"I went on yaz about 2 to 3 years ago to cure acne and very heavy periods. It worked brilliantly for both but it has caused extreme weight gain for me. I gained 10kg (around 20lbs) in the first few months and now I am considered overweight on the BMI for the first time in my life. I have tried everything from gym to cutting out carbs and can't lose any weight. I put this down to being a Estrogen Dominant pill. I just had my period and do not plan to go back on it."


"I suffered from psoriasis for about 5 years and then started with severe pain in my fingers, then my wrist, elbows, shoulders, knees, and finally my toes. I had no idea what was wrong with me and I literally thought I was dying. I was only 46 years old.  I was finally diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I started Humira and within 2 weeks I was pain free and have been since. I have been on Humira for over 2 years now. I have not suffered from any side effects at all. Humira also cleared up my skin about 90%, and the only symptom I still have from the PA is the fatigue. Before Humira I could not throw football with my kids or catch a football I was in so much pain, now I can throw ball, ride bike, play basketball whatever I want to do."


"Abilify worked for me within 1 1/2 weeks, yes I gained weight but I felt the best since my fibromyalgia started. But I have Medicare disability and went into doughnut hole. The $800  price point was MORE than I can handle."


"Librium is great.  I was going through suicidal withdrawal. Librium stopped that within 3 hours and it lasts a long time. "


"Used together with Tazorac and it has helped significantly improved (by about 80%) the psoriasis on my legs and hands. Did not improve the psoriasis on the feet though."


"My doctor recommended for me to get the nexplanon and I absolutely love it. She recommended I get it while I was on my period and I went ahead and got it on day one and I was done bleeding by day 3 and I haven't had any issues with it since then. It's been 3 months. No spotting, no side effects. I have actually lost quite a bit a weight with this in my arm. I recommend this form of birth control"


"My mother is on a dose of 21 mg NAMENDA XR and I think it is making her symptoms worse. She is very medication sensitive and I see her CHI as more depressed, forgetful, worrisome and confused.  I will be discussing as always with her doctor But I feel she needs to be removed from this medicine. Plus on a side note it is nearly impossible to get this medicine, although that has nothing to do with her taking the medication."


"Age: 35
Reason for meds: I was suffering from constant night-sweats, and extreme PMS at the end of my cycles. Due to a history of DVTs I was unable to use estrogen based b.c. My doctor put me on Depo-Provera to stop the night sweats and get my hormone levels back on track.
Results: Mixed. The depo did stop the night sweats and mood swings, I never get my monthly break-out, and I've found that I've lost some weight because I'm no longer bloated. That's the good news. The bad news: I spotted or bleed continuously to the point where I became slightly anemic and needed a second hormone based b.c. to get the bleeding stopped."


"Took the pill within a couple hours of the condom breaking, yet here I am now 6 weeks pregnant. Don't think that just because the chances are so low doesn't mean you won't get pregnant."


"I'm 22 years old and I took a generic version of this pill on 08/10, about 12 hours after we had unprotected sex. It's now been 9 days since I took the pill and voila my period came a week earlier than scheduled. Yay! My period came different somewhat lighter and no cramping. HOWEVER, this pill gave me an absolute nightmare I had a TERRIBLE migrane with nausea for 2 days I almost drove myself to the hospital!! Also I had mild cramping on and off before I got my period. Ladies this pill works if used correctly don't have sex right after and expect for it to work that's why it's called the MORNING AFTER PILL! P.S. I am 150 lbs and 5 feet tall and still worked for me. :)"


"I was perscribed this medication for a bacterial infection in vagina. I had no side effects at all everything went smoothly, just became a bit gassy at the beginning. Was one medication for 7 days twice a day 500mg.  I got a follow up coming up lets see how effective it is..."


"This birth control over all is great (for me). I have not had any problems on it besides weight gain. I deff notice an increase in appetite and always gain 5-7 lbs when on it. I don't have an appetite when off of it. My periods are 2-3 days and are barely even there. I do have cramping & headaches a couple hours before getting it but nothing crazy that I cannot tolerate. No acne either!"


"I am about 2 1/2 months into Seasonique and have had medium bleeding for the last 11 days. Also my hands are swollen and joints in them hurt like crazy. Doctor said he is switching me as I shouldn't be bleeding this much/long and it may not be strong enough for me. 1st month went fine though and I only was late by 3 hours on ONE pill. If you are trying these out make sure to take your pills ON TIME every night!"


"I've only started this 3 weeks ago, however, I have seen a huge difference. Within the first couple of days it cleared all the redness and whiteheads. It did dry my skin out, and I had to double up on my moisturizer. Now going into week 3, the deep bumps that never seem to go away have started to subside. I accidentally skipped one night, and could tell the difference the next day, so it's definitly something you have to keep in the habit of."


"Your article is more confusing than helpful."


"Just had skyla put in yesterday. Overall, super pleased with it. I was on the pill for cramps, but I wasn't it taking it as directed. I am about to get married and don't need a baby! I am 25, not sexually active, no kids. I am a weenie for pain and I read some of the horror stories so I was nervous but had reassurance from my best friend who already had skyla. Insertion was not as terrible as I thought it might be. Around a 5-6 on the scale but the discomfort is brief, maybe a minute. I didn't have any issues as far as dizziness/weakness. I did bleed from insertion but my doctor had me use a tampon and it was no biggie, just like getting your period and it stopped within 24 hours. Minor cramps briefly after.  Overall positive experience."


"Ultram helped me quite a bit but after several months of use I developed an allergy causing hives."


"I started the medication in Jan 2015. I have 2 kids, so I wanted to ease of not taking a pill everyday without having an IUD. This seemed like the perfect solution. Over the past year I did experience decreased sex drive, fatigue, increase in anxiety and weight gain. I have NEVER had a problem with my weight before and I consistently work out and counted my calories. I was even training for a half marathon and still gained weight. In one year I gained about 12-15 lbs.  I took the Nuvaring out about 2 months ago and I have noticed a difference in my attitude and the weight gain stopped. However, it has been very difficult to get the weight off. It was definitely simple and easy to use, just not for everyone."


"Methocarbamol was originally prescribed to me for a misdiagnosed muscle spasm. I was later diagnosed with multilevel disc protrusions of the L1 and L5 discs. The L1 protrusion was pressing against the sciatic nerves and causing extreme pain in the lower back, hip and upper leg areas, hence the condition sciatica. Methocarbamol has no effect on the pain. Tramadol is more effective, with relatively no side effects."


"I just finished my first month on Alesse and I am SO pleased! I used to avoid hormonal birth control because of reccurent yeast infections and weight gain, but with Alesse, I have no problems! I feel like myself again! It's hard for me to review the contraceptive effect on me since I was told to wait a whole month before having "unprotected" sex. But so far, so good. No weight gain, no infections, no nausea, but sometimes my breasts hurt a little. They didn't get any bigger though. I sometimes feel crampy in the last few days of the month, but nothing severe. I take it with no stop in between, because my PMS and period were too intense. I'm in love with Alesse!"


"I'm on my second pack of Sprintec. My first pack I was on my period for the whole thing. But it stopped the day I started the second pack. I've noticed I feel nauseous a lot. My breasts are severely tender too. My sex drive has increased a lot. But I am dry a lot for some reason. I will probably end up switching for the better."


"I'm 21. Despite being active managed to get a DVT in last weeks of pregnancy. Was on fragmin injections then was swapped to this tablet 5mg twice a day. Not noticed any physical changes to my affected leg swelling is still apparent. Feel dizzy and on the verge of fainting more than three times a day..thats the side effect I have had."


"Listen, this product works! Me and this girl hooked up, and I had a spermicidal condom on, I came inside her with the condom on, and when I pulled out, I saw my cum dripping out of her because the condom broke. I was so scared, and it was, and is the scariest moment of my life. We went to the store 20 minutes after, and got her Plan B. (She was already on Birth Control, but we got Plan B just to be safe.) I checked up on her everyday, asking her if she got any of the side affects. She got Tender Breasts, Mood Swings, Cramps, and couldn't eat much. Weeks passed, and I was worried sick everyday. Well, a month later on the last day of school, she texted me, and she got her period. Just take it ASAP, don't worry, and you'll be fine."


"It changed my life. 48 years of just dealing with anxiety and depression not wanting to be on medication. With the onset of pre-menopause the depression was unbearable and more feelings of hopelessness. My doctor prescribed 75 mg and I feel alive again. The torment of paranoia, anxiety and the depression are gone."


"My ankles and hands swelled up so badly while on Lyrica.  I also had a bad cough.  I gained 15 pounds on it, this all resolved after it was tot rated down."


"I am happy with the Voltaren Gel. I have had 4 operations on my back. I have had metal put into my back to correct the bone structure and then had the metal taken out about 4 years later. I have been on the gel for about one year off and on as needed. It helps bring down the pain I experience on a bad day. It takes a little while to work but it gets me to sleep at night when the pain is really bad. I have degenerative joint/disc disease and also problems with my periformus muscle and this gel helps bring down the pain. I recommend it and only need to use it 2x a day as per the directions. I have made the mistake of using more than prescribed and found problems when I use too much so follow the directions."


"I can only take 1/4 of a 25 mg tablet a day, and I still get extremely tired. Any more and it makes my blood pressure go up. 1/4 tablet keeps my blood pressure pretty  normal on systolic, but heart rate and diastolic are too low.I have trouble breathing."


"I had head to toe hives for the last 3-4 years.  Antihistamines did nothing.  After my first shot of Xolair, the hives went away for about 3 months.  Then after the 4th shot, they came back and stayed with me for another 3 months.  I just had my ninth shot and I've been hive free for 3 months.  I've put on weight that I can't explain and I'm having more foods give me gas.  These are not good side effects but better than the constant itching."


"DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!!! It made me breakout like never before. I had barely any acne before i began this product, but wanted to get rid of my occasional pimple for good. My dermatologist prescribed me this and i used it for a little over a week. My face has never been so dry, irritated, and worst of all, covered in acne. I had a huge breakout on my chin and yes this may just be the initital purge, but it ruins your skin and it is hard to recover from this. I was so depressed during this week and actually felt like a worthless human being because my face looked so bad. Dont trust these harsh skin products!!!"


"I had liver surgery and couldn't tolerate the narcotics so they gave me toradol for five days and wow it works well."


"It really helps my nerve pain but it's making my face look bloated."


"I'm just gonna get right to the point by saying that I'm just about to hit my 12 week mark on Epiduo and it has completely cleared up my acne!! From 1-4 weeks my acne kept getting worse. From 4-6 weeks it was just kinda stuck in one place where it didn't really get worse but never got better. From 6-9 weeks it slowly started to get better but I was still waking up everyday with a new pimple. Then from 9-12 weeks I REALLY started noticing a difference. Pimples stopped occurring everyday, (with the exception of a couple because my period was starting). So for everyone using this product, just give it time to work! And for anyone wondering, I use cetaphil derma-control foam wash in the morning and night but only apply epiduo at night (waiting 30 min after to apply the moisturizer) Also I really recommend getting the epi-tracker app to track your progress. SO GOOD LUCK EVERYONE"


"Prozac got rid of lots of my circular thoughts about how awful I was, and helped my mind to concentrate better on school work. However, I "cared" less about what I was learning and studied for tests, not long-term memory.

Prozac helped me to branch out and broaden my friendship circle. Though the quality of my friendships was more superficial than before.

Prozac took a huge toll on my body. I had painful muscle cramps in my legs, back, arms, and neck. I always had large bags under my eyes and fell asleep during the day, because I slept very lightly on this medicine.

"


"I have had Nexplanon for 1.5 years. After implanting I was bruised for a week but it wasn't very painful. I did gain 15lbs the first 3 months and have yet to lose it (and I'm a runner). I think the weight gain is not common but it does happen. Better then the alternative I guess."


"It helped my asthma a lot, diminishing the cough quite a lot. I didn't get any bronchospasm from it despite the warnings, however some itching appeared but soon went away. Before my asthma was under control it also helped a lot by making the mucus much easier to cough up. It works very well every single day (if a stop taking it the coughing soon enough increases)."


"I have degenerative Disks in my neck and lower back of which I was using many forms of Medications.
Now that I am battling Cancer, my Oncologist put me on Liquid type Morphine every 4 hrs... I have started out at 30mg Kadian, a 24 hr release to help relieve the combination of All my issues. Always stay Hydrated and use a stool softener. Good Luck."


"I went off Viibyrd & started Brintellix 10mg. I was having severe headaches &

my brain was foggy so I asked my doctor if I could drop down to 5mg. That seemed to be much better, but then I asked to take it at night and not in the AM......That was the trick, take at bedtime, I sleep well all night and have energy when I get up. I'm thankful I have good insurance, but it is very very

expensive. I was just told it'll be this expensive for 7 -10 years so the company can recoup their money, then we can buy the generic....Just not until Brintellix gets their money back. That's so sad !!!! If you ask your doctor, he can give you a coupon saving you $30.00 a month for the first year which helps. I also had side effects, but their tapering finally."


"It has improved my breathing a great deal. Been using since March 3 09. It is very expensive and now I do not want to do with out. "


"I had morning sickness since I was 8 weeks pregnant. Ichad my first ObGyn visit at 12 weeks, in 4 Weeks I lost 11lbs. :-( I felt miserable. I did not know there was medication to prevent Nausea... My doctor prescribed Diclegis... I started 2 pills before sleeping, 1 pill in the morning, and another in the afternoon. It was magic and amazing. When I reached 20 weeks, i started feeling sick again, Nauseous and Dizziness, and Shaking. I thought maybe I was doing overdose, I went down to 1 pill at night to sleep and I feel GREAT ALL DAY!!! Amazing... And I am currently 26 weeks and I still use it because I skipped one day and I felt horrible. Tip: if you skip or miss a pill at night, take one at anytime and you will feel better. I love Diclegis"


"I have taken Junel Fe 1/20 for two months primarily as a method of birth control. So far, I have had a few episodes of mild nausea, and one more serious episode where the nausea was nearly immobilizing and accompanied with harsh pelvic pain and spotting. I have had some mood swings and low feelings -- though I experienced this prior in the form of PMS, too.  My breasts seem slightly larger, though I have not gained weight otherwise. Prior to taking Junel Fe 1/20, I had very occasional breakouts, which I am still experiencing. I experienced spotting and light bleeding on the active pills -- which will hopefully subside as the hormones regulate."


"Killed the migraine within 30 minutes but sent me to the ER with chest pains, shortness of breath, dizzy, confusion, etc. I experience every "possible" side effect listed. Don't be afraid to take the medicine, but don't be afraid to go to the ER if you experience the side effects."


"Like. You know that feeling when you hear people saying your exact thoughts and you're just like "YEAH!"  "Oh Em Gee!" ?? That's totally happening to me right now!!! I wish I read these reviews BEFORE taking this beast of burden. It's like my vagina is screaming crying and all I can do is try to rock it to sleep. But the rocking and rolling I'm doing is doing nothing for my snatch. The only thing that's helped is reading all of these reviews. Now I'm crying for two different reasons "


"I started taking Lolo in September and have been on it for 5 months now. Since I have started taking Lolo I have gained 18 pounds and can not for the life of me seem to lose any weight (I work out 5 days a week and maintain a raw vegan diet). I have been the most emotional I have ever been, I cry all the time and get very anxious. I have absolutely no sex drive (when I went off birth control from January to August last year it was much higher). I also get violently ill every time I drink alcohol (even just a glass of wine). I first thought this was because I might be allergic to alcohol but when I went off birth control I would never get ill and my hangovers were non-existant. Everyone varies on it but my experience has not been so pleasant"


"I've been taking it (10/325 every 4 hours when required) for four months now and have found it to be very effective for my back, hip and leg pain caused by a failed laminectomy. It doesn't block nerve pain, but it helps me to forget it for the four or five hours between doses. Since it is an opioid, it does cause constipation and you have to stay on top of it with fiber and laxatives."


"Last summer I was severely stressed in my job in addition I probably had a sort of post traumatic stress going on as a result of cancer treatment. I had terrible insomnia and probably a mild case of depression. My doctor put me on 20mg Celexa (or the generic) and in about 3 weeks I was much better. Few side effects... some memory issues, slight fatigue but that my be related to my hormone
treatment.

I'd like to stop taking it sometime in the future but I don't want to feel like I did before. How does one make the transition?"


"Didn't help much."


"Don't listen to any bad comments !!!!"


"Zonegran unlike Keppra and other seizure medicines give you a natural feeling closer to a normal feeling. Some seizures still slip by for me but only when it's closer to my menstrual cycle or ovulation time, my seizures seem to be directly linked to fluctionations in my womanly cycles other than that this medicine has been the best one for me and has been a great relief to me."


"Love this. It's the only thing that works for me when I am sick with a cold. It lets me get the sleep I need. It's still available in Canada."


"Very Very good. Helps a ton with energy, motivation, and joy. I was depressed for 4 years and this was just a miracle for me. Highly recommend it. Also, helps you last longer in bed"


"I have had Mirena 4 years and 7 months. The insertion was painful, but after I left the doctors office I did not cramp. I had small amounts of spotting for 3 days after. My hormonal acne had gotten worse along my jaw line, creating cystic acne, however I would rather keep Mirena regardless. I have not had a period since 1 month after insertion, no headaches or cramps. I have gained about 10 pounds. I will be getting Mirena at my 5 year mark again."


"One day after I started using the spray, I broke out in red dots around my arm pits. Did not pay attention and another day later my whole body was covered with red dots. My doctor advised I interrupt using Astepro and four days later I only see a small improvements in my skin condition. Asterpro is definitely not for me."


"My experience with Eliquis was AMAZING!  I had no side effects whatsoever.  I switched to Eliquis from Xarelto.  On Xarelto, after 3 weeks I was in so much pain from head to toe, a deep arthritis type of pain and such severely deep menstruation even though I had started menopause 6 months before starting on Xarelto.

I'm so thankful for Eliquis!"


"I have adult ADD,anxiety and Chronic Pain. Had to switch doc's (he moved)  and the new one insisted I try Fetzima.
I have been on it for a week. In addition to severe nausea & vomiting my stomach is rigid. I have been having bursts of rage that have started to become directed inward. Thoughts of self-harm (though not ones I would act upon). Have had flashes of suicidal ideas & am sad. I wasn't sad at all before I took this drug-just anxious & couldn't focus.

I have had serious problems with all antidepressants I have tried in the past. I'm reacting in a similar way though it is less severe and my anxiety (when I'm not angry) is marginally improved.

Not enough benefit to outweigh thoughts of self harm & suicide!."


"I thankful I went on this drug. The only side effects I experience was feeling tired, and weak the first month. After that I felt so good. Never did I get sick once. I even had more energy than I had before I started this treatment.  My treatment  lasted for 16 weeks. I hope this will encourage other's to get treatment. You will live in peace knowing you are cured of this terrible disease."


"For 30 years I have struggled to quit smoking. I quit smoking in 7 weeks with Chantix!!! I feel free!"


"Like the others here, I had been on Loestrin 24Fe for about six years before I was forced to switch to Minastrin because they discontinued it. It was awful, gave me horrible mood swings and I kept having huge fights with my boyfriend and everyone and I knew it was this pill because that is not like me at all. As soon as I switched the mood swings went away."


"I started this medication in mid May. Initially I didn't have any side effects. Not until I got to the 4 pill a day dosage. I started having anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. I immediately stopped the pill but it's still in my system 2 weeks after stopping it. It's still suppressing my appetite. But thank God the other side effects are slowly going away. Good news... I'm down 29 lbs.
I'll discuss with my doctor if there's a way around these side effects so I can continue to my goal weight. I would love to take off 20 additional pounds.
Other than these few issues I loved this medication."


"I have always been an anxious person with major bouts of anxiety and OCD. But have always managed to keep it under control - except for a few months ago.

I had tried healthy eating, CBT, exercise, yoga, positive affirmations, acupuncture and more....nothing seemed to work for me.

Doctor suggested Lexapro and I was so so reluctant as I HATE the idea of antidepressants! And I wasn't even depressed!!!! :(

BUT - I started... 2.5mg at first. Then after one week upped to 5mg - which I am on now. PROS: Feel a lot better, sleep great, calm, no weight gain

CONS: Not much energy, little lack of sex drive.

I wanted to come off it first but PLEASE hang in there!! It actually works!

Goodluck and wishing you all the happiness that I have on Lexapro xxxx"


"My mother was diagnosed with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer in Mar 2011. Although she tested negative for the EGFR gene mutation, her oncologist started her on the Tarceva this past November. Two months later (yesterday, 1/17/12), we received her latest CT scan results. My mom's primary lung tumor has shrunk 80-90% and her lymph nodes have also markedly decreased in size! It is truly a miracle! The oncologist thinks my mom had a false negative on the EGFR to get these fantastic results. My mother never got the rash, but did have some diarrhea at first. The hardest part is avoiding dairy while trying to maintain her weight (Tarceva can cause some weight loss). The pharmacy that sends my mom the Tarceva has been so helpful to her also."


"Have been buying this for years, only thing that helps, but now can't find them anywhere, in the 100 caplet bottles. Are they discontinued? They keep me going."


"I have spacial seizures.  I take 1200 mg per day.  It has been 100% effective for the last two years.  I had about six months of problems after I began taking Lipitor, but none since I was taken off the Lipitor.  I'm a 67 year old male who has had seizures for over 30 years.  It has been as effective as Tegretol was until it stopped working after 14 years.  I had a short bout with low sodium after open heart surgery."


"My sister recommended this to me while I was experiencing several nasal congestion and cough. The product works GREAT WHEN USED AS DIRECTED. She suggested taking 2 (12 hour) pills instead of the one that was suggested on box. (She had done this and thought I'd be okay) I experienced VERY SEVERE side effects. I became extremely light headed, dizzy beyond belief, lose of concentration, and severe loss of apetite. I literally felt like I was walking on clouds. I suggest also not taking this at night as it will keep you up ALL night. One pill in the morning is enough to get you by."


"Latuda is the best mood stabilizer there is. At least for me. It certainly does not act like a stimulant towards depression and nor does it act like an SSRI. The medication is awesome because it feels more like a mood stabilizer than saying it's an anti psychotic even though it is, Latuda helps everything. And the side effects are minimal. I would recommend this medicine to who has depression, paranoia and bipolar disorder. "


"I'm on day 2 of taking this pill. First day was terrible. I felt foggy, anxious, my palms were clammy and I was very dizzy. My head felt like a balloon. It passed after I went for a run. Second day was worse. I was violently nauseated, same headache. The smell of certain foods made me sick. I vomited. Today is day 3 and I am seriously contemplating calling my GYN to switch. I don't want to be difficult and give up so quickly but if I have to feel like this daily I will gladly switch. I can't even perform my job duties properly because I'm constantly going to the bathroom. This pill is horrible."


"I was on the pill for about 2 years and it became so hard keeping track if I had taken it or not. I had always heard great things about the Nuvaring do I decided to try it. My favorite thing is knowing that its just there and I don't have to take it everyday. On the other hand I have broken out what feels like everywhere, I've never had a problem with acne before. Also the day after I put it in I started getting really bad headaches and I felt upset. I thought I was just stressed so I kept the ring in. It continued to get worse and it got to the point that if someone even walked by me I would get angry. Yes birth control is different for everyone but I took it out two days ago and I already feel so much better!"


"No relief. Just made you completely wiped out."


"Great pain relief but having some facial numbness."


"I felt like I had to review this because I almost didn't start it since all the reviews were truly horrifying. I have been on depo for a few years and so have two of my best friends. We all absolutely love it. I haven't had a period since the first shot. I never experienced any weight gain or hormonal changes. Best of all, My bleeding and cramps from hell finally went away. I started taking this not for birth control, but to get rid of my extremely painful periods that started all the sudden once I turned 30.

I'm not saying don't believe the horror stories, just remember, people usually only review when they have bad experiences. I like this way better than the pill and I don't have to take it everyday."


"I am 22 years old, no children. I have been using Nuvaring for approximately 2 1/2 years. I LOVE IT. I have never had an issue with weight gain or acne. It is very easy to remember, just a reminder on my phone twice a month. Once to take it out, and a week later to replace it with a new one. The changing process is not gross or uncomfortable. Very mild cramping when it is period week, but the periods only last 2-3 days. I would recommend it to anyone I know."


"I am super happy with this form of birth control. I was on the pill for years and I would become crazy. The first month on the NuvaRing I did bleed for almost 3 weeks. I freaked out a little, but when I changed it the next month the bleeding stopped and everything is great. I would totally recommend this to anyone! I never feel it, doesn't affect my sex life or drive. Boyfriend doesn't feel it. I am 100% happy."


"Feel horrible on this med but will keep taking it. Started 2 years in to it. Every bone hurts, have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Every day is a challenge. I exercise, eat right but still gained 20 lbs. I will take the BCI sometime at the end of the year, test to see what future chances of reoccurrence are.   I just keep praying to feel like my old self."


"I used this medicine for less than a week.  It really improved my skin but I had some bad side effects which included being dizzy and light-headed.  I also had stomach cramps and very bad diarrhea.  I tried taking it with and without food."


"Definitely helps my depression although I still get random bouts of it at times but no improvement whatsoever in my social anxiety. Can't do any of the things normal people do, talking to people, being in stores, etc. Also every time I increase it triggers me too feel more depressed and suicidal for at least a week then it leaves. It didn't help the anxiety part for me but I hope it works for someone else."


"I have pain daily and this medication has caused more side affects than help. I now suffer from insomnia, memory loss, (short term) and leg restlessness. Plus it is so very expensive and has to be mailed so I go through withdrawals every month. I hate this medication !!!"


"Last September I went to the OB-GYN for my heavy bleeding because I am tired of taking birth control and other meds.  They prescribed me with Provera in an attempt to prolong my "dry time".  It seemed to work for about 2 months and then suddenly I began having issues with even heavier bleeding, passing large clots, and shorter cycles (18-21 days).  This continued until March of this year, when I bled so heavily I had to be put in the hospital for an emergency D&C and had to have a blood transfusion (3 units). Now I continually have issues with hemorrhaging.  The Provera made an already bad situation worse.  Now it looks like I may have to pursue surgical options as a result.  If you are wondering whether or not to take Provera, DON'T!!"


"I suffer bouts of depression and have been prescribed Prozac. This medication does stop the weepiness and severe irritability that I suffer, however it made me feel "nothing" rather than good.  Additionally, the side effects that I suffer on Prozac are not worth the marginal lack of hopeless feelings. I felt nauseous, hollow, scattered and my libido completely vanished.  This led to marital stress, so I went off of it on my own.  I think it is the wrong chemical for my type of brain chemistry or depression."


"Very calm now."


"As soon as I started taking this medication It instantly made me feel drowsy..I couldn't possibly take the 3 tablets a day I was prescribed due to having to look after toddler. Instead I take 1 tablet an hour before bed. They help me sleep and have done the job wonderfully.  Have no more stomach issues when I wake. I am very happy. Only other downside is I think they give me restless legs in bed,which isn't nice,but I'm willing to do anything to feel well"


"I've been on Daysee for about 3 months now and I've only had one week of no-bleeding the entire time. I've also been experiencing horrific cramps, acne, back pain, and moodiness. I know my insurance switched me because this is cheaper but it's extremely ineffective and not worth it. I'd rather go back to having my periods every 28 days instead of for 3 months straight. I even called my doctor and she said it's completely normal and that I shouldn't stop the pill. I was on Seasonique/Quasense for 4.5 years and never had problems like this (except when I was on strong antibiotics for several weeks, which I then expected some breakthrough bleeding). I even missed a few pills and never had more than a few spottings. It's absolutely ridiculous."


"My experience, as a man, on Prozac for 10 years:

Overall, it seems to work the best in relieving me of life-threatening depression. In addition, it has the fewest side effects among all the other medications with these two very significant exceptions; 1)WHILE TAKING: It nearly removes your libido 100% which can ruin most relationships 2) If you STOP TAKING Prozac, you'll experience for the next 2 weeks the strange sensation of electric currents zipping inside your head with every change in thought or visual focus you make. If you stay on Prozac, It's probably best to be single. Instead, make new and real friendships which Prozac allows you the freedom to do. Good Luck!"


"I drank 2 bottles of wine and/or beer/vodka everyday for 3 years. Went into SEVERE withdrawal. Seriously thought I was going to die. Went on Librium and it worked wonders. "


"I was so hopeful for this to work but I had an allergic reaction after 18 days, face tingling, agitation, chills, fever. Had to discontinue and now feel terrible withdrawals fever, chills after stopping. I hope others have phenomenal success though. I'm just sensitive to medicines."


"Terrible anxiety/nervousness.  Could not finish 7 day course. Switched to Cipro."


"Overall my experience has been pretty brutal. My first month my period came a week early which I thought was normal since my period is usually irregular, that period continued on and lasted 16 days with extremely heavy flow and horrible cramps. I've had unbearable breast tenderness throughout my whole experience and my acne has only gotten worse after starting this pill and one of the main reasons for starting it was to clear acne. Throughout my whole experience my period has been unpredictable and extremely irregular. Without insurance this pill is expensive, there are way better pills for your money and for less aswell. I regret ever trying this pill"


"I was on this about a month and titrated my dose slowly. It might've started to improve my depression at first but that didn't seem to last. It also probably increased my anxiety. It caused constipation and upper GI slowness as well that took three weeks to improve. It also caused a pungent feminine odor that lasted the entire as I took it, not just before my period. "


"I went to purchase Monistat 1 and bought the Monistat 1-day Tioconazole 300mg pre-filled applicator, as opposed to the Monistat 1-day Miconazole 1200mg ovule, just by chance and not knowing the difference between them.  Only after I used the applicator did I look up Monistat 1 and found these horrible reviews!!  Most people on here seem to have intense burning and itching for hours with the 1200mg ovule.  I have had no problem with the Tioconazole 300mg pre-filled applicator.  I was super worried after reading all of these reviews, and I don't know if the 1200mg ovule would have caused the severe burning for me also, but the pre-filled applicator was fine.  It felt slightly uncomfortable and felt slightly "warm" for 15 mins, but that's it!"


"I struggled with really bad acne on my face and back during high school. I was put on Claravis during my 11th grade year.
I experienced extremely dry cracked lips and very dry hands.
And getting pregnancy tests all the time was really annoying.
But it did clear up my acne really well.....but unfortunately that only last about 2 years. Slowly but surely my acne slowly started to come back again. I just experienced one of the biggest acne breakouts I've had in a really long time. Not quite as bad as before - but it's getting really bad again.
I realized that taking strong medicines that may claim to clear up acne but do no good for your body are not worth it.
Acne can be treated with natural skin care methods and change in diet."


"I went to the ER w what I thought was severe kidney pain, I was in hysterics every couple of minutes. They gave me an IV of toradol and I waited, and cried, and waited, and cried. 7 hours later I was still balling my eyes out. The doctor said my organs were fine, but I have intramuscular pain. So as far as that kinda pain goes, in my experience, doesn't do a thing to help. Tho I will say I didn't experience any side affects - positive or negative"


"I'm not sure which brand and version I am rating, but all forms of dextroamphetamine have been the best medication for me for like 30 years. I currently take brand (SKF) spansules, which are long lasting, smooth and effective for ADHD. I have had a generic time release dextroamphetamine (BARR), which is about half the potentcy you get from the SKF. I take generic (BARR) 10 mg tablets (the pharmacy substitutes it for Dextrostat, which is not even the same). While in a nursing home I got dextroamphetamine from Mallincroft (sp?), which was okay, but not widely available. SKF Spansules are the best out there that I can find."


"Worst experience. Only had Skyla for about 3 weeks and got it taken out. I even took two ibuprofen beforehand. The procedure was fairly quick, and at first not too bad, but once they inserted the IUD it was a sharp, excruciating pain. I yelped involuntarily. After about 5 minutes I started to feel faint. Hot, sweating, cramping, lost all of my energy I couldn't even drive myself home. Had to be carried inside and had to lay down, take more ibuprofen. I felt like I was going to throw up, pass out and the cramps were so painful. After about an hour the side effects subsided but sex was uncomfortable, I could feel it, and I got a yeast infection. So many problems, not worth it. Sucks because I can't take the pill due to migraines with aura."


"I'm 5'9 and I weight about 245. I have been on Diethylpropion for about 4 days now, I've noticed a big difference. I lost about 5 pounds and i'm still losing. I forget to eat throughout the day.. I eat once a day, but I drink fluids a lot.. mainly water and sometimes sweet drinks. The taste of food is disgusting to me now as I have to force myself to eat. The first night I was unable to sleep but now i'm getting used to it. Incredible amount of energy throughout the day and crashing at night. Side effects I've experienced include nervousness, anxiety, dizziness. It's still AMAZING! A miracle pill after your body gets used to it side effects are minimal. I hope to lose +50 pounds. I would recommend it to anyone who has trouble losing weight."


"I started on Tri-Sprintec and I hated it. It made me break out with huge pimples, when I previously had nearly perfect skin. I switched to Apri and the acne got a lot better but is still present, when it never used to be. I don't think I've gained weight off this pill, my weight fluctuates on its own but I have noticed (for me) significant increase in breast size, which I and my boyfriend love. I haven't noticed a decrease in sex drive, but I haven't seen my boyfriend as often as usual so when he moves back I guess we'll see. I'm a very moody person and get terribly emotional around my period even without birth control, so I haven't noticed a difference there either. Overall, I'd say this birth control has been a good experience!"


"I have had the Mirena for 3 years. The doctor recommended the Mirena because I had such bad menstrual cycles. The actual procedure of putting it in was just slightly painful. It will be different for everyone since we are all slightly different. I did suffer some cramping for a few days after and had light spotting for about 2 months. After the spotting I no longer suffered terrible cycles I may spot for a day every 6 months or so. We all have different bodies but for me this works! I am looking forward to another."


"The first day I tried Zoloft, I sat and looked out the window all day, watching it snow. All I could think of was how pretty it was. But it also made my heart beat VERY hard. I could feel my blood pounding through my head and neck harder than I'd ever felt before.  My doctor had me try smaller doses, but even at 25mg the same thing happened. So no Zoloft for me. Which is a shame, since it really did show promise."


"I went to my OB GYN to ask about Lexapro for some major depression & anxiety I was experiencing. Lexapro had worked quite well for a friend of mine. I had previously taken Zoloft a few years prior & it made my post-partum depression worse.
I had great hopes for this drug, but it unfortunately did NOT work well for me. I felt like a zombie. I believe it gave me psychosis. I also experienced my first panic attack after being on 10 MG for 3 days. I then took 5 MG for two more days and stopped taking it all together.
Still 3 months after stopping I am having panic attacks with some psychotic features.
I've pulled myself out of that deep depression though. Still have bad days occasionally, but I'm only taking Xanax as needed."


"I started using this patch after surgery and have used it for 18 months. I just recently started noticing an increase in hot flashes, vaginal dryness and not being able to sleep. My doctor switched me to Premarin and a capsule for the dryness. I'm 48."


"I started Belviq on 1/26/16 today, 2/27/16 I am down 9 pounds. I started at 203 lbs and today I weigh 194 lbs, it works, but you have to work too.  No side effects for me.  My goal is 170 lbs by May 31st...that's only 24 lbs !"


"My PSA had reached 39.7 and I underwent surgical castration on March 19 2009 in Delhi India where I was on holiday. I returned to the UK on 23 March. My consultant prescribed Casodex 50mg once per day for my remaining lifetime. I am 79 years old and tolerated the surgery well. On 13 May my PSA level had dropped to 0.6 and on the 13 July my PSA  result was so low that it was non-recordable. I have suffered a recent bout of pneumonia, and I have frequent hot flashes, but otherwise I feel much better than I did before surgery and the Casodex seems to be doing it's job. I take no other medicine than the Casodex."


"99% symptom free."


"I've always been underweight and I had a weak appetite and always struggled to gain any weight. I was 24 and still weighed 90lbs I was depressed about my weight. but after prescribed periactin, I gained over 15 lbs in 2 months and I feel great! I have never weighed over 100 lbs in my entire life. It really works!"


"I will start out with the positives- NO MOOD SWINGS OR WEIGHT GAIN! Other birth controls have made me crazy and gain weight. This BC made me calm and stable, and controlled my crazy food binges. The worst part about this pill is the nonstop bleeding. Tampons became expensive to buy because I would go through so many for a couple months I was on it. My boobs were also very sore when moving around i.e. exercising or running. It was worth taking because of the mood stabilizer element, that was the great part about this pill, but the bleeding was so excessive and affected my sex life so I got off of it. Also was having tachycardia my 6th month into it, got off it and my heart went back to normal. Still not sure if this BC was the cause"


"Was on Copaxone for about a year with little to no changes. Still had progressions and got 8 new lesions during that time. My neuro changed me over to Cytoxon IV for once a month long with the Copxone. Have had no new lesions since being on this combination. She only uses Cytoxon for a year and then have to choose a new treatment option. "


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"I went through many vitamins during my first pregnancy because they all made me sick and left horrible tastes in my mouth.  This one is much better and I feel fantastic. I will be sticking with it throughout my pregnancy and during nursing my baby."


"I just got Skyla yesterday, and I took 800 mg Motrin before and after. The insertion was the most painful experience I've ever experienced. (But keep in mind I'm 16 and have had no kids lol, also it is different for everyone I guess) after I got it inserted which only took about 3-5 minutes I had the worst cramps ever, my knees and my back also started hurting. I cried because the cramps were so painful. But today (which is the day after) I'm not feeling any cramps or hurting any where. I don't even feel it now."


"Excellent the best mediation for insomnia"


"I was on this for 2 years and at first it was great! It worked great... BUT a few months into it I noticed I had no sex drive, heavier periods, minor acne flare ups (I didn't have acne before), & extreme mood swings. A year into it everyone started thinking I was crazy so I went to see a physiologist to help my moodiness. A year & a half in I realized nothing was helping, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression. That was odd to me being that when I was in high school I was happy & outgoing.. My family blamed my relationship for my unhappiness but it was the pill. On top of that I gained 30lbs within the two years of taking it. Now I'm off that crap & happier than ever, I'm normal me again & my relationships with everyone improved!"


"I'm a 41 year old with all the stresses and pressures of a man. I took 10mg (I halve a 20mg). I do get some redness flushes in the face and a slight headache the first time I took it. The results are good. I feel like it helps with holding back ejaculation to some degree, I get a good strong erection and after some intense foreplay and sex I had my first orgasm. I was able to maintain an erection for another orgasm and even attempted a third! My wife wasn't up to it, which was a good sign that we had both had a great time. She wasn't keen initially on me taking them but as a special occasion I think she won't put up a fight! I have the side effect of remaining quite full and my penis looks larger in a natural state."


"I haven't had a yeast Infection in years. I used to love monistat for the cure. I never had any issues and it would sooth the itch and burning. NOT this time I feel like I need to call the local fire department for the burning. I thought maybe I was treating the wrong thing until I read all the other comment and found I was not alone. I will NEVER buy this again!!! They shouldn't have changed the formula."


"I don't have anything bad to really say about Mirena, I don't have periods I don't have mood swings or any type of side effects when it was first put in I only lightly cramped that day and that was it. The only thing that I have had an issue with that most women wouldn't mind is I have lost weight. So far I have lost 27 pounds I have had it in for 10 months now and went from a size 12 to a size 2. "


"I was recently changed from Oxycontin 20mg ER x2 twice a day with 5mg oxycodone three times daily for breakthrough pain.  That combination did nothing for me.  I am now on Nucynta ER 150 mg twice per day with Opana 10mg 3 per day for breath through pain.  To me I find myself using my breakthrough medication more than I did with the Oxycontin.  I have only been on the Nucynta for a week now and I am hoping that the relief will get better the longer I am on it."


"I gave this method a birth control a 10 because it worked too damn good!!
No periods. No pregnancies. That was the one thing it was GREAT for. However on the flip side of that it made my hormones go buck wild. Suicidal thoughts & actions. Anxiety. Paranoid. Depression. Back pain. For the longest , I ignored all these signs. I thought I was going crazy. It was inserted back in 2010. It was only good for 3 years. By the 2nd year I noticed a difference in me. I was very anxious. Irritable. Low patience. Not like me at all. People didn't understand why I was tripping. Hell I didn't understand it myself . I told multiple people "there is something wrong" I need help. Not realizing that the only help  I needed was for them to take this thing out!!"


"I am currently 19, in good health, not taking other medicines, have been tested negative for STD's, and sexually active with one partner only. I am taking birth control mainly as a contraceptive and partly to regulate my irregular periods. I have just completed my first week on Tri-Sprintec and have not experienced any significant changes. I have not had any mood swings in the past week, nor experienced drops/spikes in libido. No significant weight gain in this past week, however I do feel my sports bras tightening up. (Hopefully my breasts are growing?) No breast tenderness. No change in appetite. Complexion looks better if not the same. I will continue to share my experience with this pill. Currently very happy with it. "


"Ativan has changed my life for the better. I can do things now that I used to have to avoid because of my anxiety, such as public speaking and being in high places. I even went on a roller coaster last month for the first time in 20 years. I have extreme hypertension (taking Lisinopril for that), and sometimes blood pressure spikes will trigger an anxiety attack. I take a 0.5 Ativan when that happens, and in about 20 minutes I'm fine. I'm so grateful to now have this medicine."


"I've been taking Cymbalta for 2-3 months.  I had been taking 30 mg. a day, but my doctor told me I could try 60 mg.  a day, i.e. 30 mg. twice a day, and since I've been taking 60 mg., which is about a month ago, something weird has happened: I feel ecstatic all the time, and as though I've returned to my "true" self, i.e. ways I used to be, and liked, decades ago, but have been out of touch with for a long time. I'm much more productive and creative, and don't feel overwhelmed the way I used to."


"I've been experimenting with different brands of birth control for 15 years. I took every pill under the sun, including the shot but always suffered terrible side effects from nausea and vomiting, to crazy mood swings, depression, anxiety and weight gain. Yaz is the ONLY pill I've been able to tolerate. I have very minimal side effects (some breast tenderness, occasional spotting). My skin looks great, I have more energy, I haven't gained a single pound, my periods are light, I still have a sex drive, and my emotions are not all over the place. I get that everyone is different and what works for some may be a nightmare for others, but if you've not been able to tolerate any other brands I'd give Yaz a try."


"I don't want to scare people off from taking this pill but in the short period I took this pill I had too many issues. I am a person who has great blood pressure. Immediately after starting I noticed my feet feeling swollen so I started taking my blood pressure. It was through the roof!!  I was having horrible crippling anxiety everyday for most the day and I already have depression and anxiety disorder.  I was bloated all the time.  I called my doctor and they told me to immediately stop the pills. I'm 37 and average weight. Birth control isn't worth having a stroke."


"Was on rebif over 10 years, went on Gilenya for trial. Stayed on it after trial ended. Tired, slight headache sometime. Better than taking Rebif. I will take these symptoms any day."


"Every body is different. However, this is my second time getting the Nexplanon implant (this is my fourth year now), and the only issue I had with it was when I first got it inserted, I spotted for about two months straight. Now my period is regular and I don't have to worry about taking a pill everyday. Very effective, would recommend to anyone."


"I'm 25 years old and still get those under the skin cystic pimples on my face. It is mild but one or two of those monsters just stand out. I've tried Retin-A, every single face wash I can think of, oil free moisturizers, toners, oil free make up. I mean I've done it even the DIY remedy for acne. Well, the dermatologist put me on Bactrim and I have been on it now for about 4 weeks and my face is CLEAR. I mean I've NEVER seen it this clear! I'm just looking at the mirror all the time because I cannot believe it. Very happy with results. He said I would have to be on them for a while. But I'm okay with it. It does cause a little nausea but it's nothing I can't handle and it doesn't last too long. Overall very happy."


"Loestrin Fe 24 has worked wonderfully for me. I am 23 and 127 lbs and have had no side effects. No weight gain, lighter period, no mood swings/depression and no pregnancies. "


"My daughter is 12 years old and her Depakote was recently increased to 1,000 mg a day. Immediately I saw some harsh side effects. To begin with she has a very petite frame and dropped 9 pounds and now weighs 62 pounds. My daughter started vomiting with the high dose. She hasn't slept a normal nights sleep in a long time. She never wants to eat which has caused her dramatic weight loss. She experiences nausea, vomiting, irritability, and many more side effects. Depakote may be a life saver for some but this medication isn't for everyone."


"God send!"


"Tri-Sprintec has worked so well for me. I have been on it for two years now. It has gotten rid of my horrific cramps, cleared up my skin, shortened my period from 7 to now 4 days, gave me larger breasts, and I have even lost weight without changing my diet or exercise. The first pack I had lots of headaches but they went away after the second pack. I recommend this to anyone."


"My psychiatrist prescribed Lexapro to treat general anxiety, which it barely impacted, and since starting it 4 weeks ago I've become severely depressed and spend all day contemplating suicide. I don't know if it's entirely the medicine's fault, or if it even had anything to do with it, but it certainly hasn't helped me with anything, and I can't find anything online about it actually worsening depression instead of treating it."


"I'm 18, and not sexually active. My mom recommended it just in case I was to need it, and I got the Skyla inserted today. After reading all the reviews on here I was scared to death. I went in and they did a normal pelvic exam, and then started.  The insertion was NOT as bad as all of the comments. There was a lot of pressure, and 1 small pinch, from the clamp they use to keep your cervix open. The only painful part for me was trying to open the cervix. They had to take several tries to get up there. The pain is like a severe period cramp. That's all. It wasn't the worst pain ever for me, very bearable! It's been about 6 hours since the insertion and I have no cramps, and a small amount of sporting. It wasn't bad at all!"


"I was taking Levothyroxin 50mcg for the past 3 months. My initial tsh was 13 when I started  Levo;  within 2 months my tsh dropped to 2.5.  Although my levels were normal, I continued to have some fatigue, sleepy upon waking, night sweats, facial flushing, anxiety, and horrible brain fog. I decided to try my sample of Synthroid 50mcg and within a week, the brain fog, night sweats and sleepiness were gone!  I wake up with the most energy I have ever had!  I am still experiencing some anxiety  and facial flushing which we are monitoring but overall Synthroid is working for me! I am 32 y o and 9 months post partum. I also take my dose at nights, hours after dinner"


"Week one of increase of dose from 100-200mg a day, feel very strange, hyperactive, difficulty concentrating and feel like sh#t really! I take it for crippling anxiety, manic depression and agoraphobia, along with 150mg of sertraline, 15mg of mirtazepine, hope I get used to the dosage increase"


"I experienced problems with severe constipation when on the full dose (4 pills a day) and massive hair loss, especially in the shower. I did lose weight but the side effects were too severe and outweighed the benefits."


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"Dosage: 1 x 30mg pill.  Positives: Clearer thought processes, less sadness and fatigue.  Negatives: Felt loopy "high", talked excessively/rapidly, extremities "felt" cold but actual temperature was normal/warm, skin "felt" like it was rubbed off - very sensitive, intermittent/uncontrollable muscle spasms, insomnia, sweating.  Refused to take another pill.  Side effects lasted 48 and more hours."


"Writing again, I guess amlodipine has something to do with my sleep stages. I feel some changes in the depth of night sleep. Before taking this med, I was generally having very deep and unconscious type night sleeps and regular migraines in the base of skull (occipital nerves) after awakening in the morning. Whenever I was very tired and feeling very sleepy before going to bed in the night, I woke up in the mid night due to severe pain in the base of the skull. Whenever I suddenly awaken from deep sleep due to external interruption, I found myself a bit confused for some time. With amlodipine, I have moderate depth of sleep and don't get confused if suddenly awaken / interrupted from sleep. No migraines so far."


"Yes, I achieved good erections after about 40 to 50 minutes and yes, I could repeat the experience a week or two later, however, the side effects drove me away from it.
Side effects: (An annoyance, blue tinted vision, lasting about 2 hours.) First; Migraine like headaches.  No conventional medicines would relieve the pain, sensitivity to light, nausea and lethargy.
And, the most disturbing, difficulty swallowing for about 3-4 hours!!

I ended up switching to 'Levitra'.  Only a mild headache and some other minor effects for 2-3 hours.  Not quite as good of an erection though (80% to 90% as good)."


"What a relief. Within 2 hours of ingesting 1st pill my symptoms began to improve. Congestion and body aches diminished. Within a few hours of 2nd pill I'm almost normal - such as that might be.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! Eat JUST before injesting. Otherwise nausea and cramps will not be enjoyable."


"Been on Thyroid S since December. Getting back to my old self..."


"I was always smart, but my career has accelerated rapidly thanks to this drug.  I have the stamina and focus that I just would not have otherwise.  I had trouble  with concentration in college and it wasn't until I started taking vyvanse that I finally was able to complete tasks in a reasonable amount of time.   My GPA went from a 3.3 to a 4.0.

 All the positives aside,  I missed the pill today and basically ate the entire house.  Withdrawal effects are Brutal."


"Day 1-Started with first dose after breakfast. Full meal  and 16 ounce glass of water to wash down medicine. Second dose taken six hours later with a full meal at lunch. Also drink 16 ounces of water with medicine. Around 2:30 in the afternoon started to develop a headache. I drink more water to see if that would help. Around 3:30 my headache was much worse and I started developing a stiff neck. Took my third dose at 6 PM  with a full meal and 16 ounces of water. 30 minutes later I got really nauseous and threw up four times. I have never thrown up this much in my life. I contacted the pharmacist and she told me to stop the medication immediately. I also contacted my doctor and she told me to stop, as well."


"My daughter suffers from severe GERD and is 4 years old. Recently our insurance has her 15 mg solutabs (2x a day) running us $680/month. Specialist told us to try the OTC previcid. After 2 weeks my daughter suffered shortness of breath, bellyache and Cronic hiccups. Put her back on solutabs, symptoms gone. Tried this OTC approach twice and sure enough it is not effective for our daughters GERD compared to previcid solutabs that cost $680. My son is now on them as well so total we spend $1020 a month on previcid solutabs."


"Didn't really do much to help, after around 7 months, it dosn't do anything"


"I am 32 y/o, I was diagnosed with polycystic  ovaries and always  have been very irregular with my periods to the point of going for 5 to 6 months with not even a drop of blood, recently my doctor found abnormal cells in my uterus lining, he  prescribed medroxiprogesterone for 3 months 1 pill daily. Am done with the treatment now and during the 3 months I got my period 2 times only but in overall I felt fine no major side effects.   I only felt it a little  dizziness and  a few headaches. I  also put on some weight but with  exercise I have managed. I feel great and can't wait to see the results of my next biopsy."


"This medicine does allow me to sleep, but has the unfortunate side effect of keeping me drowsy for about half a day thereafter no matter how early I take it. "


"I have a problem with neuropathic pain due to nerve scarring at L5S1.  I take  Tramadol as the primary pain reliever but I have also been using Oxcarbazepine.  It seems to have more of a long term impact on reducing pain for me.   In other words I have to take it for about a week to see an improvement and if I stop taking it the pain takes about a week to return.  I take 2-150mg tablets.  I have observed no side effects.  I have been taking these drugs for some 15 years.  I always have some level of pain but these 2 drugs have made it possible to have a mostly normal life not otherwise possible."


"Two failed spinal fusions, spinal stenosis, crushed disc above fusion"


"I have dealt with depression, anxiety, social phobia or social anxiety which ever label they want to use for it these days. I have dealt with these issues pretty much since kindergarten. Well mainly the extreme social phobia/anxiety at that time which they used to just call "shy". When I was 18 and was seeing a psychologist he diagnosed me as having agoraphobia, I'm guessing because they really didn't have the term "social phobia/anxiety" at that time. I finally started taking Paxil and it worked good for 10 yrs then I maxed out on dosage and it stopped working. Tried all the other SSRI's/SSNRI's. Effexor XR worked best but didn't help anxiety/or social phobia issues. Got on Klonopin, then Xanax eventually. Benzodiazepines are life savers for socialphobia."


"On azathioprine for 6 months but it suppressed my bone marrow and my platelet levels fell dangerously low.  The azathioprine dose was reduced but my liver readings shot up. Was put on mercaptopurine 2 months ago and since then all levels have returned to normal."


"I guess I am not the only one disappointed that Drixoral has been discontinued.  I have been using it for years and have found nothing else that compares. Please bring it back.  "


"I'm a 24 y/o female that had been dealing with mild acne four about a decade (rarely cystic). I've been on Accutane for about a month and a half and my face is almost perfect. It's done wonders for my confidence - I can even go out without makeup now. The only side effect I have is severely chapped lips (like, SEVERELY) - BUT - the risk far outweighs the results. I have recommended this medication to so many people."


"The insertion of Nexplanon is very easy - I had bruising for a little over a week and very minor itchiness around the site, but nothing bad at all. Since having it inserted in July '14 my periods have definitely varied from non-existent to spotting to a full-blown period. When I have a period, it can last anywhere from a week to 2 weeks ... it may go away for a few days or weeks then return, or I have gone 6 weeks without a period only to get one for 2 weeks. It really varies a lot! If you can deal with the inconsistency, I highly recommend the implant. I have a history of depression and anxiety but haven't noticed any increase in symptoms for the past 14 months. My migraines have also decreased in frequency (the pill caused an increase!)."


"I am taking this medicine to treat Bipolar Disorder Type 1 and I have never had a side effect.  I have been taking it for about 5 years in conjunction with Gabapentin.  About six years ago I started having dual episodes, which were new to me as I had only experienced mania or depression.  After a few stays in the hospital and being introduced to Lamictal, I have not had a dual episode, or any episode at all. Lamictal has also stopped 96% of the paranoia feeling that has never gone away."


"After taking second pill had to go to E.R. I couldn't control my emotions I broke down balling like a baby no reason why just uncontrollable need to cry. Never had these side effects with opiate pain relievers. "


"Alesse was one of the first birth control pills I was perscribed in an attempt to treat my severe endometriosis. While I did not experience any negative side effects for the 6 months I took Alesse, it did not successfully manage my symptoms. It reduced the frequency of my painful cramps, but did not reduce the severity. However, due to the lack of side effects, I would recommend Alesse for birth control purposes, just not endometriosis management."


"I just started my Hep C treatment. I have genotype 2, I'm going on my second week taking epclusa. I contacted Hep C using drugs intravenously, I been infected 48 years. All the time I've had it, I never felt fatigue or had any other symptoms of Hep C, I'm 67 years old, anyway I haven't had any side effects, I don't want to talk to quick, but I feel better. I do a little exercise to keep myself strong. So far I feel much better.
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"I have been on Contrave since jan 23rd 2015.  The first month I did not notice a difference in my eating habits but I lost 2 pounds.  I did experience constipation almost every day in the first 3 weeks which gradually dissipated.  As of today I have lost 9 pounds (7 in the last 5 weeks).  I have found that I have lost my urges to overeat and to snack.  I have also noticed that I eat less during meals.  I am not trying to diet.  All of a sudden I just noticed that I am not thinking about food at all.  I have been only eating when I am hungry. (my stomach is literally growling before I think about it).  The one thing that I have been feeling that I am not sure is related to the drug or not is feeling dizzy when I ride the chairlift skiing."


"Didn't experience any side effects. Took it during early spring so over exposure of sun was not an issue. Cleared up all my under the skin acne (large, red, inflamed zits that could be very painful). After two months of taking the medication I stopped and now have no acne. It's been three months and I'm very satisfied since I've fought with bad acne for six years now."


"After only a few days I was surprised to find that I was easily able to make a smart conscious decision about what I would eat and how much. The "voice" in my mind that would push me to do just about anything to get my hands on huge amounts of really crappy food was GONE. Here's the catch: some other reviews say that people felt more hungry. Well that's just mild nausea, like slight morning sickness where you feel like food will fix the sick feeling. Drinking lots of water should help with a lot of the side effects. Lost 8lbs in 2 1/2 weeks. This medicine works by turning off the "pleasure" of eating so you can eat for nourishment only. This is why you might feel full so fast, it shouldn't take that much for a human to be satiated."


"I'm 2 weeks into Lolo after Mirena IUD removal, and due to irregular periods, and ovarian cysts. Not sure what's a mirena removal side-effect (Mirena crash) vs. lolo side effect. But I've had headaches and anxiety, and really sad, sad, days. Just blah. I'm going to update as time goes on to annotate any other pros/cons. I have been nauseas the past few days too."


"I'm 23 and I've been taking Lutera for 2.5 years now. At first it was great, I didn't have any side effects except for mood swings now and then. But after 2 years I've lost my sex drive almost completely and have a lot of trouble with natural lubrication. I also have really dry eyes. At least I haven't gotten pregnant, I have an alarm to let me know to take it so I have never missed a pill and have taken it within the same 10 minute time frame every day. Today I ordered the Skyla after talking it through with my doctor and I can't wait to not have to remember to take a pill anymore."


"Works well on all symptoms. Treats cognitive symptoms better than other meds. Does not make my mouth twitch like some meds. No sedation at all.  No sexual side effects at all. Only noticeable side effect is a disturbing mental state when going to bed at night. The only other drawback is that it is not yet available in generic."


"I've been taking Tramadol 100 mg per day for fibromyalgia for more than 4 years. Tramadol is my lifeline in combination with gabapentin and muscle relaxant."


"I have been dealing with a bout of clinical depression since roughly November 2012.  It followed a surgery gone wrong, which messed me up physically & mentally.  I ended up admitting myself to a psych hospital where spent 9 days.  They upped my Zoloft from 50 mg to 100 mg and did nothing else.  I left there feeling just as bad as when I was admitted.  Upon seeing me following my hospitalization, my psychiatrist recommended Abilify 2 mg as an add-on.  He indicated that he'd been very impressed with the quick response a number of his extremely depressed patients had adding on Abilify.  I started taking 2 mg two weeks ago.  I cannot believe how good I feel after about 7 months of Major Depression.  Must try if you take an SSRI!"


"I am a 59 year old male with non-diabetic nerve pain due to several bad disks. I was prescribed Gabapentin, which worked very well, unfortunately after about 13 mo, I developed an allergy to it, so my Dr prescribed Cymbalta, 30 mg 2x/ day and it has worked quite well also. The only side effect I have experienced is a bit of tiredness and sleeping more than before, but I have always been a poor sleeper, so this has been a bonus!

During my annual checkup last week, my doctor suggested I try to go off Cymbalta to see if the nerve pain has improved. I was told to cut my evening dose for a week, then begin taking one pill every other day for a week, and so on. At one pill every other day, my foot pain has returned I can't sleep my head is literally spinning!!"


"I have tried typing a response and recommendation for this medication but keep running out of space.  In short, this drug absolutely changed my life.  As adults, we all remember certain days in our life, i.e., our first kiss, graduation, birth of a child, getting married, etc.  I will always remember Saturday, December 8, 2007 as the day where my life changed because of Vyvanse.  The only side effect for me was a complete loss of appetite for about a month.  But in my case, that's not such a bad thing!  I was taking 50mg for about 6 months and now have taken 70mgs for the last 16 months."


Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

"Just finished with this round and glad it is over. I had all side effects but stayed positive and finished. Now I must wait 3 months and retest to see if I am negative for H Pylori. Will update once I get tested and get the results"


"After coming off Prozac and starting this medication, I gave it about 3 weeks. Worst antidepressant I've ever tried. No other antidepressant EVER affected me this way."


"This medicine saved my life I had severe nausea couldn't keep anything down. I was at the point where I thought this pregnancy would kill me but my doc introduced me to this medicine and it changed my life. I love it and I always keep it around"


"I have been on Victoza since 11/19/10 after trying unsuccessfully to take both Metformin and the extended release version; and Glipzide. The side effects for these were terrible headaches, gastric upset. i.e. nausea and diarrhea. So far, Victoza is working really well. I am still on 0.6 mg. once a day and my fasting blood sugars are down from 165 to 185 to between 95 to 120. At my next appointment we will be talking about increasing the dosage and best of all, I have lost 14 pounds and I feel so much better then I did."


"Hi Everyone! I'm a (recently turned) 30 y/o mom of 2. I say recently bc I truly dreaded turning lol.

The first time I took Phentermine (37.5 mg) I lost 20lbs in about 2 1/2 weeks and was able to keep it for the duration of time I was on the medication (3 months). That was a little over a year ago.

I am now back up to 160 lbs (my "normal" weight has always been 135). My doctor has ran a billion test it on me has tried so many medications and now on my 4 month of Phentermine I take 3 pills a day, stay hungry and exhausted. I am also on Celexa (40mg), Topamax (100 mg) (also for weight loss) and Vyvanse (60). And not a pound dropped.... whoppidie-dooda-dee :-("


"A word of caution to anyone with a history of depression or anxiety. I experienced some really scary side effects in the three weeks I tried Qsymia, including suicidal thoughts. I have a history of mild anxiety and depression and I experienced very severe symptoms while on the drug including panic attacks, restlessness, trouble sleeping and extreme sadness. I'm tapering off the med now. I have a BMI of 35 and a history of PCOS which is why my doctor prescribed it, but she should not have given me this with my history of depression without a more serious warning of the potentially scary side effects. Good luck to all of you who are trying and who it's working for."


"Great"


"This is the ONLY cough medicine that works for the bronchitis/asthma nightime cough I have, unfortunately,  for about 20 years.  I just discovered this about 7 years ago maybe.  To me, & I have other family members who get this awful cough that OTC meds & other RX cough meds don't even come close to touching.....one dose of this does the trick.  We dubed it "liquid gold" not to mention most insurances won't cover it & at anywhere from $80-125 a bottle (big OUCH!) I have bought it in desperation of sleep & feeling better.  PLEASE sell the antihistamine part separately!!  I don't care about the narc part."


"I have been taking Yaz for 1 month. My doctor asked me to try it for a couple more so my body can get use to it, but I would rather just stop right now. I'm tired all the time, depressed, no sex drive. I had horrible cramps, worse than when I was in high school, and bad migraines the week prior to my period. I cry at the drop of a hat and I'm really anxious. I do not like it, but I will give it one more month. We'll see."


"I've been on the patch for a month now going on my 2nd, this is also my first time using any birth control & so far I'm happy with it. It definitely has done its job with preventing  pregnancy. I started on a Monday, Tuesday morning, the 2nd day of use, I was very nauseous for just a little while & went away. After that it was mostly just my poor boyfriend dealing with my mood swings, I was pretty emotional as expected with all those hormones & it didn't last long. aside from that, no other side effects since week one/two, its perfect for just remembering it once a week.  It has stuck very well to the arms, I'll also mention that I got pretty bad cramps before my period, not sure if that was a side effect but they were worse than normal"


"Before I begin, I would just like to put my body type out there; I'm tiny (5'4, weighing at 95lb). What had happened was it was day 15 of my 35 day cycle, and the condom totally just exploded into bits without either of us knowing, so my partner finished inside of me. Plan B was taken within 2 hours after the incident. The only side effect that I got was fatigue on the same day so I just slept it off. Exactly 5 days later, I started spotting which lasted for 4 days. At this point I was just trying to convince myself that it was because of the pill and not implantation bleeding. I would feel a little stab of pain in the general area down there every now and then, but it was nothing major. Around day 26, I've noticed that my cervical mucus has finally started changing, so I used it as a sign telling me to calm down, and that my system was finally up and running again. Finally on day 46 (after 4 pregnancy tests for reassurance) Mother Nature had finally graced me with my monthly.

So ladies, just a word of advice, pay attention to your cervical mucus. For me, it let me know that the pill wore off and I started ovulating again. It won't be the same for everyone, but it is definitely something to look into. If you must, wait at least 2-3 weeks after the incident to test.
Best of luck~"


"Works well. I just hate that my periods are like 4 weeks long and I have mood swings."


Dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir

"I had a viral load of 400,000, was very optimistic and had no side effects. Phsycologically I felt great, was very optimistic and was really looking forward to a new start to worry free life. How ever after my 12 week course I was tested for hep C and am still HEp C positive. Not sure what went wrong, I guess I must be one of the unlucky 10%.

I have ordered a viral load so will see what that is.

So for me not effective, but I would recommend it to others as 90% is still a good success rate, good luck to all who try it."


"I really got slammed with acne this summer, and my mom was starting to worry because my forehead was covered in pimples. When I went to the doctor for my physical this year, my mom told her about the acne. I have tried many facial cleansers and products to no lasting effects. My doctor said she could prescribe me a lotion to help, so I took her up on the offer. Within a week, my acne had already cleared up. I haven't been on the treatment long but I do it every day and have had no bad side affects. My skin is clearer than it has been for months!"


"Skyla is great at prevent pregnancy however the insertion was extremely painful - worst cramps I have felt. They lasted a couple days, but it was manageable. However, I've been on this for 8 months and have been on my period non-stop. 8 months of having a period. The bleeding isn't serious, but enough to wear a tampon. I am planning to have this removed."


"I have been taking Lo Loestrin Fe for 2 months now and have only had one week of no spotting. The non-stop bleeding is very aggravating because I am unsure when my period begins, which has always been very regular. I have also been very irritable and emotional. The only positive effect I have experienced while taking this pill is no severe nausea.  If the bleeding and mood swings have not stopped by the time I finish the third pack, I will be switching immediately!"


"used Levitra on 4 seperate occasions (10 mill each time) and results were non existent. Dont know how i'm gonna solve this problem. No side effects but no erections either - very disappointed having paid over £50"


"A  pro of this BC is that it helped clear my acene and a fuller breast size.

Some cons of this BC is breast  tenderness. I'm aware that this is a side effect but when I was off it for the week while on my period my boobs were fine, I recently started my new pack the soreness came back.
It changed the length of my cycle . Normally my period lasted  3-4 days , 4 being max but my first period on the BC lasted a full 7 days ... Something I was not fond of.

 I was also not fond of the two days I experienced spotting as well ( another side effect) hoping this fades after a while."


"I am a first time user of the Mirena, I have to say it's pretty good. The inserting wasn't painful at all to me my Dr was very gentle and walked me through each step it was over before I knew it, although I must say every since ive had it my period is very tricky. It seems to never go away. I have slight cramping but light periods and sometimes heavy. Hopefully it will ease up and disappear soon. Other than that it fits me best:)"


"I began taking this pill every morning starting in June of 2015. In order to keep going on the pill, the doctor said I had to be losing weight every month or I would be taken off (partly because I'm only 19). I began losing 10lbs a month by taking the pill and working out about 3 times a week with  my aunt. That was during the summer and I knew I would be leaving my aunt for my next year of college and I was worried about self-discipline. I should also mention that my diet during the summer improved tremendously. Before the beginning of my health kick in June, I ate fast food on a daily basis, STARCH WAS MY BEST FRIEND. I started focusing more on meat than bread when I began being more healthy. I barely ate fast food"


"I had mild acne and then took this because my doctor said accutane was too bad for me.

After about 2 weeks my face was beat red and burned like crazy then I broke out like ten times worse than before and my whole face was covered and it was horrible. I stuck with it for like 2 more weeks and it just got worse.

I switched to accutane and I'm 3 months in and my face is doing really well. I recommend accutane, I don't feel depressed and the only side effect I've gotten is dry lips."


"I was diagnosed with Rosacea years before taking this drug. The usual topical prescription did not give much relief so I quit using them. When I developed little hard bumps I went to a new doctor and was given Oracea samples to try. I was AMAZED! I thought for years that my face was always "puffy" due to lack of sleep or diet but after taking this for just 2 weeks I looked and felt so much better. Puffy skin GONE, redness DRASTICALLY decreased. I am SO EXCITED about this drug. I have just 2 negatives: #1 - my side effect was a burning sensation around my mouth and on my lips. No redness, just the sensation - this subsided in my 4th week of use. #2 - cost of this drug is too much. After my samples ran out I was unable to afford it and now suffer again."


"I have used all kinds of antibiotics for my bronchitis over the years. Clarithromycin is so far the most effective of all. Usually I am on Amoxicillin and it gives me slow recovery. I was recently given Augmentin which I never used before. Surprisingly it didn't work at all. My chest infection got worse after a week on Augmentin. Fortunately, the symptom totally disappeared after merely two days switching to Clarithromycin.

I am also taking Lansoprazole at the same time for my stomach so I don't have any side effects on stomach. I sense a little bit bitter taste in the mouth in the morning. I can live with that."


"I've had the implanon for 7 months now. I've wanted it out since the first month but listened to my ob when she said I just needed to let my body adjust to it. Well I've been in 3 times since then and every time they have some excuse as to why they can't take it out. It has made me so sad and depressed. I am moody, no libido and sleep at least 12 hours a day. I just want my old self back."


"I have gotten the depo about 4 years ago. Loved it because it stopped my menstrual. I got back on it in October 2015. It stopped my period for a month and a half In December 2015 I started bleeding. Couldn't wait until February to get my next shot. Today March 2016 after getting my 2nd shot I'm still bleeding. This is the worst ever. I will never take Depo again. When will it stop. I can't do anything.  So depressed"


"I recommend Epiduo for people with oily skin. For the most part, Epiduo is a very HARSH treatment that dries out and irritates the skin. It didn't really help my acne but it might've if I had oily skin."


"After a spinal injury, I began to experience numbness, pain, and "prickly" feelings in my legs and feet. My toes and bottoms of my feet near the toes were (and still are) completely numb and I have frequent pain and burning in those areas. I bought the Capsaicin cream without a prescription at Walmart, for $10. I applied it liberally to both feet and massaged the areas well. I then put on white ankle socks so I could walk on my wood floors without leaving residue. I did not experience any bad side effects--no burning, etc. The relief from my nerve pain subsided very quickly. After about 15 minutes, I removed the socks and elevated my legs. The medication definitely provided great relief. DO wash your hands thoroughly with soap."


"I've been taking this medication for 30 years after my thyroid removal and it is great.  I take a pill every morning and I feel good all day."


"I was never on any birth control before I started Zarah. I waited until I was 23 to lose my virginity and had long since been thinking of getting on something. Myself and my boyfriend aren't the biggest fans of condoms. I had irregular periods, sometimes they showed up late or every 3 weeks instead of 4, the periods lasting no less than 5 days and going up to 8 days.

When I started the Zarah, I was a little extra hormonal for good reason but was okay and all good by the 2nd month. My periods from then on were every 4 weeks and I couldn't have asked for more. At the moment, I recently stopped taking the pill and got on a longer form of birth control. I used the pill for nearly 3 years with little to no problems, just never forget a pill"


"I have had the best sleep with Lunesta, since menopause.  Ambien made me feel groggy and irritated. I did not even sleep all the way through the night. I'd take it and wonder some nights if I was even going to fall asleep.  With Lunesta, I've been taking one about every 3 nights fall asleep and stay asleep. If I get up to go to the bathroom, I can fall right back to sleep! Amazing.  I have a new insurance company, and they want me try Ambien again, and Sonata! There is no way that I want to go trying other medicines when this one works for me.  I think I'll and buy it myself. "


"When I got off birth control years ago (Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo), although I loved the light periods and perfect skin, I didn't like the synthetic hormones idea and swore I'd never take birth control again. Skip ahead a few years with very irregular periods and extremely painful and heavy flows and spotting lasting weeks, my OBGYN strongly encouraged trying it again. Within a day of taking Trinessa Lo the bleeding stopped. I was so hesistant from the reviews but I have not experienced ANY side effects except for low sex drive."


"Tested positive via rapid blood test Feb 1 2014. Confirmatory results of positive (Western blot) on Feb 5 2014. First visit with HIV management doctor Feb 13 2014 resulted in immediate prescription for Stribild; first dose same day. Initial bloodwork (drawn Feb 13/reported Feb 17) showed viral load of 53,000 and CD4 of 741. Follow up bloodwork (drawn Mar 31 2014/reported 2 April) showed viral load as *undetectable* and CD4 of 853. Only possible side effect is a slight variance in dream content/intensity but could be spurious. Gilead Co-Pay Assistance Program in conjunction with my employer group health insurance results in no out-of-pocket expense on my part. Extraordinarily happy with efficacy of Stribild and grateful to Gilead for CAP."


"Ive had mild to severe depression my whole life... i was on Prozac from high school to my early 20's. When I was pregnant with my first child i stop taking my Prozac. A year ago I knew it was time to get back on something because my depression was creeping back in... I spoke to my OB/GYN and she suggested Wellbutin XL and OMG! So grateful that she suggested this... I started with 300mg and now a year and a half later im on 450mgs. And let me be honest.... losing 35lbs because of this medication is a PLUS especially for my depression!"


"I gained 50 lbs on Depakote, also makes me lazy, since 2007."


"It did work when I was in a little less pain with my tooth but not when I was in full agony! Be warned - I took this on an empty stomach as I couldn't eat & I was subsequently vomiting all night!"


"I have taken many different birth controls during my 20s but this is by far the worse. It took reading this site to realize how bad this medicine is for my body. Been on it for 3 months now. I have developed bad acne, have horrible headaches everyday and my periods have gotten so bad I'm pretty much on bed rest the whole time. The cramps have me doubling over and feeling as if I may vomit. My period is so heavy it is making my anemia worse and I get lightheaded often. I'm sure it works just fine for some women but I am currently in the fetus position trying to ride this out and will not take again."


"I was prescribed Lo Loestrin by my ob to reset my ovaries since my hormones are all over the place and my period were very long cycle and irregular. She recommend me to take it for two months. I finished taking my first pack and I didn't get any severe side effects, just breast feeling tender and swollen. I also got spotting during my third weeks of taking it. And I didn't get any withdraw bleeding during my two placebo pills. Hoping Loestrin would regulate my hormones after I finish taking it for two months so I can try conceiving again."


"I thought the shot would be easy due to the fact of taking it every three months compared to the pill taking it everyday, but the shot does not work for my body! I have been bleeding for over a month now. I am going back to the pill."


"Suffered from extreme anxiety and depression for years. Now taking 900mg of gabapentin daily and anxiety has disappeared. Side effects dizziness, unpleasant tasting food but worth it as anxiety is gone."


"Taking it for Shingles pain. Seems to work well, but makes me tired and a bit dizzy. Doctor also prescribed an anti-seizure medicine, Gabapentin, so not sure which helped more. The combination seems to work really well for the nerve pain from Shingles. I would ask my Dr. for these if I ever get shingles again. I went from pretty bad pain to it feeling like someone is tickling me, and it's slightly unpleasant."


"I went on Accutane the beginning of my freshman year of college. It cleared everything up but I experienced extremely dry skin/eyes and became really prone to infections and had extreme joint/back pain. After I finished my sixth month cycle it stayed away for a month and then I experienced a rare side effect called folliculitis (basically a painful yeast infection all over your face). I went back on Accutane and it cleared everything up. Went off it and my folliculitis is back. I now also have a ton of intestinal problems/ IBS. I am supposed to go back on it again to get rid of the folliculitis, etc. I have been on and off it multiple times for the past four years. I would take my acne back any day over having folliculitis/stomach problems."


"I took Tysabri for about 4 1/2 years and had no problem.  My biggest complaint was that it made my hair thin and fall out.  But, my feelings have completely changed.  The reason I originally went off of Tysabri was to try to have a baby.  Now that I know what I know, I would have stopped using Tysabri as soon as possible.  I am 35 years old and have to have a total hip replacement because of taking Tysabri.  A side effect of Tysabri is Avascular necrosis, which killed the top of my femor bone.  So, now I have to have a total hip replacement. This is absolutely horrible for me because I am such an active person who loves working out.  I will have a hard time going back on any drug after this."


"I started using this birth control after a previous one since it was too strong (on it for 4 months).  I have been using this for 7 months and I have since gained 30 lbs.  I eat very healthy and exercise 5 days a week, as well as live in a city so I walk up to 8 miles a day.  Plus I am in training for a marathon, so I should be losing weight not gaining it.  I used this birth control for acne as well as for preventing pregnancy.  I can say I have had no pregnancy scares and my period came the same day every month, so I always knew when I would be getting it.  It has cleared up my acne a little, however not a lot.  This is my last month taking it as it is most likely the reason I gained so much weight, plus it took away my sex drive."


"I love this Pill. I have polycystic ovarian syndrome and it has helped with my irregular periods. I have not gained any weight, my acne cleared up within weeks."


"Am 61 male. Tried all SSRI's and MAOI's for persistent depression over 9 years. Most recent was Prozac. None of these worked beyond moderate improvement. Depression and anxiety attended me constantly. I used Lorazepam to sleep effectively. I went on Brintellix 10 mg and within 2 weeks felt stable and able to deal with challenging personal setbacks with clarity and resolve. I think that 4 months into it I have found a drug that truly works."


"It has really helped with panic attacks that are spawned by flashbacks.  It took about a two weeks for me to notice it was working.  It has lowered my sex drive slightly,other than that there have not really been any other side effects."


"At the age of 61 I had Shingles.  This medication helped with the pain as well as the blisters.  After only 3 or 4 days on Valtrex my blisters began diminishing.  I would estimate somewhere between 40 to 60 percent of the blisters were gone.  It is now day six and I am looking forward to a complete recovery soon."


"I have allergy induced asthma. Ventolin helps me breath better. Worked excellent at first then needed additional maintenance meds, Singulair and a steroid inhaler (Asmanex Twisthaler). I also take Allegra, Flonase, and Astelin to control my allergies and asthma."


"Today is day one. I received my meds at noon. I took 1/2 tab right then. It definitely curbs appetites. And gives energy. So far I have had no side effects at all. Its just day 1."


"This is the best migraine medicine I have tried.  It has been the only migraine medication to work on my migraines and with an immediate result. It works most of the time, but not always.  Restated, I have never had a migraine medication work."


"Have been taking Prozac for 16 years. Love it. Life is much smoother with it.   I took a break from Prozac for about 6 months and noticed all the old depressive action return.  Recently,  I had my Dr. increase it to 40 mg each day. Life is good!"


"Zoloft has made a world of positive difference in my life. After about a year in a toxic work environment, my anxiety started yielding at least one strong panic attack per week. It was getting worse--I went from specific situational triggers that I could predict to sudden, out-of-nowhere panic. I started on zoloft at 25mg, and titrated up to 50mg after two weeks. The first two weeks were a little rocky--although I felt great most of the day, I did notice a bit of anxiety coming on right before the next dose. My appetite decreased (not to a scary level), and I was a bit shaky and definitely a little nauseous. After about two to three weeks, I could tell it was working."


"I loved my patch however it gave me TERRIBLE premenstrual syndrome. It would only be the week before my period but still. It made my hips and breats swell which I don't really consider a bad thing. The one thing I did notice after switching to the pill was a big plummet in my sex drive. However my periods are lighter now. I miss the high sex drive on the patch. My boyfriend loved it but my skin would get really irritated and I didn't like having to explain what the patch was when people saw it and asked. I'd still recommend it to anyone who was unsure about birth control."


"I am 51. Had it inserted 2 years ago. I never felt a thing. Did not take ibuprofen prior to. It was quick and painless. I bled for a couple weeks after. Slight cramping for a few days. I do still spot. Nothing major. Gained a few that I can't drop. That's my age too. Not to blame Mirena. Very glad I did it. Should also take me through menopause. Positive experience."


"I've been on Lexapro for 3 weeks now and feel SO much better! Prior to starting the medication I cried numerous times daily, had panic attacks, and just felt hopeless/worthless. My life was terrible and I felt like I couldn't function anymore. This medication has really helped me and I have not noticed any side effects so far! I have not cried once since being on the medication. I have a more positive outlook on life now as well. It's wonderful!"


"Only on day three of this medication and having occasional relief from my sinus infection pain. The only side effect I've had so far is this horrible taste in my mouth. I read on this site that someone used salt water swish in their mouth to cover it and it really works. Just 10 seconds of swishing and the taste is gone. I've had to do this every couple of hours but it's better than that terrible taste."


"I been in the pill for almost a week now . My face got very clear but my lips have always been dry and I have a black dot on my bottom lip that came after I took theses pills ."


"It worked for me, It worked for me, It worked for me....oops...must have missed this mornings dose (LOL). I have suffered from GAD/OCD for a few years. Most of the time I was worried and anxious and suffered panic attacks and general high-stress feelings before taking Paxil. I take 10mg's of Paxil once per day for about 6 months now. I am starting to see my previous behaviors that only prolonged and worsened my anxiety disorder. I am able to relax, calm down, sit back and actually make myself relax, even during high stress times. I hope to not be on Paxil for very many years, but it did help me, help myself out of OCD/panic hell. Counselling was just as important as Paxil, and re-learning how to make yourself chill. Paxil Helps!"


"Valium has been a lifesaver for me, I probably wouldn't be here without it. I suffer from severe anxiety, panic disorder and clinical depression. This has got me through some very bad times when I thought I was dying and couldn't cope. I take 10mg during bad spells and it gets me through."


"I have pes anserine bursitis of the knee.   It like tendonitis below the knee cap.   I have effectively used Voltaren Emulgel to help reduce the pain and inflammation.   The pain can keep me up at night when I sleep.    Best thing for recovery is rest,   but I can't seem to stay away from doing cardio which causes it to come back.    Voltaren has helped me manage the inflammation and still do some light cardio exercise."


"I have used this for 1 year and have no side effects."