"I took the take action pill last year and I didn't research it or anything. I was really scared it wasn't going to be effective. My husband got it for me. I'm happy to say this pill didn't really have any scary or painful side effects the only thing I felt was maybe little cramps breast pain and that was it. I got my period 3 days after when I was supposed to get it, even though this pill is only effective during 72 hours (3 days) I took it the 4th day and everything felt normal. I took the take action pill last year July 4, 2014. I have recently took it again 2 weeks ago and I've so far just had headaches and breast pain."


"I love this medicine. I have Bipolar 2 and post traumatic stress disorder. I have been on this medicine for 9 months. It puts me to sleep about 15 mins after taking it. I have lost 35 pounds (I had gained 50 pounds on Lamictal and Abilify) I am off the Lamictal. I have been able to stay out of the hospital. I feel better overall. I am trying taking 1 course in college and may even try to work again."


"I have had ParaGard for 5 years and it has been perfect for me.  I have never had children and insertion HURT. I hadn't prepared or taken any pain killers. I needed pain killers for a week and my next three or four periods were more painful. To be fair, I had previously been on the pill which regulated my periods and made them nearly painless. I love not worrying about birth control and the pain of insertion was for sure worth it. It doesn't bother my husband at all.

I would recommend this as a long- term bc. I had to go on hormonal bc very young to be allowed to take an unrelated medication. I wanted to do something natural that I didn't have to remember daily. I would just recommend pain killers before you get it put in!"


"I have been on this birth control for a few weeks now and have had nothing but issues with it. The first few days were fine and I had very few problems As I got farther along into the pill pack I started having more side effects such as Bad cramps, light headed, I was very moody, My back was very achy, and I started to have headaches. Day 7 I started my period 3 weeks early. I figured it was spotting but I ended up having to use tampons and pads. I called my doctor and they told me to stay on it and it should get better. So that is what i did. It hasn't stopped.Ii have been on my "period' for a week now when usually it is only 3. I am very disappointed with this medicine."


"The nausea hit within 20 minutes or so.  I kept trying to vomit in the toilet, but just dry heaving.  I was  crying at the same time and my poor cat was standing near me crying, too.   I was sick for hours and really thought about calling an ambulance.  I laid down with a blanket and was shivering.  This has been the worst experience I have ever had with a prescription drug.  I feel so bad I will not be able to take my other meds tonight.  I am afraid I will throw them up."


"I've had asthma since I was a baby. all colds since I was a baby have ended up turning into bronchitis or pneumonia. I am 29 now and asthma only flares up once or

Twice a year from a bad cold.  The ONLY thing that has ever helped my cough was codeine cough syrup... It's a miracle drug. (Aside from inhalers but that never stops the cough) However after 2 weeks of horrible bronchitis with coughing fits so bad I am dry heaving, I went back to the doc and told him I needed something that didn't make me drowsy so I could actually function during the day without coughing. He gave tessalon perles. I just took one dose 100mg an hour ago and my coughing has virtually stopped even laying down. THANK GOODNESS FOR A NON-NARCOTIC MED THAT WORKS!"


"There's a lot of bad reviews on here, so I thought I'd offer my experience to balance it out. Camila has been fine for me.
Switching from estrogen-based birth control to progestin-only I have noticed a few negative side effects. I have slightly more acne/greasier skin. I also have a lot more breast pain/tenderness when I PMS than I did before. I hate having to remember it every day, and given the side effects, would go back on estrogen in a heartbeat. Since that's not an option, this has worked out fine for me. I haven't noticed any weight gain or moodiness"


"I started Saxenda on April 1st. My starting weight was 249 and I am 205 today. I have no side effects at the 3 mg. dose because my body is used to the drug by now. You have to eat clean and small portions.No cheating!"


"I have nerve damage in my L4 / L5 disc and down my leg. Out of all my medicines the one that helps me the most is Lyrica. I can tell if I miss a pill because my pain goes up. The pain medicines just hide the pain and not that well on cold and rainy days. Lyrica helps the pain - it is the best nerve medicine I have ever had. I gained 40 lbs. I have been on Neurontin with lots of side effects. As much as I hate the 40 lbs I'm glad to have the medicine."


"I can't sleep, I am talking to fast and my heart feels like its going to fly out of my chest at anytime. They were trying to slow it down and all they did was speed it up."


"Had the iud placed this morning, not going to lie it hurt felt like a lot of pressure. According to the dr and nurse it's normal considering I've never had any kids before this. I also heard this is good for three years here goes ...."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"Provigil has saved my life, as the saying goes. I am taking 300 mg and 100 mg six hours later.

Despite my use of a CPAP and caffeine I still suffer from chronic fatigue and the Provigil has helped me to maintain some semblance of a normal existence. There are no apparent side effects and the result is to make me feel and act normal versus the side effects of other stimulants such as caffeine."


"I have had severe grade 4 cystic acne for well over 10 years now. I only really get cystic acne on my chin and jaw line (the rest of my skin is immaculate) and I don't have these nodules constantly, just every month or so. My nodules were so bad and large that I would need 3 to 4 injections to bring the swelling down. My initial road with Aczone was rough and truthfully did not work very well until I started to use it with other products. I still continued to break out and was losing hope, however Aczone in combination with these 2 other products has worked miracles for me.  I use Equate BP cleanser and Alpha Hydrox intensive serum 14%  (the best product ever) over the Aczone 2 times a day and my results have been amazing."


"Very satisfied with this drug. PSA dropped from 40 to 15 in 3 months. No side effects noticed."


"Fantastic medicine. I never vomited once or even felt sick whilst on Emend. Well done."


"Since I've started taking this pill my mood has been all over the place, I've been crying, and sad all the time, and I'm a really happy person, I never have acne and now I have acne is really bad I feel bad! It's been only one week."


"This medication is unbelievable. After 3 days, the anxiety I have been suffering with for over 15 years disappeared. I don't feel cloudy headed or unable to function. It's as if one day I woke up and my life is stress free. I did not suffer any side effects but I am also not on any other medication. I do not drink or smoke. I was opposed to medication at first, but now I am a believer."


"I gave birth 2 months ago and decided I wanted a birth control that lasted 3 -5 years so I wouldn't have a another child any time soon. I was so worried about the pain. But surprisingly I didn't feel a thing . The doctor told me it was easy on me because I just had my son . I haven't had any pain so fair just light bleeding."


"very helpful"


"Endometrial stromal sarcoma: I've been on this medicine since hysterectomy/pathology report in March, about five months.  Too soon to tell if it is working but so far so good.  The side effects are as stated by many already...increased joint pain and stiffness everywhere and especially hands and feet, increased weight, minor and occasional dizziness, increased feeling of tiredness.  I'm going to request a bone density scan to monitor risk of osteoporosis.  It is all tolerable so far, but I hope it doesn't get worse and I hope none of it is permanent. "


"My blood pressure was 150's/100's. My doctor did not want to prescribe Altace which worked in the past. The prescription he gave me was 20mg Lisinopril with 12.5mg of hydrochlorothiazide. My blood pressure has reduced to 120's/80's. My blood pressure does fluctuate sometimes to 90/70. I then become very dizzy. I have been experiencing extreme muscle fatigue especially in my shoulders, neck, arms and jaw muscles along with the tongue. When eating my jaws become quite cramped. My heart rate jumps up to about 130 at times. I find myself needing to take large breaths at times. Any physical exertion brings dizziness and fatigue within an hour or so. "


"Used CeraVe moisturizer lotion on face and neck.   Within 20 minutes skin extremely red and burning.  I believe the ingredient "niacinamide" is the culprit.  I have used retinoids for years without any problems."


"I didn't really notice any improvements, my mood was just as inconsistent and my anxiety just as prevalent, and I experienced many of the symptoms (notably the inability to sleep, and sometimes very strong nausea for an hour or two after taking the tablet, among others). I tried it twice but both times it had the same effect."


"Went from headache at least 3 times a week to none."


"It helps my anxiety 100%!  Now I can be social and feel a lot better."


"Have been on this medication for about 1 and a half years. Severe neuropathy in both ankles and feet, degenerative disc disease in 2004\, several broken bones over the years from horseback riding. This medicine has given me my life back after suffering with chronic pain for years. Take 120mg of Oxycontin twice a day and 30 mg of oxycodone four times a day for breakthrough pain. Am able to work 12 hour night shifts and get on with my life due to this drug. Without it I would not be able to do anything other than be in misery. "


"I got tinnitus one hour after taking 1.5mg. It is still going. Do not take Cialis."


"For 20 years I have treated my hypogonadism with daily, very small injections of testosterone cypionate administered subcutaneously. Blood levels have been excellent and consistent. Dosage is easily fine-tuned if blood levels are too high or to low."


"I been like a lab rat for many years.  Have been on and off this trash  Hasn't ever helped me.  They (different Dr throughout years)  will try this first.  For one.  I don't want to be over or under medicated. I understand everybody reacts differently to prescriptions or any thing they eat, drink, or put in body.  Honestly for me I believe these are placebos (like a sugar or salt pill).  I do not abuse any medication.  I've been up to 75 MG throughout a day.  I can tell you   .5mg of clonazepam 3 times  a day and I function pretty well.  Have had Valium, xanax and felt like a zombie throughout the day.  Do work with your Dr.  Hopefully you have one that will listen.  And offer suggestions if this doesn't work.   Good luck"


"I was started on it after the first acute sudden asthma attack of my life and the inhalers  weren't working... which landed me in the emergency room and had some continuing lung spasms in the weeks following this. Once on it,  for the first time in many years I was no longer waking up wheezing and with shortness of breath at night. It's been wonderful!  Fortunately, I have never had any of the side effects noted by others. I remember feeling early on that singulair  may have contributed to weight gain, but it was  very hard to tell as
I was at that age - late 40s -  when this begins to happen naturally. If so, I certainly would have preferred to not to gain weight, but the benefits of having a "normal" life with singulair have been fantastic"


"Admittedly, when I started Prozac and up until I stopped taking it, I was not very honest with my therapist on my emotional state, so I never changed medication despite it's lack of effect on me. I was taking it to help with my depression and anxiety, and it didn't help with either. It didn't have any negative effects on me, but it didn't have any positive effects either. I had started at 10 mg, went up to 20 mg, and finally 40 mg. For each one, it seemed to help at first but wouldn't after around two weeks. Although it wasn't right for me, I know that it's been quite helpful to friends of mine and it wouldn't hurt to try it out yourself."


"2nd time on Celexa. First was in 2011. I weaned myself of. Started 20mg daily this year due to extreme anxiety and panic attacks. No I'll side effects. It's a blessing to me."


"Was on xeralto for three months and enjoyed the freedom from warfarin...BUT went back to warfarin because head aches, constant sore upset stomach, weird dreams and hallucinations at night...Three weeks off xeralto and back on warfarin am feeling normal again...Just me and if xeralto works for you stay with it..."


"After suffering a back injury and having two surgeries, I have had chronic back pain for the last 10 years. I have used many narcotics to try to relieve the pain including hydrocodone, percocet, vicodin, demerol, morphine, darvocet and oxycontin.  None of these worked for my pain and I thought I would just have to live with it.  Then I tried methadone.  I could not believe the way I feel since changing to it.  I have almost no pain anymore and can function relatively normal again with no side effects at all.  I have been on the same dose for the last 6 years and don't foresee it changing any time soon.  Methadone is the best pain reliever there is as far as I am concerned."


"Cipro was working for me and just stopped.I started getting sick again halfway through the treatment."


"I used the Monistat 3 day suppository, NOT the cream, and it worked as intended leaving me relieved from my YI & its symptoms.

Right after I used it I laid back and read these reviews...omg I braced for impact, but nothing bad happened!

Bottom line: don't use the cream insert.

Kudos to every ladies' review for making me lol at yeast infections."


"I have been taking this prescription for about five months now. Before that, I was taking OxyContin 30 mg twice a day and oxycodone 10 mg as needed. I asked my doctor to switch me over to these oxycodone only, with a slight raise in the dose, because of the price. OxyContin are terribly expensive! "


"started to go blind"


"A couple days ago I was prescribed Epiduo, I didn't have really bad acne but I had just enough where I didn't like my face. I've been trying Epiduo for a couple days now and I have already seen improvements in my face."


"NOT If it was the last diabetic drug left on earth!  I never had any body pain till I went on to this medication. I had stopped and started it four times. Each time the body pain a lymph nodes were swollen , I was screened for HIV all other STD 4 x in one year as well as cancer screening to see if that is what was causing my lymph nodes to go into overdrive. Nothing was found so every time I took the pill my body would try and fight it.  It caused so much, I had 3 yeast infections and  it absolutely destroyed all mucous membranes  to drastically thin and tear... this is a horrible pill!!!"


"Lexapro made everything worse for me. Had horrible side effects! Teeth clinching, headaches, zombie like, no energy, insomnia and horrible nightmares. Had to stop after 3 days."


"I tried at least 7 or 8 "traditional" antidepressants. They never worked at all. Quite the opposite; I had to take benzo because I became tremendously violent and aggressive. My doctor finally decided that he had no option but to prescribe Parnate, for which you need a special license in my country. What a difference! Finally no depression, no aggression nothing. Just feeling good. I didn´t feel drugged up, just felt like me myself. Wonderful feeling! Yes I do miss cheese sandwiches and I have to take sleeping pills, but it´s so worth it."


"I'm 19 years old, & I've taken Loestrin 24 Fe for 4 years now - I absolutely love it! From age 12 I had 9-10 day irregular, extremely heavy cycles. My cramps were so bad that I couldn't get out of bed & would start vomiting, & my acne was out of control. Once I turned 15 my mother suggested birth control. The first month was rough; I started the pack the day after my period ended & a week later had another full period. The next month was a drastic change - my period was 4 days, NO cramps & my skin has looked amazing ever since! Went from taking muscle relaxers for pain to an occasional Advil every few MONTHS! My insurance is great - 3 months for $22! That's less than $7.50/month! Sadly no increase in breast size, but no weight gain, either!"


"I had the worst mood swings on Yaz. Cried basically every day over the stupidest things, made me extremely tired and stressed, and made me gain a ton of weight. After a year of being on it I switched to Tri-cyclen and couldn't be happier."


"I used the product twice. I coated entire head as directed and let it sit for 40 minutes. The second time, I used a tube and a half and made sure it stayed on my head for the same time - far longer than the required 10 minutes before rinsing out, and didn't wash hair for two days. After both uses, I still felt itching, crawling. And this after going through the lice song and dance routine (washing, sterilizing everything I have ever come in contact with, passed by, looked at, breathed on, thought about, replacing combs, accessories, etc, etc, etc.). Several nits were found in my hair after this. My daughter did the same with her family. I pulled live lice from her hair last night. "


"I have noticed such a difference on this medication. I feel more calm about life in general. Social situations used to be extremely difficult for me and now I can be in a room full of people and not feel overwhelmed or anxious. Anyone who struggles with anxiety needs to give this a try. Social anxiety / GAD is a terrible thing to deal with but I feel betteR and now I wish I had this  medication sooner."


"I've been using it for a month now, the taste was horrible in the beginning but I've found that if I drink something flavored it goes away. I can breathe a million times better with this spray. I have had chronic sinus headaches since I started taking this but I guess it's a trade off to be able to breathe. I have found no correlation in the spray helping my asthma."


"The Mirena worked for not getting pregnant and no periods. However, it gave me debilitating cystic acne. It started within 3-4 months after getting the Mirena inserted.  I went to several doctors and dermatologists who all insisted that the Mirena was not the cause. I spent thousands of dollars on acne prescriptions and countless depressed days due to the severity of the acne.  As a woman in my mid thirties,  it effected my career as well as my personal relationships and self esteem.  This went on for the next 5 years.  I didn't have the Mirena removed on its expiration date, and noticed that after about 3 months after the expiration, my skin had miraculous improvement.  I had the Mirena removed and have never suffered a breakout since."


"I am not able to judge the effective of this medication because it causes me to develop a urinary tract infection. I have tried it 3 times and developed the problem after each one."


"I love it! No major side effects. No more worrying about condoms or taking a birth control pill.

I didn't gain weight. I workout 5-6 times weekly and eat healthy. Plus Implanon doesn't make you gain weight. It makes you have a bigger appetite. So if you can control the urge to eat when you want. You wont gain weight."


"This med helped me to go back to a stressful job after burnout.I am so grateful to have had this to deal with stress++++.I was able to function well.but not get panicked or be exhausted by the stressful

Work in a hospital..5mg per day was so helpful."


"I have taken paxil on and off for roughly 17 years. I thought it was helping and that the anxiety, moodiness and feeling a bit zoned out was normal and hormones. But 10 months ago I changed to Zoloft due to a pregnancy and I feel like a new person. My husband was the first to notice it! My stress levels have decreased hugely and I'm much calmer and life is much easier."


"I have had depression and anxiety panic disorder, suicidal thoughts and post traumatic stress disorder for about 25 years. I've tried pretty much every medicine you can think of for these conditions. When I started on Saphris I started feeling better after the fourth day. I actually felt a little manic because I was cleaning my house like a normal person. I thought this could be it. Finally. It has been a miracle for me, I have nothing negative to say about this medicine it's wonderful. "


"Omgosh!! Somebody help me! I applied the cream and it burns and hurts and itches! I jumped up to get a bag of ice and put it down there after I rubbed the cream off. It still itches like anything. Never using it again!!!"


"All medications have risk for side effects some people get them and some don't. As well as some medications work for others and some don't. We are given medication that is recommended base in research. If first line therapy does not work then they go to what is recommended next."


"I got the Implanon in April 2010. I wasn't numb enough so it really hurt. The first 2 months or so were okay. No negative changes, very light spotting for a couple of days a month. Around month 3, I started gaining weight, became very moody, and stopped being interested in sex. It got worse and worse, and after gaining 30 pounds and becoming completely frigid, I had it removed at month 7. This was 2 months ago, and I still have not lost any weight, and my sex drive hasn't increased much. The ONLY good thing about this method is that once it's in, you don't have to remember anything for 3 years."


"I was given Propofol two days ago to have my stomach scoped. Worked great for the procedure. 36 hours later I developed muscle spasms in my lower abdomen and anytime I went number 2 in the bathroom. After reviewing the side effects, it does say can cause severe abdominal muscle spasms. So now I am getting a anti-spasmodic medication for it."


"Klonopin made me irritable & short with people especially as they began wearing off. Xanax are ok but made my food taste better so I gained some. So Ativan several days now and its just perfect. Little sleepy but I'll work through that."


"I have been taking Prevpac for a week now, and the horrible abdominal pain is long gone. :)  However, I am experiencing rather unpleasant back pain as a side effect. I have been stretching like crazy trying to mitigate it, but it doesn't seem to be working. I am using ice packs and a portable tens unit to deal with it. While not fun, it is a whole lot better than the agony of an h. pylori infection."


"I have been on Trileptal for about 5 years know and I feel a lot better then I did before I was on like 3 or 4 other medications before hand and I kept telling my doctor they werent working so finally I switched to a different Dr who actually listened and he put me on the Trileptal I don't have any episode or any thing since being on this medication I take 600 MG 2 daily and let me tell you I feel so great and wonderful I would recommend this medicine to anone to take"


"I had tried Viagra and Cialis before Levitra. With Viagra 50mg I got a good erection, but I also got heartburn and a stuffy nose and headache. With Cialis 5mg I got almost no results, but with Levitra 10mg, a good erection that lasted, with very little heartburn or stuffy nose/headache afterward, and another good erection the next morning."


"I took Bactrim for a boil on my face. After 2 days of taking, the boil began to drain but the nausea and stomach pain has been very uncomfortable."


"This is an absolutely wonderful medication.  Xanax, along with 40mg of Prozac, has given me my life back.  No more insane panic attacks and no more not being able to sleep.  Take no more than what the doctor says to take in one day."


"Had the shot once, no bleeding the first two months then the third month a four week long period. Didn't go back (due for another shot May third) and I've pretty much been bleeding/spotting the whole time. April-September and still going strong."


"This medicine has greatly improved my quality of life with my spasms in my back!"


"This is seriously a miracle medicine! Ever since I went on this, it kicked in within a couple of weeks and after 3 weeks or so, my anxiety has been completely GONE, no more problems at all! I was having problems swallowing food and just swallowing my own saliva in general because of generalized anxiety disorder, every single day, it was hell, but this medicine seriously pulled me out of a dark hole and I've been on it since. Thank you Celexa! I'm so much happier on it."


"My doctor had prescribed Senokot 8.6mg tablets, 1x twice daily as needed to help compensate for my constipation that is commonly caused by narcotic pain relievers, such as Morphine, Methadone, oxycodone. At first it was great. I had no discoloration, no bloating, it was comfortable and gentle, almost as if it were natural.  However, after about 3 months my bowels did start to become lazy and my Doctor had to give me something else in which to alternate off and on with.

If while on this you notice the time between movements has increased to the point where you are "certain" it has, TELL YOUR DOCTOR! You'll just hurt yourself more the longer you wait."


"I have been on this for a few years and I've always been very happy. However, my pharmacy has stopped carrying it so they switched me to Aviane. I took Aviane for two months and convinced my pharmacy to give me the last of their Lutera so I am back on that again.
I don't know if Aviane increased my sex drive or if Lutera was decreasing it, but there was a definite difference when I have switched back and forth.
However, my periods are so light and so short on Lutera that I love it! Lower sex drive, but I can have sex more often, I'll take that I guess!"


"The one time I got Dilaudid I was in the ER for extreme dehydration and excruciating stomach cramps.  They put it into the IV and within a few seconds, the pain melted away completely. It kept the pain away while they re-infused me with fluid.  Amazing medicine, no side effects and complete pain relief."


"Male - 33years old. Excruciating pain in lower SI region of my back following an aggressive 30 mile bick ride and a few days of surfing. Woke up the next morning with shooting pain in low back which progressed to shooting pains running down my glutes and referred pain to the hip flexor region. For two weeks this was extremely painful and did not subside even w/ ice applications and finally chiropractic visits 5 total and lots of Advil.

Per the suggestion of my wife I tried aleve (2 pills for first dose and 1 pill each dose after that. After 2 pills I noticed a HUGE difference and significantly reduced pain as well as better range of motion as inflammation had gone down. I highly recommend for anyone with back pain as it really helped me!"


"I was prescribe 50mg 4x a day and then moved to 300mg extended release.  While on the 50mg 4x a day, I noticed it took about 15 minutes to feel some relief from my joint & nerve pain.  The only problem was each dose only really lasted for about 20 minutes.  The first does ever was a oh yer finally some relief, that lasted 20 minutes. That was the reason we switched to 300mg extended release.  Again, it took about 15 minutes to feel a decrease in pain.  With the extended release, it still only helped for a short period of time, maybe an hour or two.  I stuck with it for about 4-6 weeks hoping it would build up & eventually relieve pain for a good portion of my day.  Honestly, it only cut pain by about 50% & never lasted longer than 2 hours."


"Although this has kept me sane for the last 5 yrs I cant understand why I have to pay twice because they don't make a 150 mg tablet £8.40 for the 100 mg and a further £8.40 for the 50 mg one illness twice the price.

As if we don't have enough to worry about"


"I had an absolutely terrible experience. I had it in for 6 months and had 2 periods a month, dibilitating cramps that made me cry from pain, mood issues, suicidal thoughts, terrible acne, and 20 pounds of weight gain to name a few. I now have self harm scars from how far this thing pushed me. I really wanted to like Skyla but it did not work for me. Don't make the same mistake I did, check if you have a progesterone intolerance before you get one of these things in!"


"To those who are saying the negative symptoms will not be experienced if you follow instructions, screw you. I'm on this for an infected cat bite. I'm pregnant, it's the only safe antibiotic for me apparently. I am taking these as prescribed by doctor and pharmacist with lots of water and food. The heart burn and stomach cramps/diarrhea are hell. And guess what!? On the package it describes these as known symptoms to the medication. I hate what I am going through. So far I have found no relief and want nothing more than to stop taking them. I will be following up with my doctor. To those who are lucky enough to not experience the symptoms/side effects? Good on you! others aren't as lucky."


"Same symptoms as most other reviewers.  Been on Axiron for about a month now.  Feeling significantly better.  Mood, energy, and sex drive are way up.  Noticed slight sinus burning/headaches, but I'm not sure they are associated with Axiron.  Underarm redness and burning have been pretty significant, but bearable.  Dont know levels yet.  Another test to come."


"I had way too many uncomfortable side effects that caused me to stop taking the medicine. It did help with the "pain", but gave me a false sense of wellness and I would over do my ability to be active and suffer."


"Ocella was considered generic but recently within the last 2 weeks was changed to be a brand name for no reason what so ever by Medispan."


"Granddaughter in hospital thanks to this, everyone do the research"


"The patch works great - no more debilitating hot flashes. But, I almost gave up on the medication because of the difficulty and frustration removing the plastic backing. I finally figured out how to get it off. I take a paring knife and in the middle, tease one side slowly off the adhesive until it is clear it will separate, but I don't remove it yet. Then I do the same thing on the other side. Once it is clear that both sides will come off easily, I remove one side completely, stick it in place, then remove the other side. Make sure your skin is stretched out with no wrinkles where you apply it. This has completely removed my frustration with the patch! If it weren't for the flawed design, I would rate it a 10, so instead it gets an 8"


"This did nothing to help me go to sleep or stay asleep. Very expensive, up all night and foggy with tingly legs. Not worth "waiting for it to work" as my doctor suggested. 3 nights of no sleep is enough. Nothing. Total waste of money and had headaches each day."


"After years of trying to treat depression I have finally found the perfect combination 600mg of Trileptal and 200mg of Wellbutrin, twice a day.  My Doctor told me when you're on the right thing you will feel like you aren't on anything.  That's the perfect way to describe how I feel.  I have NORMAL mood swings, instead of wanting to rip someone's head off at the drop of a dime, or being completely numb.  I am diagnosed as Bipolar II. This medicine has changed my life and I hope if Trileptal isn't the answer for your treatment you will keep trying until you find the right thing.  It is possible, and there is light on the other side."


"I was diagnosed with chronic A-Fib about three years ago after a dramatic life-threatening episode with an antibiotic that interacted with warfarin & put me in ICU for four days and then three morel for a total bill of $86,000.  My cardiologist told me he could do nothing further for me as my case was too risky for ablation since I have emphysema.  After a couple of months feeling as if I were on the EDGE, my Primary recommended a Cardiologist at a major university and he put me in the hospital for 4 days and on Tikosyn 500 mg. That as two years ago and I have done well as far as my heart rhythm.  He did tell me he was worried about my brain...does Tikosyn affect the brain long term, as in concentration & Dementia. I am 74 & new age spots."


"I was prescribed these for an onset of panic attacks that would spike my BP to 175 over 130. Taking these 0.5 mg pills did nothing but make me lose my short term memory. I still felt panicked and my BP would only drop slightly until I rode out the attack."


"I have had MDD for a while along with anxiety.  I have tried so many medications, and am medication resistant.  Prior to taking Fetzima, I was on Topamax which helped me quite a bit when I was not in a good place. However, it was not helping anymore, so my doc thought maybe going to an SNRI may help. I had mostly been on SSRI's before.  The Fetzima really helped me with motivation and getting engaged in my day.  I am taking 80 mg right now.  I had tried the 120mg, but went back down since I couldn't tell a difference between the two.  I have been on Fetzima now for about 4-5 months.  I really don't have any side effects.  The first week or two, I had a little nausea, but no SE now :).  Best Wishes!"


"12 hours and nothing.... I'm getting worried even this won't work."


"For to take the remedy as needed at 20mg unit of measure hath my health restored in say seven hours hence dosing.  As though young again.. Regardless, my wife would rather I not engage her while under its influence, for it portends passions not of her making.  It's the drug that drives you not desire, she wails.  Alas, on fire but forsaken doth not make love ignite us, though lust remains.. I shall hide it from her.. in secrecy our bliss.."


"I had the Nexplanon put in April 2015 and I overall love it so far. It last for 3 years and it's much better than having to take a pill everyday! I was bad with pills and that's how I got pregnant with my son May 2014. This is such a convenience and there isn't anything I have to remember to do. However, I do experience a couple side effects. One is being that my periods are very irregular. Sometimes they're really light and will last 2-3 weeks or really heavy and last a few days to a week. There is really no telling and I have to be prepared for spotting as it can happen any time for me. I also noticed that I get slight headaches but they usually either go away or I take medicine for it. Overall, I really like this birth control!"


"I have had yeast infections in the past, but I have never tried this medicine for one before! Like everyone else as soon as I put the cream in I felt constant itching! Itching so bad I wanted to cry because it wouldn't stop! I just got out of the shower from trying to get all of it out! I feel a lot better now! I recommend going straight to the doctor and get the pills, so you don't have to waste your money on this product."


"I was using Copaxone for years and switched to Glatopa a few months ago. I have not had any negative effects with Glatopa. I have great insurance so cost didn't drive my decision to switch. I just would like to see Teva go out of business for over charging AND stifling healthy competition that leads to innovative breakthroughs.
I haven't notice any less effectiveness with Glatopa and I would because when I have a flair up, it's usually in the form of optic neuritis.
Now that that  Teva strangle hold on Copaxone generics in the United States is no longer, I'm hoping that other big pharma vendors get into manufacturing high quality Copaxone generics and even develop more highly effective MS treatments."


"Prescription 100 mg twice a day for sinus infection - after taking  2nd dose-severe head pressure ie migraine w/sensitivity to light ie TV & LED bulb. I thought I'm really sick & went to bed. In the morning headache gone but now had both of my hands especially my middle and ring fingers from tip of finger to 1st knuckle closest to nail cuticle had feeling of asleep or burnt- tingling, inflamed, itchy or even burnt. I took another one then thought somethings not right here like possible allergic reaction...contacted Dr who directed not to take anymore and changed the antibiotic to a zee pack. Also contacted pharmacist to flag my record of this allergic reaction. its 3 days off doxy (did not start z pack yet) still some tingling present."


"Prescribed 150 mg for anxiety and unable to go to sleep.  Took 1/2 tablet which was 75 mg.  Started stumbling around soon after taking.  Spent a sleepless night with the jitters, blurry vision,  head felt like it was in a vice.  Was 36 hours before I felt back to normal."


"Took three pills (I'm an adult) last night and nothing happened. That was to be expected, most reviews I had read said a couple hours later it would kick in

Cue to this morning, about three hours ago. I woke up cramping and hurting and squirming in my bed like a wounded animal, clutching at my stomach because It felt like I was shot. Eventually I get up and move to the bathroom, nothing happens.

So I sat and waited, tried a little and succeeded some, but cramping came in and out in waves which just made it worse for me.

While on the phone with my parents, I hang up and it instantly happened. My BM was quick, almost painless, but most importantly it happened. So, it worked, but be weary of the pain that can induce when you use this!"


"I have disc issues.  When the inflammation around these discs starts to put pressure on the nerves going to my feet and legs. A shot of this stuff is like gold. It looses it effect the longer you use it so save this as a last resort."


"I was on Accutane in high school, it worked for a few years, I took birth control for 8 years so that may have helped a lot with the acne too. After having my daughter I went off birth control permanently. My acne returned pretty quickly. I had moderate/severe acne on my cheeks and jawline. I saw some improvement with Epiduo after about 3 weeks but its been 10 weeks and I have only a couple active zits. My skin looks good, just the old scars left and I think it's even helped minimize those. I don't really like prescription medicines in general, I prefer natural, but, this surprisingly works."


"I seemed to experience the regular side effects of LEXAPRO, insomnia, low sex drive, sleepiness during the day. I am taking it at night because my doctor said if it made me tired to take it at night. I assumed it would and started out taking it at night. Strange dreams, some pleasant. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Seems to be helping with the pain. Have had anxiety and depression in my family, and have tried quite a few other medications that haven't worked. Only have been on it for two weeks but feel more positive in my mind, want to accomplish more in my life. Hopefully the side effects will dwindle away, worth it to stick with it from hearing others responses. Great medication."


"Do NOT use this product.I had taken this with 12 hours and am now pregnant!!!  Please, I advise all you women who do not want a chid right now to use protection! and if it fails to use the other brands of morning after pill. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!! it also gave me bad cramps!! For what?!?! It didn't even work!!!!"


"Have suffered with restless legs syndrome for years.  This medication allowed my legs to relax enough that I can get to sleep.  Negative effects are nausea and that it can take up to an hour to set in.  Nausea can be controlled by dosage.  Sometimes it has no effect and have to wait an hour to take another one.  My wife has also noticed after a few hours it wears off and I'm tossing and turning in my sleep again.  It works but I'm looking for something that works better."


"Overall I was very satisfied with Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I only got breakthrough bleeding for the whole of second week of the first pack, and then that was it. It did not lighten my periods (if anything they were heavier for a couple of days), but it did decrease cramps and nausea. I did have slight nausea (especially during the first week of each new pack), but it more more of an occasional annoyance, nothing disruptive. I only had one night in which I experienced extreme nausea, but just power through this and hopefully it goes away!
The only reason I stopped taking this pill is because I get aura migraines, and my doctor thought it best for me to try something different. Otherwise, I really was happy with this pill."


"I used it for about two weeks and it didn't really help my allergies but it made me sick to my stomach and it felt like I had to throw up. I stopped taking it and I'm back to normal"


"might as well be taking aspirin..low doses"


"I've been on the therapy 4 month now and it does knock you about, but after 2 month, the viral load was undetectable in my blood, hurrah! ! My side effects are manageable, but the reduction of red blood cell count is a bit worrying. I'm doing a blood test every 2wks and at this moment, my Dr has reduced the Ribavirin intake from 5 to 4 tablets per day. All in all I must say, I'm glad this treatment is available and you have a very good chance of being healed. It is very important to keep busy, rest when tired and get up and go again."


"I been having extremely severe trouble getting to sleep & staying asleep (depression) psych put me on lamotrigine & trazodone, it did extremely well. I slept for 10-14 hrs. I stop it because I was thinking about conceiving. I had to go back on trazodone cause my sleep was very irregular. I'm back on trazodone for 2 months now, sleep getting better slowly but surely. "


"Suboxone works wonders...i got off a 1 year habit of about HalfGram to 1Gram a day of GOOD STUFF (the best black tar around Downtown LA I think)  with only 3 8MG pills ...take 3 MG a day for about a week and you should be fine... Thank God for being clean ...NA and AA meetings really help..God Bless"


"Doctor switched me from Viibyrd to Brintellix. I was on 10 mg. of Brintellix, but went down to 5mg as my heart was beating way to fast and my new lenses in my glasses went way bad on me. My eyes still aren't back to normal, but will give this medicine another chance at a lower dose. I could not go to sleep with the 10 mg. my brain would not stop thinking, my legs hurt so bad and I just tossed and turned all night. Now on 5mg I go to bed when I get totally tired ( midnight ) and get up around 8AM.I lost two married daughters in 2011 ( four months a part ) to suicide. Brintellix gave me headaches to begin with and caused blurred vision, but both are subsiding now. Just give this drug a good try. It may be just the perfect drug for you."


"I got this birth control in May of 2015. The first four months on this birth control I didn't have any problems. In October of 2015 is when the whole bleeding on and off dilemma began. I started bleeding after I had sex with my husband days later. I also gained weight and have horrible depression. It prevented pregnancy that's the only benefit. I'm angry that I ever even recommend this birth control to people I know. My advice would be to stay away from this implant."


"Headaches, lower back pain, visual problems, increased reflux, foot swelling, fatigue"


"Been using the estring for a few years and I don't like it at all. Putting it in is difficult and taking it out is worse. I used a plastic crochet hook to remove it.
I noticed a foul smell from my vagina  when I peed and when slept in the was nude. Finally pulled out the estring with the crochet hook  for the last time.
The odor was gone. I will probably use Premarin."


"I have been on Topamax for about four years now. I think the drug works however, I have developed Kidney Stones. I guess I am one of the few that do but I did therefore, I am seeking other drugs. As most have stated, my taste changed and anything with carbonation was terrible for the longest time. I eventually pushed through the changes and now everything pretty much tastes the way it should be on the medicine. I have allergies so the headaches I experience are mostly caused by that (which is why I think I have been pushed up to 200mg a day). Just a forewarning to everyone... When they say drink water DRINK!"


"I take 3 mg every night, slowly recovering and no side effects so far."


"This is the ONLY medication that helped with my inflammation, plus guarding my stomach issues.  I so wish my insurance would cover it now. But a couple of years ago said it would no longer cover it, and there were no co-pay cards at that time."


"This medicine is a blessing  I am 43 years old I eat healthy and exercise everyday except weekends. On March 15 2017 I was given the depot shot for my heavy bleeding BIG MISTAKE. From the shot I experience more bleeding and blood clots then I ever experience prior to me taking the shot. My bleeding continued for over 90 days I was admitted to the hospital for low blood and had to have a 4 pints of blood transfusion.  On  July 4 my doctor prescribed Lysteda I did experience some cramping and back pain but after 5 days of taking this medicine 3 times a day my bleeding stop completely now husband and I are much happier people!!"


"I took ibuprofen (2 caps at night for severe back pain) while taking this medicine and woke in the morning with a severe nose bleed."


"I was given this medicine to help with sleep. I'm supposed to take one 50mg tab at bedtime, which I was doing. The doctor told me that it would make me groggy for a day or two. The first night I slept for two hours, woke up for two hours, then slept 14 straight hours. I assumed I slept that way since it had been a while since I had more than 3 hours of sleep a night. The next  dose I slept off and on the whole night and following day. I couldn't function with this medicine. I kept taking it for a week and a half thinking my body just needed to adjust, it never did. The night I stopped taking it I slept four hours, but I was able to stay awake and function the following day"


"I've been on the shot since december 17th 2015 and I started bleeding on the 3rd of janurary and I havent stopped yet idk what to do"


"Sucked. Didn't do anything for me."


"I was told that Lamictal might help me "find strength".  Well, it did - a strength that was inside me all the time but was drowned out by fear. I have been on this pill for 10 months now and the horrible fear scenarios that have plagued me since an early age have all stopped. I am far more in charge of my life now. I only wish I could have had it before. First effects of pill were immediate, but it took some months to take full root."


"Started 100mg at bedtime (in case of drowsiness) because I was waking up with 3  migraines/week. Later we added 25mg in the morning to prevent afternoon migraines. My headaches have gradually improved, not just in frequency but also in intensity.

Only side effects have been weight loss (about 10-15 lb, and it seems to have levelled out there, which is fine; I'm a relatively small person) and paresthesia/tingles in my hands & face. Tingling is more frequent in cold weather, but it's not bad enough to make me quit, especially not with the benefits I'm experiencing.

There's been a bit of research into its use for mood disorders, which I have. I'm on other meds for that, but I wonder if the topiramate is having any extra little benefit there."


"I have been on birth control for 10 years, 5 on the Patch then 5 on NuvaRing. I love the Ring, but I did get side effects like sore breasts and low sex drive, which I think goes with any hormone birth control. My skin cleared up and no babies so it was great, and really easy. I stopped when it started giving me either a yeast or bacterial vaginosis infection every month around the same time in my cycle. I would take it out and wash it to help prevent. It is down on the list of side effects, but I haven't found anything with LESS side effects so I'm going to go back on it again."


"This is my first experience with bc given to me after many years of complaining of heavy periods and a diagnosis of anemia.  It took some adjusting but I now have a 4 day period with only one heavy day instead of 8  days.  Downside: mood swings and they're constantly raising the price.  My $25 program expired and they're not offering it anymore.  I paid $120 yesterday for one month pack.  Keep asking for generic but my doctor says there is none and told me to do all the research for a better one.  Isn't that her job???"


"This medication save my life from Methadone side effect."


"I have used this product for years and when I have flare ups it works wonderfully for me"


"I had my Mirena IUD put in 7 weeks ago, and I am loving it. I am 20, never had any children and don't want any for a while. I had it put in by my gyno; they used a local anethesia on my cervix (which was by far the worst part of having it inserted due to my serious fear of needles). The pain of having it inserted was somewhere between extreme discomfort and mildly painful, so overall not near as bad as I had expected. I passed out after the insertion, probably due to my anxiety over the needle, and was in a lot of pain for the rest of the day and threw up twice. The next morning, i felt completely normal. As far as side effects go I have had spotting before and after my period, and a lighter flow than normal. I definitely recommend Mirena!"


"Most of the time this works wonders. "


"I have tried using this twice (it is the only thing ICH offers) and it has been worse than being on no medication at all. Both excessive glucose levels & dangerous hypoglycemic episodes.  Looking for alternatives.  Dosage required is double of what I used with Lantus."


"My psych. put me on this yesterday and I took it today for the first time this morning. It made me feel cloudy all day and it made my anxiety worse. Ativan works way better! Never taking Vistaril ever again!"


"As I got older my asthma got worse, and eventually my doctor gave me Symbicort. I absolutely loved it, and I would totally recommend it. I only had to use it once a day, and I was able to go about my day with no shortness of breath. I was finally confident enough to engage in a lot of activities without the fear of struggling. The only problem I had with this medication was that if I missed a dose I found that I would have a full blown asthma attack. I don't know if anyone else has had that problem."


"I had sex with my boyfriend on the 12th day of my cycle, but I had already ovulated. We used a condom and he pulled out to finish. After he finished we noticed leakage at the bottom of the condom and on the outside of my vagina. I took Plan B about 30-45 minutes later. After reading a ton about plan b, I was nervous that it wouldn't work since I already had ovulated. The waiting was brutal and it kept me awake a few nights, but with the help of some herbs and some vitamin C my period did come about 4 days late. It works! Relax. You're gonna be fine ladies!"


"Weight gain"


"No relief."


"I had surgery in 1995 and the other half in 2004.  I have been taking Premarin since then.  I am now going through a divorce.  Because of depression, I stopped taking my medicines.  NEVER AGAIN.  The  past two months have been hell without my Premarin.  Not sleeping because of night sweats, hot flashes all day and just feeling like I have no energy.  I have started back for 6 days now and can already feel the difference.  I will never stop taking Premarin again."


"I was taking this pill for pcos..i was fine for the 1st 24 days...after the 4 days of not taking it i then resumed and i started bleeding but the pain that has come with it is unbearable im now going onto my 5th day of intense pain..i too have taking myself off this pill and i hope the pain subsides soon."


"I was put on this med while in the hospital. I started having breathing issues ( thought I had bronchitis) and rapid weight gain. I went to refill the med after the first month and the pharmacist noticed that the Invega had bad interactions with one of my other meds and refused to fill it. I'm stepping down and the breathing issues are lessening but i'm still having problems with the weight. The days I take it, I am insatisably hungry. It made me feel better mentally but the rest was rubbish."


"I had Mirena inserted due to heavy menstral flow. I've had it only 5 weeks and have noticed a great decrease in my energy level, increased moodiness, and I have gained approx 7 lbs. It has however decreased my bleeding greatly, but I am unsure if the side effects are worth it."


"I had a colonoscopy today and used Prepopik for bowel preparation.  For my last colonoscopy several years ago, I had used Magnesium Citrate and found the Prepopik SO much easier to take, and my doctor said I had a nice, clean colon afterward.  The way I took it, I didn't taste it, and it went down very easily.  This is what I did:  Before drinking the Prepopik, I had a small amount of ginger ale.  I prepared the Prepopik with very cold water, and after stirring it as directed, I added a few ice cubes.  Using a straw and HOLDING MY NOSE, I sucked that baby right down in several big gulps, and following a recommendation I saw on the internet, I immediately sucked on a lemon!  Sounds weird, but it worked!!  I seriously didn't taste the stuff!"


"Librium hasn't worked at all for me. I'm taking 10mg four times a day and I still get anxeity."


"I began taking Tri-Nessa 2 months ago and have already experienced 2 week periods, beginning in the middle of the second day of the 3rd week (too early), insomnia (I have NEVER had a problem sleeping), a feeling of aimlessness, overwhelm, and unexplained sadness and irritability.  I had asked for Ortho Tri-Cyclen as I had had no problems at all with it, but was given Tri-Nessa with the explanation that they are the same but unfortunately they are quite different."


"I've had overactive bladder for about 6 years and tried many medications. Some of them helped a little for a few months, then stopped helping. Three weeks ago I had the surgery where botox is injected into the bladder. It didn't help me at all. I'm back to taking 30mg of Ditropan daily which helps a little, but not much. Am going to visit the specialist and hopefully there's a solution."


"Eased diabetic nerve pain somewhat but caused "jerking motion" so severe that I could not feed myself.  This was with only one month's use.  Discontinued use and jerking getting much better."


"you will poo your pants within 1 hr of taking this product"


"Worst pill ever. I experienced horrible stomach pains, nausea, headaches, loss of appetite, and depression. Would not recommend to anyone."


"Used pain medicines for 14 years (fentanyl 40 mcg and lortab 10mg). Excellent results after using Suboxone."


"Fair"


"This method is great for those who forget or don't like to take pills. However, it may completely eliminate your sex drive. I don't think about it, I don't dream about it. My husband is hot and I just look at him like "what do you want for dinner?"  I had a pretty high libido before Nuva ring. Anyway, these drugs effect people differently so just know This is a possibility."


"I've been taking 20mg of Focalin XR for the past 2 years and have experienced great improvement in mental function and all around health. Focalin has allowed me to focus and be aware of a situation. I have been more efficient at work, more aware of my health and wellbeing, and able to process situations more appropriately. My biggest complaint has been with sleep patterns. Some nights I can sleep 6 hours or I can sleep for 14 and I CAN NOT fall asleep right away. My FitBit has mixed reports, but they are questionable. This is something I have tried to "tweak" with my doctor, but we have not had any success. My second complaint is nausea, but that we have been able to tweak with food consumption and timing."


"I am 14 years old and I am taking this pill for several reasons: acne, bad menstrual cramps and heavy periods. So far it has cleared up my acne way faster then anything else I've tried, but I am on two other pills for acne as well, so it could be the combined effects. It hasn't had much of an effect on my period itself, but the cramps are way less. The downside to this medication is that it makes me feel really nauseous. I've tried taking the pill with a meal or a snack, but nothing helps. This pill makes me vomit if I eat more then a few bites at once. The pill made my breasts grow up a size (which is weird considering the weight loss from not being able to eat). If you're just looking for a birth control, look elsewhere."


"DON'T LET THESE STORIES SCARE YOU!!! I am 20 years old and never been pregnant. I read these all of these reviews about how terrible the insertion process is, and I'll tell you my fear of this procedure was far worse than the actual procedure. It literally look about a minute, and it felt like my normal period cramps but just a bit intensified. It was SO QUICK and so easy. Pain was minimal. I'm on day two and I have slight cramping and light spotting. No big deal. I'm happy I made this choice."


"Was on methadone for 4 years, worked well."


"I got mirena in on Monday 6-22-2015 and it's thursday now and these cramps on my left side are killing me . I think I made the wrong choice by getting this. It hurt so bad when they were putting it in . the day I got it I had to take so much meds just to sleep so I wouldn't hurt. I think I'm gonna have it removed because I can't keep calling off of work."


"Was totally lost, unable to work, even come out of my room. Still not perfect but a huge improvement. Able to even travel a little."


"I (78 y.o. male) was diagnosed with NSCLC in March 2011 and in late May I started taking Iressa as a first line of treatment. For the first five months my only side effect was a mild rash. I then had swollen gums and stomach acid. Both quickly responded to antibiotics. 75 days between the March and May CT scans the tumor increased by 86% (from 4.9 x 4 cms). 50 days later in July, after taking Iressa, the CT scan revealed an 83% reduction. From March to July it reduced by 69% and in December, although subtle, there has been further reduction.  April 2012.  True to form, tumour started growing again after 10 months of Iressa treatment.   Still looking healthy, active in garden and taking 4 to 6 miles weekly walks.   Only side effect was mild rash mainly on body.  Now switching to conventional Chemotherapy today 10th May."


"I'm an addict and the first time I took it it did take away the withdrawal symptoms after about a few days into taking it (8mg 2 naloxone) tabs once a day it gave me severe headaches and sometimes made me feel sick. The pros to this medicine is it does keep the withdrawals at bay and is easier to withdraw from than methadone. Cons is the cost for me with no insurance is too high like 400.00 for a months supply! I know it works for some but not me! 5 out of 10."


"I am a 50 year old fit, active and otherwise healthy female who is 5'6" and weights 140 pounds.  My doctor prescribed 25 mg of metoprolol for me and I started taking it in February of this year (2015).  My blood pressure was lowered from 140/90 to 125/82, so it DOES work in that respect.  I had no side effects at ALL from this until the first week of June.  Today is July 22nd.  The first week of June, I was recovering from a sore throat and cough and then three weeks later, I realized that I was STILL hoarse and my voice was cracking.  It is STILL like that as of today. Indeed, one of the rare side effects is hoarseness!  I called my doctor today and he switched me to Amlopidine."


"I have only been taken it for about a week now. I have never been on any medication for mental health or weight loss. I was considering the lap band. At this time I am glad I did not. My hunger is gone. I can resist that donut. My portions are much less.  A benefit that has come from this medication is I don't worry or stress.  I am more confident."


"This is one of 2  antihistamines that works for me. This is the one that does not make me sleepy."


"I was on Levora but my pharmacist switched me to this because it's cheaper. I hate it I have acid reflux and it's making it unbearable. I'm sick all the time terrible, heartburn making me puke. I've been on the pill for little over a month I have terrible headache almost everyday and now I have this terrible pain in my left hand and going up a little bit. Next month I'm off this pill. My period was horrible last month horrible cramps I couldn't get out of bed!"


"I have not ever suffered allergies to any meds except this one.  My face got really red, itching, wheezing and bad headache. Went by doc office next day to see if this was an allergic reaction.  Nurse asked if had fevers and said prob but had not checked. I had just drank some ibuprofen so when she checked it was slightly higher than normal. Nurse said if I could tolerate the medication to continue taking 5 day dosage. I felt so bad by the 4th day (lightheaded/ dizziness, facial numbness, extreme fatigue, depression, body aches, and my right side & back hurt alot). I skipped the 5th dose. I thought I would never feel better again.  It took about 2 months to feel better. I found out I am allergic to sulfa meds. Did not clear UTI."


"Migraines and more migraines. I was getting up to 4 migraines a month to the point I started a headache log. I never put two and two together until I mentioned my frequent migraines to my doctor and he told me to go off Trinessa immediately, as it may cause stroke during migraine. Alarming, to say the least.

I wasn't convinced that my migraines were related to Trinessa, but now that I've been off it for well over a month with zero migraines, I know that was the cause.

I suppose it did its job in regard to the cysts (I have a hysterectomy, so I didn't need it for BC reasons), but the migraines and decreased sex drive were no fun at all. I was blaming hormones, but I was mistaken."


"I am on my third day of saxenda, the first day felt tired and very nauseous. Second and third day have no appetite whatsoever. I had a box of pizza in front of me and couldn't even finish one slice when before I would be eating no less than 4 slices. I have been eating in really small portions and can't possibly eat more then a few bites. All my cravings are gone. And find myself eating really slow trying to get food down.  I started at 0.6 and third day went up to 1.2 until I get to 6.0."


"This is the first and only birth control medication I've been on. I've been taking it a little over 2 years now. I've had no side-effects besides EXTREMELY low sex drive. I've never had a particularly high sex drive but now it's nonexistent. I haven't had any of the headaches or mood swings. There was a mild increase in my acne but I'm also a college student so I don't particularly lay all the blame on the pill. Overall, it does it's job but I would caution potential takers with low libido."


"Now, I consider myself someone who has a pretty high pain tolerance. I love needles and piercings and tattoos and have dealt with some pretty severe injuries. I have felt pain.
The physical insertion was only slightly uncomfortable and lasted only a few seconds.
However, the cramp I felt after was one of the most painful things I've ever experienced. I sat lightheaded, sweating and almost crying in the room for 5 minutes after. I walked out and it was all I could do not to pass out while simply booking my next appointment.
I went out to my car and turned on max AC and laid my seat back for a good 30 minutes.
Mild cramping next few days. All in all most painful thing ever but only lasts like 45 minutes."


"Started Contrave on 2/1/15, no exercise, greatly modified my eating habits, got off carbonated drinks on 3/1/15.  Almost a year in and I have lost 92 pounds, I am now walking 5 miles a day, lifting weights.  Chronic back pain left after 50 pounds.  I saw a reduction in the craving suppression about month 7 and had to start exercising to continue weight loss.  I think this is a great drug if you are willing to do the lifestyle change that is required."


"I have been on Topamax for about 4 years. I have a brain tumor and migraines with seizures. I was on Divalproax and had gained weight (178lbs). I am 5'3". When my doctor put me on Topamax, my hands and feet tingled, everything tasted like metal, for about a month or so I also felt like I was on "speed". After the first month or so and some dosage alterations, I am very happy. No seizures, headaches gone, I am now a size 3, yeah, and will be very upset if someone takes my Topamax away."


"I was prescribed Trazadone to help me sleep because I was using Ativan and I wanted to get off it. I have taken it for 3 nights (50 mg). It takes about an hour to put me to sleep, but I am up again in about 4 hours, so far not the best."


"don't get this unless you have very mild acne... I have moderate I've struggled with acne for about a year now. I used to be on sulfameth acne pills which did wonders but thought that I could stop taking them when I was cleared up.. I broke out again then got on this horrible medication and have continued to break out for the past 3 weeks.

going back to sulfameth:)"


"Diclegis is a life saver!  Starting at week 6, I had terrible nausea and vomiting.  It was so debilitating, I could barely keep anything down or function normally.  About two weeks ago, my doctor prescribed me diclegis 4x day and its been a game changer.  The only thing I've noticed is that I start to feel really sick again if I miss a dose or if I take the medication late, but other than that, I'm feeling great!"


"Like the most recent comments. Had tried everything with no results. Jumped through the insurance hoops and have been using for almost 4 months. Toenail almost grown back out. Best it has ever looked. Just found out my insurance will no longer cover it next year. Hope my supply lasts until it is gone."


"I was given this prescription originally for acne, but haven't seen much effect there yet... However, it has done wonders for my body hair! I had a super-thick (and spreading) happy trail on my stomach, as well as more sparse chest hair. I've only been on Spiro for about 3 weeks, but the results are incredible! The hair is almost invisible, so I'm thrilled to see what it looks like after all the pre-medication razor burn and ingrown hair cuts are healed.

I'll still be buying a Tria laser to make sure I get rid of as much hair as possible, but the hair is already visibly thinner, and it takes much longer to grow back as well. I wore a v-neck for the first time with confidence yesterday!

Also- I've had NO side effects from this drug!"


"Nexplanon is my best friend. As a sexually active teenager, pregnancy is my worst nightmare. With an effectiveness of 99.95%, I can breathe easy and enjoy my relationship with my boyfriend in a responsible way. Of course with all drugs, there are side effects. The first 4 months or so I was bleeding almost all the time. That really sucked. However, the 4 months of off and on bleeding is way better than get knocked up in my opinion! I have been on nexplanon since January of 2016 and each month I experience light bleeding. Nexplanon's job is to keep me from getting pregnant. And it has done its job!"


"Been on generic efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenovir for two years.  Viral load dropped to undetectable within a month and my energy improved within days! The only side effects are really, really cool dreams. They are in full colour.  I don't think of them as a side affect, but as a bonus.  Seriously, it's better than TV.  Don't worry at all, this medication is highly effective and safe, and there are lots of other options out there too.  Nothing to fear at all.  "


"I have been in this medication or nearly 12 months. I'm taking it 600mg three times and day and am only 24! I have facial pain and it only works about 5%"


"I was sent to a psychologist for depression and anxiety when I was just 16. She put me on Paxil. It really saved my life. I was unable to sleep and soanxious I could enjoy nothing. After 20 years if feeling normal, although I did gain weight, I decided to wean myself because of the weight issue. Big mistake. I crashed due to stress and been in a state of extreme panic and anxiety for over a week. I can't eat and I lost 10 pounds in a week because I want to be sick all the time. Tried switching to Prozac which made it worse! I'm back to Paxil and I know it will help me again soon as it kicks in. In the mean time I am on Ativan. I wished I never stopped it. Works great for extreme anxiety and depression."


"Acne totally gone... its amazing"


"I have severe back pain and have been on everything. Nothing works better then Ultram. I still go to work and don't feel like I'm in a tunnel. I also have no problems with withdrawl symptoms, when I stop taking them."


"I've used Paxil when I was in my 20's for depression and anxiety. Paxil worked great for me. Side effects were loss of appetite for 2 weeks and taking long to ejaculate which I loved this side effect. Through the years I have been on and off Paxil with it working for me every time but I notice as I got into my 30's it made me very drowsy when taking it. Of all my time of taking Paxil I have never taken it for more than 3 months. I experience the brain zaps once only when I used it for the 1st time. Never had a problem going off Paxil since that 1st time. I would recommend Paxil for depression and definitely anxiety. However, the last time I took it in my 40's it was causing me stomach problem and made my throat feel scratchy all the time."


"I take Lortab as needed for back pain. I can see why people would get hooked on it. It not only takes away the pain, it gives me a boost of energy as well but when it wears off the pain seems stronger, making you want to take more than prescribed. My advice is to be careful to follow the as prescribed directions."


"I had gone through a two year period of Atrial Fibrillation almost constantly.  I had two ablations.  I was loading up on Tikosyn when I started going in and out of Normal Sinus.  After the second dose I converted.  Prior to Tikosyn I had been Cardioverted, with paddles, over 30 times.  In the two and a half years since I've been on Tikosyn I've needed that procedure once.  Only complaint is how dangerous it can be if you take it too soon after last dose."


"Mucinex works great for colds and to help get the nasty stuff up before it takes root in the lungs, but for Bronchitis you will definitely need something much stronger (see a doctor) unless you want to be sick for about 4 weeks."


"I have been taking lorcet for about eight yrs now and although the pain goes away this medicine is highly addictive because if you are depressed or feeling down this medicine will make you feel great but after long term use after it starts to wear off. I get very agitated and my attitude changes but I still take it along with depression meds. Best advice I can give is take it in moderation."


"Hate the way the pills are packaged. This has helped me a lot but not completely. Still have bladder issues and muscle spasms and some tingling and burning. I did have elevated liver enzymes for the first 6 months but they were tested yesterday and now back to normal. I've had this relapse now since February but really it's much better than it was."


"I have been on Contrave for 5 weeks. Started at 346, on my way to 200. I have lost 42 lbs and not had a craving for any food or alcohol the entire time. No side effects."


"I was on Lexapro for about two years for anxiety and panic attacks I decided to just stop taking it because I felt I no longer needed it! Biggest mistake of my life. I have had the worst and most horrifying panic attacks you could possibly imagine, needless to say I just started to take it again about three days ago while I know it will take time to completely work. I am for the first time today out of my bed enjoying the beautiful weather outside which for the past week was impossible! I will never stop taking this medicine again I want my life back and with Lexapro I know I will get it."


"Brilliant for my dog allergies.  Unfortunately made me vomit and hallucinate. I think I'll go back to cetirizine."


"This medication used the correct way can and will save lives!! I was using 20 to 30 Vicodin tabs a day my friend offered me heroin I said no and started suboxone it saved my life no question"


"I never had acne issues when I was a teenager, but I'm 43 now and I'm having hormonal acne on my chin and behind my ears along the hairline.  I was prescribed Spironolactone because I was taking Minocycline and my doc wanted me to get me off it because of the side effects.  Well now my acne has gotten worse after taking Spironolactone for 2 months.  I've read a lot reviews were people have stated its taken about 4 months before they saw any improvement.  I'm hoping that will happen for me! Just curious if anyone my age is going through the same thing as I am?  The bright side is my insurance covers this medication, so I haven't had to pay a penny for it since I started using it."


"I'm 53 and have migraines since I'm 15. My doctor made me try a lot of medication over the years, including the Triptans and I had to go a couple of times to the hospital (urgency). Nothing worked until my doctor gave me Fiorinal. I'm using Fiorinal for 20 years now and it works fine. I have less migraines today."


"This drug is just about the best thing that ever happened to me.  Without it my panic attacks would have crippled me totally by now.  I feel panic coming on, take a pill, and I am so very calm within minutes. No side effects and the best part is you don't have to take it regularly. Taken like an aspirin for a headache and works great. "


"At first the diclegis seemed to work somewhat. I was no longer vomiting though I was still gagging at times but I was glad to be able to keep my food down. However now I'm on my 2nd trimester at nearly 14 weeks and taking 3 a day and the nausea is on and off all day, the gagging is intense, and  I have even thrown up a few times. I'm not sure what is going on, the doctor even took me off my prenatals to help the nausea and nothing seems to work. I was planing on decreasing my dose soon and getting off the medication as I'm still skeptical and concerned on the long term affects it could have on my baby. This medication also makes me very sleepy all day. Makes it really hard to wake up at 5am for work."


"I've been on opiates for many years because of lumbar scoliosis with multiple failed back surgeries.  As of the last 5 or 6 months, my constipation worsened to the point where NO laxatives were effective.  My bowels had almost stopped working.  So far, after 3 weeks on Movantik, I have a regular BM almost every day.  I do have to use a little Milk of Mag and a stool softener and eat oatmeal to help it along but, I am SO much better!  I am grateful for this drug but it is VERY expensive.  I had to make a choice on whether to stay unclogged or take a camping trip to Big Sur. I chose to be unclogged.  Sad, I know but health comes first. Hopefully, I will get an authorization soon. I am not impressed with Obama Care ."


"I'm on the minipill and have never had any issues.   My insurance switched me to this one and right away, I've experienced nearly all the side effects!  I am trying to switch to a different minipill now to stop all the side effects and feel normal again!  What I've experienced: breakthrough heavy bleeding the second week of pills, no period during last week of pills, nausea, headaches, weight gain, acne, cramping, and just an overall feeling of not feeling well."


"Took the pill 12 hours after unprotected sex. I'm a month late took a pregnancy test it's negative but I'm still worried I might be because I have started yet"


"My psychiatrist prescribes me 15 Xanax 0.5mg per month. I have generalized anxiety disorder and depression, and am on other meds for that; Xanax is only for extra-stressful situations. It is incredibly effective. Within minutes of taking it, I am much calmer. I notice no side effects whatsoever."


"I was given Sarafem to help with moodiness and rage during a few weeks out of the month. I took it for 2 days and cannot get off the couch. I am so drowsy. I took a low dosage."


"I have had migraines for over 10 years and have tried many different drugs. My doctor gave me Sumavel to try about a week ago (just in time for another migraine attack). The initial injection did hurt but the relief that I was able to get only 10 minutes later was well worth it. I did have the "burning sensation" in my face for a few minutes and felt weak for about 30 minutes but for me that is much better than the pain of a migraine. The only problem that I had was it seemed to only work for a few hours for me the first time I tried it. I'm willing to give this medicine time to work because it has by far done so much more for me than any other medicine that I have tried."


"I had a bad experience with this drug. I have taken Zegrid for years and felt like I may need something stronger. My doctor gave me Dexilant 30 mg samples to try. I experienced nausea, body aches, stomach pain, gas and excessive burping. On second thought, I will keep using Zegrid!  After one day of stopping this medicine, my symptoms went away."


"I have been on Aviane for two months now. I'll be starting my third month in about a week. I have noticed a huge difference in my appetite. I've usually only eaten a snack after school and dinner but lately I seem to always have food in my mouth and I eat huge amounts. My stomach is constantly bloated. My mood recently started to change, I always feel down and in a "I hate everything" mood. I am normally a very happy non stop laughing person but now its an effort to smile. I've also experienced extreme fatigue, I have no energy for anything and all I ever seem to do is cry. I hope none of you are experiencing this."


"Slowly getting recovered"


"Started in 2005 with a low dose 50 mg once daily in evening time with no regard to food. It has done a miracle in my case I am virtually 100 % seizure free. No noticeable side effects in my case except dreams in 1st week, as I remember when I started 11 years ago. In 2011 I stopped taking it as I thought I don't need it any more but I had a fit again very soon, so I started again immediately. In 2012, I tried to be over smart and reduced its dose to 25 mg 1 OD, but soon afterwards I had another episode though it was less intense and I controlled myself. Since then I never thought again to discontinue or reduced its dose, I take it each day every day religiously honestly without a break like my breakfast every morning."


"I have had high blood pressure since I was a child. I have tryed many different meds for this problem. I had bad reactions to many of the poplar blood pressure meds and I am highly allergic to red rice so colesterol meds were no an option. I fired my doctor and went with a new doctor that prescribed bystolic it changed my whole life I am forever in his debt. I went from having multi side effect to almost none in 2 weeks I felt like a new person."


"Vyvanse is great.  It has a longer dosing window than Adderall XR (12 vs 8 hours for me) and a slightly improved side-effect profile.  As a longtime (~16 years) prescription stimulant user, for ADHD, I would recommend Vyvanse to any user that is currently unsatisfied with their ADHD management.  It is no silver bullet, but there are no silver bullets for ADHD.  It is incremental innovation in a great way. Vyvanse is the first real stimulant to reduce side effects without cutting efficacy."


"when I was first put on this medication in the emergency room, I was coming off heroin and my mood swings was horrific, and my anxiety was off the charts, they put me on 200 mg. immediately and was to take it 3 times a day. I was diagnosed as bipolar, ptsd severe anxiety disorder, hearing voices to kill myself, sleep disorder, among a few others. I have loved this medicine since day one almost 4 years ago. I have ended up 150 lbs. over weight, and diabetic. however one may see this, I call this my miracle pill. I wish I had been put on it as a teenager. I have told my psych don't ever try to take this away from me, I get paranoid at thinking about it. I may be fat and diabetic, but I have a good life and great family."


"I had skyla for 3 years. I still remember getting it inserted it was a terrible experience. During the three years I had terrible ache and experienced a hard time losing weight. I was miserable and over emotional. I had the pill before and I liked it a lot better the only concern was remembering to take it so I switched to Skyla. I am now switching back to the pill!"


"I just started my second month of Jolessa. A month ago I weighed 105-115 depending on the week I guess. Now I weigh 140 pounds! I also am getting acne on my shoulders and sometimes my face, but I wash it multiple times a day because it is so oily! My skin has also been extremely irritated, I have never used lotion my skin has never needed it, and now it is extremely dry and itchy, and recently I started getting bumps on my arms like underneath the skin. Cramps are horrible around the time I am supposed to have my period. I haven't had my period or spotting since I started, however if you miss a day you will get it! I have been extremely up and down with my moods. "


"This drug decreased my hot flushes by 2/3.  I figured it would be 100% but that was probably an unreasonable expectation. I've gone from 8-12 a day to 2-3.  I've suffered hot flushes since 1998 and the past 6 months they have only gotten more frequent and very annoying.  My husband says I'm nicer to live with after taking Effexor, so now I realize I really was irritable from the lack of sleep and night sweats this past year.  I tend to forget names or words more frequently but am not sure if the foggy brain has another cause. "


"Tastes horrible but effective.  I had no nausea or chills.  I drank it at 4:45 PM and really nothing for 1 1/2 hours...then a regular bowel motion.  About a half hour later Katy bar the door.  Then the squirts till about 10:00.  I got up a couple of times in the night but no big deal.  At 4:15 in the morning I suffered through the second dose.  Immediate results and squirts for about 1 1/2 hours and a few sporadic times after that.  It is 7 and I think I am done.  Almost time to head out.   My procedure is at 9:40.  I hope this it for the next 5 years.  I think the worst part is not eating.  I am ready for some Mexican food.  A huge pile of enchiladas.  Rice.  Beans.  Hot sauce.  Hot flour tortillas.  Smeared with butter."


"I'm on day 3, and the itching and burning has gotten better from day one. On day one It was unbelievably itchy"


"I have been on Topamax for around two months. I decided to go on them because I weighed around 105 kgs, I was feeling depressed and I couldn't stop binge eating. Through Topamax, I have lost 10 kgs in one month (that would be around 22 pounds). I feel so much better. My urge to binge eat is gone. I feel human again. I don't feel any side effects. I sleep better than before, I drink more water than before (as much as I should drink, before I didn't drink at all and had problems with my kidneys). When I first started topiramate, I got double vision. I read that this was a common side effect and saw my eye doctor about it. She said that it was because my vision improved a great deal. So, thank you Topamax, My health greatly improved."


"I take been taking Latuda for year i have gone to 40mg up 80mg

I can take 40mgs but it doesn't help and 80mgs makes me feel high and i hate that feeling and the voices don't stop or seeing shadows where people are wearing black gowns i still need more help i can't work because i feel like everybody talking about me all the time but worst thing is seeing things thats not really there"


"Stating taking Viibryd for severe OCD sexual thoughts.  After 6 weeks of being on 40mg did not notice much of a difference for my intrusive thoughts.  Good thing was no sexual side effects like I had with Lexapro.  Going back to my doctor to try my third SSRI...maybe Zoloft, Prozac, or Paxil this time."


"I have worked the coal mines all my life. About 5 years ago, I was in a major mine accident. After 7 orthopedic surgeries, I realized I was going to have to live with this horrible pain. It was so bad that the thought of suicide lingered in my mind so often it became my only thought. That was until I went and saw my family doctor. He started me on Vicodin, then Percocet and a list of others. I didn't have much luck with all those other medicines. Finally, he put me on Oxycontin. What a difference it made in my mental health and my physical well being. Now I take the 80 mg three times a day and I can finally live again. I still get horrible breakthrough pain at times but even with that, my life is so much better."


"The Vivelle Dot 0.05 mg has greatly helped with the symptoms of menopause with minimal side effects. However, every insurance company I have been with these past 6 years has tried to put me on a generic version which have terrible side effects for me. Reading about other woman's experiences with the generic versions, I am not the only one suffering from the side effects of generic brands. Why do insurance companies keep forcing us to use mediocre replacements? Why can't the brand name be available to us at lower cost? I have to go through an aggravating process to try and get approved for the brand name and in the end still end up paying full price because it goes against my deductible."


"It has helped take the edge off of my allergies, but the dry mouth it causes is horrible.  I need water constantly or my mouth and throat get so dry its actually becomes difficult to breath. "


"I wish I had read reviews first. Took monistat 1 and went from bad too worse. The burning is so bad it is unbearable. No sleep for me tonight. Absolute torture. According to the reviews I'm reading this is not uncommon worth this medication. I will never never use it again and will tell everyone I.know not to either. This should not be sold at this strength if this is the result."


"I just had my second Mirena inserted after 5 years. Before starting with it, I was always battling low iron (once my ferritin level was 4). After using the Mirena, my period became super-light, and now my ferritin level is over 80. The second time around, the insert was a lot more painful. The doc said that it tends to be more painful as you get older (I'm 46). I really have not had any side effects that I've noticed with the Mirena. Not sure if I'll need it again, since I'll be 51 in five years."


"First time ever trying any medication for anxiety which I have struggled with for years. I took Celexa for 6 days 10/mg once a day. Throughout taking it, I noticed that my feelings started to dull. Everything was very level and it was hard to be anxious - or excited, or happy, or really much of anything. I got sexual side effects starting on the 3rd day, which was the deal breaker for me. As much as I liked that it calmed my racing thoughts, the constant fog, feeling of not being myself/me, and the inability to orgasm made it no-go for me. Celexa WAS effective for my GAD / social anxiety, but the side effects were terrible."


"I was put on doxy 50g once a day I am onto my 3rd week I can tell you in the first week saw a bit more flare up in my acne, 2nd week came around worst flare up I've ever had! And it's still continuing. Either my dosage is too little or it's just making things a whole lot worse. My face wasn't that bad 3 weeks ago. I have never had acne this bad before I'm 23 and have always had pimples but only small ones and there odd big one.. now cheeks, jawline and neck covered in cystic acne

Starting doxy I even stopped all sugar, started drinking green tea and eating more fruit and only drinking water!"


"I usually cannot handle break-ups and become severely depressed, often crying myself to sleep. I was prescribed this medication for anxiety, which just so happened to be a few days before I was broken up with. Because of this medication, I was able to continue with my life almost unaffected. In fact, I had a more positive outlook, knowing I was worth more than my depression had previously led me to believe. This medication has saved me from an immense amount of emotional suffering."


"I've had acne problems since the 4th grade and have since tried tretinoin, benzaclin and dalacin T which did not help me very much. I gave up prescriptions for the last 5 years using OTC benzoyl peroxide when I suddenly had the WORST breakout of my life (I think from stress) with cystic acne. Family doctor gave me Differin XP gel. I've been using it for 1 month and my acne has dramatically cleared up. I did not purge at all (maybe got 3-5 small pimples) and I peeled once while swimming outside. I was also prescribed 333mg erythromycin tab by a dermatologist but did not take it yet as it seems differin has already cleared me up.

I did skip a few days and used 4 dot sized amounts instead of the recommended "pea-size.""


"Took cymbalta for depression for about 6 month, first 30 mg which my doctor increased little by little until it got to 90 mg. She increased it because the medication seemed to work but after a while the symptoms were present again. I went on vacation and when returned, couldn't get the prescription on time, that was the beginning of the nightmare. Symptoms of withdraw going from vomiting, electric zaps, severe nausea, severe dizziness sensation that I am falling down, head pain and so on for more than two month. I didn't stop taking the medication, it was only a gap on treatment what put me in that situation. Since that day I asked to my doctor to help me discontinue it even following her directions, it is so bad that I don't recommend it ever"


"At the time I began taking Seroquel 4 years ago, my depressions were so severe that I attempted suicide and almost dropped out of college. Although my bipolar symptoms improved quickly, I dealt with extreme side effects (mostly a constant foggy and emotion-less feeling) until I reduced the dose from 600 to 300mg.
Although my cholesterol has risen and life-threatening side effects of Seroquel have been discovered, I continue to take the medicine as I am completely unable to sleep without it and I can't imagine going back to the way I was 4 years ago."


"This helped a lot at first, but I have been on this medicine for 7 years now. I think I may need something more now."


"I started taking this drug on May 29,2016 weighing in at 301. I've experienced the dry mouth but not to bad just makes me drink more water like I should be lol. Today 6/12/2016 I'm weighing in at 290, I  haven't really changed nothing in my diet besides not eating big portions and not eating  as often like I use to. So this has been a big help for me so far."


"First of, let me say I am a Pharmacy Technician. I was on Yaz for about 5 months. It was okay. It wasn't strong enough to stop my periods until about 4 days into a new pack, it didn't do much for my skin, and it was $40/ month because there is no generic. I only kept taking it because it didn't make me nauseous (I am very sensitive to nausea).
After $40/month was a little too much, I went to my doctor and wanted to be put on Ocella because it would only be $10/month and it has the same hormones as Yaz which didn't make me sick, but it was 0.01mg stronger, which made me a little nervous. But I tried it, didn't make me sick AT ALL, cleared my skin up, periods start and stop on time, no cramps, cheaper generic, and I lost 17 lbs! LOVE IT!"


"In 2007 I started having what I now know panic attacks, but didn't know it at the time my doctor sent my blood in for testing, trying to figure out why I'm having to pull over when driving cuz I think I'm going to pass out due to hyperventilation. First I thought I was having low blood sugar but a few weeks later at my follow up appt. My doctor said " you're having major panic attacks I believe.".. I tried every anxiety medication there is trying to feel better.Then my Dr. Gave me 1mg alpazolam every 6 hours as needed. I still take xanex and 20mg of lexapro to this day.  Just having a xanex bar in my pocket helps prevent attacks, today I get 45 2mg bars  and I make sure I try to take no xanex a few times a week so I don't become dependent"


"The only good thing that came from being on this pill was that it prevented pregnancy. Unfortunately the side effects forced me off it. In the beginning there was cystic acne (face, chest,back), mild weight gain/bloating and mild mood swings. I gave it some time, my body just needed to adjust. After four months the acne cleared up but the mood swings worsened and depression kicked in. It only got worse from there. Just before stopping this pill at nine months I felt like a completely different person- crying over every little thing, everything irritated me, little sex drive, constantly depressed. These side effects were having a huge negative impact on my life, totally not worth it to me."


"I have been on this med for 10 or more yrs.For my BPD, I also suffer with clinical chronic depression ocd  suicidial tendancies major mood disorders and anything else they can thro at me! I had a sever break down 15 yrs ago and I believe something in my brain actually disconnected or fizzeled out! unrecoverable! i have tryied many meds for many symtoms. I have been on Toparimate for atleast 10 yrs i have not had weightloss from it, i was put on it for my borderline to controll my rage. I take Many different meds I beleive they are all fighting one another! Toparimate has effected my vision, motor skills, slowed down my thought process! blurred my desicion making and my ability to recognize reality from my on disorted thoughts!"


"Hi, I'm 23 and got my first implanon in 2009, the first 6 months were hell! I was really depressed and took some time to get out of it. I'm now on my 3rd as the second was faulty and I love it. No periods at all I've lost 25kg. Not one scare within that time. The start is a little rocky but now I say it's worth it."


"I was placed on levofloxacin 500 mg for 10 days. I have terrible side effects from the medicine: insomnia, headache, dizzy spells. Worst of all I do not see my symptoms improving. I am on day 5 of the medicine, I hope it works soon."


"tried 30 - 5mg with no signifigant results on the Cialis promise program. Filled out "promise" form requesting a trial of another medication unspecified. Denied because form filled out wrong. Resubmitted corrected form which was denied because it was a resubmission."


"I had the worst migraine of my life for three days. I felt like I'd tried everything possible. Nothing touched the pain. It was blinding. My husband brought me the Goodies powder. It was awful tasting, but within a half hour my migraine was gone. It's a miracle. I'm grateful."


"At first I thought the gabapentin was going to work for my fibromyalgia, but after about a week I began experiencing headaches from nowhere!!  Same with amytriptiline, Savella, Lyrica and Cymbalta.  I am sensitive to and get migraines from every medication that is used to treat the pain of fibromyalgia."


"I started  this four weeks ago and I have lost 14lbs. I have tried different weight loss programs and nothing would work. Then my doctor said that is one he recommends and I am so glad."


"I was given Dilaudid while being treated in the hospital for gastritis/esophogeal pain.  The pain was very severe and my blood pressure rose to over 200/100.  Within 30 seconds of the Dilaudid being inserted into my I.V., the pain in my sternum was gone and I was relaxed and sleepy. (After the first "Whoooosh" head rush).  Although I could have it every 2 hours, after the first 2 doses, the pain relief lasted 4-6 hours.  Most effective, and I reacted to it better than I had done in previous hospitalizations when receiving morphine.  "


"I started this pill on the first day of my period and have almost finished a pack now. I had a longer period followed by brown discharge for a week. This pill makes me feel fatigued the whole time just like the worst I feel before getting my period. My energy level has decreased significantly. Secondly I noticed my sex drive is gone. Last but not the least my hair is falling a lot. Initially I was going to give it another month to see if the side effects will get better but now I decide to get off this pill after the first pack. It changed how my body feels completely and I can't be this tired everyday."


"I get gout flares very seldom, my last one was very painful, took naproxen for the first time it worked immediately. I love it."


"Eased diabetic nerve pain somewhat but caused "jerking motion" so severe that I could not feed myself.  This was with only one month's use.  Discontinued use and jerking getting much better."


"I had crippling anxiety. I couldn't even make it to the grocrey store some days.... I have been on Paxil and Lexapro prior to taking Effexor. Effexor has changed my life and made me feel like my self again. Ihave been taking it for about 7months now and I have had no side effects except that I have had a few vivid dreams. These are happy dreams but I can remember EVERY detail when I normally do not remember dreaming at all."


"I was on risperidone for over a year. I suffer from severe manic depressive bipolar disorder with schizoaffective episodes. The medication along with an antidepressant helped with the delusions (visual and auditory). But the weight gain was immense in one year I gained over 60 pounds. I weigh over 300 pounds now and the depression is worse. I have osteoarthritis in both knees that with the weight have been severely debilitating. Preparing meals, doing daily activities are almost impossible. Standing for more than ten minutes is excruciating. I suggest to use caution with the increase in weight this medicine can cause."


"I'm 71 years old. The tearing and associated pain started a few  months ago. Just hoped it would go away but it did not. I would not let my husband touch me.
Spoke with 2 doctors I know and they said its normal but Estrace would help.
It did. My prescription is dated 3/7/2013. Within 10 days the tearing stopped and all was healed. Use 1 gram 3 X a week. Nothing bad has happened. My libido near immediately was through the roof. I am amazed and nobody needs to try and take this medicine away from me! I'm loving it and my husband is happy too. Yes, my age up there is right."