"This is my 3rd attempt on Champix. First two times I didn't finish the whole course because I thought I was cured. This time I'm determined to finish. Initial side effects are nausea but if taken after food it isn't anywhere near as bad. I liked my crazy dreams, but that has gone now. Ciggies taste horrible & I don't have an urge at all to have one, and I was a half a pack everyday for last 25 years. Felt better physically in the first week. This makes giving up really easy and I didn't feel nico withdrawals. But staying the course and feel strong about staying stopped."


"I've had acne since I was 12 and I'm 20 now. I've used so many products, this is by far the only thing that worked like it said it would. I was scared because of the side effects and when I was 17 my mom would not let me use it. By the time I turned 18 she knew how bad it mad me feel cause she's had mild acne her whole life and I had severe acne. The only side effect I had was dry lips and my doctor gave me something for that and it worked so the only effect I had was my acne cleared up 100% and stayed clear for a good 7 or 8 months after. Now it's mild I've been off it for over a year because I don't have insurance but within the next week or two I'd like to go back on it."


"I had a "heat of the moment " incident on May 4th, I took Plan B the following day, less than 24 hours later. I started my period two weeks early, a week after taking the pill. I have had migraines, nausea, lower back pains, and diarrhea, but at least it worked."


"I'm 23, and I have one child. I've tried several different birth controls and had bad reactions to them all. My doctor suggested an IUD and I was open to trying it after she gave me details. I knew the insertion would be painful but I had no idea how painful. It was honestly comparable to labor contractions. That only lasted for a day or so, and it was hardly noticeable when I actually took medicine for it. Its been about a week and a half and I have had dark red blood every day (but to be fair, I had been bleeding for a month straight due to the birth control I was taking before). I still get cramps every now and then, but nothing too bad. I was told by friends that the symptoms last for about a month, so I'm hoping for the best!"


"Best antidepressant out there! 5mg was enough and still working great!!"


"I am 42 years old.  I first took Accutane 30 years ago when i was 12 years old.  I had extremely bad acne.  I took my second round of Accutane at 20.  I took a third round at 23.  In between I have tried every medication and cream known to man.

Without Accutane there is no doubt I would have severe scarring.  It's not a lifetime cure for all.  I haven't been able to wear contacts since my mid twenties due to chronic dry eyes.  The side  effects can be tough.  However, without Accutane, my life would have been much different."


"I took Sprintec for 4 months and it was a fine and dandy birth control for pain with cramps, but I couldn't take the cystic acne it brought on. I never had acne before. The tenderness in the breasts was also quite bothersome. Other than that, good pill, but too much acne."


"I've had Nexplanon for 4 months and I don't regret it. I was scared by the negative reviews but I got it anyway. My experience has been SO POSITIVE. Insertion was quick and painless other than the lidocaine shot which stings momentarily. I had been on my normal flow period (day 3) when I got the implant. Bleeding stopped completely within 3 hours. I spotted lightly for about 2 weeks straight beginning 8 days after insertion but then it went away and I've had ZERO bleeding since then. I lost 30lbs almost effortlessly since getting the implant. The first 10 lbs came off in the first week without dieting. I had to work a little for the rest but I think Nexplanon actually helped balance my pre-existing body chemistry problems and made it easier."


"Well , it worked perfectly for me. Just few stains of blood. My only problem was weight gain and bloat"


"I was given Vicodin after having all 4 wisdom teeth removed. From the first day to a week later, I took half a Vicodin every 3 hours or so, and I never felt a single pain or throb. Worked great!"


"I got the Nexplanon inserted December of 2013, so it had been around six months and have not had much to complain about. I spotted, dark brown, for the first two weeks on it and then nothing until a month later. I have somewhat regular periods, around the same time every month; however, it's more like spotting for three-four days. I do get quite emotional on my period, but I have always gotten emotional. The Nexplanon has made me hungrier. Before, I would eat maybe two meals a day and now I find myself leaning towards a snack every couple hours. Gained about 10lbs so far. As for birth control, no pregnancies so far after 5 and a half months of continuous sex. I love this birth control. Will definitely be getting reinserted."


"It's so hard to review BC because it's different for every woman. But my experience with the ring was just okay. I was on it for a year. Didn't effect acne or my sex drive. Losing weight was extra difficult. I got BAD headaches and the worst cramps I've ever had. However, my period was very predictable and only lasted about 2 days.  It was nice to not have to think about taking a pill everyday. Left it in during sex and no problems. For me, though, the cons outweighed the pros. Plus, depending on your insurance, it's very expensive."


"I developed akathisia after being on Abilify for 2 weeks. A rare side effect. I was really hoping the drug would work. Because of the side effect I can no longer take it."


"I took this pill for 4 years and have a really bad cystic acne. Then my doc prescribed me Ortho Levora to stop it. I was amazed that it cleared my face. However, when I stop it it comes back. Well, I had a pretty bad diet and do not exercise so probably it contributes to the cystic acne lesions. Now, I exercise 5-6 times per week and diet is straight (no fast food, any types of sweet beverage- even juice or Gatorade-, no fried stuff, salty food, and etc.)  Now, I can get off Levora without having any problems with cystic acne. Weight gain wise I did pack a lot of pounds when I first taking it. Well, I was eating unhealthy so it must be the culprit not the birth control itself. If anyone complains gaining weight on this you are eating too much."


"I experienced constipation and bought this because it said it was so gentle said take one two three. I mistakenly took three thinking that I had a serious situation was going to be gentle. Within 1 hour and 50 minutes I had severe cramps sweating and massive diarrhea that was at 6 last night it started it is 11:40 a.m. the next day and I am still experiencing cramping sweating and complete liquid diarrhea. Needless to say I will not be using this product again however to anyone please only take one maybe two max.  I could never take three and make sure you have nowhere to go for like 24 hours"


"I have been on birth control for 10 years, 5 on the Patch then 5 on NuvaRing. I love the Ring, but I did get side effects like sore breasts and low sex drive, which I think goes with any hormone birth control. My skin cleared up and no babies so it was great, and really easy. I stopped when it started giving me either a yeast or bacterial vaginosis infection every month around the same time in my cycle. I would take it out and wash it to help prevent. It is down on the list of side effects, but I haven't found anything with LESS side effects so I'm going to go back on it again."


"I have had nexplanon for 3 weeks today. I started bleeding after two weeks and 2 days. That was Saturday and today is Thursday. (5 days) I am still lightly bleeding. My periods are usually 3-4 days so i'll not sure how long this will last. The bleeding is very light. Not really a problem for me because I expected this. I will check back in when it stops and let everyone know how long it lasted!"


"I took 1 pill and about 6 hours later, I was getting out of my car and woke up on the sidewalk. I had passed out with no warning signs or symptoms. I passed out again within 2 minutes of the first time. I went to the local Urgent Care and after speaking to the doctor, he believes it was a side effect of the zpak. That is the only change in any food, drink or medication for weeks. I was not overheated and I was hydrated prior to passing out."


"I've always had an abnormal and extremely strong physical response to public speaking. My heart will beat like I've just sprinted 100m, my voice will become so shaky that I can barely speak, and the sense of panic scrambles my mind so much that I don't even know what I'm saying. Having to introduce myself at a meeting triggers something approaching a full-on panic attack. It's extremely unpleasant and very embarrassing. Psychologically I don't fear public speaking; the physiological reaction is just abnormal and disproportionate.

Propranolol works wonders for preventing the physical response. I take 10-20mg 1-2 hours before exposure and can speak normally in meetings, etc."


"I have had psoriasis for 20 years,  on my scalp and body.  I have tried every cream,  ointment,  pill and quite a few shots. So when my doctor suggested trying Cosentyx,  I wasn't exactly thrilled to have to give myself shots again. But I tried it and after just the first month I could finally see my knees, I didn't have to apply and creams, ointments or scalp oils. Every last bit of my psoriasis was cleared, 100%, I couldn't believe my eyes , I  was amazed!!!! 20 years of putting on scalp oil, with a shower cap on and going to bed embarrassed next to my husband, and now I can get out of the shower, style my hair and go,  NO MORE SHOWER CAPS!!  I know every medicine works differently for every person,  but you have to give it a try!"


"I've been taking 15mg of BuSpar for 1 month now.  It started working around week 3.  I can gratetfully say that it is working for the sexual side effects.  This medication is a life saver!"


"I really hope this helps someone, I've had a underactive thyroid for 5  years, it has been very difficult but I will say this thyroxine does help but it must be taken regularly, also I was prescribed vit b12, vit d, iron, I was also diagnosed with sleep aponea.  So what I would suggest anyone with under or over active thyroid should get the things I've just mentioned checked just in case. If the doctors had done it sooner it would've made a dramatic change to my health as I'm told its quite common if you have a under or over active thyroid. It's your life doctors won't bother going the extra mile. Good health to all."


"2 days on Ampyra and already noting difference. As I get close to the end of the 12 hours, I do see a lessening of benefits, and I have also experienced the vertigo while lying down. But overall, I am looking forward to seeing how much my walking and standing improve."


"Update;   after 4 monthly injections of Eylea in my left eye, went for my exam today.  DME gone! My doc was amazed and said he was hopeful the Eylea would work, but because my DME was severe, he wasn't sure of the outcome.  He says now we just watch the eye and if I need a booster injection down the road we can do that.  Starting on my right eye next month.  What a great feeling!"


"I'm eighteen years old and I had my Implanon inserted in the middle of April, 2010. The insertion didn't hurt at all (just a little sting from the numbing medicine). After insertion, I had a regular monthly cycle then bled for three months straight. I thought I was off the hook after that when I had a month of no bleeding. I've been bleeding brown ever since with only a couple-day breaks in between. I still have my sex drive (increasingly so) but I've gotten a little acne and I've gained about fifteen pounds. I'm still trying to be optimistic but my boyfriend and I are both ready for the bleeding to stop."


"I have been taking Valtrex for the past 3 months or so with no outbreaks. I have been dealing with cold sores for over 10 years and this past year was what made me talk to my doctor about getting a prescription. I typically get them when it's cold outside, my immune system is down, or I am stressed. So far so good. I take them everyday with my pill box so I can remember. Works wonders so far. I hate those little buggers, this has been a life saver during the times I have been stressed."


"I have been taking topamax for three years (75mg daily). I lost 25 lbs and I get maybe a few headaches a month. I also take Imitrex. I used to get fifteen headaches a month. I also take neurontin now for nerve pain and muscle pain and head pain. Topamax is worth trying for migraines. The side went away after a month."


"I used concerta for my ADD and it worked pretty good.  It gave me a little boost and helped me concentrate better but it kind of just felt like I was on a controlled form of caffeine. The side effects were a lack of hunger, mood swings, and the crash was terrible. I felt tired and got in a terrible mood.  So it does help I'm not going to lie but I have since switched to another medicine because the side effects were too much for me."


"As all above have written I too got reoccurring urinary tract infections. Would do everything I was told, take antibiotics, but it just went on and on. My doctor gave me Hiprex bottle of 100, needed a script for the big bottle, told me stay on it for 10 to 20 days then lower to 1 a day for a week or stop if I felt okay. Within 24hrs the urgency that bothered me most was gone, that was a year ago, today I woke after past 48hrs stressed rushing round nothing to drink and have the start of a UTI so I just took my 1st Hiprex and will take it for 10 days and see how I go."


"I was prescribed this to regulate my periods, reduce my cramps, and help with my severe depression around my period. It did none of these things. I was on it for 2 months and in that time I got my period every two weeks, broke out horribly all over my face and back, gained ten pounds, and was nauseous every day. My gyno told me to try it out for 3 months but honestly the side effects were too miserable to last another month."


"I have been on Qsymia since it has been on the market 2013. This pill is not a miracle pill but if you eat right and exercise on a regular bases you will see results. I was 5'4 and 177 pounds I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol and who knew what was coming next.  My thyroid had to be removed and I thought I was doomed. Then I tried Qsymia and where I could never lose anything I finally started to lose my weight. Yay ! Side effects, yes tingling in hands and feet but that went away, dry mouth, there is a mouth wash to help with that, can't sleep work out more and believe me you will fall asleep. So I dropped 35 pounds and I have no more high blood pressure no more high cholesterol. I recommend this for anyone who really can't lose ."


"This medication does make me feel drowsy but doesn't let me sleep. In fact it seems to promote Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) for me. Since it doesn't give me a good nights rest, I feel real groggy in the morning."


"Had all of the side effects you listed."


"I find that torsemide works very well for me. I don't take it every day, more like every third or fourth day. The only down side is that if I take it every day I get very painful cramps in my thighs. Now I take Calcium-Magnesium and that seems to reduce the incidense of cramping. If one does happen I also take a tablespoon of mustard, recommended by Dr. Oz on tv, which has turmeric in it and that helps very much also.

Torsemide helps greatly with reducing any edema that I have in my ankles, feet and legs. Other than the occasional cramping, I experience no other side effects and I will continue taking this drug."


"I have been taking Junel for two years. I've never had acne and only gained a few pounds. My breasts got a size bigger as well. My period went from awful heavy and cramping for eight days at a time, to light and easy cramps for four days. It has also prevented pregnancy like it is supposed to. My obgyn even said this is the first birth control she goes to when reccomending a type to women. I love this birth control and would reccomend it to anyone."


"I have had some minor side effects but nothing serious.  I used to use a foot brace and cane, but once the medicine kicked in I put them both away and haven't needed them since.  This medicine is a God send, and I hope it will work for you too."


"Took 100 mg daily for over 10 years and it did nothing to take care of the problems I explained to my doctor. Every time I advised my doctor it wasn't working he increased the dosage but never did it relieve my panic, tremor or social anxiety disorder. Feeling I no longer wanted to take it for these reasons they refused to help me get off it so I did it by myself over several months and had severe withdrawal panics. I had suicidal thoughts and attempts but why should a person take a medication that doesn't help with the problem."


"Been I it for over a month seemed to work give me a clear mind still had night pains now I'm getting pain in my grown area been like that for over a week now I've had bad headache and sweating gonna stop I'm getting f side effects it's lost its appeal"


"I took this for 3 months following pregnancy and it was great at leveling my mood, and allowed me to lose weight, but was not very helpful in controlling my periods."


"I am taking this drug for several of the reasons to take it. This drug is amazing! Everyone worrying in the reviews please stick with this tablet! The leaflet that comes with the box states that the drug may initially make your problem worse but this will stop happening and your condition will improve. My pharmacist also told me that this drug can take 3 WEEKS to get into your system so PLEASE give it time. This drug has given me my life back and it could do the same for you!"


"I DID NOT have a good experience with this medication. I was taking vicodin for chronic low back pain from an injury 4 months ago. I wanted to try something different to see if I could have less side effects than Vicodin. I waited for a weekend when I knew I'd be staying at home and I'm glad I did. I took 50 mg at 1pm and it did not help with the pain at all, so I took a 2nd (as advised  by my doctor) at 4pm. I felt tired when I sat down, but energized if I kept moving around. It definitely suppressed my appetite for the rest of the day, which that part is fine. By the end of all of it, I was itching like crazy, felt very tired, and the pain had not been managed at all. I'll stick with Vicodin for now. "


"I was given Zofran for ALL DAY morning sickness during pregnancy. It works very well, but causes constipation, stomach cramps, and diarrhea. If I wait at least 12 or more hours between doses the side affects are milder and the nausea is almost completely gone. Before I had this drug I was miserable and missing work."


"I have a very positive experience with Valium. I'm taking it 8 years now, only as needed. This medication allows my to relax and socialize.  But..."God over everything" is my motto."


"My doctor has me trying this drug but I find that it does not work as well for me as Norco does. Also, it has interfered with my sleep, has kept me up. Add to this that I seem to get upset easier since I started taking this drug. I'm going to speak with my doctor about going back to Norco which did work for me but there were also side effects."


"Great medicine"


"I decided to take this pill because the last birth control I was on made me bleed 7 days a week every week so i switched to this one and let me tell you one of the worst experiences I've encountered!! As soon as i took my pill the next morning i was throwing up everything that i had ate... The next day i took the pill i was fine all day until morning comes around and AGAIN more throw up... I could handle throwing up but this would hurt my stomach so bad to the point where i was crying... Anyways i have an apt with my doctor this July 8th and I'm switching to something else i know this isn't going to happen to everyone but just in case you were wondering"


"Did nothing. Used for 2 months"


"I LOVE THIS CREAM!!! I am 30 years old and have battled with acne since the age of 12. My doctor recommended this cream about 7 years ago and it the only thing that works for me. I also struggle with chest and back acne. It clears my skin within 2 months and I see results sooner than that. In the beginning the sides of my mouth did blister and my skin would be extremely sensitive and dry. The end results are worth it. I recommend that you stay consistent because my acne would come back once I stopped using the cream. In all I love it and would recommend it to anyone struggling with acne and scars."


"I must agree HUGELY with the above comments who have praise for Campral.  I feel like it has made the hugest difference in my attempts to stop drinking.  I have many many attempts to quit (some genuine- some only half-hearted).  This time has been my most sincere attempt.  I take three Campral doses daily (2 at 333mg each) and have slowly noticed my cravings for alcohol go down.  I''m sad to say that I have still had between 2-3 drinks per day since "quitting" (and starting Campral)- but compared to the 15-20 cans of beer I used to take down daily, what a difference.  My hopes are to use the next week to allow myself only two drinks per day and the week after only one drink per day.  I REALLY hope this plan works.  "


"I had Mirena placed about 4 1/2 months ago, and have had nothing but problems since! Having it placed was fairly painful but not too bad. I had cramping for a few hours after and that was it. About a month after having it placed I started having terrible cramps, mood swings, low sex drive, very dry during sex, I've gained about 30 pounds since I got it. The only thing it improved is my period. My period usually lasts about 3 or 4 days and is very light, but that doesn't make up for the horrible cramps. I am having the Mirena taken out this week."


"Did nothing to slow down the progression but did help with the muscle cramping and twitching."


"I have been taking Ortho Tricyclen lo for 2 months now and have gained about 15 pounds.  This morning my jeans were to tight.  I am expecting period on Wednesday.  I also experience a very heavy period last month, heavier than I have ever had. I also had cramping all month the first month and bleeding. It was very hard to deal with. I am not comfortable with the weight gain. I have also experienced mood swings. Lots of crying about things that I would normally not cry about...stuff like the car didn't start!  "


"This is an AMAZING product.  I STRONGLY RECOMMEND TRYING IT.  Truly a must try."


"I have been on this medicine for three and a half months. I started off at 291lbs now at 260lbs and I feel so much better. But been off my pill for four days waiting for the delivery, the cravings beginning to come back...so I have to fight!"


"I'm on Day nine and woke with a nasty headache that got worse when moving and then the vomiting began.  I'm not stopping the medicine though.  My muscles feels looser, the fatigue is much less and the overall pain is down.  My blood pressure is up and I expect I will be adding a medication to control that because that is better than Fibromyalgia. I was not aware of a lot of the symptoms described here (constipation, stomach bloating, chills-all of which I have experienced slightly). My mood is definitely improved.  I've weened off Effexor now and almost off of it.  In the past I've tried Lyrica with no luck at all but bad visual symptoms.  Cybmalta worked for about 6 months and then stopped. Paxil and Effexor worked for the mood only."


"I just started accutane two weeks ago 10mg a day  and this is a miracle in a pill !! I had large painful inflamed acne along my jawline. After the first day the inflammation was GONE! The second day my acne basically fell out of my pores.  I do experience dry lips , itchy skin, dry eyes, and hair loss but its worth it . Also it is giving my skin a chance to heal and I don't know why but some report SCARRING but for me it made my scars and even stretch marks deminish. I think I the perfect ccandidate for the drug. If one has inflammatory acne this is the drug to take ."


"I have only been on it ten days and have not reached full dosages, but I do not notice any decrease in wanting to eat my binge foods. I am committed to trying this for a month or two.

I have now been on Contrave two weeks. I did not notice a difference in cravings or appetite until I began taking two pills in the am and one at night three days ago. The only side effect is I get a bit anxious and worry it might turn into a panic attack. This doesn't last long, but I am considering stopping because of it.... But I am Finally neutral to food, just eating to live and healthy food choices and smaller portions. I don't want those sugar and flour cravings to come back, as I am the heaviest I've ever been. I am 58 next month. "


"I have been on citalopram for a month now for a horrible personal situation. I think it has worked wonders. I can see things much more clear. No side effects."


"This was the first birth control I tried, because I was suffering with very heavy periods that we're becoming erratic. I'm not sure but I think I felt more tired and slightly depressed while taking it, and it made no difference to my heavy periods; in fact it made them worse! So I progressed to Portia, which also made them worse, and now I've just switched to Minestrin. Getting tired of this trial and error..."


"I used to be on Orthocept and it was perfect for me, no side effects or weight gain. Then they stopped manufacturing it.

I have been on Desogen for a little over a month to help treat my "thin PCOS" symptoms. It has really helped my mood and most of my symptoms, however, the only downside is the water retention.

My breasts grew tremendously and I definitely have felt puffy and bloated, I know this is the water retention/fluid from the hormones. I'm really hoping it goes away, if not, I don't know what to do."


"52 hrs old, I started taking Flomax for BPH. It completely blocked my sinus. So I asked for something different. My urologist prescribed Rapaflo, but they blocked sinus was even worse and it cost me 260.00 for 30 pills! Horrible medicine! Avoid at all costs."


"I have been on many different pills, and never had side effects until the last couple and would bleed for 2 weeks. So I went on this one to help with that. The first 2-3 weeks, I was kind of a monster. I did have 2 jobs and school with no day off, so that may not have helped. But the symptoms subsided. Now, my breasts are very tender and are growing (at age 24). I haven't had other weight gain. I am loving this BC with hardly any bleeding. 4 months in, and I love it so far. Just not covered by insurance. But the manufacturer has something that helps make it more affordable, the pharmacy just has to run it through a different way."


"I have used it in the past after taking an antibiotic and it works so fast. It is better than doing the over the counter. Do not wait...call doctor and get this medicine. I now know when I'm on any antibiotics doctor prescribes this in addition because I always need it. I had no side effects and if I did it would be worth it just to get better."


"I had tried so many birth controls when I was a teenager and they would make me bleed non stop, if I was on the pill I threw up like I was pregnant.. my body couldn't handle it.  I am now 23 and I'm on ortho tri cyclen low and I absolutely love it. I haven't had a problem what so ever!!! My periods are right on time, VERY light bleeding (I use to have a heavy period), no cramping.. just a wonderful experience, I recommend this medication to anyone looking for birth control. I am about to get married and after I finish college we are going to try for a baby so I hope it does me just like it did for one of these ladies, she got pregnant right after she came off. I would recommend it to anyone.. if your having problems... try this birth control."


"I've used 5mg daily for three weeks. My delusions and paranoid feelings passed. I still have hallucinations (voices and visual). It's helped my thinking. Though it makes me very tired in the day. I hope it will continue to help."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"After reading the reviews here, I put both bottles in the fridge and made some strong Crystal Light lemonade. It was not putrid. It wasn't pleasant but I didn't gag or hold my nose.  I had a big bagel at 9am and was not allowed to eat after that.  I drank the first dose at 5:30 and it started working about 20 min later.  I am like a firehose. I hope I get to sleep a little before 2nd dose at 7am.   I am sure some think the solution is truly awful, but for my first procedure in 2001 I had to drink Fleet phospo, and that was horrifying. I think it was recalled.  I vowed never to have the test again. In 2007 I was given Miralax but apparently my gastro does not use that any longer.  You gotta do what you gotta do."


"Only think that has worked, and I have tried everything!!!!! Saw results within a couple of weeks! I never write reviews but thought this is worth passing on to others!"


"I hadn't slept in 2 days and this was great. Had some weird dreams but better than the opposite of not sleeping."


"worked on me immediately I had little to no faith in inhalers till this one"


"I have bipolar 2 disorder and of course clonazepam remedies my anxious manic states with speed and grace."


"II am 44, I got the Mirena and developed horrible hormonal acne along my cheeks and jawline. I picked at it.  This caused a lot of red and brown spots.  After 5 months of trying all different sorts of OTC acne medication and skin care routines, I finally met with a dermatologist who gave me some Aczone samples.  THIS PRODUCT IS AMAZING. Seriously. Within 1-2 days all the bumps had diminished, and have remained gone except a few here and there.  I use 2x's/day- apply the gel on a clean face, add oil-free moisturizer, followed by an oil- free foundation (for day wear).  This medication doesn't bleach clothes, and doesn't cause redness or excessive dryness. SO HAPPY."


"I was originally prescribed something else  then I somehow got switched to Guildess fe, which wasn't too bad. I was getting headaches, everyday with those. Now, the insurance sent me Blisovi Fe. Since I been taking the blisovi my period has increased In length, cramps in intensity, and heaviness in bleeding, including clots. Im hungry almost all the time, and my bra no longer fits completely (size D, before pill). The only thing this pill is effective in, is keeping you from getting pregnant. I had a scare and I did not get pregnant. But I never missed a pill and took at the same time everyday, which I was told makes it more effective.I am switching to an IUD soon because I cannot keep taking diff BC brands without warning."


"I've had RA for 16yr (I'm 49yr)....I'm currently on Methotrexate (5 pills wkly) and Humira. In the past 10mo  I've had shingles twice so I had to go off of it so that I could get the shingles vaccine.  I definately missed taking it and have suffered a bit.  I just started back up and am looking forward to it kicking in! It works wonders for me....**altho I will say that whenever I travel south (TN), I forget I even have arthritis....climate matters..."


"Popped the ovule pill in feel asleep and woke up in total discomfort. I had no idea what to do so I jumped in the shower to get as much of the medication out as possible. I placed a tampon in and let it sit for two minutes and pulled it out. That seemed to work. I wont purchase this treatment again. This medication has to be the worst... Advice: Try a longer treatment plan because clearly its too concentrated for the vagina. :/"


"Ambien is a lifesaver. No matter how tired I am, I can't fall asleep or stay asleep. With Ambien I sleep all night. I have been taking it for about 3 years but I ONLY take 5mg. I think the mistake people make is they take too much. It's not supposed to drug you and make you pass out. It allows you to fall asleep naturally. No need to increase amount.  Try it"


"I got a Zero Co-pay coupon for this medication and have been using it for about 8 months now with little relief from psoriasis. It's greasy, takes a while to apply to all my areas, and doesn't work any better than regular lotion for me. "


"Me and a friend of mine really didn't expect us hooking up. But ladies things happen. I am not on birth control and I ended up having unprotected sex with him and after I noticed he had finished in me. I started freaking out so bad.  I made him rush and buy a pill and all near by stores were CLOSED . I ended up taking it 12hrs after and I'm suppose to get my period today the 5th but I see it might come after. I'm just really stressed out and don't want to be pregnant !!!"


"After surgery, I was given Dilaudid IV. I had never taken this pain medication before and it was the worst experience in the recovery room. It did not stop my pain and I had several severe side effects from it. I was in recovery for 7 hours until we demanded a different pain medication to manage my pain. I'm glad for everyone this medication does help, but for those out there like me, whom it does not work on, take my advise; If you start to have side effects and the pain is not going away, you need to switch to another pain alternative that works with your system. What should have been a 2 hour recovery lasted way too long. "


"3 things I take it for, ADHD symptom relief, anxiety disorder and very high, dangerous  blood pressure problems. I used to take 160mg ER, but my dose had been cut to 20mg IR twice a day, for various reasons and concerns. But I can tell you when your on a higher dose, the hunger issue is not an issue, you don't eat, I didn't. When they cut me to the smaller dose my hunger after meals was gargantuan still and I take Adderall too, which is a severe appetite suppressant itself. This stuff gave me my life back. It works for some and not for others. I couldn't live without it."


"I'm a week from completing my 2nd pack of this birth control and so far, so good. My first two weeks I experienced slight nausea, nothing to stop my day. I did have recurrent headaches during that period as well however, they've diminished in occurrence. My first 'period' was extremely light. I only saw pale streaks upon wiping, nothing transferred to my liner. I have experienced a leap in my appetite so I've had to take more care in my eating habits. Overall, I'd recommend this pill to others. My effects have been minimal and I still feel like myself."


"I started taking Ambien about a year ago. I had a terrible car accident a year before then and that's when my sleeping problems began. I must say it works very well and for some of the side effect I have heard and read about I have had a couple myself . My children brought a cake home from church and the next morning it was gone. I was upset they promised me mom you ate the whole thing you wouldn't even share.  I decided to read up on the side effects and sure enough that was one of them.  But really nothing else but treating myself to some cake I guess I thought I deserved.
It really has been a true blessing to sleep well. I can take care of my 3 little girls with the energy I need. I truly think Ambien works wonders."


"I was placed on this for PTSD.

I am female and none of the patient information warned that it would cause severe breast pain and engorgement.

It does note in the information my doctor accessed that males may experience breast bud enlargement and pain. There was actually a specific term for this effect, but I forget now what it was.

He had me go off the medication and back on 3 times. With two weeks in between. Each time, within 10 days, the pain was unbearable."


"Started on Benicar 7 days ago after 3 years on Cardizem Dl 360. So far my blood pressure has not responded well especially my diastolic. I am a nurse so I take my blood pressure daily. I have a history of intolerance to drugs and have to change medications freguently."


"Update.
I am in my third month now taking this BC pill. I have only 12 pills remaining.
I developed acne on my chin during the second month on this pill, but it has since gone away.
I still have not had a period since September 20th., yet I am now spotting daily.
I no longer have any desire for intimacy; my sex drive has completely diminished.
I have become extremely moody; less tolerant, and easily angered.
I will not be renewing this prescription, but will research other products.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated."


"My daughter was taking this and the very first night she had horrible stomach pains.  I chalked that up to not having enough food in her stomach.  She ate more for her next dose and still had some nausea.  Then after just after taking 4 pills she felt like she was going to throw up, her heart beat skyrocketed, she got very dizzy and could barely breathe and has pain in her back."


"I have had 2 injections over the past year. I am reading many reviews where there is pain when the injection is given! The doctor numbs the knee, but the injection is very painful. This pain lasts several hours and I do have swelling. Once the initial pain and swelling is over, I feel the Synvisc is working. I was having pain up and down the right leg radiating from the knee. That pain is gone and I am able to take my daily walks. I am 62 and led a very active and athletic life. Though I can't run the half-marathons anymore, my daily life is pretty normal with minimal knee pain."


"To those of you that have taken the medicine and it has made yo burn really bad and have ha to wipe it off... I have had that problem and I found my solution . The problem was I didn't have a yeast infection .... I had a UTI . If you have burning when you pee then that's what it probably is. There is nothing wrong with medicine. I've also had a yeast infection and have used this medicine. It is a great medicine though. With the UTI plus that medicine I was burning soooo bad and I had to get a warm wash cloth to get it off. It felt like it took the first layer of my skin off. I couldn't bare the pain of closing my legs."


"Just finished my 3rd month, and I have not experienced any side effects besides a tiny bit of weight gain. It cleared up most of my moderate acne. Do not be discouraged by the dozens of terrible reviews, I felt the same way before trying it."


"This was my first medication for Bi-Polar, I'm a 40 year old woman and a long distance runner. This medication was great because it made the rapid thoughts and anxiety go away. However if you're an athlete like I am, I found this difficult as it caused extreme fatigue to the point where I was a couch potato not wanting to do anything. I gained 10 pounds in the first month and found it exhausting to run even a mile where I'm accustomed to running much more. My doctor is switching me to Topamax, today will be my first day taking it and I'm praying for good results."


"I'm a women age 39. I've been on Imuran for over 4 yrs.  Before taking Imuran I was on methotrexate and Lyrica which I had EVERY SIDE EFFECT to. But when I switched medicines and began the Imuran it was very helpful! I could tell a big difference in how I felt. I also have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis as well.  Over time and up to this point I'm feeling I need something stronger or even different.  I can't tell that I have any known side effects from Imuran.  Doctor suggested I try Benlysta.  I'm scheduled to start that in two weeks!  I'm very nervous because of some of the side effects but you never know until you try! Hope this was helpful! Best of luck!"


"I've had my Mirena for 5 weeks.  I am 24 yo and childless. I was on the Nuvaring before but I had gained some body fat in my lower abdominals and opted out of it. (I'm a fitness model) I had it inserted roughly two days before I was supposed to have my regular period. Insertion was extremely painful, I cramped very bad and I fainted. I woke in a cold sweat. Extremely nauseous, dizzy. I cramped off and on for about a week and had heavy bleeding for 9 days.  It went away.  Occasionally after sex, I will cramp for a few seconds but nothing serious.  I had a light period 4 weeks later for two days.  (Used to have heavy ones for 4-5 days).  Acne during period and some tender breasts.  Symptoms seem to be diminishing.  Will keep for the term!"


"I've been sweating excessively since the seventh grade. I'm now in the ninth grade, and a week ago my doctor prescribed me Hypercare for my excessive sweating. On the first night of application, I felt no burning or itching at all. On the following day, my sweating was cut drastically. I was still sweating and stinking, but it was at a fairly normal amount. I applied it again for the next two nights. It was the same result; still some sweating and stinking. On the fourth day of application, I sweated a little bit in the morning, then nothing after about 12 p.m. I couldn't believe it! This product did take time to work, but I couldn't be happier! I do apply a deodorant in the morning to stop the stinking and feel fresh."


"Reading these reviews is the only thing keeping me sane. Day 1 of monistat 7... It's been about an hour and the burning is slightly tolerable now. I was crying and writhing in pain within minutes of application. The itching was intolerable for about 20 minutes now it's just burning. Pure vagina torture. I don't know what to do next but I refuse to put myself through this again. I'm actually feeling fond feelings for my YI right now... Would rather have those symptoms than this."


"I have a rare myeloproliferative disorder. Thanks to Gleevec, I can live an entirely active and normal life with a normal life expectancy. My blood analysis has always been normal since starting Gleevec."


"I take 100mg 2 TIMES A DAY and IT HELPS MY PAIN BUT I TAKE SOMETHING FOR BREAK THROUGH pain. It works for me but I would start at a lower dose & stay at a lower dose as long as I could. "


"I've struggled with binge eating and depression my entire life. I'd spend hours trying to convince myself not to binge and then ultimately do it anyway. In the past ten years I've doubled my weight, my highest being around 260.

I've been on vyvanse for just over a week, and I no longer eat everything in sight or binge. Some days, I have to make myself eat, because I don't have any interest. I also have increased energy, and feel motivated to do things which has helped my depression. If I'm not active, however, I do feel anxious. I've already lost 9 lbs, and this drug has given me the push I needed to turn my life around.

I did have some side effects with blood pressure and headache, which warrants the 9/10."


"I have been taking this pill for some time now, the first time I took it it cleared my acne, no weight gain except in my boobs went from a B to a C. Got off of it simply bc I ran out. Back on it now. Some days I get nausea in the morning...some days I can be moody and this time I have been breaking out like crazy. Been on it for 2 months now since the last time... will give it a few months to see if everything gets better."


"It is the only medicine I had fast results with and more effective of all the prescription medicines I have tried in the past, but it has irritated my stomach a lot."


"I'm getting this removed right away. I never had acne and now my face is covered in acne scars. I have acne all over my chest and back. I got it in July of 2014 and I was bleeding non stop 6 days on 3 days off and repeat. Until about November then I had it once in November, Once at the very end of December, and I have not had a period, not even spotting since the January 3, 2015. (Its September 2015). I am so worried this will cause huge complications in the future. Im getting it removed right away."


"I got the implant inserted 3 days ago the shot wasn't so bad actually but the insertion hurt maybe because the doctor placed it in the wrong area from where she gave me the shot.In the first 30 mins I felt my vision blurry and everyday since then also the insertion area is really tender and every time I make a certain moves with my arm I feel pain in that area hopefully that goes away I can't say anything about my period yet until I get it...since I barely got it a week before the insertion"


"After taking this medication I had a side effect including nausea , dizziness, blurry vision. It works well but it has side effects as well."


"I have Chronic Lyme disease which has caused chronic pain.  The Drs have tried just everything but nothing seems to help.  I was on 125mcgs of Fentanyl with 32mgs of Dilaudid and still in full blown pain 24/7.  I was detoxed off the Fentanyl with Suboxone (not a pleasant experience) and the hope was the Suboxone would address my pain but it didn't.  The Dr. seemed to think the BuTrans patch 20mg might help so I started on it six days ago.  I don't feel a huge difference pain wise but I have had non stop headaches and a total lack of motivation to do even the smallest of tasks.  I really don't know if i should continue on it, whether the headaches will slowly subside or if I should tear the patch off so I don't have to go through withdrawal?"


"Seems to be the only antibiotic that will work for me."


"I've been taking Tizanidine tablets (4mg) every 4 hours when required for the past three months after failed laminectomy surgery. I've been taking them along with various other pain medicines (Norco, Lyrica and Neurontin) and so it's difficult to report on the efficacy. But, I do feel relief when I wake around midnight and take that Tizanidine tablet that is always by my bedside. Dry mouth and drowsiness might be a problem but since all the other medicines cause the same sort of symptoms it is hard to say. When it came time to refill my second prescription I debated whether I should or not for a few days and an increase in discomfort made me opt for the refill. I'm glad I did."


"I started Contrave last Tuesday I weighed 211 lbs. I weighed in again yesterday and I have lost 6 lbs in 7 days. The first day I felt a little strange, like I was on a pain medication or something. I felt nauseous for the first couple days but that soon went away. The side effects that I have noticed now is; excessive sweating and major mood swings. Today I start taking two, one this morning and one this evening. We shall see how I do. I will check back next week. Good luck everyone!"


"I have back surgery and the surgery and the medication I was on wasn't helping much. My doctor gave me OxyContin try and it's been a lifesaver for me. "


"I was on Zyprexa for a good two years because of intrusive thoughts ranging from sexual violence all the way to OCD and I can say I mostly recovered thanks to these pills (which I took on the go in time of needs and before going to sleep at 10mg in the beginning) and a LOT of therapy. Downside is that I gained about 50 pounds (still trying to lose it after three months off medication) and I was just tired all the time, easily slept 14 hours uninterrupted. But it did help tremendously with the bad thoughts and the compulsions."


"Okay, so, I've been taking this birth control for five years now. It does it's job at preventing pregnancy. Been with my boyfriend for three years, never used a condom, never pregnant. That's basically the only good thing about it. My acne has been terrible the entire time I've used this birth control. My mood swings are insane, cramping makes me nauseous, and I would bleed for five to seven days. I'm diagnosed with depression, and I noticed the week before my period I would get insanely depressed. I'm guessing it was this birth control, considering it happened every month during the last week of pills. Switching over to Yasmin to see how that works."


"I have just weaned myself off, it has taken me about 2 months. Firstly I cut down to half a tablet for a month then half every other day. The side effects aren't great I felt a lot of vertigo, dizziness and headaches, but finally nearly 2 weeks and I am feeling great! I never in my life thought I would need tablets but sometimes we need a little help. Paroxetine has helped me get back to me. I tell people now its OK to ask for help. I am so glad that I did ask and have tried and now if I need them again in life I wouldn't hesitate."


"I started taking this as an alternative to the Nuvaring which was giving me all sorts of troubles. I bled the entire time and after the first month, I decided I couldn't keep doing it. I bled for a little over a week after. I wouldn't say it's a terrible birth control pill, I just don't think it agreed with me."


"I began taking Ambien 15 years ago I stopped it while I was pregnant with my first child and then ended up going back on it from lack of sleep for so long. I took it again first time 6 1/2 years before becoming pregnant again and then had to stop it. When my youngest son was a year and a half old I started taking it again because I could not sleep longer than an hour.  When I first started taking Ambien I think the chemical compound was a different because back then I would eat in my sleep, cook meals in my sleep, but then after going off of it and going back on it I believe the formulation changed. I have not had any of those issues for over 13 years. Taking it on empty stomach makes a huge difference."


"I had the Mirena inserted as a 44 yo never pregnant woman mostly to control painful periods ( it didn't) and Within 5 weeks I developed what I would call severe carpel tunnel syndrome ( confirmed by a neurologist at around 12 weeks) , the neurologist also suggested the Mirena was potentially causative but once triggered it might be an ongoing issue. I had it removed.

18 months on I still have carpel tunnel syndrome, I'm really active and activity can be very debillitating, my shoulder is so intensely sore that I cannot sleep for days, drugs don't help as its nerve pain. Wish I'd never gone near this thing."


"Didn't apply specified amount because I wanted to test it using a SMALL amount. Thank god I did a test run because 10 seconds after inserting the cream insane burning, itch sensation came along. I know burning and itching could be a possible side effect but didn't know it would be so debilitating.  Felt almost as bad as getting burned by a hot iron. I immediately ran to the kitchen and got a piece of ice. I put the ice at the opening to calm the sensation down. The ice made me a little numb. After washing myself down there in the bathroom with nothing but water, I actually felt OKAY. I suggest if you want to use it, then choose the Monistat on the 7 day regimen, it's less potent than the 1 day & 3 day regimens. Staying away from that stuff."


"I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder 8 months ago (i am 19) but I do not have that. Instead I have BPD and depression. I was taking olanzapine which took away my entire life - I could barely do anything, but for the past 2 days with seroquel it has almost the opposite effect. Together with Prozac I have felt more motivated and less suicidal. Also I'm able to control my anxiety and I have more control over my behaviour. I also have trouble focusing but this has helped me focus on therapy a lot more. Sleep not great but I'm only on 25mg ; I only sleep for about 6-7 hours and then wake up and keep going back to sleep. This is the first drug that's given me hope."


"I am 23 with no children. I just had Mirena inserted 2 days ago. The insertion was not so bad. It felt like 2 really bad, but quick cramps. The first cramp was for the measurement of the uterus, the second was for insertion. I was prescribed a medicine for stomach ulcers that softened the uterus when entered into the vagina. My period was about to come on also during the visit. My doctor said that helps. I'm here to say it's not too bad. Worry free birth control. It does have risks like all others. When you think about it, its a lot safer than pregnancy. The cramps after insertion agent too pleasant, nothing that pain killers can't help. I hope this helps."


"I have been taking Januvia for 3 months and my A1C has dropped from 7.2 to 6.6.  I have also lost 12 pounds."


"I am suffering from AS (Ankylosing Spondylitis) for the last 25 years. My doctor (a rheumatologist) prescribed me Enbrel 50 mg weekly injection, which I continued for 1.6 years. The effect was great for the first 1-2 months but after that the effect of Enbrel plateaued. In spite of that I felt much better and started to lead a better life for the next 1 year or so. But the good news is that after a gap of one year (when I was without the injection) I found that my upper spine which was a bit bow shaped started becoming straight (not fully but to a great extent). That was really dramatic to say the least. I am grateful to this medication and will not mind taking it once again. One last thing, do not stop doing all the stretching exercises."


"I took my cherry suprep with Coke like the nurse told me to. It was disgusting but I got it down. It started working about 35-45 mins and lasted until 12 am. I was able to sleep a little bit. I took my second prep at 5am and started going in about 15 mins and it's 9:30 now and I'm still going in intervals. My appointment is at 12:30 so I'm hoping I will be done by then. My biggest advice I can give is get an ointment for you butt because  rawness was the worst part of the prep."


"The nuvaring has been OK for me with the exception of making me feel like I have an UTI on and off. It has dramatically increased vaginal discharged and causes some itchiness. I think this is what leads to the bladder irritation that feels like a UTI. I've also gotten some headaches and noticed some bloating around my abdomen. All in all I am probably going off of the ring. I'm scared of any birth control at this point. They all have side effects."


"I am a teenager and I wanted a birth control that didn't cause weight gain, a daily reminding of taking a pill, no mood swings or acne. I thought Implanon would suit me and I've had it in my arm for 5 months now, and I'm starting to understand and see the side effects. I never had acne, now I have it on my back and face. It's not mild. It's severe on back, to wear it's embarrassing. I am experiencing abnormal sadness. I am more aggressive towards my family and friends. My sex drive isn't as high as it used to be, which I guess isn't a bad thing for my age. My mood swings are terrible and its affecting my life."


"I took ONE dose of 20mg of Opana ER.  I became dizzy, woozy, lightheaded.  I developed a POUNDING headache!  I became EXTREMELY agitated and anxious. I became VERY shaky.  My lower back pain INCREASED, not decreased.  Seven hours after taking this one dose, I had projectile vomiting.  "


"I am on a 3 month shot plan but monthly shots. I didn't want the 3 month all at once because I wanted to see how my body would react to it first.
Shot given 12/07/16 and today is 12/28/16. The first week, I didnt really have any side effects and I was really hopeful that this will be the worse. Wishful thinking didnt last long. Hot flashes, night sweats, chills, emotional wreck and I believe slight headaches that come and go.
BUT on the contrary, less than a month and my fibroid has already physically shrank. I havent seen the doc yet but I can physically see that it shrank. My clothes are loose in the belt line area. My fibroid was the size of a small grapefruit (17cm) but I really see a huge different in shrinkage.
Could be worse :/"


"After 38 years of smoking a pack and a half, I tried Chantix. Now it has been 2 months without a cigarette, I am very happy."


"This is my 2nd time taking this and the first time I lost 15 lbs in the first month and couldn't loose anything else. Now with my second time I have lost 8 lbs in two weeks. It is true it works better to take it for a 3 week period then a break for a week or 2. I eat 4 x 400 calorie meals a day and excerise 3-5 days a week."


"For many years I have been impulsive and that impulsiveness has led to a lot of serious problems in my life. (Some of which were legal) Seroquel has installed a "buffer" between the impulsive thought and the words/actions that come as a result. I am now able to fully analyze a thought process and decide whether or not to act on it. I have noticed a profound change in all areas of my life including my musical abilities. My family and I are now benefiting from a more calm, and appropriate person."


"I was diagnosed with Crohn's in 1993.  In 2006 I began to flare really badly.  I had a bowel resection, but was still having a lot of problems.  Finally, after spending 21 days in the hospital, my doctor recommended Humira.  It saved me.  Since starting the Humira, I have not been back in the hospital for my Crohn's.  I was even able to compete at a national sporting event this summer and deployed with my unit for the hurricanes last year.  If nothing else works, its worth a stick in the belly every couple of weeks to be able to be as close to normal as possible."


"I experience pain also. I rcashed riding my dirt bike last year but I survived. Tramadol saved me for those days of pain.
"


"Have had series of 3 Euflexxa shots every 8 months for the last 3 years. i am a 68 year old male and I have Osteoarthritis on the medial side of both knees.  The shots have helped me greatly.  I guess I  am one of the lucky ones.  In fact my golf handicap has now dropped to a 14 from the mid 20's since i can now shift my weight without pain."


"Reading these reviews, I'm thinking about all the people like me that get the Nexplanon, forget about it, and never write a review! I feel like more negative reviews are common because those are the people that look at other's reviews. But anyway, I got it put in around a year ago while I was still on the patch. It was FREE at the health department. I finished off my last month of patches after I got it put in and avoided the withdrawal bleeding. I didn't get a period for at least 6 months after that. The bruise was gnarly and really sore for about two weeks, and tender for at least a month after that. The only bad side effect I have noticed is increased breakouts, but they're easy enough to deal with if you have a good skincare routine."


"I have been on Sprintec for three months now. I haven't suffered any side effects, and I think it works great! My periods were very spread apart and these pills have got my period on track and is very light! The only thing I would have to say that I dislike about these pills is that on my period I have noticed that it does smell a little stronger. It started when I started taking these pills. You just have to shower more frequently so no big deal. But secondly, I've been having white fogginess and white discharge/particles in my urine which started after taking these pills and I'm not sure still why this reason is. Overall I think this product gets the job done. "


"I have been on Cymbalta for several months and found that 60 mg is very helpful for sleep and some pain relief.  I still have flare-ups, but they don't seem to last as long.  I have not experienced the "Fibro Fog" while on this medication.   I have lost some weight.  My energy levels have not improved, I get periods of numbness in fingers and toes, but that is attributable to my spinal damage."


"doc gave me Rx for 0.6mg 2 x daily.  to start i took 2 pills and then 1 more after an hour the first day, then just 2 pills daily for the next few days until pain and inflammation is gone.  this was also Rx'ed with indomethacin - 50mg 3 x daily (along with a drug to coat the stomach 1 x daily)   I would say my pain after only a few hours subsided from a 8  to a 4 and the next morning was at 2.  that is where i am right now.  i will try an update in a few days . . ."


"Anafranil : Most likely the best medicine for obsessive compulsive disorder, overall. Yet each person has their own body chemistry/energy issues.

Most people with OCD need about 100 to 200 mg at night. The key is to GRADUALLY go up in dose. This will give your body TIME to ADJUST to Anafranil. I am now up to 150mg, after 3 months and I am feeling much better. Much less OCD thoughts. Yes, sexual side effects...as with any OCD medicine. I used to take high dose Paxil for 8 years and it just wore out, OCD came back.

I think I will try Anafranil 200 or 225 mgs, stay on it for a year, then see how I do as I try to wean down the dose to 50 or so."


"I had been on several medicines like Ambien and Lunesta. All of a sudden I needed a pill to sleep! Not only that but I was a walking zombie the next day. Mood swings were bad. My family became concerened. I switched to Silenor, not as potent but it did the trick."


"I have been using tramadol for eight years for joint and muscle pain, the result of Lyme Disease which was undetected for more than a year.  I have NO adverse effects.  The one major problem I have had is since the medicine has now been classified a narcotic, my doctor now hesitates to prescribe it even though I have taken the same dosage for eight years with no reduction of effectiveness or need to increase dosage."


"I have been a smoker since I was 14.  I am now 28. I tried Chantix for the first time about a year ago.  It worked wonders.  I was smoke free for 6 months.  I had not problems with it at all.  After the 6 months my boyfriend who at the time did not quit was smoking and I would sneak a few drags here and there and then before I knew it I was back to smoking.  I started Chantix again 9 days ago.  I have been nauseous every time I take it, very tired, and VERY VERY moody to the point my kids do not want to be around me.  As of today I will not be taking Chantix and will turn to another alternative. Good luck to those who do have success with it!"


"I'm on my 2nd week of the tritation. I do have some headaches my skin is itchy and I have a weird heartburn sensation. However I will continue I hope the positive will outweigh  the negative.  It was hard to get this pill  so I really want  to try and makes it through  this tritation.  My other meds are letrais and sildeifide. which I love"


"I've been on Loestrin 24 for a little over a year now and I think its fabulous! I don't get acne, I didn't gain weight, my breasts grew (which isn't a problem), my cramps have gone down to barely there and my period went from being 10 days to 2. The only issue I ever had with it was that the first month I was pretty moody and also my period is so light and quick it's borderline scary when it doesnt come."


"I'v been on this pill for 3 months about to start the 4th. Prior to the pill I had a couple of months of no pills and prior to that a year of another pill. I have noticed a major increase in my sex drive, wetness and all around interest in sex. However I have severe pain like I did without it. My weight hasn't changed neither has my acne, and even though it is a little pill it sticks and is hard to swallow sometimes. I'm also having major muscle cramps, but I had that with the other pills too. All in all it is what it is."


"I've been taking fluoxetine for about 6 months now. I was going through really bad depression/anxiety. I tried Celexa and 1 other antidepressant(can't remember the name) but they made my depression worse. I was scared to try another one but I did anyways, and I'm happy I did. I can eat again, sleep again, function again. It's not a cure, no antidepressant or anti-anxiety medicine is, but it helps to make it through the day. The real work is all on you. Positive attitude, balanced diet, exercise, and enough sleep. This medicine may work for some, but everybody is different. Pretty much trial and error."


"I have been on and off Provigil a couple times over the past few years after being diagnosed with sleep apnea. I first started with 100mg and a CPAP machine. I soon began to feel better but the CPAP did not last because I kept ripping it off in the night. So I ended both. Recently I have gone back on Provigil taking 200mg for shift differential disorder because of the long shifts and my inability to stay awake and falling asleep driving. What a difference. I can stay awake for my 12 hour shift and the 1 hour drive each way to work. I feel if I had not gone back on it I most likely would have wrecked to or from work by now. Only down fall is an occasional upset stomach if I don't eat before or immediately after taking it."


"My COPD was not getting any easier to live with. I stopped taking one medicine because it seemed to just make things worse. The Dr was not very helpful. But she did say well you can try Spiriva. I waited almost a week to try it.
But when I had some time off from work, I decided it was time to give it a shot.
I felt better quickly, but only for a few hours. I continued using it, and I must say that after 3 weeks, I am feeling much better. I got up this morning and did not even reach for the Albuterol. I am hopeful now and I do recommend this medication.
Side effects have been minor. Dry mouth is the only thing I can link to the medicine. I have started taking Potassium supplements again to overcome the leg cramps which may be a side effect."


""Had a partial nephrectomy of the right kidney in 2005. The tumor was papillary renal cell. In Jan. 2016 the cancer reoccurred in several locations in the omentum. Surgery in June 2016 removed a portion of the frontal omentum including papillary renal cell tumors. Multiple nodules still remain in the omentum on both sides of my body. Have been taking 600 mg of votrient since Nov. 2016, now 8 months. Shrinkage by as much as 50% have occurred in some tumors. None have increased in size during the period. Some initial side effects, hypertension, nausea and weakness, have improved during the period; others, diarrhea, taste and poor appetite, remain. At the age of 87 I am trying to stay active. Praying for improvements for all of us."


"This medication works wonders for me."


"I have been off and on focallin XR 10mg debating weather I like it or not, I HATE IT. It increases my attention by a little bit. I like the loss of appetite because I need to cut down on eating and this does it for me. But it is not worth it. 7 hours of school (9th grade) the whole day was terrible. I was scared about nothing and constantly had fear through the whole day, apparently feelings of crying is very common. I can't talk to anyone either. I get so scared that I'm gonna mess up somehow talking to someone that I studder and over explain and in the end just make things more confusing. This is just not for me"


"I have had my rod in for almost two years now and I got my period the first two months and nothing since that and it has been great not having to worry about getting pregnant and not getting my period every month. Although last month out of no where  I started bleeding lightly for a few days and I went to gp and he said its a 25% chance that woman that have the rod wouldn't get their period , he wasn't much help on my situation and told me to see how it goes the next couple of months. Since then I have had some really bad mood swings and period pain but no period. I'll wake up with really bad cramps or lower back pain and I feel I'm emotionally weak sometimes and cry for literally nothing, its taken its toll I think I'll take it out soon!"


"After suffering migraines since I was 16 this medicine is a miracle for me. I just used to deal with them by writing the day off and sleeping of my migraines. I lose my sight for 3 hours with flashing lights and severe dizziness and numbness in my arms and lips tingle and go numb.
Enough was enough then as I was having 4 every month, went to see a speicalist then reduced by 80% in 2 and half years.
At first you just want to sleep but after 4 weeks you feel better. I take mine at night 30mg and just cannot believe I didn't seek help many years ago. This 100% works for me."


"I've been on Depo twice. First time I was on it for about 3 years and now I'm on it again, and it's been 3 months. The first time I was on it absolutely loved it! No horrible side effects. This second round though, I have gained some weight which is no biggie because I do like my bigger butt lol. I think Depo is awesome, and it's really convenient and easy."


"If you are a type one diabetic looking for a sign this is it!!
My gyno gave it to me without realizing that this pill is not recommended for type one diabetics because it causes insulin resistance.
This pill is the main reason why my blood sugars have been in the 300s at least once a day since I started it. I've also had consecutive UTI's because of the height of my glucose levels in my urine (thanks to this pill!) and I've had months of tests done by specialists all to come down to my pill being the bane of my existence."


"After two nights of sweats which I was told would go away,the night before last they almost did. As I'm being hauled by ambulance with a threaded heart rate of 40. 3 MG.  No other medicines.  No allergies"


"I've been off and on this drug for years. It's extremely effective and fast acting, unlike the other psychotropics.  It's a powerful med and should only be used sparingly.  I'm not schizophrenic or have bipolar but I have some kind of delusional problem; I might have borderline personality disorder, and growing up they thought I might have asberger's, but I'm very social?  Mental illness has affected my life, (in a bad way), since I was 15. I've had multiple intentional drug overdoses and tried to hang myself, (not by trying to break my neck).  My last suicide attempt happened because I went off 20 mg's a night, cold turkey. That paired with my infatuation with this girl that doesn't ever think about me, caused me to hit rock bottom."


"If I could give this more than a 10, I would. Over 15 years of more than inadequate sleep and headaches, I've tried everything. This lets me sleep straight through the night and not wake up at all!!!! Unheard of for me. Also my headaches are gone!!! Awesome. I know there are a lot of negative reviews but for me this has made my life turn completely around for the better.thank you."


"Migraines have become my worst enemy over the past 4-5 years. Thank goodness for Imitrex. I started with the pills, then the nasal spray and have worked my way up to the shots (plus nausea medicines).  The pills had the least side effects.  The spray was vile tasting, but fast acting and I could take it while working.  When my headaches worsened, they added botox and upgraded me to the injected version. I needed something that acted FAST so I could stay in the classroom.  The down side to the injection is the head rush, change of hear rate, and the flushing feeling.  When I inject I have about 15-30 BAD minutes, then I kind of restabilize and about an hour later I usually feel better and capable of continuing to teach."


"Very literally saved my life. My team of doctors, of course, made the rest of the difference."


"An MRI showed spinal stenosis. Pain in my lower back, radiating down my leg into my thigh and knee. I limped when I walked and was in constant pain. My Dr prescribed 100mg once a day and within 24 hours I had pain relief. I took it for 2 weeks then went off of it just to see if there was a difference. I am here to tell you that I was back on it 2 days later.
This medication is wonderful."


"I never knew I had a yeast infection, I thought a little itchiness was a common thing, but apparently not. I was on this cream for 7 days and I've had no problems. The only annoying thing is that it leaks out a little and it feels weird. I don't know if it's helped any since my infection wasn't bad, but I haven't had any itching or any discomfort since using this."


"I've never had kids, and so it was a pretty intense 'cramp' feeling going in, but SO worth it.  Hormone based options have not worked without also making me very nauseous, so it's exciting to have a carefree long lasting option!"


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"I have been on Arthrotec  for 12 yrs now. For me it was a life saver. I fractured 11 vertebra , both shoulders, both legs, bother arms-and had multiple surgery's. This medicine was like no other I had tried before. It allowed me to regain some type of life. "


"It has worked very well for my OCD, I've been taking it for 6 months now and all side effects have gone away. I recommend Luvox for OCD."


"Traxene is one of the older medicines.  I like it much better than Klonopin.  I am on the second dose of 7.5.  I do not take it every day, only as needed.  It has no side effects like the newer medicines.  It relives anxiety in about one hour, not as fast as others, but longer acting. It even takes away my sadness, which is probably caused from anxiety.  I hope they never remove this medicine from the market.  It is a wonderful stabilizer.  Hope this helps others who read this."


"I have been on Vimpat for 2 months for seizures and at first it seemed like it was great because my seizures went almost completely away for the first 3 weeks, but then it seemed like they were coming back but not as bad, so I just increased it to 100mgs twice a day. Seems to be working pretty good so far. The problem I'm having with it is that my hair is falling out terribly and I can't remember anything! It's crazy! Just simple stuff that I know just slips my mind. It's very aggravating but rather not have seizures."


"I am 50 years old I had a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy in April and have been suffering wicked hot sweats.  I would sweat so badly that my hair, legs feet, hands and face would get wet...so disgusting.  It would take me a while to dry off.  I started this patch on Monday and within 12 hours, I noticed a difference and within 24 hours, the wet sweats were gone.  I have to keep all the fans on in my house and have an industrial fan that I would stand in front of during my flashes.  Yesterday ( day 2), I did not have to turn on a single fan and my wet sweats are completely gone. I only had a headache the first night and now I feel fantastic and normal.  I still have the occasional hot flash but it is short and I don't break out in a sweat."


"Fantastic"


"The most effective over-the-counter drug to reduce the effects of tendonitis."


"I have been on this birth control for about a month now and it has my private area feeling itchy and burning right after sex . It only happens right after sex. So I stopped using it"


"I just started taking Sprintec because I had a large cyst (14x8) on one of my ovaries, which caused me to lose that ovary so my doctor but me on this to help prevent any future cysts. I'm only 16. Plus my periods were really irregular, it could be 28 days or 36 days before I would get my period and they always lasted 7 days. I only have minor cramps which is normal and so far the only side effect is I feel hungry after taking the pill at night. Before I had really bad acne so I used Proactive (which worked good for me) and so far the pill has not made me break out. So far I'm loving it and hope it stays this way! Definitely recommend but everyones body is different."


"I had an exploratory laparoscopy and a mirena coil inserted as I had been experiencing very painful and heavy periods for some time. The laparoscopy recovery was horrendous, painful, the trapped gas in my chest was soul destroying ... it was the worst thing I have ever been through. The coil on the other hand has been an unexpected blessing. I am about 3 months post having it fitted. Month 1 I experienced bleeding daily, but light. Month 2 I had a couple of spotting days. Its now month 3 and it appears that my periods have stopped. I still get twinges and sharp pains in my hip bones and coxic bone daily that last a few seconds.  When I do yoga I need to be careful with some of the poses. But Im really optimistic that its going to settle."


"Xanax has save my life.  It makes life somewhat normal. I'm 19 and have been on it for severe panic disorder since the 6th grade when I was hospitalized for panic disorder."


"I had Nexplanon implanted 12/14/15, it's now 3/30/16, so 3.5 months. My appt to get it out is in 2 days. I hate it. At first I bled nonstop for 7 WKS- literally half the time I've had it. Then when the bleeding finally went away (after a separate prescription of hormones) I started gaining weight. I've gained 10-15 lbs (I stopped weighing myself- it was too depressing). I haven't changed my eating habits and even started working out regularly, which I've never had to do, and still my weight climbed. In addition, my skin has been horrible. I haven't had acne since high school, but now I break out all over my face/chest/back. My mood is awful and I have zero sex drive- it's BC because it makes you never want to have sex. Terrible experience!"


"Sugar still 170 ish , Taking 250mg 2x /day with food and plenty of water , was supposed to exercise also but can't due to stomach pain very bad, achey joint , blurred vision and did i mention stomach pain very bad. If Dr don't call me back today , Im off this crap . I feel worse now than I did 2 weeks ago. Several times worse."


"I am 165cm tall and was 76kgs when I started- my eating at the time had went out of control and I just needed a stimulant to get me kick started into being fit. After 2 months, I'd went down to 60kgs. The only side effect I had was dry mouth, which I compensated with lots of water. I also ate lots of raw vegetables to keep my bowel movements going. This was a year ago and I'd been off the medicines since. I'm currently 58kgs and down to UK size 8, from my old 14. I've kept the weight off by walking everywhere and watching what I eat, making sure not too snack too much like how I used to! From what I read everyone's experiences are different, but phentermine was just the kick starter I needed."


"I got the Mirena in August of 2012 after having our 3 little blessing since then I've had weird periods one month, I bleed almost a month then wouldn't have one for 2 months and when I did have a period it lasted over 10 days.  The past few months I bleed after intercourse and is very painful afterwards and hubby doesn't understand why I don't want to anymore. Also sharp constant pains in my lower abdominal area."


"I was diagnosed with RLS at the age of 23, I am now 51.  I have tried all the drugs to avoid the symptoms of RLS.  All have had some form of side effects including compulsive behaviors.  I decided to try the patch and found it made me extremely sleepy during the day.  As time went on I must have gotten use to the drug and no longer feel as sleepy as before.  I wear the patch on my hip and rotate application from one side to the other to avoid itching.  I love the patch and have had no difficulty keeping it on.  I recently went scuba diving and the patch remained in place.  I have been applying the patch for over a year now and all works great!"


"Started Depo 7 years ago. Spotted the first three months and felt horrible. Then all side effects went away. Got off of it to have my child and now I'm back on it. No bone issues. No weight gain. No complaints."


"I have used Hyzaar for 8 months. It does cause strange heartbeats and even much discomfort in right part of my chest about an hour after taking the pill. I never had any of that before."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"Has seemed to keep a-fib occurrences down but upsets stomach sometimes. Hate having another med that I may have to take for the rest of my life."


"I had my Mirena inserted last week. An hour before the procedure, I took 800 mg of Ibuprofen and experienced just a little pressure during the insertion. I have had two kids though, so that may have helped as well. I bled a little the first day and had mild cramping. Since then, I've had some spotting, but no other side effects. My partner says he can't feel it, which I know is a concern for those considering it. I typically suffer from hormonal cystic acne, so I will be curious to see if I see any improvement with my skin while on Mirena. I'm very happy so far with it!"


"Wonderful product, but extremely overpriced.  The active ingredients (azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate) can be purchased separately for about $35 dollars vs. Dymista for about $200.  My insurance company covers the azelastine for $20 and fluticasone (Flonase) is available OTC for about $15.  My insurance company knows this, as well, and stopped covering Dymista in January."


"I'm at the end of my 2nd month.  First month was on the .25 dose.  Gained 4-5 pounds in the first 2 weeks!  I'm very petite and have been the same weight for 20  years so this was a huge drawback.  My Dr. changed me to the .35 dose and still the same weight but now more pimples and bled for 2  weeks.  Also, I think this pill makes me feel kind of BLAH and empty inside.  Could be environmental factors but I think I'll be switching soon!"


"I've been taking it for 2-3 years now and is the only thing that helps my panic attacks, consoling and other things just don't work for me. I was taking 1mg 3x a day but I'm down to 2x a day."


"I have been on this for about 15 months, starting at 100 then up to 150

I haven't had any side effects apart from a slightly dry mouth and reduced libido. It hasn't done anything for my depression and I'm now weaning off it (2nd week and so far no issues)."


"I also take Seretide but medications used to control my asthma kept increasing until I was put on Atrovent. Beware, one day I woke with one large pupil, got sent to the Dr's then the hospital, thought I had a brain tumor, turned out I must have caught a bit of this in my eye."


"I was in a car acccident mouths ago but the pain never went away. I can't work, hard to sleep, can't lift things, my life came to a stop. The medicine looks like it is helping, the pain is better, I'm sleeping better, but only been on it for one week."


"I have always suffered with performance anxiety and as a student, I cannot escape the daunting thought of having to present and speak publically, I always tried implementing breathing techniques and distraction methods to no avail and would often end up in a crippling panic attack. As I'm sure many readers can understand, the physical symptoms of such an attack are overwhelmingly horrible and disabling. I have been on propranolol for a day, and for the first time in my life, I was able to coherently present to my class. This medication truly has changed a lot for me and I'm so thankful"


"I got the Mirena about three months ago, and it is absolutely wonderful! The insertion was painful, but completely tolerable. The day of insertion was spent in bed, but I was back to normal the next day. I hardly spot, the cramps come around during the time of the month, but they are not nearly as terrible as they were before Mirena. I was terrified of getting it after reading terrible reviews online, but I understood it works differently for everyone. My experience has been nothing but amazing, and my partner loves it! I don't have to worry about pills. Every once in while, I just have to make sure the strings are still there. At times, he can feel the strings but they do not poke or hurt him in any way."


"My husband took 3 Imbruvica before bedtime and died from sudden cardiac arrest the next morning."


"Made me feel very sleepy so couldn't take it."


"I have been using this cream for almost a year and it's completely changed my life.  Prior to vaniqa I was shaving every day which was very upsetting I felt very embarrassed every thing in my life from where I was going or doing I had to consider my embarrassing problem would I be able to shave.  It was the last thing I thought about at night and the first thing I thought about in the morning.  Not anymore now I shave maybe once a week the growth has reduced by about 80% so it's a very light shave my self esteem is fantastic.  I don't have pcos my dr said it was ATypical (means no reason I think)   I'm in the UK so get this on script"


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


"My son has ADHD (combined) and ODD. Unfortunately, Intuniv did not work on my son."


"I have been taking Allegra for over a decade when it was only available on prescription.  Over the years my insurance company forced me to try all the allergy medicines that went OTC in hopes that they wouldn't have to continue to pay for Allegra by prescription.  However, nothing ever worked for me like Allegra.  The other drugs caused side effects that I could not tolerate.  I have no side-effects from Allegra what-so-ever.  It has been a miracle medication for me and my year-round allergies."


"My oncologist put me on clonodine two days ago for nighttime hot flashes caused by chemo for breast cancer in 2009. My cancer was estrogen based, so I can't do HRT. I'm on an estrogen blocker.

My hot flashes start immediately when I go to bed, and it takes me several hours to go to sleep. After taking the clonodine the first night, I slept from 10 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. and could not go back to sleep due to the hot flashes. Last night I got 4 hours of intermittent sleep with no change in hot flashes. Little sleep coupled with the drowsiness side effect of the med is really kicking my butt. Since it's really not helping with the hot flashes, I'm not taking it anymore. I'll live with the hot flashes."


"Milk Of Magnesia is great. The only complaint for me was that the dose of 1 cup didn't work within 6 hours as advertised. It took about 10 hours instead. As time went by I had forgotten I took it; I went to a party and of course it started working there. To be predictable (2-3 hours) I have to take about 3-4 cups. The only problem with that is that you keep going once it starts working, even the following morning. However, it's very gentle, no cramps. When I need it I just plan on being home. It's the best."


"4yrs no issues"


"I have experienced some side effects otherwise I would rate this as a 10. Watch what you eat and pick the right time to take it. The first few days I had side effects that lasted for a few hours. After the side effects wore off, I felt amazing. I have Bipolar Depression that I feel is very bad. Most people think I am ok. However, there is so much going on in my head all the time. Latuda has helped me to feel good and stay focused. I am able to have more control over my life. I have tried different meds and this one has worked well for me. I have taken it and night, but switched to the day due to sleep issues. Sleep issues are better now."


"Worked well for a 5 years. No side effect.

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"After having a severe reaction to Metformin, the doctor put me on Glipizide. While I don't faint on this medication, the side effects have been horrible for me. My sugar does seem to be better after being high for so long, it's finally below 160 most of the time. However, I am severely dizzy and foggy-headed constantly, to the point I stopped driving. Also have bad lower back ache, nausea, stomach upset any time I eat, blurry vision (I have perfect vision so this bothers me), and I've noticed some changes in my emotional response to things as well, such as anger and a bit of depression - which I've never had. The effects have been bad enough that I've had to take off work several days in a row as well as miss school."


"My experience is bang on great!  I rarely get up at night and my flow is excellent, no pain, no dribbles etc.  I take about 4 pills that will lower my blood pressure, plus morphine which does interact with Flomax, but I lowered my morphine dose and spread it out more and it works great.  I was worried about insomnia but all is well there. I had a vasectomy 13 years ago which when combined with Flomax may cause low ejaculate. Flomax works great for me and my life has improved considerably."


"I started back up once.  Then went back on Chantix 6 months later.  The second time I just forgot to smoke.  Family members pointed out I had not smoked all day.  I have NO thoughts of smoking.  And I am actually disgusted by the thought.
    I smoked for 20 years.  And now my nicotine receptors have been totally reversed.  I think Chantix is incredible.  I had no side effects.  Thank you Chantix."


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"Love this med.  Switched after 6 years on Atripla and can already feel the depression lifting.   Starting to sleep better after a couple of weeks on Stribild, too."


"Started post-break-up. Happy now, don't credit meds, but still take WB & never want to stop (unlike Clonaz. & Desipr.) bc other reasons to take. Lost weight, gained energy, desire to be social. Now only anxiety and IBS; the WB counters some sexual side effects of other meds. NOT a morning person, but 450 SR(12hr) right b4 sleep (RIGHT b4 or insomnia)=hop out of bed at alarm. If I take 450 in morning, easy to resist food. Wish I could have both, but splitting dosage or taking XL(24hr) doesn't work. 167lbs 6yrs ago @start, down to125. 3yrs of 130lbs but built-up tolerance, so then 150lbs 2yrs ago. Took @night for months, then back to morning & now 1yr 135lbs. 450mg is max. New dr: split time night & mrng. But that would defeat 1/2 its purpose"


"I have been on Tecfidera since Sept 2014 and it has made a big difference to me. Firstly, no injections, which I hated and it has helped control my  symptoms better, as well as having the positive benefit of sorting out my eczema. Side effects - intermittent flushing and increased need to use the toilet/washroom. I am fortunate and very grateful that the drug is prescribed for me by NHS Scotland."


"I am a 20 years old and I did exceedingly well in high school and nursing school without ADHD medication. Once I graduated and moved into the workplace, my ADHD spun completely out of control. I had a very hard time adjusting. This medication has helped me think clearly, focus on tasks and stop me from being so impulsive and rude. My appetite has gone down for sure, but I try to focus on superfoods I can eat in small amounts. I think it's important to have coping strategies and work through your ADHD before jumping straight to medications. I would highly recommend this medication for adults who are struggling, not for children though."


"Second day on meds.  I was so glad people took time to post a review on  Epclusa as now I am not worried about side effects
and most who take this get cured

I do have that hangover feeling , fatigue and  I am tired

so thank you people"


"I've been using Epiduo for a couple of months now it's cleared my skin completely I couldn't be happier! In the first week I had red spotting on my face and tingling when applied but whatever you do, don't over do it, use a pea size and use it on only the effected areas!  People that write negative comments about the burning and the irritation, read the instructions it does inform you that they are common side effects! It strips your skin (due to the dry skin and flaking) and as for the people that are breaking out on it don't loose hope, gels like Epiduo will bring up the bad stuff only to make it better. As for the people asking if it bleaches just make sure it's massaged in and dry because you go putting your head on your pillow."


"I wish I could say I have had as much luck as many others on this medication but unfortunately I have not...I was on phentermine and topiramate and it did wonders for me but its not something you can stay on long term so my doctor switched me to try Contrave, raving about how wonderful it was...well I've been on it for 2 months now and have lost maybe 1 pound if that....very disappointing and very discouraging...I thought giving it more time to work would help but it has not....my sugar and carb cravings have worsened!....Guess it just isn't effective for me which stinks because it isn't cheap!"


"Amazingly effective. Leaves me calm during the day as well. Great sleep with no side effects."


"I just started the patch a few days ago and I've been selling myself on the idea that it WILL work for me. I then sat back and looked at what was happening:

Day 1: got my period (full blast) for 10 hours

Day 2: emotional wreck

Day 3: even more of an emotional wreck. Even a little depressed.

Day 4: got my period again.

Day 5: over it

I don't think it's for me."


"I have been on Apri for 9 months. I am on birth control to help intense bleeding and an incredibly enlarged uterus. Please keep this in mind while reading my side-effects. These aren't typical for Apri.

Apri has given me all of the symptoms of pregnancy without the baby. I wake up nauseous, I have night terrors almost every night (waking up bawling, and that's not normal for me), and a strange craving for eggs whereas I never really liked them before. I also have slight mood swings that aren't so bad that they can't be controlled.

However, it has changed my period length from 10-14 days to 4 days, removed all cramping, regulated my cycle, and saved my uterus. It gets a 7 out of 10 from me."


"Been on Exforge 5/320 for 20 days and pressure is now 115/68. Only side effect is more leg cramping."


"I've been suffering with asthma for a few years now. I was diagnosed as an adult. Nothing would work for me. I was on so many different medications constantly switching things trying to get something to work. My allergist prescribed breo to me around a month ago. I haven't had any wheezing which is huge for me. No coughing. No shortness of breathe. No runny nose. I can actually sleep through the night. It's the first time in years that I've felt like my lungs can fully fill up with air. It's amazing. The only reason I'm giving it a 9 instead of a 10 is because it's caused me to have a constant sore throat. At first I thought I was getting sick but after 2 weeks with no other symptoms I looked it up and saw sore throat is pretty common."


"I had the misfortune to use your Prepopik for my procedure - and it failed to do what was intended, clean my colon. I followed the Instructions for Use to the letter.  I wasted two days, one prepping for the procedure and one at the outpatient facility and now I must waste two more days when I reschedule. Fortunately, the outpatient facility has prescribed a different product for my repeat attempt. What a waste of time, money and emotion only to have to repeat! I wish there was a good way to let everyone know how bad this product is. I've complained to the physician's office, the outpatient facility, and the company - telling them what a worthless product this is. Only the outpatient facility seemed to understand my frustation."


"I started using the Nuva Ring in Apr. 2016. My doctor recommended it because I randomly began to have a very abnormal menstural cycle and the cramps became excruciating. Almost as soon as I started NR, I began to have spurts of VERY sharp pains all throughout the day. They were so bad that sometimes I would find myself hunched over. My doctor and I assumed my body was just adjusting to the NR. These pains went on for about a month and then everything ceased. From that point on everything as far as pain, and the regulation of my menstural cycle was fine. I really loved the convenience of NR. I stopped using NR in Dec 2016. I stopped using it because I noticed that during the months of usage, I experienced extreme depression,& mood swings."


"I developed a serious cold with immense pressure fom my sinuses on my eyes and head. The first day at 7am I took two Mucinex-D ( Clears nasal/sinus congestion, Thins and loosens mucus) in the morning and sure enough within hours my nasal passages cleared and there was constant flow of mucus throughout the day.  I was sneezing all through the day. Again took two at 7pm in the evening same result.  I slept for maybe 3 hours and then was up all night until 6am. All night I was constantly blowing my nose and sneezing. The next morning I took two.  Maybe tonight I will not take any. The only discomfort I notice is my left nostril that is the one most clogged is constantly itchy like I want to sneeze all the time and of course the insomnia."


"I started using Lunesta over 2 years ago after trying Restoril for several months, which would put me to sleep but then I'd wake up at 2 or 3am and not get back to sleep until dawn.  My doctor prescribed Ambien, but that made me have heart palpitations, so she switched me to Lunesta.  The only side effect I've had is the "yucky taste" in my mouth...brushing your tongue and the roof of your mouth upon awakening takes care of that.  The cost is high as others have mentioned, but after years of not getting a good nights sleep, it's well worth it to me."


"I felt like I wasn't "Me", a very weird feeling."


"I am 44 years old and never had children. My periods over the past two years had become increasingly sporadic and unpredictable while on Seasonique.  I felt the birth control pills were no longer working against my hormones and I became increasingly uncomfortable taking estrogen at my age. I was told the Skyla would be a good option for me.  The actual procedure took less than two minutes. The first object placed was a ruler to measure the inside of the uterus, this was the most painful and caused intense cramping 7/10 pain.  The ruler was removed and the IUD was quickly inserted.  The intense cramping subsubsided immediately and i had mild cramping for another 6-7 hours.  Overall a very good experience."


"After having a few cortisone shots and not much luck or longevity with them,  my Dr asked me try the Synvisk 1and I was reluctant at first but when you have 100% bone on bone in one knee and 75% bone on bone in the other I was willing to try anything. I had to wait also to be approved by Wellness Blue Cross Blue Shield. It was finally approved and i had the shots in late July. I'm 49 yrs old and a bigger heavier man and I made my 15 yr old son come in to watch. It hurt like heck. My son was shocked to see me wincing in pain the entire time. It takes a little while to get it all in your knee as well. Then to my other knee I gripped the table and said my god nobody said they were this painful. Swelled up so bad for a week. Never helped me."


"Paxil did not work for me unfortunately. I was between 20-30mg and it made my depression worse amd gave me hot flashes. Completely killed any sex drive. Would cry insanely for no reason at all."


"Librium always help me make the withdrawal easy to get through"


"I am being treated for shoulder pain, which shots pain down my whole arm that often goes numb too. They say it's severe carpal tunnel and this medicine does not help."


"My OBGYN switched me to this pill in hopes to reduce my menstrual migraines I suffer with every month.  While I have not had any migraines, I have been bleeding for 3 weeks straight, have a horrible outbreak of acne and very bad nausea since starting this medication two months ago.  At this point I think I'd rather live with the monthly migraine than be bleeding all the time and look like like I have chicken pox on my face."