"Diarrhea only lasted a day. I was pleasantly surprised how fast Viibryd began working. I felt so much better not even five days into taking it, which NEVER happens with me! I thought I had finally found a medication that worked after six years. About two months into taking it I had gained about ten pounds, my vision had gotten worse, my sex drive had gone from being very very high to literally NOTHING (took three months after I stopped taking for it to return), and my depression and anxiety were back in full swing.  It wasn't normal depression where everything is just boring and you're lethargic and what not, it was the angry, scary, unpredictable depression I've only experienced from bad reactions to other medication in the past."


"I started this med after 8 yrs of methadone for chronic widespread pain. Was originally started out with a very low dose of 10mg 2X daily and it didn't seem to help at all. Was raised to 40 mg and for some strange reason after not feeling as though it was helping and going to 3X a day I was given the name brand instead of the genetic and within 24 hrs I noticed a measurable difference. Now my insurance won't pay for the name brand and although in the same dose, 40 mg 3X daily I feel like I've been given a placebo. The name brand works wonderfully as long as I take an instant release med with it but if I don't it is not effective enough to let me sleep without tossing and turning. I am taking a total of 120 mg per day."


"I was on Victoza for about a little over a year. I had lost 128lbs . it worked great for me.  I went off to see if I would gain it all back.  To be honest I didn't add exercise to my daily routine as I worked in construction at the time.( I am a female) . I didn't diet. I am not the best example to learn from.  My weight loss was strictly from the effects of Victoza curbing my appetite.  Anyway..after agonist 3years being off...I didn't gain any weight back until my mother was dying and I think I was stress eating.. I gained about 60lbs.  I'm getting ready to start Victoza again."


"It was such a horrible experience I will never use this again and would never recommend this to any girl it was like knifes were stabbing you and a painful ich"


"Help with my pain I have in my back and legs. Really helps for pain. "


"I've been using Evra patches for just over 6 months, and my periods are perfectly regular and much lighter than they are naturally. I haven't experienced cramps, nausea or headaches and didn't before I used birth control.

However I've gained roughly 1.5 stone during use, but I'm not sure if it's a coincidence or caused by the patch. As a result my breasts are also about a cup size larger.

I always shave a square to help it adhere, I've never had one fall off, but they do tend to slide a little and the glue left behind will collect fluff. This means it's not as discreet as it should be, but this doesn't bother myself or my partner, and I can easily hide it on my butt cheeks under a bikini.

Worth mentioning this is my first birth control."


"A client who is a psychiatrist recommended that I go in for testing. After 3 days of tests & my history the Dr. concluded I have suffered from ADHD most of my life & I've developed coping mechanisms to get me through but the untreated issue was contributing to my depression & social anxiety. Vyvanse is the most amazing thing to happen to my life, I feel normal for the first time ever! I'm productive, healthy, focused, active, and social. I had to stop taking it for a 1yr due to insurance issues & during that time I gained an unhealthy amount of weight, was depressed, binge eating, and completely lost. Since back on it, I've realized that it's not something I should be removed from my lifestyle if I want to remain happy and healthy."


"I'm 21 years old, and have been diagnosed as major depressive and having generalized anxiety since I was 17. Since then I've been on three different antidepressants from citalopram to Zoloft, and they all had mediocre effects on my depression. It wasn't until I saw a new psychiatrist and had a new diagnosis of bipolar l that I started to experience genuine relief. I attribute most of my recovery to Latuda. In the first weeks of taking this medicine I experienced terrible akathisia (the feeling of tickles or ants in your body) which kept me up at night, but after a few weeks I was told to take it with my trazadone (my sleeping pill) at night and the sensation went away. It was probably only a few weeks when I began to feel normal."


"This is THE BEST birth control I've come across. I'm seriously blown away. I have had zero mood swings--- even near my period, I had break through bleeding the first month and that was it, my periods are already so light and I'm only on the third month, my face cleared right up and has been less oily, I've lost weight... I'm on cloud nine. I have never had this well of an experience on birth control as I'm very sensitive to medications."


"It helped me feel better, lose a bit of weight and stop smoking
much better for me than SSRIs"


"I was 18 when I used this. The only problem I had with it was emotional side effects. Bear in mind every birth control affects everyone differently. However I didn't even realize how bad it was getting until my boyfriend and I almost broke up because I was freaking out and over reacting to everything. It was awful. Oh and my breasts got bigger. But that was a positive thing.
I loved the NuvaRing because it was convenient. I switched from an IUD so I didn't want something that I had to take all the time like the pill (like most women). I didn't have any physical cramps or spotting and I left it in during sex and it never came out. Very useful.
I don't recommend you skip your period with this. It makes the emotional issues worse."


"I sprayed this on my mild sunburn and it intensified the burn by 5.  I  immediately had to shower with cool water. Instead of having my mild sunburn I ended up with a really intense sunburn.  It was horrible experience!  Parents should be really careful using this product on children."


"My 6.5 year old son has been taking this medicine for over a year.  A few months after taking it, we switched him to Ritalin but the Ritalin made his behavior crazy.  I don't have much to complain about this medicine.  Any ADHD medication is going to make your child zombie-like.  My son takes 10MG XR in the morning and I can literally see the switch in his personality in about 10 minutes.  He is supposed to take 5mg non extended release after school, however, I hardly give that to him anymore.  I sometimes break the 5mg pill in half and just have him take 2.5mg to focus on his homework, if I see him struggling.  We just had his medication reduced to 5MG in the morning, 2.5 after lunch and 2.5 later in the afternoon - waiting to see how this works out."


"I have painful bladder syndrome and was having many infections. I have been using Ceftin 250 mg once a day for a year and have had NO infections since the use of this medicine has been added to my routine."


"Went to bathroom and rock hard bowel was harder than a rock soo bad it pushed against rectum caused severe pain. Took 120 mls 30-45 mins later was able to pass huge bowel but was still a big job - I thought I was going to tear something but feel a lot better. No one to blame but myself thats what opiates do."


"I have been on Lo Loestrin for about 2 years. When I first started, I had pregnancy symptoms for about the first week: sore breasts, nausea, etc. - however that subsided. I no longer have my period which my gynecologist informed me is very common. Every now and then I'll have a month where I get cramps during the "reminder pill" portion of the pack but it's not common. I take my pill every day at the same time (before bed - set an alarm!) and always keep an extra pack in my purse in case. No weight gain, no acne. I'm very happy."


"I've been on Zoloft for a few months and I haven't had an anxiety attack the whole time. It's a great med, my only few issues were feeling VERY fatigued, barely have a sex drive, short term memory is horrible, and sometimes feel foggy. I have tried Paxil and Prozac and they had the same effect on me...bottom line,  Zoloft is an amazing SSRI for anxiety, with no weight gain for me. Unfortunately I've switched to Lexapro, only because I'm hoping I won't be as tired and maybe get my sex drive back a bit. If this doesn't work, I'll definitely go back to Zoloft and probably add a small dose of Wellbutrin. That combination made me feel the most normal but my doc wanted me to try Lexapro 1st."


"I have had a chronic headache for ten years, as in I have not gone one single day without a headache in ten years. I get terrible terrible migraines, but also have advanced arthritis from C4-C7 with 3 bulging discs. (I'm 23 years old). I've been on everything under the sun that is non-addictive for migraine treatment in addition to Demerol, codeine Lortab, Percocet, Stadol, Nubain & Pentacozine. I was on 40mg hydrocodone each day which was effective but also took Excedrin, Midrin and Cephadyn on occasions so the acetaminophen effects worried me. My doctor switched me to Dilaudid 4mg four times daily and it works wonderfully without being so harsh on my liver. VERY effective at pain relief. Doesn't seem as habit-forming as the Lortabs-for me"


"Since 2006 I have been on some sort of med for my depression or what my family doctor thought was depression. First med was Lexapro and boy did it send me into a manic stage. Never felt so high in my life, a cloud was lifted. That drug worked for a while but soon after it lost its effectiveness. Tried about every SSRI on the market until we ran out and at that point I did not want to live anymore. Family dr sent me to a psychiatric hospital in which I saw my first pyschiatrist who said my OCD was the root of my depression so he put me on Luvox along with my Klonopin. After a while I seemed better but not for long. Been on Depakote ER 1000MG ever since and everything seems fine, except weight gain. Mood better."


"I have high regard for Imitrex.  And the generic first provided by Dr. Reddy was equal to the original Imitrex.  However, I have recently been required to use a different generic and it is basically worthless.  I was taking 50 milligrams and having the migraine gone within an hour.  Now a 100 milligram tablet has little effect and I usually have to take a second 100 milligram tablet to get any relieve.  I would sure like to know how the generic industry works because for me it does not seem to be quite up to speed, at least with the drug that I need most."


"Great product , I can go for a long time strong, thank you to cialis and my doctor that prescribed."


"I've been on this pill for a little over 2 years now. And boy, am I just no realizing I am not crazy. A couple months ago it dawned on me that since I started taking this pill I have been super irritable, easily angered and depressed all within taking the last 2 weeks of these pill up to the white and brown ones. I spoke to my gyno before about this and she brushed it off and said it can be normal. But after my recent break up because of my mood swings, I am finally acting and getting off this pill to hopefully something better. After reading other reviews I am relieved to know I'm not the only one to experience this, especially on the last 2 weeks of the pack."


"This medicine worked for about two weeks and then stopped."


"After using Diovan for only a few days I developed shortness of breath and my blood pressure skyrocketed. I was also very lethargic. Within 2 days of stopping going back to my old blood pressure medication my pressure dropped significantly. This drug did NOT work for me for what it was prescribed for."


"I started taking Abilify about 4 weeks ago. I am bi-polar. Of course the highs are great and the lows, well you know. My doctor thought that this would cause me to level out the highs and lows. Not such a bad idea but I think (no way of knowing for sure) this medication has caused me to go down gradually. Seems like it eliminated the high altogether and caused me to drift into a moderate low. Unlike before taking this med, I am able to still function somewhat better than full blown depression. Right now I feel pretty poorly with anxiety and depression. I have  thought about stopping this medication and after reading some of these experiences, I've decided to stop this medication (5 mg) today and see what happens. I still take Lamotrigine."


"So far, so good.  I haven't been on it very long but I definitely feel like my overall quality of life has improved.  Mild headache and nausea the first week or two, which went away.  I still get sad, when sad things happen, but it no longer feels overwhelming. The "doom and gloom" is definitely gone.

I take 2 a day, in the morning."


"Thank you for these reviews. Finally I realize that I am not crazy. I have had the Mirena for almost two years. Insertion was almost painless and at first everything was wonderful. Slowly I have noticed awful side effects. Mood swings, hot flashes, panic attacks, left arm swollen, insomnia, and too many more to count. I have been to the hospital on four separate occasions thinking I was having a heart attack, turns out it is stress from all the other health problems. I am having this removed. I hope everything returns to normal soon."


"Just started taking 50mg a week ago. So thankful for a good night's rest and wake up happy. What a difference! (Hope it lasts!!)"


"I take 10 mg generic Ritalin as needed. It gets me moving and I can focus a little better. I already have hair thinning and the doc warned me that this is a known side effect for some. However, I don't know if the Ritalin contributes to my hair loss or not. For me, I need to take it about 2 hours after breakfast for it to work. Then it lasts about 4 hours. I probably need a script to take this twice a day instead of once."


"I got mine inserted yesterday. I’ve read so many bad things about insertion, but it wasn’t that bad. It just felt like a really deep cramp, but then it went away. The procedure was done within 5 minutes. Today, I’ve been having some cramping, but I’m also on my period, so I’m not sure if the cramping is due to the IUD or my period. I’ve never had a baby before, but I’m sure that the pain from getting an IUD placed is nothing compared to giving birth. I would totally recommend!"


"I am experiencing acne and breakouts since 2013 its not that bad at all only few pimples but suddenly last 2014 it became more blackheads and breakouts especially on my chin area. I've tried lots of   medication like creams over the counter but it doesn't help. as I use some of that cream sometimes it gets better but then again start to appear and even bigger and inflame.so I decided to meet a dermatologist and get some blood test and start using roaccutane. For now I'm on my 6 weeks of medication and I have long way to go because I  still  experiencing acne and breakouts. my chin in a bit clearer now but still having on my checks it's itchy and so inflamed."


"No negative side effects. I was on depo for about 10 years off and on. No periods, No pregnancy."


"After six months of using it, I lost my libido. After one year, I took the mirena out and in one day my libido returned. Three months later I detected a lump and it was breast cancer. I am sure the small amount of estrogen created the harmful cancer cells."


"I have tried several pain medications and Vicoprofen seems to be the best."


"I've been taking this for a few months now. No bad side effects just a lot of bleeding. I'll have my period for a week then boom another one a week and a half later and this one is way heavier and crappier. I've basically bled for almost a month. It's ruining my sex life."


"Over all good"


"Byetta controls my sugars but at times I have sugar lows.  I'm not eating enough and have lost 5 lbs in one month.  But it beats having my sugars high."


"I'm 21 and a mother of an almost 3 year old. I had my IUD inserted about 2 years ago. The pro is that I love not getting my period but I feel like I've experienced more cons with it. I've gained more weight then I did during my pregnancy, I cry for no reason. I feel bloated often, I've recently started getting acne which I never had even as a teen. I know everyone is different but I've decided to get mine removed after having it 2 years. I hope to use good old abstinence as my new birth control. As to you ladies that had amazing experiences I'm very jealous!"


"I am giving it a 5 for now. I am only on day number 6. The first day I felt horrible. Second day to the 5th day I had zero side effects. Today I am dizzy headed and just feel off. Around the 4th-5th day I noticed I was craving sweets in the afternoons. I'm hoping the sweets craving in the afternoons will go away after I start taking the second pill in the evenings. I'm not giving up on this pill as I would love to have help losing weight. I am currently 186. My next doctor's appointment is on May 9th. I'll update then!"


"I will say that reading these reviews scared me until I read the reviews for the Birth Control I was on - Seasonique. Those reviews were much worse than these. After a lot of careful research and thought, I've decided to go with Nexplanon. Today is Day 1. I went through the insertion process with my doctor this morning and it was absolutely painless. My doctor and her staff made sure I didn't feel any pain and that I was comfortable through the whole procedure. I have had a little soreness, but it is very manageable with ibuprofen and rest. I have the best primary care doctor ever. I will post another review in 30 days."


"I love it but my doctor want's to take me off of it ."


"Only been on it for a week and I'm feeling awful.  I know I need to give it time but the panic attacks are worse.  I'm having to take Ativan so I can calm down. This morning I woke up and had that all over feeling with sweats rapid heartbeat I know blood pressure was elevated.  I'm feeling so defeated.   Head still hurts.  Having all the attacks again that put me in ER 4 times.  I love reading others comments and hearing it gets worse before better.   Thanks for the feedback."


"Took this for a UTI that wouldn't let me eat for 2 days, got my appetite back, although this pill took a little longer to clear it than others I've been on. The only noticeable side effect was neon yellow urine, so that made it difficult to tell if I was hydrated enough. I read how lots of other people have had a bad experience, this pill helped me get back to work."


"I'm 35 and began suddenly having severe joint pain & stiffness & fatigue for the last 6 months only worsening with each day, to the point of it affecting my daily life. So this week I finally went to the doctors & was given Mobic 7.5mg script and could not believe it but within a 30 mins of taking my first pill I felt like a different person. No joint pain & no side effects other then the freedom to move without My joints hurting. I would recommend this to anyone suffering from joint pain or stiffness and to think this was all caused from a thyroid disease I was unaware of."


"After experiencing moderate to severe acne breakouts for all 4 of my high school years, my doctor prescribed me to Lornya, AKA Yaz or Gianvi. Being on Lornya actually made my acne breakouts worse, I waited it out to see if it was an adjustment period, but after 10 months I had a conversation with my doctor. She was ready to put me on accutane, but my mom didn't want to settle for that, so she did some research. I tried ortho tri-cyclen. After 3 months, my swollen lesions slowly disappeared. It honestly was a miracle. I never believed I could be confident without makeup, but this pill changed my life! Going on this medication was one of the best decisions I have ever made and I would highly recommend it to anyone who struggles with acne. :)"


"I have been on Contrave for two weeks today. Starting weight was 256, I am down 7 pounds and weighed in at 249 this morning. I have had the side effects, but so far, they have all been tolerable. The only thing I have changed so far is my calorie intake. I try to stay around 1600 calories a day."


"Very good medicine indeed.  No side effects for me so far but shedding pounds!"


"Triglyceride levels reduced markedly. Very surprised!"


"I know this med doesn't work for everyone, but I really love buspar. When I started it, and whenever I have gone up in dose, I'll get a few days of headaches, but the side effects are so mild, and this is coming from someone who couldn't handle 5mg of lexapro.

Buspar is the only med I take and I no longer have crushing and debilitating anxiety. I've got a totally normal level of anxiety. Best of all, I feel like myself completely (minus the anxiety, lol).

I take 15mg twice a day"


"For me, it clears up outbreaks within 7 days and is used as a control when the fungus tries to make a comeback.  The only drawback I have experienced is to my wallet.  Very expensive even after insurance."


"Love it bc I didnt want hormones! The worst is over.  Getting it put it in I was squeezing my hands together as tight as possible but just remember to rhythmic BREATHE during the process.

After insertion, lots of advil, and I didn't have sex for a week. I was spotting during that time but noticed only when I was going the bathroom.  It feels back to normal after 2 weeks.  I followed advice from one review to not consume dairy, caffeine, or sugar a week before and during my period.  Its tough ridding of coffee but I switch over to chi tea.  I also keep taking advil three days before my period bc there are minor cramps.  The day of my period my cramps are intense but nothing I cant handle.  They do make me moody though cause theyre annoying"


"I have had migraines ever since I can recall my earliest headaches. I'm lucky that mine progress slowly giving me time to take either ibuprofen or naproxen to take care of the majority of my migraines. That said every once in a while I get a acute enough or resistant enough attack that I take Imitex (sumatriptan) and usually within 20 min my migraines are less severe and within an hour completely resolved. I do however have odd side effects. If I feel nauseous prior to taking Imitrex it makes my nausea more severe. Every time I use sumatriptan my body feels run down and weak, almost as if I have taken a muscle relaxer. Regardless it is a Godsend when I need it. I have 100 mg pills that I cut into quarters. I usually only need 25 mg."


"So far I've had the nexplanon implant for 2mnths with no complaints.No side effects of weight gain ,acne or pregnancy.Just minimal spotting during my regular menstruation time.This birth control is amazing.Installing it was a breeze and very comfortable because the NP answered all my questions and was very gentle and reasurring"


"Horrible heartburn that lasts for hours. Left a bad taste in my mouth. Nauseated. But did good for my skin infection..cannot complete my dose. Will change antibiotic."


"I am almost done with the first pack (I am on the brown pills) and can honestly say I am not sure if I am even going to wait to see if it helps my cramps, which is the whole reason I got on birth control in the first place. I gained 5 pounds in 3 weeks by doing nothing differently. My waist has completely changed. I gained fat on my love handles and I have not been eating or exercising any differently. I went from 116lbs to 121lbs. I have never hit over 120lbs in my life. I was 121lbs waking up so it's not like I was full from food or something. Also, my breasts are really sensitive. The upside to this birth control is that the pills are chewable. Also, I tried Aviane in the past and all I could do was vomit the first day I took it. No nausea with this."


"NOT FOR EVERYONE.

I am very, very overweight and have struggled with food addiction. Contrave has been a vital support to me in helping break that addictive behavior pattern.

It will not make you lose weight by itself. You must make healthy food choices, control portions and consistently eat less calories than you burn while keeping your metabolism from going into starvation mode.

Exercise will help you if you need to build lean muscle mass, but it doesn't really "burn" enough calories to be useful as a weight loss tactic. It does enhance your sense of well being and accomplishment. I recommend moderate exercise to everyone who wants to feel better.

Contrave + sensible diet +  consistent follow through = success!"


"Had the mirena in 5 months now, okay so before I got that, periods would last sometimes 3 weeks at a time, and I'd be in pain most of the month .. so early days. . I had my mirena inserted at the same time as having a laparoscopy for endometriosis. . So I wasn't walking much that week anyway, and then my first two cycles (months) with the mirena the cramping was so bad it felt like I was being sawn in half with a chainsaw (no joke) but no blood or spotting whatsoever .. 5 months down the track.. no pain at all and no spotting and has been like that for the past 3 months.. reason for not giving mirena a perfect 10 is because I've definitely noticed extra hair growth.. but nothing tweezers can't fix.. but it is noticeable to me"


"Cress, I am also over 40 years of age and African American with adult acne, and I couldn't find a regimen for my recurring acne problems/breakouts. I was prescribed Solodyn a couple weeks ago, and so far I like the results. I haven't noticed any darkening to my skin, however I will post again within 2-3 months to inform if I noticed any discoloration to my skin. I'm using Elta MD Broad Spectrum SPF 40 as part of my skin regimen, as advised by my dermatologist. I am not often too exposed to the sun, however the little amount of time I am exposed to the sun, the sunscreen comes in handy."


"I was forced to take this medication by my prescription coverage. It has by far been the worse experience of my life! It doesn't help with going and leaves me in horrific pain and so bloated I can't breathe. If you have IBS-C run far away for this drug! I am impatiently waiting to get the over ride on my old medication."


"I am 45 years old and have had one of the most acute cases of bronchial asthma in the world. I have been prescribed prednisone since I was a little girl. This is how prednisone works: If you take a high dose and taper over about a week, you should feel relief from just about any pain caused by inflammation, rash and asthma by day two. for that, nothing works better. If you have to take prednisone for a longer period of time, you'll suffer from huge weight gain, acne, moon-face, body aches, hyperactivity, sleeplessness and severe moodiness. I was just released from a four week stay in ICU for asthma and double pneumonia on 125 mg every four hours. I gained 60 lbs and my face looked like Miss Piggy. They had to treat the prednisone symptoms!"


"I started smoking when I was 16 and quit at 19 cold turkey.  That was no fun.  I took up smoking again in 2013 after a very stressful period in my life.  I tried nicotine patches to no success.  It didn't even take the edge off my cravings.  Chantix is a miracle drug! I take meds for depression so I was concerned because one of the side effects are depression and suicidal thoughts.  Although I am again going through a sad and stressful time (my brother recently passed away and I just got divorced). This drug is working with minimal side effects! I get the vivid dreams but they are not nightmares and my stomach gets upset for the first 3-5 minutes after taking Chantix.  As for the depression, it hasn't gotten worse. Saving my life + $ too!"


"I have been on Implanon for most of my 20s. I'm currently on my 3rd dose. You would think your body would get used to the hormone by the 3rd dose but my periods have been different every time! 1st time: light bleeding, then none for rest of time, 2nd time: light irregular bleeding, then more frequent and prolonged at 2 and a half years, 3rd time: light - normal irregular bleeding. Just had period 4 a week, stopped a few days, light bleeding for a few more days, then stopped again. A side effect which I experience quite often, is sore breasts. Sometimes I have mood swings but I'm unsure if it's a side effect of the Implanon or due to the fact that I've had depression in the past."


"My doctor prescribed  Phenteramine 37.5mg the last week of April 2016. I have always eaten  healthy but not enough time to live in the gym and hectic work schedule it's almost impossible.  I started off weighing 267 lbs it was higher than that but couldn't get it to go any lower. It's  almost four months later and I am down to 243 that's  only 24lbs I was hoping to have lost a lot more than that from reading other post. I am not letting that discourage me I am making healthy life choices  for permanent weight loss. I go back to see my doctor  in a few weeks for a follow up and cool off period. Wish me luck."


"Prozac made me feel a lot less depressed a first, but then it started causing really bad insomnia."


"I've dealt with severe irritable bowel syndrome problems since about 14, and the older I got, the worse it got. Nothing really helped until Bentyl. The only medicine that has ever helped me this far. It works within half an hour. The one downside is I can only take it outside of work because I feel "high" within ten minutes, every time."


"First update! This is my 6th day taking my pill. I have lost 8lbs already! I just have the dry mouth, which is fine if I drink a lot of water. I have a lot more energy but it doesn't make me shake or feel weird. I work out for 30 mins a day and I feel so much better! Only 48 more pounds to go!"


"I was first diagnosed with tourette's syndrome (a lot of neck and facial twitching and some humming noises) when I was 14, when I was 18 who put me on Catapres and it was excellent! I only needed one pill a day at first, but then as I went off to college and law school and was under more stress and needed to increase to 2. I take them at night and it helps me fall asleep. I've found that not only will it last till my next dose, sometimes (If i'm having issues refilling my prescription) I can go up to 3 days without tics. I tried Clonidine, but for it wasn't as effective. If someone knows why i'm interested to know."


"I was put on Biaxin because of an inner ear infection. I'm on my fourth day of taking this medication. Sure there were some side effects but it worked. I couldn't hear out of my left ear for almost 3 weeks and on day four of taking this med I'm seeing results. The results outweigh the side  effects that's for sure.  I didn't think anything would work so I'm very pleased that Biaxin did!"


"I currently have the flu and am taking tamiflu. My congestion and cough had me worried I would not be able to sleep so I checked to make sure there wouldn't be any issues taking the mucinex d while also taking tamiflu. I took the mucinex d at 8pm and immediately felt like I couldn't go to sleep. I sat up on the phone for 2 hours listening to a discussion trying to go to sleep. I finally did to only wake up at 2 and be in the same situation I was in before. Unable to go to sleep wide awake. Rest of the number one thing I need right now and I'm not getting it because of the mucinex d. I'm very unhappy with the drug."


"Each time I have had injections, the spasms stop within a couple of days, but then I have severe weakness in my neck and weird gait disturbances and muscle weakness in my lower extremities for up to 3 months.  Just about the time I decide I won't get injections again, I have had pretty bad neck spasms and upper back pain, making me reconsider getting more treatments.  It's a vicious cycle....."


"My pain diminished somewhat, and I don't feel shitty anymore. One annoying side effect: Insomnia, but 20mg zolpidem "fixed" that. Maybe the trouble sleeping will lessen, and the efficacy will improve after 6 weeks. 2 weeks on 30mg/day"


"I was prescribed Lexapro about a year and a half ago after suffering from severe depression and anxiety (female, 23). Started on 10mg and have just upped the dosage to 20mg. I get a yawn and get a bit of nausea, also makes me a bit frigidity/hard to focus. Even so, it's done wonders on my moods and how my brain seems to function. It helps me sleep, I don't have crazy vivid dreams any more. If I miss a dose or two you can really tell the difference. It definitely mellows me out and I feel like I can manage basic day to day things since starting it. I have had some trouble with orgasming, however not always. Can't drink any alcohol on it because it goes straight my head and makes me go silly. Lexapro has changed my life."


"I didn't like this birth control at all. I have been on it for 5 months and I cry all the time now. "


"As well adapt to the blind-sided panics, this medicine does thoroughly well and makes brief adjustments to trigger an alarm to buzz and slows them down in a hurry."


"If you're looking for fast results don't waste your money. I just started my 4th week on Contrave, 2 pills 2x/day. I'm not sure if Contrave is working for me or not. Before starting Contrave, I took phentermine for 4 months and lost a significant amount of weight, 50+ lbs. Since being on Contrave, almost 1 month I have only lost an additional 5lbs, and I excercise just about every day 2x/day. With Contrave, you do not have that feeling of being on a diet pill, like phentermine. So that may be part of the reason why I'm questioning if it's working. I'm not a fan of taking medicine and to me, the Contrave tablets are large. Also, I feel the need to eat with Contrave. I don't really think it has curbed my appetite, like phentermine. It is $$$$"


"I have been taking Chantix since April 15th. Completely stopped smoking on my grand daughter's 5th birthday on May 19th. The only thing I am worried about is when I stop taking Chantix, I hear that once it is out of your system,
the cravings return. No real bad side effects compared
to smoking."


"I would say by itself this doesn't work very well but if you take it with an anti inflammatory like Advil or something it works better.  I took this for a severe ear infection and while it didn't totally make the pain go away,  it made it more tolerable."


"I've been on the Depo-Provera shot for over 8 months now, I received my first shortly after I had my son, I was breastfeeding so this was my only option. The only pros for me are its convenient, I'm a nurse and I just pick it up from pharmacy and inject myself or a friend from work does it for me then I'm good for three months, no remembering to take a pill. Cons have been constant bleeding on and off, longest being over 3 weeks straight. I have gained back all the weight that I did lose from having my baby and am now stuck at the same weight I was at 9 months pregnant, it's awful and embarrassing, I am constantly hungry like constantly and I crave sweets and chocolate more than anything. I also am sweating like crazy all the time."


"Wonderful.  I've tried other drugs for bipolar and never knew what "stable" was until I was prescribed lamotrigine. I'm more productive, and my Seroquel has been reduced from 1000mg a day to 600mg a day. Great medicine."


"While it is effective in that I have not gotten pregnant, it has not been an overall positive experience for me.. Since getting Nexplanon 3 months ago, my period has come about every week and a half and then between the periods I'm almost constantly spotting. I called to see about having it removed but the doctor said that many women stop getting their periods after the first six months so she advised that I wait until the end of the year to remove it. If I'm still spotting and having these miserable periods by the end of the year I will definitely get it removed although I am hoping they stop so I can keep it because I like not having to worry about getting pregnant or needing on-hand contraception with me. It takes away the worry factor."


"I am very happy that I used this rather than the mega ounces of disgusting solution I drank for my first colonoscopy. If I ever have to repeat this I'm going to chill the solution first. I drank two sips at a time, alternating sips of soda and sucking on candy. There's no getting around the nasty taste, but here are my recommendations:  Follow a soft diet two days before your procedure. The day before follow a liquid diet to the letter. You won't have cramping nor abdominal pain. Distract yourself while you sip the solution. I stood in front of my TV, taking two sips at a time while sucking on a piece of candy. Alternate sips of icy cold water, soda, and solution.  Best of all, it works quickly."


"I have not had a good experience with this medication. I've had the implant since March, had a 2 week long period in April, no period in May and a 2 week long period in June followed by constant spotting of either blood or brown discharge. I've also gained weight and my acne has gotten worse. I think there's less of an emotional side effect and more me upset at what is going on. I was completely regulated on the pill and am considering going back to that because I'm worried about there being something wrong internally with my uterus on this implant. It's taking a toll on my relationship because I feel self conscious and apprehensive about having sex."


"First antidepressant I tried after my first panic attack (which eventually turned into GAD based depression).  This med didn't seem to help at all.  Made me super somnolent yet I couldn't sleep without the aid of a benzo.  My brain just felt overactive.  First time I took it was for about 2 and 1/2 weeks, hated how I felt, got off and was fine.  Second time, a few months later, feelings came back.  I decided to try this one more time.  Again, worse sleep and just made me feel super disconnected and tired all the time.  Mind you, I originally tried at night and after no success with sleep, switched to morning.  After a month, I stopped it.  It wasn't helping at all.  Heard this is most sedating of SSRI's but wasn't for me."


"My doctor recently prescribed Pristiq for me when I went to see him for help with my mood swings. After a rather nasty incident at a family dinner, I decided that I needed help. My family has put up with these swings for years, and sometimes I cry when alone.  I did not realize that I was suffering long term depression.  I am only on day four of taking this medication, and already I can feel a difference. I don't feel as moody or down in the dumps.  I hope this effect continues, as my past self was breaking my family up. I do agree with other posts here that it decreases your appetite.  I do not feel like eating at all.  As for sleeping goes, I have always had a problem in this area due to being a shift worker. I take sleeping tablets."


"Definitely takes away my hunger."


"I don't know why, but Propofol does not seem to provide the advertised effects for me.  I  just got it today for an RFA nerve block on both knees.  I was a little loopy but essentially Wide-awake.  Despite my telling the medical staff I was wide-awake several times,  they continued with the procedure.  They did give me more Propafol, but no dice. I try to be low-key and  composed during medical treatments, but I screamed and cried through the whole thing.  I actually felt the ablation happening, it was horrible.  I felt like I was pretty much ignored by all of the medical staff besides the nurse.  I guess they thought I wouldn't remember it, but of course I do."


"This is great. I have had the Mirena for a little over a month now and my periods have improved a lot. I used to have horrible cramps, throwing up, headaches and pass out from my period, but with the Mirena I have had minor cramps during my period and a tiny bit of bleeding. I can walk around and do all my daily activities. The Mirena saved my life. I can do all I want without worrying about my period and its evil symptoms. Thank you Mirena!"


"My doctor put me on this I have been on it for one month I don't feel anxious or panic anymore."


"Taking Tramadol for over ten years and really need to stop. The pain I get though when I run out is indescribable.....my spine is atrocious. Crying with it today, it's agony.
So....asked doc for Lyrica, in high hopes of relief bit it isn't touching it. Fully believe I have damaged nerves/FM from long term opioid intake.....but this drug is not helping at all
Can't bear the thought of needing to stay on Tramadol. 60 yrs old now, it's not on..
Don't know which way to turn now"


"I am a 51 yr old male with cervical  degenerative disc disease. I've been on 10 mg Norco for approximately 3.5 years but recently my Doctor changed me to 7.5 mg Percocet because I've become tolerant to the Norco. My pain level hovers around 4 or 5 constantly but the Percocet allows me to maintain. Thanks for this medicine."


"I have been using Ultram (tramadol) for over 8 years for my fibromyalgia pain.  I started on it for a shoulder and neck injury, and it worked so great, I have been able to stay on it. In those 8 years I have actually lowered my dose by less than half, and get through a day on 75 mg.  It keeps me working.  I can not take it late in the day or it keeps me from sleeping well.  If you are in pain, moderate to BAD days, I suggest you try it in moderate levels.  It will not help for headaches for me.  Stopping to take it will produce withdrawal symptoms after a time. Be prepared to go through a miserable, cranky day.  Good luck, and feel well."


"These took almost twenty four hours to work. I decided to take two at 10.30am rather than before bed as I had read drinking lots and eating helps to reduce the stomach cramps. After reading other horror stories of nausea, projectile vomiting and cramps worse than giving birth I braced myself. No need really at all. Yes I felt a little sick and my stomach became bloated throughout the day. Went to bed terrified I was going to wake up in crippling agony. Nothing. Woke up the following morning and at 7am my stomach felt like washing machine. What followed was diarrhoea on and off all morning but not the I can't cope shoot me now kind. It didn't hurt and I have not had one cramp, sweat or feeling of faintness."


"I'm shocked to see not a single negative review listed. The first day taking Wellbutrin after drinks with a friend (not advisable) we had a bad fight, my anger was uncontrollable. That next day I had a fight with my roommate, I was absorbed in rage, completely unaware of others' feelings. That week I was stuck in my head, angry, charged, paranoid and isolated. A week later I had terrible fight with my roommate resulting in a BAD physical altercation, cops were called, next day she moved out. Next day I was extremely depressed and indifferent. I stopped taking it. Maybe I didn't give it time. Don't want to discourage others but if you have irritability/anger issues be very aware and cautious."


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


"I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome a few years ago and started taking Natazia for it. Before taking Natazia I would go about 10 months without a period then would bleed heavy for a month or so. I would have cramps that would drop me to my knees. It was unbearable. I went a couple years of dealing with this, then finally decided to get myself to the Dr. He prescribed Natazia and it has been a life saver. I've never had regular periods. I've been on so many different kinds of birth control and this is the only one that has worked for me. Since the first month I have had regular periods. I finally feel like a normal woman with regular periods. It's kind of nice. The only side effect is the acne. I'll take acne over bleeding heavy for a month any day."


"Works for many migraines, but sometimes I have really awful ones, and for those I need a stronger medicine. I use a combination pill that includes codeine."


"I love Toviaz thank you Pfizer for your discount. I take Aciberry for constipation and Biotin for dry mouth. I tried other meds they were not as effective as Toviaz. I reccommend Toviaz to all. Thank you again Pfizer"


"I had tested Hiv  almost three years ago, and been on Atripla for about two. This is miraculous and easy to take. One pill at bedtime, which all is needed to control the virus. My T cells counts went from 500 to 850 to 1000. My Viral Load went undetectable in weeks and I do not have bad experience or any issues with this medicine after two years. The first week on Atripla caused me some side effects like rashes that were controlled by Benadryl, vivid dreams, and upset stomach. But nothing serious. These symptoms disappeared in week or two and I feel healthy, strong, working out, bench pressing, taking classes, and life goes on. It is a lifesaver; without it, I would not be here sharing my experience."


"I have been taking this medication for 30 days; and it works.

I have actually slept through the night, at least once; without getting up to pee. Plus, no dry mouth side effects.

No longer getting up 3-4 times a night to pee. Works great; but is expensive."


"Botox did not work for me. A geneticist confirmed that I have DYTI dystonia, which is one of the hereditary forms. The symptoms I'd experienced were on the left side of my neck. Botox DID reduce those movements. Unfortunately, my head steadily began to pull to the right and my torso twisted as well. I also experienced "floppy-head," which feels like someone is pushing the back of your head so that your chin nearly touches your chest. Not fun. Botox is also a toxic substance and the full effects are not yet known. All of this may be due to the genetic nature of my condition so it may work better for those with the secondary type."


"I was prescribed Luvox for anxiety and panic attacks.  Initially Luvox just made me tired.  After about 2 weeks it started making me feel depressive.  Continued taking it for about 2 months, the depressive symptoms only got worse.  I had to discontinue medication because it caused depression for me.  Did not help for anxiety or panic at all.  When tapering off I suffered severe nausea and headaches.  Didn't work and has bad side effects."


"I took this drug for a month, my condition got worse. I ended up in the hospital it got so bad. It's been over 4 months since I stopped taking this drug and I still feel the effects. Please ask questions before taking this drug. I should have looked into it more.  Find out what percentage of people actually get better, the last time I checked it was 33% get 75% better, what about the other 67%. Thankfully I have good doctors that figured out how to help me."


"I went in today for my first of the 3 injections of Euflexxa.. I had psyched myself out pretty bad by reading some of the reviews so I wanted to at least share mine because it was a good experience. I am no fan of needles or injections and had great difficulty after going through Prolough therapy injections. But this was 2 seconds of pinch, a little burn discomfort but nothing compared to what I was worried it would be, and my knees feel better now than when I went in today. So for now, I have to say I am glad I did it and will be continuing with the other 2 injections in the coming weeks. Best of luck to everyone and pain free days!"


"I was on Belviq for almost a month and couldn't handle the side effects. I did loose 4 pounds but that could also be due to diet and exercise not so much the Belviq. It made me so groggy and just exhausted. I could literally sleep all day if I could. Belviq was not for me."


"2 days, 2 pills a night. It will clean you out good, but at a cost. Burning pain and an hour of cramping later, you'd wish you never took it. It's not worth it. If you have another option do it. So far the worst pain I've ever felt."


"I had this BC for about 5 months. Pros: Didn't getting pregnant, no periods, no acne Cons: major weight gain. I decided to take it out because it began to irritated my arm....it scarred my arm the first time it was inserted and scarred it when I took it out. Will try something else"


"What people need to understand is that Forteo is not in the same class as the other osteoporosis medications reviewed. Forteo is the only one which is designed to rebuild bone, the others are designed to stop bone loss.....big difference!"


"Accutane is a miracle worker! Although its such a hassle to get the medication, what with the restrictions and blood tests and questions, it is completely worth it. I did experience some of the common side effects, those being extremely dry everything, and the occasional headache... and depression. But beyond that it is worth it to no end. I also would suggest not drinking while on Accutane. If you plan on drinking, drink in moderation. The first time I drank on Accutane the next day my face broke out and I got a rash on my arms. "


"I will be turning 18 in a month and I don't have any kids. I was previously on the Nuvaring and I usually had 3 day periods with just one super tampon a day. I also never cramp and whenever I did they were just slight cramping in my hips. I got the skyla inserted yesterday afternoon and I took a tramadol before. The insertion is quite uncomfortable, just a lot of pressure that I got through with deep breaths. My cramps about 30 minutes after were breathtaking but nothing too bad. I was on the fourth day of my period when I got the insertion and I have light spotting today. The worst part of the entire thing was the dilation of my cervix. Besides that I am quite pleased"


"Drank for thirty years, lost everything, struggled with benders for past 2 years after rehab, no hope. 3 months post Campral. 333mg per day. The only time I think about taking a drink is when I am thinking that I am not thinking of taking a drink. Truly feel it has had an anti-depressant effect for me. Sleep great and the only side effect is an occassional dizziness. Tell everyone you know struggling."


"I've had Skyla since April 2015. The first initial insertion hurts like hell and made me spot.  After a few days, my cramps subsided but then my boobs became very tender. Since then, my only complaint is the constant spotting.  Get ready to buy panty liners by the bulk! My periods are frequent and may or may not appear. Cramps are completely gone."


"I am only on day 5 of the medicine. I had a headache on the 2nd and 3rd day, but I think this is because of no sugar. I have cut my carbs down alot and will weigh in on day 7. This pill has really helped me not want my sweets or even bread. I have made very good decisions and even plan what I'm going to eat when out. I can't wait until month 1 to see my progress."


"I'm 41 and was prescribed provera because on August 23 of this month will be 3 months I haven't had my period! I have been reading about it like crazy! My test results came back normal! Can someone tell me that after the 10th day on the pill I will get my period! I have severe headaches and bloating!"


"After taking Hydrocodone for chronic pain for many years, I continued to complain of being uninterested in sexual intercourse, burning during ejaculation, and burning my wife during ejaculation.  I have weaned myself off the drug and have noticed these symptoms are going away. Many doctors denied the fact that this drug would cause these problems, but I am happy to say now that I am off Hydrocodone, sex is almost back to normal."


"This drug has really helped me get back to the " the old me" again. I gain five sounds with this medication which I am not happy about but medication has really help me with my deprestion."


"I have tried tons of pain medicines but Nucynta proved to be very effective.  I have had chronic pain for over 25 yrs and Nucynta has proven to be one medicine that actually helps with some side effects but I can handle them. Nucynta was easier on my stomach than Oxycontin."


"I've had migraines since I was about 9 years old because of a life long battle with insomnia. When I was a kid and I had my first migraine...I thought I was dying. I didn't understand what I had, what set it off or why I had it. And the pain and all of the vomiting. EVERYTHING hurt. Any light, the slightest noise and any movement I made while in bed made the migraine worse and I'd start vomiting NON-STOP.
The doctor prescribed Maxalt to me. I didn't even know they MADE medicines for migraines and I have to say I cannot be without it.
But as the directions state, take AS SOON as you feel a migraine (not just a headache) coming on. Your body usually gives you signs, for me it's excessive yawning every few seconds and irritability."


"I've just gotten the second shot today, and I must say I love it, haven't had my period had the tiniest bit of spotting I still get cramps when I'm due for my period but nothing else.  I have also not gotten pregnant at all.  Probably the best decision I ever made."


"I am BEYOND angry at how terrible my skin broke out while using this medication. It was a mystery to myself and family when my face began to break out terribly, to the point where I was prescribed oral acne medication and the painful cysts still didn't go away. This medication almost ruined my skin, I am so thankful I stopped when I did and read these reviews! It's honestly infuriating that this was the cause! I stopped taking this pill about a week ago and my skin has already cleared up substantially. Do not recommend!!!!"


"I've only had to deal with a mild metallic taste for the two days of treatment. It seems to leave the first day after treatment. Tindamax works quickly to get rid of the bacterial vaginitis, which I deal with on a more than regular basis to the point that I can now diagnose myself -- I just call the doctor and he calls in the prescription.  I like that I only need to take it for two days and then I'm done and the bacterial vaginitis is gone...once again."


"Take 50 mg. a day for 2 years. Been abstinent from alcohol. No side effects. Do not even know you are taking it. Craving for alcohol left the first month."


"I have tried soooo many products I've seen different dermatologist, and when I got prescribed epiduo, idk why it took so long to get this as it was a life saver. I'm a 32 yo adult and whenever I get a breakout I use it once at night and I clear up quick. It is a little drying but I just moisturizer before putting it on. It worked amazing for me."


"I had a major breakdown and was hospitalized. My psychiatrist put me on effexor. I took it before bed and by 2 am I was running fever and felt like I had the flu. It was by far the worst medicine I have ever tried. EVER. I woul never take this again. I felt horrible all day the next day and wouldn't get out of bed. It was a nightmare."


"Helped"


"Hi everyone I got the nexplanon in August 19, 2014 and I hate it so much am going to get it out August 15,2016 so I can start a family. When I had it I had mood swings and long periods that last months"


"I complained to a friend of insomnia, mainly stress related. She offered a seroquel on the promise that it would relax me and put me in la la land. I will never again take medicine that is not prescribed for me! For the first time ever... I heard voices starting at 2 am. I heard two men arguing on the other side of my closed bedroom door, loud enough to wake me but I couldn't make out what they were saying. I was too afraid to look because I knew no one was there. Then around 4:30 am I heard a baby crying non stop this lasted until 7:00 am. I sat up for hours listening to what if feels like to be going insane! Never again!"


"It made me tired and didn't relieve my anxiety."


"Due to my increasing anxiety and panic attacks I was prescribed Lexapro 10mg. During the first few weeks I became very sensitive and would nearly cry over simple things like a customer saying "please don't put this item in the bag with that item...". I had very high blood pressure, bad headaches, rapid heart beat, I would feel weak and my body would start shaking (especially my hands). One time I even thought I was having a minor heart attack. I decided to ween off Lexapro and change medication."


"First off I've been on Estarylla for 2 months now I'm 17 btw. Well what I first notice with me being on Estarylla my boobs have grown to B to C. I haven't really gaint any weight from what I have noticed, but the down part about it is, it lowers your sex-drive. But my sex-drive wasn't soo crazy in the first place because of the fear of being pregnant. Long as it works for me not getting pregnant I just gonna stay on it."


"To start with I am in the UK and for me is an effective Asthma controller, it works but; lets talk side effects: The first thing that occurred was the hallucinations, it was like being on LSD. My libido disappeared. I started to get angry very quickly and am now intolerant of the most stupid things. Short term memory loss has become a severe problem; My eyesight has worsened very quickly and I get eye infections easily. On top of all that, my throat has become so bad, (potential Candida) I can no longer sing in public - it would have helped had I been told to rinse after every use. Having seen the official list of side effects, for all its good this has got to go."


"I was on the Depo-Provera for 5 years. It worked amazing for me. Never got my period after the third shot, and never got pregnant. What I didn't love was that I got all the bad side effects that came along with it. But don't think this is a bad birth control because I got every side effect that came with it I was just unlucky my body is different then other peoples. My friend got no side effects on this birth control. Just note that this is a short term birth control tho. I think I was on it for too many years. I'm on something different now. I would recommend this birth control"


"This is my 3rd month on Adderall.  I take two 30 mgs per day.  It's great for the first week that I get them filled, but after that, I don't get that "good" feeling that most people get the 1st time they take Adderall.  But, my grades are up, I have plenty of energy and I think they work well."


"After ignoring the itching for 7 days, I finally used Vagisil anti-itch medicated wipes and the Monistat 1 treatment  @~7pm. ~3 hours after the initial application I experienced a slight burning and warmth (the pain was minimal) in my groin and lower abdomen. The next morning everything felt completely fine until I reapplied the cream. Two minutes later I had extreme itching. I used a wipe and the itching lessened. At 7pm that night I showered and used the wipe and the cream again. I experienced the same moderate burning and warmth. I continued to apply the wipe and then the cream every morning around 6am and every night around 7pm. The burning decreased in intensity with each application. All symptoms were gone by the end of the fourth day"


"I have had the nexplanon since June 12,2015... before nexplanon I was on depo.. since having nexplanon I only had mild cramping... I haven't had a cycle since my daughter (who is now 7) was six months old... I switched from depo to nexplanon because it just seemed easier than going to dr every 3 months for the depo shot... the mild cramping only last a few months and have had no other problems since... I would definitely recommend the nexplanon for long term birth control method.... sex has been great too... without a cycle I can have sex all the time and not worry about having another pregnancy..."


"My Doctor prescribed Seroquel for my insomnia, which I began experiencing during menopause.  The Seroquel, 50 mg works like a charm.  If I take it on an empty stomach, I feel sleepy within 1/2 hour, and sleep very well through the night.  Dreams are more vivid, I agree.  I also agree that I often feel hungry before I fall asleep, after taking Seroquel.  All in all, it has been very helpful."


"I used the medication and was doing better than I had been in years, then suddenly I was switched off of it due to the new law and haven't been able to be put back on it since. Don't understand why. I was told it was taken off the market."


"Only been using this for 3 weeks. Started mercaptopurine Aug 30th at 25mgs daily for 2 weeks. Went up to 50mgs daily Sep14th. I take it at bedtime. Some body aches, dizziness, abdominal bloating. Blood work every 2 weeks. Will rate this medicine again in a couple of weeks."


"I am 50yo and was on 1-4mg Hytrin for 7 months for urinary retention and disliked it. It barely made a dent in my symptoms, and made me tired and fatigued - muscles always felt weak, was frequently irritable and interfered with my sleep. Took forever to build up to 4mg. However, I still had a libido with few sexual side effect, which was a very nice surprise. Recommend trying it to see if it works even though it's one of the older alpha-blockers."


"I developed severe pain, numbness and tingling in my left leg and was diagnosed with degenerative disk disease with a bulging disk in the L-2 region. I was prescribed 15 mg of meloxicam and ten mg of oxycodone for the pain. I take it first thing in the morning after eating two pieces of toast. After an hour I am pain free. The numbness and tingling remain but with much less intensity. The pain relief last pretty much all day. I am looking forward to the day when I can feel comfortable and go on with an active life without the meds. "


"I have been on Arimidex since December.  I am experiencing locked up hands in the a.m. with pain; weakened grips and discomfort using the computer for my job.    Also,at times low back and sciatica pain.  I am considering changing medication."


"Just started it today"


"I've been taking it for 11 years and it works great. I have to take it twice a day though because (for me) the effects don't last as long as they're meant to."


"Type II for about three years.  Has been somewhat uncontrolled for two years.  On 2000 mg Metformin and started Trulicity two weeks ago.  Both weeks, on day 3 after the shot, I've experiencing severe nausea and headache for about 4 hours.  Other side effects are minimal, but annoying.  I'm optimistic that side effects will go away over time as they did with Metformin.  The medication is working though, my fasting AM blood sugars have been in the 170-200 range and this morning it was 115."


"Diagnosed in 2006 with severe Crohns disease. Tried a dozen medications and never had any success or even close to finding remission. Consistent pain, diarrhea, naesua etc.....started Lialda 1.2GM once daily 4 days ago. My pain, naesua and everything stopped within a few hours of first dose except diarrhea,  its actually gotten worse and completely watery. Is this normal and if so how long does it typically last. I am SO happy to being 100% pain free for the first time in 7 years without having to use a pain killer just want the diarrhea to stop so I can be more active outside of the hone with my children."


"Caused vomiting and gave me worst headache."


"Pacil 30mg is great. I can say finally after 4 months the depression veil has lifted. This drug works great but very slowly.  Give it time. It works!!"


"So went to doc found out I was infected , the doc prescribed me 4 pink 250mg pills that I was suppose to take in 1 dose , I ate then popped the 4 pills back at 7:00pm , consuming a whole bottle of water during & after ! I was scared to take them after reading reviews ! About an hour and a half later I started feeling queasy & nauseous I tried to eat crackers but it did not help , only got worse ! So I went & took a nap about 9:00pm woke up 40 mins later still feeling queasy , now at 11:50pm I feel better , no vomiting no diarrhea! Hopefully I feel completely better by tomorrow"


"I am 65 and in good health.  I don't take any medicines except aspirin.  I do get bladder infections every once in a while.  I was given this medicine and had a terrible reaction.  My whole body would start shaking like I was freezing or standing outside in the snow with no clothes on for 10 minutes.  I would do everything to try and get warm and keep my teeth from chattering but nothing helped.  I couldn't walk right, it was like I had palsy.  The only thing that gave me relief was taking two aspirin.  In about 20 minutes the shaking would stop. I went back to the doctor and he couldn't figure what the problem was.....well I'm allergic to this medicine."


"So if you are anything like me, you are googling what your IUD insertion is going to be like. It does vary from person to person, but it was not nearly as bad as I was expecting.

So I am 21, with no kids. I read everything online before and totally scared myself. I got the Paragard IUD today, so I can't speak for the aftermath but I can talk about the insertion. I did mine at the same time as my annual exam and Pap smear. So basically, there are three cramps during the insertion. The first cramp is when they put on the little (I think it was metal) clamp kind of thing to see how your uterus lies in your body. This one was not bad. The second cramp was when my doctor was measuring the length of the IUD. The third, and final cramp is when my doctor slid my IUD in and the arms of the IUD opened wide. This one hurt a little bit, but it is NOT what people make it seem to be. It feels like a pretty strong menstrual cramp for about 10 seconds. Then my doctor made sure that the IUD was in place and that it hadn't perforated, which is extremely rare.

I did not get light headed or pass out during the insertion. I breathed long slow breaths and stared at the little dots on the ceiling.

I didn't get cramps right after, until about 15 minutes after while I was driving home, and even then they just feel like normal period cramps.

I bought those little disposable heading pads and some Midol, and now I'm going to go relax.

Do yourself a favor and don't freak yourself out! Stop reading these horrible reviews. Anyone who feels the need to talk about how horrible the pain was needs to get a life. It wasn't even that bad. And for ten years of no babies, I'd say a 10 second cramp is absolutely worth it.

Good luck!! :)"


"In the past year, I've tried 7 different birth controls. Pills, patches...you name it, I've been on it. I've never had any true issues with any weight gain on BC, but I am very prone to yeast infections. I got them almost every other week. After switching to the ring, I haven't had any and it's been FANTASTIC! I'd definitely recommend this!"


"Been taking Flomax and Avodart together for about 18 months. They work very well (no more frequent urination unless I drink 2 large teas or coffees) and no side effects whatsoever so far (other than "reverse ejaculation" from the Flomax which is actually a bonus)."


"I found it to be about as effective as Zyrtec, but it made me extremely drowsy. I tried only a half dose each time, and could barely get out of bed the next day. It works fairly well, but for me it's not worth the side effects."


"I suffer from anxiety and have tried several medications in the past. I just started using Buspar 5mg twice daily. I notice in the morning, I am dizzy and have vision problems, it goes away after about 30 mins and I find it is helpful to eat when I take it, as side effects are not as bad. I do like it as I am not as high strung throughout the day, my kids have noticed a big difference in my mood. I'm going to give it a bit longer."


"Lexapro did help my depression and anxiety, but I had a lot of strange side effects while on it. I believe it made my blood read "pre-diabetic" when I never in my life had a history of that. As soon as I got off, my blood went back to normal. I also became severely anemic-again, could be a coincidence, but when I went off, my blood was fine. It also made me feel confused mentally. Some weight gain as well. I have tried so many antidepressants, and I  get so many side effects. It's a shame, because my depression is back with a vengeance."


"I'm a 65 year old male who has had moderately high BP until about a year ago. Then it started spiking with a high of 198/100. My Dr put me on Amlodipine Besylate 5mg about 10 months ago. BP today 119/71.

Like all meds, this will effect everyone differently, but from what the Dr's tell me, it's the one with the least number of side effects. The following are things I have noticed since taking this drug.
1. My legs seem a little weaker than before but have not noticed significant swelling which is one of the main side effects.
2. At night I have discomfort in my legs generally the thigh muscles. Not pain but discomfort like I ran on a treadmill for an hour. Nothing that keeps me awake.
Overall, it works for me."


"READ THIS PLEASE!! I was taking falmina for only one month, on my last week of almost being done with the first pack, I started getting panic attacks, depression, and anxiety. I would cry for anything and started getting so much nausea, I couldn't even eat at all only drink water !! It's the most horrible symptoms I have ever experienced  with birth control. I couldn't even be around my kids. I read this site and stories and didn't think it will happen to me, because I tried different birth control and this never happened !!"


"I've been meaning to write this for a couple of months now. I started getting really crippling panic attacks last year. from the panic attacks came mild agoraphobia and then the depression sunk in after not thinking i could help myself. I went through about 4 ssri's before being put on paxil. I can honestly say it has changed my life. I am 95% back to my old self and everyday i actually enjoy getting up. don let other peoples experiences with ssri's affect you. everyone reacts differently and there is definitely one out there that will work for you. In saying that there are 2 types of people with anxiety and depression, a person who does nothing, and a person who gets up and does everything about it. (I'm 21 by the way)"


"I started this medication on 8/28/17. @ 354.8lb Today is 10/2/17. I weigh 360.6lb. I am working out 6 days a week. I am literally eating chicken, broccoli, and Protein shakes, and I am up to 12 miles a day in cardio. I guess everyone is different, but I guess I am going to have to just do this the old fashioned way. This medication unfortunately did not help like I hoped. Going back to what I know. I will discontinue the med and see what happens. Good Luck everyone, I hope you see results, this medication is too expensive not to work. #SlightlyDisappointed #IWillContinueMyJourney"


"Injection wasn't painful. Only sore a day or two. Spotting everyday for the first month, no period at all the second month, spotted every day the third month, stopped for a week and spotted for another 3 weeks straight. I've gained 22 lbs, 15 being in the first two months. I was losing baby weight and then it just stopped once I had this inserted. I always feel bloated."


"Has helped me focus and I have motivation to do work . But the crash sucks , unless you have Valium or xanax"


"At the start of every summer for 5 years my son gets the worst mystery rash on his back (Contact Dermatitis) they call it. We just can't figure out what that contact is. It has itched so badly in the past that he had actually scratched himself bloody and had to be sedated at the ER.  Finally his doctor prescribed Lidex 0.05% and almost instant relief. It's been amazing. No side affects to date for him. I don't know who created it but Thank you."


"I was taking Ortho-Tri cycles Lo for many years. I don't recall having any problems. Up until last year, for some reason my prescription changed to TriNessa because it was the "generic" version of Ortho. I went back to the doctors to get a refill last month and they put me on another generic brand this time of TriNessa. Within the first week of taking it I was getting bad migraines. The second and third week I was feeling nauseous all day with also bad stomach pain. I noticed I was feeling depressed and unmotivated. One thing that scared me was my mood swings. I wasn't aware of it at all until my boyfriend said I went from being happy to irritable within minutes. After not even a full month of taking this pill, I will be switching."


"Awful drug run !!!!

Where do I begin? I was prescribed Amplodipine benzalate 10mg to either take a 10mg pill a day i could break in half

Muscle weakness and muscle depletion its like acid that eats your muscles and makes the skin crawl literally ...

You can feel the pulses pound in your ankles

Fire in stomach then chills all over the body

Labored breathing

Wheezing coughing conjestion caused me to get bronchitis which Ive never had in my life ...

Drowning feeling in chest and lungs

Weakness tingling in head thougt I was having a stroke

Tingling in toes and fingers extreme coldness ...

Cramping anxiety fatigue makes you feel your in another world or are just there...

Thought I was dying felt like organs were shutting down.

Run folks"


"I am 26 years old with no children and this is my first IUD. I was previously on the pill never had any issues with that just wanted to try something different. I got skyla put in 3-23-17 so almost 2 weeks ago. The procedure took about 5 minutes wasn't bad just felt like I really hard menstrual cramp. I felt fine when I left my appointment. About 30 minutes later I experienced really painful cramps that lasted about 4 hours I took some aleve at the onset of the bad cramps. The next day I felt normal I had some light cramping and very light spotting. The cramping lasted exactly 7 days. I've not had anymore cramps since but I'm still spotting on and off very minimal which is expected. So far so good!  Doing an update review 4-23-17 & 6/23/17"


"Seroquel did really help me fall asleep in the beginning. Even after that, it helped a lot. The problem is, there's a time period in which the Seroquel works, and you have to fall asleep within that time period, or it's no help that night.  I have a lot of trouble because of anxiety as well as general insomnia, and I can't always fall asleep in that time period.

 My biggest problem with Seroquel is how tired it can make you the next day. I've tried everything-the only thing I've found that works is getting ten hours of sleep."


"The patches kept coming off after 2 to 3 days. The backing is way to hard and not   enough to peel off 2nd half without touching 1st half of patch causing that part not to adhere to skin. Bayer should really consider 3M's adhesive manufacturing and backing that peels with ease and stays on until removed and in water."


"I use the pill last Wednesday because while having sex with my husband the condom busted. I took the pill 30mins later. I have worried because it stated that the pill may not work if you are over 165lbs I am 276. My cycle was due to come on next week but it came on yesterday I was sooooo happy. So the pill did work for me."


"Has a calming effect helps sleep"


"I have posted early before about my 1st & 2nd week using Retin A 0.025 cream. My 3rd week was much better than my second week, some of my acne stared to calm down and my face felt less bumpy. During this week I started to use the cream 4 times a week because my cheeks were hurting. My 4th week was the most improvement. I started to use the cream every night again since my face had stop hurting. During the 4th week most of my pimples disappeared and my skin felt smoother, I still had some pimples popping up but not as much. Now my cheeks are pretty smooth with a couple pimples but my cheeks are really red from the scars that were left behind from the pimples. I'm hoping they will slowly fade later. Will keep updating!"


"I never write reviews on things, but since there are so many negative reviews about this birth control and I've actually had a great experience with it, I thought I'd make an exception. Loestrin 24Fe is the 5th birth control I've tried in the past 4 years, and as I was going on this I vowed that if it didn't work I'd have none of it and just give up on the pill. Lucky for me, it seems like the 5th time's the charm. My skin is the clearest it's ever been, the horrible cramps that would leave me practically crippled are so mild that I can actually walk around without pain, my horrible headaches are gone, and my sex drive is far from lessened. I genuinely give this pill two thumbs up, and want to remind you that everyone's body is different."


"I started getting severe headaches 3 months after starting a new job I loved; I was only getting between 4-6 hrs of sleep a night after being on my feet 16 hrs a day.  Artificial lights were like swords in my brain during the day, and towards the evening were intolerable.  Noise was also making my head hurt worse - to the point where I was throwing up from the pain.  I was given Topamax and had great results for a week.  Then tapered to better results than not taking it. I was still getting the headaches daily.  My doctor prescribed Fioricet PRN along with Propanalol to take with the Topamax as a preventative measure.  What a relief.  What a difference.  I had a Doctor of Osteopathy who immediately knew what to prescribe via my symptoms."


"I have been on this medication for narcolepsy with cataplexy since 2013. It's the only drug to have helped me be able to keep driving, and be awake during the day when I'm supposed to and sleep so good at night. It's truly a blessing!!! The side effects are nonexistent for the most part.

I highly recommend it!!!"


"No relief of voices. I rarely have visual hallucinations anyway. Very bad menstrual irregularity and some dry mouth. Had to quit taking it."


"Make sure to take it early in the morning when you have just wake up because you will be awake for hours. Do not take it before sleep like I did, unless you want to stay awake until 6 am following day.
Other than that it works"


"After 10 days on Levaquin, my sinusitis is better but the side effects are killing me. My mouth is so dry and I'm having horrendous dreams that are so vivid and disturbing. I can't wait for the cycle to be over."


"I have been using Afrezza for 6 months and the controls I have with my BG are incredible. It's so easy and convenient to use. You don't think twice about staying complient. My son is T1 and has been using Afrezza for 5 months. Now his experience is over the top."


"Started taking it over the summer on a starter pack. I hate eating, and if you don't eat with this med, you're going downhill. Nausea, vomiting, major headaches, and more black and white BPD symptoms than without. Was placed on Deplin with it, but felt sick all the time. Haven't been back since school started due to other things, and in all honesty, the meds made it hard. Everything was elevated. Nightmares were worse. Little day to day events, terrible. A simple manic episode that I was used to? 12 times higher. Really disliked it."


"Been on Latuda now for about a month.  I've had no side effects and definitely feel much better.  Haven't had any episodes and my depression has subsided.  Couldn't be happier."


"Insertion = Sucks

No periods or pregnancies for 5 years = Awesome

Best decision of my life."


"Bonine is a miracle if you are bothered by motion sickness. I take a caffeine pill, with Bonine to combat drowsiness. The combination of the two, is a winner for me."


"I'm 23 and was on the shot for 6 months. Before I was on the pill but didn't like the side affects and remembering to take it everyday. The first month on the shot was great! Then slowly things went downhill and got bad. I was getting acne on my back, which I never got before and was really insecure about, and my periods were getting longer. I decided to get the second shot because I knew my body had to get used to the hormones. Then I got very intense cramps that would wake me up in the night and make me feel sick. My period would last 2 weeks! Before I had a very light and short period and light cramps. These new changes are too much for me so didn't get the third shot. Going to try the patch."


"I paid a doctor $65 online thru Contrave website and $100 for the medicine.  I've been doing exactly as prescribed with zero results.  I can't even tell I'm taking anything.  I have been on it for 2 months."


"The only reason I didn't just give it a 1 was because of the convenience. I absolutely LOVE not having to take a pill every day, but I have had the worst experience. I have gained over 40 lbs since getting this in January 2011 it is now November. I have noticed that most of the positive reviews on this page are from girls that have only had it for a month or two. If you had of asked me in the first couple of months I had only good things to say too. Now I bleed ALL THE TIME! And it's never consistent, I'll stop for a few hours and start back up for over two weeks then stop for a few hours, the start right back up. I thought that my marriage would benefit from this but it has only suffered. "


"This is the first form of hormonal birth control I have been on. I'm 27. I love it. I have had no negative side effects at all. I normally have bad PMS and mood swings and bad cramping.  My doctor has me using it in a way I only get a period every 3 months.  It has normalized my mood which is the main thing I was hoping for besides not getting pregnant. I have to switch though because there is no generic and my insurance only covers $10 of it. So it's expensive for me."


"I began taking this medication over 7 years ago. It worked great for the first 4 years and slowly began to be less effective. After insurance denied my request to start a different PPI I began to take a double dose of it to make it work. It fixed the problem. Now after about a year of being back to my normal dose I am back to the awful breakthroughs. I wish it would be my miracle worker like it once was. It is the best that I have used so far of its kind. Just hoped it would have last forever."


"After reading reviews on this medication I was  so scared to take it because of all the negative side effects people had from it. After blowing it off for 3 weeks I finally decided it's was better for me and also the baby if I just sucked it up and took it. I DIDN'T HAVE A SINGLE SIDE EFFECT!!!!!  BV can cause early labor (for the pregnant ladies). I did have a lot of discharge and my vag did have a weird smell and none of the "natural cures"  on the internet worked after 24 hours on the pills the smell and discharge was gone completely. The pill is disgusting but if you take it with juice it's not horrible. My doctor stressed that eating a heavy meal with this pill was a must if I didn't want the side effects I haven't had BV since"


"Started out after Christmas 19.75lbs later. I am sold and yes is does stop snacking, drinking and helps with a lot of your blood work. I had my doubts but results are just nice. I am paying out of pocket but the savings in other areas and feeling healthy are worth every penny."


"I started in December 2014. I was 207lbs. Now I am 175lbs. I exercised and ate right the first 2 months. Then I stopped exercising and added some bad foods in moderation. I feel much better and this really works. Don't let the side effects you get at first turn you off. It goes away depending on your body.  "


"I have asthma and am in and out of the hospital often with bronchitis and pleurisy. Which if you don't know, pleurisy can be extremely painful. My Doctor orders 4 mg Dilaudid with 75 mg Phenergan IV every 4 hours as needed and it works almost immediately. It's about the only thing that gives me relief when the pleurisy gets to the point of hospitalization."


"I used this for one  month and I was devastated when the medicine left me shedding much much more hair than I had before. People told me to stick it out because that's what it's supposed to do. I'm terrified to lose more hair since my hair is already so thin, so I stopped using it. No one warned me it could get this bad."


"I suffered from anxiety, excessive worrying and ruminating to the point where it was obsessive and led to a bad depression. I have been this way off and on ever since I can remember. I have been referred to as a worry wort and possibly obsessive compulsive. I tried Zoloft and Lexapro. Both helped with my depression symptoms however neither helped my anxiety at all and both killed my appetite and sex drive. I also tried Xanax occasionally and Buspar. However although these relieved my anxiety they made my depression worse. It was a catch 22. Finally doc put me on a low dose (25mg) of Luvox. What a relief! I have not noticed any side effects other than drowsiness at times. This medicine has worked well so far even in a low dose two months now."


"I have been on oxycontin 40mg for 2 months. It does not relieve my pain 100% but has given me some relief. I see a pain doctor. He started me on suboxone so that I would not get addicted to it. The worse side effect that I have noticed is the itching and nothing works. My doctor decreased me from taking the oxycontin 40mg three times a day to twice a day but he has put me on dilaudid 4mg every 8 hours as needed for pain. My pain had decreased when I was taking the 40mg 3 times a day. When I was taking it twice a day when the weather would change I would be in so much pain that I would have to go get an injection of demerol 100mg and phenergan 50mg. I was in a car accident over 8 yrs ago and had several injuries, but I still suffer from bracial plexus"


"Sleep very well. Nausea, diarrhea."


"I use Voltaren gel for my arthritis. However, I also have fibromyalgia and use it where I have the most pain, primarily the nerve "bundles" in my neck and upper back. I have a pain in my shin that wakes me up at night, and have rubbed Voltaren on that area and it gives me 100% relief. I've also rubbed it on my jaw in an area where I have a back tooth that is inflamed. And it also relieves the pain. I am so happy with this medication...thank you Novartis."


"For anyone considering SYNVISC, I'd like to share that I've had both knees done twice & will continue to have the injections. Some background: I'm 59 yrs old, 5'6", approx 175lbs. The first time I had SYNVISC injects. (in both knees), it took about 5 weeks to experience the full benefits, but once it "kicked in," there was ZERO pain & complete fluid mobility! For almost a year, my knees felt "brand new!"
I've recently had a second set of injections (both knees) and although there has been a bit more to pain in the recovery, each day there is definite improvement.
I must caution anyone who gets these injections not to panic if there is noticable pain initially after the injections. Take it easy. It gets better!"


"This is just and update...I've been on adipex for 5 days now. I take it every morning...I do either fruit,yogurt,boil egg whites, or something light for breakfast....n I do the body by VI shakes for lunch, n I do a healthy dinner and have 2-3 healthy snacks during the day...I try to do a Calorie intake of 1200....I cut out bread and drink strictly water now....I exercise at the gym for 1-2 hours or go to the track Mon-Sat..I have already lost 6.8 pounds and I am happy about it and plan on going even harder next week...I'm determined!!!!"


"I'm 26, child-less, and cursed with painful, heavy periods. After trying pill after pill, I spent 4 years without birth control. Decided to try Skyla after an OB GYN and friend recommended it.  Not going to lie--- worst pain I've ever felt having this thing put in! The 6 weeks following I bled almost everyday and had little random lightning-storms of bad cramps. After 3-4 months, my period are lighter and my PMS symptoms have improved. I still have bad cramps for a few days each month, but I'm finally glad I got this IUD. Husband doesn't feel it, and it's nice not having to use condoms. On top of that, I think my appetite has decreased - not sure if it's related.

In a nutshell, I recommend it. Just expect an adjustment period of time"


"I have used Motofen for over 5 years for the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Have tried many other medications and none of them help. I am finding it very hard to get presciptions filled - nobody seems to carry Motofen because it is an "old" drug."


"So, I have to admit I was really surprised when I was diagnosed with HPV. I had had two sexual partners, kept up to date on regular Pap tests, and even received the most recent vaccines against the virus (gardasil 9). But it happened. I found one abnormality inside my vaginal opening. It didn't even really look like a wart, it was so small. But. It wasn't there before. So I went in to see my doctor, and yep. Low-risk Hpv. Prescribed aldara. I was told to apply it daily for one week. After the first four applications it was almost gone! Very happy. But. Because of the location, it chemically burned my skin in nearby areas. Very painful. But it works! I also eat healthy and take vitamins. My boyfriend was incredibly supportive as well."


"Wow finally a conversation with my son that is NOT fishing. 17 yr old son was dropped on his head when he was born by a nurse. He has seen the same neuro since being a baby.  We've tried everything. Cocktails of medicines, seizure meds, etc.  Nothing helped. It got so bad I was placed on medication for my nerves.
His neurologist suggested we try Luvox. I am sitting next to my son, who is playing a game. Calm yet very alert not dragging like other meds did to him. He is able to hold conversations about so many topics and that is a relief even to him."


"I was given this medicine for the 2nd time yesterday. I have had it before no issues but this time not the case. I took my first dose at night and this morning my feet and hands are burning and itchy. I keep rubbing the bottom of my feet under my desk to see if it will stop. I am dizzy, headache and my pain is actually worse. I get UTIs all the time and usually use other meds but the CVS Minute clinic gives this one for some reason. I will NOT be taking anymore and will be going back to get a different medicine."


"I've been on the pill for 4 months I was on the pill but was taken off because I suffer severe migraines and have family history of blood clots, I also have POCOS and my doctor said this is better for me. The first shot I got I bled severely 2 days after and was in so much pain and got hormone therapy and that helped and than got spotting few weeks later and that lasted on and off got my second shot just over a month ago no bleeding for 3 1/2 weeks and now I've been bleeding lightly on and off the last 2 weeks only old blood but hopefully this will stop soon apart from that no side effects other than some pimples. Hopefully my body gets use to it by 3-4th shot and the bleeding stops for good."


"first of all i wonder why people are calling this medicine as expensive..i m from india ..i got this in $ 5 for 10 tablets..second my exp. was kind of ok..will give 4/10"


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"I was dreading taking this medication because I had been feeling really exhausted & unwell for a long time, the thought of being awake half the night on the loo concerned me how exhausted I might feel the next day. I was pleasantly surprised to discover however that the more waste that was expelled the better I felt & the more my energy returned. I did find though that if I tried to lie down in between visits to the loo I would feel sick and the tiredness would begin to return. I guess it must have been slowing down the expelling of toxins & so the toxins were being reabsorbed back into my body. No cramping or any pain, largely due I believe to not eating massive meals in the few days in the lead up... what goes in has to come out!!"


"I was prescribed this because it is a mood stabilizer.  In other words, I sank down pretty low in mood with long term stressors such as death of family members and a couple of moves, not going to AA and not being in therapy (ugh). I started this recently and at 500 mg seemed to be able to sleep.  At 1000 mg, I was restless.  If I'm feeling low then it's doing what it's supposed to I suppose.  I will cut back to the 500 mg and take it in the morning and see if it makes me sleepy or hyper.  I take 22 mg of Buspar at night because I was also suffering from anxiety that was not letting me sleep.  I liked the fact that Depakote works well almost immediately, and I was assured that after three weeks, I should feel "normal" again and can quit."


"I got pregnant after taking a plan b . I had an accident 12/05 took the plan b 12/06 and conceived. I guess I was that unlucky 5% or it was really meant to be ."


"Was an effective form of birth control and cleared up my acne spectacularly; however, I started getting horrible migraines during the week I was not taking the hormones. My hands and left side of my face would go numb, I would get nauseous, and I would be incapable of doing anything but lie there because I could not fall asleep because of the pain."


"my husband takes this to control his anger, and as long as he takes it as prescribed, it works great. If he misses a dose, I can tell pretty quickly. Also, he has to watch not to get overheated because then he has a fainting spell and has had a seizure after fainting as well while on this medicine."


"The side-effects far outweigh the benefits for me.  It took about 5 weeks for the good effects to kick in - and when they did, I felt like a huge boulder had been lifted off of my chest, I could cope with things much better.  However, the nausea is still present, even though it's been two months since I started.  What's frightening is the blurred vision.   My vision started getting blurry not long after I started Pristiq, and it has become worse.  It has gotten to the point where the words I'm typing are now blurry and the laptop is less than two feet away from my face.  Am weaning myself off of this and have an appointment with my doctor next week.  Too bad... I was hopeful about this one. "


"I take phernergan to help me sleep when I am run down or am needing that extra bit of sleep. It always knocks me out within an hour and I sleep like a baby! I struggle to wake up if I take a higher dosage but I wake up feeling refreshed and like I have slept for years!
I recommend it to everyone who has trouble sleeping! I have also used it for hay fever but never really saw any remarkable changed in my allergy."


"I love sprintec.  I broke out pretty bad before taking it and now I rarely get a pimple.  The first month was tough, probably because my body was adjusting because I had mirena iud inserted for the previous 5 years.  During the first month I had very bad headaches vey frequently but that month was worth it because now I feel great and have no side effects."


"This is my second med for blood pressure the first was metaprolol which had me completely out of it. I was switched to norvasc along with propanalol to calm the anxiety but it hasn't worked. I get 3-4 hours of sleep where as before the meds I was sleeping 8-10. I have this overwhelming feeling on a daily basis along with anxiety and panic. I have these uncontrolled quivers in the middle of the morning like i cold. Now the nausea is so bad I haven't been able to eat a full mean in over 2 weeks. I'm always tired and starting to have self-esteem issues due to the rapid weight loss ov 20 lbs. I see the doctor tomorrow to get off this medicine it has taken more from me than helped. I need my normal back!"


"Took my first dose of 20 mg of Levitra tonight, and it worked perfectly! I had a meal before, so it took longer, but when it kicked in, my wife was a very happy camper afterwards. Only side effects are flushed skin on the face, and mild-moderate headache after. Also felt dizzy and not so stable on my feet for a bit, but that is now gone. Multiple erections possible, but my wife crashed out after the first time. I am back in the game!"


"The medication does not make my extremities swell like the last medicine did. My blood pressure has been stable since I started on the medicine."


"I switched from Mononessa to Yaz. After the horrible experience I had with Mononessa, Yaz was amazing! It was all good until the beginning of my 4th year of being on it. My body got used to Yaz. I noticed a drastic change in my sex drive(like no sex drive at all, my poor BF), and insane mood swings and starting to feel sadness. I went to the doctor, today actually, and asked her to switch and now I am trying Microgestin in one month after I get my period again. I am nervous since I am reading a lot about the weight gain and mood swings and low sex drive involved with Microgestin which is what I'm trying to get away from. But good thing is, I can always go back and keep trying since there are thousands of birth controls out there. Goodluck!"


"So far, I am very happy with Sprintec. I have been on it for 2 months. I have much less acne than I used to. The only issues I have with this is that I used to be very energetic everyday and now I am much more calm. The other issue I have is that I am more moody. I will come home and just want to cry for no reason. My breasts have grown, that I am happy about. My periods are lighter and shorter, plus the cramps don't hurt nearly as bad as they used to. I have not noticed a decrease in my sex drive. Overall, I am very pleased with Sprintec."


"I started taking this bc to help with my cramps and heavy period, very bad choice because I have literally been bleeding for 6 months! Most of the time it was spotting, some days it was so heavy and the cramps... they are the worst. I've become extremely depressed, I cry like crazy, I can never sleep past 3am and I have become so mean to people.  I wouldn't recommend this bc to my worst enemy,  it's terrible"


"I'm 27 and I just started taking doxycycline 2x a day 100mg. I saw my skin clearing up or at least no new pimples since day 1! I also use tretinoin cream at night and benzaclin/clindamycin in the morning. I had an upset stomach so far only for one day but the past two days I've been dealing with a bad headache. I'm hoping it'll go away soon. Other than that, this medicine works great on me!"


"I've had a sweating problem since I was about 13 years old in my underarms. I could put on any kind of shirt (loose or tight fitting) and In minutes my underarms would be soaked... I thought I was going to have to live with this for my whole life until a lady told me about Hypercare! It truly is a miracle... It worked after the first application. My underarms have been dry ever since. I can wear any shirt I want now and I feel like a new person."


"I've been on these for about 8 years. They work good on low back pain, DJD  and bulging disc on my neck. Along with other pain killers it works good, but don't drive while on them. They do make you sleepy fast and also they tend to lower your blood pressure and you will get dizzy standing up. You can get a good night sleep on them. I take one 4 mg 2 times a day."