"Periodically, I take Ambien.  I have tried other sleep aids, Lunesta, Seroquel and others. However Ambiem is the one sleep prescription that allows me a good nights sleep and wake up without a drugged feeling.  I am then ready to 'take on the world'.  Ambien is great and I would definitely recommend it."


"For my son, who got multiple ear infections, Augmentin worked well.

We always increase his yogurt intake while on antibiotics and he's has little to no trouble with this side effect.

Seems to taste Okay to him too.

good drug...try to be proactive about the diarrhea and/or yeast infection with porbiotics and taking the med with food.

my two cents..."


"I have always used Natural Family Planning until my husband and I started working at the same hospital and our hours made it impossible to keep track of everything like we had previously. I decided I'd try the lowest dose of Birth Control which is the Nuva ring. I had it in for less than one week because I became extremely depressed, crying spells, constipated, and nauseated. All of this mattered but I felt like my body needed to adjust to this... until, after sex I was bleeding and the left side of my vagina was very painful. "


"This patch worked amazing at first. Then after a few months I would get bad headaches, double vision, dizziness and even disgusting skin rashes at the patch site once summer rolled around. It does prevent pregnancy but I don't see myself sticking to this. The cons outweigh the pros."


"Suffer horribly with seasonal allergies. This stuff is a Godsend. Much better than Flonase. And doesn't have that horrible Flonase smell of freshly cut grass..which kills my sinuses!

Completely NOT a waste of money as previous review stated"


"It works very well for me."


"My doctor prescribed Trazodone as a miracle cure for my insomnia. On the first night I took a 50 mg pill and I did not sleep at all. In the morning I had strong palpitations, hand tremor, dry mouth and eyes and panic disorder symptoms. I had to stop the drug immediately. I felt frustrated. Back to Ambien."


"I was using Ortho evera for over 10 years and loved it, then was told I needed to switch to zulane because planned parenthood no longer carries ortho evera. Its been only 2 months and I already have spotting issues on weeks I'm not supposed to bleed. I'm seeing a lot of girls having trouble with the patch falling off. Let me give some good advice that has helped me. When you shower, when its time to condition your hair, put in the conditioner and then put your hair up in a clip so  the water doesn't fall onto the patch. Rinse conditioner out on the opposite side of the patch on your back, as the steam, hot water, and conditioner WILL loosen the adhesive, causing it to fall off."


"This medication killed my father. He took it for 3 weeks having been prescribed this for his first episode of atrial fibrillation. The autopsy results were a definitive cause of death due to lung and liver toxicity caused by the cordarone. Do not take this medicine. It will kill you."


"I am a 54 year old male just diagnosed.  I have been a successful overachiever all my life.  This drug has allowed me to stay on task and be much more focused.  I no longer feel the need to do 10 things at once and get nothing done.  I now have the benefit of good focus and concentration and don't feel I have lost any of the drive that has made me successful in the past.  No side effects.  Don't take it too late in the day though."


"I was given a prescription of Clotrimazole 10 mg Troche. It did not work for me and made my mouth raw with big single blisters 3 or 4. Scary stuff. I started Wednesday afternoon with one single dose and took the medicine for 4 more days. It made the taste of mouth worse. I had to stop it and let the physician know."


"Works better on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder than on depression. Also helps one sleep and counters nervous diarrhea."


"Was only on 2mg of Risperdal for two months. While it did handle my moods and anger outbursts almost completely, it did nothing to help with insomnia, which should have been my clue that it was too activating for me. A month after starting this med I started having heart palpitations (I've never had a heart problem) that continued to get worse until I had been to the ER twice, family Dr once, with an appt scheduled with a cardiologist, legitimately thinking something major was wrong. Two dr's suggested that Risperdal could be causing it, so I began tapering. Two weeks later I am completely off the Risperdal, back on Zyprexa and my heart is fine now. Very scary for me."


"Started using for two months and am now acne free."


"Been on this for a year, smallest dose twice a day, no side effects. Had quadruple by pass, no heart attack, angina before surgery none since."


"Finishing up my 6th month with Kyleena. My doctor prescribed me ibuprofen and a cervix softener prior to insertion. Highly recommend you ask the doctor for those. I had zero pain during insertion, just slight uncomfortable pressure and mild cramps after. My period is now very, very light. Hoping it stops all together soon as I heard that is a possibility with this IUD. Partner has no issue feeling the strings. No PMS issues. The only side effects I have experienced have been a bit of weight gain/bloating (not enough to be a deal breaker though) and more oily hair that began the 4th month. This has been annoying but a low maintenance, effective birth control is worth having to wash my hair a bit more often. Will update at 1 year."


"Works well for OCD, wonderful for body pain, and moderate for depression (it takes 6-8 weeks for me to see any effect) but the side effects are not pleasant - dry mouth, fatigue, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating and anorgasmia."


"Do not like the weight gain."


"My doctor prescribed me Ocella last year and I remembered it made me feel horrible, but not the exact reason why. My vagina is always dry no matter how excited I am and sex is horrible. I noticed that when I wasn't having sex! Now that I'm having sex regularly, my libido is really low. I think it's too much estrogen for me. Overall most days I just feel sick and my period was just light spotting, so I guess that was the only benefit coming from week long periods."


"This is way too sweet.  I was nauseated after the first 8 oz and the nausea never went away.  I much preferred the plain ol' Golytely they used to use."


"I have been on this birth control for about 7 months now. First 4 months were fine, didn't improve my heavy period or lessen the days I have my period (7). The 5th month I bled for 1 1/2 months, after I went through that I got the side effects. CONSTANT headache, super nauseous all the time, I have no energy whatsoever, tons of problems with my contact lenses, im dizzy all the time, lost partial vision in my right eye for about 1 day, I don't have a sex drive anymore. This is the worst birth control I've ever taken!!!"


"Went to my eye doctor for my yearly bout of allergic conjunctivitis, happens as soon as the trees start pollinating. Got my first prescription for Pataday and was shocked at the cost, with insurance I paid $135.00!. I really wanted these drops to work! I suffer from red, burning and itcy eyes, mild morning upper eyelid swelling. These drops never burned, they also never worked! I saw zero improvement in my eyes appearance or feeling after 4 weeks of use, they look they look and feel the same. Pharmacist thought I might be allergic to Pataday and suggested I try OTC Zaditor next, much cheaper! Very Disappointed!"


"I got a wonderful text from an ex-partner telling me he had tested positive for Chlamydia. I bought 1g of Azithromycin online as I didn't have time to go to the clinic and I had had 2 irregular periods. By the end of the week I didn't feel right, had burning urine, which was new so I ordered 7 days of Doxycycline 100mg.

These are brilliant as long as you strictly follow the instructions! Don't eat Dairy with them, no multi vitamins or indigestion remedies. Don't take less than an hour before bed and make sure you eat something with them!!

Side effects for me were nausea if I didn't eat, a headache (manageable) and heartburn if I didn't drink enough water through the day.

Burning pee cleared by day2, discharge by day4."


"This patch is worlds above and beyond anything OTC. It's awesome and works wonderfully."


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


"I am a 59 year old man. I have taken Adderall 30 mg. 3x daily for about 4 years. I am very happy with its performance; it has changed my life. It's hard for me to imagine all those years of struggling I went through before I was properly diagnosed. I tried Vyvanse 70 mg. for one week. Although it worked in a fashion similar to Adderall, I feel as if I have better control taking the medicine 3 x a day. The Vyvanse would wear off and then come back and start to work again and I found it disconcerting; it was like a roller coaster. With Adderall, I can expect it will begin to wear off after 4-5 hours and I simply take another one, usually before it has lost its effectiveness, and I feel the same all day."


"I love this pill. Before starting ortho I was on Junel Fe and had two periods per month. One on and off the active pill. With ortho I've had none of that nonsense, no weight gain, no additional moodiness, no loss of sex drive, and relatively good control over my acne. I only see flare ups on the inactive pills. My only complaint would be that it didn't make my period lighter or decrease my symptoms. Overall, love it."


"My son, 12, is on 20 mg of Vyvanse.  He is ADHD and has reacted poorly to most of the other stimulants we tried.  The 30 mg caused him to have side effects of stomach pains and emotional irritability and rebound problems.  By switching him to 20 mg he is able to maintain his junior high honors classes and be functionable and focused. By going down to the 20 mg he is able to have a personality and yet not be flicking and annoying people.  Without the medicine he was unable to stay seated at the piano to practice and now he is proficient and can practice on his own without me telling him to sit down every 3 minutes.  It has also been a tremendous self esteem boost."


"Started on sulfasalazine three months ago. First four weeks difficult as experienced headache, palpitations and felt exhausted. I also had severe mouth ulcers and required antibiotic therapy. Found increasing tabs weekly too intense so reduced increase to four weekly and found my body tolerated increase better. Now on two am and one pm and starting to see improvement in swelling and flare. Noted once flare starts it was time to increase dose. Started feeling aches all over this weekend so plan to increase to two am and two pm. Will update on progress. Nb in uk"


"Absolute worst pill ever. I switched onto this pill bc I was having spotting and constant yeast infections on other pills. Switched onto minastrin in early December. Immediate weight gain. Not 1-2 lbs, 15lbs. I am an active female. I work out 4-5 times a week for 5-10 miles. I kept gaining weight no matter what. No sex drive. No period which is scary and a problem onto itself. I was just switched to another pill to see if these side effects diminish. Terrible pill. 15 pounds in 5 months. Not worth it. Stay away."


"felt the pain of cold sore got up put abreva hours later severe pain more abreva...three hours later lips white with abreva and the damn sores multiplied and went to top lip!!!!
this used to work but lately Not!"


"summer of 2016, i got burnt to a crisp. decided not to wear sunscreen. Dumb idea. after the burning, and peeling of my skin came the "hell's itch". i wanted to RIP MY SKIN OFF. people USE SUNSCREEN.  if you decide not to wear sunscreen, be prepared. if you want a quick solution when the itch arrives, CALL A DERMATOLOGIST OFFICE. make sure they accept your insurance, and BEG to be seen. I was prescribed clobetasol propionate solution, told to use Sarna Anti itch lotion in between clobetasol usage, also take an over the counter pill of zyrtec once a day, and was also prescribed hydroxyzine to help me sleep. And to wear COTTON clothes all the time.  took all that medicine due to the complexion of my skin. BEST DECISION EVER."


"Horrible hot flashes and depression."


"So, I had severe back pain that kept me out of work for a week when a co worker texted me that she had the same thing and it was impacted bowels. I was like whatever, it's in my back. I went to a chiropractor, had a CT scan, blood work, urine tests, the whole works. Now 2 wks out of work and the pain moves into my hips and lower abdomen... So I saw my primary care doctor who prescribed me oxycodone and baclofen but I suggested to my doctor impacted bowels and she ordered a pelvic ultra sound. N What do u know So after $130 on the chiropractor, racking up all $500 of my deductible, buying a back stimulator $30, spending $30 on medications and spending $15 on co-pays 2x the mc was 97"


"Great for short time use"


"I got my Nexplanon inserted January 2013. In the beginning it was great, periods were normal, no other symptoms. About 6 months after it was inserted my periods started getting longer, for a month at a time, was always tired and my breast were always sore. Needless to say I recently had mine removed and will be using another form of contraceptive."


"Nothing else works. I only use it on the really bad, hormonal-induced headaches. Normally, my proactive regimen of meditation, acupuncture, exercise, hydration & supplements works. Acetominophen or ibuprofen along with stretching, ice and heat usually work once I get a migraine. But for the biggies, it's Fioricet."


"I was prescribed Augmentin 875 mg 2times a day for 10 days... I took it for 5 days and it seemed to be working to clear up the sinus infection but I had to stop taking it because it gave me the worst yeast infection I have ever had in my life. I read someone else's comments about their tongue swelling and having ulcers on it, thus is oral thrush or a yeast infection on the tongue. I had to take 7 days of diflucan and eat plain yogurt to get rid of it. And I had to stop taking the Augmentin. I tried to start back taking it in halves but the yeast infection in my mouth came back. So I had to get more plain yogurt with probiotics to get rid of it. I can not take this medicine."


"I waited a week to start because of all the problems people had. I noticed I already had many of these symptoms! So when I started I didn't really notice anything different. I've been on it for about a month and have lost 6 pounds. It definitely takes work on my part, and I'm not constantly thinking about food! I actually put my hand in a big bag of m&m's and grabbed a handful. I was able to let them go and not eat any!! I was ok with it! I will say though, as HYPOthyroid for many years, suddenly my thyroid was working TOO well! My thyroid meds had to be lowered. I've never had that happen. Other than that, I feel ok and need to keep going! Good luck all!"


"Taken off Escitalopram 10mg which I was on for years and put onto Paroxetine 20mg for generalised anxiety and sleep disorder. Experienced terrible side effects- dizziness and almost fainting, headache, tingling extremeties, nausea, weight loss. I was feeling like a whole different person in general. But nothing was worse than the withdrawal effects. I basically felt like a walking dead person- all of the above plus severe flu-like symptoms- I literally couldn't leave bed for days. Took a couple of weeks to feel good again but had to start taking escitalopram again to get there."


"I've had Nexplanon for just a few months now and my only issue is the constant bleeding. After it was inserted, I didn't bleed for about 2 weeks, then all of a sudden, I have been spotting/breakthrough bleeding for about two months now. It is really putting stain on my relationship. It can be really lite, then get heavy. I'm going to give it a couple more months, but if this continues, I will definitely have to reconsider it and try another BC method."


"Update number 4. I keep losing, pounds melt off at first but once body gets close to its' ideal weight it starts to slow down. Lost another 7 pounds in one month..In total, 34.5 lbs in 4 months. The first 2 weeks lost 11 lbs but now getting back to my ideal weight. I followed the dose schedule, hit 3.0 but went back to 2.4 and currently at 1.8 with my goal getting to .6 and then done. Paying $450 a month out of pocket. This stuff works and is awesome. I want to get to 220 pounds and now at 232. I figure by Xmas I should be there. Very pleased with results. Do not be discouraged. I also walk quite a bit and my eating habits have changed big time. Protein but in small portions. This drug has taught me how to eat also. Good luck to all!!!"


"Hello all, I'm 34 years old and have fibromyalgia and Anxiety.  I have taken all the anti-depressants out there and xanax is the only one that truly helped me.  I have been on xanax for the last 8 years of my life.  I am prescribed two 2 mgs a day.  I take it as needed, and often I split a 2 mg in half.  If I'm off work for a day, I will maybe take a quarter to half for the entire day.  Recently my regular doctor weaned me off of it, I thought I would be okay, instead I started having panic attacks every day.  They were so bad that even being around 1 or 2 friends, for a long period of time, I would almost lose my shit.  I had seven or eight 1 mg xanax left when I saw a psychiatrist, I told him what was happening and he wrote me a script instantly."


"Crippling, horrible anxiety brought on by menopause.  Couldn't take hormones.  I went through heck trying many antidepressants.  One smart doctor tried me on lowest dose of generic Paxil, never changed the dose, allowed my system to get used to it.  It worked like a charm!  I am able to work full time and do anything I want.  The side effects are minimal for me.  Yes, I gained some weight but now enjoy taking walks to exercise.  No regrets about trying this med at all.  Life saver!"


"I am taking gabapentin 1200 mg everyday. It makes me dizzy and I work slower then I used too. I also feel like I am losing my memory slowly too."


"I started this medicine after my 3rd child and severe post-partum psychosis followed brought on my insomnia.  My hormones were so whack, that I literally didn't sleep for about 2 months.  I was hallucinating and everything.  My baby was great, but I just didn't sleep. I tried Benadryl, Ambien, anti-depressants. Long story short, I ended up in a behavior unit and the doctors saved my life with Seroquel for sleep. They gave me 300mg of Seroquel, Risperdal  and 1mg of Klonopin for about 4 days.  I felt like a new person!  I slept all 4 days and felt normal again.  I weaned off everything except Seroquel and take between 100 and 125mg every night.  I hate having to take it, but I feel so good everyday from having slept 7-8hrs the night before."


"I have had Hep C for over 15 years and never treated.  Genotype 4.  I took Harvoni with Ribavirin for 12 weeks and after the first 8, my viral load was negative.  It feels good.  After the first month, my skin tone came back to Olive and not pasty white like before.  I had diarrhea and insomnia with nausea and very tired.  It was well worth the symptoms to be free of this virus.  I go back for my blood work in 2 1/2 months to see if I have been cured but I am positive the results will be excellent.  This is a miracle cure and I feel very grateful to be able to receive it."


"I was a Corpsman with a 2nd Marine infantry battalion, and I was wounded in Iraq by an IED, I broke 2 vertebrae in neck, 2 in back, 5 herniated disc's, a lot of nerve damage and shrapnel. I was wounded January 8,2008 and have been on Percocet 10mg for 6 years and have had over 60 surgeries and 200  injections and physical therapy. I have had no relief from pain.  I had thought about suicide because I hurt so bad. So I quit my pain dr and went to another. He looked at all my documentation of injuries and treatments. He said simply on my first day "you have paid your dues, I'm going to give you 30 12mg Exalgo ER a month with 120 oxycodone 10mg for breakthrough pain. I have only taken for 4 days the Exalgo and I feel no pain. "


"I am on 30mg twice daily for depression and fibromyalgia. I have been extremely fatigued! I am also having episodes of doing things and not remembering and also passed out on the floor, but have no recollection of anything. All I want to do is sleep and if not for having a toddler at home and three children that I have to get off to school and one to work, I would probably just stay in bed sleeping all day and night. I'm hoping that this side effect wears off soon because otherwise they are helping a lot with my mood and depression. I was on Wellbutrin and it wasn't working, I had extreme episodes of crying and anger issues."


"I've used this product for years and I agree with the other comments.  It's the best.  However, recently I've been unable to get it.  I guess if a product is not highly advertised, it's not popular enough to be marketable."


"I had a kidney stone 2 millimeters for two weeks I just find out about Flomax  I took one pill and 5 hours later the stone was out I recommend this to everyone who have a kidney stone that really works Flomax really works"


"I went to the doctor and they made me take two 500mg tablets of this medicine . I was okay at the doctor but on my way home I started to become feel nausea and severe stomach aches. As soon as I came in I started to cook me some eggs and turkey bacon but as soon as it was done cooking I had to vomit and use the restroom . My stomach is hurting and I feel so weak. Maybe it will change after I eat but as far as right now this is horrible. I took it on an empty stomach so I see that's a no go."


"I am a classic text book case of Social Anxiety Disorder. I have suffered my whole life with out seeking help and knowing that I could be helped. That is until it all spiraled to the point of disrupting my career.  I had no purpose and hope in life. I just live.  I have been on  Zoloft 50mg  for 12 days and for now my anxiety has worsened but holding out hope I would get better. I live in Africa and have an opportunity to work as a volunteer abroad and before that in two weeks time I will be travelling to the US for training. This is my first international trip and I am feeling anxious like hell. I have the knowledge, skill and experience i am just worried my SA will let me down. pray to me"


"Diovan effectively controlled my high blood pressure for 2 years. Then suddenly I developed low potassium levels; fluctuating blood pressure, rapid pulse, ringing in the ears, nausea and deep tissue pain with chronic inflammation. The dose was dropped by 1/2. Sleep apnea began. It took three months- many-ER visits, two hospitalizations and cardiac monitoring to figure out what my blood pressure was actually doing. Eventually it took only 1/4 of the dose of the medication to "control" my pressure without causing side effects.  The onset of these symptoms without doctors recognizing them created concern for me about this medication. I recommend regular monitoring of your own blood pressure."


"I got my implant inserted in Nov. of 2014. Throughout the year my periods have been great!! I would go one month with a regular 6 day period then 1-2 months no period then back to a regular 6 day period another month. Unilt 3 weeks ago!
on 09/11/2015 I start bleeding, which I though was just going to be a 6 day regular period. Boy was I wrong. Today is now 09/22/2015 and I am still bleeding. Out of all 3 weeks I had like 2 days where I was spotting, then the next day after I was spotting I went to heavy! I have made an appt to get the implant out because I can not take any more bleeding."


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"I have had occasional problems falling asleeep, mostly due to some severe personal problems too lengthy to go into here, but the upshot was my b/p was 195 over 95! Unable to eat or sleep. I was given 2 mg. klonopin and it seemed like a miracle!!! I bacame relaxed during the day time, and started sleeping all night long! I love it! After about 6 months or so. I had to increase the doseage by a half a pill. Many times if I do a lot of physical work in a day, I don't even need one. Love em!"


"I started taking this pill about six weeks ago. The first couple of weeks I had abit of bleeding but I think that was partly my fault, not taking it at exactly the same time each day but since I have and all as been well. My boobs seem quite sensitive but larger, so cannot complain. All in all I cannot fault it, no spots, headaches or noticeable weight gain as yet."


"I have had the Mirena for almost a year, The doctor I had was amazing and explained it perfectly to. Worse pain for about one second and a break and then even worse pain for about 1 more second. You can seriously count to 1 and it's over. I am someone that got extreme cramps before, and my cramping was bad first three months I spotted and cramped and hated it! But my bf (a doctor) told me to give it three months then decide so I did! And I'm very happy I did. My only concern is I've gained 45 lbs since the insertion, I'm not sure at this point why? 4 months now I have changed my diet and work with a personal trainer 3-5 times a week.  Fingers crossed I get my body back!!"


"I took my sixth Bydureon injection yesterday. The great news is my morning BG levels have dropped dramatically, to the 100 range (after being in the 200s). Bad however, I am debilitatingly nauseous 12 to 24 hours after injecting and 4x have thrown up at the 12 hour mark. I am not a fan of the pea sized lumps at each injection area. The first from 6 weeks ago has not shrunk one iota. The three abdomen injections each itched considerably the first week. I switched to injecting front of my legs, which do not itch. My vision, especially computer monitor distance is horrible, but I think that is due to the drop in my overall blood sugar. I am not sure if I can hang with the nausea and would like more info as to whether it will go away in time."


"I took Plan B exactly 36 hours afterwards. I was ovulating when everything went down and I was so scared that I had waited too long to take Plan B. After 9 painfully long (but symptom free) days I got my period. Much heavier than usual, but no complaints from me! My advice to all who were as stressed as me, wait it out. Eat healthy, exercise to jumpstart your period, and try your best to stay calm!"


"I am on 1mg of it 2x a day as needed for panic attacks, and it takes the edge off, but it does not fully calm down everything, it also helps me sleep well."


"I had horrendous insomnia due to a medication.  I would get 2 hrs. sleep and then be wide eyed and wide awake.   Never even yawned or wanted to sleep.  The medication that did this is Guanfacine, an older blood pressure medication.  I am on 7 different meds to attempt to get my B/P down near the normal range.  This medication works for me but to the detriment of my sleep.   I tried everything from over the counter sleep meds to ambient.  The last two worked but I didn't want to become dependent on them.   I finally tried Melatonin.  Even though the research shows that there is  no significant difference in placebo and melatonin, I found it to work.  It takes a large amt. (12g) and about a week or two, then it begins to work. YES!"


"My 7 year old son was put on Intuniv for about a month. At first he was having trouble sleeping and moody. He was getting worse in school never smiled, roller coaster mood swings and would cry easily. He even got to a point where he was suicidal. We stopped giving it to him and he is having withdrawal issues. He was only taking 1 mg of Intuniv. He was a lot better on the Focalin. "


"I took Sprintec for two weeks and couldn't stand the side effects any longer. They seemed to help me get a grip on my hormone levels but I became overly depressed and for two nights, sat awake and contemplated suicide. I cried for an entire night. I discontinued Sprintec the next day and haven't had the severe depression or suicidal thoughts. Never ever again will I take Sprintec. The side effects are NOT worth it!"


Chlophedianol / guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine

"My son and I suffer from chronic sinusitis. This is the first medicine in so many years that actually made a huge difference in helping my son and myself. He has blockage so bad that his sinus does not drain. This tablet is awesome. It has relieved his pressure and enabled him to breath and loosen his chest congestion. I also have COPD and severe sinus headaches. This tablet works so fast and actually feel the difference within minutes. It is a shame my insurance does not cover this medicine. The cost is more than I can afford but this is great medicine."


"At times had terrible urgency, very problematic on travel and even daily life, meeting, traffic etc. Started with Vesicare, which worked quite well, but seemed to reach a plateau. I then started on Sanctura about 5-6 weeks ago. It seems to be even better for me than Vesicare. Very happy with it so far, even though I still not consider myself normal quite yet but any improvement is great. Compared to before the drugs, the improvement is fantastic, my best recommendations for this drug."


"I have chronic pelvic pain of unknown origin.  This medication reliably relaxes me and knocks me out enough to sleep. It also sedates me enough to have conversations I don't recall and to pass out mid-sentence. Needless to add, perhaps, I do not take it during the daytime. Like many users, it tends to wear off after about 4 hours and I find an additional dose doesn't promote longer sleep. The sleep I do get is so good that I can put up with the short duration. I am taking the 4mg tablet. A time release formulation would be ideal, I think."


"I'm using ENBREL since last more or less than 3 years. During this time I was painless. It is stopped from last 6 months. Now I'm suffering from pains, pain has been started again after stopping it 2-3 months. As a result I feel should not stop it."


"I've been on this pill for about 6 months now. The first month, I bled almost nonstop and my hair seemed to be falling out a lot more than usual, but I stuck with it and now I have no side effects. I used to have seven day, extremely painful periods, but now I bleed for about 4 days per month and it is really light, which is wonderful!"


"I've had Mirena for about 3 months now and I love it! It was a little painful to have it put in but it is well worth it. The only side effect I had was cramping. My periods are already lighter and my cramps are much more manageable. I don't even have to take pain pills anymore."


"BEST medication for Bipolar I Disorder!  I have had psychotic episodes my entire life, up for weeks, voices, could never sleep, screaming at night!  This medication was my savior.  Initially I gained weight.  I was eating carbs like crazy.  But after my moods stabilized I started enjoying life and the weight started coming off.  There are many different medicines out there.  If one doesn't work, don't give up.  Try something else, work with your doctor to adjust the dosage.  I am up to 600mg at night.  I wish I would have found this years ago!"


"I take this medication as needed. I take 150 mg Effexor daily, which helps with the majority of my depression and anxiety, but I take Xanax when I need to take the edge off. I was recently prescribed this, and I have only had to use it twice, while flying (I go into full panic mode). I took an entire pill 30 minutes before my flight and it made me relax right away. I have never been able to sleep on a plane (even during international flights), but it calmed me down to the point I fell asleep during both flights. It didn't even bother me during take off when the pilot had to slam on the breaks due to a cargo light.

This medication does make me sleepy, though I have not taken half a dose so far. My panic attacks are not as frequent as some."


"The first 3 years I was on nexplanon I had no problems, except for when I first got it interested I bled for 6 months straight (very light). Then after that everything was fine. After the 3 years were up I decided to get another one inserted since I had no major problems with the first one. That's when it went downhill. I gained about 20 pounds, became anxious about everything, moods began to change, also had severe pain in my ovaries. I got an ultrasound to make sure there weren't any cysts and everything was normal but I continued to have severe pain. Finally, I decided to get it removed and everyting has been good so far no more pain, moods are better, and I've lost weight."


"I have been taking this for about 6 months now and it has greatly reduced the inflammation and pain caused by inflammation of the arthritis. The only complaint I have is that if I take it in the morning as the doctor wants me to (1000mg 2xday) I am drowsy the whole day."


"This pill makes me cry over everything wherever I am. I also have had heavy long periods since I have been on it for the past six months. "


"I was on the shot for a year. I spotted for months at a time which didn't seem like a good trade off for no period. I also experience mood swings that I couldn't seem to control. My acne got out of control and I had break outs in areas that I didn't normally have issues with. Then to top it all off I gained about 15lbs while on this shot. To me the pro (convenience of getting one shot every three months) didn't out way the cons."


"I have taken adderall for 12 years for ADHD and it has done wonders for me."


"I have tried Celexa for about 9 days now. As a medical professional, I was not sure about starting a new medicine that could potentially interfere with my memory or sleeping habits, however after realizing that was living everyday as if something bad would happen, worrying about the minimal thing and almost having a panic attack, I just sought medical help. The most annoying part was a nervous tic that now I realize I had for years but exacerbated significantly for the last month, specially when I was stressed out.  The medicine is started to act now, I feel more relaxed and do not worry about everything. I do feel sleepy in the afternoon but can function normally. My doctor said he will adjust the dose. The best thing: the tic is going away!"


"I've had acne of my forehead and chin for 2 years nothing has worked. My dermatologist prescribed me tretonin and I've been using it for 2 weeks , my skin is the worst it has ever been! I haven't had any skin peeling, my skin is getting quite dry now. I really hope in the next 2 weeks it improves !"


"Very helpful medicine."


"I have chronic sinusitis, so I usually treat it with nasal/sinus rinses (saline) and good basic hygiene. But occasionally it gets bad and stays bad for 7 or more days, in which case a run of antibiotics always helps. I use the one-pill-a-day-for-three-days Azithromycin, as it always works and is most convenient. No side effects, and I usually start feeling better after the second day. I try to avoid doing this too often, as I'm aware of bacterial resistance issues. I've learned over the years to know the difference between allergies, colds and bacterial infection, so I don't overuse or abuse the antibiotic. I've never had the diarrhea or stomach cramping described by some."


"After 13 days, Urgent care hospital, Amitiza, Fleets, my doctor gave me a trial of Linzess (290mcg) to try and it worked within 6-8 hrs after taking it. I feel alot better, well you can imagine! I am definitely going to stay with this and pray it keeps on working. I always had problems with constipation and I  need to take heavy duty pain medicine with my medical condition, so I am always blocked up. Hopefully Linzess continues to help. At this time, Thank goodness for Linzess!  "


"I have been on Micardis for over 1 year now and I can honestly say that my blood pressure is regulated.  I have loved the convenience of just taking one pill every 24hrs and have never had any side effects at all."


"I have suffered from Rotator Cuff pain along with mid back spasms radiating into the lower back. I've used Lidocaine patches, pain management trigger point injections, and acupuncture. When my PA handed me 2 tubes of this gel, I didn't have much hope for it. Within minutes of applying as directed, not only was my pain gone, but so was the muscle stiffness! I urge you to try it!"


"This is the third and most likely last hormonal BCP I tried in order to reduce the debilitating pain I go through almost every month, on the first or second day of my period. If I don't wake up before my period cramps start to take some pain medication, there's a 90% chance I'll be throwing up whatever medication I take and then 3-4 times again after until I eventually fall asleep exhausted from all the vomit, diarrhea, dry heaving... I switched to this pill because the first BCP I tried made me have week long breakthrough bleeding and second one left me depressed. This pill though left me severely depressed with no energy and made me bleed for 20 days straight... Sure the cramps were gone but I rather go through my cramps than this any day"


"I got my Mirena put in a little over a year and a half ago. It was painful at the time for about 2 months and I bled on and off for the first few weeks. After that it went away and everything was fine with the exception of some minor cramping here and there. My acne was fine, moods were fine, I hadn't gained any extra weight. But about 2 weeks ago, that all changed. I've had horrible acne for 2 weeks, severe cramping and bloating and I've been feeling like a totally whack job and then suddenly I started to bleed...and then I bled and bled and bled. It's just starting to return back to normal. My acne is going away, I've stopped bleeding and I don't feel crazy anymore. I intend to keep my Mirena because we're only keeping it in for 5 more months."


"My 17 yr old daughter has been on Ritalin XL for three years, after having tried Concerta and Adderral. The doctor switched her to Intuniv and its reeked havoc on her body. She developed constipation so quickly, we thought she had appendicitis--ended up in emergency room!  To date she has slept about 18-20 hours per day, has eaten only 1/2 grilled cheese and some blueberries in 24 hours. She's also light headed and dizzy. Last night she thought someone was showering at 4am.  From reading these experiences, I believe Intuniv isn't right for her body. We know many kids it's worked for--unfortunately, not ours."


"On April 19, I went to see my Doctor for flu symptoms.  He told me my blood pressure was 180/110.  I also weighed 389 lbs.  I left with medicines only for the flu symptoms.  I was determined to tackle the blood pressure issue.  I started exercising and eating healthy (not a diet).  A month later, I had dropped 16 lbs and 18 points on my blood pressure; however, the Doctor put me on Benicar (20 mg).  It's been a week and about the only side effect has been feeling light headed.  Some mornings I also feel sluggish.  My pressure has gone down to 148/94.  Although I have a way to go, I lost another 4 lbs in this week.  The medicine is better than I anticipated but I will keep going and soon hope to be off of it."


"My experience with Xyrem started about 12 years ago.  The first few months where very hard.  If I moved after taking it, I would vomit.  The headaches were almost unbearable and I lost weight, but after the first few months and 12 years later, the only side effects I have now are night sweats and I can keep that in control if I drink enough water throughout the day.  I can't even remember my life before Xyrem but I know that it gave me my life back."


"I have been taking Montelukast for about 5 years.  It's helped me considerably with my extremely severe Urticaria. It basically stopped the symptoms completely. Since my condition was so extreme I ignored the side effects of the drug for a long time. I have insomnia. I wake up every 2 hours and I have mad dreams. I've always been a big dreamer, but since under the influence of Montelukast all dreams are basically nightmares. I'm extremely agitated during the day. Everyone basically annoys me. It's a bit rough but I have it under control. I get low fever randomly and quite heavy night sweats, too.
I have now stopped taking it to see if my condition has improved so I can maybe sleep through the night again. Fingers crossed."


"I have been using Femara for 8 months, and I have been having very few side effects. I get the hot flashes only once in a while now.  I do have some joint pain, but that has been easy to tolerate, if that means I will have a longer life, but only GOD knows that. There is always hope, just keep the faith and have no doubt in the medicine, doctors and mostly GOD."


"I've been on the drug for months, but I noticed the effects of it almost immediately. For the first time I can concentrate for long periods of time, and my motivation has never been better (although it's not always drastic). It has really messed with my appetite by making me not want to eat and getting full really quick, but I feel great and have lost a lot of weight! It hasn't changed my depressive thoughts, but I have way fewer break downs and my mood drops are not nearly as extreme. I love this drug."


"I was having fever blisters come up about every 6 weeks. I started taking valcyclovir and it would really help speed up the healing process, but I was still getting them about every 6 weeks. The V.A. started me on acyclovir and my outbreaks have been tremendously lessened. When there is an outbreak, I usually only need to take it for 2 days."


"I have had Mirena since October of 2009 after my first child.  The experience of getting the device in wasn't awful but it was a little bit painful. I would say worse than a period cramp. Ever since I've had Mirena it hasn't given me any problems. Just lately I have been thinking about getting it removed because of any possible side effects."


"I have a patient with fibromyalgia in Kent UK who was given Low-dose naltrexone by another physician.  Her energy improved and her pain reduced so much that she was able to return to working 20 hours a week.  I am currently trying it on a second patient."


"I just started this pill this pass week and so far, I love It! I only was nauseous the first few days of taking it and then that disappeared. Right now my only complaint is my breast are really tender, but other then that I have more of a sex drive which my fiance and I aren't really complaining about lol so I really recommend this pill if nothing else has worked. I tried the depo shot and it was terrible, I was always moody and tired but with this pill I have so much energy it's unbelievable, hopefully it stays this way. I'll update you more if thing change. Good luck ladies!"


"You have to get through the uptake before judging.  I am taking 75 mg of XR and it took 12 days for the nervousness, hot flashes, complete loss of appetite, and weird nerve sensations to subside.  I now feel great and have a sense of calm and happiness that I did not have before with GAD and mild depression.  I don't worry as much.  I'd give this drug a ten (10) if it wasn't for the delayed ejaculation (I'm 47) during intercourse.  Ativan helped get me through the uptake. Buspar (hot flashes, dizziness) and Mirtzapine (weight gain) did not work for me."


"About ten days or two weeks after starting Estratest HS, I felt like myself again. Hot flashes are now gone completely (after two months on it), my skin looks like it used to look, and I have my old desire back (hubby is thrilled too). I feel more energy and stronger over all. I can do more at the gym. The only drawback was weight gain, but all the other good results more than make up for it."


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"I had two instances of stomach pain last year.  I was administered Gas X and subsequently I was put on Nexium.  After taking Nexium for 60 days I get relief but if I don't control diet I feel like having stomach pain again two months after discontinuing Nexium.  I have gallstones.  Nexium seems to work well to ward off stomach pain. "


"I've anxiety had a minimal level 4 about 6 months now and it has been getting worse and worse now my doctor tells me to up my cymbalta 290 milligrams, it's been about the month that I have done that along with taking my anxiety medicine both together really isn't doing much good.
Will it help me?"


"56 y/o HEALTHY F w/slightly high BP. Put me on amlodipine in June. In 48 hours my joints hurt. Felt like I was in a fog, anxiety elevated. Told Dr I was healthy running 1/2 marathons and now can barely run 3km due to above. Told Dr I just didn't feel right. Told benefits outweighed side effects. August went to Urgent Care & asked them to do Lyme test cuz of aches and neck pain - negative. Thanks giving week elbow pain unbearable, trouble walking downstairs knees hurt, knees and thighs swollen. Called Dr. Went off. Immediately fog lifted, still anxious as I don't feel right. Joints still achy & knees hurt. Back/neck trouble past two weeks hoping they'll go away and I'll feel better. HATE amlodipine. Started on HCT, see Dr next week."


"Amazing. I was prescribed ciprofloxacin 500mg. I took just one pill and had major relief."


"30 year old male.  had gout for 1 year.  1st attack so bad that it developed tophi in my big toe joint. Uric acid was 9.6 at the time.  Made some diet changes but that only brought me down to 7.4.  I have gout attacks quite often, but most are mild.  Ive been on 100mg allopurinol for a month with no side effects.  Uric acid is now 6.2 so I had my dosage increased to 200mg so I can get below 6.  It is very important to get on daily colchicine (0.6mg twice a day) while starting allopurinol.  I learned the hard way."


"Been on Livalo for approx 4 years. It has lowered my cholesterol, etc nicely and have not had an of the typical muscle or joint pains. I have had a horrible, almost salty taste in my mouth. I am trying to narrow it down to which drug or supplement might be causing this.  Anyone  else had this side effect.

You can email me if you like - pwc@mac.com"


"I have been using it for years and I now have no insurance can't even afford the generics. I now using aleve it works for awhile but nothing like Celebrex. I missing my Celebrex."


"I started on Vytorin high dose and it worked well, then it was cut in half and continued to work.  After about two years I had some bad blood work and due to the Vytorin my CK enzymes were just under 2000. I am off if it altogether. "


"I have been on it for a year and love it , but I did have the bad cramping after I got it, that's the only bad thing. The good thing is no more periods and no more kids for now!"


"Epiduo is the best solution I've ever come across for my acne. I am 30 and have battled with spots all my life. I was on antibiotics for 3 years as a teenager which made me very unwell and I believe caused lasting gastrointestinal side effects. This cream is amazing and should be tried first...combined with the pill Yasmin. I very, very rarely get any spots now and the scarring from previous spots is healing more and more. Would definitely recommend."


"I have to give it 10 out of 10, as it changed my life. After years of injecting other meds and continuing to relapse, I started on Tysabri in 2009. I can honestly say that I cannot work full time without it, as the fatigue is greatly improved whilst on it. I have come off to get pregnant, and then continued back on after two babies. My last MRI showed that some of my lesions actually got smaller, and I have not had any brain atrophy whilst being on this drug. The only side effect I notice is slightly thinner hair. This is a drug that can have serious implications, and I think the choice to take it must be thought carefully, weighing all the benefits and risks. But for me, it has saved my life for 7 years."


"Wide awake all night . Fail"


"I took this pill 13 hrs after unprotected sex on Nov 1, 2 days after my period ended. He pulled out, but took it just in case. 8 days later I had a very short period. For weeks after that, I had what felt like little cramps that came and went, but never a period. I was moody, hormonal, and stressed because I worried that what I had earlier was just heavy implantation bleeding. I took 4 at home pregnancy tests and they were all negative, went to the doc and had a test done - negative also. 7 stressful weeks later, my 2nd period came, with a vengeance. I will be getting on birth control as well as always using condoms! The stress and the crazy effects aren't something I want to go thru again! But, not pregnant!!!"


"WORKS, 1/2 hour after taking, feel 90% better.
VERY VERY HARD TO FIND THIS MEDICINE."


"My Mirena caused severe cramping 4 days a week, an inflamed cervix, and caused weight gain. Doc kept saying I was just adjusting. After 1.5 years I got it out and feel so much better. Seriously consider how this can affect your health."


"I was on Mirena and decided to try this. I don't like taking pills, because they cause headaches. I got it put in last November 2012. I had immediately 4 days of heavy bleeding, then no bleeding at all until 2 Weeks ago I started spotting and it hasn't stopped. I'm not Moody, no crampy, no weight gain, no acne, basically nothing other than spotting now (very dark, and I keep a liner on everyday)."


"My 8 yr old has been on Enbrel for 1.5 years.  She went from barely able to walk or get up in the morning to running and tackling her brother.  She still has flares, she still has bad days.  But thanks to Enbrel she's learning how to be a kid... something she didn't know before starting it."


"I got the Skyla after having my second baby.. It didnt hurt to bad to get it.. Its been in for more than 2 years now! Sex drive is outta this world (I wish it wasn't) absolutely no period! (Yay who wants to deal with that mess) I guess its been pretty good.. I have not been able to lose weight though.."


"This drug was a life-saver.  I had severe insomnia, the doctor said one of the hardest cases he has ever treated.  I tried all the usuals, would get some sleep every couple of days.  I started on this medication at 50mg, and moved up gradually to 300mg.  Within a week I was sleeping wonderfully.  It is a deep deep sleep, and it was hard to rouse at the higher dosage.  Very vivid dreams.  I did not experience any hunger or weight gain.  I moved back gradually to 25mg, and would sometimes only take half of that tablet.  I just quit taking Seroquel totally after 8 months."


"I had mine for a year now and I'm ready to take it out! Before I was on depo it took my body a year to adjust to it. I was on my period for a year but after the year I didn't have a period anymore I was on depo for 2 years. After having the implant for a year it's time to take it out I've been on my period ever since having it installed. I wasn't on my period twice for two weeks and that was it the rest of the time I'm on my period. I'm always moody but it is very effective but it's just not for me."


"People who are giving this a bad review either aren't letting it get into their system or are some of the few that will suffer from the side effects that come along with taking any medication.  People who write a bad review saying they have only been on it for 6 weeks or a couple months have not let their body adjust to a new pill.  I have been on this pill for 6 months now and have no real complaints.  In the beginning I spotted here and there and my period lasted longer than 4 days.  It is better than bleeding for 6-7 days. Give it a chance."


"Hi. I am from Canada.. I am diabetic for 40 tears ..on insulin... on tradjenta  5 mg for over 1 year I felt improvement.... no side effect.... my insulin is lower"


"I've never felt so angry in my life than on this drug! Terrible!!!!
Frustrating because doctors won't prescribe my OxyContin I've been on for 9 years ( that completely helped my back after 3 failed surgeries) anymore because of all the irresponsible people abusing it! HOW IS THAT FAIR!?  So annoyed that people who really need it  have to pay the price! So I've been trying all this junk that has terrible side effects."


"40 yrs old male, 6' 245 lbs. Experienced gout for first time at age 37 from too much alcohol, red meat, lentils etc. Maybe one or two outbreaks a year. Took indomethacin and it would clear up in 5 to 7 days. I guess I wasn't that worried about it cause I had a answer that worked for the occasional flare up. However, this was routine till 4/17. Had a flare up the first week of April, lasted seven days. Swelling subsided but this time I had limited flexibility with pain that has lasted thru May 9. I'm guilty of having a GP prescribe me Allopourinol from day one, and I never taken it. I have a cabinet full of them. I've started taking them about 3 weeks ago and now the flexibility and pain is really subsiding. Start it and stay on it! It works!"


"Im 39 type 1 diabetic for over 19 years and taking ramipril for Hbp.. I workout 5-6 times a week and I'm in really good shape!! My doctor prescribed Levittra 10 mg and all I can say is WOW..WOW.. I got my life back and my wife is happy:))"


"Hi this is my 1 month update I was weighing 128lbs I started taking Apetmin on June 26,2016 I weighed in today July 26,2016 and I weigh 141lbs my goal is 150lbs Apetamine really dose work I gained a total of 12lbs in one month for the first 2 days I felt sleepy but after that I was ok"


"I was on this pill for 5 years with absolutely no problems.  My periods were on time, short and light.  Also my ovarian cysts dissappeared.  Then my doctor decided to change me to a different pill because she was worried about high blood pressure.  On the new pill I've had constant spotting for the last 5 months and now I've had my period for the last 4 weeks.  Ugh!  Since my blood pressure monitoring came back normal, I finally convinced her to switch my pills again.  Oh I wish she'd switch me back to Orhto Tri cyclen Lo, but she picked a new one instead.  We'll see how that goes..."


"I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy about 18 months ago after battling constant fatigue no matter how much sleep I received at night or how many naps I took throughout the day. Nuvigil has changed my life! I take one pill daily, and I am able to live a normal life outside of the fog that I was constantly living in before my diagnosis.  I had a lot of side effects when I first started taking Nuvigil which included headaches, dry mouth, cramping, nausea, loss of appetite, and dizziness, but those were nothing compared to being able to finally live my life fully for the first time! I felt like before I was swimming in murky water unable to see or function, and after the medication  I can actually experience life and interact with people!"


"I was put on Vyvanse after my doctor diagnosed me with binge-eating disorder. Before this drug I struggled for 6 years battling this eating disorder and gaining pounds along the way. Almost 2 years later and with the help of this medication I have lost over 100pounds. I feel great, this medication should be watched and used properly. My doctor was great about letting me know that it could make me stop eating all together."


"I was prescribed this drug after my liver decided it was going to show sensitivity to statins.  Im in tears right now.  Its only been 4 days and I've been experiencing severe joint pain, muscle tenderness, chest pain, and now woken up by a night terror.  I dont know what im going to do, but ai cant take this drug anymore.  It's frightening!"


"I have been on Beyaz for a little over a week and I feel like a crazy person. Like so many of the comments I've read, I also switched from Yaz to Beyaz after its Bayer Saver's Program expired. Now I have headaches almost daily and am extremely moody. It's terrible."


"I'm about to complete my 3rd week in my 21 day pack. I've been consistently bleeding since starting the pill and experienced excruciating cramps during the first week. Since then, I've only had light cramping here and there but have been spotting every single day (very annoying as I have to wear panty liners every single day and change them often as it's not exactly light spotting). However, I haven't noticed any weight gain nor increase in acne. One thing that is interesting is the complaints of decrease in libido, which I can't exactly say if I've been experiencing it or not since I've been bleeding. I haven't been all that excited to jump into bed with my boyfriend so it might just be because of that but I can't tell."


"Positive mood changes after using for several weeks.  However, on this medication sex drive is practically non-existent for me (Male)."


"I have lived with Interstitial Cystitis for decades and this is the only effective medicine that I have found to relieve my "UTI-like" symptoms when taken regularly. I still have issues with some foods causing irritation of my bladder, but for the most part Elmiron helps me not have to watch every little thing I eat."


"I've been on Yaz for a year and a half. Before I was ever on birth control I was very calm and a very easy going person. Ever since I went on Yaz I've been overly moody and angry all the time. I've lost my interest in doing anything new and now my husband and I fight all the time. I also bleed irregularly and have constant random spotting. On top of that I developed gallstones and had to have my gall bladder removed. The only good thing that Yaz has done for me is prevent pregnancy. The only reason I haven't changed to a different birth control is because I have been overseas until a few weeks ago and the birth control I want was not available there. I have an appointment to change birth control this week."


"I am currently taking 15 mg three x per day (total of 45mg).

The first month was the worst. The main side effect that I had was body aches and muscle stiffness that never lessened. Once a month passed the body aches went away and I noticed a faint constant headache. After about a week that went away too. The only side effect I notice now (after 2 months on Nardil) is a pounding headache lasting 10 seconds and light headedness when I get up to stand from laying down and swelling. It give it 4/10 because it has made my suicidal thoughts disappear and I am less teary and emotional. Has not helped my overall mood or general sense of wellbeing. I find the dietary restrictions hard to follow."


"Seizures decreased in frequecy.  Partial seizures. But there was one day of uncontrollable,uncomfortable side effects or a seizure of a different type.  I had trouble organizing thoughts,couldn't come up with certain words,and felt extremely hostile at times.  Never want to have those feelings again.  They were very strong and uncontronablle."


"6 months ago, I was hospitalized. I had never been treated for my depression due to insurance and financial issues. During my 9 day stay at the hospital, they started me on 20mg of Prozac. By the time I left the hospital, I was at 40mg. The suicidal thoughts went away and I was able to feel moments of clarity. Although, I made some big life changes after being released from the hospital, the depression was still there. Sleep and isolation was still my life. Now that I have been on Prozac for 6 months, I look back and realize how far I have come. I am now taking 80 mg a day and I can finally break through the fog. For me, depression wasn't necessarily sadness, but an absence in vitality. Prozac has helped me regain it."


"I was given propofol while my orthopedic surgeon repaired my broken arm (ORIF). I was also given a nerve block to numb my arm from shoulder to finger tips. I didn't feel a thing and I don't remember a thing, it worked perfectly!  No anesthesia hangover or queasiness that you sometimes get from general anesthesia. Highly recommend!"


"Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis (for at least a decade now) have led me to Humira. The results have been super since I began a few years ago.

Brown spots, freckle sized, have appeared in the areas where the Psoriasis was. No one has any idea from Drs to pharmacists. "


"I had Diprivan recently for carpal tunnel release surgery. The only bad side effect I had was a minor sore throat the next day.  Also, it slowed my bowel movements for the 2 days after surgery, but I suspect that most general anesthetics do this."


"Have had hemorrhoids for over 40 years, since first pregnancy. Tried all kinds of OTC products that never worked. Once I found Proctofoam, the burning, itching, & swelling was relieved within 10 minutes of application. Only several applications necessary for very long-term results (months to years). I won't use anything else. Insurance covered it years ago, then I couldn't find it any longer in California pharmacies. If anyone knows where to currently (2/2017) get it. Give me a shout"


"This is my second month on Nuvaring and so far I have absolutely no complaints. I love the ease of just inserting it once a month and just removing it 3 weeks later. I have had no mood swings, weight gain nor depression. As a matter of fact I think I have even lost weight because it seems to have subsided my constant cravings. I would definitely recommend Nuvaring to anyone."


"Most definitely the worst experience I've ever had with medication. Horrible and constant vomiting, completely liquid and black diarrhea, I wasn't able to eat for 3 days, couldn't even drink without vomiting, couldn't sleep because of the constant vomiting and diarrhea, just absolute hell. I took the pill just a single time. One pill."


"First day using Testim. Insurance made me change from andrgel pump bottle. The smell in testim is so strong and noxious i had an allergic asthmatic reaction. I'm wheezy and have a massive headache from it. Why does anything medical need to be made with a scent?  Lots of people have scent allergies."


"During the recession of the early 90's I took this drug for a period of about 2 months to combat anxiety. The doctor first tried prozac but that didn't work for me at all. As soon as I started taking Xanax I began to feel better. I was able to put worrying thoughts into perspective. I highly recommend it."


"Acne totally gone... its amazing"


"I have been on tretinoin for about a month, and am definitely seeing results. The only negative was my skin became extremely red all over but it was still smooth. I had an appointment with my dermatologist and he told me to use sensitive face lotion (he recommended vanicream) to put over the tretinoin to help with the redness and even after a few days I'm seeing how amazing it is! All you have to do is keep your skin moisturized and this stuff works like a dream, I go to bed every night excited to wake up and see the results!"


"I find the depo really good, as im still on it. I've been on it since November 2014 and havnt had my period since, no weight gain besides maybe 2 pounds (not bad at all seeing im only 100 lbs) and havnt had any other side effects. I find its very effective and happy i dont have to worry about ruining more underwear!"


"I'm 18 and I've been on Concerta for years. All the bad side effects I have so I tried other medications but nothing worked, so I went back to Concerta. I love it. It makes me focus and not annoy people but it makes me have mood swings and go into phases where I'll just not talk, not eat, just watch movies all day (not depression).  "


"I felt a UTI along with blood in my urine coming on right after I returned from vacation and contacted my doctor at 8am, he prescribed me Cephalexin 500mg 1 pill 3 times a day I started at 10am and by the end of the day the blood was gone and the pain substantially subsided. I'm still having the urination urges but I'm on the meds for 10 days total. I'm pretty confident it's gonna get the job done completely. I hate UTIs and don't get them frequently but if I get another I definitely would take Cephalexin again"


"I have the black cherry version because it is not as bitter.  This medicine is quite expensive however works well for me.  My paranoid thoughts still come to me a few times a week but I am not delusional at all.  My mood is stable and I feel very 'normal'. Great Medicine!"


"Ativan has been great for me and my anxiety. I have been using it for over 10 years but don't take it everyday just when needed. I may go a month and not need it. I really don't know what I would have done without it."


"During the first week of taking Chantix, I smoked.  I did not notice any decrease in my desire to smoke but noticed a significant increase in my tiredness.  The beginning of the second week of Chantix, I quit smoking all together.  The tiredness was still there and after taking the pill I would have nausea for a short time.  It didn't matter if I had just eaten or not.  I also became moody, depressed, short-tempered and just generally felt down.  I stopped taking the pill today, which has been 2 1/2 weeks on the pill.  I'm hoping for no worsening of my mood and energy level."


"I was prescribed  145mcg of Linzess 10 minutes before breakfast.   My first dose resulted in severe diarrhea for the rest of the day.  I have since learned to divide the dose in half and taking it every other day.  Since doing this my experience has been great.  I usually will have two or three very loose BM''s within 2 or 3 hours and then it's over.   I am very happy taking this medicine because I have gotten seriously sick from my chronic constipation.  Now I can take Linzess as I need it.  Dividing it is a chore because is such a small amount but since my insurance won't cover the 72 mcg dose I have no choice."


"I have been on various anti depressants since my late teens. Everything's from fluoxetine citalopram, clomipramine and in a full breakdown; a combination of mirtazapine and Effexor. It was this last one which took me sky high and so I stopped, also due to 30kg weight gain. After a couple of months I was suicidal and because I was diagnosed with bipolar since the mania on the antidepressants I was recommended going on to a cocktail of quetiapine, depakote and lithium. No way was I taking that with the side effects and the horror stories about weight gain as I've lost the 30kg in weight I put on. Lamotrigine I heard was the only one for helping without the weight gain so I gave it a go. It took about 2 months but it works a treat now on 300mg"


"Do not be afraid to give Geodon a go.  After reading many horrifying reviews, I was kind of afraid to try it.  Start of small, ask for that.  I have had positive results I was beginning to think were not possible. It actually seems to have an antidepressant effect and with my designation (I have Bipolar I with psychotic features) I am allowed no other antidepressants except Lamictal which doesn't do much. Just thought I would post this for someone else who might be "in my shoes. ""


"So the patch falls off. It is horrible I tried everything; clean, dry, room temp skin, with no lotion, and pressing firmly for an extended period of time. It shifts within a few days of applying then starts to come off, it rarely lasts a week. I even put it in a spot that the skin doesn't stretch and move as much, it didnt help at all. I am "active"; doing stuff inside our home, yard work, chasing kids, tons of bending and squatting and the patch comes off when it is on my back no where close to my hips or waist"


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"Every since a traumatic experience at a dentist when I was a teen, I have been a mess whenever I went to the dentist.  Consequently, I did not go as consistent at I should have.  When I made a determination to go back, I wept in the chair.  My dentist asked me if anyone has every sedated me before treatment and I replied no.  He recommended and prescribed Halcion 1 hour before treatment.  I am no longer afraid to go to the dentist!  I wish this would have been an option sooner than later.
Thank you!"


"Me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex. I took the pill 3 days later and it still worked. I had no symptoms surprisingly. "


"I took this about 7 hours after unprotected sex and was really nervous about it not working because I read something online about this not being effective for people weighing 175lb+ DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THIS. If you take this within 72 hours you will be fine. I had cramps and was nauseous for the day after I took it (my body is not used to these hormones) and other than that, I started my period about a week earlier than I was expecting."


"I started using this medication prescribed by my PCP in June of 2011, and it helped get some of my hair back that had thinned and was falling out in a small front area of my head. However I'm still taking 2.5mg once a day, and I would say the effects of it are not as good as it used to be, however it continues to help a little by maintaining any more hair lose."


"Started bupropion and set my stop date for 1 week later (as instructed you should quit at one week after beginning medicine or during the second week for sure).  Anyway, started it and set stop date for 1 week later; quit on day 6 of first week.  Taking this medicine blocks the ability to get that feeling you get when you smoke.  Absolutely nothing happens, and the cigarettes tastes terrible.  I bought myself one of those e-cigs and take a puff here and there.  Also, I found I still have intense cravings so I added the patch which the combination works phenomenally for me.  I bought the e-cig because my plan was to take a puff or 2 off of it if I start to snap; but you don't get a buzz off the e-cig either; however, it does satisfy that smoking behavior."


"So far so great! I've had zero gastro-intestinal side effects or headaches and tremendous clearing of my skin after only 2 weeks (started with the starter pack).  I am full of energy and body feels great!  I have 1 bridging pack and now comes the challenge of getting my insurance to cover it... fingers crossed!!!"


"I was diagnosed with HIV in December of 2012 with a CD4 count of 220 and Viral Load of 332,000. I almost died in September due to PCP and was bed ridden for a month. After three months of treatment with Atripla, my CD4 is almost 500 and Viral Load of 2,000. I'm almost undetectable! I changed my whole life around due to this virus and I never have felt so grateful to be living. I'm at the gym 3-5 times a week, eating healthy meals, cut out excessive binge drinking and smoking, and plan on going back to school to finish off what I want to do. The first month of treatment will be the hardest, but after that, it's smooth sailing. Also, check out Atripla Co-Pay assistance, they will pay around $400.00 to help you afford this medication."


"This medicine undoubtedly will calm you down and help keep either chronic or acute anxiety at bay. Over time a tolerance builds; however, after several years, I have switched to 1mg tablets as needed from 2mg daily, and I still feel the relief. I, ironically, take Xanax to deal with the anxiety of caring for a close friend who his in addiction recovery from abuse of Xanax. This person never though it could and would happen to them; they were wealthy and responsible. Anyone can fall victim to addiction, through no fault of their own. The pain, withdrawal, abusing it to get 'high'. Just reminding everyone it can happen, to be safe, and that doctors are very hesitant to prescribe. When take correctly and as indicated, the relief is unparrelled"


"I have viral bronchitis, and was miserable. Took 1 teaspoon of Tussionex Pennkinetic and 20 minutes later, I feel back to normal. Worked awesome!"


"Been on latuda about 3 weeks now. The only down fall is staying asleep for the whole night. I go to bed around 10pm and i wake up about one hour later feeling restless. Doctor told me to take melitonin before bed. I'll see if that works. Also,like someone above my message said. My doctor ask me to go off the medication and notice the signs of depression again and see what the medication has been doing. So true. After 3 days off the medication,I notice my symptoms of anger and impulsiveness  return, also my depression hitting hard again. So am going back on after today and staying on. Its finally a miracle that I can be symptoms free and no more racing thoughts. Thank you medicine. "


"This my first time using plan B, I'm kind of scared it it'll work honestly. My boyfriend and I did the deed and the condom broke he ejaculate in me big time, I'd say like 5 to 10 mins later I took the pill. It is now Monday and these symptoms are stupid real, I've experienced abdominal pain, nausea, mean headaches etc. I pray this works I'm 21 years old and I am not ready for a baby let alone my 21 year old boyfriend!!"


"I've been taking mononessa for 10 months and I need help. My periods been crazy I start then stop in two days. Then in 3 weeks I start again ugh. Am I the only one out there that it happens to?
"


"I'm on Day 3 and notice a big change.  No more accidents in the morning on the way to the toilet!  I am also on an estrogen cream called Estrace and have used that once. Time will tell if this really works: I was on Vesicare for a few weeks and got great results, then it began NOT to work and severe constipation made me stop taking it. I will be adding fiber to my diet and work to prevent the constipation before it takes me over again.  Went to a urogynecologist this time. P.S There is a mint you can try for dry mouth.  It has one side of it with a sticky ingredient that will stick to your mouth so you don't swallow it.  It works!"


"I've had my Mirena in for 4 years. The reason I got it in is because I had bad endometriosis pain and symptoms. Since then the 1st couple of months I had a lot of bleeding and cramps but then my  body adjusted to it all and life has been great! I'm able to function properly again and have never felt this good. I don't get any period bleeding either. Just some light spotting now and then. I love it. Since I'm not ready to have kids yet, I will probably get another one put in soon."


""Started applying two days ago, bingo my psoriasis on my belly started to fade the redness. At first it feels itchy, on the third day it seems great.
Praying forward for more positive result.

This cream versus my ointment, not bad."


"was having severe leg pain with 2nd shot but dr gave me 3rd shot without listening to my concerns.  3rd shot  disabled my walking for 3 months, lost energy to where I had to rest after taking a shower, unable to walk without cane or assistance for 3 months, could not put sock on my foot as bending at all caused unbearable pain in groin.  difficulty sleeping with pain without sleep aid.  would never want to experience that again.  But, after 6 months, I am able to walk 2 miles daily without knee hurting at all.  Primary doc said I had an allergic reaction to the medication."


"I was prescribed haldol for psychosis.  After only a few weeks my condition was improving and after a month my auditory and visual hallucinations were gone. I have not experienced any side effects while on haldol."


"I have been taking Xanax XR for about 8 years.  Prior to that, I took Xanax every 4 hours.  My tinnitus is so loud it cannot be tested, and after a lifetime of living with tinnitus, I sought help. Xanax XR is better than Xanax for me because you take it once a day and it continually releases, preventing ups and downs and the autonomic functions check which increases T after sleep.  Panic attacks are gone from residual nervousness tinnitus causes.  Definitely my quality of life is better, although Xanax XR is not a cure."


"Lyrica is about as effective as opiates without the baggage that comes with the latter.  Lyrica has it's own side effects for me while working up to 450 mg/day including a floaty spaced out sensation, INSANE appetite, and constipation - these side effects largely disappeared at the 2-week point. Pain relief was fairly quick, at about the third or fourth day."


"Have taken lexapro on and off for about 20 years.  My advise is give it a go.  First 3 weeks the side effects made life pretty miserable.  Insomnia, nausea, no appetite or sex drive.  After week 4 started feeling really good (normal) and enjoying life again."


"I have inflamed occipital nerves (both sides).  The pain starts in the back of my head, then radiates up and ends at my eyebrow. Nothing helps the pain - even a double dose of Lortab.  I had a nerve block, but that didn't help AT ALL!  My neurologist suggested I try this and it WORKS!  I would have given it a 10, but the side effects last up to 3 hours (weakness in my arms, slight dizziness and I just want to sleep) which makes it difficult to work.  I am so glad he suggested this! It is expensive, but he gives me a freebie when I come in, and there is a coupon you can find online (it is in the package).  The other reason I gave a 9 is that it is REALLY hard to open the package. "


"Humira has given me my life back. It is truly a miracle drug. Since I have been using the pen it has been a lot easier to give myself the shot. It starts to take effect quickly for me and I feel like my age:28. Without it I have trouble getting on the toilet, walking at all, engaging in anything active is too exhausting and very painful. I will be on this medication for the rest of my life, that is until they find a cure!"


"I Said If I got through this I would write a review to ease people's minds(I'm a guy) The girl I had sex with vagina felt good. I was wondering why? Never feels like this. Turns out I was going Raw because the condom broke but I didn't know until I came COMPLETLEY inside her . We start to freak. Get plan b in like 2 hours . She had no side effects she told me and didn't get prego . Your gonna freak until you get that okay that she got her period so I'm not gonna tell you to not think about it but it worked for me even though I nutted in her and still kept going . Hope it works for you guys"


"I started taking 40mg Lexapro daily about 6 years ago after several suicide attempts. It must be working because I'm still here but I still struggle with anxiety though it is more manageable with the Lexapro than without it."


"I was recently diagnosed with anxiety, like 1 month ago. I really thought I was going to die, anxiety was the worst thing that ever happened to me, it frustrated me to hear the doctors say just deep breath your not going to die, like they truly didn't understand the feeling, anxiety is the worst feeling ever, I cried 3 days straight constantly feeling like the air was being taken from me and just depressed it was hard to describe the amount of emotions I felt. My doctor prescribed this medication and to be honest it's the best thing that ever happened to me. From now and then I can feel my chest tightening but never as severe. I just want to let those who feel helpless know if I got through it you can to be strong you can do it"


"I don't know what I'd do without Azelastine. It significantly improved my severe allergy symptoms immediately. No longer waking in the middle of the night with itchy throat, can actually breathe throughout the day! I do wake up congested, but 10 minutes after my azelastine dose I'm good to go. I do take it in conjunction with an oral antihistamine as well, but not sure if I still need it...I just kept taking it since i was already using it before."


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I've been taking Pradaxa for about 3 weeks now.  Side effects for me have been pretty nonexistent. I'm a Type I diabetic and have not noticed any increase in bleeding or slowness to stop bleeding when I stick myself for glucometer readings - quite the opposite; if anything, the punctures close off in less time than with the Aggrenox I used to take.  No stomach problems, no heartburn, no bleeding problems. As to whether it's actually preventing me from having another A-fib related stroke, only time will tell.  Just goes to show that the bell shaped curve is always with us - some have problems with it while others don't."


"Singulair was wonderful for my allergies.  My allergies are only in my ears causing popping, crackling, clogging and pulling.  From the 1st dose I felt better and kept improving until my ears were better than they had been in months.  Unfortunately, on day 10 I developed tremors in my hands and lower arms.  The tremors turned into shaking when I tried to use my arms/hands.  My legs felt detached from my body.  So it was wonderful for my allergies but horrible for side effects.  Hopefully it won't take too long to get out of my system so the tremors stop."


"The first six months of this pill were a dream. I had been so fed up all the other pills I've tried. There was no weight gain (I was able to lose my freshman 15) and my sex drive was great, though no improvement or decline of the acne situation. Six months in, I started getting two periods a month and gained 20 pounds in places I've never gained weight before. My emotions have been absolutely out of control: constantly irritable, always on the verge of tears, and no energy. I'm still on it for the simple fact that going off it could cause unbearable depression-- I've tried before. Currently attempting to get to my home gyno and get a new prescription. "


"I would give it a 10 but will err towards conservative and give a 9; only because it has a high abuse potential and humans are inherently prone to some type of addiction.  It has pretty much NO side effects if taken as directed for adult add and after 5 years on it, I feel it has stabilized me more than any others.  Adderall is second place for me but it is more likely to make me irritable after therapeutic effects wane for the day.  I have taken Desoxyn before and fell asleep!"


"Ketoacidosis without coma. A really wonderfully emergency room trip.  The doc was called 2 times before emergency and was not worried. Train the docs to look for problems. The stuff I read really seems to down play the danger. This drug will kill people but don't worry, do the math it will pay back before all of the deaths. A drug that almost killed me is totally  effective. My blood sugar was reduced and I lost weight"


"I've reached out to plan b 3 times, the last one i took was about 3 years ago so it definitely works! I have no kids. After the last one i took i still went later to get a PT (which of course came out -) but the nurse told me to try and not take these pills anymore if in the future i wanted kids, not because it would be impossible but it would make it a bit harder for me to conceive. . so here i am, been 7 months TTC and nothing, it might be me who knows but i always think about what the nurse told me... plan b's are great when you think you need them but dont make them a habit.."


"I had tried taking this last year and had got to the point where I wasn't smoking anymore. I had quit for about 2-3 wks and decided I would be fine without chantix..needless to say I ended up smoking again. I am now back on chantix and have been smoke free for 4 days now. I don't really feel the need to smoke. I can smell it on people now and it makes me sick to my stomach. The only side effects I have really had is nausea and weird dreams. The dreams are just really vivid not scary and the nausea is definitely worse when I don't eat enough or drink enough water before taking the pill. However side effects definitely worth it. In just 4 days I can feel a huge difference"


"I was one of the few people who suffered from anxiety because they weren't sure if this pill was effective. Let me tell you, I am the worst with overthinking and I know what it feels like to be unsure. This pill really does work. Plan B was something I always heard about but never thought I needed until one night of great sex ended with a condom that slipped off. We were both drunk and unaware of what had happened so to be safe, I decided to take the pill 6 hours after the accident. I keep track of my period dates and my last period was on the 21st. I took the pill on the 7th of the next month. I suffered some side effects like headaches, back pain and cramps 2 days before my period. It actually came 5 days early and it just finished today!"


"I have severe stomach ulcers, the pain is so unbearable that I sometimes vomit! One day a colleague recommended that I go buy Cimetidine and I was so happy because I got it over the counter with my medical aid! This is the best."


"I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, mostly suffering from acne, without weight and period issues. I started metformin 2-3 months ago and recently increased the dosage. It has helped dramatically. No side-effects, except for some days in the beginning when I had nausea etc."


"My dentist prescribed me this after having a tooth pulled. After the first day on this medication I woke up around 2am with diarrhea. I've been on it for a week now and still have diarrhea numerous times throughout the day. I've lost 4 pounds because of it. Also it's left a small rash around my pubic area that hurts and itches like crazy making it painful to use the bathroom and wipe. "


"I am 39, no kids. I have found Skyla to be worth it. Like all BCs, initially you xp  the hormonal flux with acne & side effects. After 3 mos it regulates. I like OB/GYNs, my pref due to abnormal situations. I am highly sensitive to meds. Process: (Clamp, measure, insertion, ultra sound). My docs explanation & I do agree: Sklya for those with no children. Merina - had children. Paraguard - older women going thru the change. My xp: Take a Motrin night before & morning of. 1st day, med pain/lightheaded at insertion, then take a Motrin & lay down. 2nd day - less cramping. 3rd day- normal. Look at this way, you hit your knee on a table. The bruise hurts for about 2-3 days, then your fine. Same xp."


"I've had several yeast infections in the past and I am currently getting over one and each time the doctor prescribed these pills to cure the yeast infection it did an amazing job, the same day I took the pill, I had some itching and burning relief, and less nasty discharge, I feel a lot better already"


"I'm 17 years old and I've been diagnosed with depression. I went to my GP and he prescribed me Fluoxetine. I've been on for about 3 months now, and I love them. I don't cry anymore but fluoxetine has made me alot more tired and restless. Also I found my skin was looking a lot nicer and it was so clear and zit free."


"Omg this stuff burns amd my vagina feels like a cactus is pokeing inside it itches sooooo bad!!!!!! This stuff is evil!!!"


"I really liked this birth control and wanted to continue using it, but after 3 months, it started causing big zits on my chin around the time of my period so I stopped. Other than that, no other bad side effects that I noticed."


"Lower back pain gone after 1st day of this medicine. Nausea is horrible - taking phenegran to offset nausea. I'm lethargic and resting. This stuff must be strong - but I'd take bed rest and nausea over a knife in my back anyway!!! I'm on 2X daily WITH FOOD for 5 days. I'm on day 3."


"I started Qsymia on Saturday, April 25th. I felt fine the first couple days but the last two days I've got a weird feeling in my head and I feel a bit full, like I've eaten too much but I haven't, leg cramps, slight tingling in my feet and itching in my hands (none of which are pleasant). It doesn't make me not want eat entirely but it definitely helps me make better choices. I've had a touch of insomnia and some weird dreams and the weird feeling in my head kind of makes me want to give up but I hopped on the scale before I started typing this and I've also lost 4 lbs so far (I'm 41 years old, 5'4" and started at 206) I'm going to call my doc tomorrow to be on the safe side. It appears to work but I'm not sure I can continue on like this."


"This medication keeps my lungs open and I don't wheeze. "


"I have received great relief from this medication.  It says discontinued because the acetaminophen dose has been lowered to 300 MG per tablet. It IS  still available.  Great medicine for headaches.  Take with food though."


"It's very effective for bowel problems and reduced my pain to zero most of the time."


"I'm 5'2", 32 years old and had been an athlete most of my years (track and field sprinter, power lifter and basketball) always weighing between 114-130.  I went through a depression and gained +40lbs within 6 months last year.  I went to my doctor for weight loss help (after getting my depression under control) and she prescribed me Adipex-p (phentermine 37.5). I take the whole pill.  On May 10 my weight was 174lbs, May 16th: 166lbs, May 25th: 163lbs.  I'm very happy and encouraged to keep it going.  I run 1.2 miles 2-3 times a week. My goal is to drop to 20lbs by my next doctor appointment June 20, 2017 and overall goal is to be 125-130lbs.  Side effects: no appetite, dry mouth. I will update this every month as I progress."


"Seems to be working pretty well, but it's hard to keep in place for 12 hours on my back while still trying to go about some normal activity.  Probably needs more adhesive."


"DO NOT TAKE THIS. there's no other way to put it. I've been on it for going on five months and ever since day one it has been awful. I've become severely depressed I cry all the time I feel nauseous 24/7. My anxiety has gone through the roof. I feel like my whole life has changed for the worse ever since I started this medicine."


"My first review ever. My derm prescribed tretinion cream after  1 year of low-dose oral isotretinoin. Isotretinoin obliterated big acne; worked for me-otherwise I need to take birth control pills forever. Now almost   4 months on tretinoin cream (started with 0.025,now 0.05); I look better in my 30s than my 20s. Acne scars still look bad look under certain light,but it had been frankenstien. Occasional one to two hormonal acne spots -nothing compared to the past. Dots of pigmentation fading. Routine sunscreen(day) and tretinoin cream (night). Wash with plain johnsons bar. Light peeling-use damp cloth when washing. NEVER EVER leave home without sunscreen. Wished I've done these a decade ago."


"21 years old, I got Nexplanon put in 6 months ago, on Sept. 4th 2013. Before that I was on the Depo-Provera shot, which made me break out all over my chest and back, and the jawline - hormonal areas for acne. I cannot take estrogen birth control because of migraine issues, and so progestin only was the option for me. Nexplanon PROS: Periods stopped completely, did not affect my mood - always felt like myself, very effective method of birth control so I did not have to use condoms. CONS: Weight gain of 7lbs in 6 months, and the biggest con of all. ACNE, ACNE, ACNE! I used to have clear skin, even before I went on estrogen birth control. I would have stuck to Nexplanon if it did not give me a pizza face."


"I'm giving it a 10 for the decrease of nerve pain and it saved my life truly. However, the weight loss? The only weight I lost was 17lbs walking my dog and Nutra System 2 years ago and gained back 5lbs of that when he got injured 3 months ago. This didn't help me lose one pound. I'm on 75mgs a day, started at 50. It did change my taste, I no longer like orange but does zero for weight loss which I was looking forward to since I have a good 30lbs to lose :) So big ups for the nerve pain and I had no idea it worked on migraines no wonder I hadn't had to have my migraine prescription filled in 2 years! So it has great benefits and I would highly recommend it for other issues but not weight loss. Good luck and happy new year all!"


"I did not enjoy being on tetracycline. I got extremely nauseous and almost vomited several times. It was a lot to put up with for little results. It also took a while before seeing results. I also noticed I was bruising a lot easier. I switched to minocycline which I like A LOT better, I noticed better results and I have no side effects! If you're having the same problem as I did with the side effects, switching to minocycline (the sister of tetracycline) may be beneficial for you! Goodluck! I know acne can be super stressful but don't let it get you down, it never looks as bad as you think"


"I started phentermine on 3-14-15. The dr's office weighed me at 189...I just stepped off my scale at 177.2! Not too bad for almost a full week on. I would say a lot may be water! Needless to say, I'm in love with this and cant wait to see where I'm at on my birthday 4-17."


"I have been taking venlaxafine for 4 days now. I currently am on a 75mg a day dose which my doctor put me on. Day 1 didn't notice anything at all, on the second day I felt a lot more relaxed but totally suppressed my appetite all day and have had a rubbish sleeping pattern ever since. Haven't really done much for my anxiety as of yet but very relaxing, will write an update shortly."


"I used this medication in '94/'95 and in '97/'98 to treat major depressive episodes. It was the first antidepressant I ever tried, and it worked wonders the first time I used it. I could sleep and eat again, depression was gone within 2-3 weeks, no side effects. I was given amitriptyline again in '97/'98 after months of trying several newer anti-depressants which doctors were convinced would be better, even though I told them amitriptyline had worked for me previously. It worked very well then too, but I developed side effects (irregular heart rhythm.) I chose to take beta blockers along with amitriptyline so I could complete the course of treatment."


"Although this drug was very effective in curbing my 11 month old sons vomiting and diarrhea, it caused him to have very hard stools."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"It took me 30 minutes to get down the first mixture it has now been over 2 hours and nothing has passed. Getting the mixture down was horrible but I already have bad nausea on a daily basis and I have to consume food and water slowly to help prevent it."


"This drug was a nightmare for me. I have Mood Regulation Disorde. I was totally anxiety ridden one minute and hiding in my closet crying the next. Tired as heck one minute then hyper and crazy the next. I have never had mood swings this severe in my life. This medication also gave me tons of other physical symptoms such as high blood pressure, nausea, and a general feeling of being happy and sad at the same time. I've tried a ton of meds, and this is the worst one to date.

Also, it should be noted, if your sensitive to weight gain, the trials on the drug did show 1-2 lbs gained in 3 weeks. So you might want to watch out for that."


"I started taking Saxenda on 12/14/15 weighing in at 210 pounds. As of today 01/15/16 I weighed in at 193....17 pound weight loss!

I have been doing 30 minutes of cardio 4 times a week.

The down sides I have experienced are constipation. I have found the only way I am able to go to the bathroom is by taking a liquid laxative on the weekends. I have also experienced some nausea that has been pretty bad at times.

Overall, I am really excited about my rules and hope to reach my goal weight of 160 by the summer! Saxenda rocks!!"


"I found Cymbalta to be a miracle for me.  Within a week of taking it most of my aches and pains disappeared and even my massage therapist stated she noticed a big difference.  The problem was the side effects of sexual dysfunction and dry mouth.  I added Wellbutrin and love that medication as it greatly improved my mood, but still did not help with the sexual dysfunction.  I am now on Lamotrigine and Wellbutrin but the pains in my joints worsened unbelievably, intolerable really.  I think I will be dropping the Lamotrigine and going back to the Cymbalta, and just put up with the side effects."


"Desperately trying to get back on Abilify, but insurance is awful. My suicidal thoughts are back. The Abilify balanced me out and I could sleep while on it. (It's almost 5am, and I haven't slept yet.)"


"horrible medication! Was given this antihistamine for anxiety, it gave me hallucinations and nightmares about people dying and cartoon animal trying to kill me. The feeling didn't go away the next day. It took me two days to get it out of my system. Worst medication ever!!!!"


"This medicine absolutely almost ruined my life, to the point I was going to lose EVERYTHING.  It made me nauseous,  tired,  loss of sex drive , made me want to drink 24/7 all because I DIDN'T CARE ANYMORE!  I lost 2 jobs, because I had no desire to function basically.  I have been off it for 2 weeks now now and the side effects from coming off this medication is not bad at all.  I feel happy again,  a little anxiety but omg I'll deal with it the natural way. ...exercise or just enjoy my family again.  "


"This really started to work for me around 8-10 weeks into 3x week treatment. And once it started to work they just started to fall off. By just putting small amount of ointment on the warts I was able to skip all the bad side effects. Put the ointment on before you go to bed and wash off in the morning. You will be highly satisfied with the results. Don't give up. If area gets irritated apply destin - for baby diaper rash - in the morning after you wash off."


"This medication was not effective as a muscle relaxant or pain relief. I was on a 10mg dose once a day. I discontinued medication  as it was not effective."


Dasabuvir / ombitasvir / paritaprevir / ritonavir

"I started this medication on a trial prior to FDA approval (Dec. 2014) I was chronic HCV GT1b. It was a 12 week course of 4 pills daily without RiBA. After 2 weeks I was undetectable and now post 3 months I remain undetectable. Worst side effect was fatigue and it was very bad. Although, it did not come on until about 5 weeks into treatment. If that is the worst thing that there was and I can remain SVR, then it was well worth it."


"I have been smoking since I've been 14 years old.  I'm now 53.in the past I have tried quitting SO many times.  I have a lung disease & my Drs have warned me to quit. My next step will be toting around a oxygen tank with m, .now I'm serious. I first started on the patches which I became allergic to. I've been on chantix for 5 days now & so far I'm doing better with all my withdrawals then I expected.I must quit! chantix will allow me to!"