"Prescribed HCTZ 25mg a week ago today. This is my first experience with the drug. My BP was high and erratic, the drug is supposed to flush the excess salt from my system and help lower my BP.

The first six days were fine, my BP was stabilizing and steadily decreasing. I didn't have a problem with excessive urination because I take the pill at night before bed. I also lost water weight (5 lbs. approx.).

The adverse effects started today, day seven. I woke up feeling congested and dry in my right nostril and had a dry bm (which never happens). I am also lightheaded with mild nausea.

This med is not for me. I'll work more diligently on alternative ways to lower my bp."


"I didn't expect this to work when I used it to prevent mania. 225mg of venlafaxine (Effexor) caused mania. After being on low-dose Abilify and Seroquel to sleep for a few weeks, I was not really manic anymore (maybe hypo-, or had some manic symptoms- like usual, e.g. destructibility). Then I started lamotrigine, now on 100mg/day. I increased venlafaxine back to 225mg expecting to go manic, but instead I feel clear-headed. Friends have noticed I don't lose my train of thought often, and that I "seem more stable". I have been diagnosed Bipolar I, but am "more like a II," which I agree with. I also have Social Anxiety Disorder (and used to have the most severe depression imaginable). The Bipolar might be caused by S.P. Seizures."


"I have a rare neurological disease that causes extreme amount of pain everyday of my life.  My doctors have tried their very best to get my pain level that is tolerable without much luck.  I started going to a pain clinic where I was introduced to ketamine infusions by IV.  At first we did a weekly session with 45 minute infusions that changed my life.  I still was struggling with significant pain daily so the doctor decided to start doing 4 hour long infusions once a week.  I can't remember in the last decade that I was able to achieve a pain level less than a 5 on the pain scale. Plus it has helped with depression and PTSD among other positive effects.  Yes it makes you feel pretty out of it but I can start living life again."


"So this is my second week taking it. I am 5'7", 150 lbs. and want to lose 30. I have lost 7 lbs. so far and like it. I take two in the morning and two in the afternoon around 3 or 4. I know the instructions say to take it morning and NIGHT but (for me anyways) it seems like this isn't the best course - it does not provide a continual, all day hunger suppression. So why take it before you go to sleep when you won't be eating anyways. It seems to me that it works best if I take it when I start to feel a little hungry. Take it and the hunger goes away. I work at a law firm that has snacks, cookies, candies, cheese platters, fatty salads, etc. etc. all over the place, all the time; so it was hard for me to not 'graze' all the time. Much easier!"


"For me, this drug has been amazing. I've had anxiety most of my life but over the past few years I started having panic attacks. I finally went to the doctor and he put me on Lexapro. I've been taking it for approximately 6 months and I started seeing results within the 1st week. I haven't gained any weight, in fact I've lost weight and sometimes have to make myself eat. It does make me sleepy, so I take it at night. For me it has worked wonders."


"So the first day of my last period was Oct. 13 2016.I had unprotected sex 13 days later in the morning of Oct26. I took plan b Oct27 just less than 26 hours later.I started getting cramps Nov.4,5,6. Nov7 I had fresh blood in my underwear so I put a tampon in thinking it's my period. There wasn't really much blood on the tampon so I put a liner on and didn't bleed again til Nov.9(which was my expected period day). Because I never had a period so light I was online and read about implantation bleeding. I was freaked out so I took a pregnancy test today Nov. 10 and I'm pregnant. I don't know what to do I'm still spotting but it's brown now. I think it didn't work for me because I was ovulating and I must have release an egg in those 26 hrs"


"I had hepatitis C type 3A I received sovaldi and ribavirin for 24 weeks the side effects were mild if any at all I am thankful to have received treatment. after 4 weeks virus was undetectable been almost two years since I finished treatment I had a blood test just recently and I was hepatitis free undetectable I recommend the treatment to anyone who has hepatitis C it's well worth it"


"I have had this sinus infection for 5 days. Went to the doctors yesterday the doctor prescribed me Zithromax. The side effects with me are stomach cramps, diarrhea, bloody nose and dizziness. But it seems to be working so far. Lets hope that by time the bottle is finished I feel like myself again."


"I was on Vyvanse 50 mg for Bulimia, it stopped the binge eating however I could never fall asleep not even with a sleeping pill and I always felt so very depressed in the late afternoon, my doctor told me about Mydayis , I switched to Mydayis 25mg which works even better!!!  I get a good nights sleep without a sleeping pill. The only side effect is dry mouth and an occasional headache If I wait too late to take it. Its always best to take it early in the morning, I take mine at 6 am, I still have remained free from any binge eating episodes. Thankful for this medication!"


"This drug is def worth the money. I was shocked. Flu knocked on my door never felt so ill in the 28 years that I've been alive, Fever 103, chills, the worst radiating aches, sore throat, congested, etc...Went to the doctor within 13 hours of symptoms couldn't handle it anymore and they diagnosed me with the flu. And gave me Tamiflu. Went home, took Tamiflu, went to sleep within 9 hours 90% REDUCTION in symptoms. I'd say that is a cure. Nonetheless. Later the next day I took the biggest #2 in my life (TMI) and I knew that the drug had worked. Anyone who had a problem with this drug probably had the onset of symptoms beyond 72 hours. I had NO Side effects. That is rare for me. U can get this if u have been around some w/the flu? Miracle drug!"


"2.5 mgs olanzapine a day, bpd-adhd-gad able to cope with mood swings better as if observing them from a distance. takes the edge off agitation. and have that all important regular sleep cycle.  I can't stop eating but haven't gained a lot of weight. symptoms are still present but easier to deal with."


"I started 20 MG of Prozac over a year ago and it has since been increased to 60 MG a day. I addition to that I started BuSpar 5 MG about 6 months ago and that also has been increased to 15 MG a day. Even between the two, I still didn't feel like myself again, then I started 5 MG of Abilify a month ago. It has been a blessing. I am doing this now, and becoming less introverted, and I get great satisfaction over small things like simple conversations with friends and family. As it was originally difficult for me to be okay with admitting I was depressed to begin with, I was a little hesitant to take a medicine originally prescribed to those with schizophrenia. Now I am proud to say that I take it, because now I have my life back."


"PLEASE LISTEN

Ladies please. IUD method of bc is different for everyone. I'm 21 and had skyla for a year and a half. At first there were no complications. Later on, maybe 5 or so months into it I got terrible cramping. TERRIBLE. Where I would have to stop and drop everything I was doing, a PARALYZING stabbing feeling in my abdomen and vagina. It happened continuously throughout the day every day. It made it hard to go to work.

A few months after that I get diagnosed with an ovarian cyst in my right ovary. Usually not a big deal but it was painful.

A month after that......I have a huge cyst on my kidney. Which resulted in me having to get surgery and i lost half my kidney. Thanks skyla."


"This medicine is working really great for me. I am only on my 5th injection and the virus is already undetectable in my blood!"


"Useless !!! I took it to my pulmonary doctor and told him nothing comes out. He said don't tip it that the powder will fall out. Well I kept paying for them trying to get some relief but never did. My copy being 40.00.  I just kept thinking I was imagining there was nothing there. I decided to open one that showed zero doses left to see if the meds was gone. Guess what all the med was still in it. No residue from the power anywhere except inside the area they put it it. This was like the 4 th inhaler I paid a 40.00 copay for. I feel like a repayment should be in order. That's not including all the freaking anxiety attacks I had trying to get medication out of these defective devices. My other powder inhaler Anita works great. Different device"


"In 2001, I started feeling like I was having a heart attack twice a month.  I ended up in the ER & was admitted.  I happen to be one of the lucky females who suffers from hormonal anxiety.  I was given all the tests possible, stayed overnight & discharged with my first script of the smallest dose of xanax.  I have used it only AS NEEDED since then and to this day it still helps me at the smallest dose once a day.   I have gone through some very serious rough patches in my life which had me taking this, at most, 1.5 pills maybe four days in a row.  It works so well that I can't ever imagine taking it more often than needed ~ why would you want to mess up something that works??  The key is taking it as prescribed, just like any medication."


"I started  Linzess 290 after I had surgery for an anal abscess which resulted in an anal fistula.  I was told I had an infected anal gland which could have been caused by blocked stool due to prolonged constipation.  It is very important that I keep from being constipated as this condition could occur again.  I am worried about the explosive diarrhea that happens every morning for about an hour.  I wonder how this constant diarrhea affects the colon.  If I skip a day I do not have a BM but I think I need to give my colon a rest every other day.  Hoping once I have been on Linzess for awhile the diarrhea will subside."


"After numerous trials over the past 15 years I've yet to find anything that had such a profound affect so quickly. I've been taking Effexor and 3 Ativan per day to control extreme anxiety and depression. While it worked for some time, I recently started rapid cycling bipolar episodes. Now Im taking a small dose of Lithium and just added Gabapentin.....the lift was immediate after the first dose......woke up feeling good for the first time in a long time. Today was the same. If this continues, Ive found the wonder cure."


"I have been on the shot going on four months I have bleed the whole time except for two weeks I just got my second shot it helped the bleeding slow down but still bleeding no wonder you can't get pregnant heck who wants to have a bloody show that's not to attractive. No sex=no baby!"


"I used this the first time I had radiation and it really helped. I seem to have worse burning this time around and it doesn't seem to be providing a lot of relief."


"I'm 36 hours in on this medicine and experiencing pretty bad headaches. Of course it is the weekend and I can't really do anything until Monday. I still feel a slight twinge when I urinate. This is my first time on this medication. I'm hopeful that when I wake up tomorrow morning I will have more of an improvement."


"Seriously, I have been in agony for the majority of today after taking 2 pills at 9 pm last night. The dosage reads "1 to 3" pills so I took 2 thinking that I don't want to take too much or too little. This morning, I had 2 soft but reasonably normal bowel movements. Shortly thereafter, throughout the entire day, I had diarrhea seven times! Every time I have a few nibbles of saltines or bread, I have to run to the toilet again! So I will continue to drink ginger ale and herbal tea till I can go to bed without pooping again. Needless to say, I do NOT recommend this product!"


"Takes away anxiety fast."


"I have been on Belviq for seven months and lost 48 pounds. Started out at 219 and now 171 pounds. Still have twenty to go but am now able to do two mile walks at a reasonable pace. Side effects a little dry mouth but otherwise feel great and sleep like a baby. Some friends have said I am more calm but that is about it. Glad to have found this by a referral from a friend."


"I've had my Mirena for about a year and I love it. The day I had it put in I had bad cramps for the rest of the day and after that I was fine. I haven't gotten my period since, which is fantastic. I didn't gain any weight, my moods haven't changed, and I haven't had any of the awful side effects I had heard about. Having Mirena is easier than remembering to take a pill every day. I highly recommend this form of birth control."


"16 year old son was prescribed 1000mg twice a day for sinus infection. He's been sick 4 weeks and they thought it was mono, he's already so tired all he wants to do it sleep. Plus cough and congestion. Mono blood test results came back negative so they prescribed him this super heavy dose of cephalexin for 10 days to treat a "possible" sinus infection. I don't even know if this is good or bad for my son to take so I'm reading reviews. I have not seen one review where they were prescribed 1000mg twice a day. So I'm going to give my son 500mg twice a day and see if it helps. Along with a probiotic as he has always had stomach intestinal issues. Haven't given him any yet but will keep y'all posted. Thank you all for sharing your experiences!"


"I have severe swelling on my vagina every time I have sex and it's extremely painful and embarrassing please don't get this shot . I've been on been on the shot for two weeks and this has happened . I'm scared it will happen every time I have sex. And the body pains are even worse shooting down my back and head aches. I've never had any of this before using Depo. I was talked into birth control by my doctor and it was a big mistake listening to her. I'll never be on another form of birth control ever . I've had to much bad luck with a lot of them. :'( I wish I could get this out of my body but I have another three weeks ."


"In chronic pain, since injury in 1999. Surgery did not help. Like many I was on different narcotics for years . Started Exalgo in 2012 and have found it does work. Some say it gives 24 hr relief, but I think it more of a 16-18 hr."


"I have been on Armour Thyroid for about a year with only a little bit of good results and then about a month ago I realized I should not be eating or drinking especially coffee within the first hour of taking it. I waited a whole hour after taking it to drink my coffee and I have finally started losing the 10 pounds that would not come off and I realized I was doing a whole lot more during the day and wanting to than before. I also noticed much less migraines. I vote yes! I would rate it a 10 if I could drink it with coffee."


"After taking meloxicam for my osteoarthritis in my knee, I found the meloxicam started giving me severe stomach pain.
My doctor switched me to Pennsaid topical ointment.
First, I found I was drowsy on this medication, but this side effect soon went away.
The Pennsaid has taken away my knee pain, plus I have no stomach problems, because it is not ingested, but goes directly to the source of my pain.
I recommend this medicine for those who cannot take oral NSAIDS."


"I have just begun taking Qsymia, still on 3.75 mg. In a month, I've lost 14lbs. no exercise, but I did slightly change my eating habits. A lot of spinach salads, yogurt, ONLY water to drink.. Occasionally I still eat whatever my kids eat(junk) but it has really curbed my appetite and I've had no real side effects so far.. Will be increasing to 7.75 this week. I am pleased so far."


"Overall good
No side effects
Have been taking drug for abt 3 yrs.
Have not had a recurrent attack.
Weight settled down at 100  pounds.
Also have insilent dependant  type 2 Diabetes. Was 20-30 lbs overweight all my life .. I have good muscle control but can no longer lift a 50# bag of anything . 25-30 # is my new limit. It's a new me and I'm good with that."


"Bonine did not work at all for me and I really suffered during a 2-hour flight."


"I love my Depo shot! I looked forward to getting it every three months. I am 18 and I hate taking pills, so my doctor told me to try Depo. My periods are really painful sometimes and bleeding usually lasts for two weeks but its worth it. The only downer is you can only have it for two years because of bone density loss. I hate having to find another one like it."


"I've been on the shot for about a year and 6 months and am:

a). Still having my period irregularly and it will last about 2-3 weeks

b). Am on my period now and have been on it so far for 6 weeks"


"Wellbutrin SR 150s, which initially had positive outcomes on my depression, probably the best I've tried, and I've tried a lot the past years. It took a bit to get the optimal dose. At 300 mg it was causing a cascade of side effects, anxiety, palpitations, sweating. Doc helped me back down to 100 mg with no side effects. The depression is just as gone as the initial 300 mg.

Wellbutrin also developed a positive outcome in mere days - a major plus."


"Calm, sleep good, eat good, been on 5 years doing great."


"I'm taking 75 mg Effexor XR and my life is changing for the better.  I no longer feel stress when I'm around people.  Socializing is not such an ordeal anymore.
My social anxiety started when I was 12.  Wish Effexor was around back then.  Hope Effexor helps everyone. First 10 days are not easy:  anxiety , teeth clenching , nausea and diarrhea.. hang in there and give it time to work."


"This was my first time using Suprep. My previous colonoscopy I used Miralax for the prep. I have to say drinking the Suprep was by far the WORST part of the whole procedure for me. Even worse than the toilet visits and way worse than the colonoscopy itself. The taste was a horrible combination of grape syrup, salt and a metallic under-taste. I didn't vomit but wow, sure thought I would. I chilled each of the two bottles of Suprep, mixed with cold water, drank through a straw (the straw didn't help) in the largest chugs I could possibly stand and then rinsed/gargled with water afterward. Absolutely revolting. But effective and thorough.  I would just add, Suprep manufacturer, Please fix the horrendous taste of this stuff!"


"This works great when they listen to you and give you enough. "


"I'm in my early 40s and have noticed the last couple of years I've become very aggitated over nothing! Always yelling at my teenager and I could literally feel my blood pressure raising over the smallest things. Also this last year for some reason I became depressed. I didn't ever want to get out if bed or leave the house to do anything. I've always had a bad opinion about antidepressants but I knew SOMETHING had to change. I reached out to my doctor who gave me 100 mg of generic Wellbutrin and the very first day I noticed I was calmer! I fell asleep 2 hours later but woke up refreshed I just finished day 3 and I swear I feel fantastic! Not only have I not yelled even once, I don't feel angry at all! And I want to do stuff again. Very happy"


"I am 22 years old and have had my Mirena for 13 months now. Mirena is care free, but popping a pill once a day is not that much of a chore either; which is why I'm going back to oral contraception. After insertion I experienced constant discharge and bleeding for 2 months. Now, I don't have bleeding at all, only spotting for about 2 days per month. The shortened periods are not worth it for me. I get serious stomach cramps and migraines before each period now. I used to experience only mild mood swings. There's also dizziness, depression, irritability, insomnia and a VERY low sex drive (odd for a 22yr old). I want to get back to how I was before the Mirena, this is not the birth control for me."


"Doesn't work at all.  I've been getting cold sores for my entire life and my mom always got me Areva because it's supposed to be "the best" but it never worked- just a waste of money.  It makes your cold sore very gooey and gross.  I highly recommend Campho-Phenique Cold Sore Treatment which is a little less than $4 and works wonders."


"I am currently on my last week of the fist month starter pack. During the first week I had dropped from a pack a day to two or three cigarettes a day. I have currently been smoke free for over a week and a half. I have no desire and the smell is terrible. The strange dreams cause me to lose a lot of sleep and the nausea has been very bad, causing me to cut my pills down to half a 1mg twice a day. My boyfriend is also taking the pills and after day three became very irritable for a while and has now leveled back out. Other than that he is doing well and has had no other side effects."


"This medicine has given me my life back. I was initially very afraid because of all the potential side effects and I tend to react severely to medicines. But my Crohn's Disease and rheumatoid arthritis progressed to the point where I couldn't function anymore. I started Humira in conjunction with Plaquenil and it has completely turned my life around. The pain and stiffness are gone, the fatigue is significantly reduced and I have lost weight and have the energy to exercise again. The injections are not pleasant, and the initial side effects of nausea and flu- like symptoms were pretty rough for the first couple of injections. I got worse after the first one, but I'm glad I stuck it out because I'm doing fantastic now."


"Ughhh. I was on Trivora and finally feeling emotionally stable when Planned Parenthood switched me to the "off brand" Chateal. I read the reviews and actually convinced myself maybe I didn't need birth control at the moment because I want sexually active. This pill did not look fun. I went to a doctor and asked advice. She said pretty emotionlessly "Just take it" the side effects should be the same as the name brand. If not, they are really just inconvenient, no biggy. Yeah, easy for you to say.

The reviews are right! Mood swings, random crying, aggrivated easily, my skin crawls, constant sleepiness. I get home from work, sleep 5-7 then sleep again easily at midnight. More on weekends with really odd dreams. And tbd new pelvic pain. Yay!"


"I've had my insertion since March 2015 my period stayed on for two weeks. The next month (April) I received the end of period bleeding for 3 days. At the end of May the end of period bleeding came back for one week and right after spotting occurred and haven't stopped which means I am going into week three of bleeding. I AM NOW GETTING ANNOYED"


"Dropped the blood pressure from 150/110 to 90/60 in 4 days but the fatigue/constipation and just an unwell feeling has made me stop this medicine."


"I had the Implanon inserted Feb.15 2011, now it's a little hard to to compare to some experiences because I was on Depo before the insertion, but the only side effects that I have had is the occasional breast tenderness. I believe that the Depo is now finally out of my system, so now I have periods but they are on the lighter side (lasting about 4-5 days) and I may get a small headache on the first day of the period. Other then that I have no mood swings, no fatigue, no weight gain, no hot flashes, and my sex drive is completely fine, in fact if not better! When I was having this put in I did not feel a thing (except the small prick of the needle) I couldn't even feel the doctors hands on my arm! I recommend this birth-control."


"I've recently taken two doses (one dose per day) of the 37.5 mg and experienced no more pain relief (for lower back, right hip, and C-spine headache) than a Tylenol provides. Oddly, it makes my tinnitus worse. I won't take any more of this medication."


"I have been taking Zoloft since September 2014, I was diagnosed with PTSD and started on 50mg and during the first month I had a slight reduction in my anxiety and general mood, but the flashbacks continued. My dose was increased to 100mg and I felt better with mild anxiety and no emotions, I can be happy but not sad, Anxiety continued and some flashbacks, my doctor increased my dose to 150mg and I have been well for the last couple of months until last week when a combination of work and family issues pushed me over the edge once again, I had weekly psychologist visits for the first two months, Started today on 200mg daily.

I think zoloft works very well for me but my Trauma plays out in my dreams most nights,"


"I think Xanax works great taking it along with an antidepressant.  Right now I am currently taking 2 mg of Xanaz along with 20 mg of Celexa.  I believe it has helped me out it so many ways.  I used to have anxiety and panic attacks pretty much all day, or part of the day that I was awake.  I haven't felt this good about myself in a long time.  Sometimes I would get a panic attack just from walking in a public place, such as a supermarket, and then came the heavy breathing and the nervous feeling out of nowhere. But the Xanax put all the feelings to rest.  I know it's a narcotic and it can be abused and it also can cause dependency.  But if used the right way I know it can work for some of the worst conditions of depression."


"I'm 65 and have had weak flow for years.  It seems I've tried every drug available, but not much relief.  First dose of Rapaflo gave noticeable improvement within hours.  I thought I had found the solution until the diarrhea started.  Cut the dose to the 4mg capsule once per day and diarrhea solved, but sexual problems set in.  No ejaculation.  Judging from this site this is not a minor side effect, but almost a guarantee.  After a few weeks I began to have increasing difficulty reaching orgasm at all.  My sex life is fading fast.  Rated +10 for effectiveness and 0 for side effects."


"Had procedure done 3 days ago. Shook during the procedure, but it was very quick. I was on the last day of my period, and still spotting. Feels like every time I eat I get intense cramps. Hoping it will get better soon."


"My doctor put me on Risperidone to help control my manias.  I am also taking Lamotrigine, Escitalopram, and Lithium to control depression, anxiety and to stabilize moods, respectively.  Even with those three medications I was still experiencing a lot of agitation, feelings of too much energy, inability to hold still, pressured speech and racing thoughts, irritability, difficulty sleeping, and feelings of being out of control. Rather than putting me on the daily dose, my doctor has me taking it as needed.  Whenever I feel manic symptoms spiralling upward I take 1 - 4 mg depending on what I feel is necessary, and it always works perfectly, calming my manic symptoms within 15 - 60 minutes and helping me sleep.  It's a lifesaver."


"Works for me in the same manner all the above have stated. Be aware, though, it is intended for occasional use, not nightly use. It's active ingredient is basically Benedryl, the same as in many allergy meds. If you check ingredient labels rather than going by the brand name,  you may be able to find a bargain."


"I had a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2006, since then we have tried multiple medications to control Anger.  Depakote,  Topamax, Klonapin, Zoloft etc etc.   None of them worked .  I have been in rages to where I don't want to be around anyone or talk. It's been 10 years now and I happened to go to a doctor in a small town and told her everything about my anger etc . She prescribed Gabapentin along with Cymbalta and I have felt the greatest change. I go outdoors and hike, fish , feel like I am living again. Still I will have my bad days but this medicine I highly recommend to people who suffer with anger/irritability.   I completely understand that we are all different and medicines work differently and I truly hope the best for you reading this."


"I will try to summarize my experience.
Went to the hospital for stomach pains. Was given this in an IV and a prescription to take home. Next day, started having chest pain and back pain. That evening as I was falling asleep I experienced tightness in my chest and a difficulty trying to breathe with numbness in my lower face/neck and hands. I went to the ER again not sure if it was heart problems or a panic attack (which I’ve never had). ER said everything looked fine, but I was still having difficulty breathing and numbness even though I had calmed myself down. It is the day after and I still have numbness and heavy breathing but it has improved and I hope in another day or two I will be back to feeling like myself. I won’t take this antibiotic again"


"Within 2 hours of taking the medication, my brain lit up, it felt like I was high. I couldn't contain the energy, so I went for a run. By midway through the day I went to the park with my nephews, I took them on the swings. I thought I'd go on with them, so I started swinging and it felt like I was going to die. The most terrible feeling of fear I have ever experienced. It felt like I was free falling. I had a total panic attack. At the end of it I freaked out and just needed to get home. Could barely drive or focus. By day two I started feeling terrible raw feeling in my stomach, fought the feeling of vomiting most of the day, exhausted detached. My brain would fluctuate between euphoria and complete inability to calculate or communicate."


"I've suffered from allergies for 10-15 years. I was prescribed Claritin; all it did was make me tired. I was then prescribed Clarinex, which worked wonders, but after I lost my health insurance, I couldn't afford the prescription anymore. Once I learned Zyrtec had gone OTC, I decided to try it. I've been taking it for about three weeks, and, for the most part, it's working great. To combat the drowsiness, I take it before bed. Still have flares that require other medication, but happy overall."


"Makes you sleep fast, and well."


"I have had a daily chronic migraine on top of the fibromyalgia since November 1999 along with several other problems. I have been on a LOT of different meds over the years.  I started taking Savella in October of 2012 and after I had my dose upped to 100 mg 2x daily I realized one day that I was having a bad migraine.  I then realized that I had been having many more good days than bad days and very few days spent laying in a dark room praying for overwhelming sleep.  I actually have had migraine free days!  My mood has been a little better, overall pain is somewhat better and I have had no side effects.  So overall I consider it a success.  I also still take Cymbalta, Neurontin, Topamax, Oxycodone and a couple of others. Good luck!"


"I am going to try a different A/D as this is NOT working out. I started out taking 80 mg of Fetzima 3 months ago, & the doctor lowered my dose to 40 mg about 6 weeks ago because of anxiety. Fetzima has worked for my depression but my anxiety is through the roof! I also sweat like a pig & that causes my electrolytes to flush out, then I start getting severe body cramps. One moment I feel hot as can be, then the next I am cold as ice. I have "never" had side effects like this on any other A/D, and I am done with this!!"


"I have been taking this for about 2 months now and I have gone from 10mg to 60mg highest, but it is working fine for me for now."


"Machine guns are heavy & so is everything else in life. But my broken body hurts from the moment I wake up till sleep. Like one guy said, no doc in Ky will help you, so I have to self medicate. I have taken just about everything known for pain, I have been thru it all. All of these new drugs Roxy's 10-20-30 mg's are meant to get you hooked, Hooked and still in pain. But I never have pain or withdraws when I take these 15mg extended release. If you have a tolerance you'll need at least 30-45mg's in one dose.

honestly, these are without a doubt the best for pain I've taken thus far. No buzz & no pain"


"This drug should be taken at the 20mg strength.  The trials were done at 20-60 mg, but the FDA forced Merck to make 10 mgs (that do not work but DO cause side effects).  There's a long article in the new yorker about all of this. My main problem with this drug is that it's hit or miss.  It shuts my mind off very well, but sometimes I wake up only 3 hours later. Even if it's 8 hours, I can be VERY tired the next day. But, sometimes I am great the next day!  The inconsistency didn't improve after 10 days. I am also on klonopin, cymbalta, and neurontin, but I cannot stop those. The trials were biased because they only allowed "pure" insomniacs not on any other drugs or with any other conditions...how many people are like that?"


"Saved my life."


"I have gone through a lot these last 5 months from changing careers and moving and having two deaths in my family. I was having bad crying jags and feeling really down. My anxiety was very high. I have been on this medication for about 4 days now and I feel a sense of peace and all my mind-chatter has left. I know the full dose has not kicked in yet so I'm hoping to feel better and better. I was totally against taking anything but sometimes you just need that extra push. In the beginning I did feel very tired but that has lifted. I feel clear headed and plan to stay on this for a little just to get back to normal."


"Started taking contrave seven months ago and have lost 103 lbs with little to no side effects. I use an app" my fitness pal" to keep track of calories. I'm 37 male"


"I wouldn’t say I was depressed as such because I never felt ‘low’. But I did however notice I was becoming increasingly irritable and had many mood swings. My partner was getting very upset with my frequent irritation and anger over the smallest of things and questions.

I have been taking this for about a week and I have noticed a massive difference in my moods. I no longer get at all irritated over small things and am much more calm and rational. My partner says I am back to my old calm self.

I have had zero side effects and simply feel ‘jolly’. I also wake up quicker and go about daily tasks much quicker.

I am very impressed with this medication."


"I was prescribed Lexapro 5 mg for perimenopausal rages and major depressive disorder.  Considering this is my first anti-depressant, I cautiously started with half a tablet (2.5mg).  The side effects were horrible: severe dizziness, headaches, nausea, and confusion.  I could not function at work.  Overtime, my depression, angry outbursts, rumination worsened and started to affect my interaction with coworkers.  I decided to give Lexapro another try and start with 1/4 of a tablet (1.25 mg).  I took the Lexapro at bedtime, and in the morning, I was the happiest I've been in months, no anxiety, no negative repetitive thoughts.  This is a strong drug.  My recommendation is to start slowly to avoid severe side effects and then increase if needed"


"I have tried Zoloft, Effexor, Prozac and Wellbutrin. (Effexor is awful btw-- don't EVER get on it. And Wellbutrin is like taking Adderall.) Celexa is wonderful. I had symptoms of body dysmorphia. It was really controlling me every day. I wasn't depressed, and haven't been for over ten years, but I have always had the anxiety... BAD. Anyway, i had every symptom of body dysmorphia and it was getting worse every day, for a few years. And the constant anxiety including social anxiety ( I wouldn't go to the mall or the grocery store on the weekends bc of crowds) and all of it affected my every day life. Celexa helped calm EVERYTHING. I no longer have the body dysmorphia symptoms, and the social anxiety, paranoia, obsessive thoughts have subsided"


"i had sex with this guy and we used protection. And all of a sudden he asked me if I was on bc and I was like no why and I turned around and saw that he had taken the condom off and was like wtf put it back on. So after to be safe I took a plan b. And a couple days after I got my period wary but it was really light and short. And then three weeks after I started feeling extremely nauseous and just started freaking out and reading a bunch of early pregnancy facts. And I ended up taking an early test and it said negative. Then a week later I took another test and as I was taking the test I got my period.

Ps everyone at work was feeling the same was I was that weekend there was just something spreading around so I freaked out for nothing."


"I have been taking one 5 mg pill, twice a day for headaches about 3 years and am very pleased with the results. That coupled with very low sodium diet has done the trick for me.  I don't exercise much.  No ill side effects, but one side benefit, after taking this medicine my outbreaks of psoriasis have completely gone away."


"My entire spine was destroyed in a car accident 26 years ago, and I developed MPS.  3 years ago I broke my neck during a seizure, causing additional pain.  Avinza has done the best at controlling my pain; but while on Kadian I was titrated from 120mg to 60mg by doctors who didn't believe I was really in pain.  Now that they have MRI's of the damage suffered 26 years ago that has degenerated over the years, they believe me and will finally titrate me up to 90mg of Avinza, which is a wonder for me.  I also use several other means to control the pain, such as diversion, a spa, exercise, and relaxation response."


"I'm a Male in my early 50's. I was struggling with weight loss. My doc put me on Topamax several years ago to curb my appetite and since then I've been able to loose 65lbs and keep it off."


"So this is my second time on this birth control. When I took it correctly I wouldn't have many periods and never super painful. I'm terribly sensitive to most birth controls. My migraines were so bad they thought I had a tumor. But it was too much estrogen in the birth control. The first time went well but I was taken off of it due migraines again with auras. But later I figured out it was biotin instead. So far I'm 4 months on this and my skin hasn't looked healthier in the past 6 months. My periods are more like two days of light cramping and then brown sludge for 3 to 4 days. I'll gladly take that over other periods for sure. For me this works because it's such a low dose."


"I used Hydrocodone and Tramadol for persistent joint and neck/back pain. Didn't appreciate the foggy out of body living experience but it did help the pain. Although with narcotics, I became easily resistant and constant increasing of dosage doesn't seem like the most practical idea for long term pain. Lyrica took about one month to actually show it's benefits, luckily I had gotten free samples for that trial period. After the 1st month I noticed significant relief from my persistent joint pain. I am able to function normally for most of the day without any issues. So happy to have found Lyrica, just wish it wasn't so expensive!"


"I am almost 13 years old. When I was pretty young, I had not a HINT of a sweating problem. Then, once I got a little older, it all started. I was extremely embarrassed to shake peoples hands, and even more embarrassed when my friends asked me "Why are your hands so wet?" and I would always lie and say "Oh, I just washed them." I would always wear a jacket to cover my hands, and I would constantly be wiping my hands. I finally convinced my mom to take me to a doctor, and they prescribed Hypercare. Although at some points in the day my fingertips would sweat, the problem is almost COMPLETELY gone. Thanks, Hypercare, you saved me.  "


"Things to be mindful of: Can cause extreme anorexia-be careful if you are struggling with anorexia or bulimia nervosa; Helps reduce binge eating greatly- good for binge eating disorder and bulimia when the person is trying to correct bingeing and not abusing the drug as a way of losing weight; Can cause depression, suicidal ideations, and tiredness- Usually is a result of taking a dose that is too high and the symptoms usually occur once the meds start to wear off; Can cause severe anxiety- taking Vyvanse at a dose that is too high can cause severe anxiety, this can usually be resolved by lowering the dose.

Some of these things can be resolved by adjusting the dosage but sometimes a specific medication doesn't work well with your body."


"Takes only a very small amount (5mg or less) to quiet restless legs, leg or abdominal cramps, and has fewer side effects than most muscle relaxants."


"I have endometrial Hyperplasia A type and  I've had the Mirena since Febuary 2014 for it.I had it surgically placed due to another procedure I had to have. I had a cramping and period for about 5/6 weeks straight. Then I spotted a week after that and then my period stopped all together. I gained 20 pounds from it. The Mirena is very effective. I have not had any terrible side effects.  It does what it is supposed to do! I would recommend this for anyone to try. I have no complaints or concerns with this device. It was literally a life saver for me :)"


"I got it June 2nd. Started spotting June 26th. It is now 3 weeks later and I'm still bleeding. It is annoying as heck. I have no desire for sex. If I get too hungry I start feeling super dizzy. The headaches are out of this world. I am so moody I just want to curse my boyfriend out all the time and he is the nicest person in the world. I don't know if I can take a full 6 months of this. It is great not having to take a pill but geez... I'll update in another month or so I guess!"


"I've had chronic back/hip pain for over 10 years.  I've recently come of fentanyl patches and needed something to keep the pain at bay.  I started on 50mg Nucynta 2x a day and was miserable.  After much begging the pain management centre agreed to see me after a week.  They switched me to Nucynta ER 100mg and life is MUCH better.  I still have breakthrough pains 1 to 2x a day, and HOPE to address this when I return in to PM in July.  However, this is working as well as fentanyl did. Grateful for the "coupon" provided by the manufacturer, otherwise this would be an expensive treatment."


"I've been taking 50mg of this daily for 2 weeks and I'm pleasantly surprised. I've only ever taken one other medication for my depression before this so I wasn't sure what to expect.

I feel "normal". I don't know how else to explain it. I'm not panicking over small things or dwelling on problems I can't fix as much. My depression and anxiety makes me kind of hot head and I snap at people out of the blue but this medication seems to be helping.

The only negative side effects I've had so far are slight nausea and dry mouth.

I'm going to continue to take this and I recommend talking to your doctor to see if it could possibly work for you."


"To avoid serious dryness and peeling I started off using this product (.025) every 3rd day for the first two weeks. I have oily skin prone to blackheads and medium sized pimples in my T zone. I never experienced the "purge", however, my skin certainly didn't get better for around 4 months and after adding clindamyacin. Now I rarely experience breakouts (except occasional hormonal) and have an overall better complexion. I would suggest washing your face before with cetaphil because it is so gentle and moisturizing every morning."


"A1C increased by almost 2 points (7.0 to 8.0)"


"I've had the rod 18 months now. In this time I've gained weight a developed anxiety that bad I no longer have social life. I am in pain constantly ie back tummy headache I'm exhausted everyday. I don't even feel like a human. Also sore breasts irregular periods and insomnia. Joint pain the lot. Severe mood swings almost bipolar type. Seriously affected me also pain where it was. I personally Wouldn't  recommend took over my whole life"


"I have had the copper coil for just over 3 years now and would certainly never recommend to others!! I've experienced persistent:

- Pelvic pain/cramps even when it's not my time of the month!

- really heavy periods/clots!

- Migraines.

- Skin breakouts.

- Hair loss.

- Depression/anxiety.

The list is endless!! I finally researched the copper iud and found thousands of women if not more with exactly the same symptoms!! I am finally getting mine removed on Wednesday and I cannot wait!!!"


"I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia two weeks ago. I took 30 mg for 1 week and just went to 60 mg. I am losing weight and not hungry on Cymbalta. The nausea wore off after a few days.  I am incredibly tired and want to rest all day until about 2-3 hours before I take it again right before bed at 9 pm.  I am hoping this side effect will ease and plan to ask my doctor if going back to a lower dose may help so I can go back to work.  Love it except for the fatigue."


"I began Savella with the titration pack and worked up to 200 mg daily.  While it did help with the overall aches, the side effects were unbearable.  I gave it 5 months, hoping they would pass, but they got worse. I experienced horrible depression, and extreme agitation. It was so bad that my family intervened. It was impossible to live with. Irritable, agitated, crying a lot and so depressed.  I looked forward to bedtime so that I could sleep and not be able to feel these horrible emotions. I did not even want to leave my house, I kept the curtains closed and isolated myself as much as I could.  I have NEVER had a drug affect me like this. Back to Elavil for me now."


"I was prescribed 10mg of this medication for the first month and felt okay, but I still had my bad days. On my 6th week, my doc upped my prescription to 20 mg, and in the week I was on that dosage, my anxiety was through the roof. I went back to my doctor with my symptoms and he put me back down to 10mg with the intent of weening me off of it.

Plus, this makes you kind of emotionless, like a zombie. Even on my good days where I wasn't anxious, I just didn't have the motivation to do anything. I really don't recommend this to anyone. But if it helps you, that's good."


"I switched from Risperidal to Abilify two years ago.  On 15mg and it works much better for me. On Risperidal my symptoms (paranoia) still poked through, but not anymore.  Also the side effects are a lot less present.  I still sleep about 10 hours though. Otherwise my functioning is high."


"I have taken this before in my life. I can't take regular b.c. pills Because even the lowest dose effects me very badly. I go crazy in short. I don't know many other people that it effects this way. I took Plan B recently the 4th day after an incident (this decreases the effectiveness being this late). I bled lightly for a month and then it stopped 4 a few days and I got my period. It always seems 2 effect me intensely. I'm bloated feel general malaise it increases the freq. of my migraines,I gain ~10lbs I am so tired and on an intense emotional rollercoaster for a mo. to 2 months after. This is similar to how regular birth control effects me. I've never gotten pregnant after using it. SO WORTH ALL THE SIDE EFFECTS. It works and side effects are temporary. Worth it"


"I have been on this medication for just about a year and think it is wonderful the only issue is about a week before my infusion I have a real increase in symptoms I wish that there was a 21-day option because 28 is too far"


"I have absolutely got to give this a 10. I weighed in around 260lbs. Male at 6 foot, even largest I've ever been it's was embarrassing considering I was 185lbs and toned not 10 years ago and after only 6 weeks I have shed 31 pounds and still see a change every few days."


"Removed all constipation, have regular bowel for the first time in years."


"62 yr. old, white female. Stage 2. Tumor and some lymph nodes removed in Feb. 2015. Been on Tamoxifen for 6 days and now the side effects are draining me. Extreme tiredness, itching skin, headaches, arm and leg pain with numbness, dizziness, hot flashes. Having a war with myself about medications and alternative medicine. I was extremely ill with Arimedex, stomach pains radiating to my back. The unconcern of my Oncologist set me off to find alt. methods. I found an excellent alternative med. Dr. And we started cleaning out the estrogen from liver, kidneys, etc.. but having a problem eliminating body fat. My breast surgeon scared me into taking Tamoxifen. Alt. Dr. says there's always other things you can do. I'm torn."


"I am in the middle of my second course of Euflexxa.  I had it six months ago, and the pain relief was significant.

One thing to note is that your doctor should place the injection exactly where your arthritis is.  No improvement could mean he or she is not doing the injection in the right place.

Another thing to note is that your activity tolerance in the first 48 hours after a Euflexxa shot can vary tremendously.  I think most doctors use local anesthetic, and last shot I "felt fine" and was walking around and using short flights of stairs too much, resulting in severe pain that night (Percocet needed) and still a lot of pain the next day.  The third day I was fine though.

Today I got a shot and I am taking it easy to avoid pain."


"Be positive. If you're in your forties when your pain starts you are very very lucky, I'm 24.  So far I have had one shot in each knee.  They were both painful, but nothing I can't handle because let's face it, we're getting these painful shots because we have a yet more painful condition.  In the end, mine were fine, but my doctor DID use Lidocaine which he injected first.  I have already had the cortisone injections and trust me, these Orthovisc ones start working a lot faster (but you REALLY get out your cane the first two days after the shot I warn you). "


"First time I was on it, I gained 25 pounds in 3 months. As soon as I discontinued using it, there was a noticeable decrease in weight. Fast forward 6 months later, I've been back on it for a little over a month and a half, and I am currently laying in bed at the ripe age of 21, in excruciating pain with 4 deep vein blood clots in my right leg which were caused by this birth control. Make sure that when you take birth controls/other medicines, that you are aware of the serious side effects."


"Oracea works wonderfully for my rosacea. I'm willing to accept my moderate digestive issues that seem to be associated with it.
Oracea is extremely expensive. "


"I started using it when I was 16 when all else failed. Retin A gave me perfect skin: no bumps, invisible pores, scars disappeared, even coloration. I'm 28 now and it has stopped working when I was 26 and in the last 2 years, I've been looking for another product to give me those same results. But no luck yet. Bumps are back, pores reappeared, scars are back, skin tone uneven, and nothing seems to work - Just the way it was before I found Retin A. If you can get 10 years out of a product, I say go for it! Now I'm hoping to find the next one that can give me 10 more years and hopefully by then I'll be done with acne!"


"I've been taking Trintellix for about 3 weeks and have been miserable. I know a new medication takes about a month before being able to tell if it works. From day one, I have had a headache, crazy dreams, a constant banana taste and cotton mouth. The dreams are disjointed, overlapping and exhausting. The banana taste is like that artificial flavor like taffy or snack cakes. It is constant, even after eating pickles. I am constantly drinking something to try to get did of the cotton mouth. I have a traumatic brain injury so my brain is wired differently. I'm taking 450Mg Lamictal and 300Mg Wellbutrin and now Trintellix along with it. I have a feeling that I'm going to have to stop taking the 10Mg of Trintellix"


"This is my 3rd week on this bc pill! So far I've been quite moody but nothing that has gotten out of control. I've cried for no reason but I'm naturally an emotional person so this doesn't surprise me haha. No weight gain, some headaches and fatigue but nothing intolerable. I had to take Tylenol like 2 or 3 times and every thing was fine. HOWEVER, I am have a mini cystc constellation on one side of my chin :( hoping this will be better and wont happen again. I also got a random cyst on my fore head. I normally only break out on my cheeks."


"I have had side effects with every single allergy drug I've tried- prescription and none - ranging from sleepy to practically comatose. Zyrtec is the only medicine that helps me and positively impacts my quality of life. "


"I took doxycycline for about eight months. It was working great and significantly cleared up my face (though not completely). My doctor took me off it because you can develop a resistance to it over time and it also makes your skin more sensitive to sunlight (although I felt at that that point it was still working fine). Now about two months after being off it my acne has come back with a vengeance, it's almost as bad as it was before I took it. It is soul crushing to look into the mirror and see your skin become worse again. Before you take it it is important to realize it is only a temporary fix and to be prepared for it to come back after you stop taking it. O acne thou hell o' a' diseases"


"still had recurring a flutter"


"I was prescribed this by my new doctor for severe anxiety and resultant depression of two years. Sleep had been disturbed and appetite was very low. I had lost 12Kg (63 to 51) in two years and was not myself. I have been taking it for 8 days and I am feeling better, eating and looking forward to my future again. I take before I sleep - sleep is sound but vivid dreams (not bad, just stranger than usual). This is okay as previously I had very distressing dreams. It has not affected my libido as the SSRI I tried last year did. Feeling more positive and relaxed on Mirtazepine."


"I'm 31 weeks pregnant and developed a YI. The doctor on call told me to get this stuff. Immediately after application I was filled with regret. It honestly felt like someone was taking a cheese grater to the interior and exterior of my lady parts. Why?! Seriously! I don't understand why this is okay. Does this pain occur with every application for all 7 days? I definitely can't tolerate that. I think I'm going to call the doctor tomorrow and beg for ANY other treatment that's safe during pregnancy."


"IT MAKES ME DEPRESSED. Yes it helps me focus, and it helps me with my school work, but when I am on Concerta I am 100% emotionless and it is the worst feeling I have ever experienced. Constant depression until it wears off later in the night time."


"I've been on Taytulla for 4 months now, and it has been amazing preventing pregnancy and stopping my spotting. It has also cleared my acne that I had so many issues with previously. The only downside I've noticed is that I am much more sensitive emotionally but nothing unbearable. Overall, I love this birth control pill and I absolutely love that I only have 4 days periods rather than 7."


"Loving it, thanks for a great product."


"I was on this birth control after trying several different ones. I wanted something to not make me gain weight and just protect me from pregnancy. On the placebo pills, I did have somewhat cramping and I continued to spot after a few days starting on the new pack of active pills which I did not like. Other than that, this is a great birth control."


"It has been 10 days on the med. The dreams aren't as scary, and I have gone from 4 hours a night to 5...."


"Lexapro changed my life for the better! I had anxiety and needed help. My doctor put me on 15 mg lexapro and the first month was not fun as my body was getting used to the drug. I had dry mouth, sweating and problems sleeping but after a month the side effects went away and I feel normal again. I bumped it down to 10 mg and have been on it for 2 years"


"When I was about 13 the school psychologist who I was seeing for behavior problems suggested to my mother that I start taking Ritalin. I was hyperactive, could not focus, blurted things out, and was generally viewed as a weirdo by my peers. My mother refused to follow the psychologists advice because she "didn't want me on medicines".
The same diagnosis and suggested treatment followed the next year and the year after by the Psychiatrist who I was referred to.
Eventually I dropped out of school, somehow managed to get my GED and enroll in college. I decided a few years ago to see a doctor and he prescribed Concerta.
I am now able to follow through on projects and not feel like a failure, frustrated all the time. It has really worked for me."


"I have been taking this medicine for only two weeks after being diagnosed with pseudotumor cerebri and it is awful. I feel like everything is getting worse. Before the medication I already had the ringing in my ears, the terrible headaches, and occasionally I had numbness of my face, hands, and legs along with many other symptoms. Now since taking this medication the ring and headaches are EXACTLY the same if not worse and my feet are killing me, they are constantly "asleep" with the feeling of tiny thumb tack jabs all over...it's multiple times a day, walking, standing, sitting, laying down, I feel worse now than I did before. I don't know what to do but I know I cannot continue like this. I know that everyone reacts differently."


"I've had respiratory problems since birth (I am now 25 years old) and have always used Albuterol to control any flare-ups I've had. As I've gotten older, my allergies have gotten worse and so has my asthma. I was using Asmanex until I caught RSV and bronchitis. Even with Albuterol and Asmanex, my lung function dropped to 70%, and I ended up at the ER 3 times. Dulera has made the world of a difference - I'm no longer short of breath, coughing non-stop, or feel like I've got pressure on my chest. I feel like my quality of life is back to "normal". The only drawback is the cost-- my insurance won't cover it."


"Got a "starter pack" from my doctor and after day 10 (20 mg), %u2014 on advice of my doctor %u2014 I cut a 20 mg tablet in half for my day 11 dose. I have had TERRIBLE side effects and most definitely want to discontinue this drug."


"So far this B.C. is effective I haven't gotten pregnant again and my daughter's almost 1yrs old. The thing I hate the most are the unpredictable cycles. My first cycle with this B.C. lasted 3-5days. I'm pushing 3 weeks duration with cycle that I'm currently on. To make matters worse it came at the most inconvenient time...2 days before a surprise Birthday cruise."


"I suffer with severe arthritis in both my knees and both ankles, and this drug is the only one that has given me any relieve from pain. I have tried many others before this but had no success. Even though I am in constant pain, this does make it bearable."


"I've suffered with migraines for over twenty years. I'm now in my forties.  My migraines tend to be long episodes and hang on for about 72 hours. I tried all of the triptans and found that they dulled the pain but didn't quite get rid of the migraine and it would resurface again about 12 -15 hours later. Frova is the best I believe for those of us who have longer migraine episodes. I can take it and fully function within 30 minutes to an hour particularly if I take it on an empty stomach with hot tea. I sometimes have to take a second pill 24 hours later, but it takes care of the migraine. I absolutely love Frova; I do not get any bad side effects. I am a teacher and can take it and keep working with young noisy children I less!!"


"So far, this medication has worked very well for my son. He didn't have much of an appetite and had constant stomach aches. He has not had any side effects and is now eating several times per day. We were afraid for him to take this med, but the benefits outweighed the risks. So glad that we stayed prayed up and he's feeling much better and eating the way he should. Just pray before you try any new medicine. Remember, my experience may differ from yours or anyone else. I pray you find comfort. Be blessed!!"


"I am on my 3rd refill have lost 57lbs as of this morning! The only side effect I have had is a little dry mouth! This medicine continues to be magical for me!  Went to my doctor for a check up and prescription renewal, HE COULD NOT BELIEVE MY PROGRESS! He knew very little about the medicine until I enlightened him. He now is praising it and has prescribed it to 3 new people!"


"Took first 5oz dose at 4 p.m. followed by drinking about four bottles of water ( 5-8oz glasses are recommended). Started to work within 30 minutes. Second dose at 10 o'clock followed with more water. Doesn't taste horrible and works really well."


"I am 7 weeks pregnant, my midwife have me samples of diclegis 5 days ago. Previous to trying them I had non stop nausea vomiting, weakness, truly just felt like death!! Day 1 of diclegis I was able to wake up be semi functional enough to where I was able to get ready for work pretty comfortably.. but my mid morning all the symptoms came back. On day 3 I added 2 pills at night, 1 in the morning, and 1 in the afternoon and I can tell you it is a miracle drug!! It does take a few days to start working at its full captivity but after the first few days you feel almost back to normal! I would recommend this to anyone and everyone!"


"I have taken Celexa for 3 years and my anxiety attacks completely went away! It worked so well that I thought I had overcome this disorder and so I stopped taking it. Big mistake! After a few months of being off the medication and switching careers after 5 years my anxiety attacks came back with a vengeance! I resumed taking Celexa after 3 weeks of constant attacks. After being on the medication for about 3-4 weeks my attacks have completely went away and the tiny bit of anxiety that flares up quickly vanishes. I can honestly say Celexa has changed my life or the better!"


"Starting my third month on this medication to control my eating habits in order to lose weight. I started at 183 lbs.  I weighed in this morning at 180.6 lbs. The bupropion part has helped my mood and attitude, but I see no change in inappropriate eating or cravings/desire for pizza, ice cream, etc. I pay $90 plus tax a month."


"If you are reading this, you probably are already going through the same thing as the rest of us. I am sorry. I have taken this medication in the past, but it's been at least 10 years. I don't know what they've done to the formula but the reviews don't lie. It literally feels like I inserted lava into my lady parts. I'm using the 3 day generic version. I highly recommend you avoid this stuff if at all possible!"


"After finally getting around to reading about the possible side effects, I now know why I am having a major acne breakout, also nausea and very loose stools.  I don't know what else I can do, but this medicine is not for me."


"I was put on this pill about a year and a half ago because I had a large ovarian cyst that had ruptured.  The main reason I was on it was to prevent any more cyst from happening but I also suffered from intense and painful periods.  I noticed I was gaining weight so I started watching what I  was eating and how much I was exercising. It didn't seem to help though and I still continue to gain weight despite eating far fewer calories than I should be. Today I went in for my one year appointment  and was shocked to find that my weight has gone up another 10 pounds in the past three months. When I spoke to my doctor he said that the reason it was happening was because of my  medicine and immediately apologized. Because I ended  up gaining 25 pounds in a year he switching me to a different one. However this pill did prevent me from getting other cysts and made my periods much lighter and less painful.  Not everyone gains as much weight as I did but I also might have a thyroid problem so I'm not entirely sure how much of it was the pills fault. Overall I'm glad that the pill helped keep me safe as long as it did and I'm not very upset at the overall result."


"I've been taking Adipex for 2 weeks tomorrow and I am down 10 pounds.  It controls my appetite and I haven't craved sweets at all.  I eat what I want but I just don't eat as much of it.  I get full pretty quickly.  I am teaching myself how to eat so that I won't gain the weight back.  I have had some insomnia.  I also get a weird taste in my mouth.  I've noticed an increase in energy.  My clothes are already looser."


"I find Nuvaring a good and convenient birth control, have been using it for the last 3 months. I am 37, two kids, married. I have tried all sorts of birth control over the years. It took a month for my cycle to settle (had the copper coil before), absolutely no negative side effects otherwise. If anything, my mood has actually slightly improved. No weight gain, skin good, sex drive the same. My husband can sometimes feel NuvaRing during sex, which is easily resolved by taking it out. I would take it out afterwards anyway to rinse. It is very easy to (re)insert.
I can't feel it when inserted, no problems when exercising (I am doing 1/2 marathons).
For me (age group/hormone levels, lifestyle, etc) NuvaRing is very good."


"Hi Ladies,

I just got my Skyla inserted today by my gyno. I was so nervous reading the reviews of how everyone (almost everyone) had a negative experience with the insertion process.

To be prepared for the pain...I took 800mg of Ibuprofen and 1000mg of Tylenol 40 mintues before my procedure. I asked my doctor if was going to hurt and she said "Yes, you are in a doctors office" to break the ice.

The only painful part was when they had to open my vaginia up for the spectrum which always hurt when I get my annual Pap smear then the pain goes away. After that my dr explained the process what she was doing and ask me if this hurt and I was like no, was it suppose to??? She was like that's great then and we had a pleasant conversation."


"Helps worrying a lot!"


"I have suffered with constant daily headaches and frequent debilitating migraines for the past couple of years. In the beginning the only relief I could get was to go to the ER for IV medications. It was to the point where I was either constantly in bed in pain, or at the ER. Finally I was referred to a neurologist who started me on Zonisamide. That helped at first, but then the headaches became constant again. Also, I was losing too much weight on the zonisamide (I was already underweight and had trouble gaining). Finally, my neurologist switched me to gabapentin, and it has helped a lot. I still get some headaches, but they aren't as often or as severe. Side effect was some loss of balance and forgetfulness. And I'm finally gaining weight!"


"Will never allow this drug to be given to me again.  woke up cateract surgery and just before surgery was completed  Been three weeks   Mental fog extreme fatigue memory issues , agitated, depressed and horrific headaches   No want wants to hear it it a Surgeon just talked right over me when i tried to express concerns   Im afraid im never going to get past all this   Horrible horrible drug  Never again"


"I had a UTI that went into a kidney infection, They put me on Bactrim, Didn't notice any side effects until a few days later, I started feeling depressed out of no where and it got worse from there, I ended up in the hospital with the worst headache of my life, I was shaking and throwing up I didn't even think it had anything to do with the Bactrim. The depression got so bad I ended up at the  psychiatric hospital, I had no idea why I was feeling like this, it was by far the worst feeling in the world, When I came home and went to see my therapist and told her what was going on she  immediately asked me what medicine they put me on and when I told her she said look up the side effects to that and sure enough everything was listed."


"I started with a very low dose to treat depression - 10mg.  I also had become quite the 'alcoholic'; binge drinking right down to the last drop.  Had no motivation and lots of self pity.  Prozac helped me recover my lost personality; gave me hope and curbed the drinking to full time sobriety.  I take 20mg a day - I would suggest that folks give it two months before giving up.  I'm glad I did.  Nine months of no drinking and I work full time."


"I have been taking this for almost a week for a diverticulitis flare up and IF this ever happens again I will ask if there is something else I can take. I agree I think this has made me sicker than I originally was. General listlessness, very dizzy, weird hunger pangs and foods don't taste good or the same as they did.  Headaches! Looking forward to the last dose. A nurse friend suggested eating Activia yogurt while taking this to help with stomach problems."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This is my 3rd colonoscopy before age 50. Had to use the 1-gallon Golytely prep in the past and absolutely hated it - the awfully sweet flavors and the sheer volume of it was definitely the worst part of the whole experience, never mind the violent bowel movements! But with Suprep, the whole thing was a breeze. Seriously! Had a normal breakfast the day before which was wonderful since I never felt really hungry the rest of day with just the clear liquids. The schedule was also easy - just 2 doses, taste was bearable, and the bowel movements were gentle and smooth. I even had a normal night's sleep this time whereas with Golytely I would be up every hour or 2 rushing to the toilet. Suprep is definitely a huge improvement over previous preps."


"Was on this medication for 10 days. At 9 days I woke up very dizzy. The condition was better on the 10th day, however it became worse on day 11."


"Nuvigil is a great medication. I have Bipolar disorder mixed state. I was often drowsy before taking Nuvigil. The first few days of taking 250mg of Nuvigil I felt better than ever. I was working out at the gym for an hour. Before taking the medication I couldn't even run. Depression sucked the life out of me. One of the bad side effects of Nuvigil is it induces mania/hypomania. I became hypomanic until my mood would drop down to depression and I had to take a mood stabilizer in order to normalize my mood."


"I had bleeding since the first week and all the four months, every day, till I removed it.
Now, a week later, I am still bleeding.
Its a mistake, I feel week and angry, its summer, its hot and my period is never ending.
This med should be out of the market."


"Noted that many concerned about the price of Benicar.  Go on their website and you can get a coupon that will reduce the co-pay on your Benicar to no more than $25 per month assuming you have health insurance."


"I am 16 and have had about a 4 year history with ovarian cysts. I had Skyla placed last month during a light period. 30 minutes before the procedure, I took 800 mg ibuprofen and 2 Midol. I did experience pain during the procedure but only for a moment during the placement prep to place the IUD. Immediately, I felt sore. An hour later, I started feeling irritable but it passed after 30 mins. 2 days after insertion, I started experiencing severe cramps and it continued for the rest of the month every 2-3 days. For the past week and a half, I've been having extremely painful cramps. Last week I went back to my gyno for cramps and I got an internal ultrasound. It showed a large cyst on my ovary but the doc basically said it was normal. He prescribed me 550 mg naproxen for the cramping. But overall, Skyla has been effective."


"I have only been taking 10mg for a week now and so far the side effects have been minimal, I will be bumping up to 20mg once my tummy gets use to them. I was previously on fluoxutine last year but stopped as I thought I wasn't benefiting as much as I should be in them. Starting them I went straight to 20mg and I had horrendous side effects, shaking, sweating, choking throat feeling, crying and feeling I was going crazy. I have not had this on citolapram. It is very early days tho and will up. My tight throat sensation has come back which causes more anxiety. It had dramitcally minimised since taking, I was also on proprolanol(?) For a week to see if that would help which it did but I was insistent on taking these ones."


"I went to the doctor with a few thick, yellow toenails. I'd been filing them paper thin and cutting them so short that the doctor could barely get a clipping to test. I started using Jublia the next day and within a few weeks I could see normal, pink toenails growing in. I just read that another woman here did the same thing, so that it would penetrate and it worked for her. That may be the reason it's worked for us both. I did read somewhere that research showed that pretreatment with urea helps toenail fungus meds penetrate, but perhaps you simply have to file them down as much as you can. It hasn't even been 2 months and I'm close to clipping the last diseased tip off one of the toenails. I wish everybody the best. Don't give up."


"I wish I would've read this group prior to starting my prep.  I've had Crohn's Disease for 19 years and have had numerous colonoscopies.  Currently, I'm in good health and my colonoscopy tomorrow (hopefully is just routine.  Preponik sounded promising.  Less nasty liquid to drink.  Hooray.  Except that I drank magnesium citrate at 7pm last night and Preponik at 9am and 4pm with more than the recommended amount of clear fluids and hardly anything has happened.  It's now 6:15pm and I just talked to my GI and had to drink an extra bottle of magnesium citrate (a fleet enema doesn't clear our the upper colon).  If it doesn't clear out by 2am, I can't do the colonoscopy tomorrow.  Seriously?!"


"I have suffered from Depression/Anxiety for over 10 years, no medication has worked in the past. I thought I would have to live the rest of my being depressed. I gave up on all medications and at times wished I was dead. I would have to say Gabapentin is my miracle pill. This has truly worked for me I have to say I am happy I took this pill."


"My daughter was using melatonin for many years to help her fall asleep due to ADHD issues. But recently it stopped working and she was up for three nights straight.   Her doctor prescribed clonodine and it has been wonderful.  She is no longer drowsy during the day and is doing better in school and falls asleep at night within 1/2 hour after taking the clonidine."


"I had ankle surgery and needed to use a walker for several months.  My hands both started to become dry and cracked from contact with the walker.  It became very painful and my dermatologist gave me a small sample of this medication.  It worked wonders.  I had been using regular lotions and oils but got no relief until I used the Tetrix.  A few applications a day and I was no longer in pain after a few days. The skin on my palms is still dry now, but healing and the pain is gone.  I highly recommend this.  I've had no side effects."


"My 10 y/o daughter used this medication for several months. Was not as effective as a previous medication (Vyvanse). Did not last that long (effect wore off mid day) and caused her to have an increased heart rate daily. In addition, her entire mood changed. She became uninterested in even her favorite things, almost like a depression, and she also became extremely moody. Very irritable and easily aggitated and upset."


"I started on 20 mg and increased to 40 mg for anxiety and depression. I cannot praise this drug enough for how calm it makes me feel. I feel like I can handle any problem, big or small with a clear head. Thank you Prozac for giving my life back to me."


"I have only had the Mirena a couple of days but I really wanted to comment on the pain of insertion. Although it is very very uncomfortable type of a feeling, it was NOT excruciating pain like some people had. I'm 26, have had no kids, and am overweight (if that helps). It is over with fairly quickly, no longer than a minute or two. I felt some intense cramping and a couple of pinches of pain, but it the pain spread into just a bad cramp. Just breathe and you'll be okay. I got this put in because I was sick of breakthrough bleeding on the pill. I wasn't on my normal period when I had it inserted, but I was bleeding a fair amount. This made insertion easier."


"I have had nothing but bad problems sinnce I got it. I bleed really heavy for three weeks at a time of had it for six months and going to get it took out my  loosing  hair like crazy and cramps all the time. And go through 3 boxes of 46 over night pads a month. It's bad. And I'd never suggest anyone to get it"


"Took it to be extra safe, not really sure I needed it, yet I still was super stressed about the possibility of being pregnant. Nevertheless it worked (or at least I think it did), so just try to breath and time goes by anyways so you just have to be patient. Has worked for me twice. Though it has some nasty side effects"


"I started taking this medication and my experience was not good.  Having said that, I figured out that if you chew gum this helps tremendously cut down on the awful taste in the mouth that this medication is known to cause.  I also take it with plenty of water and food.   My stomach is not too happy but I am only taking it for seven days.  "


"Been on xulane 3 months starting today. The first month went great no side effects, noticed my boobs grew a bit. When the second month started it was going well until I applied the second patch, I had terrible headaches, nausea, extremely light headed, and the worst part extreme stomach pains . I had to remove the patch because of the pain. I almost went to the ER. I applied the third path of the month the following week and still had some symptoms but they only lasted 2/3 days. I applied the first patch of the third month this Monday that just passed and the extreme stomach pain returned along with vomiting & headaches. I've overall decided I'm going to stop xulane and hopefully find a birthcontrol that won't  send me to the hospital."


"My A1C was 7.6 when I first started on Afrezza. Started with a Monthly 90 Units  Supply of 4 Strength Cartridges, Inhaled 3X's a Day, before each Meal!  AFTER 14 + Months my A1C Dropped to 7.3...Then the New Titration Pack 180 was introduced, Containing 60 of 4, 60 of 8 & 60 of 12 units Afrezza for a 30 day Supply, 2 NOW be Inhaled BEFORE & AFTER MEALS! For ME, Adding Titration Pack in April 2017, In 6 MONTHS  I Went from 7.3 to 6.1 A1C & Dropping! That's 6.1 A1C Accomplished in just 6 Months for ME!  Also NOTE: NO SIDE EFFECTS! My Doctor is Also Most Surprised by Health overall Also MOST IMPROVED!  Afrezza has Added Years 2 My LIFE!  This Information is 100 % UNDISPUTED!  Afrezza is PRICELESS!"


"I was taking this pill for pcos..i was fine for the 1st 24 days...after the 4 days of not taking it i then resumed and i started bleeding but the pain that has come with it is unbearable im now going onto my 5th day of intense pain..i too have taking myself off this pill and i hope the pain subsides soon."


"Worked well in terms of mood but had terrible side effects."


Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation

"this is great product during pregnancy."


"I experienced stomach flu with not being able to stop using the commode and took an anti-diarrhea medicine.  Then the opposite happened, I became unable to go even after 2 days of eating solid foods.  I used 2 Tablespoons of Concentrated Fresh Strawberry Flavored Milk of Mag and in exactly 6.5 hrs it worked in the middle of the night.  I could not sleep, so I massage my stomach and within 15 min. the formula worked and it was very gentle.  I have also used this after surgery-given to me by the nurse and it works and relieves the problem."


"I took Azurette for one week & I had to stop. I was nauseous constantly! All day & night. I had no appetite, tired, constipated, moody & severe itching around my vulva. The itching stopped 2 days after I took the last pill but the rest of the symptoms are still strong and I haven't taken a pill since Friday. When does it stop??"


"I find that venlafaxine is not helping me at all. Have generalized anxiety disorder on 225mg of venlafaxine. Been on it for 7 months."


"So, I started  the patch late January and at first I felt terrible! Slowly, the terrible feeling went away and I started my first period with the patch. The cramps were so bad! I couldn't do anything for the first day because moving made the cramping stonger. Also, my bleeding went from 3 tampons a day too using 2 tampons every eight hours and still leaking. I tried working out and eating healthier because my doctor told me that could help. NOPE! My bleeding has slowly become even worst. The only good thing about the patch is I'm not pregnant!!"


"I am one of the few people who doesn't suffer from some mixed form of depression & anxiety; I'm straight anxious. I have been on 10-20 mg Prozac for about 7 months now - starting was a little rocky in terms of heightened anxiety, gastrointestinal problems and nausea, but those leveled off after 3 wks. Now, in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and daily mental work, I have to say that this medicine really has helped me get to a place where I can actually implement permanent habits and positive thought cycles and RELAX, whereas before I had a lot of trouble not being stuck as a result of my ruminating, anxiety, fear, guilt, etc. It's also been really great for my marriage, and my husband has been a big teammate. It's been good."


"I got on this pill to stop from getting ovarian cysts; while I don't think it completely solved this problem, I found this pill very helpful overall.  I had very few side effects: no spotting, no nausea, no loss of hair, but I do still get cramping before my period.  It shortened my period to about 5 days and it always comes when expected.  I have tried two other types of pills, one being Yaz, and I came back to Ortho-Tricyclen Lo because of the fewer side effects.  Its a great pill and I haven't had any problems with it.  I've been on it for about 2 years."


"As of today it has been 260 days since I began Invokana 100mg and d/c 5 insulin shots a day!
For the most part I have done exceptionally well with this med. I tried another brands. It was a nightmare. My endocrinologist appeals every few months to get insurance to pay. The difference is a complete turn around from my first diagnosis in in October 2016 on Halloween- no treat and vile trick. I actually started to feel like a real person again. Invokana is my Holy Grail. I can even cheat and still keep A1C at 5. The past few months I have been freaking out since I noticed I was losing my hair. Would I do it all over again? Yes. The hair loss is most concerning. I fear it will not cease. I do not want to go back to 5 shots a day."


"It seems now to not be working as well with my depression as it did 2 1/2 months ago. My psych upped the dose from 3 mg. to 6 about 8 days ago

and I still feel depressed.  Has anyone else experienced Vraylar pooping out on them?"


"The first two months of use, I broke out bad. I read reviews that said this might happen as it's balancing everything out. I stuck with it. 14 months in and I'm a happy girl. Little to no cramping (used to be quite severe) 3-4 days of light bleeding and my skin is so happy! Occasionally get a pimple or two but absolutely no more cystic acne! My moods are balanced and haven't experienced weight gain. I didn't experience any nausea or abnormal pain. I'm 37 and this is the right pill for me."


"I have been on some strength of acetaminophe.n and hydrocodone for the past three years.  I have seen 2 different pain specialist and took an MRI and unfortunately found out that I have desiccated (artritric) discs in my lower back and bulging disks as well with mild neural encroachment.   I am a 36 year old man.   The only way I can see that I got these very painful back injuries is from working food service for a number of years.   Like 7 full years.  This medication does work wonders for pain but has to really be taken with caution as it is a Schedule II narcotic.   I recommend trying other pills first before settling on this one."


"I had been on Victoza for about almost a year and no one told me that when you start Victoza you should eat smaller portions of food. Anyhow I quit my job so now I have no health insurance. I just recently restarted Victoza (3 days ago) and I am feeling really nauseous and I got stomach sick on the 2nd day. However today on my 3rd day I am feeling nauseous still but am eating less, had maybe 6 spoonfuls of oatmeal for breakfast and was full. I have lost 5 lbs already since Sunday. I LOVE VICTOZA! "


"Amazing medicine. Was having problems with side effects of statins and Lovaza. Vascepa lowered my LDL-cholesterol also and stops inflammation so aches gone and so pleasant to take."


"I have had RLS for years. I dealt with it for a long while until it started doing it during the day and started creeping into my arms. Got put on Mirapex to attempt to control it. It was the most awful thing I've ever taken. Lost huge chunks of memory, couldn't keep up with conversations, hallucinations, and major insomnia. I couldn't sleep before but to be given a "wonder drug" and have it exacerbate the situation was beyond bearable. No thanks."


"My Dr has me on Atorvastatin 80 mgs.  I did not see one person here with a dosage this high.  I am miserable.  My stomach rumbles all day and night.  I have uncontrollable gas all day and night.  I am afraid to have company or to go out because I cannot hold this gas.  My legs and back hurt and my memory is pitiful.  I did not know that Atorvastatin was Lipitor.  I do know that I was prescribed Lipitor 20 years ago and got very sick.  I will be asking my Dr to change this medication.  I am done."


"My skin was at it's worst in my prime adulthood age, so I decided to try retin-a. I've been using the 0.025% Retin-A gel for 2 months now. I didn't have the initial "purge" that most talk about, however, I believe it's because I was prescribed the gel vs. cream. Anyways, I over did it the first week by not following doctors orders and applying daily right of the bat. Don't, haha. My skin got so dry and flaky that I even burn my chin on my bed while sleeping from my skin being so thin. After that initial scare, I followed my doctors instructions and gradually worked up to every night use. Best skin in years. Try it, it works! Just don't forget to moisturize a lot. Sunscreen when you go out! Don't overdo it like I did."


"I've been using Phentermine for 3 months now. My doctor gave me a 30 day supply, but I still haven't finished it. I take it every other day, or every 2 days. Before I took the pills I weighed 238lbs. I just had a baby in January (3rd child), and I wanted to take the pills to help me lose the weight. I went in last month for an appointment and I'm down to 194lbs. So, it does work. But sometimes I get headaches, or I get very tired, and need to take a 30 minute nap and that's why I take it every other day."


"The nuvaring has been OK for me with the exception of making me feel like I have an UTI on and off. It has dramatically increased vaginal discharged and causes some itchiness. I think this is what leads to the bladder irritation that feels like a UTI. I've also gotten some headaches and noticed some bloating around my abdomen. All in all I am probably going off of the ring. I'm scared of any birth control at this point. They all have side effects."


"I find this medication helps with my depression- it  doesn't get rid of it but makes me go weeks without having a breakdown, as for my anxiety I find it doesn't really do anything for it. I'm still struggling with social anxiety. I'm on 200mg"


"Had I known there was a drug that provided this much relief I would've gone to the doctor days ago.  It's amazing how immediately effective it was.  Never had luck with cough syrups until this one.  Two thumbs up for sure."


"This has been a God send for me. I have been prescribed carbidopa-levodopa 25/100 for 10 years and am currently 53 (age). While it may affect others differently, I have seen absolutely no side effects. If I am beginning to feel restless legs syndrome, this medicine seems to take about an hour to eliminate the symptoms. Since these symptoms seem to come over me as I relax into the evening, I simply take one in advance and another just before bed. I also take it just before long drives and flights. Works great for me and I hope others may be as fortunate. I tried Requip at one time but it made me groggy."


"I take it as prescribed and have no side-effect at all. It just helps take away the pain (which it does a good job of).  "


"Each time I start a new pack I wind up nauseous and throwing up. I'm also getting strange mood swings around my period (never experienced before). I'm only two months in, but I'm not at all happy."


"I was taking Tri-Previfm, and then without my permission CVS switched me to this, claiming it was the same exact thing. Well I'm not so sure. Since starting this I've had a bunch of symptoms I've never had on the other one like rapid heart rate, pins and needles headaches, and frequent infections. I never got pregnant and it regulated my periods. But other than that... This stuff is garbage. Not worth it."


"Kind of useless on the pain I'm in, was on it for 7 months, 4x a day   2x30mg ER and 2x30mg IR and I was still in pain and coming off it was a process. I never once took it other than prescribed and there is no doubt in my mind I was physically addicted to it. I weaned myself off for months to the point I was taking 1/4 a pill right when I laid down just so it did not feel like my skin was crawling as I tried to sleep. This is an addictive and useless pill for sciatica issues in my experience."


"I've been taking hydrocodone for a almost 3 years for back pain (spinal stenosis) the dosage has been increased from 2.5 to 10 MG. (gradually, over a 2 year period) and although it does not take away all of the pain, it DOES help quite a bit. I struggle with the fact that I need the pain meds, and on occasion, I stop taking it for a few days to a week, hoping I can make it without it, THAT'S when I realize just how much it helps. The bright side is, I've discovered I can just stop cold turkey, without any withdrawal issues, and I'm truly thankful for that. "


"Took this for undiagnosed joint and abdominal pain. It helped a little, but even on the 20mcg, I still have a lot of breakthrough pain. Then I put a patch on two days ago. Woke up today with a horrible burning at the patch location. It was so bad, I had to remove it. The skin underneath was bright red and "burnt" looking. It was red both under the adhesive area and under the part where the medication is released. Not sure if I can keep using."


"Effexor was given to me a few years ago for depression. The first time I took it I felt extremely anxious and panicky. I ended up going to the ER. The doctor had to give me Ativan and Clonidine. My blood pressure shot up higher than it's ever been. "


"I just got jaw surgery done and they gave me a liquid version. It takes the pain away fast and for a long while. I take 10mg every 4hrs. I'm only 100lbs."


"Started taking otezla 12 days ago. I have experienced headache, nausea, fatigue, swollen and painful joints, upper right abdominal pain, swollen belly on the right side, feet pain, back pain, mild diarrhea, no ambition, hoarsness, light colored stools.  I still have to take indomethician for joint inflammation and pain.

I thought this drug would relieve my pain and prevent inflammation and  further joint damage,  instead it has made it worse. I don't see the advantage of continuing to use it along with an anti-inflammatory drug. I might as well stick with indomethicin."


"So happy doctor had prescribed me this"


"Overall, I find Lunesta to be effective at providing me a deep, restful sleep; I wake up refreshed.  I didn't mind the taste of "a New York City garbage truck parked on the back of my tongue" because I tended not to overeat during those times. The one problem I didn't like was sleepwalking outside the house to play with my dog in the dark.  And I ALWAYS forgot to lock the door before returning to bed. On Lunesta, I also visited strange websites and made unnecessary purchases that surprised me when they arrived. But I have a natural history of sleepwalking. Otherwise Lunesta worked GREAT! I recommend it FOR SHORT TERM USE to reduce the chance of side effects. "


"I have severe PMDD and have experienced debilitating symptoms directly associated to my cycle for the last 15 years, with the last 5 being to the extreme. The pain I experience for two weeks out of the month was unbearable and the rage uncontrollable. Finally, I found a gynecologist who specializes in PMDD and she suggested we give this shot a try for 1 month.  I'm getting ready to head into my second month.  For the first time in 5 years, I went through this whole month with absolutely no down time, no rage, no crying, no shame, no aplogies.  I stayed my true self the whole month.  This is a major improvement.  I had some very mild anxiety, joint pains, lower back pain, stomach cramping.  I'm so relieved that I found a way to get my life back."


"I've been on 300 mg shots once a week for six weeks. My plaques are a little thinner but no clearance. I'm also on a topical and mexotrexate. Humira and embrel didn't work either. I'm sad because I got my hopes up 2 years ago when I sought treatment."


"I started taking victoza February 2015 @the smallest dose 0.6. My a1c level was over 15.  By March my a1c level went down to 10. By May my a1c was 8.9  in sept my a1c level was 8.1. Today October is 8.0.  I lost a total of 15lbs From jan to now. At the lower dose had some nausea and diarrhea that subsided. By June I was at the highest level of the victosa. This caused serious diarrhea,nausea,vomiting,eggy burping and severe gas. I'm got off victosa and symptoms went away but sugars increased. I'm now trying farxiga lets hope this med does just as well without side effects. I loved what victoza did for me but side effects were to severe. One other note I also have IBS with direness which contributed to the severe diarrhea episodes"


"I've tried almost everything else and now that my doctor has prescribed Percocet I can be a mom again...with no pain."


"My experience with Nexplanon hasn't been the greatest. I got it inserted in August 2014 and had my normal period at the end of that month. It lasted about 10 days and then stopped. I then started back again 3 days later and it lasted a further 3 days. I then didn't start back until the 27th of September 2014 and have had constant bleeding since. I decided to go to the doctors on Jan 6th 2015 because the bleeding was becoming a hassle. She prescribed me Loestrin 20 pills to take to stop the bleeding. I started taking them that day and my period stopped within a week...FOR ONE DAY! My period started back the very next day(15th Jan) and is getting heavier rather than lighter 2 days in (17th Jan). Prolonged bleeding is the ONLY side effect I had."


"I got Nexplanon in Aug 2015  after giving birth in June. I have been on my period since they put this thing in my arm. It is now 12/2/15. I keep calling my doc to ask if this is normal first she tell me, give it 3 months now she is telling me give it 5. I would much rather get an iud a try because this bleeding is not working for me. My husband and I have not been intimate for over 5 months now. That is not what I intended when I got it inserted. I would not recommend this to anyone."


"I was terrified to do the bowel prep after reading reviews about it because there were way more bad ones than good but I'm here to tell you this prep is a piece of cake. This is coming from a 20 y/o, 130 pounds, and I hate water. I barely drink this much water in a week and I was still ok. I took the first dose at 8pm and by 815 I was going to the bathroom. By 11pm I had close to 25 bms so it definitely does its job. After I drank the prep the excessive hunger I had been feeling all day was gone! I wasn't nauseous whatsoever. I just woke up and took my 2nd dose 20 minutes ago and my colonoscopy is at 11! Great experience overall! I would definitely recommend it :)"


"I am 20 years old. I have used Lexapro for two months. I must say it's great, anxiety and depression are gone. "


"I cannot get the bottle open, and I'm a spry 38 year old. I will be buying Visine from now on. What a waste of money!"


"Zoloft was the first medication I was prescribed for Depression.  It worked well in that it kept me from screaming at my family, and elevated my mood.  I was on a low dose of 50mg.  In time, it seemed I became immune to it so I was switched to Prozac because a friend had recommended it."


"You are probably on here reading all these reviews panicking whether the plan b pill is working for you or not. I'm here to calm the nerves, plan b does work!!! I am a teen and me and my boyfriend made the huge mistake of having unprotected sex one night. He pulled out but just to be sure I purchased a plan b the next day. About 1-2 days later I began experiencing symptoms. Fatigue, nausea, back pain, all symptoms that mimick pregnancy://. But do not worry! I got my period even earlier than expected and everything was completely normal! Calm those nerves ladies, plan b does work((:"


"It is a great medicine but the 20mg are the better than 10mg. The feeling that you can get an erection at any time is better with the 20mg."


"Works quickly and I sleep well. Fast acting. Amazing."


"I was on Depo for 13 years. Zero periods in that time. I did have a bone density scan after 10 years and that checked out fine. I went off of the shot one year ago. It took me about 6 months to get a period and now it seems my body is making up for 13 years of missed ones. I have had some serious hormonal swings over the past year but overall the period is the only thing I can see that is different. I am ready to go back on Depo until menopause."


"The side-effects have lasted years and Lupron itself caused depression. And I gained over 40 pounds rapidly within three months after use. It gave me seizures, and I had blackouts on TOP of the usual side-effects. I was hospitalized for three days because of the seizures. NOT worth it! I'm still plagued by the ungodly side-effects every single day! Worst decision I ever made. NEVER again!"


"Started on fluoxetine about a year ago after starting to experience panic attacks for the first time in my life after a major life change. Have dealt with social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorders without any treatment for years. Along with CBT fluoxetine has given me my life back truly, for a while I never thought I would be okay again or be able to get back to feeling normal, I convinced myself that I was having heart attacks and strokes (at 18 years old) because of the panic symptoms and I ended up at urgent care several times because of this. This medication is truly the best and I give it so much credit for getting my life back."