"Great at first until you have to take as therapy for years. I have Headaches, confusion, memory loss, Mania, loss of sleep, I already have Anxiety disorders, This stuff can facilitate Glaucoma, Alzheimers. Blurrs vision from the start! Terrible no integrated health care so docs can learn to see the whole patient and avoid severe disruption of life. I'd rather nurse the severe trouble of advanced diverticular disease, IBS, Fructose malabsorbtion, Hiatus hernia type2, GERD, LPRD. I would rather not be blind and loose what is left of my mind. Terrible medication in the long run. Patients should be educated, better monitored for complications for all medical issues."


"I was introduced to a study of Arcalyst in Columbus, Ga. in January of 2007. I was tested and found that I have Familial Cold Auto-inflammatory Syndrome which I have lived with for 55 years. This has been a terrifying disease of misery and pain. But since the Arcalyst injections, from the first one it has changed my life. I am able to work and do anything I desire pain free. I thank God everyday for Regeneron Pharmaceutical Company for this long time study and hard work they have put into this treatment. Everyone needs to try this. My daughter and grand-daughters also have the FCAS and are doing great. Thanks you for the time to express to others the importance of never giving up! Keep the faith."


"Started taking it the day before Thanksgiving 2013. Didn't even want to smoke on the holiday. Had one...yuk. I have been smoke free for 9 days. I have no desire to smoke, haven't gained any weight and considered myself "smoke free". The word "quit" is a four letter word for me and too heavy (at least for now).

Thank you Chantrix. I needed you like an old friend. I thank you."


"Was given 3 x 400mg daily for 5 days, after I had 4 teeth extracted under sedation. It made me feel very unwell. So tired, headaches, dizzy, no energy, a brain fog too. No tooth or gum infection though ! Stopped taking it 24 hours ago, hoping to feel better soon."


"I just had my first child and she is a blessing but I am not wanting a second child for awhile. My doctor recommended this to me and I was all for it.  Talked to her and two other doctors about side effects and there will be no weight gain, slight periods if any and can stay in for up to five years. Not recommended if wanting a child within a year. My initial experience was a little nauseous feeling (that came and went for a couple days), which was to be expected with the hormone change and honestly it was a little painful but I had to have a c-section. I would highly recommend this."


"I started this Drug in 2004 because because of bad panic attacks and high anxiety anytime I was outside my house. In elevators, in crowds, in cars if there was a lot of traffic and a million other situations. I did no research on this drug, just assumed my doctor knew best. It definitely works, probably the best anti anxiety drug on the market, and longer lasting than Xanax, however it does come at costs. Depending how much you take, or how much anxiety relief you need it can really be debilitating. If you need higher doses it can make you drowsy, cannot drive.  I highly recommend this drug for emergency usage only because its addictive and I didn't know this but stopped abruptly and had widthdrawls like a heroin addict when I stopped"


"First time mom, 8 mo. old baby. Liletta inserted on Oct 19th, it’s now Nov 14. Insertion was a VERY uncomfortable pinch, a lot of pressure in my stomach vs. where I thought I would feel It in my cervix. My Dr. had me cough during insertion which distracted me, BUT I realize the 4-6 ibuprofen I took before getting it made me feel less pain because when the meds wore off ...dear gawd...the discomfort and cramping was unbearable. Instantly regretted my decision and vowed to have it removed. I even went to the ER to have an ultrasound out of fear It was misplaced. The cramps, low back pain, discomfort and pain jumped from one ovary to the next made me miserable for about 4-5 days. Things got better but spotting since Oct 25 and weird smell."


"I was given tramadol for my knee pain. What a joke. It did absolutely nothing for my pain. The dr. wouldn't give me anything else, so I just suffer with it."


"This was my first time being on birth control.  Each month I had increasing breakthrough bleeding until by the fourth month, I bled every day."


"This medicine is a lifesaver! I have Lupus and have been having extreme hip and back pain lately. I have been on numerous medicines and am allergic to codeine, Vicodin, and Percocet so its difficult to find adequate pain relief without other side effects like nausea, vomiting, light-headedness. Nucynta does not give me a "high" feeling and I have not experienced nausea with this medicine. The only downside to this medicine is its expensive! I encourage people to call the company and apply for the savings card. I'm awaiting mine, and if it goes through you will pay no more than $25 a refill. Hope some others get relief with this medicine like me. Right now I could kiss my orthopedic surgeon for prescribing me Nucynta!"


"I haven't had a BM in a good week though I'm never really regular but the bloating and pain was getting crazy so I decided to take 2 (w diet coke) at 11:30am and I ate high in fiber veggies. The mild cramping pain started at 6 and it got a little worse as time progressed. There was very minimal results but intense (but bearable) pain. It's now going on 8 and I feel mild cramps still with little spurts on really bad pain. Now I'm scared reading the reviews and trying to drink more water!! I feel just a little nauseous especially around food but other than that good, just really nervous!"


"Really good!!!!! I like atarax. Because: not addictive, makes me calm (and sleepy), calms anger restlessness and anxiety altogether. I am also on cymbalta and without cymbalta the atarax would probably be less effective. Atarax is my go-to when im anxious and i love it:)"


"Sinequan (doxepin) works very well for insomnia, especially since it not only causes drowsiness, but also because it relieves anxiety. A lot of insomnia is caused by overthinking or not being able to stop thinking or fretting. This is a good medicine for that. The only thing is it has more side effects than some of the newer drugs."


"My daughter had Leukemia and had a bone marrow transplant that did not take. During one of her last bouts of chemotherapy she developed a bad rash. She was given Fluticasone Propionate Cream for her skin. It helped clear up some the rash that was considered eczema or even graft versus host disease. I think that this not only helped clear up the rash, but felt good when I applied it. I would gently apply a thin layer and give her little massages to go with it. I liked this cream for her situation."


"I have been suffering from sciatica for about 10 years now. It has gradually gotten worse. Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and naproxin no longer help to relieve the pain in my left thigh. I have found that a generic capsaicin patch placed on my lower back relives the pain. It doesn't fully disappear but it becomes a lot more bearable  (0.025%)"


"People who have higher incomes on medicare and who take 2 insulins plus more than 10  other medications including additional tier 3 meds for life do not fit into any supported categories.   I reached the donut hole April 19 when my monthly medicine payments were $45 for each tier 3 medicine.  Now one lantus is $173 for 20 days, novalog is about the same plus a additional 250 or more for other meds.  I worked hard all my life to get a decent social security and now have stopped taking my lantus because I cannot afford $173 for every 20 days.

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"I had a very bad experience with perphenazine. I ended up with severe joint pain, difficulty breathing, chest pain, weird spinning sensation in my face on the right side of my nostril, on my forehead and on the right side of my temporal area. I had difficulty urinating and horrible insomnia. It has been well over 6 months since taking up to 12 mg for only a few ( about 2--4 days) and I am still having problems. I started on only 4 mg back in Dec 2013 and took the same dosage up to Mar 2014. I stopped because I could barely urinate. Then, I started have weird movement as stated above in my face, but not as bad as the movement when I took 12mg. The, I was told that I needed to start back on this drug for the movement to disappear."


"I used to be on trazadone, Ambien, and Ambien CR. I enjoyed both Ambiens because I did get a lot of the sleep that I have missed out, but I did feel groggy when I woke up and still tired. When Ambien CR started to not work as well, I would ride a bike and end up in someone else's lawn. My body got so used to all of them that they now after 1 year of not taking them, still treats my body as if I am "high". Everyone's experience is different."


"Best and only medicine that worked for my Chronic Pain."


"I have tolerated Triplix very well without the physical discomforts--aching joints,etc.,  that occurred with both Crestor and Lipitor."


"If plan B worked for people it's because they were not meant to be pregnant in the first place. I took plan B within one hour and it failed. The condom slipped off but he mostly ejaculated in the condom. I was sure I had some sperm left around my vaginal walls so I took plan b. I suffered the worst abdominal cramps and it did nothing to prevent pregnancy."


"I had a splenectomy and given dilaudid in my IV afterwards for pain. It made me feel nauseous and felt like I was gonna pass out. I told my nurse and she told me it was normal. Well I stopped breathing, thankfully I was revived. When I woke up my room was full of people and even a chaplain. Scariest day of my life. After that I managed my pain with only Tylenol."


"I have been on and off different antidepressant meds for years.  I started Fetzima at 20 and ramped up to 160.  Couldn't really tell much difference.  I also take 400 mg Wellbutrin twice a day and Deplin (supposed to help stuff cross the blood brain barrier).  I was only on Fetzima a few  months (3-4?) with questionable improvement.  Have now weaned completely off and now starting LIthium.  Starting with 300 mg but will eventuall be at 900 mg.  Changed Wellbutrin to name brand (NOT generic) 300 mg SR daily along with the Deplin.  I just need something to help soon.  I have been fighting this for so long, and I am almost at the end of my rope.  I have been unemployed over a year, which just adds to the stress and strain."


"For those suffering from chapped lips from this medication I have to recommend Dr. Dan's Cortibalm. It is usually behind the counter at your pharmacy, you'll have to ask for it. It saved my life while taking Accutane."


"I was only on the NuvaRing for 30 hours. Within a few hours of insertion I was felling lightheaded. I didn't think anything of it until I woke up multiple times throughout the night feeling like I was on fire and sweating profusely. The next morning I was unable to go to work due to vomiting, jittery and feeling overall sickly. It became worse throughout the day. It came to the point I was hardly able to function that my mother called the doctor who advised to remove the device immediately that my body was rejecting it. I wasn't even on the NuvaRing for birth control reasons, it was to help regulate periods."


"I don't get majorly depressed any more or suicidal. My only problem is being so tired all the time. I used to work a lot and be up for days sometimes and required only 3-5 hours of sleep per night. Now sometimes I do nothing but sleep for as long as 5-6 days only getting up to eat, shower and use the bathroom. My energy level has gone from 9 to 3 on a good day. Marriage is in trouble too.  I've had dosage adjustments all over the place and am back to my starting dose of 3/25.
6/50 was the worst. Now taking an additional 20mg of fluoxetine during the day but it doesn't help so I'm stopping that. I'll stick with the lowest dose and start drinking coffee or something to get me going. I'm a 52 year old male in good shape. No reason for the tiredness."


"Took it for a year or so, but now I need it again and my insurance wont pay for it and my other medicines are over $400.00 a month and they want $160.00 more for Crestor. We just can't do it."


"Had terrible smell and had discharge constantly. After the second day on antibiotics it went away! But once during the 10 day period I had sex, so please follow directions NO SEX because you will ruin the treatment and will have to start over."


"If I could give this a negative number I would. It murdered my skin. It made my skin horribly worse. I woke up the morning after my first application (which happened to be the day I was taking the SAT!) with my skin just a horrible peeling, painful mess. My skin felt like there was acid under earth it. My face was disgusting, it was completely tight (it looked leathery!!!) and covered with dead skin, I couldn't see fresh skin ANYWHERE. It was all peeling off. And burning. I, of course, stopped using it. But for the next 2 weeks my skin was peeling non stop (moisturizer and exfoliating were no help) and my face was dark red. It looked like I had had an absolutely horrible sunburn. This was after just using Onexton ONCE. Wouldn't recommend."


"Would be nice to know if it works but can't open it! So many reviews saying how difficult it is to open, and no changes... stupid!"


"Hi everyone ! I started contrave may 21 2015 and so far have lost 6 pounds . I haven't had any nausea or vomiting but the diaheria is a bit annoying . It's totally bearable though . The reason I started this drug is because I gained thirty pounds ever since the love of my life passed and I can honestly say I feel like it's saving my life . The bupropion gives me life but I don't know if it's the Narxelone that makes me a little sleep after taking it . I'm a 20 year old male 6ft and weigh 200 pounds , and I can honestly say I'm feeling more and more confident as the days pass ! Insurance companies don't know much about it , so get that savings card!!"


"Before being on the patch, I took two different birth control pills and was on the Nuvaring. I had a lot of problems with those which I'm not facing with the patch (acne, extreme tiredness, moodiness, yeast infections, bacterial vaginitis, weight gain, etc). I'll admit that I've had pretty bad cramps and extreme changes in my mood when my period comes. I feel a little out of whack, but it's worth it compared to the alternative side effects I've experienced! The first day of a new patch, I'm always extremely tired and a bit nauseous as well. It also does leave a sticky ring and cause irritation, but it doesn't bother me. You can see a few faded square marks on my back from previous weeks.. a little weird. Overall, the best birth control I've experienced so far! Easy, reliable, etc."


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


"I have Bipolar I with some psychotic episodes in the past. I used to be on Abilify, but I had weight gain and shaking of my hands. Saphris has been wonderful for me. I used to take Ambien because I couldn't sleep, but with Saphris I fall asleep within 10-15 minutes. I only take 5mg at night. I don't take it in the morning because of how sleepy it makes me. I've also tried 10mg at night and that worked well too. As for the flavor, I have to have the black cherry. I couldn't stand the original, mint, I think it was. I feel great and would definitely recommend it."


"A miracle pill. First time in my life I finally feel normal and can function like a normal person."


"15 plantars warts for son so bad and deep one podiatrist wouldn't treat him.  Referred to another.  Laser surgery is only option to keep normal life, but told to use Drysol for 2 weeks first.  Off script, as directed put on each a.m. once a day only.  Wow!!! After48 hrs they started to turn black and discomfort gone. After 2 wks they are more dry and black... we are waiting to hear back from podiatrist to see next step.  Surgery may not be needed after all. No side effects."


"I have been taking 500 milligrams twice a day for 7 days for BV. I have taken this before but it's been about 15 years. I don't have any problems with side effects. Yes it has a metallic taste but if you are good at taking pills it is not a problem. You need to put a small amount of liquid in your mouth first, throw the pill back then swallow all at once. Can't even taste it that way. The doctor had me paranoid to take this medicine because they said it would make me sick and violently ill if I drink alcohol with it. I did not want to use a cream so this is way easier for me. My past experience is that it will give me a yeast infection but I am prepared this time to treat it. I am thankful I don't have the awful side effects described here."


"I got the 7-day to treat a yeast infection. The first night I used it, it rocked. It was like my vagina was being fanned with nice miniature cotton swabs or something. Such relief. No burning at all. However, it is my second night, 30 minutes after application and it hurts like hell. Severe burning around the opening of my vagina and I can feel it starting to itch even more. This is agony. Honestly would rather have the yeast infection."


"One of the best decisions I have made. After having my first child, I decided I wasn't ready to have another anytime soon. I have never been on birth control because I absolutely did not want the extra hormones. I felt 0 pain during the insertion. I was on day 2 of my period, which greatly helps because the cervix is softened. I would recommend trying to schedule the insertion sometime on your menstrual cycle. I have ALWAYS had a medium- heavy 7 day period. I did notice my bleeding has increased on day 1-3, but is normal the rest of the time. No increased cramping, or other side effects. Everyone is different but for me, this has been one of the best things I have done. 100% successful so far!"


"The first time I tried this I had my first cold sore in months.  It was so bad it caused my lymph node in my chin to swell. I took this and the cold sore healed so quickly. I woke up to a cold sore this past sunday took the pills on monday and it is now Tuesday and it is barely noticeable!"


"Hi folks. Have been on Vega inj. For 2months. Most hallucinations, auditory, visual, and mental gone. Has been a game changer for me as my life was completely unmanageable before. Still not leaving home much and have gained a few pounds nothing to drastic but it beats having conversations with people only I can see and not having a choice about it.  Also my insurance wouldn't cover it, it's about $2000usd for 1month inj.   Thanks, hope this helps."


"I agree with most of the other users here that this is an amazing product.  I have had hyperhidrosis for a couple of years and sort of learned to live with it rather than treat it as a medical condition and get treatment.  Aside from some itching and irritation at night, I can't think of anything bad about this medicine.  For the first time in years, I don't have to hide my underarms or wipe my hands on my jeans before shaking hands with someone.  And I just went to the store to buy some light-colored shirts.  Hypercare/Drysol is really life-changing for me.  Thanks to you all for sharing your experiences, and if anyone reading this discussion suffers from hyperhidrosis, I hope you will give this drug a try."


"Its a great drug. Its expensive. But for depression --only need about 1/4 of a pill a night. That means a blister pack could last 40 days. So a normal 30  day supply could actually last 4 months. Also there's a discount card on saphris website that says its never more than $25 a month.  If you have depression that hasn't responded to anything else id try it."


"My bronchitis was so severe that the only way I would be able to board my flight to South America in 3 days was with the z-pack.  I took 2 pills right at the doctor's office and headed back to the office. I was in complete disbelief when within 3 hours of taking the first 2 pills my overall condition had improved tremendously.  I am glad that I didn't experience any adverse symptoms while on it, but I know of some people that unfortunately are not able to take this medication."


"I have been taking Malarone for the past 6 weeks while in Zambia. I take it after meals in the evening. I can't say I have had any noticeable side effects at all. Whether it is effective against getting Malaria only time will tell, I am here for another 5 weeks. I also use a net, repellent, etc."


"I've been using this for almost 2 months now and it helped clear my face. It also regulates the skin's sebum production hence reducing oiliness. Side effects are peeling, redness, increased sun sensitivity, burning and itching. I recommend to first time users to put a very small amount to parts affected. Patience is the key. For a week or two your face will really adjust to it but it works. My face even has a pinkish glow to it now and I feel more confident."


"First this pill kind of freaks me out with the whole "have to take it within the hour at the sametime everyday". I also deal with no period of a week, period of 3 days, no period for 4 days, then period of another 2 days...on and on and on. I have been on it for three months and thinking that this might not be the pill for me. It has given me some anxiety and increased my mood swings. I do have breast tenderness at times. Probably not the pill for me. But I was put on it since other birth control pills give me a headache and so far this pill has never given me a headache so at least that has worked."


"This med. was prescribed to me  3months ago for vaginal "Ecoli" I did not have any symptoms at all of b.v. or "Ecoli" until I used it! I have had a extreme issues! A Shingles out break the days after using it, burning, itching, swelling, oral and vaginal yeast infection. My immune system has been severely low and I can not seem to get better. This med. Ruined my life! I went to the doc. feeling normal, but after using clindesse I feel like I have Aids! I was tested last year and I was negative, so now 3months later and my body is all messed up. Worse med. I have ever taken!"


"I thought it was going to work immediately but took a good hour. Hour mild cramping and diarrhea for 45min.  Thought I was done and could go watch the bachelor. I got 5 min into the show and almost didn't make it back to the bathroom.  15 min waiting for diarrhea to stop. Finally I can go watch the bachelor.  20 min into show and it hits again. 10 more minutes of diarrhea and finally done. It was not as bad as everyone was saying.  Now for my morning prep"


"This is my second month on 10mg daily Brintellix. I'll start by saying that I'm 18 and suffer with major depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, ADHD, and PTSD. I take this everyday along with 50mg vyvanse to help with my ADHD. I have to say that the combination of these medications has helped me tremendously in just the month that I've added brintellix. I no longer have panic attacks daily, I don't cry all the time anymore, I don't feel hopeless or isolated, I don't feel negative constantly anymore, & I honestly feel like I'm more of myself again. The only issue I have is that I vomit daily, my nausea can get intense, & some days I tend to lay around more than usual. The vomiting can get really bad for me, however. It worries me sometimes."


"I tried every drug and mixture of drugs to help me sleep.  Ambien worked for a few months and then quit.  Seroquel had me doing weird sleepwalk things.  The others didn't work at all even when taken with other drugs also.  Then I tried trazadone and what a lifesaver!  I thought it would take a lot so I started with 200 mg.  About a year later, I tried just 100 mg and it works just fine.  It's about 8 years later and it still works as though I just started taking it.  Thank you trazadone!!!"


"I have taken celexa for 6 months. I experience none of the side effects I found in other drugs. I do not feel drugged or my mental function diminished. I only feel confident I can handle crises. I have recommended celexa to a couple of my friends with PTSD who found it as helpful."


"I've always had mild psoriasis growing up since my grandma and dad had it. This year I stopped using clobatelsol propitiate tropical cream and my psoriasis got so bad I finally turned to western medicine!! I tried ortzela starter pack for two months and lost about 10 pounds, thank god, but my psoriasis seems like it got worse!!! I'm going to stop taking the medicine as it has spread all over my body and face :("


"Tried a sample from my doctor, ended up wasting 3 of the 4 due to the wife's waffling moods. The last one worked great, rock hard and lasting. Kind of a pricy gamble with the timing and such."


"I think Luvox is a good medicine. I also take Abilify. Luvox took a long time to work. My two cents are to keep yourself busy and active, because no medication will treat everything. I am only giving this medicine a 7 out of 10 because it makes me kind of tired. The reason why I take Abilify too is because I have irritability associated with depression."


"I had been on Restasis for a couple of years with no noticeable improvement. I was also trying different types of punctal plugs. Allrex steroid drops, too. No help. My insurance changed this year so I had to find a new ophthalmologist. He suggested Xiidra. I've taken it about a week and it may be helping. He suggested I put a drop of Refresh Optive gel drops in before the Xiidra to help with burning. That helped a lot. Hardly any burning. The first time I took it without the OTC drops it was so painful. Eyes hurt and I got a bad headache around my brows. I wouldn't have been able to continue. I will keep trying the xiidra. I've also ordered PRN fish oil capsules that was recommended. They can be bought on the web."


"Worked for maybe a week then stopped working.  Stopped for a couple weeks and tried again, does nothing at all, back to Immodium that has been working some for 30 years."


"I've been on this drug 3 days, I see most say it makes you nauseated, well the first two days I took it after eating breakfast, I had no problems, just seemed hungrier than usual. Well on the third day I decided to take it before eating, and the nausea is overwhelming! So I think the drug should be taken with food. or minutes after eating. So far I'm not eating on the 3rd day because I'm too nauseated!"


"Hello,

         I contracted the Hep C virus about 30 years ago. I tried the treatment to kill it about 20 years ago and the side effects were way too much for me so I had to quit. I have been without symptoms for all these years. However, in the back of my mind I knew I had Hep C and it bothered me. About 6 months ago I started having pain in the area of my liver. Thank God I went to see my old liver doctor a few weeks ago because I was worried. He informed me I had gall stones and that my liver looked great. The best thing he told me was all about Harvoni!   I started taking Harvoni two weeks ago. I noticed fatigue at days 5 and 6 but now its gone. I seriously feel better now than I have in years. Thank You Havoni creators and staff!"


"Great product ....literally can't remove safety cap.  It should be replaced asap or I'm sure customers will switch to a new brand. Great product....can't get it out of bottle."


"I have what I'll deem "allergy attacks", primarily to tree pollen.  I tried Allegra for the first time and it worked on my allergies.  I took it 3PM Sunday and was better that evening.  I took another pill Monday at 7AM and a third Monday at 7PM (instructions read once every 12 hours).  Monday night I went to bed at 10PM, woke up at 12 midnight and was unable to fall back asleep again.  I was exhausted, eyes gritty, but could not fall asleep no matter what.  I will try a lower dose (once every 24 hrs) but not sleeping isn't worth curing the allergy."


"Due to my asthma, I have also lost my sense of smell and taste, Prednisolone treatment for 5 days(30mg/day) helps restore my smell & taste for upto 3 weeks.During this time I normally do not need to take my inhaler for the asthma"


"I been on Contrave for 3 1/2 months. I have lost 60lbs. I have changed my eating habits. Workout every night. I highly recommend this medicine."


"I have been taking Lotronex for almost 3 years. It has done wonders for controlling my IBS. I feel like a new person! I no longer have severe cramping and can actually leave the house in the morning to get to work on time.  Lotronex, eating the right foods, and taking fiber has really made a tremendous difference.  Some days, I can even take a half pill and still get the same results."


"I take 25mg in the morning and 50 at night. Within the first two weeks of taking it, I tried to commit suicide, I was fighting major depression at the time too. By week four the feeling went away. Took 2-3 months for the fingers and toes to stop tingling but I had that in the toes any ways from nerve damage in the back. They increased my evening dose and within two weeks again I tried to commit suicide again. This time twice in one week and within a month I stabilized again. My doctor will not raise it anymore even though I just begged her to, it's only day 7-21 that I need to be watched and the last time, I called my sister to take me to the hospital the second attempt.I didn't lose weight on it."


"Been on Zoloft 50 mg for 3 weeks and I'm starting to feel like myself again. I have MDD, ADD, anxiety, panic attacks and insomnia but since taking this medication I am sleeping again and waking up without my alarm which has never happened.  I was a little sick for the first few days however it passed.  My panic attacks are almost gone.  My doctor agreed to increase my dosage to 100 mg to see if I can get a little better I'm almost where I want to be but my negative emotions have subsided tremendously.  I know this road is hard for all of us but don't give up.  Remember the chemical make up in your brain changes overtime, so when something stops working seek help.  Best regards!"


"I have only been on it for like 4 days now and I hate it I have  eating more now  Then I every have on anything else. And the price it way to high $67.00"


"I got Implanon in October 2011 and I felt the cons outweighed the pros. My symptoms included: Vaginal Bleeding (all the time), HAIR LOSS! As someone else mentioned my hair also broke off in the middle - my mother has also noticed it, depression/very emotional sometimes for no reason, anxiety, no sex-drive, slight acne, felt down in the dumps/sad, no motivation, fatigue, dermatitis of the skin on my hands.I was in a relationship that I am in no longer. The only good thing about the implant is it's very effective (no pregnancy). I got the Implanon taken out 2.5 months later recently in December 2011 (4 day ago). My dermatitis has gone away and hopefully I'll feel like myself again. Please those who want to try it be aware of these symptoms. I was 1 of the unlucky ones."


"I have been on Effexor for 9 weeks now and I have to say it is working like a charm!! I have not experienced any side effects other than a dry month and am a little slower to achieve an orgasm (the desire is still there however). I am soooo glad I decided to take Effexor!! I had been dealing with horrible anxiety for about a year and would constantly think about it throughout the day. I was effecting simple tasks and crippling me. I feel like my old self again! Not over thinking every damn thing! I had an allergic reaction to  Zoloft so I was very afraid to start a new med. So glad I did!"


"I've been on Saxenda for 1 week so far @ 0.6mg. I've lost 4lbs. I've had no side effects, only thing I can say is that my mouth is dry and I'm thirsty more than usual. Otherwise no side effects, I take the injection around 7pm-9pm. Last night I just upped the dose to 1.2mg and I'm more thirsty so I just carry a large water bottle with me now."


"I too had not eaten in almost a year. Bentyl was painful and other medicines made me ill. Librax saved my life. I lost 50lbs and I was not heavy. My problem now is extreme stress keeps me on this medicine. When I can find work or sell house When I am not about to lose everything I hope to get off Librax and Ativan."


"When I have a severe headache that does not fully meet the criteria for a migraine, I turn to Fiorinal. It usually totally knocks the headache out.   I would gladly endorse this product."


"It works, didn't get pregnant for the full 3 years, however, I had some mood swings from hell, headaches, anxiety, depression, dryness, and little to no sex drive. I didn't gain a lot a weight (maybe a couple of pounds). However everyone is different so side effects can be different."


"This little pill is amazing. It is one of the safest and most effective antianxiety medications I've ever been on.

Pros:

- Very effective

- Works quickly

- Safe

- Doesn't make you drowsy

- Can be taken as needed; not addictive and no withdrawls

- Doesn't impair cognitive function

- Also helps with allergies!

Cons:

- Primary side effects were dizziness and weight gain

Notes:

- I've found from personal experience that if I take it before bed I'm more likely to have nightmares

- Do not quickly get up: slowly stand up, else you'll get extremely dizzy and might even fall over.

- Do not take with other antihistamines: always check with your doctor or a pharmacist before taking allergy medicine.

Would I recommend? Definitely!!"


"Day 2 of Lexapro. Only side effect is strong yawning. Used to be on Paxil 2 years ago and had extreme side effects (soft stools, night sweats, vivid dreams). Was doing okay controlling my anxiety for the last 2 years until I recently have been under excessive stress causing anxiety and fear of death.  I am hoping Lexapro will work well. My husband and I were planning on getting pregnant soon, so I'm not sure if I will have to come off Lexapro or not."


"Ditto what jrpem stated above. Side effects proved to much TOO much for me."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"PLEASE PLEASE FIX THE TASTE!!!!! It was quite effective for its intended purpose. It cost me $83 with my insurance. Getting it down was awful. I gagged, choked and threw some back up. I hppe there is something more palatable next time around. I had pills last time - would have preferred them to this prep. PS: it's been 3 full days since my colonoscopy and I still have diarrhea, gas and nausea. Trying to find out why. Had to leave work because of it all today."


"I have a hard time rating this, because my feelings are mixed. I naturally have emotionally high highs and low lows when not on any birth control. On this pill the emotions have somewhat leveled out, though not as much as they did on Yaz and maybe not enough. The real down side is a severely decreased sex drive (same response on Yaz) and it's affecting my relationship with my boyfriend. I can't attribute my breast growth, skin clearing or weight gain to Aviane - all due to other factors. I take Aviane at night to sleep through the nausea (same on Yaz). If I miss a pill and have to take 2, it WILL make me vomit. But taking 1 pill each night as prescribed makes it manageable. I don't want to shop around, but maybe Aviane is not the pill for me."


"Interesting reading about the flu like symptoms after coming back from our holiday with a UTI. I started the pills on Monday and that night I had all the flu symptoms and it was horrible but never thought it was the antibiotics so thank you. I'm covered in a rash which isn't itchy thank goodness but wow it's everywhere. Only 5 days worth but it's working. Thanks for sharing."


"Works great. I can now sleep at night"


"Started this medicine a month ago and I have to say the low dose of 0.5mg has changed my day to day life!"


"Day 1 was full of side effects. Day 2 they subsided. I became very lethargic. A slight headache. Dizziness and overall wasn't feeling well. I take something for the nausea and go to sleep. I take my pill w/16oz of water DURING my meal to help alleviate stomach upset.

I have so much more energy. I weigh in soon. Mentally, I have clarity and feel positive. Because of the depression it was hard for me to get up or complete tasks.  After 5 days, I am working out everyday. My body doesn't ache. I don't "feel depressed." The side effects are worth my sanity and beat suffering from obesity. I see this as the tool I've needed to help me get my life back. Depression/obesity is a disease and this is helping with my treatment."


"Tried Nebido but I felt sick from it so I moved back to Testim and got stable levels, makes me feel fantastic. Its sticky for a few minutes but keep on rubbing and you will be ok, have in mind how much work women have to do with makeup and everything will feel better. The smell is not great to men but fertile women love it, there estrogen will attract to the pheromone included in testim called Pentadecalactone. I get sooo many women from the smell alone. I use one testim per day and one testogel, the Pentadecalactone will help to absorb it but the smell of two is a bit much so I use one of each."


"I got my iud put in September of last year. It was the most painful thing I've ever experienced and took me about two days to recover with months and months of side effects. I kept hearing to give my body time to adjust, but I just knew something was wrong. Today I finally went to the dr to have it removed a year later. They seemed annoyed with the fact I wanted it removed and advised me against it saying it was very unlikely causing me other problems. when she took it out, it was covered in tissue...she said she'd never seen anything like it before. She told me it must have been inserted incorrectly and it probably was the reason for all of my discomfort and pain. Never ignore your body if something feels off! So relieved I got it removed!"


"Klonopin was prescribed to me when I first took my Risperdal. After a month and a half I stopped taking all my medication. When I was put back on Risperdal I wasn't put back on the Klonopin. That is when I found out that Klonopin is why I felt so good. I like it better than Ativan. If you ever need to stop recycling the same stressful thoughts that are killing you, Klonopin will help."


"I'm 17 years old and I got shot in August 2015, personally. I don't mind it. I mean, I bleed little bits and random times, but I'd rather have the blood that's supposed to come out, come out and not worry about where it's going or staying in my body. I have my other injection in November on the 2nd, and I'm still wondering if I could take it again. The only downside to the injection is that I gained access weight and I'm kind of moody."


"I've been taking tramadol for back and knee pain from a motorcycle accident for over a year, it is a great pain reliever that eliminates 90% of my pain issues without making me feel drowsy like hydrocodone or oxycodone. It controls my pain and I still live my normal life."


"Had headaches, constipation, high blood pressure, and night terrors, dizziness."


"I am surprised that I am leaving a comment because I dread reading other people's comments.  But basically, I am starting day 3 of taking Pristiq, and I can't say that I feel any differently in a good way.  I am definitely a little more anxious and have had difficulty sleeping (night one I had to take a Xanax).  I worry that I won't stick with it.

I really want to feel calm and hopeful about the future.  I am not sure if this medicine will do that for me, as it is really currently making me feel racy."


"Lexapro really helped me to feel more like myself. After a long time battling a "mystery" disease, I was debilitated, I couldn't function in my normal life, and was feeling just very strange. I decided that I would go to a psyche, and he prescribed me Lexapro. It really seemed to help. I eventually stopped taking it, and have been pretty much okay for the past 4 years or so, but now the symptoms are flaring up again, with some additional stuff so I am going through the medical rounds again to make sure there is nothing underlying. And if there's not then I'm going to suggest that I get back on Lexapro because it really did seem to help me! I didn't have any side effects with it that I can remember. It really worked well."


"Diagnosed 5 years ago been on truvada and isentress with no problems at all!! Doctor wanted to switch me to this because it's a lot easier (1 pill once a day). Been on this for the past week and have had horrible side effects. Dizzy, no sleep, nauseous, and body/ joint pain. Switching back to my old medication tomorrow. Goodbye triumeq!!!"


"It seems to be very helpful for my depression, anxiety, adult ADD and overall mood.  Seroquel XR also seems to have no noticeable side effects and I sleep great.  I've been taking 2 of the 300mg, in the evening, now for 2 months."


"One of the first birth controls I was put on for never ending periods. It definitely controlled my bleeding but I went from about 100lbs to 145lbs in the span of around 6 months. My hair did great on this pill and so did my skin but I eventually switched because of the constant hunger/ weight gain. I can definitely see how it would be good for some women but not all."


"Drysol works great! By me being a teen I usually don't apply every night but it still works effectively! I've been on and off the medication because the burning sensation is very uncomfortable. Other than the burning sensation the product works great! I barely sweat at all."


"I'm a 64 y.o. male who has had HCV1 for about 35 years. I have had my liver checked regularly at the VA hospital for the last few years and because its functions were good, was told to postpone treating it because better treatments were 'right around the corner.'

I have watched several friends, including my ex-wife, go through interferon treatment and every one experienced negative side effects.

Its administration was complicated and much longer than Zepatier's 1/day for 12 wks.

My viral load went from 8,000,000 to 43 in 6 weeks.

I have been drowsy and it has affected my mental state but only in a positive way. HCV's impact on our minds is variant and getting rid of it may take some adjustment. But it beats the hell out of cancer."


"Wow, I absolutely love this pill! I'm so sorry that so many other women had a problem with it. After reading the reviews, I felt compelled to write one of my own, because I was hesitant to take it after reading all of the horror stories. I've been on bc for years, several different pills. No complaints. However I switched to this one after talking to my obgyn about my loooonnnnnnggggg periods. Well, I've been on Lo Loestrin for 3  months now, and absolutely love it. Hardly any cramps, and my period has gone down to 2-3 days of mostly light spotting. Love this pill!"


"I've been prescribed Xanax for 5-6 years because I told my doctor I was on the Suboxone program for about 6 months. Once he knew he took me off Xanax and prescribed me Buspar. Buspar didn't work for me. It made me feel like the room was spinning, stomach pains, legs like jello, and couldn't sleep right. My personal opinion was I was fine on Xanax, but since my doctor switched me to Buspar, all my panic attacks/anxiety got worse and caused my depression to get worse. This medicine did not work for me."


"On day 4, and down 3.5 pounds with zero side effects other than a mild headache, which I can live with. I am a food addict - I don't eat out of hunger. I think of food 24/7. With this drug, I do not, and find the cravings have disappeared!
Thank you so much dr for this."


"I have been experiencing cystic acne for about 3 months now. My doctor had put on adaphlene cream and doxy antibiotic pills the first 2 months which basically purge out all sorts of acne. I was aware that it takes roughly 12 weeks to see results but I was just getting worse. My doctor ended up referring me to a Dermatologist who told me to continue with the adaphlene cream 0.1% at night. He took me off of the doxy antibiotic and prescribe me the minocycline 50mg 2 times a day and Aczone gel 7.5 once day as well as wash my face with Benozoyl Peroxide wash. The acne is almost gone after only being on the new medications 2 weeks. All I have left now is the horrible hyperpigmentation from the acne and it seems to be fading gradually too."


"Have a broken pelvis, knee, tibia plateau, ankle, and hand as a result of a car accident. Helps a lot taking the edge off. I do find it keeps me awake when I take it right before bed though."


"I had a two min unprotected  sex with my bf, he didn't ejaculated inside. After 3 days ,76hrs took pill ella one. Feeling cramps, headache, back pain, tiredness and still waiting for my period supposed to get today, but maybe  medicine delayed it or I'm pregnant.  I did preg test today but neg. I am on day 20 today  even  though my cycle is 28 day. Panicking a lot as I didn't want a pregnancy. "


"I've tried numerous meds for back pain and neurogenic pain from MS, Opana works good, although the new formula made me very sick, thank God generic are not the plastic tablets.  3X20 per day and 1-3 Norco for BT.  I use Fentanyl 25mcg on weekend instead of OP to give my digestive tract a break."


"This is my third day on flagyl and cipro, 3 flagyl and 2 cipro per day. The flagyl does not leave an awful taste in my mouth but some food smells awful...the herbs and flowers in my garden smell nice however. I also feel very anxious, but know now this is a possible side effect. It is a slow depressing recovery but flagyl worked for me before. I will be very careful what I eat from now on and I am going to try some liquid meals and eat gelatinous foods...chicken stew, avocados, beetroots, prunes....its very hard to maintain a healthy diet when you have to work."


"One word WOW. I was really depressed about my skin, and I decided to go to a dermatologist after finishing my exams. She gave me EPIDUO and another medicine. At first my skin got irritated and for 2 days it was really red and was peeling, I talked to my derm and she told me to stop the other medicine and use a moisturiser before applying EPIDUO, I continued using it every other day and results after a month was amazing. Now I have less acne and every 2 months I do a deep cleanse which is called HYDRAFACIAL. I don't really use much make up like I used before, I'm not applying foundation, and relatives and friends are surprised too. Thanks EPIDUO. btw I'm still using it but I just apply it once or twice a week."


"This not only cured my chronic insomnia but it cured me of my night time anxiety and panics as well as daytime anxiety. I take 50mg at bedtime. You do not feel drowsy yet you fall asleep immediately and if you wake up at night you fall back asleep rather easily, my life has changed! I tried Celexa and mirtazipine but my system could not tolerate it. Mirtazipine would give me a dreamless sleep."


"Been on Buspar 6 weeks & 1 day today. Trying to stay the course & not give up till 8 weeks.

On 15mg (3x /day) & titrated my way up over the last 6 wks. Tried 20mg but felt like I took speed & my extremities had very uncomfortable tingling.

Even at 6 wks when I take my 5mg dose my heart still races & I get dizzy & feel some heightened anxiety about an hour after taking it. Lasts about an hour. I also have some left leg thigh pain now.

I’ve read so much on this drug & it’s hard to know if you should go up or down in dose to get the right level for your body. My pDoc doesn’t seem to know much more than I do.

In those 6 wks I’ve only had a few hours out of 2 non-consecutive days of anxiety/fear relief.

 I’ll write another review at 8 wks"


"During a stint in the hospital, I took the generic for about a month with lithium, seroquel and lamictal. I also recieved Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation during that time. I was very hopeful about all of these treatments, but things got worse. I am normally a very verbal person who expresses herself by writing, making jokes, etc, but after a few weeks of these combined treatments I found it much more difficult to write, and I still do; 4 months later."


"I've been on it for a month now and am just now starting to see some change. I don't "ruminate" on thoughts in my head over and over like I used to. Anxiety is cut in half. As time goes on anxiety lessens. Yet to see an instant weight change, am starting weight watchers and the gym so that will help, can't say that the medicines are doing that. One big downside is I don't like taking it twice a day. Around the timing of dose #2 I feel a little dizzy. Still, trying to hang in there for a bit to get the full effects of this medicine!"


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Mixed feelings - I found the taste not too bad at all and was surprised that I found it easier to drink than I expected. I took it about 100ml at a time and just gulped it down.

Started working after 1.5 hours and did its job EXCEPT as last time (I've done this before) I'm still making regular visits to the toilet and have fingers crossed it will stop before I need to leave for the hospital in a couple of hours."


"I just start this pills this month and start my period the Saturday before Christmas and I'm on the white pill that suppose to start your period on and I'm still having it. If it keep's up I will all so be having my period for 2 weeks. I'm  getting tired of bleeding and the pain that comes with it. Thank you."


"I loved it. It tastes great like grapes. It worked within the hour. I'm 3hrs in and still going. Like a waterfall. My rim burns a tad but I ate spicy food last night. I've got the Vaseline within arms reach.  And I haven't traveled further than about 20ft from the porcelain. This stuff is great."


"It's nothing. This did absolutely nothing for me. I didn't even have any side-effects, it was like taking a sugar pill or a placebo."


"26 y/o male no history of depression but some acute episodes (a few weeks back in high school). Began taking 10 mg prozac daily 3 weeks ago after struggling with major depressive disorder following job loss, relationship break-up and move back home with family. After 3 weeks have noticed marked improvement in mood and wellbeing.

I would HIGHLY recommend to someone who can also engage in healthy diet, aerobic and anaerobic exercise, healthy social life and some engaging work.

Thank you prozeezy!"


"I got the implant exactly 3 months ago I was on my period when I got the implant. After the implant was in my period lasted a few day longer than usual with spotting for a few days but it wasn't bad and I expected it I would say my period with the spotting lasted a week and a half but I'm sure that was my body getting used to the hormones. Well I'm 3 months in I haven't had a period which I love I only spotted for about an hr the first time I missed my period ( it sounds crazy but it's true) I wouldn't even call it spotting it was so light. I haven't spotted since then. I haven't gained any weight I lost 4 pounds I was working out but stopped because I just started school and I'm working don't have the time:("


"I have been diagnosed with ADHD since I was 6. I am now 26 years old and just 3 years ago I wanted to be retested just to make sure if I even still have ADHD as bad as I did when I was a kid and of course it hasn't toned down. I have taken Ritalon and it made me very angry at night and a zombie by day. I have also taken Adderral, which I like and maybe might switch back. Vyvanse really helps me focus gives me a positive attitude and more energy but I get the worst migraines at night every night. Ritalin gave me headaches as well and I can barely sleep. I thought maybe I needed a new mattress so I bought a great one and still waking up a thousand times a night. It has its pros and cons like everything else."


"I recently wrote when I was 2 weeks in, now I'm going on week 4.  I'm still feeling pretty well.  I seem to be able to get a lot accomplished now, I did before but was always overwhelmed with it.  I'm no longer overwhelmed.  The worst side effect of this medicine, in my opinion, is being sleepy.  It knocks me out within a few minutes of taking it.  Other that that no other issues."


"I began taking Zoloft about two years ago and it has worked wonders. More than anything it has allowed me to use all the information and techiques to deal with anxiety. Methods and medication work hand in hand."


"I have had this implant for 2 months now and I am still bleeding. ..I love to have sex with my boyfriend but I'm afraid that he will end up cheating on me because of the lack of sex due to me bleeding all the time....This truly sucks..I do not like this at all. They lied to me at the doctors office when they said that there will be little to no bleeding. I would not recommend this at all."


"I was diagnosed with extreme ADHD a few years ago. The doctor prescribed these for me and I noticed a huge change in about 3 wks. I didn't realize how badly I needed this medication! You really suffer tremendously or at least I did for most of my life not only from anxiety and lack of focus plus couldn't multi-task. Definitely a big change for me in several ways and little side affects. I drink a lot of water which helps with this medicine and I never take it past 4 pm and it works amazing! Definitely recommend seeking this medicine out if you suffer from any of the issues I have my whole life!"


"Just finishing up the first month on 100 mg and upping the dose to 300 mg to bring the numbers down a little more. No side effects that I've noticed so far, but the glucose number have come down from the low 200's to the 130-160 range. I have been experimenting with the carb intake to see how the medicine handles different carb loads, but now I'm going to go back to low carb and see if I can really get the numbers down to normal. I was taking 40 units of Lantus daily, so just by getting me off of that, the Invokana is worth the high price of admission."


"Like clockwork my allergy to Mountain Cedar starts around late October. Congestion, cough but no fever.  My doctor prescribes Cheratussin syrup and it works great. I also take Mucinex DM with this and it stops the congestion and cough after about an hour. I couldn't make it without this."


"When it worked it was great.  Couldn't keep my levels the same, though.  When levels went too high, I got tired and shaky and could not sleep.  When it went too low, I rapid cycled between mania and depression.  May work for you, but not for me."


"Here's a trick to help my fellow insomniac's sleep. I have 3 very painful forms of Arthritis in my upper and lower back, neck, knees, feet, hands, exc. I have insomnia from chronic pain, and severe PTSD. 2mg Lunesta got me 4hrs rest. 3mg got me 6hrs sleep. I finally got 8 hours sleep by raising my dose to 2-2mg pills per night. I didn't get 4, 6, or, 8 hrs sleep until I changed eating habits. Plan your evening like so: eat a small portion of healthy foods. Wait 20-30 minutes, and then take your Lunesta. Wait 20-30 minutes, and eat another small portion of healthy food, and head to bed. The food keeps the medicine in your system longer. Also for those paying cash like me, use blinkhealth.com. I get my 60-2mg pills for $53.16 a month."


"If you're a person who normally has sensitive or dry skin, then I highly reccomend NOT using this. I was recommended Epiduo Gel by my GP to treat acne. 3 days after using it my face became very dry and it got worse even after I stopped using it. It started to sting and burn a lot and when I'd apply my normal moisturiser the stinging I experienced was so severe, especially around my eyes and my skin became very red. Any product that really dries out the skin is very bad, because it makes skin age quickly and causes wrinkles. My experience with Epiduo was bad but reading other people's reviews, most say it worked for them aside from the dryness and redness of their skin."


"My son has autism, ocd and adhd.  This medication has made a tremendous difference!  Before Daytrana, he was taking timed release Focalin xr capsules. We had to empty the capsules into a spoon for him to swallow with water because he cannot swallow pills.  We also tried the liquid compounded form.  Both forms were short acting because he couldn't swallow the capsule so he had to take it 3 times per day. Because he was not getting a steady, controlled dose, he was not as focused as he is now with the Daytrana. He also had sleep difficulty for two years while taking Focalin. Not any longer! He can focus, eat and sleep. He does have red skin underneath the patch which disappears after removal."


"After so many years of trying I finally start to function as a ( almost) normal human being. Topamax is my lifesaver."


"No appreciable effect on A1c levels. A lot of money for no return."


"Had two infusions of Rituximab in January 2016 some relief was on Enbrel for 9 years it was fantastic, but stopped working, unfortunately I have now got Atrial Fibrulation from Rituximab, don' know where to go from here. Have had Rh since childhood."


"I refused ADD/ADHD medications my entire life until I was 21 years old and doctor finally convinced me to try it. After struggling academically for years and years, now as a college student I am receiving near perfect grades in every course. Before Vyvanse, I thought these medications were a joke, but I now admit that I was wrong."


"I have had bad allergies my entire life and was given many different medicines to try. This is the first medicine that actually worked for me. I took one 24hr dose yesterday at 4pm and today at 10am my nose is still clear. The only problem I had was that my blood pressure spiked up to 146/93 from a normal range of 120/70. During that time I had a terrible headache and felt extremely dizzy. I went to bed and woke up to recheck my blood pressure. It was still elevated at 127/86 and I still have a slight headache, but I can breathe."


"Lunesta...way better than Ambien.  Ambient made me crazy, memory loss. Both in same class but Lunesta is my BUTTERFLY!  A little melatonin. Great sleep..saved me. Oh and 1mg of Klonopin."


"52 year old female. I had recurring mid range to severe headaches which became migraines for several years. I had them so often, I was taking tons of over the counter headache pills, which then damaged my stomach after long term excessive use. After finally telling my doctor about them, he put me on Nortiptyline, (2) 10mg pills every night, so 20mg total daily.  It was like a miracle for me! Within a very short time, I was 95% migraine free. It has no side effects for me and I have eliminated my excessively large intake of over the counter pills almost entirely. What a huge impact this medication has made for me."


"I have been on this pill for almost 2 months with non-stop bleeding. I have maybe had 3 or 4 days total where I wasn't bleeding and during that time my discharge was thick with a foul odor. I have never had any problem with my discharge nor odor. I'm hoping my period will straighten out after 3-4 months. As far as weight goes, it's helped to trim inches in what seems to be all the right places. I took before/after pics because I'm also diet/exercising for my polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and I've noticed a huge difference and change in my body in just 2 months. I'm hoping in time my period will ease up because if not, I can't keep this up. The point of the pill was to help with irregular periods, PCOS and prevent pregnancy."


"After being on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo which gave me little to no issues at all, my insurance no longer covered it and I had to switch to Sprintec. I’ve been on it for 2 full months now and I hate it. I never had acne, now I have it all over my face. I used to get a pimple here and there but my chin and cheeks and nose and forehead are covered. I’m also feeling depressed and angry often. I’m nauseous if I don’t eat with it. Ugh. Going to try to stick it out to the 3 month mark... overall it does it’s job and I haven’t gotten pregnant and my periods are the same."


"Long time Crohn's after 5 small bowel resections I started getting bouts of intestinal bacteria that caused bloating, cramping and gas. This is the Only drug that helps. My GI now has me take it 2 times daily the first 5 days of each month which helps get the bacteria at bay. Hate the taste so take it with juice."


"Just a normal guy who used to be an outside telephone tech and now am in a supervisory role. I went from 5"10 172 pounds to 219 pounds in two years. My doctor has been telling me this weight was going to hurt my blood pressure as well as my knee joints. Since I have been on other weight loss campaigns like Nutrisystem and Weight Watchers I thought another gimmick. Results 26 pounds in four short months of easy dieting. I am now supplementing with light exercise and look forward to  my next visit. Bad; a little constipation that was fixed by drinking more water and sleep well and now smoke less cigarettes. Not a cure all but a good start to a healthy lifestyle change."


"This drug works excellent for nausea everytime. Lightly sedates me too but not in a drugged way."


"I took my sixth Bydureon injection yesterday. The great news is my morning BG levels have dropped dramatically, to the 100 range (after being in the 200s). Bad however, I am debilitatingly nauseous 12 to 24 hours after injecting and 4x have thrown up at the 12 hour mark. I am not a fan of the pea sized lumps at each injection area. The first from 6 weeks ago has not shrunk one iota. The three abdomen injections each itched considerably the first week. I switched to injecting front of my legs, which do not itch. My vision, especially computer monitor distance is horrible, but I think that is due to the drop in my overall blood sugar. I am not sure if I can hang with the nausea and would like more info as to whether it will go away in time."


"I started taking Zoloft about three weeks ago. I have noticed various symptoms, I grind my teeth quite a bit which brings on headaches, I yawn constantly and I am always tired (even if I have eight hours sleep). I have not experienced any weight gain as yet, or any other symptoms associated with this medicine. I used to have panic attacks every second day, I have not had one since I started taking Zoloft which is a great outcome. I did get a bit panicky in a social situation two days ago, though was able to control my emotions so I didn't have a panic attack. So far so good."


"I've been on this pill for about 10 months now. The first 6 months for me were horrible. Constant nausea from the time I woke up until I went to sleep.  This was my last hope, I have been on Loestrin fe, Microgestin, NuvaRing and every one of them gave me constant yeast infections. I'd get rid of one and within a week I'd have another. So after this birth control, I was going to give up, but I wanted to be sure. Now, I'm great. Haven't gained any weight at all, my boobs haven't gotten any bigger which sucks (32A...yea, I know), I don't have nausea anymore. And it's free on my insurance."


"This birth control pill has negatively impacted my life. I am currently suffering from cystic acne, constant bloating, depression, and mood swings. My appetite has increased, but the most notable thing just how badly I feel. I've been on this pill for 4 months. My hope was that everything would balance out, but it still has not and it literally feels like this pill is killing me."


"Coming from someone who took this regularly as prescribed, the medicine did its job. No severe problems however, I admit to being extremely fatigued and stomach cramps come here and there."


"I would not recommend for anyone. What the doctors fail to mention is the constant pain and discomfort. They will also make excuses when asked to have it removed telling you to wait.
After 5 years of pain, no sex life as the cramping is not worth it. finally i was granted my wish to have it removed. Unfortunately it was surgically as it had went into my uterine wall. The doctors fail to mention this product can ruin lives as im not sure if i can have children. Threads were still visible and had regular checks too.
3 days it has been gone and my headaces, cramps, pain down my leg gone with it.
Yes it stops pregnancy but at the cost of it being potentally permanent and also the lack of sex drive.
My advice please avoid."


"I usually have my two big asthma attacks a year which is awful but prednisone helps a lot. I find the breathing comes back quickly but the side effects are horrible I have a count down going on for how many days left on I every time I'm on it but in the end it does miracles for me, the sweating is the worst part."


"I'm getting anxiety and have panic attacks that are horrible since I took these pills! I had anxiety before but never got the attacks that I'm getting today! I have bad thoughts and sleep all the time and don't feel like doing anything. Just worry and cry."


"When I was about 15, I started getting these feelings of what I can only explain as "An Impending Doom." I wasn't sad, but whenever I tried to do something that I thought was fun, my whole brain started to freak out and all I wanted to do was shut down. There was nothing I could do about it.

Apparently, this sort of thing happened to most of the people in my family and on my mothers side. So, I talked to my doctor and he said it sounded like a chemical imbalance, seeing as I wasn't sad about anything and I was healthy, so he asked me to try Amitriptyline. Once I started it, all of my symptoms basically vanished and after 2 years I've fully adjusted to it's affects on my body."


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"I have been taking Savella for about a week now. I have gone this whole week without a headache. WOW. At first, I was waking up in the middle of the night very thirsty, but that has gone away now. I have much more energy than before. One thing that is really bothering me right now is I am extremely bloated."


"I have been on Loestrin 24 for 10 months now and my periods haven't been longer than 3 days, the third month my period was really heavy and I had bad cramps. As far as birth control, I haven't been having sex, and I never had bad acne to begin with. Overall, I've had a moderate experience. I take the pill in the morning and it does make me nauseous. I also am very depressed on it, and experience crazy mood swings. I spend at least one day out of the month crying, and the littlest thing will ruin my mood, or make me want to cry. My mom and sister talk about how I have multiple personalities because my mood is so unpredictable. "


"I suffer from appetite suppression as a result of medication which I take for narcolepsy(Amphetamine-based). Although the medicine works wonderfully, the only negative side effect that kills me is appetite suppression. Hence, my introduction to Marinol! I would like to clarify a common myth that Marinol is a form of prescription "medical marijuana". My doctor explained it is a synthetic cannabinoid, a distant chemical cousin of marijuana that lacks recreational effects at therapeutic doses. It works by activating the endocannabinoid system of the brain, which regulates appetite. When I first tried it, it started working by the end of the next day! "


"First couple trips are the worst but after that it becomes a routine and it works wonders I'm not lying it gave me my life back until my insurance couldn't pay now I use
Humira no competition. Remicade hands downed so if you are doing bad try it."


"The first 2 month on Nexplanon was a breeze I thought this was the life no side effects at all. By month 3 I was spotting every few days, it started out light for a couple days for a few months but then it became heavy and lasted atleast 5 days. I would be spot free for a few days then bleeding again. I went to my doctor to get a high dose of ibuprofen and that made me stop spotting for 2 weeks & then BLEEDING again. The doctor said that the spotting would go away by the 6th month & I tried to stick it out & that was a HUGE mistake. I also had depression, NAUSEA,& dizziness. I got it removed last week & they had to slice open my arm & dig it out nothing like the quick shot to get it."


"Paxil definitely works for social anxiety. However, the side effects just became intolerable over time. What are those side effects? Well, for one, you will be tired all the time.

Secondly, I found it really hard to focus, and I would forget things that just happened.

Thirdly, and most disturbingly, I became a zombie who didn't care about anything and couldn't empathize with people!! I couldn't feel any emotions; I couldn't cry. Not only that, but it was also hard to experience positive emotions/pleasure. This phenomenon is called "emotional bluntness". I didn't notice that I was experiencing this emotional numbness (and most others don't notice too) until people around me started pointing it out.

That's just my experience."


"I just received this birth control a while ago. I didn't even get my period which was due in a couple days after. The only bad thing is that my back cramps and headaches have gotten worse but it may just be my PMS. I am not experiencing any of the other side effects yet. The insertion was only a little painful, but even the weakest of heart could handle it. I would recommended this for anyone who does not want anybody to find out that they are on birth control, and it is a sure thing that you will never miss a pill, or a shot."


"I am taking Synthroid 0.05 mg (50mcg). Helps me a lot. Very effective in my case."


"I give Mirena a 9/10 because for the year and a half I was on it I didn't get pregnant.  I did just have it removed because I felt like I was fatigued and I gained 20 lbs while on Mirena.  It could be other things that caused these symptoms but since they started after I went on the birth control I chose to blame the birth control.

I had it removed 4/26/10 and the removal was simple and pain free.  I started to bleed two days later and it has been an inconsistent type of period.  It has been easy so far and I feel good about doing it.

"


"When they say this is the most effective birth control, they are being truthful but not in the way you think. You're on your period so long that you can't be sexually active. I have had this awful thing in my arm for two years. And I have had my periods last up to three months. My husband and I are equally frustrated due to these complications. Please think really hard before you decide to get this birth control."


"I was prescribed this med for peri-menopausal symptoms and hormone related anxiety. The med did help with that. However, the other side effects that came with it, did not outweigh that benefit. I am at the end of my 2nd pack, and will not renew rx. I was good for the first 40 days of each 90 day cycle. But then bled (not spotting, but bleeding pretty heavy) every day since (the remaining 40  days). And had the worst period of my life ('flooding') during placebo pill week. Was tested for anemia. And I gained about 15 lbs. I take the pill at the exact same time each day.  Hopefully my next bcp will be much better!"


"After 2 hemorrhoid surgeries, this product was a life changer! I took the step to not let my hemorroids control my life anymore. The dr prescribed this as part of my after care. Its immediate and wonderful."


"4 years now of tram 50mg 8 per day and I find life with hcronic pain much more livable.  I am 67  and find I don't need anything stronger"


"I got my period august 4th-8th, a week later i had unprotected sex with a dude I had barely met , eventually some things led to another and it was literally a 5 minute thing! In the end I was not sure if he came in me, obviously every guy will say no but I still was not sure, I took the pill about 1 hour after it happened , I bled about 1 1/2 week after taking the pill (which you are suppose to & no it wasn't my period which I thought it was). I was expecting my period in the beginning of september and it never came... I was afraid with a thought in the back of my head telling me yes he came in me, no this pill didn't work, yes I'm pregnant... Luckily today i got my period! Take the pill even if you aren't sure about it! & don't stress!!"


"I've been taking Feldene since August 2009, so approximately 2 months. The only side effects I've noticed is that I bruise much more easily than I did before.

I haven't really noticed a big change in the pain and swelling in my fingers/hands from taking it though."


"The good: less dizziness and blood pooling in legs due to POTS.

The bad: I have all of the negative common side effects: I sweat horribly, I have a regular cough with mucous, I drool a lot and not just at night, I have frequent loose stool, my eyes are super blurry sometimes AND my tongue cramps so sometimes I sound like I've had a stroke or a severe speech impediment.

Dose: 30-60 mg with dinner and 180 mg time span before bed. (I can't handle the side effects during the day) I have been on this for over a year.

I take this and accept the side effects because without it I would not be able to work due to my brand of POTS. The side effects aren't consistent and my body metabolizes things differently every day."


"If you just bought this you are most likely about to cry your eyes out trying to pee this stuff out and standing in the shower to put running water on your vagina because it feels like it's on fire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So embarrassing that my husband is the one who has to look up something to help the burning and itching it caused! Never have I felt that before. I was better on sticking garlic up there! At least it doesn't burn!

"


"I've been on Nexplanon for 5 months. I was loving this form of birth control until now. I've been bleeding for almost 2 months and I've been feeling very tired."


"I was diagnosed with Alpha-1 Antitripsin Deficiency in 2010. I currently receive weekly infusions via surgically implanted port. I infuse at our local cancer center. I have attempted Home Health and was horrified by their lack of knowledge and experience for running an IV and none of the 5 different people assigned to me took the time to access the online training on medication preparation.

Side-Effects:
Extreme tiredness, Feel drained"


"I have had restless leg syndrome since I was at least 5 yrs old, it runs in my family. It affected my school, jobs, trips and sleeping. As I got older the symptoms became worse. By the age of 30 yrs old I could no longer sleep at night due to the energy build up in my legs and arms, my brain was also not shutting down at night. I dreaded going to bed for years.  My twin sister also has rest leg syndrome and her doctor put her on Klonopin, it worked for her. So I went to my doctor and he gave me a prescription of Requip. It didn't work well. He switched my medication and I started taking Klonopin. The changes were immediate.  I slept for the first time all night.  I can take long drives, fly in airplanes and actually sit through a movie."


"Apart from gas and drowsiness, I don't feel anything bad. "


"Nasonex was prescribed because I can't breathe easily through my nose. It is hard to sleep at night and breathing through my mouth is very troublesome.  I would wake several times at night with dry mouth, throat and in the morning, have a raspy voice. Dr thought I might have allergies and thought the Nasonex might open up nasal passages."


"The main reason I started using this medicine was because of my acne. I am on my 3rd month of this medicine and nothing. I was so hopeful that this would clear my skin up or that I would see some type of improvement by now. There is a little difference...my acne is worse at times than it was before!!! So far I am very unsatisfied with this medicine. Birth Control is my last option for treating my acne. I went to the dermatologist for years and NOTHING. This was my last hope, and I seemingly no longer have any hope for clearing my skin. The only side effect I have gotten while being on this Birth Control is that my boobs grew like 2 sizes which I personally hate. I liked having small boobs. Im giving it 3 more months then Im switching,"


"My previous doctor put me on 10 mg to try and help me sleep but it stopped working. My new doctor increased it to 35mg( 25mg and 10mg). I don't fall asleep right away but I do sleep and have a good nights sleep. I feel better in general, not moody like I used to be. Along with anxiety I must have had mild depression.  I had side effects of a dry mouth but that has gone away."


"After taking 300mgs (100mg AM/200mg PM) for three years, it's no longer working.  When I first went on it, it worked great for both mood stabilization and weight control.  I lost all the weight that I gained after being on Zyprexa and Depakote, and my moods were controlled well for about two and a half years.  I had minimal negative side effects that seemed to fade after a few months' use.  For the last six months I've been struggling with dosage adjustments and adding new drugs to my cocktail while trying to keep Topamax.  Finally I'm giving up and going off Topamax because it's not doing anything anymore.  "


"Anxiety spiraled out of control over just a month following 18 months of grief, job loss and moving. I couldn't leave the house and was prescribed Zoloft 12.5mg, the side effects were pretty bad (no appetite, trembles and night sweats) but within two weeks these side effects passed and I began returning back to my old self 6 weeks later. I slowly built up to 175mg over 6 months and stayed at that dose for 1 year. Now, two years later, I have almost forgotten about anxiety and have begun reducing very very slowly (about 12.5mg every couple of months). I'm now taking 137.5mg and feel good, thank you Zoloft."


"This medicine is doing it's job.  I actually fell asleep standing up in my dining room.  Hit my chin on the table (ouch). Now, I don't fall asleep at inappropriate times (after I take my  first dose). I do have concerns about it's habitual possibilities, which I must say, my doctor did not warn me about. I will have to keep a close watch on my behavior I guess, but it is working."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"I love these vitamins I have tried several different ones this pregnancy and I love these the best!"


"Update to my post from March 30. I've lost 15 lbs so far. The extreme fatigue has gotten much better as I think by body is adjusting. I'm still only at a dose of 1.5 (1.2 plus 5 clicks) I am increasing the dose VERY slowly. If I go to quickly it makes me sick. If I only increase an extra "click" on the pen each week it seems to work well. I'm very happy with this medicine. I've just had to learn to go slowly. I have to pay attention to the last time I had a bowel movement. I'm fine for 3-4 days with normal movements but then have to take a very mild laxative to help things along."


"I am an adult female. I was prescribed 10 mg once a day. My counselor advised my Behavioral Health MD to treat me for possible ADD/ADHD. I'm also taking clonopin and Ambien, which might account for my reaction- Ritalin made me sleepy and kind of depressed! I was really surprised, as I'd never heard of that reaction. Also taking Lamictal and Trileptal for bipolar. Hm.... I sure would like to know if others have this reaction, or if upping the dose would possibly make me not so depressed."


"I purchase the 1 day ovule, it's been 4 days and I'm getting constant burning and itching. I'm not sure if this gonna cure my yeast infection. Can't get an earlier appointment with my doctor so I'm now in line at the store getting the 3 day pre application tioconozale"


"I am 40 years old and I think I have been on every pain medicine there is on the market. My doctor put me on FENTANYL patch in 2002 200mcg X 72 hours. This drug made my life livable again. I swear by this medication for pain control. Thank God for this medication."


"Have been seizure free for 10 years now and the feeling is wonderful."


"I am a 61 year old male having trouble getting erections for intercourse. Gets half way and boom gone. Dr gave me Viagra 100 mg take a half and works good tried a fourth of one does not work as well. Works well and no side affects. This has giving me confidence back and enjoy sex again. I have notice it takes longer to ejaculate and sometimes I never do, the second time around. Thank you"


"I had prostrate cancer, and a very bad kidney infection for over 4 years.  The doctor had prescribed many different medications, but nothing worked for over 4 years.  He finally prescribed Amoxicillin and Clavulanate,  Within 6 hours 99% of the burning had disappeared, and I could finally sleep more than 1 hour at a time.  Great medicine for me."


"Do NOT go on this drug!!! Antibiotics are NOT the cure for breakouts! The ONLY thing that works is Accutane, and it should be the ONLY thing that people try for breakouts. Doxy made my skin significantly worse! I've been on it for almost five weeks and I'm still getting new breakouts every day - and they have been taking forever to go away!!! Doxy also made my face red and super oily (and I have dry, sensitive skin!). I lost my appetite/experiences nausea on this stupid pill. Also, Doxy will do NOTHING for folliculitis. If you have folliculitis, ask your dermatologist for a topical solution. Please, take my advice, and never ever go on this!!!!"


"Gleevec has been a miracle drug for me, the side effects are minimal when you consider the outcome, if you don't take it. Thanks very much to the inventer of this medication."


"have only been on victorza for a few days.  I had bad nausea and migranes then it changed to no energy at all .  I sleep till noon one day and I have 2 young kids and a full time job.  Searching for a better answer"


"I was addicted to pills for 3 years. Started as a few Vicodin a day to 25 Percocets a day at the end. I have been on Subutex for 2 weeks and I must say it saved my life. NO CRAVINGS at all! The first few days I had mild headaches but they went away by day 4. I'm currently taking a total of 8 mg a day and it is plenty. This is truly a miracle. My wife is happy and I can play with my son again without popping pills to get out of bed. The only bad thing is my insurance won't cover it but the $50 a week is a lot less than the $500-600 a week I was spending before. THANK YOU SUBUTEX!"


"I used to freak out during presentations, it got to the point where I would have a full blown panic attack in front of the classroom.  I would get so embarrassed and it made me feel insecure then in all aspects of my life.  Especially social situations.  I had a presentation today and although I was nervous before, it completely disappeared once I started talking. My heart was still pounding but not coming out of my chest and I wasn't shaking.  I felt so calm and confident.  I think this pill is amazing."


"Hello! I had the Implanon in for 8 months and after the first three weeks off getting it I got an extremly heavy period, and it didn't stop for 7 MONTHS. I also started getting more headaches and nausea always! And I'm constantly tired! It's got that bad I'm getting it taken out this week."


"I've used seroquel for 15 years for insomnia. I wasn't able to use Ambien because I would sleep walk. The only thing that I don't like about seroquel is that I "sleep eat". I will not remember that I have done so until I see a drop of jam and bread crumbs on the kitchen counter. So, I've gained a bit of weight, unfortunately, even though I'm quite active."


"I've been on Complera over a year now which at over $6000 a month equates to $72,000. There are some rage issues related to the medicine, as well as some insomnia issues and general mental health issues.  My labs are great which is an upside. I'm an LTS of this disease having dealt with HIV into AIDS for 20 years now and been on about every HIV med in existence -- I come with a wealth of life experience."


"When I first got it I didn't bleed until the last month I started spotting but it was a very dark brown blood and so I told my doc so she gave me birth control to stop it. So the second shot which I'm on now made it stop for the first month but I barely just got off it and now I'm bleeding very heavy and cramping bad everyday."


"Experienced an allergic reaction during dinner at a new restaurant. Throat started itching terribly so we left and drove to the nearest pharmacy. Used Benadryl syrup because I thought it would work faster. Fixed my allergic reaction in a minute."


"I'm 24, I don't have kids and I've never been pregnant.  I've been with my boyfriend for 8 years, and kids just are not in our near future.  I have been on the pill since I was 14 and just recently we wanted to try something long term.  I got the Mirena put in 2 days ago.  I was nervous and so scared because of all the bad reviews I read about it before I went to have it put in.  While getting the Mirena put in there were 3 cramps, each cramp were worse than the other but none were unbearable.  Once the Mirena was put in, they did an ultra sound to be sure that it was in place and my doctor said everything looked great.  I went back to work after I got it put in, I was tired and a little uncomfortable for the rest of the day.  Then all good"


"I have had back pain for 16 years now, I have been on every pain medicine and these are the best.  "


"I had chronic insomnia due to massive anxiety, I'm now on mirtazapine 30mg and olanzapine 5mg. It fixed my problem from the first day. I'm now sleeping well (the only negative is at every night I see dreams),
I also wake up like a normal human. My anxiety is ok but its not all gone, perhaps I need more time. So I guess 9 stars is a good rate!"


"Starting in elementary school, my acne was horrible. At age 13, it morphed into a rare form of cystic acne. Came back a couple years after the first bout was defeated. Currently just 18, and have been on Ocella since mid August.  Since being put on Ocella, my acne has decreased immensely, and stayed as regular types of breakouts rather than the cystic variety. Haven't experienced any major side effects, although I am more prone to getting emotional over the sweet, mushy gushy stuff. At first, my sex drive was higher (even though I've never actually acted on it), but that has calmed down now. My periods are a bit lighter, and are slightly more predictable down to the start and end days. I would definitely recommend this birth control."


"I have only used this medication once and it was amazing for controlling my appetite, even better than phentermine. However, I have migraines and am being treated for them with Topamax. I had a mild headache before taking the Bontril and after taking the Bontril the headache only got worse throughout the day. My energy and mood was terrific, appetite was suppressed. I had total control of what I ate all day and night. When night came, I was in terrible pain with my migraine. None of my usual rescue medicines worked (Imitrex). I was getting nervous, come bedtime, I was restless, could not sleep, had a terrible migraine all night long, like the Bontril wouldn't wear off. I almost went to urgent care for my head since Imitrex was not working."


"After 2 weeks (60mg/day) I am pleased with this. I had constant dysthymia, black periods lasting a few days, breaking into tears for no reason, not coping, couldn't see a way out, hopelessness. I couldn't tell my partner everything: she needs me to be strong.  She knew anyway. The medicine leveled it all out. Only 2 weeks but the depression is gone. I even felt briefly euphoric today. I am easier to be around. Calmer.

Negatives: a strange dissociative feeling, sort of out-of-body, as if hearing myself talk slowly, dizziness, an itchy rash on my hand, dry mouth, general tiredness, lethargy in bed in the mornings, no erectile problems, but problem reaching orgasm.  If these moderate in time, then my 7/10 score will increase."


"I'm on this BC because I recently found out that I have 2 cyst in my uterus .. my right one caused extreme pain & caused me to be at 2 different hospitals ALL in the same week. ( I'm 19 ) btw lol 5'4 if that helps .. Today is my first day on the pill so far I've had crazy sex drive & mile headache .. As a side effect & I'm hungry every 30 mins lol . The pain from my cysts cooled down which I love ! And yeah so far so good , I'll keep you ladies updated with more info!"


"THIS STUFF IS NASTY! But it does its job. I managed the finish the first dose and all the water afterwards before going to the bathroom. I only spent about 5 minutes each trip and went consistently every 30 minutes. No close calls or anything. Then came the second dose and I could only get half down and I threw it up a bit. I took my second dose at 9pm and was asleep by 11:30 and only had to get up once. My doctor said I did a great job with the prep and everything came back fine!"


"The side effects are horrible and I still have my migraines. Dont do it."


"I've been taking almost 3.5 yrs. side effects: restless leg, itching, dry mouth, rash, tired, insomnia, joint pain and overall feeling of something wrong.
I stopped taking it and for about two weeks and I've been feeling great. Right away I started to feel more energetic. Sleeping well. Today I took one to see if I should start taking again and now I have itching, restless leg and insomnia. I'm not taking anymore. It's horrible"


"I have had great success with Carac treating pre-cancerous condition on my entire face area.  The results were astounding!  I am currently one week from finishing treatment on both forearm areas and looks like the results will be similar."


"Started using Veltin in August.  Started seeing results (less cystic breakouts), but didn't see consistent results until December.  All I can say is stick with it!  I now regularly go 2-3 weeks without any breakouts, 100% clear.  Prior to Veltin, breakouts happened every 1-2 days.

Major con is it dries out skin (not just where it just feels dry, but actual peeling).  The dry skin rubs off in the shower.  Pro is since it is a retinoid product, new skin feels and looks healthier."


"As a teenager, sweating is a huge problem for me wherever and whenever. I have tried the anti-perisperant deodorant in stores but none have worked for me until my doctor prescribed me this. After applying it stings and itches a bit but it is so bearable and worth it.  No sweat at all the next day and at school I didn't have to hide the wetness under a sweatshirt. Would totally reccomend"


"Oral meds did not bring down the A1c nor the fasting blood sugars which stayed in the 140s and kept climbing. .

I have now been on Lantus for 6 months, titrated dose every Saturday increasing dose by 4 units per week until my fasting blood sugars are averaging 100, A1c is  in normal rang now. Have not had any hypoglycemia bouts which happened with the oral meds. I give this insulin a two thumbs up."


"im  always leary about primary care providers pushing weight loss med like belviq and qysmia and insulin pens that make you lose weight after all what incentives are they getting from the company ? The upside to this medicine is the trial basis took care of my cervical neck pain but the combination of the meds was a disaster. I felt moody, irritable, anxious, depressed, hopeless, tingly all over, headaches, nauseated, thirsty, never hungry thanks to nausea, sleeplessness, wired!!! and tired!!! odd sensations, cold and heat intolerance, panic, blurred vision. No thanks I would rather be fat and happy ! I was eating healthy and drinking only water but was unable to lose the weight. This is a horrible medicine!!"


"Was put on this because my Lexapro stopped working, and I was experiencing panic attacks. Dr said off label use for Brintellix is used for depression and anxiety. Started on the 5mg dose, didn't do much, was on that dosage for two to three months, went up to the 10mg, started having constipation (which is very unusual for me), my night vision got worse, and something about the medication seemed to be activating for me and that made my anxiety and panic attacks worse. About a month ago started tapering off it, but was still dealing with anxiety and anxiety attacks. Decided to try the Lexapro again. Luckily it has started working again and my anxiety has been gratly reduced, and panic attacks have gone away on 10 mg generic Lexapro"


"I have been on different opiods for a chronic pain issue for 15yrs but, since I started taking methadone 5 years ago I've had horrible problems with constipation. They kept me on myralax 34mg twice a day  and stool softners but even that would only allow me to use the bathroom maybe 3x's a week. I was given relastor as the injection at home and the pain was unbearable for 9 hours and, it did not work. I was so scared to take Movantik but, I'm so glad that I did! Just one pill and everything inside me finally came out! My cramping is very minimal, nothing that really hurts much at all, more "Hey, the pill is working" type of movement and cramps. They have coupons for $20!"


"I first experienced very good results with this medicine. Now being on it for 4 months I have had some side effects now for the past week. Feels I have more bloating than before and frequent bowel movements along with nausea and feeling pressure in my colon more so than before. Pain so intense that I have been taking motrin to ease the uncomfortable feelings I have been having for a week now. I am reporting to my Dr tomorrow or asap."


"The pediatrician put my 14 year old on sprintec. Over three months she experienced severe migraines, loss of vision, anxiety attacks, stomach and bowel problems.   We spent every minute of the day in severe debilitating pain.  She missed 30 days of school, went to numerous specialist, medical procedures and suffering she lost 122 pounds.   Finally, I tracked it all back to the start date of sprintec.   We have over 33,000.00 in unpaid medical bills and continues to suffer daily. DO NOT ALLOW your daughters to be placed on this life threatening drug!!!!!"


"With peri menopause leading to menopause...came an overwhelming sadness, emotional ups and downs, anger, the black dog visited often for no apparent reason.  After seeing doctor who offered blood tests acknowledged menopause was occurring, he prescribed  pristiq 50 mg. one a day. I had negative pre conceived ideas about taking anti depressants due to incorrect information but thought I'd give it a try. It's now nearly three years since I began treatment....yes ...they work....side effects :can numb emotions, but not to the point that I can't feel..loss of libido..that's a small price to pay compared to how I felt when the black dog  visited. I tried to stop taking pristiq only to have old symptoms return"


"I have been using Claravis (40mg) for 15 days now, and the last 2 days I have been noticing very dry skin, my face is peeling and my lips are cracked, my doctor gave me CortiBalm for my lips and it has helped me tons, also she told me to use oil-free lotion on my face and I have been using Purpose Dual Treatment Moisture Lotion with SPF 15 from Johnson & Johnson, really helped me too! I am 27 years old and for the past year I developed really bad acne, nothing has helped me, but this seems to be helping me because I have already seen improvement with only 15 days. 2 of my friends used it and after the 5 months of use, they never had breakouts again, I am looking forward to a life like that. Good luck to all of us!"


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"As far as effectiveness, this pill works great. I have had unprotected sex with my boyfriend many times and I have never been pregnant.  The periods were light and short- sometimes they were so light it made me nervous that it wasn't even a real period and that I was pregnant. HOWEVER, my side effects have been bad. I have headaches and especially dizziness. I am in the process of switching.  Overall though the effectiveness of the pill for pregnancy is great."


"I have been drinking and doing various drugs since the age of 13. I am 38 now with three great kids and a husband who thank goodness has never kicked me out. My latest thing has been Percocet, Vicodin, Oxy. Then after a while that stops working so you go to the needle....dilaudid and morphine for over a year. This week I finally said enough! I went to detox and got this amazing drug Suboxone. I left that detox on the smallest dose I could handle, 4mg daily. This drug is going to save my life! I have a sense of peace, a feeling of mental clarity, and NO desire to use anything, including alcohol. Get on Suboxone if you need it....It can save your life! PS. No side effects except mild constipation, but who cares! I finally feel HUMAN!"


"I rate Apremelast on a 50/50 basis. I've just finished the 2 week starter pack and have had wide  lot of side effects on and off. But today - BAM!
Headache, nausea, uncontrollable bowel.....I've only just gone back to work after 2 months of chronic PSA and now have had to blow out today because of this drug.
As a total plus though, my psoriasis has halved in such a short time, so I'm going to persevere with this med. wish me luck :)"


"Let's see...I've tried over 6 birth controls in the past 8 years (including the shot) and nuva ring has by FAR been my favorite which I've now been on for 11 months. My boyfriend and I only find it a problem with intercourse due to us both feeling the ring. So I just take it out and place it back within the hour. Very few cramps when my period arrives which is exactly Wednesday to Friday every 4th week  (double awesome) plus my skin feels so soft and all of a sudden my hair grows wicked fast? So strange but never in my life it would before. Downside? Anxiety but just raised at work. Sometimes gross white discharge like the day after or of that I remove the ring and a little before my period. Other then that fabulous contraceptive"


"Seroquel has been a very helpful sleep aid."