"I have IBS-C and over the years, have tried just about every laxative out there. My doctor prescribed me Miralax in 2008 and I took it daily until 2014. This is a very gentle laxative that can take several days to work. It's completely flavorless. The only side effects I noticed were minor bloating and gas. Eventually, my body got used to it and Miralax stopped working. But for six years, it was painless, dependable therapy that I was grateful to have."


"I suffer from slow transit constipation and can go three weeks without a movement. Dulcolax is the only laxative I have found to work but it's one hell of a ride. I've had two babies and the pain caused by dulcolax at times will rival labour. It's not always that bad, stomach cramps are a given as its a stimulant laxative but holy Jesus the sweats, shakes, palpitations and dizziness that can happen are an experience.

10/10 for effectiveness.....

Take a deep breath and remember in a few hours it will all be over"


"It was not effective with the 500 will be trying the 1000 but gets to be costly."


"I've had terrible bumps and sores on my face for years and was just diagnosed with rosacea. I was given Finacea and minocycline. I was told to use it 2X a day and after the 2nd day I saw some improvement but my the 6th day my face was started to look burned. By the 10th day the bumps were horrible and my face and neck seemed severely burned. My skins was dry and cracked, swollen in spots and very wrinkly looking. The doctor said to stop it, let it completely heal then start again using it once every 3 days and build back up. It's been two weeks off the cream. My face peeled like it was burned but is getting better. Neck is still bad. Saying all this I'll still try again. Just be very careful if you know you have sensitive skin."


"Best medication EVER! After 2 years of feeling angry and upset and constantly fighting with my husband (over stupid things) and having suicidal and self harm thoughts purely from severe depression, I am now feeling 100% absolutely fantastic ALL the time thanks to Pristiq! Before I could barely get out of bed now I have heaps of energy to last all day and am constantly on the go. I LOVE how this medication makes me feel. I'd highly recommend trying this antidepressant."


"Lunesta is the most incredible sleep aid on the market - smooth and no hangover in the morning. It is worth the cost. Under much stress in 2008, I began taking Lunesta 3 mg (for 1 month), then moved to the 2 mg for several months, then to the 1 mg, which is enough of a sleep aid to get the job done for me. The metallic taste, once the medicine is in your system, is noticeable but not bad and for me, goes away quickly. You absolutely must take it on an empty stomach. I definitely noticed a tendency to weight gain and fluid retention on all 3 dosages, though less tendency to fluid retention on the 1 mg. I just stopped taking it this week (March 2011). I'm not in bed until 2 - 2:30 am, but I can sleep without it."


"This product is amazing!  After 25 years of serious acne, it's now odd for me to have a pimple.  Yes, it was a bit rough in the beginning.  My skin got worse for a while and was very, VERY dry and cracking.  But, I pushed through and now?  I use it every other day and it's been life-changing.  I spent tens of thousands on creams, facials, and specialized makeup to try to fix my acne and a $7 tube of medication has given me clear skin for the first time since I was a child."


"I am very very very pleased with the Implanon! I did the research before getting mine and decided that (after all everything-including oral contraceptives-have risks) it was worth it to me. I got my Implanon in September of 2009.  Insertion did hurt, they use local anesthetic (lidocaine) to numb the area first and that's all that hurt. I didn't actually feel the insertion at all.  I had an irregular bleeding cycle for about a month and a half, and since then I have had NOTHING! It is now July of 2010 and I am very pleased with the results. I don't have to worry about keeping up with a daily or monthly option, don't have a period, and I am NOT pregnant (which is after all the whole point). I tell anyone who will listen how great the Implanon is!"


"I got this birth control March 24th 2015, and shortly after I got heavy bleeding, cramps and mood swings, my anxiety worsened severely. It's almost been a year since I've had this birth control and my periods are finally starting to regulate, I have no cramps at all anymore, and I have no anxiety at all anymore. For a brief time I experienced severe headaches, and tirdness, but that passed. I recommend this birth control to people who want a long term birth control and are okay with the posibility of there periods being inregular. Although, many people stop having periods on this birth control as well. My sex drive has increased since I've been on it, overall I give this birth control a 8/10 but that's only because my period was messed with"


"Used Abreva once before - 2 yrs. and it worked.   Have been using it once more (5 days now) with no results.  If anything, the cold sore has gotten bigger.  $20 wasted."


"First I must thank everyone for their testimony because I am certain you all thought something was completely wrong with u for experiencing the burning side effects of this medicine, I certainly did. Some of your stories cracked me up and helped me feel much better about the fact that I'm not the only person experiencing this unGodly burning. I swear my vajayjay is angry. Thats what it feels like...pure anger down there. I'm only on day one of the 3 day monistat and I was for sure not going to go through with finishing the other 2 but I will now that I see all of these common stories. Here's to wishing this pain isn't all in vain. Hope it works"


"I am 47 years of age and was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at 28. I have been incapacitated every day since my diagnosis and for the last 3 - 5 years I have had difficulty driving, walking, shopping and leading a 'normal' life. This has led to a poor quality of life due to constant pain and depression. I started taking Humira about 8 weeks ago. One week after commencing I woke up feeling very strange. It took me a few hours to work out I was completely pain free. I hope it continues to be effective. It has changed my life completely."


"I was on ortho tri cyclen for about 4 years then they made this generic and it's awful. I was already nervous considering there have been minimal positive reviews. I had no option but to switch. My mood swings are awful, I am constantly angry, it makes me sick, makes my whole body tingle.. DO NOT TAKE THIS! I will be calling my doctor to get off this pill..I refuse to finish the month it seems to only be getting worse. So once again... Do not take these tablets"


"I suffer bi-lateral migraines and have been on Topamax for several years off and on now. I have mixed reviews.  I LOVE Topamax, because nothing else works for me. In fact I was given Maxalt and Propranolol together and wound up in the hospital almost dead. You can NOT take those two together. All medicines have side effects, so does Topamax. I liked the weight loss in the beginning, but be careful with it. I lost 80 lbs and couldn't stop. I forgot to eat. Topamax makes me just not hungry. I have it fixed now and watch out for it, but it was very scary. The memory loss has been a problem at times, but has been funny too. I have not experienced the HOT they spoke of...I FREEZE ALL THE TIME!"


"Switched to this from Lo Loestrin FE due to insurance only covering generics. There's no generic form of Lo Loestrin FE, so I was given what I was told would be the most similar pill. Unfortunately it didn't work out. I've gained weight, feel bloated often, started getting acne again at age 32, feel tired/moody/depressed with less interest in sex...but the worst is the headaches. They start at random times with no apparent trigger and can last as long as 48 hours. They do not respond to any over the counter medications. They can be very severe and often make it impossible to work, sleep, and enjoy life. I had no side effects with Lo Loestrin FE, except positive ones like lighter periods, so I think I'll be switching back despite the cost."


"I have been on Loestrin for 4 months now. I will admit the first month was kind of rough with the mood swings and headaches but once my body got adjusted it was perfectly fine.  Like other women on here I had HORRIBLE periods with PMS.  Now I barely even notice cramping.  It did add a lot to my bust though,  which I am not complaining about at all. I haven't noticed any other weight gain at all.  All in all after the adjustment period I had no issues at all and also convinced a friend to switch as well and she loves it."


"I first started with 27 mg or concerta when it was giving me no effect my doctor increased to 54 mg. At first I loved it. So great...motivation, energy, concentration etc. But then I realized how bad my anxiety was getting and that my prozac was no longer controlling my anxiety and depression. Concerta caused me to have very severe migraines which cause nausea and dizziness. I would have a migraine in the morning and the only thing that would take it away was the concerta and as soon as it wore off around 5-6pm there came the migraine again!  & I obviously couldn't take the concerta or I'd be up all night. I am not switched to vyvanse but haven't tried it yet. If concerta did not cause migraines and anxiety then I would really recommend it."


"After menopause, migraines soared to three per week. Top ax 50 mgs daily has been a miracle drug. Not one headache in 18 months. One side effect is dry eyes and dry mouth. Easy to live with that in lieu of disabling migraines that eroded my life."


"I am 54 years old and 200 lbs. I was really scared to start the contrave after reading some of the side effects but I really need to do something about this weight. This is the heaviest I have ever been. I started on January 1 and it is now the 16 th I am down 10.5 lbs and no side effects. My craving for sweets is gone. I love this medicine and would highly recommend it."


"No side effects at all."


"I have been on Vyvanse for over a year, started at 20mg then 30,40,50 and decided 40mg was perfect for me. I am a college student and have always had undiagnosed ADHD. MY grades in high school were mostly C's and B's. After being on Vyvanse my grades went up. It was weird because I felt more over-stimulated Adderall type buzz/high feeling at 20 and 30mgs. I liked that feeling but I was having side effects like lack of sleep. I actually then upped my dose to 50mgs. Around that time I was holding 2 jobs and studying full time, 6 college classes. The 40 and 50mg actually made me feel more normal as if I wasn't taking anything except my mind was focused. I lacked side effects and everything was perfect. My grades are now 3.5GPA thanks to Vyvanse."


"I've been taking this medicine for 3 months. Before I got headaches nearly 3 to 4 times a day, not to mention I'm a full time mom. But being on this medicine I've noticed no pain. No hair loss but do have tingling in mouth. "


"All of these reviews scared me to death...im a 20 year old girl and took 2 pills in Italy without reading any reviews first. I started to feel really thirsty in the middle of the night so i looked up why i couldn't stop drinking water...then all of these reviews came up which ended in me calling my mom sobbing at 4 am. 2 hours later...no cramps, nausea, or any of the side effects listed but three painless BMs/diarrhea. I think the trick is water!!! after reading the reviews

(around 3 hours after pills) i drank 2-3 L of water and i was fine in the morning. The effects lasted/sensitivity after food for about 16 hours and I felt a little faint/weak which is to be expected with hydrolyte loss. drink H2O, keep the dose low you'll be ok!!"


"Really bad insomnia, 40 years now. Lost marriage & job as result.  Can't take Klonopin more than twice a week, or builds tolerance. Ambien (Zolpidem)--eh--too much causes sleepwalking, too little means up every 3 hours for next dose. Started 3mg Lunesta 1 week ago. 1st one, nothing. Waited 1 1/2 hours. 2nd one-same story. 3rd one--started-- to feel something, but still, no sleep. (4 hours have gone by) #4 put me to sleep for rest of night.  Now take 3 all at once, sleep maybe 2 hours, than have to go for #4.  Will start taking 4 all at once tonight. Insurance wouldn't pay (Sept 2014), $324 for 30, i.e., about $1400 a month.  Can't afford that.  Will dance between Klonopin, Ambien & Lunesta.  (And/or nothing at all to keep Lunesta cost down)."


"My PAH was 130mmHg, and after 5 months of using Macitentan, my PAH is 70mmHg. I'm  feeling much better."


"It made me constipated for 6 days!"


"Got on gianvi because of my insurance but it's definitely cleared up my acne and my boobs have gotten bigger. My period this month was only 2-3 days and it was spotting and I know I'm not pregnant because im not sexually active.

However my appetite has gone up since taking this."


"It did alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms of hyperprolactinemia; however, side effects were quite negative and possibly dangerous for me. I'm petite and despite a very small dose taken bi-weekly, the side effects were strong. The morning after taking a dose it was difficult to wake up and I slept through alarms on many occasions. My blood pressure also dropped to very low levels and I had to be cautious when standing up to avoid passing out. My prolactin levels are always elevated, but I only experience symptoms every 3 months for a week or 2 when I cycle to the off-week of my estrogen-replacement birth control pills. My doctor and I decided that the constant side-effects were worse than the occasional, though uncomfortable, symptoms for me."


"I bought the new Jerens Natural glow wetskin. Immediately the day after I broke out in hives, and rashes all over my body. I'm currently treating it and hopefully it goes away. This is day two and it still hasn't gone away. I read the ingredients on the back and it has a lot of toxic metals. Not good at all."


"I had Liletta inserted on 09/29/16 the insertion was painful, almost as if i was being stabbed multiple times. I had horrible cramps for about 2 hours afterwards and was swore the next day. I'm experiencing light spotting throughout the day and it's very annoying. I'm also noticing a lot of acne (my skin has been always clear before Liletta was inserted)."


"I was addicted to Vicodin following an operation, then went on to be introduced to Oxycontin. I have 3 beautiful kids and hated the person I had become. The only way I could get up in the morning was to pop (a lot) pills. I had no patience or energy for my kids unless I had them. I remember laying in bed until I could get a hold of my dealer. I then became pregnant and absolutely knew that it was time to get HELP. I went to my family doctor and he referred me to a doctor who could prescribe Suboxone. I was told how dangerous it could be for my unborn child if I were to just quit cold turkey. So that's when I decided to go on the Suboxone. My baby was born perfectly healthy and I have been clean for almost 1 year and I'm back to normal me."


"I have been taking this on a weekly basis for the past 8 months but I noticed that in the last three weeks it's been giving me diarrhea the moment I take it. It just goes right through me.

This medication is effective, but you have to make sure your body can handle it.  I did, for a while, until recently."


"Dark stool and stomach discomfort"


"I started getting migraines when I was about 12 years old. I had terrible migraines on and off for about 3 years. I finally went to the doctor and he put me on Topamax. I have been taking it for about a year now and the only time I get migraines is when I don't refill my prescription right away. Even though I get the occasional migraine, it is nothing compared to what it was before I started taking the medicine. Also, I have not noticed any side effects. Topamax is a miracle!"


"Love this birth control. I have been on it for 2 years now. I don't get periods. No weight gain. No side effects at all! You just have to make sure you take it at the same time each day. I have multiple friends who switched to this birth control and have had similar results!"


"Went to the ER with severe back spasms. I can handle pain pretty well, but these spasms were horrendous. I have chronic spine and hip pain, but this was much worse than normal. After the Toradol Shot and the Valium weren't working, they finally gave me the Dilaudid shot. Only took about 10 minutes and I was pain free. Of course, I only had the shot and nothing else to tide me over until the chiropractor, but it was very good stuff."


"This pill isn't horrible but it isn't pleasant. You just have to ride out the initial side effect you feel, (if you do, everyone is different) Mood swings and nausea were my biggest side effects. My mood swings were so awful, my boyfriend and I had constant non stop fighting that nearly brought us to the end of our relationship numerous times. Its something you cant explain. I was so irritable for no reason and somehow always took it out on him. I just started my 5th month pack and everything is so much better. My body has probably adjusted to the pill already."


"I am 37 and for the most part been very healthy...never pregnant and married for three years. I have had ovarian cyst, but have been controllable. Nov.9, 2014 I went to the ER and the next day I was having a mass and 6" of my colon removed due to Endometriosis. I had stage 4. My OBGYN suggested this shot. I read all the reviews and was VERY learey of starting it, but I just took my second shot. It has not been so bad. I have experienced hot flashes and weight gain. I have about 4-6 hot flashes a night, but no sweats yet. I am hungry ALL the time and it seems the more I eat, the more I want. I cant seem to get full. I have gained 10 pounds in about 6 weeks.My mood has been good though. I have had to start Osphena due to side effects."


"Besides suffering from periodic depression from various business issues and losses I have also and more importantly suffered from general anxiety disorder since the age of 40. I am now 53. Have gone through the various SSRIs, and also benzos of which I still take klonopin once or twice a day. I have compared the efficacy of the two by staying off klonopin for a day and just exclusively usually buspar and can tell you the buspar has far more benefits than the Klonopin without the dependency of the benzo.  I have also had great sexual side effects as many of the SSS have had a negative impact. So not only has my anxiety dissipated, my sex drive is great . I highly recommend this for anybody that has general anxiety disorder PTSD or social anx"


"I would not be alive now if not for Klonopin, nor would I have been able to complete Graduate school. Anyone who has had panic disorder that literally freezes your mind and body into a state of never ending terror know. You are sure you will die. Mine started at age 28. I have been taking a low dose; 1 mg per day - 0.5 morning and before bed. If I feel one coming on I take 1 mg of Ativan - happens a few x a month. Those who say it's as horrible and addictive as Heroin? Likely using it for generalized anxiety and increase irresponsibly .Those of us who suffer from the physical and mental terror of panic disorder and take the medication carefully - it's hard to hear others saying how dangerous it is. Anything misused is dangerous."


"I have been on Seroquel for 2 years.  It really is a miracle.  It has helped with my mood swings and problems sleeping.  The only issue has been the weight gain.  I've probably put on 35 lbs and I've never had problem with weight gain.  The benefits of this medication make up for the weight gain."


"Melatonin, once exposed to humidity, is degraded by half. The reason for the mixed responses is never observed nor included in the data. Melatonin is thankfully available in the U.S. Add a silica packet to your bottle"


"I have reflux and had continuing issues while taking nexium. My GI Doc put me back on Aciphex and my problems are gone within 3 days."


"My son began taking Strattera about 3 - 4 years ago.  He had a bad reaction to Adderal, so the doctor tried Strattera as a non-stimulant.  He first started 18 mg once a day, no noticeable change. Then increased over time to 50 mg once a day.  He wasn't defiant, but just didn't (doesn't) care to do much of anything.  4-6 weeks ago he started having "tics". Not putting the two together, last month his doctor increased to 60 mg a day and the tics have continued to get worse.   He's also been more depressed, having panic attacks, and anxiety.  He goes to school, but gets nothing done.  Went back to his doctor and she know has started taking him off this medication.  I hope the tics stop.  He's scared and this continues to add to his anxiety."


"I have been taking Effexor on and off for the past 10 years.  There is no better medicine for my anxiety than Effexor.  The trick with Effexor XR is that you need to know exactly how to take it and not to take more than what you really need.  I am now on a steady 37.5mg (minimum dose) and it works just fine.  My doctor tells me that that low dose is hardly therapeutic but it works just fine for me.  Of course I need to practice many anxiety relief techniques, especially the ones that help get you back to sleep, but overall, Effexor XR at 37.5 mg each morning takes the severe edge off my condition, I do the rest.

It's a good mix."


"4 mg knocked me out.  It was prescribed for shoulder pain which it may help, but the nice side effect is that you SLEEP.  I wasn't prepared for the complete incapacitation, so I only take 1/4 of the pill during the day."


"I have had chronic foot pain for 12 years.  Zohydro is the only thing that has given me any relief throughout the day."


"My Rheumatologist prescribed this for my rheumatoid arthritis and it is like a miracle for me. For the first time in several years I actually feel like getting out and doing things without restrictions. The joint pain has lessened and my rash subsided!  I do plan on making an appointment for an eye Dr. due to some irritations I recently have been experiencing. All in all, I would highly recommend Plaquenil and hope you can see and feel the difference."


"Lexapro had no effect on me. I took it for 6 mos and I felt the same as I did when I started taking it.... Did not help me feel better."


"I've taken Flagyl several times for severe sinus infections. It did help considering the side effects. Currently I began Flagyl 5 days ago 3 x a day for C-Diff ...The C-Diff symptoms were bad enough but the side effects this time are horrible. Severe nausea ,insomnia, itchy hot skin and a general feeling of sickness. I still have 5 more days to go and want to discontinue the medicines. "


"First- there is absolutely no difference between brand and generic. There can't be legally. It is the same active ingredient and the same strength. It's just the name and cost and inactive ingredinets.
 This being said... I don't understand where negative remarks come from. This medicine is amazing. I took it a while ago then asked to be changed to something else. I gained 20lbs and the other med didn't so anything. So I asked to be changed back. My leg muscles hurt and I have a few word issues but it's an amazing medicine."


"I'm a 63 yr old female, living alone. I've been on generic Lexapro since March 2016, 10mg. My dr. prescribed this after I described my high level of stress and anxiety, which caused sleepless nights. My extreme stress has been related to dealing with my elderly mother, who has signs of senility , but insists on living alone. There are other issues involved, but the point is: I'm 90% better. This medicine has 'fully kicked in', and I feel like a renewed person, with a greater quality of life. Sleeping through the night, and able to function & feel normal again. No words to describe the positive changes. Grateful this medicine worked for me!"


"I just wanted to write to thank everyone for their feedback and advice. My gut feeling was to not go in this even though drs told me entyvio Is the best safest thing (apparently not ). I have a friend who's decided to go on it about 3 infusions now and not well.  Severe joint pain and sore bones throughout as well as dealing with rash and possible other autoimmune conditions that have not been verified yet if it's drug related.  All symptoms are since being on Entyvio.   I'm so glad that I followed my instincts and not the drug's/Dr.   Hoping for some better options that are safer for all of us !"


"After 40 years with HCV I started Harvoni 14 weeks ago. I am G1 with a VL of 9,000,000 but asymptomatic. After 6 weeks on Harvoni my blood test revealed no trace of the virus and all LFTS and bloodwork returned to normal. I was on 24 weeks of Incivik, Riba, and Interferon previously that almost killed me and had to stop because of the side effects. I take Harvoni in the morning with one Advil and a Centrum and forget about it. Absolutely no side effects at all.  Thank God for the Gilead Support Path for providing Harvoni for me at no charge due to the fact that my overpriced BCBS Insurance denied coverage twice. Keep the faith!"


"I too have gone through my whole life with undiagnosed ADHD and I have to say that I have lost so many years of my life both academically and personal. I've been recently diagnosed with ADHD and started Ritalin. I could not tolerate Ritalin. It made me feel like a zombie along with bad headaches. My MD switched me to Adderall and It has changed my life. I wish I would have sought help years ago but I was too embarrassed to seek mental health help. I've been on 30 mg per day of Adderall for 1.5 months now and its worked great except that I think this dose is too low as I have to split the 30 mg into two doses per day. 20 mg works great for me but the other 10 mg I have to take doesn't do much for me."


"In my experience this is terrible. I'm only almost done with my third week and I'm having the worst ovary pains and migraines. I got on it because the doctor told me it would prevent cysts because I've had a cyst that covered my whole ovary and wanted something to prevent that from happening again. Well, I'm having the same exact pain when I had a cyst but the stabbing pain is more often. I've never had trouble with head aches or migraines until now.. My whole expience has been terrible."


"This birth control is amazing. I had Implanon inserted while I was on my period and it actually stopped the next day. I haven't had one since. I've experienced some minor spotting, but it's nothing to cry over. I've had no mood swings or weight gain. The only down side I've experienced has been some nausea (particularly in the morning). It typically goes away after an hour or so though. I would most certainly recommend this form of birth control."


"I am 25 and got Nexplanon back in November.  I had never been on birth control, but I got married in October and my husband and I wanted to wait to have children.  I detest this thing.  It's really not like me to use such strong language, but ever since I've been on this thing, strong language is the least of my problems!  Before Nexplanon, I was happy little me. Now I'm some kind of wifezilla that bleeds constantly.  I sometimes scream at my husband then immediately feel remorseful and spend the next two days crying.  He tries to console me, but it just makes me cry more because I realize what a sweet man I've been yelling at. Oh it's just awful what an emotionally wreck I've been.  I am getting it removed."


"I am only 18 years old and I have been on 5 mg lexapro (Escitalopram) for 2 years now, haven't had any panic attacks or anxiety since I started it. I feel so much better and no more anxiety! If this medication is new to you, in the first few weeks you may have a few side effects until you get use to it but nothing at all to worry about."


"Personally, oxycontin takes care of the pain better than any other medicine and instead of the drowienes feeling, it gives me the energy to exercise and fit in with a healthy lifestyle. No breakthrough pain medicines needed at 80mg twice a day."


"Well I've been taking depo for over a year now since I had my first child . I took my last shot in April 2015 and I've decided not to take another shot because of all the bleeding I've been doing . I was supposed to take another shot on July 17th but didn't and that didn't seem to help because I'm still bleeding like crazy . I have been bleeding for almost 1 month . It's crazy ."


"Great product but the side effects are awful!
I've been using Duac for a week now and literally all of my blackheads have disappeared it's amazing! My spots have also shrank in size a lot and have almost healed and my scars are fading too. The only trouble I have had with Duac is that when I first put it on it dried my skin out a lot and made it extremely flaky and then when I continued to use it, applying it on most of the area of my face I woke up the next morning and both of my cheeks were burning, bright red and really itchy. I stopped using it for a couple of days until the redness had gone and then applied a smaller amount, but still the burning and itchy sensation has returned."


"I was depressed by my acne but was hesitant to try Accutane because I feared the side effects. After months of researching reviews and testimonies I finally decided to try it. I never write reviews but I want to share my story because accutane worked for me. It changed my life and self-esteem. I experienced very little side effects while taking it. My acne did get worse before it got better, but I've been off accutane for almost two years and my skin has stayed clear. I had hoped to come across a review like this while I was researching the drug, and I hope this is reassuring to people who need it."


"I used Chantix to quit smoking ten years ago after many failed efforts. The ONLY issue I had was some nausea.  Thank you Chantix for freeing me from an addiction I thought I couldn't beat."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"Well if you want to be totally awake, 200mg is the way to go. Doctor started me on 100mg twice a day then moved me to 200mg twice today. Definitely awake now. Sometimes I feel like I should be asleep but just can't. I'll probably go back to 100mg twice a day. At least now, I don't fall asleep anytime I stop moving for 5 minutes."


"I take this pill every day. The pill has caused me to be an absolute wreck, for weeks if cried myself to sleep for literally no reason at all, I'm depressed and always irritated. I just have no motivation to do anything anymore after taking this. I would scream and be angry at my boyfriend for no reason at all, I'm surprised he hasn't left me. I start crying at the drop of a pin. I would not wish the emotions this has caused me on anyone. My stomach gets bloated, my nipples hurt like all the time, and my breasts are tender. This is the worst pill you could take ever. DONT DO IT."


"It has helped me more than anything I have ever tried. I was able to get off pain medicine. I have tried everything , it is wonderful."


"I've been on this BC for 3 years now. I would not recommend it to anyone because the side effects are horrible. Periods are very irregular and last a really long time when I do get them. I get really bad headaches and pains in my arm. I've gained a lot of weight since on this BC and have been on others in the past but this is by far the worst one."


"This has been a complete nightmare. I always have been sensitive to hormonal birth control methods, so that is why my doctor prescribed Alesse.

First month was fine. I was constantly hungry and my boobs hurt, but it was manageable. Now, I barely finished the second pack and I have to stop because of my moods.  I gained at least 5 pounds. I'm always hungry. My breasts hurt like anything. I had 2 weeks of breakthrough bleeding. The cherry on top of the cake : A yeast infection! Yay!

So no more poison for me. Never again."


"Best birth control ever. My doctor prescribed this to me because of heavy bleeding but I was more interested in the birth control portion of it. I've been on it for 3 months now, the first month and a half, I did break out a little. No more than a pimple or two here or there (I had easy skin to begin with), and only had headaches and nausea the first week or so. No problems with weight gain AT ALL. I'm a fitness freak, so beginning this drug actually worried me. I stand corrected, if anything my six pack is far more visible than it was prior to taking syronx. Did its job as birth control pretty well, but I still try to use duo protection. Overall pleased, thanks tricare."


"I was supposed to take it 3x's a day, after two doses I began to experience severe side effects. My heart was racing, I couldn't sit still, I couldn't control my eyes. They were rolling around, I couldn't focus on anything. I only took two doses of the medication before I stopped, not even a full days worth. The side effects (inability to focus my eyes) remained for over a week after I stopped taking it."


"Ugh - Taking this medicine was a big mistake. My Doctor's recommendation turned out to be a bad one. I'm currently 60 days in with  and feel more anxious than before beginning zoloft. There were some days where i didn't obsess over stressful things in my life, but the bad very much out weighed the good. All day long at work i have been feeling like a nervous wreck. Also, know that it will destroy your sex life. My libido is non-existant as of now. This created even more anxiety and stress with the vicious circle of failure. This medicine just made me a frustrated mess. I'm going to look into wellbutrin and try and be hopeful.

Don't waste your time

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"Some helpfulness"


"I took one and then several hours later to another. When I woke up I felt really sick in my stomach cramps were excruciating. I ran to the bathroom and got incredibly dizzy and felt horribly sick to the point where I was vomiting. I broke out into a horrible sweat and was laying on the floor literally felt like I was having an allergic reaction to the pill or something other. It was a horrible experience and two days later my stomach still hurts. Great for some people but I was too sensitive for this. I will never take it again.   It says gentle relief, it felt more like a beginning stages of labor and I've had four kids so I can say this"


"I got my first implant in January 2014 and it's definitely effective as a birth control. I can definitely say I did gain weight but it's a combination of becoming less active and metabolism slowing down with the birth control. The only downside for me was that I bled for 2 months straight after I got it. Not crazy heavy bleeding. More like the lighter end of a period. Then then they just stopped which was actually what I was going for. I got it more for the reason of hopefully stopping my normal period which was usually about 8-12 days every month, very heavy, with cramps so bad I'd usually have to sit in a hot bath for an hour to help. My normal periods actually caused iron deficiency. Not everyone has a bad experience with Nexplanon."


"I'm a 40 year old UPS guy.  I started getting cold sores 3 years ago.  They used to happen only when I was working out in the cold but now in the middle of July.  They always last 2  weeks.  I've tried Abreva, Lycine, campo-phenique, ice, limiting argonine-rich foods, nothing worked.
Today, day 3 of abreva and campo-phenique failing, I was full blown, huge pustules on my lip looking like they were about to explode so went to my doctor.  I took 1GM of valtrex this AM and within 45 minutes it started feeling different and my lip started tingling.  By 5PM it was softer/less pressure. I took another 1GM at 7PM.  I just looked in the mirror at 10PM and the pustules are much smaller and never popped.  So far so good!"


"It worked but made my nose bleed so I went back to Nasacort."


"It is by far the best cough suppressant for which I've been given a prescription."


"Chantix really is not a miracle pill, but it does make quitting easier. I smoked a pack a day for 15 years. I tried quitting cold turkey, using the gum, the patch, and the lozenges and they helped some but I just could never think properly and I would get angry at everything. I have taken Chantix as prescribed and I reluctantly quit on my quit date. It was hard the first 3 days, I was dizzy, cranky, and wanted a cigarette really bad but, Chantix helped to get through it because it was not as intense as with the other things I tried. After 5 days a 25 yr ex smoker said that you will always want to smoke, you just have to choose not too. It gets easier."


"My son is 13yrs old and has just been diagnosed with Epilepsy. He takes 1750mg of this medication daily along with 750mg of Trileptal to control his Gelastic seizures. He began the meds in May and by Aug, he was seizure free. He did complain of extreme dizziness and tiredness in the beginning, but after about 3 weeks, he was fine. Every person is different tho. Best of luck to everyone!"


"I had a spot of gastritis.  First had to take 150mg twice a day, but still had issues so I went  up to 300mg twice a day, and sometimes still having issues..."


"Been on many SSRIs, a few SNRIs, and some of the TCAs. I took Tofranil (imipramine) for about 6 months on a starting dose of 25 mg and eventually increased slowly to 125mg. Over the course of those 6 months, my anxiety was under control for the most part, but I developed myoclonus and had to stop taking the drug. I switched to Sinequan (doxepin) 25 mg, increased to 75 mg, divided into 25mg three times a day and have done well, without any side effects besides mild fatigue. No bad thoughts, lingering anxiety or panic attacks. Very successful drug (doxepin) for me so far. Been about 3 months now."


"I had 19 procedures on my lower back and four procedures on my neck. I was taking very high doses of Oxycontin and Oxycodone for ten years.  I wanted to quit taking pain medicines but they got a hold of me. Now I'm on Suboxone 16 mg a day and I'm very pleased with the results so far. I'm also taking Suboxone for pain management. I have more pain than I care to have but I take Motrin for break through pain. When you decide to take control of your life again then get on the Suboxone, you will not regret it. No withdrawal, no urges and no worries! Good luck and remember you can now have your life back. "


"I am 73 years old and have been on Zoloft (generic version) since 1990 when I began seeing a Rheumatologist for Rheumatic Fever. My depression was caused by childhood sexual abuse which my mind had locked away until this time of illness. I was also very angry and contemplated suicide. I could not share my story because of shame and the stigma. She saw I was sad and depressed and wrote a script for Zoloft which I have been on it ever since.  Started with 50mgs and now taking 100mgs. She saved my life and my sanity. I did go to counselling years later and was able to verbalize my feelings and forgive. I am  thankful for having Rheumatic Fever which led me to this sweet doctor. No side effects that I know of."


"For abnormal bleeding with no known cause this medicine has been a God send for me.  Instead of having my period 365 days a year, I don't get any now."


"I've had this BC for almost 2 years! And need less to say I've been on my period ever since I got it. If it's not a heavy flow, it's spotting. I either have to wear tampons or panty liners everyday! Planning on getting it removed asap!"


"It is the best. It is very expensive my allergy doctor helps me by giving me samples sometimes. There a program to help."


"I was 7   days constipated and had tried EVERYTHING. I finally took 2 Tbsp Milk of Magnesia on day 7 at about 8:30 pm. By 10:00 I had a bowel movement, followed by another one the next night, and one the night after that. CAREFUL WITH DOESEAGE. Especially if you gotta go places! This gave me awful gas and I had the cramp free kind. I only took the minimum 2 TBSP only once and it worked like a charm, for 3 straight days!"


"Neck, back and joint pain.  Ultracet is amazing.  1 tablet per day sometimes two knocks the edge off the pain so that I can function."


"I take 10mg for just 14 days before I get my period.  It definitely helps with my mood and uncontrollable anger.  Before taking this, the silliest things would make me want to scream!  When my husband asked me why I take it, I tell him that I take it in order to extend HIS life expectancy :-)  Enough Said?  Only down side:  Insomnia.  Worth it though."


"Everyone reacts differently to different pills at different times, but here's my experience:
I was suffering from amenorrhea, loss of sex drive and feeling, vaginal dryness, inability to orgasm, and depression for 11 months. My tests all said my hormones were normal. Within a week of starting Zarah, my depression DISAPPEARED and I slowly started regaining feeling and sensitivity, and my sex drive was returning. Now 4 months in, my libido is super high again as it used to be,  I'm ridiculously lubricated, and sensitivity and orgasms have returned.
There are some negative side effects, but the pros far outweigh the cons for me. Negatives are pimple outbreaks around my chin, pretty bad water retention and some swelling, and minor dizziness."


"Does not work at all!!!!!!!!! I started using Abreva at the first sign of a cold sore and less than 4 hours  later I had a small bump appear. I was using Abreva all day but by bedtime ( 12 hour's after I first applied ) I had a full blown cold sore. 2 days later and now my whole top lip is broke out. I washed the area and used Q tips to apply but for some reason it still spread. I have never had one to spread before so I will never use this again. I will just stick with tea tree oil."


"Contacted MRSA and received Bactrim for 14 days and cleared.
Three years later contacted cellulitus from a wound not taken care of by me. Bactrim took care of it.  Dangerous conditions cured with Bactrim."


"I work at endocrinology clinic. And there I have seen crazy stories about Adipex-from 191 lb in 1 year to 30lb a month.
So, I said to myself I'm going for it. In first 3 days I am 4lb down. I have plenty of energy, I do have a dry mouth and one time after I stood up from the bed I felt dizzy.
Now my post is more for the people who are taking it- plz take 1200 cal per day. If you take less, you will have jitters and you would start doubting the med.
And yes, I push myself to eat, because I want to eat, but I eat small portion. From day one I want to adjust my portions, always small portions. After 1 months after my med finish, I will continue small portions and wont pass the 1200 cal.
Good luck.."


"I would just like to say chantix is the best thing I could ever done. I had 2 heart attack and I did not quit smoking until I got chantixs and I have finally quit. If it wasn't for chantix I will never quit. I've been smoking for about 31 years I want to say thank you.  I did try everything and I could you quit smoking before chantixs.  I would recommend now to the people that really need help to give up smoking"


"I have been on this pill for almost a year. I can't tell you how effective it is at preventing pregnancy, as my boyfriend and I always use other methods of protection as well. HOWEVER, my emotions are ridiculous sometimes. They happen in waves and I feel depressed, emotional, etc. I cry over such little things now. Anyway, I have also had three yeast infections AND get my period twice a month with more pain than before."


"I have had difficulty going to sleep and was prescribed this medicine. It does help me sleep for several hours."


"I've had Implanon since February of 2009. I just made my appointment the other day to have it removed this February (2012). I can't believe its been 3 years already. I haven't had any problems with it at all. No mood swings and no weight gain. I didn't read the reviews before I got it. It didn't hurt, I don't have a scar. My arm was only sore for a couple of days, but that was minor. All in all it was a great experience. I look forward to getting another one implanted upon its removal."


"Effective when having a particularly bad day on antidepressants but less effective when not on antidepressants. Find anxiety symptoms aren't overly settled in comparison to Lorazepam unless you take a couple. Plus they take 45 mins minimum to kick in and during an attack, isn't helpful. When not taking antidepressants, got up to 45mg on very bad days but was down to 1-2 tabs a month on antidepressants."


"I am currently on the last week of the 2nd month of the Ashlyna (Seasonique) brand of this. As far as periods go, I haven't had any bleeding and this is working great for that. However, since I've started this brand I have gained a ton of weight. I am on other medication for depression, but I've been on that for over a year so the birth control definitely isn't helping. I would make sure to take in account weight gain this may cause before deciding on this particular brand."


"I just started this birth control Feb.1,2017. I just got home from the hospital because I was diagnosed with PE in my lung. I'm not sure if this pill has anything to do with it but I have had nothing but issues with this pill"


"I rate diazepam a "10", it's still the best & safest in it's class -- but only when taken very sparingly. I liken it to a 'fire extinguisher', use only in case of emergency. If you take on a daily schedule (e.g., 3 times a day, every day) then you're making yourself a slave, and you'll be dull-witted & stupid much of the time. Just like reliance on any pill. We owe it to our families, friends, employers and ourselves to be productive, happy and helpful.

I have the 5 mg. tablets in case of emergency. It acts fast, not too strong. There's no craving for 'another pill' hours or even days later, because it's very long acting. Be smart. Use only in case of real emergency and it's the best."


"Terrible. You feel a bump in energy and libido the first 1-2 weeks and then it drops. They up the dose and it happens again.

I started at 230 test and went on this drug. It dropped to 198!

It does not absorb. That is the problem. And when it does it supposedly becomes DHT which is like a female hormone.

The only reason this drug sells is because people are deperate for help."


"We currently have a case of Norovirus in the house. My daughter succumbed the other day with a 101 fever, violent vomiting, etc.,. I feared I was next having shared food with her before her symptoms went "viral."  I came down with a low-grade fever and intense acid burn. Thankfully, I remembered that I had this med left over from a recent surgery. The acid burn is down and my 100 degree temp stabilized to 99.5.  So far, it is working for me as I've been proactive before the nausea sensation strikes. Sadly, I'm down to two pills so will see if I can, at least, bypass the vomiting phase of this horrific virus."


"Almost a year now (7 more weeks to 1st taking of Harvoni-YAY ) 10 months since my 1st test. I was to be checked 6 weeks later but my results were so awesome(10 days later) they skipped the 2nd test to my final test in late February 2016. Final test results=0 again. 14 months prior Harvoni was so bad my condition: severely chronic-daily. Don't get discouraged about side effects/other issues.I had none. Somehow it was EZ Street for me..something wrong, check with your doctor, but I bet you're improving 100%.Taking Harvoni, worked awesome, but my physical recovery seems stagnate/slow ab-swelling,tender).I sustained fibrosis damage. I had child Hepc 30+ years, didn't know til 2014. But with Harvoni I can smile again, live happy again, you will2"


"Those injections for my headaches that the doctor gave me are amazing! I wake up with my headache a lot so I can't even stop them before they start, and like this morning, they're usually paired with nausea and I end up throwing up.

This injection is awesome though! Quick relief without having to make a trip to the ER. I usually get Toradol shots at the hospital that make the headache disappear within twenty minutes of so. The initial injection of the Sumavel hurt a little and caught me off guard, but it felt like a bee sting, it just hurt for a second and then it was over. It bled a little bit, and about a minute after, my head started to feel heavy and I felt a little dizzy. I went to sleep, woke up and feel better. "


"I had Implanon placed at the beginning of 2010 and do not regret it. I actually plan on having my implant replaced very soon. Like with any other form of contraception there will be side effects, for myself losing weight has become a little more difficult than before inserting the Implanon but it has not become impossible, its only impossible if you stop trying. At the beginning periods were a little difficult to predict but after 6 months or so they began to become more regular. I highly recommend this form of birth control if you are looking for a long term contraception. My boyfriend and I are very happy that for the past 3 years we never had the "scare" with implant we were always sure we will be fine."


"This drug literally saved my life.
I had a "low replication" chronic epstein barr virus infection for years without knowing it.  This led to a very debilitating case of CFS for me. After 2 years I got to the point where I was so weak that I would go to sleep feeling like I might not ever wake up again. Then, I found a naturopath who put me on Acyclovir.  The first two weeks were tough because it caused a severe herx reaction, but I have been on it for 8 months now, and I feel like a living energetic person again.  This little pill literally saved me when countless doctors couldn't.  If you would like to read about treatment for CFS with this drug:  google valacyclovir and chronic fatigue"


"I have been using Ziana for almost a year now. I had the deep cystic acne that was painful and huge. After a couple of weeks using Ziana my face cleared up and in almost a year I have not had one pimple. I experienced no side effects and have been using it once every other day for a couple months now (because it's not cheap). My doctor also prescribed me a sulfur face wash which I use every day at night. Ziana is like a miracle to me."


"I had skyla inserted a year ago. Having it inserted was not pleasant. There was some heavy cramping and I was bleeding/spotting for the next two months or so but since then my periods have been light if I have them at all my acne has almost completely cleared up. I have not gained any weight, I have lost some (though not on purpose). Besides my partner sometimes feeling the strings and some bleeding during sex, as well as some painful cramping from time to time it's been good. No kids yet haha."


"This is my first time using birth control ever and the patch was my first choice because my step mama has it and she recommend that I use it cause she didn't want me to forget to take the pill ever day. So let me tell y'all the patch is good. Sometimes I used to have bad headache a lot when I got on the patch. My headaches got worse to the point I didn't want to open my eyes. I never had bad cramps I had them but they wasn't terrible, they were ok. When I started the patch my cramps got so bad I would cry myself to sleep I get back pains and a lot more than now when I'm cramping. I have mood swing all the time now I feel very weak sometimes and nauseous most of the time. I have no skin problems.  The patch is ok sometimes I forget I'm wearing it."


"I've been on Zovia almost 10 years now. Its cheap and worked for the reason I was taking it which was to prevent pregnancy. I can't say whether it made me gain weight because I figure after ten years its bound to normalize. I can say I get pretty bad PMS but I'm not sure this pill was ever advertised to treat PMS symptoms. I experienced depression, bloat, irritability, anxiety and lethargy the week before every period. I attribute some to my family history of anxiety and depression though, and it was never something I brought up with my Doctor. Never thought there was any reason to change it until now. Recently I did find a side effect to be too much to bear; low libido. I don't even want a man to look at me let alone touch me it's so terrible."


"I'm 43yrs old been smoking since I'm 16, 2 packs a day for probably the last 10, menthol nonetheless. Took Chantix for 12 weeks before my quit day, that's how bad I am as a smoker and now I'm on day 11 without a puff and no cravings! My mental state is ecstatic knowing I don't smoke and better physically every day. Thank you Chantix!"


"I used the clindamycin. After day two my symptoms were very minimal. I am only hoping it will get better. I gave this product 8 out of 10 because of unease of use. The ovule would stick in the dispenser so I would have to keep trying over and over which was frustrating. Overall it is good."


"This medicine has been awesome for me. Depression and anxiety seemed to just go away after about a month. I started on 7.5mg then slowly went up to 30mgs. Don't mix with alcohol. And being a writer...the dreams (very vivid) are inspiring and wonderful to experience."


"I started this medication 4/20/16 at 5'1'' 237lbs after going over all options with my Endocrinologist. This website had me really terrified honestly with some of the side effects but I had to take the chance. Started at the lowest dose for the 2 week trial, Qsymia had a free 14 day trial. Rare side effects: headaches, tingly hands and feet, irritability outside my normal b*tchiness once lol blurred vision once when I was very tired. While I'm very overweight, I've never had much an appetite so that did not change. The kind of food I've been eating while on Qsymia has definitely changed though, all healthy, ONLY water, no food after 6pm. I have not been exercising, upped dose 5/4 same minimal side effects, down 13lbs in 20 days."


"If you start taking Ambien then stop taking it you have bigger sleep problems than you started with."


"This medicine helps with my pain so much. When I am off of it I cannot function. "


"I have been using Advair 25/250 for about 1.5 years and am very satisfied. My breathing has improved immensely and I can easily walk 3 miles at 4 mph in 45 minutes, each day. My health insurance plan covers the cost; tends to be costly in Canada. I recently discovered that you can buy it in Asia for $20 (marketed as Seretide) rather than paying $175 in Canada. Very effective medication for me!"


"I was involved in a car accident in 2005 in which my urethra was severed. Since surgery it has had a an going problem with closing off with scar tissue. I have to self catheterize, which results in inflammation in the area. Naproxen at 500mg has been the only anti-inflammatory that has worked in this area. Also effective for muscle pain."


"Very bad constipation even with one pill, but great pain relief for over 12 hours."


"I have medicine and food allergies."


"It took a few weeks, but I feel so much better. I felt like I was stuck on the bottom of a seesaw and couldn't balance out my mood.  I couldn't handle my rage over the smallest things. I would wake up and couldn't shut off my brain. Now I'm sleeping better, I wake up in a normal mood and no longer "sweat the small stuff." In addition, I am getting along much better with my family and friends. Let's just say I am better to be around.  Don't worry about the side effects. I stayed away from Zoloft for a long time because I had anxiety about the side effects. Guess what? No side effects! Just a better life."


"I went for a walkabout in Australia wearing inappropriate footwear and developed tendonitis on my right heal. I was told by the doctor to stick to over the counter pain killers but none of them worked over a 4 week period. When I returned to the UK my doctor prescribed 500 Naproxen and 15 mg Lansoprazole Gastro-Resistant capsules. After 2 doses the month long pain subsided and I had no side effects. This medicine relaxed the tight tendon within a day. The problem has not returned so I can keep dancing. Great medicine."


"I am a 22 year old female, and have been suffering from panic disorder and anticipatory anxiety for about 4 years. But due to a recent event that occurred about a month ago, my panic disorder and anxiety had become CRIPPLING. I could not get through my days without either worrying about a panic attack to the point where I cause one, or not even thinking about the panic attack and having it happen at any random time.It was getting to the point where I was living my days centered around trying to keep myself "level," but also petrified that I was going to have another attack. I had constant racing thoughts. My doctor recommended an SSRI for me-Celexa (Citalopram). He prescribed 20mg pills. I would take 10mg at night for the first four days, and then after that I would take 20mg at night from then on.   I MADE THE MISTAKE OF RESEARCHING ALL OF THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS!!!! I completely understand researching a drug before you take it- but it is important to remember that a lot of people who have positive experiences most often do not write about it. It is the people who have negative experiences who will. I was PETRIFIED to take the drug b/c of the horror stories, until one day I realized that the side effects of the pill were worth it if it meant that I could have peaceful days. I took the first 10mg at night and had (and continue to have) a FANTASTIC sleep. I did not experience ANY nausea, no tightness of chest, no insomnia, no panic, no anxiety, NOTHING but a slight headache. It felt as though the pill gave me relief almost immediately. I have been on the pills for a little over two weeks. They have been a lifesaver for me!! I feel at peace. The racing, flooding thoughts have stopped. The panic attacks have been nonexistent. (My doctor gave me a prescription for Xanax just in case I have one) I feel like myself and I am happy again. I highly recommend trying them if you are suffering from anxiety, panic disorder, or depression."


"Victoza is an amazing drug thank you. My insurance only covered trulicity it was garbage. At least for me,  my doctor gave me a 2 week trial the difference was day and night. On the first day Victoza bought my sugar from 169 to 125  second day 99. 3 day 98  it's a steady 90 I have been doing .6  not up to the 1.8 I will ask my doctor to see if a higher dosage is necessary. My doctor fought for me against my insurance (like they care) they gave me permission for one year. My diarrhea was mild and is subsiding no other symptoms I take my med at night and it stopped the morning spikes. Some people say headaches, maybe doing the night injections help,,, I don't get them This drug is a miracle thank you Denmark sad we Americans don't care"


"I have had the Mirena for about two weeks. Previously I would get cramps so bad from my period I would be bed ridden. I talk to my GYN and she suggested this. I can say that I still have cramping but it is not NEAR as bad as what it was. and I am still spotting. The spotting is so irregular that having sex is kinda off the table right now. although my sex drive is Crazy.  I am 19 years old, and its not to bad so far, but I am hoping it will get better, and that I can keep my normal weight."


"I had such a mixed experience on Cymbalta. I took it for 1 month. It made half my day awful, and the other half great. I would take it in the morning (30mg) and for the first half of the day I would feel this dark undercurrent, but kind of speedy at the same time. It made me have terrible anxiety and paranoia and I fought with my husband in the mornings, accusing him of petty things. Then around 1pm this darkness would lift and I would feel happy; it was really bizarre. But the damage done to my marriage from my behavior in the mornings was terrible. I hope my husband can forgive me for the drama. My last dose was 2 days ago and I feel much more stable and sane. I did not like how this drug altered my personality so much in the mornings."


"I have been on Tri-Cyclen Lo for nearly three months and I am VERY pleased with it. This is the first time I have even taken a birth control pill, and I was very weary to begin the pill after reading many horror stories online. I am very glad that I did not let my fears prevent me from taking the pill.

PROS:

-No weight gain

-No extreme mood swings

-No decrease in sex drive

-Easy to use

-Effective

-Less premenstrual cramps, shorter periods

CONS:

-For the first few days of the pill, I felt extremely nauseous. It was so bad that I considered giving it up, but I am glad I didn't as the nausea went away after the first week.

-I now experience headaches before my expected period"


"This was more effective than any others tried including Ritalin, Vyvanse which made my heart rate rise to the 140s. Modafinil worked quickly but not suddenly and lasted for the entire day."


"I've used the Mon. 7 day treatment before and I had no negative side effects. It cleared my yeast infection with no pain. I am using it again now since the first time was such a success and it is burning like crazy. I'm not even sure if burning is the right word, but it is VERYYYY uncomfortable down there. I'm wondering if I will be able to do this again tomorrow."


"I was previously on Loestrin FE for about 2 years. I had no side effects with this medication at all! So, one day I went to pick up my auto-fill prescription about 2 months ago and the pharmacist informed me that the prescription had been switched to Blisovi, but it's the same exact medication. Oh no it isn't! I've had a headache (varying from severe to mild) every single day. I'm tired, hungry, my back aches more than usual, gained about 10 pounds, broke out on my face, and this headache is a nightmare. I was beginning to think I'm going crazy until I read similar reviews. I was getting so mad over stupid stuff and crying out of nowhere. My boyfriend has handled it like a champ, but hopefully won't have to for long because I'm switching!"


"Had it inserted at 53 years age,  as I was still having regular periods within normal range frequency.   New female Gynocologist recommended it.  Initially had some spotting then periods ended.  Currently no problem.  Wish I had it when I was younger."


"I only used this product once & I had unbearable burning & itching, it was so bad that I went to an urgent care for immediate medical assistance."


"I've been on 20 mg (4x5mg  daily)for over 30 years now .Some days I take a few more ,Put on them after an operation went wrong and they are the only pill that helps with severe muscle spasms .
Hate being addicted but at my age refuse to come off ."


"I was prescribed Allegra after years of using Sudafed over the counter believing that my sinuses were the problem. My GP and I finally managed to figure out that the problem was allergic rhinitis. I take 180mg on a daily basis and since I've been taking I don't suffer with too much blockage and congestion however I have gained weight since taking this daily. I am doing a trial run of going without Allegra and also Cerazette to see whether bloating goes down. It's brilliant for my allergies without a doubt, the pro's outweigh the cons however I cannot continue gaining weight. Within 6 months of taking these alongside Cerazette daily I have gained 1st. I am trying to find a new alternative although this has worked brilliantly."


"I have horrible joint pain for someone my age (58), and there isn't a joint in my body that hasn't hurt at some point. I have taken more ibuprofen over the years, than I could ever count. A year ago I started taking Celebrex because I'd heard that for some people it's a miracle. In that year I have had total knee replacement (left knee), then two more "revisions" on the same knee to get rid of an infection. Just weeks ago, I came to the conclusion that Celebrex just wasn't getting the job done for my pain, and of course I did not want to take narcotics. I did a lot of research (the reviews on this site were immensely helpful) and decided to give Diclofenac a try. It has been fantastic, and I feel better than I have in years."


"Back in Feb I had first started not sleeping well and by the end of that month major depression was in full effect. I tried numerous atypical antidepressants only getting major side effects.  I was not inclined to use an SSRI since side effects seem to outweigh some of the positives they offer. Reluctant to give up on medication all together I was still not sleeping major battle with anxiety and insomnia. I decided to try Wellbutrin 150mg XL. Let me clearly explain the first 2 weeks were rough. No sleep think I slept 3 days or so. After the 3rd week I started to see more positive motivation and energy to get through the day. The energy is balanced now and the depressed thoughts and anxiety are in control. I'm just going to week 4... Onward"


"Started taking Adipex and I was at my highest weight ever. I was at 218lb. I currently am down 42lbs and now sitting at a weight of 176lb. Adipex really does help curb your appetite. Only down fall I've found was that the dry mouth can be a tad irritating at times. I drink on a daily basis probably around 2-3 gallons of water before I started taking Adipex and now with this medication I am almost doubling my water intake just because no matter what for me my mouth is always dry. It is a side effect that I am willing to live with though with the type of results I am getting. I have also lost 20 inches off my entire body since the process has started. I do go to the gym 4 days a week and I do cardio and weights as well."


"I swear my lower back muscles have been aching tortuously for almost 5 years. I've tried different mattresses, pillow-tops, foam, etc. I've been sleeping on my sofa for the last year. It helps immobilize my movements & sleeping positions. Even so, I still woke up with a flaring set of lower back muscles. I've become so depressed by this pain and the inability to sleep for more than 2 hours at a time that I just want to wander out into the street and cry. I'll sum up: Mobic is magic. I haven't been lower back muscle pain-free in literally years. Within 7 days, my muscle pain was gone."


"Used on and off for about 1.5 months. I stopped once I noticed more frequent, although mild, flushing (which I used to rarely get) after the first month. It seems like a much milder and more effective version of Mirvaso, but going forward I'll probably save it for special occasions rather than using it semi-regularly."


"I was prescribed this medication at 21 for panic disorder 8 years ago. I was previously taking Zoloft which I was given at 16... I think the zoloft did enough but also at that young of an age there wasn't much adventure I was seeking yet so my panic attacks were controlled. I did still get panic attacks and my life was still significantly altered. They switched me to Effexor 75mg & I gained 50 pounds in the first year. Panic attacks still present just less frequent. General everyday anxiety lessened. Tried few time to get off but I can't get past 37.5mg. Back on 75mg as of last week.  I  hate the first few weeks. Nightmares, appetite full force and generally light headed. It does calm the general anxiety down though but its still a difficult life."


"After experiencing breast cancer twice in 5 years I suffer from anxiety on a daily basis. Some days are very good and productive ,others not so good. I have tried many medications and work with an excellent doctor. My only relief comes from 1 mg of Xanax spread out over the course of the day. Thankfully my health prognosis is excellent,but the anxiety continues. I hope to be able to use it on an as needed basis someday. But for now I'm thankful for this medication."


"On this medicine for 5 days and have been on the couch for 4 days.  Very lethargic, lazy, no energy to do anything, loss of appetite, nausea, can't sleep at night, just not myself at all.  Missed 2 parties I was previously excited to go to, stayed home instead.  "


"Was sick for a week with pneumonia and went to urgent care.  102F fever, cough, no appetite, severe fatigue.  Prescribed Levaquin and started feeling better in 2-3 days.  Fatigue and cough continued for several weeks.  Lost 7 pounds.  I did not experience any side effects at all.  Would highly recommend this medication."


"Stay away from this pill! I have been taking this pill for about six months now. I experienced several side effects including breakthrough bleeding, migraines, bloating, weight gain (5-7 pounds) and horrible mood swings. My boyfriend probably thought I was a psycho because I would always get pissed off at the most random things. I give him all the credit for putting up with it. I am finally switching to a new pill!"


"Absolutely terrible medicine!! Does nothing for pain.  Ibuprofen 800 is about the  equivalent. Not to mention constipation. Asked to be lowered from these to 5mg regular oxycodone & my doc wouldn't do it. Needless to say I'm in the process of finding a new doctor. If you have a choice between Oxyado & anything else opt for the latter."


"I've been on Bydureon for 9 months now, my A1c's came down from 12 to 6.5, my sugar is always around 90-100 and never drops, I feel fantastic. I've dropped 60 lbs and eat when I want and never finish a meal, I ride my bike 20 miles no issues."


"I have had psoriasis since I was 20 years old. I am now 35. I started using Humira about 2 months ago and when I look at my skin now, I want to cry from joy!! Its gone!! All of the psoriasis is just GONE!! 15 years I have had people look at me weird and think I am diseased, now I look like any other person with clear skin. It is wonderful and I want to hug the makers of this amazing medicine!"


"I was prescribed Zoloft because of sleeplessness, anxiety and stress related to marital issues. It helped me with sleeping and seemed to lower my anxiety and stress (my marital situation improved at the same time, so hard to say if Zoloft or my situation helped lower those). I had to stop the medicine after a month because of severe side effects, including suicidal thoughts, weight loss, generally feeling flat all of the time, and mild headaches."


"I've been taking Lithium for almost 2 years now. It is actually amazing mood wise and it helped me get over my social anxiety. The side effects I've had which technically are not good at all, but are almost worth how I feel are. I had to be put on blood pressure medicines, my hair is sheding a lot more than normal. I have more acne than I used to, and the worst one. I've gained about 25 pounds which for me wasn't good I was already overweight. Oh and I haven't had a period for almost three months now (not pregnant) my doctor thinks Lithium might be to blame. I'm only 25 by the way, so I should still have a period. Besides all of this Lithium was the best thing to ever happen to me."


"I took this for anxiety panic attacks and depression from 2002 to 2003. It helped me tremendously. I literally felt it "kick in" after about 8 or 9 days of taking it. I was VERY skeptical of all medicines ang almost didn't take it. But thank goodness I did! It made me feel like everything was "smooth sailing". I Gradually weened myself off it because I could not afford the doctor appointments required as part of my treatment plan. IT was like returning from an exciting vacation when I stopped the Prozac. But I am now strongly considering it again due to tremendous stress in my life, I have become practically a recluse. Anyway, it worked for me!"


"I was very hesitant to take medication as I had been raised to associate it with seriously mentally ill people in a negative way. Social anxiety had extreme physiological effects on me, though, that therapy could not fix, i.e. the inability to speak loudly over loud noises or when out somewhere like a club, and premature ejaculation. Paxil basically fixed this immediately.

Paxil makes it so much easier to silence negative thoughts automatically. I was and am on a very low dose (10mg) and it works so well. It really did change my life. The only negative side effects are that it makes me sleepy. It also gave me a weird sensation in my teeth for the first month or so, but I actually enjoyed that feeling."


"I fall asleep at the drop of a hat and experience sleep paralysis.  There are times I know I'm supposed to be awake and I simply can't wake up.  Adderall helps so much.  I've taken it for about a year, however, and it is wearing off.  I hope to find a substitute that will help me stay awake soon."


"I, too,  thought Abreva was magic.. for awhile. It was so reliable. If I caught the tingle early enough,  no cold sore developed.  If it was already in progress,  it healed so quickly and painlessly. It always worked and so I gladly paid the high price.
A little over a year ago, I  got one that started on my nose and took over half of my face.  It got infected and I needed two types of antibiotics. I didn't suspect the Abreva,  until now.  This week, I used Abreva on a really small one on my lip,  and now it's all the space between my lip and nose,  advancing toward my eye,  and I'm so swollen I can't eat. Antibiotics again. Goodbye Abreva.  Forever."


"I was put on Lexapro a few years ago when we lost our son. It made things bearable. I am so happy for medical science. I went off it for about a year and had another tragedy happen to me. I have been back on 10mg for a few weeks now and love it. I notice I have to control myself when I take 10mg but when I take 20mg nothing can upset me. It's great. It also only took a few days for me to start feeling better. Thanks Lexapro I can finally work on my issues."


"27yr old male. After fighting psoriasis for as long as I can remember with creams, steroidal shots and puva treatment, im finally winning the battle with humira in as short as a month's time. Excited to see how clear my skin will be in the coming months. Sure its got some scary side effects, but so does tylenol for that matter, and they are very rare, and with a doctors supervision with your own awareness and safety intuition makes humira all that more safer...hope it works for you...the poke isnt that bad unless your a wussy"


"I just got Mirena inserted yesterday. The whole procedure took only a few mins (my gyno even gave me a Pap smear at the same time. Called it the "royal treatment"! HA!). There was a little cramping but nothing unbearable. I didn't take any medications (because I forgot to) beforehand. I was perfectly fine afterwards and went about my day as normal. I did have some spotting a few hrs later but that's about it. I have had two children in the last 3 yrs, my youngest born 4 months ago. My Gyno also made me come back on the tail end of my period. Those two factors may have played a part as to how easily it was inserted.  No complaints so far. Will update in a few months."


"Been on abilify for 4 months and had to go off.  It's a great medicine for bipolar.  I could tell when I missed a dose because I would flip out.  The down fall on why I went off was the weight gain.  I gained 30 pounds in 3 months with just snacking.  Dr told me it slows the metabolism down.  I think it stopped it.  So give it a try."


"Zoloft has been hard for me. At first it was okay (besides the side effects, those were brutal) but now that I've been on it for almost 2 years, im starting to forget things and my mindset is never balanced. Some days are okay, but some days I'm panicky, shaky, can't remember much even if it happened less than a minute ago, and my depression starts back up. I really don't wanna move on to another medication because the withdraws of this medication is as brutal as the side effects but i feel like Zoloft isn't a long term drug for me."


"I've been on Geodon for probably about a year and I like it. It works I don't really hear voices. From time to time like once a week I'd hear like half a min if voices compared to 24hrs of my day before taking Geodon. My dose is always changing but as of now I'm on 20 in the morning and 80 at night. I get muscle tense and jaw locking. sometimes it will look like I'm flipping people off or I'd hide my thumb and squeeze. I'm taking Benadryl for that which helps, I'm taking 50mg for morning and night. I had tingling in my head feeling like I could faint but that only lasted a month or so. Overall it's a good medication I'm happy as long as I don't hear angels and demons!"


"I am on differin gel 7 weeks now. I have to say the first few weeks my skin got worse and very red and sore but I stuck with it and in week 3 I started to see an improvement. I had a lot of red spots on my cheeks and so far they are clearing up. I would suggest only use a small amount. Cause if you use to much it can irratate your skin more. You need to be using it at least 8 weeks b4 you really start to see a difference. So stick with it. Its worth it in the end even though at the moment you think its never gonna clear."


"I did one cycle of the Depo shot, and at first, I wasn't suffering any side effects. I felt fine and really it was so much easier than taking a pill every day. Naturally, on Ortho-Cyclen, I forgot all the time. So the shot was refreshing and just plain easy to be on in that aspect. After about a week and a half, I started to notice an increased appetite. I'm talking, I was hungry ALL THE TIME. Also, I experienced severe acne. I went from having a break out maybe, once a month, to my face being covered in acne. I didn't experience any weight gain, but I was also doubling my work-out time because of the appetite increase."


"I took this medication for 9 years and I believe it had an accumulative effect on me.
I weened myself off and am still having problems sleeping and am now more irritable than ever.  I was also on Dilantin and phenobarbital.  I wish I had found this site when researching this medication.  Initially it did help me and I had good results but I had to break the dosage in half."


"My 13 yr old was prescribed 3mg of abilify per day after one visit to a pediatric psychiatrist for depression. After 17 months his level of aggression, suicidal thoughts, and violence was out of control!!! We asked his PCP how to ween him off of it and did so over a period of 5-6 weeks. He is no longer violent, depressed, or angry. This medication poisoned my son and I am just thankful we had the sense to go with our own research and gut feelings and take him off of it before it was too late!"


"i just had my skyla inserted about 3 weeks ago, ever since then i've been spotting non-stop & three days ago i started bleeding super heavy like if i was peeing myself and i haven't stop bleeding since, feels miserable when never before the skyla my period was this heavy & the horrible feeling of knowing that at any moment i can stain my pants coause its that heavy. also lower back pain & mild cramps. i'm scare now of how bad it is. i don't know if wether to take the skyla off or leave it on hoping it'll (my period) go back to normal. my experience so far hasn't been great at all. i don't really recommend this to anyone but every1 is different."


"I suffer with IBS/Lazy Bowel, having not had a BM in 7 days  so I resorted to buying Dulcolax as a last resort after trying countless different laxatives/dietary changes/suppositories, basically at my wits end desperate for some relief, I can honestly say I would've rather stayed constipated!! I have never been so ill in all my life, even food poisoning/stomach flu would be a welcome experience in comparison to the effects of this medication. I only took 1 tablet at 1.30pm (glad I didn't take the 'recommended dose') come after 3pm I experienced terrible nausea/vomiting, dizziness, weakness, muscle cramping, excruciating stomach cramps & pains, generally feeling like I was about to die, I kid you not, after many hours of failed attempts..."


"I tried to cope 4 months with severe adverse reactions. Insomnia, depressed mood, bladder gone grazy, pain increase in facet joints, white blood cells began to elevate over max of normal limit. The only good thing was the autoinjector, no pain feelings whatsoever."


"Tried everything this is the only thing that worked"


"I've had severe anxiety since 9 but after 25 years, I painfully learned to cope with it and reduce it without meds (most of this was from the fact that I was never properly diagnosed when I was a child).

Some of that anxiety won't ever go away but I prefer not to take benzos unless I really need them.

The very serious problem with benzos is that they can be very dangerous if you quit taking them and they are habit forming and you will unfortunately and quickly grow a tolerance to them over time.

As for this medication, I was only looking for something that could help with my itching after I moved to Austin, TX. This area is known for new folks having severe allergies.

Long story short - It worked pretty well for me for allergies and anxiety"


"Miracle drug is the first comment that comes to mind . I have end stage liver disease and currently wait patiently on the transplant list . I cannot explain my life or more even my unbearable existence I have undergone in the last several years . I began having difficulty with concentrating and unable to focus . I was so frustrated with myself living a life of total confusion to a point that I was in constant fear . My long term physician prescribed the medication to decrease the ammonia elevated by my failing liver . I was at a point that I was so depressed and had no desire to wake up in the mornings .  I began taking the medication in disbelief and only as a last resort . I need more room to elaborate my response"


"I have been on Vyvanse 30 mg for a year now and have had success taking it. I can work full time, have time management, take great care of my kids and keep my house clean. I sleep just fine at night. I do get irritable throughout the day if I don't eat. I feel nauseous and sick if I don't snack and stay hydrated. Hate to say it but it also worsens my anxiety slightly in the morning. Pros have outweighed the cons. As for weight loss I lost 7 pounds when I started taking it but have stayed at 130 pounds same weight for a year I am 5'5 and 28 years old. I feel healthy."


"Blackout! Urgent care said high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). Type1 diabetic, I don't eat bananas or take supplements. Treated cuts from fall and discontinued pills."


"As a sleep aid it is good, HOWEVER the abnormal and lucid dreams have caused some days to be clouded due to the "feel" from the nights before. I have also experienced crazy "sleep talking" to the point where my boyfriend can actually have full on conversations with me while I'm sleeping and dreaming. Weight gain has been substantial due to what I call a ravenous hunger."


"Celexa works for depression not panic attacks. I have been taking Celexa for two years and I am happy, but I am still a very nervous person."


"While this medication is working for my high blood pressure, it is not without side effects.  The one I am experiencing is severe nasal congestion 24/7.  I will be going back to my doctor to see what else is available."


"I'm 19 and was prescribed 750 mg for 14 days, stopped after 3 days after noticing soreness in knees and in heel. I was terrified to take this, but being allergic to penicillin and azythromycin I had to try it. Its now been 3 days since my last dose and I still have notable soreness in right heel. I am praying this goes away. I can still walk, but I definitely can't exercise. I am taking magnesium supplements and Bromelain for inflammation, with Ibuprofen.

Otherwise, I had no problems with sleep (if anything I was more tired) and no stomach upset. I think its also worth mentioning that I suffer from anxiety already and this did not worsen my pre-existing condition. Give it a shot, but the second you notice soreness anywhere,stop taking it."


"Was getting bad acid reflux within minutes of eating. After my EGD showed ulcers and inflammation my doctor put me on Dexilant 60 and within 2 days it was gone. My follow-up EGD showed no signs of ulcers, though I still have gastritis."


"Well looky here.  I wanted to see what was going on with my body and found these interesting posts.  I have been having some issues that are sending me to oncology and talk of leukemia.  About 2 months ago I stopped going on Prozac just to clear out my body with a few different meds.  Night sweats were one deal that my oncology doc brought up (I have the mutated gene for all the ! and ? to go up about leukemia, but have not had the bone marrow test yet, only because I am a wimp) and I have flashes throughout the night, but she is saying sheet wetting sweats.  Not them, but i am ripping off my sheets like I just had my hysterectomy back in 2001.  WHY I HAVE flashes is beyond me, but that Prozac apparently took control of them, so am back on."


"I am a 20 year old male, 175 lbs, and this was my first time taking ADD medication in my life. I have always had problems concentrating and get drowsy during the day and so have had problems doing homework/studying for college. I took 2 pills of 15mg capsules both at once at about 1pm. It was great. I was able to concentrate and do a huge amount of homework with out stopping. However, there were side effects. I couldn't stop chewing gum the whole time I was on it (or else I would grind my teeth). I couldn't eat anything and I ended up not being able to sleep all night. So I like the positives."


"Was given this medication for degenerative disc disease and muscle spasms.  I only take it at night, because it has heavy sedative effects. i.e. I take it at 7:00 pm, go to bed and if I wake up at 10:30 to use the bathroom I feel like I'm drunk, stumbling and uncoordinated.  Makes you sleep through, unfortunately didn't do much to help the pain, still wake up with pain in my back."


"This pill saved my life! Me and my boyfriend are 16 and have sex, we always use a condom but one night we had an accident where the condom broke. We couldn't go out that night to get Plan B but we went early the next morning (15 hours later). Since I still had to wait 2 weeks to get my period I spent it stressing and nervous. But sure enough today I got my period a day early! I only had a headache and sleepiness for the first two days of the pill. But I'm relieved and it was well work the 50 dollars. Mistakes happen."


"I was taking 50 mg. of Tramadol 3/day for a total of 150 mg daily with no problem for over 10 years. My new doctor became nervous about prescribing a 3-month supply (270 pills), and switched me over to the 200 mg. Extended-Release formula. I tried it for 2 weeks, and it doesn't work, so I started supplementing it with either Advil or Tylenol. This is definitely not good. I'm now taking a higher dose of Tramadol but have to take additional drugs."


"I have used Elavil for about two years, on and off. I was prescribed this medication for a condition called Cluster headaches. Well this medicine worked like a miracle, the next morning after taking the Evail I didn%u2019t have a migraine and I had been having them like clockwork for about two weeks!! Although this is an anti-depressant (I wasn%u2019t depressed) this medicine did boost my moods and made me feel much better throughout the day. It also gave me a very restful nights sleep. This medicine has been claimed to make some people gain weight but I work out at least three to four times a week and have not gained any weight. Works wonders and if you eat healthy and work out you shouldn%u2019t see that drastic weight gain that everyone mentions!"


"I had Skyla placed in May. I have gained about 20lbs since then, which sucks. I'm not good with birth control pills so I guess I'm stuck with the weight gain."


"Yaz is great. I have been taking it for about 6 months and my period is only about three days long and very light.  Before starting Yaz I had PMS for about a week and I would cry everyday. Now, I have no signs of PMS. I love Yaz."


"I'm 33 and have struggled with ADHD for as long as I can remember.  I was prescribed Vyvanse for the first time 6 months ago.  I noticed a huge difference within just a couple days.  Unlike Ritalin and Adderall, I'm not moody and it actually works the entire day.  My focus and concentration has improved greatly and so has my quality of life.

The only drawbacks are that I've noticed a decreased appetite and usually it takes an hour or two to "kick in".  I don't take it on weekends to help avoid developing a tolerance (this was per my physician's advice) and I seem to be restless at night on days when I don't take it.

But overall, Vyvanse has helped me more than any other ADHD medication I've ever been on.  Strongly recommended!"


"I started contrave 6 days ago.   I was concerned at first reading all of the reviews.   I wasn't expecting much.  The first few days I didn't change my diet.   I increased my water.   What I have noticed is that I am less hungry.  I am not eating the full meal because I get full.   I'm down 7 lbs in 6 days.    Yes I have had some side effects mostly Dry mouth!   That just helps me drink more water. So far I Am happy with it."


"I had a lot of success with Focalin.  I felt like my brain got turned off, which was a good thing! I could sit through my classes and actually get stuff done.  I stopped losing things and I got things done faster and with ease.  I lost weight, which was pretty cool.  I didn't have too many side effects that I can recall, except for the lack of appetite."


"I used to be on Orhro Tri-cyclen until it made me an emotional basket case. I then switched to Junel Fe 1/20 and I felt completely normal again. I took a year break and two months ago I began to notice I was getting acne like a teenager again, I'm 30. Mostly hormonal, jaw and chin area.  I decided to get back on it again. I've been on it for almost 2 months and my acne cleared up. 2 weeks into it I noticed bloating, and breast swelling. I also noticed I went up 3lbs. However all that went away my 2nd month in. I'm back to my normal weight, no more swelling in the stomach area, although my breasts are fuller than usual. These were my only symptoms. If this happens to you give it 2 months at least for your body to get adjusted."


"My experiance with this medication is not that bad. I have all of the side effects that has been listed I've had 4 doses and have not had a drink in 4 months ."


"I have battled cystic acne since I was twelve years old. I'm 33 now and finally using something effective. I take 50 mg twice per day and over a three month period the breakouts have decreased. I have not experienced any weight gain or other side effects while taking spironoloactone. I am also using retin a gel at night and wash with panoxyl twice a day. I feel more confident now that my skin is clearer. I've tried almost every product there is from Murad to Neutrogena, this is the first time in a long time I've experienced little to no breakouts."


"Plan b works!!!! I had an unplanned encounter with a boy who I was not with and have no real relationship with. We ended up having sex twice in one night unprotected. I wasn't on any birth control. I started to panic and so went and got plan b approx 14 hrs after the incident. I had to wait 2 whole weeks until I got my period!!! Worst wait of my life as I basically convinced myself I was pregnant. I had next to no side effects, other than maybe slight abdominal cramps, which freaked me out more as I believed because I didn't have any side effects, plan b didn't work. But have faith! This is very effective and this is my second time taking it and it has never failed. Be patient and don't worry x"


"Have used Abilify for about 18 months and it has helped me in all aspects. Can focus and can control the racing thoughts and mania attacks. It helps with the outburst and have lost weight."


"I've tried this and am so glad. I'm now on this one!"


"Pfizer could not tell me if hair would grow back, but they confirmed hair loss is a side effect of Viibryd. Wish I'd known."


"I started taking this pill when I was 218lbs and I now weight 135 lbs! I had thyroid issues too that originally caused the weight. But once managed I still had a hard time getting the weight off. This pill literally changed my life! Yes it does speed up your heart, my dr did an ekg before hand to make sure it was safe to take. But the results are beyond worth it. And if you take it with water or juice and a banana, you'll be good to go until dinner time! It took roughly 6 months tops to lose the weight, and I've maintained the weight loss for about 3 years now. I still fluctuate a little due to my thyroid. But I just start back on it if I need to lose again."


"I did develop a pain on the inside of my ankle on the left side with this medication.  When switched to metoprolol, the pain disappeared and reappeared when I went back on Atenelol.  Nevertheless, it has slowed down my heart rate (I have sinus tachacardia) by around 15  bpm and I enjoy better blood pressure control on this medicine."


"Battled a 6 year prescription opiate addiction, with a good 5 years in and out of withdrawals trying to get clean, never working and landing myself in hospital twice, once for a week and lucky to be alive. Tried a suboxone program but wanted to be properly free from the opiate bindings and feel again. Since being on Naltrexone I have not thought, cared, desired any opiate. Totally free from my mind and able to get on with my life, feeling, and feeling great. As an added bonus my in and out battle with alcohol has gone the exact same way, also dropping other destructive impulsive behaviour. Just dont care about it. First week I had brutal lethargy but  after dealing with years of withdrawals it was cake, no side effects since then.Life saver"


"I have spina bififa, scoliosis, osteoarthriti and I am on the bu trans patches. I have been in severe pain, even my eye balls hurt, every joint and muscle agony. I have tried so many medications an was almost at point of giving up. I was put on gabapentin and it has been a wonder drug and life saver. After only taking two all my pain went completely and I feel 20 again"


"My boyfriend and I had sex and the condom broke. I took Plan B about 6 hours later. I had a large amount of pregnancy symptoms about a week after taking the pill, and was constantly freaking out about the possibility of me being pregnant. I actually thought I was pregnant. However, the pill pulled through and I ended up receiving my period 4 days late."


"This medication worked wonders! I was a little skeptic about it from doing research but with anything you google search; if you dig around long enough you will eventually find something scary. I have had no diarrhea while on this medication as some of the complaints were mostly about diarrhea, nausea, headaches and cramps. Let me tell you, drink PLENTY of water!  Don't drink soda, tea, punch etc I mean straight up water! I also picked up Kefir, it's a cultured low fat milk smoothie. It will do wonders for your stomach! I also took Zantac 150mg 30 mins before taking the metro pill. Only side effect I have had was a tender tongue under my chin. PS; if ur urine is dark (common complaint by most) u need more water people! hope this helps you!"


"I have taken this medicine off and on many times, works wonders, I always have refills if it comes back!  It's definitely my go to!"


"Awful awful medicine!! Started take 30 mg once a day for Chronic pain at day 19 I had horrible heart palpitations my Dr suggested I get off the medicine by taking one every other day. I tried that after taking one then skipping a day the next day I took another which gave me an awful migraine! I have imitrex for migraines but couldn't take it because in was on cymbaltia so I suffered though a 24 hour migraine! I had to just stop talking it at this point. I've had awful electrocution feeling in my brain for 10 days!! I'm enraged and I'm never like this! Awful, awful drug the people that made this should b ashamed of themselves!!!"


"Paxil is one of the few antidepressants that worked well for me. However, don't stop taking the drug when you start feeling better. Stopping Paxil abruptly made me physically ill. The Paxil withdrawal symptoms are similar to opiate withdrawal."


"I was perscribed 2 100 mg tablets twice a day for muscle spasms.  This is the worst experience I have ever had. Only took 2 1 in morning and 1 in evening. I was up for 3 days straight jittery, agitated,  mildly confused and spaced out. I had no pain but could not function a normal life on Norflex. I am 120 pounds."


"Love Mobic, but it gave me stomach ulcers. At first I thought I had heartburn until everything started to make me sick. I also worry about the damage it does to your liver. Now I have to decide which is worse, pain or being sick to my stomach, because Mobic is the only thing that keeps me going. Best since Vioxx and we know where that went."


"47 yo male tried Ramipril first which was great at reducing blood pressure but also turned me into a zombie, foggy head and constantly tired and I believe bad interaction with Lipitor.

Have been taking Amlodipine for 2 months and the side-effects are way less but not totally gone. Have had trouble sleeping, some tiredness, constant numbness/tingling in left hand and weight gain (assuming water gain?).

Trying to tough it out but may end up not taking BP meds at all. (Was in the 140/90ish range when starting the drugs).The side effects do not make me feel right."


"I have been taking losartan since 1999. I went to the doctor for routine visit. I was going through a divorce and learning a new job. My BP was 200 plus over 100 plus. I had no idea it could get that high without causing a stroke.  My doctor put me on 100/25MG. The only complaint I have is urinating quite often. I will take my medication since I don't want to have a stroke. There are many BP medicines out there but this is the only one I have ever taken."


"I used this med along with Cardizem-Lasix was supposed to also help control serious swelling in my feet from the Cardizem, in addition to aiding in controlling my blood pressure. The only issue I had with it is that it made my eyes burn very badly by making them very dry. I have dry eyes anyway, so that didn't help. It also didn't control the swelling in my feet, but did help with blood pressure."


"I have been taking 10/650 for 5weeks. I think they are good for the pain but they are too strong on my stomach. That's why I rate them an 8. I like the 10/325 better. With the 10/650 I have to eat a very large meal, if not I get very ill. I'm going to2 ask my doctor for the percocet 15, they are smaller and have less acetaminophen which is better for my body."


"Adderall is overall a good ADD medicine. The only side effects I get are insomnia and weight loss but it really does work for school."