"I found this medication helped me the most through high school.  Right through my senior year I found I didn't need to even study my notes much because, when I took Concerta, I was so focused that I remembered everything said in class on my own.  The main downside taking this as a student is that it wears off by the time you get home, so doing homework seems impossible -- same with studying.  After I graduated high school though, I noticed Concerta started giving me symptoms of depression and worsening my anxiety to an awful point.  Ultimately my doctor cut me off Concerta due to those emotional side effects."


"At first it helped with pain and fatigue but after two years, bad side effects.  Hot flashes, not hormonal, pain, fatigue etc.  Trying to stop taking it but having lots of leg cramps while titrating off. Good luck all!"


"It worked great at first and I loved the medicine, but after long term use I realized it had changed my personality.  At first I attributed the depression and irratibility to a recent move and change in job but as soon as I stopped the Lunesta the depression cleared and I was back to my normal self.  I would maybe recommend this for only occasional use but not for any extended perion."


"I have had my implant for about 10 months now, and I've had a pretty good experiment with it. The changes I have seen are a slight raise in my moodiness, but nothing totally extraordinary. There was a big change in my period though, I went from getting it for a week every month to getting it for 3 weeks every 2 months. It's a pretty light period, but it's a little annoying having to wear pads for 3 weeks straight. I think it's worth it though, it does a great job of not getting me pregnant. When my 3 years is over I think I'll get it inserted again."


"I've had the nexplanon for a little over a year. Before that, I was on depo for about 4 1/2 years. Because of the depo I wasn't having any periods so I didn't experience any bleeding on nexplanon. But I definitely had a decreased sex drive, I didn't even let my boyfriend touch me because it just seemed off putting. My weight also ballooned. I gained 60 lbs in the matter of a few months (I am not exaggerating). For the purpose of stopping pregnancy, it definitely works, but I'm moody, depressed, fat and just plain unhappy with everything. I'm calling my doctor today to have it removed."


"Nuvigil make me feel dizzy, tired and lazy. Nuvigil does dull appetite to the point of being forgetful on me, I will go back to Provigil."


"This is my 2nd Nexplanon the first go around was fine I didn’t experience the mood swings or anything of that nature.. however towards the end I had my period for almost a month straight... my 3 yrs was up and I got it again hoping it would be different and NOPE!! I had my regular period last week and all of a sudden I’m starting it yet again! It’s starting to become a pain in the butt constantly bleeding and such! Granted I like not having to take a pill but I’m starting to not like these frequent periods!"


"I started 10/16/17 with a starting weight of 245lb. Today, not quite 5 weeks later I am 221. 24lbs lost in less than 5 weeks with min exercise (20 min walk 2-3 times a week). I have noticed the weight loss slowing down a little and will begin working with a trainer 4 times a week on Monday. Negative side effects for me have been dry mouth (just means I'm drinking more water!) and constipation.
 Unfortunately, my provider would only like me to take the medication for 12 weeks, I know other providers who have prescribed for 6 months. I hope I can talk her into it!"


"I have an ear infection and am on day 5 of Levaquin.
I am getting better everyday and have experienced no side effects."


"I had the depo injection last year and everything was fine, no periods or nothing. Went back this year in March 2016 for the first shot. Had 2 months with out anything periods but all of a sudden I'm having light spotted bleed go and some days they are heavy. It's happened for 6 days now.. Is this normal?"


"DO NOT RECOMMEND!! Please do not get this implant in your arm! I got the Nexoplanon implanted in my arm on the 13th of June. On the next day when we went out to celebrate my brother's birthday, I experienced very severe mood swings. There was no reason, and overall would have been a happy day if it wasn't shooting hormones into my system very rapidly. The day after that the mood swings became more extreme, and was scaring my family a bit. I did get used to it and acted normal after a couple of weeks.

This ain't the big issue. Here it is: My period has not stopped.

It is now July, and it won't cut. Extremely irregular with amount as well. Spoke to a coworker, and found that she had a negative experience as well. Her period lasted a year."


"Besides a little nausea & jitters for the first week everything went smooth for me. I have smoked heavily for 25 years, with no real intentions on quitting. My health had gone downhill past couple years and after a friend was successful with Champix I thought "why not?" Within 2 weeks I was smoke free (surprisingly). A week later I was off the pill! That easy! Thank you Champix."


"I have been on some form of thyroid for 20 years.  First I was on Armour then Synthroid.  But what changed all that was my thyroid cancer diagnosis 6 months ago.  They kept me on Synthroid, and never told me there was a difference.  It seems to me that you need T4 and T3, which armour provides.  I felt so achy after my surgery.  Everyday my body hurt and I was do tired and absent minded.  Also I have had weight gain. Went to a different doctor last week and have switched to Armour.  We shall see.  The main difference I feel so far is less body aches.  That is wonderful to me!"


"I was diagnosed with Schizoaffective disorder a month ago, previously Bipolar 1 with mixed episodes. Saphris changed my life for the better in so many ways. It helped cut down the agitation and anger associated with the mixed episodes almost right away. The paranoia still bites me every once in a while but it has been majorly decreased as well as the hallucinations and delusions that were plaguing me continuously. I sleep so well and don't have the medication hang over that risperidone was giving me at the dose I required. I started at 5mg and am now at 20mg at bedtime and it's working great. Hope the best to all who are trying to get the right med combo!"


"I'm a 41-year-old male and for the last few years I started suffering from many of my gym and sports-related injuries. At first, it was the pain I associated with too much work at the gym or too many miles on the trail, or picking up too much weight for my arthritic lower back, etc., but when my elbows both shut down completely at exactly the same time, and I couldn't hold a tube of toothpaste anymore, I started to freak out. For months I took way too many OTC NSAIDs, prescription pain killers, steroids, on and on and nothing came close to relieving the pain. I became angry and depressed and was a complete grump. Then my Dr. prescribed Celebrex and it is nothing short of amazing. My quality of life has greatly improved. It's expensive though."


"I have been taking Budeprion XL for 1 month now. It has changed my life. I am smoking less, have more energy and my sex drive is off the chart. I have never felt this great before in my life. It is a wonderful drug."


"So far the experience has been great , being 2 . With three kids I wanted something that was easy to do and with the pargard it's one incision and done. It didn't hurt as I was expecting either, just a few cramps an hour afterwards. I've had it for about a month now. As I have read the period cramps are supposed to worsen and I'm definitely not looking forward to that, so hopefully it won't be so bad. But so far everything is going good. And I'd recommend it to anyone who can't remember to take a pill, doesn't like needles, or would prefer not to have a plastic piece in their arm."


"I give it a 5, because after starting 2mgs, about a week later, my energy improved greatly. I would actually sit at a table to finish homework without stopping. I would clean the house (or help), just had joy and energy.

So went to my psych and told him that it was working excellent, he then titrated me up to 10 MGs over 5 days, with the 2 MG tablets.  Would take them before school, went great.  On day 5, I had my FIRST panic attack before school, called an ambulance, went to the hospital, they had to give me Ativan IV to calm me down, they said I had an allergic reaction."


"Tried 50 mg tablet at 8:30; felt nothing. Then took another 50 mg at 9:30 and didn't feel like it helped much either. Then in the morning, I was completely groggy and out of it all day; felt like a zombie. Next night, I took one 50 mg, and I definitely never fell asleep any faster. It might make you feel drowsy, but it didn't help promote sleep."


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"Nuvigil was a blessing when I started it 18 months ago.  I was alert and focused, not depressed, AND retained my creativity!  I think I've become dependent upon it since I feel awful without it.  This week the doctor wants me to try going to 250mg since I've been a bit down with shorter days and less focused.  Due to cardiac conditions, amphetamines are not really a safe option.  All said, at age 51, it's been pretty much a wonder drug treating multiple conditions."


"I wouldn't be lying if I said I quit over 500 times over my 17 year period of smoking. I tried absolutely everything that's available but my addiction was so strong that my mind kept on playing games with me. I lost confidence with myself and my habit affected other areas of my life.

It's my 8th day of of using Champix  and I don't even want to see a cigarette let alone smoking it! I just feel normal that I'm not smoking. Whereas in the past, my brain would be battling with itself and generating excuses to have one more cigarette."


"This drug has me feeling dizzy drunk. I can tell its making me feel better. Im alot happier and not thinking so distorted. But the dizziness is awful."


"This is the only medicine that truly keeps my systems down. I use my rapid inhaler less."


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"I experience dizziness and poor concentration after each dose."


"Took my first Tribenzor yesterday.....had a really rough night, vomiting...will never take it again"


"On my third week. No side effects, decreased appetite, and great sugars. Have lost three pounds. Just hoping this lasts!"


"Just finished week one of starter pack. So far, little to no side effects. Just slightly flushed face and slightly groggy first thing in the morning. Not sure about pain relief just yet. Yesterday pain level was at 3-4 (which is great compared to the usual 7-8). Don't know if it was just a good day or from the medicine. Time will tell."


"I have been on this for about 6 months. I love it! It seems that the longer I'm on it the shorter and lighter my periods are getting! I have experienced some anxiety, but nothing too serious. I would recommend this to anyone who is horrible about taking a pill a day!"


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"Sadly, I have not had a good experience with this medication. I was prescribed this after 8 days of regular Amoxicillin was ineffective against an ear infection that was caused by an eardrum rupture due to flying. Today is the 6th day of this medicine, and I finally gave up and called the doctor. I can no longer handle the nausea, diarrhea, exhaustion, heart palpitations,itching,  and malaise. Luckily I was told to stop the medication and will be seen by my doctor on Wednesday. This may be a good drug for some people, but as for me."


"Mirena is a life saver literally! The insertion was a bit painful for me but by the following day I was fine.  I love the freedom it has given me. I have no fear of getting pregnant."


"I just got mine in a month ago and I feel and look really bloated all the time. I've been on my period for almost 2 weeks I don't like it so I'm getting it removed tomorrow."


"I have lived with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder for almost 3 decades.  I was prescribed this wonderful pill to help me and I adore it!  My flow is now moderate to light for the first time since I started my cycle. I no longer have nausea inducing back cramps and my cycle has shortened from 6.5 days to 4.5 - 5 days.  Even better, my irritability has decreased and the Hulk no longer screams and runs from me in terror when I have my period.
It is a relief to be free of uncontrollable irritability, awful cramps, heavy flow and depression.  "


"Before Zoloft I was depressed, stressed about everything. The depression got worst once my mom was diagnosed with cancer. I began Zoloft a month ago. I am on 200mg along with Xanax. I haven't had much of an appetite but I am happier and am now able to sleep better. Things don't bother me and if I'm upset I feel no urge to harm myself or cry all the time. I am able to be the wife and mother my family needs me to be. Thank you Zoloft."


"I am 24 years old, never had kids,and I'm also type one diabetic so I try to stay away from added hormones in my body. I have been told about ParaGard since I was 18, finally decided to give it a try. A few days ago I had my implantation of the iud. My Gyno let me listen to some music, took and Ibuprofen an hour before hand. It wasn't horrible pain, but it was pretty intense but nothing that wasn't manageable. During the procedure I took very deep breaths, and put pressure on my abdomen, the pain lasted 2-3 minutes. I listened to my favorite song and kept taking my deep breaths. As soon as it was over, the pain stopped. I've had slight cramps, and spotting. I also have been bloated and I think it's due to the iud."


"I had toenail fungus on one toe for 2 years and tried every over the counter cream, etc. and all of the home remedies with no luck.   I had an appt with my Dr. and brought it up to her and she said that she has prescribed this to many of her patients and none of them (so far) have had issues.   She did the liver screening before I could start and then did the liver screening after month 1 and month 2.

My insurance company would not cover the drug.  I have had absolutely not even one bad side effect.  Still have a little bit of growth before it's perfect but it's on its way!!!  So happy"


"I've been using Yaz for almost two months and I won't be continuing with this pill. Almost immediately after I changed from Qlaira to Yaz I noticed my anxiety levels rising, I'm not one to constantly worry and have always had this joy for life, but not since taking Yaz. I don't even feel like waking up and doing what I love. My sex drive is very, very, very low and I'm very dry down there. I'm very moody and fight with my fiance on  a daily basis. My breasts have gone up an entire cup size and they are really tende. I have severe abdominal pains and nausea. I cannot wait to start a different pill."


"I started out at 233 pounds when I started to take phentermine. I lost a lot of weight over a course of the first 5 months then it tapered off for the 6th month. Then I took a month off and started to take it again for a second series. Over the two series I lost 100 pounds. I have gained 30 pounds back over the past 6 months and I am now back on phentermine to get the weight back off. I love the doctor that I see for weight loss because he makes it clear that it is not just taking a pill, it's a whole life style change from eating to exercising and triggers that make you eat things that are not healthy for you. This is my first day back on phentermine."


"this medication has been used as an as needed pain reliever.  This is the only medication that works for my type of headaches.

This has been a wonder drug in my treatment with head pain.

Thank you Dr. Z"


"I have been on Lo/Ovral since I was 18. I was taking the other generic, Low-Ogestrel, up until last month. The pharmacy switched generics. Ever since I started taking the Cryselle I have cramps constantly and always feel bloated."


"took 20 mg for 10 days never helped at all. Couldn't tell I had taken anything."


"Received during chemotherapy with Cisplatin.  Worked great!"


"I suffer from degenerative arthritus, bulging n herniated discs as well as severe muscle spasms. Just took my first dose of this at 1500mg  3x a day. There is no sleepy feeling and finally i have a little relief. Before Lorzone i was on a strong muscle relaxer that didnt' do much. Even with my norco's and nucynta i was in extreme pain n could barely breathe. After this first dose of lorzone i can breathe without the extreme pain. I still have pain in my spine n thorasic area but its more tolerable than before. I hope this continue's to keep the severe pain away. I am on medicare and disability so i hope when the samples are over, the cost of the script isnt to high. I have high expectations of this med, praying it works out good."


"I am 19 years old and was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) when I was 17. I was prescribed Humira very quickly because my AS caused severe back, hip and ankle pain and have been taking it for over a year now. So far, the medicine has worked very well and I feel no pain whatsoever. The medicine does make me feel tired, but this is a genuine side effect."


"I have been on Seroquel (75 mg, with 75 mg of Zoloft) for 2 months now. It's the only thing thats completely managed mood swings (along with weekly DBT therapy). I have PTSD, anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder. I'm on Seroquel for mood swings. It's helped me sleep through the night and feeling refeshed in the morning. Weight gain was not a problem for me, but the headaches when I first started taking it (within the first week) were excruciatingly painful."


"I'll start by telling you that I tried both Celexa and Lexapro. Celexa did fairly well, but Lexapro...that's a story for another time. I went to my doctor and told her I couldn't do Lexapro anymore. She prescribed me venlafaxine. In all honesty, I could tell a difference within the first few days. My panic attacks were fewer and further between, and I felt the dark cloud lifting. I've been on it for approximately two months now and haven't had any crazy side effects like I did with the other SSRIs. I suppose I'm still in the trial phase but I have no reason to dislike it yet. A miracle pill? Well, maybe.

That's not to say that I don't get depressed again every now and then, but I'm generally content."


"I've had plugged ears from sinus congestion for two weeks. I took two doses every four hours of two tablets each and the congestion has finally cleared but I didn't realize that it would make for a sleepless jittery night and now a jittery morning with no appetite and mild nausea. Next time I would start with one tablet and see if that helps and make sure I had plenty of time before going to sleep."


"I have tried Depakote for migraines, as well as Childhood Epilepsy.  My son has tried it for Bipolar disorder. It can and does make me and my son lethargic, can cause an increase in salivation, causes massive weight gain (from 105 to 155lbs). In my opinion, the possible benefits are not worth the side effects."


"Took the pill Tuesday night, felt somewhat relieved on Wednesday night but slight irritation and itch but no more discharge. I recommend you try to keep the area clean and dry. It really helps always towel dry after every shower with separate clean towel."


"I was diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive Type at age 20, in my junior year of college (about 2.5 years ago). I started on Focalin XR 10mg, and while it took me a to get used to how to work around the meds (I had to change from doing schoolwork late at night to early in the morning), but it has done nothing but help me. The only thing I found was that when I interned and now that I've been working for a year, it doesn't help me (I'm on the phone a lot and it makes me have some issues bouncing around a conversation - too focused on one thing).

Cons: absolutely no appetite from about half an hour after taking it-, 6/7 hrs later, really stiff neck, crazy distracted/hungry/drained when it wears off"


"I got a small dot on my lip on Tuesday at work and thought it might be a cold sore coming on but I wasn't sure.  By Tuesday evening however I was sure it was a cold sore and started putting Abreva on it.  By the time I woke up on Wednesday it was a full blown cold sore. The doctor prescribed Valtrex 2 pills (1000mg each) to take immediately and 2 pills (1000mg each) to take 12 hours later.  I was skeptical after reading mixed reviews online, but when I woke up this morning it had already started to scab.  Had I not gone to the doctor this would have dragged out for at least 4-5 more days before it even got to the scab phase. I am so relieved to have found this product."


"I am in the middle of a Carac cream treatment (2 weeks of twice a day, then 2 weeks off, then 2 more weeks of treatment). This is my 4th time using the cream (face, chest) over the years. The results will be good, but the treatment can be challenging.  Here is what I have found to be helpful.  Ice packs make all the difference for me.  Whenever I feel the itch coming on, I grab ice and leave it on the area until the itch subsides.  Also triamcinolone cream really helps.  My doctor prefers the ointment, but I find it difficult to remove.  The cream goes on easy, helps with the itch and the healing.  On the worst days, I took a prescription pain pill which saved me.  My doctor recommended it."


"The first month I was on it, it went great. No side effects, 1-2 pounds weight gain (I watched my diet to the T so I knew the extra weight was from the pill) But it did not bother me too much. The second month was hell! I gained an extra 10 pounds within week one and mid of week three, I call my gyno and had to have my pill changed because I could not accept the 10 pound weight gain. She has switched me to Microgestin Fe 1/20 (generic of Loestrin 24), so we will see how that works out. I am not starting this new pill until I lose the weight I have gained from Tri-Sprintec. Before being on Tri-Sprintec I was on Yaz and that had not worked well for me either, major bloating!"


"Treatment for frostbite - A little bit expensive, but it beats getting my toes cut off and learning how to walk again. It works better than narcotic pain medicines without all the bad side effects too."


"This felt like I was on speed. Could not sleep, racing thoughts, could not concentrate, sweating all the time.  Extremely uncomfortable.  I took min dose 4 days and no more.  Felt horrible"


"I was sleeping in the recliner and coughing no matter what I tried. This worked very well. I think it might be the best 12 hours of relief I have had from coughing. Slight diarrhea but so worth the cough relief. I would take this again when that sick with a cough."


"After a year on Sporanox, my badly infected and painful toenail grew out. Odd part is having the infected toenail and other, minor, medical conditions for 30 years; Sporanox cleared up many other conditions. The doctors said not possible, however, I know there is a connection.  Heart arrhythmia, gone; non healing nose/anal fissures, gone; facial/scalp/pubic psoriasis plus mucus membrane inflammation gone for treatment duration, but back after year.  A year later, the original nails were still clear, but different nail infected with peeling, scaly, skin across 1/3 of my foot.  Strangely it didn't get worse.  Back on Sporanox. Seems to be clearing both conditions. The returning problems above also vanished when restarting Sporanox."


"I've been suffering from acne for about 3 years now. I've tried so many products on my face to get rid of it but nothing seemed to work. Last month I went to my doctor & he gave me a prescription for Duac and told me to apply it every night, after washing my face with soap. It's been a few weeks now & I have really been seeing a huge improvement on my face. Although it's working, I have been getting a few side effects, such as flakiness and ichy cheeks. But I am still happy about the results I've got so far."


"Well, somehow married I got the clap too. I'm assuming it's from a threesome my husband and I had a couple months back, but who can be sure? Anyways, my doctor called me tonight and told me I have bv (bacterial vaginitis) and the clap. They prescribed me the 2 pills of azithromycin...
Well let me tell ya it's not a walk in the park. The first hour or 2 was fine. Did some shopping...
Then as the 3rd hour approached I was gaggin in my garbage can ready to throw up. It's now 4am and I've been trying to sleep since 10pm, maybe an hour so far I've actually gotten. Currently on the toilet, still naseaous as all hell. I didn't eat before it, nor did I drink. And I'm paying for it....

Eat and drink before you take these meds.
"


"Started taking lamictal when I started DBT earlier this year, and noticed almost immediately that my intense mood swings had largely subsided. Some classic BPD symptoms haven't been resolved (for me, feelings of insecurity/abandonment and argumentativeness) and I still struggle with suicidal ideation and target behaviors. However, the intensity and frequency of these episodes have diminished greatly. Lamictal has really improved my life and I think I would be in a drastically worse position without taking it. I haven't have any weight gain on this medication or any other negative side effects. I would definitely recommend this medication! Hope this was helpful and I wish you well on your journey of healing. :)"


"Sprintec is great for me. I have taken it for a year & a half (19 years old) Never had any problems but I guess that shows it works different for everyone. My breasts got bigger. I didn't gain any weight, periods became shorter, lighter periods and I rarely have cramps & if I do they aren't bad. Before I got on Sprintec I had really heavy periods, all 7 days long & horrible cramps to the point where I would miss school and work. It's affordable and I would recommend Sprintec to anyone."


"Seems to ease stomach pain."


"After recieving this shot I had one heavy period. After that I didn't have a period for two months. Then one day I just started heavily bleeding and that lasted 7 months straight. My doctor could not find a cure or cause and I feel it was this shot."


"Latuda, mood stabilizer (trilleptal 300 twice daily) and anti depressant (Effexor 150 once in morning) have helped so much. I've felt like a Guinea pig the last two decades with different drugs and different Drs telling me conflicting things. The one thing they all agree on is I'm bi polar II, PTSD disorder and borderline personality. What they couldn't agree on is what to give me. I've been on more medications than I can count and the only one that ever has not only WORKED for me but has little to no ugly side effects (for me) has been this combination which was stumbled upon one of the many times I've been hospitalized for despression or suicide attempt. Ever since then Latuda has been a must in my daily life. 40mg once at night."


"Hi. I am on day 16 of 10mg. The first 6 days I was very tired, excessively. But the majority of my anxiety was gone by then.  Days 6-8 I had severe insomnia, it passed and by day 9 I had no racing thoughts before going to slep. Today is day 16. I feel better about my life circumstances. I have a 9 year old with Aspergers. I am no longer spending every waking moment obsessing over what will become of his future. My cognitve functioning seems clearer.  Have been able to keep up more with home chores. Still not as energised as I would like to be. Coffee makes me more jittery since starting the meds. I can now tell the differnce between caffeine jitters and my real anxiety though.

I am hoping that by week 6-8 I have even more clarity."


"My 78 year old mother was taking this and in her third month she had vomiting one day back and neck pain for 3 days, then passed away in her sleep, Didn't get a chance to lower the dose."


"I've been taking seroquel for 17 years . I am diagnosed as schizophrenic but for the last 10 years I have had very little symptoms. After 6 years of being shifted from one med to another all of which made me feel awful, made me put on weight and had no effect on my condition.I was happy to be put on seroquel purely because I felt normal but still had very little effect on my symptoms. I was very reluctant to change meds again so stuck with it . I had my energy back and was getting out exercising and started to loose the weight I'd put on . The schizophrenia was still there but at least I was getting a break from just sitting there with it.  It took a while but after 2-3 years the symptoms started to decrease and just kept on decreasing ."


"When I first started to take the medication I felt a little lethargic but after a week my blood pressure fell to just above normal levels.  I am a smoker and the medication still regulates my pressure to nearly normal levels."


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"My doctor had a coupon for a FREE kit of MoviPrep, so that became my choice. It was horrible. I mixed it with water and hated the salty, "lemon" taste. So, I added 16 oz lemon-lime Gatorade. It didn't help. I started at 5:30 pm and it took me over an hour and a half to get through the liter. It started working 45 minutes into the process. I felt like I was peeing like a racehorse from my backside! By the end of the liter, I still did not have clear flushes, so I was worried. I started my next dose at 9:45. I mixed it with 32 oz of Blue Powerade (still horrible) instead of water. Got done drinking at 11:45. It worked great but needed the second dose to achieve clear "flushes". I went to sleep at 1am, but had to get up 2x before my 5am alarm."


"I’m not going to front for this birth control it was terrible. I got on it & didn’t bleed for that week. Next thing you know I start bleeding because of my period which is normally on for 3 days but was on for 7. Cramps were out of this world, never got cramps before the birth control. I was always crying and sad, also depressed. After my period stopped I continued spotting for over a month. That was long enough for me so I wanted to take it out. I had my mom buy me walnuts cause that’s what I was craving and I also heard that it makes bleeding stop. The next day the blood got lighter then it stopped. Now it’s just discharge. Less mood swings. I’m honestly satisfied with it now. Very effective by the way. Wouldn’t recommend as first choice."


"Before the Lutera I was on Yaz for two years and it put me in the hospital with high blood pressure. My aunt had been on Lutera for years and she has had no problems so I started to take it. Doing so much better now that I have been on Lutera for about three years now. When I started I had a few side effects, a little moody, urinary tract infections and yeast infections but nothing I could not handle. Just started taking cranberry pill and a probiotic everyday made a big difference."


"Dose has been Titrated up by 10 mg every 2 weeks. Now at 75 mg a day. Pain of Chemo induced bi-lateral Peripheral Neuropathy is as bad as ever. When dose was increasing pain relief of a few hours was bliss. Now at maximum dose and side effects are as bad as the pain. Have to wait another month to see pain clinic. Dry mouth causing problems swallowing. This is last resort as almost every other drug treatment has been tried over 6 years."


"I've been on this pill for almost a year. The first nine months (three cycles) went by without any issues. I was put on it because I get sick every time I get my period and my cramps are terrible. Half way through my eleventh month, I got my period, but I figured it was just spotting, so I continued to take the normal pill. Almost six week later, I'm still bleeding, and I've felt faint the past few days. This is hell. I'm switching off of it next week."


"I have had mt implant since July 2013.

Pros:

I lost 50 lbs.

I'm not pregnant.

My cycle is predictable.

I have fewer heavy days.

My periods are less crampy.

Cons:

My period has gone from a week to 2 full weeks plus a few days of spotting.

My iron is subsequently low. Low like 10.9.

I am a bit moody.

Overall, I'm a bit ambivalent. I like the not worrying about getting pregnant. The cycle issues are inconvenient at most.  Most women I've talked to have  no cycle so it seems to react at a very personal level."


"2.5 weeks on Chantix. quit cigarettes on 4th day. Now 2 weeks cigarette free. Side effect were touch of nausea and gas. Few vivid dreams but not too bad. A bit tired but take only after dinner around 7:30 -no day dose for me. Last side effect is joint pain, elbow, toes and finger joints, neck, etc. hurt. Not on 0.5mg only 1mg dose. Benefits are not smoking and some relief for my menopause symptoms. I am loving that. I had withdrawals from the patch, got sick from the gum. I like to smoke but they trigger my migraines. Thanks Chantix!"


"Best nasal decongestant out there. As long as you don't have high blood pressure. I get terrible sinus headaches, and pseudoephedrine helps tremendously with these headaches."


"Well day 2 and I already have this medication figured out!  I have been on Zoloft for 13 yrs, up & down a few times with dose.  It is known that Zoloft when started or a dose increase you lose weight!  I have many times.

I was so afraid of side effects it took me a wk to take it.  When I did I felt nothing!  Not 1 side effect.  The reason because it's a serotonin drug.   So from being on the Zoloft, which does the same thing, and even the side effect wld have been the same, I felt nothing.

If your on Zoloft or similar, don't waste your money!!  It's not going to wk! I'm so annoyed!

Erin"


"Found this to be the best medicine for depression, I was treated with lots of different medications before I was put on 15mg of martazapine. Now I'm on 45mg due to the level of depression I have. I would recommend this to anyone with severe depression."


"I started aleese near the end of November and within the first week I noticed RED itchy dots on my face. At first my doctor told me it was because of the foundation I was using . But once I got about 2 months into using  this birth control I noticed a cycle with my face, terrible acne, itchy bumps and one of my eyes very red and swelled. I had very nice skin before this birth control , but the whole time using alesse my skin was FILLED with acne. Although it was very effective at preventing pregnancy, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone with sensitive skin. Once I stopped taking it a little over a week ago, I've had no problems with my skin"


"Started effexor after citalopram stopped working for anxiety and depression, been taking it for 3 years, was up to 150mg, tapered down to 37.5mg, slowly over 6 months, mainly because of weight gain, and feeling more calm,

No problems in reducing, but am reluctant to go lower in case of a relapse, has anyone lost weight after reducing the dose, or do you have to come off completely ?

I rate effexor, except for weight gain, and sweating, the only med that has made me function normally,"


"I have had bipolar since I was 10 years old and Lexapro is the only medicine that helps me. If it wasn't for Lexapro I wouldn't have my three wonderful kids and a good man in my life. I'm only 22 and out of the 12 years I've been taking medicines Lexapro is the only one that has helped me. The other ones make me meaner then me being off my medicines."


"People I've taken 16 so far nothing. I swear if it does work at least I'll be all cleaned out hahaha but I doubt it will. I took it before I had 4 and nothing, it will be the last time I try this if it doesnt work"


"I have had constant problems with the new apparatus. Turning it to get it ready is hard for my arthritic hands. Half the time I accidently hit the button and send a puff into the air making me have to turn it again to get another puff again. I never coughed when the old one delivered its dosage but this one makes me cough immediagely. What's with that? I even have trouble getting the lid open. I just hate it."


"I had very high blood pressure for years. I had to take a physical for a new job in a couple of days so I went to my doctor, he gave me a 30 day supply. Just after taking 1 pill a day for two days I had perfect blood pressure even the doctor who gave me the physical was impressed where my blood pressure ranges were. It really works."


"I couldn't keep it down now I take a fruit roll up pick up the pill with tweezers and then pinch together to enclose the pill with my fingers pop it in my mouth and walla no bad taste ."


"I have been taking this pill for around 6 months now and I love it. At first I had a lot of random bleeding and spotting the first month. Second month I have my period but it was really short, around 3 days. Third month I had lighter spotting. After that I have had no periods at all but I do get some cramps when I am supposed to have it. I have had no side effects at all from this and is the best birth control I have used so far."


"Mild stinging definitely occurs, I felt like I had a sunburn the first few weeks of using this.  Also, my face was super dry as a result of this medicine.  On the bright side though, I did see improvement within 2 weeks and that's what counts.  So just get a thick moisturizer to reduce the stinging and the dryness and apply about 10 minutes after letting the Benzaclin soak in, then you'll be all set."


"Before I started I weighed 103.4 , I have nearly completed a week and I'm down to 99.3. The first week was tough I had the worst nausea ( and it was that time of the month )!. Today I'm feeling much better and the nausea has gone away. I find that I have to remind myself to eat, and I'm vegan so I can't be lazy. Would totally recommend this to anyone."


"It works but never again. It feels like stabbing in the stomach region. Still doing a number 2. Feels like I would be here for a while :("


"I've taken just about every pain killer and Norco(10/325) has been the best. It doesn't get me sleepy and kills all of my severe lower back pain."


Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine / codeine

"It works very well...for 3 hrs., which is too bad. Please take as directed. If not, you'll run out early. Believe me, you'll be sorry when you're in pain and realize you've run out. It's very tempting to take more when you're in pain, but DO NOT DO IT!"


"Have tried other medications, such as tricyclic antidepressants.  Propranolol helped the most. Without it there is an uncomfortable feeling."


"I have been on Bupropion for about two months now, and I can definitely notice a huge change. HOWEVER- My doctor prescribed me this medication and just told me to take one pill in the morning and one in the evening. But for the first week or so, I could not walk without falling over, couldn't keep up in a conversation and I felt like I was going to vomit ALL the time.  I suggest to anyone who is just starting this medication to slowly let your body get used to it. One pill a day for the first couple of days. The best piece of advice was just take the medication and unless you have suicidal thoughts, pass out, or thoughts of hurting others than just hold on for the ride. Be aware of the side effects. But this is the happiest I have been ever."


"I started viibryd just yesterday on a starter pack from my doctor that I requested. I've tried SEVERAL different antidepressants since I was a teenager: Paxil, Zoloft, cymbalta, celexa, lexapro, and the list goes on. So this brings me to viibryd. I would strongly advise you be very careful with this one. It has strongly resembled an amphetamine for me. I'm on a 10 mg dose and already I woke up an hour and 15 min earlier this morning(1 day) I felt very alert throughout the entire day at work, and even still feel so wired I can't imagine going to sleep for several more hours(it's 10:30 pm). I'm not sure about titrating to 20mg with this current  effect. I'll see how it goes and keep you all updated! Any reaction from others would be helpful!"


"I really like this medication.I dont really have any side effects on it. Of course with any birth control you feel slightly dizzy and tired when you first start taking it , But after a few weeks that wears off and my body adjusted. I switched from Aviane to this and  Iam extremly satisfied!With Aviane I was depressed , confused easily and even my vision would get blurry and also sex drive was completly shot. With this medication though, I have no side effects and I am really happy :)Especially that I still have a sex drive on it..I have been on it one month."


"After trying nearly every SSRI on the market I was placed on Pristiq, which improved my condition somewhat, but still left me dependent on Xanax to alleviate my daily anxiety. After a particularly bad stretch I was also placed on Seroquel XR. It has helped more than I could have ever hoped for. I finally don't have to reach for a Xanax as soon as I wake up. It was very sedating for the first week after I started, and after increasing my dosage, but this has lessened with time. I do make sure to take it before bed, as it does make me tired as it kicks in, but I welcome this due to my problems with insomnia."


"This is the first night using this and my first time having a yeast infection and the suppository is fine but the cream makes mu vaginal area feel like a dragon is down there blowing fire on it. I hope these 3 days are over quickly."


"Received this as an alternative to other anti biotics because of my ibs and how bad they normally wreck my stomach. First about 16 hours went along very smoothly as I took the 2 250 mg doses and immediately went down hill. I liked mom stop for over an hour. The very next morning I stayed home from work, took another pill at about 8:30 am, and did alright thru the day until about midnight when I woke up to stomach gurgling and severe nausea/headache"


"I've just changed from Risperdal to Geodon. Risperdal worked well for me but I put on 6kg of weight which wouldn't budge no matter what I did. I have been on Geodon for a week now and the only side effect so far has been difficulty falling asleep and having a very light sleep pattern. I have counteracted this by taking a sleeping pill at night. I haven't lost any weight yet but hoping to see some results here soon."


"I've been on Saxenda for a little over a month. I'm at the full dose and absolutely ZERO side effects. I lost 12 pounds in a month and super happy! I will say I have modified my diet a bit and get some sort of workout in 5-6 days a week."


"Prescribed for my young daughter with  Autism and epilepsy, anxiety- hair pulling , but the dose was too high and caused even more anxiety, so found  reducing it from every day, to once a week, and sometimes just twice a month, makes a huge difference for her to receive the benefit without the heightened anxiety. I muscle test for the amount and timing, and notice when she is pulling her eyelashes, hair or eyebrows."


"I had a infection from my tooth and it made two big knots in my face and it was leading to my sinusitis I had all kinds of medicines prescribed and nothing worked until I got the clindamycin."


"Was prescribed this med invokana but scared to take it after reading all the reviews think I'm changing my mind about this medicine!!!!! I've been type 1 for almost 17 years"


"I have been using Singulair for three weeks. I feel much better and no side effects. I wish I had been on this the last three years."


"I started with 2 x 25 mg capsules a day. After 2 days I really feel my knees are out of pain. I hope the effect will remain after leaving the medicine."


"Have been using this product since the beginning of 2016.  I suffer from plaque psoriasis on the palms of my hands and bottoms of my feet, they were cracked, cut open, weeping and bleeding.  Everytime I closed or tried to close my hands they cracked and opened more.  My feet were bad I could barely stand shoes, and they itched.  I went to Dr. was given Prednisone and cortisone cream, it helped but after 2 weeks of using Urea 40 things started clearing nicely, I use it twice daily along with Glysolid cream.  These two products have been my saving grace.  If I have a flare up, these are my go to guys."


"I was put on 25mg of Seroquel at age 15 due to major depression. I agree with the previous comment made, even on such a low dose I also feel I'm in a chemical straight jacket. I have trouble thinking straight, I can't concentrate for over 15 minutes, my sleep is average - it's extremely hard to wake up. I also find I'm so much more angrier and impulsive, I stutter and can't form words, as well as shaking uncontrollably in my legs when I get anxious. I also get headaches or even  at least twice per week.

However, my family and close friends have noticed a considerable improvement in my mental health eg suicidal thoughts have almost stopped completely and an increase in more 'happy Emma days'.

Such a strong, powerful and dangerous med"


"Have used Accutane and/or Claravis for a few cycles and experienced incredible results. Skin started clearing up within 4 weeks. By the 7th week, skin was completely clear from any redness, or new breakouts.

I've tried everything available over-the-counter and other prescription antibiotics for my type of acne and although they would work for a while, the acne kept coming back.

Accutane is the only thing that has ever worked for me."


"Conquers the headache in about 2 hours and keeps it away for a day.  Slower to work than Imitrex but lasts longer for me."


"Side effects were severe vomiting, severe watery diarrhea, fever, severe pain taking a bowel movement. I had to be hospitalized and treated with morphine and other anti bionics also severe urinary infection from the very beginning. I have never had these systems from other antibiotics. I had a tooth abscess and they tried to pull my teeth went to a different dentist said I didn't have a cavity this stuff should be taken off the market. at 65 years of age I have never been this sick. I vomited so bad that I became dehydrated no matter how much water it drank it did not help. I had diarrhea so bad that I couldn't stop going my stomach hurt so bad I was crying. I was given no literature from the dentist or the pharmacy. they had the nerve to send me a bill"


"These pills made me moody, over sensitive, I've had depression problems before but this just made them get back for no reason, mostly at nights. It cost me a very dear relationship. My skin got greasy, mostly on my face and scalp, I gained a lot of weight I'm still trying to lose, made me feel nauseas and it messed up my liver.

I have nothing positive to say about it. My new OB/GYN told me to stop them asap and I did in hopes to see the change and get my self back.

Do not take this crap."


"I have only been taking this medicine for 1 month, 10 mg every other day.  Already I am experiencing severe joint and muscle pain.  This has happened to me every time I have taken statin drugs. I will be going back to my doctors to discuss further and look for an alternative."


"Best product for acne it literally started clearing my face in two days now my skin is starting to look even better than it did before it fixes skin discoloration as well"


"I am currently 24, I started birth control when I first started my period at 12 because of how bad my pms would get and because of acne. I've tried all kinds of birth control from Yaz to Ortho Tri-Cyclen and even the Skyla IUD which caused me to lose my hair!... once I found Gildess it was like a miricle. My pms was mild to none, acne was gone besides a few manageable breakouts, and I just felt amazing and had so much energy and I got into the best shape of my life. Even going through an emotianal breakup, my physical wellbeing was amazing.

Unfortunately, it has been recalled and now I have tried several new birth controls with no avail. I really hope it comes back on the market.. my life is honestly falling apart without it."


"I only drank for 6 months, but in that time I ended up in the ER 3 times with alcohol poisoning. This last time, they sent me home with Librium for the shakes, and while it definitely has been a lifesaver, I'm so groggy that I can't drive right now, and after putting away the laundry I collapse in my chair like I've just ran a marathon. Hopefully, this will go away soon. I wish I'd known how bad the withdrawal would be, even after only a short time: I've never been suicidal, but I honestly would have rather died than go through the DTs (thank god the ER doc shot me full of Ativan, which knocked me out for the worst of it)"


"Worked great. I felt awesomely good. My insurance put me in the donut hole.

Now I can't afford it.  "


"Apri made me sick to my stomach everyday and I had to quit taking it because I kept getting nauseous and wanted to get sick! Have to call the doctor to try and get a new kind!"


"I get a shot of 100 or 150 mgs once a month for pretty severe schizoaffective disorder.  A bit of weight gain but no other side effects.  Still feeling paranoid frequently.  Doc won't up the meds.  It's very frustrating."


"I've only been on Gianvi for a month, which I know is a short period of time so my experience could totally change. So far, I'm loving it. My side effects from Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo are finally going away (Awful acne, mood swings, weight gain) and I feel amazing. My moods have never been better. I've been having breakouts but it's right before my period so that's expected. Just hope it goes away after that and stays this way."


"I just started taking this patch .05 three days ago. I feel slightly better but not what some people have described as "a new person". I am going to a HRT specialist next week to get a full panel of blood work. My regular doctor gave me the .05 because it was essentially an emergency. i felt nothing, lifeless, like laying in bed, no energy, weepy, completely and utterly depressed. I'm on antidepressants but this is worse than any depression I've experienced before. I'm completely spaced out and wish I could just lay in bed and stare at the ceiling. It is taking all I have to be pleasant around my son and husband. I really help doing proper HRT works for me because this is absolutely dreadful."


"I used Talconex when it first came on the market.  The scratching would keep me up all night and I would use sand paper from the hardware store to file down the hard crust.  I was always bleeding.  I went to the dermatologist again and he told me something new came on the market and told me it works in 75% of the people.  He gave me samples.  I asked if I should file down the crust before applying the samples.  I swear, the next day the crust was gone.  It was like a miracle.  The whole area which had lost its color came back in about a year. I may be 1 of the lucky ones -it never came back -skin clear &soft."


"I took this with Paxil. The combination made me feel normal and I was able to control my anger and it helped tremendously with severe night time anxiety."


"I had arthroscopic surgery on my left knee 2 years and 6 mo. ago. My orthopedist told me that I will eventually have to have a total knee.  Since then , I have had 2 Euflexxa injections. I will be receiving another injection in 2 weeks. It has been 15 mo. since the last shot.
I'm a retired Physical Therapist and do my exercises faithfully."


"I am a new user with Pradaxa and have found the same digestive problems, severe acid reflux and heartburn. Also I have had bleeding ulcers twice so I'm a bit concerned about that. However checked with my Doctor who told me to take pill after meals. I tried this, but also discovered the pills must be taken IMMEDIATELY after eating food (not snacks but full meals). I also use Ranitidine with the Pradaxa and found it works. Much more comfort, almost no heartburn, just a slight sensation. I haven't had an INT test so at the moment I don't know if my coagulation levels are okay. But I will do that soon. Overall I feel that using this new medicine I feel better, so I hope this will continue, its a bit early to make the final judgment."


"I've started taking isotretinoin a few months ago and i had moderate acne. It cured my acne completely, i do now have like 2 zits but that's the first time since i started the medication. I have to admit though, the side effects are terrible. It does dry your lips to the point that you can't smile or talk but that wasn't it. Since I started the medication i've been suffering from severe depression and suicidal thoughts. I'd spend hours crying my heart out once i'm on the pill. And also i'd have the feelings of hopelessness and helplessness to the point where the only possible thing to do is actually kill myself. I'm still on isotretinoin though cause i haven't finished my course. My depression is just getting worse."


"Implanon does exactly what it is supposed to do (prevent you from becoming pregnant). But I have found that I am experiencing many symptoms in 6 months of having it: depression, weight gain (15lbs), no period, PMS all the time, headaches and lowered sex drive."


"As soon as I started this birth control I became very nauseous and bloated. I also became extremely hormonal and began flirting with every guy I saw. I got a lot of side effects as well: stinging eyes, extra sensitive skin, mood swings, soreness, etc. As far as periods go..this still gave me a period and I ended up having brown spotting (gross), back pain, and cramps. It also lasted longer than my regular one usually would.

This BC pill will not help with your acne as it tends to give you MORE hormones than less. I know you've probably heard that your dermatologist say you should give a pill 3 months but in my experience it should start working immediately.  just my advice:)"


"This drug is amazing. I was unable to sleep more than two hours at a time for over a year now. Within two days of taking this pill, my hot flashes are gone!! I feel fantastic and have experienced no side effects"


"Prescribed an 8-day prescription of Augmentin and I would not recommend this poison to anyone else, EVER. I wake up every day with a headache like my head is in a vice and stomach cramps that rival the pain of the sinus infection I went in for in the first place. And yes, I eat yogurt and take extra probiotics. My heart beats like a horses hooves on a racetrack and keeps me up far past any respectable time to go to sleep. I don't feel like myself at all, I'm telling you so you can run far away from this treacherous toxic substance."


"Had the implant put in Aug 2015. Side effects are terrible! Breakthrough bleeding since December 9th it's Feb 17th & still going.. Dr put me on the pill to try and help but nothing! Headaches are terrible have begun twitching in my arm & eyes. I told my Dr that I would give myself 2 months with the pill to see if it regulates the bleeding.. So it's the best Birth control cause I CAN'T HAVE SEX!"


"My experience has been horrible. I got Nexplanon 6 weeks after giving birth. I had gotten pregnant while I was on the pill so I wanted to try something different. I've been bleeding for three and a half months straight. Severe acne and mood swings. I've been feeling really depressed for no reason. I've gained 15 pounds I can't seem to lose. And this last month I have been having horrible flu like symptoms. It feels like it's taking over my life. I'm getting it out this month."


"i started taking 30mg of phen on May 01, 2015. I started at 160 and as of today, May 29, I've lost 10lbs. It would have been more, but I was out of the country for two weeks and didn't always take my pill. But now back on track and feeling great!!! Going to start my exercise routine this weekend, I'm sure that's going to speed up my weight loss. I think I'll be asking my doc for 37.5 for the next month as I'm noticing just this week my appetite is slowly making itself known but not sure if that's because I'm expecting my monthly visitor. But as far assure effects, just dry mouth which is fine since  constantly drinking water. I'll update my progress next Saturday after my doc visit. I do have to say my clothes are getting bigger and looser!"


"Levemir takes way too long to lower my sugar level after I eat. It's very good after 6 hours."


"For the longest I have had a problem with breakouts on my face, mostly on my forehead and chin area. However, I must say this gel is the truth! I have been using it for 6 months now, and may have had one breakout in the beginning since I've been using it. I'm so glad I gave it a try, my skin looks great and I haven't had to deal with those sometimes painful acne breakouts."


"It worked great for the first few weeks. I didn't take it every night, just the nights where I was having a hard time falling asleep. The problems stared one night when I was seeing people in my closet and my furniture seemed to be falling on top of my bed. I tired taking it again and I fell right asleep. A week later I began seeing Gummy Bears jumping around my room and on my bed. I went back to my doctor and told her I was seeing things and she said it was common. I stayed on the Ambien, until one night my boyfriend told me that I was sitting up in bed with my eyes open, acting as if I was at work. Typing in the air and I began scratching his skin very hard. I woke up in the morning NOT remembering a single thing. Haven't taken it since then."


"I am 23 years old and have suffered from stomach issues and constipation most of my life. In the past several years, I have struggled with IBS-C and have really bad constipation during my flares. I have tried just about everything to relieve my constipation specifically prunes,  miralax, Metamucil, extra fruits/veggies, and lots of water. Nothing seemed to help and I was getting frustrated! Finally I was at the store buying some Gas-X, when I came across Milk of Magnesia and called my mom to see what she thought. I ended up buying it and took the 2 tablespoon dose at night with an 8oz glass of water and went to bed. I did feel the gas and my stomach rumbled all night but no action until I got up and ate. It definitely cleared me out!!"


"this stuff...... Is just...... NASTY! I started taking it at 5pm as instructed and I honestly could not do it! I had to pour crystal light in it and plug my nose and put ice in it and I still gagged! It is not good.... But I will say after one glass I was already in the bathroom. It works quickly."


"My first psychiatrist misdiagnosed me with depression, panic disorder, and anxiety disorder and put me on Lexapro.  He continued to increase the Lexapro amount from 20 mg/day up to 60 mg/day.  Great for depression; however, as I said, I was misdiagnosed and I'm bi-polar.  The Lexapro triggered a manic episode.  The episode also was extremely severe, and my new psychiatrist diagnosed me correctly, took me off the Lexapro, indicated that this class of drugs can amplify bi-polar issues, particularly at the high level I was on.  It nearly cost me everything because of the severe manic episode."


"Worked well for a child with anxiety. Caused a bit of sleepiness so gave medication in the evening."


"had all 3 injections. A lot of pain after 1st one other 2 not to bad. I have had no improvement at all. I am extremely disappointed."


"I have been on Saxenda for a month now. I have lost 8lbs so far and I am greatly proud of that. I have an insulin resistance so it does take a little more effort to lose the weight but not feeling hungry all the time is such a help. I don't have the sugar cravings and I am eating much less as I feel full now for the first time in a long time. I can't wait to see what month 2 brings for me. I am started this at 335 lbs so it will be a longer harder road than it is for some but it's working and that's more than i can say for some things i have tried."


"My boyfriend started this medication for better seizure control.  He has had personality changes, confusion, aggression,  hostility,  delusions,  depression and severe thought problems that caused him to have antipsychotic and antidepressant medication increased because of existing bipolar disorder. Our relationship is about over because of this medication. We will see the neurologist asap to see if he can get off this medicine. Scared because it's addictive.  He had similar reactions to Vimpat with suicidal thoughts."


"Vomiting and diarrhrea at the same time - horrible.  The most vile tasting medicine.  Tried mixing it with lemon flavored water on ice and holding my nose.  I still was gagging and vomiting.  Doing it once is bad enough but then have to get up in the middle of the night to do it all over again?  There's got to be a better way."


"I've been on this pill for a month and a half since Planned Parenthood switched me from Reclipsen. I've never had any side effects from my pills that I've used, I started with Diane when I was 18 because I had severe acne and it went away with the pills like two weeks after I started! So happy I did that. After that they switched me to Jasmine which was fine, then Reclipsen which was fine and then Chateal.
I've had two side effects with this pill so far, nausea and headaches. It hasn't been that bad though and I hope they go away. I feel like if you have a lot sideffects with pills, you will have them with all pills, and you should choose another method. This is the birthcontrol that is for me but not for everyone!"


"I love this medicine been on it for 2 months no side effects... Totally off of insulin and lost 42 lbs with a little change of food intake...

Wouldn't change it for anything been diabetic for over 15yrs and nothing has worked for like it is now...."


"I've been on lithium for 4 months now.  As far as helping my mental symptoms I couldn't be happier BUT after about 2 months my hair started coming out.  My doctor assured me it was not the lithium (even though it's a documented side effect).  He said it was due to the huge amount of stress I had been under and hair shedding was the effect of it now 3 months later.  Well, after 4 months my hair is STILL coming out and I have 1/3 of the hair I had before.  I cringe everytime I wash it because I don't want to see all those strands circling the drain.  My doctor insists I continue it and he hasn't even offered to change it (only reduce the dose 1 month ago).  Folks I have had enough!!  I decided to try lithium orotate OTC.  I started it today."


"Very effective for migraine prevention. I was having one every other day and on this medicine. I've gone a week without having a migraine. However it makes my ears ring. The ringing in my ears is driving me insane to the point I can't take it, so I think unfortunately this medicine is not for me!"


"Since starting on the 5mg trintellix for a week I started to notice a gradual difference in overall anxiety and depression.  For several months I had been taking Celexa with no change, then Lexapro with very little change. I take the 10mg trin in the morning and can notice more of a difference now than with prior SSRI's. I also take two 1mg dosage of clonazepam  throughout the the day.  For those who have tried so many others I recommend a start on the 5 for 7 to 10 days, then a direct increase to the 10mg. If the 5mg isn't packing enough of a punch. I've had no side effects but this med is expensive. Several pharmaceutical reps. I know also take it and have said they can tell a difference."


"I have been taking Tramadol for RLS for three years. It worked absolutely wonderfully, and any time I ran out or stopped for some reason, I had no withdrawal symptoms at all. Also, I never felt like I was dependent on it, nor addicted to it. It helps that this is a non-narcotic medication. At the beginning of this year, my doctor added gabapentin 300mg/night. With this combination, I must say, I have never had a more restful night's sleep in my entire life. I wake up refreshed, not groggy at all, and ready to hop right out of bed and take on the day and the world."


"I also have Type 2 diabetes. I've been on Qsymia for a little over 3 months now and my appetite has just been GONE. Period. I've had to take insulin for my type2 diabetes ever since coronary bypass surgery over 5 years ago. As my HbA1c crept up, the insulin dosage crept up, the excess fat crept up, the insulin resistance crept up, all in a vicious little circle. After one month on Qsymia I actually experienced a low blood sugar incident, which was scary but good. @ 3 months I'm down 12 pounds in weight and my HbA1c is down over one point. I've also been able to cut my insulin dosage to less than a third of what it used to be. Yet, my insurance won't cover Qsymia, even though my improving health is saving them more money in 1 month's worth of unused insulin than a whole year of Qsymia."


"Don't let all the negative comments scare you away, bad experience are much more likey to reported than good, everyone's body will react in their own unique way, and this is a great product if it works well with your body.

Due to a family history of breast cancer I was given the choice between mirena and implanon which do not rely on estrogen. I have never had children so while the measuring of my uterus and placement of the IUD were near painless, the 2-3 days after were full of sever cramping. Before Mirena I had fairly heavy periods and these slowly became occasional spotting. I've had this for 4.5 years with no side effects that I've read about on here and I still have middle pain and all the symptoms of a period without the mess."


"I have severe pollen allergies and Allegra D was the best medicine I ever took, until I could not sleep. It causes insomnia in me so the trade off is insomnia versus feeling miserable 24/7.

It took 2-3 days before I first received relief.  Then there was a huge difference."


"I am on week 3 now just took two pills at once. I have lost No weight. My thyroid sucks and my Dr. thought this might work. Have felt the stuffed sick feeling but only felt a little dizzy on the first day. Was on adipex for a couple years. This dropped my weight more quickly but after the first year just gave me the energy to work fast pace job and go to school. So far not very impressed with this drug. Will continue for the first month or two."


"I don't usually write reviews, but I feel obliged to do so for this one. In many ways, Effexor helped with my clinical depression and gave me boost of energy that I otherwise didn't get with typical SSRIs.

On the other hand within 2-3 weeks of taking it, I felt a sudden energy boost where I felt like I could do a million things at once. Before I could never wake up in the morning and felt groggy, and then all of a sudden I was up at 5:00am to do yoga 5 days a week. This pattern of hyperactivity continued for on end, until finally I flipped out and became suicidal. At this time I was on 200mg of Effexor and could simply not function without it. After the terrible withdrawal of weaning off, I finally feel relaxed."


"Was treated on 3/5/2016. The injection of Synvisc-One was painless and I felt immediate relief in my knee. Now, just hours later, I notice a greater range of motion for my leg and almost no pain in the knee joint."


"I was 20 when I started staking Strattera. As far as focusing yes, I was completely focused and motivated all day! If I was sitting still I would have to pull out my phone and play a game to keep my mind moving. However the side effects were absolutely terrible! I was constantly sweating and if I wasn't sweating I had chills! I began suffering from insomnia. I have constant dry mouth and headaches. The worst side effect by far was what it did to my menstrual cycle. It gave me a EXTREMELY heavy and very crampy cycle. It also made my very regular cycle completely irregular. The side effects made it not worth it at all."


"This is the only medication that has helped me! It's great!"


"I used it for 6 months (2 shots) and never had a period or spotting or cramps or anything. I have been moody and depressed but I don't know if it's from the shot. No weight gain. But you can't lose weight either. I didn't have a bad experience at all."


"I was originally prescribed Zoloft for depression, but in 6 months I had a severe manic episode and was diagnosed Bipolar 1.   Now I take Zoloft with other medicines. I would not recommend taking it alone if you may be Bipolar.   I like that I have very few side effects and it does help with anxiety and compulsive behavior too.  One problem is no sexual desire, I feel like I am neglecting my boyfriend."


"If it weren't for clindamycin. I would not know what to do, it is a life saver from all the pain or unbearable comfort. I am reading the reviews, but it seems like people forget to suggest to drink lots of water; I always remember to drink lots of water with antibiotics because if you do not, you will feel like your insides are getting parched, and I think that is from the medicine. Sometimes I get occasional runny stomach, but not bad enough to where I had to stop because if it is constant you will have to tell the doctor and stop the pills, but I recommend this to anyone."


"Highly recommend, no weight gain or mood swings compared to other birth control pills I have taken. Everyone is different but I give this birth control an excellent review because of the experiences I have had with others."


"I would have to say wow! It helped me focus during school. I used to be an average student, now I have straight A's. and I don't have a problem getting anything done"


"Used with Percocet it was to cure pain associated with having kidney stones. Took pain level down from severe to mild. Well worth it."


"Just thought I'd add another review for this pill. I'm on week 6 of microgestin and it seems to be working fine. I haven't had any extreme side effects so far. I was pretty moody a couple weeks ago, experienced some light bleeding for a couple of days, and my face has broken out- but not too badly. Overall it seems to be working just fine and the side effects are manageable. My period is usually very regular and I haven't gotten it yet since starting the pill- but then again, my periods are always very light and only last about 3 days anyway."


"Was prescribed for anxiety, and instead it threw me into the worst full blown panic attack I have ever had.!   Totally out of my mind!"


"Hello everyone,  I got Mirena inserted 4 years ago as of this Nov 2016. It's been great. My period before Mirena was 9 days, set to a stopwatch, heavy, with cramping that made me vomit and pass out for several hours on a 28 day cycle. It was impending doom and very easy to track. Now my period is very sporadic. I just started a "cycle" 2 days ago with terror cramps and heavy flow,  but last time i had this kind of period was 8 months ago. In between has been spotting or nothing. The negative reviews are really negative and the positive reviews are really positive.  Everyone has a different body and it's hard to go off of reviews and see  how yours will respond.  Do your research and understand the risks. It was the best choice I've made %u263A"


"I was diagnosed with AS about 8 years ago.  I have been on Enbrel for approximately 7 years, except when pregnant or breastfeeding.  Enbrel worked wonders for me.  I felt great!  Unfortunately it looks like I have become allergic to something (probably preservatives) in the injection.  I had a several allergic reaction about a month ago and my doctor switched me to Humira.  I just took my first injection this past week and so far so good.  Hopefully I won't have a reaction like I recently experienced with Enbrel - keeping my fingers crossed!"


"I have been getting migrainea since I was 8 years old and nothing seems to help. I started taking Maxalt 10mg for a while now and not effective at all. It feels like I'm taking a sugar pill. Although when I do take it I get very dizzy. Personally I don't recommend it but if it helps for you I say go for it!"


"I got my first Depo shot November 19th. Since then I only had minor spotting and cramps, no mood swings or major weight gain if anything my weight is far more stable and satisfactory. Although on the 2nd of January I began my normal period again and hoping it will end on the 6th. Definitely would recommend."


"I have been on pain medicines since 1993 for back pain. I have been taking Oxycontin 40 Mg 3x per day, last month my pain management Doctor said that he was no longer writing for Oxycontin because of it showing up on the streets of our community. He said I had the choices of Morphine, Methadone, or Opana ER. I chose Opana so now I am on 30mg twice a day. The only benefit that I am experiencing is that it takes away the withdrawal symptoms and they don't drop you like when an Oxycontin wears off but for me the pain is still there."


"I was diagnosed with severe ear infection from tonsilitis. Took two pills and then thought i was gonna die from the side effects plus it didnt seem to be helping me. I went back to the doctor who told me to continue on the 5day pack and ensure i took the pills on a very full stomach. i did just that and now i have completed my 5day pack with no more side effects. Not sure of its effectiveness still have the ear infection that got worse with hearing almost to nil in my left ear."


"pain doc just switched me to nucynta ER 150 mg - twice daily...after making the rounds of other meds. I was on 4mg dilaudid before this - morphine, oxycodone - all losing some of their effect after a while; but, they ALL worked better than this tapentadol stuff. I am a cancer survivor with a host of other conditions - arthritis, carpal tunnel, cervical neuropathy and lower back pain. Not only is it having no effect on the pain - I can't sleep - have pounding headache and now can't urinate at all (enlarged prostate). don't like this med at all..."


"Improves my quality of life, because of an 80% decrease of attacks. Side effect: more kidney stones."


"I've  been on/off benzodiazapines for about 20 years.  I am now back on ativan 1mg 3 times a day for anxiety/panic attacks and insomnia.  I know I need an increase in dose soon, as it no longer relaxes me as much as it used to.  I find ativan to be the best benzo.  I've tried xanax, (which made me sleepwalk), valium, (which doesn't affect me really).  I think I will stick to ativan and after 20 minutes, I feel a lot better.  relaxed."


"I got mine February 2015, procedure was easy even though they had to put it in twice because the 1st time it was sticking out my arm, haven't got pregnant. But my periods are crazy out of control I stay on more than I'm off which is very annoying. Then I will stop bleeding for a day or two and than start again and it will last for a good 3 weeks just this last month I was on for 18 days came off on a Monday I was back on, on Sunday remind you I was on my  period for 18 days its so stressful but I trying to wait my year just to see if anything changes like the Dr said. But I'm ready to take it OUT!!!"


"I had a dog bites and was taking Bactrim for 6 days.  Not helping.  My Dr. Prescribed Amox-Clav. Augmentin.  Same day started bloody diarrhea.  Kept for the whole 5 days I was taking it, till I stopped.  Lost 10 pounds, dehydrated, and got severe lower back pains from the dehydration.  My doctor told me to stop immediately.  He also said after that much Diarrhea, I should go to the store and get over the counter PROBIOTICS to replace the good bacteria in my stomach. He said to take that for a week or two."


"I started taking Ultram 2 weeks ago. The Doctor said I'd notice a difference right away. So far nothing. I'm in the middle of a flare-up that isn't being helped by Ultram."


"Since I was 14 I have battled with severe depression. I never believed that I actually was depressed until one point I felt driven to the edge of taking my life. I decided that this was the only option I had not tried. After only a week I began to respond with the only side effect being an awful headache following the first dose. I have my life back again and man does it feel good."


"After over 4 months of post nasal drip, causing coughing, just two 10 mg pills have caused about a 60% decrease in those symptoms.  Expensive even with insurance but well worth it to this user."


"Highly recommend but very expensive."


"Okay so if you're on this page then you are probably really scared and just want some peace of mind. A few weeks ago, I was just like you. I sat on this page and scrolled for hours. My BF & I had sex on day 11 of my cycle right before my "supposed" ovulation day on the 12th. During sex, the condom broke and we both heard it snap. So he immediately pulled out and we stopped. I was terrified because I had heard stories on getting pregnant with precum and I knew I was fertile. So 12 hours later around 9:30 am we went to CVS and got the pill. I immediately took it. I didn't have any bad side effects like they say only really moody. That was it for side effects. But the best part is I started my period yesterday right on time :) So do not worry!"


"I went on this medication two separate times for depression and anxiety. Both times it helped a little, but still the least effective compared to other things I have tried. When I tried to increase my dose I had a 3-day long migraine. I ave to give this medication low ratings for the bad side effects and the withdrawal symptoms I am experiencing from coming off of the drug currently.

I have had migraines for 6 days in a row now even though I am weaning off of the drug. I have digestion issues, am exhausted and breathless, and I am having night sweats. I hope this ends soon."


"I am in my teens and started ZOLOFT when I started getting anxiety when I changed schools. It was getting bad and effecting my quality of life. I started on 25 mg but I was still getting panic attacks so I went up to 50mg with my doctors recommendation. I’m on approximately month 2 or 3 and feeling great! I feel euphoric at times and liking life again. It is the perfect drug for me."


"I just started acticlate about a week ago and I'll be honest, my face is 20x worse . I only get acne around my chin area, and I have never seen it this bad . BUT I have noticed I am starting to see slight improvement and I believe that it gets worse before it gets better . I will continue this product and hopefully have clear skin before long !"


"I've been on Xenical for 8 weeks now and I've lost 24 pounds so far, I'm averaging 3 pounds a week.I've cut back about 20% of my calorie intake and with the pill I've cut my fat intake in half. I also go for 1/2 hour walks each day. With most meals I've cut back the portions that I was eating and have done substitutions of meals such as Grilled cheese sandwiches instead of having 2 Burgers, also 1% milk instead of 2%. I bake potatoes in the microwave than cut them up and fry them instead of eating heavily fat laden hashbrowns and I'm also eating lots of Fibre foods, and eating fat free egg whites(flavored) instead of regular eggs."


"Was good for me but not good enough. I switched to Nebido which is great. "


"On day 5 of taking Forteo, I got so very sick; in a lot of pain from head to toe. I had nausea severely. I was so hoping this medication would work for me. I had to go to the emergency room from the effects of Forteo. Hope it works for others."


"Co-worker was diagnosed with the flu. 48 hours later I had fever, headache, joint aches and cough and went to doctor. Nasal smear confirmed strain A. Within 24 hours of starting Tamiflu, symptoms were better.  Three days after starting Tamiflu feeling much better with no fever or headache. Still have cough but getting better. First time I have taken this medicine. But it made me a believer!"


"Nothing helps with insomnia like clonidine for me. I have bipolar type 2 and since we have a history of drug abuse in my family I don't want to use bensodiazepines. It really helps me to get to sleep when my mind is racing. Only drawback is that my mouth gets very dry when I use higher dosages. So make sure you brush your teeth! Dry mouth can be detrimental for your oral health.

Also sometimes I wake up early when the dose wears off too soon, but adding a small dose of sedating antihistamine helps with that.

I use dosages of 0,075 mgs which is half a pill, and don't have any daytime sedation the day after."


"I have been taking Ativan for 20 years. It was prescribed for me when my husband was in hospice care and I was struggling to care for him and our young daughters. I have GAD and it is the only thing that calms my mind and makes me feel normal if I am in high anxiety mode. I have reduced my amount needed to one half of the .5 pill to help sleep and the other half if I wake up too early and cannot get back to sleep. I also use it to fly. I have no hangovers and never feel fuzzy. It is a miracle drug for me."


"I take Oxycodone HCL for Fibromyalgia CFS/ME
four times a day at 20 mg it really helps my breakthrough pain I'm glad to have it I also take Hysingla ER 100 mg I don't really get what the Hysingla is supposed to do if there is expected breakthrough pain? I'm still trying to read about it  Thank god I have Oxycodone to help me be able to function I haven't had any severe side effects that I couldn't handle the one I hate most is the constipation it makes me ill I get nauseous and pain in my side until it's taken care of"


"I am 23 and Zoloft has changed my life! I got postpartum after my first baby and did not think I was gonna make it. Hours after taking my first 25mg I have changed for the better. Now I take 100mg a day and life is so perfect!"


"I've had unmedicated anxiety all my life which seemed to become worse with as I got older.. Though I lived with it. Also I experienced my first migraine which were followed by almost daily tension headaches. My doctor recommended Effexor. I was very nervous to try after the many things I read googling. I told her I was also concerned about weight gain and sexual dysfunction. I was a newlywed of 40.. Worked hard to loose weight. She still recommended it. In a few weeks I could feel better. I noticed as time went on I was calmer.. I wasn't having 10 thoughts at once. I felt at peace. I started sleeping better. Because I felt better and my mind was clear, I was more patient. Sex was even better. I did not gain weight. a little nausea at first."


"I have ankylosing spondylitis in my heels, fingers, shoulders, neck, shoulder blades, hips, front ribs and spine.  It started in my lower spine 42 years ago. After recently having had a bacterial lung infection for a 5 weeks, and walking about 3 kms when I was well again, the pain all over was excruciating. I had a Voltaren injection 5 days ago and have been pain-free since then. No side effects at all."


"I have used Epiduo in the past. Veltin appears to help many people and be a great product, it doesn't help me too much! It causes my skin to be irritated, and I automatically started peeling like CRAZY after one dosage. Everyone is different, but if Veltin isn't working for you, try Epiduo!"


"My doctor put me on this med and it does work but DAMN!  The fatigue sometimes is almost unbearable.  I am lucky that I didn't have any Stomach issues but the Fatigue is really getting to me.  I had to leave work in the afternoon just so I can lay down.   I have my good days and.   The second day of the shot seems to be the worse.    Not sure what I am going to do since it is really helping my A1C but I still struggle with Fatigue which of course affects everything else,  my sex drive is almost gone and all I want to do is go to sleep."


"The cream based Monistat 3 product kept me up every night feeling like I was on fire. By the 2nd night I felt as though my vagina was chemically burned. The third night was just reliving it over and over. You can't sleep at night from the burning and itching until you pass out from pure exhaustion only to be woken up two hours later where starts all over again. Last night was my third night and I couldn't take it anymore. At 4 AM I went to the bathroom and jumped in the shower to try to get out as much of that stuff as I could and then I laid in bed, with ice, until I was numb enough to fall asleep. The YI is gone but I feel burned and awful. I've taken Monistat 3 before with a FAR worse YI and it wasn't like this. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED."


"I always have been 85 pounds even when I passed my teen mark. When I went to see my Gastro doctor he prescribed this. The first month, I  was finally able to eat snacks. I ate and ate. And at times I would eat too much I couldn't eat for the next meal. I gained 20 pounds, but  since I didn't fill out much, my stomach got bigger instead.

The side effects I had was not having a period. After my medication ran out, in 3-4 weeks. My period came but it came twice, one week skip after the other. Then I experienced servere headaches for weeks. After that came a strong depression that I could finally feel, it made me want to cry.

Then I got the refill and it stopped the depression. But after I finished taking it,a daily small depression came back"


"Had success getting 8 hours of sleep. My wife had to wake me the next day. I haven't slept like that in years. College maybe? I'm telling my friends and family about this medicine. "


"Did not have any signs of a bladder infection.  I am 5 weeks pregnant so after a routine urine culture my doctor said I had an infection and prescribed me Macrobid.  I have taken it with food, oatmeal to be exact in the mornings.  The nausea was so extreme for hours.  I'm on day three and hoping I can finish this. "


"Started taking Abilify in August of 2016. The day after I wanted to drink. I'm a recovering alcoholic, called my physciatrist and she switched seroquel to Thorazine. And I got over the next couple of days. I just received an inheritance somehow I ended up with 191 Groupons, online shopping I couldn't have controlled so much in an amnesia state. Wouldn't have known this was happening. Went to Dr and hospitals 8 or 9 times with different things of Abilify! I had an suicide attempt in March. I stayed awake for 4 days afterwards. I've wrecked my car 4 times. I have TD and Akatasia now. I've never had a drug complicate me as much!   I was also severely anorexic."


"I was on this pill for three years before me and my hubby decided to have a baby! I loved it though it was given to me for severe cramping and heavy periods and and never felt sick on it and it lowered my period to 3 days and low periods! It was amazing sometimes my period wouldn't even come because I was skipping the brown ones and going straight to a new pack my cramping was gone and if I ever did get it was very mild better than how I used to get them! I love this birth control!"


"After my cardiologist tried me on many different combinations of Blood Pressure medications over a period of 3 years, Diltiazem worked perfectly. I'm on the maximum dosage allowed, but take it twice a day in different dosages.  With Hyzaar 100/12.5 at breakfast, I take 240 mg of Diltiazem.  With dinner, I take 300 mg of Diltiazem.  I have had no side effects that I'm aware of.  Incidentally, when I was put on Diltiazem, I was taken off Toprol XL and I felt so much better after Toprol was out of my system.  I had no idea it was affecting me adversely until I was off it.  I saw on the review of Toprol that for as many people who said they tolerated it well, there were an equal amount of others who had bad reactions to it."


"I am on my second month of taking Apri. My periods are much better but I have noticed that I have gained a bit more weight. Also more acne than with my previous birth control pill. But on the good side my periods are much shorter and my cramps are less awful. When it comes to periods it helps, but self esteem, not so much."


"Cozaar did not help my blood pressure and the side effects were bad. I had headaches from day one, nausea, low back pain and nonstop trips the toilet. My doctor wanted me to try Cozaar because my medicare provider wouldn't cover my Diovan. I have been taking Diovan for years. It took forever to find a drug that worked on blood pressure without side effects. Diovan is expensive at $80  for a 30-day supply, but it works."


"The first three days on Victoza I had no problems.  Day four brought the sulfur belches, dry heaving, diarrhea and dizziness.  I was so dehydrated I needed to go the ER and this was on the lowest dose.  My DEC said it would be a great thing for me and the side effects were minimal.  Not so for me.  Decided to give this up and stick with the Metformin and Glipizide.  I will also be going back to Weight Watchers and start exercising. "


"This med for minor rhinitis and take forever to work. If people live in the city don't take it at all, if u live out in the farming areas I would say yes for sure"


"I have been an alcoholic for 25 years.  Drinking between 5 - 7 pints of cider and up to two bottles of wine per night!  I went to the Priory twice, the second occasion I went in they put me on Antabuse (when I went in to the Priory my Gamma GT was 50 and just before I came out my Gamma GT was 1600) Unfortunately I was one in 28,000 people to have a severe side affect from this tablet.  I was desperate to try something else and was eventually prescribed Campral.  I have been on this medication for almost two months and have no cravings for alcohol.  I surprised myself walking past pubs and going out for dinner without that strong need for a bottle of wine or two!!"


"Really helpful for chronic back and neck pain.  Also really helpful for neuropathy pain. Makes it a bit harder to think. But I was taken off it cold turkey after a doctor switch.  The withdrawals; I was on a low dose, were really bad.  Hot flashes and restless leg were prominent for a couple of weeks.  Iron supplements helped the restless leg syndrome a lot.  Don't know why methadone caused it.  Because of the withdrawal and the dulled thinking, I would hesitate to use this drug again, but I do miss it's helpfulness for pain."


"It was recommended by my doctor that I try Nuvigil because I have a tendency to become sleepy while driving, either short or long distances.  I was concerned that the drug may be habit forming but he reassured me that I would not have a problem with it. This medicine appears to be working well with no noticeable side effects thus far, 2  weeks."


"I Had horrible pain for 1 week out of every month and was in and out of the hospital trying to figure out what was causing the pain then my OBGYN recommend I get the IUD.

I am on my second one, no more periods and no more pain every month (knock on wood)."


"I started it yesterday and so far I puked. Then today I took it and felt sick and about to puke again."


"BEST. THING. EVER.  I had Mirena placed in early June.  It's now late July.  Here's my experience:  Placement was a tad uncomfortable, but not unbearable by any means.  My doctor used a local anesthetic, which I think helped a lot.  After placement I had moderate period-like cramps for about 12-24 hours (nothing bad, just noticeable).  I spotted for about one week, then dried up and have had nothing and I mean NOTHING ever since. I haven't gained any weight, my eating and sleeping patterns are exactly the same, no pain, no spotting.  I mean, I would seriously call this a miracle form of birth control if it weren't for the mild discomfort of insertion (but it's TOTALLY worth that)."


"Works well, headache side effect."


"Have taken Angeliq for 4 years, and feel very well. Has eliminated dryness and mood swings, also great improvement, hair, nails etc. No weight gain, but slightly painful breasts during initial months, but now okay. Would recommend this hormone replacement therapy. Had tried others eg.Femoston, Livial and Estrocombi but this is the best of all and will keep taking for as long as possible."


"I have irritable bowel syndrome and Bentyl seems to calm my stomach down but does make me a lillte sleepy. Taking 10mg 3 to 4 times a day."


"I got the Implanon for birth control and endometriosis reasons before traveling abroad for 13 months, and this was the easiest option for me recommended by my doctor since I was going to be gone for so long. I had all of the side effects, plus horrendous mood swings and depression. I really could not be myself. I gave it a year and some 8 months, and today I had it removed. "


"My son was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor in 2011, he was given this drug 2 times a week and in 6 weeks the tumor had shrunk over 50%. He continued to take this medication for the next 3 1/2 years under the care of his neurosurgeon. Last month he had to have open heart surgery at the age of 22 for a condition called constrictive paracarditis directly related to this drug. Please read the inserts of your medication. just because they are doctors and neurosurgeons doesn't mean they don't make mistakes."


"Wonderful drug."


"had sex friday night, went to work and used the bathroom and wiped with cheap tissue when i got home i started itching and burning it was so bad and unbearable good thing i had an appt yesterday for bp check up while i was there i told my doc my symtoms and she prescribed me flucanazole i took it yesterday around 7 and today around 7 i notice its starting to work im not itching or burning plus its pushing all the infection out every time i go pee mount and mounts of discharge is coming out plus i have to keep a pantyliner on bc it makes you leak that 150mg did the trick for me all im drinking is water and cranberry juice to help clean me out every med dont do the same for everyone but its fine for me hopefully i dont experience this again!!"


"I was prescribed Apri for my PCOS (polycystic overian syndrom) and have been taking it for 2 months now. Before taking it my periods were completely irregular. Never knew if they were going to be later or early if they were going to last 3 days, 7 days, 2 weeks, or a month. My cramps were horrible and could barely get out of bed. I am happy to say that Apri has helped with that. My cramps ( on a scale from 1-10 before Apri was about a 8-9) are not a 4 on the pain scale. I gave the Apri a 9 because for some reason ever since I started on Apri have been having a brown discharge during my menstrual cycles. If they continue I will contact my doctor to find out what is going on with that."


"Just about to start the full dose tomorrow. Other than the first day, I haven't really had any side effects. I'm now starting to notice a decrease in my appetite. I have lost 7.6lbs in 3 weeks. I guess that is good. After reading some comments though, I was hoping to have lost more. Will check back in, in about another 3 weeks."


"Very expensive, leaves large bruises on my skin from small bumps, I also had pretty thick hair, loss of hair since starting eliquis"


"I had skyla for 3 years. I still remember getting it inserted it was a terrible experience. During the three years I had terrible ache and experienced a hard time losing weight. I was miserable and over emotional. I had the pill before and I liked it a lot better the only concern was remembering to take it so I switched to Skyla. I am now switching back to the pill!"


"It help with my migraines the only problem I have is weight gain and waking up in a he middle of the night. I started taking in March I weighed 130 it's now August and I weigh 156 ."


"This medication works so well for me. I was having spikes with my blood pressure but only at night. I couldn't sleep well at all, so much anxiety about my blood pressure, and heart rate. I am really strong minded but this got the best of me. I reported this to my family Doctor and she prescribed citalopram 20 mg... not asking much about this drug I started it and much to my surprise I sleep like a baby and no more spikes with Blood pressure. I wake feeling refreshed no hangover and ready to meet the day. I don't have a problem being depressed at all, it was situational but this drug is a Godsent !!"


"I just renewed my prescription today so I have been on Lutera for a year. I consider myself a low maintenance person and Lutera fits well into keeping me that way. I have not noticed barely anything changing while I am on it except I went up a cup size. I don't necessarily like that, but my periods are normal and it has worked to prevent pregnancy. I take it at 10pm every night. I don't have any complaints and have been truly satisfied with he results especially because my insurance covers the cost 100%."


"I am an unusual case in that I started experiencing attacks before I could walk.  I swell more frequently and severely than any other member of my considerably large family.  Unfortunately, Firazyr has provided minimal relief. It has slowed the onset of swelling, but did not stop it all together. That being said, I am grateful for any relief I can get during an attack, so I would encourage everyone to try Firazyr to treat their own episodes."


"I took Plan B 10 hours after having unprotected sex with my boyfriend and for two days I was nauseous, and I had no appetite, but that passed. A week later, I got my period but it was extremely heavy with blood clots, but I'd rather have a heavy flow than a baby."


"This was by far best bowel prep experience. Sure it could taste better but it isn't awful. I drank it quickly through a straw with a lemonade chaser.  I was well hydrated before I began and during. No cramping, no nausea, it was so much better than past experiences. I think hydration was key and the straw."


"I am 60 and I have had Psoriatic Arthritis since I was 20. So 40 years of trying all kinds of topical medications, cortisone creams, sun light and UVB treatments, Dead Sea Trips and eventually Methotrexate. 6 months ago, my Dermatogist suggested I try Otezla. My Insurance
refused to pay for it and suggested all kinds of Biologic medications.  I refused the Biologic meds after reading of dangerous side effects. Otezla approved me on a temporary Bridge program while we are fighting the Insurance. Initial results were astonishing. Both the Arthritis pain and the Psoriasis were gone! I stopped taking the Methtrexate. About 3 months after I started taking Otezla, some Psoriasis patches came back, though the Arthritic pain is minimal."


"I am 31 years old and just started taking this medicine 10 weeks ago.  I don't even know how to express the jail I was in before this medication.  For the first time in 30 years I don't have to worry about what the weather will be like and being embarrassed from the bumps on my face.  It sometimes doesn't even matter if it is cold, just a slight breeze or air conditioning can cause it.  I have been freed from jail.  More exciting is I'm able to share this with my 78 year old grandmother, my 60 year old father, uncle, my brother and hopefully with my kids one day.  AMAZING!"