"I have had my arm implant since July 5th 2012 and my experience are good and bad. Good things are I have not gotten pregnant. The bad things are I have not gotten my period ever since I mean it is good who wouldn't be happy about that more than 1 year without a period, the bad thing is I think all those things are retained in my body, also I have gained so much weight, I stand at 190 lbs. I have tried watching what I eat, no junk food and exercising, Zumba and nothing, not even one pound. I am overweight and it gets me depressed."


"The extended release tablets enable me to maintain a normal functioning rate, without crashing."


"I took this well over an hour ago. My cough has not stopped, if anything, it almost feels like the Delsym made it worse."


"I am still on Sutent. 50mgs due to slight growth in the left lung otherwise stable. I have battled Ecoli this summer, that I got eating cooked seafood out of town. Otherwise I will celebrate my 5 year cancer Birthday 11/2/2013!"


"I was on a steroid previously however due to the fact that I was constantly getting bacterial & viral infections and putting on a lot of weight, the doctor took me off the steroid and prescribed Imuran.  So far it is working out better than the steroid."


"I have used epiduo for about 2 years, maybe going on three. or about 2 months after beginning the use of this product my skin was really breaking out terribly (because it is a retnoid: it brings everything to the surface making your skin break out a lot, but is good in the long run). Then around week 10 my skin cleared up and was actually looking pretty good. However, this past summer, my skin broke out terribly like it had the first time i used it, and has not exactly cleared up since. I still have breakouts (although not as bad) on my cheekbones, forehead, and chin."


"I started using Lortab and Percocet to control pain approximately 4 to 5 years ago. I then moved on to Morphine, Kadian, Opana, Roxicodone and eventually Duragesic/Fentanyl Patches. I was using up to 400 mg of Oxycontin/day in addition to the above mentioned for "break through pain". I used Methadone when it was available. I started Suboxone over a year ago and it was "the miracle" drug for me. I can't say enough about the Physician and Medication. If you're an opiate addict and ready to get better give Suboxone a try. You won't be disappointed."


"Just perfect for migraines and tension headaches"


"I suffer from sinusitis probably 3-4 times a year and everytime I go to my regular doctor he would prescribe, amoxicillin. I found this drug to take up to 2-3 days to begin its effect, but also had to deal with 3 tablets a day for 10 days. Recently I contracted it, and amoxicillin failed to rid me of my sickness so my doctor gave me avelox. This is my third day on it and almost all the symptoms have disappeared. Probably the only problem I've experienced with this is mild-moderate nausea when first ingesting the pill. This lasted anywhere from 5-10 minutes. Other than that, even on the first day I could feel myself feeling better. Definitely will choose this route next time."


"I took the pill the day of our "accident" and  41 days later I find out I'm pregnant"


"My father has been on Revatio for 20 months. His quality of life is greatly improved from the standpoint of adverse side effects he was experiencing while on another PAH medication.  His breathing issues are still well controlled and there are no side effects.  As for high insurance copays, Pfizer( manufacturer of Revatio) has a terrific Patient Assistance Program that is based on income.  Apply online at Pfizer.com.  The form is available there and must be completed by patient and prescribing physician.  There is no reason not to ask for financial help when it is available for your medications.  Most manufacturers have assistance programs so do a little bit of research and ask your doctor if he/she knows of any assistance."


"I had a sleep study done and had close to 300 leg movements a hr. Enough to drive anyone crazy. Not to mention no sleep. My neurologist tried requip no help, Mirapex,  no help. Then we tried neupro,  I take 6 mg patch and it is a miracle drug for me. If I miss putting on a new one I can tell in less then 5 min that I'm in for the leg war n no sleep. Only problem I had was when I applied then to the back of my shoulders, it gave me a bad skin reaction, very red and open wound.  Take to my doc he said there were 8 places to apply.  I chose my upper thighs near my hips and have not had any problems since. For me no patch no sleep. I'm also prescribed klonopin 1 mg at bedtime and 1 to 2 oxycodone  5/ 325 . And together it's the perfect combo ."


"I've been suffering from severe dysmenohrea (menstrual pain) since I was 14 years old. Every month I experienced nauseating pain from uterine contractions. Over the counter medications never helped me. I used Buscopan for 10 years and it completely stopped working for me.

My physician recommended Ponstel (Mefenamic Acid) and ever since I've been walking on clouds. It works wonders and COMPLETELY relieves my pain within 30 minutes. It works all day so I only have to take one pill in the morning. This medication saved me."


"When I started Remicade I felt amazing very quickly and even decided that I was able to start living my life again.  Unfortunately for me and my new boyfriend all the Remicade was really doing was masking my symptoms my Crohn's was very much still active as I found out on my 25th birthday when I was admitted to the hospital and then sent to a more qualified hospital as I live in a small town. I was in hospital for almost 2 months at this point trying various ways to try and get my Crohn's under control to no avail.  I ended up having my second surgery at that point and less than a year later having my third surgery. Remicade just wasn't worth the  $4000 per infusion in the end for me."


"I've had toenail fungus for 40 years and tried many medications.  My toenails would turn black and fall off.  One doctor suggested that letting them fall off was a viable solution.  Wonder what they teach in medical school these days. The only thing that helped was itraconozol which is a hazard to the liver.

A dermatologist prescribed ciclopirox.  I used a dremel tool to grind the infected nail down thinner and applied the ciclopirox.  In 3 weeks the black fungus festerd up which I ground off.  This is the most effective treatment I've used.  There is a 90% improvement in this time period."


"I have been taking Mexiletine for about 3 years for neuropathy in my feet.  It has been a great help in reducing the tingling effect.  I cannot obtain it now.  I am told that it is unavailable by insurance company and local drug store."


"This was my very first birth control pill that I've tried. Great pill at first. Cleared my skin only gained 5lbs in the 1 yr I was on it. However after the 7th month I started experiencing hair loss! I was known for my thick full beautiful long black hair, so this was very important to me. I continued to take the pill thinking the hair loss would eventually stop, but it only got worse. My hair would come off in chunks and I hated brushing it because it would pull out even more hair. My friends and family started noticing my hair loss. I stopped taking the pill immediately when a pharmacist told me it may be the pill. I've been off of the pill for 3 months haven't gained my hair back but at least it has stopped falling out!"


"I'm 67 yrs old, started smoking at 12, smoked from 2 to 3 packs a day until 5 years ago.  I started trying to quit then, I got hypnotized, used the patches, used the gum over and over and over, still always had nicotine in my system. Finally I used chantix!
It  has absolutely changed my life!
I am finishing up day 61 with no nicotine in my system! First time in 55 years I have been totally nicotine free! A dream come true for me!
people say it don't work, those eithe were not ready to quit or didn't take the medication right!
Thank you Chantix!"


"Was diagnosed with chronic Cluster Headaches at the age of 18, was finally put on verapamil and as long as I stick to the schedule of 2x240mg verapamil SR daily (one in morning, one at night) I have gone from 3-5 severe headaches a day to 1 or 2 less severe headaches per week! This medicine makes my life tolerable and livable again. It really is an amazing medicine, I often can't believe how effective it is and I really fear that it might stop working for me one day but 3 years in and still OK."


"Went to the ER for high blood pressure and was having a bad headache as well. Was given regalin cocktail and afterwards I have had the worse anxiety ever. I wanted to rip the I've out of my arm and run out of there. I will never let them give me those meds again."


"Best decision of my life! My acne since I've had in fourth grade is gone, and I feel so much happier. My confidence has increased massively and I am no longer depressed. The medicine did make me drowsy, ill-tempered, dry skin, and horrendous break outs. But, overall this medicine has worked wonders for me and is completely worth it!"


"Been on Epiduo for about a year. Maybe a bit less. 11 months or so. Use it in conjuction with Doxy pills.Ever since I was about 13/14 I have had moderate acne. Mainly whiteheads. Bad enough to notice but not bad enough to take up too much time as a teen. Didn't go away by the time I was 21 so decided to go see the doc. First week of Epiduo- No difference at all.

Second-fourth week- Breakout central. Avoided looking in the mirror at all and got through the days telling myself it would get better. From there it has gotten much better. Still get a few but this would have gone down maybe 70% from what it was.  Don't recommend it for those with dry skin though. When I started it was oily and now I have to use moisturizer every day for dry skin"


"The delivery of this product is so problematic that patients waste doses before they figure it out. "


"At a dose of 1500mg, I got very little results from this medicine."


"So as of right now I am sitting on my living room floor with a cold towel between my legs. I was fine for the first hour and was trying to go to bed until I got this burning and itching attack. From reading the reviews I am hoping this is over with by tomorrow. The cold towel does give relief but I think I'm about to get some ice and cortisone to see if it'll help more."


"Had 5 HPV warts on the perineum area, and two just up on my vagina and after 4 rounds of unsuccessful cyro I was referred to a Gyno who booked me in for surgical excision and gave me Aldara at my request citing that she had "little hope" it would get rid of them. She was 100% wrong, they started clearing almost straight away. I applied the cream to the warts every second day for two and a half weeks (using half a packet each time) and the warts have literally ALL gone. My side effects were insane with possibly the most intense burning I have ever felt, swelling, nausea and severe back pain and flu symptoms BUT I would do it again in a heartbeat."


"Reglan, given in a small dose in her IV takes my 16 year old daughter's migraine away. She is a chronic sufferer and has been for many years. She has been hospitalized for migraines. In an hour she is back to normal but sleepy from Reoglan, Toridol and another anti-nausea med. I'm going to see if she can take Reglan at home in pill form to save a trip to the ER."


"When all other meds/combo of meds failed my rheumy put me on mtx (8 tabs@ 2.5 mg. once a week).   I still take 4 mg prednisone twice a day, 400 mg of plaquenil at night, and folic acid every morning.  It's been a long road and a lot of ups and downs but I have seen the most progress since mtx was added to my combo of meds.   I still have some pain but the stiffness (which used to last most of the day) and the swelling has improved.  I am always nauseous and feel lethargic the first 24 - 48 hours after the mtx dose but 1-2 days of that is better than the alternative.   I've always been extremely active so it has been rough struggling to do simple things."


"Someone please tell me this pain actually goes away soon I am lying on my bathroom floor in the fetal position and the pain is getting worse in waves. How do I make it go away or just like is there anything to look forward to in regard to all the pain being gone along with the infection?

No one should ever use this product it is 100000 times worse than the infection itself just go to a doctor get a pill or take preventitive probiotics seriously do yourself a favor like I wish I had because IM IN HELL"


"I was diagnosed with Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome almost 2 years ago. I have been on Amitriptyline for about a year and a half. I recently went off because I ran out of refills and my insurance changed making a specialist visit expensive. Within a week I was extremely nauseous. The doctor called me in more and I started talking it again. Within a few days it went away. I am so thankful for this medication."


"I've been taking 100mg @ night for insomnia/anxiety for approximately 1 1/2 years! I love it! I take it about 30-45 minutes before bed and BAM I'm out! The only side effects I've noticed is talking in my sleep (nothing major though)!! I would highly recommend this medication for insomnia."


"I always wondered why they continue to make the other monistat products (3&7) since there's one that gets the job done in a day. Now I know. I put this in before bed and woke up with slight burning. Then as the cream started to come out everywhere it touched was on fire! If I didn't have to go to work I would've been icing my vagina, but no such luck. For half of the day I was absolutely miserable. I don't recommend this and will never be using again!!"


"Hello all,

I never really write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience with Skyla. After taking months to decide on which birth control method I wanted to use, I decided on an IUD as I don't plan on having children in my near future. I liked the idea of not having to take a pill everyday and some women's periods become lighter and some women stop getting their period all together.. (sign me up!). I got my Skyla inserted in March after my gyno recommended it. During the insertion, I experienced severe pain. I've broken my wrist in the past and the orthopedic surgeon had to pop my bone back into place while I wasn't on any pain medication and the pain I experienced during the IUD insertion was almost on that level."


"I'm 52 years old and have had psoriasis since I was 5. I went on Humira a few years ago and stayed on it for 3 years. It cleared me about 98%. I called it a miracle!  I decided to make some nutritional changes in my life for the better and went off Humira 6 months ago to see what difference my better eating habits may have made on their own. Unfortunately my psoriasis came back just as bad if not worse than before the Humira. I think I will be going back on it."


"Synthroid makes my eyes have a burning sensation."


"So far this is the best medication I've been on for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I have obsessive thoughts and ruminating as my compulsion and it was totally debilitating before. I was on mirtazapine for a while but felt emotionless and still had a lot of OCD-"crashes". Switched to Fluvox because mirtazapine made me gain a lot of weight. Finally losing weight now and have a normal appetite again! Obliterates obsessive thoughts and makes me feel really happy, plus I have all my strong emotions back, feeling more "me" again.
Frustrating side effect in insomnia (most nights I wake up 2-3 times for 30 mins at least and sleep very restlessly) but the headaches and nausea have both passed, so hopefully this will also pass."


"After spending more than a small fortune for years on products and medication prescribed by my dermatologist that did nothing, I demanded Accutane.  I told him I was no longer going to the dentist or the hair stylist, etc. because I was too embarrassed and wanted something that was going to work.  He said it had too many side effects, including depression, to which I replied, no, THIS (pointing to my face) causes depression.  FINALLY he agreed to give me the script.  I still can't believe how well it worked-the excess oil was gone and my face was so clear.  The only side effect was dry lips.  But, my acne returned same as before within a few months of being off of it. Wish I could get a life time script for it- It's the only thing that ever helped."


"I have been on this for 5 days, sort of working, still have the headache though.  I haven't really had any side affects yet.  But I was given a 21 day dosage for (2) 300mg capsules.  I have had 4 sinus infections since January.  Hope it helps get rid of the headache.  It has helped with the drainage and coughing though."


"After 7 days of not having complete bowel movements and suffering with IBD I took 2 of the Dulcolax Pink for women because I am a woman, I took them at 12 midnight and woke up at 6am with slight cramps and rumbling and felt the urge to use the bathroom and went just a little, after that I had a small glass of prune juice and drank my morning cup of coffee (with no creamer) and have had several trips to the bathroom which were very cleansing, yes I have had some cramping along with the strong urges to go, but the cramping was relieved after going and drinking some water and tummy massages, I feel much better now!!"


"I have only been on this pill for one cycle, but it seems as if my acne is worse. I was put on Trinessa solely for my acne and now I'm considering stopping. I have read reviews and the vast majority of those reviews mention a huge flare-up in their acne, just as I have, which makes me think that this isn't unusual. I really want to stick with it, but I'm not sure my self-confidence can handle it."


"I have been on implanon for almost three years now and will probably get it again when the time is due. When I first started my periods became spotty and then went away all together. It's fantastic. No mood swings, so weight gain, and no acne either. I was on the depo shot before this and that was complete opposite. I've had no issues with implanon and would definitely recommend it."


"I had this with my first child. It was awesome! I had been up a lot of the night with contractions and was exhausted that afternoon. I knew I didn't want an epidural so they gave me Stadol. It put me to sleep from 5-10 centimeters and they woke me up when it was time to push!"


"I am now on the last week of my second pack of Tri Previfem. I started using this medicine only for birth control, and it has caused many side effects. The first few weeks I had severe headaches and since I started taking it, I have noticed weight gain, also my breasts have definitely become bigger and are always very sore. The first month of taking it my period was much heavier than usual and lasted longer. I have noticed I have been more depressed as well. However; for the purpose of birth control I haven't gotten pregnant. But I think I will be switching to a different one soon."


"First birth control is been on so I had high expectations and they were completely crushed. I've never had headaches in my life but had constant terrible headaches on the patch and awful mood swings. Was constantly emotional and crying and just generally felt awful all around. Within the first 2 weeks I had already started rapidly gaining weight and it didn't slow down at all, within the short span I had taken the patch (3 months?) I went from maintaining around 110-113lbs to maintaining 123-125lbs and not being able to lose weight AT ALL!!! I was worried about weight gain, stuck to my pre bc regime and still gained the weight. Worst part is that even 8 months after I got off the medication I still haven't been able to lose the weight gained"


"first the shot is very painful and i have a very high pain tolerance. the whole time i've never been in remission and for about the past year and a half it stopped working which means options are out."


"I had acne and i used duac cream it really is good but i only use it when i need to because i have friends who it has stopped working because there skin built up a tolerence to it (or something like that) ..really helpful always makes my acne clear"


"I have scoliosis and lots of leg cramps due to diabetes. Soma has a relaxing effect and your muscles release. I've been taking them for 9 years. I take 4 per day no long term problems for me. "


"I used it before I went to bed and I woke up feeling cured of the YI. I didn't have any of the burning like others  have  talked about.  The only weird thing is I've had a really bad headache for 3 days now. I feel like I have a bad hangover. I've never experienced that before using this product. I'm going to ask my doctor about it."


"Thank you for balanced information. My mother (77), learned  purple coneflower from her grandmother. It still grows in our gardens for tea or infusions (upper chest poultice in grave situations), but not on a long-term basis (more than a week), NOR unless definitive symptoms have appeared - in the individual or several household members/ frequent visitors. Not even those allergic to ragweed have ever had an adverse reaction."


"I have been on Lutera for 2 months. The only bad side effect I'm having is horrible cramps during my period. I've had a baby before and the cramps feel like early or Braxton hicks contractions. The bleeding is light. No acne, break thru bleeding or decrease sex drive.  The other side effects like dry eyes with contacts, nausea here there is bearable . I just wear my glasses sometimes. I haven't had any weight gain. I had a really bad headache before this period. And it lasted about a day or so. Other than that I'm satisfied with the pill. It's doing the job of keeping me from getting pregnant."


"I took Flagyl several times before I had surgery to remove part of my colon.  It was quickly effective every time I took it.  I had no negative side effects. The worst was a bad taste in my mouth.  Would take again if needed."


"This medication has allowed me to avoid the ER/hospitalization for several years. Prior to taking it I was in the ER 2 to 3 times a year for uncontrolled tachycardia episodes."


"After 3 doses of this medication I had to call the Dr for something else, the nausea was horrible and I got a severe migraine as well. Seemed to take the strep throat pain away by the 2nd dose but I couldn't take the side effects."


"So I've been on nexplanon for about three weeks and have been bleeding for over two.  That was explained to me but I thought it would just be irregular bleeding rather than super long. I was hospitalized because I thought I was having a stroke turns out it was a severe complex migraine caused by the hormones. It mimicked a stroke and I get throbbing in the arm that has the implant. Doctors have done texts and say everything is fine but I know my body. Also my mood swings are almost worse than when I was pregnant with my son. I am super tired most of the time and my sex life has suffered most because of the prolonged bleeding.  I'm dizzy when I stand up and become short of breath easily. I work out alot but have no motivation anymore. Getting off it"


"This is the only antibiotic that actually works!!"


"I have been taking Apri for about 2 years now. At first, it was great. My periods were managable, extremely predictable, and only lasted a few days. I gained about 10 pounds in the first 5 months, and shortly after completely lost my sex drive. Recently my periods have been getting longer, as they used to be, and cramps are coming back as well."


"Relief in 12 hours from my painful sinus infection... will of course continue the regimen, I did also use a Neti pot and advil.

I am amazed at the results. I had my first decent night's sleep in a week."


"I have been known to fix a meal, send texts and emails while still asleep. I have also had phone conversations and not remembered having them on waking.,"


"I keep reading reviews of weight loss however I'm the complete opposite.  I'm rapidly gaining weight.  I gained 8lbs in 30 days. I have moments when I can't eat then moments when I can't eat enough and my sweet tooth is always active.  I will say however that I have gone from one pack of cigs a day to one pack lasting 3 days and almost on the verge of quitting.  My first two weeks on Contrave I was very sensitive emotionally."


"I was prescribed 300mg Omnicef.
1 capsule 2x a day.
Very bad experience. I have had extreme diarrhea since the third day of taking this med. it is now 2 weeks after I finished the dose and am still experiencing problems.
This med kills every "good" bacteria in your gut. I've been taking several different kinds of probiotics trying to get myself back to normal. This has been and still is an awful experience. Do not take this unless you like running to the bathroom every 30 minutes for weeks on end. I have not been able to eat much of anything and am still loosing too much weight. It is a very dangerous drug. I will NEVER take this again. "


"I had this inserted in March 2015. Literally in the beginning I had heaving bleeding and atfew times spotting for 4 months straight!!! I went with my doctor with the intentions of removing it but she encouraged me to take BC pills for only month straight to help regularize my period. Surprisingly it actually helped. Unfortunately 3 mths ago I started bleeidn and spotting every other week rather than one month. Now I'm really wanting to remove it becuase it's a month already that it has not stopped. I previously had the implanon and now got this thinking I would be okay like last time but NOPE I was oh so wrong!!!!!! I have horrible mood swings and cramping. I don't want to risk getting pregnant again and trying to suck it up."


"It has helped with anxiety so much but it made me space out a lot so we had to reduce the dose, but it does work."


"Worked amazing and turned my life around for 1-4 months then I got bad again and now I'm on something else, but Lexapro does effect my weight but I felt so amazing for 3 months and that was more important to me at the time."


"It helps 70 percent"


"I have tried dozens of antidepressants in the past. None of them really worked for me. In 2009 I saw a new doctor who prescribed Pristiq. The beginning side effects weren't great, I had increased anxiety, night sweats, and trouble sleeping. The side effects only lasted the first week. I recently changed insurance and my copay was quite high, so my doctor decided to try something cheaper, which was Wellbutrin. I was on that for 8 weeks and I never felt worse in my life! I cried all the time, constantly feeling the fight or flight response. The anxiety was unbearable. Recently had my doctor put me back on the Pristiq and all is well. Worth the copay!"


"This month it's my second shot, but I've been bleeding for almost 2 month! It's ruining my relationship it sucks I just want the bleeding to stop. It's effective and great but the bleeding feels non-stop it's like you won't bleed for the whole day but once it's night... surprise!  If you can't handle the bleeding for this long I recommend not going on it and rather then the pills. I'm just upset about how much blood can come out!!!?"


"I have terrible leg pain/neuropathy as I am pre-diabetic. I discovered accidentally that a low dose of prednisone erased the pain completely and gave my ability to walk back. My Dr was concerned about the long term side effects- 5 mg a day - so wanted me to try Celebrex instead. What a disaster. Terrible stomach and back pain . My inflammation and severe pain came back with a vegeance. Back on prednisone . For all the naysayers- this drug gave me my life back. I am dedicated to losing weight so the pre-diabetes issue goes away- and I can get off of Prednizone. This drug gave me my life back. Sounds like the high dosage given to patients on this site caused major unpleasant side effects - my low dosage did not result in any negative effects."


"Medicine kept me from sleep. It had the opposite effect."


"Nortriplene isn't a very good medication for chronic headaches. My neurologist put me on 25mg 2 tabs at bedtime.it's suppose to make you sleeply,however it's quit the opposite, it keeps you awake and makes you very irritable.and you still have a headache,and causes weight gain.

medication,especially"


"I have been on this medication for over 6 years now, 150 dose although it does help quite a bit if you're forgetful like me and miss a dose you're going to be in a world full of trouble even one day will make you feel sick although I still get panic attacks now and then. I find it does really help."


"It didn't work for me, I was on 40mg initially to start, and it wasn't helping, I could feel myself slipping into a worse depression, so the doctor upped it 60 mg. I then started breaking out in hives which itched so bad I would scratch them open (now have scars). Although even at 60, it still wasn't working for me. Off to find another substitute for seroquel (that's not working anymore either). I hope it helps other though, it just didn't work for me."


"I have been on the NuvaRing for a little over 3 months (because my doctor made me see if it would get better although I tried to change to something else less than a month in). I have gained 15 pounds, lost my sex drive, and have been extremely Moody and unable to feel like myself. However I would have to say the worst side effect is the Breast tenderness. I have been on many different birth controls and this one has more unpleasant side effects than any other birth control."


"Good efficacy."


"Terrible experience. Pills caused me to have anxiety at work, but worst of all I had pain and pressure on my chest. This medication is known for causing pulmonary embolism so as soon as I started feeling the pain on my chest area, I immediately stopped taking it. I asked my OB about my symptoms and he pretty much told me that this medication wouldn't cause pulmonary embolism even though it is known to do such a thing. I listened to my body and everything went away soon after quitting."


"I got the shot Jan 2014. I bled every day for the first three shots - 9 months. I wasn't allowed to get off of it because my mom was in charge. After the third shot I haven't had a period or spotting since. I have gained a lot of weight, around 50 pounds to this day. I really believe it's because of the shot because my eating habits haven't changed and I work out more now than I did before. The shot doesn't hurt but it feels uncomfortable for about a day or two. I was considering switching to Nexplanon (the implant in your arm) but after reading those reviews I think I've decided to stay with the shot. I haven't gotten pregnant and I haven't had my period since the third shot. If I don't get the weight off soon I will switch."


"I think this really goes to show that birth control effects different bodies in very different ways. I love this birth control. I have been on several (3) other birth controls and not one of them have ever been this reliable. I get my period every month on the same day almost down to the hour. I haven't gained any weight and I don't have side effects. I absolutely know I can depend on this pill and I wouldn't take anything else."


"Lost 45 lbs on this medicine and couldn't be happier. This pill works.
I have kept the weight off for 6 mos now and desire to lose another 15 - 20 Lbs so I'm going back on it. My belly has shrunk!
5 ft 2 started at 212 lbs, now 167 lbs.
Some people that haven't seen me in a while do a double take.
Counting my calories, exercising 5 days a week, keeping a food diary and drinking lots of H2O helps too.

Good luck all!"


"I have taken Provera once before to help regulate my period. My menstrual cycle is very irregular (I can go up to 6 months between cycles with some cycles lasting up to 3 months) and it seemed to have worked after the first time taking it. However, after six months or so my periods became irregular once again. I've just started taking it for the second time and it seems to be working, although I will have to say it's given me some pretty intense mood swings."


"I am currently using this and i had full force inch to inch acne on my face and now they have reduced and faded and I love it! I felt bad about my skin for two years and I know by next month after my treatment I will finally leave my house with confidence. Even going to the doctor sat in the waiting room before getting prescribed this I was self conscious but now I feel that DUAC has not only helped my skin, but my life too."


"I switched from orsynthia to kariva due to painful sex. I was cautious to try it seeing all the bad reviews but I'm glad I read them considering I had many of the same problems. First of all, your period SHOULD come during the first two days of the placebo week, that didn't happen. I got my period at the very end of the week each time with bad cramps. Flow wasn't terrible still kind of heavy for birth control though. I also didn't like was how many headaches I would get; at least 3-4 a week. I would also feel very foggy and tired all the time. My appetite has definitely changed on this also, I would constantly want to eat all the junk food I could find. Didn't gain much weight but still. Boobs also got bigger. I'm changing back to orsynthia!"


"I have been taking Lo Loestrin Fe for about 3 1/2 weeks; I've completely finished all of the blue pills for my first pack and take the first white one tonight. The only physical side effects I've experienced are moderate breast tenderness and yesterday I noticed a small patch of acne on my face. I am not really prone to acne and if I do get it it's just one pimple on my nose, forehead, or chin, but this time it's a patch of a bunch of small pimples on my cheek/nose, almost like a rash but not. I feel I cannot rate this pill 100% efficiently because I'm only on the first month, but I thought I'd write one anyway."


"I was opiate dependent for 5 years... Prescription opioid that is. Only one time did I use heroine 2 supplement prescription opioids. I have been on Suboxone since last Tuesday and I can honestly say I feel like a new person... Honestly people if you're thinking about it... It is totally worth a shot!!"


"The negative side effects were too much to deal with. I couldn't handle the IRRITABILITY, agitation, depression, decreased libido and penis size, constipation, chemical odor in my excessive sweating. I couldn't remain in a deep sleep at night, feelings of helplessness and insecurities only when using Strattera. Sadness and I can understand how suicidal thoughts tend to develop on this medication. There was a slight increase in my concentration. After discontinuing abruptly the most intense nightmares and sleepless nights followed. Good luck, I hope you're one of the fortunate ones that this medication worked for. I am a 30 yr old male."


"It works very well"


"When I first started any medication, I was put on Depakote and Risperdal. However the Risperdal made me gain 40 pounds in 2 months, so I had to get off of it. After that I was put on Geodon for my delusional behaviors and auditory hallucinations. The Geodon helped but only barely scratched the surface. They added Abilify to the mix and I was so unbelievably tired that I couldn't even walk a straight line, so they took me off the Abilify. I'm currently going back to doctor in a couple days to be put on something else. I've heard of other people getting a miracle out of Geodon, but it just didn't cut it for me."


"I am 18 and have been on Depo since I was 15 due to severe menstrual bleeding. When I first got the shot I noticed my bleeding kept lightening up until my second shot and it stopped all together. I eat like a pig, but that's not really a big deal for me. During the first 4-5 months I lost 40 pounds, and slightly over a year later I've gained 20 back. I know a lot of girls fidget and carry on over the weight issue, but if you exercise daily and eat appropriately, it won't turn into a big deal. I definitely recommend this to my friends who either have bleeding issues or just don't want to get pregnant. Works PERFECTLY in both cases; at least for me!"


"I had to leave a review for this medicine because I consider it to be a wonder drug. I am prone to bronchitis and I've tried everything: amoxicillin, augmentin, ampicillin, z-pack, omnicef, etc. Biaxin is the only--and I mean ONLY--drug that will work on my bronchitis. The worst side effect for me is hunger to the point where I feel like my stomach is eating itself, but I'll gladly temporarily put up with that rather than cough myself to death! This is an amazing medication--it gets the job done when nothing else will."


"I've been on Niaspan for about 2 months, and its has been like a miracle medicine for my condition. I suffer with ulcers really bad on my fingers. Before starting the Niaspan I had ulcers on every finger on both hands (very, very, painful), was on pain medicines constantly, however I'm now off the pain medicines since last week, ulcers are drying up tremendously. The flushing is awful, the burning, and itching is hard to describe. I called my doctor and he said we can try something else, but this is working and I'm trying to hang with it. "


"This pill was perfectly effective for preventing pregnancy. However, it was not a pleasant experience for me. Having been on Junel Fe with no issues for several years, my pharmacy switched to Gildess, and I immediately started having problems. Outrageous mood swings, like to the point of fighting with my husband and son over every little thing and bursting into tears for no particular reason (things which are NOT normal behavior for me!). Much heavier periods than on Junel, gained about 10 lbs despite no substantial changes in diet or exercise levels. It was totally miserable, I was glad when they switched again to Blisovi Fe (better than Gildess, still not as good as Junel.)"


"Awful I've been taking this pill for a year it made me gain 20 pounds causes headaches an really bad cramps and didn't help with my period after the first few months DO NOT TAKE IT"


"I started taking nortriptyline to prevent my headaches and migraines. The first month it seemed to work pretty well and I didn't have any headaches. But I started feeling depressed (which I never am), extreme irritability and a low to no sex drive.  I stopped taking the medicine after two months and gave myself a 3 month break.  I just started taking them again and all the side effects came racing back!  I would much rather have headaches than deal with the side effects.  The depression feeling is so horrible."


"At first I loved this medicine it seemed to be working for the depression. But after upping my dosage to 40mg I began to experience brain zaps and if I didn't take it within a 24 hour period I would feel horrible. A year and a half later I have experienced brain zaps, sleep paralysis,  memory loss, horrible vivid nightmares, headaches, blurred vision in my left eye. I went to my doctor and he is weaning me off of it.  Just started Friday 01/13/2017 and I have not been able to function. This medicine is wicked. It needs to be taken off the market."


"I've taken Dulcolax before and it worked great.  I have a drawer of constipation pills cuz I always need something.  Yesterday at 4pm I couldn't poop & this has been going on for almost a week.  So I reached in my drawer & pulled out the Dulcolax & took 2 pills. Nothing happened until I woke up at 2:45am with severe heartburn & back pain. I thought I might throw up; it didn't  occur to me  the medicine could have caused this until my tummy started rumbling. I went to the bathroom a few times but only gas.  Finally I was able to go & had runny diarrhea for half hour straight. Every time I try to lay down to fall back asleep my stomach hurts again. It's now 4:30am & I'm still awake :("


"i had to switch bc (Tribessa) they said I was high risk for a stroke ,so I started using lyza. It works but I have had multiple periods in a month . I'll bleed for 4 weeks then be off for 2 days and start spotting again. That's turns into another full period I don't kno if my body isn't adjusting or what"


"Alright so I'll give you the full on details. It works great for me but you definitely don't want to be out of reach of a toilet within an hour after eating because you Have To Go. I suffer from severe constipation, I used to only go to the bathroom once every week and my pain from being so bloated just got ridiculous. Linzess really helps, even if I forget to take it for a few days and get backed up, it works to flush me out. Haha. I know. But still don't know what I would do without it because laxatives are Not good."


"Hard for treating my 20mos old daughter as the granules are gritty and the whole suspension isn't very exciting to taste. It works, but make sure your baby does not spit up medicine or get something else if they do."


"I take Carisoprodol.  It helps a good deal with my back pain.  I also take it with Acetaminophen w/Codeine #3 which also helps a good deal."


"Long story short: It was my first time, the condom broke, and I was terrified.

The next day (6 days ago), I bought the pill ($50.00) and took it as soon as I got home (approx. 26 hours after the incident).

I had no side effects, which kinda freaked me out more because I thought it wasn't working, but I started bleeding last night, (my period ended 8 days ago) so I'm guessing it worked. I will take a test later to make sure."


"My pharmacy gave me this one because they were out of stock of my usual birth control. Let me tell you it gave me the worst side effects! Side effects I have never experienced before on birth control. I had weight gain, acne, was very moody/depressed, I hated to be touched in anyway, and I also had a decrease in sex drive. It made me feel like I was turning into a different person. I recently talked to my gyno about it and she told me to stop taking it and to continue my old prescription of birth control. Something does not seem right about this birth control. I would give it 0 stars if I could."


"I lost my brother to Xanax- know the side effects before you start on this deadly drug.  It is lethal - my brother started having serious side effects from this drug - suicidal side effects- he ended up jumping of a 163 foot bridge.  I warn everyone out there to educate yourself on this drug before taking it."


"I had terrible side effects on this medicine. I was over active and couldn't stop making things, knitting, etc. all through the night . I couldn't sleep and my balance was off. I fell in the shower and hurt my neck. This was a terrible time for me."


"Really bad after taste and didn't helped me at all. I'm seeing other options now to help my with the dry mouth."


"I was doing good on this for about the first 2 months now it seems I need something a bit stronger. Looking for the next upgrade."


"I have 20  years of public speaking experience as it's been about 75% of what it is that I do for a living.  I loved it and have always been good at it.  Over the last two years, I've developed these severe panic attacks before giving a presentation and they were progressively getting worse.  The blood would rush to my face, my heart beat would pound in my ears, my voice would shake, I couldn't control my breathing or train of thought.  This sudden inability to do what I've always done led to depression.  I finally went to see my family physician.  She immediately prescribed me propanolol.  I take 1 10mg pill 30 minutes before public speaking and I finally feel normal again.  None of the feelings I have leading up to the attack appeared."


"I've been on Victoza for weight loss for approx 6 weeks. I was started on 0.6 the first week, 1.2 the second and 1.8 the third.  I had a touch of nausea the first two weeks but found that if I ate a small snack (carrot, apple) the nausea went away. I've lost 18 pounds so far and I feel great."


"For anyone suffering from depression I cannot tell you how much this medication has changed my life.  I had been suffering with depression and anxiety for years, severe depression started a year ago when I lost my father, I had
Been taking Zoloft 100 mg for about 5 years, worked great for the anxiety but did nothing for my depression. My doctor added Wellbutrin 100 mg to my Zoloft, the Wellbutrin was awful, gave me kind of an agitated energy and no help with the depression. I'm on day 3 with Cymbalta, weaning off Zoloft, so 50mg Zoloft a day with 30 mg Cymbalta.  Before I started taking Cymbalta I was to the point of just wanting to go to sleep and never wake up. Cymbalta has given me back my life! I only wish I had known about it
sooner!"


"I started taking Saxenda July 1st, Today is December 17th, I am down 45 pounds! Portions are way smaller now. I feel a lot better. I did have alot of nausea at first, my PCP suggested I inject this before bedtime to sleep through the symptoms. It has worked and now no side effects! I will continue taking this medication."


"I had this inserted in January this year. I am getting it taken out because I cannot handle it any longer. I have been bleeding for months on end, with like a 2-3 day window of normality. It was really the only birth control I could take so I really tried to stick it out, because they say after 6-8 months it should settle. It hasn't. I really hope this works for some people but it has made my life so difficult. Mood swings, anger, irritability is through the roof. Good luck, I hope you don't have the same experience."


"I have suffered from restless legs syndrome since the age of 18 but at that time and until my 40's I would get long bouts of remission. Once I hit my 40's the RLS became relentless, not only in my legs but also my arms and strange sensations to touch in my fingers.  I tried Mirapex but had horrible nightmares.  Then I tried Requip for many years but started getting augmentation during the day.  Increasing the dose helped for a little while and then it just got even worse. I have been on the Neupro patch for several months and it does control the symptoms very well.  Have only had a few mild episodes.  However, the patch makes me extremely sleepy in the daytime which is a big problem as I work full-time and have fallen asleep at work."


"Used Exforge for past 5 months. Had blood pressure of 160/90 and experienced swelling in feet. It did get my blood pressure down from 160/90 to 120/67. Causes slight light headedness, because of that, will try lisinopril."


"I used it years ago with great success. Not sure what they changed in the formula, but it no longer works for me personally. It used to block some fat which obviously came came inyour poo kind of orangey in color....it doesn't do this anymore....just gives me diarrhea. I'm not wasting anymore money."


"I've been on seroquel twice now. I was hearing voices all day that affected my PTSD, then it was a falling block thing with my anxiety and depression.

I love this medication because I also have sleeping problems - falling asleep and staying asleep.

There's XR and non XR (time release). I'm on 450; the higher you are on, the longer it takes to fall asleep.

The only bad thing about this medication is weight gain. Be careful with that. I did research on all schizophrenic medications and they all cause weight gain.

Just a note; the reason I pay $60 is because I need to take 300 + 150 to make 450. The XR is $15 more. I go under blue cross blue shield, if this helps anyone."


"Hey all, I just wanted to share my experience because I was so scared to get skyla at first because of all the negative reviews. I've had mine for a week now. The insertion process is hard (be sure to take off work after) I had severe cramps for about 4 hours and then minor cramping the next day. Since then I have had basically no pain. Me and my boyfriend waited 5 days before having intercourse and there was no pain when we did (yay!) I still am spotting which is kind of annoying but overall, I'm really happy with this."


"I'm 18 and have severe acne all over my back- at least, I did. 4 days after starting Amnesteem my acne was almost all gone. 2 weeks into the treatment and I don't have a single pimple or blackhead. The side effects are taking their toll, however. Red burned face from getting sunlight for over 2 minutes. Dry flaky face. Dry bleeding lips. Good news is that my doctor said I am responding so well that instead of 5 months, I may only need 2-3 months."


"Im 18 years of age and this is my first birth control I've ever been on. I've been using it for a month and a week now. Ever since I started using it, I've been feeling very skeptical, anxious, and worried. I've been experiencing bloating and pelvic cramps here and there. My acne is all over the place but that isnt surprising because my face always broke out even before the bc. Within the last month, I spotted for about 2 days. I've been takin my pills every day at the same hour. Within the first month I've used condoms as well. I just hope everything is ok ."


"Severe constipation started within 2 days after I started this pill (had been on low ovral for years prior, but currently unavailable),  acne followed, and now 5lb weight gain in past 3 weeks.   The stomach craps are so painful (constipation-related) that I am completely distracted throughout the day,  every day now.  I cannot wait to finish cycle and move on to another pill.  I've taken many different types of pills in the past 20 years...never had a single issue of any sort until this one."


"I have had Skyla for 4 months, before insertion I took 800mg of motrin, while the procedure still hurt, it only lasted for a couple of minutes. After I left I took another motrin in hopes to avoid any cramping, I felt a little weird at first kind of delicate I suppose but nothing horrible. That night I had some painful cramps but nothing some ibuprofen couldn't handle. The next day I felt completely fine, just some minor cramps here and there but no weight gain or mood changes. I chose this birth control because I was having irregular periods, I am 24 with no children and live an active lifestyle. It has been a great experience, I do not really have periods anymore and it has regulated all of my pms symptoms."


"At 60 I suffered ED after a heart attack.  After three years with a loving understanding girlfriend I decided to try Viagra.   My doctor told me to try 25mg.

All I can say is that it works extremely well for me.  Mild flushing in my face but certainly not bothersome.  The amazing thing is that I can go for as long as I want which makes her extremely happy.  I only see her every couple of weeks so our lovemaking sessions are around three hours long.  Even after an orgasm I can keep going for as long as I want.

The effect lasts about four hours and it worked within one hour for me.

Very pleased !"


"Received Synvisc injection about 3 weeks ago and experiencing severe pain at injection site. This does not seem normal."


"It has worked well for me...I have been on it for just under 3 weeks, and I have only used my rescue inhaler twice."


"I've been on this medication for 3 months now, so my body is used to it. The only problem I experienced in the first month was breakthrough bleeding or spotting around the 2nd to 3rd week of the pills. My physician told me this might occur if I didn't wait until my next period to start it (which I didn't). Other than that I have no experienced any other symptoms. The pills have made my period a lot lighter and my cramps less severe. They also regulated my extremely irregular period! They haven't cause any weight gain, which seems to be a big concern for people when looking for a pill to try. I've actually been losing weight (with diet and exercise) with no added trouble due to the pill. My skin has cleared up great too!"


"Here's the run down of my experience with nexplanon. Have had it a couple months shy of a year.

Month one- this is great, haven't had any side effects, can't even tell this thing is in my arm.

Month 2- k theres some spotting throughout the month, but I was warned that might be a side effect and didn't have my period the first month, still okay though.

Every month after that- ok I've made several trips to Victoria secret/pink spending hundreds of dollars because all my underwear have been ruined. If you think you have a safe day where you can wear cute panties, YOU DON'T. Pretty sure I'm gonna need a blood transfusion soon. My mood is fine one minute, the next I don't want to be touched, talked to, or even looked at. DON'T GET THIS."


"I'm getting my first Xolair shot today.  Currently I am covered in hives from head to toe, itching severely.  My last hive out break was in June 2016 and they went away after 6 weeks on their own.   I'm unresponsive to all the medication, prednisone, zyrtec, ranitidine, singular, gabapentin (for itching) hydroxyzine, Benadryl.   I take them all when I have a flare up.   I'm absolutely miserable and call my allergy specialist daily.  This current flare up has been going for a few days and I had some xolair waiting for me in the office since June.  I'm excited that this may be the cure that I need to prevent this misery.   Will keep you posted."


"Initial 12 days were awesome.  My eyes felt completely back to normal.  I did have the forewarned burning sensation and metallic taste in mouth when administering the drops.  However so worth it for the improvement in my vision.  I have now been using Xiidra for 4 weeks and the effectiveness seems to be going down.  I have had multiple bad vision days and had to use refresh drops all day long.  I have also in the last few days starting having an itching sensation in the inter corners of my eyes.  I go back to the Dr tomorrow, hoping Xiidra continues to work but skeptical.  Also I will not be able to continue if the cost is $400+ per month."


"Only improvement would be a pen"


"I am not a fan of this pill. It's the first bc pill I ever took to help with irregular periods and pre menstral migraines. Although it did help my migraines a LITTLE, my period was worse than it was before and my emotions were going crazy. One minute I was laughing the next I was bawling over nothing. I was also woken up daily if I turned over in my sleep because my breasts were so sore 24/7. I took this pill about 4 or 5 months but would not recommend it."


"Absolutely horrible. If I could give this a ZERO, I would. I've tried all 3 types thinking maybe a less concentrated dose would be easier on me....HA! Not even a little bit! The burning and itching is absolutely unbearable. It caused terrible pain and swelling and I had to sit on ice to make the pain stop. Completely ridiculous to sell this product to anyone! I will gladly keep my yeast infection for a couple extra days next time until I can see my regular doctor.  Stay far, far away from this product!!!!"


"This is the first preventative drug I have used that offers both short term relief to my athsma, I have used it whilst suffering an attack and the symptoms were alleviated quickly, and long term prevention. I can be quite slack in renewing my script and my athsma, and all its nasty side affects usually come back with a vengeance within a month. I'm on a high dose and I take four puffs daily, two times in the morning and again and night. I have never had trouble sleeping whilst using Symbicort. I can't recommend this medication enough, I have to take it for the rest of my life, the drug is so unobtrusive so the thought of this doesn't worry me."


"Was on it for about a year and 2 months. Experienced no weight gain or mood swings. My acne was not severe by any means but it did flare the first month I started taking low-ogestrel, which went away the next month. Still get occasional pimples closer to my period. Had to switch because after about 11-12 months I started spotting during the active pills, which turned into full blown periods that would last for 2 weeks. Tried to ride it out because my doctor suggested it might be a hiccup, but it continued for two more months. Was bummed because I loved this birth control."


"Because my migraines start while I am asleep, I do not get the "lights" prior to onset. I start by having ringing in my ears around 11 p.m., then around 2:30 a.m. the pain starts.  If I take a shot at that time, I can function during the day.  If not, around 4 to 5 a.m. I awake with a full-blown, blind-in-one-eye migraine and I cannot function for about 12 hours. Later it feels like someone took a baseball bat to my head and it hurts."


"I've been taking Klonopin 0.5mg at bedtime for about 8 years. I'm only 108lbs so I don't need a huge dose. I've had no side effects and no panic attacks.  There has been a handful of times that I have felt any generalized anxiety and I have been under extreme amounts of stress."


"Just ended day 9 on this medication & I've lost 11 pounds.  I've always been a hyperactive male & didn't have to worry about my weight until a major change of career about 2 years ago. I'm 36 yrs old (maxed weight at 260)& I've always been on my feet thru all job changes, as a on-the-go person up until my last job change 2 yrs ago. Now, I'm a tech support phone agent for a MAJOR technological company.. working 50 to 60 hrs every week. My diet & calorie intake has not changed since I hit adulthood, what changed was how I spend my day. This med keeps my pulse almost exactly at 129 thru my inactive workday, raising my metabolism while I cant on my own. So far I've noticed NO negative side effects. I'm very optimistic about this medication."


"Had panic and anxiety every day - was non-functional.  Started taking this medicine 2 years ago and it saved me, gave me my life back. Now my doctor wants me to try to wean off to see how I do.  I'm taking only 10 mg per day before bed, but even trying to cut it back slightly makes me feel jittery and slightly anxious.  Am going to try to stay the course and see what happens.  Perhaps it would be easier to just stay on the med, but I know long-term it's not good.  So, we will see what happens."


"My husband and I have 3 kids and are very good about tracking my ovulation cycle to prevent pregnancy. This particular time we had sex my calculation was one day off. Within 24 hours I caught the mistake and within 36 hours took the plan b pill. My period is like clockwork so when it didn't come, I gave it another week, and took a pregnancy test and I was pregnant. I think plan b just makes you think it worked but 9 times out of 10 most of the women who take it aren't aware of their ovulation cycle. I pay close attention to my body and when my period didn't come on the expected day I knew I had to be pregnant but waited it out to make sure. I would bet most women aren't even ovulating when they are taking plan b to ward off pregnacy."


"This drug helped me feel much better, calm and peaceful. After taking the drug for 4-5 years, the only drawback I noted was a slightly diminished sex drive. After life improvements, I felt I was ready to quit, so I asked my doctor about quitting. He said I could simply quit.  Mistake!  At first I did not know what was going on and did not know it was related to the withdrawal.  Then, I researched it on the net, and found that to be the problem."


"The side effects are brutal. Stomach aches, nausea, bloody stools, headache, diarrhea, increased blood pressure just to name a few. This medicine did give me some relief from pain at the cost of the side effects. Be careful with this medicine, I won't take this med anymore."


"After the second week on this medication, I ER  from having a 7-10 day cycle to bleeding every day with clots. The doctor increase dosage and I got worse. I stop taking it and now I'm almost always hurting. The bleeding hasn't stopped and I'm miserable. The worse thing ever was taking this medication."


"I get a cold sore 1 or 2 times a year, and it quickly spreads to a big sore and then leaves scars.  I began taking Valtrex and immediately within 2 days it was under control.  The next time I felt that tingling I began using it right away and the next day it was pretty much gone.  My Doctor also gave the the ointment to put on my lip which helped 2 x.  This is a great medication."


"I have been taking this medicine for a year and a half now. I have gained 50 pounds since I started taking it and it has been absolutely frustrating. No matter how healthy I eat and how much I exercise the weight won't come off."


"I have had many bladder infections in my lifetime and twice was prescribed nitrofurantoin.  Both times I took this medication I got a fever and was really lightheaded, had bad diarrhea, and was dehydrated severely probably because I had to force myself to eat and drink due to severe nausea on top of the diarrhea.  My bladder infection symptoms didn't improve either.

The first time I took this medication I just assumed the symptoms were from my bladder infection getting worse and not improving.  Either way I ended up passing out at work and being taken by ambulance to the hospital for severe dehydration.
The second time I took the medication(after I told my doctors it didn't work the first time and they convinced me to try it again) same."


"It works ! After taking seneca for quite a few years it stopped working. Plugged  up, cramps. Doctor put me on linzess and each morning I take it 2.5 hours before I leave to work. Usually flushes me out 3-4 times withing 30 minute period of time."


"Severe cramping and burning sensation almost breathless with pain;
 my arm went into a spasm. All this lasted about 10- 15 seconds - they must have heard me in the waiting room.  Just glad it didn't stop my heart."


"I have been on 100 mg Nucynta 4x a day for several years. Took a long time for me to grow used to it but alas.. i did. And you will. I never had any side effects at all and this med initially controlled the pain from a level 2 fusion, facet joint arthritis of the spine, 5 exploratory wrist surgeries and some other things but didn't last long.. I have never tried any other narcotic for pain and have decided since opiates have gotten so badly out of hand lately and the laws are going to be majorly tightening on them soon that I am not refilling the Nucynta this time. I am going off the pain killers cold turkey. Good luck to you all with your pain and finding what works for you all."


"Insomnia cleared by use of Ambien. Have been using nightly for about 12 years. No side effects whatsoever. However, my dosage is small. "


"I developed an ulcer after gastric bypass surgery.  Carafate has worked quickly to relieve the volcano like feeling in my new stomach pouch."


"My mirena was inserted less than a month ago. The side effects were okay initially with the cramping. I did have spasms in my rectal area. I had a follow up to check for the strings  and the strings could not be found. An ultrasound was completed and the IUD was found out of place. I had to get an x-ray as well to confirm the position. Now I have to have outpatient surgery to get it removed. I hoped that I wouldn't have to go through this. But I guess that I may have been at a higher risk since I'm nursing. I will not use this again."


"I've been on this for almost 2 months. I have mixed feelings on it. Psychologically, I'm fine. No mood swings or anything. I had one period so far and it came on time like it usually does. Normally, I get severe cramps and I heavily bleed for most of the 5 to 6 days I get it. This period was very light and I barely had any cramps at all. (Which was a nice change.) I do occasionally cramp every now and then between periods and I've also spotted for 2 days. This was 2 weeks before my next period is supposed to come. I've never spotted before and I have taken this pill on time every day. My biggest problem is my boobs hurt so bad. I don't even need to touch them and they are unbearable. A bit of weight gain as well."


"I have been on almost every antidepressant and bipolar medication there is and Pristiq is the first one where I don't hear everyone telling me how much better I act yet don't feel better in my head. I actually feel better and have less manic episodes, the only down of it is that my insomnia has gotten worse but I can deal with lack of sleep if it means not feeling the way I did!"


Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation

"I have never had heartburn. The day I started Pradaxa I had severe heartburn and have had it daily since. It doesn't seem to matter whether I take my pills after a meal, before or not at all. I got about one hour of sleep last night. If this continues, I will probably go back to Coumadin."


"Taking 500 mg twice a day for pertussis(whooping cough). While I do feel some relief from the pertussis, there are some nasty side effects to it.

Firstly. Horrible GI symptoms. The medication causes a horrible taste for several hours after taking it, and it was causing abdominal pain and a feeling of too much acid in my stomache and an uncomfortable pressure only relieved by vomitting. The GI symptoms were unbearable, but I found eating cheese immediately before swallowing the pill helpped immensly. I also started a probiotic and prilosec for the stomache acid.

Another issue was extreme muscle weakness (knees buckling) and loss of balance and coordination. I'm 21 with an athletic build and never had this issue before."


"I was given a shot of Tamsulosin in the ER and a prescription for Flomax at 7:30 Friday night, and passed one stone (possibly a sliver of the original) Sunday night at 11:30, and another (3mm) stone Monday at 3:30. The only pain meds I took was 600mg of Ibuprofen (and a TON of water!!!), and from beginning to end, on a scale of 1-10, the pain never exceeded a 3 or a 4!! Flomax and Tamsulosin are a miracle for kidney stones!!"


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"Just finished my first 1 liter dose about 2 hours ago.  Taste was not as bad as I was afraid of, honestly the lemon/salty taste reminds me very much of a margarita!  Started to work before I was finished drinking it, and already only 2 hours in I feel pretty cleaned out and the trips to the bathroom which where at first every five minutes are now every 15 minutes.  I don't have my next dose until 6 am tomorrow, so at this rate I am reasonably sure I will get some sleep tonight.  Some mild cramps but not bad.  With Blue Cross/Blue Shield my out of pocket was $20.  Worst part so far has been the nervousness leading up to my first dose after reading the horror stories on this site.  I slept though the night, up at 6 for dose 2, no problems."


"I LOVE the patch. I used to use  BCP but the thought of swallowing a pill everyday yearly made me feel literally nauseous when I took it...to the point I stopped and used condoms only. Needless to say, I have a beautiful 1.5yr old :-) after him I wanted to wait for another. Mind you before having him my periods were "normal." After having him, my period was EXTREMELY heavy lasting 5 to 7 days. I was going through 3 and 4 super pads WITH super tampons. I used with it each day until the last day. It was horrible! That lasted for a year because I breastfed. I got on the patch and I never thought I'd say my period is pleasant but I call it "cute and petite" no cramps. This is my 3rd of 4th month I love it"


"I diagnosed myself after reading a pamphlet in the Doctors office the other day.  It was like reading the story of my life for the last couple of years.  She put me on Nuvigil and I'm currently on my second day of it.  I've noticed a lot more awakeness and anxiety.  Slight heart issues I think like racing from time to time and one severely sharp pain yesterday but otherwise I really feel much better.  Too bad it's too late to save my marriage but at least I will be able to build a new life where before there would have been no way to cope.  Wish me luck guys.  I've had no headaches or jaw issues either."


"I had Liletta inserted 6 weeks after having my daughter. It's now been 3.5 months since insertion and I've decided I don't like this IUD. I am tall and somewhat petite (typically 127lbs at 5'9, weight gain was 27lbs during pregnancy) and I have noticed that I am actually gaining back the weight I lost after baby with this birth control. I am very cautious of what I eat and I exercise, I also intake very little carbs (I have a gluten allergy). I should be keeping weight off however I have gained 13lbs since getting Liletta. I am also experiencing oily skin with acne (first time in my life) along with lower back pain, mild hair loss, 2 months of consistent bleeding or spotting. I'll be making an appointment to get it removed tomorrow."


"Took 10 mg sample for three weeks straight; usually after dinner around 9:30 PM every night.  Helped with a "calm" feeling but would wake up in the middle of the night and then toss/turn.  Didn't seem to alter my mood in the AM (i.e., didn't wake up feeling refreshed or less depressed).  Had three weeks of mild diarrhea and dry mouth.  No other noticeable side-effects like nightmares.

The depression has affected marriage/work/friend relations.  On to the next set of meds."


"Started taking Temazepam when my parents were sick. I have had chronic insomnia for 20 years before resorting to asking the doctor for some help, as I was taking extremely high doses of Gravol/Dramamine and was lucky to fall asleep at 5 am only to have to get up at 6 am.  Started with some blue pill that left a horrible aftertaste, then Ativan  but that didn't work.  Finally started with Temazepam at night.  Take it a couple hours before bed, and then fall asleep almost as soon as my head hits the pillow. I will never come off this drug, I couldn't possibly return to crippling insomnia."


"7-13-16 will be my 4th injection I'm looking forward to it. I have had problems with opiates and alcohol threw out my life. Vivitrol has saved my life. The injection made me SUPER sensitive to everything hygiene products with alcohol in it certain glaucoma drops. Over the counter medications. Rough joint pain and I am not complaining. I can handle any side effect from Vivitrol because its so much better than being on drugs. Who ever came up with Vivitrol injections I want to thank you for saving my life. If any body truely wants to be clean give Vivitrol a try."


"Within one week again 12 pounds fatigue Moody and just being upset and crying for no reason"


"This drug saved my life. I have severe irritable bowel syndrome for 20 years and it completely stopped all my symptoms for 4 months. My doctor recommended that I repeat the treatment every 3-4 months."


"Yup no doubt it works. I take it at night before I sleep so then in the morning I am forced to wake up because the cramps hurt so much. But honestly it works, and the pain is bearable, and the result is awesome, a bunch of diarrhea later and I feel awesome!"


"Started taking for back pain took two doses and ended up in hospital with halucinations, dizziness, and feeling faint. Shortly after that my body started shaking uncontrollably from the inside making my legs feel like I had ran for days. "


"After failed ablations, as well as trying virtually every antiarrhythmic medicines on the market, amiodarone is the only medicine that controls my 13 year old's ventricular tachycardia.  Notable side effects for her are severe sunburn and marginal hyperthyroid (not to the level of where it needs to be medically managed)."


"This drug is very effective, chest infection appears to have cleared after 2 500mg tablets. However, side effects are so debilitating, I'd rather be ill!  Aside from the bitter taste, I'm suffering extreme vertigo and cannot keep any food down at all. I'm going to half the dosage and phone the Dr tomorrow to change to another antibiotic."


"Enbrel saved my life. I've had rheumatoid arthritis for 3 1/2 years. I had severe swelling and pain in almost every joint of my body, which coupled with the exhaustion, left me with little life.  The Enbrel with the weekly methotrexate makes me feel basically normal, and able to work and live like a normal person. I found the weekly pens to be very easy to use.  I moved to a country that doesn't have the pens, so now I'm on a twice weekly normal injection.  I'm terrified of needles and cry like a 2 year old if I see one, so my husband gives me the shots and I can barely feel them.  I thank the Lord everyday that I am able to have this medicine!"


"Second week definitely feeling better. Weight is stable. Curbs my appetite, couple bouts of blurred vision but overall good. Back to psych doctor next week. Will see where dosage goes. Hoping to have this permanent and drop Seroquel."


"Works really fast. "


"I am on day 3 1/2 of taking this and I have gone from hardly being able to get out of bed to back to almost normal function! My fever is mostly gone, the diarrhea and vomiting are gone and I feel almost back to normal. I do have some light headedness and still have a little bit of tummy cramping when I eat, as well as dehydration, but that is it, thankfully. A tip would be to eat before taking this pill and then I always eat a little something after taking it too and then drink a lot of water. I was recommended to eat a very bland diet for 11 days. I read online to eat soluble fiber instead of insoluble fiber and it has been helping a lot!"


"I've been taking this pill for two months, my first birth control I've ever been on, at first it was okay and it definitely cleared up my skin, bloating was expected but not wanted. I also experienced a lot of vaginal discharge. Now that I'm in the second month, however, I have begun cramping on top of the discharging. Sort of scary when you look up "cramping on the pill" and all the links have the title "signs of early pregnancy" :/"


Hyperlipoproteinemia Type IV, Elevated VLDL

"I have been taking Niaspan ER 2000mg for three months.  I am scheduled to get my first lab tests to determine its effectiveness on lowering my elevated Lpa level and whether my liver function is okay.  I have noticed that the medicine needs to be taken by 930 or 1000pm.  If I take the medication too late in the evening, I still can feel the effects of Niaspan when I get up for work the next morning.  I also noticed that taking it with water alone, causes the symptoms to be much worse than taking it with a small glass of milk or snack.  So I take it before 10pm with a small glass of milk or snack, and there seems to be very little symptoms."


"Offered immediate relief. Overnight patches started to heal"


"I've been on medication since 18 yrs old and this is by far the best than I've taken.

And it really works!! The side effects are unconfortable however in the beginning. But once they are gome I feeled good. I've started with 75mg was not enough. Once I was on 150mg the magic operates.And now I have been on 225mg for about 6 months. So far so good. I recommend it.

Best thing that happened to me in a while."


"I have been fat since I was ten years old. 5"9 213 and not very happy.I've been on  Belviq 14 months, I've lost 58 pounds  have had small headache a little tired as I have started to walk twice a week. No more high blood pressure and bad cholesterol. The best is no more need to hide from cheesecake or pizza. I am liking the new me but more to go."


"I have been using the Nuvaring for 4 or 5 months now and really love it overall aside from one annoying side affect. It is super convenient, easy to insert and remove, lightens my period, and has caused no emotional or physical side effects but ONE. Gas. Bloaty, trapped, frustrating, painful gas. It's very unfortunate because otherwise, it's a great birth control.
I've dealt with it hoping it would go away after a few months, but it hasn't. If you think it's an insignificant enough side effect to cope with, maybe it's the right one for you to try. I'm considering changing to a different one at the end of my next cycle."


"I'm as stubborn as it gets when it comes to taking medicine. I've been on just about everything for anxiety/ panic attacks. I began having panic attacks 5 months ago and have been living in complete fear. I couldn't even buy groceries without feeling like I was being pulled to the floor. I have every physical symptom of panic. Racing heart, chest pain, dizziness, I've even hyperventilated so bad that I've passed out. This medicine works. My doctor gave me 1mg tablets that are scored. I take half a mg and the panic is instantly gone for the entire day. It's a life saver. I really dread when I have to come off this medicine because it makes me feel human again, which is why I give it a 9/10."


"Just drank first 16 ounces- couldn't finish it all- drank first 16 ounces of water- the prep makes me gag and vomit some.  Stomach is hurting and I'm so queasy.  There has got to be an easier way to prep- this my 4th colonoscopy so I knew what was ahead -   Can't wait to be sedated and have this be over."


"Today was day 15....definitely noticed clothes fitting looser.  Have not weighed myself, but I wear a uniform so it is noticeable.  Was worried about negative side affects and have not experienced any of them yet.  Can't afford to be short tempered on my job as it is high stress already.   My insurance did not cover the drug.  My cost was $140 at CVS."


"I have been taking Viibryd for three weeks now. I started on 10mg with food and instantly had severe diarrhea, dizziness, and just felt a little mentally absent. I went to bed that day, already feeling mental relief from lifelong MDD. My doctor had me reduce to 5mg for two weeks, which I did, and taking the pill with food and reducing the dosage helped tremendously. I am up to 10mg now and I feel absolutely amazing. The happiness that was mine as a child has returned. I am so glad to find this medication. I thought I was managing well enough with natural therapies and meds, but hit rock bottom this season with no unusually difficult things happening in my life. Science can be the miracle."


"Topamax saved my life! I'm currently on 25 mg and will go up if needed. I woke up every single day from a headache. It literally got to the point where I didn't want to wake up. The only side effect I had was nausea for about 3 days but it was gone after that. It took about a week to it to start working for me. I haven't been so happy in my entire life! Headaches controlled my life but not anymore!"


"I have only been using this for a little while and I constantly have bad headaches and drowsiness. This morning in the shower I lost my vision and felt like I was going to pass out so I think I'm going to stop taking these pills."


"I stopped and restarted this BC to see if maybe the side effects woulds change but they only got worse. My emotions have been up and down and im suddenly getting really bad anxiety. My appetite is also out of control. Mu stomach feels like its a black pit 24/7 and im tired all the time.

Ive tried other birth controls before and I just think the hormonal changes dont agree with me at all."


"For years (More like forever) I kept getting diagnosed with panic attacks since by the time I would get to the ER the "episode" had stopped. Last year I had the worst and longest episode I'd ever experienced. By the time I got to the ER my heart rate was still in the 190's. At 41yrs old, I Finally found out it had been A-Fib the last 20 years. Was prescribed Diltiazem (Cardizem) 60mg every 6hrs and I love it! A little bumpy in the beginning. Sensitivity to sunlight and tiredness/dizzy but not bothersome to the point I wanted to stop. After about a week the mild side effects had passed and well, It's just awesome. I highly recommend to help control A-Fib symptoms."


"I have a pituitary adenoma that causes high prolactin levels.  The cabergoline gave me bad side effects first 2 weeks. Gradually got less severe. Prolactin levels became normal. Not sure if tumor is shrinking. But last MRI showed no growth."


"This medication is a life saver! On the costly side, but for me, worth every penny. I have had no side effects. I can finally sleep through the night.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!"


"Update from August 2011: This medicine gave me back my life! I take one 8mg. tablet every morning and I feel like a normal woman again. No more worrying about finding a bathroom every place I go to. Only side effect I experience is a dry mouth sometimes. It is a very costly medication unfortunately but the results could not be better. Highly recommend trying it. It literally changed my life for the better!"


"I took 2mg for 7 weeks.  At first, the after taste was the only adverse side effect although in retrospect within a couple of weeks I started having a dry cough. By the end of the 1st month I thought I had either a cold or an allergic reaction to something.  Went to my doctor and the possible side effects of the was not even brought up.  I am coughing a lot and bringing up clear mucus.  I often felt like my throat is closing up and it reminded me of strep with how sore my throat was.  Last night, completely frustrated I googled sore throat, cough and lunesta and found many other people had similar symptoms.  At first Lunesta worked fine but gradually I slept less and the side effects were (are) horrible.  I'm wide awake tonight!"


"I was in awful motorcyle wreck. Have had 17 operations and may need new ankle. Have been given many pain meds over the years. Oxymorphone works better on my pain than another pain med I have ever been prescribed. The new Opana that came out last year didn't work at all. My pain kept me from doing things like cleaning my house or playing with the grandkids etc. I don't know what they did to the New Opana but they do not help pain much at all. I am now taking a generic Oxymorphone. I am starting to live my life a little more. I don't have as much pain plus they cost me less which is good."


"I am enjoying the results of Bydureon - 5th shot is tomorrow.  I've lost 19 lbs and sometimes have to make myself eat something.  The Bydureon is helping me eat very healthy, and I've lost my cravings for sweets and carbs.  My sugars have dropped from 220-300 range to 90-110 range.  I have energy to spare.  I also take 500 mg of Metformin twice a day.  No issues with lumps, but the medicine does burn at times when injected."


"I have been on Jolessa for about a month due to having excessive cramps and bleeding so I was excited to try not having a period for three months, but so far everything is fine no bad side effects except a little acne. So far a good birth control."


"This is my second colonoscopy. First one was 2 years ago, it wasn't suprep - it was horrible that I was not totally cleaned out. This time I had suprep. Not bad because I read the reviews first before going into it. I am 56, 4'10. The very cold water helped a lot - so with the lemon. I didn't drink the 16 oz at once. I did 4 oz every 15 minutes. That was easy - and it did its job. The second dose I started to gag, but luckily, didn't throw up. When it became harder for me, I did 2 oz every 10 minutes. The last 4 oz I didn't drink because I was thoroughly cleaned out - poop (sorry!) looked like pee - yellowish. During colonoscopy (1/15), doc said I was very clean (yay!). She did find 2 flat polyps and I will see her in 2 weeks"


"I usually use Ocella (been using for 4 years) and switched to Zarah for my vacation because the pharmacy was out, but wow, it triggered huge mood swings and a deep depression the 2nd week in,  By the 3rd week, I was crying every morning and feeling in a slump for hours on end.  It was sporadic, like on and off, sometimes I'd feel fine and then I'd feel horrible again in a few hours.  Yikes."


"2/21/17   I started 2/14/17  and I have experienced headaches, nausea  nothing that I can't  handle. My weight  is effecting  my health where as I have terrible  back pains and asthma  so the side  effects don't worry me. I have lost 6lbs taken these pills and card diet.  I am very pleased with results . My cravings  are controlled   and I am not at full dose yet, just taken 1 in morning & I can not wait to see more results  for yall that left your reviews , were is the info on your weight  loss ?"


"I was started on 5mg for anxiety that was severely disabling me. I had a dreadful jittery nervous feeling all the time, couldn't lift a cup of coffee without spilling it because of the shakes, had a dreadful nauseous seasick feeling. When I started the medication I felt a lot worse for about a week but gradually I began to notice a difference. Shakes were not so bad, could hold my teeth together without chattering. Then the nausea subsided. My doctor decided to increase the dosage to 10mg. It was hell for a week. The symptoms were back with a vengeance. Then after a week they settled down, I began to feel very calm and centred and my anxiety was hugely lessened. This medication has been a lifesaver."


"I have been taking this for a month and my blood sugar keeps dropping out. I feel terrible and weak all the time. I get numbness everywhere. I have three sons to care for and it's hard. I'm glad most of my symptoms seem to be normal as I have read yours. The pressure in my head hasn't lessened though. They gave me migraine medicine but I'm afraid to take it if it'll put me to sleep during the day. I keep thinking about calling my neurologist. I'd like to know what to do at this point."


"Stadol along with Vistaril are the best combination on the planet for my migraines.  When I get one that will not respond to the other medicines I am supposed to try first, and if I can convince the ever suspicious doctors and my local emergency room that not everyone is a drug seeker and some of us REALLY DO have REAL pain issues, this is usually what they give me.  When I have one that bad, all I want to do is sleep through it anyway and the Stadol alone kind of makes me drowsy, but ambitious.  But the Vistaril makes me relaxed and sleepy so I don't wake up to some kind of half done project that I neither recognize nor remember.  Plus I almost NEVER wake up with a migraine again.  "


"I have been taking a combination of 2mg Xanax 3 times a day, 2mg extended release Xanax once daily, and 3mg klonopin twice daily. I have found that this combination of medications and Xanax itself has helped me get my mind back on the things that matter in my life. Get over my fears and make an enormous amount of friends in my life. Although the only problem is that my doctor now tells me after 18 months of taking this dose that he thinks the Depakote (1000mg) a day is helping me and that he is going to start taking me off the benzodiazapines. I tried to see if I would be able to get off of them and live normally, I found myself worse than before the medication with severe withdrawal symptoms. "


"I started celexa because I was having outbursts due to anxiety.  At first I was afraid to try it, so I took a half dose for the first week.  The initial side effects sucked -  fuzzy/cloudy brain, was dizzy, couldn't concentrate.  I took it at night to sleep thru it until those initial symptoms went away, then back to morning so I can sleep better.  After ~3 weeks I did notice a decrease in my anxiety and outbursts.  It's been ~2 months now and I have not had any incidents at work, and overall I am much better about dealing with stress.  I don't feel weird or different or withdrawn or anything otherwise.  I actually thought the meds weren't working until I looked back & realized I hadn't had any more episodes!"


"I have been on Xanax, Ativan, Valium and most of the other drugs in the benzodiazepine family. I had built up a tolerance to most of them, so my Doctor prescribed Buspar.  Not being part of the benzodiazepine family, the effects are different and a bit more subtle then I have been used to, however, I have learned to appreciate the difference, because I was looking for something different.  Buspar at least for myself is looking promising.  I also have LexApro, but am hesitant to mix these two medicines at the same time."


"I had sex on Feb 21, 4 days before my period was due and his condom broke. I took Plan B One Step 15 minutes after the incident and I got my period right on Feb 24, right on time. I am not pregnant and I am 100 percent convinced that this is my period. I am bleeding right red, heavy blood with cramps (which is always normal for me on the first day). If you are ovulating during unprotected sex, the egg will be waiting for 24 hours until a sperm attaches. So do not wait, the sooner the better. I know Plan B claims that you can take it at 72 hours, however, if you take it within 15 minutes you are golden and you'll be okay. I experienced a headache and light spotting a day after taking Plan B. It can cause a little bleeding, don't be fooled!"


"I've been on Sprintec for about 2 years and I love it. I tried 2 different pills before this one and they were awful. Since starting this pill my periods have been extremely light, no significant weight gain (about 5 pounds), and it is very effective at preventing pregnancy. Sprintec is the epitome of good birth control from my experience. This pill has worked amazing for me, but everyone's body is different and reacts in different ways. The only true way to know if a pill is right for you is to try it out."


"I've been on Aviane for a little over a year now and I love it! No negative side effects and my breast size has increased. Great sex drive, no mood swings, normal periods and no babies yet! I'd highly recommend this pill!"


"Doc put me on this after finding a small blood clot in calf after TKR. First month was not bad but after that, my upper stomach started to hurt off & on all day, every day; migraine headaches every night; insomnia every night and horrible itching at site of incision; bleeding hemorrhoids also. Had a Doppler taken after 2 months and it did not find any clots.  Dr took me off of Xarelto cold turkey.  Very frightening because I was told you should be weaned off of it but doc seemed to be ok with immediately stopping.  It has been 4  days since I stopped and all the above symptoms went away, thank goodness."


"I have used it on and off for years. It works SO fast. Get in bed then spray it.

Downside is that it tastes really bad but the taste is gone if you drink water afterwards. It also is very useful for traveling and plane rides that are over 4 hrs. It is approved if you only can get 4 hours of sleep. So sometimes when I fly I will spray this and sleep for my 5.5hr plane ride."


"For now, I will give Contrave a 7, as it is my first day. I feel a bit loopy, but it seems to be clearing up. Have not had the urge to go grab some fast food lunch, nor am I hungry at all. Have a little dry mouth, but I would say that so far it is doing its job. Will update after a week. 6'3 262 on 04/26/2017"


"No bad effects so far."


"I've been on this going on four months and I am a big fan. It has greatly reduced my anxiety, at only 10mgs a day. I rarely have to take an ativan. I've always been anxious, but things got much worse when I tried different stimulants for my ADHD. Even with a low dose of lexapro, I started to have dramatic panic attacks. It was awful. I went off both with the help of Ativan, but I didn't want to become dependent on the benzo, so I took them as infrequently as possible (1/2 or 1 per day). I was still really suffering, and asked my doc about buspar. I am so relieved that something works, and that it isn't something I'm afraid of."


"Hello. It's been 6 months since I've started taking Ampyra. It is still a miracle drug, and I would recommend it to anyone with MS. The only side effect I've had was slight back pain. That side effect only lasted about 2 weeks. I've noticed a difference  in my walking immediately, and still stand by this med. I do notice if I forget to take a pill, then I have to wait to get back on schedule. that's the only complaint."


"Best medicine I ever took for back pain."


"I have been getting UTI's for years before I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis but my doctor gave me Cipro for the UTI's.  As soon as I started taking this drug I started getting hip pain so bad I couldn't even walk to the bathroom.  I went to Physical therapy, Aquatic Therapy, Massage Therapy and nothing helped.  I finally put two and two together that every time I took Cipro this happened.  When I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis I was given intravenous Cipro and Flagyl and although it helped the pain and swollen stomach by the 3rd day the hip pain was getting really bad again.  My doctor says Cipro would not cause this but everybody in my Diverticulitis support group has experience the same thing.  My foot was even super painful."


"I've been taking Lamictal for my bipolar I disorder for almost a year and I've never been happier. It has changed my life so drastically. I went from living on an emotional rollercoster of rage and outbursts to being in control of my emotions and behaving responsibly. Unfortunately, the medication has caused me to get a disorder called Neutropenia, which is an abnormally low white blood cell count. This means that I've become more susceptible to disease and infection. This has been very difficult and frustrating news because up until this point I was praising Lamictal as a miracle drug and now I'm forced to get off the drug due to the Neutropenia. I'm very nervous that my bipolar symptoms will return once I am off this drug."


"Overall this is a pretty good pill. The only side effect I have had is hyperactivity. Weird... I know. I feel like I can pick up a building. It's given me restless legs but now I love to exercise! Especially jogging. I've lost almost 15lbs in the first 2 months, which makes me happy because I was about 35lbs over weight. I take it at night, so of course I can't sleep until it hits around 4-5am. But I do wake up feeling as if I went to bed at 9pm. I love it! M y boyfriend has noticed my increased sex drive but he's okay with it. Definitely a better alternative to coffee and soda. I never crash either, which has made me a lot happier. But I wish I could sit down without having to CONSTANTLY shake my legs."


"To address knee pain, my doctor prescribed several rounds of physical therapy. The last physical therapist seemed to get to the root cause of the pain and after showing siginificant improvement I was discharged. Two weeks later, my knee was too swollen to move.

I went to urgent care and there was diagnosed with arthritis in my knee. The doc prescribed this dosepack and after day 1, I thought it was a miracle drug. The pain was gone. The swelling was gone.  However, by day two or three I was bloated. By day five, hints of pain were returning. The day after my last dose, the knee pain fully returned.

The relief was great but short lived."


"Epiduo was prescribed by my dermatologist and I have to say that it really works! I still get a pimple or two at times but nothing that I can't tolerate. I don't know how I can manage without it! Thank you epiduo :)"


"Just like everyone else, can't get the cap off. Ridiculous. We'll see if it clears me up. I will probably go get something else since this just seems like a mess"


"First one I took my heart was racing I thought I just had to get use to medication.second one the same the third one I had a severe allergic reaction ended up in the hospital thought I was going to die.I would not recommend anyone ever take this terrible medication."


"I've been on this medication before. For me is one of the best AD, helps with anxiety, and depression. It has a wide range in it's dosage, at 75mg works on serotonin, at 150mg starts the noradrenaline also to play a role, and at a dose of 300mg, they say there's a dopamine play too. I've try the three doses, the best one for me is 150mg, more than that, I tend to be more anxious."


"I have extremely bad migraines and have tried several different medicines. Imitrex stat dose injections have really been a lifesaver!"


"I don't know whether to hate or like this bc. I got it September 2016 and the first 2 weeks were fine then I began bleeding and had been ever since. But I will say from October until late January it was little to no bleeding. THEN February came and that whole month almost was just heavy blood flow nonstop. Good news is this last week and a half I haven't bleed, let's see how far this lasts. Another thing is I have mood swings that happen every month where I'm either depressed or always angry or both and it happens like one week."


"I'm a 59 year old male with asthma that has been on this medicine for 12 years. I've tried them all and this seems to work the best for me. A few concerns I have since starting this is cramps in my calves and hands.
You need to take vitamin supplements i.e. calcium and magnesium. I've developed tinnitus or ringing in the ear, now constantly. Not sure if this is related.
I also have sinusitis so bad that I will be having a turbinate reduction soon.
You will develop a thrush or hoarse throat if you don't gargle or rinse after use.
I take 2 puffs in the morning and that usually does the trick."


"My experience is taking naltrexone with bupropion to treat obesity. Been on the medications for 14 days, and not seeing any results."


"Contracted genital HSV a few years ago, and put up with the outbreaks for a while (mostly in denial of everything) hoping they would just go away. After multiple tests coming back negative (even tests from an uncrusted sore), I finally saw the right Dr., and finally showed positive. Dr. put me on Valtrex and I never looked back. No outbreaks since, and no noticeable side effects. Anyone with HSV knows of the stigma and fear of having to live with this. Valtrex is a lifesaver!!!"


"I was given Ranexa by my Physician Assistant for some minor chest pain. I took 4 doses of Ranexa (500 mg) as prescribed. I experienced dizziness, was light headed. That evening about midnight while I was in bed I had uncontrollable diarrhea, headed to the bathroom, changed pajamas and immediately had uncontrollable diarrhea again. Returning to bed I experienced the uncontrollable diarrhea while asleep.  I did not take any more and ended up in the hospital emergency room severely dehydrated. I was there two days with numerous tests. After this experience, I would never take this again. I destroyed the rest of the pills."


"I had excessive throat clearing after meals for ten years and seems after coffee/tea especially, did not know why? Some days worse than others thought maybe sinus draining or something. Recently I had reflux in my sleep, I had it every night for about 4 weeks straight, terrible stuff! I tried Prilosec OTC for 15 days, and nothing changed, then saw specialist and put on Dexilant. 15 days on Dexilant (1-60mg daily-15 days later I was still having the night reflux-doctor said take two Dexilant a day (morning/night dose). I did, three days later the night reflux gone. It has been a 3 weeks now, no night reflux. Some dry/throat days and light throat/day/burn, not anymore, no throat clearing, no side effects except green stool though."