"I have had the patch on for 24 hours, don't even know it is there. I CANNOT believe it's effectiveness. The CONSTANT urge to urinate is GONE! I have NO feeling that I will have an accident and I DON'T have to visit the bathroom constantly to make sure my bladder is empty! My bladder actually feels CALM. All other methods I have tried were failures right from the onset of use. "


"I wanted to share my experience in combining Lyrica and Neurontin for neuropathy symptoms;

I've had fibromyalgia for 25 yrs. Neurontin was effective, but only at 1800 mg./day, which left me

drowsy (fell asleep anytime I wasn't moving). My MD switched me to Lyrica (75 mg), but when I got to 3 per day, I rapidly gained weight - 10 lbs. in 2 wks!

As a med student, I knew the two meds worked in a similar way and were metabolized similarly.  I decreased the Lyrica to 1/ day, which stopped the weight gain, but didn't control the nerve pain, so I added back in one 300 mg. Neurontin per day (both at bedtime, to minimize drowsiness) - still not enough pain control. I added another Neurontin, and that was optimal for me. I take it all at bedtime."


"I'm supposed to take this medication for my blood pressure but a  year and half later the pressure is still the same even though doctor increase the dose from 50 to 100 mg. Seems like the doctor care more about my heart rate (that is Lower than before so is working), but my blood pressure is ever the same, especially the night time is ever 8 around 85/140 (sometimes 150 or 160). I told this many times but he still thinking about the BPM..so at the end the BPM decrease but not the blood pressure so is working 50/50.
PS
I gained more than 10lb after using the metoprolol"


"This medicine works very well for a bad back."


"I've had the Mirena for three months and I wanted to post on here a positive review. I read reviews before I got the Mirena and let me tell you I was scared out of my mind from reading dozens of horrible reviews. I am 22, never pregnant. I exercise somewhat regularly and eat healthy.

The side effects I experienced were spotting on and off for the first month, that has now stopped. My periods have remained regular and have gotten much lighter as the months go on(just use liners). I also get occasional soreness in my breasts/nipples but this makes my boobs look bigger so its sort of a positive for me. No change in weight, no acne, no change in sex drive (if anything there's an increase).  I definitely recommend."


"I was given this for anxiety and wasn't able to take it longer than week. I had weird dizzy spells after taking a low dose and after about a week the muscles in my face were spasming. This was the first time trying to help my anxiety with medications."


"I've been on different types of medication for pain even Tylenol 3 and that still don't do anything"


"Early 50's male, had my first colonoscopy last week.  I had many concerns about being put to sleep for the procedure.  No more worries for me next time!  Propofol worked perfect for the procedure, full memory of everything but the actual colonoscopy.  Nurse woke me up in the procedure room, took me to recovery and was discharged within 15 minutes.  Zero side effects.  Was instructed not to drive so I had my secretary pick me up at home and worked the rest of the day!"


"taking 62 units, used to use lantus with no problem, have had major problem last month or so with pounding heart, and rapid pulse. Heart problem comes any time during the day, and is getting increasingly more of a constant...going to go back to Lantus, and that is too bad, but can not deal with side effects."


"Well I figured this stuff would work ... But I decided to research my symptoms from it (which Are even worse burning and itching and swelling now) and I have not only read the funnies things on this website but the most accurate. I never expected this. I hope this is it getting worse BEFORE it gets better. If not I gotta call the doc."


"Started ten days ago. First night, I passed out.. very tired... next few days in a deep fog and a bit disconnected. I no longer have those side effects. Dr has  me at 50 mg once daily and I take it in the evening. I literally eat half of what I previously did. I lost about three pounds over the course of a week..no excercise involved. Im not counting calories; just not interested in junk food. I read a poster on another forum to take extra B complex and Biotin to avoid any hair loss as the drug seems to deplete that nutrient in the body. Will post again in another few weeks with more information. I was at the point where I was considering surgery because I had tried everything."


"I have Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS, as well as depression and anxiety resulting from PTSD. I have been on Zoloft for over 10 years, trying to taper from it for the last 5. I couldn't get down past 50mg of Zoloft without dreadful side effects, until my doctor suggested I cross taper with Cymbalta. It has made all of the difference in the world. I am now down to 20mg of Zoloft (without any withdrawal symptoms), and up to 30mg of Cymbalta. I noticed within the first few days that my depression and anxiety had subsided almost completely, and my Fibromyalgia pain has measurably decreased. I haven't had to use as much oxycontin, or klonopin. I look forward to seeing if combining Lyrica will allow me to get off the oxycodone altogether."


"I had a very serious and extremely painful infection where I had two large moles removed off my neck.  My doctor gave me Cephalexin as a back up treatment to the topical antibiotics. He was unsure about how well it would work on the wounds, but it did and very fast!  Within two days of the first dose I was seeing healing and in a lot less pain.  It really worked great!"


"Please try this if your acne is moderate to severe so you do not get acne scars for your whole life. If you are worried about side effects, start a journal that will track your day to day wellbeing so you can recognize symptoms if they appear. The only side effect I experienced was dry lips. I have yet to see if the clear skin lasts for good, but as far as the result and experience go I am giving it a high rating.

One last thing. Make sure you take this with food and take your dosage every day. Look for other tips as well to get the best result. Good luck!"


"I have been using Ortho Levora for 3 years. I mainly use it for acne and so far I like the result. My problem is I feel bloated (water retention) other than that my face is smooth compared to my cystic infested face before! Well, I tried Doxycycline a medication specifically for acne but I stopped it immediately due to some horrible experience. I went back to Levora. I think I will be using this for many more years."


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


"Have tried to give up many times in the past but just haven't been able to do it. Really didn't like AA and sheer willpower just doesn't work. Plus, I just love to drink! I've tried cutting back or just drinking on weekends but I always end up going back to an everyday habit.

I started Antabuse and have found it the most effective way to stop. The fear of having a drink far outweighs the desire to drink. I still have cravings and have gone for a few days without taking it, thinking I'll have a drink in a week but then I  always have a moment of strength and end up popping that pill! This buys me at least another week.

I started on Campral 2 weeks ago to try to curb the cravings. It doesn't appear to be working but I'll persevere. 45 days!"


"Since my diagnosis of aortic and mitral valve insufficiency my systolic blood pressure has been poorly controlled.  Clonidine 0.2mg 3x/per day has proven a miracle allowing me to now feel part of the world erasing the horrible side- effects I was experiencing related to a high systolic.  In the 3 months I have been taking clonidine I have not experienced any of the symptoms reported herein.  The patch works best as it evens out my systolic which tends to spike in the late afternoon/evening otherwise.  The insurance company won't allow 2 0.3mg patches per week so I still have to supplement the patch with 0.1mg three times a day."


"I had this in the hospital after a hysterectomy when I was vomiting from the anesthesia for 3 days afterward. It did absolutely nothing to stop my nausea. I was given it repeatedly even though I told them it was completely ineffective. I had both shots and pills."


"I absolutely love this medication. I was a little unsure since everything I used in the past didn't work. Went to a well known dermatolgist and I must say my skin looks so good it's really hard to grasp I had a glycolic acid peel on my first visit and started using the medication every night. I did develop a few more pimples while using but I stayed with it washing my face with Cerave hydrating cleanser morning and night like I was instructed and applying sun screen when I am outside. Today I had my second glycolic peel when the doctor saw me he was pleased with my results. It has only been 5 weeks and the good thing is, he said if I think my skin looks good now wait another 2 months. It's really amazing I went out of the house for the first time with no make up....yay! It really works."


"This has definitely helped with my impulsiveness and mood dysregulation. My life used to be uttermost chaos. In and out of hospitals, constantly in ER's for suicide attempts and self harm needing stitches.... This got me to the point where I can think clearly enough to actually start making changes in my life and deal with my emotions and behaviours."


"I grew up very "shy", quiet and fearful into an adult who now chronically suffers from social/generalized anxiety, depression and OCD. As a teen into my late 20s, I was always prescribed some sort of anti-depressant, which felt like they were only doing half the job, but my anxiety and constant feeling of "tightly wound" was going untreated and becoming more severe. Now in my early 30s, a doc at the VA prescribed alprazolam at a daily dose up to 1-1.5mg to help with social anxiety. When I take this, I can only describe it as "I feel like a normal person, this must be how everyone without social anxiety feels". It "takes the edge off", but won't completely take the "edge" away, but it's a life changer in comparison to living without it."


"I try to avoid going on these forums because they always give me anxiety about the new medication I am trying out. I have let this forum make me think that side affects were happening to me that really weren't in the past.

Seroquel is amazing. I have Bi Polar and Seroquel was not out when I was first diagnosed. I started on it May of 2016 and I have had to increase my dose 100mg since then and it has changed my life. Seroquel has given me the ability to start to live my life more the way I want to live it. I wanted to  post that here to not discourage someone who is starting out on it.

My psychiatrist heard about this from one of the top Bi Polar doctors in the world speak at Harvard. This drug is wonderful and so helpful."


"A neurologist prescribed carbamazepine for my wife to treat persistent pain in the area of her surgery (brain tumor). She was on this drug for two months and it did not have any affect on her pain. It did almost kill her so BE VERY CAREFUL if you take this drug and have side effects such as low energy, drop in blood pressure, dizzy spells, etc.  This can be a dangerous drug - in our case it depleted sodium levels and my wife almost went into a coma. It is her third day in the hospital after having to call 911 when she collapsed - she is slowly recovering."


"I took Viorele for a single month. I have experienced the worst acne I've had in YEARS, my depression has gotten significantly worse, my blood pressure (which is usually spot on perfect) is frequently high, and my mood swings are horrible."


"I been on Chateal since Oct 2015 and the only negative thing about it is the extreme weight gain...I a profession personal trainer, very athletic  eat a very well balance diet for my needs and I've gained about 12lbs... I no happy at all  before Chateal I was on Orto 7/7/7 and on that pill I never gained weight, never had a problem and I had no need to get of it and go on some thing else."


"I have been on this pill for 6 months and have had a very positive experience. I was scared to try this pill because of some of the bad reviews but decided to anyway. I have not experienced any of the crazy side effects that some say they have.
The only major side effect I have is my breasts have grown a size, which I am not mad about. In the first month or so I noticed a couple pounds of weight gain, (I am pretty petite so I was a little worried) but I kept aware of my eating habits, and my weight went back to normal quickly. My skin has cleared up drastically, though I often get a pimple or 2 during the off week.

This may not be for everyone, but it's been great for me.

And it's free."


"I just started Protonix 6 days ago.  I feel beat up. Does the Propofol used to do the procedure hang on for this many days?  If it doesn't , then the Protonix is causing several symptoms|

Lethargy

Dizziness

Dry mouth

And last and worst is constant ringing in my ears. It's getting very annoying

Has anyone else experienced this crazy ear side effect?"


"I have been using Xanax for the last 7 months, I don't know how to thank my doctor for prescribing this medication to me. I suffered from being lonely and scared if I will die,  I panic for every little thing, now I take every night 0.5mg Xanax, is there anyone to let me know if you taking Xanax for a long time."


"I had a sudden outbreak of what the derm called adult acne. It came back after it was almost better two weeks later and I went to the Dr. He prescribed Ziana which I use at night and my face not only got 100% better with 0 blemishes but it has not broken out again since. It does make me wake up Very oily, but once I wash my face and apply makeup I don't have that issue throughout the day. I didn't experience any redness or drying. Great product for me!"


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


"After trying dozens of muscle relaxers over the past 1  years and having side effects like non-stop vomiting, of severe nausea (so bad that I could not get my head out of a trash can) not to mention the sharp pains in my stomach and not being able to eat anything. I figured this was just another trial. Boy was I shocked when I tried this one. Granted it's not perfect, but I have part of my life back and am not neurotic that I have at least 3 ziplock bags in my purse and one in each sweater pocket in case I can not get to the rest room in time."


"In July of 2014, I was given the diagnosis of MS.  The medicine has worked well for me so far.  I have headaches after infusions, they don't last long. I take Cambia for the headaches. Tysabri helps me to walk, drive, travel, and keep my job. My dizzy spells don't happen as much.   Tysabri is the only medicine I've taken for MS.  I am still in shock from being diagnosed with this condition. I am very happy Tysabri,even with the risks of JCV and PML."


"I say thank you 2 the company of Alvesco inhaler. Since using this my asthma attacks have become less frequent from getting admitted to hospital once a month, now only going in once every 5 months. My asthma is very chronic so I recommend Alvesco. THANK YOU.

"


Bifidobacterium infantis / lactobacillus acidophilus

"I suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and GERD as well as chronic yeast infections. This product has made a huge difference in all three! Give it a try!"


"My experience with this birth control was HORRIBLE! It was the first one I've ever taken. My periods were every 3.5 weeks for four days, light, rarely ever cramped, and never really moody. I got on the birth control for birth control that's it. I told my doctor that and she prescribed this. My moods were insane! The slightest thing would set me off and I'd go through about 20 moods in 10min. My periods were no longer normal. I bled for two weeks every two weeks for the first 6 months. I called my doctor's office every couple weeks but they continued to tell me keep taking it. At about month 7 my period regulated then by month 9 I wasn't even having periods. The crazy moods never stopped and the cramps were horrible. I recently switched bc."


"Dry mouth"


"Been on it over a month and have gained weight not lost. So sad bc it has so few side effects compared to the others"


"Simply the best. The only side effect of this med is increased concentration and dry mouth :). It doesn't make me feel like my heart is racing or that my blood pressure is up. I'm really happy with this med. I had a hard time sticky with Concerta and other off brands, and I didn't like any of the adderall products. Since starting this, I haven't missed a single dose."


"My experience with Lunesta was a bit difficult.  The brand name (which I never believed was any different than generic) worked WONDERS for me for years!  But after insurance, was $50 per month.  You get this lovely (awful) metallic taste in your mouth right before it kicks in, and it stays - so trick is to brush your teeth AND tongue, drink OJ, it'll pass.  Then the generic came out (YAY CHEAPER), and ALL I got was the metallic taste.  No sleep.  If you need sleep and have the $, go brand name and enjoy your slumber!  2mg was the perfect dose for me as 3mg made me a bit drowsy."


"Im 17 had implanon for over a year. No condoms or pulling out and havent had any pregnancy scares, Its great for me"


"I used to be in a very bad place in my life. After joining an opiate addiction treatment center, I was started on suboxone. The medical staff helped me turn my life around. They got me clean without any withdrawal symptoms. The speed and efficiency of the program was well worth the cost. I really appreciate all they've done for me! This really is a miracle drug! "


"This has been the only drug I have been prescribed that has actually helped with my migraines. I have been on it for a couple of years now and it is not as effective for me as it once was and the side effects sometimes make me feel off for the rest of the day, but I have always thought that the side effects were better then the pain of the migraine. It is the only one that that has worked for me so my go to drug."


"Only reason why the Mirena gets a star is because I didn't get pregnant. Extreme pain on implantation, and I have a high pain tolerance. I experienced extreme dizziness, headaches, mood swings to the point of breaking down once a month, cystic acne, headaches, and extreme bleeding. Constant cervical irritation and bloating with no sex drive. Would never recommend it, even though it did its job. I was convinced it was misplaced based on the horrible constant symptoms. When I went to have it removed the nurse acted as if my symptoms were crazy, she had never heard such a thing and my IUD was placed "beautifully" and tried to convince me to keep it. I could have killed her. Final got it removed and back I'm back to being a healthy 28yo."


"So far Celexa has been great.  I was very hesitant to start a medicine for depression/anxiety.  But after being extremely low, hostile and moody for months it was time to go to the doctor.  I was angry and depressed all the time. I just wish I went for help sooner. Also, I used to get panic pains in my chest and throat probably 100 times a day.  Sudden scared and nervous little panics over anything!  It has helped that a lot too.

No side effects for me except good ones!  The only reason I cannot give this a 10 is that I have only been on it for a month.  Hopefully these results last!"


"If you're bleeding for months straight you might want to go to a doctor because I've had this for almost 3 years and I haven't had a period since my first month I got it."


"This medicine really helped my back pain, but lead to a whole other problem.  My stomach was damaged and I had to get a tube down my throat to check my esophagus. Now I can't take any anti-inflammatory medicines as a result. If you start getting a sore belly or heart burn. Stop taking it and ask the doctor for another type of painkiller."


"Jubila worked for me! I’ve had really bad fungus on 2 of my toenails for years and this really took care of it. It took about 6-7 months to see amazing results! This is not an overnight treatment, you must be consistent and use it everyday to see it work.  It’s been 7 months and my new nail that has grown is is fungus free!"


"For over 6 months severe pain from diabetic neuropathy and nephropathy - constant 6 to 9 in almost every major joint in the body - shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees, ankles, feet - except right hip - 3.... not helped at all by musculoskeletal pain killers.

Gabapentin at 900 mg halved those pain levels ... but increased legs edema by 10% and scales weight by 2kg, and added lower back pain stenosis at 8 - discovered that liquid morphine sorted that out.

Even if back not sorted it would still have been wonderful just to have a change in what hurt."


"At first sertraline made me worse, more depressed, insomnia, stomach pains, nausea, headaches, but after a few weeks I felt a lot of my depression going away, however it's taken a lot of dose increases to get to a comfortable level where it works on my depression, 4 months later and I  finally feel like myself again.
would recommend even though the side effects are kinda rough"


"Been on 7 weeks now, feel amazing. Got sexual urges back, feel less depressive symptoms."


"Ambien worked great at helping me fall asleep but was terrible with helping me stay asleep, which found out after 2 weeks of taking it, it is a sleep inducer.  I had no other side effects other than I would only get 3-4 hours of sleep a night."


"Back surgery didn't go very well so I was put on multiple drugs both pain and nerve. Most of the pill forms made me extremely sick. So I was put on fentanyl patches 25 mcg per every 3 days now up to 50 mcg after 1st of year will be up to 75mcg. Works well for me just when I first put it on I do suffer insomnia for 1 or 2 nights pain still with me but at times more tolerable. And the government wants doctors to cut way back on fentanyl be cause of abuse. Then gets  cars locked up for speeding!!!  I believe Doctors will stop writing scripts because they are afraid of the DEA  and med reviews and people that surely need it will suffer. We will see what future holds and I wish everyone in these positions good luck.  WE CAN ALL MOVE TO COLORADO"


"I have been using this medicine for about 6 years. As a result my cholesterol level test comes out normal."


"I've only been using Nexplanon for a little over 2 months now but so far I like it. I'm 10 weeks post partum. My first period with Nexplanon was very heavy and lasted a little over a week and a half. Since then, I spot every so often. The other side effect I've experienced is naseausa. Whenever I eat to the feeling of being full, I seem to feel as though I'm going to be sick. Which for me is alright, it helps me with not to overeat. I love that I don't have to remember to take a pill and the insertation was pretty painless (minus a little bruising for the first couple weeks)."


"I have had implanon in for two years. It has been an amazing "birth control". I do not take very many precautions and I have never had a pregnancy scare. I did not gain weight while being on this, I actually lost weight. The only negative effect this has had on me is my menstrual cycle. I am constantly on my period (spotting). I go several months spotting with an occasional couple days off. I absolutely hate this effect the implanon has on me, but it may work out better for others. Most definitely most effective as far as birth control."


"I ran out of acyclovir so thought I'd try Abreva since I couldn't get in to see my doctor. Have had cold sores for 20 years and since using Abreva, I have had my worst episode yet. Seems to heal the area, but then the cold sore keeps popping up in new parts of my lips, despite using q-tips and being very careful not to spread it. Have had this for 10 days now and am frustrated. Not sure why this is happening but I'm going back to my doctor to get a prescription for acyclovir cream."


"I had uncontrolled blood pressure (170/105) and my Primary Physician prescribed Tekturna HCT for me and I must say I am VERY impressed. I used to get headaches that would last for days, cloudy thinking, palpitations. My blood pressure is now controlled at 106/68. At times I do experience a racing pulse, and today I had really bad muscle cramps in both my legs. Overall I think Tekturna is in a sense a lifesaver and I would recommend it to anyone who has uncontrolled high blood pressure."


"I only took it once but that one time was enough to leave it. I took a 50mg pill and felt really foggy headed and really down. My depression got really worst and I slept all day.  I really wouldn't promote this drug, I find meditating 10 times more useful than this drug."


"I've been using this product for years. It's the best thing to not having an outbreak. You must catch it on the first sign though, when the tingling begins if possible. After that it will run its full course in pain at the site. I have outbreaks frequently so I should know. I have trouble controlling when I have an OUTBREAK. I control how I can deal with it when it comes."


"I received the implant July 2015 and had it removed December 2015, it was my first & last birth control. Although I love not having periods, the weight I gained and my lack of sex drive is what made me remove it. Receiving it and having it removed was easy and fast, no pain in the arm just light bruising. I am excited and I hope my body gets back to normal (I really just want to lose the 25 lbs I gained). I'm fine with using condoms until I get married. I've think that any form of birth control can hurt you more than help you. "


"I started Contrave 6/13/16. I started at 216, 5'4". Weighed in at 212 this AM. No side effects to speak of, other than on the first day, I had a spell and HAD to take a nap. But, since then, I've been at work every day, seem happier, not as hungry.  I will update next week."


"A couple of weeks ago what I considered my  "usual anxiety" symptoms started getting worse and the doctor put me on Lexapro to calm my ever raging mood swings. I started out on 10 mg which threw me for a loop. I felt strange all the time, very fatigued but had insomnia, dry mouth, and felt emotionally numb. I almost quit taking it, but then decided to try something different. I don't know if I would recommend this for everyone, but I started taking 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 at night. I feel 100% better! I am very alert, sleep deeply, I don't have the mid afternoon slump, I am not as emotionally numb and I have so much energy."


"I have been living with chronic debilitating hives with angioedema for over 30 years!  After my first injection of Xolair I have been almost virtually free of hives for 1 yr and 1 month!  I got a few hives once and got another injection and they were gone.  It has changed my life completley!  No weight gain.  Just a bit more tired than I use to be but that is fine with me.  I can bike and do 1000 more things than I could ever do with hives.  The pain was ungodly and I don't know how I lived that way and hope I never have to again,"


"I had diarrhea at least once, sometimes several times, everyday for the past 3 years. I had a small bowel resection and was told it would just be that way for the rest of my life. Stomach cramps and diarrhea everyday, within minutes of eating. Finally my GI recommended I give this a shot - 1/2 scoop every night just before bed. First night my stomach was a little gurgly, but it worked GREAT! 2 cons: powder does not dissolve in water; works only for 1 day. If I don't take it one night, I am right back to a sensitive digestive system."


"Doesn't help cough at all...threw em away"


"Gave no relief what's so ever, pain level stayed a 9 the whole month on the patch"


"Mild nausea when I first started but that has gone away. Cleared my skin a lot which was a surprise and so far I've grown two cup sizes. No weight gain or loss, and allows me to completely skip my period by starting a new pack rather than taking placebos. Only downside is mild mood swings, but nothing unmanageable. Definitely better than tri previfem"


"I found that I agree with the descriptions on here of the taste, this stuff is totally vile and I could not find a way to make it taste better. I took the first bottle around 5:30 and it was almost impossible to get down, I started having bad nausea and chills but thankfully I didn't throw it up. It started work with 15 minutes and continued for about 2.5 hours. I took the second dose at 3am and this did not go so well. I tried using a straw this time to deal with the taste but it didn't really help. After finishing the solution I felt very nauseous but I thought I could manage it. Unfortunately at about the 1 hour mark I was hit with a horrible wave of nausea and projectile vomited the suprep plus all of the water I had drank."


"So I just got my skyla in today. I'm not one for heavy periods usually nor do I ever get cramps. I tolerate pain quite well. I had my pap before the insertion and that was its usual pain but I will say the cramping from "the pinch" killed me. It hurt pretty bad but as soon as she was done it wasn't as bad but I could not get up for quite some time. When I did I was dizzy and went to the bathroom and threw up. It took about 3 hours for me not to be in excruciating pain due to cramps, but like I said I'm not used to them at all. Feeling better now and hopefully this thing works out. I've looked up a lot about it and see very few negative comments."


"In one week , medicine brought my fasting sugar level from 245 to 102

Amazing medicine with no side effects"


"This medicine works amazingly for me. Having had prostate cancer, none of the pills worked with any success. Switched to this and have had amazing success. The only issue I ever had was a blood pressure med conflicted with it and seemed to stop working . After consulting with uroligist he suggested that may be the issue. GP changed blood pressure med and it started working again. I use it roughly 3x per week and never have issues. I am 53 years old and my significant other is constantly remarking that men my age cannot perform like this on a consistent basis. Erection usually last 2 - 3 hours and I am able to perform multiple times in that time periold. Highly recommend."


"I had a scary adverse reaction with Ativan. I was given 1 mg in the hospital orally for the very bad anxiety I was having. About an hour and a half later I began getting the most strangest, scariest hallucinations. Both visual and sensory. I don't know if this was an allergic reaction but I never had this problem with any other benzodiazepine. Please be cautious with Ativan in particular, because it altered the functioning of my brain (it wore off the next day)."


"Besides being effective, the best thing about Fiorinal is it's lack of side effects. Regardless of the amount taken during a particular episode I have never experienced any effect other than fairly quick relief."


"Really diminished asthma cough over time and helps avoid attacks.  Get rough voice, and eustachian tubes clog up in air conditioning."


"Lost my right great toe due to a serious osteomyelits infection."


"I have PCOS, and some of those symptoms include weight gain, hair loss, excess body/facial hair, irregular periods, and acne! I've always had acne. Not BAD acne, but enough that it bothered me. The kind of acne that hurts and lasts for weeks! I got put on TriNessa only 2 weeks ago and my face is CLEAR!! For the first time in my life and I'm 22. It was starting to get better within the first few days, MUCH better the first week, and now I'm only 2 weeks in and my acne is completely gone! Just a few little dark marks and a few acne scars on my cheeks but no actually pimples. I'm so relieved because you always hear horror stories about woman starting birth control and their acne getting so much worse before it got better.. but it didn't! YAY!!"


"I started this med for BPH and it worked ok, still early. The extra benefit was the way it works for ED. First of all, there are some side effects that hopefully most can get thru as more of an annoyance than a serious long term effect. Yes, it will give you one heck of a back, or legs, or neck ache. I increased my Magnesium and Calcium intake and that solved it for the most part. There should be a way to get past those aches.

  The difference vs Viagra is Cialis side effect is very mild for stuffiness, flushing, and eye issues. Also, it last longer as Viagra wears off. You will always be larger flaccid and sustain an erection longer. I usually lost stamina with V during sex and sometimes later it was back. Cialis,anytime you are aroused."


"I'm a teenager with a family history of endometriosis, and has had severe problems with my menstrual cycle. I have gone through many birth controls to find Yaz being the best at controlling all of my symptoms, as well as being an effective birth control. I have been on Yaz for two years, and just this summer, I was switched to Gianvi. My body is very touchy and picky about pills and did not react to Gianvi well, even though it was a switch that shouldn't have made a difference. It did not control my previous menstrual symptoms. I found out I had gotten pregnant, even with other contraceptives, and just went through a horrible miscarriage. If any other women out there have problems, I would recommend switching back to Yaz just from experience"


"I take 0.5mg everyday before I head out to work.  I had my panic at work, and this keeps me calm and able to get through the day.  Some days are more stressful than others and I may have to take another 0.5mg, but I never go over the dose I was prescribed.  I am so glad my doctor gave me this!"


"I had been on Pristiq for about 1 year at 50mg. While on it, the feelings of depression and anxiety pretty much disappeared. However, after changing my lifestyle for the better and going off Pristiq I have been dealing with withdrawal side effects. It has been 4 weeks now and I still have the brain zaps which make me feel unsteady. These zaps have been continuous and extremely upsetting.  Add to this the deep states of sadness (mention the least sad thing and I would start crying) and the nightmares....it has been a very rough 4 weeks. For the last week I have had blood pressure swings from 110/60 to 218/111 and weakness in the large muscles of my legs and arms. For those going on or off, be careful!"


"my story starts out the same as many, but I was having sex with my boyfriend and somehow the condom slipped off (and actually got stuck inside me ew) and I'm not on birth control. my boyfriend did not cum inside me but precrum is a real thing and there was no way I was taking any risks, both of us being 18 and definitely not ready for a kid. so we went to the drug store and got the generic brand and I ended up taking it about two hours after. no dramatic symptoms really, just some headaches, fatigue, bloating and breaking out. when I was took My Way I was due for my period for another two weeks and believe me those were the most nerve wracking two weeks of my life. but this morning I FINALLY got my long awaited period and I feel so relieved"


"Started off on this drug August 2 of this year at 100mg. Within 10 days was being treated for severe dehydration. Increased fluid intake and dosage was upped to 300mg. Now in October, glucose numbers are down to normal, have lost 38 lbs, but side effects are unbearable. Severe itching, leg and hand cramps all night long and yeast infections are too frequent. Tired all the time. I agree it works, but at what cost?? Miserable diabetic!! I'm not going to take it anymore. I'm done fighting!!"


"It has been quite awhile since I've taken the plan b pill, but I used to take it regularly. I was in a very bad place for a couple of years and ended up taking it 9 times.. Yes, 9 times. I've taken it over 24 hours after inter course and I never became pregnant. Only about 4 of those times were accidents, the other 5 were stupidity.  I would never recommend taking plan b ever, especially not that many times. It caused me horrible hormonal imbalances for a long time and I was in a lot of pain. Statistics say that out of those times I should have become pregnant at least once, but I didn't somehow by the grace of God. It works!"


"I had unprotected sex with a friend of mine after heavy drinking ( yes, I am 24 and I know it was a very stupid move) and realized we did not use protection probably 12 hours later when we were having breakfast.  Initially after taking plan B, I did not have any symptoms. 5 days later I got the Plan b period which lasted 4 days.After all this stopped I thought I would be in the clear until my next period, however for the next almost 4 weeks I was nauseous, had chills, back pain and cramps. So to try to calm myself down I took a pregnancy test 3 weeks after intercourse followed by 26 days after intercourse ( both negative). 3 days ago I got my period and it was 3 days late. Try to stay calm as stress plays a huge factor. I am so thankful!!!!"


"I felt relief the very first day I started taking Kapidex for erosive esophagus and GERD. It is the only drug that has worked for me. I have had absolutely no side effects. It's wonderful to be able to eat again."


"We loved it. It did all they say it would.It helped us with getting the sinus pain gonne fast and helped us feeling better as soon as we took one pills. this is an amazing pill that helps when u feel like crap thanks to sinus congestion and pain."


"I've been taking Lyza for almost year now and I've had the usual irregular spotting throughout the months! I used to be on Ortho Micronor and I had the same experience. The only difference I've noticed is that the irregular bleeding went from one whole month of spotting to every other week! Has anyone else experience this? Also, has anyone gotten depressed from this? I've been taking it for 11 months and up until last month it had no affect on my mood. But suddenly, I've been feeling pretty down and I'm wondering if birth control could be a suspect..."


"I was prescribed this medication to treat nausea and vomiting. The 1st day I put the patch on as directed. For an hour after I felt light-headed then side effects went away. 2nd day I noticed dryness in throat/eyes/nose, however, I was finally able to hold down liquids but not food. 3rd day when removed (same time I put it on) I noticed a whelp where the patch was. Stopped use. 4th day, woke up to find the white of my eyes were red, pupils dilated, painful, and blurred vision. Contacted Dr. who confirmed it was a side effect to stop use. "


"My Doctor is bad and suggested this medicine. I've tried lots of different ones nothing has helped in 10 yrs. She stated it would help my pain , hot flashes and menopause. I came home took a 37.5  mg at 8pm and by 11 pm I was sick -  my stomach hurt so bad  I vomited and  I was hot / cold , my pupils were dilated ,  I could not control my emotions or my stomach , I threw up againe.  I've been a nervous wreak for 36 hrs.  I woke up with a terrible  right side headache, muscle ache in my jaw or my right eye, feeling sick to my stomach.  I only took 1 pill its the worst medication , ever , I've been on lots of meds , but nothing has ever done this. I do not recommend this pill to anyone.  I'm just trying to get it out of my system , please read all reviews before you try it."


"I started taking Adipex in Sept and went in on Dec 7th for my three month check in and I lost 38 pounds. I am 5' 8" and began weighing in at 259 and am now down to 221 and this is without including exercise. Walking is part of my daily routine, I walk a lot throughout the day as I'm running between classes and then to go to work.
I did experience some side effects the first week like being light headed, dizziness and a dry mouth. But I use that to increase my water intake. My doctor actually recommended I only take it about 5 days a week so that my body doesn't become so used to it and that's what I have been doing. So far, so good and I can't wait to continue losing weight."


"Took 200mg four x/day for 7 days. Cellulitis was still very pink and ozing. Now trying doxycyline for 10 days."


"Upping my 10mg Paxil dose to 20mg sparked quite a few anxiety episodes for me. My doctor said the Paxil would take 2.5 weeks for the new increased dosage to kick in, so in the meantime he prescribed me 0.5mg of klonopin to take twice a day (morning and night). A year ago, when I initially started Paxil (after a terrible 6 weeks of trying Zoloft), I took a Xanax because the anxiety was so bad. For some reason, the Xanax made me so depressed. Anyway, my first dose of klonopin was awesome and has been sense then, (about a week ago). It took an hour for me to start to realize that I wasn't anxious anymore, and I seemed to be really productive and felt normal, which is a great feeling! Klonopin is awesome for us who have generalized anxiety."


"I found Suboxone to be a miracle. It saved my life. Finally someone figured it out. Thank You."


"Works very well for urgency, etc.
An obscure side effect is diminished ability to achieve an erection (and I believe diminished sex drive as well).
In addition, I developed dry mouth (no big deal).
I tried the generic for Trospium extended release which did not have the same issues but probably was less effective for bladder control.
PS My bladder situation was mild to moderate."


"I was started on Metformin ER 500 mg, 1 at bedtime. Increased 1 week later to 500 mg in a.m. & p.m. My A1c was 6.7. Dr would not increase my dose so I did on my own. Having been type 2 diabetic for 18 years I was previously on Actos 10 years & my A1c was always 5.4 or 5.5. I now take the Met ER 500 mg three times daily, 1 every 8 hours & #'s are great. I researched Met ER & learned it loses most of it's punch 8-10 hours after a dose. I've had NO problems at 3x day & my #'s are great!!"


"One of the best responses I have had to any anti-depressant medication. At 150mg and I have suffered with depression for over 20 years. Within a week I noticed a drastic improvement in my mood. Has far surpassed Prozac, Lexapro and Cymbalta. Definitely recommend trying to someone suffered from depression, MDD, etc."


"I am had unprotected sex on September 16. I took the plan b pill within 24 hours and had no side effects. Turns out that the pill didn't work and I am now 6 weeks pregant! This pill does not work 100%! If you are not experiencing any side effects from the pill, odds are it didn't work on you."


"I've been using Micronor for about four months. At first I had mild cramping, but now everything is good."


"Spironolactone is amazing! I have never written a review in my life but I had to for this medication for acne because it really does work. I have been battling with acne for 10 years now. It just got worse in my 20's, I am 25 years old now. I couldn't understand why the older I was getting the worse it was becoming. I have been to dermatologist several times, antibiotics didn't work. I tried natural cures, didn't work. Through research I bumped into this medication and figured out is has to be hormonal. I ended up going to an Endocrinologist because the dermatologist did not want to prescribe it to me. It has been 9 months on 100mg and my face is 85% better. I am excited about what a year and two years difference it will make. try it !"


"I just wanted to share my experience to hopefully provide some peace of mind to anyone out there who was in my position. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on Sept. 24th, and he finished inside me because he didn't pull out fast enough. I was ovulating during that time. We are not ready to have a kid... I was devastated. The next morning, I took Plan B as soon as possible (about 8 hours later). I had to wait 2 grueling weeks to get my period. During that time, I had pretty intense breast tenderness and swelling, but no other symptoms. The morning after I was supposed to get my period, my boyfriend and I picked up a pregnancy test. Right as I sat down to take it, I GOT MY PERIOD! Please don't worry yourself sick like I did. Plan B works!"


"My son, now 19, started riluzole as part of a small double-blind NIH trial 2 years ago.  He has Autism, OCD, mood disorder, tics and ADHD.  This medication is extremely helpful in easing the overwhelming obsessive thoughts and compulsions that interfere with his ability to function. No side-effects.  I fight to renew insurance coverage each year for this off-label use and twice he ran out of this medicine temporarily and we immediately noticed a change in his behavior.  He is off anti-depressants and ADHD medicines (Zoloft & Concerta) and is now on lamotrigine for tics and mood stabilization. A great combination. His functional ability assessments (IQ) went from mild retardation into a 'normal' range.  His communication skills improved dramatically."


"I have been getting several cold sores a year and I am not lucky enough to feel that first tingle. I wake up with a full blown blister! I've tried Abreva and several over the counter remedies with no luck. I finally asked my Dr for something stronger and they prescribed Valtrex. I had no luck with that either.
I woke up on a Monday with a huge cold sore blister and took my Valtrex as prescribed with no luck. I saw my Dr again and asked for Denavir because I saw great reviews online. I applied it on Thursday to a very huge, and disgusting, blister every 2 hours as directed and by Sunday the cold sore was gone!! Normally it takes me almost 2 full weeks to get rid of one. This is truly my miracle product! However, it is ridiculously expansive."


"I have been using the ring for about a year and a half now and I can relate to the symptoms everyone has been experiencing. Lack of sexual drive, mood swings, very sensitive, breast grew a cup size but is always very tender. Gained about 10lbs, was very emotional about everything. The only good thing about the ring is that you insert it for three weeks and once you remove the ring my period comes three days later like clock work. I had to stop using this birth control due to side effects.  Hubby was pleased with the bigger breast but upset with the mood swings and lack of sexual interest. "


"Just took my last pill yesterday. 3 months of Epclusa brought varying side effects monthly. 1st month— a crushing depression would come on approximately 1 hour after my dose. My mood would go from bright to dark like clockwork. If this happens to you, start dozing RIGHT BEFORE BEDTIME so you can sleep thru the blues. It’s weird and rare, but IS a side effect.
2nd month-  diarrhea, but my skin brightened and so did my eyes.
3rd month—fatigue. Some days I had to take 3 naps. And I’m usually manic/anxious and can go all day without ever sitting down. Not on Epclusa, though. It made me tired the last month.
That being said, it was all bearable, and controllable. I’m undetectable now, and am also blessed because of this medicine."


"I have taken and tried many different types of birth control pills and Mononessa had been the absolute worst experience of my life. 1mg of mononess and three days of taking it made me cramp daily and painfully. I thought it would get better but my symptoms contributed to get worse as my period got closer. It got to the point where I could hardly sit up right. A month into it and on my period I had to take days off work because the cramping was distracting and unbearable. It lightened my period but I would rather have a heavy flow than be in that much pain ever again. I recommend Levora for you ladies. Do not go through what I went through. Good luck."


"I thought I take this med and have fun my wife, as we did when we first met.  Maybe my problem is the antidepressant and high blood pressure medicine I take. I lost 100 pounds in the last two years and then I was very active."


"I'm 15 years old and I've been taking solodyn 55 mg for about a month now in addition to birth control which my dermatologist prescribed. I haven't been seeing any improvement yet and I am still continuing to get terrible breakouts."


"It has saved my life. Literally."


"This stuff is pure poison plain and simple and anybody trying to portray this as a "medication" should be jailed. I hadn't been to a doctor in 44 years when the V.A. insisted that my BP was so high they couldn't put me into their database unless I took a BP "medication. Day one, "immediately" I fell off a cliff with side effects that were the same as daily doses of deadly "poisons". The "doctor",HA! says "keep taking it you'll get used to it. 10 weeks go by and, I continue to complain  and the doctor continues to say "keep taking it you'll get used to it! Well, in 10 weeks I lost 32lbs. of solid muscle, I also had every side effect that the "hidden literature" listed that no-one bothered to tell me about !"


"Horrible stomach cramping and the erge to vomit, but never did. I think I would have rather stayed constipated! OUCH!"


"I'm not completely done with the first month and I got a period. It's longer than my usual periods and heavier. I thought it was gone and then it came back. I have noticed some change in my skin being dry and having some acne problems, which I've never had before. What's the point of being on birth control if you can't have sex because of all this period business."


"My adult acne took a turn for the worse so I went to see a dermatologist.  She put me on Doryx; took it for a month and my skin had zero improvement and actually looks worse.  Maybe I should have stayed on it longer but it seems like you have to stay on it to maintain results. "


"I've had my Nexplanon for about 2 weeks now. I have no bad side effects maybe I'm a lucky one but I love the ease of it. Definitely would recommend it. My first period lasted 5 days (my usual time) but it was noticeably lighter. "


"So I asked my dr. for this prescription after gaining almost 70 lbs with my son (who is now almost 2yrs). I am 30 yrs old, 5'5 and 145lbs. My ideal weight is 120-125. I diet and exercise  daily but cannot drop the extra weight. I have tried a lot of over the counter diet pills with no success. I am hopeful this will help ! I will start taking these on 10/15/16 and will update every 7 days with the results."


"Everyone is different but Kapidex does nothing for me. I was on 60 mg for 2 weeks and am now on 120 mg. No side effects but then it doesn't help either. I had the same experience with Prevacid so it probably should be expected. I hope it works for you but I would ask for samples before spending a lot of money on something that may not work."


"I gained a little weight at first but my body adjusted about 2 months in. These are great because the "placebo" pills have IRON in them. I am on birth control strictly to keep from passing out each month. My period was causing me to lose too much blood and causing anemia so the iron is a must. If you take this birth control be sure to take the brown pills instead of skipping them like so many people do."


"March 2016 I started to take Saxenda, starting weight was 198 lb. now March 2017 my weight is 110 lb. After realizing the best time to take  Saxenda was at night before going to bed it helped with all side effects. It's all about trial and era. Some foods don't sit to well and weight loss has slowed down but on an overall experience it's been great I would recommend this to anybody needing help to kick start the weight loss. One thing that must be done to help along the progress is working out. In the beginning I walked everywhere. Now I run a few times a week to maintain the weight. It's a never ending cycle but can be managed with time and effort. Good luck to you all."


"I was recently switched to a BP control regimen of Diovan and Concur (bisoprolol) and for the first time in 20 yeqrs, my BP is under control.  It used to run in the mid 140s to mid 150s / hi 80s to hi 90s.  Now is has stabilized  to mid 120s to mid 130s / mid 70s to mid 80s.  I couldn't be happier and I have no side effects."


"Great product - I used it for a year with great results and no side effects. During quarterly blood tests found my T level was 64 with symptoms of low testosterone. Two weeks into a new batch my levels returned to normal.  Reported to customer service who gave all kind of excuses that implied my misapplying it. I could supply lab results but because I had none of the previous batch for them to test they refused to be of any help. Switched to Testim but like others don't like smell or stickiness."


"I was prescribed this for migranes/constant headaches. It made me very sleepy and didn't seem to help at all with the headaches. I'm a 24 year old female."


"I started Zoloft about 2 months ago. I was taking 25 mg to start, as I am very tiny. After about a month, I increased to 50 mg, and the results were felt within days. I'm not hitting my dangerous lows nearly as frequently, and when I do get upset, it feels tolerable. Yes, I still cry; no, I'm not happy all the time, but that's normal! For the first time in over 3 years, I understand what it feels like to be normal. PS-for those of you out there desperately looking for help, but not wanting to disappoint your loved ones who are opposed to taking psychiatric medication, do it for yourself. Here's what might happen: they don't work so you stop taking them, or they work and you never look back. Life is far too short to feel awful throughout it."


"I've been on Lexapro for about 2 weeks now. My mom and dad are going through a horrible divorce and I plunged into a deep depression. I hardly ever speak with my mom now and I distanced myself from friends/family. I stopped hanging out and I felt like I was in complete isolation. My doctor suggested that I try Lexapro for 6 months to a year. This is a life saver. I started feeling better within the first week of taking it. I'm starting to feel like my old self once again. I was warned by my doctor that it almost always causes fatigue (which it did) but that was easily solved by taking it before bed. The only other side effect I'm experiencing is loss of appetite. I love this medicine and would recommend it to others!"


"Prescribed Hydroxyzine a year ago for itching/rash/hives. Worked extremely well. My skin cleared up and didnt need to take anymore. I also suffer with anxiety/panic attack/ agoraphobia and stress. Heard that hydroxyzine can also be used for that. About 30 minutes ago I began having a severe anxiety/panic attack. My arm and face hurt, tingling/numbness, fear I am dying, etc. So I took two 25mg and hoping it will lesson all my panicky feelings. As of now symptoms have lessened but not gone. Not extremely sleepy/tired but slight sedation. In the past with taking for the itching/hives and rash the sedation usually kicked in about an hour after taking. So it could do the same - which would be fine with me."


"I've had psoriasis for 15 years and I used the taclonex ointment for a couple of years before going on biologics. Last month I had a flare up while on Stelara and my derm told me taclonex had been reformulated into a suspension and he wanted me to try it and gave me a coupon for $0 copay. Yay! I take the RX to be filled and find out that my insurance will not cover it and the coupon pays up to $300 my portion was $1433. The ointment worked well for me, so I just knew the reformulated version would work wonders. I used the suspension 2x/day for a month. This medication was extremely greasy, ruined my sheets and my clothes and actually made my psoriasis worse. I would NOT recommend this product. Try clobetasol instead."


"This is an amazing drug that doesn't have the same problems for which narcotic meds are known."


"Rythmol caused my blood pressure and pulse to drop dangerously low. I was admitted in hospital for two days. "


"Simply wonderfull for joint,muscle aches"


"I have been on this medicine for about 7 years. I take a large dose, 200 mg twice a day. I previously suffered from PVCs, PACs and Atrial fibrillation. PVCs were the main culprit and they were very bad.  Normal heart.  I was on Sotalol but over time that became less effective and possibly even pro-arrhythmic. The Flecainide has pretty much kept me in normal sinus rhythm since I started taking it with a few breakthroughs. I have also given up caffeine, alcohol, sugar and I now use a CPAP machine for sleep apnea.  I also try and get a minimum of 7 hours of sleep.  Combined with the Flecanide I am virtually free of the heart rhythm problems."


"I used Accutane in the Eighties so I guess I was one of the earliest patients. I was in my Twenties and while my acne as a teenager was moderate, when I was about 20 I started getting large cystic acne. After about 3 years of tetracycline daily (worked great) that stopped working and a dermatologist put me on Accutane.

    It worked great. There is risk with any drug but I would recommend it."


"I took my first 20mg. Relplax tonight and it only took an hour to take away a severe migraine!  Earlier I had taken 325 mg of Tylenol and 500 mg of aspirin which didn't take the migraine away so I took a Relplax and it worked a miracle!  I'm hoping Pfizer is going to continue to offer the 10.00 co-pay in 2014 from their site because even with insurance nine pills would have cost me 60.00."


"32. F. After a couple of years refusing medication, adjusting to an interstate shift proved more difficult than planned, so about a month ago, decided to give these a try at the suggestion of my Dr. Took the first one in the evening after dinner as directed. By 10pm I was feeling achey, cold sweats, couldn't keep my legs still in bed and nauseas as hell. Within another 25 minutes the nausea turned into violent vomiting. And incredibly restless nights sleep. Dr said to stop immediately. I've not attempted another type again since, and don't think I intend to."


"I recently began taking Adderall 15mg.  In terms of mood, I have become less anxious on Adderall.   Some people note increased aggression- I feel that I am capable of being more (verbally) aggressive because there is less anxiety to dampen the desire for confrontation.  However, I feel more capable of choosing whether or not to pursue confrontation. The other day at the bank, I calmly voiced my discontent over erroneous charges the bank made to my account (for the 3rd time!).  When the employee became a bit agitated, I decided to end the conversation rather than escalate the argument.  I was satisfied with my performance- I said my piece, got the closet thing to an apology I was going to get, and got out.   Adderall seems to make this easier- I don't feel as rev'd up as I would otherwise.  Our stress reactions to everyday situations like these are often way out of proportion to the stakes and Adderall seems to dampen down the reaction to something more appropriate.  It's a brave new world!"


"I have been in treatment for ADD for 15 years. As a result I have tried and used several of the standard drugs used for treatment including Adderall, Ritalin, Dexadrine, and Wellbutrin.  About 3 years ago I began using Strattera. I was made aware that the medicine did not affect the dopamine levels but should still help prolong my attention time. Since then I have found this to be true. However, the difficulty is since the impact it is seemingly subtle. It's very difficult to gauge the effectiveness and to determine the proper dosage.  After 2 years, my doctor and I are still tweeking this aspect.  Overall, Strattera has worked to allow me to still have something for my family left after a long day work."


"Does not help dry eye - which is severe. Restasis did not either - but did not hurt as much on application.  Vial very hard for old hands to  squeeze so have to hold it with opening facing down and give quick jerk to get a drop out and often a drop gets wasted. You are way too stingy with amount of medicine inside vial and should use better quality plastic.

I hoped so much that this xidra would help, have given it many chances when eyes extra bad, no improvement noticed.  Probably will not  try  again - was given first month free.

Thankyou. Delivery needs to be made user friendly."


"I was on a 2 month plateau after losing 50 lbs. I started about 200lb and am now down 13lbs to 187. No side effects after 1st week. On 1.2mg."


Herpes Simplex, Mucocutaneous/Immunocompromised Host

"I was infected with HSV 2 about two weeks ago in the genital area, pubic area to be exact.  Only took 2 days before typical symptoms showed but I waited 4 days before going to the ER  thinking the OB was folliculitis.  I was prescribed Valtrex 1gm 2xs a day for ten days. After 2.5 days I noticed that the herpes stopped spreading and the pain was gone. After 5 days it was already healing/drying up. After 10 days it is almost completely healed/few scabs left. This drug is very effective but you have to take it on time every 12 hours or as instructed by your Dr. Side effects were fatigue, dry skin, dry eyes/ slight redness at times, mood swings, hives, and sleeplessness."


"I've been on accutane on since one and a half month but seriously I have no side effects except dry lips and dry skin( not too much) but now I having pain in my  heels.  I started on 60mg but after a month my dermatologist increased on 80mg....its not 100% clear yet but i can see that my acne is improving
I can't wait to finish the treatment and I am feeling very confident"


"I have ankylosing spondylitis.  Very painful.  Started taking baclofen  five days ago.  NO relief!  Too early for good results?  Excruciating pain!  Where to get relief?"


"I was shot in my chest in April 2016 and was in the hospital for a month. Diluadid was the pain reliever they chose for me, and it worked GREAT. For the first two weeks the pain was unbearable, but I had the IV drip of dilaudid every 10 minutes, which worked great. I was not aware of how powerful it is for pain, but it only lasts so long. I guess my pain was so bad that for the longest time I had it every 10 minutes. Anyway, it did great and I don't think I could have handled the pain without it."


"My acne got so bad and my skin even started peeling.  Its caused so many problems and after trying this for 2 months and reading all these (mostly negative) reviews, today is my last day taking this pill. "


"So today is my first day taking this medicine. I had to leave work because I was extremely dizzy and was continuously vomiting. Took the pill at 7am, it's 4 now and I'm still sick. I'm going to try and take it for the remainder of the week to see if the side effects dissipate, I really hope they do. On the upside, I have not been hungry at all today. I don't know if that's because I've been so nauseous or if it's because of the pills are really working. I hope these symptoms go away"


"Insertion was virtually painless. I've had it for almost 5 months and I hardly notice it. No weight gain or loss (I was really hoping to gain weight from it since I'm very skinny). I'd assume the people complaining of weight gain probably produce a lot of eestrogen in general - but I'm not a doctor so don't take my word for it. No mood swings,  no headaches. I still get my period somewhat regularly,  however it's longer by a week or two but lighter. I hardly notice it, my period symptoms have also lightened up a bit (less pimples, less cramps, less attitude). I would recommend this to anyone."


"I have been using Voltaren Gel for Osteoarthritis and just had a hip replacement. Although I have a chronic condition it has helped to relieve some of the constant pain
I am in. Voltaren Gel makes my day much more tolerable."


"Made me bleed more heavily, horrific cramping."


"Okay so I got this IUD a few days ago and i just wanted to share my experience. I heard pretty bad things about the insertion so I took a percocet pain killer before I went in. Like 15 mg which is a lot. (normal dosage is 5mg, I had a 30mg one and cut it in half). By the time I got to the doctor, I was definitely feeling the effects of the pain killer. When he first inserted the tampon-like tool in, I was uncomfortable but fine, but OMG when the actual IUD went in it felt like a cramp on steroids and the pain was so unbearable I fainted. I couldn't move for 20 min from the procedure chair and didn't move from my bed for the rest of the day. I cant even imagine what it would've been like without the percocet! My period ended 2 days after insert"


"I have an ovarian cyst. I've taken Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about 2.5 weeks. I read so many reviews, all were so negative. I was stressing out about taking it. But to my surprise and somewhat disappointment. I didn't get ANY side effects. No headaches, no nausea, no digestive system problems. I don't know yet how effective it is for my problem (ovarian cyst) but it didn't clear up my shoulder acne. Actually, it got somewhat worse. So I'm wondering if it's actually working for me. Don't know how it works as birth control, somewhat scared getting off the condoms. As for the price, I had to pay $70 for one month, which is a lot for me. I'm 17, about 5'2", about 115-120 lbs. Hope this helps!!"


"I was on Metformin and had trouble with the Diarrhea side effects. Dr put me on Glipizide Er 10mgs. Works great and no side effects. Added Januvia to my therapy. 6.4 A1c."


"Emergency Use  in Burns
      One evening my wife asked my 12yr old to fix her a cup of coffee.  The Daughter went to the kitchen and fixed a boiling cup of coffee.   Bringing it up stairs the cup broke and the boiling coffee went down her chest.  She screamed we sprayed her chest at once, there was very little blistering and within 4-5 days all was healed."


"I have been taking this pill for over 30 years, one pill a day , never had problem with my panic attacks again, not addicting for me !"


"Aviane works very well in preventing unwanted pregnancies. I have shorter and lighter cycles. However, I've gained 15 lbs on Aviane and my breasts have went up a cup size and I already had huge breast. Also, I noticed myself being more moody and having side effects such as nausea and headaches. Overall, the Aviane is okay."


"After being on oral steroids for the better part of a decade, my doctor put me on Enbrel and it has changed my life. I have far fewer asthma symptoms. I can sleep at night and exercise. I take about 90% less steroids than I had to before. I have lost 30lbs and I can finally breathe and fill my lungs without restriction and wheezing. I rarely have to take nebulizer treatments and have not had to go to the ER since I started taking it. I thank God my health insurance covers it. I would encourage anyone who has struggled with uncontrollable asthma to try it. Having to give yourself a simple shot in the thigh is WELL worth having your life back."


"I did lose a few pounds when I started Victoza. after about 4 months of being on it, my bloodwork for my kidneys is screwed up. Stopped taking Ibuprofen  and increased my water intake and 2 weeks later my bloodwork is still screwed up. Dr. wants me to stop taking the Metformin. I think it is the Victoza screwing up my kidneys"


"Excellent I'm so glad I was given the medication I feel so much better"


"I have had severe anxiety all my life sweaty hands, sweaty feet, shaky feel like your vibrating inside dizzy light-headed it is an awful way to live and until I was an adult with kids of my own. l had no treatment but now I have literally tried every depression and anxiety medication there is and  Prozac has helped me the most without unbearable side effects."


"This drug works but you need to be aware of the side affects. Though expensive (I'm in Australia, I don't know US prices), it's worth it as long as you eat and excercise properly.

 As it stops approx 30% of the fat you digest from being broken down, you can lose fat soluble vitamins. My pharmacist suggested using a multi vitamin an hour before my first meal or 2 hours after breakfest so xenical wouldn't stop the vitamins, though talk to someone before listening to this advice.

If you eat anything is a high fat content you will probably poop your brains out. While visiting my dad, he made meat pies and I had burning diarrhea all night and the following morning. So don't do that, or if you choose to eat it, just skip the pill for that meal."


"Xanax is the most effective non-habit forming medication for me.  I have severe general anxiety disorder."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"have had many colonoscopies. moviprep doesn't work well enough on me, previous 4 litre stuff worked very well. Repeating scope 8 months later. Moviprep AGAIN, doctor suggesting 2 extra days of liquid diet...blech!"


"Like many others, I spent time reading A LOT of reviews because I was so scared of the pain during insertion. The actual insertion felt like a really quick, sharp jab (enough to make me say "ow" out loud but not unbearable.) It wasn't until right after insertion that I started having severe cramps. I had to lay there while she removed my Nexplanon (I was switching from Nexplanon to Skyla.) And afterwards, it took me awhile to even get up. The severe cramps lasted about an hour for me, and then were just mild for a few more hours. It's now been a few days and no cramps, no bleeding!! I truly believe it is worth it."


"Humira is the third medicine from this group that I have taken the other two being Enbrel and Cimzia. It is fair to say that for me it has also been the best, but unfortunately I am going to have to stop taking it for the following. Initially I had minor but long lasting mild headache on day of taking, this was followed by a urinary infection possibly caused by the Humira but the reason I must stop is that I now have tinnitus.

    This was mild hissing at first so I tolerated it, but now and after each injection it gets measurably worse. So me and Humira must regrettably part company, a great shame because it did/does make a very large improvement to my R. A."


"Well I wish I had read these reviews before trying this new birth control. My doctor recommended it to minimize side effects associated with other pills. I got pregnant within months of switching. My doctor said it was because I must've taken a dose at the wrong time. True, I didn't realize there was only a three hour window. This is different than every other type of birth control pill!!!! And this important difference is not highlighted in patient training in my experience. Now I've taken the pill religiously for last two months, and I just found out I am pregnant again! I am devastated. This birth-control is not effective. Beware. Please note that I took Ocella and Ortho Tri-Cyclen for over 22 years before making the switch. I never had any problems. Do not trust this pill!"


"Switched from Atripla to Complera hoping for a better health and a relief on neurosystem damages that it causes. The food intake and horrible bloating was the first side effects of it, they got milder as for the 2nd week. By the 8th week my face started changing rapidly, my cheeks got sunken and I developed fatty breasts; my doc denied the fact that my face was changing. I switched doctors and I went back on Atripla, the neuropathy and the neuro side effects went back;my face regain my cheeks at least a 90% of it, my chest looks normal again."


"MIRACLE! I used it 5 hours after unprotected sex and I got my period 2 weeks later, the exact day it was due. Had no side effects either except I was really tired for a couple of days. If you're reading these reviews and freaking out about being pregnant, STOP! It will work. I've had a friend who has used it 6 times, and it worked Everytime. Only thing is that its kind of expensive. "


"I took Actonel, as directed, for four months.  Each time, my body ached so badly that I could barely walk and had to take time off from work.  I took myself off the medication because I just couldn't function.  I go back to my doctor tomorrow.  I'm sure I'll be scolded."


"After a couple of days on 2mg Abilify added to my Zoloft and Lamictal, the fog began to clear up a bit. (It reminds me of that Claritin commercial when everything all of a sudden on the TV screen becomes more clear and less fuzzy). That was a warm welcome after 25 years of, on and off "anti-depressant poop-out"! However, I am most certain that it has caused weight gain! I do not EVER weigh myself (past eating disorder issue), but my clothes are tighter around the waist. BUT I AM NOT EATING ANY DIFFERENTLY! In fact, I have made a concerted effort to eat less but nothing seems to give! Is it fluid? I'm baffled! Yes, I'm 43 now, but my metabolism wouldn't come to a screeching halt so quickly, would it?  "


"This is an ungodly expensive worthless medicine ( $2,000 a month) which gave me head splitting headaches (never had any before using this terrible drug)- As soon as I stopped it, the head pain went away-- I suspect my podiatrist is getting kickbacks.  He couldn't wait to get me on this junk & they even immediately mailed it to my house with no co pay... It has a dismally low l cure rate & I cannot understand why this nasty ineffective drug got FDA approval--"


"Afrezza is truly a remarkable therapy.  My levels are flat, my post prandial highs are done away with.  It seems to mimic the pancreas and gets into my system fast and expires within an hour.  My energy levels increased, I use it with my basal insulin and I have never felt as healthy in my life.  I have better feelings in my hands and feet too which was unexpected but welcome.  I am based in the UK currently and cannot get it here.  This is a huge disappointment as injectable insulin is so inferior."


"I am on day 3 of Lialda. The first day I took all 4 pills with breakfast. Did the same on day 2. Day 2 I had severe diarrhea and chills and headache. I felt like I had the flu. That night I did the Canasa suppository. Woke up several times in the night but did not go to the bathroom. Day 3 woke up with severe headache and mild diarrhea. I decided that I would take 2 Lialda's  with breakfast. I started feeling a little better. It is now night 3 and I just took 2 Lialda's with dinner. Headache is not as severe. I am hoping that by day 7 I feel normal again. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2003. I have not had a flare since 2006 until recently."


"I felt like I was drowning.  Took one pill and within 30 minutes I could breath again."


"Let me share.. A fee days ago I noticed slight irritation at the top of my vaginal opening. I didn't think to much of it as I had changed my cleaning habits and was sure I washed way to hard and to much.. The next day it was itching.no discharge no odor but itching.. I got some anti itch cream and hoped for the best.. Today comes and it's not better but now I have discharge and that's when I knew.. It was a yeast infection..oh goody.. I was already very depressed and this just added to my sadness.. Any who I went and grabbed monistat 3..I've read all the reviews and I was nervous but hey.. I figured no pain no gain.. I am currently lying in bed.. It's been 8 minutes since insertion.. I feel a tingle but I also used the cortisone no pain..yet"


"I absolutely love the patch. I could never go back to taking a pill. The patch is the simplest way to have birth control for me (it varies by person). If you are someone who goes to school, is forgetful, or just barely has time in the day to remember to eat this helps you avoid the spotting, the cramps, the possible pregnancy of being on the pill and forgetting to take it. The one and only complaint I have is when playing sports, being in a sauna, or being in warm water for a while the patch glue becomes weak and you have to be careful."


"I was prescribed duac gel for my acne. At first it worked wonders on my skin and cleared up my acne. I found sometimes that it would dry out my skin though so I had to moisturise everyday. After using it for about 5 months I took a break from using it. About 5 months later I starting to use duac gel again, as I seen my acne was slowly starting to reappear. However when I started using it the second time I woke up the next morning and my eyes were very swollen, red and itchy. I thought it may have been something that I had eaten the previous day but as I continued to use duac gel every night, every morning I woke up I had very swollen, red and itchy eyes. Last night I used duac gel and I woke up with severely swollen eyes and had to go to GP"


"I've been on NuvaRing for almost two years now with little problems. I switched from the pill because the various kinds I tried made me super hormonal. the Nuva Ring is easy in, easy out. Not felt during sex for my partner. More recently I have noticed being dry for no reason even when I'm extremely turned on, and I have gained 15 pounds since I've had it with no change in my diet or excercise. I've gained about 1 cup size also."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"These were covered on my insurance but got taken off. I paid out of pocket just to keep taking them. I had no side effects. They made my nails, hair, and skin better. My iron levels were always great. They are great during pregnancy."


"Originally prescribed for anxiety related to flying. It does well with general non flight-related anxiety (thought racing, panicky feelings), but am having a hard time finding right time to take dosage before a flight. Am prescribed 1 mg (doctor said I could take up to 4 times or so without any adverse effects). So far, I am less anxious on plane (I don't cry as much, at least, but am still shaking and jumpy whole flight). Strangest thing is I never remember getting off plane, claiming baggage and rides to hotel. I always remember flight and being scared, but the airports (both) are a blur! Maybe my timing is off. Am flying again in 1 week, so I will try my timing again. Luckily our favorite vacation spot is only an hour away, but whew."


"I was prescribed Cephalexin for a 20 day course for a horrid sinus infection. I had a throbbing headache, lots of mucus, etc. but I wasn't feeling any better so I was prescribed Levaquin. Within the first three days of using Levaquin I felt incredibly tired; just weak, laying around all the time, and unable to sleep during the night. My eyes felt droopy all the time, I was dizzy standing up, my heart raced when I walked up the stairs, and finally on my fourth day taking the medicine I was startled. This had been going on for a couple days, but my head and left shoulder started twitching consistently. I literally could not keep them still. I got worried and called the doctor and was told to stop the drug. I guess it was too powerful for me!"


"This is a great medicine.  Many people don't know about using it as an alternative to SSRIs for mood stabilization, depression and bipolar disorder. I've been on it for 1 year. The biggest benefits of this medicine is that it stabilizes my mood without feeling weird (fake, plastic, hyper) with very few side effects.  The sexual side effects and weight gain I experienced on Prozac, and the restlessness and irritability of Celexa and Welbutrin, just don't occur for me on this medicine.
The drawback for me has been a narrowing of my emotional bandwidth.  I rarely feel spontaneous excitement or joy.  This may be partly because of life circumstances, but I'm certain that this medicine is also playing a role here. High anxiety, may not be related to this medicine."


"I have been taking Anafranil 100mg for a year now and it has changed my life. I have battled with OCD, severe anxiety, panic disorders and intrusive thoughts since I was young. While trying different drugs finally at the age of 40 one drug works for me and this is it. I still have the "thoughts" but instead of obsessing over them they pass by like moving cars.
The side effects are bothersome dealing with constipation, bloating, sweating, insomnia, twitches. I don't believe I can ever function without this medication and instead maybe lower my dosage to see if it reduces the side effects."


"I did not see any positive results with this medication. I am still on this medication.Within the first 2 and 1/2 months I gained 20 lbs. I am not very happy."


"Well of course the condom broke inside of me. The last thing I needed to be was pregnant. I read the reviews on the pill and realized that there was a "weigh limit", well I am well over 176 lbs, and luckily it worked for me. I didn't have any side affects, although it took a while for my period to come on but I'm sure that was just because of stress."


"Info: I'm 18 years old, about 130 lbs. I got the Skyla inserted 4 months ago. The insertion was painful but not for long. It was two stabbing pains and then nothing.  I experienced some cramping which was very bad around my first period. I also lightly spotted for 3 months straight.  If you are considering it, let me tell you: INVEST IN A MENSTRUAL CUP. I spotted for months and I don't know how I would have done it if I couldn't leave the menstrual cup in. It's been 4 months and the spotting has stopped. I also lost the strings and had to get an ultrasound to find them but it is still in the proper place. All things considered, I'm happy with it. The inconvenience I experienced is outweighed by how long it'll last and how easy it'll be."


"I just started taking this pill this week, so far not that bad of side effects except I'll get nauseous at night usually after I eat. (I take it in the afternoon). I just recently switched birth controls from Sorynox to this one. I was getting horrible mood swings and getting extremely depressed out of nowhere. It was driving my boyfriend crazy. My doctor switched me to this one and told me to take a vitamin B pill with it. So if you're getting mood swings and depressed try taking a vitamin B pill with your birth control."


"I switched from Tri-Sprintec to Microgestin Fe. I tried Microgestin Fe for two months and I actually felt suicidal. I didn't feel that way with Tri-Sprintec at all so I switched back. Also my headaches seemed to last longer with this one. Extremely undesirable side effects."


"I felt I needed to add one of these, it was the only thing making me feel better when I went through it. But basically I had sex with this guy (not my boyfriend, which sucked because I felt like I was alone in this) and we didn't use a condom (stupid, I know). The next day I used an ovulation calendar and found I was in my prime that week (great). I went to buy the pill but it was sold out at all the stores I kept going to, and I had plans that day so I couldn' t get one until that night. I was stressing because I know the sooner, the better. Well it was almost 24 hours and I took it. Next few weeks were SCARY and my period was late a few days (I was freaking) but it came! Never so happy to wake up to that! So hang in there, it works"


"This was not right for me. I had a severe reaction while taking this and had to go to the emergency room. Racing/irregular heartbeat, nausea, shaky, legs felt weird, red blotches, slurring speech, red eyes, feverish and generally felt very unwell. "


"As far as birth controls go, this is slightly more tolerable than any of my past experiences (not saying much). My first shot was August 2nd. It's September 12th. I have actually lost weight, which I attribute to the Ketogenic diet I started 2 weeks ago. My acne got worse at first, but I discovered cell salt #12 (srsly look it up #lifechanged) and my skin has never been better. My maybe-S/O mentioned that I've been moody, but I chalk it up to it making me less tolerant of his shit ;) I've been on my period since August 16th, so I've been without sex for a while (might explain the moodiness). Point: is any birth control worth it? Lower sex drive? Weight gain? Irregular periods? Change in personality? Let's use condoms, y'all <3"


"I was put on Coreg for unexplained rapid heart rate.  My blood pressure was mostly controlled with lisinopril.  I have been on it for about two years and now I am having side effects like shortness of breath and low systolic blood pressure 100/72 with 60-70bpm.  I don't know whether or not I can get off of it due to my rapid heart rate."


"I started having anxiety attacks after divorce and bankruptcy/foreclosure loss of business and having to take jobs I really wasn't suited for.  I went to see a therapist and was prescribed Lorazepam 0.5mg twice a day. That helped a little bit but within the first month I was taking 1mg 3 times a day to control it. Now, over a year later I take up to 5, 1mg tabs a day and some days don't need any. It has been a life saver and it even helped with chronic muscle spasms I have in my back."


"For a long time it seemed that everything I ate would cause my belly to swell so I looked pregnant. My constipation and belly pain also worsened significantly the last few years.  After a battery of testing it was determined that I had SIBO and IBS-C.  After treatment with the antibiotics, my bloat was better but not gone. Tried linzess for the constipation but I hated it.  Then doctor prescribed Amitiza for constipation and Amitriptine 25mg at night for bloat and pain. It has SAVED me. The pain is gone and the bloat is almost gone! Plus, the side effects work to my advantage. Don't get up to pee 4 times a night anymore and I have never slept better! Dry mouth is pretty bad but I will take that over the pain, any day."


"I got kyleena fitted this morning (not on my period). I just want to leave a review to put other ladies minds at ease for the fitting. Mine was painless just a moderate cramp and it was done. I felt fine after, just a bit of cramping and lower back pain like you would have starting your period. I was ridiculously scared but had no reason to be!

I can't speak for the longevity of the IUD but I'm a very happy woman having gotten it fitted."


"This drug is going on my "Do Not Prescribe" list.  After a day and a half on it, the fatigue was so bad I could barely function.  No one claimed to know anything about this side effect, but when I looked it up I kept seeing it happening to users again and again.  It helped my UTI, but I couldn't get off the couch.  I phoned my doctor and was switched to Cipro.  After skipping my evening dose of Macrobid and taking Cipro instead, I felt almost normal the next day.  Be very, very cautious about using this drug."


"I have been on Auto Inject Copaxone for over a year now.  I have just entered my second year.   I may have the disease but it certainly does not have me.   I feel great for most part.  I get tired but I think that is from chasing my 9 yr old son.  I have had swelling from injections but it disappears within 20 minutes.  Arms seem to be the worst for me for injections."


"Started with 30mg plus Ativan (lorazepam) 1-2mg/day for anxiety/depression.  OK.  Then, up to 45.  Too strong, down to 30.  Later back to 45, then 60.  Lots and lots of side effects--ear pain, weird nerve pains, mania, then urinary retention which is VERY serious. Kept trying it too long, 7 weeks.  Then switched to Venlafaxine ER which is much more tolerable."


"I've used Viibryd for a couple of years. 40 mg grew to being jittery, even with exercise. At 20 mg I have improvement. I'm much more functional. Being lactose intolerant, it's not uncommon to have diarrhea from time to time. If early in the day, it seems to cause a drop in energy, focus, etc. As needed, I sometimes take an additional 10 mg at lunch.

Previous medicines tried were Prozac and Cymbalta."


"Had a severe UTI that wouldn't clear up on it's own so I had a doctor that called in Bactrim. Within 15 minutes of taking it I had severe flu-like symptoms. It is now 3 years later ... I can only eat about 10 different foods due to intolerances and severe allergies to most anything. I cannot tolerate chemicals or outside allergens either. I basically live in a bubble- of pain, fatigue and misery. When people ask what happened to me, all I can say is, I don't know, I took Bactrim and it ruined my immune system. Did the Bactrim clear up the infection? Yep... sure did."


"Been taking Linzess for 2 weeks now and everyday is watery stools."


"i hate this birth control. I have had it for 2 years and its been 2 crazy years dealing with the side effects. im going to remove it I made my appointment and its coming out. I wouldn't recommend it even though it does help with not getting pregnant but dealing with the side effects is the worse part. I would bleed for like 2 weeks straight and I wont for a week and the bleeding will start again. I have had breast pain, acne, etc. things that I never experienced with other birth controls. Not satisfied at all with this birth control."


"I would say read the side effects , it's true about the itching and burning but the product clearly warns you of that. It has a stronger dosage than the 3 & 7 day so symptoms might be a little worse ... overall it gets the job done"


"Just got prescribed this drug yesterday. 2 a day for 3 days. Took my first dose in the morning and the second at night, I fell asleep soon after. A few hours later I was woken up with terrible stomach pain and serious nausea. I ended up vomiting several times. After, it felt a little better but then the pains came right back and nausea persists. Cant sleep, don't think I want to deal with another night of this, hate this medication"


"All these people moaning about constantly been at the toilet!!
That's a bad side effect of you eat lots of fat in your meals, so it's your own fault really..

Eat low calorie diet, that's what it does say!"


"I have been bipolar my whole life and nothing has worked better than Lithium.  The side effects were quite minimal, feel queasy and difficulty reading because eyes jerk.  All went away after approximately 2 to 3 weeks."


"When I take sleeping pills I always wake up groggy and feel like I never got any real sleep. These make me go to sleep, quickly and I feel like I have had the best sleep ever. I didn't think this would work, my sister offered it to me and after an hour I was out cold, the thing is though that the sleep is so good you never want to wake up and get your day going lol. I take 5mg very seldom when I really need to get a good nights rest or when I have a day off and I feel physically tired but mentally awake to keep from working myself to hard and giving myself and my body much needed beauty rest. Definitely works for me, maybe not for everybody and I wouldn't suggest chronic use, but great for some sleepless nights."


"I started Contrave in May, with the regular first month dosage.  I had some nausea, but found if it took it with lots of water and food, this would subside.  I also had some headaches, but that too went away with water.  I have been on the full strength drug now for 2 months and have lost 18 pounds.  I have learned to regulate the portions of my food and have to wait until my body tells me that I need to eat.  This is not miracle drug and works slow, but that is what I like, it is coming off and staying off.  I have not had to starve.  I feel like I am making good life choice changes and will continue.  Will report back later with more results!"


"I've been having social anxiety my whole life and didn't even realize it. I also suffered from random panic attacks in the middle of the night. I became antisocial, I would isolate myself and lacked communication with my parents. I was very aggressive, had severe depression. I started self medicating with anything that made my depression feel better. I would pursue a quick fix and not realize how much more self harm I was causing to myself and my health. I became suicidal. I asked my teacher for help when I was getting worse. I have therapy and saw a psychiatrist. Zoloft has been really effective for me. I'm no longer having rushing thoughts or feeling socially awkward around people."


"I do not usually leave reviews but this stuff is seriously life changing. I never really had terrible acne in high school. I broke out right before my period in college but nothing too severe. I'm 24 now and in the Spring of this past year 2015, I started breaking out uncontrollably on my cheeks, which I had never even had acne with before. I also would get big ones on my head, temples, and still broke out with big pimples on my chin every month. I tried all of the natural things like tree oil and I tried changing my diet, taking anti biotics, every cream, lotion, face wash that you can get off the shelf and nothing worked. If you are desperate, this drug works. I have been on this medication since August 2015 and my face is 100% healed."


"During the first 2-3 weeks of starting this, I had a slight headache but that's a given when starting a new medication. I've been taking this for 8 months and I've put on 15 pounds. (Diet & physical activity has not changed) No more sex drive, I'm more moody about anything and everything, and I get acne really easily. I am only taking this to help my endometriosis and it gets the job done so dealing with these side effects really isn't bad at all compared to dealing with endometriosis without pain medications."


"After using Relistor shots as needed for my OIC (opiod induced constipation) (which caused extreme stomach cramps and diarrhea, but it's very affective), my PM doc put me on Movantik. I didn't see results that were nearly as drastic but it seemed to kind of work.
*It seems that my pain meds aren't as effective with Movantik in my system*. I've had withdrawl symptoms: sweats, cramping, anxiety, yawning profusely, agitation, and my anxiety level has gone through the roof..not worth it.

It's produced BM's on occasion but I'll stick to my stool softeners, laxatives, and drinking lots of water. I don't like the idea of having another addictive drug in my body to counteract symptoms from the first one. And feeling like crap is not a good trade.  GOOD LUCK!"


"I have tried almost every med. there is for major depression. Most caused lots of weight gain and sleeping all the time. I felt hot and sweat with many of them and vision was very blurry. I thought life was over for me. I have major anxiety and panic attacks. I was better taking the Buspirone, but I was taking bupropion anxiety attacks. I take clonazapam 2mg for sleeping at night because the welbrution keeps me from sleeping. I went on praying for being healed from all the sickness and came off all my meds 2 months ago to prove my faith. I haven't been able to walk out my door for 2 months without forcing myself just to go get groceries and then I am right back inside. I live in darkness. I started them back up this morning."


"For me it works fair.  At certain times of the day I still have difficulty starting the urine stream.  I am  sure I will have to have surgery before long."


"I have been on a roller coaster ride ten years trying to lose weight I'm trying qysemia it's my third day. My insurance did not cover it so I paid $111 at Costco. so far I have a dry mouth, a little heahache, constipation and bit tired hope this works. Not serious symptoms can deal with it."


"The patch works well as part of a program. It and Percocet (7.5/350) work well together, 800mg ibuprofen less so. They are more effective to prevent pain for me, so don't wait for the pain to use a patch."


"I love this medicine. Made it that I didn't have to take my original Lamictal 150mg morning and night, now I just take the XR 300mg every day at lunch. "


"COULD NOT STOP EATING!
After taking Ritalin for about 1 month, I noticed a strong desire to snack. Just munch on anything; crackers, peanut butter, carrots. Whatever was around. It was like the constant munchies. Then the snacking turned into constant eating after another month. A constant desire to eat in order to feel good. It was as if I didn't feel well, and only eating would take the edge off. So about 2 months and 10 pounds later, I switched to Adderall.
Why this made me eat like mad I'll never know..."


"I love how this medicine cleans me out. But you must know you need to be near a restroom because it works fast. I go everyday now and no heartburn anymore or bloating. Love this medicine."


"I've been taking this medication 10mg 4 x a day and it has really helped. I was initially taking hydrocodone for about a year until having surgery (Fusion and Laminectomy - L5 S1) and I have to agree with some of you, when I first started taking it, it worked great and provided relief for about 5 to 6 hours. Now after 6 months, it doesn't seem to be working as it used to but I will be talking with my doctor next month regarding this issue. It seems to only work 3 to 4 hours and does not provide relief like it used to when I first started taking it. I broke one tablet in half since they're scored and took 15mg and this worked but it tells me I'm becoming or am dependent on it. I tried to go without it for 3 days and I hurt worse and vomited."


"I have autoimmune issues, no thyroid and RLS started for me about a year before a thyroid cancer diagnosis. The RLS was so severe I literally asked my husband to hide the guns in the house because I was that miserable (along w other side effects from the cancer treatment).  I was referred to a sleep neuro and was started on 2 mg of Requip.   This drug I believe has changed and saved my life. Literally.  I went without a dose for the first time last night because I didn't make it to the pharmacy in time for my refill.  Well I had zero sleep last night. Waiting for the drug store to open this morning because I am still experiencing severe symptoms at 6:00 am.  I learned my symptoms are less when my diet is healthy (low or no carb is best)."


"I'm absolutely content with this drug. Originally my doctor prescribed me latanoprost and i've been sick quickly. I had a severe sore throat and my eyes were strongly red all the time after just 10-12 days of using it. Than I came back and I told about all side effects. After that conversation my doctor prescribed me Xalatan and I am really content now! It's my third week of using it and i don't have any side effects. No sore throat, no headache, no weakness, no muscle pain, no redness. My eyes were just a little bit red at the beggining but now they are all ok."


"Me, taking this medicine was and is the best thing for my (RLS)."