, but the Bactrim has saved me. It is hard on your digestive system, and I still haven't come up with a good solution for that yet, but I can certainly live with it if it means no more painful cysts which need to be cut out and operated on medically (no fun at all).

I've always had cystic acne, but the Bactrim seems to kill the bacteria that produce the cysts, so as long as it keeps working I'm happy."


"I am 46 and have suffered heavy periods for a couple of years, becoming anemic and generally unhappy. Fibroid removal did not work, and my physician suspects andenomyosis. I had a Mirena IUD placed to try to stem the heavy bleeding. I had read all these stories and went in fully informed. I was bound-and-determined to come back and post my success story. Unfortunately, I didn't have the chance. Slowly over a couple days I started to feel and see the strings come out further and further. Two weeks to the day after insertion, the Mirena IUD was expelled.  I read later on the internet that in women for whom the Mirena is placed the expulsion rate is 13-15%."


"Started off 6-7 months ago with low dose then up to 1.2 daily. Experienced mild side effects, not everyday but pushed through. Sugars in the 200`s to 170. No weight loss. Recently sugars jumped up a bit. So I increased victozia to about 1.4. Sugars climbed and the "serious" side effects occurred. The confusion and fevers I cannot have in my daily life. Stopping today, will see doc in a few days and blood work due. Not expecting blood to have significant positive changes. Injection hurts,  bruising all the time. Take metformin and alogloptin too."


"I was prescribed 500mg for twice a day in order to get rid of my BV. I only had a small headache the first night and slight nausea, but it wasn't bad at all. The rest of the days and nights were fine. BUT, this is what I did: ate a big brunch and a big dinner, and took the pill in between eating each meal. During the middle of the day I ate something with probiotics, like kimchi or cultured cashew cheese. At night before bed I would have I high quality probiotic pill with 50 billion cultures that support vaginal health.  Other than that, lots of water, healthy food, and using condoms! Good luck!"


"Took Robitussin cough syrup - didn't do much. Was sleeping a lot due to pain. Took Tessalon Perles but cough started coming back within 30 mins to an hour. Not helpful at all as far as I can tell. I have  very bad cold with non stop cough. Nothing is working. If you need to go to work or if your child needs to go to school, ask about antibiotics because Tessalon didn't do anything for me."


"I've been using psyllium fiber for several months. But after I suspended from using it my metabolic system seems to require more fiber input. I actually gained weight in a faster rate. Now I'm still taking fiber supplement but it helps only in maintaining my weight. Not anymore on losing some fat (i guess). I'm giving a try with Xenical in my hope to lose for at least 3 kgs. . Good luck to us!"


"I only had one shot. It lasts 3 months. During those months I got my period the first month & not the other two. Now I came down to Trinidad on vacation before I was able to get my second shot. Now I've been bleeding for 3 months STRAIGHT. I know this is abnormal. I have the worst cramps, & my whole body hurts. "


"I used this for the full five years after having my 2 kids.  I had no side effects except perhaps that my weight stabilized at a higher weight than pre-pregnancy days. My husband occasionally said he could feel the string. At the very end of use I had night sweats and extreme weight fluctuations (up and down by 20  lbs). I recommend getting it removed as soon as symptoms start. This was very cost effective long term although initially a high cost.  When considering the monthly cost of other forms this was less.  In addition with no periods, there was no cost for pads/tampons or pain medication for cramping.  I'm now back on pills, but miss the Mirena.  I now have mood swings, motivation issues, weight gain, acne, and normal period issues."


"Took Next Choice 12 hours after intercourse, on day 13 of cycle. I didn't fully understand how much ovulation increased your chances of conception, so I didn't know taking Next Choice was worthless at that time. Felt weird the first day, and a little queasy, but really I had no side effects.  I was terrified that I would be in agony and vomiting.  Nothing though.  The next two weeks were horrible with anxiety. I started getting period cramps 7 (constant) days before actual period, and would get nauseous in car as well. Neither of these two symptoms normally happen to me. It was probably because of stress though.  I got my period today, right when it was due (15 days after taking Next Choice). Ladies, don't have sex near ovulation if not on birth control. "


"I have been using Saphris for about three weeks. My psychiatrist changed me from Abilify. She started me on a low dose (5 mg) and took me off Abilify and raised my Lamictal. I had a very hard few days. She increased my dose to 20 mg and I now feel as stable as I did with Abilify. It's still early. She also put me on Clonidine (low dose) for post traumatic stress disorder and that helped and is helping my blood pressure as well! The ONLY negative thing I have to say is the packaging is bad. Someone needs to package it in a container that doesn't take the jaws it's life to try it open and THEN you have to try very hard to peel the covering off each individual tab. Whew."


"Marin County CA....
You described my night. I don't abuse my meds and take as prescribed. I use the fentynal patches. I put my last patch on for the month and it fell off unbeknownst to me. By the time I realized I was in withdrawal. Went to the ER as my pain Dr said and they refused to help. My pain Dr gives me 2 months of prescriptions because  I've been seeing him since 2012. So to the ER thought I had the jacked up patch, my box showing when the Rx was filled along with my Rx request for my patch to be filled in 2 days. They would not do ANYTHING for me. It's frustrating. I called my Dr back and they called in the catapres. I'm hoping, like you, it helps. I just wish that ppl like us would get some compassion. I'm 43 and have NEVER used illegal drugs."


"I have kind of mixed feelings about Geodon.  I have only been taking it for a few weeks.  It has eliminated my psychotic features...nearly 100%.  The side effects are hard for me but I have read that people get more used to it over time so I am not ready to give up on it yet.  The side effects I experience are sleepiness, which is a problem at work, but not nearly as bad as Seroquel was.  The other side effect that is hard for me is the shakiness it gives me.  I have to take Artane, which is a drug for Parkinson's disease, but that does calm down the shakiness.  Other than that, my appetite is normal, my moods are calmed down (but I also take Lamictal for that).  As far as Geodon's effect on the psychotic features goes, it's amazing."


"Skyla is great at prevent pregnancy however the insertion was extremely painful - worst cramps I have felt. They lasted a couple days, but it was manageable. However, I've been on this for 8 months and have been on my period non-stop. 8 months of having a period. The bleeding isn't serious, but enough to wear a tampon. I am planning to have this removed."


"Got diagnosed with my third kidney infection in two months, nothing seems to make it go away. Have been taking 500mg twice a day for 3 days now and I still have pain in my side, and the side effects are nasty. Bad nausea, acid reflux and dizziness is making me have to sleep with a bowl next to my bed. But hey ho if it works it's a small price to pay. Not impressed right now though"


"I took one of the 200mg pills as prescribed to me for UTI symptoms. I took it with a meal and a glass of water as suggested. It did work relatively quickly to get rid of the urgency, burning, and pain. Unfortunately it caused me to vomit up everything I ate and drank within 5 hours of taking it. Severe dizziness, nausea, and uncontrollable vomiting are not worth the benefits of the medication."


"I am on my second pack and will not be starting the third one. I was so happy to start the pill because I thought I wouldn't see nearly as much blood as I usually do, but I was wrong. I had the worst breakthrough bleeding. I bleed for almost a month straight, and some days it was heavy enough for a tampon and some it was just panty liners and as soon as it went away my period would come. I had bad back pain. Some nights I can't even sleep it hurts so bad. I also do not even feel like myself anymore. I would honestly rather not even be on the pill then have to take this again."


"for my  Polymyalgia rheumaticaI  I was taking four ibuprofen 3 times per day which provided only some relief from the joint and muscle pain.  I had severe pain in my wrists, and pain  and stiffness in my shoulders, back, and legs.  I started on 25mg/day and most of my symptoms disappeared.  I have been tapering for six months now and am down to 8mg/day.  Some symptoms have returned but at a very manageable level.
I have experienced some weight gain, maybe 5-7 pounds.  At times I feel a bit of anxiety and possibly a little depression that may be related to the prednisone.  No other side effects at this point."


"I'm 51. My Testosterone level had dropped to about 150. I hadn't been to a doc in a few years and have been gaining weight and feeling more fatigued and less motivated.  Doc offered Testim and others but said Testim seemed to absorb better than others. He mentioned the possible smell and stickiness, but I gave it a try. Today was my fourth day and it really seems to already be helping with fatigue and overall motivation. I'm going over to the gym and work out this morning and I'm going to get the house cleaned up too. Perhaps just psychological this early. Regardless, I feel MUCH better already. I really don't see the smell or sticky issues, seems about like hand sanitizer. Rub it in a minute or so, no smell or stickiness. Happy!"


"I have been on Pristiq for 10 days now.  The first two and a half days I felt sick, dizzy and fuzzy.  I have had no side effects since.  Lost 2.5 lbs the first week, which is a plus. Was on Lexapro a few years ago and gained a lot of weight.  I also suffer from panic attacks and am taking Xanax when needed.  Going through divorce, 23 year marriage."


"I've been taking metformin for about 3 weeks . I lost over 20lbs so far.

My starting weight was 240lbs  and my current weight is 217lbs . I'm 24  yr old and I'm about 5"2'. I had no bad side effects on metformin."


"I'm sure this medicine has its place in the internist's arsenal BUT UNDER NO CONDITION SHOULD THIS DRUG EVER be prescribed for the elderly. A Board Certified Internist prescribed this medicine (although there are over 100 other alternatives) for my 75-year old mother. Luckily, she is totally competent & in VERY good health. BUT the smallest dose of this medicine did exactly what the manufacturer WARNS ABOUT - dizziness, sleepiness, etc. She wound up falling and the ER doctors who treated her said that if (BY PURE LUCK) I hadn't been walking directly behind her and was strong enough to catch her she would have broken hr femur or hip.  This was reported to our State Medical Board and the MD was fully investigated. Within 60 days the license was revoked."


"I Have UC for almost 3 years now and now start having RA. Start using Humira 02.09.2016.  My UC feels like it clear up totely... Fingers Cross. Now I am hoping and believing it will help with RA. I had now 6 Injections and Luckely no side effects.."


"Late 20s, no children. Worked great as far as birth control. Sklya insertion was extremely painful. I spotted on and off for about a month. My period decreased however my cramps increased times 10. It has been 5 months and I was in a lot of pain. I previously would only have cramps on the day my cycle started but now it was the entire week leading up to it. I gave it till this long thinking my body would adjust. Just went to the doctor and she stated that it was still placed correctly but it was not as high up as it should be. I decided to have it removed. I felt an immediate relief! As if my body did not want that thing in there. Switching back to Nuva Ring."


"I started Implanon December of 2009.  Everything was wonderful for the first year and a half.  I didn't have my period or PMS symptoms whatsoever.  Less than a year ago I started having PMS symptoms and within 3 months I started having my period again without any reason or cause.  What is my worry is that I am ovulating and I am not sure if it is working anymore.  My periods have been worse than when I was on the pill.  I also didn't like the cost of the Implanon. Due to the cost and the fact that I am not even sure if it is working anymore, I can't say I have been happy with Implanon."


"This was my third colonoscopy in 15 years - the first time using Suprep - and by far the best experience.
My colonscopy was scheduled for 7 a.m. on a Monday. I ate normally through Sat evening. On Sunday, I only had black coffee, lemon water, and chicken broth.  At 6 pm I began drinking the first mixture as directed.  I used a straw, took a deep draw, and followed it by sucking on lemon wedges.  I then started drinking one of two 16 oz water bottles.  I accidentally spilled about 1/4 of the mixture, and finished it all by 6:15.  By 6:30 I was in the bathroom and everything began pouring out. No cramping, no violent discharges, just a stream of poop.  I had the moistened wipes which I just dabbed, and A&D ointment.  Cleaned out by 11 pm"


"I'm a 43 y.o. female diagnosed with ADD or ADHD at the age of 30-it's actually the inattentive type if you want to be specific. I kind of knew I had it most of my life because my bro and father had it.  was prescribed ritalin-had energy....but increased my anxiety & insomnia (1-2 yrs)  . Only lasted 4-6 hours but racing thoughts & heart palps at night. Now at 43-I had to ask Dr. repeatedly to prescribe Stratterra-non stimu-helps tremendously w/ anxiety & I can focus somewhat better. Tired in the day but I can complete tasks faster-sleeping much better :) Bonus: I pee less during the day. Took about 1 mo to kick in- side effects: tingling and tiredness. Got used to it."


"I have lost 11.5 lbs in the first six weeks of taking this drug. However, the first week the side effects were horrible (anxiety, insomnia, irregular heart beat) until my body got used to the product. As I enter week 7 of my 3 month course, I find that Meridia is having an opposite effect on my appetite. I am constantly hungry at this point. My Dr will probably have to increase my dose for the next month. Please keep in mind that YOU have to do everything you can to control your own diet and exercise schedule. This is not a miracle drug, but something to get you over the hill for a short period of time until you are comfortable enough to continue weight loss of your free will. Hope this helps. Good luck to all."


"My experience about xyrem is phenomenal. Going back, I can't imagine myself how I survived before this medication, comparing how I used to feel before taking the medication. I'm at least 70 percent feeling better. I read a couple suggestions on this website as far as not eating 2 to 3 hours before and not drink much water 5 hrs before, I will try them to see if I can get any improvement. So far my only issue is on the second dose, it wears off quick, it feels like I passed out for a couple hours and wake up to pee and that will be it but still can feel that heavy eyes just won't be able to fall asleep again."


"Was diagnosed w/hep C 20 years ago through physical for life insurance. I figure that I've had it for at least 40 years w/ no side affects, but Dr. insisted if I didn't treat it I would end up with end stage liver disease. Not a pleasent thought. Viral load is only 650,000, so I am now into day 17.  No side affects so far other than recent feeling of a mild flu like systems that last for very short periods. MUCH better than the interferon I tried for 5 months 20 years ago!"


"I have taken this pills for 3 months this has turned out to be the worst birth control pills I have gained 20 pounds on it without changing my diet I have had anxiety, no energy, severe bloating I spot in between periods I'll be switching back to my old birth control $30 per month copay this ones were covered at 100% but not worth it"


"I have been on this pill for about a month now. I have one more pill to take before I start my second month. I have increased breast tenderness and have LOST weight. I do however have a bigger appetite and my sex drive has increased a whole since coming off the Mirena. I did not have a period but not sure if I ever will since I haven't had a period since Dec of 2008. So far I like the pill but reading reviews I'm seeing that most REAL side effects don't come until after the second month."


"I find myself sleeping alot, feeling depressed, I have for sure gained weight, and the worst of it all would be MOOD SWINGS."


"Been taking Trileptal for about a year. Mostly because every 5 to 6 years have to change my medicine because I tend to get immune to them.

Have taken Sodium  Valproate, Tegretol and Carbamazepine over the last 30 years.

With Oxcarb seizures are controlled but not totally gone. Also, am putting on extraordinary amount of weight, looking for other options for what is becoming an obesity problem."


"Started taking Temazepam (30 mg) two months ago and manage to fall asleep within 30 minutes of taking it.  Sometimes I will wake after 2 hours of sleep but can fall back asleep easily.  Was getting less than an hour of sleep a night, but now can sleep for 5 to 5 1/2 hours.  Stopped taking one night and did not sleep a wink.  Also taking Wellbutrin (450 mg) - for depression, Seroquel XR (600 mg) - for anxiety, and Evoxac (30 mg) - for dry mouth, and the only side effects I added with this medicine is doing things that I have no recollection of doing, short term memory loss, and restlessness during waking hours.  Overall, this has done wonders for me."


"Geodon has cleared up my mania. I had psychotic delusions of grandeur before and after being treated with this medication.  They've cleared up and I've returned to myself.

The only side effect for me was sleepiness that was irritating to go through at first, but lately I haven't had it in awhile. I'd also had trouble sleeping, and this has given me a few hours everyday where I was having none at all before.  I'm on 80mg at around supper time."


"I started my injections on the 22nd of July,  2017.  I am at the .06%
I give the injections daily at the same time in my upper left or right thigh. No adverse reactions from injection location or medication to date.
The first week I lost 5lbs. I will weigh in tomorrow for the second week.
To date my appetite has been diminished.
I feel fuller quicker. I have more energy and it is not reacting adversely with my other medications.

I will say however, I am concerned about the long term effects, but then I must admit there is a trade off with being obese as well and the long term side effects.
So which is better?  Loose the weight through an artificial means versus continuing to remain obese?"


"I am new at bc. I just had a baby in Nov. 2016 and got the shot in Dec. 2016 by Jan 16 I started spotting and I have my period now for two weeks non-stop. That has me in a terrible mood. Besides this no other complaints."


"I have been on this generic Ambien for about two years. I can't sleep without it. I try to not take it but I won't get any sleep with out this. It takes me about 15-30 minutes to fall asleep after I take it. It works great for me. No side effects."


"I took Sertraline for two months after a short period of depression.

Started with stomach cramps and terrible diarrohea. Could not think at all. Began to have difficulty in reading and writing. Became agressive and unpleasant to be around. Felt like all my emotions and cognitive abilities had been switched off. Reactions became so slow that I stopped driving out of fear of killing someone. Became paranoid. It's awful."


"I was on oxycontin 40mg 2x a day but had to increase its strength as time passed. Then the doctor put me on Methadone 10mg 4 x a day. This been effective without any increase in dosage over the last year. I am now trying an additional drug with it called Lyrica 150mg 2 x a day. Now almost pain free, only break through pain occasionally.  Before, life was not really anything to look forward too, just pain, pain and more pain. I couldn't even sleep. Not so now with Methadone."


"66 yo with badly damaged ankles--both need replacement, which I won't do until absolutely necessary.  Bad back; recent wrist surgery.  Hamstring injury taking months for recovery.  And some shoulder pain.  All from a lifetime of sports competition, injuries, and overuse.

I take Tramadol 37.5 with acetaminophen and it really helps.  Take around 3 to 5 a week.  Have tried the time release 200 mg and it really worked, but knocked me silly for the first couple hours.  Ultracet really helps and I'm wary of additive potential since I feel hopeful/moderate well-being on it, but at my age--what the hack."


"Stendra WORKS MUCH MORE QUICKLY THAN Cialis or Viagra - seems to cause fewer side effects too!"


"Codeine very effective for pain, but some people are very sensitive to it so what out for allergies/ sensitivities. Other than that, fantastic."


"Got severe gastrointestinal pain/cramps and diarrhea after 2 doses. "


"So I had the IUD for about a month and a week and so far my experience has been horrible. The cramps have woken me up out my sleep numerous times, cramping after intercourse, heavy bleeding, period lasting 2 or more weeks. I just don't recommend this to anybody. I take 2 or 3 pills a day at one time because 1 pill isn't enough for the amount of pain I'm going through. I haven't had it that long but maybe it'll get better after that."


"After being off of BC for 19 years , I decided I was tired of my horrible PMS symptoms  and asked my Dr. to give me BC so I could skip my periods. The last BC I was on was Seasonale, 1 period every 3 months. It was awesome. Since I've started this pill  I have experienced anxiety attacks, and constantly feeling sad, not me at all! The worse part of it is the bleeding, I have skipped my period for the last 7 months but that hasn't stopped the bleeding. I have been bleeding for 2 weeks now. Since I've started this pill I probably have had 2 days of not spotting. I bled for 17 days at first. This sucks!"


"I've been on Effexor for several years and suffered severe sexual effects so went to the doc and he started me on Remeron. For the last three years I've been training cardio 5-6 times  a week, had lost 10 kg and feeling quite proud of my body. Now at just over three months on Remeron I started feeling my clothes getting tighter, am feeling fat, bloated and lethargic. I can't train with the intensity I am  used to and just want to go to bed earlier and earlier. I weighed myself the other day and to my horror found I'd put on 11 kg. I don't feel I've been eating much more than I used to. Of course the realization that I've lost everything I've worked for in recent years has made me feel pretty bad, and  I'm not sure I want to continue."


"The first 3 days of taking this I couldn't stop yawning!! I was literally yawning about once every minute. This went on for hours, it was incredibly annoying (although I've heard this is a very rare side effect). Finally after 3 days the yawning subsided. On the 4th day I was so nauseous I couldn't even eat. Now I'm 3 weeks in, I still sometimes get nauseous but nowhere near to the extent that I was nauseous on day 4. Also my sex life has drastically taken a hit. I went from being a very sexual person to now not finding any pleasure in sex at all. Also my mind is foggy and I'm very distracted. I'm stopping the medication today because I haven't seen any improvements in my anxiety."


"I have fibromyalgia,chronic fatigue syndrome for 30 yrs, I have like most tried every drug under the sun and non have really worked even at very high doses pain meds do nothing for my pain. I decided to try gabapentin because I read it would help with the insomnia and hopefully stop some of the pain. I stopped all pain meds and started at 100 mg at night, yes I have slept, yes it has relived some of the pain, yes I am like a zombie during the day, no I will not continue it. But I feel it is worth a shot for everyone with FMS or CFS as I see it has helped many."


"I've been a heavy alcohol dependant for 20 yrs, been in detox counsellors all that. Until 34 days ago being the 4th day sober I went to the docs, he supplied naltrexone, still sober I'm also on anti depressants and diazepam for anxiety. I don't crave, the thought drinking makes me feel sick. You have to want to give up honestly and like everything else if you follow your plan it will work. I feel strong and powerful being sober!!Good luck all."


"Been having some Erectile Dysfunction problems on and off this year, noticeable since November 2014.  Decided to speak to GP about it.  Given Viagra, 50mg.  Taken as needed just to get things kick started again.  Took it last night.  Bit of flushing, a slight sorehead but have had worse, even had one glass of wine an hour later.  Action in bed - incredible.  Rock-hard, large, could last a long time, enjoyable.  Woke up again at 6 for round two - same again.  And then another round at 8:30am - same again.  12 hours later and if I get turned on, things are happening again. Seriously impressed and if it's got things kick started again, then it's well worth it."


"Lauda has been a life saver for me. I am bi polar 1 with rapid cycling. I've been on this drug for about six months and I am happy and stable. The two things I recommend though are take it at night and take it with a meal. The first few months it made me so sleepy but that eventually wore off. Good luck!"


"I've been taking Cymbalta for about 3 weeks now. I started with 30mg for the first week. I found it worked but not quite there for me so I asked my Doctor to increase it for me. I'm on 60mg a day now which I take in the morning. I feel much better on this dose. I feel happier, much more calm, relaxed, less worry, and I even find myself being more friendly to people in general. I also take 300mg of Wellbutrin in the morning for my depression. This combo seems to be really working for depression and general anxiety.

Side effects: frequent headaches (I just take Advil when needed) a little bit of increased body temperature and I'm up later in the evening and wake up earlier in the morn. When I wake I'm super wide awake and very clear headed."


"34 day in a row bleeding... Only had it for 2 months and I heard it settles into your body for first 3 months. Ill give it one more month, but I cant describe how its been ontop of work and exams and practicals at school. It's different for everyone"


"I was on this pill for almost 7 years straight.  I had zero issues with side effects. No mood swings, nausea, depression or changes in appetite.  Sex drive was the same if not increased.  I had fluctuated with weight on this pill but it was because of bad diets.  I ended up loosing the weight with proper eating habits and exercise.  The problem I have with this pill is that towards the end of my time on it I started getting break through bleeding.  IT IS ANNOYING.  Otherwise this pill is perfect for me.  I went off the pill for a few years and went back on to this because of ovarian cysts.  After a few months the breakthrough bleeding still came back.  Sometimes it's so light I don't notice, other times it's like having a second period."


"Unfortunately I allowed other reviews to turn my opinion prior to taking suprep. I have had the gastric sleeve and was afraid of all the fluid intake that I had to swallow. Once I started it I took others opinions and sucked on a lemon wedge every time I would take a drink from a straw at the back of my throat. Hardly tasted a thing. I was also worried about my small stomach when I woke up at 4 o'clock in the morning to take my second dose again I had no problems with the straw and with the lemon wedge. Instead of drinking just plain water I drink Gatorade and Hint water and had no problems keeping it down. I had a panic attack because of all the negative reviews before I started the prep. If anyone has any questions I'd be happy to help."


"Awful product!!!!! I was excited that a generic was offered. The price was unbelievable compared to  Vagifem but I am going back to the brand name.  Price does not compare to comfort. I do not recommend this product."


"I've only been on it for a week and my acne is already starting to clear up."


"This was a miracle drug for me.  The first dose stopped the diarrhea and the nausea.  I would recommend it for relief from irritable bowel syndrome.  I was also given Vicodin with it to help with the body aches."


"I started Effexor XR (generic version) about 3 weeks ago. I will admit, the bottle sat on my counter for a week before I took my first one, because the negative reviews terrified me. I finally took one and I am so glad I did! I have been on practically every anxiety/ depression med there is and had kind of lost hope with them working. I have also tried several different natural methods and they helped a little bit, but not nearly enough. I struggle mainly with anxiety and have for about 15 years now. By day 3, I had already noticed a difference. It's been 3 weeks & not only is my anxiety significantly better, I no longer have swollen joints or numbness in my hands & feet, I'm so much happier & way less stressed. Life changing!!"


"I was having severe leg cramp in my right leg due to pinched nerve. Whole leg would cramp when I got out of bed in the morning. Started taking a 5mg valium before bed. First time I took before bed no leg cramp in morning.  I have reduced dose to 1/2 of a 5 mg tablet (2 1/2 mg)and still no cramps. going to reduce to 1/4 tablet and try to in time to wean myself off. Several peoples comments on here have said can take as needed so that is what I hope I can eventually do."


"The first time I tried Zoloft I hated it, made me feel very nauseous. My doctor wanted me to start on 50mg for 5 days and then go to 100mg, I never made it to day 3 on 50mg. SO I decided to try half of a half approximately 25mg and that worked fine! After 5 days I went to 50, then 5 more days 100, no problems! What I noticed that at the end of the first week was I was more at ease. It not only helped my social anxiety but also reduced my general anxiety too stretching out my Xanax for when I really needed it the most. Worth noting I also take Wellbutrin with the Zoloft and while it's not perfect, I am very happy and pleased with this combination."


"Lowered pain when taken regularly. If a dose was missed I would get very dizzy.  All in all positive expirence."


"I took Victoza for a few months and it caused me to have Gastroparesis! Sometimes diabetes meds can cause gastroparesis but my doctors were doubly sure it was the Victoza that did it!! I hope nobody else gets this!!! Now I have something else I have to live with the rest of my life!!"


"25 yr female. 5'3" @ 125 pounds. First colonoscopy. 1st dose @ 6:00pm. 2nd dose @ 3:00am. Procedure @ 7:30am. Suprep tastes terrible - no qualms there. Chugged through a straw and chased with Gatorade and my two 16oz of water. Experienced burping and minor "I'm gunna puke" but muscled through it in 20 minutes. No cramps, discomfort, or side effects. Felt the tummy rumbles 40 minutes after drinking. Casually walked to bathroom (no urgency or rushing) sat on the potty, felt a few more rumbles and then released the ocean. No burning, no rawness, used regular angel soft TP. Total time in bathroom was 60 minutes. Got a shower, went to bed. Repeated at 3am. Super easy. Effective. Actually felt good!"


"I began taking this b/c 2 years ago because I was having a 10 day long period every other week. The pill worked perfect for regulating my hormones so that I would have a normal (4-5 day long) period once a month. I didn't have headaches, mood swings, weight gain, or any odd side effects. Only downside is my insurance began charging $50 a month for it so I had to stop using it and now have to switch. And now that I have stopped taking it my acne on my face, back, and chest has returned."


"I got the rod put in Feb of 2016.. sooo 14 months, and this thing has been bad ever since I got it. I got my period like a week after and was on it for two weeks. I usually only get my period for 3/4 days. But my periods stayed like that for a while , then they started lasting 3 weeks , and then I'd spot for the last week. And now I've had my period for a whole month .. I'm getting this out ASAP. I have changed from the person I used to be . Always moody . Kinda felt like I was a little depressed . But I did lose weight on it , but so not worth it and I WOULDN'T RECOMMEND"


"Terrible bc.  I get sick just thinking of taking it.   Periods are worse and longer. It's depressing not feeling normal.   On my 3rd pack and things never changed for the better.  Horrible!!"


"I've been on linzess for 2 weeks and feel amazing! Yes I go to the bathroom a lot in the morning, about 4 times, mostly watery. BUT it beats feeling cramped and gross all day like I did before. My stomach is flatter Bc I am finally not bloated. I am not sure how people gain weight on this Bc it makes you go to the bathroom a lot. Maybe fluid retention. I do drink A LOT of water with this medicine and followed the reccomendation of increased fiber in my diet. I've lost 5lbs. It's only been 2 weeks but I am having amazing results and am finally pain free!"


"I took one pill yesterday morning and my God, I was sick for the entire day! I read reviews on the medication and how nauseated people became, I ignored the reviews because I usually have an iron stomach. Money down the drain! I have tried phentermine, which worked, I also tried belviq 15 day trial, did nothing for me! I guess I will have to really work hard with exercise and diet, I am at my biggest 5'0- 160 lbs. I don't know how I'm going to do it, but I will find a way to lose some weight."


"I had Skyla placed in May. I have gained about 20lbs since then, which sucks. I'm not good with birth control pills so I guess I'm stuck with the weight gain."


"I have been on lithium for a week and I already feel great. Grounded in the world and clear headed.

I no longer feel I am trapped in a daydream/nightmare.

I have no side effects apart from slightly dry lips and this drug will save my life, I have already deferred several decisions to end my life in the hope that I could find a cure for my Bi polar (once at 19 and again at 34) and I am glad I did as I think I have found it. I guess this is how it feels to be normal.

I now feel that I can partake in the world rather than being caught in an endless battle of Bi Polar 2 rapid cycling."


"Started Latuda several months ago.  I couldn't be happier.  This medication is changing my life ( years of instability).  Up to 80mg daily.  The only side effect I notice is weight loss; which is fine by me."


"It worked great but, a little slower than I wanted."


"I'm a 54 years old non-smoker, 5'8"/145 lbs & healthy all of my life.  Developed  labile hypertension 5 years ago.  Dr. first prescribed 25mg metoprolol in 2010, dose increased to 50mg in 1/2014.  BP was controlled on Metoprolol but still not always ideal.  Dr. felt metoprolol was the best med, since it has been around for decades with a proven track record. New dr. this past April gave me some samples of 5mg Bystolic.  I have been taking it for about 6 weeks and I feel SO MUCH BETTER! No fatigue, no depressed feeling & better exercise tolerance-HIGHLY recommend. BP great! Give yourself 2-3weeks to adjust to new med. Drawback it is more expensive than Metoprolol, but it's worth it."


"I had unprotected sex August 29 which was a Monday and after we finished he told me that he came inside me, and let me tell y'all I was fertile and i ovulated on Wednesday!! Well I started freaking out and took the pill 40 min after. Tuesday morning I did feel some of the side effects but nothing too major!! Your period is either going to be early or late but i wasn't supposed to get my period until 2 weeks from the day I had sex. Fortunately I got it early six days later so it does work!! Also they say that if you weigh more then 160 or so it won't be as effective and well I'm a pretty curvy girl I weigh 250 and it worked on me so Don't believe that stupid theory!!! Hope it was helpful!!"


"I am in my first week and I have lost 4lbs.. my starting weight was 228.. I haven't had any side effects other than I'm thirsty all the time I drink lots of water which helps. I sleep better and I'm not hungry during the day I can tell about 9pm I start getting hungry so I just go too bed. I'll check back in a couple weeks"


"Although this medication does work for my minor crohn's symptoms the side effects are concerning . Diagnosed  last year during a routine ultrasound for an unrelated issue . Never sick a day in my life before then . Never had taken any prescription medication in the prior 53 years . Since taking this drug 3 bad colds , 2 bladder infections , 1 prostate infection and now a candida yeast infection ( major rash ) and signs of psoriasis . Glad it does help some people but  I think suppressing the immune system is very risky . Now looking for a " milder "drug or alternative treatments ."


"I would not recommend this birth control to anyone. I have NEVER had acne or oily skin in my life (I'm 25 years old now) actually I've always had pretty clear skin and very dry skin, and now it's filled with cystic acne and it's constantly oily ever since I switched to this. I have given it 4 months because that's what my obgyn suggested, and it just seems to keep getting worse and worse. And not to mention I've gained 15 pounds, and I'm pretty sure it's made my depression and anxiety worse. I go on the 25th of this month to get switched back and I wish I could just throw this crap in the trash but I'm afraid it'll throw my periods out of whack if I suddenly stop taking it. Ugh! It's awful."


"I had my Mirena in for a year and half and just had it removed because my husband and I want another child. Insertion was uncomfortable but removal was way worse. I went in thinking that removal was going to be this quick painless thing, but that did not happen. The doctor could not locate the string, so she had to do an ultrasound to make sure it was still in place. It was there alright but the string was cut way to short. So they gave me a shot of numbing medicine in my cervix went into my uterus and finally retrieved it. "


"Found Lamictal to be wonderful, with *NO* side effects (can't say that about many medicines). Really worked for mood disorders. No withdrawal symptoms when I stopped it either. While I do not currently take this, if I am having a rough time with depression/mania this is what I request."


"I'm on my last week of my 2nd 3-month pack of Loseasonique. I started the first 3-month pack and in the middle of the 2nd month, I had really bad breakthrough bleeding for 2 and a half weeks. Then during the last week of the 3-month pack, I had my pill period for 2 weeks instead of one. The same thing happened in the middle of the 2nd month of the 3-month pack, for about the same amount of time. And now, I'm halfway through the pill period week, and still no period."


"I've only been on this med for a few days. I had a scope of my rt knee 5 months ago and the arthritis is advancing quickly and severely. In the past month I started having pain in my shoulders, wrists, and left hip. I'm a nurse and can not take opiods/narcotics for relief. I was taking more ibuprofen than I could count! I took my first mobic and not an ibuprofen since. I've been able to sleep, not be tied down by a clock for pain, and have more mobility than I've known in months! I'm grateful. I'm closely watching for side effects & scheduled lab work to check blood levels & liver function in 6 weeks. For the first time in a long time, I'm hopeful."


"I have been on this pill for a little over one year. When I first started this pill my appetite doubled. Therefore, I gained about 7-8 pounds.The next six months were great and I had no issues. My acne went away and I did not experience any cramps. When the seventh month came around I had my period for two weeks straight followed by extremely painful cramps. The cramps would return every period for 2-3 days. The next month I started spotting in between my periods for the first time. I also developed cystic acne every time my period came around. In addition, I started getting very emotional."


"A life changer!  I only had to use it about four times. The last time was about 8 years ago. Guess what?  My underarms remain dry!"


"First outbreak was HORRIBLE. Once I got Valtrex in my system, the outbreak cleared up within two days. Lysine helps prevent outbreaks and is for immune health. Has been working well for me and haven't had any real problems since first outbreak."


"Today marks the first day of my 3rd week - 2 in AM, 1 PM. My appetite has yet to be affected by the medication. I still have massive hunger cravings in the afternoons the same as I always have. I am also trying to stick with Weight Watchers and with that prior to this medicine, I lost 6 lbs. I have yet to lose anything in the last 2 weeks. I don't work out right now. The first two days I experienced headaches - as with most new medications. I also take Metformin in the morning for my PCOS. Only slight nausea at certain times in the afternoon before I take my next dose. Other than that, I was on Belviq for 3 weeks before this and same thing, no results. Hopefully after I am on the full dosage, something will start to change."


"I started this bc when I was about 17 years old. I had few side effects but over the course of a few months I started developing UTIs. I'd never gotten one previously but at the time I didn't associate it with the bc pills. The UTIs become frequent, multiple UTIs within a month even peeing after intercourse, taking cranberry supplements, wearing looser clothing, etc. After a couple years my prescription ran out (away at college). The UTIs immediately stopped and I haven't experienced one since.

Another long term side effect I experienced was depression and irritability. I was treated for that and am still recovering from the depression. I've been off the pill for over a year now and things are finally just now normalizing."


"I was doing my yearly check up. Pap results came back saying I had trich. I was completely shocked. 53 years old and No sexual partner for almost 2 year. But was told can also get from unclean toilets. I had no symptoms by me been without my meds for a year type II i pee alot like ever 2 hours. Yeast infection came to mind. Anyway day 3 of 7 twice a day. The tast is bad, I felt tired at times."


"I am 24 years old. No children and I'm not looking to have children within the next few years. The insertion was practically painless and I didn't even bruise. I only had a little bit of nausea and cramping the day after insertion. I did not have this placed during my period but about 15 days after. I have had no breakthrough bleeding and I'm very happy with my choice. "


"I started this BC at 17 and just went off of it a few months ago at age 19 to one that would help my skin.  BIG MISTAKE.  I did not realize how great Lo Loestrine fe was until I was on a new one.  I experienced virtually no side effects - other than not getting a period whatsoever, even the first pack, which I loved.  Other than that I felt absolutely no different, and while I'm sad it didn't help my skin at all, I'm starting to think that moderate acne is pretty small in comparison to all the negative side effects I have on my new pill. I think I will be switching back to LoLo"


"Black female with cystic acne and dark spots on cheeks and under chin! I am so happy with Aczone. 2 months in and I look different without the bumps on my face. It is also slowly breaking up my dark spots too! Really calmed down my acne and I feel good about the progress!"


"I just started taking Sprintec and so far the hormone variations are severe.  I hope it gets better."


"I started on Tirosint when they stopped making Levoxyl.  I had tried the generic Levothyroxine, but I am lactose  intolerant, and the fillers in them did not work well for me.  I've been taking Tirosint for two years now, and I have never felt better.  My TSH levels are optimal, I have better energy, sleep better, and the bloated feeling I had with the generic is gone."


"Hep C, GT 3, age 52, Hep C for 30 years.  I did Interferon - it was the devil himself and did nothing but raise my levels after a year - that was 20 years ago.  I did a 'trial' a few years ago of the Harvoni w\Ribavirin that I again failed miserably.  I started Epclusa 13 weeks ago.  Promised no side effects.  I went to sleep & woke up in an 80 year old body, it was/is causing muscle wasting, extreme muscle/joint pain.  Everything else is hardly noticeable comparative.  Includes; ringing of the ears, headaches, fatigue, bland taste buds.  Raised ALT & AST and of course the levels of CK are well over 560 weekly, severe skin rash that grows daily and has now moved to my face/arms.  BUT SHOWING NEGATIVE!! Lets see what 3 months says, fingers crossed!"


"Been on these pills for 3 yrs now. Started out for pain relief but soon discovered my depression fading fast. I take 200m xr in am and 200 at night also helps me wake up alot easier and happier.  I went off them depression came back and suffered some withdrawals instantly aND geting oit of bed was a nighmare.  Back on them life is great one major down fall is my sex drive these pills kill it but it's worth it cause I'm happier on these pills with less sex then lots of sex and not happy. Sacrifice I choose to make."


"Stopped dry hacking cough, have used it once but found Drs don't write for this medicine."


"I have been on Implanon since November 2009. I got it just 10 weeks after I gave birth to my youngest son. Since then I've had every side effect imaginable. By the third week after having my son I had lost all and more of my baby weight, now I am the heaviest that I've ever been in my life after gaining 25 pounds. I also suffer from strange bouts of depression and of course the mood swings. I am married to the calmest most sweet man alive who is now master in the art of tip toeing around me and my anger. "


"I have been taking Norco for foot surgery and it has been working quite well for me.  I also have been reading other posts and found that this medicine works well for migraines too, I will have to try that."


"I am taking Clindaycin now and I get a dry throat, seemed to have gained a little more weight because of being hungry, but I do believe it has cleared the infection (absessed tooth). I imagine when I'm done with my course everything will be back to normal hopefully. I'd recommend it."


"I have had nexplanon since February of 2015, it was great at first when I got it, no periods, no cramps, nothing. At the end of July I started spotting (which was normally when I would start a period before birth control). I just thought maybe it was just a few times a year I would have a small period. Well not even 2 weeks later I had a full blown period and heavy at that. Awful cramps and mood swings came with this period and it lasted longer than any period I had ever had before. After it was over another 2 weeks went by and I started my period again. This one is not that heavy but it's really annoying me and I got so used to not having one I was spoiled. I am hoping that these multiple periods in a month stop."


"After using medication for 4 days my feet, legs and ankles swelled"


"My boyfriend and I were having sex and the condom broke. I freaked out as soon as it happened! It was about 3:10 pm and I took plan b around 4:30. I didn't really feel any side effects until the next day when I had a headache, super tired and extremely moody. The moodiness might've been because I was due for my period in a week and a half and I was PMSing but the moodiness was bad. I got my period yesterday and I told myself I would right a review if it worked for me. My period came 3  days early and it's extremely heavy with bad cramps, but that's how it normally is but I'm never early. Also, the things that say it doesn't work for people over 176 pounds is a lie, I'm 210 pounds and it worked for me! I hope this helps someone!!!"


"After a little over two months taking 50mg of Zoloft, I feel happier, calmer, less anxious about things, I look forward to things again, I enjoy things I had forgotten I cared about, I laugh more, I enjoy sex more (when I am depressed my mind is on other things whenever I wanted to have sex). I sleep whole nights, I used to wake up in the middle of the night EVERY night, and stay awake for 1-2 hours before falling asleep again.

I wish I had tried it sooner. Part of me wants to quit taking it now to see if I feel better still without the side effects (such as crazy vivid dreams, lower libido than when I am not depressed, yawning, etc.) but I think I am fooling myself. It is not perfect, but so much better than I could've hoped."


"in my third week of 05 mg as add on to Paxil, After first week I thought to myself, "so this is what its like to feel good, up beat and happy" Now this week i definately notice increase in appetite, constantly snacking and looking for something to eat. That will not make me happy as weight issues were already a problem. Also a bit troublesome is I am feeling tingling in my arm. from wrist all the way up to my elbow. Tingling numb, soemthing is off. My guess its the rexulti. See doctor on MOnday and will update. If it gets worse I will follow up sooner"


"Worked for my neck pain"


"This medicine definitely works!! Lost 5 pounds in the first 5 days even with cheat meals! No constipation like most had but I don't eat gluten. The only reason for a 9 is because it caused some anxiety and mood swings but I have bipolar disorder and depression anyways."


"I've been on these pills for 3 weeks now and yes I've noticed that I've been crying a lot lately too just out of the blue."


"When I got the Implanon I was VERY excited, no pill popping, sticky tape, or possible uterus punctures. Having the procedure done was quick and virtually painless. I hate needles so this was a leap of faith for me. I have had the Implanon for a year now and the only thing I like about it is I am not pregnant. I have one child and want it to stay that way for a bit. I have awful mood swings the kind where I ask myself why I am being so crazy! I have had great skin my whole life and since having it my skin has been awful. No weight gain, infact I lost weight. I don't believe that has anything to do with the Implanon but of my own doing. I also bled for the most part during my year. Time to get it out."


"Don't know why, but the Humira Pen injection is almost always super painful.  MUST be poor design.  I did self-injectiions with a string of Enbrel for 10 years, and it never hurt.  And after a recent hip replacement, I had Arixtra (blood thinner) injections that were completely painless.

Why does the Humira pen hurt so bad?

And I know it is not me, because I have read hundreds of other people complain about the same thing."


"Omg I've been taking it for less than a month and had enough of it already. I turned me into a monster! I'm yelling at people, crying all the time, kicked out one of my clients from my office during our meeting, I've been having suicidal thoughts and been super depressed. Also I have an uncontrollable appetite, I've been stuffing myself with white bread for days. I don't eat white bread! I'm not supposed to! But I just wake up in the morning and have these insane cravings for croissants. Yesterday I had 4 of them. Surprisingly I haven't gained any weight but my skin is breaking out due to my gluten and dairy allergies.
It's been a nightmare and I don't know what to do because I've tried all kinds of BC and my body rejects everything."


"I've been taking Sprintec for 4-5 months now. The first few weeks my breast were EXTREMELY swollen and tender. It was so bad to the point that it hurt to just walk. That went away after the 1st month. I had very little nausea for a couple of weeks.  The one side effect that I absolutely HATE is that I'm always hungry and have gained some weight. I've noticed that I am A LOT more emotional especially right before I get my period. Overall I'm pretty happy with Sprintec. I just really wish I didn't put on the extra weight."


"Made my heart race and had severe headaches while taking it. Not taking it anymore, Doctor took me off of it."


"I had the implant inserted in late August of 2016 due to heavy periods( I was bleeding two times a month for 5-7 days at a time). Insertion was not painful and I did not bruise. I had one light period right after insertion and then no pain or bleeding for a YEAR. Very recently within the last 3 months I have begun bleeding again, heavily twice a month. I am always tired and I hardly ever want to get out of my bed. I am always hungry no matter how much I have eaten I am never full. Due to the bleeding I was put a low type of birth control pill which has made this process EVEN WORSE!! I am even more emotional and I am starting to gain more and more weight. I have terrible cravings and feel terrible about myself. Having the implant removed."


"I'm on my last week of accutane and have been taking it for 5 months. All of my acne has cleared up except for one or two pimples but I still have acne scars left. My only side effect symptoms at first included dry lips, dry eyes, back pain, and blurry vision, but now I'm experiencing mood swings and depression. It is not severe but I have noticed that I've been acting different for no real reason. I honestly can't wait to get off the drug just to return to my normal self and feel like I have more control over my emotions. Overall, I think the side effects are worth it for the results that I've gotten from accutane, but I am worried that after I'm done taking it that my acne will return."


"I got the IUD a little over two months ago after searching forever for a birth control that has good side affects and doesn't make you gain weight. I haven't gained a single pound from being on it. My periods are have still come but they are super light and last about 3 days, they are also sporadic but I don't blame it too much since before my periods used to last 7 days and were sporadic anyways.I have little to no cramping and when I do cramp it lasts about 3 days and usually the 3 days I lightly bleed. Also every now and then I check for the strings and they are always there in place. The reason I am giving it 9/10 is because how many stories I hear about having to have surgery and it makes me stress about what if."


"works good on my severe pain"


"This was the worst laxative I've ever taken. I don't have problems with bowel movement that often, but for the past few weeks I felt like there might be some constipation going on. I took 2 pills at 10am-ish and by 9pm cramps began happening. I first dismissed it as I often get random aches here and there and didn't thing about it that much. At the end of it I had to constantly stand up otherwise my stomach/bowels felt like they were digesting themselves. I, of course wasn't at home  (how convenient) and I had to take a taxi home because I felt like I was genuinely dying. I'm writing this right after my experience and I'm tellig you, my stomach has DEFLATED and it's so flat that it's scary. I DO NOT recomend this drug to anyone, ever"


"I started this pill November 28. My doctor told me to take it because I've been suffering from pelvic pain or whatever you would like to classify it and I didn't like the idea but he said this is the only option until going further so I decided to try it. I noticed December 8 that I got pinkish discharge that turned into a week of spotting. I'm still getting random bits and streaks that are worrying me. I'm guessing its normal but I don't like it. Some things I've noticed is more headaches, ankle tension, random leg pain, and acne! I had perfect skin before taking this and while its supposed to help, it does change your hormones. It went from one pimple to 7 or 8. Also, weight gain! Breasts are definitely bigger though."


"This is the first real diet medicine I've taken and I lost 60 pounds in about 8 months."


"Period wasn't as heavy as per usual but I did get moody and my period became severely irregular. I started to bleed longer than usual for my periods and even in between periods which is awful considering the fact that I am moody as can be. I am planning to switch pills as soon as possible because this is ridiculous. Not to mention the nausea, and weight that I cannot seem to shake no matter how hard I try to shake it."


"I was extremely reluctant to getting the Mirena. I was having heavy bleeding for a year. My everyday life was in shambles!!!! I was going to doctor after doctor hoping someone would give me a natural way out!!! Well that didn't happen, after losing clothes,sheets countless underwear, my sanity and a sex life I was desperate for a solution. I finally said yes to my Ob about this method. Needless to say I'm livid I was put on a birth control that side effects are the exact same as the condition I was put on it for!!!! After bleeding off and on for most of a year no one wants to wait another six month's for Mirena to regulate!!!!! I want to please my man, I want to not have to check my pants all day! I'm so depressed."


"I have had the Implanon since Febuary 2011. The first couple of months I had a period but not bad, but it got worse. Since beginning of July I have had bleeding non stop, not to mention my husband is very frustrated that we can't have sex. I am getting it removed tomorrow I am so happy. I can't deal with having a period everyday all day, on the positive note I'm not pregnant."


"I have been on Seroquel for several years and it has helped greatly with my symptoms. I have run out of it a few times and could really tell the difference. Other then a few adjustments to my dosage, Seroquel has been great."


"The only reason this medication didn't receive a 10 is because of the occasional profuse sweating and difficulty achieving orgasm. Other than that, it has proven to be just the kick start I have needed for the past 2 years (failed trials with Remeron and self medication). It does not cloud my thoughts or judgment. Having said that, it doesn't add any euphoria. It merely balances out my thought process. I find it easier to be optimistic and more motivated towards daily tasks. Things that I had once lost passion for now restore my interest. Waking up in the morning is no longer a burden; a lust for life keeps me moving, enjoying every step of the way!"


"I took this along with a beta blocker,and although the mechanism of the medicine seems very desirable, for me the dilation of the blood vessels caused an unacceptable amount of facial flushing, although this is not a listed side effect. Furthermore when I stopped taking it (after a year or so) there was only a small increase in blood pressure, whilst on the same dose of Beta blocker."


"This medicine has got me off herion after a 10 year battle. I am clean and have been clean since taking it. Who cares what people say if you are an addict get on Suboxone. "


"Calms mind for focus."


"Ive been on the pill for 11 months. It did get rid of my cystic acne, but I always had little zits all month. I take the pill at night and for the first week it gives me bad nausea. I have headaches around my period. I have terrible mood swings. I have completely lost my sex drive. I like that my periods on 2 or 3 days, but I spot everyday half way through the pack. The pills not terrible but its not good for me."


"This medicine changed my life. I went from bedridden to active. I still get flare ups, but I can function in them now. My pain is greatly reduced. I no longer have constant flu like symptoms or muscle spasms. My pain has been reduced to a dull ache  and I can manage without narcotics. I unfortunately did show the rare side effect of hair loss. I solved that by cutting it short and dying it purple! Topamax is also sold as a diet pill, so I also lost about 40 pounds, which is helpful for a lot of fibromyalgia patients since we tend to gain weight from lack of activity or taking meds like Lyrica . In fact, I ended up on Topamax because my insurance wouldn't cover Lyrica. Best thing to ever happen to me since I became ill!"


"Today was my third set of injections in both knees since 2015.  I opted for the one shot dosage as opposed to a series of 3 (why would you want to get stabbed 3 times instead of 1???)  Like night and day.  Dr. said he's had patients do this for 10 years to avoid knee surgery.  He also advised that when the shots don't work and it is affecting my quality of life, then it is time for the surgery.  So far this has been a God-send.  First time it lasted 6 months, second time almost a year."


"I have been getting cystic acne on my right cheek since I turned 30. My face was like an oil slick. I tried everything, from topical creams, to using natural stuff (herbs and vitamins), taking myself off all dairy products (boy was that expensive) changing laundry detergents and pillow cases everyday...it was RIDICULOUS!!

I finally begged my Dr. to give me accutane and he refused. He sent me off to a dermatologist to assess the situation. I am an adult acne sufferer. She told me that accutane is prescribed more to the younger people with acne and that what I was suffering from was adult acne. She prescribed Doxycycline and Spironolactone. Cleared up within a week I suffered for 5 years with this and just can't believe the results!!"


"I took Paxil for nearly 9 months and it seemed to cure all my ailments. I didn't realize how many things were attributed to my anxiety including, chest pains, nausea, headaches, etc. I really felt great (after a week or so of insomnia which is a common side-effect). I recently stopped taking Paxil since I was feeling so great. That is really tough. I had awful dizziness (but again this is to be expected) for about 10 days. Several weeks later I am realizing I felt much better on Paxil and am thinking of returning to it."