"Started with 25mg in 1987, increased to 100mg recently. Overall not that much different than the others, gained a lot of weight as with Neurontin, but it did help sleep and mood issues."


"I was on 150mg Effexor XR for about 4 years and it helped me with anxiety and panic attacks. I still had them, but not as often or as extreme. At the same time my doctor also prescribed 0.25mg Xanax for me to take as needed. Just knowing I had them available to help me almost instantly, was more of a panic and anxiety deterrent."


"I have been suffering from anxiety for years, I was very afraid of benzos because the potential risk of addition. I was prescribed everything in the anti depressive medicine group, plus a lot of antipsychotic medicine ( I am not psychotic ) just to avoid benzos.
Nothing worked,-finally I gave Xanax and Valium a chance.
It has been a life change, it works and it give me the control back.
If you are in doubt because of fears of addiction, let me ask you
How nice is anxiety attacks, how nice is it to have no control.
There is medicine that can help you so why not take it?
Me, I would have committed suicide if I did not start to take  benzodiazepines.
They saved me."


"I smoked for 8 years Djarums.. the FDA has banned the sale in the US. I never tried to quit before..I smoked the first 7 days with Chantix and have now been smoke free for 11 days ( 2 ml per day), but I am NUTS! Today was very bad, I cried ALL DAY at work and everywhere. I'm crying now. I wanted to drink - have been sober for 12 YEARS.. but I'm not giving up yet."


"With all due respect, don't listen to the naysayers. Its a great medication. No loading period, you can come off at anytime and it is only mildly addicting when taken in high doses for long periods.
You will sleep, it will keep your anxiety and depression in check and it will allow you to be yourself again. People who tried it for a night and complain in reviews have not given it a chance.
I don't understand, do they prefer to have their brain chemistry altered forever by paxil? lol Trazadone is a SARI and a minor one at that. I don't want to be a slave to paxil and the like forever, hence traz is a much better option."


"Taking for Bipolar Disoder II and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Works nearly immediately and works wonders. Never had a quieter head or felt better. The horrible taste is worth it."


"BEST medicine for my anxiety and helps me to get quality sleep. If I take one tablet I'm good for 8 hours."


"My husband has had severe rosacea all his life.  He was prescribed Oracea about three years ago.  Neither of us had any particular opinion of its efficacy until we had to interrupt his therapy for budgetary reasons.  While he was off Oracea, his condition flared and visibly worsened.  When we resumed his therapy we could see the improvements almost instantly!  Thank you, thank you!"


"Took 1.0 right after surgery for ten years. Then special ist concerned to high. Conservative drop to .95 then dropped to .88 when dropped to .88 was very tired put on 5 lbs in 5 dayswas a weight watchers person has lost 20 pounds took me ten months to lose 20 then change in dosage gain 5 pounds added steps up to 20000 a day and cut portions back more finally ten months later have kept 20 pounds off . I worked hard to do this since the change from .95 to .88 made me very tired. Now they want to drop it to 65? I am still tired constipated and do not understand why if I am borderline? Whatever that means why would you stop it to .65 very disappointed. Have moved to clovis California will have to find new doctor. Change in meds really stressed"


"I'm into my 3rd week of a 12 week clinical trail with this medicine and I feel much better already. Bit of a challenge getting to sleep on the first few days but worth it.
Hope my end result is a good one."


"I was prescribe this after a very minor fender bender.  I thought I was fine after the accident.  But as I sat in my work chair, I turned to the side to get a print out and I just got stuck!  Stuck by the pain.  After the chair situation, the day just got worst.  I went to an urgent care where I got the prescription for this along with physical therapy.  The conjunction of the 2 might have led to the speedy recovery! After some spring cleaning today, I knew I would need some Skelaxin.  I know, seems like normal wear and tear for a home owner.  But when you are as inactive as I am, even an extra activity can be excruciating!!  Being allergic to ibuprofen also doesn't help.  One Skelaxin later and my leg and arm pains went away. Thank goodness."


"I'm at 5 months and I'm finally feeling better. The first 2 weeks were TERRIBLE (nausea, insomnia, increased anxiety). The first 2 months were bad but bearable, wouldn't have made it through without the emergency ativan my doctor prescribed me. Finally started to feel better around 3 months. Started at 25mg and slowly moved up in 12.5mg increments to 75mg. Also went to therapy, practiced mediation, and exercised to help recovery."


"Very easy to insert! Felt like it kind of popped into place.

Put it in on the first, heaviest day of my period and it completely stopped it.

Days 2-5 were crampy, nauseated, fevery, achy, irritable and generally not fun. Since then, it's been wonderful. No lingering side effects (except ridiculous discharge, it really is bad). It hasn't fallen out, even during sex or bowel movements. Boyfriend can't feel it during sex. Still not pregnant, but we use condoms as well so I can't speak to its efficacy on its own.

Skin is clearing up, mood is better, sex drive is as insatiable as ever. Appetite has increased.

Love the convenience compared to the pill and low commitment compared to an IUD. Would recommend."


"Been on Adderall XR for a week and I can tell a huge difference in my daily life. I was prescribed 20mg once a day. I am 35 years old and I believe I have always suffered from untreated ADHD. My only complaint is with no insurance it is a fairly expensive medication but so far well worth the cost."


"Female using for 2-3 GW on my perineum and around anus. I had the warts for 4 weeks before diagnosis. Started Aldara--I guess I'm a "lucky one" because I started to see shrinking and color change after the first week. It didn't burn, just itched during and the next day. 3 weeks in and one wart is completely gone and the other has shrunk. Unfortunately warts spread easily so I have a few small new ones since the diagnosis which I am now treating w Aldara. Just FYI having sex (when the cream is NOT on) didn't seem to irritate or spread the warts. However I don't recommend shaving... It didn't spread them in my case but honestly it wasn't worth the trouble of avoiding the warts and it irritated the area more. Have hope!!!"


"My manias have definitely been 'filed down' so far.... Though I now have mixed states and anger is highly apparent during mania. Basically I used to have a pure 'joy' mania. But now it's that and quick rage.
Though I'm unsure if Lithium is to blame here for I've always had anger issues. "


"Nothing better than this for stopping cold sores dead."


"I have been slowly increasing my LDN for fibromyalgia for the last several weeks. It has provided better relief than the Fentanyl 100 mcg that I had been on for years! Very hopeful that I will find my optimal dose and feel even better- I have had pain relief and an increase in energy. It caused insomnia though so I changed the dose to the a.m. with no drowsiness noted."


"I was on Synthroid only for 8 years after being diagnosed with Hypothyroidism . My dose was changed many times over that time frame by 4 different Endocrinologists but I still felt bad, weight gain, fogginess, depression, chronic fatigue you name it. 6 weeks ago I was put on 10 mcg of Cytomel by a new doc that I am seeing a 100 miles from my home town and I am happy to say for the first time in 8 years I have relief from my symptoms. I have lost 10 pounds in 6 weeks. I am happy not in a fog anymore and I have energy to enjoy life once again. The Cytomel made all the difference. "


"My son was taking the 54mg for 8yrs when all of a sudden he started to get severely depressed and thoughts of hurting himself.  He was immediately taken off the Concerta. I had read about the side effects but it seem to be a small percentage of children getting this.
Make sure you read ALL side effects and the long term usage on how it will effect your child."


"I have ADHD and Bulimia. I read through everyone's comments and I couldn't agree more. I am a 21 year old model living in New York City and suffered from chronic ADHD/ADD and Bulimia. Ritalin would make me so jittery I couldn't even try to do anything. 1 hour of euphoria that led no WHERE. (Focalin *is new* did the same thing just paid more!) So they tried everything in every batch: Daytrana, Focalin and Ritalin.. then Vyvanse with Adderall IR or AddXR with ADD IR

Anyways I looked up online and saw how Dexedrine is what makes up half of Adderall. I asked my doctor he was like "ehh" but he went for it. I've been on it ever since. I think it is the most under credited ADHD/Stimulant medicine on the market. I have no anxiety, clean concentration! "


"When I read these reviews, I was really nervous about starting this. I didn't experience any extreme emotional problems. At first everything was fine. I had irregular periods (happening when on the active pills, sometimes 2 weeks apart), but that's expected in the early months. But after a few months, I noticed that I was getting itchy hives on my face. Didn't associate it with this medicine until I noticed it was only happening when I had my period. Within a few hours after taking it, I'd get hives on my face and they'd stay all day but flare up even more the next day after taking the pill again. Horribly embarrassing. I had such clear skin and having red itchy bumps was just so upsetting. My dr took me off of it."


"Started taking this medication this morning with the only UTI related side effect being fever and fatigue. Now since taking two doses of Nitrofurantoin, I have excruciating shoulder and neck pain. In case a UTI wasn't uncomfortable enough by itself, now as much as I want to sleep, I can't even lay down without constant muscle pain. I will be contacting my primary care doctor in the morning to send in another prescription because this is unbearable."


"I am taking a small dose of this and find it needs a "boost". It seems to work well with 5mgs of melatonin. I wake up feeling like I got a good night's sleep. I still wake up during the night to use bathroom but I go right back to sleep. I don't find it works well at my low dose without the melatonin.   However, the melatonin does not work on its own so the combo seems just right for me."


"So far, my 2nd day taking 80mg . My ears and scalp are so itchy!"


"I've taken birth control, first when I was a teenager to control my periods, then to prevent pregnancy. I've had an IUD, it's a toss up on that one. I have one child and until I can save enough money for the permanent procedure, Lutera is what I'll use. It's effective, no weight gain, no mood swings. Felt a bit nauseous when I first started taking this but other than that I highly recommend it."


"Do not try this medication I honestly thought I was going to die 2 hours in the toilet coming out both ends. My toilet looked like something out of a horror film. I literally felt like I was going to die. Being a female the cramps felt like labor contractions, worst pain of my life. This medication needs to be turned in to the FDA!!! Humans should not be their science pigs for this drug. Especially being that we are put on this because we are already in pain- this drug is like taking a death pill!!!! Dangerous! Please stick to an over the counter medication for constipation, I would rather be constipated any day than go through what happened to me. I gave this medication 2 weeks and one night woke up with cramps like I was in labor!!!!!!!!!!!"


"Have suffered from Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Constipation for many years.  Have been taking Linzess for 2 months now.  I take it every morning 30-60 minutes before I eat, and it works wonderfully!  I no longer have to deal the that bloated feeling and belly pain I would feel throughout the day.  I also feel that I completely get my stools out, no longer deal with straining on the toilet.  Having a bowel motion is now very easy for me and I no longer have to deal with these issues on a regular basis.  You do have to take it every day and not skip a dose.  You might get loose stools on the first couple of doses when you start Linzess, wasn't a big deal and went away after the first few days.  Probably "loosening" my stools up so I would no longer be constipated."


"I was given a large dose of dexamethasone to reduce swelling after total shoulder replacement, and began to hiccup.  After 48 hours I was exhausted and sore from hiccups, my doctor gave me a dose of thorazine.  It knocked me out and the hiccups stopped and did not return."


"It's my first time on this medication and I must tell you that I experience no cravings at all for the heroin. Now its time to get off of the Suboxone!"


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"I am half way through this treatment of IV infusion of Ferrlecit. Each time after the infusion, both arms break out in terrible rash, and swell alot. The IV arm is much worse than the opposite arm. I also have chest pain and general malaise. I am taking histamine blockers at the time of the infusion to help but it doesn't help much."


"my story starts out the same as many, but I was having sex with my boyfriend and somehow the condom slipped off (and actually got stuck inside me ew) and I'm not on birth control. my boyfriend did not cum inside me but precrum is a real thing and there was no way I was taking any risks, both of us being 18 and definitely not ready for a kid. so we went to the drug store and got the generic brand and I ended up taking it about two hours after. no dramatic symptoms really, just some headaches, fatigue, bloating and breaking out. when I was took My Way I was due for my period for another two weeks and believe me those were the most nerve wracking two weeks of my life. but this morning I FINALLY got my long awaited period and I feel so relieved"


"I have been on the Vivelle Dot for 3 years after having my hysterectomy. It is wonderful and has controlled my hotflashes, night sweats, breast tenderness, and dry sking. The Vivelle Dot is a much better drug for me than Premarin. The Premarin was making my skin literally very dry and  shrivel. At first the Premarin was fine and after several years it started to have a very different effect on me causing pain during intercourse and very dry skin. Changed to Vivelle Dot and all symptoms went away"


"I'm in my late 40's and have always had anxiety spike but in the last 10 years my job has become overwhelming to me and I would wake up vomiting and in anxiety attacks.  I had always gone to therapists who would give me exercises which would work at first but after a while I could not handle it.  Found a dr who gave me 20 mg and I can not tell you how much it has helped almost from the get go my spikes have calmed down and I can control my feelings.  I haven't really had any stress lately at work so I haven't tested that out but just in my every day working where I would just feel anxiety it has helped.  The one problem is that my sex drive is very low - not gone - but low"


"I have had Botox injections often over the past three years. For me they last about six months. My doctor performs the injections under general anesthesia so I don't feel a thing except for the IV that is the worst part for me. I have only gotten one UTI from the injections. I have Multiple Sclerosis, the doctor I have is knowledgeable about MS. We tried four different meds which didn't work. I have good luck with the injections so I plan on sticking with them."


"I have taken Malarone on the last 6 trips to Papua New Guinea jungle area and also Liberia Africa with good results. I am very well satisfied with it as a prophylaxis and treatment also."


"I've been taking Alesse for 3 months now and my experience was very poor. There's a number of problems I had with this birth control pill. Number one is the nausea. Everyday for the last couple of months I would feel slight nausea to the point where I thought maybe I was pregnant. I took pregnancy test numbers of times because I was worried if maybe I was really pregnant. I did some research that the pills give you nausea so I waited and continued taking it with food before intaking it and still nothing worked. On top of that I've gotten severe acne, I don't usually get acne, my skin is clear but once I started taking the pill my acne grew worse it's really bad now. Lastly the mood swings and period cramps which were terrible."


"Over 13 years was on different synthetic thyroid medicines. About 5 yrs ago started having problems with diarrhea, constipation, fatigue. Then two yrs ago horrible aches and pains, very low temperature. I felt I was dying. Pointed out to my doctor abnormal t3s and t4s which he never noticed. After taking every diagnostic test and even CT scans I was finally prescribed Armour thyroid. I have my life back again. Unbelievable."


"I have pretty severe PTSD with some generalized free-floating anxiety.  When the Klonopin just wasn't cutting it anymore, and I'd tried so many other drugs (Atarax, Remeron, Buspar....) with no relief, I finally convinced my doctor to let me give Gabapentin a try.  I also have chronic pain symptoms, so I thought that there was a chance it would help with that (it only helped a little), but literally, with my first dose I felt like a ton of weight had been lifted from my shoulders.  I was happy and not anxious.  Unfortunately, it petered out on me over a few months.  I taper off and after a few months get back on.  Still works!"


"I've had the 75 mcg/hr patch on for 1 week with the pain level still the same as before using. I hope I'll be able to go to the 100mcg with better pain relief than the 75. Thank you!"


"Was prescribed for asthma to get me off my inhaler so often. It worked but, I gained 6lbs in 5 days & started having random nose bleeds & waking up with lots of joint pain. Then I stopped sleeping more than 4 hrs a night & I was taking it it before bed. The days were filled with anxiety, brainfog & confusion. Too bad because it really did help control the asthma. I stopped taking it. I'd rather cough than be in constant pain & crazy."


"Made a day livable. I could actually function."


"I have been on Linzess 290 for 5 months now. It is a miracle pill. I take it first thing when I get up in the morning and wait to eat until after I get to the office. It seems that as soon as food or drink goes in, yesterday's junk comes out. If you know you are not going to be near a restroom (i.e. going to the beach, park, etc.) then skip the pill that day. I'm sure that's not recommended but it gives you some control over your body at least. Everything goes back to normal when you take the pill again the next day."


"This is a really strange product and I feel like it works but has incredibly painful side effects that are pretty worrying. I used it before bed and it woke me up in agony. The irritation and itchiness was horrible, but when I finally fell asleep and woke up I did feel like the itchiness related to the yeast infection had died down. The cream continued to leak which made it extremely uncomfortable to do anything with the day, and about 15 hours after using I've noticed a really bad swelling which makes it painful to walk. I only used the external cream once because it only made the irritation worse. I feel like the medication does work, but at such a high dose it causes incredibly bad side effects."


"Just started taking medication, 50mg the first really good nights sleep in a long time.  I have been reading about all of the side effects and am concerned as I am taking some of the medicines that counteract with this medicine and it seems all the side effects that are listed are the ones I'm trying to get rid of.  It's worth a try, will let you know how it turns out."


"I have bad anxiety, did not work at all for me, been on buspar, trazadone, xanax, and klonopin. Xanax and klonopin work best."


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"I seldom write reviews for anything but I have found the reviews that I reason on this site very helpful.  My doctor presented me a few birth control options after having my second child.  I liked the idea of only having 4 periods a year.  I've been taking Seasonique now for almost 8 months and I absolutely hate it.  Since taking it, I have gained 10-15 lbs (with no change to my diet or exercise - If anything I'm eating less and more on the go).  My periods are now heavier than EVER before, more irregular (anywhere from every 4-7 weeks) and longer than any I've ever had.  (usually around 3 weeks.)   If I take my pill 2 hours late, I will start spotting the next day.  I also get these weird rashes on my neck (that started 8 months ago)."


"I have had the skyla iud since October 2015. I must say that it is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I thought I would never find a good birth control after getting of depo(it made me huge). I have yet to gain any weight and am now having regular periods. Sometimes I even forget that I have an iud inserted! For those who are waiting to see positive results from skyla, hold on it will get better soon."


"Works great. Just very expensive."


"I developed severe calf and back thigh cramps at night after the first use. The allergist said that only about 3% of users develop leg cramps, but I don't see this mentioned at all in the side effects."


"I've been on Lunesta for 5 years.  Horrible to be an insomniac for this long.  Tried Belsomra over the last four days and it's pretty amazing.  You take it an hour before bedtime and you have to be in a mental state of letting go of your fear of not sleeping, in order for this to work.  It gets me to a drowsy, sleepy mode.  The issue is that I keep waking up throughout the night and am waking up super early so while it's solid on sleep initiation, I don't know why I can't stay asleep.  But having said all of this, I'm pretty impressed with how I feel on only 4-5 hours of sleep.  It seems as though even though I'm waking up periodically, I must be getting higher quality sleep than on the other drugs.  Overall, I'm quite optimistic."


"This medicine does help with inhibitions when talking to people. But I find that I'm not fully satisfied with this medicine. I still have bad anticipatory anxiety to social situations. To the point where I can't relax before a social event."


"I have been through my entire first month of Lo Loestrin Fe. I am on it for not only birth control, but also to help control mood swings and help out my intense cramping. I was skeptical that it would work because other birth controls had done nothing for me in the past, but it's been five years, so I decided to try it. The results have been quite satisfactory. I am underweight and have managed to gain three pounds, my mood swings were much less severe, and I did not even take any pain killers for my cramping this month at all. Period also went from a week long to 3 days and light. Only negative effect is acne, but I'm hoping this will clear up as I continue to take it."


"I had Skyla placed 2 years ago within the first few months I gained 30lbs, sex drive plummeted, horrible cramps, I felt bloated constantly."


"My doctor always give this to me every time I got my pharnygitis, which normally attacks on winter times.."


"Great medicine however it is for temporary relief. It kills pain for about 1 to 2 hours."


"Love this pill! I tried Ortho Cylclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Loestrin 24.  They all made me emotional, have angry outbursts, and hazy feeling. I didn't want to go back on the pill because of that but I wanted to give it one last shot. It hasn't affected my mood or weight at all. Everyone's body is different. If you have issues with a pill look up the hormone combination. I noticed that the 3 failures had one in common and tried to find a new pill that didn't contain that hormone. Orsythia was one and I really am happy I gave it a shot. What works for one person might not work for you. Keep an open mind and keep trying until you find what works for you."


"I've never taken Xanax before up until now. I've tried Effexor, Viibryd, Wellbutrin, etc. but none of those worked at all and I could not handle the side effects. Xanax has given me my life back. My panic attacks have finally reduced, but more importantly I can continue to function in my normal everyday life. Most other medicines have me sitting on the couch in the evenings doing absolutely nothing as nothing seemed to matter. With Xanax, I can effectively handle my overwhelming daily task list!"


"I want to share my experience from being on Ortho Evra. I have only been on the patch for a month and this is my week off of the patch. I got to say being on the patch has been the best experience I've had on birth control. Before this I was on 2 different kinds of birth control pills. First one I wasn't even on it for a month I was always sick, the second one was little better but after a year it made me sick. So I started Ortho Evra and the only bad side effect has been that my Breast are a little sore. But they also seem fuller which is great. I love knowing when I'm going to get my period since I was never reg before. I got it on time now and that's great. I also love the fact that I only have to change it once a week."


"Almost six weeks in...not one pound. The tiredness at first had me ready for bed about 3pm. I was exhausted. Mouth a bit dry, mild headaches, but they only lasted about a week.

Very disappointed that working out seven days a week, being careful with portion size etc. showed no encouraging results."


"As I've just recently started taking Ranitidine HCL 150 mg tablets it is my desire to see it help to prevent all these heartburn attacks as I call them. I've been having several attacks feeling as if I'm having a heart attack several times a week. As of late it has got so much worse, and I'm not exactly sure why. I usually don't know stomach acid is being sent from my stomach upperward, due to my also having a hyial hernia. Where the hyial hernia is located is always where the pain starts and remains the worst. "The pain that is becoming much worse with each and every attack. Again as I've already stated It's my hope that with the use of Ranitidine HCL and Pantropazole that both these medications  taken will stop this."


"My doctor recently switched me from Ritalin LA to Methylin ER since it comes in a generic form and is much more affordable.  Sometimes I can't even tell I have taken the Methylin ER, the performance is so sub-standard to the Ritalin LA.  "


"Fire ants is a PERFECT way of discribing how this feels! Almost immediately after inserting the cream I felt this fire itching feels and it's honestly the most uncomfortablist thing ever... STAY AWAY FROM THIS PRODUCT."


"Firazyr stopped the swelling from HAE and also reduced the swelling within about 45 minutes.  The sooner you treat with Firazyr, at the onset of symptoms, the better the result."


"I have poor tolerance of many medicines but was given Meclizine when I became extremely ill on a cruise. It (chewable form) calmed my stomach within 1/2 an hour and gave me the best night's sleep in a long time!  Next morning, I was like a new person. I used it again after gall bladder surgery when other medicines (Zofran, Compazine) produced horrible side effects, & again just last week when I had stomach "flu"...the doctor was skeptical and wrote a script for Zofran anyway, but the meclizine worked SO much better for quelling the nausea. I generally think that drugs do more harm than good but when you're lying on the floor unable to keep down food or water & something (meclizine) relieves that, it's like a miracle."


"It's the best thing that's ever happened to me."


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


"I got Nexplanon in June 2014, at first I had my period for a little over a month. But short after I started to get headaches everyday and bad ringing in my ears. After a few months my ears started to pop everytime I would swallow and still does til this day. It's not an ear infection, I've been to the docter. I constantly feel bloated and sharp cramp even when I'm not on my period. I get irritated very quickly and feel on edge most of the time. But so far very effective of preventing pregnancy  but over all experience not very good hope to get it taken out SOON! I wouldn't  recommend it - but everyone's different."


"I started on 0.6 of Saxenda on Aug. 10th. I administer the shot in my inner thigh at 9:30pm every night.  The needle has only hurt once and only once did I have a bruise for a day. For the first week, I didn't experience any negative side effects. I did start to feel a slight decrease in appetite, though. A week later I doubled the dose to 1.2.  That night, I had severe abdominal pain and had to use the bathroom three times that night.  For 2-3 days I had an awful taste in my mouth, but that has gone away.   I've seen a huge difference in my appetite.  I am a 47 year old female that weighs 184lbs.  I haven't gotten on the scale because I am afraid I'll be disappointed but I do feel "lighter". I am eating much less and don't crave most foods"


"Seriously, is this pill a joke? Screw Generess FE. I'm about to enter my 4th week and I've never been more miserable in my life. Let me start by saying that no pill just magically makes you gain weight, it's the increase in appetite that makes you gain weight. I'm freaking starving ALL the time no matter how full I am. I'm EXTREMELY tired. I have done nothing all week except go to work, eat, and sleep. I'm a totally different person. My boobs hurt, and I had a huge fight with my new husband. Would rather have sex never again then feel like this any longer."


"I've been on the patch for two years now and have had a pretty positive experience. I choose the patch because unlike the pill it was only once a week and didn't have many horrifying side effects like some other options out there.  I place my patch on my stomach near my belly button area, per the instructions. I find  that on my skin it stays put but removal can be a bit painful hence why I always remove it in the shower while using plenty of soap. My periods while in the patch are short and sweet and to the day. I usually have 2 days of light bleeding and two medium days to end my cycle. I did notice some weight gain, but nothing crazy and nothing I worried myself with.

Just remember every body reacts differently to birth control!"


"Only seems to last for 4 hours."


"Since I am an addict for pain pills I don't have many options. My friend gave me a few to try. Thank heavens above. I finally found a non narcotic, non addictive drug that helps....Thanks"


"I started this pill before I went off to college and it is an absolute godsend!! After the first couple of months of spotting both the second and fourth weeks I haven't gotten my period since. I have had no weight gain and only increases in acne when I am extremely stressed. I also have some spotting during the active weeks if I am stressed. I have been taking this pill for about a year and a half and I absolutely love it!!! I highly recommend."


"I just started Wellbutrin I have a two month old and a 3yr old. Out of no where I started to feel scared all the time confused and can't concentrate at all and then I would have panic attacks and thoughts of death not kill myself just the thought of dying. I've been taking it for a week and half  the first day I felt high and it scared me and I have trouble sleeping but keep in mind 2 month old to but I can say the panic attacks have stopped  I'm scared anymore this is working for already they say it takes a month to really get it to work and it's already helping. I'm looking forward to see how much this medication can help me I'll keep everyone updated # feeling hopeful"


"so my boyfriend and I had sex, the condom broke, and we didn't realize until after he had finished inside of me (mega bummer). I took the plan b pill probably 30-45 minutes after we realized what had happened. the side effects hit HARD starting the same day. nausea, lower back pain, sore boobs, absolutely killer cramps, headache, fatigue, the whole thing. it made me feel like I was actually dying, but then 5 days later I got my period. it's super heavy flow and I have the worst cramps I've ever had, but I'm assuming this means I'm not pregnant. rather the side effects than a child :-)"


"Lovaza is an omega-3 acid ethyl ester, the only FDA approved prescription supplement which raises HDL cholesterol. People with high triglycerides and heart failure will also benefit using Lovaza. This product out performs over the counter fish oils."


"I did not sleep at all in fact I stayed up longer. "


"I was put on this drug for my OCD and to help me gain weight because I was very thin. It did work and helped those things, but it also caused extreme constipation. That's why I got off of it. Within a few days of being off the drug, I started to have no appetite and all food was disgusting to me. I never have had this problem in my life, I was always a big fan of food and would practically eat anything. Now it is hard for me to get enough calories in a day because I am disgusted by everything. I'll actually gag on foods now that I had no problem with prior to taking this medication. It has been many months since I got off of it, and no change. I would strongly recommend that you do not take this medication. It has been a nightmare. I am not writing this to be a jerk, I really want to warn people of what it can do so it doesn't happen to others. At the very least, consult with your doctor about this med. I have been on many different medications in my life, and this one by far the worst in terms of getting off of it."


"Effexor has changed my life. I have always had bad anxiety but it got out of control after a traumatic event 3 years ago. Finally decided I needed some help and was prescribed Effexor. I doubted it would help - I tried Lexapro a few years before and had awful panic attacks. I am so glad I was wrong and gave Effexor a chance! My anxiety has greatly decreased and I'm now able to function and think about things other than worries. I had some unexpected benefits too including reduced social anxiety, I'm more motivated, increased confidence, and a general feeling of happiness and well-being. No real negative side effects - I have lost about 15 pounds and I was a normal weight. I feel like this is how I should have been feeling all my life."


"I have found that when I get bronchitis Z-pak is the only thing that helps knock it out of me.  Within a few days I feel much better."


"I have had a headache for four weeks with no other symptoms. Had tried other allergy medicines but they did not work. Within a matter of hours my headache started to fade after my doctor gave me Xyzal. I didn't even think the headache was allergy related until then. Feels so good."


"Methadone helps me tremendously with my chronic back pain, very functional as well."


"This medication helped me get my life back. The first 2 months were rough with side effects, I stuck with it like my doctor recommended I do and they all went away!  "


"Seems diarrhea is main culprit with this med. Been taking it 20 months so far, as far as control of diabetes does not seem to have much affect on blood sugar"


"Prozac was the first medicine I tried for anxiety. I tend to worry a lot and obsess over things. I felt a decrease in my anxiety but it made me too lazy. I didn't want to do anything except sit on the couch and watch TV. I was even too lazy to eat which caused me to lose weight. I then tried Lexapro which I gained weight on but felt a significant decrease in anxiety and now I am on Cymbalta and do not feel a significant decrease in my anxiety and am thinking about talking to my doctor about trying something new again."


"I felt better than I have in 20 years! After 20 years on NSAIDS needed for Lyme arthritis, my kidneys were affected, and when I stopped NSAIDS cold turkey, it was amazing how much pain my body was in.  Now a year into Plaquenil I feel like a new person. Get eyes checked every 6 months.  Had a little visual aura two days ago, don't know if from Plaquenil, but getting it checked next week.  Eye doctor said it wasn't serious."


"I'm taking 500/50Mg. I'm 24years old, this is my 7th day with Janumet and it has helped lower my sugar levels, but I have upset stomach and before I go to bed I feel a little dizzy (my sugars are okay though). I'm going to keep on taking the pill for a few more weeks."


"While I found this medication to be effective for anxiety, the concentration & memory loss were terrible and almost cost me my job.

I didn't really notice anything was wrong until I started my new job.  Training was a nightmare.  I couldn't focus long enough to learn anything new!

I was reading a short list of keywords and by the time I got to #3 I couldn't remember #1.  I couldn't pay attention long enough to read a book, or even a short article.  I couldn't remember people's names.  I had to write everything down.  I couldn't focus on anything anyone was telling me, I would just pretend like I understood.

Luckily I noticed something was wrong and stopped taking it about 2 months ago.  My memory and ability to focus have improved."


"My pain Dr suggested Butrans. Butrans works for me. Takes my pain level down to 3 or 4 and that is manageable for me. The only problem I have with the patch is I am allergic to the adhesive. I have to use a spray steriod prior to placing the patch. So far it has worked. No itching or whelps. I have a hard time getting it approved through both my insurances. It takes a couple of days to finally getting it approved.  I rarely have to take my breakthrough pain meds and I like that."


"I have been taking this medication for OVER 7 weeks and I have only lost 4 lbs. I barely sleep, even if I take the pill at 6:30 am, and I do have to drink water often due to the dry mouth. The one great thing that I have noticed though, is that I no longer have those uncontrollable cravings for junk food."


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"44 YO male, first time user, very healthy, good shape. Started having less than effective erections 2 years ago. Possibly linked to back surgery.  Saw my MD this week after reading Cialis reviews. Decided to try it on a night by myself, so there's no pressure. Last night  (Friday) I took 1/2 of 20mg tab and waited a couple of hours. I noticed no change, though I was stimulating, so I took the other half. A couple of hours later I saw a bit of impact.  Woke up with a hard erection, which I haven't done in a while. Throughout today the erection comes/goes very well. Is it supposed to take this long? Also, I thought the pills were scored to easily cut. Mine are not scored.  Have a mild headache."


"I took Ciallis 20mg  for first time yesterday on empty stomach as far as  I knew it works within 30 minutes max actually it took much longer up to 5 hours !!!
I tried Viagra many times before and I think it worked much more better
any explanation?"


"I've been on latuda for about two months. I had been taking Risperdal and Lamictal for years and while I was getting by I wasn't in such a great mood often. Shortly after taking this I noticed I felt much happier and my therapist and girlfriend both said I seem less inhibited and in a better mood. It's not like I'm manic and I don't feel like the happiness is some artificial shot in the arm. I'm perfectly lucid and at peace with things most of the time. That all being said I also have more frequent mood swings. The swings aren't as bad as when I'm off meds, but I do feel pretty down about 10 to 20 times a month with episodes lasting various amounts of time. I'm currently taking 20mg latuda and 300mg Lamictal."


"After I had my baby i was in constant stress recovering from my csection to having take care of my two toddlers and a newborn baby . I started having terrible panic attacks that would last all day . I was completly housebound . So i went to see my dr and he prescribed zoloft 25 mgs .i was always afraid to take medicines but my condition got to the point where i needed to try .I needed help i had 3 babies that rely on me . So i started zoloft 25 mgs the anxiety got worse for a whole month and a half .I waited it out because dr said it takes time to work . And he was right !!! After a month and a half i was a different person the attacks stopped . I havnt had an attack for almost a year now .im still at the same dosage too , only 25 mgs"


"I had the mirena iud put in on June 23. I had spotting afterwards for a few days then my regular period at the time it was supposed to be. But then had my 6week check up. She said the strings were curled up around my cervix. So she got these long tweezers things cause she said she had to check the strings. She unfurled them and said "ohhh yes there they are" then said okay I'm done everything looks good. BUT since August 4th I've been non stop spotting and everyday for about 3hours it's more then spotting but not period amount, and lots of pain full cramping. I don't know what to think anymore. Before the 6week check up I loved it but I don't know what happened when she uncurled the strings."


"I was put on this for 3 months.  It's been 2 years now and I can't ween off it.  My immune system is in bad shape and I'm developing side effects. I wish I'd been put on something else. It was nice at first thinking it was only short term, but now its becoming a bigger problem than help."


"This drug made me visually hallucinate so bad I had to be driven to the ER! It stopped within a couple of hours, but I never took it again, and the hallucinations went away after that night."


"I took this pill at bedtime twice and it kept me awake until after 2:00 a.m.  I woke up with worst symptoms than I had before I took the pills  When I woke up I was stuffed up and I stayed that way all day long.  I also had lots of coughing - unlike my normal cough that is due to post nasal drip. I also have a bad sore throat.  On both Saturday and today I have tiredness and I am unable to function.  I will go back to my normal medicine in the morning.  These pills were a waste of money."


"I started taking adipex but the insomnia and other side effects were just becoming unbearable so my doctor switched me over to tenuate 75mg ER . Besides the side effects listed tenuate has been pretty bearbable vs adipex and I can cope with the few side effects they are not too bad . I have noticed for me that the weight loss is slower on tenuate but as long as I am eating right and excercising the weight comes off .  I'm losing 1-2 pounds a week so I'm staying on target and at a healthy weight loss . At the begining you will lose the first week for me it was 7 pounds then after 2 weeks it slowed to 1.5 pounds a week . You have to eat healthy choices & excerise or u will just gain back what u lost."


"My son was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago and like most parents I refused to believe that anything was "wrong" with my son. After research I decided against medication because of the TERRIBLE reviews and side effects... until I heard about Intuniv. It has been one of the BEST decisions that I have ever made. He still has his happy little personality and still a rambunctious little boy but he is able to sit in class without bouncing off the walls and his grades have really improved. Like previous reviews he was very tired and had headaches in the beginning but like the Dr promised that quickly faded. He is 8 now and will remind me if I forget to give it to him because he says that it makes him feel better, and he sleeps like a log."


"I had cystic acne on my jaw line and cheeks from almost 2 years. Have been using many medications like benzoyl peroxide creams, salicylic acid and over the counter creams. But nothing was working out. 2 months back I went to another dermatologist and she prescribed me Aczone cream to use 2 times a day.
It really worked for me.  Within 2 weeks I can make out the difference. New acne almost stopped appearing and even the acne that is trying to come out is clearing up fast. I am so happy that my skin cleared up pretty soon. But if I stop using it for few days, acne start coming back again. Also the scars are still there. I think they are fading a little, but still not completely. I am happy my doctor prescribed me this."


"Yaz totally dried me up and I had pain during intercourse even with lubrication."


"I have been on Cymbalta for 4 months.  I have had a multitude of side-effects with this medication including irritability, moodiness, respiratory problems, gastrointestinal bleeding (just to name a few)."


"I smoked for 18 years and never thought I could quit. I wasn't one of those social smokers...I NEEDED it. I would turn into a different and mean person when I had to go more than 2 hours without smoking. I tried the gum, lozenges and E-cig. Nothing worked, and then there was Chantix! It was amazing how it just took the urges away. I still wanted a cigarette out of habit, but not in the same way that I needed one before. I would have tried this years ago had I known. I have been smoke free for 5 months now. There is a downside though. I had bad side effects the first 2 weeks. I felt so strange and not myself at all. The side effects did go away completely, so if you stick it out, it is well worth it!"


"Been on Zonisamide for maybe 3 years, probably more,  can't remember exactly; no grand mal seizures what so ever.  Try not to take it late at night though. Take 3 pills all at once, any time during morning hours, or even early afternoon. But this is the best for me, anyhow."


"I have been on 400mg of Seroquel XR along with my antidepressant for more than 1 year. Initially the medicine worked great for my Stress, Delusions and helped me sleep well in the night. Lately the anxiety has returned and I have severe anxiety during the day time. In the night I pass out so don't feel much in the night. However this medicine has caused me gain a lot of weight. I would say I have gained about 25 pounds since starting the medicine."


"I have had weight gain with this medicine.  It has knocked out the medication-resistant depression that I have been suffering with for years."


"This is the only birth control since the depo that I have found that works for me. I get terrible cramps, mood swings, tender breasts, and acne when I'm not on BC or on any other BC. After the first month on gildess, after my body was used to it, I had ZERO PMS side effects!!!!!! I am sooooo happy I finally found something that takes away those terrible debilatating cramps!!!! I have had absolutely NO issues with this BC!!!! So grateful to have found this..."


"Took 1 dose (first dose) at 6am on a tuesday. By 8am throat was sore. 9am feet went numb and started feeling odd, throat hurt more as well. By 11 am feet were red and raw and hurt like nails poking through them. Genitals became beat red and raw! Had a fever and loss of appetite.  Did not take anymore after first dose. Thursday feet were better but still had sore throat and genitals still raw and felt nauseous. Friday still sore throat, genitals not as red or raw but developed a hive on them. It's now Saturday and still have sore throat, color is back to normal on genitals but still have hive and now another in the pubic hair area. I'm kinda freaking out now and probably go back to he doctor today. All this from one damn pill! Uti still there"


"I have been dealing with chronic back, neck, hip, knee and both ankles pain for ten years now. I'm 48yrs I've always worked until my body broke down. If were not for the Oxycontin, I would be bedridden and in a wheelchair. When taken appropriately this is a miracle. "


"I found this medication does not work at all"


"It gave me my life back. No more bouts of depression and I have my socaial life back! I have ADD symptoms and this helps me focus a great deal. I wish I knew about this years ago.I would never go off it now."


"I've never had any issues with taking this medication."


"get real cannabis,,,works much better,,,entourage effect~

grow your own ~~~"


"I had my first colonoscopy today. I used OSMO PREP and was concerned about taking so many pills. After the first phase, I was a little nauseated, but my doctor had given me Zofran which helped tremendously.
I was given Propofol during the procedure, and did not feel a thing, or remember a thing. I had no side effects from the medicine whatsoever. This was the way to go for me."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Read through the reviews about the bad taste, and was pleasantly surprised when I had to drink the solution.  I mixed it with cold bottled water.  It's consistency was slightly thicker than water, and the mix had a cherry taste.  Much like a  cough medicine. I heard horror stories from people that had a colonoscopy years ago about the prep.  This drink was nothing.  I started to drink it and just finished it.  No gagging.

I experienced some nausea, but it was minor. My only concern was I took the first dose at 6pm.  Had no reaction.  Took the second dose around 3 am.  It wasn't until 4, that it started to kick in.  I know a number of people said it started right away.  Mine didn't do anything until after the second dose."


"I took two years of Tamoxifen, without much side effects that I cannot manage. I took Femara for one year and could not even turn my head and had joint pains to the point I could not turn my head when I was driving. Now I just got off exemestane after 6 months as I cannot sleep even with sleeping pills. I am five years out from chemo and doctor still wants me to take the pills for another year and four months. "


"I take Valtrex on a semi-regular basis to help my immune system. For example, I take one per day plus vitamin D and never get a cold sore. I did this for six months so I wouldn't have one at my daughters wedding! They always appear when I am stressed or in the sun. I still take them a few times a week and use an SPF sunscreen everyday which helps a lot. It can be expensive but I will pay anything if it works, forget the over counter stuff."


"I was not feeling well and had stomach pain. I went ahead and took pepto bismol and it made me feel worse. Within minutes my pain came stronger I felt bloated and discomfort. After a few hours in pain I went to the market and purchased MOM.....within one hour of taking it with a glass of water it worked.....the results were AMAZING!!! everything was gone and I felt very clean!"


"I have mild IBS. Stomach cramps in the morning. Shift between mild constipation and "all at once" where I have to use the bathroom 3 times in one hour. This medicine has greatly reduced the all or nothing pattern."


"I tried every lotion, shampoos etc that said it would work and didn't. Came to the point where I was scratching so much my hair was falling out. My doctor suggested Elocon lotion for my scalp. Skeptical of course, used it in my hair and scalp before I went to sleep (stung a bit) but worth waking up and washing my hair to clear flake free scalp. I've never looked back, Best lotion ever."


"My friend, a registered nurse, recommended this product.  Like a lot of women, I have sporadic pain in my shoulder and neck area.  Whether this is the result of stress and/or carrying a heavy purse, I don't know.  Anyhow....I tried the patch and within 90 minutes my pain was gone!  I have since recommended this product to other women at work with the same issues and they also had good results."


"I've been on phentermine 37.5mg once daily for 9 weeks. The first week was rough: lots of headaches, irritability, with an easily evoked "fight or flight" response. Although I will say that when I was feeling irritable and unreasonably mad, I was well aware of my behavior and knew it was a side effect of the med. I also have underlying mild anxiety/depression which has gotten considerably more challenging on this med. I do take Zoloft 100mg daily. All and all between the weight loss and endorphins from exercising(30 min daily) made it a lot easier to handle. For all of my time on this med, sleeping has been challenging. I have to wait a good 17-18 hrs after taking the med before I can sleep. I tried taking half a pill and it was totally ineffective. I have always been prone to dizzy spells when standing up quickly or squatting and standing: this med intensified that effect big time. But after 4-5 weeks that side effect was much less. Dry mouth is also still very common.I  don't mind as it encourages me to drink more water! All said and done, it's been 9 weeks and I've gone down 37 lbs with little effort, and I still have zero appetite. I eat because I am supposed to, not because I am hungry. The effectiveness has only decreased around 15-16 hrs after taking the pill. I am 31, starting weight 252.  I am a huge fan of this med. The side effects are manageable and well worth the 37 lbs loss. Diet wise, I'm doing low carb/low fat/low calorie, I go out to dinner 1-3 times a week and drink minimal to no alcohol. I did not have any spikes in blood pressure either. The initial stimulant effect went away quickly, I just feel like my normal self when I take it. The most important part of this med to me, is that it takes away ALL my cravings. Yes it destroys my appetite, but being hungry was never the reason I overindulged in the past. This med makes food indifferent so I use it as I should:as fuel, not for pleasure. Also you will get a prescription for 3 months as it is intended to be a short term medication due to the side effects on your heart(read packet insert for details). If you have high blood pressure you cannot take this :(

Feel free to ask any questions!

I am in no way affiliated or endorsed by this med and have posted this review in my own accord."


"I started on 08/31/2017, so only my second dose of 0.6 mg.  No side effects at this point.  Dr. Administered the first injection at the office around noon yesterday.  By that evening, I wasn't hungry and seemed to have more energy than normal.  Took the second dose at 7 am this morning.  Haven't felt like eating, and my normal coca cola (my drug of choice) just didn't taste right.  Which I feel is a good thing.  Easier to stop something when it doesn't taste good. I am 49 years old, PCOS, and yesterday at the Dr. office weighed in at 330.4 lbs. I got my insulin tested this morning fasting.  I will meet with the nutritionist next week.  Since this is a great long weekend, I am planning on starting the Keto diet that my Dr. is recommending."


"I'm 38 and have been a heavy bleeder for most of my life. Soaking pads and tampons many times day and night. I tried birth control pills to control my  bleeding but they made me depressed and had to stop them. I tried the Mirena and was shocked at how fast my periods stopped. Just unbelievable that in two months I went from soaking pads and tampons chronically to wearing a small liner daily. It was a small pinch getting it in and well worth it. I really thought there was hope for my bleeding and it has been gone for 5 months now. The first 2 months I had little periods. Then they stopped all together. This Mirena really works. Hang with it for a few months and your period will be gone."


"I have PTSD with panic attacks. When these come on it's terrifying to say the least! I take half a tablet and about 30 mins later I am calm. It has truly been a life saver for me. Like a lot of people here I went to the ER 3 times thinking I was dying all tests revealed nothing wrong with me."


"Drank the 16oz mix straight down followed by 16oz water. Waited about 10 minutes and drank the 2nd 16oz of water. I was in the bathroom at about 30-40 minutes. This stuff works!  I'm scheduled for the 2nd dose at 5 hours after the first. Not loads of fun but nowhere near as tough as expected. Good luck all!"


"At first I felt bloated uncomfortable so I stopped tried it a week later.  Ended up in the hospital I felt flushed face swollen eyes couldn't breathe they had to give me IV and epi to go home with was the worst and scariest experience. Be careful I think its given for too many symptoms .. IBS constipation could be caused by hemorrhoids and diet I still suffer from constipation. I'm taking miralex 2 doses a day  which works but it sometimes gives me diarrhea. Either way going to bathroom is not a pleasant experience"


"Around the age of 12 I started noticing how much I was sweating and it wasn't normal. I was sweating the most under my arms, hands, and feet. It was so bad I'd be embarrassed to Shake someone's hand, wear sandals, and colored shirts. I'd feel sweat drip under my arms and my hands would leave sweat marks on my desk/papers. I told my dermatologist and he recommended Drysol. I've been using it for 4 days and I can genuinely tell you it's helped about 75%. I'm really pleased because my sweating was way worse than most people with hyperhidrosis and nothing else was helping me (certain dry, Hypercare). However, some nights when I apply it, my underarms are burning and itching but I try to not touch it & just go to sleep. I strongly recommend it"


"I have been taking mononessa for my acne.  I no longer have tiny pimples all over my face, which is pretty good, but I now have all over my chin, deep, painful, large, and very visible acne.

Not related to acne, my cramps are reduced, and my period is very regular now, except I used to never spot, and now I have spotting quite often."


"Methadone was wonderful to relieve pain after my laminectomy. Then its effectiveness decreased rapidly and I do not want to increase the dose because in a few months I will have to increase it again. Beside its great decrease in effectiveness, constipation has been awful resulting in a small umbilical hernia from straining. Heating pad has been the best."


"It seemed too good to be true. And for me, it was. I loved not having periods and nothing to remember but it's caused severe depression, insane weight gain, hair loss and tiredness. I never thought these things were caused by the Mirena. I wish I had done my homework."


"I was on Implanon from May, 2013 until September, 2014! I have been off of the birth control for a year, I miscarried Feb 11th & September 18th 2015! I believe my two miscarriages are caused from this evil birth control... I have a 2 year old & had no problems concieving or carrying him... I don't suggest this birth control. I beg you don't get it. I am 20 years, soon to be 21... I now have to go to doctor to see why my miscarriages happened. Which is very heartbreaking for me. I gained weight, was moody (like evil moody), I Had period for like a whole month & swear that was a miscarriage too."


"It worked like a magic for my allergy symptoms. I think it took about 24~48 hours to kick in. Now I only use 1 spray per nostril everyday. If I skip for more than 2 days, I start sneezing again, and that's how I know this medication works. Now I am interested in looking into long-term use."


"I have been suffering with hyperhidrosis ever since I was in grade 8. I could never wear any other color but black and wearing big sweaters would even be a issue. I tried all the shelf clinical brands but nothing seemed to work. It went on all these years and when I started college studying vet medicine and had to wear light blue scrubs I knew this would be a issue and something had to be done! My doctor recommended this to me and I can honestly say I have never been happier! It says on the bottle to apply daily but i find one application works for a few days! Totally recommend this!!"


"Helps dry eye - but generates Terrible long-lasting bitter taste in the mouth, that stays for 4-6 hours or even more) and makes Every food or drink taste bad.
I called Shire and they know that this is an effect of the drug - but they have no Idea what causes it or how to counter it. So - we cannot even know for sure that this is not a long-lasting damage to the taste bud or to any other important function. The longest clinical trials were for 12 months. Thus any long-lasting damage is not known. The thought is troublesome and so is that bitter taste."


"I've been on Depo for about 9 months now, it seemed like the perfect solution to heavy bleeding and unbearable cramping. I think the doctor forgot to mention that I would bleed NONSTOP for months. (I'm still bleeding) Going on it was the worst decision of my life. Also, my family is high risk for ovarian cancer, my doctor was worried about cysts before I went on the shot, and now I'm fearing that if I didn't already have them when I started Depo I have them now. Please stay away from this. The worst part is I'm only 18 and I am now at an even higher risk for breast and ovarian cancer."


"It gave me sores in my mouth where the pill touched my jaw on the inside and also under my tongue. After a few days my insides felt like they were getting distressed also, even with food and prescription stomach medicines. I'm surprised no one else has complained with this side effect."


"I have bipolar type 1. I was on many medications over the years. None of them very effective. I've been hospitalized on many different occasions. I was in a outpatient program. At that time Seroquel had just come out. It did half or less of the Seroquel XR, this was a major game changer for me.

Clonazepam has been literally a life saver for me. It stops my thoughts from going out of control. When a major situation happens I'm able to stay calm and not act on impulse. When driving if someone is going too slow and catch a red light it takes away a lot of the anger I would feel I would say be %85 but flare ups can happen on a MUCH lower scale. One more medicine that can help is lamotrigine."


"I am on my six week pack of Chantix. I felt great the first month. It really did help me quit smoking. I still have thoughts of smoking usually at the end of stressful workday. I have noticed that the last 2 weeks my mood has changed. I can feel myself slipping into a state of depression. I am trying so hard not to focus on this but it is really hard. I don't have a strong support system and I don't have many friends close friends that I can talk to so this scares me. I don't want to smoke any more but I think that after I finish this package of Chantix I am not going to get the third month."


"I've been taking Lexapro for 2 months now for depression and panic attacks, which seem to come from nowhere (and I've never truly understood how scary a panic attack could be until that moment). It has helped me tremendously! Suddenly this last week the side effects which had seemed to taper, have returned. I have the addition of a headache (which I did not have in the beginning) and irritability. I'm also noticeably more tired than I was before. I am now taking the Lexapro in the evening instead of in the morning to help with sleep - but am curious if it is normal to have the side effects go in waves? It seemed as if they were mostly gone except for the lethargy, now they are increasing."


"I was diagnosed with a Yeast Infection for the first  time yesterday morning after 2 days of discomfort. My vulva was swollen, sore & itchy & my vagina was extremely sore & it burned slightly. After I saw cottage cheese-like discharge in my underwear on yesterday morning I decided it was time to take action & I went to my doctor. I was given one pill (150 Mmg dose of Diflucan) by my doctor. I took the pill at around 10:30am & later on last night I began to feel relief! This morning around 7am I woke up feeling almost 100% relieved!! Not even a full 24 hours & this medicine gave me relief! I can still feel slight itching a little bit throughout my day, but I'm sure in a couple of days I'll be back to normal & yeast infection free by Tuesday!"


"This medication is..interesting. I am 20 with what a few doctors think is  Fibro and a chronic pain condition but was Rx'd this med by a psych doctor for tension migraines. While it does NOT really help with migraines, it has been making me awfully sleepy and drowsy, and helping with weird aches and pains throughout my body. It can be used as a mood stabilizer and I can see why- because it makes you so drowsy you can't do or say anything, especially after taking the evening dose! I've been afraid to drive any car since starting this. It makes me more drowsy than my anxiety meds which don't make me drowsy at all! Doctor is raising the dose because since writing that first part- I have become quite used to the med, where my dose does NOT work"


"I've been using NuvaRing for a month now (started on April 14th) and I'm in love. Things may change in the coming months, but I don't foresee them being bad changes. I feel more complete, confident, and it's SUCH a relief to know when I'm going to get my period as opposed to playing a guessing game every month.

I am not having sex, so I am not using it for birth control at the moment, but I'm trusting it will do its job when the time comes.

Because my experience has been almost entirely positive, the only con I can think of is a few of my friends who have been on it tell me how awful their acne was. Negative side effects took place within the first month and continued until they got off of it (3 or so months in).

I'm in love with it!"


"Ok,  Here I go.    Thank God for Zoloft.   I'm 39 and started suffering panic attacks that would last 2-3 months.  I was put on a line of meds which didn't help until I was prescribed Zoloft.  I started at .25mg for a week and after day 2 my anxiety started to lift and my panic was going away.   Its now been 1 year and I have not experienced anymore Panic episodes or anxiety.  I can't tell you enough how much it helped me.  I thought I was doomed as nothing worked and I couldn't go on feeling they way I was. I didn't want to be left alone as I felt so scared about everything.  My mind was a spinning wheel of negative thoughts and I kept spiralling deeper and deeper until I was given zoloft."


"I am 70 yrs old.  For approximately a year i had problems maintaining an erection.  My own diagnosis is that after a couple of "failures", the psychological impact was worse than the physical.  About two months ago, my G.P, started me a 5mg of Cialis and it is like a new world.  Not the sex I had at age 30, but much better than I thought I would ever have again.  My wife and are having good sex  2-3 times a week again.  I only experienced some mild side effects (flushing, slight headaches) for the first couple of weeks and, then, they stopped.  I am a happy man!"


"I've been on OrthoCept for only a week and I have noticed horrible symptoms. I knew that nausea would be common, but I didn't realize that I would not be able to sleep. I also became moodier than I have ever been in my life. I decided to take the pill to help with my mood and my acne. This was the pill for me. My acne has become more horrible than I have ever experienced in my life. I have acne all over my back and chest now, a place where I had never had acne before. I would become very numb also and my headaches seem to have turned into migraines! My breasts are very tender also. I know that it has only been one week, but I cannot risk being even more moody than before. "


"This brought my sugar down to manageable ranges. I'm very please with my results"


"I actually really enjoyed taking Microgestin! I was on Loestrin for about 7 years when my insurance stopped covering it so I had to switch, I went thru gildess, Yasmin, Yaz etc. hated them all until I got on Microgestin. I never really had any side effects, no cramping, no break through bleeding. I did have some very mild weight gain & anxiety throughout the time I was taking the pill but I don't attribute it Microgestin. The one thing I will say is that once I started this pill, I stopped having periods which can be a bit unsettling for some women who like that reassurance, so just thought I'd put that out there. For me - as someone who had very heavy and painful periods in the past - not having periods was a godsend."


"I started having symptoms of degenerative disc disease at age 19 - and was told I would have to learn to live with the pain; since then it has become worse and I now have other areas of my back affected, my hips and knees - and an injury to my ankle that will not heal due to the fibromyalgia, and I keep re-injuring it (they will not operate). In addition I have arthritis and bone spurs in various places. Tramadol is one of the first medications to help with my chronic back pain.. but it gave me the most intense headaches."


"I've been dealing with moderate to severe acne for well over 10 years now, but I never wanted to go on Accutane. Epiduo Forte works! I saw results in 1 week, with less and less acne coming through. It even is starting to reduce the red marks that I have from old acne. People complain that it burns and dries out their skin, but in my case it wasn't that bad.

My skin was a little sensitive, burned only a little, but did get dry. It felt like a tight pulling at times and my neck was very flakey.  My skin is very oily, which may cause it to not be as dry as a result of the medication.

I'm working on my 5th week on Epiduo, and again I am very impressed. I have my follow up in a few weeks, and I am excited to share the results with my doctor."


"This medicine makes me feel, for lack of a better description "wavey" although it makes me sleepy and off balanced it does do well with decreasing nausea, although occasionally I still do get the urge to vomit but it's easily controllable."


"Works great but you'll never sleep the same again. I can sleep for about 3 hours per night and then I'm up every 30-45 minutes after that. Always the same thing every night around the same time, 3am wake up eyes wide open and often cannot fall back sleep. Hardly ever enter REM sleep due to the frequent awakenings. I'm exhausted all day, every day, but hey I'm happy right? WRONG! I need sleep to function. Stopped taking it. Other side effects: dry mouth, decreased appetite, tremors, dilated pupils the size of Texas, CONSTANT HEADACHE, decreased sensation with orgasm. There has to be another way to deal with anxiety and panic attacks, right?!?!"


"Lyrica Pregabalin has changed my life, not a cure, I still have bad days but most of the time I am back to my old self again!"


"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."


"My Doctor prescribed me Necon 1/35 after my horrible experience with Trinessa. I took Necon for about a year and had absolutely no problems with it. I did experience nausea the first 2 days of each new pack but as long as I had something to eat, it wasn't a problem. Periods were light and only 3 days. I had no problems with weight gain or any side effects really. I really would have stayed on Necon as long as possible except my pharmacy has now switched me to another generic called Nortrel 1/35 which is suppose to be the same so lets see.. One thing that really isn't the biggest deal but I appreciated was the packaging on Necon. Now that I am on something else with way cheaper packaging I miss my old pills. All in all, I would recommend."


"I have been taking this medication for over a month at the 0.25mg dose, once daily. I have moderate facial tics that become more severe with anxiety, with my eyes, nose, and mouth twitching at least several times a minute. My psychiatrist prescribed me risperidone and I read online that many people suffer weight gain from this medication. I have had no weight gain at all and no change in appetite, most likely due to my low dosage. From the first dose I took I noticed my tics were reduced significantly, and I remember thinking, "this is what it feels like to be normal!". My tics are almost entirely gone and I used to be reminded of my tics every waking second but now half of the time I forget I even have tics. This drug saved my self-esteem."


"Works well but not sure if I want to keep using it"


"I think my depression is more situational. I'm unhappy with my job, where I live and being alone.  I started taking the 50mg, I felt better the first week, then 3 weeks later started taking the 100mg, I don't notice a change. True about taking the drug when you wake up, it gives you energy. Take it when you wake up or you will not sleep well. I've had a couple of really strange dreams. The problem is that I need to make some changes in my life to really find happiness and really knock out this depression. The only side effect I have is reduced sex drive."


"My knees were so bad I could barely walk around the office without limping.  I had cortisone shots in both knees, which helped, but the Orthovisc treatment has been remarkable.  A very noticeable improvement: I am much more able to walk, stay on my feet for hours, work in the yard, etc.  As many others have commented, the first injections (one in each knee) were painful and left me limping.  The three remaining injections, however, were painless. I don't know how long the impact will last, but so far, so good.  The only downside is the cost.  I have a high-deductible plan, and I ended up paying over $1,000 for the treatment.  I hope I do not have to do this more than once a year at the most."


"After my Shoulder reconstruction  I was given oxycodone 5/325 tramadol 50mg and lorzone 750mg all to take 4x a day. The oxy gave me a headache and didn't touch the pain nor even take the edge off. Didn't like how I felt. So 4 days after surgery I stopped taking it. Stayed with the tramadol and 1/3 pill of lorzone 3x a day and started taking extra strength tylenol. Which is very effective."


"Works great for chronic pain."


"Well been on Campral a week now. I will say I haven't had a drink but the thoughts still go through my head just to have one but we all no where that leads. I pray to God this helps me, time will tell."


"I have tried every antidepressant on this planet, and I must say Lexapro is the best! It helps not only with my severe depression, but also my Anxiety and OCD. Please give this medication a try!"


"I was unable to continue taking this past the 10th day due to the side effects- extreme sweating, dizziness, nausea, and just feeling sick.  I wasn't able to take it long enough to know if it works for pain."


"I have been taking fluoxetine for about five months now. It has been a God send for me!  I am notoriously moody, possibly from BPD, and I do have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder where I have repetitive thoughts and the only way I can describe Prozac is that it feels like a vice grip on your brain that made you think about things over and over, releases completely.

I feel so in control and wherever I put my focus, it stays without drifting back.

I love this medication so much I will never leave it. The only complaint I have is that it does take forever to work. Forget about the 6 to 8 week rule, it will take a few months. And when it works, you will feel so amazing. For me, 60 mgs is ideal."


"This drug has been very helpful for my pulled muscles, since I am allergic to aspirin, motrin, naproxen and all other drugs like that. At least there is something I can take, thank you!"


"I was put on Concerta when I was in grade 9 because I was struggling to pay attention in class and just didn't have any desire to be in school.  After starting to take it my marks in school jumped way up because I was able to now focus in school and be able to pay attention.  The only thing I find I don't like about it would be the side effects like the hot flashes, mood swings, and whenever I miss it I just feel weird and have hot flashes and headaches is another big thing I get really bad with this medicine.  But it has certainly helped me with schooling and just things in general. But it has certainly changed the ways of my everyday life."


"I had a horrible experienced with this medication."


"Has eliminated daily sinus headaches and sore throats."


"I have been on Implanon for almost a year. I have gained over twenty pounds. I was always skinny before. I suffer now from depression. I have weeks of bleeding and no sex drive. "


"This drug is very effective but also very expensive."


"Im actually an adult on the patch. I am 28. female. I've been trying to find the right stimulant with bearable side effects since I was in high school. Please excuse the lengthy review I just know the search can be tough and long. I have Depression, ADD, GA & SA, and OCD skin(cuticle) picking tendencies. It's been very hard finding a stimulant that didn't worsen my anxiety related symptoms. I could tolerate 5mg adderrall XR but my body burned through both the XR and IR in about 3 hours. Then I would crash for the rest of the day (depressed, irritable, anxious).  Vyvanse gave me zero motivation and made me calm but in a weird way. For example, I didn't care or worry about anything... I didn't even want to talk to people. I would just want to sit there alone and stare at a wall or something. It was nice to be that relax but too weird. But the real problem was the crash! It was the most extreme of all the stimulants I've tried by far! I took it only twice and threw it out. I almost didn't try Daytrana patch because Ritalin was actually the first stimulant I tried, which was over 10 years ago and I remember similar symptoms to that I had on adderrall. I ended up giving it a try with the logic that it might be smoother since its was for children and I was also desperate since I'm working and study for the GRE. I'm so happy I gave Daytrana a shot!! I'm telling you if you suffer from anxiety, can't tolerate the crashes, and metabolize the other stimulant too fast you have got to try this one!! I've only been on it for a week but I can't believe it! I leave it in for the whole 9 hours and I never crash. In comparison to Adderall is still the best stimulant for getting you motivated, I have to motivate myself a little but unlike adderall I can stay focused ALL day with Daytrana. Im also less likely to do something "stimulanty" like start reorganizing my closet for no reason but I do get the necessary cleaning, errands, bills etc done effortlessly. And the best part is that it doubles as an anti-depressant since, what I assume is the increased dopamine stays in my system pretty much all day and night. The "happiness" doesn't feel like a high it feels more like an absence of depression. I don't have anymore of the repetitive negative thoughts. The constant emotions of hopelessness, guilt, embarrassment, you name it, just aren't there anymore. There is still a mild degree of sadness I carry with me but I have major depression so I feel like it's only normal and I can handle that :)!! As far as the negative side effects: Like all the stimulants I've been on I still have the insomnia, loss of appetite, and increase urge to pick at my cuticles at night when it's wearing off. But there is not a "crash". no evenings being completely drained of energy, fits of irritation, major anxiety or depression.
Also, the patch is applied to your hip and I'm experiencing some muscle tension in my legs which I think might be slowly subsiding. Im drinking a lot of water and taking vitamins in precaution of cramps.  Advice on taking the patch off- It's easier for me to take it off when it's wet. I do it in the shower/bath or rub it off with a warm wash cloth.  Good luck!"


"Taking Remeron at night and Effexor in the morning helped me a lot.  Before I started it, it took me 2-4 hours to fall asleep every night, which left me with six hours of sleep at most.  Now I'm able to fall asleep easily and sleep through the night.  I never had any trouble with the side effects so it worked out well for me."


"Azelastine nasal spray has finally ended the stuffy nose and coughing that I've been dealing with forever. Taste isn't an issue if used correctly. It's much easier to wake up in the mornings without the never ending drowsiness that comes with some of the other antihistamines."


"So it tastes pretty terrible its salty and fruity just terrible but it worked in under 30 minutes I didn't have any cramping or pain just very full , so that's good because I was starving lol so it's not bad , not great but not bad , I would use it again because it was pain free for me :) and I have issues I have ulcerative colitis so I'm sensitive and I would use it again !"


"20 yo female. I had my first dose at 50mg this morning. After battling depression and anxiety for about 3 years, I made the choice to start meds when it became too much to bear. What I can tell you about my day is that it's been an experience! Feeling foggy, dizzy, slightly nauseous. The strangest side effects were the extreme hour long high, fidgeting, and a huge compulsion to clench my jaw/grind my teeth. Regardless of the side effects (remembering it is only day one) I have felt not only happiness, but joy, comfort, and decreased anxiety. Before today I can't remember the last time I had a good laugh. "


Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine

"I was having trouble with drainage into my throat, practically choking and gagging.  This worked really well. It cleared that up and took care of the drainage.
It did keep me awake at night, but I found that if I took the two daytime doses, I didn't really need the nighttime one."


"It does relieve anxiety associated with severe panic. I have GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) and under duress, I suffer from heart palpitations, dizziness, dermatitis, and nausea. The hydroxine pamoate does relieve the nausea and heart palpitations quickly but it can cause dizziness at times especially when mixed with caffeine or alcohol which is not recommended"


"I get chronic yeast infections and this is the only only medication that has ever worked for me, this last time I started it Tues. Around 2pm and didn't feel any relief until Fri. And I always have to take a 150 mg once a day for 7 days,I highly recommend this."


"I was diagnosed with depression in 2000. My doctor at the time was a bit of a quack and had no idea of the symptoms and treatments for depression. Moving forward, I have been seeing a very good doctor now for about 12 years. As you are well aware, not all meds for for all people. I am only writing this today in hopes of saving someone some time and frustration if Abilify is not working for you. I started taking Abilify as an enhancement to the Wellbutrin that I was already taking. As time went on, my depression got worse. To make a long story short, I went off of Abilify 3 months ago and life has been great. Not sleeping all day or dragging my butt, thinking clearer and have endless amounts of energy. STAY AWAY FROM THIS MED!"


"This is the best help I have had.  Before I started using Lyrica I had to go to the doctor for injections often. One day he asked whether anyone ever gave me anything for nerve pain.  He gave me Lyrica and I take 75mg twice a day and I have not been this pain free in years."


"I got the nexplanon put in 8 wks after giving birth to my baby. It's been in for 4 months and I have been bleeding every single day since I got it put in. I have no sex drive what so ever. When I try to have sex w my fiance it is so dry because of the blood it doesn't work. I have been skinny my whole life and since this nexplanon I weigh 30 more lbs than I ever have. I'm getting it taken out. Worst birth control I have ever tried."


"I just started my 4th month. The first 2 months showed quite a bit of improvement but after 3 months my face was the same. I still get 1 or 2 pimples around the end of the month so I am now on 60mg instead of 40mg. I switched to Cetaphil facial wash and facial moisturizer as well as Loreal hydrafresh skin toner, since it is alcohol free, about a month ago and no longer have a huge drying problem on my face, my scars are also looking better. I use vaseline on my lips and in my nose. In the beginning my skin on my hands and arms was severely dry and hurt, but after my shower now I use baby oil and vaseline body lotion and I don't have a problem with dry skin anymore either. I have gotten a lot of compliments since I started this pill, I hope it continues improving my face!"


"I was prescribed Otelza for psoriatic arthritis in my knees and psoriasis on my knees and shins.  After 6 months of regular usage, my knee pain has resolved but my psoriasis remains entirely unaffected, (I had way better visible skin results using Triamcinolone cream once a day at bedtime).  But what I wanted to share is why I came off Otezla this month:  I lost 23 pounds these last 3 months, developed a bowel problem where I had to rush to #2 after most meals, lost some appetite in general, and worst of all, I developed terrible anxiety and fears that I never experienced before.  I also lost my sense of joy overall, even though I did not quite reach the lows of depression. I am on day #2 of no Otezla. I am starting to feel better already."


"Keppra made me very sleepy, and my hair came out in chunks- worse even than the hair loss from Topamax and Verapamil. I was also very angry and had no patience with my family. All these side effects, with very minimal help- my headaches began later in the day than normal. I went off of it and am now waiting on my insurance to approve Botox since I have tried all the others with no help except Topamax- which also made me too hostile and lose chunks of hair."


"I am 62 years old on Adderall XL for ADD, on the medication for 4 years now. I find that Adderall does help when I first take it but seems to wear off as the day goes on. I get very sleepy while on the medication and have no problem with my appetite (no weight loss at all). I asked my Doctor to raise my dosage (I am taking 20mg per day) but he does not want to do it because of my age and concerns that it may affect my blood pressure, even though my pressure is normal now. I have no side effects at all from this medicine, just it is not helping my concentration as much as it did in the beginning, I think after a while the effectiveness wears off and an adjustment in dosage is needed."


"I have been on Zoloft for about one year. Was on 25mg, I recently increased the dosage to 50mg, to help get through a stressful time. It has definitely worked for me. This increase though I am noticing more dry mouth and stomach upset decreased appetite. I have had really bad anxiety about social situations and sleep (not getting enough) I hated going places or being around people. This medication has helped me greatly. I'm hoping it will continue to do so on 50 mg, and I hope to step back down so I do not get the burnout effect that so many people talk about."


"I've been using this small tube of a cream in which the active ingredient is Desonide 0.1 percent. It's called LOCAPRED 0.1 percent. I have a small amount of Eczema on my eyelids (and a bit between my nose and eyes.) If it gets flaky I put the cream for a week on the area (just a small amount). In 3 days of applying the symptoms don't show.

I've tried many different creams such as sudocrem and 3 more, but this one was in the middle of not too weak, but for me I was able to use it frequently without irritation."


"I have had seasonal affective disorder since I was 19. I will be 59 next month. A new doctor added Wellbutin XL to Prozac, and within ten days I felt like a different person. I feel happy really happy for the first time since I was a teen. My carbo cravings have calmed down, my anxiety level has improved ten fold. My energy level has gone up. This has never happened to me before. I'm hopeful it will continue. Even extra light did not work this well ever. This is the closest I've felt normal in 40 years. Really I should be dead. Thank God I'm alive!"


"Diagnosed nearly six yrs ago. Took 50 mg right of, told my dr I feel any different and haven't lost any weight as expected. He said well take 100 then!! Still no difference, joint pain, wt gain, thinning hair. Numbers are within normal limits.
What to do?"


"I tried and tried the AA way and it just didn't work. I was told over and over to attempt treatment and I did, four times.  Treatment is extremely overrated.  I finally took it upon myself to investigate other options and discovered acamprosate and naltrexone.  I am now 5 months without drinking and am so, so happy.  I have regular counselling and discovered that AA cannot address the underlying reasons why a person drinks...in my case, PTSD.  AA made me feel like a huge failure.  I am aggravated that over a one year period no one even thought to offer me the option to take these meds.  I am on a mission now to share my successful experience with these drugs with others."


"My daughter used Tretin-X for 3 months and had no significant improvement in her acne condition. She used moisturizer and 70 SPF sunscreen everyday, but her face burned very easily while using this product."


"I've been on fluoxetine for about 7 years or more now and I can tell you it has been the best decision I've ever made. I was put on for OCD and depression as well as anxiety and the constant hand washing is a thing of the past! When on it I feel like a happier person wanting to do more things and have become more outgoing!

As like any medicine, there are side effects at first, but funnily enough I don't think I had any. Don't worry if you feel horrible when you first get on them, you sometimes have to go down to come all the way back up!"


"I was 3 days into a YI and it was starting to really bother me so I decided to use this. It was fine for about 15 minutes but then the itching and burning from the medicine was 10x worse than any YI I've ever had. It got to the point where I had to go into the bathroom and clean it all out. I felt a lot better shortly after I got it out. I found that sleeping with a pillow between your legs helps relieve the burn."


"I've been on Zovia for at least a year now, I had tried two other types of pills before this point, but they basically made me have a period for at least two weeks out of the month. Zovia has worked really well, I have typical periods now and they last maybe 4 days? My acne has cleared up a lot, and I did end up going a cup size and gaining some weight (this might be related to other things in my life though, so I'm not 100% going to blame the birth control for this). My PMS is better than it used to be (I used to have the worst mood swings before I went on any pill at all), however my sex drive is super low. I'd say that's probably the only bad part?"


"Taken twice over the last 7 weeks post-knee replacement surgery. After 6 weeks back at work at a desk for 8 hours, my good leg, lower back hurt so bad, and my replaced knee had pain and swelling from the knee to my foot.

Works immediately! Worked the entire time I was on it for 6 days. Then, pain returns. Can't take long term, so I'm not sure how to relief it any other way. OT said exercise but I can hardly stand up straight much less work out."


"After following multiple combat tours I damaged my rotator cuff on my last tour and was exposed to close impact of mortar/ rocket impacts. Upon my return home, I was diagnosed with minor bruising on my brain, &torn rotator cuff. Later tests found pulmonary embolisms requiring u  hospitalization & lead to a botched lumbar surgery & lumbar fusion failure. Leaving me in constant pain. The pain aggregated PTSD, after trying multiple depression meds, Cymbalta 60mg twice a day helped control the depression. However, chronic pain still required pain meds. Prior to the Cymbalta, my depression continued even with pain medications. Once adding Cymbalta (after taking it for weeks), my depression was manageable. Diazepam as needed helps w/ panic attack"


"I feel that there is a lack of information..  Between the fight between drug companies and the Catholic church, with very partisan takes on plan B, somewhere in it we don't hear women's true experiences of the drug.  Perhaps, it is our "dirty secret" and getting the drug requires going into "the confessional" of the pharmacists for justifying why you need it. Yes, it should be available to women so that they have control of their bodies & is better than the alternative: an unwanted pregnancy  It is effective.However, there are side effects.  I have been feeling nausea, constipation, sleepiness and bloatedness for the past 5 days.  Contreptives have bad side effects.  Why can't men have to take it instead?"


"I was on this pill for about 8 or 9 months, and did not like it.  I was constantly having break-through bleeding, I felt as though I was bleeding all month long.  I gained a lot of weight and had terrible headaches about 3 to 4 times a week."


"Hi, I've been using this product over 3years and I'm completely satisfied. My skin in super dry and It's really really working for me. While I'm using this, my face is clear. I've tried everything but nothing worked except ACZONE!!!

It's expensive but totally worth it, give it a try."


"I have used the paragard twice now. The first time I had it inserted was a month or so postpartum. The insertion was painful of course and I ended up hyperventilating due to the pain. The device was very effective though and I didn't get pregnant the whole time I was on it. I had regular periods, but of course they were heavier than normal and more painful than normal. As time went on the periods got more and more painful. I started having severe back pain. I'd get these horrid back cramps that got worse and worse every period. Eventually I couldn't take it anymore and had it removed. I just used condoms for a while afterwards. A few years later I decided to give it another shot. My experience was Identical again and I had it removed again."


"My physician prescribed Norco 35-325 after I complained of severe abdominal pain and pain in my kidneys. I started taking one tablet every 4-6 hours (sometimes less than 4 hours apart) and it didn't seem to help with the pain, it would help me sleep sometimes. I started taking two tablets, and it seems to make a noticeable difference. It doesn't take as long to start working as if I were to just take one. It lasts a while longer too. I've tried others and it works just as well but only when I take two."


"Early stages of athletes foot cured in less than a week.  Highly effective for me."


"Brought A1C down from 13 to 6.5"


"My blood sugar's were constantly in the 250 to 300 range. I experienced a burning sensation in my stomach and stomach pain and discomfort constantly. I had extreme thirst. My fluid intake doubled I was drinking approximately 1 1/2 to 2 gallons of fluid a day with frequent urination. Finally my stomach discomfort reached such a high level that I had to stop taking the medication. My blood sugar's were still in the upper 200 and lower 300 range as well so I thought thw medicatio was ineffective as well, and as my side effects were no longer tolerable."


"I broke out with bad cystic acne on my jawline. The doctor prescribed me epiduo, at first it made it so much worse; it burnt and itched like crazy but I was determined to complete the recommended 12 weeks. By week 8 my skin was so much clearer and now after 12 weeks my skin is smooth and glowing, better than it's ever been !! I'm literally so happy and (I know this sounds well cheesey) but it's given me my confidence back !! It's worth the horrible few weeks"


"I have been on this medicine for about 8 months. After the first week I experienced muscle pain in legs and ankles. I started taking 200 mg's of CoQ10 daily and I have no more aches anywhere.
I highly recommend CoQ10 with Vascepa"


"The Nilstat cleared up the white spots in my mouth within 2 days and my throat was less sore so that I could start eating solid food for the first time since radiation treatment.(10 weeks) On the third bottle but have not fully cleared all the thrush from my throat. I have had Chemo. radiation and heaps of antibiotics so I am a hard case for it.."


"I have been on trazodone between 25 and 75 mg for the past 17 years. I have other chronic mental health diagnoses and the trazodone works well without sedating me. I have occasional sleepiness or grogginess the next day, but not really very often. I have dreams that are more lucid and colorful when I take trazodone, I also have sleep Atnia and don't go into REM sleep unless I'm wearing my CPAP, presiden seems to help me get into their REM sleep so that I can dream. It depends on what else is going on with me with the chronic conditions, sometimes my trazodone is less effective when my other conditions are unstable. But I believe that is because of the other conditions. It has improved the quality of my life significantly."


"I've been a 1/2 pack a day smoker for 10years, I'm now 27 and decided I was done with smoking! I'm on day 4 of Chantix and today I've felt no urge to NEED to smoke it really was out of habit this morning, so strange not having that feeling of the release when I would finally get a cigarette. I'm sure I could have went without that 5:30am cig, it's 6hours later and I don't have the NEED to have one. I am expericing nausea for a few hours after the AM dose but nothing that isn't tolerable. Also I have Aetna and it was completely covered, $0 out of pocket."


"I have had psoriasis since 1978. I had tried just about everything when my dermatologist suggested I take part in the study for a new drug, eventually called Stalara. It worked about 80% and left only two patches of itchy plaque - It has not increased (or decreased) since then. I went off of it (would not sign the papers to put my information in the cloud) in June of last year (2015).

Surprisingly, it has not returned any worse in the 7 months I have been off of the drug. The two patches remain the same and all other body parts remain free of plaque. I'm feeling pretty good about that - I hope it continues."