"I do want to preface by restating a previous poster's statement about every woman's body is different and react differently to different hormones and birth control. The Implanon was my ideal birth control method. I had lost a lot of weight after my pregnancy, but my weight loss stagnated once I got the Implanon. I gain back all the weight I had lost and still struggle to lose weight. While I am concerned about my weight and health concerns related to being overweight, I am also concerned about my emotional and mental stability. Over the last couple months, I have been getting a lot of headaches, which I have very rarely ever had and I just wake up angry some mornings or I just don't feel anything. But you might not have these problems."


"I had tonsillitis And was prescribed amoxicillin worked almost immediately After I took the first 5 doses throat was cleared up after 2-3 days"


"Like others have posted nefazodone (as Serzone then) saved me when traditional SSRI's made me even more anxious. The fog of depression I was walking around in started to lift in a couple of months. It was 10 years ago. I think I was taking bupropion in the day and trazodone for sleep. But it was the nefazodone that snapped me out of it. Took if for a year almost to the day at which point I didn't need it anymore (I had already stopped taking the other two). The only side effect was early on and it went away after a month: after urinating I felt like I still needed to go. Like another poster, I felt cured. 10 years later, financial and work stress have taken me down again. I started nefazodone & bupropion again. Too soon to tell..."


"God bless Imitrex. I can take the injection either at the start of a migraine or right in the middle of it and it works like a charm each time. I don't know what I would do without it. My migraines were crippling but thanks to Imitrex, I have my life back."


"I have been taking them for 5 days, no results problem same as it is."


"I got Nexplanon in Sept 2014 and I bled everyday for three months. When I went to the doctor about it, she just gave me a low dose birth control to take everyday while still having the Nexplanon in and it stopped the bleeding almost instantly. When I ran out (she only gave me two months worth), I started bleeding again for one month straight and in these past two months, I haven't bled at all! Super effective and definitely worth the wait. Luckily my boyfriend isn't creeped out about period sex. It is pretty annoying but it's better than getting pregnant! Other than that I haven't had any other side effects and I love it! The reason I gave it the 7 was because of how annoying the elongated periods are"


"First off I got the cherry flavor. I'm not sure how to describe it's taste. It was like a very sweet cherry soda but with a very salty after taste. I was planning on drinking the whole 10oz bottle but only got about 3/4 of the way through before it started making me nauseous. At first nothing happened about an hour in the bloating I had been experiencing worsened but then about 2 hours later I had a very small BM then another 2 hours the diarrhea started it wasn't explosive or anything like that. To be honest I'm not sure it actually cleared out everything like it is supposed to. I will update in a few days. But it did alleviate the discomfort."


"Truly the worst medication I have ever been on.. I had all of the bad side effect diarrhea in the middle of the night had to change the sheets, nightmares so bad that I slept with the lights on, brain zaps, migraines still to this day even after being off of this medication for 2.5 years. Dizzy spells, Black outs, I couldn't even drive while taking this. I'm sure there is more. I weaned myself off of this medication against my Doctors orders because he was convinced that this was a miracle drug needless to say he is no longer my Doc."


"I am on my third and last package of LoSeasonique; it has been rough.  During the first pack, I started spotting daily in week 5.  This progressed to a full fledged cycle by week 9 and lasted for three weeks, so my doctor instructed me to skip to the yellow pills and then begin a new pack. During the second pack around week 5 the spotting started again.  During week 8, I passed out. In week 10, I began having extremely heavy bleeding that proved impossible to contain resulting in two terrible accidents.  Thank God I was home both times.  After getting the next prescription and reading the pamphlet again, I discovered all of these experiences are considered severe side effects of the pills. "


"Adult daughter took 3 pills as dr recommended about 9pm. Luckily I told her she should stay at my house in case she needed anything. 4:30am she is in major pain, cramping, feels like she is on fire while actually being clammy and nauseous. She said never again.   My husband has a crazy colon and had probs for yrs.  He was sent to a dr for surgery and possibly have bag attached. An old German Dr asked if he would first try an old remedy. Begin eating 3 tbls of wheat bran every day and return in a month to see if there was a difference. Increase as needed. He agreed and it began working. He was up to 8 spoons a day. That was 18 yrs ago. He is up 2 5/8 oz per day. Mix 3 tbls ground flax, 1 pkt sweetner and water. Microwave 2 min. Take everyday"


"Have had 4 Remicade infusions in combination with MTX and Plaquinil. The 1st infusion was great and all my pain was gone. I thought OMG a miracle drug! Then 2nd infusion I had a reaction which felt like I was having a stress test performed, a bit scary and then the hands and feet broke out with a horrible psoriasis type rash which I have never had before (and still can't seem to cure). 3rd infusion with Benadryl injection was 6 hours of slight reaction and then little or no relief from the pain. 4th injection with twice as much Benadryl prior to the injection and 10 hours of reaction while being infused and zero relief after. the fact. I gave up on Remicade. "


"I was set on trying Wellbutrin. I have tried Paxil and one other I can't even recall the name of. They made me feel like a zombie and my husband wasn't fond of them due to the sexual side effects. Wellbutrin was the hardest drug to get accustomed to. I went for a month having one side effect after the other. One week would be sleepless nights, the next would be general irritation at everything and everyone and perhaps the worst was nausea. I stuck it out and I am extremely glad I did. It has been amazing for me. I am much more motivated and excited about life. It increased my sex drive 100%! I also tend to be a social smoker and it obliterated that for me. I love this medicine. I take 400 mg daily."


"I've suffered for 30 years w IBS d  and IBS C AND was beside myself because was not always able to walk 3 or 4 steps toward bathroom when diahrea started. Florestor changed my life...for the better. I've been taking 1 capsule a day for a year. That problem has cleared up completely and my IBS attacks have been greatly reduced."


"I started on the patch approximately 6 yrs ago with a 0.50 patch for low back pain. Due to withdrawal symptoms on the third day, (sweating, chills, fatigue) I was increased to a 0.75 patch and then again to a 0.100 patch. I've been on it for two years and with the exception of the first 36-48 hrs. I have side-effect problems that are terrible. I have lost all my upper teeth due to gum loss and decay, this just after spending $2000 to get my teeth put into shape.  I go from hot flashes and drenching sweats to chills every 10 to 15 minutes.  I have severe backache, headache and urine retention. The patch did wonders for my pain, but long term, the side-effects aren't worth it for me."


"Excellent OTC medication for Acid Reflux (GERD)"


"I was on Loestrin FE for two years and loved it; then I found out I have a genetic predisposition to blood clots, and my doctor recommended switching to non-hormonal birth control. So I tried Paragard. The insertion was extremely painful, I cramped for a day, then was fine. And it has been absolutely 100% effective as birth control. But the side effects were debilitating. My periods, which were previously light for 5 days, became heavy for 7-8 days, with spotting for 4 days beforehand. My cramps severely intensified to the point of being unbearable, and I had two yeast infections in the two years I've had it, compared to the none I had before. Again, it worked as birth control...but the side effects had a huge impact on my life."


"Alright, if you're here, you probably already know most of this, but I'll say it anyway... This drug is f'ing amazing.  I was a medical student before I accepted the fact that I had some serious issues with inattention.  Some doctors/psychologists/etc. will try to tell you that you don't have ADD because you didn't beat kids up in class in elementary school, or because you managed to achieve some academic success, but let me tell you.. it's real son!  I made it through med school with minimal use, but my surgical residency became a disaster quick.  Please believe me when I tell you that this med single handedly saved my career as a surgeon.  If you have any doubts, it's worth your while to look into adderall."


"I had the Nexplanon before I had my son January 2016 and never had a period loved it! I got another nexplanon in march I didnt have a period till October and it hadsnt stopped it goes from heavy to light and back heavy if your married this is not the birth control for you. Im married and had a active sex life with my husband and we havent touched each other since September and as he says " I can't have sex with you and you bleeding like a stuck hog." so I'm very disappointed and having this removed."


"I'd like to say I finally found a medicine that works and now I can't find anybody that carries it. I've been using it for about 8 months. "


"It really does work and helps me to relax so I can rest & sleep. And I've taken it for off & on for several years! I have arthritis, pinched nerves, muscle spasms & a lot more elements. IT WORKS. But what works for one might not work for another. Best wishes to everyone!"


"I've been on Tri-Sprintec for about 3 weeks now. It definitely has it's pros and cons. First, I'll start by saying that I was put on this pill for abnormal uterine bleeding which came with THE WORST cramps EVER. So, doc prescribed me this and my mood swings have gone, there's no cramps, and the bleeding finally stopped after months. So, I'm assuming it's starting to regulate my cycle. BUT - I am experiencing the nausea and fatigue. I go to school FT and work FT so I seriously hope it ends, because I can't afford to miss either of those important parts of my life. Overall, it does the job as far as the bleeding and mood swings are concerned, but may not be worth the side effects I'm experiencing if they persist much longer."


"I have had the Nexplanon for 6 months now, and i want it removed! As far as getting it placed in my arm, it was not bad did not hurt much at all. After 3-4 weeks my period came like scheduled and no exaggeration on this i bled for 2 months straight! I was hoping after it's done i won't get my period for awhile or at least it would just go back to normal. No such luck every month til now i have my period and spot for 2 weeks out of the month. It makes me miserable and is effecting my sex life. As far as weight gain i have'nt gained or lost weight. If the bleeding is'nt a problem then i would suggest it, it is just not for me!"


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Well, I'm scheduled for a colonoscopy tomorrow afternoon and have been prescribed Movi-Prep for my preparation. I am a terribly nervous patient and I liked to read up about every single little detail on everything.

I read every  review on this page, on every other website and many others too and I wanted to give my opinion. Its not as bad as everyone says.

It really isn't that bad, the packet recommends every 15 minutes 8oz. I managed 12/13oz every 10 minutes and finished the first litre in half an hour, only because I wanted to pace myself. I could have easily done the litre in the space of ten minutes. Currently waiting for the effects to kick in.

Im not overly looking forward to the 6AM litre, but I'm not as terrified as I was today"


"Once or twice a year I have a severe intestinal attack. I've decided I can't eat green vegetables if they aren't cooked thoroughly, and chlorophyl seems to be the problem. The pain is so intense, I have to take pain medication and lay down. It takes my system at least a week to fully recover. After two weeks of a recent bout, I was prescribed Bentyl. It works! But I swear my IQ drops 30 points. That's the trade off. Bently relaxes the stomach and the brain!"


"After having scripts for lots of different benzodiazepines and sleeping pills, I still rely on this a couple times a month. The ONLY problem is after a couple of days it loses it's effectiveness. It is perfect for sleep and not feeling drugged."


"At the age of 29 I began using Ortho Try-Cylen Lo. I was a bit emotional for the first two months and then this went away. My cramps are very light, and I only have mood swings for a few hours at the begining of that week. My periods are lighter, and on schedule. The only continuous side effect is breast tenderness. It can be really frustrating. "


"I have been taking Gilenya for close to 10 months now.  I was on Rebif and suffered horrible side effects that never did go away ( flu symptoms, migraines ).  I had a very severe relapse where I lost the ability to walk for months.  I started the new pill medication and have had no side effects whatsoever. What a relief! I can't tell if it's working, I guess time will tell and if I ever relapse again.  It's a very expensive medication, thankful my extended benefits cover it.  I would recommend this if Tysabri is not for you ( JC Virus positive ).  A few laughs in light of a serious health problem...I am a mad cow! lol.  And those of you who are JC positive - you will know what I mean."


"I was given Orsythia because my pharmacist switched me from Lutera. This birth control actually kills my appetite resulting in a little weight loss and even better, increased my breast size. My main complaint is that I get large, deep breakouts on my chin but a salicylic acid facial cleanser is helping with them. Also, I wake up in a bad mood every morning. I have only been on this birth control for a few weeks and definitely isn't as good as Lutera but I will wait for my body to adjust a little more. I would definitely say give it a try before you call your pharmacist screaming."


"I was prescribed this by my OB-GYN as a birth control method. First month was great! Less heavy and painful period with only a little spotting.

Now? Not so much. I get 2 periods a month now, with severe cramping that lasts for days. I've lost 10 pounds, but am always hungry. I have severe mood swings and increased anxiety. I am now lucky enough to have at least one panic attack a day. My acne has gotten worse, and I'm tired all the time.

I've talked to my doctor about it, but my concerns have been dismissed. If this doesn't stop by the end of next month, I will get a second opinion and a different birth control method."


"I had geno type 1 A probably been at least 40 yrs with Hep C. My liver has been stable but doc wanted to begin treatment. I was really hesisitant but assured that it was min to no side effects. Wow did i go for a ride though hell and back.

I had sever high blood pressure, i am on b/p med and it was 188/118.. I was seeing spots vertigo i felt like i was ready for stroke. The worst part was the aggression/ sadness i became deeply depressed. Very depressed so depressed I lost me. It was just awful. The med is so strong it just runs though everything. If you have high b/p or on meds check them before treatment. I am glad i am off. Vertigo and constant headach. Awful stuff."


"I had severe skin neuropathy pain, so severe I would rate it a 8.5 - 9 out of 10.. I heard about a new clinical study using gabapentin and nortriptyline for neuropathic pain. When I was only on gabapentin, no reduction in pain.. then saw study, asked my doctor and was put on 30 mg Cymbalta. Within three days felt a substantial reduction in pain to a 0.5 - 1 most days, sometimes a 2. No longer had to use pain killers like Tylenol 3! Unbelievable, the combination of the two drugs works on neuropathic pain like you wouldn't believe."


"I have had migraine for 5 days ----- they gave me Toradol injection --- it's been 2 hours and I do not feel any better. ...why is that?"


"My only two complaints about lithium are the potentially detrimental effects on the kidneys and the nausea. I first started taking lithium in college but stopped because of excessive nausea and vomiting. Five years later, I'm trying it again because the other mood stabilizers I have tried were not too helpful (abilify "numbed" me, zyprexa turned me into an angry bear, seroquel made me sleep all the time, depakote gave me bad tremors, etc).
I do have to adjust my lifestyle habits though while on lithium...more water, less sodium or acidity in foods, take it nightly...but vomiting/intense nausea and renal problems down the road..."


"Got implanon inserted about two months ago now, because my period is normally irregular I had to take a pregnancy test before I could do it, all was well so we went ahead.
The bruise was massive but not painful in any way.
Obviously I had to have my period at some point, it started 4 days after insertion and lasted 2 weeks. Since then I haven't had my period and don't feel like I will get it soon.
No adverse side effects so far.
I was worried about gaining weight once I got it and actually I lost 10 kilos because my hunger just stopped altogether. I have fixed that by making sure I eat properly and am currently working on returning to my natural weight.
Would recommend to anyone who doesn't feel reliable enough for the pill."


"I got this bactrim dm antibiotic prescribed to me for prostatitis/ uti symptoms not to long ago.. I took the medication twice a day for about a month!!! Some days were better then others.. if i would take it with an empty stomach and not enough water to swallow the big chunky tablet my lips would feel some kind of burning sensation going on and I would just feel kind of itchy all over. If I would take it with food and about two glasses of water I'd be perfectly fine! Anyways I don't know why but even after a month of taking the medication twice a day everyday, my uti symptoms are still their! They're not as bad as they were before I started taking the antibiotics.. but they're some what still noticeable.. grrrrrrr!"


"This drug works great at first until you need more and more to focus. Stay away from this med if you don't truly have ADHD or you have hypertension."


"I'm an anxious person that required an upper endoscopy, small bowel biopsy, and flexible sigmoidoscopy. My doc scheduled me to have all 3 procedures done simultaneously using straight propofol with a licensed anesthetist administering it. I experienced absolutely no burning sensation upon injection, even without lidocaine, which I initially requested (they didn't have any on-site). My IV placement (crook of the arm) and generous vein size apparently helped to avoid the burning sensation. The Doc asked me if I felt any burning, I said no, and the next thing I remember was waking up in recovery. I don't remember any sensation of going under. I woke up about 45 mins later, which is slower than average, but I'm 5'6 and 108lbs."


"I have tried both Diethylpropion and Phentermine. The Phentermine worked very well! I lost 40lbs with almost no exercise at all. But I experienced dry mouth and the jitters. On the downside I loved snacking and its usually after dinner or right before. I was taking 30 mg and I had NO cravings for anything! I loved it! So  I am now on the Diethylpropion 25 mg immediate release which is not cutting it and I talked to my Doctor and he increased the dosage to taking 50 mg a day and still not doing the trick just yet. So its my cravings that are bad especially around my cycle. I will be maybe trying the 75 mg."


"I was on here  reading about others' experiences at 3 a.m. After I vomited the second bottle. I worried all night that I would have to repeat the prep but the doctor was able to complete the procedure anyway saying I was clean!! The drink had a good flavor and I even succeeded in getting the second bottle down but it just didn't stay down. No fun but necessary."


"No room to here get into my history of AF and flutter, so will make it short. Because of serious AF episode resulting in hospitalization, my cardiologist increased the Tambocor to 100 mg twice a day (had been on 50 twice a day for 3 or so years). Always had dizziness, shortness of breath and feeling unstable since taking this medication. However since increasing to the 200 mg a day, side effects increased and are getting worse. Just experienced the flashing lights today for first time. My search of flecainide and flashing lights brought me to this site. Thank you!  Will reduce dose again to 100mg a day until I can see cardiologist next Wednesday."


"Writing because I did so much reading before my insertion and want to share my experience. 30 years old with no children. Hormones from the pill made me an emotional wreck, so decided to give this non-hormonal option a shot. I went in petrified from experiences I read online. Well, the doctor put on soothing music and allowed me to scroll on my phone to calm my nerves. She told me each step, 3 main steps involved. It took all of 2 minutes, and although uncomfortable, I had no pain. Just as much as a paps. A bit dizzy when I sat up, but immediately drove myself home just fine. Lots of cramping last night and a bit yoday, just feels like I'm about to start my cycle. Nothing ib profin can't fix. Not half as scary as expected!!"


"I started phentermine on 04/01/2016. Female/43/5'6/Beginning weight 307. I have had issues with mild headaches and dry mouth but not to the point its not tolerable. I find the medication gives me energy and my heart rate has increase (again its tolerable). I'm currently taking 37.5 mg a day. I have found for me the most effective way to take it is 1/2 in the mornings and the 2nd half no later then 1pm. I have changed my calorie intake to 1200 a day. I cut reg soda, which is my addiction, and switched to diet soda and water. I joined the gym yesterday so I start my workout today. My short term goal is 20lbs in a month, mid goal is down 50lbs by July and long term goal is 100lbs off within a year."


"I have spent 17 years with atypical trigeminal neuralgia. This medicine gave me 4 years pain free. It took a long time to work, seems like almost a year, but worked great for a time. Guess now it's on to something else."


"I've had migraines since I was a teenager (now in my 60s) and this is the best treatment I've ever been prescribed.  My migraine starts with pins and needles in my lips, tongue and occasionally ends of my fingers, followed by flashing lights which seem to be triggered by bright light, sunshine flickering behind trees, sun on snow, etc.  If I take a Relpax within 10 minutes of symptoms the migraine doesn't progress to nausea, violent headache and loss of speech - as used to be the case.  My GP in France prescribes these for me, and 1 packet now seems to last me between 6 and 9 months.   Absolutely brilliant."


"I've been coughing for almost two weeks now from a bad sinus infection and no otc meds were working for me. So my doctor prescribed this syrup for me and it has worked wonders. It has greatly reduced my coughing and I'm able to sleep again. I've only experienced mild dizziness with this medication. And I'm usually knocked out an hour after taking it, which is amazing."


"Started on Zoloft 25mg and wasn't effective. Began seeing a psychiatrist who upped it to 150mg in pretty short time. For two years have been at around 100mg. I needed it to get calmed down from all the trauma and panic disorder gone out of control. Zoloft worked great. I got calm learned how to respond and not react, etc.

There is a down side. Please , please, please don't stay on this drug for too long or go up high on the mg like I did. Weaning off kicks your butt. It is pretty serious withdrawal. Keep that in mind. Look it up. See what people endure getting off Zoloft. It's awful.

Getting off your brain goes into chaos. Brain jabs and dizziness are common which is no fun when you already have a panic disorder. Research!!!!"


"Like so many that have posted here.

Have been on Ambian for quite a while, not every night but at least 3-4 times per week.  I was eventually up to 2 10 mg tabs to be able to get to sleep but only for about 2-3 hrs.  Doc put me on Trazedone because I requested something different.

Took one 50 mg when laying in bed and ready for sleep.  After about 2 hours, I final fell asleep without it's help.

Slept for about 4 hours total.

Strong vivid unpleasant dream, cotton mouth and a hangover headache the next morning.

Going back to the doc today to give him the bottle w/ 29 of the 30 left."


"Not pregnant, so at least there's that. Beyond that, I'm not terribly impressed. Dramatic mood swings; just this morning, I went from being a ray of sunshine to crying on the floor in my room because my jeans were tight. This happens several times a week. Which brings me to the next lovely side effect; weight gain. I have an active career (I'm a dancer) and I work out 5-6 days a week. I have a very healthy diet, which I moniter carefully. Yet, I have gained about 8-10 pounds since starting this pill. I normally have very clear skin, but have noticed some breaking out along my cheekbones and jawline. The best one; my libido is in the basement.  I'm at the end of month four. Calling the Dr in the morning. Not worth the depression, especially."


"No more diarrhea.  Excellent pain relief.  Vimovo is great."


"Day 6 for nicotine cessation after using for 20+ years in various forms.  Did not have any desire for nicotine upon waking.  The "habit" is still there, but no physical craving.  The "habit" is easy to stop since your body isn't craving nicotine.

Tobacco doesn't really have any taste at this point.  I don't seem to crave  it....at all.   I was agitated for about 30 minutes on day 4, but have not been since.  No other noticeable physical signs or symptoms.

Taking the bupropion early in the day is important or you may have trouble getting to sleep later in the day.

After the final use of nicotine, 72 hours it should be out of my system.  I plan to take the buproprion for 1-2 weeks after and start tapering at that time."


"I am taking Atripla for almost a year since I discovered I'm HIV positive. I had side effects only in the first 2 weeks when I started since then nothing. I am still feeling good, undetectable and CD4 was 188 and now is 550. I don't know how I will be in the future."


"I read over 100 reviews prior to taking and this is what I learned and recommend. Start 1 week before procedure with very low fiber diet and try to eat only 1 meal a day, especially if your GI system is sluggish. You'll thank me! I drank Suprep with a straw and chased it with lemonade followed by a bite of a lemon, which others recommended. Big help! No bad cramps, just a lot of watery stuff coming out for about 12 hours. I thought I wouldn't need the 2nd dose so I didn't take it; was still pooping liquid. They were able to complete colonoscopy but had to flush me out, am I  bad? Good luck! It's not as bad as you think it will be!"


"Was prescribed this med for cough and it did absolutely nothing except made my head hurt horribly bad and my throat tickle, which made the cough worse. "


"I've been taking Trivora for a couple of years now. It's great except I have an EXTREMELY noticeable decrease in sex drive. There is a huge difference between the three weeks I'm taking active pills and the one week that I'm not. Then again... Maybe that's just me.

Kind of a catch 22, isn't it? If I wanted my normal sex drive back, I'd have to go off of the pill."


"I had been on almost every medication and was on Prednisone for 2 years.  I was at the end of my rope and thought I'd never get better.  I reluctantly took Humira and I was so scared of giving myself shots.  After the initial loading 4 I cried.  I started out taking a shot every 2 weeks and it took me quite a while to actually depress the injector.  I have now been on Humira weekly for over a year and my life is quite different.  I am glad to get up in the morning, happy to go to work, elated to go the grocery store - all without scoping out a restroom first.  I feel alive for the first time since I was diagnosed.  I wait everyday for the Humira to quit working and I hope it doesn't.  For now I'll take what it has given me."


"This medication was given to my son by a ARNP who swears by it. My son cries for no reason, does not help him sleep but makes him eat like a bear, and he is argumentative about everything whenever he takes this. He needs help sleeping but there has got to be something else more effective for him with less side effects."


"Started this medicine one week ago. Had minimal change in fibromyalgia. I slept pretty well the first two nights but now starting to not sleep so well. Still need over the counter pain medicines and muscle relaxers. Had a very stiff neck and now my lower back hurts from the weight gain 15 lbs in one week. "


"I've been on a few different medications, which all made me really drowsy and had little effect with anxiety symptoms, if anything was more paranoid as couldn't function properly, however now on 15mg mirtazapine taken around 8pm before bed, it has worked the best! I'm actually out of bed daily not feeling hopelessness and eased my anxiety ten fold..! I feel alive again.not hyper but normal, for the first time in long time. (10years) only side effect I've found is my appetites increased, but am monitoring it. If I had known that medication worked so well I would of asked for a review years ago."


"I just began Contrave on Friday March 20th. Since then I have not had any significant side effects. A little jittery at times but I also drink a lot of coffee so that could be causing the jitters. I've been sleeping great, just as before I started the medication. I haven't had any more cravings but I am still getting hungry around meal times. I'm being more cautious of what I'm eating and am also keeping a food journal in combination of a med journal...logging how I felt on that day and such. In the four days I've been on it I have lost 4 pounds! I'm pretty excited about. Still on just taking one pill in the morning. Will start taking my evening pill this Friday. So far, so good!"


"Seems fine so far. Half way into my second pack and no changes except I'm not pregnant!"


"Getting the skyla inserted was not painful at all. It was just uncomfortable and there was a lot of cramping and pressure but it was over in five minutes. After, I experienced very minor cramping and bleeding. Overall, it was a great experience and I would recommend to anyone who is considering this type of birth control!"


"Hi I have had severe depression anxiety and intrusive thoughts for over a year I was put on 50mg sertralin and felt great then increased to 100mg within days felt awful so now back down to 50mg has anyone else had this experience?"


"I got switched to this from yaz. The worst month of my life. Terrible mood swings, anxiety, not to mention I bled through the entire pack. I don't recommend this to anyone"


"After highly successful results (2 years relief per series) my insurance insisted on Euflexxa). Following completion of series of three shots, my previously comfortable knees are completely destroyed. My range of motion is very limited and walking long distances is painful."


"Hepatitis C has been a part of my life for over 30 years now. Having failed treatment with interferon and ribavirin twice ( 1998 and 2005 ) I have been waiting until now for another run at a cure. The new Harvoni one pill a day for twelve week regimen that I'm on is flawless. Currently in week 4 this drug is without any noticeable side effects. What a relief this go round. Previously the interferon was so devastating physically as well as emotionally that I lasted twelve and forty weeks respectively before throwing in the towel. In 2005 after 20 weeks my levels of the virus were undetectable and although I continued the horrid treatment for another twenty weeks the virus returned with a vengeance less than three months after stopping."


"I was suffering with un-diagnosed thyroid disease for many years and ultimately was Hasimotos disease. I had multiple nodules INSIDE my thyriod gland and a big tumor OUTSIDE my gland that seemed to be running my chemistry in my body!
Surgery was not an option, so I was put on Nature-Throid, cut ALL gluten out of my diet, and in three months my thyroid blood levels were perfect and the majority of my nodules were gone. My tumor was totally gone! At first I went on an extreme diet; very similar to Adkins. I have stayed on that, but do have chocolate and natural chips when I want. I consider myself cured...thank-you Jesus!"


"Been weened off floxitine (prozac) and put on sertaline for my GAD , &I have had a few panic attacks. Been I bit more anxious & I have been crying quite alot this WK, as it is only 2nd wk. On pregabalin for chronic back pain, & notice they were helping my anxiety more , so it was only then that my anxiety was really addressed,and my doctors trying me on sertaline 50 mg per day."


"Well, the good thing is... I am not pregnant. Most of the side effects I was warned about were so uncommon, I was told not to worry. However, I think when that little green guy was implanted into my arm, it was also a one way ticket to the world's largest Emotionally Unstable Rollercoaster.

*spoilet alert: it's not fun to ride.

Before Nexplanon, I pretty much coasted the happy wave. Life is good and God is better. No dark clouds for miles, and my sunshine was so bright, it disintegrated anyone else's dark and twistyness. But I stuck artificial hormones in my arm, and now sunny days are far and few in between. ESPECIALLY when I am on my period (which is about as predictable as my mood).

In short... you probs won't get pregnant. And. Yeah..."


"Very effective and no side effects at all. I have taken them for about 7 years for nerve pain. I need them in order to be able to sleep, while I can mostly live without during the day."


"Started to work RIGHT AWAY."


"Never have I had such a bad reaction to a antibiotic . Blisters on my feet toes both top and bottom making it impossible to wear shoes hard to walk. and a few in other places. Burning sharp pains in abdomen region. Problems with all my tendons in my feet knees shoulders making it impossible to walk. Took over a month to be almost over this. I am still feeling effects from it. And pls read on this med. It says that you can use it from one manufacturer nothing happens but each is different one manufacturer can hurt you while others do not. BEWARE!!!!!!"


"I was on this pill for 8 years.  I never had mood swings, weight gain, or decreased sex drive.  It initially helped with acne, but I developed cystic acne while taking this pill and the pill didn't seem to help it.  I thought I should switch birth controls for this reason.  I switched to Ortho-cept/Reclipsen - BIG mistake.  NO sex drive, mood swings, extreme fatigue and depression.  The only positive was that it has gotten the cystic acne under control.  The rest of the side effects aren't worth it though and I have switched back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo which had none of these side effects.  I definitely think Ortho is the way to go."


"Be Careful! The medication "burned" the inside of my esophagus leaving a very painful sore that simply has to heal by itself. 2 doctors told me this is "common" with Doxycycline. "


"Unfortunately side effects for me have been horrific! I was on 800mg for 6 weeks. I wound up with nausea, extreme hoarseness,  high blood pressure,  fatigue with sleeping 18 to 22 hours a day. Took a turn for the worse and liver enzymes were high. Could not eat or drink water for 5 days and lost 30 pounds. I was off the Votrient for a month and just started back on half the dose; 400mg. So far so good one evening of slight nausea. Other than a little more tired it appears to be better."


"Didn't seem very effective, increased my heart rate esp when standing. Made me dizzy sometimes, especially when changing positions."


"Definitely does its job. light and manageable periods that last 5-6 days. skin has never been so clear. About 4 pounds of weight gain which is no problem. But, I am MOODY. I have always been a happy person and this pill causes you to snap easily and cry easily. Still rating a 10 because it does its job and other than mood swings I have no complaints"


"I used this as I have had suffered with intense blushing and redness for over 4 years I am 23. Like most the first day was amazing my face was a normal colour ( seemed to good to be true ) over the next few days the rebound flushing was worse than I have ever experienced my face was boiling hot and dark red I had to attend meetings at work it was very hard . Not used it now for 3 days and still suffering from the intense flushing . Please for your sake DO NOT USE IT WILL MAKE IT WORSE"


"Took about 3 weeks for this medicine to kick in before I noticed anything. When it did, the pain was intense for a couple of days but I stuck with it hoping things got better. They did! I was able to stand longer, walk longer, sit longer, and lay on my side all without intense pain. The pain was still there, but it made dealing with the pain more tolerable. I've been on this medicine for about 10 months now but dealing with this terrible pain for nearly 3 years. I've tried just about every medicine available and this medicine with Elavil and Oxycontin/Oxycodone  works like magic. I now use Cymbalta with Elavil and Morphine and have had no issues. "


"I am a migraine sufferer and I was prescribed Pregabalin over a year ago for Neuropathic Nerve Pain in my foot.  Not a single migraine over this time but unfortunately and because of all the side effects, I had to come off it.  Yes, the migraines returned with a vengeance.  I have just started taking Pregabalin again, one 25mg capsule every three days as an experiment and, touch wood, I think it's helping. It's too early to tell if it will be of any permanent good as I've been borderline with the vision thing a couple of times but fingers crossed.  My Pain Management Consultant and my GP thought I was joking at first and were quite surprised."


"When I was in my early 20s I was having a great deal of anxiety and depression. This caused me to have physical problems as well such as
GI problems and headaches and even some insomnia. My M.D. prescribed
Triavil 4mg Trilafon / 10mg Elavil. This was many years ago and I remember that it had a very quick effect on me. Anxiety gone in one day and depression was almost totally eliminated in 4 weeks. I realize now that this is an older
antidepressant/antianxiety medication but I believe it is much under prescribed as it helps not only with the emotional problems but helps with pain and sleep. It is somewhat sedating but one can take bigger doses at night and sleep very well. "


"I had terrrrrible PMDD for years which got worse as I got older (I'm 44) I have been taking 25 mg of Zoloft for a year now and my symptoms are basically gone! I found sticking to as low a dose as possible helps in managing side effects."


"I began taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo when I was 13, I am now 22. I was not sexually active at the time, but my periods were extremely irregular. This specific oral contraceptive helped to regulate my period and it has been perfect for the past 9 years. When reading these reviews, ladies must keep in mind that everyone is different. Genetics plays a huge role in whether you get/ have bad acne, cramping, low sex drive, etc. It may not be because of the pill, necessarily. In my 9 year experience with this particular product, I have never had a scare when I took the pill as directed. You will have a few of those symptoms, its just life. "


"I had a few TIAs after bypass surgery, although the two may not be directly related; that is, the bypass surgery causing the TIAs. More likely it relates to my chemistry. The Drs. had me on Coumadin, which of cource is a real pain. After experiencing a TIA I was admitted and my attending physician was a stroke neurologist. He questioned me being on Coumadin and felt strongly that Aggrenox was the right medicine for my situation. I have used it for at least over 10 years with absolutely no side effects or occurrences."


"I was the caregiver for 2 family members from 1997 to 2008.  I had the first full-blown stress panic attack in 2005.  Xanax was one of my medications and in 6 months, I was off drugs.  I have no regrets for those 11 years, but thought I was finally free to live my life.  However, I was wrong.  I now have continuous anxiety if I don't take 0.25 mg Xanax in the morning and evening.  I also have very high blood pressure to which a solution has not been found.  Xanax does lower it and I couldn't keep my sanity without it.  I have had no negative side effects, only positive."


"Strattera is the worst ADHD medicine I've ever been on!  I was originally on Ritalin (worked well, but not long enough), then on Vyvance (worked great but doctor didn't like my higher blood pressure) and now I'm finally off Strattera after being on it for 11 months, because it didn't work!  My doctor is concerned about high blood pressure that can trigger heart attacks and strokes.  I'm having lots of problems coming off the Strattera.  My doctor is not willing to help with a medication change.

Doctors don't know what it is like to experience the problems of ADHD and what we go through."


"As someone who has had multiple hospitalisations every year due to chronic allergic asthma, I cannot believe how wonderful this medication is!!! It has enabled me to breathe properly through my nose for the first time in years!! I still take my oral antihistamine too but this spray is truly a miracle! I am on lots of medication daily and I can honestly say this is the first medication I have ever felt has actually 'worked' for me. In that I noticed a huge difference and improvement when taking it. Usually I never know if medication actually works but with this I can say for sure that it has been incredible."


"I have generalized anxiety, few panic attacks ever, mostly just obsessive irrational thoughts and constant fears which aren't normal. This definitely helps me calm down and keeps my brain quiet when it normally never stops. For about 2 weeks I would get spouts of dizziness, along with a feeling of restlessness and an inability to focus (felt very much like ADD) but it has been going away! This medicine helps for general anxiety, but I don't think it would do much for panic. I take 5mg 3x a day."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Basically, all the preps taste bad unless you get the Miralax and mix with Gatorade.  BUT this is very low volume.  I have to use 3 different meds to prep with over 4 days as I have a VERY slow colon.  This stuff tastes way better than the mag citrate I have to take tomorrow and for 2 days after that.  Mag Citrate (IMO) is way more salty.  Took first dose tonite and was going in 30 minutes.  Have been going intermittently for about an hour and 10 minutes.  Stopped long enough to go and get a banana popsicle and orange Gatorade.  Think about it....this is nothing to deal with in comparison to the cancer treatment you might have to have.....the benefits definitely outweigh the negatives!"


"Within two weeks of starting to use Clindagel, I had great improvement. I have never had any side effects; I may as well be putting water on my face in that regard, except for how great my skin looks. I have combination skin that's leaning toward needing some anti-aging help, and so I use the gel at night after washing my face, and mix a little of it with my day moisturizer. The other reviewer makes a good point about benzoyl-peroxide. When you need a little more help than the clindamycin, mixing in a little of that really does the trick."


"Ok so mind me, I was only had the implant for a little over a month before I couldn't deal with the side effects anymore. Horrible headaches, acne, fatigue, and atrocious mood swings! One second I would get furious at something ridiculous and the next, I could cry because I felt bad for getting so mad! Anyway, obviously the doctors told me to wait it out, eventually in about 6 months or so, my hormones would settle. I didn't have time to HOPE that these symptoms would go away as a had boot camp in 4 months, and I couldn't go being a crazed, hormonal mess!
Every woman is different. My family has a past of being sensitive to permanent /strong hormones such as the bar. If you know you are sensitive as well, I would NOT recommend getting this"


"I got this birthcontrol twice, and let me tell you... SWITCH YOUR BIRTHCONTROL AFTER THE FIRST TIME. First time was in 2012-2015; first time experience was great, no period, no cramps, weight gain or weird pains, I couldn't even feel it. I developed horrible acne but I got it under control and I got crazy of-the-wall mood swings that I didn't realize I developed. 100% effective with me, times where I should have gotten pregnant it never happened not even a scare.

 Second time has been absolutely horrible. Mood swings went crazy, I got depression and anger issues. irregular periods that would come and go when ever it pleased shortest one lasted about a week and a half. Needless to say I got it removed not even a yr into it."


"I started taking Ativan about 3 months ago for extreme anxiety. I couldn't sleep, eat, or get anything done. I was seeing a CBT therapist but even my therapy wasn't helping. My doctor prescribed Ativan and my dad, who is a psychologist, agreed. It's for the worst moments when I feel like I'm either going to go to the hospital or just completely go crazy. For that purpose it works very well. I feel relaxed in about a half hour and can function again. I don't take it every day or every week but I can't imagine being addicted to something if it makes you feel normal. I don't feel high or anything. I'm so glad I was prescribed this and decided to take it."


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"Diagnosed with hypothyroidism, hypoglycemia, and POS.  I had classic symptoms for over the last 20 yrs (excessive hair growth (most embarrassing), fertility issues, and obesity). I could not loose weight no matter what I did. Only the last 7 yrs, have I received good medical care such as working with a nutritionist. With Synthroid increase to 150 mg over those 7 yrs, some symptoms got better but not the weight. I tried Contrave nervously. It took me a long time to get to the full dose, but the effects have been great: I've lost 20 lbs slowly, my extremities are not as cold (I can eat salad in the winter), my inflammation, energy, and depression has improved significantly.  I am sure some of this is the result of loosing weight."


"Although I have fairly high blood pressure - for which I take medication, and use asthma inhalers to prevent asthma, I have found Phenergan to be absolutely marvelous for insomnia - I have an overactive mind! I find it's best to take it about four hours before I go to bed - then it knocks me out for the night. Sometimes I still feel a bit drowsy in the mornings and have discovered I only need the lowest dose to get a good night's sleep. I only take it the night following a sleepless night. Hope this is helpful."


"I am 73. I could not exercise due to arthritis pain. I was advised to have my knee replaced but was not willing because of many other medical problems. I was fearful of further strain on my body.

Percocet (5/325) allowed me to return to swimming laps 30-40 minutes a day and to walk 30-40 minutes a day. I only take it before exercising. It is wonderful. My strength has increased and my arthritis is better. My knee has stabilized to some extent."


"After Diagnosis of MS in 2008 I researched the available MS medications. I choose Avonex  my
brain lesions have decreased and shrunk. My symptoms have improved. I have not had a relapse. This medication has been a God send for me. Now I will have to switch to another medication because of insurance.  Am researching the approved Meds and none are meeting my needs. I believe in Avonex,"


"I recently had surgery to remove pilonidal sinus and was prescribed Clarithromycin as my stitches opened and it became infected. I thought I was going crazy! First two days weren't too bad just the horrid taste and sick feeling then after 4 I had heart palpitations and stomach cramps. I have two days left I feel like I'm being poisoned it won't let me sleep my heart beats too fast and I'm short of breath! Also before I found this thread I spent a day crying and depressed I thought I'd gone mad and developed depression anxiety an eating disorder and insomnia over night thank god I'm not the only one! Also I've suffered from insomnia on and off for years so cheers give someone who struggles to sleep pills that keep you awake! never again!"


"Worked great on my son, but side effect of restless leg syndrome made it too annoying for him to continue to take."


"I was diagnosed with HIV 06/2017. Viral load was 1500 with 472 CD4. I began taking Genvoya immediately. Just got my new lab results and my viral load is less than 20. I stop smoking cigarettes. I stopped drinking hard liquor. I started eating better and exercising more. I take a one a day multivitamin. Genvoya is the truth but you have to assist this medicine in the fight against the virus. I am happy to be living proof of to this medications success."


"I have been suffering from generalised anxiety disorder for the last 10 years, on and off many anti depressants. I have been on citalopram/SSRI for about the last 5 years, but it never did the job thoroughly and I felt that is as good as it's ever going to get. I started Trazodone 2 days ago, and I feel like a new person. Anxiety down by an immense amount, confidence levels boosted beyond what I've ever felt.

I am combining it with the citalopram, however, as always medication affects every individual differently. Just a matter of trial and error.

Only side effects so far are dry mouth, and slightly impaired concentration. But they are MINOR compared to the anxiety I used to have."


"I got this after having some trouble performing and just not feeling as good as I used to.  As a 91 year old, I don't get around like I used to, but the Androgel brought me back to life in many ways.  I feel so much better after taking the 1% gel.  I feel like I was back in the 40s again!"


"For roughly a month I had horrible stomach pain. I have an umbilical hernia and thought it might be a side effect of that, but after laying in bed for the better part of 2 weeks with pain I wouldn't wish on anyone, my husband demanded I go to e.r. After reviewing my CT scan, my family doctor thinks it's an ulcer, although I have not had the camera run down there yet to find out for sure. The e.r. gave me a Carafe script and I would say within a couple of days I was a new person. This drug along with Pantoprazole have all but eliminated my pain, heartburn and reflux!"


"I have use this 4 different times over a period of 7 years when I had such a bad cough that I couldn't sleep for days. As a tip start out slow just enough to get some rest. My prescription says 5 to 10ml I take under 5 ml twice a night once it wears off normally at 1am and it works great. I normally only need to take this two nights in a row and my cough is pretty much gone. So I avoid any dependency issues.  I don't advice taking it during the day unless your home all day and you don't need to leave. It'll make you very sleepy."


"At first, I had ups and downs with Mirvaso.  Then I discovered (from someone online) that I only need to use a very small amount.  Now I have no problems and it really helps to control my rosacea."


"I was given Levofloxacin 500 mg for a sinus infection.  I'm on my 4th day of taking this med and I have been having nausea, headache,  body ache....not sure I want too continue as read all the side effects!"


"I have moderate to severe rheuamtoid and until I got on Humira I was unable to do much of anything.  I was misdiagnosed for almost 2 years and since the first injection I've had great success.  "


"Didn't even touch my migraine. I've tried just about everything for chronic severe migraines, including daily propranolol, Imitrex, Maxalt, narcotics, etc. Only Midrin has helped.  Ran out and tried this. Didn't help. Didn't notice any side effects."


"It helps a lot"


"I took the pill Friday night and went to bed. I was rock hard most of the night. I have mild erectile dysfunction. With this medicine I go for hours. It gives you the confidence that you can think what you're going to do next and stop worrying about if its going to stay hard. My erections are firmer for some days after. No headaches or other side-effects. "


"I'm 17 never had kids, and was on the drop shot but wanted to get something that I could just leave in and not worry about. I got mirena in and it did hurt but only for a split second, I don't even remember the pain now, I had cramps instantly but they only last a couple hours, I had no spotting or bleeding,(most likely because I was also covered with my drop shot). Overall it was a very easy procedure, only took 3 mins and not very painful, I would recommend this to anyone!"


"For someone who has been on 7 different birth control pills, I'm pleased with Natazia.  I have had side effects all the way from vomiting/nausea to water retention and mood swings on other pills.  I have noticed NO side effects on Natazia thus far; I have been on it for 2 months.  I am giving my positive experience on Natazia because I think it's needed.  Hopefully it will help others not to prejudge it.  Give it a try.  And if you're looking for a pill that gives you virtually no period, this will do it!"


"I have been severely depressed over the past two years after the passing of my mother. MD tried me on Wellbutrin, Trazadone and Celexa. I continued on the Celexa for about 1 1/2 years but still had many days with depression and losing jobs only to remain in bed depressed, hopeless , tearful and suicidal thoughts. None of those meds worked for me.  I have currently seen a new MD and changes my meds to Cymbalta in AM and Elavil in PM. These meds are miracle drugs for me. Been on them for a month now. I've never felt this good in years!!! "


"I've been taking this medication for almost 2 years now and still get headaches. My doctor just keeps upping the dose apparently it's suppose to be one of the best medications in headache/migraine prevention out there. I also take blood pressure medication as well, so taking this with a fairly high dose should take them away completely, correct? Not completely."


"13 INJECTIONS SO FAR, my blood work looks better on some of my visits.  I have allergy like symptoms continually which are nuisance, runny nose, itchy eyes, etc.  I am sitting here in pain, and fibromyalgia aggravates everything.  I wish something would make me feel better completely."


"In my late teenage years I started getting panic attacks so incapacitating I would go to the ER because I thought I was about to have a heart attack. I was having heart palpitations, dizziness, nausea, my hands and feet became tingly. These attacks would come on out of nowhere and last up to ten hours.

when I would go to the ER they said my vitals were fine and that it was all "in my head".

I found a DR and was prescribed 1 MG to take as needed. I take half when I feel an attack coming on and it stops it. I haven't had a panic attack since I started taking it. It truly has saved my life, I take it maybe 3-5 times a month (3 MG tops a month) and have had 0 bad side effects nor any addictive tendencies."


"First 3-5 months I felt good but after that it does not work."


"I'm 66 year old never had problems with erection until few months ago. When separated from my wife, had anxiety and insecure with a another woman. Took Viagra 50 mg and I was a rock star, any time she wants I was ready, she was exhausted  and she is 46 years old. She can't stop calling me now she wants more and more."


"It works to get rid of the yeast infection but the cream does burn at first and in the morning I wake up itchy. During the day I can tell its much better. Even though the product is a little itchy. I will use again. I get lots of yeast infections."


"I was put on this whilst in a psychiatric ward, after years of antidepressants and antipsychotics. When I was finally prescribed lamotrigine it was amazing I took it along with antipsychotics and I felt a great decrease in fits of rage and destruction. After taking this for almost a year, being on a 175mg a day for the last 6 months. My life is better than ever, with a lessening of suicidal ideation. Overall it helped me so much, and I would highly recommend it to anyone else with BPD"


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"Amazing, with no side effects that I can feel."


"I got Hydromet for my cough because I had pneumonia. It worked awesome for me especially before bedtime so I could get a good nights sleep. I'm not used to taking narcotics and I thought maybe my stomach wouldn't be able to handle it, but like I said it worked great and it was easy on my stomach."


"We had tried everything. With the OTC treatment products, lice were still alive after use and we still had to comb. We came close to eradicating this way but very time consuming & then I think my daughter caught them at school again!

It's been about 2 months now with this product and I am pretty sure we are still all clear. This stuff killed the live ones immediately. Although the product supposedly doesn't require nit combing, I wasn't taking any chances. Not sure if the ones that I picked out were dead or alive but at least this product gave us a fighting chance on the infestation. I would use again (though it doesn't look as if I'll have to). Expensive but your time and sanity are worth it."


"I have had  high cholesterol with hypertension since I was in my late 20s. I was diagnosed with CAD when I turned 50 after having my first of three stents in the same blood vessel.

I was in the double blind test using Amgen's PCSK9 inhibitor for about two years. When it became available to the public, I requested it from my insurer. Amgen supplied the drug to me for no cost for 6 months when my insurance company finally denied coverage. While I was taking the injections, my LDL was 20; overall cholesterol 109. Once I went off the drug, my LDL rose to 103; overall cholesterol 212. Once I went on medicare another supplemental prescription ins. company, I reapplied for Repatha. I was approved for one year & am currently taking it."


"I've had the mirena since December 2nd 2014 & was told that it would help with my heavy periods and cramps. So far I've never had a shorter period, I and now I'm experiencing the same thing before the mirena. Don't know what to do now and Dr doesn't want to remove it."


"I started it last Saturday , by Tuesday evening , I gained 5.4 pounds, had to stop it. I was watching what I eat and I am a tennis player.

Could it be my thyroid medication , I take lithoviroxine .75

It did curb appetite a bit  . I need to lose 20 pounds"


"My dad uses this medication for 3 years now, after he was staying in the hospital with heart failure for almost 10 days. He never had that situation repeated since that..."


"It keeps me very sane."


"Well my Doctor boosted my ADHD medicine Adderall XR to 30 mg and I have a hard time falling a sleep even after a 14 hour work day. So he prescribed clonidine  to  counter my Adderall XR. Adderall helps me function at work really well. But my sleep disorder has worsen. I was taking Xanax and Ambient to sleep, but since I started adderall XR I had to stop taking the other two medications. What helps you sleep?"


"I had the Mirena inserted with no prior research on Sept of 2011. Aside from the most painful procedure I've ever experienced as well as the crippling pain I felt shooting down my right lower abdomen area from time to time for the first 2 days, I am absolutely loving this form of birth control. I had minor cramps for about a week and a half before it disappeared altogether, and I had light spotting here and there but nothing a panty liner couldn't fix. I experienced no increased acne, mood swings, hair loss, weight gain, nor lowered sex drive, as a lot of other has mentioned. I do want to include that I exercised regularly before and after the insertion. All in all, I feel completely the same except that I never have to worry about condoms or taking daily pills. I am having a great experience with this contraception so far. Though I'm aware things can change however for now, I highly recommend this procedure. I've never felt better not having to worry about pregnancy. Good luck!"


"Started taking 0.5 mg . My father passed away and I was having a tremendous trouble going about my daily life . Getting up, showering, cooking, cleaning, Constantly crying . This drug has helped me get my life back 100% calmed me down . I now feel relaxed and can go about my daily life ."


"I Was diagnosed with pcos roughly 5 months ago. I was given birth control to help regulate my period. 4 months after the diagnosis I started metformin the side effects are kicking my butt. I'm nauseous,  I have the poops, and no appetite because I'm nauseous.  The symptoms were starting to wear off then I started to take 2 a day. And I'm not sure if I like it but I'm going to stick it out and talk to my dr."


"I rated this based on how the medicine worked in the beginning. HOWEVER over time my symptoms became worse, would happen during the day, and I had to take the medication around 6pm to be effective by 10pm.

I am now on a low dose of Tylenol 3 that I take 30 minutes before bed. In the three months I have been on this regimine, my daytime symptoms have disappeared. I have not had to increase dosage or felt the need to take the medicine at bedtime (major concern of Drs is becoming addicted to anything with codeine/ opiate).

Also tried gabapentin. It was a nightmare."


"I had regular periods the first year and this July will be be the 3rd year and I've been on the birth control nexplanon but I've bleeding for 3 to 4 weeks straight  each month with no one day stop no breaks at all, I feel weak all the time, constant breast pain , and constant back pain"


"I was on Pentasa for 19 years but every time I had a colonoscopy the crohn's was progressing.  I finally ended in the hospital with a severe inflammation.  I was told by 2 GI docs that the Pentasa was probably not working but back in 1997, except for 6mp they really had no other alternative.  2 months ago I switched to Humira.  Many more side effects than Pentasa however."


"I've had Implanon since January 2012, about a month after having my son, and other than gaining some weight. I've had no issues with it at all. I have a completely normal sex drive, normal mood swings, and I haven't had a period since it was put in!"


"This medicine is perfect for me. I have a blood disorder that causes frequent blood clots in my leg, two inches from below my left knee on down was amputated last year. I've died twice for a total of 48 seconds from pulmonary embolisms. I'm 19 and in August my doctor cut me off of my MS Contins and Roxicets because of addiction problems. I was in pain for 5 months until I was hospitalized once again with a new clot and constant super high blood pressure from the pain. Now my new pain doctor has me on 50mcg of the Fentanyl patch along with Roxi 30's. No potential for abuse with the Fentanyl."


"This works better than anything I've tried. I was doing well with Strattera for 4 years then it stopped working. I did well on Wellbutrin many years, it stopped working, etc. With Fetzima I get up easily in the morning because I lay in bed for at least 15 minutes, I pet and play with my cat, have quiet time saying things I'm grateful for and sometimes I get guidance for information for my day. I don't overeat anymore, I get full fast, can only eat 1/2 as much as I used to because I get bloated which helps. My headaches went away after 2 months and my sweating is almost gone away now after 3 months. I feel good and motivated to do things. I'm not hyper like with Wellbutrin."


"I have been on Dilantin for 20 yrs it has helped me from having seizure when I remembered to take it but the past 5 years I have taken it everyday like I'm suppose to I take 300mg everyday in the morning at the same time. There has been one time that I had a seizure while taking my medicine everyday it happen at night and I only know this because I woke my wife up in the middle of it . I do have problems remembering things that happened not even five minutes ago but its not all the time. I have the swollen gums and problems talking (Saying the wrong word at the end of a sentence). I have experienced dizzy spells but only if I took too much (Taking my meds and forgetting about taken it) Better safe than sorry."


"I'm 35 (female) and this medicine helped the bronchitis in 1st dose.  However, this is the 3rd night with extreme insomnia, dizziness and burst of energy and no appetite.  Feels like I've had an energy drink, great for the day but I toss and turn all night long. I'm lucky if I get 2 -3 hours of sleep! Oh yes my stomach sometimes feels queasy."


"It's great for the joints and does make it feel better, almost like the joints are floating on gel. The bad side of it is that it doesn't help with other pain you may have. So your only option for that is Tylenol."


"I am taking Votrient for 14 days. My side effect are vomiting, some stomach problems and a temperature around 37℃. Half of my left kidney is removed on June 2015, but a year after I got results that I have MS on my sternum bone and 2 tumors appeared in the soft tissues around the sternum. After a 14 days one of the tumors is getting smaller, I hope this will happen with the other one.

Reading the other comments I hope side effect will go away and tumors will be gone. I am 23 years old.

God bless everyone."


"I have been newly diagnosed with a moderate fibromyalgia. Not getting enough sleep and waking up with severe pain when trying to sleep. My doctor started me with 50 MG of trazodone taking 1/2 tablet at bedtime. This is the first week and it's working well. My sleep has increased to 6-8 hours as recommended  by MD. At the onset of the pain it has subsided quickly. I am a busy healthcare professional , I exercise daily and drink plenty of fluids. It  was also recommended that I go to counselling because I have a lot of personal related stress."


"Used it for one night, had nightmares all night, restless, tense, weird taste in my mouth....YIKES.

Longer story:  Used Ambien for almost a year then needed something to last all night.  Had to try Lunesta before insurance would cover Ambien CR.  Tried it for one night and it really was that bad.  I was so happy to see it was time to wake up in the morning so it would stop."


"Liked the first bottle and seems to be working.

SEcond bottle round not oval, VERY,  VERY hard to press for a drop, can't tell if there is a drop or not as the brush is so thick until it is put right on the nail and by then there may be 2 drops on the brush.  VERY VERY difficult to tell how much you are using at $83.00 per bottle which lasts 3 weeks this is a very expensive  way to use.

I had no problem with the first bottle. Oval in shape easy to squeeze for a drop, brush was easy to see what you are doing."


"Awful! I feel like I've had a flu for days... I've been vomiting, dizzy, shaky, run down, not been able to sleep, and had a sore throat since I started taking this. It is NOT worth all the side effects!"


"I'm only on day three. I've actually been holding on to my pill bottle for over a month because I was afraid of the side affects based on other reviews. I still feel quite hungry throughout the day, but I seem to fill up easier than I normally do. I have experienced the "twilight zone" feeling for about 4 hours after taking it (at lunch time works best for me). Feeling a bit nauseated as well, and had some very mild stomach cramps this morning. My mood has been okay, maybe a tad cranky in the afternoon and sluggish by early evening. But my hopes are high that this will help me out. No weight loss yet."


"Sophomore year of college, literally over a couple weeks, I developed severe acne all over my cheeks. I went to the dermatologist and they gave me Differin. I definitely would wake up and need to put lotion on my face because my face was visibly dry and had dead skin coming off. After about a month, I started seeing results and had less pimples on my face. After about 6 months my face was clear, but I still had acne scars. I had treatments done at the dermatologist to help those. It's been 5 years and now I get complemented for my skin all the time. It's great! Still using Differin every other week and Cetaphil face lotion every day."


"My symptoms are so much better with Invega Sustenna."


"worked great for me, other than it caused irritation and it burnt like hell."


"I suffer from erectile dysfunction and take one 20mg pill approximately every week. The effects kick in after at least couple of hours and can last 2 days or so. I can quickly rise to the occasion, feel thicker and much harder than usual and last for a long time.  The downsides are the high expense, mild headache, nasal congestion and temporary loss of sense of smell. All in all Cialis has helped me, and as the pros outweigh the cons and I will continue with the 20mg tablets."


"I found immense relief with Inderal, on just 10mg every morning and night....it was like a miracle as preventative and I also have found it dulls a migraine if one happens to break through, by taking an extra one.  I had been waking up with a bad headache/migraine every day, which lasted all day.  Codeine was my only vague relief in mega doses.  My only complaint is that since commencing Inderal I have gained 10kg and no dieting seems to help!  All this in only 12 months.  The other side effects have been an increase to my allergy intolerance to certain foods ie chocolate and a heightened problem with low blood sugar.  So, the doctor has just commenced me on Topamax instead 25mg every morning and night.  Will report how this compares!"


"in my third week of 05 mg as add on to Paxil, After first week I thought to myself, "so this is what its like to feel good, up beat and happy" Now this week i definately notice increase in appetite, constantly snacking and looking for something to eat. That will not make me happy as weight issues were already a problem. Also a bit troublesome is I am feeling tingling in my arm. from wrist all the way up to my elbow. Tingling numb, soemthing is off. My guess its the rexulti. See doctor on MOnday and will update. If it gets worse I will follow up sooner"


"They say this is supposed to take several weeks to kick in, but I noticed positive effects within 3 days of taking 20mg. Less irritable, less anxious, and feeling a bit more happy-go-lucky. I have noticed an increase in appetite, but I can't confirm if it's a side effect. I tend to eat more when I'm happier, and lose appetite when depressed."


"I'm a 35 year old male and I had no idea that lack of testosterone could have such an effect on the body.  While my sex drive was on the low side, that was not the major problem.  I had been put on various antidepressants over many years.  However, my low testosterone level was the real culprit.  I would advise all men who have depression issues to have their testosterone levels checked."


"After being treated for only a week with Sporanox pro I felt a lot better. Supplementing it with a strict diet really helped."


"DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG!
I am a 21 year old female and I started taking accutane when I was 18 years old. I had suffered from severe acne since I hit puberty. I stayed on Accutane for 7 months. Side effects while on the drug included: Severe dry skin (could not dry myself with a towel or my skin would peel off, had to pat dry), the first couple months my hands were red and it looked like I had scales like a fish, I had dry lips, headaches, and mood swings. Three months after getting off, I was walking in a hall and my hip popped. I am now recovering from my 3rd hip surgery. The doctors have no idea what caused my hip issues being that I have had NO health problems. EVER. If I could go back no amount of clear skin is worth all this pain."


"I had mild anxiety and was having a difficult time controlling it. I felt overwhelmed and out of control, although I looked fine on the outside. I was prescribed Xanax for panic attacks, but was having to lean on it too much to curb my anxiety so my doctor put me on Lexapro. It's fabulous--my Xanax is practically untouched since the Lexapro kicked in. It took about three months, but then I looked back and realized I hadn't been anxious in months. I feel like the 'old me'. Side effects - had jaw clenching the first few weeks, which was really weird. But it went away. Now the only thing is if I forget to take it, I'm a mess! I feel very confused and the world doesn't feel real to me. Take it at the same time each day and always have some on you."


"I was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety, as well as a bit of OCD regarding my weight well over 10 years ago, but started taking medication for it only 2 years ago.

I'm on Wellbutrin again, after a year or so off of it, for about 6 days now and I haven't felt much of a positive change whatsoever, unfortunately. The one side effect I've been getting are extreme migraines. I suffer from chronic migraines anyway, but they're never usually this bad, every day.

I'm not sure if it's because I'm still coming off of the Zoloft, while starting up the Wellbutrin. Zoloft gave me awful headaches, and major weight gain along with some insomnia.

I'm sticking it out and hoping that the migraines go away. I have been nauseous daily also."


" I have to quit this medication. I'm just into week three, and I just can't handle the nausea. I'm miserable. Today I was overcome with the vomiting, my final straw. I tried to keep going, thinking that, if I can just get through it. Between the nausea, the vomiting, the diarrhea and the contstant feeling of overwhelming tiredness...I can't. If the drug helps you lose weight by making you feel ill every day, then it's working!  Nothing ever sounds good to eat, smells and visuals of certain foods now make me near vomit, and when I have food, I push it around on my plate or don't eat a 1/4 of what I used to. My doctor told me I wasn't getting ENOUGH calories now. Go figure. I spent a lot of money on this medication and had high hopes"


"This med made him permanently impotent."


"I have had hives my entire life.  I finally saw an allergist and he did tests.  He took me off of all medicines and put me on Xyzal.  I took the Xyzal three times and I have not had a hive since.  Seriously.  I had my first hives at 4 months and had hives everyday for forty six years.  I do not know what Xyzal did but it fixed me.  I stopped taking Claritin and Benadryl and Zyrtec.  Took Xyzal for three days.  It made me VERY sleepy.  I can't even take a normal Benadryl dose without falling asleep, though.  I had to take liquid Benadryl, one teaspoon, if I wanted to stay awake.  I slept twelve hours with my first dose of Xyzal and about 8 hours with the two successive doses.  Then, I never had a hive again."


"I just started taking this pill for heavy very crampy monthly periods.  I am on my second pack and I've had my period for 12 days but no cramping which is great. It has made the bleeding a lot less but longer. Some days all I need is a panty liner which I could never do before this pill. Other than that, I have had no headache, acne or weight gain."


"I have had panic disorders since I was 13 and it started impairing my life a year and half ago. My doctor diagnosed it and the symptoms were all spot on! I wasn't going crazy! So I've only been on it for a week and already my hyperventilation is down 90%, I just feel so much better. I do still have anxiety but its improved a lot. I feel mellow and having a huge loss of appetite. I've lost 2 lbs in a week because I only eat when I'm hungry and not when I'm anxious and trying to fill my time with something comforting! So far I'm taking 25mg and next week will be bumped to 50mg. I am loving this. I feel like I can live my life again and can't wait to see how much more I improve!"


"I have been on this pill for 7 or 8 months and I love the fact that I'm not pregnant or I don't have to worry about getting pregnant but I have horrible mood swings. I cry more than ever about the simplest things. I have also gained weight and when I work out I feel like it's useless. I've felt nauseous, even threw up a few times. Sometimes I get bad stomach pains. I've felt dizzy and anxious before. I'm seriously thinking about switching pills. "


"I have had pain in my back and leg going on 5 years, I was perscribed Lyrica Thursday, by Saturday I was feeling so much better. The only problem I have is the expence. I also have other medicine I have to take."


"As as nurse I am aware of the colon preps and stories that go with them so when my doctor recommended this I figured it would be ok.  I started gagging about halfway through the first bottle but was able to get it down.  I don't throw up easy.  There is something about the taste that lingers so I got a piece of strong peppermint gum to chew between swallows.  Baby wipes are essential as is a straw to get it down.  The second dose I ened up only getting 2/3s down and new if I tried anymore it was all coming back up.  Even with all the fluids I drank I was so dehydrated that it took FIVE tries to get an IV started on me and worse everything I eat is still coming right out a day later. When does it stop?"


"Tramadol extended-release 100mg reduces my herniation disc (neck) and pinched nerve pain from an 8 pain level to a 2. Sometimes need an extra 50mg of IR and alternate advil and Tylenol for added pain relief."


"I think this medication works well for anxiety. It only works average for depression."


"I went to Urgent Care for what turned out to be a kidney stone. I was in severe pain and they finally (after begging) gave me Toradol in my IV. It took quite awhile to just take the edge off. It lasted about 3 hours. When I left, they gave me another pain killer that nicely did the trick!"


"I am torn about this particular pill, because in some ways it has really helped me. I have insomnia pretty bad and at times I just didn't feel tired and would pull all nighters due to sleep onset insomnia. This pill helps me feel tired which is what I really needed. I have been sleeping really well. Another pro is that my periods are very light, short, and predictable. The biggest problem, however, is the weight gain! I gained 10 lbs that I cannot seem to lose despite counting every calorie that I eat and working out to the point of nearly killing myself. I get on the scale and the damn thing doesn't budge. Also, sex drive is almost gone. Acne flares up still. I'm not thrilled with this pill and will be switching."


"I've had Implanon for almost 2 years now and its not that bad really. I've gained 40 pounds and even though I exercise daily. My acne got worse sadly. When I started I had my period for a month straight, now its normal for the most part I get it for 7 days instead of 3 days. My sex drive isn't really that high either which I don't mind but not my boyfriend. Overall I just like the idea of how I don't have to remember to take it or anything."


"This made me tired and lethargic.  I became so tired I didn%u2019t even want to have sex.  Not to popular with the wife.  My symptoms of having to urinate all the time did not go away.  I work for a living and being tired all day does not cut it."


"I went on this after LoEstrin 24 gave me insomnia.  I've been on it for 2 months and it's not bad.  It works for birth control.  The only side effects I have had are hair loss. I get mood swings when I"m on the 2nd week of the pack.  I'm ok with it for now, but I'm thinking about switching to one that doesn't make me so irritable."


"Had my second infusion three days ago and had absolutely no side effects both times. Experienced dramatic 7-1/2% increase in bone density from the treatment after 8 straight dexas reflecting consistent bone loss. Could not be more pleased."


"My doctor will not prescribe medicine for my panic attacks.  I have depression and when I have a panic attack have trouble breathing.  Doctors will not prescribe valium for these attacks because he says they are addictive.  This is crazy.  I am not a drug addict and need something to help me thru these attacks.  What to do.  Maybe a little lead to the head would take care of these attacks."


"I had been on Paxil for about 2 and a half years but recently I decided to go off of it. I have been off for about 2 months now but have all of a sudden experienced such fear and anxiety. I feel the way I did when I went on the pill, never wanting to leave the house, or go to work.  I need to work but it's so hard to get through the day! Now my doctor says I will probably need to be on this my whole life. I gained weight when I was on it to which I didn't like. Do you think I should go back on it, I can't function like this though."


"This medication gave me relief but then the major effects came. In my 7th year severe headache every day, retina tore from blood vessels bursting, rash started on ankle spread all the way up my right leg. Finally I decided to find some other way to handle this terrible pain."


"I been through hell and back dealing with this stupid disease. I have a fabulous GI doc, who has tried me on a million medicines for diarrhea and pain from IBS: anti-diarrheals, anti-spasm meds, bile acid sequestrants (I have no gallbladder), tricyclic ADs, etc. None of them helped except this medicine. Seven years into this misery, and I've finally found the drug that works for me. I can begin LIVING again instead of only going through the motions. Please give it a try. My heart breaks for those of us that cannot find relief from this debilitating condition."


"I was going for my first colonoscopy & my   Split Peg Prep Instructions were to drink 8 glasses of water  the day before, then take 4 Dulcolax, with water, followed by half the prep and the remaining prep the day of the colonoscopy. The Prep drink, although a lot of it and the colonoscopy were a piece of cake compared to the Dulcolax. Within an hour of taking the Dulcolax I felt out of it and then really dizzy. Then the hot sweats, followed by cold sweats and shaking. And cramps. Lasted around 4hrs. Never again. I do have to say this is the first time I have ever taken any form of laxative."


"No discernible side effects.
I have taken it for more than 3 years and it works for me. I now have blood pressure less than 120/80 which was previously 140/120, although I watch my diet and exercise now, which helps."


"Most horrible side effects: Bitter taste in mouth even hours after administration, balance problems, confusion, surroundings seem unreal, like walking in a dream ( not a good one) concentration problems, general malaise, not able to eat anything but oatmeal and mashed potatoes. Extreme weight loss.  Had to stop after 11 doses. Stomach worse then before.
I have to add that I also had Amoxicillin and Protonix at the same time, maybe the combination was at fault for this extreme reaction."


"Took 3mg before bed. Woke up wet from sweat, extremely weak and with severe stomache pain."


"As a mother of two young boys I started feeling down and depressed and I couldn't even leave the house because of my anxiety. It started helping me after 2 days (half tab) now I'm taking 1 and a half tablets and I feel so much better. its been a month since I have started this and I love it. I have tried Celexa, Prozac etc...nothing worked. THIS DOES! It makes me tired so I take it at night."


"I can't really rate the drug itself, since I've never taken it. I don't even meet the criteria to be on it, that of the maker or of my insurance.
But, the pulmonologist was pushing me to get on it. He called me on the phone, but only told me the name, and that the insurance would cover it. I looked it up,  I've only been in the hospital once for asthma, for 2 days, in my life (at 60), no ER trips for it for years, not on ICS because I can't use them due to severe side effects in me. I told him he must be thinking of another patient. Then he tried using the result of the IgE test, and fact I have pets, which I don't even react to. He  exaggerated everything about my history. Some sort of Kickback is all I can figure, here. "


"Due to my poor flow of urination and physically checking the condition of my prostate ( also did my lower abdominal ultrasound measured prostate gland is 58cc and my PSA value is 0.4 ng/ml far from 4ng/ml) my urologist advised me to take Tamsulosin, after 1 month re the result of my uro-flowmetry found good.

But side effects is sexual as a result mental, decreased sex drive and volume of erection, even it's difficult to get harder for long time.

Tomorrow I am planning to consult with my physician, should I drop Tamsulosin now, because I already took I months medication he advised."


"I started taking Phentermine HCL March 18, 2008 weighing 194.5lbs and today (May 8) I am weighing in at 178lbs. I have more energy to work and play with my son. I have not had any trouble sleeping, and my life has only gotten better. It was recommended to me by a friend who has lost 50 pounds since December. I would recommend this to anyone who has tried every other diet pill. This DOES work. It won't leave you disappointed. TRY IT!"


"My husband has been on Forteo after having 7 spinal compression fractures.  Since he started the injections 2 months ago, he has had increasing shortness of breath.  Any exertion causes severely labored breathing.  This is a dramatic change as he did not have this symptom before.  I'm very worried it is the Forteo!"


"I stared having mild diarrhea around the age of 12, around 4/6 times a day as I got older this increased and caused me to stop exercising, as it I had chronic diarrhea!
I tried everything to limit it, including massive doses of Imodium  but nothing touched it, at the age of 31 whilst suffering painful chronic diarrhea 20+ times a day and suffering constant exhaustion I luckily found a news paper article that highlighted bile acid malabsorption and after a few visits and another year of harassing a consultant I was put on cholestagel 625mg (colesevelam) which changed my life!!
Unfortunately serious intestinal damage had been done which still causes problems with users, prolapses, blood and mucus but the chronic diaherra is cured!"


"I have been on Xiidra for 5 months now and very happy with the results. I was waking up in the morning could not hardly open. And they hurt like heck. Used two kinds of OTC stuff nothing. Put me on Xiidra and  ointment and night. Feel like normal again.   Thank you     still have a little burning every now and then and blurry vision for about 10 mins, well worth it for my eyes to feel this good again."


"I did a review a month ago about the insertion, this review is just an update how the Cooper IUD Paragard is working for me for my first month, every girl concern: Sex is great he doesn't feel it, I don't feel it or get any discomfort during intercourse.   Menstrual: for my surprise my period is the same, is not heavier, I don't have abnormal cramps, just the usual ones for the first or second day, days are the same for me, Overall every person and every body reacts different but to have your own experience you just have to try it,  for me has been the best BC I have used.. Don't just judge the IUD Based on what you read and give it try. 10yrs of no worries is worth it.. :)"


"After 24 years as an insulin dependant diabetic my specialist put me on Invokana and it has CHANGED MY LIFE! My insulin intake (Humalog and Lantis) is less than 50%, My A1C is much better and in 7 months I have lost 30 pounds. My sugar cravings are completely gone, I feel fantastic and I just love this medication! It does not make you feel strange at all and it really WORKS! I have recommended this medication to other friends and they also love it!  I am actually shocked to see others commenting negatively on this."


"I'm 29, had trouble sustaining in certain positions and probably some anxiety mixed in there. Cialis works a treat, almost too well! Have to try not to get hard when just out and about touching each other. Has lifted a massive weight off my mind. Expensive, but on a per pill price, is well worth it. Just skip another luxury you have in your life for this."


"I tore my labrum in my left hip, doctor gave me Robaxin at 1st but didn't seem to work. I take 2 of these and 1 Vicodin and I feel much better. After surgery I will hopefully be able to get rid of these and get back to normal."


"I took it for the first few days(for pain) along with an antibiotic for a uti, and this med worked ok, I guess, but it made me ... So... Nauseous! Eating before did not prevent it. I had to deep breath through pursed lips for an hour or two after taking a pill "


"I started about a month ago on 37.5 and want to stay there after reading some of the entries. I feel much better even on this low dose and recommend always doing the lowest dose you can. "


"Great medication. In 2 days my yeast infection was cleared."


"About 33 years ago, I was diagnosed with anxiety/depression. Was put on Paxil, and it was brought to my attention, that they actually made me worse...more agitated. As I read these posts, I wonder "sure wish it worked for me, like that!! Need less to say, all these years later, my anxiety is thru the roof...HATE groups or crowds of people...I pretty much either go to work or stay in the house, on days off. Makes me nervous to be around people I don't know. Call me crazy, its like a phobia, and I think it's their stupidity!  I'm not prefect, by ANY means....but my word, people these days!"


"I was put on the Nexplanon after forgetting to renew my depo shot several times. On Depo-Provera I never bled and was extremely excited to try the Nexplanon. It has been 5 months and I am ready to tear it out of my arm myself. I have bled constantly, and heavily, for almost all 5 months save for one week in September and one in December. Normally my periods lasted 3 days with light flow. Now I am constantly bleeding through my tampons within the first 3-4 hours and cannot trust myself to not wear a tampon when it seems it have stopped lest I wake up with ruined clothes and sheets."


"Night pain from knee osteoarthritis - a burning on the medial side - sometimes bothers me at night, particularly if I have been active during the day. If I get up walk around for a few minutes sometimes the pain vanishes. Otherwise  I apply Voltaren gel- about the size of a small grape over the sore place and the pain goes away pretty quickly. I occasionally apply Voltaren ahead of time if I know I'm going to be on my feet a lot. "


"Used norgesic as needed for 40 years for muscle spasms and muscle aches.  Worked wonderful!  Have found nothing as effective since they stopped making norgesic!"


"Four major decompression surgeries in last 15years just 28 when started now 44. Have 4 lumbar dics that have degenerated severely risk my nerves/spinal cord being compressed. Surgeries an attempt to give the nerve root room to reduce pressure, irritation and severe chronic pain. I have been though nearly every pain medication available going to stronger ones as the pain had increased (Tylex, tramadol, diazepam, amitriptylene, gabapentin, pregabilin, OxyContinetc). Fentaynal not offered due to cost. It's changed my life. Pain under control, no more pills to carry a few challenges getting them to stick and high dose 250microgrms per hr due to tolerance if you take OxyContin or Tramadol look at patches - real life changer happy for questions"


"I was formally diagnosed with fibromyalgia August 2009.  After 8 months of trying other medicines and physical therapy I finally gave in to my Doctor and tried Lyrica. I was nervous because I had used Neurontin in the past with bad side effects and thought Lyrica would be the same. I was wrong. Lyrica does make me sleepy but I take 75 mg at night about 2 hours before bed. My Doctor started me out on the lowest dosage and it has worked miracles for me. I have less pain and my muscles don't seem to spasm or twitch as much, I am able to increase my activity levels which helps with the stiff muscles. It also has helped to calm the nerves in my foot that were irritated in an unrelated injury. This medicine has been a miracle for me."


"I got my nexplanon in april of 2016. Insertion was fine. When my next period was suppose to come...it lasted till September. Non stop. No Pms, but tons of ruined underwear and pants. Ive gained about 20lb and my acne has flared up. Since the insertion, ive had horrible pains in my ovaries that doctors cant explain. Bleeding has stopped, but severe cramps persist. In the end... I guess id rather deal with this then getting pregnant, but i dont think id hesitate if i had the option to get it out."


"I was the one who posted below under "testing it out." Last I was here I was nervous it wasn't going to work. WELL, let me tell you. Just hang in there for the first three months friends because your life is about to get better. Literally right after my third period of being on Yaz I noticed an immediate difference. Acne has drastically reduced to the point of it basically being non-existent. My skin is finally starting to heal with the help of a dark spot corrector and my confidence is through the roof. THANK YOU YAZ!"


"I was on generic for about a year. Didn't really do anything. I recently (a little over a month ago) went back to get a different prescription. Doctor decided to put me on name brand, at 300mg. Night and day difference. I can't remember the last time I didn't hate everything about life. It's been at least 6 years I've had major depression. I've been suicidal for about 4. It sucked. But this drug really has helped me. I actually enjoy things now, my life has color again, and I have more energy and a less difficult time focusing. It's really great."


"I have been taking Seroguel XR for less then a year. It seems to work better for me. I take 150mg in the morning then 400mg at night. This helps me very much."


"This medication has been a life saver.  I had major anxiety and paranoia and could not sleep.  Now I have zero anxiety, I am no longer paranoid and I do not wake up once during the night.  Love this medication."


"I am a heavy smoker and will always consider myself a smoker due to my love for smoking. I started taking CHANTIX one week prior to having a Hysterectomy. I experienced vivid dreams, depression, very lethargic, my sense of smell is really weird (everything stinks) and I had severe mood swings. Not sure what to blame on the missing ovaries or the medicine. I gave up up smoking 6 weeks after starting the medicine and my "wonderful" cigarettes taste terrible. My kids are happy because I have quit smoking. I have more money since the Chantix has seemed to curb my taste for alcohol as well. I would recommend this to strong minded people."


"Life saver for my anxiety"


"Paxil has been great. Within less than a week I was feeling better than I have felt in a long time. I have OCD, anxiety issues, PTSD and postpartum depression and Paxil has helped me see a light. I can enjoy my baby girl and life again! I haven't experienced any of the side effects it says you experience."


"I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome when I was 16 yrs old. My Dr put me on Birth Control at first for about 3 years I just had my physical on December 3rd she prescribed Metformin 500 mg because I told her I want to have a baby. I started Merformin since Dec 3 2014 so it has been a month taking this medicine, I have noticed some weight loss, and I also have been feeling some headaches, and not wanting to eat much, this week I have started feeling some cramps because I do believe is almost time for my period to come. Hopefully it is regulating already, I can pretty much say this medication has helped me and hopefully I can have my bundle of Joy soon."


"I went with the Nexplanon when I was bout 10 weeks post partum because it is one of the few birth controls that are safe while breastfeeding and I had the Implanon for the full 3 years prior to being pregnant and loved it. Well I hate the Nexplanon... ever since I got it put in my arm I have been gaining weight and haven't been able to lose it no matter what I do, my acne has never been worse, my anxiety has never been higher and the mood swings are terrible. I will not recommend this to anyone anymore. I have called and its scheduled to be removed next week."


"I'm 16 yr old female and was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 6. I was on Ritalin, then something else, then Concerta and it was hard. I had major depression, lack of sleep, lack of appetite and the ability to feel any emotion was gone. Yes I'm an A student but I was not happy, so I tried Vyvance. It doesn't last as long but I am happier. I can feel emotion now and I'm still getting A's and B's."


"This is my third month and honestly I love it, it's perfect for me but you know what they always say "birth control does work differently on different women" mainly because we all have different reactions to Sprintec. BUT! The "Cons" about this pill. Yes ladies, your breasts will be swore most of the time! Well that's for me basically but other then that, I haven't been feeling nauseous as much though, but that's only when it's close to my period, I don't get headaches, no swelling, no gain in weight, it's just perfect for me. Oh & the most important thing I Love love Love about this pill, ladies if you have bad cramps let's say, 1-10 a 8-10 I highly recommend this pill because by the first month my cramps wasn't bad at all it went to a 5. "