"This only gets 5 stars because I'm not pregnant. However, it is such a strong pill! It is my first time taking it and I will never take it again. I've never been so depressed in my life! I don't have an appetite and I have the worst migraines. I never take medication I usually stick to natural remedies so maybe that's why my body is taking it so bad."


"Started 25mg for crippling panic attacks !! Had them for 6-7 months without even any relief from xanax ... first and only med that has worked for me without side effects ! Couldn't even take an SSRI felt so sick from them .. 25mg saved my life !"


"I am a 360 pound male with borderline type 2 diabetes numbers and no high blood pressure.  Kidneys and liver in great shape.  Doctor helped me with the first dose on a Friday morning, she walked me through the instructions and injected in my belly.  The next morning I was full, no appetite, lethargic, burping rotten eggs, and even got sick (very rare for me).  This continued all day andI had to force myself to eat something that night.  It is day 3 - sour stomach milder, so so sleep, no appetite, less lethargy but still kind of drained.  No bump on my stomach from injection.  To be continued....."


"I'm 19 and I've been on Concerta since age 7 . It has helped me no doubt. I have never had any problems as people say above stomach problems I have never had any. The only thing is I keep eating the complete opposite of everyone else. I usually take it at 9am everyday and I notice it wearing of around 6pm. Yesterday I didn't take because I tried something. I'm currently working night shift usually it's been out of my system hours before starting work. So tonight I took it 9pm even though now it's 4.30am and I've been awake since 7am yesterday I neither show or feel any signs of being tired, drained both physically or mentally. This medication has been nothing but a Success for me."


"I have bad anxiety about medicines. The only reason I began to trust this one was because I was in the ER with really high blood pressure and a headache that had me concurring to shoot my brains out. The nurse gently asked  if she could give me something to "bring down my blood pressure" I said yes because I was desperate. I later found out was an anxiety need and it really did the trick. Calmed my butt right down and I felt normal. Finally! I only use when anxiety is getting outta hand. I'm not into relying on pills daily for this type of thing but it makes me feel more safe knowing I have the "antidote" in my bag should I need it. It works for me even when I don't take it knowing it's in my bag."


"Took medication with the warning that it needed to be taken with "plenty of water". Woke up in the middle of the night with a severe headache and went back to sleep. Woke up in the morning for work and had debilitating nausea. I really hope this is just a temporary thing and I don't have to do this every time i take it."


"Love this! I have been on this pill for years now and it is amazing. I use to have heavy bleeding and horrible cramps and this pill has stopped it for me. Due to being anemic and having endometriosis I am set to have my period every 6 months and I never spot in between. This pill is definitely for people who's body can handle going long terms with out a menstrual period. And you have to follow directions, taking the pill the same exact time every day and never missing a pill. Its the only way it will work properly"


"Excellent for my husband. "


"I've taken this several times over the years and had no problems at all, but the last two times -- AWFUL!!!  I am not going to finish them this time.  I'd rather be sick.  Stomach hurts like I'm starving, but if I eat it hurts worse.  I feel like I'm going to puke all the time.  Last night in bed for no reason, my heart was smashing out of my chest, just pounding.  I am miserable.  My legs were crazy restless the last couple days since I've been on this, too.  I forgot something but bottom line, the stomach pain is more than I can stand."


"I lost 100 lbs in 8 months on my own by working out and eating healthier. I kept it off for 3 years and due to stressors and two night shift jobs I found myself gaining 47lbs in 6months. Very scary for me which brought on my depression and severe knee pain!! So my doc monitored my activity for 6 months and I lost 0 lbs and she decided to give this medication a try 4 days into it with a balanced diet and 4 days of an hour of exercise I have lost 7 lbs"


"I've been taking Topamax for about 2 years now, 100 mg a day. I have severe chronic migraines due to my spinal cord. So my doctor put me on this medication.  The only side effect I've had was the tingling but I get that anyways even before this medication so who knows if it was a side effect. But it works ok for me when I take it regularly but I also have focal seizures so this medication is for both of my problems. But I always take it with my hydrocodone so my migraines are fine."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This is my second colonoscopy but first time using Surprep, I was given pills last time. I didn't like this product because of the extremely nauseating effects. After I took my first dose at 5:00pm yesterday, it only took about 10 minutes to kick in. The medicine itself didn't taste bad with orange Gatorade, however I experienced terrible heart burn, acid reflux and nausea. Just as I began to feel back to normal, 3:00am was here for my second dose. I cannot even begin to explain the nausea this time. It was debilitating. All and all, I am ready to get this over with and EAT!"


"Within a week of taking Armour Thyroid my periods returned (they were gone 2 yrs on T4 only), my energy levels returned (I could barely walk or do any housework on T4 only), I can think clearly now (was in a state of confusion on T4) depression is gone completely (I was in a depressive state on T4 only and refused antidepressants because I knew it was not depression because of my life). I am out of the bedroom and functioning again. "


"I had a partial hysterectomy at the age of 37 and then the removal of my ovaries at 41, throwing me into menopause. My OB/GYN and I spoke about possible HRT after my surgery but due to family history of breast cancer, I declined. During recovery (surgery was on August 31, 2017) I found the hot flashes to be totally unbearable and made me self conscious to be around others! Last week at a post-op appointment my doctor mentioned Gabapentin to me and I did some research and agreed to the med. This medication has been great for me!!! I am able sleep at night, focus a bit more, and feel “normal”. I am on 300mg at night and it feels great to sleep throughout the night again and not waking up to a drenched bed."


"I highly do NOT recommend this method of birth control. Yes it is effective but in my opinion the side effects greatly outweigh the benefits. I had the insert placed November of 2013 and plan to get it removed as soon as possible. I have had extremely irregular periods and when I do happen to have one it lasts for 3 weeks. I have also developed ovarian cysts for the first time in my life. I gained 30 pounds in 3 months which is significant weight gain for me at the age of 21 years old. Also I developed pregnancy symptoms such as weird cravings and loss of appetite. I do not recommend this and do not think it is a good form of birth control considering the side effects."


"After surgery (right axillary nodes), radiation of that site, subsequent CT scans and biopsy revealed that it had spread to his right lung.  After treatment with this oral chemo (covered by Medicare), he has a complete remission of the lung tumor.

Side effects were minimal.  He is BRAF positive, although I don't know if that has any connection with the Temodar."


"I've been on trazadone for a month now, and I take 100mg as needed for sleep. I love that I can actually fall asleep within 20 minutes and stay asleep,  but it's impossible for me to wake up. I've slept through alarm clocks, roommates coming in my room, the smoke detector going off. It puts me in a really deep sleep for a minimum of 10-12 hours. That's my only downside with it. You feel great in the morning, but I've missed work and a few classes because of it."


"I have found that MetroGel clears up the pustule like eruptions within 72 hours."


"Except for the expense, I was happy with the results."


"I'm only 16 and I was prescribed it at 15 and told only to take it when my migraines were unbearable.  Every time I have taken it I usually get a really sick feeling, such as hot flashes, weakness, nausea, and dizzy.  There's always like a feeling that my brain is being frozen over from where the migraine mostly is.  But I always take it and go straight to sleep except for last night.  I stayed up and I was seeing and hearing things that weren't there, I couldn't do simple tasks,  I forgot where my room was after my boyfriend told me to drink some water, I cried over everything, I was scared of everything. Staying awake for me was horrifying."


"I started using Lisinopril HCTZ and had muscle ache, lower desire for sex, but the blood pressure was in control 110/80. After reporting to my doctor he suggested Diovan HCTZ, I started losing a lot of hair but sex drive got much better. Met the DR again and was concerned about my hair loss as I read about majority of Diovan users lost hair. Switched to Losartan HCTZ 50/12.5mg and the blood pressure was under control and the best since started taking blood pressure medication. In the morning is the best time to measure it, prior to taking the pill, as its 24 hours after taking the pill. This pill is the most effective for me. I know its only a week but had couple coughs and couple times of slight light headedness feeling."


"OMG! During middle school I had acne and I started talking birth control pills at a young age for my cramps. I want to say my ninth grade year and have been taking Junel Fe consistently since the age of 20. I did not think anything of it, I thought my "childhood" acne was gone and BOY WAS I WRONG. Once i stopped taking junel fe my acne was back like it never left. so i did some researching and in fact it was my birth control that was preventing me from having acne. I was happy but sad at the same time because I do not want to be on birth control for the rest of my life, so once my yearly package run out, i spend months trying to find an alternative & failed :( Junel Fe is the only thing that works for my acne."


"I've been on the patch for 4 years. It was the first contraceptive I went on. I love it, my periods came almost the same time each month. I did not notice any changes maybe just a pimple or two on my third patch. I'm very young so I blame my 10 pounds of weight gain on my body changing over the years. I did have to switch birth controls because my parents did not approve. So I tried Depo Provera, so I could still be protected without my parents knowing. I rapidly gained almost 25 pounds and spotted the whole time! As soon as could I switched back to the patch, now I'm back to my normal weight and no more spotting. The patch never comes off and it takes less then a minute to change. I highly recommend it."


"No seizures while taking but have had bad bruising and constipation going on 2 years now.  But I'll take no seizures over the side effects!"


"I've had Mirena for exactly 6 days and I'm still experiencing minor cramping. The spotting only lasted for a day and a half. I've gotten used to the cramping but if it gets too annoying I just pop a Motrin. The process itself was extremely painful because I'd never experienced cramps before hand. I'd say the part that was painful though was the dilation of my cervix. The second day was much better. I didn't have a sex drive for the first 3 days but on the 4th day I was ready to go. My face is clearer than ever. No regrets. Results may vary guys. Make your GYN your bestie just to stay on top of things. Good luck!"


"750mg twice daily, had no effect on headaches. "


"30 years of suffering with chronic colitis. Lived on Imodium just to get through life and afford me some form of control over the projectile diarrhea. Nothing helped the pain. Seven months ago I was hospitalized due to a car accident. A Nurse Practioner suggested I ask my doctor about Viberzi. I take one hundred milligrams two times a day while eating. A miracle drug. I am normal now."


"This medication has changed my life. I didn't start taking it until I was 24 years old. I honestly thought it was hopeless trying to figure out my life. I kept failing college courses, struggled with my job, struggled with relationships. I genuinely thought I was stupid. Sounds dramatic, but that's honestly I how I felt. I just couldn't think or concentrate. Then I tried Vyvanse. I was really against stimulants or any type of drug that could be addictive. But, I'm SO grateful I tried it. I wouldn't be where I am today without it. I'm a nursing student with a 4.0. I have an amazing relationship and I enjoy my job. It's not a miracle drug, but it really helps me focus and do the things I know I can do. Definitely recommend it."


"Hi all!! I have been clean now for 72 hours from a 400-500mg a day 3 year oxycodone habit. I started suboxone 24 hours ago. I held out as long as I could with withdrawal so I didnt risk the chance of precipitated withdrawal. I initially broke an 8 mg tablet into 4 pieces to equal 2mg. Within a half hour I could NOT believe how much better I felt. I still had some body aches which were easily relieved with ibuprofen and I still have diarrhea but its occasional

 Other than that I feel amazing and I feel free. I am so blessed to be able to have my life back. I have a goal of a 6 month taper. I am also a nurse and I can tell you that I held an oxycodone in my hand at work and do not have a SINGLE urge. It was so empowering. Good luck to you!"


"I have no idea why I started smoking again after my son was born. But, alas, I did and here we go again! I tried the gum (nasty!) e-cigs (still felt like I was smoking, and even Chantix (super crazy dreams and still massive withdrawal symptoms). I decided to give the patch a try. LOVE THEM! I got the off brand of NicoDerm CA and have had an amazing experience! Yes, it is a bit itchy when you first put it on, but that goes away after a little bit. I'd rather deal with light itching than a massive cravings strike! I have NO interest to go out and smoke and have so much more time to do everything else! I do have a weird dream now and then, but NOTHING like with Chantix. I am 110%  confident I am done For good!"


"I've been on Saxenda for 10 weeks now. I started at the weight of 294 pounds. I am now  253 pounds. I've completely cut out alcohol redmeat Soda   The drug makes it very easy to eat healthy. Very minimal side effects. Constipation being the worst but not too bad."


"Had to get on it since they discontinued Loestrin 24 Fe because it was supposedly the same. ALL LIES! It decreased my libido which is something that I've never experienced before. Loestrin was the best I'd ever had. Minastrin was also expensive. Had to pay 100 dollars a month for one pack! I'm off of it now and have the implan Nexplanon. I'll see how this goes. If this doesn't work out then I'll be finding another pill"


"I was prescribed this medication when Celexa wasn't working. My doctor put me on 75mg to start and that night I took my first dose at 9:30pm and by 11pm I was a total wreck. I became super nauseous and began throwing up quite a bit. My my body was restless and my arms and neck were numb and tingly. I managed to get a bit of sleep but the next morning was a write off - I felt completely disabled and lethargic. I was so weak, I could hardly hold my cell phone. I could hardly walk I was so dizzy and the brain zaps were fierce. I immediately visited my doctor and he prescribed me something else. 75mg to start was way tooooo strong for me. I can't believe the side effects I've suffered after 1 dose. My advice would to please try another option."


"Still no relief for A-fib.
Or B/P. Still have high blood pressure.
This medication has me craving lemons, pickle juice, O.I of which I am drinking craving daily!.
Not sure why ?
It if it means I should tell to my Dr.
Thanks for any feed back help."


"My constipation began when I came down with Sjogrens. I have been on linzess for the past year. I have tried all 3 strengths. I tolerate the 72 mcg the best. Linzess is an unpredictable drug for me. Sometimes the drug begins to work within 1 hour of taking and I have a normal bowel movement. Other days it can take up to 6 hours and I have terrible bloating and diarrhea for hours. I do notice when my Sjogrens is flared up the medication side effects are worse."


"It keeps the burning within tolerable limits, but I am never pain free."


"Stage 4 lung cancer that had got into my bones from my shoulders to my hips and spine and liver was found 5/6/2015. After 6 rounds of radiation on my spine to defer some of the pain and 2 months in the hospital I started taking Tarceva as the only option to chemo or dying within 5-6 months. Here I am 14 months later getting ready to start a new pill because of the Tarceva has showed signs of not working as well. The cancer has showed signs of regenerating in the lung and liver again.  The bones are staying about the same.  Side affects in the beginning were very bad rash on my face and not quite as bad on my torso and the runs. All treated with antibiotics and other meds as per doctors orders. After a month face and body began to clear."


"I have suffered from cluster headaches for 7 years. My doctors have tried it all on me then one day I was administered this. A God send after so many years of pain and emotional turmoil."


"Worked great for mild nausea associated with head trauma.  Took two pills and nausea went away almost immediately.  On the negative, now in dispute with hospital ER for charging $291 for the two pills.  I could have picked up at local pharmacy for about $30, generic.  I had explicitly declined a CT scan (with doctor's okay) to reduce ER cost so was not expecting the doctor to find what must have been highest priced nausea pills in hospital pharmacy.  I had reported an overall discomfort of 3 on a scale from 1-10."


"Where to start, after losing two family members in a month I went into a deep off the charts depression according to my doctor--I was close to suicide because I felt so horrible, I lost 50lbs in just a few months, could not sleep or sit still. My mind raced from morning till night and I couldn't control it. I was a perfectly normal person prior to this. My doctor gave me Lexapro, HORRIBLE, I had a psychotic episode with that. I found a new doctor who specialized in Depression, he gave me 60mg of Paxil along with 10mg of Valium if needed. It took about 1 week to start feeling better and 3 months until I was my old self. I am still on 45mg 3 years later but am symptom free--I highly recommend Paxil--DON'T LET IT GET TOO BAD----SEEK HELP!"


"I've been on this for a little over a month. The first pack was a little rough. Spotting, night time nausea, some bloating, breast tenderness, I felt tired, more anxiety than usual and just blah. I never had a breakout tho, and my skin is prone to hormonal zits. However as the month went by I got better and now starting my second pack I have had zero side effects. Hopefully it stays that way. I'm satisfied with it so far :)"


"I had been on Ortho tri-cyclen lo since Sept. of last year (2015), and was relatively fine on it (occasional headaches but that was nothing out of the norm). Once put on generic in March 2016, I began having intense migraines 3-4 times a week, as well as extreme fatigue. I thought it was a side effect of a bad upper respiratory infection I'd had a month prior so I did not seek medical attention.

After two months of being on this pill with the intense migraines and fatigue, I had a minor stroke and was hospitalized for days. While I completely understand a small percentage of women are at risk taking birth control, I can't help but be concerned that none of the headaches/fatigue began till I switched to generic."


"Migranal works for me 100% of the time, although somewhat slow acting (1-3 hours).  I used to get migraines about once a week, with duration of 1-3 days, sometimes severe.  For the past 3 years, I have been taking 10 mg of amitriptyline at night, and 37.5/25 mg triamterene/HCTZ in the morning.  Under this program, I get the beginning of a migraine about once every 1-3 months, and these events have been 100% controlled by Migranal.  Btw, the addition of triamterene/HCTZ was for Meniere's syndrome, and the effect on migraine was a positive, unexpected side effect (amitriptylene alone had reduced the migraines to about 1-2 per month)."


"I'm a 48 year old male who has had erectile dysfunction for 5 years or so. Cialis 5mg a day works great BUT I did have some side effects.

Soon after I started the Cialis my elbows became oddly sore, including the joints and muscles. I stopped the Cialis and my elbows slowly cleared up."


"100% effective with zero physical withdrawal, but some desires! I was a 2-3 pack a day smoker for 25 years! I had tried everything,but nothing worked for me, this was a last resort that I thank god I tried! This isn't magic, you will have the want to smoke feeling but nothing physical bc you are getting nicotine! They do not stick well at all, so save yourself some trouble by purchasing white "paper" tape in any first aid section of any store/pharmacy! Secure it to the patch as soon as you apply the patch and you will be great all day! I also recommend getting some mints! Whenever I decided I would like a butt, I popped a mint in! On week 5 now, with an easy transition to step 2! You have nothing to loose! My coughing has stopped 100%! Xo"


"I have been using Aviane for 4 months now. When I first started I had my period twice that month. They said it was just breakthrough bleeding but I am still having 2 periods a month. I have horrible headaches and I get moody right around the time I start my period(s). I am not able to lose weight and I've had a decrease in sex drive. However my skin is great!"


"First AD med that's worked for me. Not too keen on it; since it makes my mind 'wishy-washy', like when you're drinking and can't really focus properly or remember bits and bobs - but all the time and to a lesser extent. That sounds awesome but really isn't in the long-run.

For what it's worth, they have worked well for me; made it easier to get on with life and actually start enjoying things - albeit they lost efficacy after the first year since that serotonin 'buzz' that offsets low mood fades and you're halfway back to square one.

Another thing of note is that Effexor is notorious for side effects 'sideffexor'. This includes fatigue AND insomnia, headaches and GI disturbances."


"I recently brought myself to the hospital due to chest pains (anxiety, panic attacks). I had no idea what a panic attack was and my EKG showed arrhythmias. I spent 2 days in the hospital and was released with this medication. I have been taking these meds for 4 days now and I feel like my old self again. No more tightness of chest, short breaths, chest pain, and no more feeling like I'm coming undone. When I feel like I may be on the verge of an anxiety attack, I take a pill and I feel like new. I would recommend this to anyone who has panic or anxiety attacks. The best part is, this medication is non habit forming. So take as you go, or as needed. I'm allergic to a lot of different medications and this one has no side effects from what I have felt."


"Abilify was okay but it made me very agitated and anxious."


"I (VERY reluctantly) began 10 mg of Celexa (for anxiety) for a week, then 20 mg for the next week, and now I've been on 30 mg for a few weeks now. I had anxiety about taking  the anti-anxiety meds!  Honestly, the first week was AWFUL. My anxiety was heightened, I couldn't sleep, bad headaches and felt like something was tickling my brain. By the second week, those side effects were gone.

My anxiety was resulting in constant physical dizziness, floor "bouncing" (feeling like you're on  a boat/elevator when you're just walking around), racing thoughts, sleeping just to avoid it all, etc. My dizziness is mostly disappeared, and usually the floor feels like it should. PLEASE DON'T BE SCARED! It can be a lifesaver."


"I've had Synvisc One injections at least three times and each time they last anywhere from 6 to 8 months. The relief is awesome. I am careful not to overuse the knee and avoid many activities that I used to do that put undue stress on the knee, but I work full-time, stand for long periods of time, and ride a bike occasionally and Synvisc allows me to do this. However, I am in need of a new dose and this time I need to pay a co-insurance amount of over $400.00. This is far more than I used to pay, so I am not sure what is going on: same doctor, same insurance."


"Silenor still working well for me."


"I have been taking Levaquin for 3 days for bronchitis. Having difficulty sleeping and have no appetite, along with headache and a persistent fever. So far, still have bronchitis, coughing up mucus and needing an inhaler. Jury is out however, as I may be better...soon I hope."


"36. Depression on and off since 15yrs old. Tried diff Meds. On Welbutrin for 5 years and felt like it stopped working. About Aug 2015 I was crying constantly so switched to Prisitiq 50mg began Dec'15 and crying stopped. But so did all of my other feelings. I Feel nothing.  Plus zero libido. zero. That is not good for a marriage. Thankfully hubby supportive.  Quit taking Dec 30 Dr warned me cold turkey would not good but trying. Feelings coming back but too bad just sadness right now.  Wish I never even tried this. Tears are better than no feelings."


"I've been on this birth control for almost 2 years and now it's really starting to affect me. The last few months I've had appetite issues ranging for near-binge eating to complete loss of appetite. The last month I've had extreme anxiety, chest pain, headaches, nervousness, shaking...the works. I've not experience any vomiting, but nausea accompanies the loss of appetite. I have a doctor's appointment in a couple of days and I'm definitely getting off of this. It was effective for a long time for treating ovarian cysts, but now it is really negatively affecting my day-to-day life."


"Dr. prescribed 20mg to reduce blood pressure; works wonderful for that purpose.  Side effects include dry cough & fatigue, but not to the point where it interferes with my life.  I think it's a great medicine noticed immediate results."


"Migraines, being on both sides of my family, began for me as a child. My Aunt gave me 2 Fiorinal Tablets in 1970 when I was seventeen as I suffered one of the worst migraines I'd ever had. The pain was gone within 35 minutes. Now I would take two, relax, and wait until the pain subsided. As the migraine sufferers in our family have gotten older, the migraines have grown with us all both in frequency and intensity. When mine did the same, even if it was for days. I took my Fiorinal Tablets as prescribed and needed. I absolutely guarantee that Fiorinal was totally responsible for keeping me functional even through the pain."


"Been on it for a week and so far I really have seen improvement.  Have middle lobe enlarged prostate.  Have had symptoms for probably 20 years but mid-lob diagnosis was not found out until a sonogram of the prostate.  No side effects so far.  Sex drive seems to be okay.  Was worried about that one.  Now instead of going to urinate 1-2 times an hour I now go about once every 4 hours!  Huge improvement."


"Alli is FDA approved medicine for weight loss program. Patients can purchase it from a chemist counter without any prescription. I have tried this medicine personally and got great results. "


"I started taking this medicine Monday and by Tuesday the bleeding had stopped. I'd got very worried because my period had come 10 days early and was very heavy. The side effects I've got are headaches and diarrhea but a small price to pay to be period free for a while."


"I'm 38, have never had children, and my periods are very heavy - so my doctor recommended Mirena to help.  The procedure took very little time. I did take 800 mg ibuprofen before hand, there was some pain - but I tried to focus on breathing, and that was it - it was finished.  Easy!  I did have minor cramping later in the evening and took more ibuprofen to help, which it did.  I have had minor spotting for the last two weeks and some fatigue, but it really hasn't stopped me from doing any of my normal routine or exercise.  I would definitely recommend Mirena to anyone."


"Relieved UTI symptoms fast but  after day 2 of taking pills two times a day I woke up in the middle of the night with a killer headache! Painkillers did not help one bit to relieve the migraine. Symptoms currently are migraine, nauseous, vomiting, neck and back stiffness, fever with chills, muscle aches, diarrhea and it hurts so bad to even move my eyes. I just may be allergic or "sensitive" to this antibiotic but even though my doctor said to keep taking it I don't know if it is worth it, especially if it will continue symptoms mentioned."


"I've been on nexplanon for about 5 years now, I'm 20. Yes, I had this method of contraception at the age of 15. I can say I am still bittersweet with this birth control my sex drive is almost non existent, and my mood as hit an all time low. I never experienced any weight issues but the fact that it exaggerated my anxiety and depression I never want to eat, or get up and be apart of the world. I've never been pregnant so I guess it does its job however when my body does send the message to me that I'm not pregnant  (my period) I'm bleeding for 2 weeks sometimes more, I use to have 4 day periods and would never experience cramps now I feel like my uterus is being pulled out of my vagina day in and day out and that's before the bleeding."


"I have never in my life been able to so clearly fell symptoms of starting a medicine. Within the first couple of days taking it I was instantly bloated and my breasts were swollen, at about the 1 week mark I started having cramping like I was about to start my period and sure enough I did start my period mid cycle. I was paranoid and extremely moody. But the upset stomach was the worst. I would take it before bed on a full stomach and I would wake up so sick to my stomach I couldn't even do anything. I decided to do some research on the drug and found this page and stopped taking it immediately because I had all of the symptoms everyone was taking about and from what I understand now is that it doesn't get better."


"This birth control works amazing, I've only had one period in 7 months and NO babies! :)"


"No side effects!! Very effective!!!"


"This condition led to a stroke for me, so this medicine has been a lifesaver and has given me peace of mind. I also have a great Doctor and nurse in his office who has guided me through the proper use when needed and I even test my own INR."


"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've been on Boniva for 3 months so far. Took the 4th pill yesterday and thought nothing of it-then the flu-like symptoms started the next day: Headache, severe fatigue,chills, muscle and bone pain,especially in my hips. Thought I had the flu or some awful virus, then thought that it was strange to have pain in my hips. Then the light bulb in my head went off and I researched the side effects of Boniva. Very enlightening. I will call my doctor on Monday for sure and discuss other options."


"This medicine is the only one that I have used that actually keeps my endometriosis from coming back. I have tried many birth controls and this one works for me."


"My doctor prescribed Belviq for me because I wanted to lose weight and I already follow a healthy lifestyle. I'm 59 years old, eat a lowfat diet filled with fresh vegetables and lots of protein. I also work out at the gym 4 days a week including weight training. I used Belviq for over 2 months and didn't lose a single ounce!  Frustrated? No.  Angry!  This medication was very expensive and gave absolutely no results. I would definately not recommend this to others. A complete waste of my money!"


"I've been on Zoloft for the past four months and it's worked great! I'd been on 3 other medications before that and none of them have worked as well as Zoloft when it's coupled with 15mg of Buspar and 20mg of Adderall. My anxiety has dropped, my mood has improved dramatically, and I've even lost weight, which I haven't been able to do since I recovered from my eating disorder. Unfortunately I think I'm going to have to have my dosage upped because of my Seasonal Affective Disorder, but otherwise it's worked very well."


"Had no luck with Clomid been on it now for over a year and no success we have no problems and even did an Intrauterine insemination (IUI) and no success  told doctor this Isn't working been on a 100 mg but they don't care its just bern very unsuccessful"


"This may seem really strange but I swear I seem to have more focus when I read very complex material. Is that normal? I found myself behind in law school because of Hurricane Irma that left me without electricity and becoming increasingly behind with the material because of power outages. I took one before I started working on it and I feel wonderful and unaffected by the stress of trying to catch up. Very interesting. Was wondering if anyone had similar experience . . . ."


"I have had severe consitpation for years, after having children. However, I have always had a problem w/ constipation since child hood. I tried everything I could over the counter and several different meds from Dr's from all over the US. (traveling military).. Finally I have tried Linzess. I have had good/ bad experiences with it. On the first 3 days I took it, it was great. I took it on an empty stomach 30 mins before breakfast or coffee. Then I felt that I had no more to poop, so I didn't take it again for 2-3 days. I took it as directed again; nothing happened all day, but I had severe stomach cramps/heartburn for over 24 hours. NOTHING will stop this pain. I've read that taking it at night before bed can help. Im going to try this too"


"This is not the same as adderall 20 IR, been taking it for over 20 years, pharmacy said there is a backorder so I ended up with these. I don't know what else to say its just not the same my wife has asked me everyday are you on your meds, granted somedays I do forget my second dose. I'm no doctor or chemist what is going on?"


"I was changed to Breo almost 3 months ago, after being on Advair 100/50 for 14 years. My Dr changed it, because he felt that Breo would be less steroid in my body. Well, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." My breathing got worse, and it is a struggle to take a deep breath. I had to use my rescue inhaler 2-3 times a day, this past month, when with Advair, I'd only use it 1-2 times ayear. I constantly felt like someone was choking me, or that my lungs wouldn't inflate fully, & I'd have heart palpitations when I'd lay down, & would wake me from sleep. A recent CT scan showed bibasilar atelectasis, whereas another done prior to Breo this year, didn't show that finding. I started back on my Advair today. I hope it still works for me now."


"I really like this birth control pill.  Has made a huge difference in my skin over the past few months.  I have been on several different types of birth control pills in the past 11 years and these are definitely the best I have taken.  I did experience some spotting/break through bleeding during the first pack, but the benefits overshadowed that by far.  I have had shorter periods, less pain, great skin, good moods, and increased sex drive."


"I started xulane in May 2016 all was good. I get very nauseous at times dizzy back ache this month I've been feeling very bloated and upset stomach, I took it off for a while because it made me very depressed, and a zombie I normally have lots of energy now I am a bumb lol. Ok i have to force myself out of bed, increase in breast size that's a plus so far but everything else i hate can't wait to get back on copper i.u.d."


"I was prescribed gabapentin for fibromyalgia 3 weeks ago.. taking 300mg 3x a day after years of trying every depression medication and being in pain killers for back pain for a year. I was consistently unmotivated.. I didn't want to do ANYTHING, had severe body aches, and generally felt like crap with depression and anxiety to top it off!
After my first dose of 300mg I felt better within the first 10-30 minutes. I got up and felt like I had purpose.. my anxiety and depressed ceased and my body felt better.
I would recommend this to anyone unless you have problems with weight gain. It seems to cause water retention. Also, sometimes I get dyslexic or clumsy.. those are the adverse effects for me, not sure about anyone else?"


"I started the pill and the first day was super wacky and dizzy. After the 10th day I discontinued. I had gained weight; had water weight but was dehydrated, had blurred vision; dizziness, headache, backache and joint/muscle aches; couldn't complete a sentence; chills, shakiness, vivid dreams, couldn't drive, extreme fatigue and disassociation.  I think I had seratonin syndrome.  I was not successful on it, but the patient insert was helpful and I realized I needed to get off of it. After stopping taking it, I started feeling better by the hour.  Now, two days late, every symptom has gone away.  I have about 40  lbs to lose.  I am happy for those who found success with Belviq but wanted to post my experience for those who are having trouble."


"I had my first Mirena for 4 years after my second child. I didn't have period at all after I inserted The Mirena . I asked my doctor removed it because I want another baby . I got pregnant with my third child   three month after Mirena removed. My period went back to normal. I changed to copper IUD after I gave birth for my third baby.
But my period circle became every 20 days. I start to feel cramp and smell. My doctors suggested me switch to Mirena. I thought maybe no period is better than having cramping every days. so I switch back to Mirena. But unfortunately this time I have been slight bleeding for over 2 months .This drives me crazy.But my doctor wants to me keep it ."


"I have PCOS and Endometerosis and neither one of them caused a problem with my skin. People always complimented me and then my doctor suggested for me to be put on YAZ. Wow I loved Yaz because that birthconrtol pill cleared up my moods and my skin just looked even better and I just loved that medication. Since everyone was having problems with it, my doctor stopped my Yaz immediately and then prescribed me Lomedia. Since I have been on Lomedia, I have had my gall bladder removed, I have facial hair, I have acne like you wouldn't believe, horrible stomach pains and now IBS. Then I took a month break from the Lomedia and everything cleared up. I was back to normal. I would not recommend this product. I never had these problems before Lomedia"


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"Was prescribed this medication for outpatient treatment from anorexia/bulimia and laxative abuse after leaving the hospital. Took 60mg a day with scheduled breakfast. This was the medication that boosted my recovery. I was able to lessen some of my very troublesome anxiety around food, reduce obsessive thoughts, and be able to take initiative towards getting better. My treatment team has also been very happy with the outcome of this medication.

Just some reminders: You have to drink or eat something with this, or you will have acid reflux. Also, watch out for mood swings that may happen when you first start taking the medication."


"I have had emphysema (COPD) for over 3 years and been on all the typical long-term medications including Advair, Spiriva, Symbicort, and lastly, Tudorza Pressair.  By my 2nd day on Tudorza I was utterly amazed, I was able to draw a full breath that I could feel expand my lungs for the first time in what seemed like forever!  My doctor was happy it worked so well and felt successful in finding the "right" medication to help me live a more active life; however, as you may find, Tudorza is NOT on my AARP insurance formulary. Although I did get approved a 3-month prescription, I still had to pay $85 for my share of the one month, which I simply could not afford. I had to give it up. I pray Tudorza gets on my formulary."


"Several weeks after using Trilipix, my hair started to fall out.  Everyday, I had to clean large clumps of hair out of my hairbrush. About 2 weeks after stopping using the drug (it was the only change in any of my routines) my hair was back to normal. "


"I have been in treatment for ADD for 15 years. As a result I have tried and used several of the standard drugs used for treatment including Adderall, Ritalin, Dexadrine, and Wellbutrin.  About 3 years ago I began using Strattera. I was made aware that the medicine did not affect the dopamine levels but should still help prolong my attention time. Since then I have found this to be true. However, the difficulty is since the impact it is seemingly subtle. It's very difficult to gauge the effectiveness and to determine the proper dosage.  After 2 years, my doctor and I are still tweeking this aspect.  Overall, Strattera has worked to allow me to still have something for my family left after a long day work."


"Zoloft is amazing. I was put on Lexapro when I was about 18, gained about 20 lbs and felt like a numb zombie for about a year. Tried Celexa for about a year- a little better, but I was still getting very depressed. Then I tried Zoloft (50mg for a month and 100mg since). I've been on it for about 2 years. Depression and anxiety is minimal. I rarely have to use my Xanax. The only side effect I've had is dry mouth but it's minimal at worst. My appetite and sleep patterns are normal. As with the others I've tried, my sex drive is very low and I had moderate headaches for the first couple of weeks, so I won't pick on Zoloft for that.  Overall, extremely satisfied, I can't imagine my life without it."


"Miracle drug for me! Migraine gone within the hour of taking Maxalt. It made me groggy but I will take that over hours of pain"


"Avoid this. This medication made me almost kill my wife while i was sleeping! Never again... If you dont live alone please dont take this medication for your safety and others"


"It's a miracle pill, nothing helped my burning ulcer, nausea and upset stomach like this pill. 60mg, once in morning, time released..only relief I've had in months. I've lost 12 pounds since December , no more upset stomach, no vomiting..It's amazing . I have not experienced any side effects...I am able to eat n feel normal for once!!! I highly recommend!!!! Get tha savings card, the script will cost $20 for 30 days supply. I feel normal for once !!!"


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


"I had the mirena from March of 2010 til March of 2015. I remember thinking about having it removed within the first 6 months. I hated it. After that though, my periods got better and after the first year I had almost no period! It was amazing! Never had to worry about getting pregnant, didn't gain a ton of weight and removal was rather easy. I mean, it felt as though she pulled my belly button out through my vagina, but it only hurt for less than five minutes so not to bad for four years of no periods. I just had another one put in today (September 2015). From March to September I had totally regular periods and it helped me remember how much I hate having a period. Thus, another iud for me!"


"This is the best cough syrup hands down in the country. It works very, very well and no bad taste. Very pricey, but worth it. Some doctors will not write for it. I think that is poor professionalism for those who refuse. Yes some will seek and/or abuse but the benefit of the doubt should be given for something that works this well. Highly recommended."


"After many years of chronic bloating and constipation, I finally tried Linzess. I was taking Miralax daily, sometimes twice a day, for about a year but still no relief from the horrible bloating. I'd eat half an apple and have to move my belt buckle. Now, a little over a month on Linzess and I am no longer bloated, I go every day and feel SO much better!!!!! No side effects at all. I just learned that taking with food can result in diarrhea or help if you feel constipated again. Will try that if I ever need it."


"I'm a 49 year old male 5'10" and weighed in at 253 on March 8th 2016. I've lost 13 pounds in that time and found the side effects very minor in the first couple weeks only. I was doing very little exercise and have a job that I sit at a desk all day. I definitely recommend this to anyone like myself that has a hard time getting motivated to work out. As I loss weight & see my progress without exercising it actually has been motivating me to workout to increase my weight loss. As for the cost I pay $94 for 120 pills. My insurance supposedly pays $45 but I question that because under the Contrave card the the cost should be $90-$100 anyway. Should I not get $45 off the $94? I will be checking in to that. That's my Contrave story."


"I started taking Prozac on Tuesday. I was very hesitant at first. I guess that was based on what I heard about dependency. I was severely depressed after a emotionally abusive relationship ended. I also terminated my pregnancy (my choice) and on top of that I am the single mother of a smart, energtic 7 year old. I guess everything was weighing heavily on me all at once. I had turned to marijuana. I have a stressful job on top of everything else. My issues involved worrying excessively, overthinking every little thing, crying spells, sleeping on my days off. I stopped doing things I used to enjoy. Scary. I never had any suicidal thoughts. I'm a few days in. Felt jittery one day but that's done. Definitely progressing. Miracle!!"


"I tried the shots , my wife grew weary of giving me the injections in my butt cheeks and my body didn't absorb them very well not to mention sometimes you get a dull batch of needles OUCH!!   I tried the rub on gel packs they are weak and didn't work as advertised. AXIRON WORKS I noticed the effects almost immediately, I feel better,
My mental state improved , my erections improved, my sex drive increased,  I did experience some irritation under my pits but the symptom gradually got better and it wasn't annoying enough to make me stop using a product... The only product that WORKS!  If you have low T give this medicine a try.   It is expensive  but worth it. I am going to try and find a coupon from the manufacturer to offset the price."


"I take 10mg daily beginning two years ago for anxiety. The only side affect was for the first week. All I wanted to do was sleep. My body relaxed so much, I was not sleep deprived anymore. Afterwards it levelled off. My Dr. and I keep constant checkups and it's working out great."


"This was my second colonoscopy with Suprep.  Here are my tips to getting through:  use a straw placed at the back of the throat and a swimmer's nose clip to minimize the awful taste.  I also ate a low residue diet for a couple of days before (e.g., chicken, pasta, eggs) so as to not have a lot to clean out. The stuff worked in about 20 minutes and I was passing clear liquid well before the second dose, which did not go down as well. I started throwing it back up after only drinking about a third of the mix.  I drank about 20 ounces of the "follow up" water and spent the next couple of hours on the throne passing more clear liquid. Had some chills and nausea with Suprep but thankfully no headache.  Thanks to all who shared their comments!"


"I have had the Mirena for almost 2 years now and it is wonderful. Going in, it was a little uncomfortable, like a pinching feeling, had cramps for the rest of the afternoon and then I was fine. I have had no problems with it and I love love love Mirena. I am not excited for it to come back out though..seems like it will be painful."


"I needed a full 10 week regimen because the staph infection had been "cooking" for over 4 1/2 years in my prosthetic knee joint.  Other antibiotics by mouth wouldn't work, so the original joint was removed, and replaced with an antibiotic spacer.  After 9 weeks, my Infectious disease specialist said my test was absolutely normal for the previous 2 weeks. In 2 weeks,  I'll see the orthopedic surgeon, hopefully getting a date to remove the spacer in favor of a proper prosthetic joint.

I had no noticeable side effects.  Previously, at a convalescent facility, using a different antibiotic, I experienced a lower pulse, extremely low blood pressure, very high ProTime, and total loss of appetite."


"I have struggled with severe generalized anxiety disorder and social anxiety my entire life and now, at 24, I am just starting to realize how much it has affected my ability to live and enjoy life. I was started on Lexapro while overseas and suffering from depression due to the cold, rainy climate. I cannot tell you how much this medication has changed my life. I am now getting to know the confident, relaxed person that was hiding underneath my anxiety. I am only on 5 mg/ day but I have found that dose to be effective for me. Anything over 5 mg and I start to feel side effects like fatigue and marked decrease in libido. "


"It works amazingly at times and the effects are almost immediate - the swelling disappears and the deformed mass of swollen veins around the anus retracts. However majority of the times I have to sit for a while and apply external pressure for the swelling to subside. I also use a Lidocaine based Indian cream called Hadensa to soothe the exposed areas as I have Grade 4 hemorrhoids."


"it works"


"I injured my back and it took me 4 days to visit the doctor.  Even though he barely examined me, he prescribed me Amrix.  I'm not the hugest fan!  I am a busy mother who works full time and goes to school full time.  Amrix makes you tired and not able to do a whole lot. It didn't help too much with the pain either."


"I took Trazodone for a week for insomnia.  I took 25 mg around 8 p.m. and was asleep by 10 p.m.  Unfortunately, each night I had nightmares or vivid dreams (worse than with my PTSD, and those were pretty bad).  The last night I stayed in a hotel room and had a dream that some frightening people came into my room and were saying that it was their room.  When I went to call the front desk, they disappeared, then I was suddenly in a different room and could hear their laughter surrounding me, but no one was there. "


"I get a really tough Sinus infection each October and Early Spring like clock work. If I let the infection go too long without going to a Physician - I can be in bed with thick phlegm, headache, full head, and extreme fatigue for several weeks. Levaquin is the only medication that get rid of these infections. Walk in clinics never prescribe it%u2026 so have to wait to get in with my own GP. In Mexico you can buy it without a prescript - as I did last year on vacation when I came down with a Sinus infection but hence- as alot of things in Mexico - was a scam%u2026. sugar pills. The only side effect I have ever had was tendon pain - that cleared up relatively soon. This is the go-to for anyone suffering Chronic Sinus infections."


"My husband says Depakote is having a positive impact on me as well as our family! I'm not in bed all day or hanging around the bedroom. I'm up and about the house. Since decluttered, even organized! My personality has blossomed too. The last six years I tried a wide spectrum of medications; Seroquel, Lamictal, Latuda, zonisamide, carbamazepine to name a few! My bipolar worsened five years ago after our last child. The side effects were hair shedding within three weeks but no significant weight gain. I have always had a thick head of hair so it's not really noticeable but I can tell one side limp and not hanging full. I've started biotin along with a multivitamin. My Doc also told me to try a zinc a supplement. Overall I feel it is working."


"Very bad sore throat, cough and terrible headache. Lisinopril did the same thing.  Micardis worked better but very expensive."


"I was very active before getting pregnant, but had weight problems and irregular periods since puberty.

When I got pregnant i went from 130 lbs to 230 lbs during the pregnancy and nothing I did helped me lose weight. After several months of trying everything I went on metformin and finally started to lose weight. I was diagnosed as pre diabetic at that time. I went from 215 to 145 in 4-5 months after starting the medication. I quit taking it and I didn't gain any weight back. Then I got pregnant and had a miscarriage and gained 25 lbs in about a month. After trying all kinds of diets and exercise I got diagnosed with PCOS and started taking it again. I've lost 25 lbs. I still haven't been able to conceive, but it's only been a few months."


"I really like Ortho Tri-Cyclen. I experienced minimal side effects and it has helped keep my skin clear! After the first pack I had hardly any acne. In terms of my sex drive it has stayed the same. I've always had a really high sex drive so I'm glad it didn't affect it! I really like this birth control pill and would recommend it to anyone who suffers from mild/moderate acne."


"I used the gel once, as prescribed and broke out in to a rash  all over my body. The rash is called Erythema multiforme. I  was covered in bright red,raised welts and hives for close to two weeks. The experience was itchy, uncomfortable and over all unpleasant.
My Dr. said to stop using the gel but the most frustrating part was there was nothing anyone can do. It simply needed to "run it's course!"
Use at your own risk!"


"Good."


"Best pain medication that I know of. "


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"I took Lamisil for about 6 weeks. My toenails started looking better right away. I could see the new clear nail pretty quick. I started having bad heartburn and stomach pains. Everything starting smelling and tasting the same and terrible. I lost 10 pounds and could barely keep food down for 3 weeks. It has been about 6 weeks since I stopped taking it and I am still having loss of taste and stomach acid problems. Liver tests came out normal. I have never been allergic to a medicine but unfortunately I was in the 1% of people that got the side effects from this medicine."


"Coartem is used to treat malaria, a disease caused by an anopheles mosquito. It works by interfering with the growth of parasites in the red blood cells. Do not use Coartem to prevent malaria but use it to treat it. Coartem really gave me a good recovery but not really the best as compared with Fansidar. It is only used to treat non severe malaria."


"I am a female, 29 yrs old. I have been depressed since I was 14yrs, my mind races constantly and I have mood changes and a bad temper that turns in to severe anger (rage). My Psychiatrist prescribed me Lamictal and it really works. I have had no side effects and my mood is stable and controlled. I have been on it for 2 years and feel good."


"I started on Victoza 9-2011. It curbed my eating, also did well for my blood sugar. I had no side effects from the medicines. In September 2011 my weight was 355 lbs. I am now at 265 lbs. I lost 91 lbs in a year. Feels great to be able to be active again."


"I am trying to come off clonezapam and the pharmacist recommended this when I said I have an adverse reaction to benadryl and nyquill.  This is supposed to have a different ingredient, well I DID NOT fall asleep.  I had the same reaction I do with pain killers, it will keep me laying there with eyes closed but I don't actually fall asleep.  I took it at 9PM and still up at 1AM.  Finally broke down and took a valium.  If you have adverse reactions to these types of things, this may do the same."


"This worked well for my depression and anxiety too, but I was pretty zoned out on it. I slept a lot and struggled with withdrawing from it. Brain zaps for about two weeks while I was trying to sleep. It wasn't fun."


"I took this medicine because I was having severe headaches every day and tried everything my Doctor put me on Topamax it will take your headaches away and remove the weight I never felt bad but I had a hard time remembering simple things as coworkers names, what measuring cup to use for wet and dry items I could never remember the words I needed to carry on a conversation. I stop taking this medication because I could not function at my place of employment not to mention the short term memory loss & loosing my hair was crazy. I truly think that so many people get caught up with being able to stay so thin that they keep taking it. I took 50mg morning and 50mg @ night. Not worth it."


"I got Skyla inserted yesterday on the first day of my period and I had a good experience! The insertion process is so quick and simple. Don't scare yourself like I did reading these reviews! There were two times where it was uncomfortable (felt like two quick cramps for 3-5 seconds each) and then it was over! Only a little more discomfort than a Pap Smear! I can't feel the Skyla inside of me at all.

Today is day 1 with Skyla and my period is very light, but I've been cramping periodically throughout the day. The cramping can go on for as long as 6 months. They aren't too severe and I've been taking advil every few hours, but I'm not sure I can last for 6 months. I can barely handle once a month cramps. We'll see how it goes!"


"There was less side effects for me on Prozac in comparison to some of the other anti-depressants I have been on, which was great. I can't recall any side effects. I take Prozac it in the morning as it has a long half life and it seems to work better for me that way."


"I'm a big fan of IUDs. I had two Paragards after having my last child at age 29. When I started to have heavy bleeding I opted for the Mirena to help control that and to avoid an ablation. It's been great for controlling bleeding and my periods are few and far between. I am going to be 50 next year and my estrogen levels are still pretty good - meaning I am still a fertile myrtle. So, for now, the Mirena has been a great thing for me. There have been no mood swings, no heavy bleeding, no weight gain and no other noticeable side effects."


"I've struggled with my weight all my life, I have Pcos, at my heaviest I was 17st, started taking orlistat prescription from dr and changed my diet to low fat and lost over a stone in 4 weeks and still losing today, have had hardly any side effects apart from wind. Love these pills!"


"I had a very long treatment time, 3Xweek, 2 8 hr. sessions with three types of chemo   radiation.  It was every 3rd week, Wed, Thur, & Fri. Wed/Thur were 8 hr. sessions, Fri, 4 hrs.  I was constantly vomiting, morning, noon and night.  I took this from the get go, but after about my 2nd session, I threw up a lot in the mornings, or if I coughed too hard even.  I know it would have been SO much worse without the Zofran. I think with the amount of treatment I had, both chemo and radiation, to both my chest and to my brain that I was VERY lucky I wasn't more sick, and frankly, I'm lucky to be here at all. Thank you  Cancer Treatment center and of course, thank you God!"


"I would not credit metformin as the only reason I have done so well with the pcos weight gain, but I believe it's been a HUGE help. I was a very active female, ex military who was always within my bmi. I went from 138 lbs to 350 lbs in 8 years before the pcos was even diagnosed. 7 months on metformin, with a healthy diet and moderate exercise and I'm 140 lbs down. For me, it worked. I went through 2 or 3 brands until I got to one that didn't make me sick. But I'm grateful I stuck it out. Pcos is a nightmare, the hair growth alone makes you feel less feminine let alone the massive weight fluctuations. I wish everybody luck and obviously listen to your body and research everything the dr recommends. Good luck and god bless!"


"I am in my last week of the 2nd pack. 1st my period this month was only 3 days which was awesome. I've never had a 3 day period before, EVER! However, the next week I had break through bleeding for 11 straight days. The cramping was bad and I had acne like crazy. I was supposed to have gotten my period yesterday and it hasn't came yet and I am never late. I know I'm not pregnant because I couldn't have any sex since I was bleeding nearly the whole month. I know I have to wait another month for everything to get normal. So lets just hope and pray for better results 3rd pack. Will update soon."


"I started on Effexor, that medicine made me sick, and nauseated. My Dr decided to put me on Buspar instead. This medicine made my anxiety so much better! And the side effects are very minimal, I only get a little light headed for a short time, but that's so much better than being sick to my stomach. This stuff has really helped me get through a rough time."


"To Vancouver to loose... I also started at 0.6 my first week , yes I lost 8.6 Ibs. Yeah "


"I've been on Paxil since I was 5, I'm almost 20 now. I've had really bad anxiety my entire life. I started at 5mg daily, as I got older, my dosage slowly increased to 20mg, which is my current dose. I had a few bad life experiences when I was younger that caused my anxiety to increase tenfold, so my DR tried to swap the Paxil for something else. Bad idea, none of the other SSRIs worked; I had a severe increase in anxiety and side effects, so he put me back on the Paxil. Paxil has been the only pill to help my anxiety and I haven't had any side effects from it."


"I got nexplanon  on 5-20-15.
The first few months were pretty out there my mood was stupid crazy but to be honest my mood is always stupid crazy.
I am one of the lucky few who don't have regular periods while on nexplanon when I used to before. Some times I miss months sometimes I spot a whole month, as for December of 16 3/4 weeks I was constant bleeding. It did hurt my libido in the beginning but I am now perfectly fine. Although the bleeding is annoying, I recommend it to everyone. It's less terrifying than the idea of an IUD and you can't forget to take it."


"I am not very fond of Depakote. When I took it it didn't improve my moodswings that much. In the beginning it made me nauseous & caused my hair to fall out. No, I didn't go bald, but it thinned out my hair enough that my hairstylist noticed. Eventually, my hair stopped falling out, but I gained a lot of weight & I had very bad tremors & bad coordination. If you do decide to take this medicine make sure your doctor tests your blood regularly. I think you are supposed to have your blood tested every 6 months."


"I've been using this drug for 3 months now (200 mg). It works great but makes it a bit hard to fall asleep."


"Great drug!"


"It helps you fall asleep. But does not help you stay asleep. I wake up at  3:00 every morning. It is very frustrating. I am on 15 mg."


"Purchased the Trigeminal Neuralgia kit from Biogetica.  Big waste of money.  Did nothing for me.

Side note;  I've had this condition (extreme facial pain, left side) going on about three years now.  At first mostly lighting bolt types of pain but now it's getting to last for five / ten seconds which will be unbearable pain.  Triggering it can be something very minor.  Touching any part of my head, light wind, eating etc.  Making an appointment now to see a specialist."


"I had high hopes for this pill... I had tried Alesse and it had made no difference to my very heavy periods, so I changed to Portia. The good side was that I didn't have any mood issues (which I seemed to have with Alesse) but the down side was it didn't help at all with my problem. My periods got heavier, lasting 10 days, with 3-4 days each time when I'd have to get up every 2hrs through the night. I also got really bad cramps and pain, and huge clots. Not pleasant.

I did take it for 3 months straight when I had some events on, and had no problems, no spotting or anything. Shame it didn't do anything else to help! Have now switched to Minestrin, we'll see how that goes..."


"I had a bad time with this drug. It worked on my mood, but whenever I stood up, I got dizzy. I fell down the stairs once. Plus even with insurance, it's really expensive."


"I'm 47 and have had classic depression and anxiety since my early 20's.  Been on citalopram, fluoxetine, marititizapam and now sertraline.  Also have dizapam as a back up.

This year has been extremely difficult no major incidents but my depression was changing from day to day.  No ups but plenty of downs.  Finally couldnt cope and pressured the dr to give me something for mood swings in addition to my sertraline.

I can say I have felt the best I ever had in 20 years!!!! My mood before was a 4/10 and now its a 7/10 which is great for me.  I even seem to get excited about life which I havent done for years.

It does make me hungry but I dont care as this so far is a life saver.  Also gives me a very dry mouth so need lots of water."


"After the side effects wore off (2-4 weeks of occasional insomnia heightened anxiety bathroom issues and no energy) my overall outlook on life was much more positive. I was laughing, taking on more work, taking care of myself and feeling good. I didn’t notice much weight gain but working in construction between a slowed metabolism and the hard work my weight remained within 2 pounds up or down. Unfortunately I had a rare side effect creep up after 3 months of use, it induced TMJ in me to the point I couldn’t eat. I switched to escitalopram and the TMJ subsided but found that escitalopram did not work for me and I actually gained weight very quickly. Mind you I’ve been on Wellbutrin in conjunction with these medications without issue with W."


"This has helped my husband so much he can do a lot more."


"If it was possible to give this a 0, I would. I've had the hiccups for almost a year. My neurologist thinks they're "a strange presentation of clonic seizures in the brain stem". Weird, but okay. I've been on 500 mg for four days. In that time, I've lost consciousness twice, had three nosebleeds, been dizzy and lightheaded, had constant trouble breathing, had ridiculous mood swings from angry to crying in the blink of an eye, and been unable to walk a straight line. I feel drunk. It's horrible."


"I find that right after I open a new tube the gel works great on my knees but with in about 4-5 days the same tube has lost a lot of its strength I recommend buying the smaller tubes to keep the strength up. Another person who I know also noticed this and thought it was just him but I have been using it for over a year now and the regular strength and the extra strength are both less effective after the seal has been opened 4-5 days."


"I'm an engineer, now in my 60s, and I have worked outside all my life. I have red hair and fair complexion you can imagine the skin damage I have accumulated in my lifetime. I had used the Efudex 5% cream years ago and had good results. Three months ago I began seeing a dermatologist that recommended the "new" technology "BLUE LIGHT TREATMENTS". This did NOT work for me gave me a very mild "sunburn" with no apparent effect on the former skin damage and it was very expensive even after insurance coverage! I requested my treatment be changed to the proven Efudex my doctor insisted I stay with the "blue light", that my skin was "in very good condition" and that I only needed "maintenance".
As you may guess I have changed physicians and now I am being treated with Efudex again. My skin is now in full reaction after only two weeks treatment with Efudex. Yes with Efudex your skin is unsightly and uncomfortable from week 2 through to week 4; but, this is a small price to be cancer free. Efudex works! "


"I struggled with intense pain and bleeding due to a fissure for several months. Assuming it was hemmorhoids, I tried multiple over the counter medicines, but nothing worked. My OB/Gyn was the one who realized it was a fissure and prescribed Rectiv. The headaches were rough at first, and I almost quit using the ointment because of them. I'm so glad I didn't, though. Within one week, the headaches were gone, and my fissure symptoms were calming down. By week two, I was totally back to normal--no pain, no bleeding. I continued using it for another week, just to be sure I was completely healed. I've been off it for two weeks now, and I'm still symptom-free. I can't sing the praises of this medicine enough!!"


"I have never felt better."


"I agree with several others on here.  I have had this inside of me for less than 2 weeks and I got it to help relieve my heavy cramping and periods. This only makes it worse!!! it's a nightmare. i have taken days off work because i am so cramped. my period has lasted 10 days now and no sign of stopping. The Dr's office put me on Vicodin to help relieve the pain but even with that within 2 hours i am hurting again. What a slap in the face. I cannot wait to get this out of me. I will take my regular period any day of the week!  I feel so bad for the others who are going through this. :("


"My boyfriend and I had protected sex just yesterday (Friday, January 29, 2016). He used a condom--as usual. But, this time, unfortunately, the condom came off--either while he was still penetrated or after he pulled out. This scared us both so much, because there's a very high chance that semen could had entered my vaginal tract and went further into my reproductive system. He didn't want to take the risk, so he decided for us to immediately go to out and buy Plan B One Step. I took the pill, with not water, but Canada Dry ginger ale, about one hour after we had sex. I waited two hours to expect symptoms, and still haven't experienced any, except for fatigue. It's been about 12 hours now today. I'm wondering if I'm going to have symptoms"


"I suffered for almost two years with what I thought were regularly occurring bladder infections and all that goes with them, going to our family physician for repeated treatment. Until I sought a second opinion and was told I actually had a benign condition called interstitial cystitis which mimics all the symptoms of a bladder infection. For over a year now, after being prescribed Macrobid (Nitrofuron), the condition has been completely controlled through 1 capsule every morning. No more pain, no more symptoms. Feels like a miracle in a capsule to me."


"I started on 8/16/15 at 223. Today I weighed in at 210. I have been exercising 3-4 days a week. Walking or zumba. The holiday weekend I did no exercise and still lost 1 1\2 lbs. Phentermine does not keep me up, infact I think it makes me sleepy. Other than dry mouth and CONSTOPATION- all is well. My goal was to lose 15lbs this month. Maybe I can get down 2 more in the next few days."


"I've been struggling with Bipolar I rapid cycling for almost 10 untreated years. I've had really bad depression to the point where I was a afraid to go outside, constant racing thoughts, extreme anxiety. I was sleeping about 3 hours a day at most, and overall I couldn't function at all. I started taking Laduta 20mg for a week then went to 40mg. Soon as I started taking the medicine, I noticed a big difference the next day. I feel more stable, my depression is gone, my anxiety is gone, suicide thoughts gone. I feel like my old self again, where I can function normally and do my everyday stuff on top of being happy. This medicine literally saved my life, and I want to say thank you to the pharmaceutical company that made this."


"I love Klonopin. When I was going through an extremely hard custody case with my ex husband, my doctor prescribed the Klonopin. She scheduled it up to 3 times a day.  I used it too. It helped me face my fears and stand up for myself for once. Once that was over she scheduled it on 1.0mg as needed up to.3 time's a day. I still have the script. I do use the Klonopin only when I'm in a situation that I need help relaxing. I know I need it at those times. When I take it, I would feel great. If I didn't need it but thought I did, all it would do is make me tired. It's been 3 years of PRN Klonopin & I know when I need it and when I don't. For those who feel this could be abused, my response is if the person really needs it, Misuse wouldn't happen"


"I've only had my IUD for a short time but so far I am loving it! I feel so much better not having extra hormones and it's so super convenient not to worry about a pill everyday. When I had it put in there was a little bit of pain and some really heavy cramping for the first 2 nights but overall I am very happy with it!"


"I've been taking Lithium for three weeks now. For the first time in years I feel balanced. My major ups and downs have subsided and I do not have any side effects at all. Since I work in construction I monitor my fluid intake to avoid too much lithium in my system. The only drawback to drinking more water is having to frequent the restroom more often. My sleep has improved as well so all my previous medications are no longer needed. Currently I'm on 300mg 3x/day. Everybody's body responds differently to every medication out there and luckly I found something great."


"I've been taking this pill for over a year and I have literally had all the side effects that are listed. I've felt so depressed and moody ever since taking this pill and I never use to be like that. I strongly recommend to not take this med if you typically feel nauseous a lot or if you have terrible periods like me. I have gained about 15 pounds from this med and I always feel bloated. Switching to something different tomorrow."


"I was prescribed gabapentin when I got diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It was for my panic attacks and anxiety. I went crazy with it the first couple of weeks taking way more than prescribed but that was the only way it worked for me. My doctor then upped my dose when I told him about it. He just started me off with the small dose to see how my body reacts to it. I love this medicine! Not to the point of addiction but because it calms me down and makes me think clearer whenever I freak out. There are no side effects at all for me. No dizziness, no grogginess no sleepiness. I function normally, I can even drive and work and study. It has helped me a lot. The dose that works best for me is 1500mg, I don't take it everyday anymore, just as needed."


"Have been on Singulair since it came on the market in Aust years ago.  I call it my Magic pill with no obvious side effects despite having many other allergies. I didn't find it helped my hay fever though so take 1/2an antihistamine as well in summer when humid and winter when smoke from fires around.  I went from high dose cortisone puffers and using Ventolin most of the day still being breathless and wheezing all the time to breathing free within 4 days of starting and off all puffers within the week.  Due to cost about a year in was running out so cut down to 1/2 tablet which still left me free of the asthma so then tried a 1/4 and found this still worked, so have continued on this since then.  ( to be continued as not enough space)"


"All bodies are different! I had Skyla inserted last month on the 18th and its been about three weeks with it in. The insertion was definitely painful but nothing that can't be handled in the 5-10 minutes the procedure takes. I had read a lot of scare stories previous to going. I unfortunately had mine inserted a week before my period. The cervix softens during your period which is the recommended time to have it done. I spotted with little to no cramping for the first 2- 3 days and got my period a couple days later as well. I had some pretty severe cramps on and off the first day or so into my period. It almost feels as though your body is trying to contract it out. My period lasted a little longer but has stopped with no spotting at all."


"I love this medicine, when it works.  Recently I've had a problem with it failing to inject.  I will press it on my leg and nothing happens.  I've reported the problem to ENDO and never heard back.  I also reported the problem to CVS.  In both cases I turned over the non-working needle less shots.  I really depend on this medicine when I have migraines because it works like a charm but i find the injections to be unreliable..."


"I've been taking Doryx for about a week now and so far so good. It hasn't really made my pimples go away but I haven't had any new ones since I've been on it."


"This is the best birth control I have been on so far! I used to be on the pill and it made my periods irregular, made me gain a crazy amount of weight, made my acne worsen, made me super emotional all the time, and many other bad side effects. I was off birth control for a couple of months and was back to my normal self and actually lost about 50 pounds. My doctor thought I should take birth control again and recommended that I switch to this, so I took a chance. I had one period after I got my first shot (about 8 months ago) and haven't had one since. The only bad side effect that I have had with this shot is I gained a little bit of my weight back."


"This is my second post, I was waiting for my insurance to approve this med....been on samples starting at 1.5, then to 3mg, and now 4.5mg, other then a little bit of restlessness, I am tolerating this med quite well (after trying over 40 other meds) it has been 2 months since I began taking it, and at least some of the suicidal thoughts have dissipated...I will continue to take it, and work up to 6mg starting next month....but by far, one of the best Bipolar meds I have tried in over 9 years!"


"I was given one dose of keppra as a precaution because I had a "spell" that I'm not sure was a seizure or just a bad anxiety attack. It made be feel dreadful: dizzy, depressed, weepy, spaced out. It's been nearly 36 hours since I took it and I'm still feeling not quite right. Horrible stuff. I had an EEG and it was normal. I wish the doctor had waited with the med until the results of the EEG, CatScan and MRI."


"I took Cymbalta 30mg for fibromyalgia pain and it was such a bad experience.  I took it with food at about 5:30 pm and didn't feel any side effects until later in the evening.  Did not sleep all night, was very restless with heart beating rapidly, feeling itchy and abdominal cramps."


"I am 30, never had children, and can handle a lot of pain. I have always had very painful periods , I am very sensitive to hormone changes. I love my OBGYN ! She is great and fast. That being said it took two try for her to put my IUD in. The first time she had to send me home with a prescription to soften my cervix and I was on the end of my period. It is just a very stubborn cervix, she doesn't like to be touched. It was extremely uncomfortable to say the least!!!!!!!!! Both times. However totally doable. The second time we got it in just fine. I had some major cramping but nothing i am not already use too. I was a bit lite headed , my Doc told me that would happen. I was fine after a few minutes though and could walk out just fine. I cramped for the rest of the day. The first time my husband and I had sex everything went fine. However 30 to 45 minutes later I started to have extreme discomfort and cramping. Four weeks later and I am spotting constantly, extreme cramps, Tender sore swollen breast and incredibly bloated. I see my doctor in 2 more weeks. I sincerely hope the side effects go away. Because three years without having to take birth control would be nice. If they don't I will have to have this removed I am in constant pain in discomfort."


"This pill is great. I have been on it for nearly 4 years without any major problems. I started this pill solely because my bleeding was so heavy, I couldn't maintain my everyday routine when I was on my period. Now, I do not get a period whatsoever which is AMAZING. I have had no weight gain, no breakouts & no mood swings. The only drawback: low sex drive."


"Started Gilenya 4 days ago and so far I am very hopeful.  My blood pressure is all over the place but based on others experiences I am hopeful this will level out with time.  On day 3 I noticed significantly more energy which is one of my main issues. Excited that a non-injectable offers so much promise."


"Accutane is amazing for severe acne, I had back acne for around 2 years it wasn't to bad for the first year but then it started to get very bad and embarrassing the second. I was pretty depressed and I tried everything, So I did some research on some medication. That's when I was told about accutane. I knew about the risks but I needed to have my confidence back so I decided to start it. The first month nothing happened, Second Month Little bit of a change, and the third month was incerdible, I only had allitle bit of pimples on my back but mostly just scars. I am going on my fourth month soon and I hope that I will perfectly clear. My side effects were dry skin on my face and chapped lips and that is it. No depression."


"Then everything went haywire. Psychiatrist kept me going until I was at 120mg a day.

Depression worsened, experienced disassociative episodes (foggy memory while on these episodes where I do not remember certain events), increased headaches, insomnia, irritability, and suicidal thoughts.

I'm appalled that my psychiatrist thought it was ok to keep increasing the dose until it was more than double what I was taking initially (20mg) despite symptoms getting much worse. During this time I also had 0 access to adequate talk therapies, whether in a group setting or 1-1 with a trained counselor.

I am absolutely sickened that these dangerous drugs are promoted as a band-aid fix all solution when talk therapies are completely disregarded."


"i have been battling with major depression since I was a child. I have been on many different types of medications over the years. I also have a major case of obsessive compulsive disorder and as I I'm getting older it has been getting severely worse. Everything has to be in perfect order I spend hours upon hours a day making sure everything is order. It's so bad that I can not even have garbage in my garbage cans if so I have to clean the cans immediately. It has become so bad that it cuts into other daily activities such as spending time with my wife, family and friends . Some days I do not even attempt to get out of bed. Some days I will sleep for well over 24 hours. These are the medications in taking daily . I take 150 mg of Lamotrigine"


"My blood pressure started at 130/90 but when at the hospital it was 190/100 so began with 40 mg but it did not lower blood pressure just made me dizzy and blurred vision so it was lowered to 30 mg and blood pressure lowered a little. A specialist thought it was unusual so lowered it to 20 mg and again the blood pressure lowered and this continued on until 5 mg. Blood pressure is steady at 115/70 with occasional 90/70 and no side effects remaining. Weigh hasn't changed but was always in normal range."


"I guess most people only review when they have a bad experience. I personally love it. I had the copper IUD which gave me headaches and hurt like heck. Liletta does not give me headaches and I don't feel it at all. No acne - at all. No weight gain. Actually I feel a bit slimmer, but I eat right and work out. Sex drive - increased. The only possible negative may be mood swings, but I've always had an attitude."


"I have had chronic pain from nerve damage when I had a mastectomy 11 yrs ago. Have been to many pain doctors, tried epilepsy medicines, antidepressants, and now I am taking Tizanidine, Lyrica, Cymbalta and a wonderful compounded pain cream that is a lifesaver for me! It has Lidocaine, Ketoprofen, and Cyclobenzaprine. Mention to your pain doctor. I put a small dab on my arthritic knee too. My insurance covers it 90%. Good luck to all with chronic pain!"


"I used to take another oral contraceptive, which had 21 pill cycle, and was very happy- very light periods, max 5 days, no other side effects. But it contained hormone gestodene, which is not available in US, so I switched to Lybrel, because the ingredients are similar. When my other pills ended, I started Lybrel immediately, on my first day of period, as the instructions said. And the period lasted for two weeks. When taking the second pack- same two weeks. And now, with third pack things got even worse- my third period lasted for two weeks and now it's the end of the third week- I still have daily brown discharge.
The positive side is that I didn't have any other side effects. The idea of being period free was so tempting... Alas."


"My 10 rating is for the medicine's effectiveness for insomnia, not pain.

I used to take lots of medications, including amitriptyline. I gained 20 pounds. To lose weight, I started adhering to a plant-based diet and exercising. After 4 months of diet and exercise, my pain was almost gone, so I dropped all of my medications. After that, I lost 15 pounds.

A few months later, my insomnia came back. Because I wasn't sleeping, my pain increased again. So, I started back on amitriptyline. I take 30mg 4-5hrs before bed.

It takes a few weeks to kick-in as a sleep aid and it might cause night-sweats for about a month. After a month, I started sleeping like a rock and I have no side-effects or weight gain. My previous weight-gain was due to Gabapentin."


"My 86 year old mother has been on Humira for the past 2 years. She combined this treatment with methotrexate.  Towards the end of the 2nd year the effect of each Humira dose lasts less than 14 days at a time.  Going down to 10 days at a time then it completely stopped working for her.  She has an excellent doctor and we are looking at other alternatives for the moment. Possibly Orencia.  Overall Humira worked wonders while it lasted."


"Great for relieving leg and back spasms, especially after a disectomy or some other form of lower back pain surgery. Also, helps with sleep. Be careful while driving, this medicine can make you more "clumsy" than you might think."


"Adderall is awesome for (ADHD), that is what I have and when I take my Adderall I am able to focus and relax, which is just the opposite effect it would have on someone who doesn't have ADHD. It would act as a stimulator for them and is very addictive."


"I was able to cope with people better and it eased me from flying off the handle. The downfall was when I owed my Dr money and she refused to  refill. The withdrawal is terrible and now I am back to the anger issue."


"The first week I took Adipex I lost 10 pounds, it helped that I ran every morning but I was always edgy. I would work work work and had no desire to eat. Best diet pill so far. I've read that it's habit forming so I plan on taking it 3 weeks on and 2 weeks off and I must say that I agree with the person who said when you are off the medication it makes you want to eat eat eat. The best thing to do is probably prepare for your withdrawal by equipping yourself with only low fat foods every where in your house so that you are not gaining every thing back. By the way.. WATER/hydration is a must!"


"I've been taking Procardia XL for about 4 years now. My blood pressure stays fairly consistent. The only negative is that my feet and lower legs (knees down) swell a little when I'm standing for a long time. Fluids must accumulate in my lower extremities, I don't urinate as much when I'm standing, then urinate more than usual after I lay horizontal for a while. It does do a good job controlling the blood pressure and I only have to take 1 tablet a day."


"Didn't help much at all with my symptoms."


"It has been wonderful to come from 5 pills twice daily to one pill a day. The only problem I have with it is constipation. I have always been regular and 2 days after I started taking it I noticed a change in my bowel habits. It's a minor problem so I am dealing with it. I have only been on it for 2 months so I haven't had my blood work done. I have always had undetectable viral load and 800   CD4. I hope nothing changes because I like this medicine."


"Giving it a 10 after only 3 days might sound odd but comparing to other meds I have been on, it's a 10.  I was on Lexapro 20mg and Wellbutrin for a year and a half.  Stopped the meds cold turkey for a year.  (Not a smart move). I had no feelings at all and I looked physically off. I had the distance look in my eyes all the time.  Plus I gained 40lbs over the course of this 2 1/2 years. So I finally go to a new doctor and explain my feelings and he says I have SMD and anxiety.  He mentioned this Viibryd.  Day 1 I had that upset stomach feeling at night had a hard time sleeping, same thing with Day 2, Today is day 3 and I feel awesome, slept well and woke before my alarm.  I love this. Can't wait to see what the future holds."


"Skin of my body and foot become yellow, vomiting sensation, headache."


"I developed Occipital Neuralgia, left side, some years ago.  After several treatments with pain specialists and no results, I tried Cymbalta.  In 7 weeks I was pain free. This continued for a couple of years until I broke my leg and had to spend 3 months in a nursing home.  At the nursing home, the physician switched me to Wellbutrin [less expensive] which was OK but not as good as Cymbalta.  After about two years on Bupropion my left side is still OK but it has now developed on my right side.  Since I am still taking Bupropion, it obviously isn't working.  I'm going to see my physician for Cymbalta."


"Had a rough start but have adjusted well.  Very little appetite & way less snacking.   Absolutely cannot have anything carbonated or I am tossing toenails.  I do miss my Diet Coke but it's a small price.  Down 8 pounds too!"


"Okay so the incident happened on April 6th around 1 p.m (I was also on ovulation). The next day (April 7th) around 11 a.m. I took the pill. About a week later (April 13th) I started spotting, it was very light at first then it gradually got heavier, it was like a light period and it stopped on April 18th. I was so worried because my actual period was due April 24t, I miss it so I waited and waited and was going to test but I was too nervous to do it because I wasn't ready for a child yet. So I waited more and finally my period came on May 17th along with strong cramps.

My advice for the ladies that have taken this pill, don't stress, it will delay your period even longer."


"This medicine is expensive but it seems to be the only thing out there that can help with SIADH. I was diagnosed with advance Lung Cancer 2 weeks ago and have this problem It is HARD. The Hospital put me on 1500ml a day and I get blood drawn every other day. My numbers are still going down. It is very hard to have this and measure your fulids. We are talking about only 45oz a day. Oh well could use some help if anyone knows of another drug or anything to help? I was told to and try and eat a little more salt but the problem is it makes you thirsty. Tough place to be this in. Any words would be nice.

Mark Clark"


"I've taken it for about 7 months now and still getting acne

I use it with other topical creams and can see that this medication does make a difference though"


"I absolutely love the Nuvaring! I've been on it for 6 months now and I have had no problems with it! I've had no side effects actually, I think it's helped clear up side effects from the last birth control I was on. My sex life is very normal, if not better. Neither me nor my boyfriend can feel the ring during intercourse. I recommend this to everyone! But also remember that not everyone is the same and this could affect someone else differently!"


"I've had acne when I was a teenager, it cleared up during my 20s then came back - with a vengeance - when I was 33. Differin gel and cream has been the BEST stuff I've used and I have used A LOT of different lotions and potions which have cost me a fortune over the years. I'm now 39 and still suffer breakouts but u keep a tube handy for them and it clears them up in a couple of days. I would say to ONLY put it on the papule or pustule and not on any clear skin around them. That's when it will make your skin flake and peel off! If you use on the spots ONLY it will work just fine. I'm also a beauty therapist and I recommend that some of my clients see their GP for it."


"Upping my 10mg Paxil dose to 20mg sparked quite a few anxiety episodes for me. My doctor said the Paxil would take 2.5 weeks for the new increased dosage to kick in, so in the meantime he prescribed me 0.5mg of klonopin to take twice a day (morning and night). A year ago, when I initially started Paxil (after a terrible 6 weeks of trying Zoloft), I took a Xanax because the anxiety was so bad. For some reason, the Xanax made me so depressed. Anyway, my first dose of klonopin was awesome and has been sense then, (about a week ago). It took an hour for me to start to realize that I wasn't anxious anymore, and I seemed to be really productive and felt normal, which is a great feeling! Klonopin is awesome for us who have generalized anxiety."


"Got the mirena yesterday, and wasn't too bad. It only took about 3 minutes to put in, and it just felt like the strongest cramp I've ever gotten. I felt a little dizzy after, but was able to get up and drive home. A little discomfort a few days after but so worth it not to have to take a pill everyday"


"I've had the Mirena for a few months. The insertion wasn't uncomfortable at all. However, at first I bled for 3 months straight after insertion then one day it just stopped. Then I got a light period for a week and a half the following months. I now have acne that I've never had, the menstrual cycle lasts longer then it normally did, and I've gained weight."


"Was on morphine sulfate. Was switched to Opana 20 MG ER 2 every 8 hours, I am able to move around outside without fear of falling, have been able to go fishing again after 10 years of morphine could not do so. On morphine was not allowed to have a small garden where Opana ER can manage and remember to water and pick the fruit and veggies grown. It is like night and day differences. As my condition has worsen have been given 10 mg opana IR as a break through medicine. It is the biggest help so far in cooping with the spinal cord injury. Have done surgeries and shots into the disc areas before the Opana with very limited help as the Opana has been the greatest thing."


"I started taking this pill when I was 16, I am now 20. The pill started out fine and I loved it for the past 3 years but this last year is different. Starting the pill it cleared my acne up very well. I only gained maybe 10lbs at most, but that's as well as growing up and fitting into my body. The pill has worked great for birthcontrol. It has made me have a regular, light 3-4 day period every month. Rarely any cramps too. But this past year I have been noticing a few different side effects. My cramping is getting worse with each period, I started spotting more monthly and during my period I get severe migranes. Stopping the pill for a month to see if my headaches get better.."


"Have been taking for three weeks now and feel better than I have in years. Also take Wellbutrin, Viibryd and Lamictal, they worked fairly well but never felt 100% and I recently started slipping into a very bad place. Doc reduced Wellbutrin from 450 mg/day to 150/mg a day and added 1mg Rexulti, only a few weeks but noticing a huge difference. Only side effects so far are stomach upset (went away in a few days) and it really increased my appetite at first (great, just what I need), but seems to have leveled off. I take it at bedtime so haven't had any problems with drowsiness."


"It works. I have panic attacks and then I have severe full blown three days without sleeping panic attacks. I only take 1mg when I am having the severe attacks and I make sure I only take that much. I would say I take maybe 2 mg a month. The reason why is because this really should be used for worst case scenarios and not for moderate anxiety and panic. The withdraws are unbelievably monstrous,  worse than anything else. Taking it everyday is a horrible idea because you will never get off unless you go to rehab. Klonopin needs to be used with extreme caution. Get cognitive behavioral therapy for you everyday moderate panic attacks and use klonopin for this emergency "can't get out if this" episodes. It is a tool, not a crutch"


"It worked very instantly, it was a great product. Then I stopped after 2 weeks and it came back straight away. So I had to take it until the entire season finished to prevent the allergic reaction coming again. The product is good except for the horrible leak that drips down your nasal path into the back of your throat."


"I started taking this drug late March of 2015 I was 110 pounds I went from 126 to 132 within weeks once was on it in my teenage years because of my high metabolism I couldn't gain weight or keep it I got up to 140 pounds over 2 months yes it works very well but for some when you stop taking them the weigh will fall off my doctor just re prescribed it to me my weigh goal is at least 150 I'm 5'5 & 25 years old"


"I have been taking Paxil for 5 years. Since I turned 50 and my blood pressure shot up to 210/102. Paxil was the biggest blessing. NO, I DID not gain any weight. Well I gained two pounds only because I ate my way through them."