"I have taken this for 8 years but it makes me feel like a zombie. And it affects my memory and motor skills. I recently went back to work and had to quit the lipitor because it affected my ability to work. Don't know what I will try next. Started on Crestor 9 years ago and couldn't stand the pain in my legs."


"I've taken this on and off for Years for sciatica and it does NOTHING for me. It's a waste of money."


"I take Seroquel for bipolar, I had side effects when first taking it such as couldn't wake in the morning and sluggish, it took me a couple of months to get used to it, now I take it at about 10.30pm asleep within 20 mins and up at about 8.30 am, well rested, it has been great for my mania, which can last weeks at a time. I feel so normal again, I take 100mg a night with 600mg of Tegrotol you just have to give it time to do it's thing, the side effects go away. I have no weight gain at all on Tegrotol, it's the opposite, I'm losing weight."


"I’m 49, with hereditary cystic acne w/hormonal component. I’ve tried everything with various degree of success for limited time. Birth control pills; accutane;  Minocycline, which helped but caused teeth discoloration!  Topical washes, BP, proactive—everything limited. Blue light therapy seems to help but caused hyper pigmentation four me. My sister recommended 0.04% micro gel, which I have been using for about 3 weeks. Redness and bumps ensued but didn’t know to wait the 20 min to apply after washing! Also using 302 (Brand) for inflammatory skin, which is helping (recommend). My skin is still breaking out but healing way faster w/some peeling but pitting is improving! I’m hopeful at last. Definitely the cystic pain is better. Clarisonic @PM helps."


"I have been on several anxiety/depression medications over the last 30 years and always had some kind of side effect. I would either get an allergic reaction or it would make my anxiety worse.
Finally tried Brintellix 10 mg. two months ago, and I feel great, I have had no side effects what so ever. I just feel normal. I rarely take Xanax now and can go to sleep and usually sleep thru the night.
I am still taking free samples from my doctor as my Insurance company will not cover. I have sent in an appeal for them to reconsider..my fingers are crossed"


"At 12:23 a.m., I had hoped to be sleep after a perfectly normal evening, knowing I had medication for my YI that I had self diagnosed from past experience. I read all the material, prepared my cream applicator, and settled in at 9:30. An hour goes by, and then it starts - the itching increased. When I say increased, I mean they turned the volume from 1 to 11,000. And then the burning started while I did my best to avoid scratching my itch. Benadryl, you say? Sorry, I only have the kid formula of allergy meds. The cramps set in about an hour ago. I am miserably watching Netflix on my couch with an ice pack on Priscilla so my husband can sleep. Screw you, Monistat 3.

Side effects should not be worse than the original problem!"


"My hubby and I have been TTC for over a year, with no results. I finished my first round of clomid just over a week ago. I definitely ovulated a few days ago. As of yesterday, I have really sore breasts and I'm so tired. While taking the pills I didn't have any side effects at all! I really hope I get my BFP next week! Will post again soon with an update. Good luck and baby dust!"


"I've known something was wrong with me for several years now, but only recently did I "push the point" and get some face time with a specialist. The pulmonologist put me on a CPAP machine and dismissed my MSLT results, whereas the neurologist paid attention to my MSLT results and diagnosed me with narcolepsy. He put me on 250mg Nuvigil, broken in half, 1 in AM and 1 at noon. The first day it worked *great*, the rest of the first week or two it worked so-so (still had "the nods" at my desk, driving, etc, but usually didn't fall completely asleep), but it really hasn't helped since then. I, too, will "stick it out" for a month."


"Have been using yasmin for about 6 weeks. I am 25 and have suffered with acne of the face, shoulders and back since I was about 13. Roaccutane isn't an option for me. I don't think I have been on Yasmin long enough to make a fully informed review, but so far my skin has looked notably clearer, I used to get cysts around my jaw and neck which were so painful, along with normal spots and blackheads around my chin and mouth. My skin is still far from perfect, but I have not had any cysts, and only one spot on my chin. Blackheads seen minimised, and I have started using a moisturiser for 'normal' skin, rather than the heavy duty oil control ones as they had become to drying!

Side effects: heavier periods, tender breasts. That's all so far!"


"2nd time I've taken (I had leftovers because I couldn't stand the stomach pain). It works fast, but my gosh the taste in my mouth is horrible horrible.  Hopefully I won't get stomach pain again!"


"I've been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder.
My Dr. put me on Celexa 5mg, for a week then 10mg and all the way up to 40 in the next weeks. This medicine has made me feel better already from starting it last week of 5mg. This medicine is a lifesaver for me. I switched from Zoloft. It wasn't working for me. I will be on Celexa for the rest of my life. Celexa is a awesome for bad anxiety and obsessive thoughts, racing thoughts, worry, panic, PMDD and etc."


"I had gastric bypass in 2001 and lost 215 lbs. I gained 60lbs back, still a lot better than 365lbs, but too heavy.  So I started Phentermine 37.5 mg.  It's worked great.  I feel like I did at the beginning of my bypass.  I can't wait to see how much I've lost. I started it in July 19 and I'm down 14 lbs, nearly 1 lb a day."


"OMG when they say it feels like the devil is in your vagina, they're undermining it. It feels like the devil sent a group of fire ants drizzled in itchy power and hot sauce to crawl through your vagina and have a rave. I'm dying."


"My experiences with this birth control were almost identical to the others I've read-it's nice to know I have company. I had (2) Implanons put in and removed. Upside: 1) totally effective contraception! 2) You don't have to worry about remembering to take anything. 3) No calls to your pharmacy or monthly cost. Downsides: 1) Constant spotting-never knew when it would stop or start. I pretty much always had to wear protection due to this. 2) Moodiness-My frame of mind kind of made me feel crazy and hormonal at certain times, worse than I've ever experienced. 3) The weight gain! :( I've always been really small, so this was an unpleasant surprise to me (especially when I got married last year). Just got it removed and switched to the pill!"


"I started taking this medication 2 months ago, starting on 25mg but was too high as the side effects were bad for me so I started on 10mg slowly to 20mg and I think it has made a big difference. I am doing CBT too but the anxiety has decreased significantly. I suffer from intrusive thoughts and this helps it become more manageable and I feel that I'm living again!"


"Read the instructions but decided that 2 might be too much for me, needed something to relive the constipation.
Took 1 pill and it worked in less than 2 hours, I could feel abdominal pain, fluctulance and burping in the first hour, the pain wasn't too severe as I was lying on my bed.

On my 2nd hour, I could feel the pain getting worse and I felt like going to the toilet. The instructions told me that it works in at least 6 hours. didn't think it would take that little time and I do not appreciate it as I took it just before bed!

Lucky that I did not take 2 pills as I can't imagine what would have happened to me!"


"So far so good, helps me walk away from unreasonable people instead of sharing my unwanted opinion. I have same side effects as mentioned, wondering if anyone has uncomfortable leg pains painful tingling (like a constant funny bone just got hit but towards the high painful part. Could be a pinched nerve and unrelated to Buspar."


"Horrible, did not work at all on my husband's bronchitis and his bronchitis turned into pneumonia."


"This patient in our clinic was diagnosed by our lab technicians of S. haematobium and paragonimus westermani in his urine. When he was given Praziquantel, he said he realized some greenish substance coming out when he was urinating after drug administration. This however, disappeared in 3 days. This could be the result of the disruptive effect of the drug on the calcium homeostasis of the parasite. Specialists, am I right?"


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


"Simply amazing. This pill really has helped me gain control of my once terrible anxiety disorder. Sure, it made me gain a LITTLE bit of weight, but my mental health is worth those 5lbs! It's very effective, without turning me into a zombie. I can function normally, and even better than I have in a long time."


"Mirena was inserted in 7/07; I was 38 with two kids. During placement I felt light cramping for 2 hrs. Doctor explained the uterus naturally tries to expel it with light cramping for up to several days. After the initial 2 hrs in '07 I haven't had any cramping, no spotting and no PMS. It has tremendously affected my life for the better as I was completely useless but with no choice but to function for at least 4 days a month during my heaviest flow. I'm a full-time working woman, mother and wife there was NO SENSE in suffering like that every month. Doctor was ready to do a partial hysterectomy and decided we would try Mirena instead. My fibroids and cysts have also shrunken. I love Mirena!"


"On this drug for 2 weeks, had severe side effects, swelling of both hands, rash,and small bubbles started appearing (pop it like water). now its on both feet,arm pit. I had to stop taking it."


"I am a 59 year old male, HIV  and have used Androgel successfully for years to help with energy, depression and libido. My insurance company forced me to switch to Testim in January, and I really dislike this. Its hard to wash off my hands after application to my chest and shoulders; it has a distinctive odor that clashes with colognes and causes Allergic reactions in scent sensitive friends; it only dries to a sticky tacky surface that sticks to my shirts, stains my clothes, and the tubes it comes in are harder to use than Androgel packets or the pump."


"I have had immediate results with Vaniqa, reducing coarse hairs on my chin and all hair on upper lip. I also noticed a big reduction in whiteheads and ingrown hairs on my chin. Because I also have had moderate hair loss with thinning on my entire head, I reduced application to once every day. I still had hair coming out on brushing so now down to once every other day."


"Not bad at all considering all the bad things I'd heard about the prep I'm more nervous about the colonoscopy. The mud butt last about 4 hours only thing I really noticed was a loud stomach"


"I've been on Adderall since I was in high school, so about 5 years. It works well for my concentration and allows me to focus for an extended period of time, such as when studying. This medicine has definitely helped me but it has a lot of side effects. For me, loss of appetite, euphoria, and dry mouth is the most common. Headaches are frequent, but nothing Ibuprofen can't fix. I've been on/off antidepressants that affected the Adderall. When I was on Lexapro, taking Adderall would make me irritable, anxious, and paranoid. Sometimes to a full blown panic attack. Now I'm on Prozac and the Adderall combination is fine. But I still get anxious and mildly irritable when the "high" of the Adderall decreases."


"I have major depression. Also I have a spinal fusion.I have tried many depression drugs. I also suffer from a sleep disorder that makes me sleep through a lot of the day. With Pristiq I definitely feel better in the morning and that was the worst time of day for me. I am still suffering from excessive sleepiness during the day. I have been on Pristiq for about three months now. So far its been pretty good. I would recommend it, but it is not a miracle drug for me. I still have depression.I was hoping for a bigger difference."


"I have been taking Pristiq for 2.5 weeks now.  I was having very few side effects, lots of yawning initially, but this is improving.  I have mild depression and anxiety and OCD (which only acts up when I am stressed) I have been feeling pretty good but the last few days I have had blurred vision and dizziness, lots of ringing in the ears and dry mouth.  I am hoping this passes. My mood is pretty good and I am sleeping well."


"I took one pill and had a severe allergic reaction to it in less than a half hour.  It started with stomach pain, blood in the stool, rash, swelling and shortness of breath. I had a seizure, my husband called the ambulance and ended up in the hospital.  Scary experience and I want to let everyone know how horrible this drug is."


"I started this medicine about three months ago. At first it worked great, after 2-3 weeks it does little to none. I have 2 degenerated disc and severe nerve pain down my neck and shoulder. I'm also prescribed tramadol which works better and that says enough. I have been on hydrocodone which works way better then this medicine. Disappointed. My doctor said it was 4x the strength of a Norco. Lie."


"Bloating was my biggest problem. I felt so bloated I looked pregnant! Nothing helped...and I tried them all until I tried and stayed with Amitiza. It was and is worth the expense."


"So far I've only been on Loryna for a month now but I think I need to find a new brand. I was prescribed this because my acne has been terrible for the past 6 months and since going on it nothing has gotten any better in fact my chin actually looks worse. However, my biggest problem is the mood changes. I snap at everything and I'm always angry. I'm never like this, I've always had an amazing relationship with my parents and since going on the pill they've threatened to kick me out because of how bad my mood has been. Additionally, since going on the pill I've had my period the entire month, I'm not sure if that is normal or not but I'm tired of all the negative side effects."


"Have been taking this since having my son 13 months ago. No side effects, easy to use. Love it! Great contraceptive to use while breastfeeding!"


"I bled for 5 months. After that my cycle was very light...panty liner light. In the past my cycle was super heavy. I have mood swings. I am depressed and my sex drive is gone. I don't have a sex drive..its almost irritating when my husband is trying to hard. Oh and I have gained so much weight. "


"Have tried all else works fast. Tastes horrible!  Was the active ingredient in paregoric"


"I have to take Levitra with dinner and it will work at 11:00 and through the night. Any earlier than 4-5 hours wait and I get a strong erection, but it fizzles out during sex. Still have moments of failure, but these can almost always be attributed to some external event or other. I am very happy with it, unless I forget to add it several hours before sex, then I can just forget the $25 for sex."


"This is my first time EVER writing a review but I was so happy with this product I felt like I just had to give my positive feedback. I have had problems with sweating for years. I couldn't understand how people could wear T-shirts and be able to raise their arms with ease. I have spent the last ten years wearing clothes that I know won't show signs of sweat. It's been terrible. I finally decided to go online and search and stumbled across Drysol. I read a few reviews and after trying every product on the market I was praying this one would work out and it did. I am so excited about this and my whole new wardorbe I can wear. Thank you so so so much. I wish I could kiss the people who created this product!"


"By far, mirtazapine has been the best medication I've ever taken for insomnia - and I've tried, perhaps, around 20 different supplements and prescription drugs for insomnia over the years.

Be wary of some of the "warnings" that others have given;  their individual side effects may not apply to you.  If you have insomnia, give it a try.  Everybody responds in their own, unique way.

I did experience an increase in appetite at 30mg, but not at 15mg or 7.5mg - and that's all most people need if mirtazapine is taken for insomnia.

Good luck to all of you!"


"I've been using this for a few years and have had a great experience.  More energy and I think also helped with mild depression.

About the odor- to ME it smells chemical and harsh putting it on, but once it's on can't smell it.  SOME people don't smell it on me at all.  SOME people think it smells great on me.  A lot of women who are candid enough to tell me ~really~ like it.

The moral of the story is that the smell as experienced by the person smelling it is highly variable.  Clearly it has something to do people's biochemical attractions.

Note there are studies about women smelling men's worn clothing (without cologne or anything) and there's a wide variety of reactions and attraction."


"Went on 60mg Cymbalta. Was amazingly good for about a year. Minimal side effects except for some reduction in appetite which was a bit of a problem and causing tiredness at work. It got my life back for me for a while at a time when I thought only of death. I began socializing and getting into hobbies, etc. I then had to work on issues I had created while in depression such as drinking. At about 1 year however some strange effects started occurring. I would for about a week per month become fearful and could not leave the house. Eventually went to a psychiatrist who suggested stopping cold turkey. That was okay, no problems."


"Don't listen to these dramatic people. If your a regular person with no mental problems and have fairly regular periods this implant can be life changing. Got it in Feb and haven't had a period or side effects at all."


"I've been on the pill for a little over a month and I'm stopping. I'm extremely anemic and I asked my doc for this to help with my periods. They were getting increasingly heavy and painful and making my anemia worse. I started taking the generic of this pill and in 1 month gained 10 pounds. Then I started spotting and got a full blown period month 1. This period is heavier than normal and has zapped me of all my energy. It has lasted 7 days of constant normal to heavy bleeding that doesn't seem like its going to stop. The blood is still fresh bright red so it doesn't looking like its stopping soon. Also this week of bleeding has made me extremely emotional. I almost quit my job! I feel very angry, irritated, annoyed, depressed."


"For those of you with Acne and suffering mild to moderate acne like me. I dont have severe acne and like red big ones filled with puss or anything but I have like some along my jawline and next to my lips and this medicine along with onexton and retin A micro and the inflammation has really gone down like a lot! Its working great and its only been 1 week and 2 days. I cant imagine what its going to be like in 2 weeks. Staying positive. Hope this works."


"This drug gave me back my life. I suffered with chronic cyclical arthritis that felt like it was in every joint. The fatigue was devastating. Even if I slept for hours I still woke up feeling no better. I was scared to take this drug but eventually I had to do something. Thankfully, I have no side effects. I only have very occasional arthritis and am no longer tired. It has given me back my life. I do have my eyes checked 2x/yr."


"It caused me so much pain from the day it got put in. I had the normal symptoms that were to be expected. My body was trying to expel the IUD. It caused me to go to hospital a lot. I have PCOS because of this brand now. Never get this brand."


"Suffered from AF every few months for a couple of years before going on Flecainide with Metoprolol. It has been three years and have only experienced two very short (less than 1/2 hour episodes) and the occasional flutter.  Have also been able to reduce dosage of both medicines without any effect.  Minimal side effects.  Life it much better."


"My fiancé caught the flu I could tell by his symptoms and him sleeping all day for 3 days with high fever. So the moment I felt the body aches, chill and ran a fever of 101.4 I went to the doctor and was prescribed Tamiflu 75mg 2 times a day. Was not given a swab test just by my symptoms they told me it was the flu.. Being pregnant and having the flu puts me at a higher risk for complications so of course I wanted to take it to get better. The first pill I took was at night I woke up feeling so much better just a Little nauseous so I though Tamiflu is a life saver but by my third pill I woke up very dizzy and it's very scary. I last took a pill yesterday morning and still feeling dizzy and wierd. Doc says to finish but I refuse!"


"I was initially put on Tegretol only to have it stop working after about 3 weeks.  Dr. added Neurontin and eventually had surgery to remove the blood vessel and wrap the nerve.  Best of luck to anyone with this terrible condition."


"I've had this for a little over two years now. Right away my mood swings were awful but I didn't bleed which was great. Occasionally I have pain in my arm where it is located. My periods happen about every 6 months and it wasn't until January that my period lasted for almost 3 months with horrible cramps. I plan on taking it out soon. I would say the only good thing is I have not been pregnant. I would not recommend this or any birth control (besides condoms) in the future."


"Taking Invokana for 3 months now.  My glucose readings are great.  Have to stop taking this miracle medicine though, because I've had a relentless feminine itch since I started it.  I've been suffering through it because it works so well and I can't take Metformin or Onglyza.  Decided I can't take the itching anymore, AND MY HAIR IS STARTING TO FALL OUT.  When I comb my hair I get a huge handful every time.  I've never lost more than a few hairs at a time before.  I sure hope this doesn't continue.  Don't have much more to spare!  I'm also starting to hurt in the kidney area.  Going back to see my doctor."


"i have been using this twice a day for 9 days and have seen very little improvement. if i don't see some improvement in the next day or two i will be returning to my Dr. to get something else."


"2011, I was admitted to ER after vomiting Blood. Performed an upper endoscopy (negative) and was discharged with antibiotics. 2014-2017, I could not function. Vomiting/nausea, diarrhea, severe constipation, body tremors, in tears due to abdominal pain, and many expensive midnight ER trips with my worried boyfriend. I performed a H. pylori breath test (positive). I took antibiotics, but I was still having all my symptoms. I was fired for calling out sick. Referred to a GI Specialist and diagnosed IBS-C. Been on Dicyclomine 2.5 months (20mg 3x), religiously follow Low FODMAP, and Miralax. I can function. Side effects: Drowsy, headaches, nightmares, bloating/cramps, gas, anxiety and mild nausea (Promethazine Rx). It's so worth it."


"I was nervous about the pain, and even though it's needle-free, I have a bit of a needle phobia and the idea of any injection (even without a needle) was pretty rough for me to get over.  After talking myself up for about 30 minutes, I was finally able to give myself the dose.  It hurt a lot more than I was expecting, and bled more than my neurologist and pharmacist said it would, so immediately after administering it, I was pretty apprehensive.  I felt the side effects most people have reported (weakness, dizziness, heaviness, etc.), but I also had some nausea and I was really tired.  I felt near-immediate relief of about 50% of my migraine, and then took a power nap for about 45 minutes. When I woke up, I felt like a completely new person."


"Totally life changing medicine for people with chronic constipation and straining.  I only need one every 4 days to keep me regular now.  It is not like other laxatives, this lasts for a couple days.  It's really a great medicine for me, I think it could help many others!"


"I started this pill in late Feb 2014 and my starting weight was 224lbs. I haven't been faithful in taking it I've missed many months due to the fact that it's very expensive. But, since taking it and along with cutting back on how much I eat (haven't really exercised) I'm down to 186lbs. There's a huge difference in my appearance and the way I feel. It's also given me more energy. The only downside is that when I'm not using the pill I don't have much energy but that might just be me. I didn't gain while not taking it either."


"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."


"Second time having chlamydia. First time I took 2 pink pills and was fine. This time, I'm sitting on the tiolet as we speak. I can't get off the toilet. Having visual disturbances, sharp stomach pains but felt immediate relief. Glad I didn't have to work today."


"I started trinessa 5 months ago, for the second time. First when I was 20yrs old, it worked great. Now I'm 31, started again to prevent pregnancy and just feel pain on my breast, (around my nipples) also my sex live has decrease with my partner. My mood has also changed. I'm debating whether I should stop the pill or not."


"I started taking this since I was 17, 19 now. Works great, but definitely gained weight. I gained about 30 pounds while on it. my boobs went from a B to a C & usually they usually get tender the week before I start my period. My period lasts about 4 days with light bleeding. Never had an issue with headaches or severe cramps. I took this pill every morning, but if you take it without breakfast you tend to feel a little nauseas."


"I have had the Implanon for five years, I love it.  At the time I had a three year old and had just had a baby who didn't make it. I didn't want anymore kids. I didnt have a period the first year at all. The second year I started having one every 6 months. Normal periods.  I did however bleed for two weeks once. I still recommend this form of birth control. It's a quick and easy form without all the Extra worry. Two years ago I got off to get pregnant and was pregnant within 7 days. I love this birth control. Don't be scared by the minor side effects, because they are not greater then a baby."


"Total scam.

I've been on this drug for 3 years. Since being on it, It caused acute arm paralysis, dystonia, difficulty speaking, delirium which lasted for a month and it caused weight gain and man boobs.

When I first received the shot, it felt like my brain was about to explode.

I had extremely high blood pressure on this medicine- 178/105. After I stopped it, my blood pressure is 110/78.

I experienced temporal lobe damage from this medicine and a CT scan showed atrophy of my brain after I stopped taking it.

Be careful- many psychiatrists receive grants and stipends from big pharma and receive extra insurance money to peddle more drugs to as many patients as possible.

This is because of our fee-for-service healthcare system."


"I'm 59, have sciatica, and it's progressed to where I know I don't have to live in constant pain. I've been a narcotic user most of my life so the 5mg didn't do much and certainly after a short period didn't do anything if taken as directed.  I've upped it to 7.5's and relief was significant and am now taking 10mg and the relief is amazing. I was concerned because I've been a narcotic user for so much of my life but it works and I didn't want to push it by going the oxy route.  I've been saying the same thing to people who don't understand.  I call it a managed habit.  There were several times I couldn't even sit in this chair and log on to the computer."


"I was given numerous medications to treat my condition and many of them just put me in a daze and made me sleep all day and couldn't function,

And my psychiatrist then put me on geodon and was monitoring my condition and slowly increased my dosage and my condition started to improve to the point that I can now function to a point in society,

I can understand now when I start to feel paranoid and hear voices that their only in my head and are not real,

and I come back to reality and calm myself down,

geodon has help me more than thorazin or seriquil,

I take 80mg in the morning and 160mg at night,I've been able to sleep up to 6 hrs now,I feel good and I'm not tired and now I can actually eat in restraunts,I've been taking it for 3 yrs."


"I got paragard in January of 2016.  I was attracted to the thought of being hormone-free and it sounded more natural to me. I had been on birth control for about 6 years so I was really excited about just being back on my own. I thought I might be able to even lose a few pounds since it is hormone free. Also, not having to worry about pregnancy or forgetting to take a pill was very attractive.

After only two months, I've decided to get my paragard removed due to the following reasons:

Extremely heavy periods...I mean buying the "ultra" size tampon and having to change it every 2-3 hours, bleeding on the sheets overnight, taking a bath and standing up and literally seeing the blood just dripping into the tub...like hemorraging almost."


"So far it's great. I sleep a full eight hours. No side effects as of yet"


"It made me anxious for the first six weeks although I really appreciated the boost in energy.  I got a 30 days prescription for Xanax during that time, that really worked.  (And that's about as long as you should ever take Xanax, btw).   Anyway, I was back to my previous self in 6-8 weeks -- kind of a miracle.  Only side effects occasional light headed-ness.  Every doctor I have talked to about Wellbutrin loves it.  I do too."


"I've had psoriasis, and some psoriatic arthritis since I was 12, I'm 40 now. I had 95% body coverage, and started taking Stelara as one of the first trial patients in Canada in early 2009...what a difference. No more throbbing knees, and I hover between 5 - 10% coverage now, it was at 0% for a couple of years but I had an injury and gained a bunch of weight, so that is why it's up now (maybe 3 kids doesn't help either ;-). The only issues I have are the price (thankfully it's covered), and the fact that I am more susceptible to colds and flu, and will get sunburn easily if I don't watch out."


"I'm 22, not sexually active and taking the pill as a form of prevention against ovarian and uteran cancers. I've been on this pill for almost two full cycles. Before the pill, I rarely if ever had acne and prided myself on a clear complexion. Now, my face is a war zone, I have awful acne and acne scaring. It has been emotionally devastating and my confidence has dwindled.  Everyone in my life has noticed the drastic change. I feel embarrassed.  My dermatologist said it may take 3 or 4 months for my system to regulate. Overall, I haven't had any other side effects, apart from weight gain."


"Started taking nortriptyline for migraine prevention after 10 years of going to 6 different neurologists and taking countless medications. The first 3 weeks were great because I had gone from 2-3 days a week of migraines to not a single episode. It was very hard to deal with the daytime fatigue and this was only on a 25 mg dose, but two cups of coffee took care of that. I stopped taking it suddenly after 1.5 months due to a change in mood/angry/depressed feelings which I've never experienced, and sure enough I was in bed for 3 days with a migraine. So, I'm back on the medicine, have been almost migraine free for 3 months, the fatigue has gone away, and as long as I remember to read my "positive thoughts/positive things in my life" when I feel a little depressed (this medicine or at least 25mg a day hasn't helped depression) I'm fine. I'm 31 yrs old, healthy and now finally can live my life not worrying about migraines! Thank you to my neurologist for finally finding an answer to my pain and thank you nortriptyline."


"I have had the ParaGard in for 3 years now. I had it put in at 21, no kids. The insertion was not that bad, I went back to work afterwards and was fine. Some cramping, but it was manageable.

My first 4-6 months with ParaGard were a nightmare. I had previously been on a 365 Day Cycle birth control pill, so my body was used to having a TON of artificial hormones pumped into it 24-7... To go from that to zero hormones took a toll on me. I had severe anxiety, managed by anti-depressants.

Once I got through the first 6 months, my body finally regulated. I no longer had to take anti-depressants. My weight actually leveled out nicely.

I get awful cramps about every other month, but I still think it's worth it. I love my ParaGard now!"


"I started give this medication to my 7years old we started with 18mg, 25mg and now 40mg, no change on his behavior yet 40mg it only been 2wks that he is taking it, but one thing is he is more aggressive, crying a lot but I am going to continue for 2more wks to see if any changes after that definitely I will call the doctor to change this med."


"I took Celexa for 2 weeks and quit because the side effects are INSANE. I rolled for the first 3 days. I felt AMAZING... waves of euphoria, pretty dancing rainbows, everything sensory felt incredible BUT I had no emotion or empathy and only cared about feeling good and stopped caring about people in my life or work. Had no regard for consequences, yelled at people who "ruined my vibe", refused to help people at work. Day 3 I jumped from 6 cigarettes a day to a pack and a half because it felt so good to smoke. Treated my husband as a personal servant only there to make me feel good and yelled at him if I was slightly bothered. No anxiety at all, but turned me into a hedonistic jerk who cared about nothing but immediate sensory gratification."


"I have taken Fluoxetine for PMDD for 3 months and the results have been remarkable.  I take 20 mg daily.  I still get a bit down around my period but I am able to control myself.  I do experience some side effects.  I wake up around 3-4am and have difficulty going back to sleep, my legs are restless at night and during the first few weeks only I lost interest in personal grooming and became lethargic.  I can live with the side effects.  My quality of life has greatly improved since taking Fluoxetine."


"I started taking Contrave about 2 months ago and I've lost 18 pounds.  I also eat carefully and exercise. The first several weeks, I had some stomach pain, nausea and most disturbing, leg spasms upon waking.  All of that has pretty much gone away.  The Contrave has worked very well in terms of curbing my appetite (although at some times, I am definitely still very hungry) but most importantly, taking away my urges for sweet foods.  I have never taken more than 2 tablets a day -- one in the morning and one in the evening.  This level of medication seems to be working for me and I didn't want to encounter any further side effects.  I am hoping to lose at least another 40 pounds.  This is a tough, lifetime journey.  Good luck to everyone!"


"Celexa has alot of ingredients that you do not need. Lexapro is cleaner more potent form of celexa. Celexa is not ment for anxiety. I am seeing alot of placebo effects on here. I swear alot of these comments are from the celexa company"


"I am being treated for severe depression. I take 150mg of Zoloft once a day and 1mg of Xanax a day. It has taken me a long time to get on medication for my condition but I am glad I decided to now. I feel completely calm and haven't felt depressed since I started taking both of these. It's been 4 months now."


"I had my Mirena inserted exactly a year ago at the age of 56. Now 57 and still no menopause in sight. In fact I just got my period today. Granted its lighter than it was before Mirena but out of the last year, I have at least spotted almost every day. June was a good month for me with my first skipped period and no spotting. July one day of spotting. Went for my Pap smear in August, told my GYN that it looks like maybe this thing is finally working, started spotting that night and never stopped for the entire last month. I give up. I do give Mirena a 7 though because my periods are lighter, albeit right on time every month, unfortunately. I will keep it inserted as it is now about what I know."


"No doubt that Cialis is one of the best. I'm 58 and have been taking the 20mg Cialis for several years with very positive and long lasting results. I've found out that cutting the 20mg by half still give a good and hard erection and alleviate the side effects such as headache, lower back pain and blurred vision. However, I think that Cialis could be better in a softer form for a faster reaction (It takes a few good hours if taken after food and drink)."


"I just got Skyla this week but want to weigh in on the insertion process since I read mostly horror stories about the pain, bleeding, cramping, etc. I know everyone is different, but the insertion was really simple and the pain was mild. I found the most painful part (about a 3-4 on the pain scale) was when the doctor dilated and measured my cervix. The IUD insertion itself was only discomfort and mild pain. I immediately felt some very faint cramping but it subsided completely after about 5 minutes. I'm ending my first week with Skyla and have had no cramping and only a bit of spotting here and there, but nothing crazy. I can't predict how my body might respond to the hormones over the next few months but, so far, I'm very happy."


"Levora was great for me. It is the first form of birth control I have been on my period is lighter than it was. I did have some acne at first but that went away...it was no worse than my face breaking out around my period. I stopped getting headaches the week before my period too. I was having to take Excedrin as soon as I woke up every morning."


"I loved the thought of not having a period EVERY month, as advertised.

It worked great for 6 & 1/2 years. Light spotting when I started back then, and lighter periods and not buying so many tampons was very nice!

I got off the pill for 6 months (for financial reasons.)  Decided to go back on it, and now I'm in month two and on my 11th day bleeding. Started as spotting, then got heavier each day after, & minor clotting. I saw dark brown blood on day 9 of bleeding, thought it was ending, finally, then next day...BAM, back to bright red bleeding again, & HORRIBLE cramping to go with it! I'm a mess emotionally. It's like PmS, but not going away once the period starts.

I think it's turned on me. Time for a switch! I can't affOrd ALL these pads"


"My life has been more difficult than most and I experienced an intense emotional life of ecstatic highs and darkest despair. It was wearing, but I enjoyed the drama of it all. GPs often suggested medication, but I considered my depressions to be 'justified', the intensity a means of 'being human' in all its extremities. However, the energy to carry these extremes ebbs, and in a particularly unhappy period my brain shut down. I work with my brain, so finally succumbed & trialled a number of anti-depressants. Didn't like the effects until I took Cymbalta. Finally, a normal emotional range. Two years later I stopped, the only side-effect a half-tone tinnitus, eased by taking half and I'm still fine two years later."


"I never tried this product because I am allergic to microcrystalline cellulose.  The cellulose can cause gut pain, inflammation and sometimes itching.  Watch for products that use this filler.  Even some prescription drugs use this filler.  Be aware of the inactive ingredients in what you take."


"Contrary to what a subject said , claiming this medicine got him depressed, I would say that my life BEFORE it was of depression, loneliness, extremely low self-esteem and self-worth. After I started taking it, my hopes were raised up. The results were amazing just after one month. Unfortunately I had to redo the treatment. Today I still take one box or two now and then. Had it not been for this medicine, my face skin would be now badly damaged and I'd still be covered in grade 3 and even grade 4 acne. My life, I don't even want to think about what it would be like now if I  hadn't done these treatments. I do recommend Roacutan. Endure the side effects no matter how harsh they may be in your body. It will pay off eventually."


"I have had bad acne and some long periods like 2 months at most during the first year but now I'm starting on year 2 and the bleeding has gone to normal and well the acne I control it with tea tree oil. Yes you get discouraged with the bleeding and the bad acne but just have patience and it will go away. The reason I chose this was because I have already tried the Depo and I felt bad that I worked out so many times and I couldn't lose weight and with this I can work out and see the weight coming off. Give it a try but have patience."


"This didn't really change the pain levels but what it did do was make me gain weight substantially.  This lead to me getting depressed which made the fibro flare up again.  I stopped taking it."


"Well I am 23 and I have been smoking for 8 years, I have been taking Chantix for 6 days now and I have cut back to just 4 a day. I was smoking 1-1.5 packs a day. I have not had many side effects from taking Chantix so from, only some mild unusual dreams and some what irritated. I believe I will be done with smoking by the middle of my second week on this."


"I have been on all the medicines and have achieved remission of various lengths with gold injections (1.5 yrs), minocycline (8 yrs), Enbrel (5 years before the efficacy started to diminish) and Humira (1 year) over the past 30 years. As a result of all the medicine treatments I now have horrible lung complications similar to COPD (have never smoked anything). When the pain is excruciating you are willing to take anything to make it better. Enbrel and Humira have left me with a continuous sinus infection that I keep under control with regular salt water rinses. I have no ability to fight off infection and keep getting lung infections which require me to stop the injections for the arthritis and every time you stop, your body builds immunity."


"Started taking 12 days ago, starting weight of 256.6lb & today 250.0lb. Side effects: increased energy which I absolutely love,  suppressed appetite which is good,  dry mouth which means I drink a lot of water which also is good.  Considering I struggled with drinking enough water daily, this changed that.  I still get hungry, but only 2-3 times a day,  once I start to eat I'm full very quickly. A simple snack like fruit or raw veggies quickly takes the hunger away.  I eat a sensible dinner with the family.  I've completely lost interest in soda & sweets. I do take a multivitamin. Stay smart, watch what you know you should be eating,  exercise & live healthy. You can do it, this helps."


"It's Definetely was a love/hate relationship with Zyprexa. I have tried virtually every sleep drug available, and it was one of the best because it not only put me to sleep, but it also KEPT me asleep for 8 hours. Started at 2.5mg, then 5mg, & eventually 7.5. It did take a long time to kick in though, so I had to take it 2 hours before bedtime. But like everybody who takes this, I gained weight. But I found the 1 way you can actually lose weight on this drug, which is to combine exercise with Atkins diet (low carb). Zyprexa gives you metabolic syndrome. You no longer burn carbs, which means all carbs you eat becomes body fat, which is why you become fat on this stuff (so you have to stop eating carbs). I got off this drug after 1 year."


"Was prescribed this medicine for morning sickness which lasted the entire first trimester of my pregnancy.  Worked great, I was able to function and without feeling dopey or drowsy. The only drawbacks were the terrible headaches and expense of the drug, with insurance it was $50. The headaches were a welcome trade-off to feeling like death for 90 days."


"Abreva helps with the pain and itching that cold sores can cause.  But that's it.  The herpes virus is internal.  It sheds during times of stress or sickness.  No topical medication is going to stop the herpes virus from running its course internally.  Only oral medications taken by mouth can shorten the cycle of the herpes virus when it sheds.  Personally, I take Acyclovir, prescribed by my dermatologist, upon feeling the first tingle of a herpes cold sore.  I have found that It cuts the cycle in half.  Other people prefer Valtrex.  If you want real results during a herpes outbreak, you need an oral medication.  Keep it handy in your prescription cabinet.  Not a topical cream.  Herpes is an internal virus. Talk to your doctor."


"This has honestly been one of the worst experiences with medicine I've ever had.  Dr. prescribed me 300mg of this medicine, three times a day.  First, no issues. I took my second pill with some yogurt and bread since it was later into the night. I sat up for about 20 minutes as the bottle says not to lay down for at least 10 minutes after taking. I woke up about 45 min with the worst pain in my chest and back, sharp burning pain, excruciating heartburn pain and constant large painful burps. I seriously thought I was dying and almost went to ER. After two pills, and I stopped. it's been 2 days and now it hurts to swallow down in my esophagus like there is a chemical burn. Feel like I have the flu all over. NEVER AGAIN"


"My doctor initially put me on Abilify for mood stabilizing, but it wasn't effective and gave me severe migraines. This is his second choice for treatment, and it's working wonders. In the few months I've been on it I haven't noticed any side effects but have noticed how well it seems to be working. I haven't had one manic episode since starting this medication, which is a significant improvement from the multitude of severe mood swings I had before starting Lamotrigine. I take 50 mg of Lamotrigine in conjunction with 50 mg Zoloft. This medication has given me my life back."


"I’m coming close to the end of my birth control. 4 months left & I would get it again. Me and my mom both tried it. She was either always on her period or spotting & she developed alopecia. But for me in year one I didn’t have my period for months. Year 2 my period came every 2 week then off two mths plus weight gain. Year 3 normal period & weight loss. I’ve experienced some depression & mood swing throughout

But overall I love it even with the side effects. It’s expected to have side effects. These bc are producing fake estrogen hormones to keep us from getting pregnant"


"This is he 4th month I have been taking it and so far in the birth control aspect of it has been great. Used to have very heavy periods and extreme cramping, now I hardly notice I'm on my period. It usually comes about the 3rd day of the placebo pill cycle and last 2-3 days. Have had no mood swings, no cramping, no weight gain (which is my biggest concern) and no spotting. The reason I gave it a 7 instead of a 10 is because I have been having some major acne around my chin and jaw as a side effect. Even with washing my face using acne control products it hasn't seemed to help."


"Was prescribed this medication along with Augmentin and Paracetemol following diagnosis of an advanced kidney infection. Four days later and I feel a little better in terms of the infection but the side effects have been awful. Constant feelings of extreme fatigue and weakness. Low energy levels; feels like the wind has been knocked out of me. Feelings of nausea and stomach ache for up to two hours after taking it! I have taken this medicine exactly as instructed by my local Pharmacist. Guess it just doesn't agree with me."


"I used the egg 1 day dosage. Felt a mild warming sensation, but other than that...it worked...itching was relieved with the external cream in 2 days too."


"I took Benicar for 12 years or more and went through the leg cramps etc. but it worked well on my BP. I would get kidney infections occasionally but didn't know why. One day a few years ago I came down with painful gout. My new doctor took me off Benicar right away. She said it contributed to my gout flare ups because it affected my kidneys. I was so angry because I didn't know and hadn't read up on it. Have your kidneys check regularly while taking this med. Now through diet and another BP med I do well with the Gout, however I wish I hadn't taken Benicar so long and had it affect my kidneys.  Be careful!"


"I've been on this pill for about a month since then I've been feeling very light headed at times, also I noticed that my appetite has increased drastically. I feel more tired than usual & the mood swings are terrible. On top of all that the acne won't go away!!! This pill is okay but I wouldn't suggest it for a long time use."


"Flexeril does not really take away my pain, but it helps me relax and sleep. If you take too much, it will cause confusion."


"I had the Mirena inserted 4 months ago and I absolutely love it. I am 19, have never been pregnant, and was looking for the lowest maintenance birth control possible. The insertion was incredibly painful, honestly the worst pain that I have ever felt in my life, and I experienced cramping for the rest of the day. I had to lay in bed with a heat pack on my abdomen and try to ignore the pain. After that though, it has been everything a birth control should be. I haven't experienced any of the potential nasty side effects, and I think I actually have an increased sex drive. I don't get my period anymore, which my doctor said is normal. I would recommend this to any woman, because it has made my life much easier!"


"calmed my cough overnight......... but left me quite lethargic..... groggy the next day :-(("


"I ended up in the ER with the worst case of the runs I have ever had in my 51 years!! I can't imagine how or why you would ever consider this injection. Why is it called (medicine)? I literally couldn't sleep. I would lay down in bed as we all do and within 5 minutes be up and on the toilet! Every 5- 20 minutes like this for 3 days so far! I'm so tired!! If I fall asleep on this injection, I WILL loose control of my bowels, and I have, 6 times in the bed. FIRST WEEK WAS OKAY... Second week the runs on Tuesday (injection on previous Sunday). Same time on third week of use. Same results, and trip to the ER.  If  you like the thought of buying a new bed, than inject this medicine into your body. How humiliating!!"


"This pill was okay at first then about 6 weeks into it I noticed the nausea, and stomach cramping continuing no matter what I ate.  Then vomiting started so much that it dampened my quality of life.  I couldn't go out to eat or anything.  I had to stop it."


"This drug reduced my prolactin levels really quick. I did not have a visible prolactinoma on my MRI but my doctor suspected it was really small. After 2 months my prolactin levels decreased from 2000 to 150. In the first month I felt a bit dizzy and wanted to sleep a lot more than usual (I had a few cat naps which is heaps out of character for me - I never usually sleep during the day) . This went away after about month and I generally feel fine taking Dostinex. I've been taking it for about 6 months now. I recommend you give it a go!"


"As long as I take  lithium capsules and NOT the tablets, I have no side effects.  Presently on 900 mg a day.  Doesn't make me sleepy as I have insomnia.  Tablet gave me a salty taste in my mouth.  I drink about one more 16.9 oz bottled water than normal.  Stabilized my moods tremendously, easy to take.  I take with a protein shake, almond milk, applesauce but not on an empty stomach or then it gives me a slight stomach ache."


"I was feeling nauseated but I drunk some ginger ale and I was fine after that"


"This drug is the best thing. I have more energy. Can do more things and my mind is not thinking 100 things at once."


"It works best if I take it before bedtime, because it can make one very tired during the day, if it is taken early morning."


"I have never felt so uncomfortable than I did after using Monistat 1.  Severe burning, itching, swelling!  I used the generic  brand for my first infection and it worked, no terrible side effects. This was only my second, and I thought I'd try the name brand. Worst decision!  UGH!!!"


"I have used this medication for about 8 years and without it I don't sleep. I wake every night without fail and it takes me hours to get back to sleep. This medication can be taken before bed or in the middle of the night as it's out of your system in about 4 hours. I become very relaxed in about 15 minutes upon taking it and able to rest peacefully."


"The pill was great until I started having side effects. I'm 32 years old & took the pill for about two years, It regulated my periods like clock work to the point I could plan vacations around it, no nausea & skin was clear. If u skip the placebo pills you won't get a period at all. However the weight gain, constant yeast infections every couple months, & cravings like a crazy pregnant woman was insane. So I stopped skipping the placebo pills & talking the pack strickly as directed purposely watching was I was eating, & stepping my time up in the gym & was still seeing the weight gain & cravings. Eating healthy only made me feel as if wasn't eating enough, not to mention the gas & bloating was ridiculous. My sex drive was incredible!!"


"I have been using Doryx for a month with the Acanya acne gel and it helped so much I have not had any new pimples (well maybe 1 or 2) since then. It's amazing. I'm 16 years old and my dermatologist first recommended Solydyn, it did not help at all. I'm so glad Doryx is working and it's apparently supposed to get better. The only thing is the pills are really big but other than that, awesome."


"I see I am blessed after reading other comments.  I started on the drug 5+ years ago, and had immediate ( 30-45 min) relief.  But sadly, my maxed out dose, 3200 mg, has been reached and my condition is becoming unbearable again."


"This has been a bad experience for me. I’m 28, very active, and weigh 108 lbs. I was on the Lomedia 24 Fe for one month and during that month I had terrible acne all over my forehead and mood swings - some days I would wake up in a bad mood. This absolutely murdered my sex drive and my ability to have an orgasm. I did not get my period while on the medication either. I had a pregnancy test done and it came up negative. I’m hoping to find a birth control that works for me soon."


"I am 28. I have been on this medicine now for 6 months being treated for sever OCD and anxiety. In 6 months time I have gained 30 ish pounds, my Sex drive is gone, I can not sleep at night (horrible and weird dreams), and I still can not stop thinking of a million and one things before I go to bed (example: I need to make my bed, dishes done, kids set for the next day,)  I am tired all the time and I have no energy anymore for anything. I feel like I'm a different person. However I am not as bad with my OCD as I was before taking it, I am actually calm at night rather than worried if something will happen, I am just all around calmer. I am up in the air with this drug because it does seem to work but am I too calm. I am not really myself."


"I had NO pain control on this medication, but from reading the other posts, I was not given a chance at it. My MD tried one small dose and NOTHING for breakthrough pain. It seems that if he'd adjusted it and given me something for break through pain maybe I would have had a good outcome, too. Sadly, I have no health insurance now and it's too expensive, so maybe he did me a favor. It would've been brutal to finally have a medicine work and it be too expensive to buy."


"I love the patch. I'm in my 4th week without the patch and happy that I have a period. I've never been regular and so far it's looking great. The patch never comes off for me. Remember to always press down on the patch for 10 seconds when applying and you are good to go!"


"I've been on Claravis for over two months now and haven't had a major break out since the first month.  Very, very dry lips and overall dry skin, but my dermatologist recommended Cetaphil for that.  Try to stay out of the sun as it does cause your skin to burn easily.  Can't wait to finish as it does cause slight lack of energy."


"I was put on Lo Ovral at 13 for abnormal bleeding, basically 6 weeks, non-stop.  I stayed on it until I was 28 years old with no problems. Previously, as most young girls I was very moody and had a lot of struggles. On Lo Ovral I did have one hard day a month, prior to getting my period but otherwise it was great. I never noticed any weight changes, had no spotting, acne symptoms, cramping, or heavy bleeding. I have two children now, and had them without any difficulty relating to taking this birth control for so long.  Problem is now that I am older, 33, it no longer works for me, I spot during the month.  I am truly struggling to find a good replacement birth control. It may not work as good for everyone, but I wouldn't be afraid to try it!"


"I recently started taking this medication for about 1 month 80mg/day and I have experienced shortness of breath going up one flight of stairs, muscle weakness during light housework, and heart palpitations for no reason, dizziness and fatigue. I went on vacation to palm desert and wasn't watching my sodium intake and not keeping hydrated.  I paid dearly by watching my blood pressure go from 140/90 to 180/105 and ended up at urgent care.  Doc gave me Diazide to flush out the sodium and now my blood pressure is 110/70 and cardiologist decreased Diazide to 40mg.  Some of Diovan's side effects are dissipating with this reduction.  I am not happy taking any medication unless necessary especially at the age of 46.  Hope to be off all medicines soon."


"Have been backed up for a few weeks. Doctor prescribed taking 2 of these 2x a day along with taking MiraLax 2x a day. I took both, THEN started reading reviews. I think I'm going to die, but if I live I will write another review. Terrified based on these reviews condsidering I took 2 + another laxative.

Update:

Took 2 pink pills at 8:00pm. Didn't feel anything until 9:00 - Went about every 45 minutes or so from 9:00 until midnight

At midnight I started having cramping and slight heart palpations. Nothing too bad but freaked me out and couldn't fall asleep. Shaking and cold. From what I've read it gets bad after 6 hours so still 2 hours to go..."


"Nothing bad I can say other than your first couple treatments, you'll feel the itch and burn. Life changing medicine!!! Thank you hypercare."


"Followed all instruction to the letter. All I got was a bit of a burning sensation in my urethra and a bit of numbness over most of my penis. "


"I love it...best birth control I've ever used! No daily pill, no sickness, mood swings, or breakouts. I've tried at least 6 different types and a couple of different formulations of birth control since I was about 14 and this by far has been the easiest one to handle. I use birth control to regulate my cycle. I have not needed birth control to regulate me since I stopped using it in 2.5 yrs ago. Only negatives are cost even though it's better and removing it can be tricky few times."


"I have had pain from 2 ruptured discs and spondylolesthesis for the past 9 years.  I used to be very athletic (running, lifting weights, yoga, biking, etc.) and I had to give all of that up.  That would be have been ok if it had relieved the pain, but it didn't.  I've spent the last 9 years on Hydrocodone, Tramadol, Flexeril, and others.  I had given up on having any quality of life.  That was until I found Butrans.  I have been on it for about a month, and for the first time in as long as I can remember, my back does not hurt.  I am sleeping through the night.  I do not feel drugged out (like Vicodin) and have no side effects. Not one.  This medicine is a miracle."


"Esgig plus is the only migraine medication that that relieves my migraine without any side effects. The majority of my headaches are tension. If I get a headache from lack of sleep, chocolate or wine, it will substantially relieve it enough to continue on with my day. I don't leave home without it!"


"I tried a cream OTC, which didn't work. So I called my doctor and he prescribed this. AMAZING medicine! Within 24 hours my infection is gone and I feel human again! I experienced no side effects. It's almost like a wonder pill!"


"It's incredible how much Lexapro has improved my overall emotional wellness in such a short amount of time. I was extremely hesitant to start medication for obvious reasons, but after much research I decided to give it a try. I cannot stress enough how much of a positive effect Lexapro has had on my life. Just feeling that the darkest of clouds has been lifted after lingering for years is pure happiness and relief; I didn't even think it was possible. The first week I was pretty nauseous and I still get drowsy and have some trouble sleeping on this medication, but it is nothing compared to how I felt prior to taking Lexapro. You deserve to be HAPPY. Give it a try."


"I was diagnosed as Bipolar disorder at the age of 49.  I was immediately put on Zyprexa and essentially, the next four years are a blur to me.  To say I felt like a zombie is a gross understatement. I changed my Doctor and insisted he take me off the drug which he did.  I am now taking 'plain old lithium' and have been doing well for the past five years.  I understand that everyone doesn't have the same experience with Zyprexa that I had, but people should be aware that there are long-proven alternatives.  I only wish that my Doctor had considered them first."


"I'm 31 years old with a 2-month old. Had Mirena inserted last week--no pain at all. I think they suggest it for women who have previously had children because insertion can be very painful if you haven't. But mine was quick and easy, no side effects, although I did start bleeding last night. After reading some of the reviews here, I'm hoping it doesn't last very long!"


"For me Zaleplon does not work.  I get less sleep when I take Zaleplon (5mg) than when I don't take it.  It actually keeps me up all night.  I will no longer Zaleplon."


"I've been on Effexor for approximately two years.  I recently had the extremely unpleasant side effects from coming off the drug, as I could not get a refill on my prescription for 6 days.  I ended up in the ER due to a panic attack (never had one in my life before).  It did reveal, however, that the medicine was not really working for me, as my pain level was virtually the same whether I was on it or not.  Please make sure you gradually go off this medicine under the care of a Dr."


"I wish I could've been on this much earlier.  I first started getting acid reflux with my first pregnancy and it continued for over 20 years.  I never knew how dangerous it is...even though there'd be nights I wake up choking, coughing and feeling like someone poured acid down.  Two years ago, I started choking on poultry and larger pills.  After months of scares, finally saw a doctor.  After a few tests & endoscopy, my esophagus was actually closing up. The doctor had to widen it...the reflux had caused so much scarring, he said he could only open it up 2/3 of what it should be.  I always thought acid reflux was just an inconvience---never knew it could cause so much damage and potentially could have killed me.  Omeprazole really helped."


"I am 20 and started taking TriNessa about a month ago. It's my first time using birth control and I wanted to get on it to help regulate my periods and to help with cramps. I'll admit after hearing about some awful reviews about this specific birth control, I was a little worried. Especially about the mood swings and what not because my boyfriend and I were already having problems with me freaking out about the tiniest things. After about a week of being on it my mood swings got a little bit worse and I would cry about anything, but it went away quickly and I mean they WENT AWAY. I am completely chill now. I haven't had weight gain or any other side effect. I love it."


"I have been struggling with excessive underarm sweat since I hit puberty. I had tried literally everything and nothing even slightly helped. One day I was at the drug store and spotted drysol, I was a bit reluctant by the price but my desperation decided to give it a shot. Just after a few nights of using the product I saw results. Using drysol has literally been the best decision of my life, I am no longer anxious and embarrassed about my underarms and can wear anything I'd like!!! Although it did make it hard to sleep at night due to the itchiness and slight burning but I say it's totally worth it, and eventually I got used to it and it wasn't so bad. Definitely recommend!!!"


"I have mitral valve prolapse, female, 42. I started Bystolic, 5mg, a couple weeks ago, no palpitations, no dizziness, no headaches, no fatigue. My sleep is off a bit, but other than that, I feel great."


"I took plan B about 24 hours after the deed. I got pregnant. I think it works most of the time but not all the time! I ended up a statistic. Don't rely on this for birth control!"


"I had to stop Otezla after 16 days due to vomiting and severe diarrhea. I felt generally fine until day 16 and was beginning to see improvements. Seven days now after stopping Otezla and still have 7-10 diarrhea episodes per day and significant fatigue. I do not plan to restart."


"I've had Nexplanon for just a few months now and my only issue is the constant bleeding. After it was inserted, I didn't bleed for about 2 weeks, then all of a sudden, I have been spotting/breakthrough bleeding for about two months now. It is really putting stain on my relationship. It can be really lite, then get heavy. I'm going to give it a couple more months, but if this continues, I will definitely have to reconsider it and try another BC method."


"I have been using birth control for going on 4 years, 16-20. I got on them for the purpose of I have extremely heavy periods with horrible cramps and acne. I took levora for about 2 years (no sexual activity) and I took it non stop to completely stop my period. Bad idea. I had break through bleeding and severe cramps for over 3 months of heavy bleeding. They put me on the strongest pill possible after that to try to stop my period from the continuous bleeding, didn't work although I did loose a lot of weight.. for the last year 1/2 I've been sexually active and the strongest pill DIDNT work so they put me back on levora with a seasonal period, and I haven't gotten pregnant and my acne is good and my period is gone! Other than every season."


"I am pretty much in love with Strattera. I am a 19 year old female and was diagnosed with ADD around 8 months ago. The difference between my life on and off Strattera is huge. When I'm on it, I am so motivated and focused. I have a plan for every day of my life and, though I don't always get everything done on my list for the day, I at least try to be productive and I at least care about getting things done. When I'm not on it, I am a complete blob. I care very little about being productive and have issues even getting out of bed. Like, I will literally stay in bed ALL DAY. The only persistent side effect that I've experienced is dry mouth. If I miss a dosage and then take it again, I get super drowsy, but that goes away after a day."


"Would frequently get tired in the afternoon or after 15 minutes of driving. Nodded off many times driving, sometimes couldn't remember half the drive. Would fall asleep at work in seminars, at my desk, etc. Always had trouble in college staying awake in class, thought other people were just better at staying interested.
With Nuvigil, my eyes never get heavy unless I'm really tired. I have much more confidence driving and staying awake at work. Even around family I don't have sleepy spells that make me look disinterested. Amazing stuff with very little side effects. I do often skip a day when I know I won't need it, and I usually feel like a nap after noon. I also take half doses (75mg) and it works almost as well as 150mg."


"I am 25 years old 5ft 9in and weighed 262lbs when I started Tenuate. I have been on it for 2 weeks now. I have not weighed yet but I have to make myself eat at first I was counting calories but couldn't eat more than 900 calories a day and that was eating 5 times a day so I just eat a little here and there. I have only experienced dry mouth. I am very hopeful I need rid of this weight maybe Tenuate will do it."


"I absolutely hate this pen. It jams up every time I use it. I have already voiced my complaint with my pharmacist and I will be asking to switch back to my previous lantus supplier."


"Has helped me so much. I have gained 20 lbs. In 6 weeks."


"I have suffered from allergic rhinitis all my life: dry swollen sinus; sinus pressure; headaches; blurry vision; dizziness; lethargy; all sorts of cognitive problems because of the lack of oxygen to my body and brain due to thicken mucus in my respiratory system; not to mention frequent bacterial infections due to accumulated mucus secretions. I had tried every other medicine under the sun. Mucinex has taken all that away and my quality of life has improved 150%.  I strongly recommend Mucinex for those with sinus problems due to allergic rhinitis, or anyone who suffers from sinus any sort of respiratory congestion period."


"I am on day three of using this, and so far, my itching has not improved."


"I'm 18 and I started the depo shot on March 1, 2016. The shot was wonderful all the way up to May. What they say is true. The first two months were great, but now I've been heavily bleeding for 2 1/2 weeks. Because I suffer from migraines, I can't take "normal" birth control. The progestin ones only. So I was only offered 3 options: the depo shot, pills that caused me to have 3 periods in one month, or a foreign object in my arm. I'm totally done with birth control which  sucks. I want to have a baby sometime in my life, so I don't want the decisions I make now to affect my fertility in the upcoming years.

I would NOT recommend the depo shot. The negatives HEAVILY outweigh the goods."


"I've been using Provigil in combination with Wellbutrin for my adult ADD. I'm almost 50 and was just diagnosed 3 years ago. I tried the stimulants and like the way they helped my concentration and focus but I couldn't take them because of my high blood pressure. I've also tried Strattera which worked really well but again I couldn't deal with the side effects (not being able to urinate can be painful). Provigil really helps slow down my racing thoughts but it doesn't seem to help with my concentration or distract ability. I take it first thing in the morning and usually can't get to sleep until midnight or 1.00am. Luckily I work at home so that's not a real problem. I'm glad to see it's worked well for some of the others who have posted comments."


"I am 65, male 150 lbs. I've been taking trazadone for probably 15 years. I used to wake up in the middle of the night and couldn't get back to sleep . My mind would race. This helps me fall asleep a little and lets me sleep all night. If I wake up to pee I get right back to sleep. No grogginess in the morning all though it does affect my wife that way when she takes it. No side effects. I can still fall asleep without it and no effect if I don't take it for awhile"


"It worked very quickly with no side effects, whatsoever."


"I have been on this medication for 8 days and have lost 15 pounds. I have lost my taste for sweets and salt. One side effect is a dry mouth which is not always quenched by drinking water."


"This medicine is a life saver. I suffered from anxiety and regular panic attacks that would keep me up all night and freak me out so much I would call an ambulance. After being prescribed clonazepam I was back to my 'normal self'. After thinking I was back to 'normal' for good I stopped taking the medication. I was okay for a good couple of months then my anxiety came back stronger than ever. I am now back on the medicine and have no doubt that I will be well in no time."


"I have been on this medicine since March 20, 2015. As of today July 16th 2015 I have lost 60 pounds. I exercise and eating heathy and have never felt better. Had bits of nausea in the beginning but better now. I recommend this drug. It's wonderful."


"I am a 15 year old girl who struggled with moderate acne for 4 years. When it started to get worse, my doctor prescribed Epiduo and I love it! The result was not immediate, at first it made my face red, flaky, and very dry. But now after 6 months, all my acne has cleared and I am left with smooth skin. My face does feel a little dry but moisturizer clears that right away. I put Epiduo on my nose, forehead, and chin every night before I go to bed. It has worked wonders!"


"This medicine has me really confused.  My 7 yr old has ADHD and usually has really good control on meds.  Concerta always worked really well, but we couldn't go any higher on the dose.  Everything else wares off before he is home from school .  We tried the Daytrana to see if he would have some control through the bus ride home.  The confusing part is, it's helping a lot with the hyperactivity, but not at all with focus.  He's actually always done well in school, but now his teacher says he just wanders around the classroom.  Any one else ever had this experience?"


"I take 10 mg amlodipine daily, 300 mg irbesartan and 20 mg nebivolol daily. The amlodipine seems to do me the most good. There is some ankle swelling. I am a 76 yr old male."


"Taking 20mg, all I can say is "guess it is ok, when it works."  I have tried the top three oral medications for ED.  I can say that when it works it stimulates a very firm erection.  However, I have begun to feel like soon as it takes effect I have better take advantage. I normally do suffer headaches mild to moderate, and get very flushed.  We also have noticed that the time it takes to start working has varied from 1 - 4 hours."


"I have had Mirena in for a little over 7 months. I love it for the fact I have not had a period for the entire time, just a little spotting for about 3 weeks after insertion. But I cramp pretty often still, but at my checkup the doctor told me if I could just make it through the first 6 months I would be good to go. But I'm still hurting pretty bad. I hate to keep taking medicine because I know it's not good for my body. I am tired of cramping all the time, because at times it's so bad I feel like curling up in a ball and sleeping all day. "


"My experience was very negative. I felt light headed and dizzy immediately and within two weeks I started falling asleep at random times, even while driving on the freeway. I had violent nightmares. I threw up constantly and according to my family started to lose my memory. I couldn't sleep more than a few hours at a time without waking up and having a panic attack. Sleeping medication did nothing to help that. The side effects became so debilitating that I had to stop it and move to something else."


"After years of being on this medication my doctor refused to refill the prescription due to addiction side effects.  This medication works so well and as stated by many works fast and allows you to function or sleep off a migraine.  I have never had rebound headaches, cravings, or a single migraine that did not respond to this medication. I have been on a controlled and managed dose for many years and have never experienced the need for more or a need to use it for anything other than debilitating migraines. I have NEVER experienced a negative reaction in any way using this medicine responsibly under the supervision of a physician.  As I said I have been using Fiorinal since the 80's.  "


"I used efudix for 20 days. Got all the bearable symptoms of rash, redness and sore skin. It took about 2 months for the redness to go completely.

The main long lasting side effect I have is that it's been six months and I still have permanently very greasy, greasy skin on my nose and cheeks where I applied it.
TIP, make sure you are not prone to rosacea before using it. I didn't know I was prone but the efudix triggered the adult rosacea I never knew I had. (rosacea is like acne, it comes and goes but only in the place where I used the efudix, it's embarrassing and I don't like going in public during flare ups.)

I wouldn't recommend this treatment at all. It might be ok on small 2cm spot treatments on the body, NOT THE FACE. Beware"


"The condom broke and by time we both noticed it was already too late . Roughly 10 hours after the incident I took plan b one step. I didn't really experience any side affects until the next morning I was cramping and had a bit of nausea . The incident happened about 2 1/2 weeks ago I took about 6 pregnancy test . They all came back negative . A part of me says the pill worked but another part still thinks it didn't . I sorta would recommended plan b . And just so y'all know I am overweight . So I believe weight has nothing to do with the effectiveness"


"I just want to say that after taking a lot of other anti-depressant meds, this is THE ONE! Besides only having 1 side-effect (diarrhea), that went away after 2 wks, it's really changed my life!!! i recommend this to anyone who has tried other meds that have not worked"


"It works to put me asleep, too well! I was told by my husband that I was doing stuff I don't remember doing. One time I became sexually aggressive and last night, I didn't recognize my husband and was doing stuff totally off the wall. I will not be taking it again!"


"I had my first Reclast I.V. injection last winter, just prior to the holidays.  I had about 5 days of severe flu symptoms and seriously considered not repeating the injection the next year.  However my bone scan was so positive and even with several falls I have not broken anything.
Prior to the Reclast I had, in 2 years, a fractured hip, wrist and ankle.  Surgery on the hip showed a femur like Swiss cheese and the severe fall seriously impacted my life.
This year I'm 70 and preparing for my second IV, seeing a dentist to make sure I don't have any serious issues that need to be dealt with.
I also quit taking steroid spinal IVs for chronic this year thinking I could deal with the pain and perhaps not have further breaks. I endorse Reclast."


"I think it is great for osteo-arthritis of hip - but others work for me equally well e.g. Mobic, Voltaren.  I chose Celebrex as I have read it is gentler on stomach and kidneys.  The only downside is the fear I get reading about heart problems - so I change every few months an alternate the meds - with a week off in between (when I go back to limping).  But I have no problems - in fact I did notice that Celebrex takes a few days to work whereas Mobic and Voltaren are almost instant"


"I came down with psoriasis at age 54 and am now 57. It devasted me within 2 months. I lost my finger nails and toe nails. I couldn't walk without help. My hands were useless. I just started with the injections on 2/2/16. Had my 2nd injection on 3/2/16. I've notice some improvement on my left shin area of my leg and my left elbow. Other areas are now pink. My feet are somewhat better but my hands are still bad as I wear examination gloves constantly. I've still have flakes, dryness, itching and bumps as the Stelara hasn't helped "yet" with that. I'm due for my 1st 90
Day shot after these 2 booster shots. I'll see what my Dr. Thinks then on 5/25/16..."


"I started taking 10mg prozac last Tuesday so it's been a week and a half and the first few days I was tired but I seem to be doing things here and there that I'd put off for a while and things I don't normally feel like doing. That is encouraging and makes me think it's working. I've had a lot of losses in my life in the last 10 years and also going through menopause which is adding to my depression and general bad feeling. My husband also gambled away my inheritance from my mom and my kids college money that his dad left for them. I just can't believe he did that and it's something I struggle with every day since we're not super financially stable. I hope this medicine continues to work better every day. I've been told it takes 2-4 weeks"


"Cymbalta didn't much help me, other than making my mind a bit clearer, but I hope it helps you."


"I was the heaviest I have ever been when I had my annual physical in July 2015.  My doctor spoke with me about the possibility of trying a medication to help jump start my weight loss.  She was very nice in not saying that I am obese.  I read it in the report :(. She told me to think about it and let her know if I wanted a prescription.  That was July 22, 2015.  Filled the script on August 14, 2015 and haven't looked back. I was 206.8 when I took the first pill.  I am now down to 189.4.  Dry mouth is the only side effect.  Forces me to drink lots of water. Looking to get down to 160.  I can do it!"


"Does not work for my chronic pain"


"I started off on 20mg and it did not work very well. I was very angry and still very distracted. Although i felt like that was the first time I've ever been actually able to focus on daily activities. Things peaked my interest more resulting in more productive energy. Due to my short temper when I started, my doctor prescribed me to Ritalin and that was THEE WORST experience of my life. After that, we tried Strattera which was even worse. I'd get sick to my stomach and just feel so drugged up. After a few different dosages she prescribed 30mg of vyvanse. I've never felt so productive and aware. I havent ever realized before this, how many impulsive decisions I make without thinking about the effects. Vyvanse has made me more self aware."


"It stopped seizures but I have gained 3 pounds a week. It has totaled 50 pounds. I hate it. It is destroying my life causing my thyroid and endocrine system to go haywire and I just want to get off of it. My endocrinologist wants to have me taken off immediately as my pancreas does not produce insulin and the weight gain is dangerous."


"You have to get through the uptake before judging.  I am taking 75 mg of XR and it took 12 days for the nervousness, hot flashes, complete loss of appetite, and weird nerve sensations to subside.  I now feel great and have a sense of calm and happiness that I did not have before with GAD and mild depression.  I don't worry as much.  I'd give this drug a ten (10) if it wasn't for the delayed ejaculation (I'm 47) during intercourse.  Ativan helped get me through the uptake. Buspar (hot flashes, dizziness) and Mirtzapine (weight gain) did not work for me."


"I been taking it for 4 days, its a 500mg tablet, it was doing good except for the 5th day I had nausea and a burning in my throat. Do take it on an empty stomach which I have except this time I ate about 30mins after"


"Have taken Cipro for the first time for a urinary tract infection. I'm on the third day and have, thankfully, had no side effects, so far. It has been wonderful for clearing up my urinary tract infection."


"I broke my back 7 months ago and I was put on 5/500 and it did not relieve the pain at all. So my doctor put me on 10/325 Norco and it has been working well ever since. This is wonderful medicine for pain with little side effects. I would be unable to work if it weren't for this medicine. It truly has made me able to be a functioning part of society. Without it I am unable to do simple tasks such as clean or do laundry without the pain being unbearable."


"I have been on the nuvaring for 3 months and have had a great experience.  For the first month I did have more mood swings and increased anxiety/depression, however I was in a bad situation so I think it just amplified it. Since then my body has adjusted and now my mental state is back where it was before. It can be tricky to insert but got better after some practice. I love not having to remember to take a pill every day, and although I get a bit of spotting before my period I do have a lighter flow and for only 4 days instead of 7. I don't have hormonal breakouts before my period and haven't had any issues with leaving it in during sex."


"I was severely  constipated for 4 days. I took 2 dulcolax and it took around 9 hours to work. I had no major cramps like other people. I  made sure I was well hydrated and was so relieved when I got relief  from my constipation

It is an excellent  medicine my thoughts as to why others suffered severe abdominal  pain is that they were not really  constipated that much or they had taken it to clean out their  system.

I will definitely  recommend it to others."


"Is good"


"I've been on Byetta 10 mg for almost 1 month.  I have lost 16 pounds already without really trying. The worst thing is the feeling sick after you eat (I feel the worse about 1 1/2 hours after taking the shot). Some days are better.  No constipation like some people reported, more loose stools than anything.  I plan to stay on this medicine for a long time!"


"This medication along with clarithimycin and Prilosec is awful!! I’m on day 5 of FOURTEEN :( and I’m extremely nauseous, very bad abdominal pain, tired, and very weak. I can’t eat anything because I feel so nauseous. Seriously if you get prescribed this be prepared to feel like you’re dying. I want to stop taking it so bad but afraid what it would do if I stopped taking it this early. I’m taking it for an h. Pylori infection.."


"I got my first implanon at 16 years old, I am 23 now and I am in the last month of my second implant. Overall it served it's purpose but it wasn't until recently I read up on the side effects. I credit a lot of my problems over the past 3 years to Nexplanon. I started loosing my hair, I did not ever want to have sex with my boyfriend, I had terrible mood swing, I was depressed and I actually lost weight. I had even been suffering from hair loss for the past 2 years. I didn't get pregnant but I don't think all the other side effects were worth the implant. I will definitely not be getting this method again."


"After being diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, had radioactive iodine treatment in 2004.  Was put on Synthroid because the radioactive iodine caused hypothyroidism.  When this first happened, I had my levels checked every 3 months, and Synthroid levels were adjusted accordingly to fit my needs.  We moved the panels to every 6 months for testing, and then yearly.  At this point we are at 150mcgs and I feel great. It has been a journey but Synthroid works better for me than the generic, which we tried for a short time.  It depends on what works for you and your body.  Don't be afraid to let your endocrinologist know if something isn't working for you, you know yourself best.  Good luck."


"I got the depo shot on the way out the door of the hospital after having my daughter. I wasn't good at taking a pill everyday so I thought this sounded good. Like others, I have been bleeding for 8 weeks straight. I had horrible mood swings, depression, and increased anxiety. No desire for sex and really my ability to have sex has been limited. I went to the obgyn for a pap smear and she said my cervix is friable and very thin and so it everything in my vagina so sex is very painful. I believe the hormones from the depo did this. I also have a lot of nausea and am sure I have gained weight. I have lower back pain and abdominal cramping. Causes bone loss which runs in family."


"In my third month of taking Gianvi I have had major mood swings, depression, anxiety, and changes in appetite varying from nausea to over eating. I have not felt like this before with any other birth control. A little with Ortho-Tri Cyclen but I don't think it is as bad as this. I feel like I'm at constant war with myself to keep my emotions and my feelings in line. I'm not a usually emotional person so all these feelings are very overwhelming and frustrating. I have an appointment in a week to go to planned parenthood and ask for a different kind of birth control. I've decided to stop taking it today. It does work however, I have not gotten pregnant. "


"I developed pneumonia (two areas on each lung) after a very long cold and flu of 7 weeks (No insurance and prefer not to take drugs). Finally went to County Urgent Care and 8.5 hrs, had a diagnosis and prescriptions.
Feeling a bit better lung  and coughing wise, but today, all day, I have had diarrhea and the resultant pain and burning. Since I have one more day of the Z-pak, I will soldier on and if it continues, then back to urgent care.
TO THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED STOMACH DISCOMFORT, THE INSTRUCTIONS SAY" TAKE WITH FOOD". Hope this helps."


"Vimpat has been great for me!!!!!! No side affects, lower dosage than my Dilantin. So, can't say enough about it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"


"Used during chemotherapy for neuropathy. Helped with pain."


"I took this medicine for 3 years. The first 2 years were great. Less bleeding and basically no cramps. By the 3rd year though I developed severe anxiety, depression and mild kidney and liver problems as well as a racing pounding pulse and difficulty breathing. Several other of my friends have had some of the same problems. I would recommend it if you have severe cramps like I did. It was great. Just be sure to monitor yourself."


"I have been on contrave for about 3 weeks. I am still unable to take the full dose (4 pills a day), but I am seeing wonderful results. I have hypothyroidism and it has been really difficult for me to get rid of the weight. My doctor decided to put me on this medication and I have mixed emotions about it. I have felt foggy and dizzy and some days I am moody. I find that small things bug me. That is starting to go away. I only take 2 in the morning and one in the evening. So far I have lost 10lbs. It is like every morning I get on the scale and another pound is gone. I can't eat as much because it will upset my stomach. Other than the side effect for the first 2 weeks, things seem to be working for me. Also it is helping me not to smoke."


"I've been taking synthroid for about 3 years. I had to have radiation on my thyroids because they couldn't control levels. It just would go real low than extremely high. I'm on a 300 mg taking mon through to sat. I'm feeling better but it takes a long time before they find the right dosage."


"I started taking this and after a few weeks my Rosacea was clearer but had to stop because of UNBEARABLE joint pain. Doctor put me on a lower dose of doxycycline and so far so good."


"I was having difficulty coping after the death of my husband. Xanax helped me to put everything into perspective which allowed me to face enormous challenges.  I rarely ever felt slow from the low dosage, only calm."


"I have been suffering with severe rosacea for about 8 months now.
I have used Soolantra cream in the past and it had cleared up my skin beautifully!

I had a bad breakout mainly on my forehead about a week ago, and I can honestly say Soolantra has gotten rid of about 80% of the little burning papules/pustules! I do still have quite a few spots, and sometimes I do still get the burning sensation, however it is nothing like it was a week ago where I was in so much pain I couldn't even leave the house! I look and feel much better.

Good luck to anybody else trying this medication, I hope it helps you like it has with me and many others out there"


"I have had depression and anxiety for several years, and have been on many anti-depressants and none have been as effective as Prozac has been for me. I was previously on Celexa and although it did help my depression it also made me gain a lot of weight. Since being ok Prozac though my appetite has went down tremendously and I feel amazing. I have never been this happy even before depression hit me."


"I was prescribed Lyrica for fibromyalgia. The first hour after I took Lyrica I felt better and at night, I slept like a dream. I was on for a total of two weeks in which time I started feeling bloated and put on weight. I am a heart patient and I started getting angina. My blood pressure started to raise. I started getting headaches. My only wish was that I could have continued taking Lyrica as the fibromyalgia pain was gone. But I'll just have to keep looking. "


"Well I've been taking this for five day now. After taking Levaquin for three days I was finally able to eat and actually taste food again."


"Have had knee pain for going on 10 years. Got to the point I couldn't take it any more and went to an ortho doc. He said right knee total bone on bone osteoarthritis and left knee is following but not completely bone on bone yet. He suggested Euflexxa shots, saying only other treatment would be a partial knee replacement. I figured it wouldn't hurt.  I had the shots in December, 2012.  First shot, no difference. Second shot, seemed to feel better, 3rd shot no change.  About a month after getting them my knees still hurt. Figured it didn't work. But now two months later, I can actually go up and down stairs with minimal pain. I can go shopping and as long as it isn't all day affair, I do fine.  Didn't take pain away completely, but is better"


"I just started taking it today. I am feeling super dizzy, hot flashy, nervous and like I'm going to throw up every second! I'm having worse anxiety and a dry mouth and I'm clenching my teeth. I don't know why."


"I have been taking this pill for a good 4 months now. My breasts were very tender for the first two months and mood swings were horrible. I snapped at my boyfriend about everything. Periods do come within a day of when they are supposed to which is a plus and knock on wood I am still not pregnant. Also... my acne is NOT gone! It hasn't helped my face at all! My back and chest are much better but my face hasn't gotten any help. One other thing...it didn't seem to help any with cramps but mine were always mild in general so I don't know how much more it could be reduced."


"I'm 30 years old and have suffered from acne since my teenage years. It's just gotten worse as I've aged. My acne has caused light scarring on my face. I've been using Ziana gel for about a month. I noticed that it does make my skin oily, however within two weeks I could tell that the brown spots were disappearing, the scarring was becoming lighter, the acne I already had was healing much faster than before (almost overnight), my breakouts have become fewer and farther between. My skin peeled in the beginning but spacing it out every other day for the first couple of weeks seemed to help. I use it every day now and my skin doesn't peel anymore. My insurance doesn't cover it but I used Philidor pharmacy and received it for much cheaper."


"I suffer almost year around. I tried many over the counter relief. Some worked for short time then no effect on my allergies. Some worked but had other drugs in them I didn't need. For my allergies. I would use nose spray Afrin for bad times. Ever it stopped giving me any long time relief, if any. Try flushing with saline pots with minimal relief. I tried flownasa and it did work for everything bad taste, bad smell after using would get headache from sinuses being too dry the side effects it would feel light-headed dizzy and still couldn't breathe through my nose. Nasacort works for me. Use at bed time and allergies free all day. I found nothing else. That works."


"Got multiple venomous spider bites on left buttocks... Turned into a staph infection. Before taking the medicine I was in so much pain I could barely sit or lay down. Been on the medicine for two days now at 500mg twice a day (along with Epsom salt baths) and it has already GREATLY improved my infection, the sores, and my ability to sit!"


"severe stomach pain, this is the worst I have ever felt I will be calling the doctor in the morning, stop taking them hope I make it until morning :( this is my 2nd day on them."


"This is great at helping with my headaches! There wasn't any cause for my migraines/frequent headaches and I wanted to solve the problem. It either makes them go away completely or decreases the pain dramatically so you're able to function beautifully. However, I do get dry mouth and I feel like I have to go and pee a lot. Which are two side effects and you do get tired but mostly when it's at night when you take them so it doesn't matter too much."


"This medication immediately turned my eyes red and actually worsened my condition. There was the drip and bitter taste also."


"I took Champix for the first time approx 4 yrs ago and had absolutely no side effects that I can remember, despite people telling me that when they tried it they could not cope with the nausea, so they couldn't continue with it. I was smoke free for just over 3 yrs. I thought it a miracle esp as I had been smoking 25/30 a day for 44 yrs, ever increasing in amount since age 16(5/10 a day).

However, I started smoking again, slowly at first thinking "Well one or two with alcohol and friends won't hurt". Sure enough I was hooked again.

Now having taken it for 2nd time, 12 days into Champix, I am tired,have dreadful indigestion constantly, tog with flatulence, headaches, and shaky. Actually threw up yesterday. Will persevere cos I know it works."