"I'm 37 and on my second Mirena; so a total of 8 years I've relied on it as a form of birth control.  Overall I've been happy with the device. However a few of my friends had it inserted around the same time as I did and had different experiences.  One had it in for 5 years with no side effects but got terrible infections after putting in the second one.  Another friend got bad acne and had it remove within a couple months while a third, who happens to be a doctor, got very oily scalp and removed it as well.  I still recommend it over the pill anyday."


"Dr thought I had strep just by looking at my throat and felt like I was swallowing glass, so I got 500mg amoxicillin 3x/day. Within 24hrs I could swallow again and fever went away. However, I am now on day 5 of this medication and have pretty bad nausea, a raging yeast infection and frequent loose stools, and the abdominal cramps are pretty bad. If you're on this, start taking a probiotic or yogurt immediately! I'm not playing around!"


"This did nothing for the cramping and pain. In fact, I had horrible GI gas and stomach issues while taking it. I thought I had a stomach virus but when I stopped the Pyridium, the stomach distress went away."


"Very helpful for insomnia and stress and my Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and the severe depression and anxiety I've had all my life. Plus no weight gain! I love this one out of all I've tried and would recommend it to anyone else who suffers these afflictions - God bless and be well."


"I had  mild acne on my face, upper arms, chest, and back and after using this for 2 months I still have acne on my face but it is very small and not very many pimples left. However I have also been using this on the my arms, chest, and back but this has not worked at all in thoes areas. I also used to have acne on my shoulder but it is completely gone thansk to this product. For me it works in some areas but not others weird."


"I was recently in a bad car accident and while I wasn't severely injured, I was left with terrible pain in my back and shoulders.  Demerol has been the main thing that's helped me to cope with my injuries and allow me to sleep at night.  I am so grateful that my doctor suggested that I take it."


"I have tried them all. Did not like the side effects from basically all of them. Pristiq is different. The the side effects seem almost the same but different in a few ways. I love sex. Taking Pristiq has the same results as the other medicines with one exception. Stop taking for a day and you are back in business. The other medicines would take much longer to get out of your system. "


"Personally the medicine worked well for chronic pleurisy pain (bad stabbing sensation in side with flu or pneumonia) but I had horrible side effects. Dazed constantly, hallucinations, cold sweats, nausea."


"Have been on this for about 5 months. At first breasts got larger (about a cup size) and my period got lighter. No other side effects however recently I have been getting very nauseous  either a few hours later or the next morning even if i take pill with food. It's to the point where I am unable to hold a conversation with someone because I feel lie I may throw up. However I do have a very sensitive stomach so it could be a combination of the two."


"I don't think this drug is working for my depression, because I'm sleeping more than usual.  "


"I was in the hospital for 11 days, diagnosed with failing kidneys which made me highly nauseated.  I've lost 20 lbs. in 2 months.  The shots worked quicker for me than the 4mg pills I'm taking at home.  But reading through the posts, I now know why I was severely constipated, and I normally suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome....constant diarrhea.  My kidneys continue to deteriorate which causes the nausea.  As far as the person who mentioned they stopped taking it because of a headache...the headache probably came from extreme vomiting or the blood pressure going up from the stress of vomiting.  That's what happened to me.  I would give it another try."


"If you are looking to sleep night and day, this is a great sleeping pill, as far as allergies relief none, only very dry mouth and throat. Threw the whole bottle down the toilet"


"I have ADHD and mild-to-moderate anxiety. Dexedrine 20 mg (2 x 10 mg) taken in the morning allows me to focus for about 8 hours, but I experience negative side effects including increased anxiety, raised blood pressure and difficulty sleeping. I used to experience moderate-to-severe depression at the end of the day when it would wear off, but I've been able to avoid this using buspirone 5 mg (taken once-an-hour for 4 hours starting 7.5 hours after I take the Dexedrine). Also, I take trazodone 12.5 mg before bed to help me sleep. Due to the side effects, I only take Dexedrine once or twice a week, when I need to get lots of work done. Adderall made me more anxious, and methylphenidate (e.g. Ritalin) didn't help me."


"Had a csection and it helped a lot with the pain didn't make it go away completely but really toned it down as much as I could've hoped for."


"Diprivan was used to sedate me during a colonoscopy and it worked very quickly with no serious side effects."


"Been taking Harvoni thirteen days now. I never realized how bad I was till I started taking Harvoni. I feel ten years younger and have much more energy.  Hard to go to sleep at night but not tired. My aches and pains in wrist and hand have disappeared. I feel like I have a new life in front of me. I am 72 yrs. Had Hep C since 1980 from transfusion.  Good luck to all."


"I got my birth control rod inserted on November 2014. My arm was sore, swollen and ridiculously bruised for 3 days. I never got a long heavy period. Only occasional spotting and eventually no period at all. I have cramps very rarely but still do. I have breast tenderness once a month. I haven't used  condoms since then. Still no pregnancy "


"The first day I took this I immediately got a mild headache, this headache lasted the whole time I took it. I have been on it for a week and stopped today. My heart beats hard, I have headaches, acid reflux, body aches, and weight gain. I am thinking maybe it raises my BP instead of lowering it and causing me to hold water. I have been the same weight on an extremely low carb diet which is not normal for me. Works for many, but not me."


"I've had insomnia to varying degrees for about 12 years now (I'm 30 and the problem started in college) and nothing ever worked reliably for more than a short amount of time. I was recently prescribed Rozerem as I'd never tried it before. Bad idea. In addition to not sleeping, I woke up feeling extremely out of sorts, fuzzy, depressed, and lethargic. Half-way through the next day I'm still struggling to focus and my thoughts are disordered at best, on top of feeling totally exhausted. "


"First brand of birth control ever, was feeling iffy about it from the start since the doctor said it was a "very basic brand" to start me off with. A week in and I was getting a headache after every pill, along with nausea, bloating, spotting, and just a general feeling of being constantly hungover. Fortunately I was taking it at night but it would mean I would be like a zombie for the rest of the time. I'm only just finishing the first pack but I already called to get switched to another brand. Not a fan."


"I have severe leg and back pain. I have had back and leg pain for quite a few years. In 2008 I fell 25 ft out of a deer stand which tore both rotor cuffs and elbow problems. After 9 operations and physical therapy I still have pain which includes back and leg problems. I started on opana ER and take morphine sulfate for break through. Opana has been a wonderful help which has helped me be able to function through the day with some normality which at one point I couldn't do. And now I hear it's going to be pulled off shelves and done away with. Very Disturbing."


"I have suffered from hives for over 30 years.  No medicine helped.  I had them for 3 years straight, 24/7.  My hives have come back about 4 different times, lasting up to a year.  I have been on Xyzal for about 2 months.  I take Benadryl, then an hour later I will take the  Xyzal.  I take Benadryl at bedtime.  This is the first time in the 30 years that I feel they are under control.  For anyone with chronic hives, its worth a shot.  I have no side effects as of yet.  They do not make me tired either."


"Side effects are the worst.. This shot has ruined my life for the past 3 weeks I've been on it.. I have body tremors,hair loss,headaches,nausea, dizzy,tiredness,weakness and that's just some.. I have gotten anxiety I dont wanna do anything besides be in my house ive never been this kind of person and its scary... Poison to my body... Do your research ...."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This will be my 2nd colonoscopy. My 1st was 5 years ago (no polyps!). Used the dreaded Golytely that time. Was instructed to mix the Golytely with raspberry lemonade Crystal Lite. It was AWFUL! Almost not doable. suprep was much better

This time using Suprep. Everything about it was better! The 1st dose was at 6:00pm. Mixed with cold water, not fun but got it down without too much complaining!  Started "going" within 30 minutes, done in 2 hours. No cramping, no bloating, no problems.

2nd dose at 3:45am. Have to admit I couldn't get the last 1/2" down, figured I better quit while I was ahead! The effect wasn't as fast or as ....... dramatic as 1st dose. Again, no issues."


Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

"My first treatment failed and the 2nd included this medication which ultimately killed the infection. Yes, it's very strong and I was wiped out but I did not have any side affects."


"I have had only my first 2 shots, my last shot being June 23rd 2017, which was the day I was released from the psych ward, I decided that I wanted to see how I was going to do without the drugs and see how I am, my first shot was the week before, I didn't even tell them I was hearing voices because I was at awe that I was and wanted to keep that to myself, I believe I was only hearing them for about 4 weeks but I can't really say, even though I was experiencing many new things mentally, physically and emotionally, even before the voices, I would have rather felt that and heard voices, which I don't hear anymore than to feel how I am now...literally zero emotions, don't get pleasure for anything, don't feel anything I mean anything"


"I have dealt with depression for many years. Was put on Celexa 2 months ago and its been amazing for me!  The panic attacks went away in a matter of days and I still have emotions, not walking around like a zombie. I feel and enjoy every moment! I highly recommend Celexa."


"I had my Skyla inserted this morning and let me not scare anymore but understand it is the most simple procedure however you will feel 30 seconds of either extremely bad cramping or unbearable pain and then it's over. Just stay calm and relaxed when the procedure it taking place because you don't want to alter the location of the Skyla before all the tools can be removed from your vagina. The first day I have experienced cramps and tension in my lower stomach. I took ibuprofen 800mg before I went to the doctor to ease up the pain."


"I am prone to terrible and traumatizing panic attacks. I was afraid one was going to happen on an airplane, so I dreaded an upcoming flight for months. On the day of the flight, I took a 0.5 pill and felt all of my anxiety wash away. Took another pill at the gate before boarding and had the most calm flight of my life with essentially no notable anxiety. This medication has allowed me to no longer be a prisoner of my panic. It's really changed my life."


"I started taking this pill for acne because I had terrible terrible acne but now my face is completely cleared up and I barely ever get any zits. It also makes my period a lot lighter which I absolutely love because I don't have to worry about it at school or when I'm out with friends. It also worked very well for me as birth control. It may have moved me up a bra size to a C but I don't see that as a problem. Overall this is a great pill."


"I had moderate hormonal breakouts and was prescribed this by my dermatologist. He raved about its effects although it was a "newer" product on the market. He admitted that he was biased because he was a spokesman for this medication (red flag - no celebrity uses proactive and no doc pushes meds unless they're getting paid for it.) used it for 3 months which he said most patients saw an 85% success rate -  I was not one of those patients. If anytbibf my skin was worse while using aczone. I had more breakouts than ever before and in areas I hadn't had breakouts in. They were more red and frequent than when I started using aczone. Everyone reacts to mess differently but this was a huge waste of time and money that in the end made my acne worse"


"I just started the pill on 10/29/16, I got the pills to help move past this plateau I have reached with my weight loss goals. The first day I had so much energy that I had to force myself to sit down after 8 hours of non-stop movement, cleaning, excising for the day, errands etc. These really do suppress your appetite. I had to force myself to eat boiled eggs for breakfast. I drank A LOT of water due to the dry mouth. By 6pm, I still had only eaten boiled eggs and I felt my mood change, not sure if that was because I had not eaten, but I was VERY moody. The moodiness wore off after I ate dinner. The want for food is just not there. Some issues with sleeping more than 6 hours.  Make sure you drink plenty of water!!"


"I was on this medication for 2 weeks and started noticing abnormal bruising and mid-cycle spotting.  I looked on the paperwork that came from the pharmacy and it listed those symptoms under the "contact your doctor immediately" category.  I spoke to him and he said to stop taking it immediately.  It can mess with your blood cell production in your bone marrow.  Not taking this anymore.  I am one of the unlucky ones that gets side effects so I will stick with something safer for me.   It's not worth it in my case."


"I wrote previously about loving Zenzedi and switching to Adderall XR due to insurance. After 1 month of Adderall, I am going back to Zenzedi. Adderall was just not for me. I had mental issues all month long and just didn't focus as much. My family even noticed a difference. I called my Insurance and they approved Zenzedi easily."


"Ambien has been the only insomnia medicine that has worked consistently for the 7 years I have been taking it. I was on a combination of Ambien and Xanax but lost my healthcare coverage so am on Ambien only. I totally have to thank the Ambien makers because my life was a messy blur of nonsleep. Now, I sleep and sleep well. "


"I have been taking this medication for my migraines for about a year and a half. I take it at night and within 30 minutes I am asleep. This combined with verapamil 120mg ER has decreased my migraines from weekly to about one every 8 weeks or so. I have noticed I am calmer and more focused the next day. I have gained a little weight but I'm not sure if that's age or the medicine. I'm 46."


"I have had ear infections on and off for years and Bactrim is the only medication that cures them."


"Started Paxil 15 some years ago for anxiety and depression. I'm on the clinical maximum dosage of 75 mg CR. I had no side effects and it has helped me greatly. I also take Xanax."


"I have had anxiety attacks and depression on and off my whole life and when I started this medicine it was like a 180 on my mood issues. Sounds funny but it made the whole world beautiful for me again. I have been on it for about 6 months now and ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS MEDICIAN, however I have had sleeping troubles here lately and am experiencing vivid dreaming to the point that when I awake I am disoriented and my sluggish/somber mood is creeping back in. I have good and bad days- I'm thinking that it is from lack of sleep because of the constant dreaming, so I am now taking Xanax at night and it has helped that problem a lot."


"Nobody has mentioned this, but this medication makes me have to pee more often."


"They bumped me up from 20mg to 40mg. I have strong depression and anxiety. But this is a great medicine for anxiety. I do not think I will need Klonopin anymore."


"I started taking the medication and started having eye spasms to the point couldn't see to write, text, or read and it got bad enough I couldn't keep my eyes open. I stopped taking the medication and my symptoms went away. beware."


"This is the first time receiving my Levothyroxine from this particular manufacturer. Same dosage I've been on for years but instead of blue, the pill is purple and has a strong odor that I've not noticed with the blue pills. It also has left a very metallic taste in my mouth which doesn't subside during the day."


"I'm not sure about this birth control quite yet. I was on trinessa back in November or so and it worked fantastic for me, cleared up my acne, no nausea or any other side affects. Then I got really sick and had to  stop taking the pill for a month or two, and when I tried to get back on it I had continuous discharge for over 5 months so I decided to switch to the shot but didn't like it, so here I am. When I started  I felt nauseous all the time, my boobs hurt, stomach pains and cramps, and worst of all my acne. I never used to get cystic acne, but now I get it all over my mouth, chin, forehead, and under my nose, I hate it I keep reading reviews, and it's freaking me out. I'm not sure if I should continue taking this or not for 2 or 3 month"


"Have had seizures since I was 8 and am now 36 and have been on Vimpat for a year now and has been the only medication to almost stop the gran mals all together. Used to have 4 to 6 a month mostly during my menstral and now have not had one in almost 3 months. There are some side effects migranes and major dizziness but those are not as often as they were in the begining and the way that I look at it is that the possitive out ways the negative. Best medication for me"


"I have used this medication for 8 months, very expensive and doesn't work. My infected  toenails are exactly the same. FDA approved medication ?????"


"I took this pill 2 hours later after I had sex .This one don't work. Now I'm pregnant.Please Buy the plan B . I used the plan b before it does work."


"I've been taking spiro 50 mg. for 6 months for acne & I'm thrilled.  I'm 45 and have had problems with acne (mainly on chin) for a decade. Dr. told me it would take 6 weeks to start working.  What he didn't mention is that it might get worse first.  3 weeks in, I wanted to bury my head in the sand.  (so I wouldn't start it right before a major event!).  At 6 weeks, it was helping but still not great.  Dr. suggested we go to 100 mg but I wanted to give the 50 mg a chance.  By 8-9 weeks it was great!  I still occasionally get a pimple but it's small and doesn't last long (unlike the large painful cysts I used to get!)  Note:  generic:  Mutual Pharm.  When pharmacy switched to Qualitest, I started breaking out again...but they changed back! :)"


"Sorta got stupid one night with my girlfriend, got the pill about 26 hours later. The pill made her 9 weeks late, I'd never had so much stress. Finally she took two tests and got both negative and got her period a couple weeks later, it may mess up your period and stress you out but it works don't worry"


"I've used Drixoral for many years for allergic rhinitis after Rondec-TR was discontinued as it worked the best with NO side effects.  Apparently it has been discontinued and will no longer be available.  Hope I can find something else that works."


"This really does help with my IBS-d .When I don't take it I suffer really bad as my IBS flares up"


"Accutane has saved my life. My acne surfaced around 22 years old and from then on I've tried every salicylic and benzol product, retin-a and every other topical product from the dermatologist, and oral antibiotic known to mankind and nothing worked. I started accutane, now just starting month 4, and I have NO pimples! Only minimal scarring, but who cares as long as I don't have disgusting bumps and whiteheads all over my face! If you can get over the crazy dryness and chapped lips 24/7 you will be good. No joke I used to be able to count anywhere from 10-20 pimples on my face, now I am clear!!!! I'm so scared because I need to stop accutane a month early and pray my acne doesn't come back:("


"Started having anxiety and depression symptoms years back after going to countless drs. and trying every pill there is. A psychiatrist put me on Oxazepam 10 two times daily as needed. Hands down the best pill for me and my problem."


"When I first started taking ortho lo, my moderate acne cleared up! My periods were SO much lighter. However, adjusting to this pill was hell. Mood swings, crying, psycho basically. After 6 months, I was fine. 5 years later and I am still on, never got pregnant, no acne, light periods, very moody during PMS but no cramps. I think it is worth it for sure. I have gained weight however I started at 17 and am now 22- college probably made me gain those few pounds."


"I got my Skyla inserted 6 weeks ago. The insertion was not very painful. I would rate it a 3 out of 10. It was uncomfortable and felt like a minor period cramp for a total of less than one minute. After it was inserted, I felt normal and was not dizzy or lightheaded. I had no cramps that day and only minor cramping and minor back pain for the first few weeks following insertion. I spotted for the first 4.5 weeks. My first period was longer than usual (7 days, is normally 4), but the bleeding was much lighter (no clots or excessively heavy bleeding). I did have more painful cramps at the beginning of my period, but nothing that was too unbearable. During sex, my husband is unable to feel the strings and I have forgotten it is even in!"


"My family finds this medicine to be great for fighting off colds when you feel as though you were coming down with one. A couple of days, taken as directed, most times always get rid of the cold.  I would recommend medicine but, having read one of the other reviews - check with your doctor.  Even when (the rare times) we do not stop the cold in time, Sudafed PE Severe Cold makes you feel better during the course of the cold."


"Hi all! I'm diagnosed with PTSD and bipolar type 1. After my most recent manic episode I crashed into the worst depression and extreme anxiety I've ever experienced. I was tried on the usual antipsychotics and had dangerous side effects from all of them except Seroquel. For years and years I've had extreme insomnia. I was started on Seroquel (300mg) for sleep about 6 months and it was immediately effective. I love being able to sleep, but I'm sleeping 10  hours. I'd like to try to cut back a little and see if I can get to 8-9 hrs/night. My psychiatrist tells me I'm not just taking it for sleep, but for the bipolar itself. I'm still not back to my usual self due to lack of interest in anything. Hopefully I'll soon be better!"


"This pill was great for the first 2/4 months. OK side effects included:weight loss, slight mood swings, cystic acne flare ups, normal sex drive. BAD side effects: Breakthrough bleeding that was brown then red then brown again FOR 2 MONTHS. Vag was very dry, would burn and itch, so uncomfortable, i had yeast infections for no reason too! The reason my GYN put me on this was because I had an ovarian cyst found in Oct '15 and each month after that when i'd get my period (which always lasted 3 days) i was in SEVERE PAIN which required vicodin or percocet or oxy to treat. I was off BC for 2 years prior to taking Levora. I can't take the break thru bleeding anymore which is why i'm switching to Minastrin. Hopefully that works better for me too..."


"For the last 7 months, I have taken 30mg/day. It eased 90% of my anxieties and obsessive thoughts. My family and friends quickly noticed my new, laid back state. I laughed more and cried (a whole lot) less. I have never been so emotionally stable.
However, these benefits come at a price. First, I'm extremely tired. Next, my libido is gone. Also, my memory is awful. I constantly forget simple conversations or tasks. Similarly, I now struggle to articulate my thoughts. I often stumble over words and lose my train of thought mid-conversation. Lastly, at times, I feel like an emotionless zombie.
For these reasons, I plan to taper off of the medication. I instead hope to learn new coping techniques."


"The first few months were a little annoying due to the spotting. After about 4 months, I stopped getting my period. I don't have to worry about getting my period anymore and I had no side effects. I highly recommend getting this."


"I will shortly finish my first pack of Sprintec and must say that this has been the best birth control I've yet to be on. NO issues with sex drive, tiredness, weight gain other than my breast.  Which have become a bit larger; however, really tender but I don't mind and/or complaining. My skin did break out at first but is slowly clearing up and I didn't have much of an appetite 2 to 3 days within, that too is better. Other than the few minor changes I will continue to use Sprintec!"


"Sometimes have really terrible heartburn, due to my birth control pills, and sometimes causes bad nausea. Wanted an alternative to promethazine. Work great for taming the nausea, but the side effects were pretty annoying. Terrible backache and constapation. Oh man. Won't be taking these unless I'm dying or something."


"disfunctional spray cause of fast drying of the inside stuff after using."


"Enbrel saved my life. I've had rheumatoid arthritis for 3 1/2 years. I had severe swelling and pain in almost every joint of my body, which coupled with the exhaustion, left me with little life.  The Enbrel with the weekly methotrexate makes me feel basically normal, and able to work and live like a normal person. I found the weekly pens to be very easy to use.  I moved to a country that doesn't have the pens, so now I'm on a twice weekly normal injection.  I'm terrified of needles and cry like a 2 year old if I see one, so my husband gives me the shots and I can barely feel them.  I thank the Lord everyday that I am able to have this medicine!"


"My uric acid was 8.6 after use Uloric went down to 2.9.  I've had no attacks after started taking Uloric .  I  stopped  taking it and the uric acid went up 4.5 but  the pain was still  coming back, not exactly gout attack but I know the kind of pain on my joins, so I started to take it again. Now   after taking 80 mg regularly I've got no pains or attacks. No side effects   good medicine but the price is just too high."


"I have had the nexplanon for over a year and it has worked fabulously. I have two chdren and wanted a long term birth control that I didnt have to remember every day. I've had one period since getting it put in. Which hurt like hell that's why Im rating it a nine. I lost 20 pounds while on it and my sex drive has gone up. My relationship needed that. It has been my most positive experience with a form of birth control."


"It's a miracle pill, nothing helped my burning ulcer, nausea and upset stomach like this pill. 60mg, once in morning, time released..only relief I've had in months. I've lost 12 pounds since December , no more upset stomach, no vomiting..It's amazing . I have not experienced any side effects...I am able to eat n feel normal for once!!! I highly recommend!!!! Get tha savings card, the script will cost $20 for 30 days supply. I feel normal for once !!!"


"Loestrin is about the 6th birth control pill that I have been on in the past 4 years.  Yaz, Ortho Tri, Sprintec, Yasmin and now Loestrin.  So far it has been one of my favorites.  The first month I was a bit moody but that subsided.  Periods only last for about a 2 days at the very most. Definitely increased my sex drive, no headaches or even pain around my period.  The only negative is that about 2 days before I start my period I tend to get really depressed but as soon as it starts the depression is gone and I'm back to normal."


"I took this medication for about 5-6 years, I eventually had to stop taking it because ironically it made my anxiety horribly worse and it caused the start of my paranoia"


"I have a degenerative bone disease that started a dozen years ago. Pain took over my life and made it hardly worth living. Doctor prescribed combination of percocet, lyrica, and cymbalta and it gave me back my life."


"It really does work and helps me to relax so I can rest & sleep. And I've taken it for off & on for several years! I have arthritis, pinched nerves, muscle spasms & a lot more elements. IT WORKS. But what works for one might not work for another. Best wishes to everyone!"


"Cheap and didn't even touch the pain. Waste of hope for relief. OTC pain meds worked better than a months supply of this.  You can have it!"


"I was put on 100mg Wellbutrin for PMDD issues, and stayed on it for about three years. I ended up having many side effects, such as added anxiety, horrible headaches, and constipation. Also lost some weight. However, the mood swings stopped, and I have to say sex was never better. Added to my sexual response for sure, and I really miss that part. If not for the constipation and heart flutters, I would have stayed with it."


"I've always suffered from acne from a very young age I would always buy face washes every week thinking it would help and it never did. I started to give up on clearing my face.. After a while I stopped buying face scrubs and other face cleansers etc and I would buy acne cream which would make my pimples less irritated but didn't get rid of them also they would leave my skin with dry patches which would look very bad once makeup is applied. After a while my doctor prescribed me doxycycline at the start it made my face get worse but a few weeks in my face started to clear up and a few months in my face was bump free.. Although the scars are still there till this day.. also I noticed my acne slightly came back once I was off the medication."


"My body rejected Mirena after a year, so my second option was Nexplanon. I loved that was inserted fast and without pain. No painful periods, just spotting every 2 or 3 months. The bad side: weight gain. This is driving me crazy! Since March 2015 I have gained almost 25 pounds!!!! I'm 5'1, I weighted 127 and was size 4. Now, October 2015, I weight 150 and I'm size 10!!!! No matter how many diets or pills I tried, I keep gaining more weight. I love not having heavy period or worrying about getting pregnant, but this "weight gaining" is scaring me because seems non stop. Thinking about getting it remove, I think the perfect birth control doesn't exist."


"My apt was on Friday  afternoon..I started my clear liquid diet  Sunday night.. I took my 1st dose  of Suprep on Thursday  at 5:30 pm, I followed  other users suggestions in mixing the prep with very cold water and drinking  thru a straw to limit taste bud exposure, the 1st dose, with added water is only 16 ounces, followed by 2 more 16 oz. glasses of plain water within the next hour..it worked very fast going thru my system and I was able  to sleep in my bed, for a full  8 1/2 hrs...I followed the treatment the following  morning..at end of process , fluids came out colorless...fasting since Sunday  gave me NO side affects since  I was only passing liquids when I used the Suprep....and I lost over 8 lbs and no fear of  future colonoscopies"


"I was diagnosed with ADD in elementary school.  I have taken 3 different kinds of ADD medication and Daytrana has worked the best BY FAR! Strattera made me feel weird as a child.  Adderall was terrible for me! I was mean and agitated easily, got headaches a lot, just an all around bad experience for me.  I had taken Daytrana in high school and liked it, so when I went home for Christmas break from my first semester at college and told my mom I wanted back on medication  I quit taking adderal, but NEEDED something bad! I went back on Daytrana have been on it for a year and half now and I made the Athletic Presidential Honour Roll for my conference! Daytrana= miracle and a yes, for all ADD people!"


"Great for Fibromyalgia muscle spasms after Flexeril quit working. A Native American doc told me that was what these were originally created for. This works best with my other Fibromyalgia medicines. On 10mg up to 3xs a day, have been using them for over 9 years with great success. Like someone else mentioned, not everyone gets tired on them."


"I have taking Triumeq for two weeks now after I completely stopped taking any meds for 4 months.  My viral load was at 80,000 and in about two weeks I have a doctor's appt to recheck my general numbers again.  Unfortunately, I have had several side effects from insomnia, bloating, stomach pains,  fatigue, and dizziness. I'm hoping that as the weeks go by my body will become acustom to Triumeq and lessen my side effects.  As per paying goes, my co pay was suppose to be $100, however the staff at my drug store introduce me to a coupon from the makers of Triumeq and the maker is covering my copay! I will update my comment one I've visited with my doctor. ..namaste"


"I am 22 years old and recently got married.  I am so glad that I waited until after the wedding to start Loestrin.  The side effects have been horrible.  I knew there were some possible negative effects, but I seem to be experiencing them all!  I have gained weight, am extremely tired all the time and cannot ever seem to get enough rest.  Also, I have absolutely NO motivation.  I have lost interest in everything, including my husband!  I have ZERO sex drive.  I am constantly depressed and have severe and uncontrollable mood swings.  "


"Hurt my stomach initially but that has gone away. Feel better than ever."


"This medicine changed my life in a sense. I am on Latuda (an antipsychotic) and a lot of Wellbutrin, but I was still depressed and having migraines almost every day. I was put on only 30 mg a night to prevent headaches and to help me sleep. It certainly made me sleep a lot the first few nights. At first I was afraid it was a dud, but then 2 weeks later my migraines were less frequent; after 2 months on it, I have about 20 percent of the migraines I used to have. I get great sleep, and the best (and most surprising) part was that although it is a tiny dose, it was just what I needed to finally not be depressed and anxious. I only gave it 9 starts instead of ten because sometimes the dry mouth is unbearable at times."


"I'm 27 years old and the mother of two boys. I had the Mirena inserted one and a half years ago. The insertion was fine, mild cramping, but for the last year and a half I have experienced depression, bad acne, weight gain of about ten kilos, mood swings. Six months ago once my periods stopped altogether the symptoms got worse. I began having stomach cramps, nausea on most days, painful breasts and diminished libido and when it was supposed to be that time of the month my abdomen would bloat. I had Mirena removed last week and feel like a new person. I'm already losing weight and all the other symptoms have vanished."


"I've been on Epiduo for quiet some time now. I went from using it everyday to once a week! It's super effective and I LOVE it! I recommend Epiduo to everyone with acne. I used to have a face full of acne now I only have like one or two pimples. Epiduo is amazing!"


"In my honest opinion I find this drug  has worked in stabilizing my rapid  cycling bipolar.This is the first time in years that I feel  like I  am  well.I started this medication when I was an inpatient in a psychiatric  hospital  and it worked within the first  month it made the manic episode less severe .I am on 800 at night along with 600 seroquel XR and  25 lamictal .The only symptoms I have is slight constipation"


"On tradjenta after being forced off my januvia by my insurance company. Taken for 2 days now, and it seems not to be working. Testing at about 500 two hours after meals, has yet to come down below 250. Going back to doctors in 2 weeks if there is no change."


"Great experience those far. I did have site pain but it did not last long. I have no idea what happens after 28 days do I stop using it all together? Not a lot of information out there. Also, it is very expensive close to $700 for 2 oz."


"I have taken Diclegis for about a month now and it has been great for me. Just makes Me sleepier than ever ..but I can eat and that's what I needed considering I am already thin as it is.. This medicine has been a life saver even though I am having concerns if it will harm baby which had made me resort to just one a day..

Also the pharmacy told me the bottle was 700$ out of pocket.. Yikes.. I'm surviving off samples from office. Thank goodness!"


"I have been taking Jolessa for a month and a half, and I have spotted the entire time. I would rather have my period once a month rather than dealing with light bleeding every day."


"I've been on Aleese for over a year and a half. Side effects hit me hard. (I'm 21 years old) I had perfect skin my entire life (even through puberty) and after I commenced the pill the acne hit me like a ton of bricks. All forms of acne are on my face, and I've been using dermatologist products and services and they said it's a hormonal issue as to why the acne has gotten so horrible. The high androgen actually causes skin to get worse. So when people say birth control doesn't cause acne they are WRONG, cause this birth control DOES CAUSE ACNE. Not only did I get acne, I gained 15 pounds, breasts got larger (only plus side), severe nausea the week before my period, and began suffering depression. It's time to switch to another Birth Control"


"Have been on Keytruda since January 2017, have completed my first 12 weeks treatment.  Main side effect has been the fatigue.  After 12 weeks had PET scan, results came back that the melanoma has been stopped from spreading.  My melanoma had been vey aggressive, it was making new tumours within 10 days, so this treatment has been positive, as nothing new has come up in three months.

We will see what the next three months brings."


"Alesse is NOT an appropriate birth control choice to help with hormonal acne. One of the main causes of hormonal acne is a rise is androgens (male hormones) which you do NOT need more of if you are experiencing hormonal acne (jawline, chin, cystic). I did not realize that Alesse had added androgens and went on it for just short of a month. Needless to say my face, back and chest area have broken out worse than being off birth control altogether. I am sure this is a great birth control option for some but keep in mind that it is probably not your best bet if your main focus is to decrease your acne. Hope this helps!"


"It's a miracle drug. I took this for anxiety and panic attacks and slight depression. It has changed my life. I am happier. I have made more friends in the past month. It has helped with everything; school, stress, anxiety and self confidence. I cant recommend it enough."


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


"I have been taking Diltiazem for at least 12 years at different dosages. I am now at 360 mg.  It has worked wonders for my Afib and blood pressure.  I always take it at night become since it makes me tired.  My brother started taking it and it has really helped lower his blood pressure."


"I got sick from it, diarrhea. I started having ear trouble and started hallucinating."


"I have major depression and post traumatic stress disorder. This medication helps motivate me and it gives a slight boost for my moods I tend to smile more now but still get depressed now and then. It has very little side effects best thing is no sexual side effects! It also helps my anxiety but still have a hard time concentrating which my doc says helps but for me it doesn't it's just a mood stabilizer to me. I give it a 7 out of 10 because it only helps me slightly. I take 150mg twice a day."


"After a couple of years of trying to cope on my own with PTSD, the symptoms became overwhelming, so I sought help. How glad I am that I did. Wellbutrin has been amazing for me. For some lucky people, it takes effect very quickly, and that was the case for me: within three days, my profound sadness and paralyzing pervasive sense of despair was gone, replaced by a cheerful, calm outlook. I was stunned by the radical change! Suddenly, I had energy, was able to again face daily challenges, and once again look forward each night to the next day. I haven't felt like this in years! The old me is back! Side effects - nightmares & tremor in arms - were minimal & only during 1st week."


"Started on 15mg week one. Week two 30mg. Week 4 60mg. Bingo. Back down to 30mg after one year and I've now been on 30mg for for 6 years. Helped sleep instantly (asleep within 30mins) but hit me hard for first two weeks. Adjusted after that and never slept better. About a month and half after initially starting, depression improved in combination with CBT. I notice a lot of people complaining the drug isn't an instant fix, well it takes time and is designed to be an augmentation to CBT (it's not a magic pill). If you are feeling better immediately thats called the placebo because the drug is not yet at a therapeutic level..."


"I have been taking tretinoin for a month and couldn't be more happy with the results I've seen in just a month. I would recommend it to anybody. Went to the doctor on 3-2-15 for a check up and I got five refills on it so can't wait to see the six month results very pleased with it besides the flaking and burning I get on my face. I also got a face buffer to take off all the dead flakey skin every morning."


"Since getting the implant in I had a few longer periods, and now I haven't gotten it for a couple months. That has been the only advantage so far for me. I was always skinny, then gained 30  pounds from this. Being in my 20's I was horrified. I have to get all new clothes because of mine not fitting, and I was so embarrassed to even go out. I've also never had acne before, and now I've been having major breakouts constantly. I also have no sex drive anymore, I have no energy, and I have been very depressed which has never happened to me before. I am now getting this removed after 5 months of having it. Overall, I would not recommend this option. But of course, this doesn't happen to everyone."


"I am prone to getting yeast infections and picked this one up out of the blue. And oh my gosh my vagina is BURNING!!!! It has become so much worse than the problem was to begin with!! Took a benadryl after trying to get all of this stuff out and just hoping I'll sleep!!! UGH!!  Never again how can they even sell this. Don't buy!!!!"


"I have been dealing with clinical depression since I was in kindergarten (I'm 41 now).  Have been on and off many different antidepressants over the years (mostly off because of the side effects and some making me feel worse).  Therapy never helped.  Have been on Celexa 20mg for last month- month 1/2 and it's working very well.  I have actually lost 11 lbs being on it because of loss of appetite.  The only side effects I don't like is increase headaches and decreased libido.  I do still feel sad and alone at times, but not as bad as I used to.  I am using Xanax a lot less too."


"I have been using Arimidex for approx. 6 months.  I have had some side effects, mostly hot flashes, and some insomnia.  The hot flashes have gotten better, and the insomnia I just switched the time of day in which I took the medication."


"I started my Xolair shots May 2016 after suffering hive out breaks for 5 plus years. The shot worked immediately. I had 9 injections once monthly. Then I had a new insurance provider which  requires me to start the regime Allegra, Zantac and Hydroxyzine HCL two times daily then adding Singular. Two days on Singular I had horrible outbreaks called my Allergy Dr. continued on with other meds waiting to get approved for Xolair.  The shot cant come soon enough. Now I just hope I can afford it."


"I Used to be on Trinessa, but my pharmacy switched me to Triprintec because they were no longer carrying Trinessa. At first, it was horrible. I had extreme depression and mood swings, migraines, nausea, fainted once, and it caused irregular heart beats. I've been on it for 3 years now and the only symptoms I have are migraines and nausea. The nausea can be extreme some times. The only good thing I can say about the medication is that I have not been pregnant and have had no problems with acne. "


"At first the burning was intense ( from using the pills) it later decreased. After day 7 , I had the worst case of bacterial vaginosis. I have stopped using the 10 mcg inserts."


"Iam a 70 yr. Old diabetic and have been type 2 for 15 yrs. Started victozA last week. I immediately felt better no more headaches and my morning   blood glucose is under 100 for the first time in years. Iam running 3 x a week and eating low carb diet about 45 carbs per meal as directed by Dr. Iam losing weight about 2 pounds in first week. I have not noticed any negatives with victoza other than some flatus and stomach rumbling. My cravings for sugar is diminishing and I have alot of energy. I would recommend any reader to go to a dr. Who specializes in endocrinology and get a diabetic nutritionist to set up a meal plan for you. Also key is to exercise daily and stay positive. Even though you are a diabetic by taking care of your body ."


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


"It took over 12 hours to produce the desired effect but it was effective and gentle."


"I used paxil many, many years ago when going thru a bad divorce and it worked very well.
Then after a few years on this stuff it stopped working.
Well here I am over 15 years away from these types of meds, I lost my son and went into a deep depression.
Not really wanting to go back on SSRI's (paxil) I was convinced by my doc to try paxil again. BAD mistake, after using 20 mg for 5 weeks ...nothing!
I went bac even worse!
This stuff (paxil) is really BAD. I went cold turkey and went thru 7 days of HELL!
But now I can finally say I am off of this type of stuff FOREVER ! and I'm feeling great. I started to look at the good things in my life day by day. This really works."


"I have been on SSRI since the age of 14 now I can tell you I am 42 now and have lived half my life in a fog. Feeling tierd, not interested in anything just wanting to sleep. I changed from lexapro to cymbalta a week ago and wow.  I have energy I'm not like dragging myself around all day. I feel motivated - the only down fall has been hot flashes. I read cymbalta can cause that but I will deal with it as I feel as great. I have more than one emotion, I would say definately try it everyone is going to respond differently. Have had some issues waking up alot at night. But that's about it. I have to pay 200 dollars a month for this medicine but it is worth it. Good luck to you"


"Today is day 3 on Chantix. I have smoked 1-2 packs per day for 18 years. I have only had 2 cigarettes today and my desire for them has already greatly diminished.  When I think I need one, I just keep thinking of all that I am without it and it helps me through.  My quit date is 8/21 and I really feel that I will have no problem being smoke-free by then.  I am experiencing a few side effects, constipation which I've cured by taking an herbal detox supplement, gas and bloating, some fuzzy feelings, and vivid dreams, which do not seem to bother me.  Today I'm taking over my "smoking porch", repainting it to make it smoke-free, so I do not associate my favorite place in my house with cigarettes. I am so ready to quit!"


"I am 25 years old. Over the last 3 years I have pretty muched ruined most of my relationships involving my career and my personal life. The most common symptoms I experience are: Difficulty concentrating and staying on task, caprishious behavior/severe mood swings, impulsive behavior/making irrational decisions that significantly impact my future, depression, and anxiety. I had a great job, and I had lots of friends. Unfortunately, difficult events took place that caused my emotional health to start spiraling out of control. I became diagnosed with ADD/ADHD in April 2013. Started Addrerall 30mg XR. It really helped me feel more motivated, less depressed, and I felt I could concentrate much better. I definitely recommend this medication!"


"History: 44, no kids, no pregnancies. Mirena place five months ago.
Recommendation: Ask for anesthetic. This made the insertion painless. Note, you may get a bit dizzy for 5 minutes. Symptoms: Gained 8lbs in the first week despite my regular cycling and running. Low libido for the first two months now okay. Period only for the first month and now ghost periods consisting of bloating. Recently my breast have been over the top swollen and tender, making it annoying to run (8wks now).   My boyfriend says he noted a increase in moodiness. I've rarely had problems with anxiety but now I feel a low grade feeling of being overwhelmed and anxious.    "


"I got nexplanon 7/2/2014 and it is now 8/7/2015 . Let me say the good of this first (it'll be very short) I'm not pregnant and two I didn't gain weight. Now for the cons : I have been bleeding ever since I got it and only stop 2-3 days every 2 months . I get irratiable VERY easily. It's not spotting either it's like a period that I am bleeding my doctor says give it a couple more months but I am tired of bleeding so much, so I think I am gonna have my doctor take it out and go on something else."


"Now in my late 50's, I have been a lifelong migraine sufferer. My new neurologist  recommended Topamax (FDA approved for migraine therapy). I am going on week 3 with promising results...for the first time in years I am waking up to no headaches and am not getting headaches as the day wears on.  I'm sleeping better. I am experiencing a slight problem with focus/concentration but am  told that this side effect should subside over time. Providing the side effects are minimal and non-intrusive, I can see staying on this medication-I'm hopeful."


"I just finished my first pack and I love it so far. Normally I can tell the exact moment when I get my period because it is so painful. It's gotten so bad that I've been close to vomiting from the pain before. I have experienced no spotting, no reduced sex drive, or weight gain so far and the pain is gone. I love it!!"


"I started having horrible constant GI pain a few years ago. I went to various doctors, and had every test known to man 5 times over. They always told me that all test came back normal and that I was perfectly healthy, even though I was vomiting every day and went days in between meals due to feeling too sick to eat. I was 117 pounds and losing weight everyday and thought I was going to eventually die from it. I went to another GI doctor a year or so ago. He did scope and said the results look normal, but I probably have severe IBS. He started me on this med and it has helped a lot. I have gained a ton of weight and can eat regularly. I still have flare ups but this med does a good job at keeping me healthy."


"I have both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. I have been dealing with psoriasis for over 20yrs all over my body and head ...always embarrassed and having to wear long sleeved shirts. Those of you that are still looking for something Stelara is worth trying. I love it after trying several other medications this is so far the best. I have found and it helps with both. I haven't had any side effects either. I have a 3yr old and I can finally take him to the park alone."


"My seven year old son is on it and he is so emotional. One minute he is fine the next he is crying and can't stop. As a mother this is very hard to deal with. I can't help him and he asking why is he feeling this way. I am going to have to stop giving him the medicine."


"I was switched to Effexor XR after 2 years of Paxil. It worked wonderful for about 3 years. I was on 75mg and started to have uncontrollable movement with my one arm. Talked to my doctor who said it was not the medicine. Well after another year I was having the problem in my legs and both arms and could no longer sit or walk without frequent jerking. My doctor finally realized that it was a rare side effect of the medication from long term use and switched me to another. I still have the jerking at least 2 to 3 times a week. If you notice this problem at all you need to talk to your doctor immediately."


"I was once on the ORTHO EVRA patch which was a dream option for me.
This med they call Xulane gives me a HORRIBLE, I mean H O R R I B L E rash, presumably from the adhesive. When you scratch from the uncontrollable itch, you risk micro lacerations that this glue enters your skin and then suddenly the rash turns into a full-blown allergic reaction that is unbearably burning, itching, and even aching. Yes, ACHING. Return the ORTHO EVRA PATCH ASAP!"


"I have just been on Aromasin just 9 days and so far have no side effects.  I tried Femara and after 14 days went off it because of joint pain and fatigue.  On Femara it was so bad that I couldn't climb my staircase without crying.  So far Aromasin is a miracle drug for me if it stops estrogen in its tracks!"


"Silenor still working well for me."


"I have lived with severe insomnia for 34 years due to a circadian rhythm disorder. When I say that I have tried all sleep medications, you can believe me.  My doctor gave my a voucher for a free trial of Belsomra. I was skeptical, then saw a review someone had written who had a very similar sleep disorder. He said to reach more areas in the brain that control the sleep-awake switches,  to try it with 1 milligram of melatonin,  50 milligrams of diphenhydramine, and a 1/4 milligram of a benzo. I haven't slept like I did last night since I was a child. I gave it  7/10 because I don't know yet if it was a fluke, but I am hopeful that it will continue to work."


"I started to take this medicine in October 2009. I have had 2 kids and about 6 months after my second was born I decided I had to get this weight off! I weighed 218lbs when I started taking these and today I am at 185lbs. That is 32 pounds so far. I still have about 20 I would like to lose. I don't go to the gym or "exercise" everyday, but the pills give me more energy and I move around a lot more. I have the energy to get up and go when I would normally have a hard time getting motivated. I sometimes have to remind myself to eat because my food cravings are hardly there at all when I take the pill. I do notice that I get a dry mouth, but drinking water helps and I love this medication. I think it is amazing."


"I don't have any chronic problems. Last weekend I hurt my neck when cleaning the chicken coop and I was in agony for 2 days. Could not sit or lie down without unbearable pain in my neck and left shoulder blade. Went to my chiropractor 2 days in a row. Finally saw my doctor and he gave me Robaxin. What a relief! It stops the muscle tension completely for 4-6 hours. I will use it for a few days along with resting and warm epsom salt baths to be able to continue with my daily life. No side effects for me. Only used it one day."


"I have been taking saxenda for 3 weeks now. Just started 2.4 dosage yesterday. So far I have lost 12 lbs. I have also been working out for an hour 4 times a week. No major side effects until yesterday when I change dosage. The injection site is very painful today.. This never happen until yesterday.. Overall I think this drug works!! ( I forgot to inject it one day and I was really hungry)"


"It definitely works! Took with Zquil before bed and slept fantastic! The next night I only took Mucinex before bed and slept only 2 hours! But cough and cold was gone faster then ever before."


"This drug no longer works for me because of a job loss. I have gone down hill ever since I lost my job in early September 2009."


"I found this medication to be very effective. Worked very well, and I slept like a baby for the first time in years."


"This medicine was useful at first then your body adjusts and you need more to make it work. Well they gave me more and I was also taking Prozac for anxiety, and Trazadone to help with sleeping. Turns this combination of antidepressantss and Tramadol can cause serious drug interactions, so if you feel that something is just not right speak to your doctor as I did.  It saved my life."


"I have BCC on my upper arm and SCC on upper left hand. Unfortunately after 6wks of treatment twice a day the cream didnt work. So disappointed and im now scheduled to have both surgically removed."


"has anyone heard of bladder cancer as a  result of taking Jardiance ? I am been treated for early stages of it"


"I was addicted to any pain pill I could get my hands on for three years. I found Suboxone and it helped me a lot but my experience with my doctor was horrible. I missed a doctors appointment one time and they punished me by making me wait three days for my prescription when I asked what I was supposed to do they told me to pretty much find means till my next doctors appointment. When I asked my doctor to start lowering my doses so I could get off of the Suboxone he told me that I would be back on pills as soon as I could get the chance and then cut me off cold Turkey. I have been pill and Suboxone free for three years. Suboxone is a great rehab option but having a great doctor is just as important."


"I am a professional in my late 20s who has had to do a lot of public speaking as of late for work.  I have somehow coped with the symptoms of my performance anxiety (extreme heart beat, flushed face, shaking, frozen mind, inability to form complete thoughts, stuttering) until recently since my job depends upon my public speaking and the anxiety has become over burden some.  No matter how hard I prepared for public speaking before, I would always experience these debilitating symptoms.  Went to doctor who prescribed propranolol before performances.  It is really like magic.  It completely eliminates my awful physical symptoms.  I feel totally relaxed and able to perform to my fullest.  Has changed my life!  Wish I knew about it years ago!"


"Mobic   Sciatica = Zero Relief"


"I have been on Belviq 8 days and was 293 pounds. Now I am 282 pounds. Side effects early I was a little tired and headache.

Will keep you posted.

Sam"


"I had Implanon inserted in November 2008 after being on the Depo shot for 9 years. For the first 5 months I had no signs of bleeding or any other side effects. One day I started spotting and haven't stopped since. Some days it is super light, some days it is like a regular period. Thinking of having it removed because I don't know if I can keep this up for the 6-8 months others have mentioned.
Otherwise, it has been great."


"It worked to reduce the pain around my neck and head, but made me tired and did not help pain in other areas."


"I'm in the third day of taking Clarithromycin 500mg (1 pill 2x/day) for a double ear infection. I've been experiencing on and off pain, fluid drainage, poor hearing and just plain annoying sensations in my ears. I had a lymph node the size of a golf ball in my neck & neck pain. Now, lymph node shrunk, no more fluid or pain or annoying feelings. I can't sleep at night, though. No stomach problems or pain, but instead, I'm starving. It seems to have sped up my metabolism and though I'm eating more than I ever have before I'm actually losing weight for the first time in years. I'm a normal, healthy woman, 5ft 5in and 130lbs. Did someone switch my medicines with a miracle pill??"


"I have been on birth control for 9 years, using different brands throughout that time period. My doctor recently gave me Lo Loestrin Fe and I was on month 3 and I stopped taking it. I looked like I had gained 15 pounds 2 weeks out of the month from bloating so badly (when I got on the scale, I was lighter than I have been in months). I got bacterial vaginosis, TWICE while on this birth control and I have NEVER had that before! "


"I honestly started taking this pill and loved it. I wasn't getting any acne or weight gain; however 3 months into taking this pill my periods suddenly stopped. My periods stopped but I was still having cramps. It's actually become very concerning."


"Wasn't for me. Made me extremely nauseous all day everyday. After the side effects didn't fade after a week, I stopped taking them."


"Been taking sprintec for 7 month. It does it's job, prevent pregnancy and shorten heavy periods. That's it. Switching to Iud. I DON'T recommend this at all. My anxiety is so bad it's tearing apart my relationship. I cry over small things. Anxiety attacks constantly. I can't sleep, low libido sometimes. Frequent night terrors, feeling hungry constantly sometimes or no appetite at all. Your hormones feel so out of wack on this. The only time I feel normal honestly is during my period when I don't even take the pills."


"I just started Qsymia on 2/20/14 it has only been 4 days and I have dropped 5 pounds. The only side effect I've experienced is insomnia. I am happy in knowing that the more weight I lose the longer I will be on this earth for my family."


"I was taking Lyrica for several years.  I stopped taking it because of the price.  My prescription medications are covered by Medicare & other insurance, but I do not believe in indiscriminately spending Medicare money.  So, again, only because of the cost, I stopped.
My feet went wild, burning pain, could not even have the bed covers on them at night.  I got my Rx for Lyrica renewed and when it came I first took 2 caps in order to see if it would get started again.  It did!  I'm going to be doing a bit of research on the internet for a lower cost alternative.  Gabapentin looks good at the moment, maybe on my next doc appt. I'll try it.
I gave it only a 9 because of the cost, but for effectiveness I'd give it as high a number as allowed."


"I love the patch, I'm 17 and I've been on it for 4-5 months, it's so convenient and easy! My periods last 4 days and are super light, never got sick or felt sleepy! It's amazing."


"My experience has been good so far. I've been on Nuvaring for three weeks  now and I'm about to have my first period. I have not gained weight, it has helped clear my acne and I am not pregnant, so it works. The only downsides have been lots of breast tenderness which has FINALLY passed and bad cramps, randomly. I've never had bad cramps so that part does suck. I plan to continue using this form of birth control."


"Suffered a serious and painful injury during physical activity, which has left me bedridden for several months. I use Methadone along with quick-acting pain killers (Oxycodone) and my pain is now nearly nonexistant."


"Was sick with the worst sinus infection in my life for at least 3 weeks. It began to turn into pneumonia. Amoxil wasn't working. 2 doses of Ceftin so far and I'm feeling much better. "


"Just posting an update from my last post a few months ago.  The hypoallergenic estradiol (basically, a compounded version of Estrace from a compounding pharmacy) continues to be very effective for me - relieving vaginal burning/pain and urinary urgency/frequency.  For women out there suffering those issues in perimenopause (when it hit me), know that it was suggested that I had interstitial cystitis and that I was off-base when I told doctors I was reacting badly to propylene glycol and glycerin, ingredients in many vaginal products.  The compounded version of Estrace has been SO helpful for me and after many painful, difficult months, I feel myself again. "


"Lamictal helps with my bipolar depression. I haven't felt helpless or hopeless since starting the medication. I take the maximum dosage of 200mg twice per day."


"I have taken Ambien for about a year now and sleep well, at least 6-8 hours every night and wake up refreshed.  I agree with others to not take until ready to get into bed because I have experienced the same experience of not remembering what I have done if I take it earlier then bedtime.  Works great for me."


"I have chronic gout problems, been having for 15 years. Advil works good for my back pain and most of the time for joint pain if taken at the first feeling of gout flare. Taking four 200mg caps at a time."


"I've been on Sprintec for about seven months.  I was originally on Depo Provera shots, which stopped my normally sporadic and horrific periods completely but left me gaining weight dangerously fast and killed my sex drive, completely.  Sprintec doesn't seem to have any of the side effects of Depo.  My periods are light and on time exactly every 28 days, lasting 3 or four days, tops, my skin is flawless, and although I do have some light mood changes accompanying PMS (which is something over the Depo, which seemed to completely rob me of all emotion), it's so inexpensive, I would and often do highly recommend it."


"I took only 1 pill around 3pm due to severe constipation & hard stools caused by pain medications I was on last week. I was fine until around 8pm when I suddenly started having severe stomach cramps. I continued to have these & finally passed some hard stools around 9:30pm, but still am severely bloated with intense stomach pains. It is now nearly 10pm & I am stuck on the toilet with severe stomach pains & hoping to pass more stool as I can see the bloated area moving through my stomach. Do not take this medicine, the pain is not worth it! I am hoping the pains will pass soon, but very scared by other reviews I read of nausea & vomiting."


"When I first had Nexaplanon inserted (Oct. 2015) I was constantly bleeding although sometimes it would be so light I wouldn't need a panty liner. It stayed like that for about 6 months (March 2016) and since then I have not had a period at all and it is wonderful. Also when I first got it in it would randomly make my arm numb and tingle. My gynecologist prescribed some medication to help nerves as the implant was pushing on some nerves. I have been on plenty different birth controls and this is by far my favourite. No periods, no cramps, no mood swings, no weight gain, and lastly no babies!"


"So far this has been the worst year of my life health wise and I blame it on Nexplanon. I had no side effects for the most part of the year and thought it was great, this then developed into Heavy and long periods that are infrequent and difficult to predict. Migraines, nausea, abdominal pain, mood swings, weakness and insomnia and countless other problems. I am currently awaiting an ultrasound to tell me if I've developed an ovarian cyst. I would not recommend this to anyone ! Be very wary of the implant."


"I suffer from cluster headaches and they are no fun. Had one this morning and took 10 mg Percocet. It did not take it away. I was a little skeptical about a Cambia pack I got from doctor, but after 3 hours and no relief I took it and within 30 minutes it was gone. Been suffering from these for 18 years and will keep some this on hand just in case."


"Went on the ring two years ago. Was ok with it. No babies. But after about a year I noticed I gained about ten lbs. then my moods got very odd. I hadn't noticed but everyone around me did and thought I was going crazy. Then my hair started falling out. My Dr says that the dosage was too high for me. I switched. But for what it's worth no babies in two years so there's that."


"I have been taking Dexilant for about 2 weeks.  I did not realize how bad I had been feeling before taking the drug.  I thought I was just a stomach sensitive person and would just have to put up with the ups and downs.  It's all ups now, I feel great."


"I have to share my experience. I have developed anxiety over the last few months. Small panic attacks, moody behavior. My Doctor prescribed me the 4 week introduction pack 10mg I must be super sensitive. I took one pill and within an hour I was unable to function. Severe mania, made my anxiety worse. My eyes started to get really sensitive. This is the day after and I am still suffering. "


"I had a very painful reconstructed dental root canal.  This medication did very little for my pain.  Advil was more effective."


"I've suffered from chronic migraines since I was a kid and been on Nortriptyline for about a month now. The first two weeks are hard to gauge the effect of it because for the first week I was in a much higher altitude than normal, and the second week was my schools finals. So far very unhappy with the drug as I am still getting 4-5 headaches a week, even during "normal life" with nothing going on. Will be talking to my doctor to see what can be done about it, maybe a different dosage or time taking it will change my opinion. Willing to try anything to reduce headache frequency and severity."


"I had my first shots on 1-21-16 OMG did it hurt so bad lots of pressure but I got through it I felt  amazing after couple hrs  so glad to rid of that pain and ouch!  I had second shots week later in both knees it was less pain this time  went great.  On Feb 9 I had my last shots  no pain  my knees feel great still on feb 17 :)   I'm glad I did these series of euflexxa shots ! I couldn't even walk now wow I'm good hope they last long time;)"


"I started taking sprintec to control my spotting between periods and obviously as birth control. Im on the last week (the blank pills) and ive already seen my doctor to switch to a new birth control.  Since being on it i bled all 3 weeks on the regular pills and had worse spotting than before. My back cramps were consistant while on them, and my face started breaking out so bad, ive even had a few zits on my back which i normally never get. My friend is on ortho tri cyclen low and ill be switching to that immediately after this pack!! My boobs have also been very swollen and ive lost all sex drive whatsoever."


"I'm a 54 yo woman, 5' 4". 155lbs at start. I am in awe. Been on Belviq for 11 days. First time ever that I feel completely confident that I won't binge or overeat. I have NO side effects, eating 3 meals a day, no desire to over eat....feel full after small meal.  Its a complete miracle for me so far.  I could so this forever! Not sure how it is working but I love it!  Trust that I can even eat a forbidden food in small amount. Its the BEST! "


"I was hit by a dump truck. I tried aleve and naproxen which helped for a little while. My doctor gave me a prescription for Vicodin and it has helped me so much. Vicodin has never made me queasy, drowzy or loopy. I have never had any side effects from taking it. For severe pain, your doctor might recommend taking it with a muscle relaxant."


"It makes me sleepy during the day but helps with side effects of Wellbutrin (itching and stuttering). Helps me sleep at night so it is doing something for me."


"It really helped me. Recommend it to anyone."


"Works well for constipation due to Venlafaxine ER. I take Miralax every night at bedtime in hot tea, after typical day of drinking 2L  water, eating an extremely high-fiber diet (veg except for fish, exclusively whole grains, cook with extra-virgin olive oil), and some walking, along with lots of tea both green and black. The Miralax helps, but still only 1 movement per day, versus 3  prior to medication. When I double the Miralax, THEN things start to approach pre-medication regularity."


"So I've been taking Topiramate for 3 yrs for seizures & migraines (both of which have disappeared.) Yes, the side effects are terrible, especially the word searching & insomnia. But my seizures were debilitating, & I was having migraines 3x a month, so I can deal with the side effects. My biggest problem is the lack of appetite. Because of my insomnia, my doc switched me to Qudexy, which is topiramate in a time release capsule. When I was taking regular Topiramate I did lose weight, approx 60lbs in 2 yrs & then the weight loss stopped. I went from 200 lbs-140 lbs. & I very happy with that. Since I switched to Qudexy 2 months ago, I've lost close to 20 lbs & have no desire to eat. I feel like I'm force feeding myself. I dont know what to do."


"Have taken Armour thyroid for 45 years. Pharmacy switched me to a Acella thyroid np. After a couple of weeks I realized something was wrong. Low energy and just slowed down. Pharmacist insisted that was Armour thyroid! My experience is that acella thyroid is garbage and smells awful too."


"Uncomfortable in mouth, does not stick to cheek , little B.Vail packages create a huge amount waste and unwanted attention. Who wants open a wrapper marked clearly , and then stick a film to their cheek that will not stay. Will not dissolve in less than 10 mins. Defiantly better than being a junkie. Not much difference if you have to hide your meds,  you need .  All because of the strange and untoward delivery system really , can't they just make a pill that dissolves in the lining of the stomach  ????"


"I had suffer from the below side effects :

excess air or gas in the stomach,
full feeling,
lack or loss of strength,
passing gas,
sore throat.

 I stopped taking it."


"Natazia made me moody (teary-eyed for no reason), caused me to have periods ranging from 3 days to 14 days, and caused ocular migraines as frequent as 5 days in a row."


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"Overall I'm doing better. I've lost weight and have more energy but my tongue is a bit swollen and mouth is dry and everything is very, very salty tasting. I have very vivid dreams but I'm able to sleep at night. I'm also on Latuda 40mgs at night. I have no desire to eat or drink and I'm not urinating a lot which has caused an infection and does not help with body pain. I will continue to take it because I'm able to work two jobs."


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


"I have been using this for one month. I have had severe constipation, been dizzy and my skin is as bad as ever. Not happy."


"Beware!  This works, but if you ever are without it- you'll not sleep.  Withdrawals are a little rough if you are trying to come off use another otc sleep aid while off.  My insurance quit coverage and I had to get thru without it .  Not easy."


"I was taking Lexapro for years up until 2013 when I was brave enough to try to get off of it.  I successfully got off after a long and gradual dose cutting process.  I've been doing well until a recent bump in the road that sent me down into a hole.  I went to my doctor and took my first dose yesterday.  Holy hell wagon!  I've honestly never felt worse in my entire life.  This drug showed me what depressed really means.  My ears were ringing, extremeties felt like they were being electrocuted, lethargic, and a feeling of utter devastation came over me.  All these feelings just came rushing to the surface.  All this guilt I felt about breaking up with my ex.  I reached out to her last night and we might get back together.  Maybe worth it?"


"Had a major panic attack back in January - never had one before (no family history) - horrific feeling. Had to be taken by an ambulance to local ER. Doctor there gave me prescription for 15 5mg pills in case anxiety came back. One day sitting at my desk I started feeling 'lightheaded' and knew something wasn't right. An anxiety was starting to build - your body automatically starts to scan itself for any problems. Took one pill and 30 mins later I was back to normal - my mind wasn't racing anymore. Lorazepam works great for me. I always carry  with me anywhere I go - just in case."


"Started Metronidazole, and did get some help from my symptoms, but side effects were awful. I thought I would just put up with the fatigue and nausea until treatment was over, but 4 days into it I got very ill and blood pressure dropped very low and I ended up in the ER. Doctors stated it was from the metronidazole, and told me to stop taking it. It's been about a week and a half, and I'm first starting to feel better."


"I have a lot of skincare allergies that manifest as perioral dermatitis.  For years it cleared up after stopping use of what was triggering it.  Two years ago it became chronic and not a day went by that I didn't have at least one or two of those annoying bumps, but often more like 10-20 and persistent redness.  After being misdiagnosed as folliculitis and rosacea, I found a derm that got it right and was prescribed Elidel because I had already tried and had no success with all of the typical treatments.  Elidel was able to completely clear up the rash in less than a week and has continued to keep me clear for weeks now.  I did experience a mild warming feeling that went away after a few applications.  So happy to finally have some relief."


"I am jealous of all those this drug has helped. I developed issues after taking the first dose but with my doctors encouragement I continued and after the 2nd dose I had a stroke. All test were negative and they hospital sent this company a letter stating they needed to add stroke to their list of side effects. I am back to normal 3 years later and living with the scales and pain from my arthritis."


"I was diagnosed with Hep C in 95, but may have had it for many years prior. I was asymptomatic and decided not to do interferon or any of the other treatments after seeing the terrible side effects in people I knew.

When I heard about Horvani and at 61 years of age, I decided it was time. After bloodwork it was determined that with my Hep C type, Solvaldi and Daklinza were what I needed. I felt virtually no side effects and didn't miss a day of work. After one month my labs showed the disease to be undetectable in my blood. I was overjoyed that the Hep C was gone ( os so I thought). Unfortunately my labs after completion of the 12 weeks showed it had returned. My viral load is now 39."


"i have a very sensitive and oily skin. whenever i go under the sun and or get dirt on my face i just got acnes by that day and once it stats appearing it just breaks out vulnerably leaving extreme bad scars on my face. i was just looking for my perfect products everywhere. i used a lot of things for this but finally i went to a dermatologist and he suggested me to use duac gel twice a day, retin A cream at night over spot and blemishes and suggested acne aid liquid cleanser. i just started using it for 4 days and i just felt the quick changes on my skin. my scars were getting light and all the new born pimples were just faded with my skin. it is really an excellent spot treatment and reliable drug. please have it once. greatly recommended."


"Female 68, excellent health, nonsmoker. Asian, diagnosed EGFR 12/16. On 5th day of Tarceva 150Mg. feeling great.  No breathlessness. No side effects so far.Hope to continue if no liver impact.  Wondering if there's any preventative steps that could be taken to ward off the next mutation when this inhibitor no longer works."


"After 2 months, I haven't had the slightest improvement."


"Upper respiratory infection
Zithromax  250mg  My doctor gave me a z pak
2 tabs on day 1 followed by 1 tablet the next 4 days. Total tablets 6.
Zithromax is the generic drug for Azithromycin. First time prescribed. **Note I have asthma** and was feeling more fatigued and light headed. Drugs.com interaction* checker* pointed out that since I used 2 inhalers. A. Pro-Air and 2. Advair that my potasium level would be affected. A moderate interaction warning. I started drinking gatorade and began to feel better. My mom is diabetic, and gatorade makes  flavored 12oz bottles that has potassium and will not affect your blood sugar."


"I just started .75 mg. Lyrica two nights ago.  Helped me sleep and not annoyed by RLS or diabetic nerve annoyance (not pain).  Also, have had issues with back pain and it seems to be helping after such a short time."


"This medicine saved my life."


"Sometimes my Diskus goes to "0" and I don't see it because I take it in the early morning and at bedtime.  I DO notice the difference in my breathing.  Anytime I start to feel a 'heaviness' I suspect that I have run out and I check the number on the Discus - this is always the reason.  I keep my reading glasses by my bed from now on, so I have not made that error since I figure this out.  Advair has been a lifesaver for me.  I think I have been on it for close to 20 years, not sure.  I am putting this here for others who don't have their asthma under control.  I have had nothing but good experiences with this medicine."


"I had Skyla inserted about three months ago and have been mostly happy with my decision. I'm 28 years old and have never been on the pill - I don't like the idea of all those hormones. The insertion itself was quite painful - I have a high pain tolerance but I would definitely say this was the most painful thing I've ever experienced. It was over quickly though - after a couple minutes I was back to normal. My doc prescribed pills for me to insert in my vagina a couple hours before and it made a difference. Since the insertion I have had an increase in intense cramps but no spotting - never used to get cramps before. My period has been irregular - first one was two weeks late!! I was worried and ended up taking a pregnancy test!"


"After using Jublia for 1 week, I see a slight improvement in the color and strength of my nails. I found that the applicator would leak out more than was needed so I squeezed the entire bottle into a small glass container and dip a plastic stick in for application. I would admonish others to carefully clip/file down all affected nails as low as possible prior to starting Jublia regimen as this makes penetration easier. A total cure possibility is claimed to be 17%, so once Jublia is discontinued, the problem will most likely reappear. It beats watching ones' nails melt away."


"I was on Lisinopril, along with other drugs, for high bp, for many years, doing well, suddenly developed cough in April 2017.  Cough first treated as allergy, then with antibiotics, no change, then referred to lung specialist.  In the meantime, alerted to side effects of Lisinopril, I requested my GP change medication.  Within a week after giving up Lisinopril, coughing greatly reduced, then within a month, almost completely stopped.  My dr. knew of side effects, why did "I" have to suggest a change?  Absolutely considering further change....of GP."


"This is the worst eye drop I have ever experienced.  My eyes are dry, itchy, I want to scratch. Extremely red eyes, very dizzy, blurred vision, pain, constant watering of eyes, burning, very light sensitive, unable to even have house light on, blurred vision after putting drops in.  I have stopped taking it and going back to doctor to try something different."


"Having to urinate quite frequently, versus when taking Invokana,  and when it's time - it's really time! Also have gained weight..."


"Turned my life around 180*. I am 22 years old and I am shocked at which age kids get that stuff.
Makes me wonder if parents actually look into this drug. I just cant understand how this could be good for a kid. Its a mix of speed and cocaine, seriously. Try it yourself before giving this to your kids. I can't stress this enough"


"I started taking Enteragam 8 days ago from December 8th to today December 15th for my  Ulcerative Colitis. The first three days, one packet, after that two packets a day. I have had no symptoms of any kind whatsoever good or bad, and no improvements to my lose stools. I did notice very, almost black stools. I will continue taking it for the next week and see if anything changes."


"I have been using Aleve for about 6 months.  This medicine helps relieve all my aches and pains.  I'm 68 and working in food industry.  Although I experience severe body and joint pains on a daily basis I take one Aleve on the days I work and can put in 4 to 6 hours pain free.  I have not suffered any side effects so far.  So far none of the other medicines I have tried have been as effective as Aleve."


"I have only taken this drug for 2 nights at a dosage of 10 MG.  It has not improved my sleep as of yet. I have just experienced some restless leg syndrome."


"I had the Mirena for almost 2 years. I got it thinking that my periods would stop and I wouldn't have to worry about taking the pill everyday. Well my periods never stopped actually they lasted longer and were heavier. I experienced migraines every month and severe mood swings, and acne, I hardly ever had break outs before. I had it taken out and within a few days I had already felt better. I hope this helps other women make decisions about birth control easier."


"I was on Tamoxifen for 3 years until I had to have a hysterectomy and then my doctor switched me to Anastrozole. I only have 3 more months to go and I am marking the days off on my calendar. I have gained 30 pounds, my grip strength is gone. My hands and feet tingle often during the day. My joints hurt all the time. I can't begin to tell you how my lower back feels. If I sit for too long my joints get stiff and it's hard for me to get going. I will stick it out."


"I had fairly mild acne, but when I went to the doctors it had been flaring up, and looked quite bacterial. When I first started using it I was happy, as it appeared to clear up my spots in less than a week, but after maybe the third use (I was using it once per night) I noticed my skin was very dry, but was not too worried as this is a known side effect. Unfortunately, the dryness only got worse, even when I used it after moisturiser, and even stopped using it. It got to the point where my skin was so dry and irritated that it was bright red, and I could barely splash water in my face without it stinging. If I used cleanser my face would sting so badly I cried. It took 3 weeks to clear up, and I was left with chemically burnt skin."


"Wow this medication.. it may have knocked me out many times (put me to sleep).. Hell it may have had made me sleepy 24/7, I would sleep sometimes 18 hours a day I spent a lot of time recovering with this medication.. sleeping. But I can't complain because well.. I have my life back. And I thank all those people who put their time and effort in producing this medication because without them, who knows where I'd be.. right now I'm back in college off of this medication but still on abilify. This drug may not be the cure to schizophrenia.. but it does wonders."


"I have been taking Fosamax (once a week form) for 10 years now without problems.  My  last scan showed an improvement of 97 percent after ten years by checking my "T" scores.  "


"After coming back from Thailand I caught a pretty nasty bug. Thank god for this medication getting rid of it, but the side effects from it were terrible. I took 750mg three times a day, with a mandatory meal or I would vomit. I constantly felt dizzy with headaches, persistent nausea, stomach cramps, aggressive bloating, diarrhea for 10 days, and was constantly fatigued. I attempted a natural remedy at first but had no luck with that. Having a really healthy diet on these pills actually helps quite a bit. Stay away from sugar."


"This is one of the best drugs I have taken. I am able to do things I need to do. I can walk and clean house. Before taking Opana all I could do was lay on the couch. I have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and Hepatitis C. This is the only drug that has ever helped me."


"The Valium really helped with the spasms from my back which was stenosis. I took 5mg in the day and 10mg at night and that will make you run for the bed. Beware if taking the 10mg while you are up because it will knock you out."


"It's early days for me taking Valium but I have noticed a general sense of well being. I think that if you REALLY need this drug then it's a blessing. I was suffering from post operative depression and long term anxiety issues. I don't feel like I'm zoned out or in some kind of vegetative state. I'm functionally normally but with a greater sense of calmness. Before taking Valium it was like I had a million things bouncing around in my head or like I was in a sweet shop with a mind racing around as to what lollies I wanted. I have heard negative things about Valium but I am convinced that if you genuinely need this drug then it's a wonderful thing. I give it the thumbs up."


"After dealing with bad acne, my dr. recommended Yaz. Since I started, I was spotting for days at a time randomly in the middle of my cycle. I read the packaging and it said this was normal for the first 1-3 months. However, 6 months later I am still experiencing spotting, extreme depression and anxiety, lack of motivation, acne, breast tenderness for 3 weeks of the month, and chest pain and shortness of breath. My periods would last so long and be extremely painful, when they used to be light and easy to deal with.  I'm about to finish my last pack of this drug and switch to another birth control pill I had no problems with in the past and be done with Yaz for good."


"This stuff works miracles! Took 10 oz and drunk 8-16oz of water right after and within two hours it worked through."


"I am a 19 y/o female who's never had children. I was having excessive bleeding before Skyla ( heavy periods multiple times a month). Just had the Skyla IUD inserted. Insertion was a breeze. Slight pinch, but no cramping as reported by other women. Took a Percocet before the appointment. I would recommend this for young women. I will make another review with any side effects. Very pleased so far."


"I love it. I'm in a clinical research study for Fibromyalgia in minors and after about four months of getting what I think was the placebo, I've received the actual medicine. It's worked. I know it has. I've been taking it for about four weeks now, and in that time, I've had two or three flare-ups, and minimum amount of migraines.

I'm about to play and run around with my 15 month old nephew. And I can hold him and put him down, then pick him back up and it doesn't bother me all too much. I can't even remember the last time I've had to take bed rest because of doing too much.

Overall, it took about 3-4 days to kick in. I'm constantly hot and sweating, but that's nothing compared to always being in pain."


"At first I was quite terrified to start trip-cyclen based off of these reviews, however, my Doctor thought it would be a good fit for me. First of all, this birth control does as it promises-- no babies have been conceived!
It seems that many users complain of weight gain, I have actually experienced weight loss. Starting tri-cyclen I weighed 148Pounds, currently I am 143. I have not experienced bloating, nausea or abdominal discomfort either.Tri-cyclen helped to make my periods lighter and relieve my cramps associated with my period which has been great.
I have noticed that I receive more headaches than usual which I am associating with this medication, this is why this birth control is receiving  a 9/10 for me. otherwise  Love it so far"


"Good experience with prozac"


"I didn't realize how much Paxil helped with my panic disorder until my doctor tried to ween me off of it (I am bipolar, and SSRI's can cause mania), but now after a couple weeks of weening, I am having severe panic attacks. So yes, Paxil does work for panic disorder."


"Made me a zombie at low doses and didn't help with depression. In fact, I felt even more depressed since I wasn't able to hold a conversation or think straight due to drowsiness.But it seems to work for some people."


"Was sold this at my local GNC store...name on bottle is GABA 750 mg. Clerk recommended (when I mentioned that I have difficulty staying asleep) as a natural supplement to help my brain stay quiet at night. Worked for a couple weeks, then symptoms became worse than ever, so I stopped taking it."


"I have been on Alesse/Aviane for 10 years. It was the first and only birth control pill I have ever used and chose it over others on purpose. I chose it because it is one of the lowest-dose oral contraceptives on the market, and the progesterone they use (levonorgestrel) is very close to the molecular makeup of natural progesterone. The only symptoms I experienced during the first month was breast tenderness and clearer skin (I used to have adolescent acne). I know some individuals have experienced more severe symptoms than I have described. I think it boils down to your own body's hormonal balance."


"I used sprintec to switch my period for a trip, and it worked for that, which is why I give it two points.

The rest of my experience was not good.

I only took Sprintec for two weeks and had to stop taking it. Here is a list of my bad experience:

-it made me sick to my stomach every single day

- after one week I had continuous breakthrough bleeding due to the low amount of progesterone in the pill

-my period are now irregular. Last month it was 4 days early, this month its 3 days (or more) late

- NOW I have found a bump in my breast, that hurts, and after having a cancer scare...I actually found out it's from the pill. The lack of pregesterone caused it.

So moral of the story...don't take Sprintec."


"I have been on the Butran pain patch for several years now because of chronic back pain (23  years). I started with 20 mcg and now I'm on 15 mcg.  It really helps with my back pain.  I hate taking anything that blurs my mind and this by far doesn't do that.  I am tired a lot ( I have CFS) and I drink a lot of water.  This medicine saved my life. I am now walking, swimming (I apply a waterproof bandaid over patch) stretching, and housework.  My life is so much better.  I am not pain free but on a scale of one to ten, ten being the worst - I am a three.  For almost 20 years I was a ten.  "


"I have severe eczema on my face, which is not only embarrassing but very uncomfortable. I was so desperate I was putting steroid creams around my eyes, which everyone knows is not the best idea. My eyelids were so swollen I didn't have a choice. I saw a dermatologist who prescribed Protopic, but with all the warnings I was afraid to use it at first. I became so desperate I applied only a little bit, and was amazed at the results. After a day or two the inflammation is completely gone. The only major side effect is that it can make your skin feel very HOT, which gets worse with sun exposure or when consuming alcohol. But for me, it's worth it. This drug is a miracle for someone like me, I recommend it highly."


"For some people, it works. Not for me though... I've had a period ever since I got it before Christmas. It makes me extremely moody and emotional. It's now maybe working better? But not sure. I regret it, and I'm too scared to get it taken out. Even though it didn't hurt that bad to put in."


"Started to work immediately to improve urine flow and frequency. However the side effect of retrograde ejaculation became extremely bothersome. I did stop taking it for a few weeks and the side effect was completely reversed, however the urine flow issue was too much of a problem, so I restarted taking the Rapaflo again. Same issues which I tolerated for a while but finally decided to go back to the Urologist and he started me on a new medicine. "


"I'm a 32 year old guy with Stage IV malignant melanoma.  I take MS Contin 30mg every 8 hours and until the recent oxycodone I.R. shortage, Roxicodone 15mg for breakthrough pain.  Today my doc prescribed Percocet 10/325 to substitute for the Roxicodone.  At the risk of sounding like a junkie- hydrocodone products (e.g. Vicodin/Vicoprofen/Lortab, etc.) have been my opioids of choice.  I am however, very impressed with the Percocet 10/325.  It works quickly and completely without the "zoned out" feeling I get with Methadone or Fentanyl. All in all - good stuff."


"I hate mine ! I've had it since May & haven't a stopped bleeding since ! I am going Wednesday to have it taken out ! Definitely prevents pregnancy cause no one wants to have sex with someone who bleeds for 6 months !"


"I'm of the .02% that get pregnant on Mirena.I had my first five year run after my fourth child with no problem. Got my second January 2015 .It caused a lil weight gain( I went from 130 to 139 )I'm 5'6.Severe acne and oily skin almost over night,I had perfect model skin before.Mood swings.Then June 4 I have the worst shooting stabbing pain of my life,and my shoulder is killing me.I go to the hospital ,I'm pregnant in the largest part of my left tube ,the next morning ,they do surgery to take out the left tube and my baby I just found out about.After surgery I found out I was hemorrhaging so she had to do a c-section cut under my bikini line to get the clots out and I almost bled out .i was white.If I would have stayed home I would have died."


"I'm 18 years old. I have been on Adderall for about 3 years and it is amazing. I'm ADHD. I have tried Vyvance which did nothing for me. I have also tried Ritalin which caused a complete mood change. I had very depressing thoughts and a overall bad mood. The littlest things would set me off. I thought I was going to kill. Adderall is what I found right for me. "


"I wish I would have tried Nupercainal first as I used a lot of stuff that didn't work.  This stuff is incredible and it cleared up my issue quickly.  Not very well marketed as I stumbled upon it through a forum.  Nothing worked better."


"This medication worked wonders! My lungs hurt so bad, and I was coughing with a rattling sound in my chest.  After one day of the medicine, I was breathing so much easier and the rattling was gone."


"Took it for a day and instantly broke out in hives. Woke up the next day and started crying hysterically and had the worst cramps in the world. As a first birth control this was very hard."