"I was told to take Effexor Rx at the age of 14/15 when I responded horrible to other anti-depressants.  I am now 19 and am extremely satisfied with the results of this drug.  I rated it a 8 out of 10 because the dosage can be tricky.  GO TO A MEDICAL DOCTOR when confused about dosage regarding season changes, how it interacts with other drugs, or when discontinuing use! I have read numerous blogs about the horrible withdrawal effects - tell a medical doctor. They know how to fix this."


"Causes extreme drowsiness.  Can sleep anywhere and any time.  Tough to do any driving of over an hour or two.  Slowed metabolism and resulting weight gain.  Motivation is gone.  Just want to sit around and do nothing.  Erectile dysfunction is also a problem but addressed with other very expensive drugs."


"been on clomid for two months now...did not work for me"


"A client who is a psychiatrist recommended that I go in for testing. After 3 days of tests & my history the Dr. concluded I have suffered from ADHD most of my life & I've developed coping mechanisms to get me through but the untreated issue was contributing to my depression & social anxiety. Vyvanse is the most amazing thing to happen to my life, I feel normal for the first time ever! I'm productive, healthy, focused, active, and social. I had to stop taking it for a 1yr due to insurance issues & during that time I gained an unhealthy amount of weight, was depressed, binge eating, and completely lost. Since back on it, I've realized that it's not something I should be removed from my lifestyle if I want to remain happy and healthy."


"I'm 18, and my gyno put me on this to help with my hormone imbalance ( I have a slightly high testosterone level ). I'm almost 2 months into taking it, but within the first  week, lymph nodes in my face painfully swelled up under my skin.They eventually went down, but that was only within a week of taking it, later, I had acne in places I have NEVER had it and cysts under my skin.Keep in mind I have never had a problem with acne in my life, 90% of the time prior to this pill my skin was almost completely clear.I had irregular bleeding in the middle of the pack after NOT getting it when I was supposed to (during the sugar pills), I checked the scale yesterday and I gained 8 pounds so far, and my mood swings are insane. Going off this pill ASAP."


"I started this medicine about 2 months ago for severe anxiety. I tried everything they had out there for anxiety but nothing worked until now. I still get a panic attack once in a while but something I can handle.  Anxiety cause me to have heart disease and other problem health issues.  I recommend Xanax XR."


"I have been taking first Ambien and then Ambien CR for many years. I have had major difficulty in falling asleep and staying asleep. Although both medications work, I cannot function typically the day after. Furthermore, both need to be taken right before bedtime and no sooner. Amnesia and sleepwalking were major issues to the point where my doctor told me to stop taking both.

My physician offered Silenor as an alternative. He told me I could take this everyday and although I didn't really need to, no addiction potential for Silenor. Also, none of those nasty side effects like amnesia and sleepwalking. I can remember going to sleep, staying asleep, and waking up without feeling sluggish. Silenor has been good to me."


"This is my choice medication. I have a lot of joint pain which I deal with without any drugs, but when it gets too bad ibuprofen works well and works fast, and lets just say when I injured my back it was a life saver.

I just recently got burned on my leg (at a Spa, not very relaxing). I've had minor swelling and ibuprofen has reduced the swelling and pain.

Would not recommend taking it on an empty stomach.

If you're healthy enough to take it I would definitely recommend it."


"This is my second day and second dose.  I am experiencing headaches so intense I vomit, lower leg pain, annoyance with about everything, social isolation, no concentration, and paranoia."


"I just started day 1 of Chantix, I am 31yrs old and have been smoking since I was 15. I have also tried several other "stop smoking" gimmicks but they failed. I have very high hopes this will work for me"


"I was on Bystolic for several years with no side effects.  BCBS stopped paying so had to go on Coreg.  This is a  horrible drug. It causes me to be disoriented, dizzy, lightheaded, nauseous.   I feel bad all the time!!"


"I took 1 pill at 4:00 and had drank an entire water bottle prior to taking it. I then came on here and read all the reviews and got absolutely terrified because of how many bad experiences there were. I however didn't have a bad experience. With this medicine you MUST drink a lot of water after taking it. I drank another 3 water bottles after taking it. Around 9:00 p.m. I had a regular BM. The next day around noon I experienced on and off stomach cramps. They were extremely mild and did not cause a lot of pain. An hour later at 1 I had another BM. If you drink water you don't have bad side effects. The one issue I had was that the timeline was not predictable as I didn't get the full effects till 20 hours after taking it"


"It was alright and helped a bit however being on one of the highest doses, missing a dosage was abysmal, one of the worst experiences ever. Try to find something else."


"Have been on Xarelto for 9 months.. no real adverse effects.. only confusing thing is I do not bleed when cut.. or bruise when bumped.. I have asked the mfg so many times to explain this.. and no one answers me.. my INR is a (1). When I ask my Doctor, he tells me don't worry it's working."


"I used to take the regular combined pill and would OFTEN get terrible migraines with black auras. It was really scary. Now that I'm on this for a mini pill I really haven't gotten them. I never took any other mini pill but this is way better for me than all the reg pills. My periods are SO much lighter and shorter. Yes I have gained weight and emotional sensitivity. But now that I know they are just side effects I know I can deal with them. I would take this over the scary migraine and heavy fainting periods anytime. I really think it depends on the individual how you like it. Also I really think you need to chew it like it says. I read somewhere that the enzymes in your saliva or stomach or whatever need to break it down properly."


"I was suffering from such bad anxiety that I felt desperate. I wanted it gone so I waited the six weeks it took to get into a psychiatrist. She prescribed me Buspar and within the first day the meds started to kick in. I took the first dose and then the second as she prescribed me 5mg twice a day to start. I could feel the chemicals in my brain changing and suppressing the anxiety and it was a relief! Let me warn you though, anyone with true anxiety also suffers from depression too so once the anxiety is taken care of with Buspar the depression comes on so much stronger! I'm on Zoloft and Buspar. Used to just be on Paxil until it stopped working."


"Does not work well for back pain."


"I had the Skyla IUD inserted yesterday so this review will only be for the insertion and first 24hrs. My doctor prescribed  Misoprostol (used to open Cerviix) to take the night before my 1pm appointment. I was also told to take a Motrin before bed and 3 hours before arriving for my appointment.

When I arrived for my appointment and was taken Back for the procedure they performed one last pregnancy test to make sure I wasn’t pregnant even though I was on my period. When it was time to insert the IUD my doctor opened me up with a speculum and then used a very skinny pencil sized device to hold my cervix open and then inserted the IUD. From the time the speculum was inserted and then removed less than 5 minutes passed and it was painless."


"I've had Morena for 4 years. Though my periods almost.disappeared, I have so many problems that annoy me alot. Increased arterial blood pressure, headache, mood changes, increase in body weight, especially the upper part, vaginal discharge, and acne. I am planning on removing it. You may ask why I could put up with these side effects for 4 years. Well, I've the answer.  I tried removing it and it failed and my gynecologist advised removing it with general anastasi, so I freaked out."


"I really didn't know I had a problem with anxiety until I started this medication for a bout of situational depression (my husband leaving me while I was deployed), and as soon as I started taking it, it was like all of the horrible cloudiness that kept me awake every night, that I dubiously named depression, completely subsided. I had had anxiety all along, and probably my entire life. I have been using Celexa (5mg) on and off for a few years now, when things seem to just spiral out of my control, and it has been wonderful, and worked perfectly every time, immediately, with no side effects. I am beyond thankful."


"I have "loose shoulders" and my doctor perscribed this to me. I am 14 and it feels kind of weird as it is my first pain medication other that ibuprofen. It works rather quickly and subsides some pain but not all. Also makes me drowsy, so I only take it at night."


"I feel normal again. No hot flashes. I'm sleeping at night. I started taking my pills at night because they make you a bit relaxed or tired but overall, I love it!! My doctor stated she doesn't recommend taking it for more than two years. It's been almost 8 months for me"


"I have had multiple sclerosis for 25 year, for the last 10 years I have had Botox injections in my bladder. I don't have anything for pain as l don't find it painful. It takes about a week to ten days for the Botox to kick in. I do have to use a catheter 4 times a day which I do sitting towards the taps on the bidet, with a magnifying mirror strategically placed on the taps!! It works perfectly for me and you can keep everything super hygienic. I always aim the catheter into a plastic measuring jug so l can measure how much l do, 400mls is about right, 200mls I'm not drinking enough. Coffee and tea do irritate the bladder and coffee especially.I hope this is helpful to some."


"The taste is AWFUL. I gag thinking about it."


"After speaking with my Doctor and doing my research, I decided to try this Mirena to control my long heavy periods. Big mistake after 6 months of constant bleeding and depression I've decided  to have it removed. I would rather have 5 days of heavy periods  than to go 2 to 3 weeks and experience mood swings.."


"I have been taking this drug for a year and a half and it has changed my life. I've tried various drugs and lifestyle treatments over 5 years of great instability and desperation, going between breakdown after breakdown. Finding the right dose and preparation (slow release) has not only lifted me from crisis, but improved my wellbeing to an all time level. (It took a little while to adjust.) In particular it guarantees me a good night sleep and I can up the dose slightly if things slip. It has done wonders for my anxiety and given me the stability to really be what I want to be.

I feel it is important to note that the drug is one part of the picture, and mindfulness, exercise, social/professional support etc. are important where possible"


"For depression, this is the very best for me. I still eat the foods that you can't with a pill form of a MAO Inhibitor. I have to avoid other stimulants, over-the-counter or meds. I take different meds for my anxiety. The Emsam patch has stopped my depressive episodes that started in Vietnam in 1970"


"The first month was great!  It really helped with my PMS mood swings, which were awful!
HAd a short period with regular bad cramps but was elated that it helped my depressive mood swings, which is why I started taking it. Now I'm in my 2nd month, on my 2nd week and am bleeding and bloated! Feeling more bloated than usual too.
Have been bleeding for four days now.  Am hoping it will stop and even out because the aiding of my former mood swings is wonderful!"


"I had 2 panic attacks in my entire life. I went to a Doctor and was given Xanax at half mg to take immediately and 6 hrs later. It worked and I thought I would keep some handy for any possible future attacks. He prescribed 0.25mg pills 3 times a day. I looked it up on the internet and didn't like the information on addiction. I went to my Doctor when I got back home and he prescribed Ativan. I believe Xanax should be used only when having a panic attack and not as a maintenance drug."


"Long story short. Imiquimod is the best thing that ever happened to me! It got rid of my unsightly nasty genital warts and boosts my immune system to fight them always. I felt strange my first use, my heart beats fast, head hurts, areas of my genitals swelled up and caused warts on other areas. When that happens your viral load is HIGH! Now I look down there and my confidence is back all thanks to this special drug. I wish some people will stop downing it. Without imiquimod there would be no help for my condition"


"I am 33 yrs old 5'8 weighing in at 276lbs, lost 106 lbs on my own eating low carb back in 2008. Gained most back pregnant with our 5th child 2011. Then my thyroid went nuts (postpartom thyroiditois) and gained 40 lbs in 2 months after baby. Thyroid straighten up but weight remained. Low carb dieting just wasn't working this time so I got desperate & doctor put me on this phentermine 37.5 a day. I started on Dec 18th 2013 & in 3 days I've lost 8lbs. I have to make myself eat even though I have no appetite. I can barely get 700 calories in. I feel light headed and thats all so far. I eat very healthy now. I hope I'm eating enough."


"I have been on Byetta since August last year and except for some nausea and slight constipation have found it to be a miracle for me. My sugar levels have improved and also have halved my blood pressure medication. Also my eyesight has improved greatly. I have lost 30kg and am feeling great. Thanks Byetta!"


"Going on Yasmin was absolutely horrible. I only lasted a week because it made me feel horribly depressed. I felt like crying all the time and just wanted to lie down and stare at the wall. It also made me nauseous all the time. Within a couple days I had multiple large zits, and I usually have minimal acne. It also killed my libido. After I stopped the pill I had two separate periods within a week of each other, and it messed with my hormones so much that I cried every day for a month straight. I will never take this Yasmin ever again."


"Tried for a couple of days and could get past the blurry vision and agitation."


"I've suffered from crippling anxiety and depression for over a decade.  I have been on every class of psych meds and they all gave me side effects, and didn't really help much.  I was extremely skeptical and didn't think this medicine would work.  Man I was wrong!  I was in the process of getting disability, because my anxiety and depression made me home bound.  This med improved me to the point I was able to work and attend school again!  My anxiety was manageable, and my depression came to a stop. I didn't even have side effects! I'm on 20 mg. I'm glad I tried this, or I wouldn't have my life back."


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"I have been sweating for 3 years, even if it was 30 degrees outside and I wasn't wearing a jacket. People would ask me why I was sweating and it was so embarrassing I couldn't even explain. I would sweat through shirts onto jackets. I was tired of this and knowing I would be section leader I knew I'd have to not be sweaty under my arms because people would start saying something. I went to my doctor and asked if she knew of anything to help. She prescribed this, even though there is burning and itching it is so worth the no sweating. In the Texas heat this works perfectly."


"I find that if I take the Ambien and go directly to bed it works very well.  If I take it and then delay going to bed by doing dishes or cleaning before bed I have unusual effects.  After sleeping for a very short period of time I will get up, go to the kitchen and make waffles.  This has happened a handful of times.  I'm always surprised to have my family thanking me for taking the trouble for making waffles.  Really no trouble since I don't remember any of it."


"14 years of IBS and D, multiple colonoscopies and Doctors, I was ready to give up hope till I found this site, called family Dr. he prescribed it, I'm on my 4th day. Besides a little bloating and getting used to my new bowel habits, I'm a changed man. 43 yo. I just wished I found this sooner."


"Horrible experience! Has never had trouble sleeping before starting taking this birth control , really moody and abdominal pain"


"I was first given Cymbalta and it did not help at all. Since stopping Cymbalta and starting Savella I have had about 50% relief in my fibromyalgia symptom. I still have good and bad days, but the bad days are so much easier to get through! I didn't think it was possible and was very skeptical at first, since I am already on several other medications and have tried several more medications over the years. Sometimes I felt like a guinea pig, so it is so nice to get some relief."


"Love this! I was on the pill for years. After getting pregnant with my 1st I had a Mirena inserted, which was a huge mistake. After my 2nd I was on the mini pill since I breastfeed and didn't want to worry about my milk supply.  After 2 years my cycles got irregular and I loved the progesterone only since I had zero side effects. I had this inserted on 5/17 and felt nothing. I was nervous since I had so much pain with the insertion. I have had no period, no problems with acne, or bloating, or cramping. The only thing I did notice was when my cycle was due I was PMSing like usual but had no bleeding or spotting to go with it. Highly recommend this form of contraception."


"After 10 weeks on Bydureon, 10 miserable nauseous weeks I got the doc to switch me to Trulicity.  First 2 weeks still felt nausea and wondered if Trulicity was problem or left over from Bydureon.  Now 6 weeks into Trulicity I feel very well, no nausea, Just a mild lack of appetite and good blood sugar readings.  I started with .75 ml first 4 weeks then 2 weeks ago went to the 1.5 ml dosage.  I was fearful the increased dosage would make me sick again.  But no, not at all.  For me, Trulicity is working well.   I am eating more since the switch.  With the Bydureon I lost probably 15 lbs in the 10 weeks.  Now, just holding steady.  I'd like to lose more but don't want to feel sick."


"A cancer patients best friend. I find it horribly constipating so I always take it with a stool softener."


"Everything I've read about metronidazole and BV is that after 2 or 3 days you start feeling better. But I'm on day 5 and still have burning. I haven't drank any alcohol, haven't had sex, and haven't missed a pill. I know I still have two more days but I'm getting nervous. Anyone else have this happen?"


"My mother, age 75 took this. After 4 days she became very confused, bad chest pain, nauseated, felt jerky and diarrhea. She still shows some confusion after being off of it for 2 days."


"Mild side affects such as fatigue and hunger, horrible headaches if not taken at all. Seems to work, however for the price paid for the medication seems like they could include a applicator like the ones they give with gels and OTC yeast meds etc. It's not fun or very easy trying to shove pills in your  VAGAY with your fingers every single time you must use this medication."


" On April 29 I had unprotected sex , my partner and I were both really drunk and I wasn't sure if he pulled out in time I took plan b on May 1, then I had spotting May 11 but missed my period for about 7 weeks. I actually thought I was pregnant I took about 6 pregnancy test they all came back negative but I was still really scared today June 23 my period came and I couldn't be any happier I know it's hard but just relax ladies this pill really does work"


"I have been feeling very dizzy. It makes me feel light headed, weak and tired. I was having peri-oral dermatitis and so far its actually working but my skin is still hyper pigmented from the previous itching and flaking of the dry skin on my chin. I noticed that if I don't eat at least an hour before taking the pill I pass out completely and I feel lethargic."


"I am 16 and have been on this for almost a year now. I like this medication because for me it has done a great job on easing my headaches and nausea. I still get some once in a while but it's not as bad as before. I have not had any real problems with my mood but I do see that I cry more often and sometimes get a little depressed, but I am able to blow it off. The only real criticism I have about this medication is that when I started on my period again it was regular then it stopped. COMPLETELY! but I was like what t?!? I would spot but at random times. For the year I have been using it I can say I have only got my period maybe twice. Very hard to know if ur preg without a period."


"I have just finished a 12 week treatment period and my last blood work was viral free as it was after the 8th week. My viral count was 3,000,000 at the outset of treatment, 45 after 4 weeks and, as I said, undetected after the 8th week, I have experienced some mild diarrhea, briefly, and mild tiredness....but I'm 69 years old so who's to say?"


"Even with exercise and reducing my calories I could not lose weight.  My pcp referred me to an endocrinologist for fatigue and weight gain.  My thyroid was checked and found not to be the issue.  She started me on Phentermine 15mg daily which did not work, she up'd the dose to 30mg and the weight came off.  I started at 178 and the phentermine brought me down to 170. Phentermine only works for around 12 weeks and I noticed I no longer was losing any weight so my doctor started me on Belviq on March 10, 2017.  As of today, March 22, 2017 I am down to 163.  I do not exercise but my appetite is so depressed that sometimes I have to make myself eat.  I have had absolutely no adverse side effects, just a little dry mouth here and there."


"Insurance didn't cover the Extended Release (XR) form, so I was taking multiple regular Adderall pills a day.  It was pretty obvious that they worked, but over time, I developed a tolerance that made me need to take one every 2-3 hours, rather than the standard 4-6.  Only side effect was feet so cold, they tingled."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I have been on this birth control for about a month and a half now. This my first time on birth control so I did not understand all the changes that were going on. BUT I started craving so many things and also nausea will come! Also many mood swings, specially when my period is near all I want to do is cry, and acne was HORRIBLE. I did not gain weight or anything like that though."


"I have been on Hydrocodone 10 /500 and Norcos 10/325 for a year. He recently moved me over to Percocet 10/500. I was still taking 4-5 at a time 3 to four times a day and functioning fine, going to school and taking care of my kids without a hitch. I could not afford to take them anymore at 100 dollars with no insurance for a script."


"I started on September 1st, so today is 14 days.  When I stated ~  female, 5'2 230.  I have lost somewhere btw 10 and 12 pounds.  I have NO appitite!! I have to make my self eat.  The first week I had the sick belly but thats all gone now and the only thing Im dealing with is tired!!  Im so tired Im having a hard time getting through the day.  I think I will move my dose to dinner time and see if that helps.  Good Luck yall!!!!"


"Amazing! I took Imitrex for years and it didn't really help. Maxalt is the only medication that works for me to continue my busy life.  I have had hormonal migraines since I was 12. Tried everything from pain medicines (temporary fix) to nasal to shots.  I love Maxalt!"


"I absolutely LOVE my Skyla Iud. I first got it last year in March of 2015 a year after having my daughter. The insertion hurts pretty bad for like MAYBE 10 seconds, but it's totally worth it. I've never felt more myself on a birth control. The pros for me are an increased sex drive (OMG.), I feel way happier, I have light periods, I haven't gained any weight, I don't have crazy acne, and I never notice it! I've actually had 2 IUDS now in the last year because my other one kind of fell out and started to imbed in my uterine wall (which we didn't know until removal. OUCH!!), and I kept having bleeding, but I loved it so much that as soon as I got that one out, I got another! It's totally worth it! I recommended to all my women friends!"


"I had to switch from Androgel to Fortesta because my body wasn't absorbing the Androgel. My insurance wouldn't pay for any of it but Fortesta has a special patient program so you can afford it. You get the 1st month free and rest 25.00 once you sign up. It took a while for the pharmacist to do the override but it was worth it. So far after 7 days I feel it working and it's easy to apply. I hate getting injections, how I know its working because before I was suffering from premature ejaculation and it was very discouraging now I'm able to last longer, so yes its worth it. "


"The first time I took this..it worked within 5 minutes. I continued to take as directed for the next month. Absolutely nothing. Other than severe cramps, sweating, flushed, sick. I have been on and off of this for over 6 months. It has only worked 1 more time in 6 months."


"This medicine worked amazing for my Trigeminal Neuralgia, depression and migraine prevention however I had to go off of it because I had weight gain and severe constipation. I'm starting on 400mg of Magnesium Oxide and 400mg Vitamin B2 as recommended by my neurologist for migraine prevention now and going to also try lowest dose of Topamax."


"55 years young weighed 245lbs at 6 foot. After seven months 56 pounds down and counting. Cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar all improved. Now I need to get the cobwebs off the bike and do some exercise. No more cravings for pizza, que or sweets. Beer consumption down and minor headache when I started Beliq. Highly recommend."


"I have had a chest infection for over 8 weeks. I have been on amoxicillin didn't work! A chest x ray and some omeprazole later they seem to think I have the underlying pneumonia! I was given 500mg of clarithromycin to take for 5 days! Today day 4 I have coughed a lot less I feel I need longer than another day but my god it's worked...yes u do get the hairspray taste the morning is the worst from the night pill it is pretty bad but soon goes you feel sicky ish but tbh thats from the coughing in general only other side effect its taking longer to get to sleep and loss of appetite...I recommend trying it, it's nearly ended months of mystery for me"


"When I did the first treatment I didn't feel much, the doctor said he was going to use just half dose to see if that would work for me, It didn't help much. Then, when I came back in 3 months, he put me the whole dose and I would say It took like 2 weeks so I could finally feel the results. It was awesome!!!! I never used my medication again and was extremely happy with the results. Today, I am going for my 3rd session. If you are desperate maybe this could be a solution for you! Give it a try! If you are scared, you actually haven't felt the PAIN from a real migraine to actually be willing to do ANYTHING to not experience it again."


"I had taken Lactulose for almost 5 yrs before Xifaxan came out.  I had a lot of diarrhea and general bloating and abdominal discomfort with Lactulose.  That all disappeared when I started Xifaxan, and I would encourage patients to do themselves a favor and improve their quality of life by asking their doc for Xifaxan.  My ammonia is  <25, better than when I took Lactulose, and my feeling of well-being is 10 out of 10."


"I just found out I had high blood pressure in April 2011 from April till August I tried 7 different BP medicines and they were all to strong to say the least and made me sick to the point that I could not function and gave me severe headaches. My BP was all over the place way high then it would bottom out.  My cardio suggested I try a beta blocker since I started having panic attacks as well and it would help my heart rate slow down a bit. I started Bystolic 5mg Aug 1 and found out that one was way too strong and they lowered my dose to 2.5mg and I started taking it at bedtime.  Taking it at night really did the trick and the lower dose is much better for me and my BP is staying steady about 117/72.  So far so good."


"I started opana about 5 months ago, the withdrawls make you feel like you have the stomach bug and flu at the same time. Night sweats every bone feels broken, stomach cramping, strange negitive thoughts that arent real. This medication didnt help at all with my disc heritage, gout, broken foot, sore tooth..first night i wondered if i would make it thru the night. I was on 40mg twice a day 12 hour ER. I wouldnt suggest this medication to anyone. Its hard to require medication assistance just to move, but its even.worse being on a medicaton that didnt help and caused the worst withdrawls of my life. It took 9 days to feel better! Good luck"


"My father who has a neurological disorder was taking ambien and my family had 2 terrifying experiences. The first time my dad got up and fell several times and was completly unresponsive, he could not speak and we had thought that he had a stroke. Next time he took it I woke up in the middle of the night to a  huge bang finding him in the kitchen with a gash on his forehead. The even scarier thing is he never recalled any of these things. I'm not sure on the dosage but I don't recommend to anyone!"


"I started taking this pill on yesterday Oct 8, I only took a half...I weighed 190. - today is Oct 9 I am 186...I know I've checked the scale pretty early but I couldn't wait! Only side effects I had was dry mouth my appetite is still here but I get full quick. I did feel like I was flying in space and my hands was shaking yesterday but today there was nothing. Tomorrow I start taking a half, I go back to my Dr in 2 weeks to see if it's working any. But as of now, I'm loving it! Oh I also eat 800 calories daily nothing less, nothing more."


"Followed instructions on package. Put it on before broke through. Didn't work any better then other products and cost 3 times as much."


"I also have been on and off Klonopin and Xanax. I love the way xanax kicks in quick. And you can actually feel your trouble melt away and your anxiety. When it comes to what I now prefer is the klonopin, it last longer it has a long half life and it not as additive as the xanax. I became very tolerant to xanax and it became a problem because I had to take more because it wears off so fast. Klonopin doesn't do that so it really helps  people that suffer with panic anxiety."


"Celexa really helped me get through my daughters death. I thought I could get through this on my own. I could not. My Dr. started me on 20mg. after 2 months I went to 40mg. and what a difference in my life. It will not take care of everything but it helps me with the depression. I feel so much better and can face the days ahead with a better outlook."


"Alesse was the first type of birth control I've ever taken and I experienced many negative side effects. When I first started it, I had severe back pain, headaches,  and mood swings. After a week or two these symptoms subsided but I began to feel depressed--this feeling went on for about a month and worsened whenever I drank alcohol. In total, I was on this pill for two cycles before I decided to switch. That being said, everyone is different! If Alesse doesn't work for you, there are probably others that will."


"I have seriously tried to quit smoking for 10 of the 12 years I smoked.  No joke! I underwent laser. Twice, Nicoderm no less than 6 times, Nicoretter. Well forget those, support groups three times and tried cold turkey more times than Kodak has film.  Nothing can worked! I was frustrated, embarrassed and downright disgusted with myself! I am a person that believes I can do anything if I put my mind to it and yet I couldn't quit smoking.
Then I tried Chantix.  Only because I'd tried everything else and nothing worked. Well, when I experienced no cravings, I was impressed!  Well this was great. I only had to deal with the hands. I did more crafts over the next month than I had in years. BUT, I DID NOT SMOKE.
Thank you Chantix."


"Bydureon has worked well for me. It took me a few uses to get accustomed to how to mix and inject, plus the 23-gauge needle is not pain free, BUT the last 8 months my A1c has been 5.2 & 5.3 consistently. I use it with Lantus and metformin. One advantage is that is helps keep my sugar from getting too low from the Lantus. I have also been able to lose some weight. I used Victoza until Express Scripts no longer paid for it, but Bydureon has been an effective substitute."


"Tried the 2 mg dosage of Lunesta and it did not even make me drowsy.  Ambien still works after about 10 years of use but I am having to use it more frequently and in higher dosages."


"I am taking this medicine for lower back pain due to herniated discs. Taking this drug in combination with Lyrica has reduced the pain in the front of my legs significantly."


"After rounds of antibiotics my body produced a yeast infection. The worst irritation I have ever experienced, my vagina was swollen, red, itchy, and stayed in constant pain. I purchased Vagisil  to reduce the itch, however that caused more inflammation and itch. Last night after not being able to sleep I woke up at 4 am and ran to my local 24 hour pharmacy to purchase Monistat. After viewing my options I decided to purchase the 1 day combination due to the fact that my anniversary with my boyfriend is quickly approaching and we are going on a romantic weekend get a way and having a swollen itchy lady part oozing discharge  is the last thing I would want to happen I took the Monistat and at it cleared right up :)"


"The best !!    I was able to drop all of my other medications with the help of this drug.."


"I switched from the  pill because I was having trouble taking it at the same time every day.  I loved the patch and how convenient it was. I wore it for two years and I will admit my boobs grew a cup size and I gained about 10 lbs over time but my bf likes a little chubb so it was fine, lol. I NEVER had nausea problems (kinda shocked by some reviews here). I'll admit I would have PMS-like mood swings each time I changed the patch but I never had shakes or sweating. I actually really love this birth control and rarely notice side effects. My periods became lighter (I had heavy bleeding pain before the patch), it lasted 3 days and was on a regular schedule. I highly recommend"


"I've been on this pill for about a year, personally, it helped stable my emotions. The pill I was on previously made it so that I was constantly emotional. Sobbing constantly, snappy and always frustrated, plus extremely tired. The only problems I have with Azurette, is that I now have extreme cramps, and I also have issues with my sex drive. My sex drive is super high, but sex is extremely painful if i'm taking my pill."


"I take bentyl for IBS and diverticulitis. It works great. Usually starts to work within about half an hour. Side effects for me is drowsiness and blurred vision but I will deal with that in order to reduce pain from IBS/diverticulitis. I would highly recommend it but start it at home or when you have time to sleep off the drowsiness until you get use to it."


"Back story: I am 134 lb 29 year old woman who has been drinking heavily since 19. 5-10 a day is where I have been for some years now. I tried tapering myself and was going through hell. I was in fear for my life and was terrified that if I saw a doctor they would cart me off the detox. I have been spent some time focusing on recovering and am very motivated. I am at the point where the idea of taking another drink makes me sick. I went to the emergency and they immediately gave me Valium for withdrawals. I left with a prescription to Librium, but my pharmacy was not open. The nurse even suggested taking some drinks until I could get the prescription, but I found a 24 hour pharm am just paid for the Librium. Amazing stuff. Actually slept!"


"I am a 21 and I was put on this because of the abnormal bleeding I was having. I've been taking it for 3 weeks. I had a few of the other side effects that were listed. For the first week and a half, I was very emotional and just wanted to sleep and eat, but after I got through that, it was perfect. My face cleared up after the emotional roller coaster, I could manage my appetite, and could function regularly. I also had a little nausea in the afternoon because I take it right after breakfast. My cramps during ovulation were a little bit worse than before but tolerable and short lasting. I would definitely recommend this to anyone, but then again, it will affect everyone differently."


"I took the plan B pill 10 hours after having unprotected sex and one day before I was suppose to ovulate. I was taking ovulation tests so I know I ovulated the day after taking the pill, it did not prevent me from ovulating and I am now pregnant."


"Had to stop after three days due to Achilles tenderness. Achilles still sore three weeks after stopping drug."


"Diagnosed 1.5 years ago. Was on Mobic for a year until it became somewhat ineffective in my left hip to the point where I could barely walk. Switched to Celebrex which is doing a lot better.. have been taking it for 6 months but I know long term effects of NSAIDS are damaging so trying no starch diet to get off NSAIDs..so far little success but need to stick to it for much longer."


"i am a 16 year old girl and I have mild-moderate acne in my t zone. When I first started using duac cream, the first couple weeks were awful. My skin was dry and flakey, it felt tight, and it was red raw. It was very painful when I applied the cream at night and was very hard to even get to sleep. Also, I couldn't cover up my acne with makeup because my skin was too dry! I was feeling really low and upset. But I thought I would carry on using it just incase i start to see an improvement. And Thankyou I did, after about the first 2 weeks my skin starting clearing up. My forehead especially, I had lots of little red pimples and the majority of them cleared as well as the rest of my face. It got a lot less dry and the redness faded."


"It has changed my life it's a miracle I tried everything. I'm a new person."


"Two weeks after beginning Seasonique, I began developing severe cramps and heavy bleeding. I went to the doctor who prescribed it to me and he told me to wait it out and to continue taking it. However, about a week later, I was in such severe pain (and extremely nauseous) that I had to be taken to the emergency room. The ER doc said that my symptoms were likely due to the birth control pill, as the body can take two to three months to adjust to it. However, she advised me to stop the pill because I had been bleeding for three weeks and was having severe cramps (worse than my usual periods). I would not recommend this pill to anyone, and I don't know if I'd ever be willing to try another birth control pill again after this awful experience."


"I'm starting to have pain in 2 of my fingers on my right hand, and I know that my family history has arthritis, so by taking 800mgs of Advil, it seems to take away the pain. I also found that putting heat on it, helps the pain also."


"I'm on my fourth month of Accutane and can honestly say this has changed my life. Four months ago, my confidence was literally non-existent. I couldn't look people in the eye, I hid away from everyone even my family as much as I could, I hated going out in public. My acne wasn't severe or cystic but when you have pimples on your face, you feel like that's all people are looking at. After reading so many scary things about this medicine I was really hesitant about going on it. But I couldn't be happier that I did. I've experienced only dry lips, skin and eyes which is pretty easy to control with a good moisturizer. I sometimes (rarely) experience minor back pain. But its so worth it everything is worth it. I finally have my life back!"


"I started in July, it's been 3 months.  I have had the foot issue for years, so I suspect it will take some time to heal.  I do see proper coloring showing up at the bottom of the nail, so I am hopeful.  The new clear part looks good.  It's too bad that it is probably going to take a year for the entire nail to show up correctly.  I have had no side effects, and if I had a loss of appetite or taste, I would be incredibly happy that the medicine would solve two problems at once.

Cost-wise, I think that the entire bottle will last the full time."


"I really had no issues with being on the med, until the horrible cystic acne on my chin began and continued!!  I am 46 and have never experienced this kind of acne in my life.  So embarrassing.  It is painful & gross.  I am stopping this pill.  Was so glad to see other posts about this horrible med."


"I started Victoza on October 28, 2010, and have no energy.  Today October 30, 2010 I changed my injection to night time.  I feel good today, and my blood sugars are beautiful.  I do have concerns with the long term effect of this medicine.  I will post my B/S levels on November 4, 2010."


"I highly recommend Dysport. I have been using it ever since it became available. Dysport works much better for me, not only is less expensive it lasts a long time. I will soon be 60 years young.I used to have very deep laugh lines around my eye area into my cheeks, also between my brows and forehead. All the lines are gone.Recently I returned to Botox because it such a good deal. Unfortunately the Botox only lasted for a few weeks.Because of also using Obaji with Retiina, I think my skin looks better now than it did twenty years ago! I hope Dysport eventually becomes more affordable. I highly recommend it."


"I'm a recovering alcoholic of 16 years. I was diagnosed diabetic in 2008 and continued drinking until May 7th 2017. Unfortunately my addiction had caused a lot of damage to my body that I didn't notice while consuming 3-6 gallons of beer a day. In the past if I didn't have a drink I would start to feel pain in my legs so I drank more. Now  after the first I weeks and the shakes went away I went to a doctor to get my health checked. After fully disclosing my situation he prescribed gabapentin.. I had a bad skin burring reaction after a few weeks and my legs and feet were like lighting storms of pain. He then prescribed Cymbalta. I was reluctant at first reading all the side effects. But now I take it 2 hours before bed and the pain is gone."


"I am on 600 mg a day 2x300. It is being used to help with depressive episodes of bipolar which I get more than the highs. It seems to of helped stop the very very lows but I still feel low with little energy or motivation. My appetite seems about the same although I have put on weight but that's down to me not working now. Sleepwise I struggle to get to sleep but once I'm asleep I sleep for about 8 hours."


"I am not sure if this product is the cause. However my mood has gone slowly down since using it. I am so fear full of falling into a depression, having gone through a very difficult time with depression during the late 90's and early 2000,s. so I will consult my Pulmonary dr. Before continuing."


"High schooler, last year failed with D's and F's now I have A's and B's across the board. I'm taking 30mg of Vyvanse every morning, and it has turned my schooling in a complete 100% success. Only negative thing I can say, I've been having very short tempers. Anything can make me go off, I had it before taking medication but now it's more common for me to get very faster. Other than that no complaints! For a school setting this medicine is amazing."


"Zanaflex considerably reduced my back pain, headaches, muscle spasms, mandibular stress-related spasms and overall pain associated with spasticity due to neuromuscular condition. I take 2mg as I am small framed and thin person. I take it at bedtime to offset the 2 hour tiredness effect following ingestion. It works well for me."


"I have suffered with Panic Attacks all my life but went undiagnosed until 1989.  I am now 58 and trust me when I tell you that there is no cure.  In my initial diagnosis I was started on Tofranil as an inpatient.  After my discharge from the hospital I went 5 entire years without having a panic attack.  When they resumed I had to be re-hospitalized and it was there I was put on Klonopin, which I have essentially been off of for a year. I am having constant panic attacks.  My daughter does not want me to resume Klonopin as when on it I slept all the time.
I did this search to see if Tofranil is still being used for panic disorder and I see that it is.  I plan to have my psychiatrist to put me back on it as it really worked."


"Suboxone saved my life and sanity. I also had health issues and received heavy doses of opiates and became a full blown addict. I don't know how many times I overdosed on medication. 20 years of addiction I don't know how I survived but by the grace of God. I started suboxone in 2005. It saved my life! I have a good life, I have an awesome life now. This medication not only helps with pain but I took away any desire to drink! I have not drank since 2007! One reason I started with the pills was to get alcohol under control! I still take suboxone. I really feel they need to make this free for anyone who has an addiction. After all these drug company have made $$$ I am so very grateful that I am able to have this."


"For about 6 years my physician prescribed Lipitor for high cholesterol. I couldn't take it due to muscle cramps. After that I was prescribed Zocor, Pravachol and finally the orange drink, Colestipol. Always had adverse side effects so I decided to stop trying. I lost 20 pounds but before the cholesterol dropped with any real significance, I regained the weight. The physician kept saying my cholesterol was dangerously high but I did not want the side effects.

I had to change insurance companies which meant a new physician. This one said the same along w/a bit of a lecture. She prescribed Crestor, 5mg per day. After 3 months & no side effects it went from 280 to 155. I couldn't believe it. I am 60 years old."


"Oh holy god, I have very mixed feelings about this senokot, it is effective at getting things moving, took it four days in a row and on the fourth day, I now have the most horrific stomach cramps ever, the worst I've ever had by far and I keep having to go over and over again, I've already gone three times today and as I write this, I feel the urgency again, I will not be taking these again that's for sure, they do work but these cramps (which I see others have reported too) are really really not worth the bother."


"I have been on Lutera for over a year now and it has worked great. There have been no mood swings, no weight gain and I have seen a decrease in my period cramps and the length of my period. In the first few months, I did have break through bleeding but that went away by the third month. I take my pill at 8 pm every night, a few times later (but still within a 3 hr window) and have not gotten pregnant though I have had unprotected sex on more than one occasion. I would recommend to anyone."


"It sounds magical (even to me) but I can assure you it's real (in my case, at least): Suboxone cured me of my illegal opiate dependence virtually overnight.  One day I was driving into the ghetto to get heroin, the next day, after starting Suboxone therapy, I was on my way to my first NA meeting, withdrawal free, and in three days I got a new job.  It literally saved my life...and gave me the *freedom* to live the life I wanted to live."


"I was given Avelox after other medicines just didn't clear up my sinus infection. It worked with noticeable relief in a couple days, and by my last dose I was back to my old self. I had been treated for six weeks previously, with 4 different antibiotics that just didn't clear this up. Very thankful for this!"


"I was diagnosed with ADD about 5 years ago; a year later, I started taking a Concerta for 2-3 months; it gave me headaches and didn't help. Hearing good things about Adderall I tried it and wow it was like magic. I felt awesome, I could actually think and focus, and everything was great with not-so-terrible side-effects. The thing with Adderall for me was that I constantly had to change doses (I tried XR 10, 20, 30 and reg 5,10). I jumped all over the spectrum, because my biggest side effect was it affected my sleep and I was soon diagnosed with moderate obstructive sleep apnea; may not be correlated but it exploited this problem. After roughly 3.5 years the side-effects have increased and it doesn't help much. Looking into Desoxyn and Dexedrine."


"Basically all I can say is that when my depression decides to crush every bone in my body as least I have now gotten the strength to get up and say "right this is boring, time to try and be productive!!"

To be honest... call this TMI but my libido has definitely increased since taking this drug. My anxiety used to stop me from feeling anything. So yep, not so bad.

Started this drug last year in May. Longest I've ever stuck to a drug, so that's saying something. I've gotten to know myself a little more since then.

Only side effects are having periods of being emotionless, paranoia, addictive nature, VERY WILD AND VIVID DREAMS, slight rage, days full of nothing but sadness and an ongoing identity crisis.

I'm on 50mg. Can't handle higher"


"It either works for you or it doesn't. It seems like you get mostly all the side effects or just spotting. I have been on Nex for about a month and a half and I started spotting about 10 days ago. It is pretty annoying because I got it for birth control. Now I don't even have sex. I cry a lot now and I'm always hungry, although I haven't gained any weight. I'm waiting for my period to end! So many panty liners!"


"I had been using Androgel 5G dose but, began using Testim 5G dose in January due to changes in insurance coverage. I have found that the Testim has maintained my testosterone levels at the same levels as the Androgel. However, the tubes versus foil packets, are much harder to use and get all of the gel out. Hard to squeeze the tube when your hands are slippery. The biggest objection I have with Testim is the smell. The unique strong musky scent is overpowering. I don't understand why this product would need to be scented. I will change to another, product for myself the smell is so objectionable."


"I'm only on my second day of this medication but I feel it is never going to work. I still have mild symptoms and a headache. I'll be heading back to the ER if I don't feel better."


"Ulcerative Colitis Pain: Made the pain manageable. My UC symptoms left me in such terrible pain on some days that I was completely non-functional. Once I asked for something to manage the pain, I was finally able to spend my non-functional days being a little less miserable.
For flares only. I was once afraid to ask for pain killers but they are so effective I will not hesitate to ask in the future if the pain becomes too much."


"After 20 yrs of tension-migraines, 10 years of fibromyalgia and an SI sprain to the left hip, I thought I'd never know normal again. I can fake being well enough to make others comfortable, but I rarely am. Butrans was prescribed 3 months ago and my constant inconsistent days of pain from 3-9 varying on weather, mood, stress, exercise etc. is finally becoming more stable! The lows are gone. The higher peaks are 6-7 now and more rare. I'm on 15mcg/hr every 7 days. Slight itching at patch site but with proper skin prep and rotation I've had no other issues. This med, and low dose percocet ave given me my life back! Constipation has been my only side effect, but it is nothing compared to what I've lived with for so long."


"In some people such as myself, benadryl will cause kicking of the feet all night long. For some it works great but be aware that some of us get nervous feet, which does not help when you are trying to sleep."


"Works well after 4-6 weeks of use but extremely pricey if don't have insurance coverage."


"Improved cognitive function....less confusion"


"I've been on this birth control for the last 7 years. I love it. I always know exactly when I'm going to get my period and they only last 4-5 days. I do get moody right before and breast soreness/cramping the day of but its not anything crazy. No weight gain and my skin still breaks out around my period. I've never been pregnant so that's definitely a plus too!"


"I've been using it for 8 weeks now and my skin has cleared up tremendously. I still get a few cystic acne (my dermatologist says its normal as Accutane is working to push out all hidden blackheads under the skin) but no new whiteheads or blackheads. Skin is also much less oily. I take about 40mg a day."


"Started at 150 mg, took half a day and felt like a new person - it changed my life.  Quickly found I need to take the full tablet to get the same effect.  Three months ago doctor increased to 250 mg, take full tablet but the effect only lasts 3-4 hours.  Your body becomes immune and needs more and more.  And now I "crash" early afternoon and become very  depressed.  Took appetite away, lost 20 lbs in little over a year."


"I have struggled with acne for years now, and after going through many different topical creams and cleansers, my derm finally prescribed me this pill. It really helped clear up my acne, but a month after I stopped using it, my acne came back . Albeit the acne was much less and just a little whitehead here and there but it was still disappointing. I had a lot of negative side effects while using including: increased redness in the face, increased sensitivity to sun, rashes on arms and hands and dryness of lips and skin. Overall, it got rid of most of my acne which was a godsend, but the side effects were nasty and I still have little whiteheads here and there. But my self confidence sky rocketed and I feel much better after taking it."


"I had very few side effects with this medicine in the beginning, but it didn't provide enough relief on days when I had to be on my feet for a few hours a day. It didn't remove all inflammation so I was taken off and tried on methotrexate, a lot worse side effects and no relief at all. I had no vision changes with Plaquenil and I would much rather have some relief than none. I was able to function with minimum pain with Plaquenil."


"This is by far the worst feeling ever!!!  I used it last night and it was so bad I was yelling at my husband and kids to LEAVE ME ALONE!!  I rolled up in bed and cried.  I just put it on again and it's unbearable.  I couldn't take it "


"I have been bleeding for six months now! I was on the Depo for three years then, I went off of it. I am 35lb heavier and my eating habits and work outs never changed. I felt horrible all the time, headaches, back pain. As birth control it sure works great."


"Switched to Latuda after suffering a full manic episode.  Works so much better than Depakote.  No real side effects.  Works very well at helping to control my mood-swings and manic energy.  Everyone including myself cant believe how well it works for me."


"I battled with Bipolar I since 1992 but never experience major depression until mid-2009 and it was terrible, lots of crying, despair, horrible guilt, just hating myself.  I tried 2-3 anti-depressant when I finally found a M.D. who would let me try one (they are so concerned you will spiral up into a manic attack).  I then tried Cymbalta (60mg) and the depression is most days just gone.  I have had some bad days like everyone; a few times when crying, regretting etc. would start, it seems it was capped off and subsided quickly. I continue to have significant constipation and hand tremor. I eat a lot more fiber in my diet and take 2 natural fiber pills a day to help with the constipation. Cutting back on caffeine helps the hand tremor."


"I am currently using this and i had full force inch to inch acne on my face and now they have reduced and faded and I love it! I felt bad about my skin for two years and I know by next month after my treatment I will finally leave my house with confidence. Even going to the doctor sat in the waiting room before getting prescribed this I was self conscious but now I feel that DUAC has not only helped my skin, but my life too."


"I have been prescribe tramadol for nerve pain in my feet due to Charcot Marie Tooth Symdrome.  I take 50 mg daily; sometimes half it if if I'm not doing much walking/standing.  It is very helpful to me.  "


"Had severe lower back pain from a logging accident. Really helped with the pain. Very easy to get addicted to. Doctor had to take me off gradually."


"Just started taking the 75 mg tablets daily, about 3 days ago, already have dropped 5 pounds, AFTER just being on a normal diet of not eating as much and losing 85 pounds without the pill. I have found that it makes my cravings completely go away and I have to MAKE myself eat. I could go all day without eating if I wanted, but you can't lose weight unless you eat SOMETHING. Only negative side effects were INTENSE dry mouth, a little bit of a headache which Tylenol can take care of, and my blood pressure sky rocketed a bit."


"I'm on xolair for chronic idiopathic urticaria. This shot has changed my life ! I just had my 6th one today, I only get breakthrough hives about once a week and it's not very bad. My dermatographia and angioedema are completely gone. I've been able to get of most of my antihistamines and prednisone as well."


"I took it for a while mainly for acne and I wanted the IED but my OB suggested I try this as a birth control method as well as help with my acne after I had my first child. I must admit it did wonders on my periods and acne. I had lighter and shorter periods but my sex drive went DOWN. I also missed a weeks worth of the pill due to not picking it from the pharmacy so I waited till my next period to restart it and now I'm nauseated and cramping super bad, this is the second day back on it and my period ended just last week. I started my period again right after taking the pill the Sunday after my period ended and now I feel like POO. I know it will pass as I take it as I said above I had a great first experience besides having no sex drive."


"Took Augmentin for a bacterial infection.  The infection cleared up, but the day I took my last dose, I broke out in  severe hives.  I was out of town so did not see my doctor.  Took Benadryl every 6 hours for 4 days before the hives subsided.  The hives covered everywhere from my face to my feet.  Although it cleared up my infection, I would not want to face that side effect again. Never had any allergies to antibiotics before."


"My 1st 12mg injection cramped me severly with sweting & nausa.got to go about 20mins later had been 4 days. Have been on pain meds for 21yrs and finally found this medicine. Getting ready for 2nd injection hope the cramping aint as bad as the first time."


"This drug nearly killed me.  The only pill I took resulted in angioedema.  I was admitted to ICU only after I was stabilized with difficulty in the ER.  My throat had swollen shut.  Since then, anecdotally, I have heard every black person I know that has taken this drug has developed and allergic reaction at some point in the cycle."


"I have been on this for about 5 weeks.  The first two weeks, my blood sugars actually increased a bit, then started going down slowly.  I was having blood sugars in the 300s after meal and 200s after fasting. They have improved to  the upper 100s to low 200s after meals and in the upper 100s after fasting. I know this is still not good, but so much better than it was. I am hoping that these numbers will continue to improve.  Alot of people have complained about the shots and side effects.  The shots hurt more than the pen needles used with Byetta (which did not work for me), but not that big of a deal. No lumps from them.  I've had virtually no major side effects."


"Absolutely horrible. I have been on this for about a year. I guess I never put two and two together and realized what was causing my breakouts until looking up other women's experiences. I have horrible cystic acne on my cheeks that will come and stay and then my skin will be perfectly clear and it will come right back, not to mention the scars this has caused me. I also agree it has made my anxiety absolutely horrible and sometimes I get so depressed I literally will just cry. I go back to the doctors in February and I am going to asked to be switched. I'm hoping this acne clears up, it is absolutely embarrassing... especially when your job makes you deal with the public all day"


"Topamax is the only medicine that works for me, I am willing to live with the side effects to keep from going up and down. The worst side effect for me has been trouble comprehending, and mild memory loss. When I lowered the dose from 400 to 100 I don't have comprehending or memory problems now. The great part about Topamax is weight loss, and not gaining weight."


"I've used this twice now and it has been great! Much better than similar inhalers.  I had pneumonia that was not resolving and this was prescribed, within two days I had dramatic improvement.
2nd time I had sudden asthmatic flare and was crashing not resolving well same thing within 2 days dramatic improvement.

Downside it makes me very shaky for a short duration maybe up to 2 hours. Seems to increase the appetite slightly. Also a slightly foggy headed feel but fades soon.

Mind you this is in conjunction with oral steroids so some effects might be less if the others were removed. I would gladly use this again for a serious asthma flare that was not resolving."


"I have been on Safyral for two months, no babies. I used to have heavy periods but they are lighter now. But I did gain weight, breast got bigger and very tender. My skin is very broken out, have a lot of headaches and nausea."


"So far, my rating for Wellbutrin is 8 out of 10.  I was very depressed in the fall and I'm not in the clear yet, but since starting Wellbutrin two and a half months ago I have improved greatly.  To lessen side effects, my psychiatrist started me with 150 mg before raising the dose to 300 mg after two weeks.  Three weeks after that, my mood took a bit of a downturn, but nothing like before I went on the medication.  Yesterday, therefore, my doctor prescribed the highest possible dose of 450 mg.  I am also trying to sleep and eat well and exercise regularly to help my depression.  I’m not 100% yet but I’m trying to have some faith in this process.  If this doesn't do the trick she'll add another medication in conjunction with Wellbutrin."


"Pros- predictable periods, clear skin

Cons- 20lb weight gain, increased anxiety, worsened depression, very irritable, exhausted, insomnia and heavy, long periods."


"I switched from Microgestin to Generess Fe last month.  I no longer have extreme mood swings, no more painful cramps, and I can't believe it! The only side effect for me is weight gain, which is actually a good thing for me because I'm very active."


"Consistent control of ADHD, able to focus without drastic drop off in evenings."


"This medication triggered a panic attack 2 hours after taking it. I suffer from panic disorder but it is well controlled with medications. This medication felt like it nullified my other medications and I had a panic attack the likes of which I haven't seen in months. I finally was able to cobble together a medication cocktail that calmed me down, it made me sleep but I would rather sleep than be in a panic attack. I would totally NOT recommend this if you have anxiety or panic issues."


"Excellent pain medicine for joint, muscle pain. "


"So i have tried prozac for depression to major depression disorder a little bit of obsessive compulsive disorder and post traumatic disorder.Firstly it made me more anxious and agitated about a month later me and my dr upped the dose to 40mg.Nothing,unfortunately happened,probably wasn't the right drug for me,i have switched to lexapro now and it is too soon to give opinion on it as ive only been for 3 weeks.In conclusion this drug (Prozac) wasn't effective for me.Only about 3/10 i would say."


"I loved my patch however it gave me TERRIBLE premenstrual syndrome. It would only be the week before my period but still. It made my hips and breats swell which I don't really consider a bad thing. The one thing I did notice after switching to the pill was a big plummet in my sex drive. However my periods are lighter now. I miss the high sex drive on the patch. My boyfriend loved it but my skin would get really irritated and I didn't like having to explain what the patch was when people saw it and asked. I'd still recommend it to anyone who was unsure about birth control."


"I used Elavil for 2 months I use it only as needed. When I do use it works like a miracle."


"I was diagnosed with UC in my late 20s and never had to take anything heavy like Remicade. In my late 40s now and for the past 3 months, I've been upgraded to severe UC. Was put on Remicade and just finished my 2nd round. So far, I have not seen major results. Very discouraged! I want to change my diet and I'm trying but I also have 3 kids and its hard to change everything completely and have them eat what I eat. Does anyone know if this medication works? How long should I give it?"


"I have been on Victoza for quite some time taking the 1.8. and it has not bothered me at all.  I have lost 30 lbs since December of '09 and am losing weight every week, and now down to what I was before 1982.  My clothes are hanging on me and I am loving it.
"


"I had to quit Ritalin, despite starting on a very small dose, because it gave me tremors and a "wired" (but not alert) feeling. The problems did not diminish within 2 weeks, and that was all I could stand."


"Was originally taking Gildess and it seemed to be working out great until they discontinued it. They switched me over to this and I felt like a hot mess. Mood swings, super tired, the whole 9 yards! Asked some of my friends and the same thing was happening to them. Just spoke with my doctor and she mentioned a lot of her patients are asking be taken off the Blisovi. CVS recommended Microgestin and my doc agrees! If you think your bc is messing you up and your taking this stuff, it is! Switch immediately."


"I've been taking Lo estrin fe for about 5 months now. I must be on the 5th or 6th pack by now. Needed something for birth control and acne that would not cause me to gain weight like ortho tri cyclen lo did. My gynecologist recommended the lowest dose of estrogen, hoping it would help. I have not gained any more weight since my terrible experience with ortho tri cyclen lo, but my acne hasn't improved at all so I'm beginning accutane and staying on lo estrin fe to combat that problem. I was hoping that the pill would increase my breast size, but alas it did not."


"Had horrible cystic chin acne for 14 years and finally decided to take Accutane in my late twenties when everything else on the market failed. Completed 5 months of treatment about 1 month ago and my skin is like it belongs to someone else. Not only do I not have breakouts, but my pores are smaller and there is no swelling. I did have some joint pain and chapped lips, but very small price to pAy for such dramatic results. I wish I took it earlier in life."


"Dr. said I  had cellulitus on my left ankle & foot. It was also very swollen and painful. I was very happy with taking Levaquin. It took the pain & swelling completely away and I didn't experience no side effects. I've had this flare up 2 more times & this is the only medication that has helped me. It is very exspensive, but other than that I'm very pleased."


"Similar to the other review. I had tried several other over the counter medicines, but it wasn't until my doctor perscribed me footcream with econozole nitrate that my athlete's foot cleared up.  I Highly recommend a creme with econozole nitrate to get rid of stubborn athlete's foot."


"Please, listen to you doctor and do not read reviews. I was scared to death when I was reading all these horrible reviews. I've been on this pill for a month now and it's been wonderful. Not moody, I feel it has actually made me more relax and layed back.  No bloating. Have not gained weight. Take it correctly and take it at the exact time and everyday."


"I have always struggled with intrusive thoughts that manifest in various forms (obsession with being "perfect", eating disorders, social anxiety, etc.) But for several years of my adult life, I wanted help so bad because I was miserable... Just completely uncomfortable & restless with anxiety that would come and go but stayed with me much longer than it would stay away. I tried talking to local counselors & was very disappointed, as they were not educated on OCD. After a year of no luck with counselors, I found one (university counselor) who knew what I was going through & how to help me. Life is SO much better! I started at 50mg & currently take 200mg"


"I've had Nexplanon in for two and a half years (Dec 2013). It's very effective. My periods were light spotty and easy to deal with until May of 2016. I've been on my period for over a month now with extreme mood swings and exhaustion. I'm planning on getting it out soon if my period last for much longer.

My former boss also had this issue during the last year of having Nexplanon. Sadly she had a period for 3 months before finally taking it out.

I would still suggest this to people. But maybe take it out a year early. That last year seems to be a pain for a lot of people."


"Started this birth control is April 2015. Stopped after a Miscarriage in June 2015. Started back up in Oct 2015. I took it up until last month (Jan 2016) due to a 3 week long period. Doctor recommended me to stop taking it and I continued bleeding. Going on 4 weeks. I'm never in the mood to have sex, which totally sucks. This pill has its ups and downs but over all I would say I was satisfied to not be pregnant again lol but the period it's causing is completely costly and so inconvenient."


"I had suffered through many cold sores, and spent tons of money on abreva. When my doctor prescribed me valtrex I was finally satisfied because within the first tingling feeling , and me taking valtrex most times the cold sore just disappears. I can take valtrex at the first symptom , and it's no longer an issue. Most times not even my boyfriend will see the bump , and I have to point it out. I love valtrex, and am extremely happy with my results."


"55yr old female. Had upper and lower GI yesterday. Propofol was used to put me under. Went right out but when I woke up I was off. Tried to find explanation for my symptoms. They were drowsiness, sore muscles, blurred vision, swollen and itchy face, tightness in chest, hard to breathe, and hard to concentrate. More symptoms but these are the worse. Gonna call doctor tomorrow because I don't feel right. Will never let them use propofol on me ever again."


"I have OCD/MDD/ASD .I was leery of taking this med, especially since I had trouble on Abilify.  Abilify worked for me but came with EVERY side effect so I had to go off of it.  So a new doc decided to give Rexulti a try since it's very similar and Rexulti is supposed to be "better".  A couple of days on it and I was already getting harsh side effects;  worse than when I was on Abilify.  I started having stomach pains, sore throats, and near fainting spells.  I nearly caused a scene in Wal-mart due to feeling lightheaded.  Now I've had panic attacks before and these near fainting spells were not it.  I've also started to become nauseous around anything sweet (possible high blood sugar?)  The only plus is it helped me sleep."


"Helpful."


"I was previously on Yaz both for birth control and to reduce my mild acne. I am normally a very happy optimistic person, yet this pill made me depressed and very moody. I switched to Apri, it's been 4 months, and I love it. I am not moody at all, and haven't gained any weight."


"I took Paxil for years for menopause symptoms.  I tried to go off it several times but had relentless nausea and vomiting.  Vistaril worked really well to end this and made it possible to get off Paxil."


"I've been taking Lexapro for about 8 months now and it has done me wonders! I have not once had an anxiety attack since, and it has helped me with my depression as well! I highly recommend it!"


"I like this medicine.  Even the side effects are manageable.  I get loopy on them, but that is better than the screaming drama queen I once was. I take 600 mg and have a psychiatrist and a councellor, who that helps me through situations that I used to rage through. Also, I'm a rapid-cycling BiPolar II so I think it's wonderful just to be able to be somewhat normal."


"I started this birth control back when I was 18 the first few months it wasn't too bad, there wasn't any spotting, and I didn't have any periods. Toward the end I'd say the last year and a half (was on it till around 20 ish) I would constantly bleed it wasn't very heavy, but enough to be extremely annoying. Especially, since the spotting is supposed to happen towards the beginning and stop later on. On top of that it left me in a bad mood most of the time and because of that I certainly wouldn't go back on it. I'm now 23 almost 24 and I hate my body for rejecting it because now I'm stuck with the pills, I don't have any problems with the pill (Ortho-Tri Cyclen), but it is inconvenient. It did do its primary job and prevent any pregnancy."


"I took this 10 years ago to help with depression and anxiety through a divorce in 2006. It helped... I got better.... I stopped taking it.  This year has been difficult and after car accident I am nervous,  anxious and very irritable along with depression and  hopelessness.  I just started taking again with just 10mg and can already tell a difference.. However due to no sleep Dr put me on a sleeping pill as well so I can't tell if the Lexapro is adding to the sleep aid for my sleeping."


"I have been using dulcolax for the past year daily. Religiously taking 2 every night before I go to bed around 11pm - 12 midnight. It’ll wake me up to do the number 2 at around 7-8ish depending how heavy I ate the previous day and it will continue through out the morning twice or trice but not painful as some experience here. But lately for the past 4 days I have been taking the same pills and it doesn’t work anymore. I don’t understand because I haven’t change my diet or medication. I even bought new one’s cause I thought the last batch that I have was kinda defective. I hope there is an explanation for this because I haven’t been comfortable since I couldn’t do the deed for quite a while now. Does anyone experience this too?"


"I am a 39 yo woman, diagnosed with ADHD, inattentive type, this past summer, about three days after my son was diagnosed ADHD.  After a consultation with a psychopharmacologist, I started taking Vyvanse about three months ago.  I also take 100 mg of Neurontin 3x daily, which keeps any anxiety issues I may have (an issue that can be magnified by the Vyvanse) at bay.  I couldn't be happier with the Vyvanse--started at 30 mg and am now at 50.   Realizing that I had ADD changed my life--suddenly, my difficulties all made sense!  The pill isn't magic--but taking it daily has given me the ability to use the tools I knew I should use and couldn't before (things like a calendar, or my checkbook register, or a budget, or a watch...)."


"I have been on Implanon for nine months now. First of all, let me say the the insertion was almost completely painless and very quick. I was a little sore for a few days after, and bruised, but nothing major. The first six months I will admit, I was ovely emotional (crying at everything on television, etc.), and also suffered mood swings along with heightened irritability. Those symptoms leveled off after six months. Since then, the only other noticeable side effect I have encountered is weight gain--I have gained a total of about ten pounds, but that also seems to have leveled off. I have had a total of three periods so far while on Implanon, and all three have been normal-light. I am very happy and would definitely recommend this product."


"I have tried many birth control methods (the pill, an IUD, NuvaRing, etc.) and I hated every one of them until I got the Nexplanon. I've had it for a couple of months and I can't even feel the rod inside my arm. I have very minimal side effects (occasional spotting) and I even lost some weight. I also don't feel different, emotionally, which is good. Overall, this is by far the best birth control I have ever tried."


"I've been on Lexapro for 2 weeks for generalized anxiety disorder and mild depression. I do feel better and have had no side effects to speak of - the first two days felt like I drank 8 pots of coffee, but it leveled off after that and now I feel fine. My appetite is a little decreased but that is no crisis at all. Overall I am feeling better and more positive."


"i got the depo shot a month ago and its been the worst experience of my life! i havent stopped bleeding, i have horrible mood swings, im always depressed, im losing weight and its basically ruining my life. i hate this shot, its side effect are horrible. i do not recomment it all!"


"This medicine works like a miracle. It keep me very stable, I haven't got major mood swings anymore. With Seroquel I feel very stable and happy. I also take Depakote."


"I've had bladder problems since the age of 13, got worse around 15 but could still go out even though I was using the toilet every couple of hours then at 18 I stopped leaving the house as it got so bad. I'm now 23. I had Botox in June and I can't wait for it to wear off. So ill all the time, feels as if I constantly need the toilet more that ever, pains in my bladder and sides, had to use a cath but can pee a little tiny bit. Was at the doctors on Thursday and he said I've got an bad infection that I've had for a while as there's blood in it. This Friday I go back to the hospital that I had Botox done for a check. I'm at my wits end, have no clue what to do anymore and I feel like I'm never going to get better"


"I have had ic for as long as I can remember and I too spent many a night crying myself to sleep and feeling suicidal, it's particularly tough as a young teen running to the toilet every five minutes in front of your peers with no explanation to why !
 However through relentless trips to the doctors and trial and error biopsies, bladder stretching I found elmiron !! Wow what a relief I am now 38 and have been on this medication for going on three years now, it's not perfect and during menstruation I still get flare ups but the constant nagging pain has subsided incredibly .I no longer cry my self to sleep or have suicidal tendencies , instead I am a mom a wife a civil servant and can lead a normal life. I get elmiron free on prescription"


"I suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, panic attack, aggression, paranoia. I started with Sertraline a few month ago 100mg. Before that I used Citalopram for a year 30mg which caused head pressure so I wanted to stop with it. 100mg Sertraline made me and zombie like, low concentration so after two months I lowered it to 50mg day. My aggression came back but I had more concentration and willing to get out of the house.
At one stage I felt like this medicines is not helping so I decided to quit and I began to take 1/3 of the 100mg tablet a day (approx 35mg). I've read that one is never to go cold turkey with SSRI's (side effects).
My paranoia came back with vengeance! So I went back to 50mg and paranoia went away. I think I will try 100mg again."


"Made coughing a lot easier after feeling like I was going to die from the phlegm that was blocking my air passage. I didn't give it a full 10 because it gave me a slight headache and a bit numb/tingling feeling all over my body but nothing to be alarmed about. Oh my goodness what a difference. I can breathe and finally sleep knowing I'm not going to choke to death. Thank you Mucinex."


"Works very well at controlling breakouts. However, getting rid of them is another story. I have been using Epiduo for 3 months now."


"Tried this to replace zolpidem.  Horrible experience with single dose of 10 mg Belsomra.  No impact on helping me fall asleep within a reasonable time, then I felt I was in a horrible twilight zone, aware that I was neither truly awake nor asleep but unable to move my muscles, feeling very afraid and panicked.  I finally did manage to get myself fully awake and would NOT even try to go back to sleep, turned on the lights, kept myself busy to give the drug time to clear my system.  NEVER AGAIN."


"Suprep Bowel Prep doesn't taste as horrible as the GoLightly did; but that's not saying there's much of an improvement.
It certainly works quickly; approximately 20 minutes. Then it works frequently."


"Nasonex worked grateful for my sinuses. It help with preventing headaches. The bad thing is I LOST MY SENSE OF SMELL. I used it for a very short time and stopped when I realized I couldn't smell. It has been over 3  months since I used it. The sense hasn't returned. I also lost my sense for taste. The taste came back after  2 or 3 weeks of not using the product."


"Well this is where I'm at with this medicine. Yes, it did help me breathe again awesome, now bad news is I lost my sense of smell. I'm off the medicines now and hoping that my sense will return."


"I have had irritable bowel for years and it has gotten so much worse since having on and off c diff since 2014. This drug helps a lot with stomach pain and even helps my gerd a bit. Causes major dry mouth and drowsiness but worth it!"


"Been on it for only one week. Find that 25mg is sufficient. So far no noticeable side effects."


"I had Skyla in for about a year. Beware if you have never had a child before-the insertion will be painful as they have to dialate your cervix. I never had any trouble with Skyla other than painful cramps during my period. They actually almost felt like contractions. My periods were very light - but never disappearing. I ended up removing it a little over a year into having it because my husband said he could feel it and it was painful.  Removal was a breeze. My OBGYN said to "cough" and it was out! No dialation necessary!"


"After using this medicine and knowing how well it works I wish I had started on it years ago instead of letting my life almost slip away. Thanks to my husband, without him I could never have got off the pills and started the Suboxone. Now I have my life back. Take my advice if you need to get off opiates at least give Suboxone a chance."


"I've been on Saphris for 5 days and already my boyfriend has noticed a big change in my mood and outlook on life. I went from seeing things out of the corners of my eyes and hearing voices whispering in my ear on top of a deep depression to such clarity. I feel happy (not manic) just legitimately good for the first time in over a year. Currently I am taking 150mg Wellbutrin XL, 5mg Saphris, and 0.5mg Klonopin. I haven't needed a Klonopin in 4 days and I was taking it 0.5mg daily, usually in the afternoon around 1pm. This is a good medicine if you have tried a lot of other things that haven't worked."


"I got the Nexplanon around 3 months postpartum. I was exclusively breast feeding and figured it would be easier while everything was suppressed from breast feeding. I had a horrible bruise (but who cares?), and low back pain with crampiness (I expected it). I got a period right afterward which was light, but for 2 weeks. That subsided and I thought I was home free! But shortly afterwards I began to get stressed, anxious, irritable, and angry. I thought I might be pregnant, but wasn't. That's when I realized after 4 weeks it's the Nexplanon! I'm getting it out tomorrow. It's so bad that I'm mean to my kids, made my son cry and I can't- just can't be mean mommy anymore. I wish I would have realized sooner it's the Nexplanon."


"My experience after six weeks has been wonderful but scary at the same time. The drug makes me sick for a few days where I feel like I've been put through a tunnel. After that it kind of reduces the rest of the week. It does make me feel light-headed but not overly dizzy. I will update later. So far so good."


"The patch will not stick to my skin! I shave and clean the area before I put the patch on and I hold it for 15 seconds instead of 10 seconds as it tells you to do on the package! I am very unhappy with the Nico derm cq clear patch. I guess I have a better luck quitting cold turkey than to have to waste my patches when they do not stick!!!!!!!!!"


"I have used tretinoin 0.1 for about 3 weeks, it has made a little difference but based on all the experiences with this medicine it should make a great difference, patience is key!"


"I was diagnosed with Rosacea a year ago and was in terrible shape.  My rheumatologist (for lupus and fibromyalgia) recommended I see a dermatologist because he believed I had Rosacea.  I thought I was just having a recurrence of terrible acne.  My dermatologist diagnosed the Rosacea and put me on Oracea.  Incredible.  I cleared it completely in just a matter of weeks and have had no recurrence.  I am amazed and delighted."


"[History]- I had started taking melatonin (3mg) to help me sleep, shortly after my divorce. As my body 'adjusted' to it, I began to increase the dose, eventually (over several years) working up to 30mg. Well, not too long after that, I desperately needed to be put on Testosterone therapy (my level was 'zilch'). Lo-and-behold, it had JUST been determined that MEN should NOT take large doses of melatonin for that very reason!
Looking for *natural* aids, I found that drinking ("wild"/"black") cherry juice can improve the quality of your sleep ... BUT, it does so by boosting the amount of the melatonin in the body(!) Skip THAT one....  I then tried Valerian Root, which proved equally effective. "


"I have been taking Nucynta for about 1 1/2 years now for Fibromyalgia pain in my back. I started on the low dose of 50mg and that worked for a while but had to move up to 75mg. I think I may have to move up to the next mg dose again but that does not mean that the medication is not working. Over the years, my fibromyalgia has slowly gotten worse and I was not on any pain medicines for it because I did not know what was wrong with me. The only side effect I have experienced (besides the drowsiness for the first 2 weeks of taking the medicine) is being itchy. This is a medication that needs to be given the chance of at least 6 weeks before you decide that it isn't working."


"I was given Tamiflu by the hospital, and at first, it seemed to work. I didn't have such a bad runny nose, or coughing. However, the side effects were just horrible. I had nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, headaches, and, as my friend describes it, I was "just not with it." I took it in pill form, and I think it was perhaps because of the plastic-feeling outer cover I was forced to swallow. I don't particularly recommend it, especially since it also gave me a little insomnia. That was a slight problem, having the flu and all, since sleeping is actually important if I want to heal."


"I've tried damn near every med you can think of. I have MDD, GAD, PTSD, ADHD..wellbutrin stopped working after 3 yrs, and I don't do well on SSRIs (fetzima is SNRI). So I said , everyone is built different, so trial and error/guinea pig it is. 20mg once daily for 2 days then up to 40mg/day. Day 1 had completely 0 side effects. Day 2 nausea and vomiting, lasted until day 5..which is when constipation began. BUT my depression is under control despite environmental factors I can't control. I am less emotional, moody, or irritable in general. Suicidal thoughts don't last as long as before. I'm not a zombie. No weight gain. Its Good. Not Great. 7/10 for me. Stared 80mg today..nauseous but will subside. I'm pretty stable. Give it a chance."


"I had a infection in the folds of my skin and was put on a drug . Doctor kept me on it as I said I am in pain its getting worse . It was the cream he gave me eating my skin I suffered so until I got a second opinion . He has put me on this for the inflation and thin skin . I feel much better so far I give this a thumbs up . Wish it was cheaper though ."


"I have had my Mirena for three months now. Insertion was only painful when measuring the uterus. I am a small girl (5'1 and 90 pounds) so this could be why it was painful. I had cramps for a few days but a heat pillow solved that. I had zero spotting after insertion and haven't had a period since. Though my chest has grown about one size (nothing to complain about) and blemishes are starting to appear. My waist has become more curvy and sex drive more intense. Altogether I absolutely love it!"


"I took Zelnorm for Irritable Bowel Syndrome for about 2-1/2yrs. From the first dose my abdominal distention, bloating and pain disapeared by morning.  It was a miracle drug. When I didn't take it my quality of life was non-existent. I tried many medicines over the years, none helped.  Just had to "wait out" the severe pain and bloating. Feel Zelnorm should be available for those individuals not at risk for cardiovascular problems. Unfortunately there isn't anything else that works in the same way."


"I got the Implanon 41/2 months ago and let's just say I don't hate it but I don't love it. The good part was it made my period super light and a few times I didn't get my period at all. I have always had really bad cramps when I got my period, but when I got the Implanon it went away. The only side effects I did not like was I got really bad acne, not just on my face but on my back and chested as well. I've gained a lot of weight and I have been getting headaches and been moody. I think Implanon is a really good Birth Control, but I just don't think its good enough for me. I'm thinking of getting it removed and going back on Loestrin 24Fe. The pill worked better for me. I was good at remembering to take my pill. I hope this helped."


"I was diagnosed as bipolar 2 20 years ago and use lithium as mood stabilizer. After a period of discontinuation of drug I switch to depakote and after that I have disk herniation problem and ear pain ."


"For around a year now I have been battling severe dry eye. I had worn contacts for years and even slept in them sometimes (most likely the cause of my dry eye now) but never had any pain or symptoms. All of a sudden this past summer my vision blurred, my eyes burned, and my fight with dry eye began. I started using Xiidra at the end of February and I have definitely noticed some improvements. My vision isn't blurry all the time as it used to be and I can actually tolerate wearing contacts again. My eyes still burn quite a bit but I'm hoping with continued use, this medicine will help. The only bad side effect I've experienced is a terrible taste in my mouth that can sometimes last for hours, but it's worth it in my opinion."


"I have been on Simponi since five years ago. The medicine has been a miracle. I did notice the effect only after one or two weeks. After five years I have started to have increased pain and I think the effect of the medicine is loosing. However, Simponi has changed my life completely. From hard attacked by Bekterew, I have now been running and cycling (100 km) competition for many years."


"I was 16 when I started depo and almost 18 when I stopped. I have always been very regular hormonally, my periods have always been around 3 days & fairly light with minor cramping. The first 2 shots (six months) were the worst -I experienced bad vaginal dryness which made intercourse painful, and the first & last period I had was horrible - heavy bleeding, kind of chunky, with severe migraine and cramps. After that everything seemed to smooth out. I stopped having my period, vaginal dryness went away, everything was very regular down there. The downside I experience was I began to exhibit severe depression as time went on. I lost 30 pounds, I went from 120 to 90 pnds in two years. Great birth control but I feel like it ruined me mentally :("


"I'm 29, female, was on Celexa before. On 50mg of medicine for past 2 weeks. Killed my sex drive stone cold-just gone! Palpitations like crazy. Extreme nausea and dizziness. Sweating through my clothes...under arms, chest, back, groin, everywhere! My whole body is very tense and my TMJ is flaring like crazy. Feel like a sweaty zombie with palpitations and zero sex drive. Trying to stick with it. "


"I am in week 13 and taking Contrave as prescribed.  I am a middle aged male that weighed almost 300 pounds when I started taking this medicine.  So far I have lost 40 pounds.  Now this is not just Contrave.  I went all in, changed my eating habits (4000 calories a day to 1600) and walk 2 miles daily.  This is the best I have felt since getting out of the army 20 years ago.

No side effects noticed."


"I'm feeling like I have eczema on my vjayjay and doused with a gallon of gasoline bringing me to feel throbbing from 3rd degree like burning sensation. My bottom is on fire and itch level went from
Zero to 100 as soon as the cream touched me, I feel worse than before using this product. Beware your basically paying for a trip to hell.

Although I must say it's Day 2 and I felt better today after using just 1 night, but I hope they do something about the vagina chili tube that gives no immediate relief"


"Seems like a good idea to have 4 periods in a year but I've been on it for about a year now, and on the last month I get my period for 3-4 weeks, NOT COOL! Plus sex drive plummeted."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I didn't have a good experience. Was violently ill with chills, vomiting and terrible headache.  I drank lots of water, ice tea, and ginger ale but I couldn't finish the prep.  I'd rather use Fleets Phospho Soda and Fleets enema."


"I am week 8 smoke free. I can hang out with my smoking friends and be okay (actually, their smoke STINKS).  I have been having vivid dreams, nothing scary, and actually they have been pretty awesome and fun. The only negative side effect I have experienced is trouble with concentration. Chantix seems to have exacerbated my mild ADD.  I am tapering off now after being on the pill for 2 1/2 months for that reason.  The only other thing I can think to say is - Don't be freaked by the "scary" side effects people talk about. These are possibilities in a tiny percentage of the population. For example look at the side effects listed on a bottle of aspirin. I totally recommend it."


"Before taking Aubra, my doctor had me on Gildess Fe 1/20 and that was probably the worst pill I could have ever taken. At first, gildess cleared my acne but it gave me severe mood swings along with constant headaches. I also had some spotting in between periods and I gained some weight as well. After the 2nd month, my acne got worse and that was the last straw for me to go and switch pills. I've been taking Aubra for about a little over a month and I absolutely love it. The constant headaches are gone, my period lasts about 4 days, no mood swings whatsoever, and my acne is fairly mild. Plus in addition to all that, I haven't gained weight since I've been on it!"


"After I started this medication my chin became numb after 3 days. I stopped this after 5 days of additional numbness throughout my lower jaw my teeth  started to hurt also. I am of this medicine for 10 days now and my chin is still numb."


"My Daughter was put on BC to regulate heavy periods and was also switched by pharmacy to this medicine.  She has been having headaches, breast tenderness and breakthrough bleeding and sudden outbreaks of acne!  I decided to look up reviews and possible comparables and found this site.  Thank you all  for posting as I will be calling the DR. to switch!  Be sure to let pharmacist know when picking up meds, they shouldn't just blindly switch prescriptions without PREVIOUSLY letting patients know beforehand so that we may make an informed decision on what medicines we take!"


"This medication is great!! A few years back, I had IBS with diarrhea, but it has since changed to IBS-C. It was so bad. I was always in stomach pain, always felt full, just felt terrible and super backed up. I'm a nurse, so I tried ALL the non-pharmacological remedies for constipation. So after reading all of the reviews, I made a GI appt. Thank god I knew about Amitiza because my doctor tried to send me out the door with some pamphlets! Amitiza is a life saver. Just don't forget to take with meals so you don't feel nauseous."


"Mirena seemed like it would be a perfect birth control.
However, I've only had it for a little over a month and I'm having terrible dreams and the last few days I have had shooting, sharp pains in my groin. I now also have a line from my lower abdomen to my pubic bone.
I also can not find/feel my string.
I have not had any issues with weight gain or serious acne.
The insertion was uncomfortable and I spotted for 3 weeks.
I'm so worried it slipped out of place that I will have it removed when I go to the dr.
I think this would be a great birth control had I felt confident it was in the right place.
Oh also since placement I've had no desire for sex."


"Accutane is a great product, even if taken in low doses. The unfortunate thing is that the acne keeps coming back approx. 8-10 weeks after discontinuing treatment. 7 years ago I went on my first course of treatment, suffering from moderate, sometimes painful acne. the treatment was 80mg/day for 3 months and another course of 50mg/d for 2 months. My acne cleared completely but returned after 2 years, again moderate but sometimes painful. I went on a low dose treatment taking 10mg/day for 6 months. but my acne returned after only 10 weeks. I tried Villantae for 4 months with limited success. I am now back on Accutane 20mg/day for 9 weeks. see how that goes.

What helps me most is sunlight - but only moderate amounts - for a max of one hour per day. I do naturally have darker skin. What also helps on the low dose is loads of sleep and water. Also you should consider changing diet completely, loads of fruit and veg no alcohol or chocolate or salty fatty food. but take your Accutane with food and a glass of milk."