"My husband has been on the 25mcg Fentanyl patch for almost 5 yrs and it has been a life saver for him. The main problem for him is the constipation, which if he drinks his Smooth Move senna tea daily, it relieves the constipation. Also, for people who say the patch comes off, first use skin prep wipes by Smith & Nephew, apply patch and then apply a Tegaderm Film cover over the patch. If you use products like this your patch won't come off and it's waterproof too. Even when you get the 'sweats' the patch will stay on. Most of these products you can get at medical supply stores or ebay."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"This was my second colonoscopy, as the first one, the prep was not sufficient.  That was with the PEG solution.  This stuff worked much better for me with the split dose.  I took the first dose at 6:00 PM the night before.  It tastes like cough syrup.  Some say to drink with a straw, I just chugged the whole thing as fast as I could, then drank some Gatorade.  No big deal for me.  Took about 45 min for first bowel motion, then a long gap, and about 5 hours later, the "volcano" started.  My scope was scheduled for 7:00 AM, so I had to take the next dose at 2:00, that worked faster, but basically was up most of the night.  It's really not that bad.  The worst part with all these preps is the amount of liquids you have to consume."


"I went through severe panic and anxiety that debilitated my life. I experienced shakes, suicidal thoughts, fear for no reason, fast throbbing heart beat, no sleep for ten days because of fear my body was dying, 38lb weight loss in 1month, vomiting, foggy mind, couldn't speak, and so much more. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. I visited hospitals over 6 times with no answers but the doctor telling me I'm crazy smh. Went through gastic procedures and nothing was found but gerd which is a symptom of anxiety. I finally broke down and took the meds prescribed to me. Xanax was the only one that worked for a short time, and I had taken many medications. Clonazepam is working amazing with no side effects. I feel great along with Zoloft."


"This gave me incredibly bad nightmares not read other reviews with this problem but main reason I'm coming off it... does help slightly with anxiety but feel a bit too relaxed not good for daytime and work... does 150mg taken at night also causes dizziness and my eyes can't focus extremely groggy in the morning not great for me"


"I have been on Kariva for a few months now. I switched from Loestrin 24 FE and could not be happier. My period comes like clockwork with Kariva and I am no longer a moody, crazy person. Although my periods are not lightened by this pill I do not care, I am extremely happy with it."


"I am using Omnaris to help relieve myself of an addiction to Afrin.  It will be three weeks tomorrow, and just 4 days ago I started to get some relief.  Progress improves each day, and in about a week, I should be okay.  One word of advice:  Don't give up too early."


"I have had the Mirena for 13 months now.  I had light bleeding in between periods the first two months and then just a light brown discharge between what should have been periods ever since.  I had cramps the first 8 months, but they were sporadic and disappeared within 30 seconds each time I felt one.  I would get occasional cramps when I should have had a period.  No skin breaking out, no mood swings at all.  I want to KISS the person who invented this.  And it didn't hurt when I had it inserted.  Felt like a huge menstrual cramp for about 30 seconds and that was it and I have never had a baby.  So far, so good!"


"I found Bextra to be the most helpful medication for knee, shoulder or back pain that I have ever had.  I desperately hope that it can be back on the market.  It is too good to let go."


"This medication is absolutely wonderful I never thought I would be happy again but causes weight gain and I can't have that with the borderline personality disorder it's just too strong of a disorder to overpower weight gain in my mind .I continue to hope that I can be positive . I keep trying the medication for no weight gain. This is truly a great medication. Hope you give it a try. It could  change your  life."


"I am a 31 year old male and have been on Pristiq a week. It is too early to tell but so far it is amazing. It has removed that "barrier" that kept me from feeling happiness and I now feel like I am driving with my "bright lights" on. I also have Adult ADHD and I can focus much better on tasks at hand. I also enjoy my job for the first time in years and don't leave work angry everyday. The only side effect that I have experienced is that it takes me longer to climax during sex, which really wouldn't be considered a problem. I hope this medicine continues to work and I will update as I am on it longer. My appetite has also decreased. So far nothing but thumbs up for Pristiq. This is the first out of 6 medicines that I have tried that I would recommend."


"My periods were extreme bleeding/large and numerous blood clots to the point of anemia from fibroids that would affect whether I would leave the house.  I was using tampons and sometimes layering 2 pads next to each other and it still was not enough.  I hate taking medications, but felt I was to the point that I needed to try something. I took Lysteda (2pills/3xs a day)for my first time, it was amazing. Only used a tampon and light pad. Other periods after, bleeding was cut in 1/2. Side affect: occasional headache. Lets me manage periods while I prepare for uterine artery embolization."


"As for the pain the Doan's extra strength we're like a dream come true. On the 3rd day I woke up with ear noise awful ringing in both ears. Researched and found it was a side effect of medicine. I am still ringing in both ears so today I will not take it and see if it stops."


"23, no children, 7 months on Implanon. Not the worst thing ever, compared to pills, but generally not a favorable experience for me. I experienced mood swings, anxiety, depression, gained about 10-15 lbs over the 7 months, a bit of acne, and generally was just very 'hormonal'. Obvious perks: little to no pain upon insertion, the stick in your arm is discreet, and not having to worry daily about taking a pill. Additionally, very light periods - I previously had the Paragard copper IUD in which gave me extremely heavy periods, so this was a HUGE perk and why I kept it in as long as I did. Will note, my best friend who recommended has Implanon and has had a great experience - depends all on your body and how it reacts to hormones."


"I was on a robust regimen (for 8 years) that was working great, but seemed like a heavy load (2 x per day, multiple pills...) and what attracted me was the once per day option and "easier" effects on my biology. I began taking Genvoya and, unfortunately, lasted only 2 weeks. My fingers were tingly & going numb, my heart rate was stressed, intense fatigue began to be a problem, muscle aches and then my sternum started to hurt . My doc let me know if Genvoya proved not to work for me that I could easily go back to my previous med combo. I chose to do go back and VOILA!, I feel 100% better and all side affects are subsiding or are gone after only 2 days. For me, I felt like I was taking poison - was this really researched?"


"This started helping me with my alcohol problems (at the beginning), but after a few months I started feeling side affects that were unbearable so I started tapering off. My hair felt more brittle, I had this constant headache in the right-central lobe of my brain ( THIS WAS HORRIBLE ). Those were the main concerns. I just didn't feel right. Was on 300mg a few times a day. Others obviously have great results for this but perhaps it's just an individual reaction to it."


"This medicine has been a true miracle for me.  I was on multiple medications, oxygen most of the day and night, and taking several nebulizing treatments a day.  Have been on Foradil for two months and only use oxygen when I go to sleep at night, only take 3 nebulizing treatments a day, and have gotten off two of medications completely.  I breathe better and feel better than I have in several years.  I wish I had been given this medication much sooner.  It is truly amazing the difference in the quality of my life that this medication has given me."


"Takes the edge off and stops the escalation of pain. Nothing makes my migraines go away but this allows me to function."


"I had the implant put in my arm in March 2015 right after I had my daughter. I did bleed for quite a while, probably 6 weeks but that could of been from the baby as well. I have had my period once since and it was super light, which is a welcome change from the erratic heavy periods I got before. I have gained some mega weight which sucks but I don't watch what I eat either. My skin is clearer and I definitely haven't gotten pregnant.  All in all I like my Nexplanon."


"When I first started I had bad side effects. Such as feeling like a head cold etc. Anxiety. Trouble seeing. Headaches. But they did wear off. Then I was ok but for really bad cognitive problems. Unable to remember things at work. Some problems talking. But as long as I was losing weight. Finally I realized I was having loose stools due to this drug and came close to a couple of accidents. That was it. I stopped. Yikes I had horrible withdrawal. Heart Palpitations, nausea. I am weening off.

When I got off the drug I don't think I ate anymore but I gained 4 lbs the week after cutting back the dose. I found a similar thing when I started.. for the first two weeks I didn't lose any weight but then lost fast. Something is up with that."


"Dr put me on lavalo, I took it for a few months, 2 mg, then he increased to 4 mg.  I did start very bad upper back pain, hot flashes, weak but the worst side effect was horrible hives. The hives gradually got worse until I pinpointed livalo as being the culprit.  Took myself off and gradually the hives diminished. I'm still having hives just not as bad , but bad enough to bring me to tears.  I was also diagnosed with eczema a few years back, which I don't think I have. It's a mystery to most.  The hives have not completely went away, now every night I get them.  The first time I went to the Dr she told me to take Benadryl at night and losartin in the morning.  It helped for a few weeks but the hives started coming back. I'm miserable"


"If I had known it was possible to feel this way I would have started taking Prozac a long time ago. I fought myself on trying another anti depressant after being off lexapro for about a year. I guess lexapro did not work for me as well as Prozac has because I want to hit myself for starting this earlier.  I feel normal, I have energy to get through the day and I can focus. I have lost some weight though as I do not eat constantly like I used too (because that's all I felt like doing)"


"Struggled with MDD and Gen. Anxiety Dis. And self harming habits. Wellbutrin has changed my life. It's definitely a noticeable chemical adjustment for the first few weeks. Once I adjusted though, it was a miracle. I'm calm, don't have anger or outbursts, no anxiety, NO obsessive thoughts or ruminating. I haven't been depressed in over 3 months and I started Wellbutrin in Feb. of 2015. I've had no side effects besides the first few weeks. You will feel very weird for two weeks. Stick with it. No weight fluctuations, dry mouth went away, no sexual side effects and I have more energy but I don't feel artificially stimulated (you will for about a month though)
I give this medicine a 10.
My doctor says I'm textbook MDD. Runs heavy in my family"


"I found this to be very effective in treating the after effects of double fusion of cervical vertebrae.  Then I found I was having less difficulty with fibromyalgia.  I was on 3 a day and only side effect was weight gain."


"Well I had my baby on June 17 and I want to get on birth control pills so I ask my on/gym for some so she prescribe me some pills so after my postpartum was up I was taking the pills for 12 white pills and it seem like every time I take it I be sick headache back pain feeling hot stomach pain and burning sensation in my side and back but I been feeling sick every since I'm going to stop taking this medication I already have two beautiful girl Santeria and Mariah and I don't want anymore just going to go to the doctor for a full check up cause my cycle is crazy one day I bleed a little then it turn Brown blood then it turn back red going to get check soon as possible it starting to worry me"


"OxyContin controls the pain I have from various disorders. I still have pain (I'm on 80 mg twice a day), but it's so much less and I can do so much more. "


"I was prescribed to this birth control but after reading the awful reviews, I was seriously considering going back to the doctor to ask for another. I decided to give it a try and I've had absolutely no side effects. This is my first time taking birth control and it really worked perfect for me. I usually have a lot of acne and that has cleared up a lot already, which is a big plus!! Don't be discouraged with the other reviews, it might work for you too!"


"Love this pill. I don't even notice I'm on it. My periods are so short and light, sometimes I don't even get them!"


"I have been on a Methadone maintenance program since May 12 and it has helped me so much! It took my withdrawals away the first day and has kept me from having cravings to the prescription pain medication that I was dependant on. Methadone is a lifesaver!"


"Boniva has helped me with my t-score of 3. 8 which is very severe. I was percribed the drug nurtin for migraine headaches which drained calcium from bones. Boniva i. V has worked over one year too build bones. Mild side effect."


"I found that so far, this birth control has been right for me. I think the key is taking it as soon as you wake up (easiest for me since I'm up at the same time daily). I did notice that I had a break out during this first month. Seemed to have eased my cramps when it came to my period. I still don't have unprotected sex , so I'm not sure of its effectiveness against pregnancy within my body. It's cheap. That's a huge plus, 8 dollars a month with my insurance. I also notice that it made my breasts hurt tremendously during the first few weeks . There are some side effects that come with this medication but I can deal with that instead of worrying about pregnancy. I would recommend others trying it just to see how it works with your body :)"


"It does help me fall asleep, and does a decent job of stopping me from tossing and turning all night, but I sleep about 10 hours a night and still feel tired."


"Upper respiratory infection sent me to an urgent care center, where 100mg of Tessalon Perles was prescribed. This lowest dosage relaxed the lung muscles so I didn't suffer from the coughing spasms and while I still had to sleep sitting up I was more comfortable. Prescription was for 3xday but I only took it twice daily.

Follow-up visit to my primary care doctor resulted in a prescription for 200mg twice daily and that dosage was too much for me. I had a scary episode resembling a heart attack and stopped the medication immediately. Heart pounding, chest muscles tightened front and back, profuse sweating, dizziness, one episode of vomiting. I consumed large quantities of water to flush the drug out of my system and will never take it again."


"I have had psoriasis since I was 15 and mild psoriatic arthritis since I was 20, now four years later my psoriasis started to flare up after nearly a three and a half year remission due to treatment and develop in all the old places with it came severe psoriatic arthritis. Over the course of four months I went from moving normally to being in severe nearly constant pain and walking with a cane. I went to my dermatologist to see about any treatments and she prescribed me Humira. The day after the first two pen treatment I was walking with little pain and within a week I didn't need a cane any more. So far the only side effect I have had was a mild headache after the injection. Humira essentially gave me my life back."


"I dunno I think this stuff works great it's been in my system for like 4 hours I can breath I'm not so drowsy my head ache chest pain throught and neck pain are all gone. I feel like I am back to the normal me again after 2 weeks of bed bound trying to fight it myself finally went to the doctor. I love this stuff only thing is I feel wired almost like did a double dose of e lol my stuff has a different name but it's the same stuff clarithromycin xl 500mgx2 once a day"


"I"m 74 years old, old, have been on Anoro 3 weeks feel 10 or 15 years younger, can walk a long time without getting out of breath. Take 1 puff of Anoro in the morning, no other breathing treatments during the day with no side effects its a great medication. Before taking Anoro I took 4 to 6 treatments in nebulizer daily. I wish I could stay on it, but is too expensive for me, I highly recommend it for those that can afford it."


"I only use it when my blood pressure shoots up. It does a very good job of bringing it down, with a very low dose."


"I took the free 2 week period and started on 3/21/17 at 283.  I switched over to the 7.5 and now weigh 279 (4 lb total weight loss in 4 weeks).  My RX is $144.   I never had much of an appetite to start out with and now with Qsymia, I have even less.  If it wasn't for my boyfriend reminding me it is breakfast, lunch or dinner, I believe I would forget to eat (which I know it is not good).  I have a desk job and have always had walking in my daily routine.  I have not changed that routine as of yet.  I hope to see significant results in the next few months.  The only side affects I experienced is the craving for water and restless nights (although I never slept well to begin with).  Keep you all posted."


"I am not having any (-) side effects, and it is working really good for me!"


"I was very skeptical about taking Skelaxin but once I gave it a try I instantly knew that it was going to help me with my muscle spasms."


"I started taking Humira January 2016 after remicade did not work for me. I used to always have to scope out a bathroom when I went anywhere. If it did not have a bathroom, I would not go there. I was always scared that my stomach would hurt when there was no where for me to go. But after humira, I can actually go somewhere and not worry about where the restroom is! I can actually sleep all through the night without waking up from stomach pain. I still can not eat red meat, not a lot of fried foods or drink alcohol (besides white wine). But humira has given me my life back!"


"Bone on bone both knees. Retired RN

68 12hour shifts for 21 years really hard on the knees. Walked in to Orthopedic unable to put any weight on right leg without pain. After first injection pain was gone. Got #2 and #3 a week apart. No pain for two years!"


"I have had problems with anemia especially since my gastric by-pass surgery.  I have tried all the over the counter drugs and they upset my stomach and more important didn't change any of my blood work.  My nurse practitioner prescribed this medicine and I have been taking it for over a year.  My blood work has improved to almost all normal levels!  No upset stomach at all!  I would recommend anyone with this issue to try this medication."


"I had regular clusters every August throughout my 20s and 30s. They went away when I had sinus surgery at age 40. Then they restarted in early May this year, at the age of 63. Verapamil 240 milligram has been completely effective in stopping them. (Unfortunately, they may have turned chronic -- whenever I experimentally quit the Verapamil, they resume.) I have one major side-effect: a daily two- or three-hour bout of diarrhea. Imodium and similar meds leave me with a painful case of constipation followed by...diarrhea. I have adopted a low-mass, low-irritant diet, and this mitigates it somewhat, but it does not solve it. My doc has directed me to try a lower dose (120 mg.) in the hope that this will mitigate this side effect."


"Worst drug ever.  Took for 21 days.  Still sick plus have racing heart, shortness of breath and chest pain.  Was told these effects can last for months or subside then return later."


"I have been on Sronyx since giving birth for 6 months now. I noticed a crazy weight gain, my appetite has doubled and my mood change constantly. The good part is I have my period like a clock every month, lighter and for about 4-5 days."


"Seem to work very well.  I have had a sinus infection for over a week and was feeling miserable.  I started taking Augmentin yesterday and today I already feel 90% better! Yay! I think it is very important to take a high potency good bacteria pill (forgetting right now what they are called!)  Very pleased with this perscription"


"I was extremely nervous going into this, so nervous my doctor prescribed me medication to calm down. I was afraid of the procedure hurting because I was told straight up it would hurt and read plenty of reviews. When I actually got it done, it was not painful at all, it was just slightly more intense than a Pap smear, accompanied with period cramps. getting my tattoo hurt more. My nurse was worried I would faint or etc, so made me lay down for an extra minute but I was just fine! Three days later, my period is gone, I was on my period for one day getting it in and after I had it for only two more days. Normally my period is five days. I had slight cramps for a few days after but nothing Advil couldn't take care of. I'm glad I got it!"


"I have been using Enbrel for about 2 yrs now and have been living a life that I never thought possible.  I am active both socially and athletically (lacrosse) I would not have been able to do any of these things without Enbrel.  I find this website to be a great avenue to post my thoughts and feeling about this miraculous drug.  However expensive it may seem this will undoubtedly CHANGE YOUR LIFE. I was on the verge of suicide every time I looked in the mirror.  I was horrified at how my body had mutated into an unrecognizable state.  My social life was ruined by a simple question, "what the hell is all over your _____ (hands, arms, legs face, scalp, palms, chest, back) PICK ONE AND I'VE HEARD IT!"


"I have tried many of the other brands.  Nostrilia works much better for me than the more expensive other brands."


"Cymalta has definitely helped me as far as depression and anxiety. Its the only medication that's worked so far. The only problem I've had with it is that it takes away my ability to orgasm and my sex drive in general"


"Just another 46 year old female 203 lbs 5"7. I was chunky and had a physical job but now in a sedentary inside job. I have diabetes and was 50 plus pounds overweight. Early on the weight loss was spotty six pounds per month but I must admit I did not exercise at all. In month four I added walking three to four times a week and that added an additional three pounds to the six. Total of six months and weight loss is 36 pounds with few side effects except for some tiredness. My doctor likes my labs now and thinks my progress is exceptional. The best part is
I eat smart with me making the right decisions without tempatation to cheat."


"Glad works for some. I had nausea vomiting taking it with food. Panic attacks with racing heart rate  which I've never had before. Muscle dyskinesia of jaw. What made it worse was because it wasn't helping my depression , my psych kept upping dose " to see" if that worked. Worse drug I've ever been on & hope your caretakers pay attention to your side effects."


"Got Amoxicillin for tooth pain and root canal infection. Staying in the north of Namibia and had to get the swelling and pain off before going to Europe to treat the tooth at a better dentist . The prescription was 3 x day for 5 days . In 2012 I used it also for a week for Acne treatment . BOTH TIMES I got terrible headache meningtitis type feeling from day two on which lingered on for some days after I finished the drug. The first time I was not sure what to make out this rare symptoms and the doctor was in doubt as I don't remember an allergy on anitibiotics.  But now in 2015 taking the same drug its the same side effects. So I guess Amoxicillin can have this bad effects I finished the course both times but the side effects were identical...."


"Been on this medication for almost a week. Within the first two days I had stopped having panic attacks, down from around two-three a day. Side effects are minor, at least to me. I get hungry a lot, and sometimes can't sleep properly, but both of those are essentially the same as how it was before, so I'm used to it."


"Hi, my doctor prescribed me lipitor 10 mg.   I have been taking it for 2 months.   My cholesterol level was 210 total, now my total level is 167, LDL is lower and my HDL the same.  I'm please to say that I don't or have had any side effects.   I see many of you with side effects, I suggest exercise and drink lots of water.    No side effects here, I'm happy."


"I've had the IUD for 9 months and seen no improvement over time. It's an effective form of non-hormonal  birth control, however it's not without side effects! Prior to the ParaGard, I had no cramps and light periods (~4 days). With the IUD, it lasts 10-14 days long. I'm comfortable for 1 week out of every month, then the cramps start about a week before my period. My period starts with spotting and rather gross looking discharge. That lasts about 5 days, then the full period starts. It's more blood loss than I ever imagined. I bleed ~2 oz of blood within 4 hours on  day one. That's more blood in 4 hours than most woman lose during the entire week of their period. My solutions have been iron supplements, the Diva Cup and Thinx panties."


"I have taken the ovule before and ladies I understand your pain. I had crazy burning and irritation but was fine a day later. Today at 4:45am I have taken the Monistat 1 pre-filled applicator and I must say, so far so good. I preprared myself this time. Before using Monistat I used the Vagasil Anti Itching and burning wipes to wipe my vagina. I then used the Monistat and almost a hour later and I'm fine. If I had used the ovule, I would have felt the pain within 30 minutes. I'm a very sensitive individual and this is actually great so far. Go with the Pre-Filled and not the OVULE"


"I started Zoloft about 2 months ago. I was taking 25 mg to start, as I am very tiny. After about a month, I increased to 50 mg, and the results were felt within days. I'm not hitting my dangerous lows nearly as frequently, and when I do get upset, it feels tolerable. Yes, I still cry; no, I'm not happy all the time, but that's normal! For the first time in over 3 years, I understand what it feels like to be normal. PS-for those of you out there desperately looking for help, but not wanting to disappoint your loved ones who are opposed to taking psychiatric medication, do it for yourself. Here's what might happen: they don't work so you stop taking them, or they work and you never look back. Life is far too short to feel awful throughout it."


"My husband took 3 Imbruvica before bedtime and died the next day from Sudden Cardiac Arrest"


"I've been on Microgestin Fe 1/20 for about 7 months now, I only have one complaint and that is that it makes you super super dry. My boyfriend understands, we use lubricant but its not the same. Besides that I have no complaints, not pregnant and barely any periods. No weird mood swings either."


"I'm pregnant so I'm gonna say it didn't work."


"My boyfriend has used this patch many times with success but had slight side effects-mostly blurred vision. I tried it a couple of years ago for our cruise and I had almost every side effect there is to have! I started off almost immediately having blurred vision and my eyes became majorly sensitive to the sunlight. Then I started having a very dry throat (hard time swallowing food), dizziness and my stomach would gurgle (it was weird). I took the patch off when one of the passengers said she got really sick from it. After I took it off, I was ok for about 24 hours and then the real scare happened! I almost completely lost my vision, I could barely see straight and was very dizzy for weeks! This should NOT be on the market!"


"My experience with this medicine is positive especially since my recent dose increase. Before, getting up in the morning was hard."


"Experiencing my first YI and for the past three days, I didn't do anything about it. Today I went to the doctor and I was given the pill for it but I also went and bought the Monistat 7-Day. This thing is painful. It's burning like crazy and I have to keep my legs shut to subdue the pain. I have no idea how I'm going to fall asleep but if this thing works, I'll be dedicated to it. Definitely worse than the infection itself."


"Back in 2012, I got the implant which was then called Implanon. There aren't really any major differences between the two besides the way they insert them. I loved it! I had normal 5-7 day long periods and my mood or weight did not change. One bad experience I had was when I bled heavily for about a week. Also, there is a scar from where it was inserted and removed. I've recently got the implant replaced so now I have Nexplanon. Now with this one, I have been experiencing light spotting for 3 weeks on and off. I'm not sure if my body still needs time to adjust to the implant or what. I'll just wait it out a few months before going to talk to my doctor about."


"I had heavy migraines with my previous pill so doctor recommended Jolivette. The migraine was gone for good, no pain at all. But I have side effects. First I don't have my period for 3 months which the doctor says it's common. I also gained weight very fast and gained a lot of abdominal perimeter. And sometimes my mood swings are very intense.

Overall this pill treated the pain that I was having, but I feel uncomfortable gaining weight and not being able to control my cycle due to the lack of period.

I will be taking it for a couple more months to see if something changes."


"This medication is by FAR the most effective one I have ever tried to relieve my ADD/ADHD/Narcolepsy/& Obesity issues.  This medicine certainly causes less anxiety than phentermine AND other amphetamines.  Sadly, people are ignorant and choose to attack a very safe and effective medicine that probably saves many lives. Desoxyn is the only sure-fire medicine to aid in treating attention deficit and fatigue!  At doses of 30mg-60mg a day, the medication is effective.  Don't think that 1- tablet is going to help - the effective CLINICAL dose is in the 20mg range-70mg. "


"Wow, dropped glucose from 220 to 70 in two hours. (1mg.)  I am pretty sensitive to medication and I don’t really feel any side effects so far.

Been battling a sinus infection for a few months and of course having a hard time controlling glucose, so this is great.

I got myself off of my low dose of daily Lantus a few months ago, frankly, scary stuff if you misfire and get all of the insulin dose at once (Lantus crystallizes in fat and if you miss you are in for about 4 hours of low sugar).  I would MUCH prefer just taking one of these pills to being on 16u of  Lantus!"


"I developed hypoparathyroidism after 2013 thyroidectomy for goiter with compressive symptoms. Pre-op PTH 79 and Post-op 7, then undetectable.  My body was literally freezing up, brain function slowed, total body/ facial numbness/fatigue consumed me, seizures, horrific bone pain, flu-like myalgia, even with perfect management of medications and good lab results, but I was barely functional.  I started Natpara June 10, 2015 and began a thawing process.  My thought processes improved, but there was unexplained damage from the years with no parathyroid function.  Please, I hope endocrinologists will study the permanent impact of this disease on patients. I manage a medical practice and with Natpara I can tolerate very limited activity, age 59."


"This was the biggest mistake of my life. My doctor and I thought it might help balance out my hormones and help my migraines. It did the opposite. I had migraines for days on end with no relief not even form sleep. My skin has been clear with the occasional pimple. My entire face is now covered with acne and my back. My period was more painful than ever the one time I had it on the shot. It caused back and hip pains. I also gained 25 pounds. I only got the shit once. it's been 5 months and I'm still waiting for it to leave my system completely."


"Worst experience of my life by far! First off you can expect to have side affects 4-6 weeks after you last dose. I had to be put on anxiety medication because I became extremely distraught. I had night terrors thoughts of hurting myself and other even my dog. I managed to separate those thoughts from who I knew I was but the emotional impact is so real. I also became paranoid that I was someone I was not! Best advice is first get on an anxiety medication so that you can deal with the daily thoughts. I'm not saying stay on it forever just while you wait out those weeks. Other key thing is have somone you can call 24/7 and talk to about the thoughts that know how you are regularly. Luckly I still have my mother."


"After having what I thought was a bladder infection for about 6 months, taking ever antibiotic there was, I finally found a Urologist that was willing to work with me.  He did the scope and indeed confirmed I had interstitial cystitis.  He put me on Elmiron.  I still have flare ups but nothing with a lot of water and pain meds I get back to a normal life.  I have been on the Elmiron for 4 years.  About 2 months I decided to take myself off and see if I could get by without taking the meds. VERY wrong decision.  I went back on Elmiron and thank GOD I am better now.  I have come to the conclusion I will always be on Elmiron.  However, if this is what it takes to have a normal life then so be it!"


"I take Provigil about 5 times a week. I have been on it since 12/06. I have to take "vacations" from it in order for it to work like it should. When I start it again, I get massive headaches but is worth it for the energy. My MS fatigue is so bad most of the time that I really need this medication. I do get headaches, nervousness, anxiety, and stomach issues while taking this pill. But all I do without taking it, is sleep."


"This pill is good on preventing pregnancy. I've been on it for 4 months and was scared to try it. But I don't get sick, my periods are about 5 days, and everything is good except my acne. I used to get some breakouts on my back and shoulders and that's totally gone but my face has gotten pretty bad. I'm going to switch to a lower hormone one because my face has never been this bad before."


"I don't have enough experience to give a proper rating but I have suffered with social anxiety disorder my whole life and was put on these pills 2 years ago, I only took them for 2 months though. They made me have trouble sleeping and they messed up my libido which for me was the worst part but about 4-6 weeks in, I was at college and some people sat at my desk in the common  room (this is something that would usually cause a panic attack) and I didn't even care, absolutely no anxiety but when I stopped taking them it came back so now I'm gonna see if doc will put me back on them"


"I started Bleviqs last night. I was told to take one 20mg pill before bed. Reason is because my dr said one of the side effects is being tired. Well I barely slept 6 hrs. Had opposite effects. However, I felt slightly dizzy, achey (even my hands hurt) and cold like symptoms. I don't know if the sneezing and coughing are a coincidence or a side effect. I have read it is, but I only had the one pill. We went to dinner tonight. After I ate, I got sick to my stomach and needed to lay down.
I'm having the hardest time losing weight. I have been on a lot of different supplements. I'm not sure this is worth it."


"I never leave reviews but I'm going to leave one for tretinoin.

My routine was BP face wash in the morning and a layer of tretinoin all over my face after washing it with a mild soap+moisturizer. My routine was prescribed by my doctor.

Ok, let me start by sayin, my purge period was horrible. I didn't even want to leave the house. It was the worst it had ever been in my life. Even when I was 19 and deployed to Afghanistan and couldn't wash my face I had better skin. I didn't want to leave the house. It effected my self confidence. And I was looking online for everyone's experience because I was convinced I was the outlier that tretinoin would not apply to. it took me 4 months to see results. But it worked. Keep pushing through it."


"I DO NOT RECOMMEND! I am going in today (7/27) just over three months later (MID APRIL INSERT) TO HAVE IT REMOVED. I have sebhoratic dermatitis (implant did not cause it, I had it before) but the implant made it so much worse. Normally, it is not so bad in the summer (worse in the winter) but this has made it unbearable and worse than ever (whole scalp, not patches, HAIR FALLING OUT). Additionally, my acne got worse and did not improve. I got several very deep cystic pimples on my back (Never, ever had pimples on my back). Chin acne out of control. Weight did not fluctuate or change (I eat healthy and workout 4 days/week). I am going on Ortho Tri Cylclen for my acne now..if you suffer from acne, go on OTC... it suppresses testosterone"


"I'm 19 with no kids and the only bad thing was the insertion which was bearable if some ibuprofen is taken before"


"Getting skyla hurt, mostly because I never had anything shoved into my cervix so it was a pain I can't compare it to. I wanted to stop her half way but I wasn't going to bail half way in. The pain stopped 30 mins after insertion. I was worried it would hurt to move so I just napped once I got home from the gynos office and didn't have sex for 2 weeks after insertion. I feel fine. Sometimes Ill get a dull pain but its very managable. As for my periods. I had it inserted in January, and I just got my period on February 6th, I am currently still on my period.  It has been 12 days and I'm not very happy about that, but it has been a substantial decrease in the amount of blood. I use a divacup so I know its gone down at least 80%."


"My GP recommended Seasonique because I was anemic and experiencing very heavy blood flow each month.  In the year that I took this medication, I felt depressed and even suicidal at the beginning; gained weight as expected and had a hard time losing weight while on it.  At the end of the first 3 months, the flow was heavy for 8 days! I kept with it in spite of menstrual cramps, higher appetite, heavy bleeding when I had my period and really annoying mood swings.  After one year I decided to stop because it's easier to take iron supplements than take this pill.  With 2 children and at peri-menopause age, I wouldn't recommend this product to any woman at any stage of life.  Too unpredictable and not worth the unseen side effects."


"I know this medicine is supposed to be great but the internal tremors are driving me crazy. I've been on luvox for a week now and the tremors make my anxiety 10 times worse! I also have a raspy voice that comes and goes."


"Good medication when used at the right dosage. Stronger than Xanax dose for dose, but has to be discussed with the doctor."


"This medication has been extremely effective for me with minimal side effects, but I must have time for at least 8 hours of sleep"


"I have been taking Calcitriol for just about 2 months. After 1 month I felt great, my DR reduced my dosage from 0.50 to 0.25mcgs. About a week later I had slight symptoms and at 1 1/2 weeks I was headed to the ER taking 4500mg of calcium every 6 hours. Since increasing the dosage of Calcitriol back to 0.50mcgs I have noticed some of the symptoms and definitely their severity going away, but it has been a SLOW process. My condition was a result of complications from a Thyroidectomy due to Papillary Carcinoma (Cancer), in which I believe my Parathyroids (all) were put into shock and possibly destroyed."


"Diagnosed 3years ago with RA in all major joints except right hip which is severe Osteoarthritis,I take Plaquenil & have tried Methotrexate, Gabapentin, Meloxicam, Arava had major side effects with each one. My Dr. decided to try a biologic. My first self injection of Enbrel caused an anaphylactic reaction almost killing me. I now carry an epi pen. I was scared but hopeful that Orencia would work. The first injection I litterally kept the Epi Pen in my hand. 2 hours after the first dose all 10 fingers turned a very dark blue-black color, as did my feet. My legs were a solid grey-blue color. 2nd injection same thing. Orencia was stopped. 2 months later I am still blue. NEVER AGAIN!!!"


"I've been on this birth control for about three weeks now, going into my second cycle. I so far have not experienced any side effects that I know of. The first week I had a few intense headaches, but there was also a major weather fluctuation where I live, so I can't say for sure what was the cause. Otherwise, no migraines, spotting, nausea, or muscle pain. I have actually been losing weight since I started the pill, but I would like to think it's my healthy lifestyle doing the work.
Contraceptive wise, still not pregnant, so that's fine.

For long term benefits risks i.e.: acne, hair loss I cannot say much. My skin is more or less the same. I have moderate to slight acne, so it may not even be hormonal. So far, so good."


"My daughter took this drug only ONE time and the side effects were horrible. She is never taking another. Her injection was in late June. In that time she has gained 17 pounds where with her level of diet and exercise she should have been losing weight. She has horrible acne, where she's never had it before, she's constantly tired despite getting more sleep per night than she has in years, and she's irritable and depressed. Her doctor thought it was worth a try because she had such painful periods, but here's the thing. DP is a hormone. It disrupts the hormonal balance in your body (which is why you can't get pregnant) but hormones are not something that you should mess with. ONE little shot, and the side effects can last for months."


"I had no issues after insertion at six weeks postpartum. Bodyweight was back to normal at 180lbs. Six months later I'm at 215 lbs and steadily gaining weight pound for pound. Never had his issue with Implanon. I FEEL blood clots sludge up and down my arteries sometimes, limb pain, depression, anxiety, and groggyness, which all are very unnatural for me. But I'm not pregnant. I'm getting this removed."


"I am 24 and I have been taking Trinessa for almost a month. I have nice skin as it is but this birth control has helped with the normal small breakouts that we all get. I have noticed my skin "glows" more now. On the down side, I felt nauseous every day for the first week. I couldn't eat because I felt so sick. I have cramps and feel bloated. I haven't gained any weight that I have noticed. I have had lower back pain and more cravings for food. BUT, my sex drive is through the roof which I can't complain about. Overall, I hope the sickness goes away. If I didn't know I was on the pill, I'd think I was pregnant."


"Lamictal really worked great at stabilizing my moods and eliminating my manic episodes. I stopped blowing things out of proportion, being paranoid, and having rage attacks. I have been taking this with Wellbutrin everyday. The side effects were brutal to begin with the first few months and I had to go backwards on my dose and increase it slowly. I am always lightheaded and dizzy. The first few months I would lose my balance and have to grab something to prevent falling on a daily basis. Now I'm used to it and can recognize when I need to stop and let my body adjust before I move, but stabilizing my moods has been a life saver."


"I am currently on Lamictal and Keppra.  I've been through lots of changes in medicine since pregnacy and had brain surgery on the injured part of the the brain due to being in a coma as a child. I'm still having seizures, not as often but when they hit they hit in numbers not just one!  I want more options and no more surgery!  And I and my family want the mood swings, anger, agitation, and racing thought to be gone!"


"Nexplanon is definitely effective if you don't want to have a baby. I've had it for 3 years and just got it replaced. While I was on it , my periods were irregular , light and longer but not painful. I had no issues with weight gain or weight loss. My moods were regular. I did notice when my nexplanon was expired , my mood swings were crazy and I uncontrollably ate and gained couple of pounds. Now that I'm back on it, my cravings and moods have improved, but my period is way off. Like it's been almost 31 days and haven't seen any sign."


"Tried it with the highest hopes for depression but it was awful. I am also on Ritalin for ADHD. I thought things were improving after the initial fist few weeks but pretty much in bed for a week whenever my dose was increased. So 30mg then 60mg then 90mg. I was quite suicidal at times and for the first time in a year I stayed home instead of going to work because I couldn't face people. I hid in my cocoon and fought bitterly with my partner while my parenting skills for our two year old daughter became more lax.

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"Now my 10 years old son is on 5.5mg liquid of Dyanavel xr and it last 5 hours."


"Luckily my skin never "purged" with this product and just cleared it up! I was prescribed birth control and ziana for my acne and never even had to start birth control because of the effectiveness of the gel. I haven't had problems with over drying with the exception of a sunburn that made me peel, just make sure to always wear face sunscreen! It's worked wonders for my skin!"


"I went on Nexplanon because I wanted to eventually stop my periods.  I was diagnosed with UC and my periods became very heavy and painful.   The first month was symptom free.  At the start of the second month though the spotting began.  It is constant but with a few days of a break once in a while.  A liner is all I need to manage.  I no longer have period pains which is a big deal for me..  I do have a problem with breast soreness now though.   My breasts have grown atleast 2 cup sizes and they are really sensitive and constantly bothering me.  I also have slight hormonal acne but Primrose Oil supplements are helping with that.  I don't feel my doctor made any attempt to inform me of common side effects."


"The bottle opening process is way too difficult especially for arthritis sufferers. The product is great if you ever get it open."


"I started Saxenda on March 24, 2017 after years of failed diet attempts. I was hopefuly when my doctor prescribed this medication. Initially, I felt fatigued and queasy but it was managable. After increasing to 1.2 mg I broke out in a itchy rash on my stomach (injection sites), and have uncontrollable diarrhea. If the diarrhea doesn't improve I'm not sure how I will continue to take the medication. On the plus side, I have lost about 6 lbs in almost 3 weeks.

Has anyone else experienced the diarrhea and if so, does it improve? I might decrease the dosage to 0.6 as I seemed to be fine on that amount."


"I work a rotating 12 hour shift 3 days, 3 days off, 3 nights. I have been taking 400 mg a day for 5 years and I cannot say anything bad about this medication."


"I have used it for a few months now. Switched now but it did take the edge off at 75mg. Also helped with panic attacks at high doses."


"Horrible stomach cramping and the erge to vomit, but never did. I think I would have rather stayed constipated! OUCH!"


"This stuff was the pits.  A half hour after I took my first pill, I was falling asleep.  The tiredness became extremely intense.  I had to cancel my plans for the evening and lay down.  I was so crazy exhausted that I became anxious.  I asked my prescriber for antianxiety medication.  I have mild anxiety that makes me uncomfortable. This stuff just made me worse than a couch potato.  Several hours later I got intestinal cramps.  Then I started throwing up. "


"Amazing! I've struggled with melasma for a long time. I was so tired of my extensive make up routine and feeling embarrassed  to be bare faced in front of my boyfriend, my confidence was shot. After researching many products to see if there was any hope I stumbled upon this gem of a page.   Tri luma!!  I can't praise this product enough, it's changed my life.  I went out in public with no make up on for the first time in years.  It took about a month to see drastic results.  Don't be discouraged if you don't see results in one week,  keep diligent with the routine and it will work.   So worth the money."


"It's definitely a good breakthrough medicine. I  also take 30 mg ms contin 2x a day with 5 mg oxycodone 4x as needed. I feel it works for about 6 months to a year."


"I was on celexa 20 mg for depression. It helped great with my anxiety symptoms, but not well for depression. My doctor recommended I take it because I am on the anxious-side of depression, and it really helped with those symptoms - overthinking, freaking out over every little thing. My boyfriend told me I became a lot less intense and irritable. It did not help my loss of energy and fatigue and low-motivation and I still had suicidal thoughts. The first week I started on 10 mg and experienced no change or side-effects. I moved to 20 mg and it made me worse for about a week, then my anxiety symptoms got better. I am switching to bupropione because I need help with depression symptoms."


"I am now on day 7 of a 14. I'm on Metronidazole, Omeprazole & clarithromycin. I have had H-pylori 3 times with in a year. The treatment for me has been awful. The dosage was tripled and it has given me nausea, bloating, foggy memory, a white film on my tongue & fatigue. The metallic taste last all day. The thing that you need to be aware of is if you continue to get H-pylori like I have, it can be a precursor to stomach cancer. After this round of treatment I have taken the steps to see a gastroenterologist, to insist that he does an endoscopy, to ensure me that there isn't anything for me to be concerned with at this time. It's a very scary feeling to have gotten this infection at least 3 times within a year."


"I smoked for almost 50 years. Started using the Nicorette minis 7 months ago.  Have not had a cigarette since started using the minis.  Tried patches, cold turkey, etc., but these really help.  Like some of the other posters here, I seem to be hooked on the Nicorettes.  Told my doctor but he didn't seem concerned, called the 800# on the insert for the Nicorettes and since they have not done studies for the FDA etc after the recommended 12 week period, they could not say if continued use was dangerous or not But would like to get off them too.  However, do not want to start smoking again, so will just keep on using the minis.  Wish me luck and same to all of you."


"I had some very tight, non-spasming, muscles in my back.  Acute myo-fasciatis or something like that.  For some reason, my doctor prescribed Flexeril, Vicodin 5/500 and 800 mg Ibuprofen.  I didn't like the idea of taking Ibuprofen with acetaminophen, so I just used the Flexeril and Vicodin.  It worked very well, but I couldn't do anything but turn into a pile on the couch when taking both."


"This may sound weird, but I started Zoloft for depression almost 2 1/2 months ago, and I'm still severely depressed. However, I have noticed that it has helped me with a little something I now realized were panic attacks (haven't told the therapist or the psychiatrist about them). I went off the Zoloft for 5 days and all hell broke loose. I've been back on it and I realize that I'm very chill now. I don't freak out at every little thing and don't curl up in the corner of my room sobbing about meaningless things and things I can never change. So for panic disorder, I give it a high score. Depression, ..not so much. Oh, and it definitely helps with OCD too. I think I became OCD in some of my panics."


"The first three months were horrible. I got cyst like acne, I had mood swings, and I had my period for 2 to 3 weeks at a time. Once I got to the 4th, 5th, and 6th month the acne cleared, the mood swings have dramatically decreased (i just get teary at sappy things end of month), and I've actually skipped periods. My boyfriend encouraged me to stick it through and I'm happy I did."


"This muscle relaxer is very good at relaxing my muscle if taken for several days; it is slow acting.  The negative side is that my doctor only lets me take it when I have a flare-up, so I have to take it about 4 days before I get any relief and then when I stop taking it, it stays in my system for about 3 days and then I go right back to my normal baseline level of pain.  I wish I could take it everyday because I feel so much less pain overall when I have it built up in my system."


"Works too well for me, average BP is 100/60 P-60. Only negatives for me are: lack of energy and endurance, restless sleep, daytime sleepyness."


"I didn't realize how much my Prinze Metal angina was affecting my sleep until I started Ranexa.  Within two nights I was sleeping ten hours/night without interruption and awakening refreshed. The first time in over fifteen years. What an incredible experience, night after night, to have no shortness of breath and to be free of chest tightness.  Amazing.  I'd forgotten the freedom"


"I have been suffering from severe pudendal nerve damage pain and fibromyalgia for over 12 years.  Vicodin, Percocet, Duragesic, Oxycontin, injections, you name it.  Lyrica 75mg 2-3 x day has made the biggest difference in my life and pain in over 12 years.  I can walk without a cane and I feel like doing things.  There was some initial weight gain, but that seems to have leveled off.  I've been amazed and very pleased."


"After taking other meds for 4 months, took Voltaren for 2 days and no pain in my wrist - I was able to sleep and work."


"I did not have much luck with Dymista, might have dried me up a little, but was definitely not worth the HORRIBLE taste I had in my mouth for up to 4 hours afterwards.  Nothing would make the taste go away...soda, beer, bread, onions, even garlic.  Glad it worked for many of you, just didn't for me."


"Spent 11 days in the hospital as a 10 year old kid with joint pain, rash, intermittent fever, high white blood cell count and a week later my hands and feet shed skin: 48 years ago, tested positive for lymes antibodies of both active and passive type and recieved 14 days of oxytetracycline therapy which appeared to cause severe fatigue but also cured left hand carpal tunnel syndrome (Doctor diagnosed) .  Antibodies of only the passive type showed up 35 years after a precautionary test. Was bitten by an unknown critter who left a bulls eye ring 10 days a go and Doctor prescribed 14 days 100mg 2X day doxytetracycline. Hands and feet turned red today.  I did have severe pain in my hip just today, perhaps exertion.  Will see."


"I was started on Strattera almost 3 years ago.  Before taking this medication I was constantly on rabbit trails couldn't finish a project and trying to do 3 or 4 things at the same time, which I wasn't doing very well.  I've probably been ADHD all my life but was not diagnosed until I was 50.  I have gone back to school and work as an inpatient crisis stabilization nurse.  I should be the poster child for this medication because it has been a miracle for me.  I take 100 mg of the medication a day.  The only thing I can complain about is the medication wears off sometimes before I get off of work. This probably could be fixed with a simple medication time and dosage change."


"Over the course of years I have tried so so many rubs and ointments without really having relief. I have been trying to find this rub for years, and trying to use this bottle sparingly. This bottle was given to me by a friend who is no longer with us. The relief is amazing, please where do you get this?"


"I have severe depression and anxiety. Tried one other anti-depressant with disastrous results.  Changed Doctors and changed to Pristiq. Wow! I could tell the difference within the week.  Six weeks later I feel wonderful, now I realize how depressed I really was. No major side effects, a little headache occasionally, but nothing compared to life without Pristiq.  Everything is clearer, calmer, and I am coping really well.  It makes therapy more effective.  Life is great."


"I've been taking this medicine for a form of dermatitis under my nose on my lip. It's working great - no problems with the nausea symptoms as I take it with a lot of water.
I have been pounding probiotics to avoid the yeast infection which has totally worked! The only side effect I'm noticing is vaginal dryness which may be linked to the general "drying" out other folks have experienced with this medicine- frustrating for sure. Hate to take any medicines but this is working well."


"I am on my 45th day of taking phentermine, and I have lost 33 lbs. I had a little trouble getting to sleep the first few days, but fine now. It does give you a lot of energy which was one of my problems and does keep you feeling full. My weight when starting was 292 and I am now down to 259 in only 45 days. I am finally feeling strong enough to do the elliptical for a longer period of time. I started taking the drug to help lose weight because my doctor said I was pre-diabetic, and that was a year ago. So I fooled around for almost a year, going on and off diets and couldn't seem to stick to anything. I never liked the thought of taking pills. But I thought I would give it a try because I didn't want to get diabetes. Happy with it so far."


"This stuff is working GREAT. I still have a long way to go but the results of one month of this applied daily has made a WORLD of difference."


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"Do NOT take unless without at least TWO litres of water with and after taking or you'll be in agony with cramps and nausea. I take two around 9pm and drink as much water as I can afterwards until I go to bed. They usually kick in around 2am where I will wake up and know I need to go. No messing on the toilet, once there I'm done within 10-15 of non stop 'runs'. No pain or cramps which is because of the water I've had with them. Made the mistake of taking two with just a little bit of water once and was in the worse pain I've ever felt before. Pain was worse than labour and even made me cry for it to stop (no joke). That's why it's imperative that a LOT of water is drank with and after taking these laxatives."


"OVIDE ROCKS!! My 7 year old contracted lice from her school/daycare. I bought three lice shampoos from the pharmacy in addition to two cans of lice spray for my house and vehicle. To no avail., these treatments did not work and had to be done over and over again. I spent approx. $50.00 on the products and another $30.00 on cleaning supplies. I was fed up with spending so much money, so I took her to the doctor. Her pediatrician prescribed OVIDE and it completely killed all of the lice AND nits. When I rinsed it out 10 hours later,  I combed through it only to find, partial flakes of dandruff (a possible side effect of OVIDE due to the dryness). NOTHING ELSE!! The smell is AWFUL but completely WORTH IT!"


"I am currently using Zyclara for a basal cell in my ear. I have had this before about 7 years ago and used Aldara at the time that completely cured it. I was prescribed this cream this time at my doc's recommendation because it is a little milder than Aldara and the skin is thinner in the ear. I have been using this now for 3 weeks without any breaks and have 3 more weeks to go as per my derm. I haven't had any flu like symptoms and side effects are just on the treated area, extreme swelling, raw skin, oozing, redness, slight burning and scabbing. I started with one spot that looked like a pimple and with the cream came many more. Once I'm done I am hoping obviously that my basal cell is gone and my ear looks like an ear again."


"Whenever I get a cold I get a wicked cough that actually makes me throw up it is so bad.  I took every cough syrup known to man and nothing worked until my dad who is a doctor tried Tussionex.  It was incredible I was better in 48 hours!  I only get a cold like this every few years but this medicine is the only one that works and doctors are afraid of it because it is a narcotic but if nothing else works why make people suffer?"


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"Paxil changed my life.  It's a miracle.  The only bad things about Paxil I've experienced (in 13 years of taking it) is sexual side-effects (libido loss), and severe withdrawal symptoms when I stopped taking it 'cold turkey'."


"I was prescribed this medicine after going to urgent care for what I thought was a basic head cold.  I was told I had the flu. I did not think my symptoms were consistent with what I considered the flu, but I had not been sick in a long time and cannot remember when I last had the flu.  The medicine definitely dried me up per se, but I started getting real jittery and anxious, and when trying to go to sleep could not due to the itching.  I know I am sensitive to medications and have never had this medicine before.  If you are like me and sensitive to medicines, be prepared for side effects."


"I broke them in half and they relieved my pain very effectively. No adverse effects."


"I'm 22, and this is my first time on birth control. I've been on Loestrin for 8 days now, and I'm only taking it to prepare my body for when I get married in a few months, so I'm not using it to prevent pregnancy at this moment. The first few days I was kind of shaky and dizzy, but the past 3 days, I've felt nauseous and very tired. At this point, I'm wondering if it's worth it to feel bad on a daily basis? I'm going to continue taking the pill, but I might switch to taking it at night, like some reviews have suggested. I'm optimistic that the side effects will wear off after a month or two. I'll try to post another review after I've gone through a pack or two."


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"I just finished my first cycle of Seasonique and I could not be happier. I was on NuvaRing for about 7 years when suddenly my periods went crazy - horrible cramps, heavy, long-lasting. My doctor suggested Seasonique or an IUD. She sent me home with a package of Seasonique and I could not be happier. I just finished my first period and I have to think that I've been missing out until now! It was the lightest period I've ever had - lasted for 3 days and was barely there. I got 0 cramps which for me is unheard of.

I did have one instance of spotting, but it only happened one day. I also did have an acne breakout right before my period started, but hey - I'll take that over cramps ANY day! Sex drive and weight are the same. Highly recommended!"


"It definitely works well for lowering protein in the urine and facial/digital swelling, yeah. It's good in that sense, and pretty bad in any other. Very noticeable side effects I've experienced include aggression, increased appetite (which once made me fairly overweight), uneven distribution of fat (mostly in the gut and neck), trouble breathing, a constant need to yawn, short breath, wheezing, acne, and high blood pressure. I've had to take more medications just to combat the side effects. It's not always too fast in encouraging urination either, I've had to take diuretics along with it. It also tastes terrible. Like, really really bad."


"This drug was a life-saver for my daughter. She really feels like herself now that she's on it."


"Taking for tooth abscesses , on 2 days now . Zero relief ,no effect whatsoever. Not even a little."


"I have had horrible tendinitis in both elbows for a year now. Went to the Dr. She prescribed 4mg methylprednisolone. After 2 days of taking medication, absolutely no side effects and almost no pain in my elbows!! Absolutely wonderful meds!!"


"I had talked to my Dr. about going on a pill for the my heavy periods I've been getting. After talking about all the different kinds of birth control she put me on this one. The first month wasn't too bad except for the fact I was overwhelmed all the time and really emotional. My first month I actually lost weight but my acne got worse. As instructed I skipped my placebo pills for the first pack and started my second. Two days into my second pack I started my period but it was very light compared to what's I've  had in the past. Here it is 10 days later and I'm still bleeding.. I'm gonna stop this pill and go get the IUD in next week. I wouldn't recommend this pill."


"This drug might be great for others, but for the few it is destructive. As it was for me. I had an allergic reaction from a bug bite on my knee, caused pain and swelling. So the doctor prescribed prednisone. Over 4 days, I experienced excruciating joint pain that led me to the emergency room (side effect of prednisone). I stopped it immediately, but over a year later I was diagnosed with avascular necrosis of the hip (bone death). I'm getting both hips replaced now and I'm 28 years old male with no prior medical problems. Look up other people's bad experiences with it, this drug made my life very difficult"


"I was prescribed Zoloft for anxiety and panic attacks and soon my OCD was out of control.  I was switched to Luvox and have improved greatly.  However, I'm always tired and yet still can't sleep.  I've heard that some side effects can improve over time - hoping this happens for me."


"I'm on my third week and cannot wait to get my period and go back to pills. The first week I was nauseous, but that went away. For all weeks I've been anxious, paranoid, emotional, unable to sleep through the night, and broken out. My breasts have increased a full size, and were incredibly sore the first two weeks. The breakout started on my forehead but now, during week three, has taken over my arms! My chest and back are also broken out. So disappointed that the patch did not clear my skin like Loryna pills, it has only made my skin worse. The estrogen must be too high of a dosage for me."


"This drug should not be legal. I took  two tablets at night. I woke up with severe cramping and staggered to the bathroom,  then the flood gates opened. I

experienced the worst diarrhea imaginable, It was was like turning on a faucet full blast  pausing it for a few seconds and  then turning it back on again and again. I  alternated between this and throwing up while experiencing horrendous cold chills while I  veered  in and out of consciousness. After about 30 minutes I staggered back to bed only to rush back to the bathroom for round two. This drug works, but so does severe food poisoning."


"I will keep this as brief as possible; Nexplanon is ruining my life. In the very short time that I have had this thing in my arm I have been more emotional than I was when I was 16. I tried two different meds to balance my hormones but they do not fully work. I had no libido at first I am breaking out like I just started puberty and my anger is 10x what it should be. The only perk is that I have no period but I feel bloated as all hell all the time. I do not recommend this product if you like being sane."


"I suffer from chronic neck/upper back pain due to spinal stenosis; spinal spondylosis; cervical neuralgia, etc. I've had multiple anterior and posterior fusions (c5-c/7) and revisions due to pseudoarthrosis (non-fusion). I've been on opioids for 7 years.

Due to insurance coverage, my pain doc switched me from kadian (10mg 2x/day) to Opana ER (5mg 2x/day) and I immediately experienced a HUGE increase in pain. I also take Percocet (10/325) for breakthrough pain. I experienced minor withdrawal symptoms, which I thought was odd since I was actually taking slightly more morphine daily. My pain doc explained it was due to how the body metabolizes kadian. Opana did nothing for me."


"This drug was a nightmare for me.  I unfortunately had B12 deficiency at the same time so it took a longish time to figure this drug was murdering me in addition to my troubles with B12.  It did keep my BP very low but.... it made my legs feel almost lame and if I tried to walk even remotely fast I'd feel like I was going to pass out.  It also cranked by A1C way up.  The worst 6 months of my life pretty much.  A week after coming off it I felt reborn."


"I have very irregular bowel movements and experience constipation every now and then, I have tried senna tablets and things like that, however they don't do the job. Dulcolax is strong and does give me a few cramps about 8 hours after taking it, for me the cramps are just like period pain, after you go the pain stops. (I need to go 10 hours after taking dulcolax and don't eat for about 6 hours after I 'get it out') take before bed!"


"This medication has been a life saver for me. I have lived with pain my entire life. Only after the birth of my twins did it become something I could not live with. Every joint and muscle in my body feels like someone is stretching them out with with saver pressure. I am not able to sit still because of the pain but the more I move the worse it gets. Frustrating. I cannot take Advil/Aspirin. I could not live nor take care of a family before this medicine. I have no side effects except RELIEF. I am so thankful this drug has literally given me my life back and I have no side effects good or bad.  A    "


"This works great."


"This drug has worked well for me. The only problem that I have is that it is very hard to get refills. I have been to every drug store within 30 miles and they are all out. I signed up for express scripts under Tricare, they filled my first prescription and now they are out. "


"Buspar made my head cloudy.  I would feel dizzy, had chest pains, and felt like my heart was fluttering.  All anxiety was gone, but so were my emotions after only a day and a half.  My wife said it was like I was stoned.  I am now on Celexa and will see how that works."


"I've been suffering with really bad acne since the removal of my implant about three months ago. I tried all the over the counter 'remedies' and face washes etc with no success. I have incredibly sensitive skin so was worried about using it at first. I'm in day three now (early days I know) however I couldn't be more happy with it, my skin is so much clearer! All my spots have dried out and I haven't had any new ones since using it. When I wake up my skin can be a bit dry but my Dr said just give it a good soak in the shower every morning and it will be fine. Which I have and it really helps. Overall very happy with the product so far, feeling a lot more confident with my skin."


"I got the nexplanon back in August 2015. The insertion didn't hurt at all but it bruised really badly. The bruising went away after a few days and now the only way I know it's there is I can feel it in my arm. I really haven't noticed any side effects I get breakouts but I got those before I got the nexplanon so I don't think it's causing them and I haven't gained any weight. I get a very light period for 5-7 days about every 2-3 months or so and I do get cramping my first day but nothing a few aleve doesn't fix. Overall I'm happy with it so far."


"I've been on this medication for 8 months now. I am anemic and the bleeding was fine at first. It was my normal heavy flow. I went on vacation and planned on starting while I was gone. However, I didn't. When I got my period I bled HEAVILY for about 4 wks. A tampon every hour and a half. The last day, I had a blood clot the size of my palm.Then the next four days was very very light bleeding. And then back to the heavy flow of numerous clots. It's been almost 2 months now. I've been put on a birth control. Hoping this will help. But I'm definitely changing it soon. It has made my depression and anxiety so much worse. NOT WORTH IT."


"I was skeptical of both this medicine and the depression diagnosis, but I had to try something to break the cycle of low motivation and anxiety. I've only been on 150mg for three days and the change has been incredible! My writing muse is back and I've gotten fantastic feedback from my new job. I hope it stays this way!"


"I have had bad Cystic acne since middle school, When I was 15 in 2009 my Dermo put me on accutane, Loved! About 6 years later my acne has retuned with a vengance. I tried other medications these past two years and nothing worked. So i dicided to do another round of Accutane. I started March first 2017 and 30 days later my face is about half way clear already! I just a moisturized didnt wor so i use a combination of coconut oil before bed, and then cle patra oil in the morning. The flakeness of my face is ver minimal now. Super dry lips, using vasline every 2 hours helps! Other than that no cpmplaints. LOVE THIS DRUG!"


"My experience  all good"


"wow... well first off i was prescribed epiduo and some oral medication (which made me throw up everyday and did not help what-so-ever), so I stopped the oral medication and just used the epiduo... 3 months on and wow- 1 pimple-ON MY WHOLE FACE-ONE!!! it works a treat, but you've got to give it time... it took about 2 months to work for me and I am so so thankful for it. only negatives for me are- It's pricey but worth it, I get irritation around my eye area from it, but I pretty much get irritation from everything so it doesn't bother me anymore and it doesn't reduce scaring so I use  a whole different product to combat that. but yes... if you are thinking of going on this... give it a try, it is a much better alternative to the pill."


"Started this birth control when I was 17, am now 24. Had my period for about 3-4 weeks when I first started, but have not since. Only had spotting if I was getting close to being late for shot. Did not gain weight like a lot of people claim. Have not had bone density loss, but have taken calcium supplements. No period, no cramps, no babies, love it."


"My doctor is insisting I start taking this in spite of having NOOO problem AT ALL whatsoever with what I am taking now !!   I have had OIC for 20 years. This Movantix has a huge risk of side effects. I take a dose of miralax and  one stool softener ( ducosate CALCIUM ,NOT ducosate SODIUM ) and PROBLEM SOLVED for years!!!!! If I eat a lot of bread I take extra ducosate calcium pill. NO SIDE EFFECTS WHATSOEVER !!!  Every time I see a TV commercial for all of these prescription laxatives I cringe. Why take meds with side effect worries???  My new doctor is adamant that I try this Movantik when I don't need to switch what works!!"


"I have suffered hormonal migraines since my early 20's (now early 40's). I had tried most everything for migraines and they were still coming and starting to cluster.  I was put onto Topirmirate by my GP at the recommendation of the specialist I saw after plan A stopped working after 6 months. I had some extremity tingling for about 6 weeks when I first started (I was slowly built up to 100mg daily dose).  In the interest of full disclosure I am also a type 1 diabetic so I am monitored pretty closely for sight and kidney function and I have had no issues around this. I have also started taking an anti depressant to combat a hormone imbalance issue so I don't get the mood swings either."


"This is by far the best mist I have tried however I must agree about the cap .I do understand it child  Proof  and would be hard to figure out but you do have to consider older people have arthritis and vision problems maybe you cold make it easier But it is a good product"


"I been on this birth control for about 7 months and I'm getting it taken out next month. I got on it in mid September and after 2 weeks I got my monthly and I have been bleeding for a good 3 months, EVERY SINGLE DAY. I couldn't stand it. I give it a 2 because it was effective by bleeding the whole time making sure I can't have sex! My acne got horrible, I bought face washes, scrubs, toner and I still break out like crazy, I'm always in depression. My hormones are going off the wall. I did not gain any weight though so there's the 2nd point. I do not recommend, everyone's body's are different but seems like everyone else is having the same problem"


"for a couple days I wasn't eating very well and I noticed I wasn't using the restroom regularly. I went and got fruit and stuff with high fiber and I was still stopped up except for occasional little stools. After not being able to go fully for a couple days I started getting very bad abdominal cramps and I started vomiting. I went to CVS and bought milk of magnesia took three tablespoons of it and 30 minutes later I got diarrhea. I feel better my stomach doesn't hurt anymore and I'm not vomiting. I would recommend this to anyone with constipation problems but be prepared for multiple toilet trips"


"I was extremely constipated due to opioid induced constipation. I took one capsule and an hour later I got chills, a severe stomach cramp and the next 8 hours were the worst experiences I have ever had. It was like I knew I had to pass the stool but try as I may, It would not budge. Severe chills were the worst pain. Combine chills and stomach pain and I was wishing I could just pass our for 2 days till this passed. Eventually after 5 hours of grunting and commode sitting I passed the stool. I won't be taking anymore since the treatment is worse than the condition. This was a sample my doctor gave me at his office. I'm glad I didn't pay for it."


"Been on it for 8 weeks. Feeling much calmer and even. Sleeping better. Lost 5 pounds which is good. Has kept my appetite down and increased satiety. Downside is high fatigue some days and maybe some reflux."


"I have read nothing but horror stories. I wanted to share mine. I think this is the best thing ever. Why didn't I get this sooner? The insertion wasn't pleasant... but it wasn't horrible either. The local hurt like an internal bee sting but I was numb to the insertion of the Mirena. It was over in about 5 minutes. I had cramping after insertion but I took Motrin and it stopped within 15 minutes. I have had some extremely slight spotting.  I am now 1 week into it and its just such a no brainer. I have experienced no side effects. I forget its even there. I completely recommend this for everyone!"


"This medication produces the worst side effects of any medication I've ever taken. I am on day 3 of the three-day treatment, and my vagina and vulva are not happy. I am experiencing intense itching, burning, and pelvic pain all the way into my ovary."


"Ativan has made a tremendous difference in my life as my anxiety was out of control and panic attacks were frequent. I don't find that it makes me tired and I like how the effects are quickly felt. I used to take 1 mg but now only take 0.5mg once a day; twice if I need it. I can skip days the odd time if I am at home and things are peaceful.  I was put on Valium and couldn't handle that at all - Ativan was a lifesaver for me!"


"Who would make a medication that's awful, I am in such pain. I feel like I have a flaming tampon inside of me. This damn Diablo sauce burns like hell. I would never recommend this to any woman. There's no way I'm going to get any sleep tonight."


"I have had severe migraines for years and tried several medications, but none work like Treximet especially without the side effects.  I have wanted to stab myself in the eyes more times than I'd like to admit, but I now take Treximet and a nap and wake up without a headache at all.  Treximet is very expensive but it works."


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"It's hard for a patient to 'rate' a medication. I have an excellent cardiologist whose job that is.  However, I know that Toprol comes with a tendency toward depression for many people, and for me, pre-existing depression has been mildly exacerbated. I also take amlodipine since May of last year, and this is a drug also known to cause/increase depression. I take several other anti-hypertensive drugs therefore it is not easy to tell which is causing what.  Welcome to life post-cardiac bypass surgery--a life diminished, trust me, but at least--LIFE."


"I've been taking Sprintec for years - when I lost my health insurance, it was cheap, and was a mono-phase pill that I could take continuously, and it's been the best pill I've tried for cramps and lighter/shorter periods.

I use it to control my polycystic ovarian syndrome (it's a low-androgen pill that helps control my PCOS-raised testosterone levels). If it impacts T levels too far it can lower the sex drive too much for some people - for me, it removed the worst aspects of having naturally high T-levels and put me into 'normal' range though. Including "balancing" my sex drive and clearing up my acne.

I also use this pill continuously (4 period/year) to minimize pre-menstrual and menstrual migraines - "yay" I get both types. No period=no hormonal migraines."


"Uceris has been the best medicine I have tried for my collagenous colitis. Everything else did not work or had too many side effects. To me this is a miracle medicine. They say to take one 9mg per day, but believe it or not that actually made me constipated.  For me nothing took away the D,  even when I took seven Imodium a day.  So I started taking Uceris on a as needed basis.   It worked out to take one or two a week.  So for me I rated a 10  with no side effects ."


"Qnasl is far superior to all liquid steriod sprays I have tried. It gets deeper into the sinuses and lasts all day. It burns going in, but that was a minor price to pay for not having to blow my nose all day."


"I've used Dostinex for years now, to treat high prolactin hormone levels. When I was younger they had me take Propranolol which made me so sick to my stomach! Dostinex has really no side effects that I've experienced and I only have to take it twice a week!"


"I'm in my third week of Imiquimod applying to 5 bcc's on arms, forehead and back 5 days a week.  At this point 3 of them are very red and crusty and sort of beginning to scale or sluff off which I think is good.  Two of them aren't responding at all -- I'm sort of puzzled about that. The one on the forehead which had been a pale color is now bright red; hopefully it will crust up and sluff off soon.  The side effects are awful the first few days after beginning the 5-day course of treatment -- really terrible joint and muscle aches and headache.  I almost wanted to stop treatment, but remembered how many surgeries I would have to have and so decided to "tough it out" as  I've already had approx. 20 skin cancers removed surgically."


"No change in pulmonary function tests after 3 months, plus severe edema, so I also had to take a strong diuretic that had to be planned so I would not be stranded without a bathroom, lots of peeing for 6 hours."


"This is the most effective cream for my dry heels EVER! I have tried everything imaginable, but this is super effective when used as directed. My heels are better than they have been in years. I am 73 yrs old, no side effects whatsoever.
My dermatologist prescribed it for me.  THANK YOU! THANK YOU!"


"To anyone who has used or will use Percocet, for the nausea have your doctor put you on a pill called Zofran this will help with the nausea, they give it to cancer patients for vomiting.

I am a huge believer in the mental help Percocet gives as well as the pain management. Had Gall bladder surgery in May 09 and after trying Vicodin, Oxycontin, Diluadid, Ultram, Percocet was the ONLY one that helped me with the pain. Eat before taking and drink plenty of fluids. This will cause severe constipation so a stool softener may be needed. Best medicine I have ever taken."


"I was prescribed this for paranoid Psychosis and depression. At first I was to take a half of a 100mg tablet at night for a week then raise to the whole pill.  After taking the half the first night at eight and feeling drunk I decided this might not be for me so I cut the half in half and take a quarter pill a night.  It has helped me sleep and seems to curve my over thinking things and thinking that every comment or conversation on social media is about me.  I think also by getting off social media altogether it also helped my situation.  But overall good medication, it's the only thing I take."


"I'm not pregnant, my skin is clear, my period is lighter/shorter, my cramps are gone, and I lost weight!!!! I tried four other birth controls before this one and I hated all of them because of the side effects, but this is amazing."


"Have been taking this med now for the past 8 days, for an acute sinusitis infection, and paid strict attention to the pharmacists instructions..... YOU MUST DRINK A FULL GLASS OF WATER after you've taken it.  Don't disregard these rules, or you will have severe side effects.   Otherwise I'm hoping this time, doxy will clear it up as I was on amoxy and that didn't. This infection keeps repeating because of two bouts of pneumonia, and I'm sure residual infection wasn't properly cleared up then.   This time I'm hoping with 10 days of the Doxy it will be so far so good.......BUT PAY ATTENTION TO THE FOOD AND DRINK ON THIS MED....."


"I was given some samples of Celebrex from my physician for wrist and hand pain.  After I took the second capsule of 200 mg, I awoke in the night with an extremely bad headache, had the chills, aching muscles, runny nose and a dry hacking cough.  I stopped taking the pills, but as my symptoms persisted, I believed I had the flu.  Three weeks later, I again tried Celebrex and on the second day of taking the pills, I was again stricken with chills, a headache, nausea and the runny nose.  These symptoms have stayed with me for the past three days.  "


"I started on cipralex 10mg about a month ago then increased to 15mg 2 weeks ago. I have Major Depression and Social anxiety disorder and have for many years untreated. Although the first day on cipralex I did notice the side effects a great deal such as, dizziness, unable to focus, thoughts were running a mile a minute, couldnt sleep, nausea(no vomitting), felt extremely anxious and just had a all around body high (trembling and sensitive skin) I would not recommend taking cipralex FOR THE FIRST TIME on a day you need to do anything.I literally laid in bed for hours feeling very weird and thinking very weird thoughts. But after first day side effects left and have noticed I am actually happy again no low moods all around feel hopeful!!"


"My six year old daughter is an asthmatic and the coughing she does while having a cold/flu tend to trigger it. I wanted to try a cough medicine just for bedtime to help her sleep comfortably without coughing spells. Sure enough Delsym did the trick! I had tried Mucinex and several others for children but felt they only made it worse. Within 35 min. The couching had stopped. I give Delsym an 8 out of 10 because it doesn't last the full 12 hours but close to it. My daughter had no side effects as far as bowel movements, gas, or hives. Just a cured cough"


"I have been on Pristiq for 3 months and I have not been doing well.  My doctor has told me to try and keep taking it. Now I have upped my dose to 100mg but feel like my depression is getting worse. I need to try something else and fast."


"After the first day I felt kind of better, the second--a little rash, and at the third --  changes of the mouth mucosa/lining. "


"This has done wonders on my severe eye allergies. It doesn't sting at all but has almost a cooling sensation for about a minute after using the drops. It works really well and quickly."


"Miserable! I was tired. Weak, couldn't stand or walk. My lips were chapped, burning and the corners of my mouth were red and raw. Food and drink burned when swallowed ."


"Love this medication. I'm a 28 yo mother of two and have suffered from anxiety on and off for the past 9 years and have tried different meds through out the years and the only one that has ever worked for me was the generic Zoloft! Like... wow! This medication does its job so well that i feel "normal" not high or zombified! Side effects for me has been loss of appetite, difficulty reaching orgasm, clenched jaw, hot flashes, and rapid heart rate but was told these would subsidize. But i still give this medication a rating of 9 because the benefits for me outweigh the side effects far too well. Been taking it for a couple weeks and if it's working this great now i can't wait to see in a couple more weeks."


"I have literally been on every medication you can think of. Prozac, Zoloft, Geodon, Haldol, Effexor, Risperdal, Abilify, Xanax, clonazepam and the list doesn't stop but Zyprexa did it! None of them seemed to help until I tried Zyprexa! I do not have to take anxiety medicines anymore because somehow Zyprexa took care of that also and my anxiety used to be so bad."


"I started taking Cryselle because the higher dose pills, like Tri-Sprintec, made me throw up. At first, Cryselle made all the nausea go away and I lost weight. After about a week I started having pretty severe mood swings and started getting the worst acne I've ever had. I got huge pimple all over my face...the long lasting, painful ones. It was not a great experience."


"My 3ml bottle was more potent, and I think the 5ml bottle is more diluted to increase fluid ounces but does not work as well, due to the lower content of the active / main ingredient . Cost more, and not really more, just watered down in my opinions. I have both bottles and having them tested for strength . Poor result so far with the 5ml bottle, nothing like before."


"About 2 months ago my skin started to break out really bad out of no where. I have had breakouts in the past but nothing like this. At first I thought it was an allergic reaction. I work in the operating room and wear surgical masks most of the day. I decided to go to the dermatologist and she prescribed me Ziana. She told me I had adult acne and that it was not an allergic reaction.Within one week my skin was much clearer. It has now been 2 weeks and the results have been great. A small amount on dry skin here and there but that is the only complaint. I am very pleased and hope the great results continue."


"At first it worked pretty well but about 3 months later I was having the anxiety again."


"Very good muscle relaxer. I've tried the others and they don't work. Can't drive while taking but can't drive with muscle spasms either. I really like this medcine, it works great and almost no side effects/ Does make me a bit sleepy."


"I have had migraines since I was 11. When people say they are not hereditary...they are wrong. My grandma, mom, sisters and brothers all have them they did not even skip a generation.. my daughter and nieces as well get them. My physician calls mine sinus migraines. I get stomach pain, vomiting, an aura, light sensitivity. They had me on demerol, Percocet, phenergan, imitrex, nothing helped. I have been on maxalt a few years and the one thing I have noticed is that i get pain around the upper jaw area just under the ear...then all of a sudden like the snap of a finger all pain is gone 15 to 25 min. It makes me drowsey. I wake up from my nap feeling great but real thirsty."


"I've got mixed feelings about this product, I had blackheads on my nose and checks and also around the eyebrows so I used epidulo gel around my face. First couple of days no difference. I've stopped using it when I put sun screen, moisturiser, makeup or other acne gels on I got a really bad stinging. My face was as bright as a tomato (I haven't been in the sun). My face was peeling! I now have to have a face washer on my face to cool it down but I noticed that all my blackheads are gone and there's no sign of pimples. My paws are really clear with no signs of pimples but I still have the 'sun' burn."


"Yaz has been really effective. It is my third month taking it and my periods are normal. They last three days, they used to last nine to ten days. I'm happy with Yaz."


"I have been on atenolol for about 3 1/2 months. I am only 23 so my blood pressure wasn't too too high but for my age it was a concern to my doctor, so she had me start taking half of 25mg every night. It did help for my blood pressure. It also helped me get to sleep at night, since I have a slight insomnia problem. But I do have a problem with depression also and it seemed to make that a little worse. Since I started taking it I also went from about 130lbs to 146lbs in those few months and with dieting and exercise I still have not been able to get that weight to go away and it has also made me no longer have a sex drive."


"I am a 43 year old that works out 5 times a week for 1-1.5 hours each time.  Woke up one morning about 3 months ago and felt like somebody turned off a switch in my body, no real desire for sex but after a lot of foreplay able to somewhat achieve an erection but not really hard.  Went to Dr and testosterone of 188.  Started on Depo Testosterone by IM injection in gluteus and 4 hours after first dose was able to achieve an erection that I would describe at times as almost a little painful due to how hard I was and able to perform 4 times that day with wife.  Not sure of effects at gym yet due to only being the 3rd day since beginning shot- 200mg every other week.  Didn't have any of the other issues ie depression, anxiety, lethargy prior."


"Aviane is the second type of birth control that I have taken. It's already been a month and I love it. My skin is completely flawless and I haven't experienced any side effects besides tender breast. I haven't gained any weight either. This birth control is great!"


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


"I have taken Sprintec for over a year now.  Biggest side affect i had was with my hair and nails.  For this first month I thought I might loose all my hair, but it just got a lot thinner, which is ok for me because I had really thick hair.  My nails became softer and have very small ridges.  They tear easy now, but the debilitating cramping has completed subsided which is why I take the pills.  No weight gain, nausea or mood changes for me."


"I'm 61, female, and have had arthritis in my hands, knees and feet over the past ten years. Since using capsaicin over the last two years I've found tremendous relief. It burned when I first started using it, but the burning "wore off" after a week, and I find it totally painless to use.  I apply it in the morning as well as in the evening. I learned to NOT use my fingers to apply it. Instead, I use the topside of my thumbs, between the first and second joints from the tip of the thumb. That way, I don't accidentally get capsaicin in my eyes (especially when applying my contact lenses an hour later!). I highly recommend capsaicin and suggest sticking with it, even if at first it burns. It's well worth trying."


"It takes my colitis pain away and aids me in decreasing my flare ups but the side effects are lower back pain and tiredness. I only use when I have to."


"I take Soma as an adjunct therapy to pain medications for fibromyalgia.  I'm 34 now - but have been prescribed Soma off and on for six years.  As others have also posted, I too was prescribed Flexeril, Robaxin, Zanaflex, Skelexin, Parafon Forte, etc. Most of those were marginally helpful, if at all. Soma is the only muscle relaxant medicine that actually works.  Not only does it truly "relax" the tension and knots in my muscles, but can throw the brakes on a tension headache, work as a sleep aid, and lower the need for opioids with very few side effects. I would recommend this medicine to anyone.  Cheers."


"I could tell a huge difference before I even took the second dose! I feel much better!"


"I'm one week in with victoza and my appetite has decreased significantly, having gastroenteritis symptoms on an evening and really bad flatulence! Am eating small meals of bland food to compensate, started on 0.6 dose and will increase in a couple of days to 1.2. Good news am losing weight! No sugar cravings! Will keep you all posted on how it progresses"


"Took This medication at 50mg within 3 days lost consciousness had to go to ER by squad and had horrible positional vertigo resulting in uncontrollable vomiting.  No reason for this episode found after CT scan EgG and blood Work?  Drug interaction?  I'm still a little dizzy 2 days later.  Don't know if the episode was related to the drug but I'm not taking it.  untested..to many potential drug interactions."


"Jolessa is awesome! I've been on it before and had the spotting during the first pack but then it worked great!  I began using it again and this time my doctor suggested to take the first month and stop for a week to get a period and then continue with the 2nd and third month. (So 2 periods on first pack) to minimize if not eliminate break through bleeding or spotting. Worked well and I couldn't be happier. Regulated and way less painful!"


"Didn't work. I was given on top of Remeron. It helps in away. But I needed some energy boost.

Hoping Wellbutrin would work.

All my anxiety and sucidal thoughts all hit me like a truck.

Had to discontinue taking."


"Normally my migraines take a few hours to go from the inkling I'm getting one to full blown vomiting and feeling like my body is turning inside out with chills and sweating etc.

After taking this at the inkling stage within mins I was throwing up and it had become a full blown migraine.  It clearly ramped it up! "


"Initially, I had no appetite at all and also no appetite for wine.  Wine actually didn't taste good.  My side affect was a headache... constant.  I also didn't feel like myself.  Not depressed, but certainly not my normal self.  Within the first week or so, I lost 7 pounds.  I wasn't obese, but needed to lose 20 or so pounds.  After the first month, I had dropped 10 pounds and felt completely normal and full of energy.  I have now been on contrave since August and have lost 24 pounds and feel fabulous.  I also started blue apron which is a very healthy meal plan.  I absolutely watch what I eat, but if I want pasta LOVE PASTA), I have it.  I just make sure not to have it again for the next week or so.  I work out but only 1-2 times per week."


"Been taking for two month and have lost 20 pounds. I take 400mg of magnesium daily which stops any constipation. Drink plenty of water eat healthy low carb diet, walk daily. Hope to lose 50 more lbs. side effects are minimal for me."


"Not a miracle but better than anything else I've tried.  I plan on asking for the extended release .  I have Arachnoiditis because of a nerve block."