"I have suffered from chronic back pain and spasms for about 20 years. I've been prescribed a large variety of different medication and by far, somas are the only relaxer I've been prescribed that really really works. My Dr doesn't like to prescribe them however,  he knows that I don't abuse any medication.   I only take something when really necessary.  I  get muscle spasms in my rib area that makes it very difficult to breathe or move. I also have them in my lower back.  I also have a herniated disc, a protruding disk, a bulging disc,  and degenerative disc disease. I always break it in half, and normally that's enough to calm the spasms in about 10 to 15 minutes. It helps a great deal with pain and the only one that doesn't knock me out."


"I got Nexplanon August, it's the end of September and I absolutely love it! First the bad things: My arm bruised pretty badly when I first got it, I'm allergic to adhesive and my stitches were butterfly stitches (with the tape) and so I had a pretty bad allergic reaction on my arm. That was not due to the Nexplanon itself.
I didnt have my period the first two weeks, and then all I had was spotting. The weird thing is its pretty inconsistent, like sometimes every other day there's spotting. But I really don't mind, no cramps, no acne, no mood swings, I actually lost a little bit of weight without trying to. I just use a panty liner everyday, usually there's nothing but just in case. I'm really happy with it."


"Works wonderfully on my skin."


"I've taken 2 shots so far and overall have had a very positive experience.  I had preeclampsia with both my babies so after my 6 week pp visit my O.B. was concerned that taking the pill may affect and raise my blood pressure.  After the first shot I had an irregular period and bled off and on very lightly for about 4 weeks.  After that I have not gotten it again (and its awesome by the way)!  The only other side effects that I have had besides the initial irregular bleeding is mild cramping off and on and I can see a difference in my temper. I have definitely had some mood swings.  Overall it is working great for me and I would recommend giving it a shot. (pun intended) :)"


"Hi this is my 3rd bottle I haven't lost any weight yet but I haven't gained any either and I haven't been exercising like I should but I'm starting a gym next week so it will most likely work better I take two pills in the morning one pill at lunch and two pills before dinner so 4 pills all together The only side effect I have had that is negative is hard stool and constipation but if you take stool softeners and fiber pills they help big-time One of the things I like most about this medication is it does curb your hunger it does do that so I'm hoping to loose weight soon at 208 now fingers crossed"


"I couldn't sleep at all when taking Requip!"


"A God send for my untreatable insomnia. Only side effect that prevents me from taking it more often is the testosterone suppressing effect. I spend a lot of time working out and eating right and noticed my strength and body composition, took a very noticeable nose dive a few months after starting on it. I have used 1-2 mg nightly for almost a year. On the plus side, it has helped me get the deep restorative sleep I struggle to get."


"I got the shot at my first 6 weeks check up after I had my baby and I bled 6 months straight it finally stopped and then every other month I will bleed heavy for a few days and it continues on and on I have gained so much weight off of this shot it just makes my body feel funny. I wont' be continuing this shot! Don't take the shot."


"I've had intermittent hip pain for many years, it really picked about three weeks ago with, at times, intolerable pain.  Even with a pain pill I had difficulty sleeping  sitting, always favoring my right hip to avoid the pain. After taking the Medrol dose pack, for two days the pain began to subside,  The pain is now gone and dare I say I feel great!  Hope it lasts!!!"


"Had nexplanon inserted may 31st had a period 7 days later after finishing my pill ever since then I've had no spotting or bleeding at all. Only thing is I've noticed is that my sweat tmi has a more pungent smell than before and I've broken out in spots but nothing unmanageable. So far so good."


"Naturopath put me on AT August 2014. My TSH was 4.0 but she said I would feel better if we could get it under 2.0. I gained 32 pounds before Christmas. Thought it was stress b/c I had gone back to work full-time in August, after our youngest started college. I went into menopause, had a period every other month for 4 months, and cycle stopped Feb 2015. Also attributed the weight gain to this. I also got insomnia, night sweats, and severe brain fog, also attributed to the menopause. (age 46) I began having acid reflux/heartburn, trying PPI's and eating TUMS. My AT scrip ran out over Xmas 2016, so I took 1 every other day to get by and instantly lost 5 lbs. Heartburn and PM sweats stopped. My period came back! Still losing wt, and fog is gon"


"I have had depression since I was little.  After a traumatic event happened to me I became a competely different person.  I became even more depressed, did not want to live and became very isolated person.  I had a number of different doctors: one said I was BiPolar the other said something else.  THEN FINALLY after many years being nervous all the time: my mother found a Good doctor that actually listened to me and did not rush to give me medicines.  She said I suffer from social anxiety and started me at 10mg, and then went up to 20mg.  And I have been on this for over a year now and it saved my life.  I am able to go out again and I have a boyfriend, which I could not do before. This saved my life and I am much happier. Really."


"Tranxene provided a tolerable transition from Valium dependency (for Grand Mal seizures) to less addictive options: Lamictal and clonazapam work for me at fairly low doses. Save the Valium for status epilepticus and such. Nothing works better, but the risks outweigh the benefits when you're talking everyday/lifetime seizure control."


"Mild side effects. Takes a while to wear off in the morning."


"WARNING TO ALL! If you have sensitive skin this is not for you! I informed my doctor over and over again while at the office that my skin is sensitive and to prescribe something safe for me and this is what I got. I got peeling, burning, redness, itching, painful skin as a result and have had 2 months of my skin like this! I thought acne was bad but I feel so ugly with such tomato red peeling skin. A coworker asked if I went on vacation because she thought I got a sunburn. My face looks like its shedding skin and my skin feels paper thin and overall I'm angry and sad that my skin sucks right now. It decreased some whiteheads on my forehead but I still have pimples. Going to the derm this Friday and asking to get off this awful product!"


"I was treated for years with Bipolar 2  disorder using various ant-depressants. They all made my moods cycle up and down. I'm now on Lamotrigine 300mg twice a day and feel better than I have in 20 years.I'm 66 now. I had to start slow and gradually work up to my present dosage. It was definitely effective for me to do it this way."


"I used it for my Benign Intracranial Hypertension.  My condition improved, however, three days after initiating therapy I experienced metallic after taste.  This reaction made me discontinue the medication."


"I started taking Viibryd approximately three months ago. It started out rough, lots of side effects, terrible nightmares every night, electric shocks, visual disturbances, nausea and diarrhea, among others.  I continued with the medicine because I have been on well over 15-20 others over the years.  To my surprise after the symptoms alleviated I felt much better, a lot less depressed and generally less hopeless. This lasted only about a month and a half, my body has become tolerant to the medication like every other and now I am in a deeper depression than usual, so I am going back to Wellbutrin."


"The side effects were terrible. The first day my heart was racing so fast, I had dry mouth, headache, chills, sweating, and woke up every hour after falling asleep at 10pm. I usually sleep through the night. The 2nd day of taking Strattera my eyes were dilated and my husband said my eyes looked weird. I thought I would sleep better since I took the medicine in the morning but I was wrong. Fell asleep at 10pm, woke up sweating with a fast pulse...really fast. Woke up every 2 hours. Just terrible. The 2 days I took it I had energy to do tasks around the house but the side effects of not sleeping and my eyes dilating were too much. Plus my heart rate was all over the place."


"I began taking Phentermine on June 20th and have lost 12 pounds so far with it. The first week made me feel really weird and slightly jittery but that went away after the first week on it. The only bad side effect I get from this medication is severe dry mouth. Sometimes this is good because it makes me drink more water than I normally would however, sometimes this medication makes me not thirsty at all. I do believe that my body is getting used to it because recently I will take it and still feel hungry. I have lost the weight with the medication, exercising and eating relatively healthy.
Overall I like this medication and I do believe it has jump started my weight loss journey."


"I was suffering from ppd/a. Zoloft and lexapro made me feel worse. I wanted to try paxil but the bad reviews scared me. Good thing I listened to my doctor because it's the only thing that has helped me. Side effects weren't bad. I haven't gained weight. I feel a little hyper sometimes but that just makes me actually want to get up and do things again."


"Been on this medication for a year, no side effects. I've tried a bunch this one is my favorite!"


"Before my recent l4-l5-s1 fusion I was on Tramadol for almost 2 years.  3, 50mg tabs a day was adequate, just enough to dull the pain without dopiness.  After my surgery I was changed to Hydrocodone 5/325, 4x daily.  After a month of that I was feeling miserable with mediocre pain relief.  On a really bad day I decided to switch back to Tramadol.  Wow!  Almost instant pain relief and a huge boost in my mood.  Tramadol is a strong anti-depressant versus the downer effect I got from Hydrocodone.  Couldn't be happier!  Only "bad" side effect for me is a little impatience sometimes that is easy to control.  For what its worth the Doc says I'm the exception to the rule.  It's hard to predict how this drug will affect a particular person so go slow at first."


"I switched to this because I was tired of forgetting to take the pill, and had horrific side effects from the ring. I've used it for a couple years now. Pros: Most convenient method of birth control I've tried, since you don't have remember anything. My periods immediately became lighter, and stopped after about 6 months, very few emotional or sexual side effects that I've noticed. Cons: a little cramping and nausea in the first few months, a little weight gain in the beginning, but I lost it easily, painful when first inserted. Overall I am glad I chose this method."


"I can move far more freely, I feel so much younger, I can run upstairs with no pain so I tend to stay and feel fitter. I am generally much happier with my lot. I go off it for weeks at a time to give my body a chance to recover from any ill effects like stomach rupturing (bleeding etc) then I go back on it again and enjoy the results. I think it makes me feel tired in the early evenings but its worth that inconvenience. I refuse to endure a life of continual discomfort. I take it with Losec to reduce the risk of stomach damage and would highly recommend it."


"Fentanyl saved my life. I was on my bed or couch most of the day in pain and miserable until doctor put me on the patch and now I am in school and doing well."


"I am able to take a walk now without knee pain during or after my 30 minute walk."


"Well I've been on this medication now for almost 6 weeks, and I love it . There were very few side effects. It does suppress the appetite, well it did when I first started on it but now my appetite is great and I'm still losing weight, And my sex drive and life is totally AMAZING!!! My husband is overjoyed!!! And to think I never wanted to take medication, I simply refused to, I always tried anything natural and it would work for a minute then I was trying something else. I'm so glad that I got on this medication because it has really changed my life. I still have very small amounts of anxiety every now and again but it's no where near the way it was ,which was constant."


"I loved how convenient the shot was and how cheap it was. I only had to pay my 20 dollars co-pay and the injection was fully covered by my insurance. However the cons outweighed the pros for me. My menses became very irregular, I'd have it for two months then not get it one month and then have it for another two months again and it was very very VERY light in flow. I had abdominal cramps, headaches, dizzy spells, depressive episodes and I wanted to eat everything in site. Also, I started having chest pains an my chest felt very heavy. I went online after getting curious as to what the side effects were and I came across this website. I found all of my symptom listed plus many more."


"Okay so I just had a c section 6 days ago and hadn't had a good poop since then....I went to go and iI couldn't, realizing that it was a huge baseball sized impacted turd, Prarie doggin out my bum. Well It hurt and I couldn't do the pain so I called my doctor and she told me to get some dulco lax suppositories. ...I did..and first thing I noticed was the rectal burning. .felt like someone shoved a jalapeño up there sideways then I felt it working and rushed to the potty...what happened next is that of my nightmares....it didn't soften the poop or give me diarrea like I had hoped it would. ..it just maDE my rectal and stomach muscles contract involuntarily to push it out. It came out alright, but it wasn't soft or gentle AT ALL. NEVER AGAIN!"


"I have been taking Effexor XR for about 12 years now. I have spent my life fighting debilitating anxiety and depression. I would have panic attacks, horrible downward spiraling thoughts, extreme negativity, physical symptoms such as shaking, and could even lose touch with reality in severe episodes of depression. No amount of behavioral therapy and monitoring of a diet, exercise, or treatment plan would make a dent in my anxiety. Within weeks of taking Effexor XR, I finally had a chance to understand what it is like to live without terrible anxiety. I haven't really experienced any negative side effects, except perhaps hot flashes and night sweats. Life is finally manageable. I am thankful for every day I have, now, thanks to Effexor."


"On Bydureon since January 2016. The most significant problem from the beginning r the small hard lumps at inj.site. It has improved since I 1st began. I find the plunger is difficult to press down firmly. Tap gently 20x then 1/4 turn till 80 to mix. It's recm'd to hold in place for 10secs. I put my foot on a low step stool to firmly keep a 45 degree angle from hip to knee. For mths no symptoms only lumps. Now I'm here sharing my story bcuz I'm suspicious it's responsible for these bouts w/severe nausea w/VERY LOUD STOMACH/GUT NOISES. I'm taking Metformin too. I've lost 53lbs.Size 14 to 8. A1C pending. Can't confirm nausea/growling stomach/belching r caused by it. Stopped ALL WHITE FOODS/MOST SUGAR. Need2know if I'm hurting myself 2b cont'd"


"I asked my doctor to change my birth control because of migraines. He put me on Nora-Be and after 3 week I started with these side-effects: cramping, bloating, breast sensitivity, trouble sleeping, itchy scalp, and constipation, and still had a few migraines. I was like that for 2 weeks and had the doctor put me back on the loretadine b.c I used before for irregular periods. Would not recommend this medicine AT ALL!!!!"


"I have been having swelling in my feet and ankles very bad lately. I could remember about when it all started and knew it was about the time I started on diclofenac. I looked up the side effects just now and I see why I have the swelling along with a bladder infection. "


"I got it at the end of October 2016. My bf is in med school and told me about it during his ob rotation. That coupled with my doctor recommending it led me to have it put in.
Effectiveness: really good! It's supposed to be more effective than an IUD. My BF said the reason it is not used as widely as the IUD, even though it works better, is because it has more side effects.
Side effects: I was very scared after going on this site and reading the reviews. I never had side effects with the pill so I hoped for the best. I gained weight. No period or spotting since December. If it wasn't for the weight gain my rating would be a 10. I recommend for anyone who hasn't had any side effects from BC."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"This medicine is truly foul,, drinking it was far worse then any of the bowel movements that followed but then I never drink fruit flavoured drinks at the best of times or add salt to my food so for me that was the hardest part so far. Drank it through a straw each glass lasting up to 15 mins and then rewarding my self with a 10 min break. Smothered my bottom in Bepanthen nappy cream recommend by the pharmacy at every opportunity and did not experience any soreness. For me it did exactly what it said on the tin. Should be ready to go and as clean as a whistle for my appointment this afternoon. I think it helped by sticking to the suggested food lists and not eating vast amounts after all what goes in has to come out."


"I was told that it may take a while to build in the system to work. I took it for over 2 months. As far as treating anxiety it didn't work. "


"I was taking 300mg of Bupropion. But I upped it to 400mg. I realize the possibility of a seizure; but I've had no problems. I feel WONDERFUL!

I get my Bupropion through the VA at no cost."


"I am 59 and about 40 pounds overweight. On Contrave 1 week. I hated the way I felt the first 3-4 days - lightheaded, couldn't sleep (interesting others felt sleepy) and at times felt jittery. Also had a few hot flashes. I pushed through it and still not sleeping well and some nausea at day 7. I can tell it takes my mind off mindless eating and grazing but still pretty much able to eat a good meal. I did lose 2 pounds in 1st week so that is good! I am trying to decide whether to just stay on the 1 a day pill vs stepping up to second pill a day. Not sure if side effects will increase that it will be worth it."


"My readings have been basically the same as they were without this medicine. I also have been having a lot more cravings than I have had in the past. I don't know if it's just a coincidence or a side effect of the medication. Either way, I can't continue to pay for an expensive med that doesn't show me any positive results."


"I have had psoriasis since the age of my early twenties around the knees and then slowly it spread to arms buttocks and eventually about 90% of my body. I tried all the creams with little to no help. Realized that the disease was from the inside and then tried the Juicing of fruits and vegetables which was very helpful. In 2015 I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in my back and doctor suggested Stelara. My case was very severe so I was prescribed the .95 mg dose. First injection was noticeable in a few weeks easy. I have been taking the treatment for close to 2 years now and I am about 95% completely clear. Absolutely amazed by the results. All my blood tests have all been normal. The enjoyment of being psoriasis free is overwhelming!"


"Small warts on penis - gone within a week.

Side effects: redness, slightly itchy, slightly tighter foreskin. Try allergy medicines to ease itching.

"


"I had 2 level cervical fusion in 2001 and now need 2 more. Norco doesn't seem to give me pain relief when pain is 8 and above. Now I also wear Butrans pain patches and I swear by them. They do come with the usual side effects but combined with the Norco I can survive 10 plus pain."


"I have had this birth control since July of 2014, so I've had it for about 7 months now and I recommend it to everyone! I only spotted for a couple days after getting it and then my period had stopped all together. I had no problems since then and I even lost 5 pounds! 100% effective for preventing pregnancies also. I love it!"


"Very effective for birth control. But the side effects are bled for two weeks non stop. Going through depression , horrible mood swings. Would not recommend or reuse. This is my first time getting it & my last."


"While I found this awesome and it got rid of my hives, I experienced a rare side effect it seems. I totally lost my ability to control my bladder. It has become so embarrassing, even though no one sees or knows about it.... kinda personal, ya know. I cannot go anywhere with out worrying about my bladder and sometimes I have left the store as my bladder gives me NO warning and then its a matter of how fast I can get to my car before anyone notices that I wet myself. It's horrible. I have stop taking this and will gladly suffer from the hives that have been randomly occurring since I was a teen. I'm in the 40 - 50 age."


"I went on this jab when I was 18 back in July 2008 to stop me getting pregnant (me and my boyfriend don't want kiddies yet) and it's not a bad jab actually.. of course you have to give it 2 weeks for it to kick in after your 1st jab, but it's ok. I've only had a few side effects.. I get headaches sometimes, I've put a little weight on (not too much), a few spots and my periods are affected.. my last one lasted 36 days and it finished yesterday thank goodness!! So it affects different people in different ways and I had another shot yesterday. So it's ok.. I don't like the periods that come and go but never mind.. it works wonders!"


"No problems with effectiveness of the contraceptive in terms of pregnancy. However, I broke out all over my face with acne for the first time in my life and I'm 23. I've also had heightened feelings of depression and anxiety that I've never experienced before since taking Trinessa Lo."


"I'm 20 with no kids and thought paragard would be the best option since I don't do well with hormones. I usually take pain pretty well but this hurt so bad. Even though it was only for a couple minutes, it was the worst pain I've ever felt down there. My doctor put it in and I had an ultrasound right after to make sure it was in the right place. Of course the arms didn't open up, and the IUD had to be taken out and another one needed to be put it in. It was horrible!! The second one was even worse than the first and took about 8 minutes to get in correctly. A month later I had another ultrasound and the IUD had moved into my cervix and needed to be taken out. I really wanted this to work. I'm now looking into skyla."


"This was my second time taking levofloxacin. First time had no problems. This time however after my 5th does out of 7 I developed severe tendonitis in my hands, feet and knees. The first morning I woke up with this pain I could only close my hands about half way. I discontinued the medicine and thankfully the pain went away after a few days."


"It should be an over the counter drug. It does not induce sleep in fact doesn't do anything Merck should be embarrassed.  My sorry  insurance company made me switch from generic Lunesta because that have this stupid rule about prior authorization . My doctor does not give prior authorizations ( I will be changing doctors soon). This drug is not even worth the insurance discount I get, it's not even worth being on the market. I feel stupid paying 35 bucks for it, couldn't imagine being stupid enough to pay more than that for it."


"My mother took it for UTI. after the fouth dose, she had shaking chills, fever, chest pain and upper back pain. I am not sure whether this is caused by UTI itself or from the medication, hope that she recovers"


Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

"I was diagnosed in February 2001 with no symptoms at all. I went for a voluntary test and got the shock of my life. I was classified as a slow progresser for 15 years without treatment. My viral load was 900 in June 2015 and 425 cd4.  In December 2015 viral load went up to 2020 and that was the highest its ever been in 16 years and  cd4 400.  My doctor suggested I start medication as it was never going to come down on its own but will continue going up. That got me scared but didn't want things to get worse and I had to take control,so after nearly 16 years, I started taking stribild on 22/12/15.  After 6 weeks I had an undetected viral load. I have had no side effects whatsoever and I'm still undetected and feel happier that i'm in control"


"A year ago I was put on Paxil for PTSD, depression, anxiety.
All I can say is do your research because this is a mind altering drug. It can put you in a childhood state ,time loss, carefree and not in a good way.
DONT TOUCH THIS STUFF. If you do be careful of the major things doctors don't tell you."


"I started Jolessa when I started my period, and now, SEVEN WEEKS later, I have not stopped my period. We're not talking spotting here, this is a constant thing. It's made me irritable, and my bra size has gone from 32DD to a 32I, and needless to say, this is not a good thing in my case. I'm stopping it today. It just isn't worth it."


"Wow!  This is a weightloss medicine that has really saved me!  At the end of December, I went to my doctor, fed up and disgusted with my weight.  I was a 48 year old female, 5'1" and weighed 226lbs.  I was just miserable.  I had to do something...well, my dr. prescribed Qsymia.  Since I tried to type out my story, and I was limited..here is the short story.  Qsymia made my Diet Coke addiction stop COLD TURKEY (it changes the taste of it completely - flat & metallically).  As of the point I type this..I am now at 164 lbs.  That's 62lbs!  This pill works!  Take it!"


"I would just like to say if you're looking for a solution for you're acne PLEASE try this. I have been struggling with acne for a few years, I have tried everything from over the counter to prescribed medicine and NOTHING worked. Finally I decided to get on the pill because I had very deep painful cystic acne along my jawline and chin that wouldn't go away. I have been on Sprintec for 2 months now and my skin is 100% clear. Only time I get a pimple is around my period but it is so much more manageable. Trust me this pill is my magic pill."


"Works okay when nothing else is immediately available. Excedrin Migraine was no longer effective and I needed SOMETHING while at work and it helped."


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"First time I took Viagra it took 30 to 40 mins to work.
Work very well for me with no side effects. Was able to have sex more then once. My partner is also very pleased with the results. Thank you Viagra."


"My son was having alot of trouble in school and we ended up having him repeat the first grade. At the end of his first year in first grade we put him on the medication and saw an immediate difference on his focus. He is finally above goal in his classwork. So as far as school goes he is doing amazing. The con for us is my son is very thin to begin with so the medication hasnt helped with weight gain. Also he does strange things like hitting himself in the chest not hard just looks strange. He just does odd things at times. But he doesnt have any issues sleeping. "


"Overall I liked this pill. The positives outweighed the negatives for me. Initially I took it to change my cycle due to a vacation I was going on. I decided to stay on it for another 4 months as birth control. The positives- regular period, no weight gain, no breakthrough bleeding, no more cramping, no co-pay, and NO babies! The negatives- mood swings, leg cramps, occasional cystic acne (a week before and during placebo week), remembering to take it everyday, and breast tenderness. Eventually I got tired of remembering to take a pill everyday, so I switched to the Nexplanon arm implant which has been great so far. If the pill doesn't work out for you, there are other good options!"


"Lovastatin didn't work for me. I changed to Crestor and result was a miracle for me (from 275 to 187), that's what I needed for a long time."


"I seem to get bacterial vaginitis often, about 2-3 times a year. I tried Flagyl in the pill form and vaginal gel on different occasions. For me, they both clear up the infection by the 3rd day. The only difference is, I do not experience side effects with the vaginal gel, but with the pill I experience stomach cramps and fatigue."


"I started taking 150mg of Nuvigil with my Staterra. My doctor wanted to wait and see if the Nuvigil worked before discounting Stratterra. Well the first 4 days of Nuvigil at 150mg worked well my doctor decided to up it to 250 mg and now it no longer works at all and in fact I feel very nauseous after I take it.  I am so very disappointed!"


"Luckily for me I really trust and like my obgyn b/c the insertion is quite invasive, probably the most invasive procedure I've been awake for. Never had kids & my cervix wasn't happy to be forced open.  Getting the sounding tools seemed to be a bit of a challenge, and it caused some crampy/pinchy feelings but nothing too bad. . .despite the sounding she still hit the top of my uterus hard with the skyla upon insertion and that was painful (still bearable). I had regular period-type cramping the next several days, which is to say at points distracting, but nothing horrible.
It's been 16 days since placement and my period wasn't due until two days from now...however 8 days ago I started bleeding like  regular period and it hasn't stopped yet."


"Due to my insurance not covering Victoza, or any "anorexiant", my weight specialist is switching me to Sandexa.  She is giving me her samples..."as long as you keep losing"!  This is awesome.  With Victoza, down 16 lbs. in 2 weeks!  I know this is the kick-start I need to help me loose another 100lb.  Has anyone gone from Victoza to Sandexa and noticed a difference, or does it work effectively the same?  Your comments are appreciated!  ;-)"


"I started taking Topamax about 3 years ago.  Began at 25mg a day for a week.  The second week I was supposed to move up to 50, the third week 2 75mg and then finally to 100mg on the fourth week.  I never really had to move past 25mg.  My migraines all but stopped after a month of being on the medication and at the lowest dose.  I had all the side effects - tingling, weight loss (very happy about it too), forgetting certain words and the nasty taste of soda.  That was okay because I only drink it very rarely anyway.  I was getting 1-2 migraines a week and now, I may have 1-2 a year.  Most of the side effect seemed to have faded with time as well.  Very, very pleased with this medication."


"Hello, I'm female, 45. I am 5'3 and when I began Phentermine, I weighed 183.

I asked my doctor what I could do. After 33 days on 37.5 mg, am down 15 lbs. I had been on it years ago, lost weight, gained it back. But I'll divulge this: I was not committed to weight loss my last go-round, and I was drinking very heavily.

Now, I have a totally revised lifestyle: I no longer drink, and keep active, averaging a mile brisk walk daily. I get more intensive and go on hikes, vary my routine.

I suspect some if the folks reviewing aren't on real Phen. This is NOT an OTC product, nor is it mail order. It's a controlled substance RX. This is not the "Fastin" from drug stores. Please don't be mislead by imitations.

It works wonders if used correctly."


"I was an absolute mess for 17 years until 7 years ago when I found the answer to my prayers, suboxone, and ever since I became established with a doctor and insurance life's back to normal. So I am an absolute supporter of bupenorphine/naloxone and I switched to Bunavail because I could no longer tolerate the taste of the subs. And 5-6 months later I have had not 1 problem with them. My daughter also tried them but she experiences withdrawals within a few hours and she doesn't like them. Just goes to show how much it varies from person to person. My advice is to at least try them if you for whatever reason are considering making the switch. The taste is definitely tolerable and the convenience of being able to talk while dosing is great!"


"My doctor prescribed this tretinoin cream for me. I don't use it on a regular basis like I should, but I can tell you that even though I don't use it as often, my skin looks younger. I still have acne and I'm trying to get in the habit of using the cream more often, but my acne has diminished some. Overall, I like the product."


"I have a 10 yr old daughter ( Bi Polar, Anxiety and ADHD ) who has been taking Geodon for about two months and it's been working great! I think the most important thing to remember is to go slow.  20mg for a couple weeks then 40mg for a couple weeks and so on and so forth.   It does make you tired at 1st but it wears off after a while. My Daughter was 1st on Risperdal for a couple years starting at age 6 but it stopped working well and she was gaining a lot of weight.  Then we eased her into Abilify and she was on it for 2 years and still was gaining to much weight.  I don't think the Abilify ever worked that effectively and she was just getting out of control."


"I have been using this for over 3 years now. I originally went on this pill because of heavy periods. Within 6 months of taking the pill my periods were lighter and shorter. After taking this pill for a year I now don't have periods (may be 1 or 2 times a year). I take pregnancy tests monthly to be sure. I experienced no problems with this pill."


"I'm 5ft nothing, weighed 155.4 when I started.I tried dieting, exercising&weight watchers&kept gaining weight. I was proscribed Adipex Nov 18th, 2015 & the lbs started falling off. I took the whole pill & felt anxious & shaky for about 3 hrs &after that, no bad symptoms. I took it for 2 months& lost 26lbs. I stayed off for a month & I didn't gain a single lb back. After a month off, I got back on, instructions from the doc when I first started& by the 1st wk,I lost 5lbs. I have 10 days left & I am at 118.Goal weight is 115. Adipex changed my life & Losing 30+lbs in 3 months...amazing. I would recommend it to anyone! Also, it is not expensive at all, with or without insurance!"


"I started taking it 24th Jan 2013, I weighed 414lbs. It's now 30th Jan and I weighed in at 405 lbs. Total pounds lost in 7 days 9lbs. It curbs the hunger and I don't crave for food. I am drinking lots of water and I have 2 cups of Green Vegs a day. Side Effects so far has been Insomnia however my doctor prescribe sleeping pills which I take 1 at night and I sleep right through. Will keep you all posted on Weightloss."


"This is my first outbreak. I've been on it for 2 days now and I have no relief. The blisters down in my vagina are awful. I scared go drink anything, because I'm scared to go to the bathroom.. I hope I get some relief soon. When outbreak is gone I hope to do supressive treatment."


"This med gave me agitation, muscles cramps, fear, insomnia all these after 3 days."


"I have had 3 major back surgeries in 6 years. Last surgery fused me at 3 levels, taken Hydrocodene for years, was becoming seriously addicted before last surgery. 2 years after last surgery in Nov. 2014 back, hip and leg pain started to return. My pain management doctor suggested Butrans patches, 10mcg/hour every 7 days a new patch.  10mcg was too strong, sleep all the time, so switched to 5mcg didn't sleep but had no noticeable pain relief. Upped dosage to 7.5mcg/hour patch and have decent pain relief, still need hydrocodene 5mg for break thru pain occasionally. I have been on the patches for almost 5 months. Now experiencing joint and muscle pain in arms, wrists and knees.  Hate to give up the patch but still sleepy all the time, no energy."


"Well have had this treatment about 2 years ago now - I was told it was a very new treatment and only one use of it would provide permanent benefits and that it often gave back sensation to extremities in Peripheral Neuropathy - for me this was not the case it was in a sheet format a speciased Nurse was doing the treatment cutting into this single sheet by aseptic technique and extra gloves - the stinging that it cases to both my hands as in fingers and everywhere the Quitenza touched spent the next 3 days virtually in the bath as skin was burning in PAIN now Pain I can feel, unlike even touch seems out of reach - apparently it takes up to 3 months to work - oh yeh and it is made from Capsicum - [Chillies]"


"Alesse 28 is the first birth control pill my doctor prescribed and the only pill I have ever taken and is still currently taking.  I chose to go on the pill because I believe it is best option and the most convenient for me to prevent pregnancy while regulating my period.  My average period cycle is 36-39days and tends to be irregular than most.  I have been on the pill for almost 2 weeks now and so far, so good.  My body seem to have adjusted well to Alesse 28.  The only side effects I experienced were very mild headaches, and nausea during the first 2 days of starting the pill.  I also experienced a little breast tenderness during the first week.  But no mood swings, or weight gain/loss.  Overall, great birth control pill."


"I have been using the ring for a few months now as an alternative to Ortho Evra (the patch). I was tired of the patch coming off, getting stuck to my clothing, and causing skin irritation. I like the ease of use of the ring and being able to forget about it for three weeks. However, I have experienced a very noticable decrease in my desire to have sex as well as vaginal irritation (itching and discharge). I tend to take it out before sex also because certain positions caused pain with it in. I'm still debating getting off of this birth control because of the side effects."


"This drug was absolutely horrible. It made me not be able to breathe and I had to be rushed to the ER. All the doctors told me they didn't think it was the pill but I went off of it and all the breathing troubles stopped. I do not recommend this pill because it made my sister sick as well."


"I have acne since I was 12 years old, now Im 22 years old; I have tried every OTC product, I tried Proactive, Acne.org, natural home remedies, antibiotics, Murad, Clinique, etc, etc etc. About 2 months ago my PCP prescribed me with Tretioin Cream 0.5% and I have been using it every day since then. I have to say that this lotion is a life saver, my face looks so much better and I can finally go out without makeup, even my family and friends see the results, I'm very happy to finally find something that really works for me. The only sad thing about this cream is that it can dry up your skin very bad, and sometimes moisturizers make my acne worst, but honestly I prefer a dried face than a face full of ugly, nasty, read pimples."


"I have suffered from acne for about 5 years (since the age of 15) and am now 20.

I first started taking Accutane about a year ago, and let me tell you, it is 100% WORTH IT!

My dermatologist prescribed me a 20mg dose daily for a year. The first 2-3 months there was really no change except that the first month I did break out a bit more (nothing too bad).

By the third month I did see improvement, and I was no longer producing new pimples.

Each month I noticed less and less acne as well as my scars fading away.

Here I am a year later with flawless skin and almost no scars :) I stopped treatment about a month ago and haven"


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


"I have had Implanon since March of 2010. I experienced a lot of pain in the first few weeks, as well as constant bleeding. I get my period for 3 weeks straight it seems, and I have a week to a week and a half break. I kept telling myself that I would give it time; however with all of this "time", as it is now October, I am ready to relieve myself of Implanon. Yes, it is convenient that I do not have to take a pill or receive a shot; however it is not worth the constant bleeding, and pains, and headaches. Everyone is different, but I have decided Implanon is not for me."


"Can I say.... awful cramps? Never in my life have I had cramps like these! I've only been on Sprintec for a month. My first period was this past weekend and it was bad! I had to take muscle relaxers to get the pain to lessen and those barely touched it. Also, I'm still bleeding four days into my new pill pack. I'm ready to be DONE with this ridiculously long period! My moods are insane. I'm emotional.
One positive: My face is amazingly clear. That's it."


"I didn't notice any side effects with Errin until I was on it for about 5 months. That's when I realized I was depressed. Cried at the drop of a hat and for no reason, got upset/angry at things that I normally wouldn't think twice about, etc. I didn't know what was causing this but decided to go off the pill to see if that would help. Within a couple weeks, I was back to my old self. I also didn't realize it at the time, but Errin seriously lowered my sex drive."


"My bipolar disorder triggered severe insomnia and so my doctor gave me Ambien. It worked wonders. First few nights taking it I saw double/blurry and then just knocked out, got AMAZING rest, woke up refreshed. Overtime I had some sleep walking/talking/eating episodes. One time I woke up and ate a batch of cookies and another time I made some midnight hot dogs. I would wake up feeling unusually bloated, haha, that's why. One time I took the Ambien and decided to take a quick 5 minute hot shower afterwards, well, my husband told me he caught me talking to the shampoo bottles. So weird! Listen to the directions, take once you are lying in bed, unlike me. You wont remember a thing. Once I swallow the pill, I don't remember anything after that."


"I am a 58 year old. Testopel: Ist insertion 12 pellets was quick, extreme bruising and soreness for a week (remedied with ice 2nd insertion). Expected results were excellent. Like a bell curve for me 1st week waited for levels to come up and they did, improvement in strength and fat loss, slight weight loss (still believe that 95% of this is your eating). After 12 weeks started to notice shift back to perception of low t and at 16 week mark level was under 300. 2nd insertion 14 pellets same results at 12 weeks today and starting to feel same way. Calling Dr. to see if I can get in early after we see blood test."


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"I have been using Stadol since I was 21 and I am now 40. This is a great medicine if you use it when you supposed to use it. I am 40 now and the doctors have to give me something much more stronger now to help me with my pain from cancer. "


"I was diagnosed with AIDS in August 2015.  My CD4 count was 79 and my viral load was 148,000.  I started taking Stribild and after  3 weeks my CD4 count went up to 294 and my viral load was 50.  I have had very little side effects. Unbelievable that in just 3 weeks I am pretty much undetectable!  I kiss my bottle of Stribild everyday!  I appreciate that Gilead has a copay program!"


"Bigger boobs, clear skin, no emotional disruption, no ill side effects that I've noticed whatsoever. Absolutely a godsend."


"I am 22 and have been taking this medication for 4 months. I have horrible acne now that I didn't have before, on my face and my chest. I had a 2 week long period in the first month and haven't had one since but I still cramp at times. I've been extremely moody and depressed which isn't going away or decreasing. Also, I can't lose weight because I'm hungry all the time and always feel too miserable to exercise."


"Hello All,

I initially got put on Wellbutrin for my anxiety and depression. I'm taking the SR one once a day and I have been on it for less than a week. I have to say I have felt amazing. I am someone that is extremely active and I had always tried to be conscious of my diet, but I struggled with binge eating. I would eat healthy for 4 days and binge for 3. I'd feel awful and start over EVERY monday. It was really getting out of hand honestly and contributing to my mental state. I am 24 years old, 5'4 and my normal weight for my activity level was always 120. I got all the way up to 150 and could not understand why. In almost a week I've lost 5lbs its just falling off me now. I feel happy again and in control of my emotions and eating."


"Great"


"I have been taking doxylamine for the past 10 years. This is a Kirkland product, 25mg tablets. If I take a whole tablet it knocks me out and I am numb in the morning. Still, it is the only sleep remedy I've had success with and when I try to discontinue, because of the uncertainty of long term use, I don't sleep. At 76, I am doing my best to retain my cognitive function and I have serious questions about the long tern effects of this drug. To sleep or not to sleep, and I will choose sleep whatever the risk. I find that I can take 1/2 tablet and that has the desired effect...even 1/4 will sometimes do it.

I would love to hear about the experience that others have had, For me this is the only thing that works, and I have tried everything."


"I break a 50 mg tablet in half and take the half every other day.  It really works and I find I need to increase my liquid intake particularly on the days I take the 1/2 tablet otherwise I tend to have some muscular cramping.  This is especially true in leg muscles."


"After a year of insomnia, I can finally sleep."


"Accutane (I took Claravis since Accutane is no longer marketed) really cleared up my skin well and I have had NONE of the serious side effects talked about. I'm currently in month 5 of a 6 month course and couldn't be happier. Only side effects are mild dryness of skin, lips, and eyes--that's it! No lab abnormalities either.  I was on Retin-A for years and that caused much more dryness than the Claravis. Highly recommend giving it a shot!"


"I absolutly love it. A month after it was inserted my period was crazy heavy. It only lasted a couple days. I have now had the iud in for two years and have not had my period since that horrid volcano eruption. I am 25 pounds heavier, but I can't say if it is from nexaplon or just my metabolism naturally slowing down. I have had anxiety and depression prior to use, it has not gotten any worse. Basically you either love it or hate it. I am glad I chose this birth control method, although I may choose to change methods when it comes time to take it out. I would rather be able to lose weight and use a different birth control method."


"6 months on forteo, kypoplasty every 6 weeks for 5 months, male 58 yrs old, only side effect stomach grew from 32 inch waist to 36 inch waist and climbing, back vertebrae breaks slowing down so forteo doing its job successfully!"


"I saw results with this product within three days! I had really bad acne on my chin and forehead and it is already almost cleared up and its only been about a month. I didnt get any redness, however after I apply it at night it burns a little bit. Nothing too extreme. It also makes my skin on my chin flakey, but not on my forehead. I would not recommend stopping use of this product if you just have a mild burning sensation afterwards, because it really does work. I am so happy that I found this cream and a little really does go a long way. I only use a pea sized amount on my entire face and the tube it comes in lasts a little over a month."


"For 8 years I have suffered with depression and anxiety and when I got to college the first thing I did was get diagnosed. My father refused to believe anything was wrong with me so this was my only option, to do it this way. After being put on Sertraline for about 3 months now my depression has improved dramatically and I am no longer having as many problems with social anxiety."


"Wow I've had scalp psoriasis for 15 years and have tried many things. My new doctor prescribed Elocon and my scalp cleared in less than a week. I don't have to wear a hat any more and I feel comfortable wearing black."


"Hadn't had a bowel movement in 4 days. Took 2 Dulcolax laxative pills at 10 pm with a full glass of water. Box said it should start working within 12 hours at the latest. When i woke up in the AM, nothing. Had breakfast. Later, at 10 am, it began!  Crazy painful cramps that had me doubled over in pain, explosive, non-stop diaharrea - completely unexpected. I thought that was the end of it... it had to be, because I  was empty!  Then, about 2 hours later, had a snack. More cramps and diaharrea. I thought I was done again. An hour later, another snack. More cramps and diaharrea again! All day long, everything that went in me came right out of me 10 minutes later. Never again!!!!"


"Started Chantix on April 9 2013. ON April 23 2013 I quit. 8 months.  smoke free"


"I have been taking  this for 3 weeks, feels no change at all , like it is like am not taking anything, have been watching what I eat and walking treadmill 45 min, Iv'e lost 3 pounds, but I feel no change in appetite or no side effects, are some people immune to this drug?"


"I've been on Tramadol for 5 years after surgery in my knee. I now have Tendinitis in my right shoulder that I take it for. I take 50 mg 3x day. It really helps with the pain. I  don't like that it constipates you. I experience sweating at times. But the pain is very manageable."


"My Pain doctor suggested I try this medicine since I was having major insomnia due to flashbacks (PTSD). It is working GREAT. Mood has improved, I sleep great and the memories/bad thoughts have gone. Side effects were minimal with dry mouth but after using a OTC mouth rinse that side effect was alleviated."


"A couple days ago I was prescribed Epiduo, I didn't have really bad acne but I had just enough where I didn't like my face. I've been trying Epiduo for a couple days now and I have already seen improvements in my face."


"I've been using this medication for nearly 3 months now and I had under skin acne or blackheads I tried deep cleansing for a year and many other medications I tried retin-a and it removed my under skin blackheads but made my skin red .. After I used this pill it actually worked really well at least until now.  I recommend this as it made my skin better. But I don't know if I stop taking it my acne will come back or not. And the beautiful thing about this medication is that u don't have to worry about your skin anymore because its clear"


"I was on Clavaris for 5 months for my moderate acne that only got worse with age (I am 26). It worked wonders. I have been off the medicines for 3 months- not one pimple and even the old scars cleared up. One downside though was that I started getting depressed and anxious especially during the last month so I stopped taking it. The depression went away but I have trouble with speaking in public forums and in interviews now. I know, kind of ironic to have less self esteem now even with the perfect skin. Just watch out for those signs, they could be dangerous if not controlled or even acknowledged. Overall I am still happy I took the medicine."


"I was on the birth control Ortho Tri Cyclen for about 4-5 months. It was the best birth control I have been on. I had finally found the one that best fit my body. My skin was flawless, even if I would forget to wash my face it would not break out. I also had light periods, they were not always regular but they were very light. It was great. I went to my pharmacy to pick it up & they gave me the generic Tri Sprintec. This is literally the worst experience I have had on a birth control. I have tried at least 5 to 6 different ones & this is by far the worst. I have read good experiences with this medication, but mine is definitley not. I have under the skin bumps on my face that will go away in a week to find more. My periods are so heavy"


"I found this medicine relieved my pain very well.  I was taking 75 mg twice a day and this did me very well.  Except I had a side effect that caused me concern.  I gained 25 pounds and could not lose this weight.  Gaining weight is not good when you suffer arthritis.  Until I was taken off this drug I could not lose weight and kept gaining.  When I was off it I lost 5 pounds in one month and now have lost 20 of the 25 I gained.  "


"Started taking Metformin(500mg/day extended release) 4 days ago after being diagnosed with PCOS. Pretty sure I've had it since my teens, but was only diagnosed last week at 28 years old. My last period was months ago, and after just 4 days of Metformin, my period started! Couldn't be happier! I felt the effects almost immediately. My energy is way up, I'm not craving food as much, I seem to feel fuller for much longer. I've had no negative side effects other than a slight dry mouth.  Hopefully the weird hair growth will also slow down. Will update as things progress."


"I was on this medication for about a year and a half. When I did take it I was also on 13 different psychotropic medications. As you might of guessed it was/is difficult to fully understand propranolol's benefits as well as it's hinderances. I really want to believe it helped.
Honestly no one knows how you will react to any medication until you take it and observe who you are and how you act. The doctor has broader intellect with pills and function of the brain.
Put faith in your physician and have no expectations.
GO WITH THE FLOW AND TAKE NOTES!!"


"I have been taking this for about a month now and noticed a significant reduction in sneeze attacks and excessive allergy symptoms. I take this along with my regular Allegra dose. Taking the Allegra alone I would still get sneeze attacks but now with Flonase it is only occasional. Thank you Flonase!

"


"Just started taking temazepam. Sleeping a lot better, only waking for toilet break - have to be careful getting up as quite groggy, back to sleep easy after getting back to bed."


"Clindamycin was the only antibiotic that worked for severe jaw bone infection.  "


"I used tramadol after rotator cuff surgery. I found it to be a very effective pain medication. It did not have the side effects I've experienced with Vicodin and Percoset. No sleepiness or feeling of being high. No dependence. For me it was the perfect medication. Maybe my review helps somebody!"


"I have been on this brand not a whole yr now and I have experienced mood changes and my sex drive is down the drain. The thought of sex is not appealing at all. I have noticed when I take the pill at night before bed I instantly have cravings but luckily I'm able to control it to avoid weight gain. The only best thing from this experience is not getting pregnant which I have no sex drive like I'd mentioned. In my opinion no birth control is perfect or good for you physically or mentally but we all need something to help to avoid pregnancy."


"I really love Nexplanon, I have zero worry. I've had it since June 2012 and have not gotten my period since. Also, right after putting it in I really wanted to lose weight and managed to lose 20 pounds so that was no problem for me whatsoever. My only complaint is that it's made my skin so oily it's not even funny. My entire life I've had perfect skin and now I have acne all over my forehead. For Nexplanon, it really depends on what's more important to you: not getting pregnant or not getting acne."


"I have a couple damaged discs in my back and the pain became severe after 3-4 years of suffering.  I was instructed to take 300mg per day to start.  I don't like medicines and I decided to take the minimum I possibly could.  I have been on it for 6 months now and my pain is all but gone.  However, I never went beyond 200mg.  I think I am extremely fortunate.  I have my life back.  I had chronic headaches, previous to the medication.  Migraines came on about 2-4 times per month......that's all gone now.  I might take ibuprofen or aspirin once a month....and it used to be every day.  A couple of negatives for me would be:  Sleep pattern is still off and even though I am only taking 200mg per day, I really feel it."


"I've been using this stuff for a couple of weeks and my skin is worse. Every day I wake up with more cysts. I was hoping to read reviews saying that it takes a few weeks before it kicks in and starts working, but now I'm disappointed in that it seems as though the other reviewers had more immediate improvement. "


"I am making this solely because I remember looking up reviews of antidepressants before I ever took one and being terrified of what my life might look like if I started taking one. I took Lexapro for 3 days and felt like a zombie, and swore off antidepressants. However, my depression continued. Thankfully my roommate who is also a 21 year old junior in college told me about her positive experience. I feel like a completely different person now. The first two weeks my emotions were all over the place, and my anxiety was high. Anxiety is still factor sometimes, but it gets less frequent every week. At 5 weeks on Wellbutrin my life has changed for the better. I finally feel like I can live the life that I was meant to. And I've lost weight!"


"I noticed a difference from the first time I began taking it. I had fewer seizures, and as the dose was increased, and Zonisamide removed from my system, my seizure-control improved. I'm now on one pill if Vimpat, twice a day and seizure-free for two years. Thank you for having the God-given wisdom to use the knowledge you received to make this medicine. It has changed my life."


"I'm 18 years old and of course birth control is always a plus for anyone who is sexually active especially teenagers. I always use condoms no matter what so I'm usually protected. I was put on this pill in March of 2016 and I was a Sunday starter. Usually when I get my period I get heavy bleeding, severe cramps, nausea,I throw up, dizziness,back pains, every symptom in the book, I get it at the worst level so I tried this pill it's stopped the puking and nausea, I still get very tired but the cramps aren't as bad as they were. BUT my mood swings are horrible all the time, And I find myself bleeding heavily at random times of the month all the time...wouldn't recommend"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This is horrible,  took 4 sips of this solution and immediately started projectile vomiting! I must have gotten enough of the medicine in me, it was coming out both ends!  I stopped taking the medicine and took 3 laxatives at 6pm and was fine for my 8am colonoscopy"


"I'm 28 and have been on Loestrin 24 for 6 months and I'm getting off it. I expected some side effects with Birth Control but I can't take this. I get CRAZY mood swings, I've gained weight and I've lost my sex drive. Also, I haven't had a period in 6 months, not even spotting. Been on Yaz and Ortho before and can't remember side effects being like this. "


"Had Botox for overactive bladder 12 days ago. Been miserable ever since, pain is as bad as ever and I have gone into retention so now having to self catheterise up to 4 times a day. Will now need to wait for the Botox to wear off to see if I can pass urine normally again. 6 months of pain, throbbing, pulsating sensation and the constant feeling of needing the toilet and I thought Botox was the answer, instead it's made matters worse!"


"This medication has given me a love hate for it, I had horrible cystic acne all over my face neck shoulders chest and back! I have been on the medication 3 weeks now and have seen a drastic improvement! I have tried other medications that yielded no results at all. If you want to start taking this medication for your acne I recommend it but be warned the side effects are nasty! I have the worst joint pain in my feet and ankles every morning and it last for a few hours also my lips have been very dry and I have been applying way too much carmax.  my face has dry spot from where the acne is clearing up and that doesn't look too attractive either. All in all this medication works and you will love the results but the side effects suck"


"I'm a 31 year old male. Physiologically healthy but with a whole load of stress and anxiety. I've suffered from erectile dysfunction since becoming sexually active.

Viagra was a big help but even at a low dosage I found the side effects intense, nasal congestion and headaches, often so intrusive they ruined the sex.

I've tried Cialis a couple of times now. At a dosage of 20mg it keeps me in a state of almost constant arousal, complete with spontaneous erections at embarrassing times, for 30hr . My dosage is obviously way too high and I will lower it but at this high level I have suffered no side effects, amazing! The sex is very natural, I am really very impressed."


"Tried Levitra for the first time last night. Great sex last night and twice again this morning. Wow! Changed from Viagra and have tried Cialis. Both others worked, but not near as effective as Levitra for me. I am diabetic and over 60. Mild headache afterwords."


"Very helpful with restless legs but bought on obsession to gamble."


"I started taking Contrave beginning of October 2017, so up to four pills a day and I have lost almost 20 lbs.  I didn't really have any weird side effects, never got nauseous, no headaches.  Really thirsty, so I am drinking much more water now.  So, other than the weight loss, here are the GOOD things that happened to me:  I went from only sleeping 4 or 5 hours per night to a full 8 hours every single night since I started these.  I haven't slept like this in years.  Also, I don't crave alcohol like I did.  Big help for me, as I loved my wine.  I do get hungry, but my willpower is much stronger now.  It's not like Phen-Fen that took away all food cravings for me, but I like how I am making better choices."


"I have been trying both 300mg and 150 mg. Daily doses in combination with 20 mg Lexapro for several years now.  I was not doing well on Lexapro alone, still too mopey and negative.  I am finally doing much better and feel strong enough to let go of the Lexapro and try Budeprion alone.  After just a few days I feel totally different and much better.  It is very energizing, I feel positive and am getting a lot done.  My libido is coming back and the sexual side effects from the Lexapro are gone too.  300mg per day may be too high for me, I feel almost manic.  I may try (with my psychiatrist's support) to stay on 150mg but so far this medicine alone is working extremely well for me."


"Prescribed for rosacea by a doctor. Cleared up my bumps a bit. I'd say 90% gone. Doctor said it was good for me and to continue. Did for a while (maybe 9 months) until my muscles hurt so bad I couldn't walk, cook, open bottles, etc. without help. I'd have to take painkillers and wait a good 30 minutes before I could get out of bed. Spent five days in the hospital. Doctors there said it was the medicine causing my severe pain."


"It makes you feel very energetic and makes you want to accomplish everything and it makes you very interested in stuff going on with yourself. It keeps you awake and very alert and you feel like you are on top of the world."


"Lyrica put me into a more restful sleep. Waking up at  5:30am for work is very difficult on this medication and I feel fatigued still throughout the day. I still ache from my fibromyaliga on this medication. I can't remember how long I was on this medication. I went off it and started taking Savella. Savella took care of the pain from the condition but now I'm having side effects from the medicine. Now I don't know what I'm going to take."


"I had a severe reaction to taking Lyrica.  I gained 40 lbs in 2 months, and had such severe swelling in my legs."


"switched from lip.to lov.when i retired and lost my drug plan.blood work is the same with either drug .no side effects so far have been using it for 6 yrs."


"I have taken this medication 4 times over the past 5 weeks or so. I have had no complications other than a little wheeze caused by a narrowing of my bronchial airways.  My CT scan shows a "dramatic response" to the medications and no new nodules. I am very hopeful that this is the cure for this disease. I am feeling wonderful and I would encourage anyone to take the chance that it too may change your life. Do your research and then try.  I did and I am so very happy.  I have a future now."


"This is amazing! The procedure doesn't hurt but a little burn sensation, which isn't anything to stress over. I have not gotten any headaches from Implanon as compared to the pill. So far I think it is great."


"I've been on Brintellix for about a week.  I didn't notice anything until yesterday when realized I felt happier, not manic... just normal happy. Less anxious and more sociable.  I'm worried about the side effects, don't want it to backfire on me like Ability and Lamictal did.  Constipated but that is normal for me.  "


"I have been prescribed alprazolam (Xanax) and a variety of other benzodiazipines for the past ten years when I was first diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, my dosage is 2mg 2 x daily. This was recently reduced from 2mg 3 x daily and I admit I do suffer a little but I make the best of it. The most important thing about Xanax is it is addictive and NEVER suddenly stop taking it! You could suffer from what's called a "Benzodiazipine withdrawal seizure". You need to taper your dose down. This is a PROPER and safe way to wean off. But overall, wonderful medicine for anxiety! "


"I previously used Epiduo and I absolutely loved it. It really helped keep my skin clear, and while some people have had issues with over drying or flaking, I find that it brings my skin to a 'normal' state and I just have to use a mild moisturizer (CeraVe is my personal preference). Anyway, when I ran out I couldn't get back to the dermatologist right away I started breaking out again. So, you do have to be really consistent with it. Put it on every night! You will see results. I just got a new bottle three days ago, and already my acne is less red and noticeably smaller. Love this product."


"My fiance (22 yrs old, 130 lbs) has been on Keppra combined with Vimpat for over a year and he has had very bad mood swings, weight loss, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, depression, and irritability/quick temper. We are trying to find out if there is another medication he can take in combination with these to help combat the side effects, or if someone has found another med that works as well with less severe side effects, seeing this is the only med that has helped his seizures so far (diagnosed at 17) Anyone else with a similar  problem, or know what might help?"


"Not effective for me. I've been a migraine sufferer for 30 yrs and have relied mainly on Imitrex . My Neurologist has also been giving me BOTOX every 3 months for the past 6 yrs which has helped cut my attacks down immensely.
However,  he thought maybe I should try Relpax for those migraines I do get and it has not been helping me at all.
My Imitrex 100 ( or generic) would usually rid me of a migraine as long as I took it within the first 15 or so minutes of onset.  So , I guess I'll stick with what's worked for me."


"After reading reviews I was extremely scared to try Nexplanon.. but I am so glad I took the chance. The insertion process was easy but the bruise did last 4 weeks after. I am someone who suffers from unbalanced hormones (had no idea until after insertion) and because of that I have anxiety, depression, and also other problems. After Nexplanon I felt very balanced out.. My anxiety went down so much and I wasn't as depressed. Its amazing how much hormones affect our moods! I am so glad I decided to try this out and I don't think I'll ever go back to taking pills. I do get bad headaches sometimes, but my period weirdly came on time but it was just really light spotting. other than that, I recommend trying it out because everyone is different."


"Pretty salty, but not as salty as magnesium citrate.  Clear liquid, like a watered down cough syrup.  Mine was "cherry" flavored.  Choked it down by holding my nose and thought I did okay but after about five minutes threw everything up.  Have to reschedule my upper and lower and they are going to try me on Miralax and Gatorade to see if I can keep that down.  I have some problems with sugars and it sounds like I shouldn't have even been given this one b/c it's loaded with sugar.  With all this technology you would think someone would have figured out a better way to do this by now.  Especially considering a good chunk of people having these procedures are doing so because they are experiencing stomach/intestinal upset."


"I have been taking 40-60mg of fluoxetine (prozac) for depression for about 4 years and had never realised it had such an effect on my fibro until now. I have been COMPLETELY pain and fatigue free for a few years and stupidly thought my fibromyalgia had just gone away but I came off the prozac a month ago and it is back with a vengeance. I cannot attribute it to anything else.

Fluoxetine has totally relieved me of my depression AND fibromyalgia and i cannot recommend it enough.

I really hope it can help others as much as it has helped me."


"I have been on Contrave since July, 2015.  I have lost 57ish pounds.  This medication is very effective for my food issues.  I have obsessed about food for a long time.  It has removed that obsession.  You do have to do work, the pill is not magic.  I exercise, drink plenty of water and log my food.  I currently limit my calorie intake to 1400 per day.  I have hit plateaus - but the funny thing is that my clothing sizes still went down - so I think it was my body adjusting.  I did have some of the side effects initially.  I had dry mouth, was dizzy, hot flashes and had headaches.  They all went away in the first two weeks.  I have to tell you that the medication would be worth it if the side effects continued."


"I have been using Copaxone for almost ten years. In that time I have had maybe two flareups. I self inject. Found the auto inject hurt more. Skin irritation lasts less than half an hour. The only long term side effect is a loss of fat cells under the skin which cause slight indentations. I chose Copaxone after many hours of research and have never been sorry. I intend to continue using this drug until someone convinces me there is something better."


"I gained 60 pounds and had to go off of it because of that, it also made me tired and have panic attacks"


"I have been on Depo since last August (3 shots).  I love it!  I had two pill pregnancies, so obviously, I had to get on something that I didn't have to worry about remembering.  In the first 4 months, I did have some bleeding issues (I would spot for weeks at a time), but I haven't had a period in a long time.  I haven't experienced any of the other side effects either.  I love it and I recommend it all the time!"


"only thing that ever helped me"


"After being depressed for a long time, I decided to approach my Doctor after therapy alone was not working.  I was suffering severe mood swings, crying every day, anxiety attacks and so on. I am now on day 6 of 50mg of Pristiq and its amazing.  Feel calm, in control, have not cried once and feel really good.  Side effects have been nausea, insomnia (hope this will settle down) and decreased appetite. I was putting my family through hell and it feels like I have finally turned a corner."


"I had this birth control inserted a little less than 2 years ago. I have experienced many, many symptoms with this method and kept waiting for them to go away but have yet to do so, so I’m getting it removed next week. Experienced lots of hair loss (now have weird bangs from hair growing back), constantly on my period/spotting, although sometimes I get a month or 2 break (not worth 2 month long periods), and bad acne (never had acne before). Did not notice mood swings or change to my emotions (at least I don’t think so). The one thing I do love about it is that it is good at preventing pregnancy and you never have to worry about taking anything."


"I took depo in june and a week later i started bleeding heavy... So i was told to get another shot early,so i would stop bleeding ....It didnt work im still bleeding and its october....so i went to the doctor he gave me provera and its day 2 of the pills the bleeding is lighting.... Let hope everything will go bak to normal..."


"I got Implanon in Feb 2010. I love the fact that I haven't had a period in over a year, but the other side effects are beginning to outweigh it. I have experienced terrible acne while on Implanon and weight gain. Weight that I can't seem to get off. I am scheduling an appointment to get it removed tomorrow."


"Don't listen to any of the negative comments in regards to this medicine.  I currently take 30mg at night.  It helps with anxiety during the day and does keep u asleep at night.  No real side effects with this medication.  Of course it is a sedative so u r bound to be a bit sleepy at times but honestly it's not bad.  More like calm then groggy.  Only changes I found in myself since taking this medication is I find I don't have a deep sleep.  Seems to be more like a light sleep with dreams but it's still restful and I don't regret this medication at all it's been fantastic.  People say u gain weight on it but thats not true for everyone.  I didn't find it made me hungry.  No different then usual."


"instant relief compared to ointment in the eye."


"I am 22. This thing HAS helped my horribly heavy, painful periods. But my body is so sensitive to this. I have broken out in horrible cystic acne on my chin (derm said this commonly causes acne) and cheeks, and my JOINTS ache, I can't sleep, I'm constipated, I'm sweating worse than ever & having hot flashes when it's 60 degrees. So, beware, for highly body-sensitive people, this may not be worth it. I am getting it removed. BUT IT DID HELP MY PERIODS!"


"Severe muscle pains especially in the neck and shoulder area"


"I have been taking 25mg Hydrochlorothiazide for one week now and have lost 15 lbs. , which was mainly fluid retention....haven't had any side effects other then maybe low potassium which can lead to muscle cramps...so now I always eat a banana with my dose with no muscle cramps...I haven't noticed and increase in urinating so the dose must be releasing more sodium into my urine....I also wear compression stockings which helps too and walking and exercising....and a better diet....Hydrochlorothiazide has been beneficial to me."


"I took 3 tablets around 9:30am (Saturday with nowhere to go). I was severely constipated - about 3 weeks without bm. At 1 pm it started working with no side effects what so ever. I was shocked because I read all the other reviews how horrible it is. I think it really depends on your body. I think this is good for those that are severely constipated and don't know what else to do. This worked for me after linzess, miralax, senna, lactulose, you name it, did not work."


"I will never take this again. Woke with such a dry mouth I could barely swallow, and a need to use my inhaler. This is NOT a usual thing for me. Reading today, I see that anyone with asthma etc should not use this. I would echo that. I did sleep but still feel unwell and glad I only took TWO."


"I have been an allergy sufferer for a long time.

When I started taking ALLEGRA 24 hrs. it worked just fine.

But, the problem is that this medication works as intended it work for 24 hrs. straight and it keep you awake for 24 hrs. Too.

So, if I take a pill of ALLEGRA, at night it keeps me awake.

In other words, I stay awake for most of the night and get not sleep at all.

This is the reason why I don’t recommend ALLEGRA because it will keep awake and get no sleep at all.

I need to find other way to fight my allergies."


"Works exactly as you describe. Great nasal and cough mucas relief.  No side effects when used as one tablet per 12 hours."


"I just started taking Wellbutrin XL 300mg recently after being off of it for almost a year. During that year I found myself dropping my kids off at school and coming home and sleeping all day. I stopped taking it because my insurance would no longer cover the brand name. After being on and off of this drug for many years I can tell you there is a HUGE difference between generic and brand. When I took bupropion I was very short tempered, irritable and my hair started to fall out! This is not listed as a side effect and my doctor and pharmacist also assured me this is not a known side effect. After some research I found many women have hair loss on bupropion. For me its worth the $ to pay for brand name."


"I started using this cream about 2 weeks ago - the first few days were fantastic and it cleared up my spots straight away. However after about a week my skin became very red, dry and incredibly itchy. I stopped using it about 3 days ago however my skin is still very red and itchy around my chin and jawline. It has cleared up the spots for now, however the constant itching is not worth it. I won’t be going back to it."


"I suffer from bipolar mixed state & I hear voices .and the geodon 40mg 2 a day works good.  They say its suppose to help with paranoia but it hasn't helped yet. Maybe I haven't been taking it long enough yet. Only another problem I'm having is constant restlessness I can't be still. I forgot the name of it.but besides of that the geodon has been working ok just my paranoia still is not good and I still hear the voices sometimes but my bipolar is under control."


"I have taken over the counter sleep aid for 7 years and the past year they stopped working for me and I would fall asleep but would wake up several times a night and it would take me 2-3 hours to go back to sleep so I asked my doctor for something better and she started me on this medicine 25mg a night at bedtime for sleep and pain and I've been taking it for 2 weeks now and I sleep so good and if I wake up I go right back to sleep and I wake up in the morning with no pain and feeling refreshed."


"My son is 12 years old. He has had the tics for 8 years. The Neurologist put him on Clonidine 1 tablet a day as needed. He just started taking it 2 days ago. We will see how it goes from here. It breaks my heart to see him going through this. During these times when he has the tics, I try my best to make sure he has No added stress. It does get him sleepy after an hour or two with one pill. And it seems to slow the tics down a bit."


"Took the pill less than 12 hours after sex. I'm 2 months pregnant."


"I started taking Victoza on 2/16/11 at .06mg dosage along with metformin 500mg in am and pm. I weigh 215 at 5'1 I need to loose some weight. Tomorrow I will increase dosage to 1.2mg, I have been having that eggy burp everyone else keeps talking about as well as diarrhea, nausea, and severe abdominal cramping. I also have muscle aches in my torso like I've been kicked in the ribs a couple of times. I have experienced no weight loss yet. "


"I smoked for 40 years and quit after taking Chantix for 3 weeks. That was 9 years ago."


"Lexapro is a good anti-depressant (I was perscribed this drug for anxiety but felt very positive after about two weeks). That being said, in my opinion it did more for my un-diagnosed depression then for my diagnosed anxiety, which is the reason for the perscription. I did rate this product a 9/10 though, because like I said it seems to be a great anti-depressant."


"I had very negative experience with this medicine started in the year of 2003 with severe side effects.  I was diagnosis with Linear IGA.  It been over 10 years:  Now my Doctors came up put on IVIG  infusion with Gamunex-C trying to help me get off of the Prednisone."


"Myoflex Cream is absolutely amazing. I had really sore shoulders and upperback, from lifting.  I used this cream and the pain is now completely gone.  Absolutely amazing medicine, I highly recommend it."


"I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 7. I started with Concerta to treat it but as time went on the side effects and the dosage being 135mg was getting annoying. I have noticed that Focalin XR has fewer side effects than Concerta. Also, I eat a good deal more and I can sleep when taking it. I also read in the comments that the maximum dosage is 20mg? I take 35mg and will probably up my dose. Other than that it is a very good medication."


"No side effects. This medication has been on the market for years...is time tested. It is quite effective in keeping my uric acid level acceptably low. It is inexpensive and regarded as a front line choice for the long term treatment of gout."


"Overall this birth control did its job, as I have not gotten pregnant since I had it inserted in August of 2014. However, I DO NOTTTTTT recommend it!! The first 3 months or so were fine, then it went haywire! I have gained 25 pounds. I am always bloated and swollen in my lower abdomen. I cramp horribly now, and I never did before. I get horrible pains to the lower left of my belly button that I never had before. I will bleed heavily for weeks at a time, and spot in between. My face/chest stay broken out. I'm always exhausted and very emotional. I have been miserable!!! The only reason I haven't gotten it out sooner is because I lost my insurance and it is expensive to pay out of pocket to have it removed. Getting it removed today, actually!"


"I had the Mirena ID for a year and it was the worse mistake of my life. I was lucky that I didn't have developed any cystic anomalies, however I had literally almost all the side effects. I gain 40 pounds, I had acne, I had to use sleeping aids in order to sleep, I have great hair loss, I had zero energy, I had some memory loss at times. The day my doctor pull out this IUD I could felt the difference and I'm doing so much better."


"I'm 18 and I've had yeast infection once before in my life. After using the meds right before bed (as suggested) I went to sleep feeling a burning sensation. But I expected that much. Waking up at 4 am (now) I'm begging someone to drive me to the hospital because the burning is so bad and my labia minora have swollen to the size of God-knows-what. I defiantly do not recommend this product to anyone."


"I've been smoke free for one and a half months and I largely credit Zyban for this. I am 40 years old, 15 a day smoker for 25 years. I have tried to stop smoking a few times over the past decade, but I end up very agitated and depressed, so resorted to cigarettes again, previously I have tried patches, lozenges as well as Champix which worked for the duration I was on it, but gave me terrible nausea. This time has been quite easy, I credit Zyban for this. The first few days of taking Zyban were pretty tough mentally the first week; I felt spaced out, trippy, and also suffered a bit of insomnia, slightly blurred vision when reading, and teeth grinding. However, these all dissipated, the only effect I have now is minor dry mouth."


"Went through Flagyl first. Didn't clear it. This worked. I don't believe I had too many side effects. Some diarrhea. Be careful though, this is powerful. I ended up with C-Diff. TAKE PROBIOTIC with this!! Florastor - I highly recommend it."


"Not regularly available in the Netherlands, I knew it from childhood abroad. It really gets you rid of painful aphthous ulcers in your mouth in a couple of days. A colleague who had been suffering this for years without relief, and whom I advised this, was very happy to finally be relieved of her agonies."


"I started this medication at a time when I did not have any health insurance and had to pay around $40/month for it.  One of the very first things I noticed when taking this medication was that I started smoking fewer cigarettes, it made the cigarettes taste the way they should, horrible.  I never had any other side effects from the medication.  When I switched to another medication, it became very apparent that I was not doing as well as I had been while on the Wellbutrin SR, so I switched back after a few months and a couple different meds.   This is definitely my favorite; I'd been on several different medications for my MDD and always had terrible side effects.  Not with this!"


"I started my prep at 10:00 tonight 3/6/2015 late due to the storm and having to travel 6 hours away.

First off this isn't my first and won't be my last. I started just on clear liquids on Tuesday so I wouldn't have a lot to come out.

So I drank my first liter at 10:00 and not 5 minutes after my first 8 ounces I was in the bathroom.

I continued and got both liters down and have had a some ice chips. It's 2:25 AM I am still on the commode and it's a all clear.

I did have issues with vomiting this time which is not me I have these at least every three months. But over all, I am now hoping I am on the down side and can lay down and get warm. The chills are the worst."


"I have taken adderall for 12 years for ADHD and it has done wonders for me."


"This made me weak with vomiting & nausea all the time, felt weak & shaky all the time"


"Started taking 2.5 mg Zyprexia a day 3 days ago. For years have taken 60 mg Celexa, .5 mg Clonazepam, and ( .5 mg Xanax if I need for emergency panic attack) They worked well until 6 years ago, my husband died, a year later my dad died.Two years after my dad passed his wife died, then 4mo. later my son, who had Downs Syndrome died on the operating table. I was really going into a deep black hole by then but it just got worse. A friend of 25 yrs died of cancer not even a year after my son. I can really feel a difference in just 3 days. No crying so far, been outside and to the store without panic attacks. Sleep really well. So far eating hasn't been a problem, have lots of energy, and just feel better. Hoping for a new lease on life!"


"I’ve been on Yaz for almost 2 months and I hate it, I have heightened smell, I’ve actually thrown up due to it. I’m noticing my mood swings are going from 0-10 really quick, my poor boyfriend has also noticed. I’ve broken out so badly with acne and I’ve ALSO been spotting now for almost 2 weeks now becoming heavier bleeding and cramps.
Going to switch pills as I feel disgusting, and can’t even be intimate with my dang birth control so, yaz has been a huge waste of time for this girl."


"The base knuckle of my index finger has been sore for a year. XRAYs showed no arthritis so my doctor can't figure out what's wrong with my finger. I tried using the Voltaren Gel on it and it helps tremendously. The pain goes away, but unfortunately it comes back when I stop using the gel. I am so glad I found something to help with the pain, but I'm disappointed that it's not permanent relief. I don't want to rely on medicine to treat pain - I wish it would just go away."


"I started off in Oct 2013 on 15 mg of Armour for hypothyroid symptoms. I slowly increased it up to 180 mg by December as per doctor's instructions. I felt a little better, but still bouts of severe fatigue. Suddenly, I woke up last week very energized and started buzzing around cleaning. I felt like I had 3 cups of coffee. Racing heart and anxiety in my chest. I found myself having to find a quiet place to sit and meditate just to try and lower my heart rate. Two days later I went for blood tests. TSH 0.009, Free T3 4.1, and Free T4 1.41. Iron levels and adrenals are fine. Now I am hyperthyroid I guess. I am down to 60mg of Armour. Hopefully I will be able to find a happy balance. "


"No side effects.  Blood pressure fairly well controlled on 5 mg of this only."


"I have been taking Gabapentin since the 22nd November and am currently on 900mgs 4 x a day along with co-codamol (30mgs of codeine & 500mg paracetamol) for Neuropathic nerve pain and damaged nerves in my left ankle. At first it worked really well but its been almost 4 weeks now since I started taking it and the pain has returned both during the day and breakthrough pain at night. The pain is horrendous with shooting pain up and down my leg with a burning sensation especially at night! It is really making me fed up and is affecting my work - is there anything else out there that would be better to take and will work for this problem!!! Its driving me mad as I have to work and the pain can be just too much."


"This is bad. The extreme pain and inserting was ridiculous. I didn't know what to do. The only thing that provided relief was a warm bath with a cup of apple cider vinegar.
Do
Not
Use"


"When I say I have NEVER, EVER taken/applied any medication to my cold sores before that is as effective as Valtrex, I MEAN IT. I have been dealing with this virus forever and I have tried everything. My doctor gave me a prescription to have on hand and 3 weeks ago, as I was afraid to ask for it at the pharmacy. 2 days ago though, when I woke up with that infamous tingle I ran and filled it up. I messed up the dosage but once I caught up, it REALLY began to disappear. By mid 2nd day, it was practically flat and I typically swell badly. Its day 3 and I'm back to normal. Thank God for Valtrex! Try it."


"I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 16 - I'm now about 25. Nine years of being on the Pill, I've tried a number of different scripts. Juleber was fabulous (was on it for about two years), but before leaving to study abroad, I was accidentally prescribed Junel Fe instead. GOOD GRIEF. I am miserable! Like many other reviewers noted, I'm crying at random, I'm randomly hit with bouts of incredible sadness/depression, especially at night or later in the day. I'm anxious out of my mind, having panic attacks. I feel like a crazy person, not myself at all. I'm utterly horrified that this Pill is being prescribed to anyone. Going to the doctor locally tomorrow to fix this mess - ladies, STAY AWAY from this garbage Pill."


"I had been having horrible anxiety and couldn't sleep. I would sleep for an hour and my brain would race with a to-do list. Since I already was on medication for depression my Dr prescribed Trazodone. The first day was hell. Woke up several time during the night, head pounded the next day, and I was on a fog all day. I wanted to stop but tried it again after talking to my Dr. I slept better the second night but still woke up with a headache. I didn't have the fog the next day. By the third day I was fine. Sleeping like a normal person and able to function during the day. Found out I was getting the headache and the foggy feeling because I was not allowing myself enough time to sleep."


"I have been on this birth control for a month and never had any side effects.  I never had the mood swings or migraines others have reported. I went on this specific brand because it is the generic form on YAZ and I wanted to clear my acne.  I can say my face is 80% better than what it was a month ago and I am very happy with the results.  I look forward to what a few more months on this pill can do for my skin. I give it a 9 because I was spotting a few days before my period week, but I think that's to be expected with a new pill."


"I started taking Norvasc after trying many other meds. including Topamax which had too many bad side effects for me. So far since starting about a month ago; I have only had 1 headache and that was at the very beginning. No side effects. I was having headaches which was affected by weather pressure; about 1 a week. So nice not to have them and to feel good on this medication."


"I used to experience a lot of gas due to GERD but not since I've been taking Dexilant. "


"I started taking this on Feb 28 2017, after a day I started hving mild diarrhea and then came stomach pains. Oh it hurts so much! Feels like your stomach acids are eating away at your guts! So this morning I decided not to take anymore remaining antibiotics until I talk to my doctor about a different antibiotic. Not only did I have these few problems I also felt fatigued all day for the last 2 days while on this. Everyone is different so for me this does not work. I still feel congested even after a few days of taking this!"


"My  first 4 days of 5mg am  and 5mg pm was horrible. OK I have IBS and have problems frequently. As soon as I started saphris I develop severe diarrhea with vomiting through the night, durring the day I am so cramped up (and having very nasty smelling burps) that I can't eat or take it anymore. I wish it could've worked to help me as it has seemed to help so many others. But after the first four days of that I was ready to call it quits. I started and stopped 2 other meds at the time I started taking the saphris, so its taken about 3 weeks figuring out that it was the culprit. If only I could have been warned or read a review of this happening to other people. nasty experience"


"Loved this birth control! Had to switch pills due to a change in my health insurance plan. In the mean time, I have tried Yaz, Cryselle, and have had unpleasant side effects with both pills. I had no negative side effects on Lo Loestrin Fe. Clear skin, no periods, positive mood, and no weight gain!"


"Today is my 7th day on generic fluoxetine for Major Depressive Disorder (of the apathetic type) most likely due to high stress. Last night I had odd thoughts. I couldn't finish a sentence in my head. I would consider it flight of ideas. Then I wake up this morning feeling refreshed even though I'm still not sleeping well. I got right to doing stuff. I can't stop doing stuff. I'm a bit shaky, but I thinks that's because I'm not eating much today. I don't have much of an appetite. Normally at this time I'd feel starving if I hadn't eaten since breakfast. The only unfortunate thing is although I'm getting stuff done, I can't focus on one thing for a long period. I'm trying to read but I read a couple paragraphs and then rearrange the fridge."


"No big deal people.  It doesn't taste great (salted cherry comes to mind) but it certainly is not unbearable. Started at 5pm and drank it slowly. Had first movement within 30 minutes before I even finished.  Bloating and watery movements for the next few hours about every half an hour. Definitely some bloating but nothing awful and no headaches. Used baby wipes and A&D ointment but didn't even need it. No soreness at all"


"After many years of unsuccessful weight loss, my doctor suggested trying Belviq. I cannot even express how wonderful my experience has been with it. I have been taking it for close to two months and am down over 20 lbs.- I also watch what I eat and exercise daily. This is not a magic pill that will make you lose weight, my experience with it is that it is a very effective tool that goes hand in hand with lifestyle changes. I find that it makes eating right somewhat easy. It seems to work in my brain changing my relationship with food. For the first time in my life I am free from obsessive thoughts about food. I felt a bit wonky the first day or two on it, but at this point I have zero side effects."


"Had a similar situation as the lady Nick name Luz. I collapsed at Wal-Mart.  I didn't know I was pregnant until the doctors said I had a miscarriage. I also used Plan B"


"Let me first say that I really enjoyed smoking! I smoked a pack a day from the time I was 16 yrs old to age 41. Never thought I could or would EVER stop smoking. Until I experienced cramping in my " right" arm, felt like a constant charlie horse. Decided I did not want to have a stroke at age 41. It only took about 2 1/2 months to never want to light up again. Using this nic. inhaler....I did it! So wonderful not to be controlled by an addiction! Please give this a try...to stay on earth a bit longer for your loved ones!
Blessed in Maine! You CAN do it!"


"Have been sick for three weeks. Went to the doctor and was diagnosed with bronchitis but was given script for chest X-ray if I didn't improve. I didn't so had the X-ray which showed pneumonia. Have taken 500 mg for 10 days worth and redid the X-ray today. No change in my lungs. Have experienced some side effects -- night sweats, trouble sleeping, ankle weakness."


"Using it as a replacement for Nexium, since insurance refused to cover Nexium. Works like a charm, and my GERD is under control now. Sometimes it's a bit of a hassle to have to wait half an hour before eating in the morning, especially when in a hurry, but this is an incredibly mild inconvenience when compared to the benefits."


"I liked this pill a lot after switching from Ortho Tri Cyclen. I was able to lose the weight that I had gained with Ortho Tri Cyclen, and I haven't been craving food all the time. This pill hasn't negatively affected my skin as far as I can tell, and I haven't had any problems with breakthrough bleeding or irregular periods. I am almost done my second month however, and I have started to notice that my sex drive has seemed to decrease and it has made me constantly dry during intercourse. "


"Week 6 update...

The first 5 shots (5 weeks), lowest dose of .75. I had the usual nausea for a day or two after each shot and loss of appetite...no big deal, as it felt good to NOT be hungry and craving the carbs!

Week 6 was this past Sunday. No nausea, but started with the sulfur burps and diarrhea Thursday night. Might not be connected seeing it is week 6 and NOT week 1 or 2?

I am down around 11 - 12 pounds since starting 6 weeks ago. Levels have been running NO higher than 126...UNHEARD of for me :)

Also take Metformin XR x2 pills daily. I am soooo anxious to get my A1c level checked in a couple of months :)"


"I've been using Topamax for about a year now and have not really seen a difference in my pain threshold. I get very shaky when I take a dosage and still experience migraines."


"I've had 9 surgerys to my right foot from 2006-2014.. I've had any and all pain meds you can imagine. Obviously got addicted taking 8-10 percs a day.. Beside when I got pregnant I didn't take any but after this last surgery in Jan I promised myself and for my kids to do anything in my power to quit... Found out about this shot and it works wonders I'm so grateful I got my life back. GOT MY 1st SHOT 10 days ago.. NO CRAVINGS TOTALLY NORMAL FEELING... CAN'T WAIT TO CONTINUE BEING SOBER N LIVING LIFE HOW I REALLY DESERVED!!!!
#27 days clean"


"This is the best birth control I have ever taken but I am lately having problems finding it at some stores.  The generic they had given me is TERRIBLE and I have terrible side effects!"