"Terrible. Broke out in really bad acne (five pimples on my face) within a week of taking it (I normally have very clear skin). Skin in general has become an oil slick. Much more emotional than usual and started crying at a concert after two drinks. Hungrier than normal - I think about food a lot and I've already gained a few lbs. Fell asleep one night without taking my pill. By the time I woke up my period had started and I proceeded to spot for the next week despite religiously continuing to take my pill at the exact same time. I quit. This sucks. On the plus side, I'm sure that this works well as birth control. I am unlikely to get pregnant as I am broken out, puffy, emotional and continuously on my period! Thanks, Lolo!"


"I have been on this for 16 years and it works great. The price has gone way up but at I get vouchers off internet
I hope this helps someone."


"I suffered from dry eye after having LASIK eye surgery several years ago.  I tried Restasis (which didn't help) and was using Over The Counter artificial tear drops several times per day.  My husband (who had just graduated from optometry school at the time) started me on Freshkote, and it has worked great.  I use it twice daily, and rarely need artificial tears anymore."


"I had mild to moderate acne. Aczone is the best acne treatment for me. I use Murad Clarifying Cleanser, followed by Aczone and Origin moisturizer. I actually saw significant difference on my forehead after 3 days use of Aczone and 60% of redness was gone after 4 weeks. My skin was more oily though. My insurance does not cover it but my dermatologist gave me samples and one 30 days supplies for free."


"Worked fine for me, just a little expensive."


"Been on mononessa for 3 months now. Starting on the first month, on day 3 of taking the pill I started having INTENSE migraines & also vomiting a lot every single day for about 2 weeks. I had another gf on this pill for 6 years & she told me after awhile you get used to it so I figured I'd give it a try. Month 2 of the pack came & again from day 3 for about 2 weeks I was so weak I couldn't leave my bed, my migraines got worse making my vision blurry and intense vomiting. Started month 3 yesterday & already throwing up so I'm stopping them now. Only positive I can say is that I had no spotting in between periods, my periods were the exact same light and fast, no weight gain. Girls be careful trying this one out."


"I love my Implanon. The only con would be the periods and their time that they last and not knowing when they are coming. This is my first Implanon and I will definitely get a new one in the following months!"


"I started about a month ago (30mg phentermine base) I have lost about 18 pounds. I'm 5'11, started at 218 pounds and today I'm at 200pnds. The first week I didn't lose any weight. Side effects: the usual dry mouth, some dizziness starting the second week, and then this goes away, but now I'm in my 4th week almost 5th week and I've been really irritable and my mood really changed. I overreacted sometimes. I'll ask my doctor to decreased my dose since I'm presenting severe side effects likely overdose effects. I still need to shed about 50 pounds and don't want to stop suddenly but only if there's no way to stop this effects. Oh, and my menstrual cycle changed!"


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"Good information for this drug."


"I use it along with other medicines to treat my severe Bipolar Disorder. It helps me sleep and keeps the "thoughts" associated with this disorder in check. I'm not constantly thinking bad, self destructive thoughts when I'm taking it. The only bad thing about it is the grogginess and the always hungry feeling."


"I took this drug for three days 2X a day. I have had a horrible experience with this drug. I have had UTI's before and I have never received this one. It gives me the WORST headaches and stomach pain. My body also started to ache real bad. I also cannot sleep at night. I received a yeast infection a couple days in too :( I stopped taking it yesterday and today I still have the headache and my body still aches a lot, my stomach feels a little better but sometimes it still has some pain. All of these comments have have been reading are so true. This drug needs to go!"


"I've been on Skyla for about 3 months now. I wrote a review earlier within the first week I had Skyla inserted describing how it all went. Now I get very light cramps every once in a while. I also get my "period" regularly because of my two female roommates, when they get theirs, I get mine. But it's not a real period, just light spotting for about 2 to 4 days. I've also lost weight on skyla(the pills made me gain weight and drove me crazy). Now I'm back to normal but only down side is, I've been breaking out, bad, on my jaw area especially. Never had acne before until now, very frustrating. Trying to come up with a solution to the acne, if all goes well, I really won't have anything else to complain about Skyla. I'm 20 btw."


"Works great for allergies. I mean AMAZING. My only issue is if I miss a dose, within 12-24 hours I get symptoms of a sinus infection."


"I had Diprivan recently for carpal tunnel release surgery. The only bad side effect I had was a minor sore throat the next day.  Also, it slowed my bowel movements for the 2 days after surgery, but I suspect that most general anesthetics do this."


"I had the Mirena inserted in December 2012. In August 2015, almost 3 years of no periods, no negative side effects at all, I started having severe cramps. My Mirena had migrated and was lodged in the side of my uterus, so i had to get a new one inserted. In January 2016, I had a positive pregnancy test and my IUD was missing (later found sideways in the top of my uterus). A week later, I had an ultrasound and was told I had miscarried. Although we did not want another child for another 2 years, having a miscarriage was one of the worst experiences ever, not to mention the pain and discomfort from have the Mirena moving. Mirena not only allowed me to get pregnant, it caused me extreme pain and caused me to miscarry."


"I have tried absolutely everything to get rid of my acne.  I've been seeing a dermatologist since my early teen years.  I have also done microdermabrasions and chemical peels.  Claravis really worked for me.  I have my blood work done once a month.  I have not had any serious side effects, just chapped lips.  I would recommend Claravis to anyone who struggles with persistent acne."


"I take Vesicare for bladder spasms/irritable bladder. Vesicare has helped with the spasms, but I have blurred vision, and fatigue. I am going to continue to take Vesicare at this time, but I am thinking I am going to have to do something different soon."


"I actually just started using this product and in using it right now and my armpits burn so bad I could cry. They're also itching like crazy! But, I really don't wanna be a sweat bucket at school ! So ?"


"I'm one of the unlucky women who get BV if I don't take 100% precautionary care of myself. I've taken this medication more than once before and got through the entire round with no issue - It DOES clear up BV if you do the full round and DO NOT DRINK. However, this round has been so brutal. It's always tasted bad but I can handle that by taking it with flavored drinks. I'm going into day 4 of my prescription and I woke up convinced I had food poisoning. So nauseous and uncomfortable. Definitely feel like I'm running a fever and have tightness in my body. My recommendation is take it when you're the MOST full, don't wait even 30 min after eating. Does it's job but these side effects are brutal and inconvenient."


"Started on Contrave almost a year ago, was @ 417 lbs at the time.  My goal was to lose 10 lbs. per month setting 100 lbs. as my main goal.  I have had no side effects what so ever and was able to get to my goal.  I am now trying for 5 lbs. a month, but my cravings at night are back and I'm trying to maintain.  Wondering if they have a stronger dosage?"


"Lexapro helped me a lot with my anxiety disorder / ADD symptoms ... The only thing is that Lexapro alone was not super effective for me, but when combined with Adderall and Klonopin it works amazingly -- none of the three medicines alone worked particularly well, but all three together work extremely well for anxiety, ADD and insomnia."


"I recently broke my neck and am wearing a halo. Oxycodone is the only thing that seems to help, I'm only 20 years old and want to be active and this drug helps me to be somewhat active. It is wonderful."


"I write this to help others. I actually had the hiccups for eight straight days...yes 8!    I couldn't eat without hiccuping, and sleep with out hiccuping. I had no health insurance, which is why I waited so long before seeking professional medical advice/treatment. On that eighth day I went to a "Doc-in-a-Box", and the Doctor prescribed "Thorazine", only ten! Within 30 minutes of taking the first one, the hiccups were gone! I had nine more pills (low dosage) left. Each time I took one, it was like I was the "King of the world'! I had a constant smile on my face and wanted to hug everyone, but I could still MAINTAIN.  "


"Knowing how sick I'll get makes it possible to not drink. But the drowsiness side effect is unpleasant. All in all, if you really want to quit drinking, this may help you. It broke a 30 year habit for me, although I've had to repeat a few times. Quit telling yourself it's about willpower, get some help that WORKS!"


"It was a fine pill, only  a little spotting. But during the off-week, my vagina would burn like crazy for three days. It would wake me up during the night"


"Was on Soma but VA took it away due to addictive possibilities. Didn't experience any of the withdrawals. In any case prescribed Flexeril and it was okay except for the side effects. Had severe difficulty urinating, then one would start it would just dribble out. Trying Robaxin next. Will update on how it works for me."


"Efudex successfully combated skin abnormalities that my doctor had cancer concerns about. I used Efudex for ten days and then stopped because of blistering; they were small, but covered my face. It's been almost two months after my treatment and I still have an unsightly, coarse rash. The steriod cream I used five days afterwards eased the appearance of the rash, but because of concerns over skin thinning, I could not continue with the cream."


"Used it for my back"


"I was prescribed this medicine from the weight loss clinc. I started out at 5'3 223lbs in March 2015 and now I'm down to 178. I was skeptical about the side effects, scared mostly. However, the tingly sensation just irritates me. It is better now. I am afraid of increasing the dosage because I'm still on the lowest dosage. I'm working extra hard to lose weight each month so the Dr won't up the dosage. So far it is working great for me. My finance noticed a huge change in my mood and behavior but I don't feel too bad. I have noticed my hair has been falling out and thinning which is new symptom and I do not particularly like.i just have to reach a bmi of 27! That's the goal to get off the medicine and reach my weight goal !"


"I have tried many creams and masks to treat my acne but found only Duac worked. It reduced spots and decreased the amount I got. It worked within 5 or so days and I would definitely recommend it to friends."


"I've had extreme performance anxiety for several years. On the days and weeks leading up a presentation of any sort, I can't eat and I'm anxious all day & every day. It's awful. When it's time to start a presentation or musical performance, my whole body gets cold and clammy, my digestion flares up, my heart pounds deeply, my face turns bright red and I can barely get through it without completely embarrassing myself. Enter propranolol. I took 40mgs yesterday at 8:15am, got to class at 10am, set up my presentation and completely dominated it with confidence. Propranolol effectively eliminated all of those terrible effects, allowing me to think with a clear mind. Yesterday was the beginning of the end of my debilitating performance anxiety."


"I used to have a habit that ranged from 200 to 350 dollars a day. It consisted of vicodin and oxycontin but when I brought life into this world, I knew something had to change. I found a doctor on the internet that ran a suboxone program. Since then my life has made a 360degree turn for the best but what people have to realize is that eventually they're going to have to stop with this too. This is a product used to get through an opiate addiction. It's not a replacement."


"Symbyax has changed my life. I have battled treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, paranoia, and bipolar 2 for all of my life. I'm 46 years old. Since age 18, I've tried probably every SSRI there is, including Prozac by itself. I won't list all the SSRIs and mood stabilizers I've tried because it would be a very long list. Nothing ever worked. I had a great career, but my problems have caused me to lose numerous jobs. The only time I felt how I thought I should feel was when I was on painkillers for surgeries; however, I knew that was not a treatment or sustainable. My doctor prescribed Symbyax (Prozac + Zyprexa). Within a day I was experiencing life the way I've always wanted to. I'm energetic, social, engaged, happy, etc. Great medicine"


"I have been on microgestin Fe 1/20 for 6 years now and I have no issues with this pill. My doctor originally prescribed this medication to me because I get headaches frequently. I do not experience headaches as much as I did before and I have not had any weight gain, emotional distress, or acne of any sort. I get my period on the same day every month and with very minimal cramps and bleeding. I highly recommend this medication."


"I have had constipation ALL my life and I'm 50. I've tried everything. And I mean everything. I've had slow transit test which proved I have a sluggish gut.  The Doc recommended ducolax so I only take one and by the morning I'm going. I'm now taking then every third night. As that's the only thing what shifts it. I have no cramps no pains nothing. I've been reading all these comments. Some I've never had those experiences but I have never taken 3 or been recommended 3... So my advice would be one if you don't go take one next night. Also Doc recommended probiotics from health store AMAZING. Hope this helps guys.."


"I was placed on this medication due to my epilepsy. At first I didn't notice anything huge, other than I was stuttering more and "losing words". Then the intense dizziness and vertigo was hitting me every day. I'd randomly feel like I was under water and someone was spinning me. Once I made sure my balance was ok, I would have a very difficult time with my thought processes or communicating. This would last a while after the dizzy incidents. I was only on 200mg once a day. After I spoke with my neurologist, they stated that other patients on this medication have been reporting the same things. I was removed from it immediately. That was about a month and a half ago. The dizzy spells STILL happen a couple times a week."


"I've used monistat before (the last time was about a year ago) and I had no problems and instant relief.  This time is HORRIBLE! The itching is 100000x worse than the actual infection.  This is my second night of the 3. I thought the first night was because of the infection but tonight is just as bad. IT ITCHES SO BAD!!! They had to have changed their formula. This is unbearable!"


"I have had eczema my whole life. I started using Dupixient about 3-4 months ago and saw significant results within a few weeks. Recently however, the redness and itchiness has been returning and I am concerned. I read in the studies that 20% of the patients in the trial saw results initially (within 3-4 months) but then developed an immunity to the drug so that it was no longer effective. I hope that this is not the case for me. Hoping this is just a minor flare up."


"For years I suffered from severe back pain and despite medical records from specialists I was treated like a street level drug abuser by at least 20 different doctors. I was past the end of my rope. Two years ago I found a doctor who had compassion and put me on Oxycontin and now I actually have a very productive life!"


"I said to myself I would write a review if this worked for me and my girlfriend so here it goes. I am a guy writing this and trust me I was probably more nervous then my girlfriend when the situation happened. We were having sex and the condom broke. I had pulled out but we weren't sure if anything got in so we drove to the store 30 mins after the incident and got the pill. Her period came a week late but the pill works. I'm here to say RELAX, the pill will work do not stress out over this. And if you're a guy reading this comfort your girl, don't be distant, be there for her and don't make her  go through this situation alone."


"I was medically addicted to oxycodone for several years.I had 5 c-sections to deliver my 5 wonderful children. I developed a hernia and was on oxycodone for several years.  My doctor left..and I was a mess.  I turned to buying on the street.  Working 40 hrs a week, full time college, training my daughters majorette squad, and caring for my mother (seeing as she had 5 hip surgeries in her 70's).  All of this and 5 kids ages 10, 5, 4, 1 and newborn. I lost everything. Trying to stay "well" everyday was my only goal.Then I found a suboxone program.  Life changing!!!   With doctor, group, therapy..the suboxone gave my mind time to slow down and reflect on my life. No withdrawls and a clear mind.. It's amazing. You can be successful with the suboxone and therapy!!"


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"After deciding on having the Mirena procedure and reading so many other people's reviews before having it done, I was totally confused. After suffering from extremely heavy periods for many years I decided to see my doctor who referred me to the gynecologist at the local public hospital.  After discovering that I have had four children all through c-section, he suggested maybe having a local anesthetic.  I booked in for the procedure three weeks later and got a different gyneocologist who examined me and said I wouldn't need the local anesthetic.  He was right.  The procedure from start to finish took between 1-2 minutes and was completely painless & free. The best way to describe the procedure is it's just like having a pap smear."


"Depakote twice a day worked for the headache, but made me so anxious that I could barely function.  Once a day is not working for headache.  Guess I have to try something else."


"I like the patch it really does what it was supposed to. I've been using it for a 5 months now. I noticed I gained 10lbs & I become very "short tempered" For a lack of a better word. I also have no sexual interest & decreased sexually arousal."


"Well I had sex on 1/8 and goofed so I went and bought the pill and my period started on 1/17 and  was supposed to start on 1/14 but was still happy either way
But now its 2/22 and nothing so agh I really hope it worked but most peoples seem to come earlier with this and not later so just hoping. I'm just stressed :("


"I agree all drugs have side effects but fosamax is dangerous. My mom has been taking it since last 2 weeks and from that time she has been having all sorts of pain, discomfort which she never had before. Doctor said they will eventually go away but she ended up hospitalized with severe pain in jaw, chest, neck , in short every where. I don't know why this medicine is even in the market."


"Went on Effexor for panic disorder/social anxiety caused by OCD. It was debilitating and the symptoms really affected my ability to go through life. I had been on other meds, which did not do much, so I was genuinely surprised and happy when the Effexor made a noticeable difference in the frequency and severity of my panic attacks. I have a few moments of panic now and then, but nothing as bad as it was. OCD is still there, but does not cause me too much distress or interrupt my life as much as it used to (and Effexor is not meant to treat OCD anyway). The side effect that got me the most was tiredness, so I was put on Wellbutrin to balance that out, and it seems to be working for me. The other side effects are entirely bearable."


"Although this has greatly reduced my migraines in frequency and severity, the week after receiving it I go into extreme anxiety and weepiness that is crippling. It makes me nauseous and low. It subsides after about a week."


"Anxiety City update last comment 9 December, now its a month on 10 January think I'm adjusting well on Lexapro but I'm only on 5mg.  Seeing specialist regularly to get the right level not going up higher dose, as 5mg is good.  I feel no different just don't get so angry, stressed, manic, over whelmed still got some social anxiety to sort but the doctor didn't say it was a magic pill. I'm managing a healthy diet and starting to work out again and alcoholic benders are now a bad memory as the Lexapro is helping me to not binge on food or drink only have couple of drinks with waters in between socially so all good.  Doing the best I can, always room for improvement being less critical within and hoping I'll adjust 100%."


"This medication is cheap which is why they recommend it so much since it saves the insurance companies a bundle. My BP didn't move at all. Side effects include left shoulder pain. Loss of hair, eyesight going bad due inflammation of the cornea, weakness, tiredness to the point of delusion. The doctor had be go from 5 to 10 mg and that made everything worse. Three days after stopping it my shoulder pain went away and so much energy returned. my mother was put on it from her doctor and had similar results. After she stopped taking it she no longer needs her walker. I'm 63 and she is 88 going on 29."


"I'm not an effusive person, but for me this is a miracle drug.  I have had migraines for 40 years and have tried just about every preventive and palliative med out there. I've been taking this for 6 weeks and have only had 2 migraines (both times I had multiple triggers going) that were relatively mild.  I only needed to go up to 20 mg. to get relief.  Had a non-migraine headache the first few mornings I started on 10 mg and then 20 mg. but it went away with tylenol. This is the first review I've felt compelled to write for any product."


"I was using over the counter medicines to sleep.  I wake up after 3-4 hours of sleeping.  I took Rozerem when I woke up and was able to sleep for an additional six hours. I feel great the next morning. Not groggy. I have only used it for two nights so it remains to be seen how it will work long term but so far much better than Ambien in terms of quality of sleep."


"Taking up to 800mg Ibuprofen for persistent sciatica. It is more effective than Tylenol with codeine which didn't help - relief lasting about 1 hour. "


"Started April 1.  I have now completed 3 months and weight 213 lbs.  I started drug at 238 and my all-time high was 249.  I am very pleased with the weight loss of 25 lbs. and 36 respectively. I am so happy I started this drug because I am tired of being fat. It is so nice to look in the mirror and like what you see. Once I reach my goal weight of about 190, I will probably stop the drug and swim all by himself. I will never again allow myself to get fat again and will keep on eating properly. As long as you stay away from the deadly foods like soda,cake, cookies, pies, ice cream, red meat and fried foods, you are good to go!  Just add in water, portion-control, treadmill, and some help from above and you will be alright! No side effects."


"I took Macrobid for the second time in 10 yrs told the doctor about how I am allergic to it and he said you will be fine. Took 1 tablet Tuesday night and for the next 5 hrs I was throwing up, passing out and diarrhea all at the same time. This is not for me."


"I was on Lyrica for several years to manage chronic referral pain in my foot from several back surgeries.  Lyrica efficacy was wearing off and I was fortunate enough to change pain doctors, with the new doctor putting me on 30mg of Amitriptyline.  I've been on it for about 5 weeks now and my pain level has come down substantially....I'm now sleeping much better and it's cheap compared to Lyrica too.  Only 5 weeks, but I'm loving Amitriptyline."


"Overall portia is a decent birth control.  I’ve been on it for 9 months.  Initially I did have some acne, but that cleared up after the first month.  No affects on my libido or my anxiety.  One of the negatives for me would be that it made my breasts unequally bigger. It’s not noticeable, but I can tell my right breast is bigger.  Also, I’ve tried to do continuous with this pill, but I start having breakthrough bleeding around week 9.  but this is the only reason I’m looking into a different pill."


"I had been using Vagifem for over 10 years. It definitely helped my vag atrophy symptoms as well as improved minor urine leakage issues. Six weeks ago I was switched to Yuvafem. My first observation was with the packaging - the perforations between the individual units were nearly impossible to separate and when I did, the foil cover of the adjacent units would break open. I use a scissors now to cut them apart. Secondly, after about 4 weeks, I've noticed that vaginal irritation and urine leakage symptoms are returning. I'll use up my present 90-day supply and see how things go, but if symptoms worsen any more, I will ask my doc for a DAW (Dispense As Written) Vagifem prescription. I'll be willing to pay the significantly larger co-pay."


"This worked well for my chronic insomnia for several years, minimal side effects,  then I developed tolerance and eventually the doc jacked the dose up to the max (for hospitalized patients!) . I ended up hopelessly dependent on trazodone (as in addicted) and had to go through brutal, prolonged detox. I would guess doses of 150 mg and below are likely not a problem for dependence, but if you need more than that, I would go a different way. And never escalate the dose the way I did. That way madness lies."


"I had surgery for a benign brain tumor over 8 yrs. ago; Gamma Knife radiation surgery 3 yrs. ago. The Gamma Knife surgery left me with scar tissue that caused me to have my first partial seizure. This required me to remain on seizure medication, levetiracetam.
To prevent recurrent seizures, I was on a dose of 1,000 mg./ 2x's day. I was on this dosage for over 2 yrs. No seizures, but side effects crept up slowly: bad memory loss, difficulty finding words, fatigue, weight gain. Then, the intolerable ones: deep depression, mood swings, crazy flip-out anger. It just kept getting worse, until I couldn't wait to get off of it! My doctor called it the "Keppra Rage". I guess this is well- known side effect that I could not tolerate."


"Soreness is gone. It makes me feel like a new woman again. And I have no side effects that I know of from it. But it is expensive."


"I had heard that so many people had success with accutane, and I especially saw the success my cousin had with it, so I was really excited. The first month I took it all the skin peeled off on my lips, and face, and I had to stop wearing contacts because it dried my eyes so bad and it made my acne the worst it's ever been. I felt awful about myself. I constantly tried to fix my hair so that it would cover my face and do anything to avoid going out in public. I looked awful. Accutane did this to me until the last month I was on it and then my face was semi clear, but once I stopped it my acne came back the same. 1 month of decent skin!? :'( Only thing that helps me control acne is SULFER *Pomada de Azufre* bought at Walgreens."


"I am on 5mg and sensitive to these types of meds. The first week was bad with horrible nausea (even vomiting) and I was more irritable, but now on day 9, the nausea is gone and I haven't felt as moody, I am more relaxed. I should wait another week just to see how things might change. Otherwise, worth a try."


"Ok so It played nice with me no side effects nothing well until I had instant noodles it's been three days and I'm still running in and out of toilet I've literally been manufacturing oil in there bright orange it's disgusting I'm never taking noodle for the rest of my life as for my weight I've lost 4kgs in a week I feel great warning stay away from oily foods I learnt the hard way"


"Amazing! Best depression & anxiety medication I have been on & I have tried many. Horrible initial side effects but after 2 weeks subsided. Without a doubt completely worth it. Anxiety & depression dramatically diminished, libido back with a vengeance :) HIGHLY recommended from a person with a long history of acute anxiety & depression which was made worse by not being able to find a suitable medication until now. Best 6 months ever."


"Back in 2011, after having and IUD and having several back to back UTI's I had to see a specialist. This specialist prescribed Bactrim. Well on the third day of taking this medicine, I woke up, tried to get out of bed and fell to the floor. I realized I couldn't walk, couldn't see straight and I felt very weak. I ended up having to go to the Emergency room only to find  out that this medicine was taking the blood and bone marrow out of my body. I had to have two blood transfusion after this medicine."


"I love it. It's so much better than the other 2 I tried that made me feel like a zombie and had side effects.  Effexor XR has helped me and still does help me to not have the anxiety/panic attacks that I was experiencing before.  It's the best by far.  I highly recommend Effexor XR for anyone with bad anxiety & panic attacks.  It's absolutely the best."


"Helps take the edge off, but also works fairly quickly. I like it better than Xanax because it seems to last longer."


"I got the Depo-Provera when I got the intrauterine device taken out. I've only had the Depo for three weeks but I've been bleeding everyday and because of being injected with hormones my mood has been awful I've practically broke up with me boyfriend so now it seems I've got the Depo for no reason. "


"I first took this 1.5 yrs ago. I knew there was no chance of me getting pregnant as I was to get my period any day, but my bf insisted, so I took it. Was a little nauseous and tired and got my period three days later as usual.
I took it recently after unprotected sex with FWB when ovulating. I messed up my ovulation calculations and freaked out when I realized. Took the pill 21 hours after sex and had a terrible feeling. Was tired that week but that was it. Next week I was sure I was pregnant. Cramping, tired, breast changes, dizzy at times, diarrhea, and nauseous, especially in the evening and at night. I'm a divorced mother so I know what being pregnant feels like and I was panicked. Got my period four days early. So happy!!!!"


"My symptoms were slight including flashes at night and some insomnia. Vaginal dryness was another concern. The patch has really helped. It's been almost a year since I started the patch. Early on I had some spotting, but that has stopped. I am having some puffiness in the application area."


"Diagnosed with a paraneoplastic neurological syndrome that has been progressive.  Latest development was extreme mood changes and sudden outbursts.  After one week on Nuedexta, I felt much improvement.  Had to stop during third week due to infection (I am immunodeficient due to chemo) and antibiotic I was taking.  Fell back into prior symptoms.  Now into second week retaking and positive effect is the same as the first time around.  The difference is remarkable."


"Was prescribed 50000 iu of Drisdol once a week for 12 weeks. I was reluctant to take it since OTC Vitamin D3 triggers migraines. My doctor  assured me that, since Drisdol was Vitamin D2 NOT D3  it wouldn't cause headaches. Boy was he WRONG. With 24 hours after taking the first capsule I had a severe migraine that none of my usual meds even made a dent it.  I ended suffering up in bed for three days. Oh, did I mention the horrible knee pain that came along with the migraine?? I guess I was lucky that I had to stay in bed since my legs hurt too bad to walk. Needless to say,I  stopped the Drisdol. I'm sure my doctor won't be happy with my decision but if he had the reaction to Drisdol that I had I'm sure he would stop taking it too."


"It works to reduce potassium but it does so by inducing 6-8 hours of severe diarrhea.  You can't leave the house, can't sleep, and are lucky if you can leave the bathroom."


"Severe side effects. Very bad drug. Brings out the bad DNA we never knew we had before. Will never take again."


"This medicine is a catch 22 in the worst way. Try not to stay on it for a long time. It can damage your bones and make you gain weight."


"Started taking Abilify for anxiety about five years ago, when nothing else worked. In about half an hour I could feel the change in me. So much calmer! The only problem is extreme fatigue. Sleep 10 hours a day with naps. Taking 2.5 mg."


"They work well. I like Valium better though, but this is pretty good too."


"I have been on oxybutynin for ten years for sensory urgency. I have had no problems, no side effects and it has worked brilliantly"


"I have struggled with birth control since I was 15. I get severe migraines with birth control, and I also would suffer from acne, as well as mood swings. I was really nervous about getting skyla but it has been the best birth control experience I have ever had! NO MIGRAINES! the insertion pain lasted a couple hours and I bled for about a week after really lightly. In the first two weeks I also had some minor mood swings but nothing compared to how I felt on the pill. My periods are so light I just need a panty liner for about three days and then its over. I have noticed a decrease in my sex drive for about a two weeks after but not anything that I couldn't deal with. The only flaw is that I get random painful cramps that last about 20 mins."


"Alamast is the most wonderful thing EVER!  My eyes get really itchy with allergies sometimes. It's so bad I want to scratch them out (which sounds bad, I know, but if you've got allergic eyes you know what I mean!) One drop of this and in a few seconds the itching is gone. After a couple of minutes my eyes are back to normal. I love it and have used it for years now!"


"This medicine is great. I have been taking Pain Medicines for 20  years and this is the best so far. I take 3 x 60mg in the morning and 3 x 60 mg in the evening and haven't been in pain for the last 2 years."


"Took away the need for me to take morphine to dull the pain that is still left behind even after taken 15-30mg of oxycodone."


"Tried this medicine and it was amazing. Slept right through the night and woke refreshed with no side effects. Best thing I did was ask my Doctor for Silenor."


"I have been taking Symbyax for 3 weeks. I cannot believe the difference its made in my life. I was always against anti-depressants since all I had tried made me feel worse. I haven't had energy or motivation like this in, I cant remember how long! It is hard to wake up if I take it too late in the evening. I'm afraid of the weight gain but I think it would be worth it. I am only giving it a 9 since it is so expensive and I have no insurance."


"Everybody reacts differently to medications, especially those used to treat psychiatric disorders. Unfortunately for me, Trintellix caused major side effects, including a ridiculous amount of unfocusable energy that channeled itself into restless leg syndrome and extremely bad anxiety. Due to the energy and RLS, sleeping was very hard to do, and when I was able to get to sleep, I had the most unsettlingly terrifying dreams. For me, Trintellix was not a fun stop on my journey to find the correct medication(s) for me."


"It's very effective overall, one pill prevents symptoms from regular moderately lactose containing products, like cheese or yoghurt, but 2 pills are needed for regular milk or ice cream or even a cappuccino.

It has honestly truly changed my life!!"


"It is super expensive. I've used it one year now for four toenails. I helped one nail somewhat. Three toenails are still having the problem. NOT a success. Pure rip off to make money"


"This medicine changed my life. I have taken it for 2yrs, but now have no health insurance and can't afford it. I have severe cramping and constant diarrhea. Food is repulsive to me and am losing weight like crazy. I sure do miss it."


"I started taking Lexapro 10 mg 4 days ago. I already feel less anxious and panicky. I haven't been experiencing heart flutters and palpitations like I usually would from stress and anxiety. I feel more energized, outgoing, happy & less stressed. It helps me sleep better at night. The only side effect that I have noticed thus far is that the medicine makes me yawn a lot, which I have heard tapers off after a few weeks of being on the medicine. Other than that I have not noticed any other issues. I think Lexapro is great!"


"I've been taking this medication for about a year and a half now. I began taking it because other birth controls made me moody and the obvious fact that I'm not ready to be pregnant yet. This medication definitely makes you nauseous. I feel nauseous nearly every day. I haven't had a period since the first two months that I started the pill. Normally I wouldn't complain about a lack of periods, but other side effects I've had include frequent (I'm talking back to back to back) yeast infections and (TMI) vaginal dryness. Intercourse can be very painful. I'm switching off of this medication as I have tried everything to no avail. Being on birth control seems pointless if I can't even have sex."


"74 year old male, triple bypass in 2002.  Cholesterol around 300 previous to drug therapy, now at 116.  Tried many varieties of statins, all had arthritis like side effects.  Haven't noticed the same issues with this drug, arthritic pain now only occurs after strenuous labor.  Drug is very expensive and financial help not easy to come by.  NO luck with the PAN network."


"Paxil helps me so much. I thank God for it. I've tried so many antidepressants and none work as good as Paxil. I would have terrible anxiety and panic attacks. Now I feel calm , confident and happy. It works. I did gain a little weight because it increased my appetite but nothing exercise and a heathy diet can't fix. I rather be happy anyway."


"Extreme nausea along with hot flashes and dizziness masked any improvement in my pain condition. It was so intense that I decided that I would rather deal with the pain than suffer another dose of the side effect."


"I've only been on Loesrtin 24 Fe for a month now, side effects I have been having is cramping. I also started spotting and the cramps became a bit worse where I had to literally curl in a ball because it hurt so bad and I got a period that is just all clotting. I'm not sure if that's normal but maybe my body is just getting used to it. I notice a little increase in my breast size which is a plus for me, I will continue to take Loestrin with hopes that the cramping clears up and the clotting of my period because it worries me. Has anyone else had these issues? I sure hope my body becomes used to it and all my symptoms go away."


"I have been on and off Paxil CR several times over the past 3 years.  It has been a life saver!  I am able to be myself and enjoy life everyday instead of focusing on my Anxiety.  The first few weeks can be a little challenging adjusting to the medicine but it is totally worth some nausea and sleeplessness."


"Was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 (Mixed Episodes w/ Psychotic Features) as well as Unspecified anxiety disorder. My anxiety gets so bad to the point it makes me vomit. I took 1mg in the morning and 1 mg at night. It made me extremely sleepy and fatigued to the point I couldn't function. I work and am in college full time so I couldn't handle that at all. Would not recommend this medication."


"I was given a prescription for this 4 years ago when I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. It is the one thing I can count on to help slow spiraling thinking. I have never taken it regularly until recently because of some major life stressors. I would normally take 0.5 mg in the morning once in awhile, but now I have been advised by my Dr. To take up to 0.5 mg three times a day as needed while I adjust to Zoloft. I have not needed it more than twice in a day. It sure helps, and so far I have never had any problems stopping taking it."


"After suffering with years of moderate depression I finally decided to do something about it.  I have been on Wellbutrin for  6 days now.  I started on 150mg SR for the first 3 days and now on 150mg SR twice a day.  I kid you not, after day 3 I felt like a different person.  It was the first time in years that my first thought when I woke up wasn`t ``I wish I was dead``..  I was drinking quite a bit before taking Wellbutrin and have not had a drop since starting it, nor do I have any desire.  I am hoping that the stop smoking aspect kicks in soon, hasn`t yet!  My only complaint are the vivid dreams.  Night terrors actually. they wake me up, but I am able to fall asleep again after.  small price to pay!"


"I had horrible reactions to this medication which landed me back in the hospital ER twice. Nine days later my body is still struggling to get this drug out of my system. I will never take it again. If you have a reaction to it, there is no reversing it. Use caution."


"Me and my boyfriend had unprotected 5/26 (seriously don't do it ladies, I knew better but got too into it) he spilled some on my "area" but swore he cleaned it up, need less to say I didn't believe him, so he gave me money for Plan B. I took it about 45 min to 1 hour after the incident (still 1 am on the 26th), the same morning I was nauseous and had cramps but literally nothing for two weeks happened, no spotting, NOTHING. I assumed the worst that I was pregnant because my discharge was thick and white the entire two weeks, also my boobs were killing me. Then randomly 6/7 I got cramps like my normal period and now here it is 6/11 my period is here a whole week early. Weight doesn't effect you! I weigh 190 and I'm 5"6 :)"


"Excellent product. Cleared my acne in 1 week.  You have to follow the instructions to avoid skin irritation and limit Sun exposure."


"Vyvanse has been a fantastic medication. It is far better than other medications that I have tried. It last all day and when you take the right dose you don't notice it kicking in and you don't notice it when it wears out. I take it first thing in the morning at 5-6. I was taking 20 mg and that seemed to work well. I am currently on a two week trial with 30 mg to see if this works better. This is a medication where it works best when you find the sweet spot. Just because you don't notice an initial buzz does not mean it does not work. The other very important factor is caffeine . This should be keep to a minimum as the combination will light you up . If you feel anxiety, don't have any coffee, you will. See a real change. (:"


"Worst drug ever! Made me even more depressed than I have ever been before! Good thing I stopped taking them when my fiancee noticed what it was doing to me and our relationship. Please don't take this medication! "


"I took lyrica for long standing neuropathic pain. I took it before bed and woke up the next day completely in a haze, dizzy , uncoordinated and could not function. It made my symptoms worse. The dose was 150 mg.

I am just sharing my experience. Unfortunately it is not helpful for me."


"I used fluoxetine specifically to tackle depression and social anxiety. Within DAYS my anxiety had left relieving my depression. I used to take it everyday to handle social situations in High School. Now I take it before social events and distressing and anxiety provoking situations. It helped me a lot."


"My Gyno prescribed me Trinessa since I had been having irregular periods for a while, the pills had no side effects with me & it cleared up my acne pretty well. 10/10 recommend."


"I had mild acne so my doctor prescribed minocycline and the epiduo gel. I can safely say that the combination of the two made my acne disappear! I experienced some flaking and redness the first few days after using the epiduo gel  but after a few days most of my hyperpigmentation was gone!! THE BEST"


"Works good to prevent pregnancy, BUT you might gain a lot of weight, I gain 70+ pounds, I just got it out a few months ago and now I’m down 40 pounds and I was SO MEAN , not worth it, trust me"


"I have been on this as needed for the last 4 years. I started at 0.5mg and am currently at 1mg. I only take when needed and have not had any negative side affects. I only wish it actually lasted longer. Roughly last for 30 to 40 min. I have taken to help sleep, I am a war vet and it helps to calm down the hyper vigilance. I have seen people struggle coming off of this, but they "usually" are the ones abusing it.  It is not an everyday med."


"Like a previous commenter, I have been suffering from Trigeminal neuralgia for years but thought I had dental issues. I even had a root canal that I didn't need. Then my pain moved into my face and I've been miserable since. I found tremendous relief on Carbatrol, but developed a severe allergic reaction to it and had to be taken off it. Now I take Gabapentin, and today my doctor added Lyrica and I can't seem to get any relief. Has anyone tried any of the surgical options to get rid of this horrible, painful disorder?"


"I used the Nuva ring on a continuous use cycle. I loved it! Being able to skip periods was great. I experienced light cramping and my libido went down. My skin was amazingly clear and I didn't have to worry about it. My husband didn't like it because he could feel it during sex."


"When cruising only need one pastille a day. Best sea sick pill I've ever had, would recommend have been cruising for approximately 10years but have only been using Travel-Eze for about 5 years when a Boots customer said that it was the best one she had used for her daughter who is now never ill while traveling on any form of transport. Took her advice. "


"I had the Mirena IUD for 1 yr 4 mo.  The insertion pain wasn't too bad, but starting immediately after insertion, I had stabbing knife like pain in my lower right side which brought me back to my gynecologist one month later in tears.  I was told that the Mirena IUD was not responsible for the pain, and ultrasound confirmed it looked normal.  I suffered from chronic pain leading to NSAID induced ulcers, complete loss of libido, breakthrough bleeding 20+ days per month, & depression.  I was prescribed additional medications and was scheduled for exploratory surgery. One month ago, I had it removed, and was reproachfully told it wasn't going to help.  Since then, I've had no pain and no bleeding. Mirena did not work for me."


"I'm a 31 y/o male, had a knee replacement 3 months before my last birthday. I use naproxen to manage daily pain. Works great. At least I can still poop with these in my system! If it gets too bad I also use aspercreme with lidocaine. Miracle combination."


"My doctor switched me on Monday to Tirosint from levoxoryn and after 4 days I going back to my old medicine and I thank God I still have some because I can't go another day with this headaches, fatigue and muscle aches.  I've been on levoxyl, thinthroid and levoxoryn and none have made me feel this horrible.  I was planning on dealing with it to see if the symptoms would go away but I work doing payroll and taxes and this medicine is making me work real slow and making errors so I don't have the luxury to wait and see if in time I feel better.  What I don't understand from what I've been reading this is a more pure form of levoxyl so if he's giving the same dosage wouldn't it mean he's over medicating me? I haven't talked to him yet."


"I am on the third month of this pill. No pregnancy, which is the point and no mood swings or weight gain. BUT ... I am having my period for the third time this month. First month went well, period came on time, lasted a week, second month same thing but this month has been just more than obnoxious. I had my period, then nothing for two days, then slight cramps and another light period for another 4 days, then nothing for about 5 days and yet again cramps today and next thing I know, I'm bleeding again. Hopefully this resolves itself soon. Outside of that, it is as if I'm not taking anything."


"36-40 hours after 3rd treatment muscles and legs were so weak could not support self or move feet could barely shuffle. 4 days in hospital and all teatsand scans normal so had to be the Opdivo. Will not take that again  not worth inability to walk"


"Okay well I finished my last pack of the pills that I have been on for the past 6 months. My last period wasn't as heavy as it usually was which was great. Also, my 4th day (one of my heavy days) had the flow reduced greatly which made me very happy. That gave me hope that maybe the rest of my periods would also become managable. Now I'm on my period again, and I honestly just feel like I want to jump off a bridge. Its back to how heavy it was prior to the pills, and the cramps are back full force. I really don't know what to do at this point..."


"My blood test said I was on the low side of normal, yet I was having very bad pain in my legs and feet and having chills and loss of hair.

I was put on this drug and the pain is gone in my legs and feet. I no longer have chills and my hair is growing back."


"I'll start with some background about my acne: I had absolutely flawless skin in high school and when I got to college, about sophomore year, I began breaking out. For the past year I have consistently had cystic acne, black heads, white heads, and extremely flaky skin.

I finally broke down and went to my GP who prescribed me doxycycline, clindamycin gel, and epiduo. I only very recently started this regimen, but I am seeing results. The epiduo does burn and dry out my skin, which is why I SPOT apply it every other day. It sounds like some people apply it to their entire face, which I do not recommend unless absolutely necessary. Also, I paid around $20 w/ TriCare Standard (military) insurance. All in all, great product."


"I have been on Keppra for a year and just started Vimpat 6 wks ago.  The Vimpat seems to have controlled my simple partial seizures however, I have noticed the side effects are troublesome.  Some of the side effects are shakes, depression, anxiety, mood swings, dizziness, but the most troublesome is the effect it has on my memory.  It feels like I can't find my words or I've forgotten information I should know.  I'm 50 years of age and have tried many different types of medication in the past 43 years for seizure control and Vimpat is working however the side effects on memory is affecting my job performance. "


"I have had anxiety and depression for many years and tried almost every anti-depressant and sedative known to man. I even used to self medicate with pot and booze. Until my back went out and the doctor gave me Valium.

10mgs at night kept me much more relaxed but able to work and drive, better still my anxiety dissipated and my performance at work, ESP during meetings was markedly improved.

I still take 150mg Effexor (SNRI) but it's the Valium that really did the job. My psychologist could not believe what an improvement the Valium had made and since then I take 10mg at night.

I have heard bad things regarding withdrawals but I have had periods of 2-3 weeks of no valium with very little if any withdrawals compared to "THE XANAX HELL"!!"


"Ok I've started contrave first day . I hope it helps me like the others. I'm 52 and my wt is 168 (to much for my short self) . I also had a total hysterectomy at the age of 33. I'm 36 now with thyroid issues too so I need some help. I hope it helps me ."


"This is an update to my previous review. I have now been on Contrave for three months, and in that time I have lost 35 lbs (goal is 130 lbs total). The first two weeks were horrible, then the side effects subsided. When I consciously watch my diet, I lose very steadily. Even if I don't, I usually lose 2 lbs a week. My life before Contrave was constantly thinking about food, snacking, and looking for the next "fix." Now I get hungry, but not famished. I can eat when I am hungry and rely on my body to give me cues- before, that was a foreign concept to me. For once, I feel like I am in control and that I can see this through to the end, and get to a healthy weight, which I have never been able to do. If you are obese, consider it."


"In early November 2015, I started breaking out in unexplained hives.  It started with huge welts larger than my palm, and I'd get them all over my body, some small, some big.   From my scalp to the bottom of my feet, welts have shown up, and my lips and fingers have swollen so badly.

Zolair has made a marked difference for me.  It hasn't completely cleared me up, but the amount of hives have dramatically decreased.  I still get angioedema though, but I don't panic like when it first stared happening.  I'm hoping as time goes on 1 - the hives will just go away completely (haha we all with for that, right?) and 2 - if the hives don't go away the shot will continue to lessen the severity of the breakouts."


"This pill does not work. It gave me just enough pregnancy symptoms to where I didn't notice that I WAS pregnant until I started showing."


"I just started taking Abilify for my second go around.  It's been about a week and reading these posts is making me recollect all of the effects the medication had on me last year.  On top of things going maniacal with my best friend and husband I had to deal with weight gain, twitching and a terrible shallow attitude burst out (hence the maniacal matrimony).

But I felt so much more focused, happy'ish (laughing more but the not reaching my eyes type) and more energy, less lethargy.  After being so sluggish and down and gray and tired for years this was a temporary battle of conscience in deciding whether or not to continue taking the medication.

I gained about 50 lbs within 2 months on 4mg day. I twitched all through the night for mos."


"bad experience, too much abdominal pain!"


"For allergies I give this medicine a perfect score, however the side effects bring my rating down.

I suffer from seasonal allergies and most over the counter medicines work, but have limited and sometimes almost no effect. Hydroxyzine was prescribed to me for a skin condition but I quickly realized that I didn't sneeze or sniffle for upwards of 3 days on one 25mg dose.

The side effects for me are heavy drowsiness when combined with alcohol or a few nights inadequate night sleep (where I would normally be "ok" with coffee). Sometimes taking it before bed helps, sometimes it doesn't.

I also feel removed and emotionless on occasion. These feeling gets worse the longer I am on the medication.  I don't get sad or happy - it's weird."


"I've been on this pill for 2 months and so far so good. I was diagnosed via laparoscopy with endo almost 3 months ago and had one of the worst cases my doctor has ever seen in her 30+ years of practice. I did not want to go on Lupron so my doctor suggested this. I have had almost no pain so it's been great! My only complaints is that I do get random spotting for 2-3 days every month (hopefully that'll stop as I continue the medicine) and my acne is HORRIBLE. I'm breaking out all over my lower face, my neck, chest, back, even on my forearms and earlobes. I would obviously rather treat my endo then my acne but I hope it clears up soon! For endo, however, this pill is great."


"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.""


"I have taken Lomedia for years and have absolutely loved it.  When I went to my pharmacy a week ago to pick up my prescription they told me that Lomedia had been suddenly discontinued and so they had given  me Blisovi.  She explained that it's suppose to be made by the same company as Lomedia and is SUPPOSED to be the same exact ingredients.  THAT CANNOT BE TRUE.  I have had no issues with my periods for years and now I am bleeding heavily, am very bloated and my face is suddenly breaking out.  I do not believe it's the same pill, something is different.  I do not recommend this pill."


"After spending the before prep on soft foods and prep day on clear liquids I did a 2 dose prep of Prepopik. First dose nada. Second at 11:00 and after 3 hrs I went a few times. At 6:00 I had yellow with bits but was apprehensive. After an enema at Drs office, I was sent home with Suprep. BIG difference!  Took it early at 4:00 instead of 6:00. Wow. 5 mins after the second 16 oz of water my stomach was doing the rumba and at after 20 mins, I just parked in the bathroom with my iPad. Watched 2 episodes of Outlander. It's now 6:45 and I'll do the second dose at 9:00. Wish I had been given Suprep to begin with. Hope to be clean and asleep by midnight."


"I had a terrible experience with this medicine and I do not recommend at all. Instead of helping you to decongest, it just makes you more congested. It stops the phlegm from being coughed up which it would make you feel worst. The minute I stopped taking the medicine I started be able get rid of the phlegm. Same as the majority of medicines over the counter, they are just a temporary help - but on them long they make more damage to you."


"Everyone has different reactions to all different birth controls. I have been on the pill and I gained weight and got depressed. Since being on Nexplanon I have lost weight, have had no periods, and have been pregnant free. Instead of reading reviews people should try things for themselves. Nexplanon has let me live the life I have wanted too. I never have to worry about taking a pill everyday and I don't have to worry about my period. This has been perfect for me"


"I've been on the Nuvaring for about four years and love it.  I've been on three other types on birth control and non compares to the Nuvaring. I've never encountered a problem with it during sex. I guess what works for me may not work for you and what works for you may not work me."


"So relieved to have found this. I've been suffering with inconsistent sleep/insomnia for months because of severe anxiety. I've been on Prozac for six weeks which is also known to worsen/induce insomnia in early stages. Tried benzos like Diazepam, which of course were helping, but obviously was only prescribed them for a couple of days at a time due to addictive properties. Doctor suggested Seroquel at a low dose (25mg) at night for sleep and it worked wonders immediately. Within a week I have found that I now need 50-75mg for adequate sleep though, but the doctor is fine with me using up to 100mg for sleep, particularly as I'm not using it during the day. No nasty side effects but has made my appetite return with a vengeance!"


"it works, hear less voices, but it's hard to get up in the morning, can't think, lose creativity , feel like a zombie, but you hear less voices"


"I have been taking Opana 30mg since last month and it is a very effective drug.  It has given me relief that lasts, usually 12 to 18 hours, which is something that my Vicodin 10 had stopped doing.  Occasionally I will take one and for maybe an hour or two I will feel relief and then NOTHING, usually I will go back and take another one and it will work.  I read somewhere that sometimes they go directly through your system without working.  What I really like about the medication is that I am mobile, upright and able to go about my day without feeling drugged and cloudy.  The only downside is the cost, 20 pills were $220.00 and 56 were almost $600.  Currently, I have a $40. co-pay on insurance, but soon my insurance will be terminated."


"20mg citralopam caused me to have severe anxiety attacks, feel like I cannot relax ever, cannot sleep, I feel dizzy all the time and nauseous, and its given me horrible digestive problems. I have taken Zoloft and Paxil and with good results for years, but started having sexual dysfunction and was switched to citalopram. It stopped my crying spells but I feel like my depression is still there. I just cannot let out my feelings due to this medicine.  Only positive is that I can just barely manage to function sexually. I am really surprised to see all these good reviews on here as to how it made others less anxious and more positive and social and even drowsy as it has had the total opposite effect on me."


"I started taking this birth control a while back and then stopped after I completed one cycle.  I did have a little weight gain because of the carbohydrate cravings.  Breast tenderness and bloating were also a factor.  Those were my negatives.  The positives for me were age related.  I am over 35 and a non-smoker.  Therefore, the extra vitamin B and folic acid supplements are excellent.  I did stop taking them after the first trial because of the food cravings.  After a few months, I decided to try them again.  I am on a weight loss plan and have loss weight.  I wasn't significantly overweight from the beginning, but needed to drop about fifteen pounds.  I reached my goal.  My only real concern at this point is will I have the cravings. "


"I decided to go back on sertraline (Zoloft) 50 mg after experiencing anxiety and depression. I have started on it and 2 days into it I am feeling sick. I lost so much weight. It also made me tremble and get chills. I have diarrhea and vomiting. "


"The captopril was very effective in controlling my blood pressure,  However, I have very bad alopecia all over.  I looked under side effects For Health Care Professionals and I see alopecia is Common (1% to 10%)!
I've now switched over to lisinopril to see if my alopecia (hair loss) will subside.
-And captopril has gotten very expensive."


"I hate this BC!. I used ortho tri cyclen lo for most of my 20's without issue. Now in my 30's and lo loestrin is what most doctors seem to be pushing on patients. I have all of the symptoms: horrible deep acne, headache, nausea, mood swings and the constant spotting!! Its been 3 months now and my body does not seem to be adjusting. Plus I found it costs $97 without insurance! Why?!"


"Pancreatic rejection with non-stop vomiting, diarrhea, migraine, dizziness, and total loss of energy"


"This medicine is horrible! I am 16 and just found out that I have chronic constipation. My GI told me to take this pill to help with my whole body clean-out. These cramps are worst than period cramps! I feel nauseous, I'm sweating, and it only feels better when I curl into a ball! My mother gave me another one because I didn't think the first was working but now I wish I had just stuck to my miracle-mover. (Miralax)"


"Axiron is AWESOME. I am 47 and had similar experiences as most everyone else; constant fatigue, no energy or interest in anything, sex drive non-existent, after 8 hrs of sleep I felt like I needed 8 more and just generally felt like death most of the time.  My T level was 135 when I saw my Urologist, after about 3 months of biweekly injections, I was up to 344. Then the Axiron was recommended. After the first application I felt turbo-charged!  It took me about 2 days to get over the initial side effects, which were nausea and a headache, but after about 3 days these went away.  I've been on it about 3 weeks now and I feel 19 again.  Full of energy, sex drive through the roof, I just hope it keeps up. T levels at 701 now."


"My period was on May 3rd-7th. My bf and I had intercourse on May 11th. Took the pill on May 13. Started bleeding May 18. Lasted for 4-5 days was light then turned really heavy! I felt EXTREMELY nauseous, bloated, headaches, tired, eating a lot and breast soreness from the pill. I thought I was pregnant. I didn't even know if the May 18 was a period or not. Finally today June 20 I'm bleeding!!! So I guess May 18 was my new period."


"Before I was prescribed latuda, I was at the end of my rope. I was SO depressed. My doctor put me on 20 mg and overnight everything was beautiful again. I enjoyed doing things I hadn't in years. The latuda would put me right to sleep and I had vivid dreams.

2 months later, all those good feelings were gone. My doctor bumped me up to 40mg but I only experienced horrible side effects like agitation and anxiety. I'm back at 20mg and I want off it completely. I can't eat or sleep. I have to take xanax to fall asleep now and I feel myself slipping back into depression. I should also mention that whenever I have a drink, I automatically black out so I can't even have a few drinks with my friends anymore."


"At the end of my first month. Thank god for this med!! Breo has been great! Haven't used my nebulizer and rescue inhaler has only been used 2 or 3 times. I am so grateful for the 12 month free prescription as well..no insurance to cover it and I was very very ill. My wheezing is gone and I'm not coughing! It's a miracle :)"


"My doctor prescribed me Xanax after I got fired from my job for verbally assaulting a colleague. I also suffer from schizoaffective disorder and post traumatic stress disorder. Today, I felt like having a rage filled outburst at someone I do volunteer work with. I took a Xanax and within 30 minutes, I was happy and chatty and relaxed."


"Don't like it as I can't have a orgasm. I will be stwiching to something else"


"I was in a horrid motorcycle accident and ended up having to take almost 8 10mg Norco a day to feel good/normal. I went to a doctor who told me the Norcos were causing the pain now and I needed to get off. Skeptical but hopeful I tried the doc's plan. First 3 days I was on Subutex which I started as soon as my withdrawals started and it took 2 pills before my withdrawals stopped after about 10 minutes. I continued on that dose for 2 more days and then started Suboxone strips and after about 6 months my doc switched me to Zubsolv. I cut down Zubsolv, as tolerable, from 2 pills a day to a quarter pill then quit. 4 days later I think I'm feeling a lot better but I still need more time to normalize. Hope this helps!"


"BELVIQ is awesome I recommend it to anyone who wants to loose weight and keep it off. But try really hard to document the side effects and tell your doctor about them. I was on it for a few months and had lost a lot of weight I felt really good. But it started to make my Attention Deficit Disorder symptoms a lot worse it just got to the point where I started loosing things and forgetting a lot so I stopped taking it and surely was not able to keep weight off without it. So now I am going back to it, this time I will be working closer with my doctor and we will focus on finding the correct maintenance dosing to help me maintain healthy body weight. Also I recommend taking a Prolactin Blocker to help avoid tumors."


"Started effexor after citalopram stopped working for anxiety and depression, been taking it for 3 years, was up to 150mg, tapered down to 37.5mg, slowly over 6 months, mainly because of weight gain, and feeling more calm,

No problems in reducing, but am reluctant to go lower in case of a relapse, has anyone lost weight after reducing the dose, or do you have to come off completely ?

I rate effexor, except for weight gain, and sweating, the only med that has made me function normally,"


"Very effective.  Back pain was gone.  I was very silly."


"I have used Ultram at night along with Xanax. It does allow me
more sleep than before. Usually around 4 hours. I do notice a
headache, especially if I take a second dose later at night, I will wake with a headache. I've bee taking it for about a year but do not notice any withdrawal if I miss any doses."


"I too gained masses of weight taking Seroquel but lost it all (35lb) in 6 months by healthy eating & being AWARE of the pitfalls. Seroquel does not make you gain weight. Seroquel makes you crazy HUNGRY craving all the bad stuff  - salt/sugar/fried food for me. The secret is to ANTICIPATE your munchies. Prepare a large but healthy snack in advance or save half your evening meal and have it at bedtime just before you take your meds. This really worked for me. Taking my meds on a full stomach took the cravings away."


"I have been using this cream for over six months, didn't do anything to my skin but one day it left me to have a red swollen face in the morning. Iching then started to come and my (allergic reaction) or so disappeared after 4-6 days."


"I can honestly say that fluoxetine has improved my quality of life to a great extent. I went from feeling extremely depressed on a daily basis, to feeling very happy and content with my life. I am a lot more open and honest with people, I feel like my inhibitions and anxieties (about some things) have been lifted. I am a lot more talkative and chatty, and for some reason enjoy trashy tv more (which I'm not sure is a good thing)! I have had several tattoos since beginning taking this drug (I had none before). I did carefully consider them though.
The only negative effects to note were that at the start of the treatment I did have insomnia for a while and very intense nightmares."


"I definitely gained weight on this medicine, but it did help with depression. It made me hungry but generally happier; perhaps just a bit too tired."


"Brings bp right down to safe level.  Feeling like about to faint if I get up too quickly.  Other than that, great effectiveness, minimal side effects."


"I have asthma and recently came
down with bronchitis yesterday and ended up at urgent care. I had noticed it a few days ago when my chest was tight and my inhaler wasn’t helping, and this morning after I woke up feeling terrible with a wet cough and lower back pain from the cough. I went to urgent care and they prescribed me a z pack which I am currently on.  The second day of taking it I had a 101.4 fever, and it has been reduced by taking ibuprofen as well. I am coughing up lots of phlegm which is helping me breathe better, and I’m coughing less. Overall, so far doing good. I  will update if anything comes back"


"So far have been on this birth control about 2 months....noticing strong mood swings to.the point im verbally abusing my kids by using swear words constantly. I have no patience at all. Broke down crying tonight trying to figure out what was wrong with me and why I was so on "edge" and impatient with My babies. Then I remembered the implant and maybe it's causing me to have extreme mood swings. Also slight cramping that never really goes away. I've been eating like a pig and my teenage acne days are upon me again. This is my first time ever using birth control. Really sucks I was thinking bc would be a walk in the park but so far it's causing me to become a mad woman."


"I've had 3 x Mirena's now. Love them. First 2 were great, no pain to get done, bled on/off for a couple of months then no bleeding for 5 years, no mood swings, perfect. I had one put in last October and was in excruciating pain that night. Doubled up in bed almost vomiting from pain. I have a high pain tolerance. It has settled down but have only had only a couple of days break here and there from bleeding. I never went back to my Gyno for my post check up which I should have done. I went to see my sisters Gyno last week and told him how I'd been having trouble so he checked and can't find iud. Going in for surgery Friday to get it removed and a new one done. Wouldn't be without one now. Advice - if not working how it should get it checked."


"I've been on oxymorphone for 10 years. My dr. Just put me on Opana 40mg instead, it's been 3 days and I'm going through withdrawals. I have gastropathy which slows down your digestive system. Seems my pain dr. Doesn't care. I had the test a couple years ago that checks to see if your on the right medications. It showed that the oxymophone and roxicodone was being processed and was the right medication for me. A couple of months ago they wanted to put me on morphine patch. And I said no I think that he is being paid to write opana scripts all of a sudden. Which to me is BS!  I hate the gel opana doesn't digest properly.  My insurance prefer generic cause it's cheaper I prefer cause it took care of my pain, whereas Opana doesn't"


"7 day cream application - IT BURNED. OH IT BURNED. Like taking a cheese grater to the walls of your vagina before dousing your vag in acid and gasoline and lighting it with a match. Luckily I must have herculean vaginal muscles because I managed to squeeze most of it out.  The burning is slightly better now, still there, but not as bad. I managed to rummage through my meds and found an old fluconazole pill! THANK GOD! NEVER EVER AGAIN WILL I USE THIS!"


"Doesn't help much at all"


"I was prescribed this capsule when my pain in left thigh muscle became unbearable and I was not able to stand or walk. Either this, or combined first 3 days muscle relaxant made my pain vanish. I was prescribed for 15 days and after 8 days, I forgot to take one night. I felt much better next day (after not taking).  As I am getting pain in knee joints, which I did not have earlier, I think, I will gradually stop it."


"Excellent control but caused me lactic acidosis"


"I have been taking fluoxetine for about five months now. It has been a God send for me!  I am notoriously moody, possibly from BPD, and I do have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder where I have repetitive thoughts and the only way I can describe Prozac is that it feels like a vice grip on your brain that made you think about things over and over, releases completely.

I feel so in control and wherever I put my focus, it stays without drifting back.

I love this medication so much I will never leave it. The only complaint I have is that it does take forever to work. Forget about the 6 to 8 week rule, it will take a few months. And when it works, you will feel so amazing. For me, 60 mgs is ideal."


"Was effective and liked it but it is expensive and can't afford it.  I had no side effects."


"On July 30th at about 2:00am I had unprotected sex with someone I had been texting and talking on the phone to for a few weeks (stupid, I know but we all are human). At about 9:15 am on July 30th, I went up to CVS with full intentions to purchase Plan B One Step (and to use my $10 off coupon), but when I got there they were sold out and Aftera was the only option available. Like most, I too was skeptical because I had never heard of that brand and did not know anyone who had taken it before. Due to the circumstances, I bought it and took the pill immediately. Symptoms included mild headache, cramping, and tiredness. On August 4th, I began to bleed. Thank the lord"


"I have been using it for 2 months now and it has helped me so much. I have been able to lose weight. Which over the past 4 yrs I have had trainers and everything else anyone tries to lose weight, with very heart breaking results. This has helped with my moods as well. It hasn't been that long, but I wish this could have been figured out years ago. I've made more progress in 2 months than I have in the past 4 years."


"Last November I was prescribed naproxen for lower back pain. After 4 days I ended up in the back of an ambulance on route to A&E. It all started with my back pain increasing, it spread up my back and across my chest. I could hardly breathe, had sharp shooting pains in my central chest area. I was discharged from A&E that afternoon and after that things got steadily worse. I ended up with serious heart palpitations, tinnitus and confusion. Have had the all clear regarding blocked arteries, no problem there. The doctors that dealt with me refuse to accept that naproxen might have been responsible, I'm now a regular attendee at the Royal London hospital, the heart failure clinic. If YOUR doctor prescribes you naproxen, remember this post."


"I have been on Seasonique for over a year now and it has not given me any serious problems. No acne, no weight gain, no abnormal bleeding. However, I have experienced weird cravings, and if you are forgetful, expect to start breakthrough bleeding for awhile. My periods always last 3 to 4 days with no excessive bleeding, but the past 2 periods I have had cramps for the first time I have been on it, not severe and they go away fast, but they are still there. One more complication is that I have a very decreased sex drive, but that's not a very big deal for me but may be for other women. Overall, I have good experiences with Seasonique and no severe problems."


"I had nausea, trouble concentrating and had chest pains and pressure for 2 weeks after I stopped taking it. I was just as tired taking this medication."


"It was a year ago I was put on Adderall XR. The difference it has made in my life can not even be explained with words. At 36 yrs of age I went to my family doctor and got real honest. It was a humbling experience. I have suffered with drug addiction, depression and major depression for many years. Being called and labeled so many things since I was 15. I really was not sold on my doctor saying I was a clear cut case of ADHD. Of course I saw three different doctors in about three months and tried three different meds before my doctor put me on Adderall.  After being on it for a year. I have got involved in a ministry, moved across the country and am starting a new business in Texas. My wife of 14 years can't believe the difference."


"I am 51, and have been on Adderall for 15 years. I take 20mg twice a day. It helps me concentrate, and stay focused. I skip taking it for one day every week, this helps me see where the Adderall helps in my life, and was suggested by my doctor to help my body not build a tolerance to Adderall. At this time I personally don't  believe Adderall is "addicting", when taken properly. While on vacation, I went a week without it, and never felt any withdrawal's from the Adderall.  I keep my Adderall, and other med's in a metal lock box, that locks onto a shelf in my fridge, because people do abuse Adderall."


"I just started taking it after my surgery for endometriosis and fibroids, I was  suffering for many years with painful cramps. I took it on my first day and started to itch unexpectedly. I continue for 1 week and had to stop taking it because the rash and itching didn't let me do anything. I have a Doctors appointment tomorrow to see if he recommends another one."


"I was given Ranexa by my Physician Assistant for some minor chest pain. I took 4 doses of Ranexa (500 mg) as prescribed. I experienced dizziness, was light headed. That evening about midnight while I was in bed I had uncontrollable diarrhea, headed to the bathroom, changed pajamas and immediately had uncontrollable diarrhea again. Returning to bed I experienced the uncontrollable diarrhea while asleep.  I did not take any more and ended up in the hospital emergency room severely dehydrated. I was there two days with numerous tests. After this experience, I would never take this again. I destroyed the rest of the pills."


"I'm scrolling through the reviews of this birth control and I feel as if everyone is really magnifying the weight gain. I personally have lost 30 pounds from starting it a year and a half ago. The weight gain comes from cravings, the same type you have when you're on your period. If you are aware of these cravings and don't consistently over eat you won't gain weight. My Dr. told me that from the get go and I think it made me more conscious of the fact. I have had sporadic bleeding but nothing a light tampon couldn't handle. It was a minor set back but less of a setback than getting pregnant. Also, if the Dr. couldn't find it for removal, it was put in wrong. I can literally feel mine under my skin when I touch it."


"After being hypothyroid for many years and having good results on Synthroid and natural thyroid, it went on backorder for a few months and I had to switch to Cytomel.  I felt immediate changes,  more alert and a little more energy.  However, after taking it for a few years,  about 70% of my hair fell out (in clumps and I tried everything to stop the hair loss), and I've had chronic insomnia,  huge appetite increase,  higher blood pressure,  anxiety attacks, hot flashes, etc. "


"This medication made me feel like my brain was fried it was so hard to think and it made me feel hyper on the inside but made my body feel tired and lazy it was a horrible feeling and it made my schizophrenia worse!!"


"From the day I started taking Vyvanse 2 months ago, I have become less impulsive, more organized, am completing past undone projects, can follow a difficult discussion longer without irritation, watch TV less, decisions are easier, and I've lost 20 pounds moving from 210 pounds to 190 with less compulsion to eat.  Food has lost some of its interruptive attraction.  I sleep my 7-8 hours and go all day instead of working mornings with lots of coffee and slumping in the afternoon."


"It really helped me out."


"Cipro has worked well for both my wife and I over the years. Just remember to Not consume any dairy products during the days you are taking Cipro."


"Ibuprofen bothers my stomach so I tried Aleve/naproxen some years back and as to this day it works better then anything else, over the counter, that I have taken. It may not take away all the pain but it takes that evil edge off so the pain becomes less likely to make me vomit. I take Aleve in the morning to prevent the pains and again when I do get the pains. "


"I had the Skyla inserted Friday and removed it the following Monday. I had no cramps or pain afterwards but I had chills, diarrhea, dizziness, I was unbearably nauseous and my anxiety was off the charts.  It was one of the worst weekends of my life.

I really wanted it to work for me but it didn't."


"I am within two hours of my procedure and I don't believe I am cleaned out enough.Also when I go I get a very bad burning sensation"


"It's been a blessing since being on adderall XR. I can think better and focus so I can succeed at a lot of things. Everyone with ADD should be on it."


"I am 61 years old, diagnosed high blood pressure when 18 years old.  I was 6'1"  when 18 and weighed 175, 29" pant size with 44 coat size.  Have taken drugs for over 40 years trying to keep blood pressure in the 150 over 100 range. (Vasotec, Lotril, and others).  Started  Azor (lowest dose available), 2 years ago and have never had a  reading over 120/80!  No side effects for me and I feel great."


"My doctor prescribed Buspar 5mg 3x daily as I eased off Effexor. The Effexor worked great except for the sexual side affects and the hardcore addiction. I have nothing good to say about Buspar. I thought I was losing my mind. Felt severely unbalanced. Nauseated. Confused. Thirsty. Insomnia. You name it! My endocrinologist thought I might be diabetic because of family history. No, it was all the Buspar. Why should something that is suppose to help generalised anxiety make you feel like you are losing it?

I ended up slowly getting off of Effexor and pitching the Buspar. I need something for generalised anxiety but I am scared of another bad trip."


"I used to pop cold sores then put rubbing alcohol on it but it would scar bad. So I went to the emergency room they gave me an awesome cream! But I lost the cream and I couldn't get a doctors appointment quick enough so I bought abreva for the first time. At first I thought it was working because it looked like it was drying up the blister fast  then put some on before bed but then the next day it started to break out near the blister so I put more on then It started to break out a little more so I put more on extra for a week it has gotten 3 times bigger looked on here saw the negative comments quickly washed it off and bam within 5 minutes it  was worse! 5 minutes after removal it was drying up and feeling better! Never using abreva again!"


"I have not gone for a blood test yet since starting Vescepa. But I can tell the difference as far as less pain and no side effects."


"The only reason I give this a one is because it is effective. However I have constant headaches, acne, mood swings, weight gain (over 40 lbs!). And the most important thing is absolutely no sex drive!"


"Few months back I had combined attack of Flu and bad strep throat. Could not eat or speak. 102-103 fever every 5-6 hours. Doctor gave me Zithromax (Azithromycin) 500 mg two times/day. After 4 days fever came under control but blood spots in my coughing would not go away. Finally Doctor gave Levaquin (1 capsule/day). With 1st dose, pain was reduced by 80%. With 2nd dose blood spots were gone, fever gone and no pain. By 3rd dose, I was like nothing happened. Excellent drug. Must finish 10 capsule course."


"I have BiPolar disorder with the main symptom being never ending depression and anger. GAD, PTSD, OCD, severe memory loss and Fibromyalgia.

I have been taking 25mg 4x a day for a week and am a new person. What a miracle after taking medicines for 20 years that didn't work. I have my life back. I can remember, think and function again.

I still can't believe it. I was sure I had Alzheimers. I now know I don't. I'm 65 and can't believe I may be able to be a normal person after being so mentally ill for more than 20 years.

Fibromyalgia is much better. Anxiety almost gone. OCD obsessive thoughts gone.

Haven't been able to drive in 5 years. Hubby takes me everywhere. Hoping to drive again soon. "


"I have used Enbrel for many years and it has been a lifesaver for my psoriatic arthritis!  I am not only clear of psoriasis, but it has also improved the arthritis by 90%."


"Have bad muscle spasm and severe musculoskeletal pain.  Is there anything I can do to reduce or stop this pain?"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I'm a very anxious person, so I was scared about the prep. The stuff tastes bad but with small sips got each dose done within 20 minutes. Took a wee taste of honey after each 3-4 sips. The aftertaste goes away fast. 1st dose started working in 30 min, took about 4 hours until done. First two trips were nastiest, then got clear. Second round at 1:30 AM, worked faster and for less time. I fell asleep at 4:00 am no problems although I slept on a towel. Tips: eat lightly the 2 days before, no fiber; start to put Vaseline on your bum a day in before. All told, I've been WAY sicker in Mexico etc; drinking was the worst, bathroom not bad; found 4 polyps  - 52 yo female, good health habits, so very surprised.  Do the best with prep and do the test."


"When I was in my 20s I had a pneumonia shot and they said I would never need another one.  My doctor insisted I have this new one.  I didn't want it and he knew it but a nurse was standing there with the shot and I let them administer it in my upper right arm towards the back.   The same day, my arm was useless and I had to hold on to it as it hurt so bad.  I kept trying to get into the doc. but was turned down.  I only lived a block away and went into his office but would not see me.  This was, guessing, a year and some ago.   My arm hurt that much for a week and then started to be able to move it.  But, the shoulder joint of that arm is still very painful.  I am in therapy for my right arm.  Rapid heatbeat and breathing too."


"I've been taking Jolivette for three months now, and couldn't complain about it. I used to have crazy irregular periods, for instance, the month before I started I had a 10 day cycle, which meant two and a half periods in a calender month, and the time before was 50 days. Since taking Jolivette I haven't had a single period. No cramping, bloating, weight gain, mood swings, nothing. In fact, I've lost weight. It's also great because I no longer get migraines as opposed to being on an estrogen pill. Would recommend it to anyone."


"I have been on it for about a year. I haven't had any problems with it."


"I have had chronic diarrhea for 20 years. I could not eat without experiencing diarrhea, had accidents in public places. The first thing I did when entering a new building was locate the restroom. I frequently had to leave my classroom unattended to run--no running would have been disastrous--carefully walk to the nearest restroom and have embarrassingly flatulent and explosive bouts of diarrhea. I finally started  self-medicating, taking one tablet in the morning and one before supper. I have two normal bowel motions a day. No more diarrhea now. My life has changed!"


"I've been on the shot for about 11 months and so far I love it!  It's much easier than taking a pill every day and I didn't like the idea of Nuvaring or an IUD.  I was practically bed-ridden by pain during that time of the month and now I barely notice a thing.  When I first started with the shots I still had my period but it was irregular, lighter, and less painful.  Now I've reached a point where I might have light spotting once during a shot cycle.  Pills sent me into a temporary depression and lowered my libido. I haven't noticed either with the shot.  I will have a bone density test done, but otherwise I love the Depo shot!"


"This cream is amazing, I would definitely recommend this to anyone who struggles with acne. When I first went to the doctors about my acne they said to use this cream but it is very strong with antibiotics. I had spots all over my face when I first went and in about 4 days most of them went. If you get any issues then I suggest using a different type if acne cream like duracell."


"I started taking this about 7 months ago. I have never taken any prescibed medicine prior to this. I am 62. Was having problems focusing at work. Taking 30 mgs and don't want to increase. Sometimes will take a break on weekends like this weekend. Really helps with focus, memory and energy level. I don't notice any side effects. Hasn't effected sleep. I take at about 6:30 AM and it wears off by afternoon. It is pretty expensive because insurance doesn't cover and have to visit Dr. every month. If you are older and in good health and have ADD symptoms I suggest you look into this. Your body adjusts to it over the first couple months. The first time you take it you feel euphoric but that is not what you want. Keep taking small dose."


"Finacea has worked great for my skin - it is the ONLY product that has taken anyway mostly all of the redness (cutting dairy out of my diet also helped immensely). I now do not wear any makeup other than mascara and a tinted moisturizer for SPF protection. Only thing is - the drug company is making this product almost impossible to afford. $275 every month? I know I certainly can't afford that. My dermo gave me a coupon for the first 10 bottles to be $175 but that is still killing me. I do not know how much longer I can reasonably buy it."


"I love this medicine but I've noticed I have a lot of shortness of breath with it. Especially since starting 2 in the morning. It's awful. I don't think I will take this anymore."


"I am 24 with RRMS. My right eye developed optic neuritis Nov of 2011. Officially diagnosed Sept of 2012. Started taking Copaxone a few weeks after diagnoses. Site reaction areas were bad at first but started to diminish after some time. Only other issues I had was around the one year mark but that was due to playing favourites with sites and not rotating properly. After almost 2 years of being on Copaxone I have had no other relapses."


"This medication has been great thus far. I have had severe constipation my entire life. I was so desperate for help, with teas and other laxatives not working the doctor gave me this rx.

I have not had the severe cramping that others have had at all. I take it in the morning on an empty stomach, eat a meal about 1/2 hour later. It produces a bowel movement for me which is complete or feels complete in about 30 minutes; Stools are soft, no straining and most of all I don't fear going to the bathroom.

I have had on occasion two or three follow up BM's, nothing major and they are quite small. I will start cutting back the medication from every day to every other day or so and see what happens but right now this medication is a huge relief."


"Helped ok but had a lot of breakthrougg pain."


"It's not as bad as the reviews I had read. I was really nervous and didn't know what to expect, so I came on here to get an idea if what I was getting into.

I have chronic severe food allergies. This product began to work smoothly within the hour. I used Oragel on my lips and drank completely down using two straws. Did not taste bad at all. I promptly drank two 16 ounces of water. I did get a little queasy a couple times and just chewed on ginger candy and was fine.

I'm a wuss about everything, but I have to tell you this was smooth compared to what I suffer with a food allergy bout of diaherra. This did not cause any cramping or bad stomach pains."


"I have good and bad things to say about this birth control. I got on it at age 15 to help with my period symptoms. I have recently become sexually active and it has so far prevented pregnancy. I experience light period yet are still sometimes painful. The worst thing for me has to be my breast tenderness and my nausea when I take it in the morning. I have anxiety and depression problems and I'm trying to figure out if it's because of the pill or not."


"I feel I have a duty to give back. I have gotten a lot from these websites and people's experience. I  have been on lexapro 10 mg daily for less/ anxiety which it works great for. The only thing that really sucks about the med is that I had absolutely zero sex drive! I was put on wellbutrin to counteract the effects of the lexapro and increase my sex drive. It has worked and wellbutrin also makes me feel like I have a lot more energy. It feels like I am normal again. Lexapro alone made me feel tired a lot and I was not exercising near as much. One thing I will say that has been very very scary is I had 3 beers and 3 glasses of wine the other night at a party and I have been "hungover " for about 1 week. It has made me feel dizzy, confused."


"For me this medication did absolutely nothing.. went back to my usual 2 daily Imodium after one miserable week of "going" almost nonstop.
BUT even though is was useless for me I say try it out, we are all different.
Best wishes to us all."


"I'm 16 years old and used to suffer from scarring acne. Accutane was AMAZING. At first, I was so scared to go on this medication due to side effects, but my doctor had finally talked me into it. I started seeing amazing results after about a month. My skin was pretty much clear by month 3. The only side effects I had were dry lips (However Aquaphor solved that problem) and dry skin (Cetaphil after washing face or shower solved that problem). I also had a huge change in attitude. I was much more active and my appetite changed. I LOST 30 lbs, I sometimes had cravings however I feel as though Accutane sped up my metabolism. Highly recommended, I feel beautiful now."


"Been in Topiramate for 3 months now and the weight loss has been minimal, although it has worked wonders for the migraines I was suffering with. I was having around 3 horrendous headaches a day, I'd been prescribed 3 different triptans, verapamil, pizotofen, nortryptaline amongst other medications and was taking naproxen like smarties!! Then along came Topiramate!!! It took around 3 weeks to start working and has been a godsend. The only side effects I've had have been the tingling in my mouth, hands and feet, which, yes, is annoying but nothing compared to the pain I had from the migraines. I could do to shed a few pounds, so if weight loss is a "side effect" I'm waiting with open arms!!!"


"This medicine was a disaster for me. I was doing fine on Celexa, but my primary doctor started me on Viibryd. I had crying spells and was short tempered and unpleasant. So I saw another doctor and he advised that I get off - but phasing out gradually. It took me months to get back to normal. It totally ruined a European trip I had been looking forward to during the cold long winter of 2012/13. Needless to say, I dropped this doctor."


"Ive been on doxycycline for almost about a month now and over all it did pretty well. I'm 22 years old and I've been battling acne since I was 18. I initially had pretty bad cystic acne from 18 to 20 years old. I was on 2 rounds of accutane before I got on doxy. The only real side effects that I experienced were facial redness and dryness. The acne started clearing up 2 weeks in the routine. I was 100mg twice a day going on to 50mg. For the most part the medication works just highly recommend drinking a lot of water and loading up on the sunscreen/moisturizer."


"This was the 2nd birth control I have been put on.

I had two major flaws with this birth control.  One was that I gained a crazy amount of weight. My breasts went up a full cup size, which would've been nice if I wasn't already a DD.

My other issue was that it made me very emotional.  Crying spells were triggered by nearly nothing.

However, there were many positives.  My skin is near flawless (I did break out for the first couple of weeks, but I let my body get used to the hormones.) My periods are very regular and predictable and a low to moderate flow. Lasting 4 days instead of my usual 5.  I do not experience frequent headaches or cramps, if anything they had stopped.  And the most important part-I'm not pregnant!"


"Had my Nexplanon inserted on March 24th, 2015 after my friends giving me great reviews. Starting May 2015 I bled for 6 months straight. The bleeding ended up leading to Vaginitis which put me in the ER for the first time in my life! Doctor said to give it six months to see if it would stop, it did and I haven't had a real period since August 2015. During this time I noticed weight gain, which I thought was my new relationship. I started to eat healthy in January 2016 and since then I have put on another 20 pounds, which in total puts me at 40 pounds! No amount of diet or exercise will take it off! Not even a stomach virus I had for two days! I'm depressed, anxious, and full of angst. I go on Friday to have it removed! Thank god!"


"I use several narcotics for the daily chronic pain I suffer from. Also I have glaucoma and uvetis which is an eye disease I also suffer from. When I run out of my Vicodin I use Tylenol 3 until I get my script filled. I think it works great, Love my Tylenol 3. With a daughter with special needs I need my pain controlled."