"First medication for Fibromyaligia that did not make me talk to myself, lose my vision or be so sleepy I could not work.  I appreciate some feedback I read that said take it while eating meals helps with side effects.  Mine have been sweating (odd body temperature swings) and dry mouth.  I have switched to unsweet to so as not to pack on pounds and drink more. Has helped curb my appetite (pain makes you want to comfort eat). One month on still some pain issues but can get out of bed in the morning and work during day. Be sure to go to drugs.com and check interactions. Can't take it with a lot of medicines doctors try for fibromyalgia.  I am only on Savella and occasional Tylenol. Right now doing better than I have in a long time."


"I've had hyperhidrosis for 15 years. I would embarrassingly sweat through multiple shirts daily. Business meetings were awful. I would actually adhere my wife's menstrual pads to my undershirts to try and get me through the day, but would eventually sweat through those too. In a recent visit to my dermatologist, he prescribed Drysol/Hypercare. Skeptically, I applied it that night. It burned and itched, keeping me up all night. The next day, I was COMPLETELY dry. I applied it again the next night, still itched but not as bad - slight rash. I took the next 3 nights off to let my armpits heal and still no sweat. I'm on my 2nd week, 3rd application and NO SWEAT. Far less irritation now, dry, and couldn't be happier - truly life changing."


"I am currently on my second month on Ortho and it works great. The side effects I have had are: I lost a couple of pounds since starting it, my breasts are pretty sensitive, and I will get occasional headaches. Other than it worked great. I followed the exact instructions by starting the pill on the first Sunday of starting my period (my period began on a Sunday) and didn't have unprotected sex until the after the 7 days. I started my period on the 2nd green pill and it lasted for 3 days."


"Did not work for me. I had nausea, abdominal & stomach pain, loss of appetite.  I lost 5 lbs. in less than a week."


"I took it for ADD. Too many side effects. Discontinued after 13 days."


"Been on diazepam for approx 4 years. I became tolerant within a few months but it still helps to this day. That may be some sort of placebo effect, i don't know. Anxiety starting to subside so looking for something to transition to to come off diazepam as it is not something you want to be reliant on. However, excellent for PRN. Will most likely if not definitely save you from a anxiety attack and nothing will bother you at all. Thats not to say you will become reckless or impulsive but to say you can get on with things. I'd be in a bad way without this medication!!!"


"Like most others, I've tried everything possible for fibromyalgia over the past several years.  I also have 3 herniated discs and chronic back pain.  I tried Lyrica in the past and it did not help.  Two years later I tried it again and in fact am still on 300 mg/day in combination with Flexeril 10 mg at night.  It helped to take the edge off for about a month then suddenly stopped working.  As I am going on a vacation soon, I am not beginning to wean off yet as I will wait until we return.  Perhaps increasing the dosage would help?  We will see.  So far all I had was a month with a little less pain and am having a hard time maintaining my weight.  My memory loss and grasping for words has also noticeably increased (and I am young).  "


"If migraine is caught at first onset. This medicine absolutely works wonders!"


"I have completed the 12 week therapy with epclusa with no side effects, I actually felt stronger, and slept better then I did in years! So far awaiting blood tests results, but I am not hopeful, when I stopped I felt this pain in my liver again, I have genotype 3, which seems to be the hardest to cure. I have had it for over 30 years, got in in Vietnam is my guess. Hopefully other drugs in the pipeline will cure this Beast!"


"I was diagnosed with a UTI and the pain was unbearable! I am a 20 year old F and this is the first time I ever got a UTI. Not only was the pain horrible, but I also had blood in my urine. This medication worked really well for me! I took the first pill at night before bed and my pain decreased by like 70% !! By the end of the next day I was completely pain free but I still had to take this medication for 5 days, twice a day (100mg). The only thing is that if I took this on an empty stomach, I would get really nauseous. With food, I had minimal to no nausea. I did feel drowsy/ sleepy 45 minutes after taking this medication. I did not have a bad experience like the reviews so there is some good to this medication."


"It is the only medicine that helps me sleep on time and for 7 to 8 hours."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"I have my first colonoscopy tomorrow and I have been given moviprep.
Couldn't eat all day which is the worst bit! Had my first dose at 5pm things started moving 1 hour 30 mins after. Started the second dose at 8pm which I am still trying to get down now (11pm) as it is just making me gag! However it is doing what it is meant to do so fingers crossed tomorrow goes well! I have just been drinking it with orange squash which helps a little. Suffered from some bloating, tummy rumbles and cramps but it was nothing I hadn't delt with before."


"i was having horrible pain red itching swollen burning so I went and got thus stuff I applied it as said before bed at 11:45 pm it is now 3:47 am and I haven't had any sleep due to itching it was actually relieving me at first but around 2:15 it started itching and burning worse to the fact I'm sobbing I do NOT recommend this product"


"I have been on it for 10 days and don't feel any better. It gives me a metallic taste and heartburn. It also caused me to have vivid dreams and problems sleeping."


"It's first time taking birth control, so I wasn't completely sure what to expect. I've been taking it for two weeks now and it has made me extremely emotional, nauseous every morning (I take the pill at night), I have no appetite, my boobs are very sore, and I've had spotting after my period for about a week now. I'd say the worst side effect is my emotional state. I went from being a completely optimistic and happy person to feeling depressed and off balance every day. I've cried almost every single day and for no reason. I hate this feeling. I don't feel like myself at all. I'm going to continue with the first three months (unless the effects worsen) only because I already paid for it, but I'll be talking to my dr about switching."


"I have been on Depo Provera for 5 years now. It seems like a lot, but I'm 24, and have been on it since I turned 19, so there is not much bone loss. I'm off it now, but I loved it: I didn't gain weight, no cramping, no nausea, no migraines. I WAS depressed, but the Depo actually fixed it. I bleed light for about a week right before my shot is due, but it's once every 3 months. I love it, but 5 years is pushing it for osteoporosis, so I just switched to the pill today. "


"Totally obliterated my feeling of depression and my days have become productive."


"I struggled with acne all of high school. It wasn't extreme in any way, but it was definitely a problem. I tried 2 different antibiotics and then 3 birth controls before yaz. The first 3 months I noticed a slow improvement in my skin. By the third month it was at least 10x better. I haven't gotten any more large pimples, and I used to get occasional patches of acne, and I haven't yet. It really has been great!"


"I was diagnosed with Barrett's about 3 years ago and went on Nexium. I take 1 x 40mg pill a day. A year ago I had a gastroscopy and my Barrett's was gone. I will continue to have a scopy every two years to monitor it.  I will probably be on it forever. I have no side effects from taking it either."


"I went through a series of horrific events in my life simultaneously, and I found myself in deep, deep despair.  I would have severe crying spells, and suicidal ideation. A Doctor put me on Zoloft which made me lethargic, weak, and did not help at all. I did some research and bupropion (Wellbutrin) appealed to me.  I asked my doc if I could give it a shot and he agreed.  He put me on the bupropion SR 150mg once a day. After only two days I was MUCH better! My will and motivation increased dramatically.  My crying spells stopped cold.  It had NO side effects at all, NONE.  Bupropion is also one of the few antidepressants you can abruptly stop with no withdrawal. I LOVE bupropion! It, perhaps, saved my life."


"I was prescribed this medicine, 40mg twice a day. I read a lot of information before deciding to take this. I am a 40 year old black female and have had struggles for many years while in school. I decided to go back to school and also tried this to see if there was a difference. It takes a while before you notice a change in the ability to focus. When earning my 1st degree, I struggled in school, probably all my life. While on Strattera, I could sit and study for hours and not be distracted. I went from struggling to earn C's maybe a B, to Earning A's and maybe a B. I actually understood what I was studying and didn't feel like doing 3-4 other things at the same time. I stopped taking it because of an EKG that showed an irregular heart beat. A side effect."


"Works well intermittently, meaning that sometimes the dosage has to be increased, then decreased, then stopped in favor of a different medicine like Tenex. It definitely helps control motor tics. I'm not so sure it decreases phonic tics. My own phonic tics aren't so severe as they were in my early teens (I'm 21 now). I've been taking this medicine for 7 years now, and if it's discontinued for a while and then started again, it has good results. I have never found any medicine that completely removed all symptoms of Tourette, but this, Tenex, Quetiapine, Risperdal, and Haldol have all worked well for me personally in different ways. Clonidine stops tics for a while, and that's better than nothing especially for someone in agony like me."


"I've had absolutely no issues with Depo. I was on the pill for approx. 15 years and wish I had made the switch sooner. I'm generally prone to weight gain but didn't experience this at all after starting the shot; I started training for a fitness competition shortly after and was concerned it might be harder for me to cut weight but had no issues whatsoever. It's so much easier than having to take a pill every day and there are some great calendars online that tell you when you're able to go back for the next one and when you're deadline is. I have absolutely no problem recommending Depo to anyone."


"I have been on this pill for a year now and have not gotten my period once, which is great because I got on it because my periods were nothing but painful. I love it and wouldn't trade it for the world."


"I have been on this medicine now for almost 10 years now, until recently, I've only had tolerable minor side effects, sweats and itching. Besides it relieving the pain, it is great because there are only a few other meds that it had bad interactions with (and grapefruit, the grapefruit kept the pain meds from working). Unfortunately after being on it so long, my body has gotten too used to it and no longer works for me and it has started to make my feet, ankles and calves swell. I still highly recommend Dilaudid to any one. Besides the pain relief, the withdrawals from Dilaudid are not that bad to go through."


"I was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, 10 years ago. I also struggled with panic attacks and depression. I could feel the positive effects of the medicine right away. Because of it's immediate fix, I would recommend this to someone who is has severe anxiety. The  negative things I can say it is extremely hard to come off of. The withdrawal made me feel like I was crazy.  I took myself off of it to quickly.  I had hallucinations, tremors, and anxiety attacks. So make sure you use your doctor to ween off of it."


"I have been taking this medication for 1 month and prolactin levels dropped from over 3000 to 1500, still high though and I only take 2.5mg a day. Side effects are bad, I can't work due to dizziness and fatigue. Doctor wants to stop this medication and start with another because I can't unfortunately cope with it."


"So me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex turns out it was my ovulation day! Went and got plan b took it an hour after! The day I took it I was just kinda nauses the second day I was fine! The 6th day I wiped and there was brown and later that day I started my period! This pill works! Just don't stress. I got my period on time and I was ovulating at the time!"


"Dear God! I am in the midst of taking this product, and while I have read EVERY online forum to get helpful hints and tips on how to make this palatable, I am here to tell you they lied! I am only on my third overall glass and just looking at it makes me want to be sick. I made it cold, added Crystal Light powder, and am trading each sip with a swig of Ginger Ale. Despite all of my valiant efforts this stuff is nasty. At this point I am invested. All I can say is, it better do its job! I should not be suffering through this at 30! Bring on the excavation."


"This drug was the worse form of treatment for my multiple symptoms - Daytime hot flashes and steady period was not worth it. I was administered this drug in 2008 and since then my life has never been the same. Forgetfulness covered in laughter by co-workers; poor cognitive skills, no sex drive & no desire to be touched. Headaches, blurred vision; quick weight gain and most of all I quit my job and I'm still try'n to figure out why when I was financially stable. Who was I?  Something in my brain is out of sync, I was not a person that took medicines. The Male-doctor pushed this on me & I was a patient with that organization for over 10yrs and I was the only 32yrs old & super active!"


"Was recommended to me by a nurse. Had pneumonia and had this persistent, annoying cough for 3 weeks after. Tessalon Perle worked like a charm within the first 4 hours. Definitely need to keep this on hand as a working Flight Attendant"


"Hi guys, I got this implant in Feb 2015, 2 months after my boy was born, and I'm planning to take it out again ASAP. As soon as I put it in I had a migraine lasted 3 days then it subsided. My joints ache, my energy levels are so low, I can't concentrate on more than 1 task at a time and no matter how I adjust my diet the weight keeps piling on. I started at 85kg I'm now 115kg. Oh yes and the mood...I'm not interested in anything. I feel low all the time. I lost my zest for life. My bf keeps telling me he misses me and I never understood until now. I bite his head off more and more its like when I was pregnant, I couldn't stand him even tho he's been an Angel from day 1."


"I bought this for my first YI. I inserted last night before bed around 11pm, didn't feel a thing until after I woke up and went to the bathroom this morning. My lady parts are on FIRE! Almost unbearable!"


"I had a great experience using this lost 20lbs in the 3 months on it. Another positive my face cleared up so so nice!! My skin looked amazing! The first 2 weeks on it I had terrible headaches but they did go away eventually.  The only thing I really noticed is that it triggered my anxiety a little bit and caused me to bite my nails a lot!! But other than that I had a wonderful experience with it."


"Just had propofol administered today after a colonoscopy.  There was a slight burning sensation once given but I fell asleep and didn't feel a thing during the procedure which was good.  I woke up laughing and had what seemed like a slight cold (sneezing and watery eyes for a little bit).  The laughing didn't stop  for about an hour.. it was not an unpleasant experience, but some people who have this reaction may feel a bit embarrassed!"


"Tried Cymbalta for pain and slight depression.  It helped for maybe 10 months.  Then began experiencing panic attacks, anxiety, mouth sores, racing heart at bedtime, insomnia, and increased pain and cramps in legs.  Took me about 3 months to figure out that the Cymbalta wasn't working.  I tried increasing from 30 mg to 60 mg and that made it worse.  Have changed meds.  Made the change easily in one week, but I had already gone back to the 30 mg dose.  The anxiety, panic attacks, etc. have stopped."


"Started taking Zoloft about a month ago. The doctor started me out on 50mg for 2 weeks and have been taking 100mg for the last 2 weeks. I feel like the medication is helping in social situations. I am able to join in on conversations and I don't find myself avoiding groups of people like I used to. I still get very tense and fast heartbeat though. I think I will ask the doctor to up the dosage. I haven't really noticed any side effects yet, besides lasting longer during sex, and my wife isn't complaining about that."


"Love this. I was first prescribed 27 mg and seen no changes but with the 54 it is perfect. I am able to focus and do things and not get irritated with background noise."


"So far so good.  I've been taking it combined with Neurontin and I feel great!  I tell my husband how happy he makes me everyday...my happy feeling is back.  Although I have bad days with Fibro but I no longer have bad weeks."


"Lidoderm patch. Rated 6 and 1/2.   Used for 12 hours then off for 12. This was a fairly good addition to my pain treatment for spinal arthritis. I take NSAIDS, Tramadol and add this towards the end of the day when I feel my spine on fire.  It makes a difference but not sure a big enough difference to justify the cost.

Cons- must wear a non-waterproof patch for 12 hours. Patch is no good if you sweat even moderately as it 'unsticks'.  It is not re-appliable, can't take it off to readjust or for a shower so you have to get it right and time it right.

Pro- It does help in a manner that pain medicines and NSAIDS don't."


"I started taking clonazepam 1mg 2 times a day about 2 years ago, after a series of severe panic attacks, I also have OCD and general anxiety as well as panic disorder. I started having anxiety when I was really young about 10 years old but it was all manageable on my own until one day when I was 20 years old. I had been prescribed a corticosteroid for abdominal swelling that had been going on for a month or so, when I got to about day 4 on the dosepack I had my first major panic attack, I didn't know what was going on, I felt like I was going to die.  It was horrible for about 4 days of nothing but panic. I went to my doctor, told him, he gave me clonazepam, and it worked awesome, no more panic."


"In my case it has slowed down the RA but it has not been a cure all.  Burns like hades for about 3-5 minuts after the injection.  Started on Orencia, then Cimzia, now  Humira.  Also on Arava as I do not tolerate MT well."


"I got the Paragard put in today and I have never felt such bad pain in my entire life. I would consider myself to have quite a high pain tolerance, and I almost passed out while the doctor was measuring my cervix. All of the color drained out of my face and everything became sparkley. The doctor and her assistant were very helpful and walked me through the whole process, but nothing could prepare me for the pinching cramping pain. I am spotting just a little, and the cramps are still doing pretty bad. Ibuprofen wouldn't cut it for me so I had to take something a bit stronger with a glass of wine and a heating pad, but other than that the cramping is definitely a lot better than it was 5 hours ago."


"When my wife screamed "GOD I LOVE THOSE PILLS" when we were having fun, I supposed that gives Cialis a 10 rating!"


"Great"


"I advice you not to take Brilinta. My husband woke up every 10 minutes scared of dying because he couldn't breath. He coughed and had blurred vision too. This medication should be off market. We had 2 sleepless weeks while he was in Brilinta"


"This is my 8th day taking this Med
I was pretty sick
Virus load 300000
Cd4 285
No side effects
I had diarrhea for almost 2 months and my diarrhea stop as soon as I started with this Med
I feel much better, I was very tired now my energy levels are better
I hope I don't get side effects in the future
I am 40 years old I tested positive 4/28/2017
Love this Med"


"The WORST tasting pill I have ever taken, though it did cure me.  I didn't experience the horrible side effects some of the other did.  However this is the worst tasting pill ever! I wish I would have read these reviews on how to coat the pill before, but I would take it with chocolate milk and it did a pretty good job of masking most of the taste since it made water taste like Clorox to me. Oh and it made vanilla ice cream taste horrible too.  Also after finishing the medication I developed a white film all over my tongue with a fuzzy and dry feeling, no matter how many times I scrub my tongue (like 4 times a day) it keeps coming back.  So I guess now I have to call the doctor for that too."


"My doctor put me on Sprintec after trying several other pills for birth control and my horrible cramps. The first month I was dizzy and my skin was really oily, but taking it before bed and washing my face more often helped. After the 2nd month the dizziness completely disappeared and my skin looks great. My cramps used to be unbearable and kept me home from work each month, now I can manage them with a heating pad and a few Advil (instead of taking up to 10 a day). My breasts are larger but I haven't noticed a weight gain and it has not affected my sex drive. Everyone is different but if you are trying this and experiencing side effects I suggest trying to stick it out at least for the first month. But when in doubt, ask your doctor!"


"Been on this for two weeks now, started taking half of a 75mg pill, and two days ago increased to taking a whole one. Am supposed to take the whole for 2 weeks, but am thinking of stopping at a half. A whole pill is making me really nauseous and also gives me really bad "jitters", like when you've had too much coffee. Had absolutely NO side effects when only taking a half."


Bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b / pramoxine

"Purchased in Eygpt to prevent a skin graze getting infected.  It worked well stopped any infection used the remaining powder to spray on my toe where a nail infection had taken under the nail this powder spray stopped its spread a cured the infection."


"I suffered with a pretty severe anxiety, stress and depression. Took Paxil 4 days ago and honestly I feel great. It already started working. Lot of it could be in my head but trust me all my symptoms disappeared. Side effects: from day one I had a light headache, day two -a little harder headache, day three unbearable headache, day four(now) no headache, feeling perfectly fine, great mood, even though its raining and dark outside.  GREAT medicine. Also its worth to add, it worked the same wonders for me about 8 years ago when I had it for the last time. I was on Paxil for 6 months and it healed me. I had 7 years of great life and suddenly 6-7 months ago this thing attacked me again. Paxil works again, same way."


"Restless legs, sleep dramatically improved.  Used for years until I moved to new town and saw new doctor who discontinued therapy.  Best relief ever obtained from any meds tried.  I also have  myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis, bruxism (broke off a large filling due to nightly grinding), anxiety, occasional panic attacks and a stressful home environment."


"Initial breast cancer stage 2 in 2001 with chemo and radiation. Diagnosed stage 4 with mets to one rib in October 2015. One year on zometa with letrozole and ibrance for nearly two years. No serious side effects and my tumor marker went from 220 to 83. No trouble with blood cell counts. Some tiredness and nausea. Small meals and lots of water help. Ibrance is now covered by Medicaid. With this leadership in charge, who knows what will happen to me. I can't afford it on income of $2,000 a month. Eek."


"I've been on Saxenda for 4 weeks after trying unsuccessfully for about 12 months to lose any weight at all. I've lost 6 pounds, which is awesome for me. I just started the 3.0 dose this week, so I haven't even been at full efficacy. The side effects have been mild and tolerable... a little nausea after each bump in dose, some heartburn, and fatigue. They seem to be getting better the longer I am on the medicine. I got a discount card from the Saxenda website that keeps my co-pay at $30."


"Diagnosed with IC March 2015, by ER Physician. I went to a Uro/Gyno and was given Elmiron 1 pill 3x per day and Hydroxyzine 25 mg 1 pill 3 x per day. Works 100% for me. I drink/eat what ever I want, including drinking coffee and eating chocolate.

I have great insurance, so cost is not a problem. I have not experienced nausea, vomiting or hair loss.  Please try it, it might be the answer you're looking for."


"Just started taking it and it really hasn't helped much at all.  One nasty side effect I'm having is that every time I take a pill I have a fever spike that runs up to around 101 and my vision is blurred.  I have no idea why it's doing this to me. "


"Back in 2008 I took Accutane it cleared my acne but gradually it came back. Now 2016 I'm on another round. I tried everything for Clinique, proactive, to essential oils nothing works like accutane."


"I've taken this medication for about 3:years now. Back when I was diagnosed with major depression one of the first medications I tried was celexa. It helped me out of a very bad place. Like every medication it has its side effects, but compared to other medications they are minimal. This medication, along with exercise and a healthy diet, helped turn my life around. There are no side effects worth mentioning besides mind drowsiness and a lack of energy on higher doses. If you feel stuck I would highly recommend celexa your first choice for meds"


"Im 28 yr old male. I was always depressed everyday and hating everything in the world. My girlfriend forced me to get help so the doctor put me on Lexapro 10 mg. This is my third day on it. I have to say I feel better. The only side effects I am having is stomach pains, sweating and feeling very tired. But I am feeling more positive about things now. I am just shocked how fast it has helped me. The only put back about this pill is and not be able to orgasm. I would recommend this pill to anybody that is depressed all the time. "


"This pill has changed my life. I had no idea how bad I suffered from anxiety until I started taking this. I take 20mg a day and after a month I noticed a huge change. It's been 2 months now and I feel like myself again. I'm so glad I decided to see my doctor and get help. I can't believe I lived for so long being so miserable. I have so much fun now doing things I couldn't do when dealing with my anxiety. I love going out and meeting new people when before I could barely leave the house to grab the mail without having crazy fears. I am able to talk about my anxiety openly to anyone now too which is a huge change. The only problem I have is sleeping, which my doctor had to prescribe another drug for that."


"I took it the very next day. I got my period, but just found out 8 weeks later that I'm pregnant. Did not work!! Don't take this."


"I take glimepiride with metformin. The morning I took my fist dose, my blood sugar was 169. Two hours later, it was down to 141, and two hours after that it was down to 107. The next morning, my blood was 120 or so. I reasoned that if I took it again, and it brought my blood sugar down 60 points, it would be too low. So I didn't take it. For the next five days, I took only my metformin because my levels were in a very reasonable range. On the fifth or sixth day, my level went above 150. I took Glimeperide and for the next 5 days, my sugar levels were low enough not only to not take the Glimeperide, but also to cut back on my metformin."


"Took 2 mg dose to help me get on a normal sleep schedule. Had the best sleep ever in my life. The biggest problem with the drug is it is highly addictive and I went through extreme withdrawals coming off it. Reduced dosage .5mg every couple weeks until I was off it. Caused vomiting, heaving sweating, loss of appetite, etc. My advice use it on a strict schedule same time each night and slowing reduce dosage over time."


"Pros: I'm not pregnant, my periods are lighter, and the pills were free.
Cons: I've been on it 4 months. The first month I had terrible cramping. I had to stay home from work to writhe on my bed. I also already struggle with depression, and it seemed to exacerbate my depressive feelings. I've also been abnormally angry and irritable. It finally got so bad last week that I went off of it. I've also had lower back/hip muscle/joint pain since a month after starting birth control. I believe it's related.
I'm too afraid to get on another hormonal pill. They always say it takes a few months for your body to get used to the hormones! Meanwhile you're a trainwreck. I can't afford these emotional (or physical) side effects."


"Before taking Cipro I was a powerlifter after taking Cipro I was left unable to walk. MY tendon's are torn and I don't know if I will ever have my life back. I am currently in a wheel chair."


"It helps with agitation and anxiety that I feel right after receiving treatment (ECT)."


"Very bad headaches and sick on stomach feeling the entire day. I only took the medication for a week I could not take the headaches on top of everything else going on in my life."


"I have used Clonazepam for about a year now. I am more relaxed and can concentrate better, with better sleep patterns. The only side effect I have had has been waking up in the morning feeling "stiff" (as if I slept too soundly). This disappears once I get up and move around. Note: I am a multi-tasker and find it hard to lay down at night and "shut everything OFF". I hope this helps someone."


"I was previously on Escitalapram (10mg) but was experiencing sexual dysfunction as a side effect. After discussing this with my psychiatrist I was put on 30mg on
Mirtazapine. After reading some of the reviews I was reluctant about changing but started my new treatment 5 days ago. So far so good,
My sexual functioning has returned, I'm feeling generally more relaxed and carefree and am also fine in the mornings. I used to suffer in the mornings which would destroy my whole day and result in severe depression and suicidal thoughts and massive anxiety.
Drawback are that I'm getting some really weird dreams and fee hungry a whole lot more, also dizzy and it sometimes takes me a while to sleep. "


"W/in 2 hours of application I was cramping. Proceeded by 16 hours of vomiting. Thought it was food poisoning, except for the chemical taste (matched the smell of the foam). I explained it was like poisoning/chemical issue. My husband researched and found that this is supposedly a rare side effect that they do not put on any of the info when you purchase. I have never been this sick in 40 years. Please be careful and know they do not include 50% of the side effects anywhere on/in the packaging."


"I live in the u.k and there is no way my GP would prescribe me pregabalin so I have to order or online and it is so expensive I can either go without food for a couple of days or electricity, I choose food. I have ordered it twice, 300mg of generic tablets each time. I can't put into words how much they have helped me, they have changed my life. I have PTSD, insomnia and a history of drug abuse as I was always using drugs to try and help me feel better not to get high. My problem with pregabalin started about 4 days after starting them, I done tons of research and took two 300mg the first time, too much, yeah I felt great but like I said don't want to be high just well. After the next 3 days on 300mg tolerance builds up fast, what a pity."


"My husband gave clomipramine a try yesterday and as a side effect he got very violent and angry."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Compared to CoLyte, this was a breeze.  Give me a break...a prep solution you can finish in 30 min vs hours???  I started at 6 pm, and was basically done by 7.  Not the most pleasant stuff to drink but compared to previous preps not bad at all. Mine was not really flavored so maybe that helped."


"Much less effective than mylan"


"Been taking 1mg of prazosin for the last 2 months for PTSD nightmares that were causing sleep problems. Nightmares stopped the first day I took it but, I experienced severe headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea and a lack of energy. As I got used to it, the symptoms gradually improved but did not go away completely. If I've been drinking, the symptoms will worsen but it is bearable. Overall, my nightmares have become rare and I can sleep through the night; the side effects are worth it."


"I have been on Enbrel, Humira, Otezla and Stelara and various topicals over the past 15 years or so.  Each medication seemed to reach a plateau as far as effectiveness which is why I moved on to another.  I've been on Cosentyx a little less than 2 months and my psoriasis is worse than it's ever been.  I spoke with my dermatologist and was told that Cosentyx seems to take a bit of time to see positive results.  Their experience has been that right around the third month, improvement is seen.  That's the only reason I am staying with it for another month or two.  After reading all these glowing comments about having clearer skin in weeks or a month, I'm a little discouraged that my psoriasis has gone 1000% in the other direction."


"Getting it removed soon! I got it in October 2016 and since then have gained  15 lbs, back pain, and depression.  Period at first was all over the place, never knew when to prepare for bleeding and now I don't have one at all. But weight gain and water retention is a game changer for me."


"I had moderate acne and got put on epiduo and lymecycline anti-biotics. It has been 13 weeks and my acne is a lot better than it was at the start, but I still get pimples and have a lot of scarring and hyper pigmentation which will take time to fade. For the first 5 weeks my skin got a lot worse and I had more acne than when I first started the treatment. Gradually between 9 and 12 weeks my breakouts were becoming less often and overall I would recommend Epiduo if you can stick out the initial 5-6 weeks which are difficult."


"I just got this inserted yesterday. When I move my arm a certain way I feel a pinch where it was inserted every woman is different so I'll ignore all the reviews and see how my body will react to it. I'll give it 4 months or so if I don't like then I'll get it removed plain and simple most contraceptives have side effect so I do expect those. Thats what we have to deal with of we don't want to conceive either that or risk with condoms which also have the possibility of slipping  off etc....."


"I've been on Benicar HCT  20mg/12.5mg for 3 week now this medicine has some bad side effects I've experienced light headed, dizziness, cough feel like my chest feel tight sometime muscle aches tired all the time..does anybody else experience these side effects..when you tell your doctor what your experience they thinks it's not the medicine we know our bodies.."


" Tried to take it the right way by just water, automatically spit it out. Tried the milk thing, nope, bread, nah uh. The only thing that worked without tasting it was putting it in peanut butter, hard to swallow but it's better than tasting that aweful pill. Only side effects I have was loose stool, dark urine, and a little nausea (because I didn't take zofran after like I'm supposed to) 4 more days until I'm finished, I wake up everyday dreading to take this pill. Makes you never want to have unprotected sex again. Thanks for the lesson."


"Works good, nothing negative to say."


"Watson are  the worst although I have not tried Mylan and since I no longer have insurance and not working  I won't be getting them again at 350.00 a box."


"I've only been taking Ampyra for 2 months, but all I have noticed is heavier legs and falling much more.  I use my walker more than my cane."


"I have been taking trazodone along with paxil for many years. Trazodone was prescribed to me to help me sleep and it works. I sleep very well."


"I have had acne my entire life. I came off of birth control (which totally clears up my skin) - however, this product is my new life saver."


"Started taking this medication about a month ago and I must say that it really works. Initially, I started to take 100 mg every morning and it made me extremely nauseous, but the nausea subsided after about two weeks. I get the occasional dry mouth, etc. but that is a small price to pay to not have dysthemia. The only complaint that I have with this medicine is that it produces some heavy sexual side effects, loss of libido, delayed ejaculation. I am currently on 150 mg per day. My doctor does not think that 50 mg is a 'therapeutic' dose and has only seen positive results in doses above 100 mg's. I do not want to reduce the dose because I have finally found something that actually works."


"I took it 8 years ago for fibroids, cysts, and severe endometriosis.  I was on Lupron for a year after trying other options. I had hot flashes and joint pain, plus a lot of the other symptoms mentions.  Calcium and Vit D helped with joint pain. The symptoms remained consistent while I was on the Lupron, however even with the side effects, the year that I was on Lupron was the best I have ever felt. FINALLY no more debilitating pain. I got pregnant after the 6 month weening off period and had two kids. If endo is an inconvenience for you, maybe not the best drug. If endo is ruining your life, some side effects and symptoms are worth getting your life back.  I am on it again and grateful that there is something out there that gives me relief"


"Couldn't live without it. Didn't discover it until a few years ago."


"I initially hated this medication because it made me bloated and constipated due to all the iron.  I'm very health conscious so it was a bit unnerving to suddenly gain 5 pounds (I generally stay the same weight).  But once I started my fourth pill pack, it seems like a lot of the side effects subsided.  I also haven't had any periods, which I'm totally fine with.  Other positive side effects: Am not pregnant. My hair is thicker (I had a very stressful year that made my hair fall out). Skin is better, though I've never really had acne.  My advice if taking this pill is to drink plenty of water, watch your salt intake, and be patient."


"Z-Pak was given to me during a walk-in-care visit. 7 days after starting, my condition has not improved. I experienced several side effects, including nausea, diarrhea, fever, sweating, and more. The worst of all is the loss of appetite caused by the medication. I have only had about 2 days worth of meals in the last five and still cannot stomach a full meal."


"If you are having a severe episode of eczema, a prednisone taper works well. Every year when spring comes, I break out on my neck, face, scalp. Years ago I had a really good doctor who gave me the prednisone taper plus an injection of dexamethosone - it was like a miracle cure!"


"I began smoking at the tender age of 16. As I got older I smoked about 5 cigarettes per day.  I had a routine and smoking was a good part of that routine.  It also was my go to when I felt stressed, when I felt upset or if I was in a social setting.  I stopped each time I was pregnant but went back after having the baby.  I knew I needed to stop but I didn't want to.  I liked it. It was when I started to think about my kids being without me that I decided that I needed to be here and healthy for them.  I tried to quit 4-5 times before each time not following through, this time I was determined. Chantix helped me quit, its awesome."


"I started on Qsymia 4/26/2015, at my yearly checkup. I am a 55 yr old female, and am post menopausal, and have hit a road block when it comes to losing weight. My Dr. said I am in wonderful health and was not concerned with my 5'9'' 264lb body. At my request, she told me about Qsymia and suggested that I try it for an added boost , since I do exercise and eat healthy already but was not seeing results like I should be seeing. She prescribed the low 2 week starter dose. I have only been taking for 5 days but already have seen success. 5lbs. lost, with no side affects. Only thing was 1 day when I did not eat enough and I went for my 30 min walk, I about passed out, weak legs, dizzy, and fast heart rate due to not eating. Will make sure to eat."


"I had Implanon inserted in February 2010 when my youngest daughter was 10 weeks old.  Insertion was pretty easy, my arm was sore for about a week after insertion while the skin on my arm got used to the implant being there.  It was fine while I continued to breastfeed.  I quit breastfeeding in July and in August started a period which has not stopped.  I am very crampy and tired all of the time.  My husband is so tired of me bleeding because that means no sex.  I have not gotten pregnant with this birth control.  Scheduling with my ob to get it removed and considering going back to Mirena which is what I had after my first daughter and did not have any of the issues."


"Best weight loss medicine ever! 29 pounds in 4 months and 6 pounds more to reach my goal weight.  No food cravings and I have cut sugar out of my diet which for me is the key. 5'4 woman currently at 145 pounds.  Blue Cross Blue Shield covered this medication for me except for the $5.00 co-pay.  Best wishes to everyone!"


"I started on metoprolol 2 months ago at 25 mg, twice a day (plus hydrochorothiazide at 25 mg that I have been taking for 3 months). This is to treat a high systolic pressure that was originally at 145 though my diastolic was at 75. Metoprolol had no effect for 3 weeks until my systolic dropped to 127 from about 137. At the end of that 3 weeks I increased metoprolol to 75 mg/day and by the end of the 6th week my systolic had climed to 134. So I am not sure what effect it is having, except that I experience symptoms of a dry mouth which is unpleasant."


"Worse drug ever!! Was depressed and more sick :("


"I had surgery in Jan 2013 to remove the right temporal lobe.  My epilepsy changed altogether, I was just having daily partials but conscious when they happened.  However after surgery things were really bad in terms of the quantity of seizures I was having.  They were every 15 minutes!! Anyway I've now been on Vimpat for about 6 weeks and have noticed a huge improvement.  I have gone from 40 partials to around 2-3 per day and so far no complex partials! However when I increased my last dose to 100mg twice a day, my heart was racing at 128 so had to reduce back to 50mg twice daily.  I have noticed I am constantly itching and my memory is really bad.  I'm not sure if this is because of the surgery or the Vimpat.  I go back to work soon so really concerned."


"Always gets rid of the migraine."


"As a child and an adult I would cry over nothing at the drop of a hat. I would get mad at myself for crying. People did not want to be around me because they never knew when I would break into tears. It was horrible. I have been treated for depression before and I now realize that I have a family history of depression. It is considered taboo in my family. However, none of family had the crying episodes like I did. A friend suggested Lexapro. I went from 10mg to 20mgs and then to 40mgs. I do not cry nearly as easily as I did. I have not had any of the side effects that are listed. My mood is consistent and the crying spells are over. If I miss 2 or 3 days of Lexapro, everyone including myself can tell. This medicine has changed my life."


"I really like the shot. I have had no weight gain or any other side effects. I did bleed very lightly for two weeks (my periods normally last 4 or 5 days) after the first month on it, but I haven't had any periods since then. Occasionally I will get brown discharge or very light spotting, but it is such a small amount that I don't even notice. I can't take most birth control because I can't have estrogen, but I am very happy with the shot."


"I have severe Allergies to tree pollen. I took my first dose of this and within an hour and a half I had severe shaking, chills and tingling tongue. Extreme headache. Sitting here wondering whether I should head to the ER."


"I was on Loestrin for about a year and was always concerned about not having a period.  My husband and I tried just using condoms for a while, but after a few months I decided I needed to go back on some form of oral birth control.  My doctor suggested TriNessa, which has a higher dose of hormones, so I will have my period each month.  After only a month of that, I have noticed extreme anxiety and mood swings, random spotting, loss of libido, and nausea.  I know it takes a while to get into my system, but I've already gained 10 pounds. Next month, I'll be switching back to Loestrin. I had no side effects and no weight gain when taking it, other than not having a period. After being assured by my doctor it is safe and normal. I'll go back to Loestrin."


"I take 150mg of this everyday for anxiety. I was previously on Paxil for a few years, which stopped working for me. It's pretty good at helping me control my anxiety, however, if I forget to take the pill by more than 4 hours from the previous day (exactly 8am day 1, past Noon day 2) I get the worst withdrawals: dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, insomnia. Then when I remember to take it if I had forgotten, it takes a few hours to kick in and for the side effects to go away. I never experienced this with Paxil. If it weren't for this issue than I would give Effexor XR 9/10."


"My doctor prescribed 10 days of this Rx for a sinus infection; yesterday made 4 days and I'm experiencing severe joint pain.  After reading the reviews below I'm shocked/scared and will not be taking anymore pills.  My body feels as though I've been in a car accident, I can barely move my neck due to pain, my hands ache like I have arthritis, my elbows, entire back, hips, knees and ankles are in pain and the bottom of my feet are burning as if I've been walking in hot sand.  The last four days I've had a headache and nausea and today my eyes ache.  This morning I was then experiencing confusion and finally decided to do more research on this drug and discovered this site. I plan to call my doctor tomorrow; this drug is horrible!"


"My 4 yo started taking focalin today..5mg.. she is higher than a kite.. she talks incessantly.. she is licking her chin.. she is having mouth ticks..she is sweating and scratching her face and arms..her heart is beating so fast and is crying too. She will NEVER take this med again.. ADHD is easier than this. It has been nearly 6 hrs and it is still going strong. I can't get anything done for fear of taking my eyes off her. I would give it a 0 but wasn't an option."


"This medicine has been a lifesaver for me. After 10 years of anxiety and 2 years of being practically invalid due to generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks with depression, I'm finally having a medicine that works.

Neuroleptics like ketiamine just made me gain weight, Cipralex was a little help, but not really adding quality of life. After 5 days on Buspar I'm clearly better. Sleeping is in place, I'm feeling more functional and positive and my ability to go out and even exercise has come back. I have now been on this medicine over three months and every day my life gets a little bit better."


"Been on a plethora of antidepressants most of my life. This one by far has been the worst. I had all of the negative side effects pretty intensely. Insomnia, vomiting, diarrhea, severe headaches, severe agitation, visual hallucinations, feeling like I was crawling out of my skin, sweats, and psychosis so bad to the point, I blacked out and attacked my best friend physically. Thanks be to God my friend was there and I'm not in jail!  Just based on my personal experience I think this drug needs to be tested out more thoroughly. I felt like a wretched guinea pig on it. I stopped the drug a few days ago...going through the horrible withdrawals now.  The "bath salts" of antidepressants!!!!!"


"I love love love the implanon. I would not use any other birth control! I would tell everybody to give it a try! I had no side effects! My first one even broke in my arm the first year I got it and it still works great. No babies yet."


"This is my first month on the pill, the pain is the same...bad but I guess the flow is much less. We will see"


"If I could give this generic a 0 I would. I began birth control (Apri to loryna) for my chest acne but it isn't helping. I switched from Apri to loryna because of an emptiness, as though I felt like I was dead inside. However, Loryna has made it worse!!! It was fine the first couple months, but as I started my 3rd pack, I began having anxiety attacks (never had them) and a worse feeling of emptiness. I'm constantly overthinking everything, and little things bug me so much more than usual! I had hip surgery during my last pack, so maybe the other drugs I took were causing my body to freak out, but that should have no affect for this month. I'm 19 and I'm concerned it will affect my relationship with my boyfriend soon!"


"Taken for 6 weeks. No problems with side effects, but does not curb my eating at all. Expensive lesson learned. No weight loss even on low calorie diet and exercise routine."


"I had nasal surgery (septoplasty/latera splints) (1st surgery scheduled & 2nd was emergency surgery in 8 day span).  During consultation I mentioned that I'm not a mouthbreather and was anxious about breathing issues (not being able to breath or stop/dying in my sleep).  He gave me Valium to assist with the anxiety.  This medication is wonderful...it's only short term for me as I'm recovering from post-op traumatic experience.  Took it twice daily during the first 11 days now I take it only at bed-I feel rested when I wake up and I'm not crying/shaking/emotional when asked about the surgeries (yes it was horrible bc thats how they found out I'm allergic to silicone).  I will be coming off this med in a month or 2"


"I have taken this medication several times for UTI'S and it works great! No side effects at all! I am on it now for a bladder infection! and I have  had reieif within the first couple of hours. It's great"


"Shameful!! You sell medication that can't be used because Bayer chose to save money using a defective bottle that won't open. Clearly no quality control or concern for consumers--even if they are strong healthy drilling rig operators."


"Before I got my IUD I researched a ton about what to expect during and after the procedure. All the reviews had me terrified of the procedure, saying it was the most pain they've ever had, that they fainted, that they were bleeding for months afterwards, etc. DO NOT listen to these. Every experience is incredibly personal and will be different for every single person! The procedure itself felt like a slightly more extreme period cramp, and then for the next few days I had mild cramps that were on and off, nothing different from a normal period. I have some spotting but it is very tolerable and manageable. Overall, this has been an extremely effective contraceptive for me."


"I've been taking Synthroid for a few years and has really helped. My dose has gone up several times.  I can really tell a change in how I feel now, then before I was taking it.  Tried the generic and it actually made me feel worse so I am taking the name brand only."


"This has helped so very much. I still have the attacks and energy is still very low but, this has given me the best results so far."


"So I decide to get Implanon after using the pill and getting pregnant while taking it. After I had my son in 2008 I had Implanon inserted. In the beginning I had terrible terrible mood swings. I was always angry and impatient, and I thought this would pass. I still get the mood swings but not as often. So I can't say if I am just crazy or if it is the Implanon. The reason why I am not a big fan of this is because when I got pregnant with my first child I weighed 170 pounds I gained 12 pounds during pregnancy and dropped it almost immediately. Got pregnant again gained 19 pounds, lost 9 pounds by the time got the Implanon put in. I am now a lovely 202 pounds, so on average using this product I have gained about 11 pounds a year."


"Great medication!"


"Pregabalin is very effective for generalised anxiety disorder, the way it works for anxiety I found is it kind of stops you from thinking about it much and bothering you so much. However being on it for 9 months now I am now on 600 mg daily 2x a day but I have noticed it's given me emotional bluntness... Could be other drugs mingling with pregabalin aswel but I don't mind, I prefer being emotionally blunt. A good mate of mine died the other day and my emotions would'nt even trigger much, my grandad died 3 days ago I feel a bit upset but I should be is disarray because he was close to me. I'm sure its maybe a side effect. I get free prescriptions for life I think though as epileptic

What lyrica does is basically dumb you down.. still reccom"


"Hello, Paxil ruined my life. The first month was great and then is turned horrible, like horrible. If I missed one pill I would get the most horrendous serotonin withdraw, so horrible my fore head would burn, nose would run, I would snap on anyone around me. Then it just turned into that was just how I was, if one tiny thing went wrong I was the most dramatic individual ever, hysterically crying (like rolling around on the floor crying, sweating hyperventilating) over things that weren't even a big deal. It has put so much strain on my relationships I don't think some are repairable. Coming off of them seemed next to impossible,then I switched brands, the pink ones are like poison the white are bearable. Do not take this drug, seriousl"


"I have been having SEVERE hot flashes for about a year, mild ones for a year before that.   I can't take the normal meds due to high risk of breast cancer so my PCP put me on Prozac. I thought to myself there was no way it would help but after 2 days I noticed a big difference, and after 5 days they are nearly gone, I'm on 10 mg D.  I take it in the morning."


"I put the 1 day ovule in last night, got in bed, and then found this page. I was terrified to wake up this morning! I put it in at 10 last night and it is now 6:30 am, and I feel totally normal. Zero symptoms whatsoever. Thank goodness! I suppose it'll take time to see if it actually cures the infection, but I just wanted to share my experience and (lack of) side effects because of how bad everyone else's experiences have been."


"I found I had unusual energy and didn't feel my back pain, was able to do a lot of the manual chores involved in renovations and spring cleaning that I put off (due to pain and lack of motivation). So far no effects of longing for a dose. I take only when the pain comes back. I'm waiting for the negative but so far ... it's great!"


"I have had migraines since my first son was born nearly 27 years ago.  They had become more and more frequent....almost daily.   I was using the maximum amount of Maxalt that my insurance would allow.  I asked my doctor for a prophylactic medication for migraines.  I am now up to 100 mg of Topiramate 2 X daily.   Yes there are some side effects. I have some tingling in my hands, sometimes my mouth is dry, if I don't have to work or don't have a lot planned I feel tired and lazy.   I crave less sweets/ food in general...sometimes feel a little nauseated. I was losing weight (20 lbs) before starting the medication and continued after.   I have stabilized at a 40lb weightloss.  No other side effects.  Restless legs are gone.   Better sleep."


"I have had psoriasis for 45 years, since I was 10. I have had 3 injections of Humira and I don't see much clearing. Maybe I need to give it more time? Doctor thinks I'll be clearer in November,y next appointment. I'm doubtful."


"Started adipex on 07/17/15.  Initial weigh in was 233.  My weigh in today (07/40/15) was 217.  16lbs lost in less than a week.  No side affects.  1000 per day diet."


"I tried the 3 day monistat cream for a yeast infection years ago, and it BURNED LIKE HELL FIRE as soon as I put it in. It was horrible. So this time I got a YI I was loathe to try Monistat again. For weeks I tried every treatment under the sun, boric acid, colloidal silver, yogurt, probiotics, ACV, etc... Nothing worked. I finally gave in and figured I would need to use the acid bath... I picked up the 1 day hoping that at least my suffering would be confined to one night. I read the reviews online and apologized to my vajayjay as I popped the egg thingy in a little before bedtime and prepared for the worst... Nothing happened. Seriously. No pain. No burn. A little itch as the product melted. And now my YI is gone! I love this egg."


"Severe cramping and nauseous after I was took 2 pills at 7:50 pm woke up at 3:00 am with stomach burning sensation and throwing up &'  after I use the restroom"


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I have been on Beyaz for almost 3 weeks more for endometriosis. So far I am tired all the time, my breasts have increased a size and are constantly sore. I am hot most of the time (I am normally cold) and my sex drive has increased. I was placed on this because I am having unbearable cramping and pain when having sex. I am unable to afford the Laproscopy at this time so my doctor has placed me on Beyaz. The pains have gone from an 11 to about a 2, YAY! So far I have not had any pains during sex. I know that I still need to have this procedure and that this pill will not eliminate the problem but it is a great help. Just wish the pain in my breast would stop!"


"I just took my third injection last night. I still feel hungry on this medication. Wondering if it takes a while for the medication to kick in. I am hoping this med works well for me. I have had no pain with the shots, no medication leaking back out of injection site (maybe a drop) and no sight of lumps that people reference in posts. Hoping for weight loss from this medication, but don't see that happening at this stage. Maybe it takes several weeks to start working. Interesting that I was not able to tolerate Byetta for even one day but have had no issues with Buydureon."


"Very consistent seven hours of sleep.  However, If I don't go right to bed I may do things I don't remember like leaving a bunch of lights and the TV on.  Had to discontinue due to high cost."


"I have  Degenerative disc disease  I've been taking Methacarbomal 750mg every 4 hours and cataflam 50mg twice a day  for the last 3 days and I have not had any pain relief. This is what my doctor prescribed after I told the doctor I have taken before for the same illness with no relief."


"Been on Invokana for two years. Also on Metformin and Lantus. Earlier on, I was on Metformin and Diamicron (Gliclazide), still couldn't get my blood sugar numbers to where I needed them, so my doctor added Lantus to the mix. A year later, blood sugar levels were great, but I had gained enough weight to go up two waist sizes. (Before the Lantus, my weight held steady.) Changed from Diamicron to Invokana, blood sugar numbers still good (A1C 5.8), and it took four months to lose the two waist sizes I gained. I am still losing weight, and have been able to reduce my nightly insulin dose by about 10%. No other side effects (e.g. no UTI's), kidneys are fine (my doctor includes that in the lab work). This medication has been a godsend."


"I was switched to Trinessa by my new insurance and was told it was just a different generic for OTC lo which i had been on for about 3 years. Prior to the switch i was recovering from anxiety and depression triggered by grad school. After switching i spiraled down and it took more than 6 months for me to put 2 and 2 together. The last 4 months i was barely working 3-7 hr/week. I was suicidal. I was crawling out of my skin with anxiety. I was also getting treated by a psychiatrist and seeing a therapist weekly. I was doing everything i was supposed to and it kept getting worse. 1 week off trinessa and I finally turned the corner. Still having bad days but it is much more bearable. Im now slowly starting to get my life back."


"I was diagnosed with essential tremors after I fell flat face on the sidewalk followed by several tests. 6 months later the Dr. put me on 60mg Inderal per day, the long lasting effect ones.
The results were so instantaneous it felt like a miracle. The migraines were gone and my balance was ok after only a week of taking the medication.  I still have trouble with anxiety attacks.
Now after   years on this medication, and after moving cities; my new DR. is decreasing my medication to 40 mg a day to Teva-Propranolol as she is concerned with my low blood pressure. Other than the adaptatiion for my body to this new drug, my reaction to unpredicted events seems to have improve and the anxiety attacks diminished. Sure would be awesome"


"I've just finished my first week on Abilify, and although I've been told that the med is ready to do its job from the 2nd or 3rd day you take it, I don't think my brain chemistry has settled down to one reaction. Right now, I'm pleased. I have Bipolar Type 2, and Abilify was prescribed to help with my constant depression. Now I am going back and forth between a little anxious and mildly manic, sometimes in one day. This is a huge improvement. I have energy! I can smile! Hope this is permanent"


"I have been on the generic version of levothyroxine for 4 months now. Have not noticed any difference in how I am feeling at all. The ones I do notice are not positive. All I do is look for a place to lay down all day. My hair is dry. My weight has not come off might be gaining more. I can't tolerate heat anymore and I sweat. I used to love the heat and I never had noticeable sweating before. Also my periods have stopped. I went from 25 to 50mcg and no change at all. I had hyperthyroid now hypo they say I will switch back to normal and gave me the levothyroxine just to alleviate being so tired. Well in my opinion this medicine is not the answer for me."


"Hello again! I provided a quick summary of my experience with the pill two weeks in below and wanted to give an update...So, the good news- my boobs are bigger and the acne around my chin area has subsided. Bad news, I've gained weight and I'm always bloated. I've always had a flat stomach, but ever since I started taking the pill I'm 24/7 bloated. All hell broke loose this weekend when I literally thought I was being possessed by the devil. I started bleeding heavily and the cramping was relentless and unbearable. After a night out, I came home and was overwhelmed with depression and anxiety. I was hypersensitive to every sound and I cried for 3 hours for god knows what reason. I'm hesitant to start this new pack after that hellish episode"


"I took Lexapro for a little over a year and it worked beautifully.  The only reason I weaned off was because of weight gain.  My Doctor prescribed 10mg of Prozac and said it should not cause any weight gain.  I am on it 17 days now and my only side effect is slight anxiety and a few panic attacks.  I had none of this on Lexapro.  My question is, should I hand in there and when will I feel good?"


"Prescribed for atopy. No side-effect, but no efficacy after 6 months. My maintenance medications had to stay at the same dosage, so I stopped."


"This patch worked very well! Made me a little tummy queezy but, worth it!"


"I am 25 years old and have been using a birth control since I was 14 years old. Therefore I have gone through numerous birth control switches.NEVER in my life have I actually noticed symptoms of a medication than before using this. At first I thought I could have been pregnant. Taking 3 different tests (all which being negative) I realized it had to be from this birth control. I have been on this for one month and today after almost fainting cause I felt so sick. I refuse to take one more pill. Throughout this one month I have visibly bloated in my stomach, my breasts enlarged. I have felt nauseous every single day. My anxiety and depression has been at an all time high,not to mention I am agitated about pretty much anything. DONT RECOMMEND"


"I was just diagnosed in my 40's with generalized anxiety disorder not surprised.  I was always having anxiety/panic attacks and unable to function some times.  I now take Celexa daily and while it takes about 2 months to really kick in my anxiety is gone and I feel FAR beyond how I have felt in forever.  Zoloft nor prozac worked.  I don't know they are truly geared towards anxiety.  High;y recommend it at 10mg if not feeling better."


"Just went back on it after finding another doctor for my ssi"


"Was so disappointed when the pharmacy informed me these were $202, luckily I only paid $30 after insurance. But, the bottle is so small it doesn't last more than a week or two. Good news is it worked, for the 1st time in years my eyes stopped burning from the moment I woke up, and relief last 8 + hours. I took before bed 1st few days, and symptoms were back by morning, so switched to doing drops in morning."


"I'm coming in to my 2nd month on isotretinoin and all I am seeing is my skin peeling, acne getting worse and dry lips and eyes. I feel like the new worsening acne will leave worse scars then what I would of originally had when my acne cleared up but my dad had bad acne even through his 30s (I'm 22) so I'm afraid that my acne wouldn't clear up any time soon. I'm hoping I start seeing some results soon or else my last resort has failed."


"I was prescribed a high dose of Estarylla. Prior to starting the BC, within four months my cycle had gone from normal (3-5 days) to extremely heavy and non stop for two days.  I knew because of the high dose I would experience severe side effects which I hoped would eventually go away once my body adjusted... And,  they are.

First month on BC- big painful blemishes, extremely bloated and nauseated.

Second month on BC- clear skin, hardly have an appetite, still somewhat nauseated.

I think my third month will be better!"


"Background info: I am not sexually active and I was hoping that Sprintec would help control an unruly menstrual cycle. I am on my third pack month of Sprintec. Cannot. Stop. Bleeding. I have been spotting daily and occasionally bleeding for the last month... will be seeing a doctor soon!!!"


"Hands down, the best immediate solution for anxiety or panic attacks. I prefer Ativan to other benzos and it usually lifts my depression too, even suicidal thoughts ( well for the few hours that it works). Just be very careful not to become addicted but this is extremely helpful as an occasional tool in stressful situations. DO not take every day for many days unless instructed so, but even then do your research."


"I've been in the pill about 3 months , I switched from Nuvaring which was a nightmare so at first I was glad there were way less strong side effects. However I started birth control pills at 140lbs 3 months later I now weigh 157 . I am constantly bloated and I want to eat like I'm pregnant all the time. I also experience extreme mood swings which I'm sure are because of the pill ( my boyfriend noticed too)  My sex drive is almost non existent on top of severe vaginal dryness. I also have cramps every time I get up suddenly , which although they are way less painful than the Nuvaring ones they are constant. Lets just say I'm getting off this pill next month & definitely excited ."


"Prior to taking Daliresp - had to take inhalers everyday (always before exercising, occasionally just to breathe normally), frequent lung infections (3-4 per year). Felt like I had a lung infection once again when the doctor prescribed this med instead of the typical antibiotics and prednisone.

After taking Daliresp - felt much better in a few days, no longer need to take inhalers (only 1x in last 30 days) and exercising (jogging and weights) almost everyday. Big improvement.

Only downside - occasional headaches, maybe 3-4 times per week that go away after a couple advils.

Overall, big improvement in quality of life."


"I was on Latuda (started at 40mg and ended at 80mg) for about a month and a half before deciding to switch. The best thing about the Latuda was the significant decrease in my appetite, but that could have been an effect of removing Seroquel from my regimen. When I first started I had a very hard time sleeping due to restlessness but that went away with time. The main issues I had with Latuda were a feeling of "numbness" to the world around me (no desire to do anything or say anything), a definite decrease in my sex drive, and the cost. Neither of my insurance plans will cover it, so unfortunately, it's no longer an option. If you do decide to try it, take it with plenty of food, otherwise you may get nausea."


"It did not work at at. It's cost was $107 and that was with insurance. It caused the worst headache I have ever had in 20 years, I was sent home from work, so I lost pay and then the $250.00 for the cost of my Imitrex injections for the Migraine it caused. I was prescribed it for the pain in my shoulder after a SLAP repair was done. "


"62 year old male with overactive bladder symptoms for 15 years. Seems to be caused by nerve damage in lumbar vertebra. Was going to bathroom every twenty minutes. Taking Detrol LA for nine years allows me to extend that to, usually, three or four hours between bathroom visits. Down to  once at night, used to go several times at night. It does have side effects, like dry mouth, sluggish thinking, and a few others, but the trade-off would be to spend my life hovering around a bathroom."


"I swear it feels like a colony of fire ants has taken up residence in my vagina. Put this in a little over two hours ago, and it took about an hour before the real pain set in. Took some advil pm, here's hoping the morning comes with a clean bill of health for my poor innards."


"The first time they gave me Flagyl in 4 pills to take all at the same time. It worked great and I cleared up. The second I was given the same 4 pill dosage and the symptoms cleared up for about a week until I got my period, then the discharge, smell and itching came back with a vengeance.  So back to the doctor I went and this time they gave me Tindamax."


"I have sickle cell anemia and every time I get sick and have to go to the ER they would give me Dilaudid it helps me better than all the others."


"Started off with 25mgs of Deptran to help with my sleep, anxiety and mild depression. I slowly increased to 50 and once I hit 75mgs I experienced serve sedation during the daytime. I found it hard to get out of bed, to function and ended up resting on my couch for up to 2 hours per day after getting out of bed! I heard it is good for some people who have trouble staying asleep but my problem was that exact opposite. I have trouble drifting into sleep.  Deptran(Doxepine) increased my anxiety/nervousness, gave me headaches, puffy eyes, tremors and made me too tired to function properly and it wasn't even helping me get to sleep! I was on this medication for 3 months so I gave it a decent try. Still weaning off this medication as I write this."


"I have had an awful cold for the last 2 weeks. I went back to my doctor yesterday because the medicines he gave me last week did nothing. Last night I took the Hydromet he gave me. I slept like Rip Van Winkle. The 1st good nights sleep I have gotten in 7 nights. I just wish my doctor would have given me this last week, and I am sure I would be feeling a lot better now.  I have had no side effects at all. And am looking forward to getting more good sleep tonight. Thanks Hydromet makers."


"Unfortunately, this medication just didn't work for me. First off, while I understood from the many reviews I read that there may be some stinging, the pain I experienced was excruciating and didn't dissipate with time. The pain actually turned out to be an allergic reaction to benzoyl peroxide, so don't disregard it if you continue to experience pain despite carefully, staggered application over a couple months. Secondly, it simply didn't clear my acne BUT it did temporarily smooth out my frown lines and fine lines on my forehead, which was an unexpected bonus. Hope it works for you, it was simply the wrong product for me (Aczone turned out to do the trick)!"


"I have found that Xanax works for me, in such a way that I can go outside, to the shopping mall, and to other events with my family, that I would otherwise avoid at all costs. I have been on Xanax since 1987, and aside from a couple of small self medicating, and using with alcohol when I was younger (I no longer do these things, which are quite dangerous), and my life has been almost normal."


"really don't like the taste of it- i dread having to take it"


"About 3 days after my Prolia shot, I had severe pain in my lower back, right side. Very different from regular lower back pain due to aging. My doctor prescribed physical therapy ( not believing it was due to the Prolia injection) which provided temporary relief. But guess what!!! At the 6 month point, when the Prolia was out of my system, THE PAIN WENY AWAY. Duh. In the past I took fosamax (for 6 yrs) with no side effects.
But...I am done with patent medicines. Am reading the book Your Bones, and plan on following their "natural" approach. I did report my experience to the FDA; my doctor (who I really like) didn't react very seriously to my concerns, only listed it as an an allergy on my chart. Don't docs ever talk to the FDA????????"


"... but my side effects from colchicine were terrible - the doc had put me on 2 x 5mg and then 5mg every 6 hours.

24 hours later I had spontaneous diarrhoea and vomiting for 36 hours - unable to eat much and a terrible time.

I wanted to warn everyone about the side effects.

New research says the most effective AND least toxic dose for colchicine is only 2 tablets and then 1 one hour after flare ups.

"


"I was on Latuda and I heard it was good with Abilify for paranoia or as an extra antipsychotic but no it was not. I was doing much better on Latuda fully motivated to do everything I ever wanted to do then I got a psychotic episode got added Abilify to my Latuda I had no motivation whatsoever. I was living in another world with no consequences that turned into a hell and my life was ruined forever and I couldn't do anything about it with the lack of motivation or able to do anything except be really angry with my family for so long. I never used to be that angry or hostile with them before that or at least it wasn't fake. I'm on 12 mg of Invega and 325 mg of Lamictal and doing much better now."


"I've been taking Seasonique for almost 9 months now.
First month is fine, I don't get my period or any bleeding or any other side effects.
As soon as the second month is almost over, I start spotting and I don't stop spotting until I receive my period at the end of the 3rd month.
I spot for months straight and it's actually ridiculous. This pill is very expensive and it's only supposed to give 4 periods a year yet all I do is bleed. The spotting is little-to-no blood which is very annoying. My sex drive is non-existent which ultimately makes being on the pill completely pointless."


"I am in my early 30s and took Plan B after the condom slipped off. I took the pill about 1 hr after the incident. About 5 days after I took the pill, I started to experience a dark brown gooey discharge and this continued for about 5 days until I got my period (which was on time!). According to google, this discharge is normal but at the time, I was not sure if it was my actual period.

I am 5'2 and about 100lbs. For about 7 days after I took Plan B, I was a complete emotional wreck because of the blast of hormones. Side effects for me included depression, extreme fatigue, and a tingling sensation in my face. Overall ladies, trust this medicine! And try to relax and keep calm :)"


"I was prescribed Phentermine for weight loss as I was about 70 lbs overweight.  I'd been struggling for 18 yrs with depression and anxiety from a traumatic event and even though the doctors prescribed antidepressants and anti anxiety meds, I still felt lost and sometimes suicidal.  Within about 20 minutes after taking my first phentermine pill, I felt absolutely "normal" again.  Imagine 18 yrs of struggling, not being able to focus, falling behind at work and at home, losing track of my thoughts and not able to hold a decent conversation then a weight loss medication gave me back my life.  As for the weight loss, I changed my eating habits, stopped drinking soda and lost 18 lbs within three months."


"I've been taking Fiorinal since 1966. I get cluster type headaches behind my eye and in the back of my head. This med WORKS for me, nothing else. All the expensive meds made me nauseous, and left a residual dull pain. This takes about 20 minutes in quiet space, and I'm truly functional again. Really bad one I take a second dose, or sometimes two up front - I can tell what's coming. The one thing not to do is WAIT...you may end up with three days of misery instead of feeling fine. I have no side effects, I just get up and I'm back at whatever I was doing. They've tried to give me antidepressants (I have an adverse reaction, bad depression) and other meds. This works. I don't understand why there's so much resistance to prescribing it."


"As far back as I can remember, kindergarten I think. I've suffered from major anxiety issues. I can remember throwing up in the trash can by the entrance to Jr. High School, and through High School even. I could then, and can now make my hands sweat just by thinking about it. When I finally got on Xanax, I was far more outgoing, funny, and learned there was a whole side to me I didn't really know existed due to Anxiety. My point is.......don't wait! Talk to some one who can help you with Anxiety if you have it. And BE HONEST! Tell them how hard it is for you!!"


"I would stay away from atenolol.  I was on it for 6 years and the entire time I had chronic gout flare ups, really bad cholesterol and even worse triglycerides. Doctors couldn't figure it out. Then one day I woke up and though the only med I've been on consistently for those years was atenolol. So I lied to my doctor and told him it wasn't lowering my blood pressure anymore and asked for amlodipine as my mother has been on it for a long time with great results.
As soon as I stopped taking the atenolol, within a week all my joints started feeling better. It's now been about 2 years since my last atenolol pill and the same amount of time since my last gout flare up. Also just tested my cholesterol and it's perfect!"


"My husband takes Saphris 5 mg twice a day for bipolar depression. He was having delusions and psychosis as well as paranoia. Since starting the Saphris these have stopped, but there are times when he is very stoned acting, like a zombie. He isn't responsive or talkative a lot of the time. His sex drive has also become non existent almost and he suffers from ED when we do have sex.  It's so difficult when you have a disease like BD and then you have to take these meds, which help some of the symptoms but bring on others that are unwanted. It's like what do you do? My husband says being stoned is better than what he was experiencing before though. Saphris is also pretty expensive, but they do have a card that you can use for discounts."


"I have suffered from chronic joint pain my entire life. After trying almost every non narcoticoption there is, I finally was prescribed Tylenol #3. I had been given Vicodin in the past by an NP (despite not really wanting it), and had not found it to be effective. The codeine though has made a huge difference. I haven't had any of the negative effects with it (stomach pain, dizziness, etc) but have gotten a huge amount of pain relief. It isn't extremely strong, it won't take me from a 10 to a 0, but it will get me to a bearable 1 or 2."


"I've been using TriNessa for about 7 months, and it's been a roller-coaster of an experience. As I continue to take this medication, my periods have become lighter and shorter, but at the same time, I still have cramps and abdomen pains for all 7 days. I have only noticed my acne getting worse, but the medication is inexpensive and effective, so I can't complain too much."


"Whenever I use these eye drops my vision is blurry for about 5-6 minutes. Other than that it works."


"The second day of using this pill I got a really bad headache and vomiting occured. I do not recommend this pill much rather prefer micronor"


"Well, I am 55 years old, smoking since I was 19.  I was up to 3 packs a day.  I just finished week 3 of Champix and can't believe it.  No cravings, no crazy side effects.   No smoking, No weight gain!!!  Amazed.  I truly can't say enough."


"The 1st time I tried Contrave, one pill made me so sick to my stomach with vomiting and weird neuro side effects for 2 days. I tried again a couple of months later starting out with 1/4 tablet twice a day and worked up to 1 1/2 tablets twice a day. I have learned to take the meds in the middle of eating a meal and NOT to take near any coffee. I lost 8 lbs without changing my diet in a short time. I did notice my craving for sweets was nil.
 My dad passed away and I have gotten off Contrave but plan to start out 1  twice a day again and build up to the highest dosage I can tolerate. My cousin has been on the full dose for over 1 year and is STILL continuing to loose."


"I was diagnosed with PCOS about 2 weeks ago, but been suffering from it long. I am 17 on 18 pretty soon; normal no periods, unwanted facial hair, some depression, no sleep, very unwanted weight. I'm on round 2 (2nd week) so I'm drinking 2 pills a day, experienced some stomach pain, a bit drowsy, nothing to bothersome, but I started my period! that's good! will stay updated!"


"I am on 150mg 2 times a day. It doesn't work for me. I can't sleep. Been taking it for almost a month."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"I have no major problems on the Prenatal Plus."


"Trazodone has been a miracle for me. It has helped my headaches, which I was having daily. It also has caused me to lose some weight, which makes me feel better. It has also helped with my anxiety. Only problem I have had so far, is that if I take it too late at night, I will feel groggy in the morning. I am on 100mgs."


"I have had Hep since ~1980 - never knew about Hep-C till around the late 1990's when they first could diagnose.

I was diagnosed Hep-C genotype 2 in August 2015 and began a 16-week regime of Sovaldi-Ribavirin after appeal/approval by my insurance in ~Nov. 2015.

I have a small (1.4CM) spot of cancer on my liver which was just treated this week (Jan. 2016).  I have very little fibrosis and my MELD is 7.5.

As of DEC. 2015 my HepC is undetectable - with a duplicate test this last week (Jan 2016).

I am about half way through the third 28-day supply of my 16 week regime - thus I have about another 6 weeks to go.

I have had little to no side effects and I feel blessed to have had this treatment.  I think it will add quality years to my life."


"I have had psoriasis for over 10 years and for the first 5 years it was very mild, but in 2005 it quickly got worse and covered 70% of my body in various spots such as my entire scalp, under my breasts, on my elbows and knees, in my pelvic area and a few other random spots. I was prescribed (5) 25mg pills (1x wk) of methotrexate after trying every cream imaginable and the photo light therapy. The medication made me extremely sick to my stomach. After seeing some improvement my dermatologist recommended I try the tanning bed along with the medication. Within 6 months my psoriasis was completely gone. 4 years after being off the medicines it has come back. It is worse than before and I am taking the medicines and am getting sick a lot. Hope it works again."


"After several years of regular constipation and laxative use my doctor prescribed Amitiza. I took it at 6 and by 10:30 it was working. I've been taking 24mg twice daily but I think I'll cut back to only once a day because sometimes I'm nervous about leaving my house. It works too well and very fast. "


"I've been on Terbinafine for almost a month.  I haven't noticed any results yet, but haven't really looked because I didn't think it worked that fast.  I've recently developed queasiness at times and lethargy.  Which could be from a variety of sources.  Not sure.  I have not experienced any side effects other than those.  I'm hoping I lose my taste for foods.  I'm hoping it causes weight loss.  My luck, I'll be one that doesn't suffer that.  I have no doubt this will work, which is why I gave it the highest score already.  I'll report back in a few months."


"I had a horrible experience after being prescribed Tegretol while in the hospital to treat my bipolar disorder. Within a few days of starting it, I began experiencing the shaking, nausea, etc. but the worst was the extreme anger/irritability I started experiencing. It got to the point that I would have horrible rages and felt like I was completely losing control. I kept asking my doctor to take me off the Tegretol, but he wouldn't. During one of these rages, I ended up fracturing my wrist because I hit a door so hard. After that, he agreed to take me off of it. After talking to other patients, I found out that a lot of them had similar experiences with this uncontrollable anger. "


"I've been taking Tri-Sprintec for two months now. I have had persistent mild acne (plus scarring :/) since middle school. (I'm in my twenties now). I must say -- this pill has improved my skin. It's not perfect, but I've noticed that my normally breakout-prone skin has cleared up a bit, so that's nice to see.

And now the negative: my appetite has increased *immensely*. I feel like I'm starving all the time. It's like constant PMS. I'm hoping this will go away as my body acclimates to the pill... I've consequently gained about 10 pounds...

BUT -- my boobs have gotten bigger as a result, and my bum as well, so perhaps it's not all bad..."


"Of all the migraine medicines I have taken, Relpax has worked the best for me.  The side effects are less for me than Imitrex was. Maxalt made me sleepy and didn't always work.  Imitrex didn't always work either.  The only reason Relpax gets a 9 instead of 10 is because it is so expensive."


"So far, I've been on Topomirate for a few months now.  I take one 25 mg pill per day in the morning.  It mostly controls the daily headaches for me.  The only side effect for me has been sodas tasting flat, which is a side effect I can get on board with!  I drink a lot more water because of it and I love that!  I have just now started to lose weight after about 3 months or so of being on this medication for headaches.  I've started steadily losing ounces/weight.  I started out at 142 and over the past month I've dropped down to 134 which is unusual for me because I haven't changed my eating habits at all really except for the soda thing.  I'm okay with it all so far, but I hope I don't experience any other side effects like I typically do."


"Cleared my acne. Takes about a good 2-3 months, then scarring is left over. Don't confuse scarring with acne. The scarring will go away. Go with the Doxycyclines and Minocyclines."


"I am 28 and have fibromylagia and joint disease. I don't have a sex drive anyway so I did not notice any difference with Pristiq on that side effect. I did how ever notice that I no longer woke up feeling 88, but 28 again. The pain and soreness went away dramatically! I have been able to clean more and walk more, but I have not noticed a big change in energy level. Just to have a day without soreness and stiffness was worth it for me. I do have a little dry mouth, but I drink a lot of water anyway. As far as sleep goes- I occasionally had insomnia before, but it does make it a little worse and I had night sweats for the first week on it."


"I have extensive sinus disease and so many polyps that a CT could not pick up if part of my sinuses even existed anymore. I've also had 2 surgeries with no relief. My quality of life has been VERY poor. My ENT just put me on Veramyst and after 2 days I noticed a big relief. I don't feel like a colony of giant polyps are invading every orafice in my head. I haven't had a migraine, earache or retro-orbital headache in over a week. I haven't regained my sense of smell, however, I'm still discovering the pro's and con's of Veramyst. My neck, back and other body pain is worse but I don't know if that's because the focus has been taken off my face and head. Right now I'm just thankful for some relief and delaying frontal sinus obliteration."


"My doctor prescribed Linzess for my irregular, but chronic constipation.  I have been on the drug for 2 months, but today is the last day I will take it.  This drug controls your life.  it is a good thing that I am retired, because there are some days I cannot leave the house.  The effects of the medicine can last up to 6 hours and I have to remain really close to the bathroom.  I have gained 6 unexplained pounds since I began the drug.  My abdomen is so bloated, spanx does not help.  I have to find an alternative."


"I gave this a 1 only because 0 was not an option. Of course, everyone has their own experiences and will react differently to this birth control pill. I highly recommend to everyone to read reviews online and DO YOUR RESEARCH because I didn't and I blindly trusted my doctor. Unlike most people, I did not need this pill for the purpose of birth control but to simply avoid my period for 1 WEEK in December, as I am going away on vacation. I went to see my doctor for contraception to avoid my period for that one week in the upcoming December and she immediately prescribed seasonique. I checked with her again asking what was the use of starting in October, but she convinced me that it was my best option as I would have no bleeding until January."


"My pharmacy used this brand and cryselle interchangeably, but both were generally the same thing for me. I gained a lot of weight on depo before this, and though I haven't gained more on this pill, I haven't been able to lose much weight on it either. My face isn't necessarily breaking out, but cheeks have been red with little bumps almost like rosacea since starting this brand. It isn't constant but does flare up sometimes. The only really bad side effect I've noticed is I've gotten really bad anxiety and mood swings. It is still way better than how I felt on depo and the birth control is really cheap ($15 per pack) so I will stick with it until I have money to try other brands"


"Unbelievably good."


"Would not recommend this. I was recently proscribed by my dermatologist by using it every evening. I used it once and the next day my entirw face was red and itchy. I heard that the irritated skin lasts for a few days. Not only does it barely help my acne condition but its embarrassing and ridiculous to have to walk around with my face completely red."


"I've had a yeast infection before, however, I think this is the first time the medication actually bothered me. I do remember my first yeast infection being the worst (symptom wise).  I usually use a 7 day CREAM with the applicator and no side effects (generic brand/never used Monistat)   It cleared up around the 3rd day. This time I picked up a combo pack with the suppository and 2% cream.   The first insert of the suppository made me realize a burning sensation.  It wasn't really painful, but it was mostly irritating. The same thing happened on the second one. I did not wash it off, however, my go to for vaginal relief has always been Vagisil. Even if I buy the YI treatment, I ALWAYS use VAGISIL for the exterior discomfort. USE BOTH!"


"I tried smoking a cigarette at age 12.  A couple puffs and it felt like a caustic blue irritating gas.  After receiving my draft card in 1968 I joined the military.  In boot camp just about everyone smoked their special brand.  So it was cool to smoke.   Of course a pack back then was 25 cents pack not 10 dollars today.  With age & time the desire to smoke increased.  A pack a day and shortness of breath got my attention.  So at 63 I started on Chantix and Prozac.  Five months later and the desire is gone!  Thanks Chantix."


"I had such a bad allergy reaction. I still do know what I am allergic to but anyways I had to go to the hospital and they gave me 50 mg of predisone and it completely got rid of all my hives I had all over my body..took these for 5 days..they were completely gone...didn't have any side effects. I was 100% happy to get better and highly recommend to take these ."


"Am 48 yo woman. Have Fibromyalgia, Myofacial Pain Syndrome, Diabetes, Neuropathy, 4 joint surgeries (tendon reconstructions on both elbows, and two surgeries on left ankle for complete rupture of Brevis tendon, recent fractured L2 vertebrae, and degenerative arthritis in fracture area and neck. Also lost my father and daughter both in the past 24 months.

On Vicodin for daily pain and 10/325 Percocet for flare-ups.  Tried morphine with terrible side effects so had to quit.

For really rough days the Percocet works well. I take with 4mg Zofran. Lifts depression because people feel less depressed when pain is relieved!  May also work due to other reasons.

Always take on empty stomach because when I take with food I get less effect."


"I have been taking contrave for 2 months. Have lost no weight, still have sugar cravings. Constipation some irritability and no positive results. I see no reason to continue. I also do get occasion headaches which I don't normally have. I'm very disappointed"


"I am bipolar II. My problem is the severe depression. I have taken antidepressants in the past which didn't work. I don't have hallucinations or hear voices, but my depression is so severe that it feels like I have bugs crawling inside my brain. The top of my head feels like a heavy brick is sitting on top, and I experience numbess in my head and throughout my extremities. I believe I do experience delusional thought patterns combined with guilt. After adding lithium to my antidepressant, imipramine, my breakdowns are eliminated. It can take several weeks for these meds to lift the symptoms. I actually get better everyday until I am well, again.

Lithium in combination of imipramine has saved my life! Side effects aren't bad. Lifesaver!"


"I have been feeling down and anxious and my GP prescribed me an antidepressant for severe depression. I have been on a different medication before and found that although I felt more stable, I was reduced to a zombie. So, I decided to try St John's Wort after reading good reviews. I started on 325mg once a day in the morning. Day one - I felt amazing! I thought hey, if this is a placebo effect, I don't care! Day two, I started to feel shaky and spaced out. My partner said he noticed that I became intense on worries and seemed worse. Day 3, I took it and all day, I have had that same fuzzy brain zap feeling that you get with prescribed AD, nausea, brain fog, insomnia, ear ringing & light sensitivity. I would not say it has less side effects."


"I'm 25 with 2 kids, I got Implanon may 2012 I got it at my 6 week check up after giving birth and it was rough on body adjusting for another six weeks, but then it was absolutely great from then on though December. Then in Jan 2013 I started the first period I had since June 2012 and it has NOT stopped. I haven't had insurance until now so I couldn't afford to get checked out.  Finally able to go and then set up an appointment to get it taken out, and that can't come soon. "


"I have tried Zoloft, lexapro, effexor and they made me feel horrible. Pristiq is different. I added it to my wellbutrin SR and Adderall daily. Calms me and drastically reduced my anxiety without making me drowsy. It works within a couple days! Worth a shot. Try it. It could change your life."


"Sunday woke up with a tingle on my lip. Took two pills 1 gram each and through out the day I put on Abreva. My lip got swollen a bit but never did it come to a head and burst or leak. By day two in the morning the bumb was significantly smaller and by late afternoon it practically was gone. Day three can't see much of the cold sore except for a sore only and it's not really noticeable. Very happy with the results!"


"Noticeably increased my bra size and cleared up my acne"


"Success, success, success! I have been on and off olanzapine since I was 18 years old, more off like 99% off and I can say my sleep has been horrible but now I take olanzapine every second night, 10MG and I sleep approximately 8 hours a night. No hangover effects like taking 10MG a night. Shit, doctors say to take 10MG a night are they crazy? why don't they try and take olanzapine before they dose up and ruin lifes.

I have taken 10MG a night in the past nightly and it's virtually impossible to get out of bed and during the day you can't think or talk like a human being, I become a social introvert. Doctors want to take this?

Only side effect I can say with olanzapine is appetite up/weight gain carbs so watch diet *paleo* carbs kill/weight"


"I have GAD.
Mirtazapin made me sleep like a kid, and made my anxiety low and I felt more safe."


"I have been taking this medication since August 2015, and it has been the best one for me yet. I started with Celexa then went to Zoloft, and Zoloft worked for a bit but once things began to get difficult again I had to switch to another one, which was Wellburtin. It helped with some minor ADD problems, and overall my energy and positivity went up. I also began going to therapy again, and I 100% recommend that you do go to therapy in conjunction with antidepressants. Understand that if you don't like your therapist go to another one. You have to trust them and be able to open up to them to allow them to help. Medication only lifts the fog from your mind, but therapy is what allows you to move on with your life and not feel like a zombie."


"Was prescribed this medication on Friday, August 28th of this year.  So it has only been 5 days since I first started taking it .  I have never been on any anti-depressant medication before.  Didn't know I was depressed until the doctor said that I was.  I went to him with complaints of stress (mostly work-related, some personal), weight gain (seems I focus on food and cravings a lot more these days, not to mention that I had a car accident on 4/03/09 and broke my neck, had to wear a halo for 3 months so that could also explain my weight gain of almost 30lbs), and difficulty falling asleep.  Side effects so far have been; insomnia, no changes really in appetite, and failure to have an orgasm! "