"This medicine was fantastic - it allowed me to live my life without mood swings and I finally felt like a normal person. I was able to go about my daily routine without getting severely depressed or getting angry at people. Unfortunately this medicine had a very bad side effect for me that made it so I could no longer take it - my private parts were constantly itchy. I went to doctors and they could not tell me anything because they were just as confused as I was, I did not have any infections or anything like that. I traced back the timeline and thought that this medicine was causing it so I decided to stop taking it and sure enough my itchiness went away. This is a great medication but if you have this side effect you are not alone!"


"I just started my second pack of Sprintec. I have had very irregular periods, the longest space between was eight months. After looking up what might cause this and ruling out pregnancy I found something called PCOS. I went to see a docter to get tested. After the results came back she put me on this. I got my period right on time with the pack. Normal length but a little heavier. I haven't experienced any side effects except maybe higher sex drive."


"I took Provera for 10 days as per doctor's order to induce a period. On the 11th day I had a period. The medication works alright. I didn't experience any side effects."


"I recently acquired sciatica and it is painful at times. Usually at the end of the day after walking. I started a new job that has stairs everywhere (along with elevators) Using the stairs everyday seems to have helped it (hanging on to the rails). But, the Naproxen twice a day is helping me to use the stairs. Naproxen once a day wasn't cutting it. Just one floor at a time, then the elevator.

I'm convinced that the inflammation is the culprit as it causes tendons to become sticky and grind tendons against muscles when moving causing pain incrementally as the day progresses. I had a motorcycle accident and landed hard on my toosh."


"I have tried most SSRIs and some SNRIs. Paxil was indeed the most effective for me with my anxiety symptoms. By now you have probably read the horror stories on the internet about coming off of it. Indeed this happened to me. It was horrible. I went off of it because I thought I was better and ended up off of work because my symptoms got so bad. This was because I was being followed by a GP who did not know about discontinuation syndrome (early 2000s). However, I wouldn't write this drug off necessarily. After the discontinuation hell I experienced I was referred to a psychiatrist who used the taper to Prozac method to get me off of Paxil.This method worked for me. Hope this may help someone to know about it."


"I am 52 years old and have struggled with weight loss all my life.  I have tried Phentermine and cannot handle the sleepless nights.  Even 1/2 of a pill taken at 4:30 AM keeps me up at night.  I Finally tried Contrave with the advice of my doctor and have very few side effects.  I started using this medicine 3 weeks ago and have lost 8 pounds.  (186 pounds to 178 pounds).  I do have minimal side effects of dry mouth and feel a little "out of it" well outweigh the benefits.  I have not only lost weight but no longer crave the sugar I always have.  I am very satisfied! It's worth a try!!"


"I've been off and on this medicine since 4/2013 (not because of side effects, but because I had two babies). This is the only medicine that has effectively helped with my MS. I have had two MRI's and I have no new or enhancing lesions. The existing ones I did have, have healed. I had the side effects for the first month but eating a fatty meal and taking an aspirin decreases them. I have no side effects now and I've been back on since 10/14. Just make sure you get your white blood cell count tested every 3 months"


"I took this medicine the night I spiked a temp of 102.9 and a few hours later I was able to sleep, I woke up and my fever was nearly gone, the coughing, body aches, and sweating were too. Mid-day I felt very good, I felt like I was going to be hospitalized before the medicine started to work, I was really sick. The one thing is the Tamiflu makes me real tired and I feel a little disoriented and dizzy, but I take that over the way I felt."


"I love Sonata, for the first time I can sleep. However, I think it works best if you wind yourself down and relax a bit first. Otherwise, I would find myself feeling the effects of the medication and still active and now impaired. So I learned early in once I stop what I am doing and just relax, watch T.V, read a book etc. Right to sleep and I stayed there. Not groggy at all the next day."


"I struggle with the Lethargic-type Depression.

The Symptoms: lack of motivation, laziness, apathy, a-sociability (not caring about having others or relationships; NOT the same as anti-social), flat effect, low energy, excess sleeping, difficulty processing and connecting-the-dots; like when reading things for example, poor concentration, lack of drive, staying at home all day doing nothing, not getting a job, lack of determination and perseverance, giving up easily, low attention-span, etc.

Ritalin works great for "Lethargic Depression", and even MORE so when combined with my Cymbalta (60mg once-daily).

I take 20mg in the morning, and I have a lot more energy. Just cleaning the dishes doesn't seem like an exhausting burden anymore. My facial expressions and effect don't seem flat, zombie, stiff and mask like. I can process what I'm reading more clearly. I CARE more and FEEL more. I feel motivated, and more active, no longer just sitting and watching TV all day, letting the house turn into a pit. I'm being productive, I can keep many things at the front of my head without forgetting. Overall I've gone from the walking, living dead -to-
a living, happy, productive person.

Overall, I take 90-120mg of the regular Ritalin (methylphenidate) in divided doses throughout the day."


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


"Works great with Hydrocodone or Norco.  Almost pain free."


"Had my Mirena inserted July 30 2014, I am giving it such a high rating at this point because I have nothing but positive experiences so far.
Unlike most people I had it inserted after having no children, the insertion was slightly painful but just felt like a bad cramp that went away quickly. The cramping stopped 2 minutes after insertion and then I had some mild cramping later that day. Spotting is minimal to null, only noticeable on bathroom tissue.
-For anyone thinking of getting on before they have had a kid: I was given misoprostol vaginally to soften the cervix and took ibuprofen for 24 hours before to help with cramping.  The misoprostol did not cause me cramping or discomfort as I feared it would."


"Cymbalta is a wonder pill for me. I was in a car accident almost a year ago and still suffer from neck pain. My GP refused to prescribe me any pain medication that worked because they were narcotics. I was depressed from the pain and the effect it had on my work performance and romantic relationship. I begged him to take the pain away and swore I didn't want to get high. He referred me to a psychiatrist and he put me on Cymbalta. My pain dropped from 7/10 to 3/10 with Cymbalta. It took two weeks on 60mg to kick in, but once it did, wow the difference was incredible. I'm thinking that in a few more weeks my pain may drop even more. The best part is there are NO side effects for me!"


"Works great but you need to take it on time."


"for the last 22 years I have been suffering from severe form of Trigeminal Neuralgia had the Alcohol Block as well as the Gamma Knife procedures but to no avail. Help came when I was given high dosage of Lyrica in combination with Carbatrol. With time I was able to reduce it to half of the quantity of both medications. For the last 8-9 years I have been taking 900 mg of Lyrica and 600 mg of Tegretol. Before the Lyrica I was disabled, I couldn't talk, eat. open and close my eyes, touch my face, shave, have a haircut, or have my teeth cleaned, the list is too long. Basically noting could  touch or move on the right side of my face. When I tried to eat, tears will stream down my face. I am taking Lyrica since February 2002, it saved my life."


"So I've been using Strattera 40-50-60mg since 8 months. The 50 and 60 mg dose got me very confused and I made a lot of mistakes at my job so I stopped and restart with 40 mg. At the beginning the most common side effects were: nausea, dry mouth, constipation and "sinus headache".. but it stopped after a couple of weeks.

However, I started to get migraines (got 5 since I take strattera)... and I haven't got one for the last 6 years before (I'm 22 years old and I had a lot of migraines when I was 10-16 years old)... so I will stop taking the medicine. I also hurt my esophagus scphincter while vomiting cause of a migraine.. and now I have GERD.

So even if it makes me feel very calm and I can eat and sleep, I think I'll be better without it."


"I know everyone is different, but for me, this must be the worst thing I could choose. The first few months were fine, no period, a little bit worse acne, but that was about it. At about the 6 month mark I started a pretty involved workout routine and my symptoms got a thousand times worse. My acne was taking over my whole body; face, chest, and back.  I would get my period for 2-3 weeks EVERY MONTH and the symptoms of my period were overwhelming: an emotional basket case being the main issue. I also cannot loose weight. I workout at least 4 days a week, most of that being cardio and I'm eating better and drinking more water than I ever have in my life. not one pound lost. Getting it taken out next week. I'm 25 and 150 pounds with two kids"


"For what they charge for this medication you would think it would work right? I've  and using this medication for one year and I see absolutely no difference total waste of time and money."


"I had a knee replacement on the right knee.  In the three months since I had the replacement my left knee was worse the Dr. suggested a knee replacement for the left but I couldn't as the right replacement did not go to plan and I have a bent knee for life.  I came across the Synvisc and asked the Dr about it.  he said that he has not heard of anyone that it has worked on,  I went ahead and ordered it and had him inject the left knee it was good for about 4 weeks and then the pain came back with a vengence.  It cost me over $400 it was money not worth spending.  They say you should get up to 6 months mine was maybe one moth."


"I started taking Suboxone about five months ago. I was in awful shape from doing every pain pill imaginable. I found a great doctor who was so strict to guide me in the right direction. I have never been over 8 mg, I wanted to stay low. The main thing with this medicine is that it can be a miracle for a person who really wants to turn their life around or it can be something to hold you over. I chose to turn my life around. I go to a therapist every other week and meetings four times a week. I love my new life and thanks so much to Suboxone. I won't be on it forever but regardless of how much it cost its a lot cheaper than being in active addiction."


"Lyrica did not help me at all. I gained 30 pounds in two weeks."


"Just had this inserted after using the depo shot for two years. I read the reviews beforehand and was prepared for cramping and possible dizziness. The procedure took only a minute or two and my doctor explained what she was doing throughout. The contraction/cramps during the procedure were pretty bad for me- never had anything like that before- but they were over quick. I thought I was okay, but then I got dizzy and my blood pressure dropped really low; I had to stay at the office for a bit. Drove home 2 hours later. Felt a little 'off' the rest of the day, had cramps, and some spotting. Also felt 'off' the following day. Two days after the procedure, I felt back to normal. I've had occasional cramping since the procedure, but no spotting."


"I thought this was helping my back and sciatica.  Today was my 4th day taking it and I have stomach pain so bad I am contemplating going to the emergency room.  I can't keep any food down at all either.  This is worse than the back/leg pain."


"Prescribed this after impacted wisdom teeth extractions. Eased pain a little, but the headache, sleeplessness, constipation, jitters and persistent nausea isn't worth it. Ibuprofen works much better without any side effects."


"I had no complications with this birth control other than minor nausea in the mornings. If I missed one and took it too close to another one in the same day, I would be throwing up. I probably needed a lower dosage. I did quit for other personal reasons about 2 months ago and have had anxiety. I've been fearful, scared, depressed, and feeling really weird and its not me! I feel I can't control it and really believe it to be the birth control since my hormones are unbalanced now. I've read from other woman that it gets better after a few months and I so hope that is true. I'm debating if I want to go back on it to regulate my hormones and period, because since its been some time, I don't want to get sick."


"Our son is 15 now. He was never really hyper, but very easily distracted. Drs. diagnosed him with ADD. We never had him on any meds since his only problems were his lack of attention. But it was hard on us as we had to sit with him constantly to get his homework done and basically had to reteach everything he had "learned" in school. We took him out of the pulic schoool and put him into a private school for kids with learning disabilites. We still had to reteach and sit with him. We put him on INTUNIV as it is clearly non stimulant. What a differnce! He can do his work on his own, his grades are good and the side effects have been non-existent. I read that at his dose, 2mg, side effects are almost zero."


"Was having abnormal bleeding for month went to emergency room was prescribed pro era for 10 days the day after period and blood clots came back. Went to gyno took ultrasound no polyps no fibroids nothing but was told the lining of uterus is thin. Was given this medicine to take 3 a day first 3 days then 2 a day next 2 then 1 a day. The bleeding has stopped for now and I'm ok day 4. Everyone body reacts differently I haven't had any mood swings or no other side affect so I'm thankful for this birth control.."


"I started using Protopic on Dec. 1st and alternating it with Desoximetasone per my doctors orders. At first the dermatitis cleared up on my hands (that would crack and bleed and then the skin would get hard and peel off and once it peeled off the new skin was very tender and there was a lot of pain.  Once I started using Protopic--the condition seemed to clear up 90% but never 100%--well here it is Feb 28th and I have spent the entire week since Sunday in bed.  I have every side effect listed--my hands itch like crazy, have headache (worst I have ever had) my flu like symptoms are the chills, runny nose (have gone through 2 boxes of Kleenex, sore throat. Hurts to swallow, muscle pains. Absolutely no energy/unusual tiredness."


"I am 46 and found that I was not consistently staying hard after prolonged sex or masturbating. My recovery time after orgasm seemed like days. I am not on any other medication, very active, and eat healthy. I also do not smoke or drink alcohol. I decided to bring it up and get a sample. I was pleasantly surprised! I did get a flush feeling that went away. Also, I might get a slight headache the next morning but can be cleared up by taking something. However, the benefits were solid erections when turned on. It also lasts, like others mentioned, into the next day but not as strong. Again, you must be turned on for this to work. If you are not attracted, in the mood, or desensitized/overworked then it may not work well."


"I had tried Viagra and Cialis before Levitra. With Viagra 50mg I got a good erection, but I also got heartburn and a stuffy nose and headache. With Cialis 5mg I got almost no results, but with Levitra 10mg, a good erection that lasted, with very little heartburn or stuffy nose/headache afterward, and another good erection the next morning."


"I've been taking ropinirolle for about 10 years now.  It seems to help very much with drug.  HOWEVER, do not take more the is prescribed.  I usually take 3 tabs per day, but at that time my legs were twitching so bad I decided to add 3 more to cut the twitching, it worked. but there is a gambling addition I picked up, I lost 60k in life savings , 60 in my personal  accounts, and finally, I cashed in on my 401 pension.  Anyone have the Same problem.  I looked at the out of pocket if I didn't have insurance, it would cost  me  850.00, which is outrageous!!!!"


"I started taking this a week ago I think, I never wanted to use meds but I'm in the middle of a major depressive episode that began around mid-late October. I'm a single mom of a 4 year old. I feel like she takes more care of me then I can her sometimes and that makes me feel awful. I decided to ask my for my doctor to do something because I figured nothing could feel worse. Day 1 I had a lot of energy, days 2-4 I was very anxious and irrate over nothing. That has now passed but I still don't feel better, not really. I don't feel overwhelmed with the feeling of wanting to die, so I guess that's good but I still feel it. I'm not suicidal though, I have been in years. I just don't want to move out of my bed clean the house or do anything really."


"By far, the best birth control I've ever used. No weight gain, no side effects [although my breasts have been somewhat sensitive] and lighter periods. I was very hesitant about several birth control pills prior due to horror stories from others. However, I'm very pleased with the results thus far and highly recommend this pill to anyone searching for a new pill."


"I LOVE TENUATE. IT'S A DREAM PILL. Nothing else worked, but this is amazing. I feel SO much better than I have before, and I've been on it for 3 weeks now, and have lost 13 pounds. You just don't think about food as much, and it's amazing how quickly you get full. I can't believe it took me this long to find it."


"600 mg of lyrica works wonders for me.  Its a very good drug and completely takes away the pain. Without this drug I would go insane I've gone days with so much pain that I thought of committing suicide.  Really awful feeling because I have always enjoyed life and I'm only 38.  Nerve pain is by far the most painful pain I have ever had.  To all of you who suffer out there, there will always be a medicine that can help you. Don't give up there is a way this horrible condition.  I hope everyone find relief"


"Wow, I guess I'm in the minority because I found that Ambien was completely worthless for me. I tried 5mg, 10mg, & even 15mg & never could fall asleep. Didn't even feel tired. Seriously, it was like a sugar pill. I don't know why so many people like this stuff...I guess my brain is different from everyone else's...story of my life!"


"I swear by this stuff. (I'm talking about Musinex's version of TheraFlu, it's fairly new-maybe last year it was put on the shelves) I have tried nearly every cold remedy in the history of the world from teas to drugs to more wholesome remedies but nothing has actually ever worked. This stuff actually reduces the duration of my colds and the severity of colds within the first day. Drink it in the morning and once before bed and you should be golden in 2 days. I'm more of that summertime cold-getter and it works like magic every time."


"Too many side effects!!! I had had Nexplanon for a year and a half. I just got it taken out today, and I'm so glad that the whole thing is over!!

I had:
- irregular bleeding
- super long period
- breast pain before period
- breast lumps before period - will need to get it checked out during the next visit
- mood swing
- weight gain
- horrible acne
- pain during sex
- lower sex drive

Literally didn't want to have sex anymore after getting the implant. Maybe that's why it's 99% effective!!"


"I was prescribed this after the over the counter crap made my yeast infection worse. When I tell you this was almost an instant relief, I was in heaven! It was cleared in 3 days, but I instantly felt relieved after the 1st dose. Also, I did not experience any side effects. I will only use this from now on."


"This pill is amazing ,I really think its the magic pill ,I'm smoke free now ,thanks zyban"


"I've been on my period since the day I got it (August 27, 2016 ).  With this rod I have been very depressed . It goes from heavy to light then right back to heavy.  I was off my period for 2 days throughout the past 6 months . Would never recommend . :("


"Some of you females here are so uneducated about the NuvaRing. It effects people differently. Don't fear another female from getting contraceptive just because you didn't know how to take care of yourself.

- You take it out before having sex. That way it is not irritating you when you have sex.
- you insert the ring so that it loops around your cervix. That way it doesn't fall out.
-your mood swings can be managed with other medication. Learn to calm down & not respond.
-Everyone has had acne.
My review.
I'm naturally a bitchy person who lacks emotion. I had no issue properly inserting the ring. I also downloaded an app reminder. I feel more happy & personable. I maybe losing weight also. I feel secure having an easy form of bc."


"I've had the skyle for about 6 months and I like it. The pros are that you don't have to worry for pregnancy or taking a pill daily and also it is one of the most effective birth control methods. The cons are that I was bleeding for almost 2 months when I got it inserted. After that I have had my regular period lasting about 2 more day than before (I'm very regular though). The pain when I got it inserted wasn't that bad, it just lasted about 1 minute and for the cramps I just had a couple tylenols and that was just enough. I would recommend it for women that are 100% sure that they don't want to get pregnant for sure for at least 3 years and only if you have one partner. It is worth it. That is my personal experience so far."


"Side effects are bad initially but now I am able to cope with side effects from this and I feel better now, less anxious and more calmer and happier!"


"I have been using Xiidra for over a month now and the first couple of weeks I was ready to throw it away!  But, I had some pink-eye issues that I was associating with the medicine-which obviously was not the case.  I am a teacher and I have been back at work for three weeks now and I can definitely tell a difference!!!  Am I 100% cured? No...but I feel so much better than I did at the end of the school year last year!  I am so exited about this medicine and feeling pretty normal again!!!"


"I was reading through the reviews here and figured I'd add one in as I seem to have an experience slightly less common than most. I first was diagnosed with HPV several years ago. I had many small warts (30ish) before I started treatment. When using, my skin has never had the strong reaction that others have described here. In fact, I seriously questioned whether it was working for awhile. After 3-4 weeks of use, I did see some clear up, but it was probably another 3 weeks before there was a significant difference. Thereafter I was free and clear of the warts until now. I had about 4-5 show up and I began treatment again. Once again, progress has been VERY slow, but it did stop the spread and is working. Slowly."


"I started yesterday 8/2 after reading review for about 2 weeks.. I think I scared myself! So last night no sleep thinking I was going to have nightmares! But I was tossing and turning I think I did that to myself.. But pills make me feel a little dizzy but my start weight is 230! So I'll keep you guys update! But I definitely donot feel hungry at all! Only starting with one pill a day not two"


"I'm on it for PCOS rather than not getting pregnant. My periods returned, were regular, no acne and my life quality went up. However I still got cysts and never lost the obscene amount of weight this condition caused.

So BC wise, it was excellent. But it didn't help my PCOS."


"Had an allergic reaction.  Didn't help me sleep.  Only used for three days."


"The first few weeks after my first shot were great. I didn't have any side effects. My period came two weeks late the first month and after that all hell broke loose. My period lasted ten days and ever since O have had a brown discharge. It hasn't stopped in two months. I also have horrible mood swings now. I haven't gained weight and not having to take a pill everyday is really convenient, but overall it isn't worth it."


"My poor left knee was just ruined, to the point that I had to stay off of it for two weeks, then hobble to the Doctor's office on crutches. Osteoarthritis, the bane of people over 60. I got a shot in the knee (just a tiny sting for a few seconds). This has been like a miracle. I'm not ready to take up tap dancing, but 90% of the pain was gone by the next day.  Its just been wonderful, and I'm SO glad I went to the doctor, instead of being stubborn and refusing to go."


"Well I payed 40$ for something that make makes me throw up and get a bad headache ?? I am only on second dose and I pray tonight I don't vomit lol why is this a side effect ?? I don't get it :( after last nights episode I was scared to

Even take this tonight but I did lol"


"I was diagnosed with a small tumor on my left breast (stage one, grade one). Thankfully, early detection at age 41 made my experience much more smooth. The toughest part so far was the early tests and biopsies (only one malignant lump was found).

The surgery was a breeze. Radiation was taxing, but I am so thankful that chemo was not necessary. So far, after 3 months of Tamoxifen, I've experienced only one side effect (the occasional hot flash). I have been very lucky so far and hope that cancer never comes back. I was so against taking Tamoxifen, but I am glad that I gave it a try.

Stay strong everyone, and I hope this encourages other young bc survivors."


"I have constipation issues due to pregnancy and  Roux-en-Y pouch (Rny pouch from gastric surgery). Took 3 pills around 8:30pm. I must say first I have tried every other safe option for my situation and this is the only thing that worked. Loose stools but what a relief! It worked around 3:30 am. Only side affect I experienced was a little gas right before BM"


"Was on Zoloft and then Effextor (150 mg) and did great on both, but because I am a long-term forever user I needed to change it up -weaning from the effexor was so horrible.  I am now taking 10 mg and it's been a week. I am experiencing sleep disruption, some nausea, I am now VERY regular and my joints and muscles are stiff and sore.  I am finally seeing a glimmer of hope as far as my despair goes - so I am optimistic that the above side affects will go away and all will be well in my world again in a few weeks."


"I have been using this medication on and off for 2 years. I found it very useful for anxiety and insomnia, but yes unfortunately all the atypical antipsychotics have the terrible side effect on most people of weight gain in my case 3.5 stone - that's 49 pounds, but I was taking 400mg at the time. It seems to affect women much more, I was so fat around the belly people thought I was pregnant! But I was very ill with chronic unremitting anxiety and insomnia, so was relieved to find something which finally worked.  Now if I need it, I occasionally take 25mg but it does take about 45mins to fully kick in. The worst thing about it though is it slowly paralyzes your thoughts as it's working and if you read like me in bed it can be quite weird."


"Opana is the Most effective of all the opiates I have taken for my osteoarthritis. What used to make my life a living hell is now under control. That's not to say that I don't have bad days, but compared to all the other meds I've been prescribed, Opana definitely ranks #1. It took a few weeks for me to feel a positive effect, but I'm glad I suck with it. It's the best."


"Lexapro worked great for anxiety, but I gained 45 pounds while on this medicine for 2 years.  It made me constantly hungry."


"My experience on keppra was awful . Partly responsible for me developing a state of encephalopathy.
Mood was evil. I was threatening to strangers and family. I'd flip so suddenly from 0 to 100 without warning at the slightest word out of place.
I'd say it's dangerous from patient perspective  and would not advocate it as a nurse.
Thoughts of negative actions... prolific"


"This worked as birth control but it made me break out with the worst acne I've ever had all over my face."


"I have arthritis in my knees and the tramadol helps me a great deal."


"I have been through many many years of anxiety. Couldn't drive a car, couldn't sit through a church service, torment. This drug helps me focus and function.
People abuse it but it's a Godsend for people with real issues. Not everyone is a drug addict that needs xanax. I am 50 and a female and my life's been limited since a trauma at childhood. I have post traumatic stress disorder and anxiety to severe limits."


"To say this is an excellent medicine would be an understatement. This is a miracle. Unfortunately it took me 13 years to realize my problem and I sadly look back to all those glorious moments that I missed.
Being a consultant, we live on making presentations to our clients. This medicine has saved my career. Just one 20 mg pill about an hour before the big presentation and I can absolutely rock the presentation. I always had the skills and knowledge but never had a clear solid voice. It always seemed shaky and I always seemed nervous. Not any longer.
A big thank you to who ever discovered this."


"This method is great for those who forget or don't like to take pills. However, it may completely eliminate your sex drive. I don't think about it, I don't dream about it. My husband is hot and I just look at him like "what do you want for dinner?"  I had a pretty high libido before Nuva ring. Anyway, these drugs effect people differently so just know This is a possibility."


"Gave this a try after the culmination of several things. Another round of double depression hit me in the spring and I decided to go with drs advice and try this. This is month 7 and I have stopped it because of the following: severe headaches, claustrophobia, dizziness, stomach upset, heart pounding, severe insomnia, feeling like I wanted to scream but cant get it out. It has essentially numbed my emotions and its not a good thing. I go back in a few days to get something different. "


"My doctor told me about Saxenda and asked if I'd be interested in trying it. My heaviest weight was 361lbs, and in one year making changes to my diet (no pop, reducing fatty foods and take out meals, and food journaling) I was down to 332 lbs when I started Saxenda. On the lowest dosage of 0.6 my appetite was greatly reduced, I found I was getting full on small portions, and I felt full for longer than I normally would. There was no desire to snack anymore....and no cravings! I only ever felt nauseas a couple of times, and it was very slight. In one month I was down to 319 lbs. Four weeks later I was down to 307!

I am loving it! And so excited to see my clothes getting bigger and bigger on me!!!"


"I was diagnosed with a bacterial sinus infection and was prescribed this antibiotic, due to being allergic to amoxicillin. The pills are 100 mg each I am to take twice daily. At this time many of my sinus symptoms have dissipated which is an excellent sign that i'm finally on the mend. I haven't had any side effects with this, and have taken as directed. Avoiding dairy products, not laying down 30 minutes after ingesting, and making sure to take it with food and a large glass of water."


"I have been on Lybrel since it came out in 2007. I LOVE this pill! I used to get horrible cramps that got worse as I aged. My cramps were so bad that I would have to miss work. Since I've been on Lybrel, I've had very little spotting and no monthly cramps. Except for the 1 month I'm off the pills every year. I don't know what I would do without it!"


"I have been taking this medication for over 15 years and have experienced the leg cramping, sleepless nights due to having to use the restroom, and pain in my hip area. But overall the medication has helped me to lower my cholesterol over the years. I will say that maybe it's time for my doctor to lower my dosage from 40mg to 20mg."


"Never again I had weight gain, no sleep,  blurred vision, diarrhea. I was on aropax for 12 years , things only got worse on Zoloft 20mg day."


"Within a week or two of taking a low dose of Paxil I experienced constant migraines (never have had a problem with headaches before), extreme fatigue, and constipation. My doctor switched me to Zoloft after a month on Paxil and I feel much better."


"Minimal effectiveness for me.  Was on 10 mg for anxiety and depression for 8 months.  Had to reduce to 5 mg due to extreme fatigue and general malaise.  When my Dr. asked if it was helping I said I didn't know, other than it was making me tired and emotionless (not happy, not sad).  His reply was if you don't know then it's not doing anything, Good answer!  I tapered off over 2 months and withdrawal was hell.  Now am only taking clonazapam for anxiety and feel much better.
Tried it again for 1.5 weeks and only 5 mg (just to be sure) and had same extreme fatigue, blah blah blah feeling, and felt down and worthless.  Then withdrawal effects again after only such a short period.  This drug is not for me."


"Hello, I usally dont write any kind of reviews. But I thought I should share my experience. So I had a sex with a guy about a month ago. We used condom but it broke and he came inside me. I was not on birth control and never took a pill before. We went out and got the pill and took it within 45 minutes after that happened. A day after, I had a little cramps, and started to getting tired and couldn't get up early in the morning. This is the only side effect I had. I've been like that about a week and I had a period. Yes, I had a period exactly a week after. But it was different than normal period. I thought that was implantation bleeding. But after three weeks, I checked, and I was not pregnant. Don't get too stressed out ! Thank you Plan B !"


"I was put on  carafate for stomach ulsers.I am also taking two 30 mg. Of  prevacid  a day. Since starting the carafate my indigestion has come back pretty bad."


"Has been very effective for maintaining remission of symptoms. Note: had to decrease dose to 400 mg 3 times daily. Passed pills whole at higher dose."


"Clomipramine and Alprazolam have shut down my panic attacks"


"Given Symbicort inhaler after Urgent care sent me to hospital for severe asthma. Symbicort took forever (2 1/2 weeks) to help, and then, only slightly.

Back started aching 3rd day I was on it. Just figured, at first, it was from trying to sleep in hospital bed. Head ached, too, though. Joints started aching soon after. Two weeks later, Symbicort seemed to help enough to maybe use the ProAir, or nebulizer, a couple times less during the day. But, still needing it, at times.

Back/joints/ headache continued after all other meds from hospital discharge finished. Plus, short of breath a lot, with achiness in upper chest a week or so ago. Stopped Symbicort Sunday night. Now Wednesday, and already feeling better."


"This is definitely the pill for me. I suffer from pretty severe PMDD as a result of low estrogen. I used to spend two weeks out of the month with bad cramps and other PMS symptoms. During my actual period, I was rarely able to get myself out of bed in the morning.

Now, I barely notice cramps at all during my period. I don't have any of my other twenty-something symptoms. My sex drive has increased (I actually have one now!) and my family has commented on the fact that I've been less moody.

As far as complaints:
I have gained a few pounds as a result of food cravings. I'm definitely hungrier more frequently than I used to be. My stomach will growl just two hours after a large meal.

I've definitely responded well to Levora."


"I had tried Lidoderm and had fair to good results.  I was reluctant to try the Flector because of the cost.  My insurance did not cover them.   In an impulsive act due to frustration with pain, I got the script filled.  Within 2 hours I noticed that the severe pain in my knee was almost gone, and I slept very well through the night.  These are a miracle and work as well as or better than any systemic medicine including narcotics.  They really do work.  "


"I hate cold sores. I have gotten them sporadically for years and have tried it all. I had taken acyclovir pills and found that they did not help once the sore had broken the skin. Yesterday I woke up with a sore forming and FREAKED. I have a black tie event this weekend and needed it GONE. I ran to my Dr. and took my first dose of Valtrex around 11am. I did notice that it didn't really get bigger, but it wasn't disappearing. I took my second dose and went to sleep, this morning I woke up and while the sore is still there, it's already scabbed and MUCH better. I think it should be in a great place tomorrow for my event. While it didn't clear it up completely - it helped SO much in 24 hours. Now I can at least use some concealer!"


"No other drug works like Zyprexa. Watch what you eat but enjoy your life again."


"I've just used the Monistat 1-Day last night at about 11:30pm. Some of it came out during my morning bathroom visit, but there's quite a bit left. I even took a shower after the suggested 9-12 hours. I don't feel all the way well just yet, but I haven't experienced the extreme burning or itching side effects that a lot of people are so upset about.
The only way this one day thing can work is if you actively keep up on your health and sugar intake while the medicine does it's work.
Take Azo so you don't have to worry about going to the bathroom and do in fact GO to the bathroom when and as soon as you need to. Wipe front to back and wash BEFORE SEX. Not just after."


"I've been on this patch for about 2 years now and I really love it. When I fist started BC I was on pill form. I had pretty bad side effects from the pill; headaches, bad cramps on my period, my period was never consistent and I was always spotting between periods. I was also horrible at remembering to take it.

I switched to the patch after enduring about 5 months of the pill. The change for me was incredible. With the patch I have had no side effects. My periods have been 100% consistent and never had spotting between. It's so easy to remember changing once a week. The only negative thing for me was the first 4-5 months of use I had some irritated skin around the patch area. That has since resolved. I personally love this patch!"


"I knew to expect side effects and mentally prepared myself to push through as best I could. But as the constant heaviness in my head, the whole-body dizziness, loss of coordination, blurred vision, constant nausea and fear of suddenly projectile vomiting at my work desk became harder to cope with, I gave myself permission to quit. As much as I want this medication to work for me, I cannot imagine putting myself through 2 more weeks of titrating my dose up to 4 pills a day, only  to then find that my body never adjusted to the dosing and I felt sick nearly every moment of the day for a month only to have to titrate back down over the course of another month. I got up to 2 pills and just couldn't take anymore of the unwavering side effects."


"I am taking 0.125 1x daily. The drug works well after the initial 2 hours of taking it. The first 1-2 hours after taking it my symptoms actually intensify."


"i started taking this medicine at age 10 for about 1 year. i took it and it made me feel really like as if i was depressed and it made me feel no hunger.i never ate until the medicine would where out by the end of the day that shen i would start binging on foods at night time. the medicine was useless. and btw i still have adhd and it doesnt affect anyone or myself."


"I was prescribed Verapamil a few years ago.  I was suffering from uncontrollable cluster headaches and no other medication seemed effective.  Once started on Verapamil, using it as a prophylactic medicine against the onset of a cluster headaches, I didn't get any more cluster headaches.  This is a wonder medicine to me!"


"Best sleep medicine."


"I had unprotected sex BUT he pulled out! I was still worried and took plan be the next day. I was getting cramps but no period. My period was 15 days late. My period finally came and yes it was heavy and more cramping this time. Please ladies be more careful it sucks to be in a worrying position. I finally got back on birth control. Please ladies handle your business and do what you have to do to prevent from worrying. This is NOT A good feeling. Its stressful! I personally do not rely on condoms because I've experience them breaking. Condoms + Birth control is your best BET!"


"Dalmane is a good medicine for insomnia because it works quickly and lasts a long time. Due to its long half life, it also gives anxiety relief for the next day. I also notice I can go to bed easier the next night without taking another dose. It does leave a metallic taste in the mouth and can build a tolerance but as long as you are careful, it can give restorative sleep. Also, because it is so old, this medicine is cheap for those of us paying with cash. I wouldn't recommend it long-term because of the consequences involved with long-term benzodiazepine use, but this is a sleeping pill that current manufacturers can't match."


"Fluoxetine has helped me through two separate difficult times in my life with minimal side effects. The first day or two of treatment are fairly surreal, but after that-- all becomes normal. It does take many weeks of treatment and soul searching for the medication to truly kick in, so this one is not for the impatient."


"Used to be active. Over last ten years extreme fatigue has grown to total dominance. Interest, hobbies and life in general just vanished. After extensive testing and use of CPAP, doc put me on 200mg/day Provigil, it was like a teaser not quite doing anything, but 400mg seemed to at least get me mentally more active, but does very little for the fatigue part. My major complaint is hard to describe, but after a couple of days I get a sore feeling in my mouth. I don't grind my teeth, but tend to keep a negative pressure in my mouth causing a ridge to form along the tooth line, and slight but painful sores on the gum here and there, it has to be some form of tension, also affects sleep."


"Took regular for about 3 weeks.  Started severe muscle cramps, bone pain, cough, sputum production, sleeplessness,, voice change,spinning sensation,  blurred vision, respiratory infection. Stopped about 2 months.  Still having severe muscle cramps and bone pain.    How long will this last?Could it have lowered creatine  kinase , potassium, or magnesium."


"I just got the Skyla put in today and it honestly was not nearly as bad as I thought it was going to be. After reading all the reviews before hand I was really nervous but I did what my doctor instructed which was to take 800 mg of ibuprofen and eat an hour before my appointment and I was fine! Yes there is cramping but nothing unbearable at all. So far so good! I just thought that I would share my experience of the insertion on here so some girls won't be as scared and worried like I was before going in! Everyone is different but this was my experience."


"My experience on this drug started well but has dropped off and I'm looking for an alternative.

The first couple of months I went from 20 mg in morning and another 20 in afternoon. I'm now at 70 and 40.

My therapist rx'd Kapvay with it to help with irritability and quick reactions to situations. While it helped the combo was making my teeth feel like razor blades and I was getting abrasions on my tongue. I dropped the Kapvay and it has helped with the teeth but I'm now dealing with several cavities to get filled.

Also having trouble issues with insomnia as I always feel like I need to be getting something done. Over the past couple of months I've probably had 5 instances in which I've gone close to 44 hours without sleep."


Obstructive Sleep Apnea/Hypopnea Syndrome

"Today was my first day on 150mg of Nuvigil. I took it at 7:00 am and it is now almost 11:00 PM. I am still speeding like crazy. I cannot sleep. Breathing is twice as heavy.
It's weird that 15 hours after taking it -- I am still in panic mode. I was very much awake today but, rapid heart beat all day. Threw down a hot dog to try and suppress the speeding. Otherwise my mind went 100 mph. Definitely not sleepy a bit. Would like to eat, but just cannot do it. It feels like I'm on the Movie Speed where the bus has to go so fast.  Hopefully tomorrow I will do better. I want to go to sleep so badly. I took 1mg of Xanax and Luvox; no help at all.  "


"I had an interesting experience on Sonata. I took it, but found myself unable to fall asleep. Instead, I spent several, say 7 hours, sitting in front of my vanity having a conversation with my numerous reflections in my one mirror. While there in reality was probably only one reflection, I saw three. Sometimes more. They all were very active, doing different things at the same time! I decided that one of them should cut their hair, and after some persuasion, they did. Well, to my great dismay, when I awoke, I looked in the mirror, and yes, my reflection had indeed cut her hair, but so had I! I had to go to school that day, my friends were rather astonished. Well...I had a hell of a time explaining it to my mom. When I shared the account of these events with my cousin, however, I was rather stunned by the fact that she had had the same experience!!!! She too, had cut her hair and spent hours conversing and sharing anecdotes with her multiple reflection-visitors. Although her conversation was interrupted by a vision of a dog-man, our stories were otherwise quite similar. After researching this medication thoroughly online, we thought that it could not just be coincidence that we both had such similar nights on Sonata, and we think these things should be listed as side affects, including, but not limited to hair cutting and mirror parties."


"This medication worked really well for a while to control breakthrough bleeding and regulate my periods.  I recently started to bleed irregularly and experience more serious cramping.  I just found out that my endometriosis has advanced and I have been upgraded to Nortrel 1/35.  I'll try that for a while to see if that will help me while I am awaiting hysterectomy."


"I ended up with Restless Leg Syndrome from Chemotherapy I was having for cancer. My doctor prescribed Lortab because I also had back surgery that I now have arthritis. It works great on both. I only take it at night and it is amazing. 10 minutes and the restless leg symptoms are gone and so is my back pain. "


"Im very sorry to say that it didnt work for me. I was 46 at the time (not on the pil) and we had a ripped condom and i was ovulating. (Ive been regular like clockwork my whole life and experience ovulation pains as well)

I took plan b the next morning, 11 hours after the incident and fell pregnant regardless. (To be sure i had it confirmed by bloodtests at a doctors office). The stress was too much for words to explain.

Ive been pregnant for 8 weeks until I woke up bleeding and lost the baby...

re side effects: absolutly none."


"I actually call these my magic belly pills. I was given the bentyl for IBS-C. BEST THING to happen to my chronic stomach pains. I do get a sedated type of feel from it, but it's completely worth it and its not as sedating as Benadryl is for me, so it's not bad at all. I only take it as needed, but sometimes it's needed around the clock for a few days in a row. It also works better than anything I've tried for menstrual cramps too. This has been a life saver for me. Even though its prescribed for IBS with diarrhea, it relaxes my muscles so that I am able to go. Amazing drug and I would recommend it to anyone suffering with stomach pains."


"I'm been taking Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PREP) now for over 3 years. It's kept me HIV negative, thankfully.  However, the longer I'm on it the more issues I have with sleep and irritability...  I also feel like I'm not very enthusiastic as I was before taking PREP.  This can all be tied to the sleep problems that I feel are a side affect of TRUVADA.  So I'm not completely free of side affects. But I am glad that their is a pill we gay men can take to protect us from HIV."


"I got the Implanon implant in May after giving birth to my third son in April. My doctor did not want to fix me because I am only 22, they said I would change my mind later. So I let them talk me into getting the Implanon. When it was put in it did not hurt or bother me after.  Then I started getting headaches, light headed or dizzy, panic attacks and slight depression.  I did not have a period until after 5 months of having the Implanon.  Two weeks before the headaches got worse as did the panic attacks.  Now I have to take antidepressants and anxiety medications. Along with having to have my heart checked to make sure I do not have a heart problem. Before Implanon I WAS very healthy mentally and physically. It works for some but not for me!"


"I'm 54 yrs old now & I've struggled most my life with severe depression and anxiety. Many issues in my life would be intense and just make me be so upset. Taking this Lamictal now for 2 months at 200mg. Has so much stabilized my mood. I've been so much more settle and handling situations more calmly . A Great medicine. "


"This is the ONLY cough medicine that works for the bronchitis/asthma nightime cough I have, unfortunately,  for about 20 years.  I just discovered this about 7 years ago maybe.  To me, & I have other family members who get this awful cough that OTC meds & other RX cough meds don't even come close to touching.....one dose of this does the trick.  We dubed it "liquid gold" not to mention most insurances won't cover it & at anywhere from $80-125 a bottle (big OUCH!) I have bought it in desperation of sleep & feeling better.  PLEASE sell the antihistamine part separately!!  I don't care about the narc part."


"I have been taking the 3mg lunesta for 4 days now and still no sleep. The only plus side is my insurance would not pay for it and the generic 30 day was $128. My pharmacist called the manufacturer and got me 12 coupons for $100 off. Going to keep trying it for a few more nights, been reading up on it and it seems the worse the insomnia the longer it takes for it to work. I have gone weeks with no sleep my longest was 18 days of zero sleep the dark circles around my eyes were so dark I looked like a raccoon."


"I have been on Portia for over 2 years. It is effective in reducing cramps and lightening my period, but I am overly emotional all of the time. The slightest thing will set me off into a crying frenzy. I have also experienced heartburn/acid reflex problems. Getting off of this pill after reading all of these reviews. I guess I'm not alone in this."


"I've been taking this BC for 5 years now and I think it works well. My periods are lighter, my acne has cleared up and it has prevented pregnancy. The only downside to this medication is that you will most likely gain a few lbs."


"This pill made me nauseous the first 2 months I took it. I gave it awhile to kick in after that, it works wonderful. My acne has gone away, I do not have any weight gain, decreasing weight actually. My breast have enlarged somewhat. Overall it's a great pill and very effective. The only downside is I can get emotional but that's every girl right? ;)"


"I have been taking his medicine for about four months now. When I started it I was also taking janumet everyday and the shot once a week.

Everything was great until the 3rd month. Started having a lot of lows. Lowest so far was 31. Ended up in the ER a few times.

Made another visit to my doctor that checked my A1C and it was down from 9 to a 7 in 4 months.

She took me off the janumet but I'm still having lows just not as many.  When I'm not having lows, I average around 140.

I have lost about 15 lbs. I'm never hungry anymore.

Other than the low blood sugar sometimes, it's seems to helping a lot. Hopefully I can figure out how to stop bottoming out."


"I got the paraguard around 6 months ago and have been having severe side effects I attribute to excess copper in my system. (I'm also a vegetarian and my diet is high in copper). I have never had heavy or painful periods, on or off hormonal birth control. Now my periods are 10-15 days with spotting in between, moderate cramps several days before, and through the duration of my period. The majority of days on my period, I go through a super tampon every 1-2 hours. I started experiencing increasing anxiety when I got this IUD, in the last week i've had a several panic attacks a day. 2 so severe, I ended up in the ER (at the hospital I work) i've developed health anxiety. I'm having it removed in 2 weeks. Don't recommend."


"Can't live without this medication"


"I started taking phentermine in late April, 2010.  To date I have lost 42 pounds.  I went from 223 to 181 when I weighed in yesterday at my doctor's office.  (I am 5' 9" tall, 54 year old female).  The health benefits have been enormous.  I no longer have sleep apnea and don't have to wear the CPAP machine at night.  I no longer snore.  I was able to be weaned off my antidepressant medications and my doctor says I may even be able to eliminate my high blood pressure medications, as my blood pressure has dropped and stabilized.  I am still taking phentermine (37.5 MG).  I will add that I walk everyday, at least 3 miles, most of the time I walk more than that (at lunchtime and in the evenings).  I am working hard on my diet also."


"I have been on Benicar for about a year now and I have to say it has helped my blood pressure. Blood pressure is 120-130 and over 70-75 average. My pressure was not dangerously high but my doctor recommended I go on it since it is in my family history, I am 40."


"For Migraine Prevention Ive tried amitriptyline, Imitrex, propranolol ,Fioricet & Topamax and for a while and they worked but the side effects were insane. However, the zonesamide works very well for preventing my migraines. I take 300 mg a day. Word finding and memory, I don't even know what those are anymore. However, I was living in constant pain. Nothing was working for me. This is the only thing that has done anything for me in quite some time, so do I walk around with a child like mind or not be able to get out of bed because of the pounding migraines?!?"


"Great all around benzodiazepine!  Lasts long and is generally mild but does the job!"


"I have used NuvaRing for the past three years.  Prior to the ring I used different birth control pills (Ortho, Yasmin), all of which my body did not respond well to, as I gained weight and felt like I had weird mood swings.  Since I went on Nuvaring I have not experienced weight gain and I have not felt any abnormal mood swings.  I have never had the ring fall out and my periods are normal and consistent.  With my last boyfriend I could keep the ring in and sex was fine, although on rare occasions he could feel it.  With my current boyfriend I take it out when we have sex because we can both feel it.  "


"This is the best thing that ever happened to me.  I suffered through migraines starting at about age 12.  Tried Inderal, Imitrex, among a host of other drugs.  I've been on it for over 4 years and no more migraines.  Yes, there was some tingling for the first few months, but it was not a big deal, just felt like my toes had fallen asleep and were "waking up".  Since I was already on a weight loss plan, I don't know if it helped in that area or not.  I can't say that I had any other side affects.  I've always stumbled with my words and this hasn't increased that issue.  I certainly didn't notice it changing the way things taste!"


"I had a lot of stomach pains for over a month. I didn't get pregnant and had a normal period but such severe stomach pains along with occasional headache I had to switch to a lower hormone so I'm using "Gildess" now I'm sad the only side effect I seemed to have was stomach pain. But it was very persistent."


"I had the Mirena inserted about 4 years ago, after my second child was born. Getting it put in I had minor pain, no worse than normal menstrual cramps. However, my hormones have been super crazy. I go from normal to upset, mad, crying within seconds. I've never had this issue prior to children or the Mirena. I've seen Mental Health Counselors in fear I was losing my mind....however it's been boiled down to the birth control. After numerous hormone testing and blood tests I've decided to get it taken out early. I hate feeling like I have no control over my emotions."


"I wish my doctor would have told me that one side effect (if you can call it that) is NO PERIOD! I've been panicking thinking I'm pregnant and after reading all the comments, this is totally normal!  I've been on it for 3 months now and I love it! Now that I know I'm not pregnant! I still get cramps and bloating, a few break outs, but no other side effects.  A bit pricy, &75 for three month supply.  Hoping my new insurance will cover some of it though."


"I experience insomnia in that my mind often does not "turn off," I tend to keep thinking once I lay down in bed. Over the counter sleep aids have been ineffective and leave me drowsy the day after. Ambien turns off my mind and I sleep well. Sometimes I wake up in about 5 to 6 hours, if I need a bit more sleep then I take a half pill (5 mg) for the remaining two extra hours of sleep that I need to feel well rested. I have had no side effects."


"I came down with "Shingles" a little over 2 weeks ago, was put on anti viral drugs, this helped in fading the rash, still there but has faded, problem now is the pain, its in the rash area,its pain full, 24/7, was first given  Tramadol,to many side effects, then Hydrocodon acetaminophen, this helped a little, but not much, then regular asprin, helped some, but pain is at the point can't sleep more then 2 hrs, called back to my Dr, now its Gabapentin, for nerve pain, i just took first dose last night, so really its to early to see if this will help, sure hope so!."


"My pain management Dr prescribed me this for my knee pain, which is excruciating. I have no cartilage in both knees. This medication allows me to live my life in a normal way. I dance Zumba everyday as well as do other cardio classes to stay fit. I NEVER take more than what my doctor prescribes. I've been taking it for two years and it's a Godsend for me. I've never had any side effects. I never drink alcohol and I watch my diet very closely. I rest well. Drink lots of water. Opana is a great medication. Of course, always do what your doctor says and take them EXACTLY how they were prescribed."


"With all medications my G.P. gives me daily, is a good reason to try Prozac, I have no days without stress, scared of some health problems, that might kill me, such as brain aneurysm, had 2 surgeries for it, and survived both, first one had less than 50% of surviving, as aneurysm started bleeding, was under for 5 hours, to a coiled process, taking 8 different medication at night and 5 in morning, to help combat diabetic type two, to chronic leg wound open for past 21 years. Scared of everything I do, as stress alone can trigger another brain aneurysm, and I need to stress out, my G.P. freaks out every time I want to try different drugs to ease tension, I smoke marijuana, was licensed by Government, but quit after a year, could write more,.."


"One downside is that it appears to cause coughing at the throat. Overall, breathing is always easier when regularly on Advair."


"For most of my life I have felt something was wrong. Recently my anxiety began to feel worse than usual so I went to a new doctor. He prescribed me Sertraline. For the first week I felt anxiety and headaches, just quite 'wired'. I was worried I was going to damage my brain and the meds wouldn't work but then suddenly I felt 'fixed'! I am so relaxed now. I don't feel like I'm going mad from anxiety anymore! This is how I should have always felt. Glad I've sorted this out in my twenties. I wish I'd been prescribed this medication sooner!"


"Here's my story: Me and my boyfriend had an accident with a condom breaking while having sex on September 26nd while I was on the 4th day of my period. We didn't realize until after he had finished inside me. We rushed to the store and I took the pill within 45 minutes of the accident. Though many will say it was unnecessary to take the pill due to the very low risk since I was on my period, things can happen and I didn't want to take any chances. I had to wait almost 5 GRUELING WEEKS to get my period... Ladies, my period came 2 WEEKS late... Yes 2 weeks!! I was positive that I was pregnant and on the verge of despair. I blame the fact my period came so late due to the stress the thought of pregnancy had put on me. thank you plan b!!"


"Being a 1st time user of birth control I was hesitant. I'm very fearful of the side effects that come with all birthcontrols (like heart attack and stroke), but after a brief discussion with my doctor I realized the pros out weighed the cons and was willing to give Tri-Sprintec a shot. I'm not sexually active so my biggest concern isn't getting pregnant however I have moderate acne which I've tried treating with prescriptions and over the counter medicines. I also suffer with PMDD which has made my life miserable since I was 14. Since I've completed my 2nd week of pills I must say I am overjoyed. No PMDD complications and my acne is getting better. As far as side effect I did have headaches the 1st 3 days. Every thing else has been smooth."


"I've had increasingly annoying symptoms for years. In the past, I've tried other medications (Uroxitrol and FloMax) and had some improvement in voiding my bladder and a somewhat increased stream. However the side effects were unpleasant. My blood pressure dropped severely and standing up from a sitting position would cause extreme dizziness from hypotension. So I stopped taking them and the symptoms went away.

Recently my problems voiding became significant, so I went to see the urologist again. He prescribed Rapaflo. I had immediate relief. Within a couple of hours I noticed a difference. It's been two weeks and I'm noticing a bit of a decline in flow, so I'm going to ask if there is a slightly higher dose. No unpleasant side effects yet."


"I am 35 and have been on many methods of birth control since the age of 21. For the past 7 years I have had breakthrough bleeding off and on so my OBGYN suggested I switch to Nuvaring. Breakthrough bleeding has almost completely resolved. But the cons of the ring have been pretty bad - horrible acne (painful bumps, cystic acne on chin/jam), depression, moodiness, crying, trouble focusing, vaginal dryness and discharge, abdominal bloating, etc. I have been on Nuvaring about 7 months now as I was hoping my symptoms would lessen or resolve - not happening so, called OBGYN today and getting a new script for new pill. Pros are that is it convenient. I had no loss of sex drive, no hair loss and never fell out during sex. Just can't deal with the cons."


"The implanon has been great for me. I've had it for an year now and I love it all the way. In the beginning it was adjusting, now I am completely comfortable with it. I still have a period but very few of them and they are light. Its convenient and its not even noticeable. Sometimes I have to remind myself that I am still on birth control. The Implanon helps put me in control of my future."


"I have had terrible anxiety driven depression my entire life. Effexor is an amazing medication. I waited until I was in my late 30's to do something about my anxiety/depression because of the stigma and fear of taking anything that might make me go crazy (the anxiety talking). I was a fool to wait so long. None of my fears materialized. As soon as I started the medication I began to feel better and better. I was also prescribed Kolozopin to act as a bridge to get through the anxiety until everything began to work and fall into place. Do NOTe wait hoping things will pass! I was convinced I was the worst case scenario and I got better. Just do it and get treated"


"After a day or two of taking this my former feeling of incomplete emptying was gone and it is a wonderful feeling! However... I've been excessively tired after 1-2 days of taking it and both my mouth and sinuses are super dry which has resulted in a bloody nose that never really heals. This medication seems to do the trick, which is awesome, but with these side-effects I'm done taking it. O well.."


"Feels like something running around in my stomach, really bad wind, scared to poop in case of an accident. Couldn't sleep until 5am for fear of an accident in bed. Had two accidents already in 3 days. Oily discharge leaking and making my underwear smell bad as well, which must be noticeable. Haven't taken my second dose today. Want to give this a fair trial but unable to leave the house for fear of accidents. Will see if half the 120mg dosage works better on me. "


"I used Rhofade a few times and it seemed to work.  After about 3 days, my face became really red and flushed.  I felt like I was burning up.  My doctor told me to stop it."


"I was instructed by the office of my colonoscopy/endoscopy doctor to take 2 at noon and then another 2 at 2pm on the day before the procedure.  Since the manufacturer only recommended 3 as the daily maximum dosage, I just took one at 2pm.  About an hour or so later, I started having severe stomach cramps.  The pain was so intense I was soaking in cold sweat and I blacked out!  I will never take Dulcolax ever again!"


"Mobic has helped considerably with pain relief but  I now suffer from severe insomnia which I put down to Mobic as I am not on any other medicines."


"I carry 2 EpiPens with me at all times, they have saved me more than once. When an anaphylactic reaction strikes I reach for my epipen, inject and within minutes I'm feeling better. I carry 2 in case the first dose is not enough, that has only happened once and the second dose did the trick. Thankful to still be alive. I follow up with benadryl to stop itching hives."


"I did not have a positive experience with this drug. This was given to me when my normal BC was on back-order, and I didn't think anything of it and began taking Orsythia.  Within days my face began breaking out like crazy.  Absolutely horrible, painful acne, whereas normally my acne is under control.  Sure, I suppose it works as a birth control, but to me it isn't worth this negative side effect."


"This medicine seemed to be helping with my anxiety somewhat, but I had to stop taking it because it was making me extremely forgetful! I would forget simple things, like my daughter had to go to school, what I had for lunch, just things you shouldn't forget. I felt in a fog..was very strange. I'm currently looking for another medication to help with my anxiety and depression, so far no luck :("


"I was skinny and  having a hard time gaining weight. I asked my doctor to prescribe something for me to gain weight and she prescribed Cyproheptadine, it works extremely great! I have gained 9 pounds within two weeks, I'm so excited.. My appetite has increased and I'm always hungry while taking this medication.. I highly recommend this medication to anyone that's having a hard time gaining weight.. ❤❤"


"I had unprotected sex on July 3rd and my partner and I used the pull out method. He didn't know if he pulled out quick enough so I knew I could be in deep trouble. I took plan b 16 hours after the incident. From my period tracker that I have on my phone I was said to be ovulating on that day. I have been worried sick ever since I took the pill because it's said not to work during ovulation/post ovulation. Fortunately, I got my period today, July 12th. It was a few days early so it did mess up my cycle a bit. I also had some side effects like cramping and fatigue. I am so relieved and I can say that this pill works for sure. Just try to calm yourself the best you can and wait for your period."


"I was prescribed this along with a steroid pack. I'm on my fourth day and I will admit I feel a little better. Although it still doesn't look so great, I still have 2 more days. "


"I suffered with acne as a teen and young adult. After trying literally everything from oils to natural astringents, to OTC meds and more I finally decided to see a dermatologist. He prescribed me spironolactone and tretinoin (retin a cream). I was told to be patient, it could take up to three months to see results. Well during that three month period my acne got SO much worse. I was so depressed, and my face hurt so bad. But I stuck with the meds. After exactly three months of use (August) everything cleared up, completely. It's been 7 months since August and I've gotten MAYBE 3 small 24hr pimples and my blackheads are gone. Patience is key but this was a lifesaver"


"I've had a light period ever since I started taking this pill.( I' on my 3rd month) My Dr. told me it would get better but it has not. Maybe the amount of hormone is too low? I'm not happy with it."


"I read a lot of reviews about IUD's... skyla in particular... and basically I  let them all really psyche me out. So many people said insertion was ridiculously painful and that cramping lasted for days afterwards. My experience was nothing like that. I only had my Skyla inserted yesterday so I can't speak for the long term but I can say the most painful thing about my appointment was the almost 2 hour wait. Insertion took only a few minutes and while it was very uncomfortable pain was minimal. It really just felt like period cramps. I took no pain meds beforehand aEveryone has different pain thresholds and I could imagine it being different for women who have never had children ( I have 2 both c-sections) don't let the reviews scare you"


"I did not think the things could ever get as bad  until today.This was the worst experience EVER. I've had two YI in the past and applied monistat before and it was always a little uncomfortable but not like this. I bought the generic form and tried waiting a few minutes thinking it might be normal to feel that way but when the severe burning, itching and shaking from the pain started I went online right away and felt so embarrassed I had not taken the time to read the reviews before applying it. I'm still in a lot of pain and I had to wash it off... sad"


"Im 41 years old and suffer from episodic cluster headaches for the last 3 years. First I thought I had Migraines , but the pain was so severe and it returns every year sane day same time for the last 3 years. I was devastated, and did my own research. I'm now on 3x80 mg Verapimil a day and I'm cluster headache free. I do live in Mexico and Verapimil or Verapimilo is available over the counter for 15. 00 pesos 1.00 us $ for 10 pills 80 mg without prescription. Its amazing I tried the lowest dose first.  Thank you Verapimil....."


"Did not finish the bottle because I  immediately felt the urge. Had a lot of cramps but listened to music to get my mind off of it. Started around 6:30pm kept getting up to use restroom. Felt good after two hours. Give yourself enough time. Definitely worth it!"


"I'm 28 yrs. old.  I've been pregnant and delivered without complication.  I have used birth control in the past but not for over 7 years.  I just finished my 1st pack of Loestrin 24 FE, I try to take it after 7pm. I spotted twice and had a very light period for 3 days.  I'm into pack 2, not pregnant (MY GOAL) and I feel fine."


"I had my paraguard for about 5 weeks and unfortunately I had to have it removed because when I had sex I kept having sharp stabbing pains which made it impossible to do. My cervix and uterus were irritated because of the IUD and my body was just too sensitive to it. May have been the copper may have been my uterus didn't agree with it being there. Overall it's great to have that's why I gave it a 9 and not a 10 because it didn't work for me. Everyone is different and people's bodies react different to different things."


"Remeron was a wonder drug for me the first month of taking it. First week - felt so happy, was eating like a pig (I'm underweight so that was amazing to see me gain so much in a week) I slept like a baby the first night and all the rest of the time I was on it. I would knock out at like 11 when I'd usually fall asleep at like 4 or 5. then the second month came around.. not sure if it was something else but I started experiencing intrusive thoughts and my OCD started kicking in A LOT. my doc took me off and now I'm spiraling down again. not sure if it was the med.. but this med worked well for awhile!"


"My viral load at diagnosis (on 1-27-2014) was 15k. My CD4 were hovering at 560. I started Stribild a few days after diagnosis. I am not sure what my viral load or CD4 is at the moment. I will know when I go in for follow up testing at the end of this month. My physician seems to think that Stribild will bring me to an undetectable stage and my T-Cells will raise.

As far as side effects, I have not experienced much of any. A slight and I do my slight rash has appeared on my chest. It has not affected my day to day activities at all. I have not experienced the many side effects I've heard about. I will check in with you all and let you know what effect the medicine has on the virus when I get the results."


"I had my IUD put in in the beginning of March 2016. It hurt, but it wasn't THAT bad. I would say 7 on a 10 scale and it was over in less than a minute. I was really freaking out over nothing. I had high hopes because cramping that day was minimal. However, I spotted for 2 full months, almost 3. I cramped horribly for about 6 weeks; but it wasn't continuous. It was a lot of random ouch ouch ouch! cramps and then it would be over just like that. I cramped and bled after exercise and sex for the first 6 weeks. Doing SO much better now! No cramping ever, periods are lighter. PMS seems bad though (mood swings, irritability, appetite increase). Glad I did it."


"This medication was a complete nightmare for me. At first it even increased my frequency in needing to urinate. The side effects of this medication were unbearable for me though and it caused me to have to stop taking this medication even when I did start seeing slight improvement in my need to urinate after two weeks. I was being treated for migraines and this medication brought my migraines back full force and even my ocular migraines came back despite still being on my migraine treatment. I would experience typical headaches almost daily as well lasting 1-3 hours and sometimes more than twice a day. I also experienced constipation, bloating and mild to moderate upper abdominal pain. The constipation caused weight gain. Nausea as well."


"I've been struggling with ibs-d for a couple years now tried a lot of different things went through round after round of testing all to come back negative. They tried me on the 75 mg viberzi due to me not having a gall bladder I've been on it about 3 weeks. Everytime I would take it within a half hour I had what felt like horrible gall bladder attacks extremely weak, dizzy, and faint. I gave it another week thinking I needed to get used to it. My doctor now took me down to a one a day if the side effects go away I'll be taken off of it. I have mixed feelings the side effects are not worth it but it was something that finally gave me relief from running to the bathroom all the time."


"I started Sprintec for my endometriosis in November. My cramps are less severe, my acne has improved. So as far as my condition is concerned, the medicine works. However, the negative effects TOTALLY OUTWEIGH the positive. I haven't had a decent nights sleep in almost a month, I am horribly depressed, I cry several times a day, and nauseated whenever I don't eat right away. "


"I fell asleep as soon as the pill kicked in and was out like a lamp for the rest of the night."


"Propofol for colonoscopy..went right to sleep woke right up ..no dizziness..alert..don't remember a thing!"


"I have had good luck with this medicine but as I age it appears to be less effective, or it may be that my tremors are getting worse and the dosage needs to be increased.  I have tried an increase in the medication and have become very sluggish.  All in all it is working rather well and the cost is low."


"Took ambien, slept for two hours, woke up and vomited for 7 hours and felt terrible all day."


"I have suffered from extremely heavy periods my whole life along with PMDD. My
Husband and I are not planning on having children and Nexplanon seemed like the best fit for us and also a way to help with the PMDD. I was told by my OB that my periods would most likely disappear but it was possible there may be some spotting... Not a big deal, right?? Welp, I had the implant for 10 months (FINALLY had it removed yesterday). My periods are consistently heavy, lasting 2 weeks to a month with clotting. By heavy, I mean leaking through super absorbent tampons doubled up with pads. My sex drive had dwindled down to nothing. I gained 30 lbs (while still working out mon-fri and watching my diet). My face broke out, I developed a rash on my hands....."


"I have anxiety and depression. I was really against taking medication so I tried to resolve my issues myself. Needless to say, it never worked. I had been going through periods of depersonalization, feeling extremely down, suicidal and hopeless. I really thought life wasn't worth living anymore. It got so bad that I ended up in the hospital. I started taking 50 mg Zoloft and honestly it has been a life changer. I don't experience depersonalization anymore. My mood has been lifted so much that I don't feel down anymore, suicidal or hopeless. If you're afraid to take medicines please just give it a try. You won't regret it. Celexa didn't work for me, but I was determined to find a medicine that would. The key is to be patient."


"Definately works on nasal and ocular symptoms and works really fast!!!!"


"My story goes like this : In December my life was turned upside down, my best friend got killed. Like most people I cried, but then got on with my life .. until 6 weeks ago : I found myself sitting on my balcony 14 stories high at 7am planning to kill myself. I had wrote a letter to my parents and my friends apologising for letting them down. I stood from my balcony and attempted to jump.
I didn't, something stopped me, as I didn't want to die.
Baring in mind this depression came on so quickly .. I went to bed, and woke up with these awful thoughts.

I rang my doctors in tears, they got me to see somebody straight away.... and I can honestly say ... I have never looked back.
These 50mg tablets are the best thing that has happened to me"


"Used several years ago.  I was prescribed the fentanyl patch for 72 hrs (3) days.  Actiq was prescribed for breakthrough pain.  What a God-send!  Finally research supported that people have differing degrees of metabolism and my patch was changed to every 48 hours.  Still. fentanyl in patch for around the clock pain control WITH the Actiq Lollipop-type medication for "breakthrough" pain was a life savior.  I  was a mother of 3 boys with the severest form of neck, back and fibromylagia putting my pain level off the charts.  This med allowed me (after taking a dose of Actiq) to 1) go grocery shopping, 2)take, pick-up and volunteer for a whole hour, 3) cook dinner and go to church and lastly, 4)participate in activities lasting 1 hr."


"Incredible change within days of use. Highly recommend!"


"So this morning I got my first ParaGard inserted. I am 20 years old and have never had a baby. I made the mistake of reading reviews and experiences along with the horror stories about insertion. I figured that since I was so young and have never had a baby this was going to be awful, down right excruciating. Well it was not. I realize the pain varies from body to body, but if you were like me, reading and reading reviews scared to death, it is okay, you will be fine it legit lasts a minute. It does not feel like someone is tasering my uterus nor is it the worst pain I have ever experienced (literally what I read and expected). Feels like a deep strong cramp, tolerable cramp."


"I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy in the beginning of 2014 at the age of 42. Despite a clear diagnoses and despite struggling with this disorder for close to 37 years (first symptoms appeared when I was 5 years old in form of hypnagogic hallucinations and cataplexy) I was resisting my doctors recommend course of action which included first and foremost the use of Xyrem. I had like everyone else  visited forums and was very concerned about the lack of success stories and of course the possible side effects.

By the beginning of 2015 I came to the realization that I had not only completely exhausted myself but also all alternative routes of fighting my narcolepsy and therefore decided to try Xyrem.

I was very nervous and the first few nights and days were difficult and fairly unpleasant as my body didn't appreciate the sodium oxybate. Both my doctor and the central pharmacy were very helpfully, but in the end it is oneself who has to get through it.

After 5 days I started to experience what I most of the world would call proper sleep.

I go to bed and take me dose and after 15 minutes fall asleep. 2-3 hours later I wake up by myself and take the second dose. Normally I wake a few minutes before the alarm goes off and I manage to get through the day without coffee (impossible a few month ago) and only 200mg of Modafinil. The night is no longer a continues row of dreams, but passes in the blink of an eye.

There are a few rules that I feel are key to success.

Don't eat 3 hours before going to bed.

Don't drink anything put small amounts of water.

Stay away from coffee after lunch.

Stay away from chocolate and sweets after 5pm.

Keep a diary of your progress or get yourself a Jawbone, Fitbit or some other tracking devise.

And finally, go out and tell people of your success and visit a forum and leave feedback even when you don't have the time, because other people need to know that there are success stories."


"I hate this pill, extreme depression, breast pain, moody, cry at everything. Do not recommend."


"So today I got the IUD implanted. And the process is more of an uncomfortable unusual feeling than painful. It will in fact hurt however it will not be unbearable, you will just react to it because it's like a cramp x100. It took an hour for them to place the IUD because i'm 22 and i've never had a child before so it was difficult to stretch my cervix enough to fit the IUD in. So if you're young and you've never had a child expect a lot of discomfort and difficulty in the process of implanting the IUD. However, I felt that it was totally worth the experience and i'd do it again if I had to.

I'll update my review in a couple of weeks but right after the insertion i felt zero pain. I rode my bike home with no problem, just a little shaky"


"I have suffered from major depression since early adolescence, and have been exposed to over 2 dozen different anti depressants in the last 30 years. Expensive, ineffective, grossly negative side effects to skin and, chronic fatique daily. Trying another high cost drug a desperate last resort. Each dirty little pill failed, with accumulated cost of more than $15,000 to the  patient asking for help Negligent dispensation of Seroquel XR also resulted in near fatal car wreck for the patient. Aside from losing my car, and job, I was priveleged to gain 40 pounds, .... and counting. Chronic insomnia kills drivers, truckers, pilots, boat captains every day. Drug companies need try a lot harder to promote healing, rather than just bank roll profits"


"THE WORST! My hair fell out, I was an emotional disaster, I made poor decisions and my brain felt fuzzy. What an awful time. My period didn't even come so I didn't know if I was pregnant or not. What a terrible drug. Hopefully I'll find something better next time."


"I find the main side effect is trouble reading in low light, particularly some fonts and I find that the best results with the least side effects are when after about the first month you miss three days then take for two days continuing a cycle !"


"I started this 4 days ago.. taking 1/2 of 50 mg at night.. so 25 mg. I will do that for 7 nights, then up to 50mg for 7 nights, then 75 mg for 7 nights, then 100 mg for 7 nights, and so on until I reach a mg my Dr. and I are comfortable with.
So far I have not had any side effects except- not being hungry. In the last 3 days I have hardly eaten anything. I've been very thirsty for water, soda taste like crap- and I was very addicted to diet coke.
I haven't weighed yet... been meaning to. Last I weighed was a month or so ago, and I was at 180 ish.
Today is July 10th 2017. I will weigh after work and see where I am so I have a better idea who this will effect me!
I've gone from 120 to 180 ish in the past year - with different meds.."


"I take this birth control mainly for cramps, and I've been on it for almost two years. I only feel nauseous if I miss a pill and have to double up or take 2 a day. It made me nauseous when I first started taking it, but that went away pretty quickly. The plus sides I've had are: 1) light periods that usually last only 4 days, 2) I only cramp on the first day usually, but if I do any other time, it's brief and pretty tolerable, 3) I always start at the same time every month, 4) no spotting throughout the month whatsoever, 5) no weight gain, 6) and no acne.

Downsides: 1) Super low libido, except for when I'm actually on my period which drives me insane.

All in all, I'd say it's a good pill for what I mainly take it for."


"Had to immediately clean it off my lips. The burning from this cream was far too intense for me. I'm 35 weeks pregnant so my immune system is already compromised. This is the worst cold sore outbreak I've had, where pills, supplements, home remedies, and Abreva hasn't helped. I pray that it clears up soon."


"I was experiencing back to back UTIs for 8-9 months. After trying some alternative approaches with my doctor, considering surgery, she decided to put me on a daily low dose antibiotic; Macrodantin. It has been over three plus months and it works. I honestly am not comfortable taking a daily antiobiotic but I am far more uncomfortable having a UTI. No side effects for me."


"I have taken provigil years ago with no significant improvement. I went through the last 20 years being prescribe Xyrem, Cylert, Adderall, Ritalin and recently Provigil along with Ritalin. None of these drugs provide wakefulness that last more than 3-4 hours. I can take the combination of Provigil and Ritalin at 9am and fall back to sleep at 9:30 am. I take my medication on an empty stomach but the wakefulness is almost non existent. I want to volunteer to be a case study because I believe I am a rare individual with Narcolepsy. I want to find out if there is an underlying problem because I hear of people getting addicted to these drugs and they barely have an affect on me. I want to live a normal life and not be sleepy all day, everyday."


"Horrible drug. Avoid it"


"Started with clindamycin, stopped after 4 days because it wasn't doing the job. Dentist switched to azithromycin, and to much surprise it has been a good experience! My ears are clogged but I'm not sure if that has anything to do with med. This experience has really helped me and my anxiety about taking meds."


"I found out 3 weeks ago that I had chlamydia for my first time. I got two pills of 500mg azithromycin and took them right away as it says you can take it on an empty stomach, I Highly suggest eating first. I found myself 15 minutes later vomiting and having severe abdominal cramps and I was very dizzy. I went to the doctor the next day with my fiance and we both got the pills me for the second time due to vomiting but ate an hour before taking them and neither of us had a problem doing it that way."


"I've been on Lo Loestrin for a little over a month now. I've experienced slight weight gain (no more than 5 lbs, all of which seemed to end up around my mid-section of course!). No increase in breast size, which I was greatly hoping for. I was previously on Ortho Tri-Cyclen for a month and that was bad. The lower dose of hormones in this pill seems to really be working for me. However, I didn't even get so much as a slight period last week when I was supposed to have one. I'm one of those women who want a period EVERY month, just to be sure so I'm a bit unhappy with the lack of a period on this birth control. I occasionally experience nausea, fatigue and irritability but nothing that interferes terribly with my life."


"I am on my 3rd week of Trulicity.

I was really apprehensive after the first dose, and I waited for the awful symptoms to kick in.

I was looking after my diet and exercising. After 4 days, I kinda over ate and also had some ice cream. That's when the nausea and diarrhea kicked in. Stomach and nausea settled back to normal in a day or so.

To avoid these symptoms, its really important to avoid diary and eat very small meals.

My numbers have shown a dramatic improvement.

I've lost 11 pounds so far, but that because I have dieted and exercised along-with the Trulicity.

Good luck everybody"


"I gave birth to my daughter 7 weeks ago and had the nexplanon implant purely on the recommendation of the health advisors. The insertion wasn't painful but within hours I was lethargic, tearful, sweating and had an horrendous headache. I haven't cried once since giving birth, don't get headaches and had been happy and relaxed - this reaction had to be a result to the nexplanon. I started to panic and literally wanted to rip the thing out of my arm. Fortunately I have a friend who is a nurse and she took it out the next day. I know I should have given it more time but I have 2 other children to look after and my own business and I want to enjoy my life - not put up with feeling horrendous! My advice is to avoid at all cost."


"Saturday morning I woke up to use the bathroom and there was a lot of blood in my urine along with a bad smell & very cloudy. I've never had a uti before , I looked up the symptoms and figured that that's what I had. I took some cranberry pills Saturday after noon & it helped so much. I wanted to go to the doctor just to make sure everything was okay and on Monday she gave me these pills. I took my first one around 11PM , I woke up at 3AM sweating, head pounding, shakes & felt the need to throw up. I threw up at lease 4 times and after I couldn't sleep at all. These suck . Whatever you do don't take them! It's the Tuesday and I still feel horrible all from just one pill!!!!! I wish I never took these"


"Follow up to my comment on March 4, 2017. I have experienced very little as far as prolonged side-effects. I had my first follow-up with my endocrinologist yesterday; since she put me on Trulicity. My results to date:
Blood glucose levels- down
Heart rate - normal
Blood pressure - perfect
Daily Insulin use - way down
Money spent on eating- way down
WEIGHT - MINUS 30 lbs !!!!!!
2/14/17 weighed 298
4/20/17 weighed 268
Doctor said she had never seen such dramatic weight loss from Trulicity, but she was happy and impressed!
Only side effect I have are cold hands and feet (which is rare) but I'll take it!!!!
Trulicity is EXACTLY what I needed."


"This is the best antibiotic for the treatment of sinusitis and bronchitis. ALL antibiotics can give you diarrhea because they also can destroy the 'good' bacteria in your gut. You can alleviate this by taking a pro-biotic in small doses, or just have some yogurt for breakfast."


"This medicine was helpful however after about three hrs it does wear off and if you are misrable like I was the dosage for this is to far apart. It is nice to get the relief for a few hrs but then the few in between the next dose is heck."


"Nexplanon is horrible if you already suffer from depression or anxiety. Nobody told me not take it due to my clinical depression, so I got it, thinking it would be great to not have to worry about condoms with my boyfriend or getting pregnant. I had just about every side effect listed on their site, from mood swings, to even being diagnosed with vaginitis due to the implant. I had a period that lasted FOUR months. I got so depressed I was having really dark thoughts, and I was always dizzy and tired. Being on Nexplanon was the worst nine months of my life. But, it did protect me from pregnancy. Not to mention, nobody really knows if it increases the chances of getting breast cancer. Over all... I wouldn't risk it."


"Wonderful drug but watch out for medication interactions.  Developed Serotonin Syndrome when doctor prescribed Ultram (Tramadol) for pain relief. Caused involuntary muscle spasms, difficulty speaking, walking, etc.  Even looked like I had a stroke.  I tapered off it shortly after and tried other drugs to help with anxiety, depression and PMDD.  I have since come back to Prozac because it works well for me as long as I make sure not to take tramadol or other drugs that can interact with it.  I experience weight loss with this drug. Have tons of energy and sleep well at night."


"I was prescribed Topamax as a preventative migraine med. It was effective in significantly reducing migraine. However it gave me insanely severe sinus/hayfever symptoms. I couldn't leave the house because my nose was running like a tap. I was sneezing all the time and totally stuffed up. I got all the other usual digestive upset side effects, but I could live with those as they seemed to reduce as time went on whereas the sinus problems intensified."


"If this was going to work I promised I would do a review. This is my 2nd time using plan B in about 9 months. I don't use birth control & never have but now I just might. I had been celibate for 9 months until recently having unprotected sex with a guy. I was barely off my period. I didn't think about the risk of me being fertile. He ended up cumming on my leg & I was almost confident none of it went in me. That was until about 39 hours later that I started to get paranoid so I bought Plan B & drank plenty of vitamin C. I was super stressed & the internet + my dreams at night didn't help the paranoia. I ended up getting my period 8 days early! This pill works ladies!"


"If I could give this rating a zero I would. A total waste of $120.00. Took both doses and nothing happened but I felt bloated. Thank goodness I had an oral bottle of Fleet's Phospho Soda in the house. It did the trick."


"Started on Gleevec in 2005, I was having hard time with side effects. Sometime early 2007 I heard they were working with Tasigna, It was under a number at that point. I asked my Doctor if I could get on the study. After some testing and paperwork, I finally got on it. Great, I had been told prior that I would never reach molecular remission. After several months on Tasigna, I received a phone call at my house late one evening. My Doctor was surprised, and happy to tell me, there were no signs of my leukemia and I was in a molecular remission. At That time they still had me on 800 mg a day. I had the typical side effects with light rash, some hair loss and some bone pain. Several years later I was reduced to 600 mg and am on that now."


"Female 40yrs -age. Started getting axillary hyperhidrosis at age 24yrs. Not known if hereditary so Dr said wasn't primary but secondary I basically begged my Dr as it had major effects on my QOL. At my wits end, willing to try anything, just want it to be over! On day 4 of 2.5mg per day. I took 1st dose in afternoon (fine) 2nd dose just before dinner ( not good! Found myself dizzy and tired) 3rd & 4th dose before bed ( fine) 4th day starting to get slight dry throat, not major. Sweat seems to have decreased a little. Not confident to wear anything not black can't be certain as to improvement as sometimes clothing feels wet but when I feel armpit it feels dry, weird. Will be brave tomorrow and wear colour. Will keep updating over weeks."


"Ritalin is great . I ve been taking it for 6 months now after being diagnosed with adhd. Now I can focus on my school work and stay alerted when last year I was sleeping the whole day during school and could learn anything. Marks of course have jumped from C to A as I can focus and stop doing stupid mistakes in tests that I didn t realize I was doing nor could spot due to the lack of patience. Impulses have been reduced also"


"I've been on Victoza going on 3 weeks now. I have to make my self eat. The only thing is I don't want to dehydrate so make sure you drink when you are on it. But overall I love it and have lost about 8 lbs..But I feel weak."


"Hi all I've been on sertraline for just over 7 weeks started out on 25mg then 50mg then worked my way up to 100mg. I had
every side affect going BUT I did not give up I suffered from severe anxiety, could not leave the house, my husband had to take time off work to look after me, BUT Now I am nearly back to my old self, going out, if you are just starting out on sertraline please please give it time to work and hold on in there IT WILL GET BETTER ."


"I am a 38 year old mother of a 3 year old son.  I've been an addict since I was about 12...went from pot to occasional alcohol and coke to heroin addiction.  I managed to still graduate college...then I lost all control after being diagnosed with lupus and fibromyalgia as well as chronic pain from back surgery due to a herniated disc.   I convinced myself I needed the fentanyl patches, the Vicodins, and finally the heroin too to deal with my pain.  Problem was, I was still numb on the inside.  I have been on Suboxone for almost 2 weeks and already I feel 100% normal again.  I go to meetings too, but I can tolerate the "aches" that the Suboxone doesn't get rid of, since it has saved my sanity.  Wish they had this 15 years ago!"