"I have been on this birth control for three years I love it. Before I started Aviane I had terrible periods where I felt like I was having the flu with an insane amount of bleeding. I couldn't live that way anymore and my doctor suggested putting me on birth control. I was put on this pill for about 3 months and then I saw commercials on Seasonale where I could only get my period 4 times a year and that seemed intriguing. After I was put on Seasonale I had TERRIBLE mood swings and I would cry everyday. The only good thing about Seasonal was that my breasts grew a size and a half. I went back to Aviane after the other pill obviously wasn't going to work out and I am happy with it! My periods are better and no side effects! "


"Was very depressed and couldn't sleep. Started on 37.5mg twice a day then doubled. My mood has improved a little but not my sleep. No interest in sex. Can't eat - have lost two stones. Don't know what to do for the best! Not suicidal anymore at least."


"A gastroenterologist prescribed this for me when I was having very severe abdominal pain from Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction and IBS. Well, it did everything but relieve the pain. It blurred my vision, made me nauseous, gave me a pounding headache, made me feel very hot, dried my mouth, made me drowzy, and slowed down my heart rate. The pain continued to worsen, and I ended up in the ER. I had several more attacks afterwards, and the Levsin didn't work then, either. I was then referred to another gastroenterologist, who prescribed me Bentyl and Doxepin. While I have had less side effects with them, they haven't touched my pain, either."


"I have dealt with seizures for 6 years. I started off with Depakote and changed over to Lamictal back in June. I started off with 100 mg split in 1/2, 50mg (morning and at night). Now I'm taking three pills in the morning and night 75 mg. I don't see that much of results. With Depakote I didn't experience seizures. "


"Second day on the liquid version of this medicine. Last night I had extreme stomach pains and actually vomited. Tonight I have diarrhea and once again nausea. Although the medication is helping the strep throat, the side effects are insane"


"While it makes me drowsy, gives me dry mouth and can make my scalp tingle/itch it is the only antihistamine that works for my severe hay fever.  The 4 hour pills work most of the time and when my symptoms are really bad the 8 or 12 hour ones make my life normal."


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

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

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

Erin"


"Worked great for keeping nasal passages open for about two months and then I developed a hacking cough, sore throat, and a headache.  Haven't had a headache in years.  Looked up side effects and decided to stop using it."


"I have been using spiriva respimat for several months now for Copd.  why is it important not to cover the vents on mouth  piece which i have been doing   ever since i  been using it .  my doctor never told me not to  i just read  about it recently. i really  dont  think that i have been  benefiting from the inhaler  that much. could this be the reason?  i am not covering  the vents any longer  the information i read says not to but  why . maybe people are  using the same as i did  hopefully this will help several people.

                                                                                thank you"


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"I'm on the second dose, but it certainly hasn't been as bad as I was lead to believe.  I was done after 3 hours after the first dose, it's been 2 and a half hours since the second dose and I'm making less frequent trips. The taste wasn't great, but not as salty as I expected.  The second round seemed worse, maybe because I was pleasantly surprised with round one. No cramps so far, or nausea, the biggest drawback has been chills.  It's subsided after the first 90 minutes after each dose, but during that time I couldn't get warm.  I compare the taste to either old cough syrup or Ref Bull."


"Having lived with my Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and panic disorder. Klonopin seemed to be what I needed. It eliminated my issues by 95%. And it has a longer half life so it can be taken daily.  It's given me my life back."


"I was diagnosed with ADHD when I was 7. And started taking focalin soon after I was very impulsive and couldn't focus. When I was 11 I started Adderall that would keep me up at night. And I was dependent on it. Last year (13 yrs old) I was on 31 mg of concerta the first day I took it. I was lightheaded and nauseous. I am almost 14 and I take 27 mg of Concerta it has helped immensly with social situations I am now a "cool" kid. I still struggle with school and am not very hungry. But overall I think concerta is a good fit for me. On a average day I eat a small breakfast of toast and a fruit or veg, skip lunch(not ever hungry) and eat a light dinner. On the weekends i don't take it and I have the muchies all day."


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


"I'd been using a patch for relief of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) since having complete hysterectomy about 8-10 yes. ago.  Now that I am of Medicare age, my insurance company would not refill this Rx.  I decided to try Estroven to help with hot flashes.  It has worked great with me!  No hot flashes now."


"I had very good skin up until I hit 20 years old and I started having breakouts, not anything major. But I would get a few on my forehead and chin and I hated them! I had tried everything so finally I went to my dermatologist and she recommended Atralin gel and Aczone for pimples that rise. I can not say more about how much I LOVE Atralin gel! It is absolutely amazing. The first week, I broke out badly due to it bringing everything to the surface but I have been using it for the past month and my face is spotless and so clear! I love this gel and will never use anything else.  The only cons is a little mild peeling but just reduce your usage and you will be fun. TWO THUMBS UP!"


"Spotting for two weeks then period for a week.. followed by a couple days spotting then two weeks later it starts all over again. I was told to wait six months before I have it taken out. They told me my period could go away completely, my body just has to get used to it. My sex life is suffering! "


"I am a 68 yr old woman and I used this medication for almost 2 weeks. I will never take this medication again. It relieved my seasonal allergies great (runny/stuffy nose and extremely watery eyes) but the side effects were not pleasant and absolutely not worth going through. I experienced; very bad muscular back pain close to my spine, had muscle aches that were all over the place, my hair and body became very very oily, and I had itching on my torso, face and back of head but no rash.  The back pain was next to unbearable.  All the symptoms have pretty much subsided after 4 days off of it.  Never again for me."


"Had the nexplanon since July 2015 the first month of having it was fine the second month hit and my period began and did not stop until the third month hit.  My periods usually last a few days but a month long heavy period was just crazy.  I was losing hair gaining weight having awful mood swings and becoming depressed. I consulted with my doctor to have it removed, she didn't want to remove and wanted me to come back a few months later to see if things would change. Now three months later I've gained 20 lbs and the periods have become worse! By the end of my period I have zero energy. My sex drive has come back surprisingly but everything is still the same. It has prevented pregnancy but I do not prefer this type of birth control."


"Anti-depressants never seem to lift my mood and without Depakote make me manic."


"I've been on Yasmin and then Ocella for 7 years, and I have absolutely loved it.  3 day light periods, significantly cleared up my acne, lost weight, my breasts looked great!  No PMS, no mood swings.  Because of all the recent lawsuits my mom begged me to switch pills, so my doctor had me try Loestrin.  So far I have 7 day breakthrough periods, lost 2 pounds, my breasts shrank a cup size-they are sagging and I'm 26! My back hurts all the time. If it doesn't straighten out I'm going back to Yasmin/Ocella!"


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"my boyfriend went in me twice and I immediately took this pill about 15 minutes after sex. Only side effect is me being sleepy. I usually get my period a day after my mom and I didn't I started to panic and buy pregnancy tests. I was soooo stressed! I came on here and read every review.  I swore I was pregnant. so a week after taking the pill I got my period . It was a couple days late though. Don't get yourself worked up. It works. Stressing will cause period delay. no need to panic :)"


"I previously had sleeping problems and had to take Benadryl every night to help me to bed because of my anxiety and adhd. After I started this medication, the first night I had tried it I already could tell it was going to be better. I woke up the next day and I felt the best I had ever felt. My doctor prescribed me 30mg dose but told my to break the tablet in half for the first two nights so my body could adjust to it. I am also prescribed 30 mg adderall XR, which I take in the morning. These medications together are a miracle. I never felt better and more clear headed than ever before in my life. I recommend this to anyone who has adhd/anxiety or sleeping problems."


"Barium swallow test for difficulty swallowing. The contrast mixture was very thick and had a chalky taste. I gagged twice due to the unpleasant taste and thick consistency. The test was successful."


"Nordotropin Flexpro Pen is very easy to use, just not easy to get the insurance company to approve or finding a Dr. that knows how to handle patients with this condition."


"I switched from Pristiq (which I had been on for over a year) to Viibryd after my blood pressure went up.  I had some of the stomach issues at the beginning but nothing too bad.  I began with 10 mg, then 20, then to 30 mg very slowly as I had read about the side effects. In all I was on this medicine for about 8 weeks. Over this time my whole body basically bloated up.  I looked like I was pregnant!  I gained about 10 pounds and craved carbohydrates.  I was also having nightmares. Mind wise I believe I should have been at a higher dose but in the end I opted to change medication due to the stomach bloating. I have been on Celexa and Pristiq but the stomach component of Viibryd seems to affect me badly."


"I've been on Belviq one day and my body went crazy. I'm experiencing a cooling/menthol sensation throughout my entire body. It's weird. Vaginal pain as well. I'm so uncomfortable. I just want this out of my system. The drug is probably a great one that will do what it's supposed to but for me it's making me crazy. I'm not sure if I gave my body enough time to "detox" off phentermine. I took my last pill yesterday and started Belviq today so I'm not sure."


"I have been taking over-the-counter sleep aids and was up to taking double or triple or even more to be able to get some sleep, most of the time to no help. This is the first prescription of sleep medicines so I don't know if my experience will help. The first time I took Rozerem 8mg I slept all night and on and off all day, but I take so much pain medicines it could have interacted with them. So the next night I halved the dose and did not have the same side effects like the first dose.   "


"At 20 mg once a day, after three days Lasix dropped my blood pressure 20 points, both systolic and diastolic, with NO side effects.

Lasix is on the WHO list."


"I have taken Lunesta 3mg for 4 yrs and haven't had any problems with it. No side effects, no funny tastes, I just pop it in my mouth with a big drink and wala!  I take it and in about 30 min I'm asleep and don't wake up until the next morning with no hang over feeling, no headaches or anything. I have tried them all, I used to go for days and days without sleep so when I tried this and it worked it was like a whole new world opened up. This may just work different on some people as I was reading, but in my case IT WORKED!"


"I'm going to start this off by saying I was that girl who searched up every ache or pain I was having to see if it was a sign of pregnancy. I worried myself sick (I'm only 18 and leaving for my first year of college in a few weeks) I take regular birth control for acne but I wasn't very consistent. I had sex for the first time with my boyfriend and the condom broke, just our luck. Me being paranoid made him run out to the local Pharmacy and buy My Way and I took it within 4 hours of the incident. I had nausea for about a week, I was fatigued, my breasts were extremely sore after about 3 weeks, I had cramping and lower stomach pain. My period was about a week late, but I got it! RELAX. This pill works! Trust me!"


"Though I have only been on Aviane for a week, I just wanted to say that it's great! My breasts got bigger within a day or two of starting the pill. They're a bit sore but it's nothing horrible. I have occasional cramps but they are infrequent and only last a few seconds. I have noticed that I am hungry a lot more often but the key to not gaining weight on birth control is to not give in to the increased tummy rumbles. I had a little bit of stomach bloating the first three or so days of starting the pill but it's subsided now.
One more huge benefit I've noticed is that within a day of taking the pill, my mood did a complete 180. I have noticed that, since staring Aviane, I am a lot happier and optimistic. It's great! I highly recommend this pill!"


"It doesn't seem to last all day."


"I had crippling anxiety. I couldn't even make it to the grocrey store some days.... I have been on Paxil and Lexapro prior to taking Effexor. Effexor has changed my life and made me feel like my self again. Ihave been taking it for about 7months now and I have had no side effects except that I have had a few vivid dreams. These are happy dreams but I can remember EVERY detail when I normally do not remember dreaming at all."


"I have used this mediaction for a month now and I have been extremly tired. I would wake up in the morning eat breakfast take the pill and go back to sleep for hours. Constantly tired or nauseated. I am wondering if I should stop taking them right now."


"Works great.  No problems."


"Hi all. I am still on the fence on Lemtrada. I know there is no magic pill. It has slowed down the flares. My symptoms seem to have progressed. I guess it is fair to say maybe my expectations were too high?? It has been 7 months. I will update this if I see a shift. Very glad others had good experiences. Baby steps. Thanks"


"Have tried almost everything since being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder-I 4 years ago. I have been on 40mgs for a month now. Couldn't be happier. My time at work used to drag and make for an even more miserable day, but no longer. Happier thoughts and no mind racing. I have even been able to stop drinking alcohol while on this medicine. I guess it took away the need to self-medicate.
I take this medicine at night with dinner, but after an hour, I can't sit still yet I am very sleepy. I try to sleep but keep having to turn over and over until I fall asleep about 3 hours later. It is a miserable feeling, but sleep very well once I do fall alseep. Small price to pay for feeling so much better. Good luck to all!"


"2nd try with suboxone.."


"I have been on Tramadol (50mg 3x per day) for about 6 years now.  For the first few years is was a miracle cure.  I have struggled with depression/anxiety/impulse and obsessive disorders my entire life.  This made me finally feel free and human for the first time ever.  The only downfall was after a few years, the effects wore off, and slowly my depression/anxiety began to creep back in.  I took a break from it for a few months (warning: withdrawing from Tramadol is reallllly uncomfortable).  I went back on it after my Dr assured me it was a good med (even long term) for fibromyalgia/depression, etc.  I'm up to about 4/day now.  It still helps, but not nearly as much in the beginning."


"I took Bystolic for about 7 months, but had to discontinue because of side effects. One of the many side effects I suffered was severe anxiety. I was only able to take 2.5mg and my blood pressure was not controlled."


"I remember when I was 8 and put on glasses for the first time and was astounded that I could see each individual leaf. But I was more astounded that I had been living for years without that essential clarity. The first week taking Adderall XR was like that. At once I had realized just how disabled I was-- but also how capable I could be. Five months ago, I was on the brink of losing my retail job due to numerous register mistakes. After taking Adderall my sales numbers are stellar, and I feel like I can go back to college again. Only negative is the weight loss-- but since I was overweight anyway that side effect is just fine by me. Insomnia is an issue, but not overly frequently. Taking it immediately in the AM solves it."


"I started getting anxiety my first year of college. I had previously had mild anxiety, but it was not as debilitating. I was constantly worrying what others thought about me and had obsessive thoughts. I started on 10mg of lexapro and it completely changed my outlook on life. I did not realize how fun life could be before I lived it without the looming cloud of anxiety. It also helped tremendously with anxiety surrounding the intrusive thoughts. Some things that WORSENED my anxiety while on lexapro were birth control pills (hormone imbalance worsens anxiety) and hard alcohol. I take 1/2 tsp inositol powder (a type of vitamin) and probiotics that seem to help my anxiety and depression in addition to the lexapro."


"Suffering from complex pain syndrome and resultant fibromyalgia, and to find something that reduces the burning pain of my skin and along with other drugs to help with sleep has made me feel like "myself" for the first time in over 7 years.  I have shed many tears in pain and dejection, but not so many lately.  Thanks Lyrica."


"Be careful. I was prescribed this at 20mg for my depression and ADHD last February. For the first few months it was a miracle. It took care of all my symptoms, and even obliterated my social anxiety. As the drug became less and less effective over the months though, I became more and more depressed and that's when the miracle pill suddenly became a burden. Doctor prescribed me 30mg, worked for two days, then nothing. Not to mention at that dose the crash was awful, some days I would cry over everything and wish I was dead thinking there was no point to life. That's where abuse came along. Some days I was taking up to 60mg just to feel normal (without doc's approval). Overdosed on 400mg and almost died. Be careful please, always think twice."


"My Dr. prescribed me 60 MG Cymbalta 2 weeks ago to take everyday along with a 25MG Antihistamine for anxiety. Honestly, there seems to be more good than bad reviews so I'm guessing I'm a part of the small percent chance that it will have bad or little to no effect. The only thing Cymbalta does for me is make me exaggerate a smile. I still feel exactly the same and my anxiety is still there. The Antihistamine mainly takes care of the physical effects of anxiety but mentally I'm still suffering. Try it if you need to, I say it's worth a shot."


"14 days of antibiotics led me to try this product and I read the reviews so I knew what I was getting myself into.  I was hoping people were just exaggerating.  I was fine for the first 3 hours then the itching got pretty bad. After an hour I tried Benydryl and the itching has started to subside. It was touch and go for awhile.  The hour and a half was pretty bad but I hope it was worth it.  I do recommend liners or pads because it is pretty messy.  My YI was not bad at all I had been doing ACV soaks and I had felt so much better before I tried this. I just wanted to make sure it was 100% gone, so I can't imagine how it would feel if it was a bad one."


"I am on  Solodyn for 5 month now and my first 3 months was bad and the 4th month got better but I developed a minor itch on my leg and I  ask the doctor about it , guess was one of the drug side effects, Also feeling  nausea or loopy is what I get some time too!
But my back is so much better now and no acne or inflamed blackheads slowly clearing up! But worry about liver damage : ("


"I have been using voltaren (diclofenac) for my RA for 27 years without any other strong medications. Yes, I lost my knee joints and had their replacement, however, for all these 27 years I have never stopped working full time job as a teacher. The most recent dosage is 150 mg a day. If I had stronger pain, I did diclofenac shots to myself and that helped a lot. What I noticed, the quality of the European diclofenac is much higher. After staying on the US production or maybe because of aging (or both), I've started feeling side effects: GERD and stomachache at night. So it's time to find something else, though I am grate full to this medication for keeping me alive and productive for 27 years!"


"I have been on the Nuvaring for about 2 weeks now. I am going to use the 4 month supply received from my doc just to see how it rides out. So far I feel my mood swings have actually balanced out. I felt mood swings before and I was on no birth control. I have also seen a complete drop in my sex-drive. My vagina feels dry and raw, so having sex hurts (even more reason for me to not want to do it). And from what it looks like from some other users, it might get worse for me. But who knows."


"I cried everyday for three months due to uncontrollable pain from rheumatoid arthritis. I was also suffering from severe depression as a result. The first time I took Cymbalta,, 30 mg, I noticed I no longer felt defeated and felt for the first time since being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis that the pain was at times manageable. It helped give me hope. It's been almost three months since I started Cymbalta and it is still working well. I'm super thankful my doctor recommended it."


"It does work very well. It's quite similar to Ambien, but the taste bitter, and makes it very difficult to let it dissolve under your tongue for a few minutes without vomiting. Aside from that, though, it takes only minutes from the time it finishing dissolving before it kicks in. Pop the pill in your mouth, and 5 or 6 minutes later, you won't be able to keep your eyes open. It's pretty impressive, actually."


"I've successfully taken Lexapro, also Effexor, and Wellbutrin w/each (did not gain weight on either of these) for last 15 years. Tried Cymbalta--did not help depression & gave me nightmares. Now on day 7 of taking Viibryd. First 4-5 days had nausea & constant mild headache. Did have a few instances while driving of "when did I switch to this lane?" Last night had first strange, vivid dream. Yesterday felt a little bloated, but things going ok so far. I know all antidepressants have an adjustment period w/side effects. It's interesting to see how same drug effects people so differently. Not sure if depression is getting better, but wouldn't know yet b/c work extremely stressful last 5 weeks, so we'll see as work winds down--I'm very hopeful!"


"Feel so good when it finally start working at day #15. Feel calm in public for the first time in my life. Only cons is not able to orgasm and increased sweating."


"I started phentermine on May 1st 2014 lost 9 pounds the first week. It's hard to eat I'm never hungry so I need to start eating something healthy and small a few times a day. I have missed 5 pills this month but now on May 29th I'm down 13 pounds starting weight 189 now at 176 hoping it will continue to drop I'd like to be at 150."


"I take it for chronic back & foot pain. I had been taking OxyContin ER, but insurance isn't covering that anymore. I am not a fan of short-acting meds, trying to stay on top of pain with them.  MS Contin seems to be working only slightly less effectively as the OxyContin ER. More dry mouth, less sedating tho. Both seem about equal on other side effects. I'm happy with it!"


"I have taken Belsomra for approximately 1.5 years. I have previously taken: ambien, seroquel, lunesta, remeron, all for insomnia. I now take Belsomra exclusively. This has been, by far, the best. I am able to fall asleep within 5 minutes after lying down (takes about 1 hour to take effect). There has been zero tolerance as it works just as well as when I first began taking it. It seems, from the reviews and from my doctors opinion, that this drug either works or doesn't. I would advise that if you are considering this drug to give it a chance and don't be swayed by the negative reviews as everyone is different. Also, there are some side effects for the first few days (daytime drowsiness mostly), so try to stick with it for a week."


"headaches  metallic taste on occasiom low back pain insomnia and  very odd dreams"


"I had Mirena put in 3 weeks after the birth of my second child. It's the best birth control I've ever tried! I didn't feel anything when my DR put it in. I had some light spotting for a month but the bleeding stopped. I've had past issues with birth controls such as having dangerously high blood pressure while using the patch and always forgetting to take pills. If you aren't planning on having children right away after giving birth, Mirena is the best choice in my opinion!"


"I found this medicine very helpful. Took away the discomfort I had in my stomach and chest area. The only negative I had was a dry mouth and a few mild headaches."


"Sensipar has worked well for me. Five plus year dialysis patient. Unfortunately being forced from private insurance to Medicare Part D with supplementary Part D private supplemental plan. Cost of Sensipar and it's cumulative dollar cost along with all my other medications places me into the Part D donut hole almost immediately. Manufacturers patient support plan (which was wonderful when I had private insurance) stops when I transfer to Medicare Part D. There appears to be nothing for Medicare Part D patients from manufacturers. I don't understand why but these are just the facts. Bottom line is that while Sensipar works effectively it is classified as a Tier 3 and is priced prohibitively."


"So a year ago I got my skyla put in, my uterus is tilted so they first try putting it in was un successful .  I went back three days later and they used an ultrasound the only pain I felt was the cramps after which were hell but that's not why I am giving it a bad rating! After a year of it being it I got pregnant and had it removed the next day after finding out and then two days after that I started bleeding! I'm having a miscarriage. I wasn't on any antibiotics nothing that could interfere with the skyla! I loved my skyla while I had it but it was suppose to keep me from getting pregnant. It had one job, and it didn't even last more than a year! Btw getting pregnant on an IUD is HORRIBLE!!!!!"


"I have had two knee surgeries in the past 20 months.  I had 3 rounds of Synvisc with no relief whatsoever.  My doctor suggested Supartz.  Although I was hesitant, he convinced me to try it.  Boy am I glad I did.  I went from walking with a noticeable limp to biking 35 to 45 miles at a clip and walking with no pain.  This occurred in 5 weeks!!!  I am thrilled with this medication and would recommend it to anyone suffering knee pain.  The worst that could happen is it doesn't work."


"As Heidle said above, mood swings. However, my doctor gave me Celexa (20mg) to combat this and that has worked miracles. Supplementing Adderall XR with a (good) multi-vitamin, 3x daily value of Omega-3 (fish oils) and Magnesium Citrate (no other 'variants', ONLY citrate, the others work AGAINST Adderall (XR) seems to be working extremely well for me."


"I wouldn't go as far to say Cymbalta has given me my life back but I will say it improved my quality of life immensely and has kept working.  I have moderate to severe generalized anxiety disorder and I felt like I was living a nightmare - highly uncomfortable and muscle tension so bad I could barely breath at times, constant worry and stress. I have been off and on Lexapro for this very reason because I hated the stigma. Lexapro helped but the sexual side effects were horrible and I felt emotionless.  A Nurse practitioner suggested Cymbalta. I stuck with low dose 30 mg every morning and what a difference. I can breath easier, sex is better (still not back to where it was before antidepressants) but the debilitating anxiety is mostly gone."


"I started taking 50 mg. Zoloft on Nov. 3 of this year (2016). After two days, I broke the tablet in half and felt much better.  I have taken 25 mg. every morning since Nov. 5. Aside from a couple of episodes of anxiety and anger, I have felt much better. I believe the Zoloft is working. I had serious road rage, and I would explode in anger at home. I tried very hard to hold my anger inside me until I was alone. Then I would scream and carry on like a maniac for a few minutes. Then I would cry in helplessness and shame for a few minutes.  Finally, I talked to my internist, and she suggested Zoloft. I am very grateful that this medicine is working for me.

I am calmer and nicer; I  much more patient than I was prior to mid-November."


"This medicine helped slightly with nausea and vomiting when many others failed.  It is worn on a patch behind the ear and changed every three days.  After 2 weeks I suddenly became allergic, probably from a build-up, and broke out in huge welts where the patch was placed.  I was then switched to the pill form, Scopace, with negative side effects after a period of time."


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"I have been taking seasonique for about a month and a half now. I have noticed my breasts are larger but they are also extremely tender. So much to the point that I cannot sleep putting pressure on them and wearing my bra is starting to hurt. Also my skin has broken out more than it did before I started taking the pill. I'm haven't decided if I like it or not. I think I will finish the prescription if my breast pain ceases."


"I have taken 5mg for two months. Although I am feeling better I have developed a shrill ringing in my ears. Is anyone else experiencing this?"


"As someone with anxiety and emetophobia, I never am without this. Instantly relieves the anxiety associated with nausea and the nausea itself. Amazing stuff"


"Began at viral load 1540000.

Week 5 and Virus is undetected.  Side effects are almost nothing.  A little fatigue but that's it. Continuing 7 more weeks, of course.  I've been told it's important to continue the entire program even though it shows undetected today.

Very optimistic! Good luck to you"


"I was put on Trulicity by my doctor to help reduce my A1C levels along with Metformin 2000 mg 2X a day.   I was on it for about 2 months, with samples from my doctor.   My A1C levels went from 8.4 to 6.1!  My doctor was very happy.  I also lost about 10 pounds without trying.  I was less hungry so didn't eat as much, lol.  The only side effect I had was shortly after eating a meal, I would get a stomach pain that would last about 30 minutes.  Other than that nothing else.  I would still be on it if not for the cost.  Even with my insurance, it was $220.00 for a one month supply.  Sorry, I couldn't afford it.  I tried to get a discount, but apparently I don't qualify because part of my insurance is subsidized by my employer."


"I was diagnosed with Bursitis 2 days ago. I have never heard of this medication until then. All I can say is I am so impressed by this medication. My pain has diminished greatly! I did get the lightheadedness and a little of an upset stomach but that is all. I definitely would recommend it to anyone.  I was thrown off by the side effects at first but I'm very glad I gave this medicine a chance. Just remember to eat with it. It was very cheap too. I have Vicoden along with it."


"I had my test level and it was 13 yeah 13 I felt like getting out of bed and going to work almost impossible.  I am doing 2 packages a day my level is up to 320 no A rod but feeling better and no problem getting out of bed and working."


"I began taking Adipex 8/2014 & by 10/2015 I had lost 45 lbs. & reached my ideal BMI. I have gone from a size 14 in jeans to a size 2! I suggest to anyone taking this or any weight loss meds to exercise. I now have excess skin to get rid of & at age 55 its really hard to do. I was also taking a lipo shot once a week, which she said I could continue but I haven't been back yet due to the holidays. I also tapered off the Adipex. I was still eating the way I was while on the pill but gained 6 lbs. during the holidays. Now I'm having the worst hunger pangs I've ever had. I can eat & hour or so later it starts. Has anyone experienced this? I have also started going back to the gym in hopes that I won't gain it all back & try to tone it up."


"I started Phentermine on 6/23 (one week ago) and I have lost 6lbs so far. My side effects have been minimal. I was prescribed the 37.5mg tablet and only take half of a pill every morning and I am good to go for the day. I count calories and was told to eat 1, 200 calories a day. I stay between 800-1,000 a day. Work out at least 4x a week and stopped drinking alcohol.

Height: 5'6"

SW: 184

CW: 178"


"I have been using Apri for 5 months, and having had any weight gain and no decrease in sex drive.  I have, however, experienced harsh emotional side-effects.  During the week of my period - as soon as I hit the 22 day - I am just ridiculously emotional.  I am irrational and will cry at the drop of a hat.  I'm worried about this having put me into a state of depression and am going to speak with my doctor soon about it.  This puts my boyfriend in a bad position because he never knows what to do and feels bad but gets frustrated with my being so irrational.  I'd be cautious taking it if you have ever had any experience with depression, cutting, etc."


"I LOVE it! My Dr. gave me the mini pill prescription after my 3rd daughter was born and I was on it for 2 weeks when I finally got my first period. I called and it was inserted. It was easy and painless. Slight bruising for a few days but that's expected. My period lasted 4 days and I haven't had one since! I occasionally will get bouts of nausea and during my normal monthly hormone fluctuations tend to get a little weepy but my Dr. told me to expect this as the first few months the hormone is a little stronger. I can't have false estrogen or I get horribly ill, this is a life saver. I've always taken the mini pill and its always taken my periods away completely. I think being on the mini pill before this was inserted helped ease my symptoms."


"I was hospitalized in October of 2010 with cryptococcal meningitis, a TC 4 count of 128 and a viral load of somewhere between 50,000 and 60,000. I started Atripla on Thanksgiving week and in one month my VR is 1,000 but my TC 4 count has only gone up to 151. I have vivid dreams nightly and find that I urinate a lot more. I'd have to give this medication 2 thumbs up as far as the quckness and the very minimal amout of side effects."


"I am back to talk about my 16 month son. Actually this medication seens to work really well. After the first day using 5 drops daily I already notice the improvement.  Now it's been a week since we started him on Zirgan I took him to the doctor yesterday and the lesions on his eye are healed.  He still has some sensitivity to light but I'm really happy with the results. Now we're going to start him on prolensa x2 daily. Hopefully by the end of the week he'll be a 100% again."


"Well like all women are different, I have had this implant for about 6 months now, I used to be a very happy go lucky girl, I'm 21 btw; well this implant is making me very irrational and emotional, aside from this I had very very thick hair prior to the insertion.  I now have experienced a lot of hairloss due to this. Although I have not been pregnant I have had very different body odor my husband says it is not the same as it used to I'm a very clean person! Aside from not getting pregnant which is the only plus to this contraception contraption I have had menstrual cycles that last between two months on end. Very annoying. Also making sexual encounters rather drier, I used to be niagra falls now I'm death valley... i cannot wait to remove it"


"After 1st tablet I needed the toilet about 100 times, terrible headaches unable to move eyes and very dizzy, sore ankles, finally threw the last tablet away ankles still sore but no more blinding headaches."


"ADD/ADHD has always been an issue, sure - grades sucked, concentration lacked, motivation gone. But, when the doctor prescribed Concerta, that all changed. I felt a change and saw my grades and concentration get better and better. The appetite loss was a minor issue. I've always been a big eater with a super fast metabolism. When I was told I was a few pounds overweight, I was happy. The solution to the problem is to force yourself to eat. It's not a bad sacrifice if you see a positive difference in your performance. I'm 6"5', 17 years old, and 210 pounds. I'm skinny, sure, but I'm willing to sacrifice quite a bit so I can do better in school. :)"


"I have been a epileptic for 16 years, and this is the best medication I have ever taken. I have no side effects and I was able to have my son on this medication."


"Been on the pill (specifically this pill) since I was 15 and now I am 28. I am more than hapoy with the pill. I have never had issues with weight gain (unless I am hogging into a box of cookies), no acne, mood swings, and no pregnancy scares. Extremely predictable periods that are super minor 1 heavy day and light-regular for the other 3 days-4 day period and done. Best thing I have ever done. Period. I recommend it for sure, but obviously it won't be the same for everyone."


"After years of not sleeping because my mind never stopped. I tried over the counter sleep aids and they always made me wake up feeling like I still needed sleep even taking half doses. Ambien gave me nightmares.  My doctor gave this to me and I now sleep well through the night and I wake up rested.  My body aches are going away as well."


"Did help with bladder control but stopped due to side effects - symptoms of common cold, aching, chills, mild diarrhea."


"I try not to use them often, I usually just try to put up with my anxiety because I don't want to go on antidepressants as none of them have worked for my anxiety and made my mood worse. So I find Valium when I really need it fantastic, it is quick and no side effects for me. It's a pity the doctors don't like prescribing it, people who abuse it make it hard for someone like me who really needs it in times of severe anxiety."


"I'm 84 years old and have been using Levitra about 8 years. I take 5 mg on an empty stomach in the morning and get a good erection in about 25 minutes. We have intercourse once a week and Levitra has never failed me. If I take it without an empty stomach it takes a higher dosage. I have found a source of generic Levitra which reduces the cost considerably. I buy the 20mg tablet and split it into four pieces."


"I got the Skyla placed about a year and a half ago. I love not having to worry about pills or condoms since I've been in a monogamous relationship for 6 years and pregnancy prevention was our main concern. I've had little to no bleeding, but all of the other symptoms of a period since then. I have been on birth control since I was 12 due to 12-15 day long periods with extreme pain. With Skyla, they last about 7 days on average with bloating, cramps, moodiness, and exhaustion, but nothing like what I had before. The only real problem I have with this is the insertion. I've broken both of my ankles three times now and I'm still not sure that amounts to the level of pain I had with insertion. I'm scared to have it taken out to be honest."


"This pill has done nothing for me, it has only dragged out my periods. I got on this to shorten them and it has definitely not done that. It has made me way more emotional and every little thing gets on my nerves. I am switching."


Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

"My first glass was a shocker kind of salty but after that it was it was okay.It did the job if you know what I mean."


"I brought Monistat 1-Day before i came into work today and i did not think anything about it. I used Monistat (the cream) and i was fine. I took it around 8:45am and i would say around 10am, i felt the itching and i mean really bad itching. I thought well maybe there is something wrong, yes, i did feel a little burn. More burn when i sat down then anything, so i went to the bathroom and rubbed the cream on. It is now 1:49pm, and the itching is not so bad, but the burning is starting to hurt. For me, it is not to the point where i need to go home early. I just figured this is 1 day process not 3 to 7 days, and yes you will feel burning and itching, because it is basically doing work from a 3 to 7 day stretch period. Advil helps also"


"I've been on high dose pain medicines since 2001 and knew I had constipation as a side effect, but it wasn't until I was able to lose a large amount of weight that I realized just how backed up and bloated I was. I heard of this medication online and asked my pain management Dr for it. He had no issues giving it to me. It took me a couple weeks to get the nerve to try it because of the side effects I've read, but I've not had any. This medication has been a Godsend! It was recommended to use a laxative prior to help clean things out some, which decreases cramping from your body trying so hard to defecate. I now look forward to my injection every other day! I only need to go every other day because it works so well."


"My depression is clinical but was triggered this time by traumatic events in my family including my father's diagnosis of brain cancer.  Zoloft has worked for me in the past so I decided to try it again.  The difference is almost immediate and the only side effects are some fatigue. I take 100 mg once daily (I weigh 118 lbs).  I also suffer from Panic disorder which had gone into remission but reared its ugly head when my depression re-emerged.  I take Klonopon twice daily.  I have not had a panic attack since starting both of these medicines, and other than feeling a little tired, I am coping with life again."


"Started this med a week ago today. It has been the only thing that keeps my moods in line and in check. I am on 60mg of it along with 100mg of Wellbutrin. I have never felt this calm and feel as though I can get thru a day now without constantly mood flipping. The only thing I do not like is that it makes me restless and feel like I constantly need to move around."


"Weight gain (more than when I was pregnant), irritability (I don't want to be bothered by anyone or anything), acne, decreased sex drive.. it's the only birth control that I haven't gotten pregnant on, but it's not worth it because of the person I've become. Taking it out soon."


"I've been using these pills 3 months now. I've had very heavy bleeding for so long that I welcomed a change. The first two months were awesome. My cycle was  very light and lasted the normal five days. No cramping, very little bloating.
This third month my cycle came like clockwork lasted five days then two weeks later returned. My breast have been very tender and although very small they feel heavy
I'm not giving up yet."


"I'm in my late 40's and have always had anxiety spike but in the last 10 years my job has become overwhelming to me and I would wake up vomiting and in anxiety attacks.  I had always gone to therapists who would give me exercises which would work at first but after a while I could not handle it.  Found a dr who gave me 20 mg and I can not tell you how much it has helped almost from the get go my spikes have calmed down and I can control my feelings.  I haven't really had any stress lately at work so I haven't tested that out but just in my every day working where I would just feel anxiety it has helped.  The one problem is that my sex drive is very low - not gone - but low"


"I had a hysterectomy and was given a large stress dose of steroids as well as iv antibiotics during my hospital stay.  These are both contributors to yeast overgrowth, as I later found out.  It manifested everywhere... the folds of my skin, vagina, and mouth, that were confirmed.  My doctor prescribed 500 MG 2x daily for 10 days.  During treatment, I had a bad taste in my mouth, coated tongue, smelly gas,  and stinky, white-ish soft stools that sunk immediately and didn't float.  I've been done with it for about a week, and the side effects did not seem to improve, but have only gotten worse.  The taste in my mouth is absolutely intolerable, and I now also have headache, heartburn, weakness, and constant vaginal discharge."


"I began taking Valium from doctors in 1968 or 1969 when I was in the Vietnam War and experienced a great deal of combat which affected me very much. It helped.

I have been taking Valium for decades. It increases irritability greatly probably because of head wounds that caused brain damage. 1000 to 1200mg Carbamazepine stops or reduces the irritability.  Unfortunately, the combination of the two medicines causes tiredness."


"I am glad there is a generic to Vagifem which I have used for years. My only criticism is the packaging. The perforations between doses does not come apart. I have to use a scissors and even then the covering gets ripped. In addition, many of the small dosage tablets have come out of the plastic inserter once I've managed to open the covering. I have to reinsert the tablet manually into the bottom of the plastic inserter. The whole inside packaging needs to be revamped."


"I got the nexplanon inserted March 2015 .... at first it was ok but the second month I bled so much and had sooo many blood clots. After 3 weeks it was over but I have mood swings , I'm lazy and gained weight out of control"


"I'm going on a year and a half on depo. I got on depo because I need a birth control to keep cysts from form on my ovaries and the pill makes me crazy. I've done nothing but lose weight on depo. I'm a small person to being with but I can't gain weight to save my life. I've tried everything. Also my periods were always short and I had clots but the periods weren't heavy. I have one cycle every round of my shot (around the end of the second month) but throughout my whole shot I would get cramps from hell. They would have me in the floor crying almost passing out then I would start bleeding for a day or two. That is on top of already having a period. My boobs are sore almost 24/7 and when I say this shot made me bipolar. I'm done with depo!!"


"The medicine is a life saver that increases ones quality of life immeasurably."


"I have cellulitis on the neck and face.  This disease can be very dangerous and must be treated very quickly and aggressively. I was told by urgent care to go to the ER, which I did and received the I.V. version-for 1/2 an hour, and released.  Then, I took the oral version at 300mg 4 X daily for 7 days.  I am on day 5.  It gave me mild diarrhea.  I changed my diet to something that's easy to digest and it's better now.

My rash and the pains on my head are gone almost completely.  I am still very scared about day 8 when I stop taking these pills.  The doctor says I should be fine so I have to believe it."


"I was on this medication twice a day for ten days for C. diff infection. I just finished my last round today and wanted to give a review.
I have experienced nearly every side effect possible. Terrible nausea, dizziness, tingling sensations in my legs, and insomnia. They were the worst the first few days on the medicine, however, all of my C. diff symptoms have done away and I feel much better.
I'm giving it a 9 since it was effective, but the side effects were bad.
It is a tough medicine to take, but I do recommend it as the side effects will go away and it will relieve the symptoms of C. diff."


"I went on this drug for insomnia, it helped me sleep but mirtazapine made me very depressed.  I lacked motivation and my anxiety levels were worse over time.  Since switching to amitriptyline I have never felt better.  If this drug does not agree with you go back to your gp.  Personally I think this drug is poison it stole my life for 4 years"


"PROS

-completely clear skin after 4 months

-during treatment my hair got much less greasy and barely needed washing. However this stopped after i finished my course

CONS

-dry skin everywhere, although was manageable with a lot of moisturiser and lip balm

-eczema on arms, back of knees, and hands

-severe back pain lasting the whole duration of the course, couldn't be helped by physiotherapy

-(the worst side effect) irritable bowel syndrome. Severe pain while passing stools (to the extent of crying), constipation and blood when I wiped. Was severely debilitating and made me afraid of going to the loo for 4 months

SUMMARY

- despite the awful side effects, I do not at all regret taking roaccutane even though i only had mild-moderate acne"


"I started on 1/25/17 on 30 mg. As of today, I have lost 2 lbs? I seem to still have urges to snack. I thought with being a little over 30 days the results would be more effective. Im wondering if the 37.5mg is what I should be on. I have had lab work done to confirm no issues w/ Thyroid, etc. and all is fine."


"I'm experiencing ambivalence and general feeling of irritation and anger since I've been on this drug ...anyone else?"


"Worked for me almost immediately. My symptoms were wheezing & trying to get up some chest congestion. first time I used it, it was very foreign amd felt like it slightly burned as I breathed it in the first breath or two. Relief lasted about a day and a half before I used it again. I have been using it about once or twice daily for a 3-4 weeks because I couldn't go to the doctor. The only side effect I have had is a little bit of shakiness that lasts about 5 minutes or so.  "


"This is my first experience with birth control, and so far it has been a very positive one.  I have been on it for about 2 months.  Before I had breakouts all of the time, and only a few days after starting this, I noticed that my acne had close to disappeared. Also, I used to have some problems with facial hair. That also has disappeared. I have had no mood swings, weight gain, or decrease in sexual drive or wetness. My weight has actually been easier to maintain, and I have lost about 10 pounds. All in all, this has been a great pill for me."


"My doctor put me on Amlodipine 10mg in February 2013 and it has been great for my blood pressure.  I have no problems with any side effects."


"Although this medication completely alleviated all of the symptoms of psychosis, my mom experienced severe joint stiffness, cramping, muscle pain and weakness. During the 6 months she was on this, she changed from healthy and athletic to a near vegitative state. Currently she is unable to get out of bed or use the restroom on her own."


Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

"I’m so happy I read these other reviews. My only side effect is fatigue, I mean exhausted. Plus all these pills, 12 a day. I'll just be happy when this cycle ends. My GI put me on Linzess at the same time as this and I’m still constipated. I swear I need a stick of dynamite. I’ve been drinking my Myralax every other day. Stools do come out hard and dark. I haven't had any issue other than the fatigue. I’m hoping I get rid of the H Pylori because it caused serious anemia for me. Found mine through an endoscope. Fingers crossed."


"I have taken AMPYRA for 1 month. The second day I thought it was my imagination but I did things I couldn't do before, like stand at the sink without leaning, lifting my legs much higher.  My left arm was weak and almost always had a closed fist, not anymore. I can actually use the key board again with both hands. So much more to say, it is a miracle medicine. To bad, my insurance denied another month.  Just purchased 15 day supply on my own ($592.50) while I fight the denial.  Everyone should give it a try.  "


"Had this now for a week. Every time I try and sleep I get bad cramps. I think lying down is affecting it because during the day it's fine. I have had a few hot flushes and been feeling really dizzy. My periods use to be really heavy and now I'm just spotting which is brill.. I've also gone off food. Still scared to have sex incase it disturbs it."


"I struggled with such bad acne since I was in middle school. I tried almost every type of over the counter medicine that there was and none of it worked. During my Freshman year of high school, I decided that I needed a cure for my acne because of how terrible it was getting. I went to a dermatologist and he recommend Accutane for about 7 months. After about 3 months, I could not believe that my face was getting clearer! When I was finally done, my skin was clear! I was so excited!! I even recommend Accutane to one of my friends and her face turned out great as well. I took Accutane back in 2009 and I'm now 22 years old and my face still looks fantastic! I highly recommend Accutane to anyone who is struggling with acne, it works!"


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

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

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

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


"My trial was not great on the 10 mg, but there was an offer for a $40.00 cash card Visa! We are working on week 3 of 20 mg and it's nice to get that marshmallowy yawning tired feeling I haven't felt in decades. Problem is breakthrough waking up that is about 50/50 on being able to get right back to sleep or stuck in the old manor of stuck awake for any amount of time. Still hopeful!"


"I'm actually a physician, 6'0 -- used to be 175 pounds, but this job has caused me to stress-eat so much that I ballooned to 220 pounds.  Started Victoza at 1.2mg daily; couldn't tolerate going up to 1.8mg due to severe nausea, so I take about 1.5mg (intermediate click between 1.2 and 1.8) daily, and will occasionally take an additional 0.6-1.2mg dose later in the day before a large meal or if I feel the craving for pasta or noodles or a big dinner.  COMPLETE loss of cravings for snacks.  The thought of sugary/carby things does not interest me any longer.  Feel full after a few bites.  It's only been a few weeks but I've already lost 12 pounds.  Combining this with high-intensity diet and exercise as well, and possibly a ketogenic diet. A+!"


"I have been using this birth control for about 3 months. I had no serious side effects. I got bigger breasts and perhaps thicker thighs. I did not gain weight because I still weigh the same. Perhaps, I was working out too much (about 3-5 per week) that I gained more muscle on my thighs. There were no mood problems or spotting. I think maintaining healthy diet and working out helps not only to maintain your weight but also be healthy emotionally too."


"I started off with implanon, I loved it and was great. When it timed out the doctors switched my implanon out with nexplanon, assuring me it was an even better form of implanon. What I can tell you is that the nexplanon is highly effective, no pregnancy scares here. But what I can tell you is I've had some of the worst cramps of my life on this. Sometimes it's regular cramps and sometimes it's so severe I throw up. I have stuck it out for over a year with nexplanon but after no explanations for the pain- I am ready to have it removed. The three years on implanon were good but nexplanon is not so much. And don't get me started on the day to day feeling of just being sick all the time. I hope this post help some of you."


"Hi, this drug I feel seems to stabilise your mood/brain and does make you happy. Not like a drug , it corrects my brain to how I'm meant to feel, (some people hopefully understand what I mean-rather than feeling down ,just want to be alone, quiet, low).  I think I had anxiety, mild depression & insomnia.

I feel more focused and feel my true self. I'm 35, a professional, single fit and healthy. Death divorce boom. Just battled on, shattered, hiding my feelings until finally just giving this a chance. After 1 month I'm on 100mg of pristiq a day and love how it's giving me my life back!"


"This medication is very very dangerous. I took it for only three days before I became depressed, raging and suicidal. It is two months later and I have been in the psych ER three times, and I am still struggling and now on mood stabilizers. Before I took this medication I was fine. Please Google "prednisone psychiatric side-effects" before you take this medication. This should have a black box  warning on it, but for reasons I don't understand the FDA doesn't make them put one on there. It is known to cause extreme psych side-effects in up to 5% of the people who take it. Please avoid what happened to me and read before you start taking it. There are plenty of peer-reviewed clinical articles about it."


"I'm writing for my 94 year mother. As her care taker, this medication made her legs scaly or flakey skin. I thought it was dry skin. The Dr changed her medication and the dry flakey skin went away."


"I was diagnosed with a disorder that essentially makes me never feel full after eating and always hungry. I am a very healthy eater. High protein, lots of veggies, some fruit, huge water drinker, no sugar and alcohol on occasion. Despite the good eating and the consistent activity of being a mom of 3 kids, I am about 70 pounds overweight.

The first day of taking this medication, I did not feel hungry all day long. I actually had to remind myself to eat for the first time in my life. Since this is week one, I can't report on weight loss.

So far I am having a pretty bad headache that is consistent. I'm also having a few strange hot flashes. However, I'm sleeping better.

I have to agree that the cost is outrageous. Time will tell. "


"I've been on new medicine Brintellix for 12 weeks now. I have Manic Disorder, so I have been on every medicine you can imagine since 8th grade. It's sad, I'm 22yrs & still breakdown in public. It was difficult for me at first since my depression left me motionless & incapable to think or feel. I was given 10mg a day but took 20mg, I know I wasn't supposed to do without telling my Dr. (4 Day) able to move & think somewhat. (6 day) move & critical think. I'm not saying this medicine is magic but at least I can function. Kind of in-between with no real highs or lows emotion. Notice I get serious nausea to the point of vomit on 10 day haven't gone away. I also take Prozac and Zyprexa. Don't think I'll ever be normal but as long as I'm not suicidal it will get be better."


"I have been on this birth control for 4 months and it has been great. I had breakthrough bleeding the first couple months but now I don't have any bleeding or period. I have lost 10 pounds because I don't have an appetite anymore so that is great! I weigh 160 pounds now so another 10 would be great. I am definitely staying on this pill"


Acetaminophen / diphenhydramine / phenylephrine

"My family finds this medicine to be great for fighting off colds when you feel as though you were coming down with one. A couple of days, taken as directed, most times always get rid of the cold.  I would recommend medicine but, having read one of the other reviews - check with your doctor.  Even when (the rare times) we do not stop the cold in time, Sudafed PE Severe Cold makes you feel better during the course of the cold."


"I took Depakote for six weeks exactly a year ago. I immediately began experiencing hallucinations, visual disturbances, and constant shakiness. I have been off of Depakote for nearly a year, but these side effects haven't ever gone away. The visual disturbances are constant. In light, it's just a thin, clear layer of static over everything, which is annoying, but tolerable. I still haven't gotten used to the hallucinations I experience in the dark. My eyes never adjust to the changes in light, and everything becomes a huge, swirling mass of shadows. It sometimes pulses so quickly that it looks like a strobe light. My doctors say that these side effects have never been reported and there's nothing they can do. For me, it is not worth it."


"I began taking Lo Loestrin Fe in December 2011. I am 5'3" and 110 lbs so my OB/GYN prescribed it because of its low amount of hormones. It took about three months for it to regulate my periods and for the headaches and nausea to go away, and then my periods came two days a month and were extremely light with no cramps. All of a sudden, my periods started arriving earlier and earlier to the point where I started two weeks early and had a week-long period. I haven't had any pregnancy scares, weight gain, or crazy side affects from Lo Loestrin Fe but the fact that the low hormone dosage can't control my menstrual cycle is making me switch birth control."


"I have  had UC/Crohn's for 30 years with colonoscopies every 1-3 yrs.  This was the best prep I have ever used.  The taste is acceptable and the smaller quantity of fluids is very easy to handle.  I just chugged it right down.  It worked quickly-within the hour, no cramping, no chills, no headache.  I used the split dose and the only down side was getting up at 3am because I had an early morning procedure scheduled.  I will use this prep again; it was a breeze.  I highly recommend it."


"I have been taking Viibryd for 2 weeks now and I finally feel good again.  No more anxiety attacks and my depression is lessening.  I would totally recommend this product to anybody with anxiety."


"I've been taking this for a week and a half. So far, two different times I felt alarming numbness in one arm and dizziness - thought I was having a stroke. But it passed. Also, my breasts feel very tender, sore and heavy. They have not grown that I've noticed, though. I have also broken out (acne) more than usual. So I have experienced side effects. I'm going to try this pill out for a whole pack before I switch. I haven't experienced moodiness, which I was concerned about, because I am prone to melancholy. I would recommend that you try this pill and don't back out because of the negative reviews. Give it a chance. That's what I'm doing."


"I had one dose of the birth control shot and bled for 3 months straight. I was miserable. I switched to the patch and within a couple days, the bleeding stopped! I've had very few side effects from the patch. I haven't had the patch fall off or even move. I love it and I'm so thankful that it made the bleeding stop!"


"Tried Zoloft and lexapro but had stomach problem side effects for months. I tried the generic Prozac 20 mg and had a month of horrible side effects until 6 weeks it finally worked. Helps so much, no attacks and only have a little anxiety once in a while. Worth it!!!!"


"I have recently started using naproxen (prescription) for my migraines. I generally get migraines during my menstrual cycle and the doctor recommended taking naproxen (500 mg) every 12 hrs of that special week and so far it seems to be working. On other random days if I feel the slightest hinkling of a migraine coming on I take one naproxen and it seems to keep the migraine at bay. Naproxen has helped me have more control over my migraines, the odd time I still have to take a migraine pill such as Zomig."


"I've had this thing in my arm for about a week now and it has been hell, I'm nauseous and have a headache ALL THE TIME. I don't feel myself, and I feel confused all the time.  I can't eat without feeling like I'm going to throw it all up. I want this out of my arm asap!!!!"


"My experience with Epiduo is amazing. I am 13 years old and had lots of acne and occasionally pimples on my nose area, cheeks, forehead and chin. This lowered my self-esteem especially when i was in a class full of kids with clear skin. It was a pain and i usually hid my face. One of my mum's friend said to go to the GP and to get a cream or something as it got worse. So my mum took me to the GP and he told me to try Epiduo he also gave me another cream called Cetaphil. At first i had a stinging sensation especially on my nose area and my skin was peeling but i continued and it been a month and my face is clearing up. i occasionaly get 2 pimples when im on my period but nothing i cant handle. ITS AMAZING !!!"


"I took plan B less than 2 hours after the condom broke. My boyfriend and I were so worried. About a week later, my period arrived for only a few days. I was still worried that I could be pregnant so I took two pregnancy tests that both turned out negative. One month later when my next period was supposed to arrive, it didnt. I panicked. Then about two weeks later it showed up. If you took the pill in the right time window after your accident, stop worrying like I did. Chances are, you are NOT pregnant. Breathe, relax, and take a pregnancy test as soon as possible."


"I was a heavy smoker (2 pack/day) for 22 years. The guy/gal who invented chantix deserves a statue.

As for side effects: no cravings of any kind ( cigarettes alcohol, sex, food) for the first 45 days and aphaty. For that time I was not dependent on anything.

I am close to finishing the 12 weeks ( smoke free) and I am worried because the side effects will be gone."


"I would be in bed all day without this medicine. I have tried A LOT of pain pills and never really got much relief. I have A.L.S. and this medicine has made me be able to get up and do things, which I wasn't able to do before I was on this medicine. I could not even get out of bed without such bad pain. At least now I can enjoy what time I have with my family without being in such severe pain and still I have pain even with Oxycontin I never get pain free but it is tolerable with this drug. It was not even tolerable with others I have tried in the past."


"I've used a product called Clear Zone with benzol peroxide as the main ingredient (3 step process wash, toner and lotion) for over a year. It has been wonderful for me. I am 35 years old and am sick of having break outs. This has worked well for me."


"I started using 1 mg and now up to 3 mg for restless legs syndrome about 7 years now."


"I used bupropion xl 150 only used for 1 week. This made me so angry and irritable that my family couldn't stand me. I took Pristiq before this and it did the same thing plus made me gain 15lbs in 2 weeks. I do not think antidepressants are for me. They just make me way too angry. Bupropion also gave me itchy rash everywhere, headaches and made me constantly feel hungry, also made me have really bad dizzy spells and twitches in my neck. All of this and it didn't help my depression at all, in fact I feel worse since I've started taking medicines than I did before. I know this works wonders for a lot of people but I am not one of them. "


"I take the drug in morning when I wake up, first thing is eating, then 75mg with bottle of water, and I make sure during the day a drink plenty water because this drug affects your renal and hepatic system; every three months or according with your MD you should do routine labs.
Remember, the drug won't take effect fast, is going to be two weeks to check out how you are tolerating the dose; this first two weeks you may feel somnolence, dizziness, tired, and urge to sleep. Thats normal, but you can also feel you can't control your life, not being focused, unhappy, that also can occur in the starting period as me. The maximum effect of the drug/dose will take effect in three months. Monitor your suicidal thoughts with any anti-depression med."


"Suffer from depression, anxiety and panic attacks, first I was given sertraline, 3 days I felt sick and just rubbish after 1-2weeks I felt like I could move around,  do what needed to be done, there were side affects, felt a bit like a zombie, but I was managing and coping and living my life and did stop after 6months wanting to tackle it on my own and try and manage, after 7months off them I found symptoms slowly getting worse and felt I should go back on 25mg - Like others have said stick with it, its better to manage and live then feel trapped in your own body."


"I got the Mirena inserted October 21st of 2015. I was 20 at the time & have no children. I got the Mirena since I'm ineligible for permanent birth control. The procedure itself was quite painful but not unbearable it felt like a bad cramp and a pinch. I had taken some pain meds 30 minutes beforehand. The procedure only lasted a few minutes. The cramping I'll admit was quite painful not as bad as my normal cramps. I considered getting it removed but I've heard symptoms of bleeding & cramping can last week's even months. I gave it time & after around 3 weeks the cramping had stopped. But now it works great! Period is slowly fading! I truly have no complaints. As I hear my reaction to cramping was normal!"


"I quit smoking with Commits help for five years.  We sold our home and moved a 1000 miles and had a new home built.  It happened fast and I was so stressed I started smoking again.  It's been a year and six months and I am now back on Commit again.  Problem is, I used them for the entire five years.  I started having a lot of cavities and that worried me. Don't know if it was the constant use or not.  They also gave me uncontrollable gas.  It went away when I stopped use.  These are still better than cancer.  They do work.  "


"I've been taking Sprintec for about 5 months now, and I've had severe changes in my mood, and mental state. I used to be a really happy person, but now almost everything makes me burst into tears, or lash out.
I've gained about 10 pounds just in the last 5 months, and I haven't even changed my eating habits (which were healthy to begin with).
My breasts have gotten bigger, and are almost ALWAYS swollen and sore.
The only reason I started taking this brand of birth control was because of how cheap it is.
I'm going to switch to Microgestin 1.5/30 and see how I do on that.

"


"I have a panic disorder and have been taking Xanax for over 20 yrs now. Never had to increase my dose and finally can live a normal life. The doctor had tried all different medications and this is the only one that worked."


"I have taken Fiorinal w/codeine for over 30 years for migraine, tension headaches and neck pain. If I take it when the pain begins it will stop it within 30 minutes and I rarely need a second dose. I do not feel any other effects from it. No sleepiness, dizziness, "high" feeling; nothing at all except relief from pain. I average about 40 to 60 pills a year and have never used more.  Now my Kaiser physician says he cannot prescribe it for me because some government fools have decided it stays in the body for too long. Isn't that a good thing? Nothing else helps, so I just suffer."


"This is the ONLY cough medicine that works.  Nothing else allows me to rest, therefore, allows me to get better."


"The worst yeast infection I have ever known."


"I've had high blood pressure for years, on Thursday my blood pressure was 206/102. Started this on Friday and the following Thursday got rechecked and it's was 132/88. I was in tears, my blood pressure hasn't been this low in years no more headaches, dizziness, blurry vision. I'm so thankful for Azor, it just might have saved my life."


"I have chronic pain problems and a huge stress level so I haven't been sleeping. The doctor gave me a few of these to try and I found Serax definitely helps with sleep. I had my first 6 hour sleep in a row last night. "


"Dr. gave it for bladder infection, but all it did was making me extremely itchy in vagina.  "


"Only side effect so far is random nauseousness. Hate that it's sticky on the outside and 1-2 days before change date it's almost peeling off."


Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

"I have a history of depression/anxiety which I'm currently treating w medication. I also have had symptoms of PMDD in the past. Beyaz is the ONLY birth control I have tried that completely takes away the PMDD, clears my face, hasn't made me gain weight, etc. I love it.

When a generic for Beyaz came out (Rajani), I tried it for 3 months and each month two days before starting my period I had terrible PMDD episodes with extreme depression/ anxiety/ cramping/ migraines. I'm going back to Beyaz."


"I had my first child at 18 got the Implanon exactly 6 1/2 weeks after having my son.

I have bled evey day since the day having it put in. I'm not sure if my young age has anything to do with it or not but I'm considering having it removed. But on the plus side it's the only protection we use and I haven't had anything close to a pregnancy scare so it is very effective.."


"Amazing. That's all that needs said. I take one at night which makes me tired and I have a great night sleep and wake up feeling brilliant. I feel as though I'm 'cured'. Recommend to anyone. Especially myoclonic and absence seizures."


"I had to take Plan B 2 times and I'm also 168, slightly above the "weight limit". I should've learned the first time but of course, didn't think it was going to happen again.  I didn't get any side effects other than swollen boobs the first time and began spotting a week later for 2 days before starting my period. The second time, I immediately got intense stomach cramping after taking it and then fell asleep for 3 hours. I spent the next 9 days stressed & crying, thinking my period wouldn't come. I had cramping in what felt like my ovaries every night, so I'd think my period was coming, it didn't. On the 9th day, a full on period. This a very necessary medication but please, don't put yourself in a situation where you'd have to take it."


"Mid February, I had a sore throat & cough that would not go away.  Developed into 102 degree fever and I went to the doctor and did the swab and was told I had the flu.  Took Tamiflu and an antifreeze color cough syrup and felt noticeably better on day two after beginning with meds.  Stayed home for a total of 5 days without leaving the house and my energy level didn't come back to normal for a couple of weeks, but I eventually got over it.   Now, I've got a head cold with all the discomforts of that, but not nearly as bad as a month ago.  Hoping this Z-Pack kicks this cold to the curb!"


"About 3 months ago my anxiety got out of hand. I'm constantly obsessing something is wrong with my health. Brain tumors because I'm dizzy and lightheaded a lot, cancer because family members& a high school friend just got diagnosed, to heart problems. I'm 22 and know it's not healthy to obsess over this crap.. but I can't stop it. Tried new SSRIs. Haven't found one that's side effects are livable. I take klonopin as needed when I'm feeling bad and it instantly helps. Still have some anxiety but it chills me out to where I feel I don't need to go to the hospital. Very helpful. I was directed to take .25 MG twice a day but figured I'd only take it as needed so I don't get dependant to it. Hoping to find a new SSRI to nip this in the bud."


"I got the Mirena 8 weeks after having my second child, at 24 years old. Having it placed was not bad; no cramping or bleeding, and my periods stopped completely. Since the age of 13, my periods were agonizing; migraines, vomiting, diarrhea, back & leg cramps & was going through tampons, etc., like crazy! So, just the fact that Mirena eliminated them for me was a miracle in itself. I also happen to have always had a problem gaining weight; though it wasn't a huge change, I gained 20 lbs after the first 3 years of getting the Mirena! I also noticed my acne disappeared, my hair started growing faster and thicker and I went up a full breast size! If there ever was a completely satisfied customer, it'd be me!"


"Very effective, reduced pain to very low level, I was on Celebrex for 3 years on and off depending on severity of pain and had no problems, as pain got more prolonged I took 200mg on a daily basis. At about 6 months I devoloped  increased ringing in the ears, followed by hearing noises which couldn't be explained by a specialist hearing Doctor"


"I read the Accutane horror stories, so I turned down my dermatologists suggestion of it. After 4 more years (25 now), the cystic acne has just been getting worse and worse. It was seriously impacting my life. I just finished a month ago doing a 5 month 60mg/day treatment and my skin is flawless. I cannot believe it. I actually have better skin than people who I once thought had beautiful perfect skin. I experienced some joint pain the first month and dry lips the entire time, but I started seeing reductions in acne by month 2 and had no new cysts by month 4. There are still a few that are healing (yes, I would get some cysts that take 6-8 months to heal). I would highly recommend this. I have so much of my life back not worrying about skin."


"Prilosec completely eradicates the severe reflux I suffer from due to a rare stomach condition known as gastroparesis.  Sadly, it completely eliminates my appetite as well.  It also slows my metabolism down to a crawl, which is already inherently slow due to my stomach condition.  "


"I am on 2 100mg Morphine Sulfate ER tablets daily. I have been on this for about 2½ years now. It does work well for my pain (blow disc and sciatica in lower back, and Severe RA), but I am very concerned about a side effect that I am having.
My teeth are breaking apart. I had a great set of teeth before I started taking the morphine. Now, after just a little over two years, I have lost 2 molars completely and have 3 molars that are broken and falling apart. My teeth are also starting to stain badly, no matter how much I brush them. My molars are constantly causing me a lot of pain.
After researching a bit here online, I now realize that it is the morphine causing my teeth to just break and fall apart. Any Help Please???"


"My very 1st time I tried a very small crumb of Subutex 8mg and that one small crumb gave me an extreme amount of energy the 1st couple times taking it. Now when I take just a small amount I get very dizzy on it, Ive nodded out on it and at night I cannot hold my eyes open, I would have to sleep it off, only to wake up with a terrible headache! Id would rather take Suboxen strips in low does, Suboxen does not do any of this to me. Maybe it just me and my body cannot tolerate this med."


"I've had my Paragard for a little over two months. I have three children, all vaginally delivered so insertion was not painful.  So far, no pregnancy so it's doing the job.  However, I have noticed feeling very fatigued since about a week after I got it, as well as periods that have gone from 5 days before Paragard to 11 to 12 days after. The side effects are not unbearable but they are certainty noticeable and impact my lifestyle."


"I'm taken this medication and I started on 2 mg and kept waking up every hour, next night was 3 mg and still kept waking up every hour, now its three days and I've upped it to  4mg hope tonight works, wish me luck..."


"This has helped me a lot, but I have a couple tips. There are different brands that people will react differently to (I thought they would all act the same but no). I had a bad reaction with the first generic brand I tried, tried a different generic brand, and had a better experience. So look into that because not everyone believes that there's such a difference between different brands but to me there was. Second, I'm overweight and thought "decreased appetite? good!" but I would advise to still make sure you're eating frequently enough. Food has such an impact on brain functioning so not eating for 6 hours because you didn't feel like it is a bad habit to start! Once I got those slight issues settled, this drug really helped.Just be smart"


"A major  rip off

 even with really good insurance  there was a 50 dollar copay! After 6 hours, I was still wide awake

 Not even drowsy

 Got up, cooked, went shopping,  did housework  all day  went to bed at midnight,  tried it again . Sometime 5 hours later I  finally  went to sleep from pure exhaustion. Very dissatisfied."


"Took Mobic after 2 days had to go to the ER,had bad rash, eye & face swelling.really terrible drug for me."


"so i just felt the need to come on here and put in a good word. it has only been 4 days for me but I haven't had any crazy side effects. The bad so far is: a little nausea, and definitely some dizziness which is improving. I had some fatigue day 1-2 also and some cramping and headache day 3. my sex drive has been insanely high. I feel like I am more sane than normal and kinder lol. I don't feel the ring when its in really and I do have this compulsion to keep checking to make sure its still in there. I have had sex and no change (so far?) in ability to orgasm or vaginal lubrication. Previously I was on loestrin and was experiencing more side effects than this from the get-go. So overall I am happy.  I will update after a few weeks and see how its going."


"Take 100mg a hour before bed with good sleep results. Mornings can be foggy but nothing a few coffees won't fix. As for daytime results can feel the depression lifting with reduced anxiety (no mania,) this medication a life saver great stuff."


"I was prescribed this medication for pain management after lithotripsy surgery for multiple kidney stones, and it worked exactly as prescribed - knocked me out and killed the pain.

BUT - after 3 days using this medicine, I was extremely constipated - even though I was eating very little and drinking large amounts of water to help me pass the remaining stones.  I'm not talking about being mildly "backed up";  this was quite painful, and I was unable to sit or lie down comfortably.  It required a full bottle of magnesium citrate to resolve and if that hadn't worked I was heading to the ER."


"I took Loestrin Fe 24 for 8 months, and while my acne certainly improved and my period was lightened, that's about the only compliments I can give this medicine. I took my pill every day at the same time. Rarely was I ever late in taking it. Despite all that, my libido decreased exponentially, I had two small periods during the month and experienced radical mood swings (feelings of anger, depression and anxiety). To those of you who have had a good experience with this pill, I'm happy for you. "


"My 9 year old has been on 40mg for almost 6 months now. It worked great for the first 4 months, then its effectiveness wore off. He developed a "TIC" about a month and a half ago, and then a month ago he started getting very moody. Its just gotten worse as the time goes on. This is frustrating because we have tried a bunch of medicines and 2 have worked but it seems after 6 months the side effects hit full force."


"I'm 21 and I have had Mrena for about 7 months now.  Unfortunately I haven't had good results. I now have my period 2 times a month, and if I'm not on my period, I have a yeast infection. My doctor did cultures and test and couldn't figure out why the infections were coming. My guess is the Mirena because that's when it started. I'm scheduled to get it taken out."


"I have been taking Ambien for 2 months now and it is awesome. Before I only got 1 or 2 hours sleep and now I sleep a full 8 hours. I feel refreshed and full of energy in the morning. Love it."


"Hi all this is my 3rd try and I quit every time with Chantix. It really does work, just have to stay on it for a while longer. I loved to smoke and have been doing so for a long time and hope this time I will quit for good. If you have never tried Chantix you need to because it will work if you want it to."


"Thank you for this website!!!!  I would not be a happy camper today if not for these reviews.  I thought I had a flu bug last weekend and in 2 days I was only going a little bit with barely any gas release during the day and became super bloated.Normally you can set an alarm by my bowel habits - at least 3 times a day.   I tried using vegetables and prunes etc. but by day 5 I figured I should try a laxative before going to the doctor. The  pharmacist recommended another product but it had terrible reviews - too harsh.  I bough the mint MoM and took 2 tbsp around 9:30. By midnight I had a small relief and around 2 AM I was up with diarrea for the rest of the night.  Not complaining - got total relief with NO cramping!  Sore muscles today tho"


"I've been on medication  for arthritis for  years and every medicine prescribed has made me sick to my stomach and given me heart burn until Vimovo. I've been taking it for about 6 months. No side effects and it works! I'm very happy with it."


"Through routine blood check up I was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome with no symptoms at all but with blasting of cells 18 and after 8 months from having injected Vidaza, blasting of cells now 0.
As I am in remission do I still have to go with the Stem Cell Transplant"


"I have been on this medicine for 3+ months now and I am in love! I have a severe allergy to mould and was temporarily working in a home that definitely has mould issues. I started this nasal spray and had instantaneous relief from achy sinus pressure and a sore throat. It's my godsend!

The only downfall is the taste in the back of your throat. However if you actually read the directions and follow them, it won't happen. If you lean your head forward and sniff gently  ONLY AFTER spraying, you will not get it in the back of your throats and there won't be a bitter taste."


"First pregnancy 6 years ago my water broke at 30 weeks
delivered he had to stay in nicu for 2 weeks.  Second pregnancy three years ago my water broke at 26 weeks stayed in hospital had him at 29 weeks . Third pregnancy I miscarried.  This pregnancy I started the shots at 16 weeks I made it to 29 weeks and still counting if it wasn't for this shot I'd probably already would have the baby .. I am so thankful that I was giving this medicine  ya it hurts but it is total worth it!!"


"I'd give it a 6.5. Starting the drug was difficult and I had a lot of side effects. It felt as though the two hemispheres of my brain were splitting apart. I never really felt like my MDD and GAD was better, the drug just made it so I could get through each day without crying constantly and having panic attacks. I had no sex drive. I gained weight but it was my fault mostly due to uncontrolled eating. I looked bloated in the face and look back on pictures and I look like a pudgy baby; on other antidepressants, my face looked slim even at the same weight. I felt numb emotionally, esp. guilt and shame at not being able to cry at Grandad's funeral and carried this for years. It's a worth trying but coming off it is bad: vertigo & brain zaps"


"I love Belviq. I started on Jan 15th, today is the 19th and I've gone from 371.8 lbs to 364.1lbs. I've been eating a little healthier and have had a major decrease in appetite. I can't wait to see what I accomplish the next 6 months! I've had no side effects."


"I got it coz i forgot a pill then got knocked up lol, the abortion clinic suggested it and i thought "oooo no more pills" plus it costs me nothing as the NHS covered it... I've had the Nexplanon in for four months now!Aside the constant mood swings,unpredictable periods that could go on for weeks,absent mindedness and anxiety,its great! Cant get pregnant,insatiable sexual appetite, i lost the 16lbs i gained during the pregnancy in a week!!!(from size 12-8 now) and I'm still loosing weight; as this may be unhealthy I'm going to get checked...im not sure if the pros outweighs the cons but getting any kind of implant depends on your tolerance to side effects because they ALL have side effects."


"I have been on citalopram for about 18 months and I wish I had done this at least 10 years ago.  I have always been a worry wart but it was getting to the point where I was worried and stressed about anything and everything.  Generalized anxiety disorder is what I have.  Anyway, this was the best thing I have done. Works for me and I have no complaints."


"Diagnosed over a year ago with Gluten Intolerance. When I eat anything with gluten I become bloated, and usually end up with awful diarrhea. The other night I ate what was supposed to be a gluten free sandwich; the cook screwed up. I expected the usual rush to the bathroom, except it didn't come. This time I was so constipated my pants wouldn't fit. MOM has has helped a bit. It took about 20 minutes before I ran to the bathroom. However, it has made me more gassy than anything; I'm scared to pass gas incase something else happens. My stomach and intestines sound like a warzone. It seems to help a bit, but has anyone else had the gas issue? Every time I go to the bathroom very little comes out, but it always follows a burst of gas."


"I'm 19 and I started taking Lutera 4 months ago. It's been working pretty well for me, but I had a horrible period, mood swings and nausea in the first month I took it. After that, my periods were light and the only side effect that stuck around was some breast tenderness and mild cramping on the first day of my period. Also, it caused my breasts to grow larger, even though I weigh the same as when I started it. It's a great birth control pill once you get  past the first few weeks."


"Everyone I talk to seems to have had different experiences with Depo. For me it has been a perfect experience, but my sister had a horrible time with it. I had very light spotting after the first shot during what should have been my monthly period, and since then have had absolutely no period or spotting. My weight has remained at a constant level the entire 4 years that I've been taking it, and I haven't experience moods swings, hair loss, or any of the other common symptoms. My doctor warned me that the shot could make my migraines worse, but I haven't noticed any difference in prevalence or severity. Everyone's body reacts differently, but it is definitely worth trying. I love this form of contraception - no periods and no babies!"


"I have been on this for 2 weeks and it has saved my life. I started to feel much better after only 4 days, racing thoughts were gone - the only side effect is nausea, and loss of appetite which is ok. I also take lithium (am weaning off after 10 yrs on) and Paxil 40 mg. I wish I had been on this years ago."


"Ever since I was young, I had bad acne. It was all over my face, my chest, and my back. Finally, my sophomore year of high school, I decided to try Accutane, and it was the best decision of my life. I took it twice a day (it's been too long to remember the dosage) for 5 months, and it was an absolute life saver. I also took it with a vitamin (I want to say B12) to help with the side effects, and it really did help. Two years after my first treatment, my acne came back with the same problems, so I did another round. It has been four years since then, and my back has been absolutely clear. My face has some breakouts, but not nearly as bad. Accutane is worth all the side effects, especially for the confidence it undoubtedly gives. Use Aquaphor"


"I take it in conjunction with lorazepam and trazadone at night, the combo helps me sleep and remain calm, it has some blood pressure effect, I do take additional blood pressure in the morning as clonidine isn't enough for my high BP"


"So...I had my 2nd baby and followed my same routine as before...had my 6 week check up, got on the mini pill b/c I am breastfeeding...then start having sex and going to the gym again...YAY!!! I gained 16 pounds in 3 weeks taking Eerin. I finished my 1st pack and never picked up my next prescription. I have an appointment to meet with my doctor to discuss taking other pills or the Depo shot. I have since lost all the rapid weight I gained."


"I am taking hydroxychloroquine for Lupus...I was on the medicine originally for 4 weeks...had the mood swings...they leveled out. Then random ear ringing in my left ear. Doctor discontinued which bummed me out. The rash on my cheek almost vanished and when I went off the medicine it came right back along with all the joint and muscle pain. Upon review doctor is letting me take half pill for 3 weeks then if all well boost up to one versus 1 1/2. I don't know the connection to the ears but the way I felt and looked was worth a little random ring. I am hoping for the best."


"Works best when applied at night before sleep. Good for use on the body. Not for face or other sensitive skin areas. I've only been using it for a couple of months but the results are better than any other products that I've used in the past."


"I have been depressed for a very long time. Always try so many different kind of medicines but Pristiq seems to be working great. I have already lost 12lbs in 3 weeks and I feel a lot better, with my mood swings being better. My kids have noticed a big difference in me. The only side effect was stomach was hurting but it went away. The only thing is that I feel a little down but I don't know if it's because of my PMS. I go to the doctor tomorrow and we'll see what he says but other then that I have more motivation then I ever did before. I always give up on other pills but this one seems to work. I could enjoy my life again. I just hope if they increase the dose to 100 that I will feel better and I won't be disappointed. "


"I'm a 58 year old male. I have taken Rhythmol for a year. I started having many different heart rhythms after having an implant for ASD. Every night I would sleep sitting up, could not work effectively, and was worried if this would eventually kill me. In a year I have had not one skip or erratic heart beat. This medicine is amazing and I feel wonderful. It does give you a metallic taste but it's a small price to pay."


"I had the worst experience with the Implanon implant. I did my research before I got the implant and it seemed to be a great choice for my first time being on birth control. I was 20 when I got it. The first month all I wanted to was SLEEP! All I did was work eat and sleep I tried my hardest to stay up and go out but i just didn't have the energy. The doctor informed me that I would bleed for about 3months once I got the implant and then I would have a period once a month. That was not the case at all. I bled the entire time I had it until a got it removed on 10-23-13(the best day of my life)! I gained 20 pounds in 7 months and it was pretty much impossible for me to lose weight. It didn't do anything to me sex drive. Do Not Get It!"


"I was taking Lutera and doing great with it. My pharmacy made me switch because Lutera was being discontinued. I am on my third week of this medication and have not been feeling well. I have been moody and agitated and feeling as if I am in a fog. "


"I used this medicine and it works great but initially it causes nausea and is very hard on your stomach. My stomach felt "queezy" after ingestion but the feeling was temporary. The pain relief was immediate."


"I am on Janumet and started Farxiga about 3 months ago. Since then I have been constantly nauseated, losing approx 10lb from not wanting to eat. My cholesterol has gone up and and my triglycerides were over 600 (normal is under 150). I am going to see my doctor tomorrow so he can advise me. My hgbA1C was 7.2 and went down to 6.4. Not unusual for someone not eating much though. Not sure if the nausea is from this med or something else, but seems like the symptoms started shortly after I started taking Farxiga."


"Took this medication was absolutely dreading it and for good reason tried every way to get it down but wouldn't stay down. Had to cancel colonoscopy as I also didn't go to the toilet at all was such a waste of time and effort"


"I have GAD, social phobia, and panic disorder. I'm prescribed 1 mg, 3x a day of Klonopin. Even after 2 years it still works very well for me. It lasts much longer than Xanax or Ativan, so I don't get that dreaded wearing off feeling. It's quite calming but you can still function normally. The drowsiness side effect wears off after a few weeks. Just be very careful to take it as prescribed as it definitely has a potential for abuse. Also, if you decide to stop taking it, wean yourself off slowly to avoid feeling horrible."


"I started victoza on 3/6/17 and have had a great experience so far. No side effects and it suppresses my hunger all day, I have to make myself eat and it doesn't take much to fill me when I do. I just don't want food and have had to find certain things that I can actually eat and like because it just doesn't taste the same anymore. I am drinking plenty of water though. I'm excited to see how much weight I can lose with this along with watching what I eat. No carbs, lots of greens and fruits I do allow myself 3 to 4oz of chicken or lean beef aday."


"I loved almost everything about Yaz. My heavy, 7-day periods turned into light 3-4 day ones. Skin cleared up, and the reason I took it was to get rid of my horrible cramps - which it did a fantastic job of. Unfortunately, it affected my sex drive and I  felt my personality clouded over. I decided I'd rather feel like myself and try my best to deal with cramps and heavy days without medicines."