"I am 17 years old, mother of a five month old girl. I had Mirena inserted six weeks after she was born. Even since, I have been experiencing increasing hair loss, an increased appetite, daily fatigue, lower sex drive, mood swings, unexplainable sadness. Also I bled heavily for three months immediately after I got it with lots of cramping. After it stopped, I didn't bleed at all for 2 1/2 months until now and its very light, but heavy cramps. I sometimes felt like I was pregnant, despite negative tests. I gained 20 lbs and have headaches. "


"This is the first birth control pill I've been on and I started taking it the same time as Lexapro (anti-anxiety).  I conquered all of my anxiety problems and stopped taking it, however I have gained 10 lbs since April and my acne has been horrible. I've read a lot of reviews about Lutera and have noticed the same things. I dont have cramps or bleed near as bad, however the day before I start my period and the day after the last sugar pill I'm an absolute nightmare. Has anyone else had this problem? I'm looking for a different pill. I'm asking my doctor about it as soon as I get home."


"It works great, but the downfall of Metformin is it causes you to have diarrhea but it controls my insulin resistance."


"So, i finally got this thing out today and i wanted to share my experience somewhere. (I am 19)

  Over a year and a half ago i had nexplanon inserted in to my arm. I have never had sex, so it's primary focus was to help me with just overall period regulation. The month after i got this in, my period stopped and still has not came back. I was so upset to give that luxury up with the removal of it. So here is one pro: no period at all for me!

  Unfortunately, the con list is much longer..

I actually do not know why i kept this in so long, bc the way it made me feel was not worth it.  I feel a very heavy gloom over me, my nerves, emotions and anxiety were all going crazy. I gained almost 70 lbs and i have never been unhappier. Not for me..."


"Terrible experience. My son is affected with ASD and ADHD. We gave him Concerta for one day by prescription. All symptoms have worsen dramatically, He became extremely nervous and did not sleep a half of night."


"Worst experience of my life. Three months of bleeding, constant cramping, acne on my back (which I've never had in 24 years), and lightheadedness. Despite the terrible side effects, it ended up being pointless because why would I want to have sex when I'm constantly bleeding."


"This product saved me. I was having a severe Rosacea flare-up, complete with pustules. Clarifoam is the only product that helped in a month of trying various alternatives.  I was really getting down about my appearance.  The product goes on easily and I noticed improvement within 12 hours. I would suggest using it with Cetaphil cleanser so that your skin does not get too dry. I have been using it in the morning and evening and use the "leave on" versus the "wash off" method.  I am truly grateful for this product and want to get the word out to Rosacea sufferers."


"Please don't take this medication. I have anxiety and fibromyalgia and I am prescribed 800 MG three times a day. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I ran out of Neurontin 5 days ago. The withdrawal has been terrible. I know, Neurontin "doesn't cause withdrawal symptoms" but it does, and I've read all over the internet that I am not alone. I have quit opiate pain killers cold turkey and over came a severe cocaine addiction in my youth, these things are child's play compared to not having Neurontin. I was sweating, shivering, constipated, and the anxiety made me consider checking into a psych ward and asking them to throw away the key, I cried for hours, I can't express how horrific it was and I read it can last a year!"


"I started using Sprintec after requesting a pill that helped reduce acne. 1st month I was on the pill I was extremely nauseated without vomiting during the day. It gradually decreased and I currently experience no nausea at all in my 3rd month. Literally the only other con of this pill is that I have gained about 5-7 lbs. which is significant for me because I am 5'0 and have always maintained the exact same weight. On the bright side, my skin is MUCH clear with very few breakouts (they are somewhat more frequent when I am on my period). I have NO cramps which is huge for me because they used to be almost debilitating. My bra cup size has also increase from a "B" to a "C", and I feel less moody while on my period."


"I have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and had a knee replacement recently. I was having a lot of pain and the short term medicines were not helping.  I switched to this on the advice of my physician and it is the difference between night and day. One pill in the morning and one at night keep me from derailing.  I am able to do my Physical Therapy, go to work, and have energy for the first time in a month."


"Started Harvoni 6 days ago so far no side effects or maybe a little concentration problem at time. (Brain fog) not sure if thats part of it or just because I'm an old fart LOL."


"I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend , it was our first time ( having unprotected sex) and he was worried. Hours later we end up getting Plan B and it actually works my period was on time and everything. So I recommend this if you're worried:)"


"The only positive thing to say is that it made me sleep 6 1/2 hours straight although it didn't help me get to sleep. The reason I laid down was because I became very dizzy and woke up feeling the same which has induced anxiety. I have felt completely off balance similar to vertigo. I have taken stronger sleep aids that didn't give me this effect. I was very hopeful. A waste of $90.00."


"This is the only medication that has worked for me and I've tried just about all of them out there. This will be the 3rd time I've started and stopped it but that was only because of the high cost. Now I found out there's financial assistance (after ALL the money I've shelled out ahhhhhhhhhh)!!!!!!

I can't wait for this to kick in (day 2 being back on it) because I know I will feel like my old self again. Can't wait!!!!!"


"Do not take this birth control pills!! very first two weeks of pills, It started to itching on my lower legs and I immediately stop taking them because the itchiness become severe and left me with scarred on my lower legs so bad that I couldn't even wear short during the summer time now. After 2 months of stopped taking these pills, Im still getting itchiness and now I need to go see a dermatologist for my  skin condition problem. I have never break out on my legs before. I called manufacture company of Jolessa for the side effects and they just took my statements and Nothing has been resolved. I'm very unhappy with this product!!!"


"I've been taking the pill for 3-4 years now and it had always given me weird side effects before my period that changed with each month. Some months I would experience cramps, or breast tenderness that I never had before being on it. It also made me gain weight and increased my anxiety and depression. However, the past few months my side effects have worsened just before my period. Depression and anxiety gets really bad for 1-2 days and I started vomiting. This month I couldn't even get out of bed I experienced nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, back pain, dizziness, weakness."


"It's the only ADD med that actually works for me. The higher the dose the clearer I think (male 5'11 185). However, if my dose is over 40mg (I've taken as much as a 100mg) then I get erectile dysfunction, penis shrinkage and dry mouth. Once I lowered my dose to 40mg I stopped concentrating as good but the side effects went away too."


"I had been in remission for 20 years and then had a flair up like never before. I refuse to take any steroid based medicines due to the side effects and advised my Doctor of that. He started me on 4 pills of Lialda a day and within 1 week all of my symptoms where gone. I am now taking 2 pills a day and remain symptom free with absolutely no side effects. "


"I have been taking this medication for about 3 months now, hoping something will change and it will start to help me, but it's not. I've also been taking ibuprofen along with it. But I still have a lot of pain. My right hip is so much worse then the left. All I want is relief. Even a little bit, I would rejoice."


"I had horrible experiences with birth control pills - I could not handle the hormones in any of them I tried.  I got Skyla after my first child was born.  The insertion hurt pretty badly and I was cramping and bleeding for about a month afterwards.  After that month though I stopped getting my period completely, I can handle the hormone levels in it and really the only negative is that I've had some very dull, light abdominal pain that comes and goes randomly, which is tolerable in comparison to having a regular period and to what other birth control did to me."


"I recently quit smoking with no problems at all using Chantix! I have smoked a pack and a half a day for 8 years and nothing has ever worked before. By day 9 on Chantix I really could care less if I smoked even with coworkers asking me all day to smoke.  This is a wonderful medication any smoker should try this."


"Took plan b on October 28th after the condom slipped. I took it 3 hour after the accident. I got a period 2 weeks later it started off light but then was normal and lasted the usual amount of days except I didn't have cramps like usual.. This was on November 12th and I have not had a period since.. I am so worried. I took a pregnancy test on November 28th and it was negative. I was expecting my period on 12th of December but it never came.. I started getting cramps that day like it would come and I have been getting them ever since but nothing.. I'm terrified. I am in no way ready to have a baby. Is this normal?? I don't really know if it worked for me.. I thought it did but my period this month never showed so now I'm not sure."


"I took 15 mg samples and had success right from the beginning. Fell asleep within 30 minutes and stayed asleep all night! Woke up feeling rested and refreshed!! My fit bit clocked the most deep sleep hours than I ever have without a sleep aid. I am one of those people that does not like taking any medication, so I will use this ONLY when I think I will not be able to unwind and sleep deeply. Exercise and hard work are the best ways to exhaust your body and sleep deeply, and I prefer that before drugs. On a scale on 1-10, my insomnia is about a 7. Belsomra absolutely works with my body chemistry at least for now."


"It is our RIGHT to have medication available for our use.  My advice is to use correctly.  After several years of increasing my own doses to 20/day (7.5/200 vicoprofin). I decided to quit or die of an O.D.  So I went to a specialist who deals with detox using Suboxone or Subutux.  Either one will help if you are worried about withdrawals."


"After trying Omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), and other over the counter proton pump inhibitors over the years, I found they were not doing the trick. I had a perpetual sore throat for a few months, and finally went to the ENT who said the acid was burning my esophagus. He put me on Dexilant, which cured that after about 3 weeks. I stayed on it for a few months, the sore throat went away completely and I never had acid problems after that.

This is expensive, but worth it! It is the best thing out there, and the trick to taking it is you have to take first thing in the morning, 30 mins before any food on empty stomach. If you have ANY food in your stomach, you will get diarrhea."


"I've had a great experience with this pill! I've been taking this for 7 months now and have seen little to no side effects like others are claiming. My periods are regular, only 4-5 days a month and I know exactly when they're coming! Also haven't gotten pregnant which is a plus. Helped with my acne a lot and although my severe cramps are not completely diminished, Advil does the trick - definitely made a difference!"


"I was given this medicine after my Dr and discovered I pretty much had an absent immune system. I have been on several pill antibiotics and nothing was working anymore. I had this medicine by IV in a Dr office one time. My infection finally went away. I didn't have any reaction to this medicine."


"I've been on Lexapro for two days with Ativan for emergencies. I'm very pleased with Lexapro for being just a few days and already seeing a difference, plus medicine usually makes me very sick and this did not. Its nice to go to bed and not have 2 or 3 panic attacks with over thinking and palpitations. My only dislike, so far, is that it makes my teeth feel very strange and it's a little annoying. And also since it makes me tired, I take it before bed. But if I miss that window of being severely tired and don't fall asleep, then I am up for hours and hours. Still very tired, but restless. I hope to see those side effects go away after a long period of taking them."


"I suffer from PTSD, anxiety and depression. I was given this medicine to help with focus. It reacted in my system as an 'old school' prescription diet pill and exacerbated my symptoms. Reaction included the following symptoms over a period of 4 days:  Dry mouth, feeling dehydrated, crawling skin and scalp. Moderate sinus and eye tension headaches, intense neck and shoulder tension. Sleeping issues, very focused and specific brooding thoughts of death and dying, increased racing thoughts. Blood pressure shifts, heart palpitations, easily confused and major short term memory disruption. Extreme Panic/anxiety attacks with 'shock' effects."


"I was a bad drug addict for many many years until we (husband and I) found methadone. My husband is gone because of lung cancer and was taking it up and until his death but I am still taking it and am very glad to be drug free. "


"I just inserted the oval about 45 minutes ago and I unfortunately have not been able to sleep due to the pain. Mine feels more internal though! When I apply the cream it doesn't burn it's up in there that does!! And I constantly am running to the toilet cause it feels like I have to pee and when I do dribble a little out it burns horribly a little more than it already did! I really hope this kicks in....and fast! All in all, I'm not prone to yeast infections however my mom is and she takes cranberry pill capsules daily and apparently it really benefits down there so I recommend that so you don't have to go down this path....times like this I wish I would have listened to my mother lol!! Nothin wrong with cranberry in ur system prone or not"


"This pill is a nightmare. I have been on this pill for ten months and I officially go off in 7 days and that can't come any sooner. I don't even know where to start with all the horrible things this pill caused me. I didn't start getting all these issues until six months into the pill. I got extremely extremely bad anxiety. I have been in a constant state of anxiety for the past five months. I am also extremely depressed. Due to this pill. I developed sleep paralysis and insomnia due to this pill. I am a comepletely different person then I was ten months ago. This pill ruined my life. My memory also got extremely bad on this pill as well. This pill literally has caused my life to spiral out of control."


"Wonderful as long as you take it at onset. I also use Imitrex. Daily."


"I got the nexplanon in February, since then I have literally had a period for four months. It is going to be June soon and I don't see it stopping anytime soon. I am soaking about 10 panty liners a day including overnight use! This does not make me feel sick, or nauseous but it's VERY difficult to keep buying pads, I never spent this much when's I didn't use birth control! I believe this is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy... BECAUSE MY HUSBAND WILL NOT TOUCH ME ANYMORE! He and I are both very insecure about my amount of blood, it is difficult to want to be intimate when it feels like a water slide! Overall very displeased with this, I feel lied to. And I feel like this constant blood flow should've been talked about more often!!"


"My sister had been on clozapine for 11 years! She was doing great; showering on her own, changing her own clothes (for those that know people with schizophrenia then you these are major tasks in of themselves) she was even volunteering, working out and DRIVING!  Just last week her doctor, whom we have grown to love and depend on, told her about Vraylar.Of course SHE wanted to try it.Sure she still had the voices in her head but they were quieter and she could always tell the difference between her world and reality.  After 3 days on Vraylar she went full blown maniac! Throwing things,yelling at us in tongues ,hitting and kicking us. We finally got her to the ER and got the Clozapine back in her system and the Vraylar out.She's still in CCU."


"I used Fioricet for years to not only treat my headaches, but to help with tense aches and pains in my shoulders.  It was the only thing that worked and allowed me to continue with my daily routine.  I did notice that after taking it for such a long time I experienced some of the withdrawls.  I would reccomend taking it but follow how your doctor says to take your dosages even if you think you are starting to have a "headache" it might just be a rebound reaction."


"I was prescribed Modafinil to address the extreme fatigue associated with abrupt cessation of crystal methamphetamine. By no means is this a miracle cure, but it will keep you awake. It will not give you energy, like amphetamines. It will no produce euphoria. At higher doses, I'm taking 400mg b.i.d as needed, since my 2000mg dose of meth per day ceased. At that high a dose, I feel a bit jittery, more of a caffeine like effect for the first hour. Duration for me is about 5 hours with an almost immediate crash. The best thing is, if you are determined to quit meth, this is a helpful tool. Especially for those that don't have time to detox in a clinical setting. Addition of the dopamine precursor supplement L-Arginine will help mood."


"I had a period every month for two years being on Mirena and spotted in between periods. I also got really bad acne. The benefit of it not worrying about taking BC pills everyday but I got it taken out. Not worth it!"


"Very helpful in improving concentration and completing tasks."


"Decided to buy Monistat 3 in addition to the Diflucan. Instant burning like never before. I guess I just wasted the cash I spent. The intense burning sensation is unbearable. Never again."


"I've been reading some of the reviews on Xenical and I find some of you complain the drug doesn't work. Let me just clear some stuff up for you. If you aren't a calorie limit diet, you still eat whatever you want and you hardly move a muscle then this drug is NOT for you. This isn't a magic pill that will make you lose weight overnight without any effort, you have to make the effort to exercise a little, moderate your food proportion and set a calorie limit every day. Xenical just absorbs the food's fats but it's YOUR JOB to make sure the fat intake is low so you won't have a bad time in the bathroom. 2 weeks ago I weighed 315 and that was my heaviest weight. Today I'm 293 and I already started my weight loss goal before taking Xenical"


"This medicine was initially a God send and my joint problems got better to the point that I was able to cut down on my pain killers.  Side effects included upset stomach and abdominal pain, muscle pain.  Unfortunately I have developed thyroid nodules and my liver has become enlarged and my spleen shrunk - all was well when I had a scan before taking the medicine. Have had to stop the injections and my joint condition has come back with a vengeance. "


"I've been taking doxylamine succinate for about 10 years, and it works great, much better than diphenhydramine and other over-the-counter aids, and at a much lower cost than prescription sleep aids. I used to work the graveyard shift for years, and found that when I got a "regular" job, I just couldn't sleep all night. Tried everything, this one's the best. Take a half pill if it makes you feel groggy, but I can shake off the grogginess more easily than I can shake off exhaustion from lack of sleep."


"For short term treatment of obesity there is no doubt this is hands down the best thing on the market. "


"Had a major depressive episode out of nowhere (no stressful life circumstances). When I started on 10 mg I stayed awake 40 hours straight and had panic attacks. Went off it. After horrible Effexor side effects I started on 5 mg of Lexapro again (I was absolutely desperate) and gradually increased. For the first two weeks this drug made my anxiety/depression way worse and I became delusional, but once I took a very small dose of seroquel I became progressively better each day and I have no symptoms of mental illness whatsoever anymore. Completely healed me of depression."


"3 days after insertion I ran for 30 minutes and had pleasurable sex-- no issues. I'll update again once the hormones kick in-- the doctor told me about a week"


"I used to have rashes that swelled and bled. In 5 minutes the irritation and swelling was gone."


"Do not take this. DO NOT TAKE THIS. I'm 26 and weigh 135 lbs. I started taking Trinessa in July 2016 and one month later, I'm in the hospital coughing up blood with uncontrollable pain in my side. They did a CT and it came back that I had a blood clot in my left lung. They said my birth control caused it. I became so swollen in my legs just 2 days before the clot went into my lung. I'm a very healthy woman and this medication almost took my life.

Please be careful. It's been 4 months and I'm still short of breath. 40% of my lung died because it wasn't getting oxygen. I'm on blood thinners twice a day. Don't think this can't happen to you. Estrogen thickens your blood.  I'm just so thankful I didn't have a stroke."


"Im 18 years old & have been suffering with acne since I was 11/12. I tried EVERY over counter spot treatment and every medication prescribed by the doctor. Some worked for a few weeks but my spots always returned. Being a dancer, I have to wear a lot of stage makeup so the doctor telling me 'don't wear makeup' really wasn't helpful. Finally I was refereed to the hospital and prescribed a 20mg dosage of accutane for a 6 month period. I started my first tablet a month and 5 days ago & I have already seen a reduction in the amount of new breakouts. The side effects have been tough already, I've had sore lips & inside my nose like you wouldn't believe, also had a bit of stomach pain recently & tiredness. Will update my accutane journey in a month:)"


"Appears to be working fine. 10 mg. taken daily along with Metoprolol Tartrate 25 mg. twice daily has reduced my blood pressure from 150 over 80 before my heart attack and bypass surgery to 116 over 64 after the surgery and after beginning the medications. I was 54 at time of heart attack, 55 at time of quintuple bypass surgery. Currently age 57.

Side effects: Lisinopril alone caused slight scratchy throat and mild cough at first, but those effects went away after about a year. No fatigue with Lisinopril alone, however now after a 10-hour shift at work, I am severely fatigued, but that didn't start until I started taking the Metoprolol Tartrate. I now fall into bed immediately after returning home from work, but attribute to the Metoprolol."


"Helped with my insomnia 100% until they pulled it off the market. Many thanks to the manufacturer! I had used this medicine for such a long time. I never could sleep before taking this and I still now watch the time go by.  "


"I have been on this medicine for over a year and it worked really well at first now my hair is thinning and I'm having joint pain."


"I have been on Nortriptyline for 4 weeks now. At first I was so lethargic. That has improved greatly. My mouth dryness is also improving. Up until yesterday I felt this med was "the one". I am new to migraines, had 2 that lasted greater than 7 days a piece. The second was so bad I was directly admitted from my first neurology appointment to the hospital for 14 DHE treatments (yuck). I have had at least 4 mild-moderate headaches a week, that too is improving. Yesterday I started to have tingling from mid calf to my 4 small toes. Has anyone else have that issue?"


"I have been on Nexplanon for 3 months now and so far I really like it. I was on the Depo shot for one year prior to Nexplanon and it was a nightmare. I had mood swings, very low sex drive, and headaches all the time. On Nexplanon I have not had a period but I have had about 3-4 weeks of spotting but it just recently stopped. The spotting isn't bad just very light and I usually only have to use 1-2 panty liners a day when I do spot. I do seem to have low sex drive sometimes but not frequently. I have not had any other side effects other than spotting and low sex drive from time to time. I feel like this is a very effective birth control and worth getting."


"This is my 8th day of taking Plyera. I feel poisoned. These drugs are poison. My chest is burning up from acid. I can feel acid in my nose as well. I am pretty much confined to my couch or bed. 2 more days to go. I am concerned that this medicine is damaging my esophagaus from severe acid reflux.  Doc was insistent on curing this even if I did not have any ulcers. I felt so much better before this treatment. Please prepare plastic spoons and bowls. You won't have the energy to wash anything. Also prepare 10 day worth of food you can eat using microwave. You won't be driving anywhere either. Not all will experience terrible side effects (I had them all) but for sure they are real for me."


"This is the only medicine I have taken for insomnia that helps me sleep. at least seven hours. Only drawback is if I take too late at nite I am drowsy for few hours when I wake up."


"Hey girls, I got my rod implant 2 and a half years ago on the 17 th of march 2014, I got it out 23rd of August 2016 but it was not expired until 17th of march 2017, since then i have had only one period so far, my partner and i have been trying for a baby since i had my first period after implant was removed but we haven't had any luck"


"I currently take 80mg OxyContin four times a day, although I sometimes try and see if I can manage on 2-3/day. I am 45 and will undergo hip replacement at end of April. OxyContin allows me to feel normal and most activities I used to do are doable. The best part is the absence of drowsiness and "euphoria" I always associate with opiates, so it doesn't get me all loopy."


"I have a tubal so I am taking this to supposedly to help with night sweats. It is Day 14 and my breasts are completely tender, I have acne on my face, chest, neck and back. I usually get a few blemishes when I have my period but nothing like this since I was pregnant 9 years ago. I am retaining water, my ankles are swollen and I am gaining weight. I have Been nauseous and my regular bowel movements have become irregular. My stomach has some cramping as well. I have been trying to figure out how long to take this before the side effects are supposed to go away. I am thinking that I will take it until my first period and then dismiss it. It is not worth all these extra side effects"


"I'm 4 days in to starting otezla, not even to the full 30mg per day and I'm quitting. The nausea, headaches, and awful stomach pain is just not worth it. It is really bad. Going to try something else."


"Amazing drug when combined with lexapro ( for my depressive side ). To say it has changed my life, saved my marriage and made me a better father is a sheer undersell of this medicine.

I'm bipolar 2 with mixed episodes (Dysphoric).  I'm no longer filled with rage over nothing,   irritable , or depressed.  It has thus far been the magic bullet for me, after trying about 6 other combinations.

It's allowing me to be present in my own life without constantly overthinking or having racing and repeating thoughts.

Having a clear mind is allowing me the freedom to be the man I always knew I was.

There's a lot of horror stories on here but just remember when you find the right medication.  Its worth it."


"After surgery I was given Oxycodone. I asked my Dr for something similar that would not make me itch crazy like Oxycodone does. He gave me Nucynta time released. Both Oxycodone and Nucynta has same results for killing pain and they both make you itch because they are narcotic. The two negatives for me on Nucynta was bad dreams and withdrawals. The withdrawals happened after a week of being on them. I stopped taking one day and I was up all night sweating and shakes, felt like the worst flu."


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"I was prescribed lexapro after trying Zoloft. Zoloft did not work out for me. I've been taking lexapro for two weeks now and over all I feel much better. I occasionally have to take half a klonopin on bad days but over all, I am improving. There were some side effects but I was able to manage them even with school. Nothing I couldn't handle. I have a much better out look, and I have motivation to help others. I'm trying to exercise as well. I hope this medicine continues to help with my anxiety and depression:)"


"I was very pleased with Integra F to treat my Iron Deficiency Anemia.  I took Iron for anemia about 15 years ago and it caused alot of stomach problems (nausea & vomiting, constipation).  I have had no negative side effects from Integra (even taking 2 a day) and my blood levels are slowly rising toward a normal level."


"My daughter has been taking this for 7 months with almost no side affects.  Her reading level increased from 3.1 to 4.5 in 6 months and her grades overall increased to A's.  Our only problem is that we are having behavior problems with her at home as the medication is wearing off, and prior to taking it in the morning.  We are currently adding another drug to see if it helps with this issue.  Her behavior at school has not changed."


"I think Viibryd made my liver hurt.  I started having weird pains on my right side under my upper ribcage shortly after I started taking it.  I stopped taking it because it didn't work all that well for my depression.  I noticed after I stopped taking it the pains disappeared completely.  I told my Dr. and he wrote me off as crazy.  Maybe I am crazy, but the pain coincided directly with starting and stopping Viibryd.

Another reason I stopped besides it not working that well was the cost.  It was too expensive for me and insurance wouldn't cover much of it."


"This is my 3rd day on Contrave and so far I'm feeling fine. Have lost 3 pounds. Have notice the urges to eat things just because it has gone, I actually passed by bread and chips! The urge for the evening cocktail or a cigarette has greatly decreased. We'll see how week 2 goes on 1 tab BID"


"Medicine not work my husband took it and nothing happens. "


"43 yr old female. I started phentermine 37.5 mg once a day,  on March 14, 2017. I lost 10 pounds As of April 12, 2017. Today is April 27, 2017 and I have lost 18 more pounds in 2 weeks. Total of 28 so far. I have no appetite at all really. But I was starting to get dizzy, and nauseous. Severe stomach pain, So I force myself to eat small meals. I do notice that I'm constantly thirsty. Easily agitated or annoyed also. But other than that I like the results"


"I had tried Abilify, Fanapt, lithium, Depakote, and Geodon for my bipolar disorder. Luckily, a doctor introduced me to Invega. It helped dramatically with my bipolar issues and alcohol abuse. I have absolutely no problem with my mood since being on this medicine. I'm always happy and am no longer irritable since being on this medicine. I don't have a problem with alcohol abuse anymore and I'm able to drink like a normal person.  There are two problems I have with Invega though. The first is that I gained weight dramatically. In 5 months I gained 50 lbs. Also I would have random spurts of horrible anxiety.  Great medication all in all though."


"I've been taking belviq for six months. I've lost 42 pounds. At 5'6 I went from 220 to178. I'd like to loose that last 8. I combined Belviq with the  Calorie counting app that allows you to enter daily foods and activities. It then provides a daily analysis and maintains all your records. Finally it grades you each day. Together I've had great success and feel so much better. Only side effect : dry mouth.  I can live with that !"


"I was prescribed cipro for my bad kidney infection about 2 days ago so I am still currently taking this drug. The bad part for me is the SIDE EFFECTS.  Oh my! My dreams have been soo vivid that I hate sleeping. Like I literally start dreaming before Im even asleep I was starting to think I was loosing my mind! I feel like im in a cloud or something :-( I dont think i can take it!"


"I started taking the medication on Tuesday, so I have now been on it for four days. The second day I wanted to eat everything and anything I can put in my mouth so I know I must have put on some weight. Today is Friday and finished dinner, I am sick to my stomach and want to throw up. The thought of food right now is making me sick. I had stomach cramps a couple of days ago. Usually around this time I am going to the refrigerator to see what I can put in my mouth whether hungry or not. I plan on increasing my dose next Tuesday to 2 a day and so on. I hope this will work for me because nothing else has."


"I had Implanon inserted in September 2010. The only side effect I got was a little weight gain, but I went back to eating right and lost the weight. I did not get the other side effects that reviews mentioned such as depression, mood swings. The only thing is last week I started to spot and am still spotting. I'm not sure if it will stop but I was getting used to not having a period since it was inserted."


"Chill guys! The condom broke the other night and I ended up big time inside her.i was freaked too but just got this so all should be OK . GL"


"This is my first pack of Microgestin Fe 1/20. I asked two of my coworkers if they liked being on this pill and they said it was okay. Unfortunately, I get headaches like crazy. I'm finding that for every pill I take, I also take an Advil! The only positive thing from this pill is that its making my breasts grow (I'm on the smaller side). My breast do hurt and are tender all the time. Not sure if I want to continue this pill because the headaches are really interrupting my life style. Not to mention, I get super moody. I tell people not to take it personally, that it's my hormones. Definitely, more negative than positive."


"I have tried Depakote for migraines, as well as Childhood Epilepsy.  My son has tried it for Bipolar disorder. It can and does make me and my son lethargic, can cause an increase in salivation, causes massive weight gain (from 105 to 155lbs). In my opinion, the possible benefits are not worth the side effects."


"It took me a long time to realize some major changes in my life directly correlated with the time I began to take Ortho Tri-Cyclen. I thought these were just general changes in my life until I realized they all started around the same time. I gained about 8-10 pounds, which is almost 10% of my body weight so it made a noticeable difference. The biggest negative point, however was the depression and irritability. I would cry for at least 2 days every month for no reason and considered dropping out of school and moving back home because I was so unhappy. Since I stopped taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen a month ago my whole life has gone back to normal, dropped 5 pounds and generally happy and comfortable. I never got pregnant, though."


"I have had to take this medicine numerous times, the ABSOLUTE best way to take it and not taste it is fill your mouth with Keifer and drop the pill in your mouth and then swallow. You will not taste the metallic taste!"


"I have had severe panic attacks for years. Finally got a doc that prescribed this and wow, it is an amazing medicine. My doctor retired and it seems every doctor now is afraid to prescribe it due to the ones who abuse it. I don't take it daily but my mind stops racing and I can sleep when I use it. I gave it a 9 because of slight drowsiness some mornings."


"I was taking linzess for the better part of three years it did the job but had major AEs. I experienced bloating, weight gain and the biggest problem for me was stomach pains. My GI doc switched me over to trulance about 30 days ago and as of now not having any AEs. I hope it continues to work this well."


"I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about 2.5 years and never realized that that was what was giving me the craziest mood swings. I went on Loestrin 24 Fe. At first I was happy with it, then came the almost complete loss of sex drive. I also became very moody & snappy for no reason at all. My doctor called and said they were discontinuing my Loestrin and putting me on a "chewable" pill. I was not happy about that at first. The pill tastes like a little mint, which I actually really like now. On top of that, I am in such a great mood, even when I probably shouldn't be. No mood swings, and gained my sex drive is back 100%! My breasts seems a tad fuller, but nothing crazy. Also, no weight gain. I love it!"


"I can't stay awake without it. I was taking 36mg of Concerta at 6am, another 36 at 8am, and then falling asleep at my desk at 9. Now I still take the 6am dose, but I take the Methylin at 8 and then at 10 if I need it. I was falling asleep every day. Now I can actually stay awake! No other medicines have worked for me, and I have certainly tried a lot."


"My doctor put me on this after my blood test came back showing signs of liver problems from the Vicodin I was taking. I'm actually much more satisfied with Zohydro. It only needs to be taken once daily instead of four times. I feel more consistent pain relief without the spikes and valleys of the other. Wish it would have been available sooner I could have avoided the possible liver damage I now have to deal with."


"I am a 30 year old female that has had Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia, Emetophobia, and Social Phobia for the last 20 years. I have been on several medications (Seroquel, Depakote, Celexa, Wellbutrin, Paxil, Effexor, Topamax, and now Zoloft) throughout the years combined with therapy to help with these issues. I started Zoloft July 2015 and had terrible nausea from it. It was the most intense burning sensation in my stomach, even after taking it with food. I was on it for 3 months, ranging from 12.5mg to 50mg. Nausea didn't go away and didn't help any of my disorders. I am now on Lexapro and have great results. I wouldn't recommend Zoloft."


"Quetiapine has improved my mood swings and suicidal thoughts. It also does wonders for my anxiety. At first, taking this medication (50mg 2x daily) I felt very groggy; it helped my insomnia a lot - and still does. So despite that side-effect, I believe this drug works very well. I was told I was slurring my speech by others within the first couple of days of taking this - it did turn me into a bit of a Zombie!! This, however, passed and now, in conjunction with Mirtazapine, Pregabalin and Diazepam I feel better than I have in a long time."


"I have been taking phentermine for only about 4 days now. But I have lost 8 pounds. I am also taking another pill, for depression and anxiety for about a month, so I'm not sure if all my side effects are from only phentermine, but I have been having lots. I have been unable to sleep for more than a couple hours a night, a migraine on day 3 that sent me home and put me in bed all day, little to no appetite, irritability, and diarrhea for a day now. However, I've been reading that these side effects only last for a week in some people so I'm going to wait and see. The weight loss part is working so far. I've just had to force myself to eat food throughout the day. If this drug works it will be worth it."


"I started Phentermine 37.5 mg on 3/11/2017.  It is not affecting me at all and how I know this is back in 1997--I took "phen-phen" and lost over 30 lbs in a month.  I would get "the feeling" you get and I had bad insomnia.  I am 45 years old and 5'1 and weigh 203.  Back in 2014, I weighed in at a whopping 247 and by 2016, I have been hovering right around 203--hence, why I decided to try Phentermine again.  I lost the previous weight by counting calories and it did indeed work.  Could it be that the Phentermine is not working because maybe I need Adipex instead?  IDK, but it has me really flustered.  I can sleep and eat.  It's crazy. "


"I took this pill for several months and finally got a hold of my doctor's office to switch to something different.  I had been on Ortho Tri Cyclen-lo and had no issues, but had to switch to something less expensive.  Although my breasts grew about half way into my cycle, they were so sensitive I could hardly stand it.  I had horrible mood swings and would just feel like I could break down crying at any particular moment.  Good at pregnancy prevention, but not sure all the nasty side effects that come along with it make it worth it."


"I had very mild symptoms of BV.  Really minimal amount of discharge and only an odor after sex.  I googled my symptoms and diagnosed myself with BV.  I didn't want to have sex again until I got it taken care of.  I went to the doctor and vwala...diagnosed and RX'd Metronidazole 500mg BID.  I'm only on my 2nd day of the medicine.  I googled taking a probiotic (lactobacillus) alongside it (3-4 hours after you take your metronidazole) because the metronidazole could upset your bacteria/yeast balance in your body and actually cause you to get a yeast infection.  So I've been taking my metronidazole and then 4 hours later I'll take a probiotic pill.  I am SUPER dizzy and my tummy hurts.  Not digging the side effects :-("


"I think with time the birth control fixes and adjustes to your body. I had Implanon and then Nexplanon when they changed it. I've had it in for 7 years next November. I left the first implant for 4years , although I should have taken it out at 3. It still worked though. Like all the other ladies said my periods were irregular and sporatic.I felt like if I was near another female on their period , I would get mine again. Like seriously that would happen to me. Or if I was near my boyfriend too much I would get it too.
It was crazy. My emotions were off the wall too. I didn't know how to react most of the time.But with this 2nd implant I feel like I've grown  and my emotions have fixed themselves. I'm 28 now. I get periods every once in a while"


"Very effective. Have lost a lot of weight, but side effects not as extreme as Sutent for me.  Started taking 9/20/10 still on it 2/11."


"It took almost two weeks of two packets a day, but so very worth it. I had a daily headache for about the first week. I'd been having severe gut issues for a year. I had just given up on eating during my work day because of unpredictable diarrhea. My life centered around bathroom availability. I have decreased to one packet as per my doctor. I feel more hopeful than I have in a very long time."


"I started on 50mg of Zoloft around 8 or 9 months ago, and it helped me a lot. Recently I went and got my dosage upped to a 100mg due to a few traumatic things, I became very, very depressed. That was about three months ago and I feel a lot better, not 100% but better none the less. I never really noticed any side effects, except gritting my teeth at night, and I do think it makes me a little drowsy. As far as sexual side effects I've had none, unlike the previous two medications I tried."


"Reported my first experience which was excellent early March. Subsequent experiences indicate that it works best with good visual stimulation & willing partner.. Since then I have used it twice - once when we staying over at a friends - obviously not as much visual stimulation as wife dressed smart rather than overtly sexy. Did help me maintain erection but nothing like first time. We were a bit apprehensive about the next time so re-created first experience and my wife played her part by going braless in the bar and restaurant and also showed a good bit of keg in short skirt and stockings. Another great night with sustained lovemaking and three climaxes for me."


"I have been taking this for endometriosis and have found it very effective. This isn't for the treatment of endometriosis but is for the prevention of pain that goes along with it."


"This had been my third time with depo. I had taken it twice before after my first two babies and had regular periods and no other side effects.  So I thought nothing of it when they suggested it after my third born ( I feel like they always urge me to stop reproducing even after my healthy birth) .  Four weeks to the day after my third birth I was given depo and have not stopped bleeding since.  That's over four months of bleeding now. I didn't go back for the second shot at three months. From yucky dark thick blood to a river there is no stopping it. Along with all the joys of being on your period. I'm moody and depressed. I can't even go back to work :'("


"I had taken this pill before back in May of 2013 and within 30 days I had lost 17.8 pounds. I was so happy. I ended up getting laid off for the summer and I didn't know where I could go to get this prescription again. I ended up gaining 10 pounds back after 3 months. I got another prescription after some blood work."


"I was on Nuvaring and I loved it until a year and a half into when I started bleeding during sex. That's how I knew I had to get off it. When I was on the pill that happened too and as soon as I switched to something else I was fine. I'm not sure if that's just because my body gets used to birth controls after about a year and a half and starts acting up on them."


"This is a really good nerve pill. It does not make you feel tired."


"Before taking Anafranil I had severe panic attacks and de-realization. Xanax was the only medicine that could help me but only temporarily at high doses. After unsuccessful experiences with other antidepressants which made my anxiety and mood much worse, I was ready to give up pharmaceuticals until I gave Anafranil a shot. I don't preach antidepressants or antianxiety medicines because I don't like them myself, but Anafranil seemed to be the only medicine that virtually eliminated my panic attacks without making me feel 'numb' and 'lifeless'. If you have panic disorder or depression like I do and have had no luck with SSRI's or SNRI's, I urge you to at least try Anafranil."


"I had a terrible skin infection and a few days of taking Zithromax made it look a lot better. May need another course but good for now."


"I took Accutane for 5 months when I was 17 and saw amazing results. I thought that Accutane was supposed to clear acne forever, but mine came back when I was about 21, but not as bad as it was when I was a teenager. After trying other treatments for the past 3 years, I am starting on Accutane for the second time. I do not remember having any side effects, not even dryness. I really hope that it works as well as it did the first time."


"The things that bothered me before Prozac were greatly enhanced once I was on Prozac. If a normal panic attack was a 5 out of 10 before Prozac, then after, they were 100. My thoughts became very irrational as well as a sense of overwhelming doom. I have been off the meds for three days and I am just starting to settle some."


"My chest infection started feeling better after 3 days, with no problems! Did get a bit of an upset stomach though."


"I've been taking this for about four years now and it's been great. I only get my period when I forget to take the medicine. It alleviates acne and cramps. I recommend asking your gyne if this is right for you."


"Diarrhea for 2 hours , stomach gurgling all day , urge to go but nothing , feels like gas brewing but nothing, may take tomorrow but don't know after that , was having bowel movement every day with citcrel,  but still had urge to go , so doctor thinks I'm not emptying,  but I will have to say I don't really like this med,"


"I have used product before but this time as soon as I inserted application I got instant tingly itching....its tolerable but very irritating. ..can't wait till it stops"


"Trazodone felt good at night, and I slept well, but I would be so nauseous the next day that all I could eat was crackers and drink 7up, and I got the poops."


"I absolutely hate the fact of depending on a pill to be normal. Well it got to the point where I wouldn't leave my room I couldn't even go outside without being scared to death of everything I had panic attacks most of the day. Travelling scared me even though that's what I used to live for and I couldn't eat unless my fianc"


"I was prescribed hydrocodone 10/325 for about a year combined with a muscle relaxer for back pain. As the pain got more and more severe, this medication stopped working and I was moved to something stronger. Hydrocodone doesn't work long for chronic pain suffers, but it works good in the beginning."


"EMSAM greatly helped the depression and anxiety.  I had energy and a life again.  But I had insomnia very hard to treat.  I tried Ambien, Lunesta, Seroquel, Ativan and Trazodone but nothing helped.  My Psychiatrist suggested Chloral Hydrate.  "


"I had Implanon inserted in May 2010 and I have been very happy with it. Before Implanon I had been using Depo Provera for nearly 10 years and loved it--no side effects, very easy, and no periods for the last 10 years or so, however with Depo I was at the point of osteoporosis at the age of 28, so my doctor recommended that I stop Depo. I wanted to find a birth control as similar as possible to the Depo, have no weight gain, and would continue to not have periods. So far everything has been great, and hopefully it will continue to work well."


"I am on Wellbutrin, epitec and just started taking pramipexole. So far I have not had any side effects but my legs are still sore. Maybe I need to this med a chance to work"


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"I took Moviprep to help prepare me for a colonoscopy.  I was glad to see that it really works because my bowels don't move very often even with a laxative.  I started having bowel motions after taking about 3/4 of 1st litter.  I was a happy happy camper because Moviprep cleansed my colon out.  My tummy feels so much better.  I wasn't that happy about the taste.  But it wasn't so bad that I couldn't drink it.  I just drank it very quickly.  It did what it was supposed to do."


"4 and half weeks in, starting weight 14.3 now weighing 13.5 nearly lost a stone. Haven't changed my diet dramatically just make sure I have breakfast every morning, starting to feel hungry again now though as still on 15mg. I'll see my doctor in 2 weeks hoping for next dosage."


"Really helps ease the breakthrough pain. I was afraid when I first started it that it wouldn't help much at all, but in truth it works better than anything else that I have been prescribed. I have had one surgery for three herniated discs of my cervical spine and now have two more that need surgery at waist level. I have been suffering, only existing. Not living for more than ten years. Dilaudid gave me back some of my life and it doesn't make me nauseous like many of the other medications that I have been on. Even though it doesn't take away all of the pain it does make it much more tolerable. Morphine made me sick and I was severely hyper sensitive to it.  I am thankful for the relief Dilaudid has given me."


"It worked!! Relief took 12 hours but it was gentle and no painful complications. Would rather wait than go through a very painful solution in a few hours. Thank you Miralax!!❤❤❤"


"I absolutely love this birth control and will never go back to using another kind! I've had it since December 2011 and have only had one, extremely light period since. I'm not moody at all, no cramps, bloating, and for once no weight gain! Out of the 5 different birth controls I've tried including Seasonique, Yaz, and Loestrin, Implanon is by far my favorite!"


"This medication kept me calm and gave me a good night sleep. I woke up early in the morning with energy and looking forward to starting the day. However, none of this means anything to me since it cause me to go from 145 pounds to 210 pounds. "


"Taken my 4th injection so far and have barely any psoriasis plaques left. Nothing else has worked I have tried multiple creams and tablets that made me sick. Now with Humira I have no side affects, I am nearly all cleared up and best of all the injection is painless"


"Very effective  drug. But strong side effects. Kept me awake all night"


"Epiduo has worked for me tremendously. I was having cystic acne . It was getting bad , I had a reoccurring spot above my lip . Extremely painful . The epiduo gel exposed the core of the infection brought it to the surface dried and cleared and healed nicely . Hasn't been back since .

1. This medicine brought all reoccurring pimples to the surface , drained .. sore gross I know . Then it dried it out minimized site like over night . And I believe helped it heal with way less scarring than without intervention .

2. It dries out skin . Sloughes off all dead skin . New pimple free skin emerged . Years of intervention and this worked ! It reveals brand new skin . I'm sure it helps with scarring and wrinkles . ----"


"Been taking 10mg of atorvastatin for six months now. LDL was 188 now is 95 so a 50% drop. Total cholesterol from 263 to 136, again nearly 50%. Triglycerides from 154 to 40 which is like 75%. The only not stellar number was my HDL (the good cholesterol) which actually dropped from 44 to 33. Even though most peoples goes up slightly. While that is a concern overall the improvement in my numbers has my cardiologist pleased enough to continue the protocol.
For everyone who complains of the muscle aches and pains, you need to be taking ubiquinol, not simply coQ10. I know if I go too many days without my ubiquinol I can be susceptible to the muscle issues too. 200mg of ubiquinol every day prevents this."


"This little pill caused me to have worsening suicidal thoughts.  I was on edge and crying daily. This was only being on it for 3 weeks.  I do have to say it did help with fibro pain but made depression unbearable."


"I was prescribed this medication for high blood pressure. It DID lower my blood pressure, and for about 6 weeks I had almost no adverse reaction. I was prescribed 10 mg, but only took 5mg because I am sensitive to medicines and anesthetics.  Vivid dreams, insomnia, sleepiness during the day were tolerable, but I soon developed double vision, pain in my upper body, a rash and increasing weakness and balance problems. I weaned myself off slowly--my last dose was in February 2014--I still have tremors, difficulty walking and extreme weakness. I cannot recommend Bystolic."


"Hi Everyone,

I am a 22 yr old female and I have been on 10mg of lexapro for 2 weeks now and I thought I'd share my experience although  everyone will react to medication differently. The first three days were awful. Nauseous to the point where I could barely move, terrible headaches, incredible hunger, yawning constantly and waking up all through out the night. On the 4th day most the side effects just stopped. Mostly the headaches and nauseous feeling. You really have to push through the initial side effects. All the racing thoughts immediately stopped, I am so much more calm, no more mood swings, social situations no longer bother me, I am just generally happier. I will also mention that I had none of the sexual side effects."


"Metamucil may help side effects:
I started taking Xenical 8 days ago and was quite nervous about the side effects, especially diarrhea because I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Because of this, I have spent much of my life running to the bathroom. 7 or 8 years ago one doctor recommended Metamucil and it changed my life. I now take it twice a day and perhaps this is why I am not having any problems with Xenical. It's worth a try anyway, In 8 days, I've lost 5 or 6 lbs so am quite happy."


"After very successful spinal surgery in Thailand, I went without pain for almost 3 years.  I was all but in a wheel chair prior to surgery.  I then took a bad fall and pain came back.  Fully expecting surgery I returned to Thailand and doctor suggested Neurontin.  Although I got some relief, the side effects were intolerable.  He then put me on Lyrica.  It stopped the pain within 24 hours.  He said it would take a few days.  I was on it about 45 days and then weaned myself off.  I think anyone with spinal stenosis should ask your doctor about this.  I think they have just approved it for back pain here in the States.  My surgery was in 2005, and went back in 2008.  It was a miracle for me."


"I'm 19 and have quite bad acne on my lower face especially on my cheeks and I was prescribed duac 5% and have been using it for 3 weeks. I was really excited at the prospect of my skin improving as my self confidence drastically plummeted each time my acne worsened but as of yet this hasn't happened. The gel dries out the skin massively and every moisturiser I have used has failed to help this. This has left me with no improvement to my skin but now I have the added bonus of dry flakey skin that makes it impossible to cover with foundation so now my dry skin is visible as is my severe acne. This hasn't helped my skin or confidence and I'm nearly at the end of my prescribed time of 5 weeks. My confidence is at an all time low due to my acne."


"This medicine is absolutely wonderful. I had a stomach virus, took this medicine and did not vomit or feel nauseated again. I would recommend this to anyone suffering a stomach virus."


"A year and a half ago, my BF went to New Mexico. While he was there, he contracted HSV-2. When he came back, he was honest about having the virus. I never saw an outbreak on him, so I thought he was paranoid. Last weekend, I noticed that I had burning after intercourse. By Monday, I was sure I had an outbreak. It burned when I urinated and felt like the bottom of my vagina was on fire. Tuesday I went to the dr and she said it looked like Herpes. I'm 39 years old. She prescribed acyclovir 400mg 3x. This is my first day.  So far the burning is persistent and the itchiness is driving me insane. Any ideas???"


"Nope, never again. Worst month of my life. Nausea, cramping, random bleeding, irritable-- not just irritable.. I had a mental breakdown and felt like I wanted to kill myself because I was frustrated trying to pick an outfit to wear (not typical, usually I don't care at all). All this within two weeks of starting the medication. I stuck through a month and couldn't handle the negative emotional side effects. One more thing.. LOW LIBIDO. There was no point in being on this because I didn't want a thing to do with sex while taking it anyways. This pill can ruin a relationship. NO THANKS."


"I have been on Mononessa for about 18 months...I have put on 20 pounds.  I have tried to lose the weight while on the meds but I lost 10 pounds and plateaued.  I am so done.  I just turned 40 and have decided to go with a no hormone permanent solution!"


"STAY AWAY. I wish I would give this evil medication a 0. This medication can make you question your sanity. I suffered from out of the blue panic attacks, dizziness, racing thoughts - the entire gambit of unstable mental capacity. I was so scared that I started calling local shrinks. I've taken this medication twice and each time has caused me some serious side effects. Be careful what you put in your body and it got three times worse when I stopped taking it. I ended up in the ER after a panic attack for absolutely no reason. I spoke with a couple OBGYNs and every one indicated that any medication (especially this one) with Tri- before it would do serious damage to you. Do your research before you take these meds. Save yourself the agony."


"This medication has changed my life. It's been a miracle drug for me after cycling through different meds for the last 3 years, trying to find what worked. I've powered through the nausea and vomiting and diarrhea for the last two months. Unfortunately I'm at a point that I am not sure I want to continue the medication due to the nausea. Beside that, I haven't experienced any other side effects."


"I got Skyla about a year ago and I love it. The insertion was slightly painful but only lasted a few minutes. I was dizzy the hours after and did have some cramps but it only lasted about a day. I hardly get my period; light spotting. Although when I do get my period, I get cramps, which I never used to get when I was on the pill. Im not pregnant so that's a bonus. Overall my only complaint is the cramps I now get. I would recommend this to everyone!"


"Been on opioids for a few years.  Taking Miralax for constipation.  Dr asked this month how my constipation was going. When I mentioned going twice a week she seemed to think that wasn't good so have me samples of movantik 25mg.  Took first time before dinner and it worked great!  Thought I would just take when feeling constipation.  A few days later took a morning dose.  I used the bathroom fine but afterwards Oh the Pain!  The worst stabbing lower intestine pain I've ever felt.  It came in waves for hours.  Bent over thinking of going to the ER.  I've been impacted before and had to go to the ER.  So embrassing but would choose that over mavantix every time!"


"Had injections from Feb 3,10,17th. Took about 7 weeks after 3rd injection and finally amazing relief. Pain free for 6 months now and so far haven't needed to follow up yet. But the osteoarthritis pain before injection was incredibly bad and im only 51 so I needed to do something. I dont have bone on bone not even close but did have acl surgery 25 years ago. So overall love it."


"I started November 18, 2016...First three weeks was super hard, fatigue  and lost of appetite. Dr. gave me my first pen in the office.  Took shot and straight to work to vomit. Today is December 27, 2016 and I am down 22 pounds.  Insurance company notified they will stop paying for the medication effective 01/01/2017."


"I tried Savella with the starter pack.  I experienced terrible nausea, insomnia, hot flashes, racing heart and fever.  My doctor reduced the dosage back to 12.5 mg but with very little improvement of side effects.  She finally told me to stop taking it.  I have had great results with my other medications and I wasn't having any issues but my doctor wanted me to try this new "great" medication.  I haven't felt this bad in years.  If I were having problems I could understand her trying the Savella with me but for ME this medicaiton made me feel worse than I have in a very long time.  I am relieved to be off of it.  In the future if my other medications become less effective I might give it another shot.. but for now "No Thanks"."


"After trying several pills that did not agree wth me, I ended up on minastrin for the last 2 years.  I had minimal side effects and I never got my period or any of the symptoms, loved this pill!!  I was given mibela from pharmacy earlier this year, and I absolutely hate it!!! Most definitely not the same as minastrin, no way this the generic form.  After being on it for 5 months, thinking the side effects would level out, its worse than ever!  I eat fairly well and exercise at least 3-5 times a week. I get ankle swelling, gained 15 lbs, very bad headaches at least 3/4 times a week, cramps, extreme mood swings, depression to the point where I didn't want to leave my house, and got a very heavy period every other week lasting 3-4 days"


"Imitrex does the trick of getting rid of my migraine every time, but the side effects are a little rough.  I feel as though my neck and chest are tightening and achy, but if I go to sleep about 10 minutes after taking Imitrex. I miss the side effects happening to me, and just wake up feeling better."


"I take 20 mg b4 going out to socialize. It takes the paralyzing fear out of being with others. You have to self talk yourself to get out of the house. But once you do and get out, you can make it and survive enough to enjoy yourself.  Zero side effects even with a few drinks."


"Before taking Effexor XR I was suicidal, crying all the time and very depressed. I have now been on it for 13 years. I love it. I feel "normal". only side effects I've had are weight gain and chronic constipation. Due to my insurance not covering it anymore I now have to switch to Zoloft. I sure hope the Zoloft works as good as the Effexor XR did."


"At 220 pounds and 5' 0" I was out of control with my eating.  My BMI was 43.  I had to do something.  I tried every over the counter diet pill there was.  Finally my Dr prescribed Qsymia.  I have been on it since August 2014 and have lost 89 pounds.  My goal is to lose a total of 110 pounds.  Dry mouth and constipation are the worst side effects, but I can deal with those.  I have gone from a size 22 pants to a size 12....bust size has gone from 40DD to 36C.  I now know how to eat and what not to eat to keep the weight off.  I will continue on Qsymia until August.  21 more pounds to go to reach my goal of 110!"


"I have been on this for about 4 years. It worked great and had no side effects. Had to stop taking it because it is too expensive."


"I used to get chronic bladder infections, especially after intercourse.  It did not matter how clean I thought I was or what I did to prevent them, I would still get them.  I take 1/2 tablet of Bactrim after intercourse, as prescribed by my doctor, and I never get a bladder infection. Yay!"


"My Pain Specialist prescribed me Nucynta four days ago, and I cannot tell you how much better I feel!  I am finally getting some relief from my pain!  I broke my L1 in 2004, have bulges in my C5/C6, degenerative disc disease, minor scoliosis, fibromyalgia, super loose ligaments (there is some fancy name for it - can't remember the term), no longer make cartilage behind my knee caps (ouch!!!)... the list goes on and on.  Anyways, I've been on a whole slew of narcotics - none of which I really responded to - until Opana - which I had to take 10 mg  IR - four times a day and it still left me needing more pain relief.  Finally, tried Nucynta - and pain levels are nearly gone!  Amazing!"


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


"I've been on Seasonique for 12 months (switched over from Yaz) and at first it was okay but I was always getting my period before I should have gotten it. Now I have gained 10lbs (that I can't get off), acne (I've never had acne! and I'm 21), and if I forget to take one pill and take it in the morning and I'll get my period instantly! Also, I've been very tired and moodier than normal! "


"Sometimes it works well and other times it doesn't seem to work at all. Very confusing!"


"I had tried everything. I had been on steroids 15 times in one year. I had been taken from work twice by ambulance from asthma attacks. Hospitalized from asthma attacks. Nothing was working. I couldn't do anything. I could hardly be outside at all. I couldn't go to my grandson's baseball games or anything. Depression was getting worse all the time. Since I started on Zolair I have not been on steroids,no trips to hospital and I went to every single baseball game of my grandson( even double headers). This has been life changing. I would love to   tell everyone!!!"


"I've been on Zoloft for nearly two years now. I have anxiety and depression and it's worked WONDERS to reduce it.
I've gradually increased the dose and now I'm on 150mg. The difference is HUGE.
Me off Zoloft= Crying, paranoid, mess of a human being.
Me on Zoloft= Joyful, outgoing human being with a sense of humor who can finally enjoy life!
Also, the side effects are basically nonexistent. When I first started it, everything kind of made me want to throw up, like a morning sickness-type thing, and I lost like 5 pounds. Now, that's not a problem, it's gone.
As far as side effects go, Zoloft is one of the least problematic antidepressants you can take.
So it's worked for me! It's changing my life."


"Hey Everyone!  This is new to me (posting on a forum). I have struggled with depression for the last 28 years, but only started taking medicines around 12 years ago.  I think I "thought" my depression was "normal" before 12 years ago. I've been on Prozac (liked it a lot, except for decreased libido), Effexor, Serzone, Lexapro, Cymbalta and now Pristiq. I've only been on Pristiq for a week (50 mg).  I also take Vyvanze for ADHD, so not sure side effects are due to which medicine or both combined.  I'm writing because I noticed two side effects since taking Pristiq that no one has mentioned: really, really BIZARRE dreams at night. The other is I am so tired in the morning.  Like I've been hit by a Mack truck. "


"I have been on Trinessa for the past 7 years. I initially started taking it so I could have a normal, predictable, period and to see if it would clear up my acne. It did help tremendously in both areas. Since I've used Trinessa, I've never had a pregnancy scare but I do take it religiously at the same time everyday. The only reason I'm switching off of Trinessa is because it hasn't helped with how heavy my periods are. Otherwise, I've obviously been pretty happy with it for the past 7 years and would recommend it!"


"I started taking this medicine 2 months ago.  I have lost 14 pounds.  I only take 2 pills in the morning and I exercise 3 times per week.  30 minutes each time.
The only downside is that when you want to get a little tipsy you may not feel so good.  But you can have 2 glasses of wine and be fine.  That is just what I have experienced.  I am certain if I took the recommended dose weight loss would probably be more."


"I was diagnosed with delayed onset, chronic PTSD.  Symptoms were severe.  This medication has helped me more than just SSRIs.   I'm on he lowest dose, and I feeel better than I have in a long time."


"I've been on Subutex for 3 years. I take it for back pain resulting from a ruptured disc, 4 back surgeries, and then being diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. I also take it to avoid taking a boatload of opiates, which is what I was doing before. But I think this medicine has many more side effects than those listed. I have difficulty urinating and my doctor agreed that it is a common complaint with Subutex and Suboxone. It dries my skin out, especially my hands. They look like sandpaper no matter what I do. The dermatologist has been stumped by this; nothing she suggests or prescribes helps and she agrees that it is probably the Sub. Also, BIG problems with sensitive gums and dentures."


"Worked extremely quickly for me and had a strong effect on a low dose. Was on it for 8 months with bearable side effects. Transformed my life for the better; more energy, better focus, more positive thinking, more socially inclined.

Saved my life when I needed it but had side effects for me including: constipation, bloating and gas (all day every day), and occasionally a jittery feeling or increased anxiety.

I had to stop taking it because it caused high blood pressure for me. None of the doctors believed that citolopram was the cause of my unusual high blood pressure (I'm young, active, and thin) but I tapered off the medication and my blood pressure went from stage 2 high blood pressure (really really scary high) to completely normal."


"I have been on Beyaz for 4 months now after being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome. I have lost 50 lbs in the last 4 months, my mood is better, my face has cleared up dramatically, I would recommend this to ANYONE!"


"I've been through taking this for 3 months now and I noticed improvements on my acne. I still have occasional breakout and I hope this would totally be clear after 6 months."


"For the purpose of acne, this medicine helped me a lot! But within two months of starting it I gained 10 pounds. I exercise 4-5 times a week and eat well and hadn't made any changes that would cause weight gain. Nothing I did would get rid of the weight gained, especially around my hips and thighs. It took me a year to realize that this was the problem. I'm 17 now and did swimming in high school and usually lose at least 5- 10 pounds each season, but this year I stayed at a constant 140. Because of this I'm switching. I also got extreme nausea, if I didn't eat enough food before taking it, or if I took it more than 30 minutes after eating, I would get intense nausea, dry heave twice, and lose my appetite."


"Went on Zoloft after Celexa stopped working and I quit cold turkey(don't do!!)
Made me feel 10x worse within days. Not for me.
Now on Pristiq which helps but has horrible withdrawals if you skip or are too late for a pill."


"Zestril 10 mg daily, 60 year old smoker, side effects... no appetite and severe headaches with 1 week of therapy.  Will change BP drug this on does not work for my head.  Duration of action for 10 mg is only 4 hours of control....148/95."


"Horrible, was on 8mg suboxe a day for a week and my doctor just switched randomly after I told him I did not want bunavail he gave me 3 weeks worth and it sucks the depression I get in the middle of the day I still feel shitty and still want to use! I actually went and relapsed after taking 2 4.2 mg tabs and almost felt the full feeling from the relapse was falling out a lil bit and everything! That never would have worked if I was even on 8mg of Suboxone. Can't wait to get back to doctor and make him switch me back. The depression I get from even the slightest withdrawal off bunavail is awful. Tell your doctor u don't want bunavail! I believe the true reason they made this stuff is because people cannot inject it like they can suboxone"


"I've gained alot of weight"


"I got my Mirena put in Oct of 2007 after I had my first child. I'm 23 now and I wanted something that was going to really work! It is expensive but it is totally worth it if you don't want to get pregnant. I had horrible periods before and now I barely have them. It is weird, I bleed a lot for 7 months straight when I first got it done and then went to having a regular period. Sometimes I can go months without one then I could have 2 or 3 in one month that is the bad part, you won't know when it comes and goes. My boyfriend says he can feel it sometimes. Only side effect is lately noticing acne along the jaw line! It has pros and cons like anything but truly effective..no weight gain actually lost weight, no mood swing and didn't lose sex drive!"


"I've tried just about every birth control in the book. Depo was by far the worst with over 15lbs weight gain in a year, horrible acne and leg cramps. Loestrin24 wasn't far behind with chronic exhaustion, zero sex drive and depression. Ortho wasn't bad, but I did experience weight gain (about 5lbs in a year). Yaz is by far my favorite, and I can say that both before having my first child and after.

Yaz stabilized my pre-menstrual mood swings. I think it actually increased by sex drive post pregnancy. I've had no weight issues and no acne problems. I think all the commercials about Yaz's side effect are bogus - every birth control is going to show correlations with some disease or another. I'd recommend Yaz in a heartbeat."


"I first became disabled  in 1978
I was started on codeine and Darvon.
     the doctor alternated these every three months.
Around 1987 I was switched to Lortab.
Around 1997 I was switched to Oxycodone.
      Mainly so I would not have to take so much
      Tylenol.   (Tylenol has never helped me for anything)
I have successfully been taking Oxycodone since.
      I have never abused it. (I need it for severe pain)
       If I don't take it for a  day or two I kind of feel like
       I have the flu.  (this happens when I forget I
       have medicine for the pain, I just sit and cry
       until I remember or a friend asks me If  I
       forgot again.)
I have never had any withdrawal symptoms (except for the FLU symptoms)."


"Spotty and long/weird periods at first. Now have regulated and seem to be on schedule - my last period was truly two light days! Yay! I used to completely soak through a super plus tampon in 3 hours before starting this pill and now I can wear light tampons without a backup pad!!!

I've noticed some breast tenderness and I do feel that I tend be more sensitive emotionally or feel like crying more easily than before. I am not normally very emotional. However, it's nothing to a significant level. Totally manageable emotions for me and only last a couple days at a time.

Seems to be working as far as no babies go ;)

No affected libido, no weight gain, no skin issues, no nausea, etc."


"I can't believe it, but this actually worked. No more crazy breakdowns before my period that damage my life irreparably. If only I'd discovered this sooner I might still have a boyfriend."


"I was on Seasonale and switched over to Tri-Sprintec and been on it for a month now. I've been having horrible nausea every day, headaches and feeling irritated."


"Okay... I have finally stopped bleeding, loss all the weight I gained (12lbs). So I guess, if you can get through the first 90 days of nonstop bleeding  then you'll be okay. My Dr. Advised me not to remove it and give it time, he was right. I like not having to think about birth control, I  was just freaked out by the 3 months of bleeding. Like I've previously said the insertion wasn't bad for me."


"After giving birth to my son in 2003, I refused to take any kind of birth control pill/shots. I've had irregular periods for years until last year when I started bleeding heavily, soaking up my pads within an hour up to the point that blood came rushing down my legs. I was afraid that maybe I had tumors or fibroids and maybe I needed surgery. Doctor gave me an ultrasound and found nothing wrong with my uterus. He gave me Provera 10 mg, once a day for 14 days. Took it for 2 months and had an absence of period for about 6 months. Had regular periods for 5 months and started again so I saw another doctor last month and told me to take provera again. I'm just waiting for my period to be over that way I can be comfortable again."


"So I got this thing in June 2015 and the first month was completely normal. Before I got the insertion I would get my period maybe 3 times a year randomly and light too. after the first month, I got my period and it hasnt not stopped. it chills out for a bit but as soon as you have sex bam instant period again. it's extremely frustrating. not the kind of birth control I thought. My hair has never shed more in my life, I'm short tempered and emotional which isnt really normal for me. I have no sex drive either at all. so not only can I not have sex, I don't really wanna do anything else. This little 1 inch pinch is satan and I recommend this to no one because you'll turn into a bleeding crazy bitch for a couple months if you do."


"I have taken Cipro for several sinus infections. It is probably the most effective treatments you can get. I have stubborn sinus infections so many antibiotics don't work. I take the 500 mg tablet."


"Not as bad tasting as the prior med, but seemed to take longer to complete the bowel cleansing."


"I have anxiety disorder and ocd which has made me depressed over the years. I have tried various SSRI's and some antipsychotics, none of which seemed to help with my overwhelming anxiety obsessional thoughts and compulsions. They also gave me unwanted side effects. I am very scared when it comes to taking medication, and will only take a pill if i really need too. The only thing that seems to help in easing my mind is Klonopin! I have no noticeable side effects from taking it . It makes me feel like my old self, helps me to be focused and relaxed, and gives me the confidence to do more things. I would definitely recommend this medication for other anxiety sufferers out there."


"This medicine is wonderful!"


"I took the medicine for 2 weeks by taking 1 in the morning and another one a night.  I lost a few pounds but the whole time I felt like rubbish.  I couldn't work out as before because I would be burnt out 5 minutes into my workout, I couldn't even do push-ups and sit-ups anymore because I would get dizzy right away.  Perhaps this is a good drug for someone that sits at their desk a day and doesn't move around...thats not me.  But I would get weird headaches that I've never experienced before and consistent nausea the whole time.  I'm glad I'm no longer taking them."


"Have major depressive disorder, PTSD, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain, high BP and cholesterol, low thyroid. Started taking Fetzima 20 mg for two days and then 40 mg daily for the past seven days. It stopped the traumatic thoughts at night but need to quit it due to so many awful side effects....slight nausea and light headaches the first few days, awful insomnia, very dry mouth, sore eyes and less clear vision, twitching in corner of eye, hot sweats switching to my whole body feeling cold, muscle cramps in legs, bad constipation. So sad because it was the only antidepressant that worked for the PTSD. It probably did raise my blood pressure but I did not check... got bad headaches like I do when BP is up. Good luck everyone."


"I have been on Ranexa for approximately 5 years and do not have any angina since then.  My only side effect that I have from this medication is "ringing in the ears" since I went on this medication, otherwise no complaints except for the cost."


"I'm on Oxycontin 10 mg a day, 4 x 10 mg percocet a day, 1 Soma a day. Have bulging/herniated L45 disc, as well as small annular tear on L5S1 disc. The problems on those discs...Without the pain-killers, I would be suffering everyday."


"I have taken 5mg Flexeril, could take 5 and still had spasms.  Tried 10mg Flexeril and still same results. Tried Methacarbonol with no relief. With this I took 1 and can act like I'm 21. Muscle spasm are caused by many bone spurs on my spine pointing down on my nerves. This is best drug on the market for my conditions."


"I had severe body acne from the time I was 12 to now (15). Nothing would get rid of it. I've tried everything from Proactive to pills. My doctor put me on Accutane. After about 4 weeks, I can say that my face looks more like skin and not a pizza, and my back is smooth. I'm not embarrassed to wear tank tops anymore! If you can, I would say on the pills. They will really change your life. But keep in mind it will get worse before it gets any better."


"My boyfriend and I were both being prescribed Suboxone and because of my insurance I had to switch to Zubsolv! The first day of taking Zubsolv I didn't like it but as time went on I truly believe it works so much better for us! The Suboxone used to give me mood swings and a constant urge for more. Zubsolv has my moods in check and the effects last longer I am so glad I gave it a chance!"


"I have been on Saxenda now for one week and lost 15 pounds.  I never in my life had my appetite go away.  Ever since I been on Saxenda I do not get hungry and I cannot even force myself to eat.   I got on the scale after 3 months from being at the doctor and I could not believe my eyes.  I lost that much weight. I am happy and I am going to reach my goal of 40 lbs.  The worst side effect I had was tiredness.  I am always tired but I am hoping to overcome this soon.  If not I can deal with the for another 2 months until I reach my goal. I would suggest this medicine to anyone that is obese and needs help.  This will definitely help with appetite."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I switched to safyral two months ago after losing my insurance and needing free samples to carry me until my new job provided me with coverage. I have been on ocella and Yasmin, depending on which was free at the time of refill, since I was 15 (now 26) and have had a great experience. My periods were always regular, minimal breakthrough bleeding (only occurring when I missed a pill or 2), no cramps, 3-4 day periods with very light bleeding. Since switching to safryl I experience consistent breakthrough bleeding. Three to four days before I expect my period I get nauseous, dizzy/faint, and get HORRIBLE cramps. I'm really looking forward to going back to ocella. This is not similar to ocella and Yasmin as I was told previously."


"Diagnosed with Hypersomnia.  Prescribed 150 mg Nuvigil 1 x day.  This medication made me extremely talkative for the first few days to the point of annoyance to others and even myself.  Though it curbed my extreme need for napping and did make me feel somewhat more 'alive' during the day, the side effects, for me, far outweighed the benefits. Chills, daily headaches, feeling feverish with no temperature throughout the two months I took Nuvigil.  Daily stomach pain and irritability and changes in my behavior to include sadness and crying episodes, feeling overwhelmed, feelings as if I were 'losing it'.  I stopped taking Nuvigil two wks ago and no more side effects!!!!"


"My doctor put me on Bupropion SL 150 mg once daily for depression and inability to handle stress.  In the past I've taken Elavil, Celexa, St. John's Wort and Lexapro. Lexapro made me gain weight (40 lbs in 1 year) although it did help with the depression.  I accidentally took 2 pills the 3rd and 4th day I was on Bupropion and felt a little manic, although I did get a ton of chores done. It pretty much kills my appetite, which is a wonderful side effect because just losing weight helps me not feel so depressed. I've already lost 5 lbs in the week since I started taking it. Since I feel I also suffer from SAD I'm looking forward to seeing how this medicine will help me through the winter.  If Bupropion works for me I plan to stay on it forever."


"i've had the implant for about 10 months now and it's been honestly bitter sweet. in the beginning three months I would have my period off and on at a light rate for weeks on end, which I expected of course. After the first three months I would rarely have a period at all which I loved. lately however during month nine I've been experiencing prolonged and irregular  periods for about a month which is honestly disappointing. in addition to this, my mood swings have been horrible the entire past 10 months. I have became more anxious and irrationally angry. While many people have experienced weight gain I've experienced extreme weight loss. I went from 120 to 103 and cannot gain a single pound over."


"Had not taken birth control for about 2 years and decided to get back on it. Started out with apri and I would not recommend to my worst enemy. I normally have very clear skin but it made my face break out like a crazy and made me gain 10+ lbs. I am very athletic and eat healthy so I don't believe it could be contributed to my diet. The weight is also seeming impossible to get off when still on the birth control. It also made my breasts constantly tender. I do not recommend this."


"I've had this the Skyla in for about 4 months now. The day I got it was bad, but any foreign object is going to hurt. One day I can go without cramps the entire day, and another I can have severe cramps that completely unable me to do anything. My doctor said to take Ibuprofen twice a day, but it hasn't helped. At first I was lightly spotting, but after a month my bleeding completely stopped."


"After I had my son I got mirena after it reach its expiry my doctor recommended liletta and I love it. I got it in fall of 2016, the insertion was the same as mirena, it feels like a bad cramp probably lasted about 5-10 min no nausea or problems the past year,  occasionally I will feel it during sex depending on the position Hubby and I are in but we just switch positions. Periods went away, I'll get moody or have occasional cramps/back pain every few months I'm assuming for my period but that's it, I started spotting once a few months ago at night barely anything , but no bleeding"


"Works great!  My insurance did not lower the price that much.  Went online and pay less than a dollar per pill."


"Absolutely a life saver! No more screaming at hubby for no reason, no more night sweats, no more anxiety! Wish I was on it years ago! I can sleep! Try it seriously it works wonders."


"I can say this medication works... I do not write reviews but I been that person on the net looking for answers for PMDD. I had all the signs of PMDD but most Doctors don't address mental issues during your well woman exam. I spoke with a NP one day and she listen. Zoloft work instantly... I feel normal for once in 9 years. I feel level headed. I hated the person I was.. I was mean and unapologetic. I was emotional wreck. I could cry at a drop of a hat.  Zoloft takes that agitation and highs/lows away. If your pms is extreme get help, it's pmdd don't stop until you find a doctor that will listen. Zoloft might not be part of your success story but don't stop until you get your happy ending."


"If you want to hallucinate, lose all recollection of time since the drug enters your system, shake and sweat like a heroin addict, live in complete disarray, never talk to anyone ever again because it makes you hallucinate your friends and family are all there with you, even though you live alone... Then this is the drug for you. II was on it for  Fibromyalgia and depression. It has been well after a year since I discontinued use AGAINST DOCTORS ORDERS and I still have headaches and electrical-type surges throughout my body. I took that USELESS drug for well over 3 years at its highest milligram and had to just flush them since the doctor refused to take me off of them. I had almost every single symptom listed on the manufacturer website. I STILL cannot remember those years. AWFUL!"


"Since beginning meds all I want to do is sleep, eat, and pee! Abdominal pain is the worse part after one week. More depressed and sad than before. This is the first new antidepressant medication after a 3 week drug holiday because Lexapro and Effexor didn't help either. Am I doomed to dealing with feeling depressed and anxious without meds?"


"I was prescribed amlodipine after lisinopril hctz and Losartan both caused severe hair loss and insomnia.

After taking a dose, I would experience a severe headache for 20 hours, plus stomach upset.  However, my hair was not falling out, nor did I have insomnia. It took about 2-3 weeks for the headaches and upset stomach to stop completely.It took about 6 weeks for my blood pressure to be in the normal range. No side effects currently.

The only thing I'm not happy about is I haven't been able to lose weight while on Amlodipine, even though I'm strictly dieting. Prior to starting this drug, I had been losing nicely. But I suppose I'd rather be fatter with a full head of hair, than thin and bald. :)"


"If I didn't have side effects from Effexor, I would still be on it right now. I'm currently in the stages of slowly tapering off of it, with instruction from my doctor. I went from 75mg to 150mg. Now, I am taking a 75 37.5 for a week, tapering it off every week from there.

You need to be extremely disciplined about taking this medicine every day, and at the same time every day. With my schedule, I was never able to take it at the same time every day. I would get what are called "brain zaps," which is the feeling like everything rushed to your head for a split second. I also had sexual side effects on Effexor, though it was more noticeable on lower doses. I've been on Zoloft, Luvox, Prozac and Effexor. On to Cymbalta now."


"Started naltrexone/bupropion 5/1/17.  1 tablet naltrexone and 300mg bupropion.
SW: 249. Today: 235.  F/5'1/42
I was desperate for some help, as I am also an alcoholic and have gained about 80 lbs. in the last 2 years.   This medication is a godsend to me.  I can control my binge eating and also have much less desire for alcohol.    Carb binge urges at nighttime completely gone, and I definitely reach for healthier choices now.  I didn't give it the highest rating because I have one bad side effect:  I am soooooo tired all the time.  I have found that taking 1/2 pill AM with 150mg bupropion and other 1/2 with another 150mg bupropion in the afternoon helps.  Will stay on this as long as possible."


"I had been on nexplanon for 6 years (had it twice). First time getting it, I had the heaviest period for a full month, but then they stopped. When I had it removed and got the next one in, I didn't bleed at all. getting it removed was the only part that freaked me out but its great for anyone who has issues remembering birth control. I know it's what caused me to gain weight, because I lost 8 lbs without trying when it was removed. My family thinks it could have caused my depression to be worse but I doubt it. I liked it. Kept me baby-free. My only worry was becoming infertile so I didn't have it put back in ,but If it's safe I probably will have another one put back in"


"I took this medicine for Klebsiella Pneumoniae colonized on my skin. It cleared the bumps within 2 days, and maintained effective 2 weeks after I stopped it. However, after 2 weeks, the bumps came back again. But one thing to mention is that I had tried more than 10 kinds of antibiotic, the bumps always comes back immediately after stopping the medicine. However, this one lasted longer, but still did not cured."


"In a one year period, had 9 injections of Eylea . There is still swelling in my eyes."


"I was trying to find other pain relievers other than hydrocodone. I tried this for my lower back pain. It was like I hadn't taken anything."


"I have had chronic migraines since I was about 4 years old and have taken Zomig, Imitrex, Maxalt in the way of triptans and also been on beta-blockers, antidepressants, Tylenol #3 and #4, Midrin, Vicodin etc. in the past for them.  Zomig gave horrible side effects for awhile, Maxalt was not recommended with Effexor XR although that was unknown at the time of prescription, Imitrex gives me high blood pressure (which I have chronic low blood pressure) as well as shakes, fatigue, achiness all over, etc. and Tylenol #3's and #4's make me nauseous and dizzy.  Although nothing lasts for longer than a few hours for me and everything seems to cause rebound migraines, Frova does the best at taking the pain away with lower side effects."


"I couldn't handle taking a pill everyday nor could I have anything inserted inside me, so I have been on the nexplanon for 5 months I bled for the first month but my doctor gave me pills and it stopped I'll stop having period for about 2 months and I'll come back for about 2 weeks then go away again. I had one big cramp a week after I started but that was it. I love it and I'm not pregnant it works I'm just afraid I might gain wait I haven't too much yet so I'll stay active and do far so good!"


"second bc pill i've tried, first one had headaches and double vision

since i've started Alesse i have had a swollen ankle and leg pain, so today was my last dose and off to my doctor again

used to be on bc pills for years with no problems"


"I'm plagued by frequent UTI's and at the first twinge I take two of these and many times it staves off the infection!"


"After reading most of the reviews about Mirena IUD I was mortified about the insertion. However I decided to go ahead with it and stick to the plan I had after having my son. I had the Mirena IUD inserted this morning and I felt nothing but a very light barely there cramp and that was the end of it. After having my son through c- section I thought it was going to be super painful but it was not. I want to tell the girls out there that its ok and if you can handle menstrual cramps you can handle the Mirena."


"I am really bad at sleeping, like I'm lucky if I sleep 3 hours a night. Doctor gave me 20mg temazepan x 2 tablets. Still wide awake."


"When I first started taking this pill I was on my period for 19ish days. I’ve always had a small amount of acne, but once I started taytulla it seemed as if I got a new pimple daily. I kept taking this pill for 2 months to see if it would regulate, but the same thing happened in the second month. I had another friend try this pill after I did, and the same thing happened to her. I switched to ortho-tri-cyclen after two months on taytulla and my period is under control as well as my acne. I DO NOT recommend this pill to anyone."


"Started on Victoza just 2 weeks ago and I was amazed. I lost 7lbs in the first week - only problem is for last two days I have been having "eggy" burps but apparently this is common due to undigested food in stomach. Victoza gets the thumbs up from me as Byetta made me feel ill."


"I just completed my 60 day's and all my blood work is normal no Trace of the hep c virus. And I feel wonderful a lot of talk about side effects I didn't even no I was on it didn't experience anything. But it is gone now thank God.

Harvoni worked for me"


"After years of chronic lower back pain and spinal fusion a year ago, still experiencing chronic pain and now numbness and pain down both legs. Doc started me on Belbuca a couple weeks ago at 150mcg and increased to 300mcg dose every 12 hrs. The little patch sure can be tricky to stick to the inside of my cheek. The medication can be difficult to remove from the foil package, but I'm getting better at it. My experience has been some pain relief without brain fog. We will see how this goes. I still have Percocet for break out pain. Also, it's important to note that even after 1 1/2 hrs. the patch hasn't completely dissolved. I'm going to stick with it with the hope that it keeps more of my pain under control."


"I've been on Belviq for five days. The first day was hard. I was dizzy, hot, and had a headache all day. But I've been good since then with only slight dizziness. Yesterday I started taking 2 pills and I haven't noticed any difference.  I still feel hungry all the time. Will it work better if I take it on an empty stomach? I don't think it's worth it so far."