"I a severe disorder where the calcium in my bones have just been eaten away, I'm 22 years old but I have the bone density of a ninety year old woman. So I hurt constantly. I recently was administered morphine 30 and I believe it significantly has eased the pain I deal with day in and day out."


"I started this medication a year after my sibling passed away. Whether the death of my sibling caused my anxiety/depression..I'm not sure. But I have now been on this medication for four months and have noticed a change. It feels as though a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I used to have this constant fear every day and that has minimized. I'm not 100 percent, but I can tell this medication is working for me. The only side effect I've noticed is drowsiness. I started taking it at night rather than in the morning and I have felt so much better."


"I used to play golf three days a week but with much pain afterwards. I've been put on Vicodin on a regular basis. I take as needed not more than prescribed and it has worked wonders."


"Testostrone was down to 88, felt depressed, no desire to do anything, just miserable. 5 days on 10 grams and feeling much better already!"


"This medicine has made me gain a lot of weight due to the fact I get hungry about 2 hours after taking it. After eating I always pass out and sleep through the night till I have to wake up for my job at 7 a.m. I have been taking this medication for two years now so I do not wake up groggy and foggy. This medication to me is a life saver for putting me to sleep and keeping me asleep. Just be careful with the night hungers! Other then that would totally recommend the medication if you can't sleep at night."


"I get flushing Every time I take this medicine. I was diagnosed March 2013 and this is the only thing I have been on.  I SUCK at taking the pills and on the weekend I almost ALWAYS forget my morning dose, I pay for it every Monday with increased Flushing and incredible itching.  I have not been on an injectable yet and this medication has the best statistics, minus the new PML concept which was NOT a thing when I started taking it.  But once every two weeks HAS to be better than twice a day.  But for now I will stick to it because I have not had a full relapse since I was diagnosed."


"I've been on Elavil for three years  and it has been a God-send: Ironically, I was seeing a Gastrointestinal doctor until she recommended that I "stop and smell the roses more." Combined with therapy sessions for about a year, I worry less as I see more of what really is worth getting worked up over -- not a whole lot.  One can be passionate about certain things such as family and country and life, but other things are less, way-less significant.  Elavil has taught me how to best sort out what some things are worth worrying over and not.  I take 100mg/day at 8pm normally and I sleep well at night, and feel good generally about how things will be throughout the next day.  I love the smell of roses. "


"I was tried on this for major depression. After 2 weeks on 50mg per night, I couldn't handle it any more. I ended up going to the ER because my heart was racing. I was at 125/130 beats per min. I'd only been getting a few hours of sleep each night in those 2 weeks, and experienced the heart racing, brain short circuits, insomnia, anxiety, severe constipation, extreme thirst, and an overall feeling of disconnect from aliveness.

As a teenager, I took Doxepin and Elavil too, and they were slightly better, but not much. These TCAs should be a last resort like Thorazine and Lithium. Seroquel is much better. Good luck to my fellow sufferers!"


"I'm bleeding alot and I have pain in my tummy sharp pains and I'm hurting alot I have to lay down for it to stoping alot I don't know what to do now I can't go to work because I'm hurting that bad"


"I've been more than 5 years on this medications, there's a lot of true facts about this drug. It works, great in fibromialgya, I works better than a pure serotoninergic compound, or compares with escitalopram, that made my teeth a bit tight. Is true, if you want to get off this drug, you can have a hard time at the beginning so, better is to do it with a doctor, doing gradual reductions. For me is a good drug base treatment.
With drive and motivation, try to use it in combination with Wellbutrin or rocket fuel as known in combination with Mirtrazapine 30mg has a very good synergic if you need a power effect. Or a guided treatment for ADHD."


"Several years ago, I took Phentermine for 9 months.  I lost 75lbs, my hair, and my ability to sleep.  I had extreme insomnia for several years which then turned into major anxiety.  It took me about 5 years to get a full head of hair back...I had bald spots all over, and I am back at my original weight.  My husband told me he would divorce me if I went back on it.  I became a food Nazi and could not sit still...basically my family hated me.  Sad thing is...here I am looking into phentermine again because I hate my weight."


"I am 94 years old and have osteoporosis and severe scoliosis. After I had several fracture and three spontaneous fractures simultaneously, my doctor recommended Forteo treatment. I received daily injections for two years ending in April,1908. Since that time I have had numerous falls, none of which resulted in a fracture."


"I'm 66 and had a heart attack with bypass surgery 10 years ago.  Erectile dysfunction became a problem since being on a beta blocker and a satin drug since the heart attack.  Doctor cleared me for a test drive on Cialis and I took a 20mg dose for the first time last week. It give me a hard erection like I haven't had in 10 years, it was great. But the facial flushing and headache was kind of bad.  I'm thinking it was too strong so I'm going to try 10mg to see if it works with less side effects."


"On day 8, decided that I can't take a morning dose, because no matter what I usually can't keep it down. Initial nausea is fleeting but intense (much more so in the morning), and feeling somewhat nauseous all day. Ginger root pills don't touch this. also experiencing regular/constant headaches. no problems w/ vivid or disruptive dreams. I'm going to bed earlier & sleeping like a champion!! BUT as a 20 year smoker, I don't want to quit (but feel like I need to), and Chantix is AMAZING at blocking the desire to smoke. Only a week in, smoking 1/2 as much or less, and solely out of habit. No cravings, cigs no longer taste good to me."


"Prescribed 50mg indomethacin daily for Cluster Headaches along with 180mg Verapamil. While the Verapamil dosage seemed completely ineffective, the Indomethacin was almost completely successful at eliminating onset of headaches (nominally 4-5 times per day). Changed dosage to 25mg Indomethacin morning and evening, which was slightly less effective as the medication seemed to wear off in about 7-8 hrs."


"I had a really bad cold and viral bronchitis and I ended up with nasal cellulitis of all things (infection in my nose and on my face). I took this medication and on day three, it was clearing up nicely and by day 5 the infection is gone. I had virtually no side-effects other than sleepiness, but I think that's normal when you're fighting an infection. I took 500 mg x 4 times a day and I had no stomach or intestinal issues at all. It was great."


"I'm a 5' 7", 197 lb, 46 year old female. Started Saxenda back on 2/11/16 with the standard .6 dose and lost 8 lbs the first 2 weeks. Had a migraine a couple of days in but didn't know if it was med or a coincidence.  I stayed on the lower dose a long as possible - any time I increased it the nausea would worsen. The sample pen my gyno gave me ran out before we could get insurance approval. I have BCBS and was approved for a 3 months supply at $85. When I went back on the med, got another headache just as before so guess it was the reason. It only lasted a day each time. The main side affect I've experienced is EXTREME fatigue. Have to make myself do stuff. Hubby says he doesn't know if it's worth it. I'm hoping it lessens with time."


"I was on Clindamycin for 1 week 4x/day.  I had nerve pain from a tooth that was needing a root canal.  It was supposed to lessen the pain I was having and didn't do that, I was still taking Ibuprofen for the pain.  From the first time I took it, it gave me pain in my throat and chest, heartburn-like.  I have never experienced this horrible feeling with any antibiotic EVER.  I finally finished the dosage after 7 days and my throat and chest still hurt.  I wonder what it has done to my throat and chest?  I am thinking of going to go get it checked out.
I am not sure why this was prescribed over another type of antibiotic.  If you can don't take this drug you'll feel sick from what you have and feel sick from the antibiotic."


"Works great! It has stopped the extreme sweating that was occurring from a side effect of Effexor.  Anyone who is taking Effexor and have severe sweating problems this medication works great."


"I am 15 years old, and I had the Skyla IUD inserted due to my extreme period pains. My gyno reccomended a form of birth control, and after trouble with pills/insurance, I decided to get an IUD. It probably didn't help that I was shaking and sweaty from the nerves, but the pain was AWFUL. I felt a very bad pinch, and then a very intense cramp. This procedure only lasted around 2-3 minutes. Afterwards, I had terrible cramps. Lying around for the rest of the day really helped. I still experience cramping here and there, but overall I feel much better. No acne or mood swings, though I do have some brown discharge sometimes. It reduced the pain of my periods, and it prevents pregnancies like it promises. I love it, and the pain is worth it :)"


"I've been taking concerta for 3 years now and I'm 18. I started out with 18mg and slowly went up to 54mg. My grades went from really low to average in weeks but the side effects are really crappy. I have troubles sleeping at night and I feel things that aren't there. I also have a big loss of appetite and have to force myself to eat sometimes. I have days where I get really depressed to the point that I don't want to get out of bed and do anything. I also feel really anxious and on edge and I start scratching/ picking at my skin which gave me scars all over my back. I thought about it and went off the pill and my grades suddenly dropped again. The pill really does help with focus and motivation but the side effects are really tough!!!"


"This medicine did not work for me at all.  I can honestly say that the day I took it was one of the worst days of my life.  I still had a very strong urge to urinate, but could not.  I must have run to the bathroom twenty or thirty times that day, straining to push out a few drops, without being able to.  It was a horrible feeling."


"I've been on this medication since 3/28/13. In June, my A1C was down to 6.4. My next appointment is the end of September. 6-8 weeks into using Bydureon I started experiencing nausea approximately 24-48hrs after injection which lasted for 24-72hrs.  In June, my Dr suggested I stop the Bydureon because he didn't like that I was feeling sick for half of my week. I had 1 month of med left, so I agreed to stick with it one more month, Nausea went away, but I still had no appetite. Now I'm experiencing stomach pain with movement 24hrs after injection. I see the Dr. end of September."


"Ive been on 15 mg 2x daily for one week now. After taking Xanax for years, I tried to stop and ended up having a seizure and hospitalized for a few days. The doctors there prescribed me the buspirone, and I have not experienced any anxiety so far. I am now sleeping through the night which was a huge concern for me since I was going days with little to zero sleep. Only problem now is I could sleep all day! And I constantly have a dull headache. I try to ignore it and carry on, but its there all the time. I dont want to go back to benzos but they seem to have the best results.. I'll check back in a month with an update."


"I was on Yas a few years ago and I stopped. I had no problems with it and it did clear up my acne, which was mild anyway. When I started it up again, there are two things I don't like about it: 1. normally my periods are very heavy on day two and taper off at a five, they also pushed back every month by about a week. With Yaz, my periods are much lighter to the point where I'm only spotting but then I'm spotting for almost a week and a half and even though I'm on the blanks, my period does not start now until almost the second week of my new pack. 2. My breasts are extremely tender ALL.MONTH.LONG! At first, I didn't mind because my breasts grew by almost a full cup. I can hardly hug people! I don't know if I'll continue or at least take a break."


"I have been on 75mg ER of Venlafaxine HCL for over 3 months now and I really feel wonderful.   It's working very well for me.  I have plenty of energy, lost about 20 pounds of weight and I do feel very content and calm.  I do have vivid dreams that are interesting and long.  I socialize and react very well with people now and no longer have any fears of socializing with groups of people.   Again, this antidepressant, has so far, worked very well with me and I am happy that my doctor switched me from 20mg of citalopram, which made me very tired and gain way to much weight,  to 75mg Effixor  ER (Venlafaxine).   Everyone's system is a bit different and what may work well for someone may not work well for someone else.  I wish you all the best."


"Overall I love this pill, I have been on 75mg of Effexor for 8 years after being severely depressed and suicidal. I haven't had the same type of mood the whole time. The only downfall to this medication is the side effects, I have found that I have no libido and often very tired. Also if I miss one day I have very bad side effects like a really bad hangover. I am a little afraid of getting off the pill but I would like to try. Overall if you need help with your depression this pill is amazing."


"Its the best PPI I've tried."


"This is the only stuff that kills my acne. I really love it. I have been using it for 1.5 months. A lot of improvement. I hope the positive effect can last forever! A little side effect, skin tends to be dry..."


"This drug was prescribed to me by my family doctor to help with my ulcerative colitis.  I think that after three years of off and on flares with colitis and prednisone usage, I am now steroid resistant. This medicine has worked very poorly for me. At the highest dose of 9 mg, my symptoms are not nearly under control."


"I couldn't walk for a year from my very very sever arthritis that my doctor keeps renaming every now and then , see the first day I was approved for enbrel I took it with methotrexate on June 1 and I took my wheelchair to university , next day in the morning I could walk again and it kept getting better and then I stoped it for like two month and I woke up one day and I couldn't walk , took my injection next day boom I could walk"


"I was on this pill for a year and the only side effect I had were the occasional bad headaches. Each month my period would get lighter and lighter. I had very little cramps. I was pretty happy with it. I stopped taking it for over a year and went back to my doctor 5 months ago to get back on it and now I'm experiencing every symptom possible!"


"I can agree that the fatigue is noticeable. My biggest shock was the diarrhea. I hadn't planned for it, and luckily I was at home when it hit the first time. It was akin to the flushing out one gets when they are preparing for a colonoscopy. I was noticing my abdomen growling. I am a bit lactose intolerant, and this was similar to if I have cereal with milk. Then suddenly I had THE URGE!!!! I was wearing shorts, and just made it to the bathroom and was able to jump into the shower as I knew there was no way I'd be able to drop trou and hit the toilet, when it hit. It was as if a dam had opened. I just turned on the water, and slowly removed my clothes as wave after wave struck. Luckily, that first time was the worst. Now I'm prepared."


"I had been taking Restoril for sleep for several years.  I found that my level of depression was worsening over time and I had to take more and more to sleep.  Finally, I decided that I needed to get off of the Restoril.  My doctor prescribed Remeron.  I have been taking it for several weeks now and find that my mood has improved as well as my sleep.  I am down to 1/2 of the Restoril I was taking before and hopefully may be able to discontinue it.  The only downside of Remeron is that my appetite has increased, which is not good for me.  Otherwise, I would have rated this as a 10."


"I deal with chronic back and leg pain due to a ruptured disc and bulging disc above and below, 3 ruptured discs that were fused via surgery. I have been on opiates (hydrocodone, morphine, oxycet) for 4 years and finally got sick of the side effects and physical dependency these drugs create.  The dependency and withdrawal finally got worse than the pain that these drugs released.  I detoxed cold turkey off of them for 2 weeks and then decided to try this medicine.  I have been on it for about a month and it has worked wonders.  Very few side effects and sweet pain relief.  I do not have to be on this medicine every waking moment and I can even go days without needing any.  So far this has become the answer I have been searching for."


"I was diagnosed with CLL 2 years ago and was roughly at stage III. Started chemo therapy last year got really sick after one cycle of chemo, dropped about 20lbs, lost my appetite for a good 3 months, was very nauseous. I caught the flu and could not shake it for 9.5 weeks. But got retested twice this year and after only one treatment out of 6 went into remission to where CLL cannot be detected in my bloodstream any longer. My undying thanks to early aggressive therapy by great VA cancer doctors."


"Visited the ER due to intense migraine lasting 7 days with 4 impacted wisdom teeth coming in. Face swollen, migraine and intense anxiety went to a different hospital and was hoping for something that WORKED, But got the reglan/benedryl cocktail which made me freak out like a idoit and I cried for anxiety meds when a new doctor came in and denied me anything else and called me a pill popper, although the only meds I'm taking are for my teeth pain (antibiotic and a steroid) and also continued to be rude while still having an outrageous migraine. Home now...hours later...with a migraine still......"


"I have had migraines since the age of 27. Now 62 and still get them. I have been taking Zomig for the past 10 years and they are the only tablet that have helped me. At first the dosage was 5mg. and was bought down to 2.5mg as the side effects made me feel as though my arms and chest were really heavy and was accompanied by a very dry mouth and was not able to drink anything hot. Sometimes I get very tired the day before the migraine hits and I know its time for a Zomig.  I still get these sensations but not all of the time. I pay $36.45 every month 6 tablets, expensive but it works.  My only worry now is that after the age of 65 it is not advisable to take them. I wonder what am I going to do?"


"I am on day 21. I am 27 years old, married, no kids. Getting it put in was the most painful thing I have experienced. There were two MAJOR cramps. The first when she measured me, the second when she put it in. I had to grip the table, squirm, and groan a little. I had a very bad few minutes after it was put in. I was dizzy and nauseous. I laid down, had water and I was better 20 min later. I had a few cramps the following days, some bleeding, and black gritty discharge. My doctor said was old blood from previous periods coming out. So far I've had a few cramps every few days and spotting. I freaked out at first because I couldn't feel the strings, but trimmed my nails and found them."


"I have had fatigue and brain fog for years now, so I decided to try modafinil. I took 100mg on my first day at 7:00am, by 8:00 I could feel my tiredness diminishing and went to work. It certainly gave me more motivation and focus but at the same time you feel slightly weird.

You certainly know you have taken a drug and for me the slightly wired feeling is a little off putting. People leave comments claiming it's amazing etc but I feel people taking modafinil for the first time should take caution.

On 100mg It was incredibly hard to sleep, my mind started cobbling together thought after thought of random things, anything but shutting down to sleep. I would recommended starting on 50mg, for me 100mg is too strong."


"I had no idea my symptoms were from a Vitamin D deficiency.  It's certainly not a quick fix but after a couple of months on this supplement, my symptoms are vanishing and my hair and skin are much much healthier.  I'm thankful to my rheumatologist, who suggested the test and medication."


"The effect on blood pressure normalization is almost magic. However, after many years of use, the drop in testosterone has been significant. The drop in libido and desire caused a relationship to fail and the low testosterone aggravated a weight gain problem. By utilizing topical testosterone supplements, libido is much improved and weight loss is possible again."


"This drug causes quick unconsciousness, so you have to be prepared. You are either unconscious, or your spasm is back. Very difficult to get the dose right.

I'm 68. Should not have been given this drug! I just want a simple, dependable, muscle relaxant, not one that can only be used near a bed.

Why do patients have do to research on their own?"


"Just an update to my below comment - it has now been nearly a month and I have still not had a drink.  Campral is working but for me you still have to do A LOT on of this medicine - it is not a magic pill my any means. Combine therapy with this medicine is suggested."


"I have had implanon for just over a year. Although its a great BC, I have had no weight gain or mood swings which I like but I do not stop bleeding it's so irregular I still have no pattern I am currently stuck in a 2 week period and starting to get bad cramping. When I first got it I had a 3 week period it seemed to be fine and then it's just changed again also my skin has turned into a teen in puberty :("


"I have been on Savella for 3 weeks now for fibromyalgia. I have had good results overall. I feel much better. I have debilitating exhaustion much less frequently now. I have made it through entire work weeks, 2 weeks in a row now.  I have had a couple of days that I felt almost normal and was able to do things like light housework and laundry after an 8 hour work day!  I have had some side effects like headaches, trouble regulating my body temp and heavy duty sweating at times (while my hands and feet are freezing!), and some feelings of skin crawling. Unfortunately I have also experienced some sexual side effects hopefully that will go away. I can live with the other effects."


"This made me break out in broken blood vessels that became swollen. My lower extremities began swelling up first, I had had issues with swelling in my legs before so I though that was it, but it became much worse than I had ever experienced. It spread to my arms. I got red and blotchy and itchy. At that time after a week and a half of misery, I realized it was the drug. My previous treatment worked fine, I don't know why they had me switch. I assume to try out the new drug. I've learne my lesson "if it ain't broke don't fix it""


"Ive been on Contrave for 1 month, i have lost 12 lbs. IT really curbs my appetite but the side effects have been horrible. Horrible Nausea and vomitting constantly, but it keeps me from overeating. Ill keep taking because it curbs my appetite..  cost is a bit much but the discount card helps where my insurance doesnt... instead of $215,...$70 with the discount card"


"I took this drug a few years ago when I was 18, I stopped having panic attacks but still felt anxious at times but i was still much more outgoing. I feel like it made me want to drink all the time, but i felt much better then i did without it. I remember waking up one morning and thinking this is what normal people without depression feel like. I stopped taking it after about a year because I felt like it was working and I didn't have any withdraw symptoms except one day where I felt like I had the stomach flu for one day/ feeling severely depressed a few months after taking it. I have been on 37.5 mg for a month now and just started  75. gives me restless legs and a little insomnia, not much difference in depression but i feel less anxious"


"Jittery and wide awake. But works great. Do not take before bed!"


"about to start my 4th month on this pill. mainly went on this pill for acne but not much improvement. Especially around the week of my period, all hell breaks loose. thankfully the period itself only lasts 3-4 days now and its fairly light. no weight gain, slight increase in breast size, no stomach pains, no hair loss. I am pretty emtional now tho, I cry at every sad video I see and every little thing seems to set me off. also, whenever I lay down, my left arm and leg goes slightly numb"


"My experience has been somewhat mixed. I have been using Implanon now for nearly 14 months and have decided to get it removed because I bleed every day, all day. I would occasionally stain my underwear and my sheets. It didn't start out that way, for the first month I didn't bleed at all, then I had an epic two week period, then everything was irregular, which has basically been my new norm, sadly.

I decided to get rid of the Implanon because of the endless bleeding. I should mention that the bleeding was usually pretty light, a bit more than spotting but not quite a period either. Other than the endless bleeding, I've been pretty side effect free, except for minor acne.

I didn't get pregnant on it, so yeah! But...blood, a lot of blood."


"I'm 71 and used ED drugs now for 15 years.  Last year, when the drug companies clouded and jacked the price of a 100 MG Viagra tablet up to $50 I went looking for alternatives.  Found Revalto was the exact same drug as Sildenifil Citrate only in 20MG tablets so I talked to my Dr and he wrote me a prescription for 10 of them, which only cost me $3.25

I had been taking the 100MG Viagra so I took 5 each of the 20MG tablets the first time I tried them and that worked like magic again.  Over the past year I've found out that 3 of those 20MG tablets work fine and the only difference I see is they work MUCH FASTER (20 minutes for me) so adjust your "session" accordingly!   And 3 of those only costs .95 cents!!!  ;-)"


"This medication saved my life. I was suffering through one of the worst bouts of anxiety I had ever been through, during an extremely stressful part of my life. When my doctor prescribed this for me I had my doubts, and had seen many bad reviews. I am here to let you know that this medication WORKS FOR ANXIETY. I know everyone is different, but anyone who is prescribed this for anxiety, PLEASE WAIT A FEW WEEKS FOR IT TO WORK. It didn't really work for me the first few weeks and I had some side effects but now  my generalized anxiety and agoraphobia have dissipated so much I can enjoy my life without constant suffering, I'm so happy."


"Was prescribed this for Atrial Fibrillation. After ONE dose, I experienced: light-headedness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain, fast heart rate, high blood pressure, severe depression, slightly blurred vision, fatigue, anxiety, heart missing a beat often.  At the time of writing, it's three days after my one does (I stopped it immediately) and am still encountering some of the above side-effects.  I am on no other medications, nor have I been."


"I am SO happy I went through with getting Kyleena even after reading all of the "horror stories" of the insertion process. Boy did those reviews get me worked up!  Literally, my doctor asked me what classes I was taking and BOOM it was done. I didn't even know she inserted it! All I felt was pressure, not pain. However, before the IUD, I was the girl who never experienced cramping at all. The ONLY down fall I have experienced after having an IUD for 6+ months is the cramping. It's very intense and painful, nothing I ever had gone through before. I always know when my period is coming because I have a day of serious cramping before it starts. I still have a period for now, but I don't regret it one bit. Better than taking a pill every day!"


"Excellent for alcohol abuse, Never take too much on ur first time. Start out low dose and slowly work up.  You should not mix weed, sedative, coricidin or any drugs while working up. I now take 10 mg 4x a day.  Used properly it a miracle medicine for alcoholism!"


"I slept with the wrong person multiple times. I've been dealing with warts close to a year now around my anus. When I first noticed them I thought they were Hemorrhoids, and bought over the counter medication for Hemorrhoids. After the clusters getting bigger and more painful I finally go to a doctor to get the checked out, they tell me it's warts and that I have HPV. I get prescribed Imiquimod, and start using it religiously (While following instructions). I've been on it for two months, no positive results. None have gone away, They haven't shrunk. All I have is a Red, Raw, Irritated anus. I got a random fever yesterday after applying and I'm done with it. Going to try another approach. Worst medication I've ever used."


"I've been on the shot for three years now. My first year on the shot everything went smooth beside the fact I spotted after sex. However my last two years on the shot I gained 40 pounds. I experienced shortness of breath , depression, anxiety , pelvic pain , stiffness in muscles ( which was awful because I was a dancer ) tiredness and a huge increase in appetite. Even though the shot stopped my periods and pain.. I would not recommend this to anyone. Now my body is slowly getting back on track ."


"I'm happy. I've tried all medicines for schizophrenia on the Australian market, this just came out here. I've been on it for a couple of months and my old depot of flucopanthixol is washing out now. I'm pretty amazed at how little side effects. I can wake up in the mornings and have sex. I suffered from female sex dysfuction and/or somnolence for years, I was so unhappy with both those scenarios. Now I'm only sleeping about 9,10 hours and I can date and romance. As far as these anti psychotics go this is the best for me. Still makes me a little sleepy and sedated but am approaching normalcy again for the first time in 20 years. Its easier on my heart as well, can go a lot further in my workouts. "


"I have Lyme disease. For the first week taking cefditoren I did not suffer any side effects to any extent of discomfort. However, for the past week, I have had extremely painful and persistent diarrhea. I have lost many hours of sleep due to nighttime discomfort and been unable to fulfill daily obligations because of this condition.   It is worsening by the day. Aside from the intense discomfort, I have lost 7lbs in 7 days and while I'm sure much of this is water weight, none the less, it is not good. I continually try to hydrate but it seems to just cause more pain."


"Holy no.

I do NOT recommend this birth control medication. I've been on it for three months now and I've experienced:

Bloating
Breakthrough bleeding (heavy)
Headaches
Moodiness (anger)
Crying
Increase of Tourrettes' tics
Anxiety
7/10 lower back pain
Weight gain
Increase desire for all things sugar :(

And the blister pack itself is terrible! I've never had such a difficult pack to use.

I wouldn't recommend this medication whatsoever."


"After a horrible two years on Prozac Pristiq came in like a saviour. It reminded me what my normal thought process was without depression. I started on 50mg and 3 months in upped it to 100 and most of the time it's great however like everything tis not perfect. I have good days and bad days. I often have a few weeks of good days and when it's bad it's really bad; no motivation, suicidal, depressed, anxious. I also notice that if I miss a day or two I go through major withdrawal and that leads to similar symptoms as a bad day. Overall it really did change my life but it's not perfect."


"I had almost given up on life no matter how hard I tried to be grateful and see the good. My doc gave me brintellix after celexa quit working. At first I thought it didn't work. I had a bad head ache and felt confused. I felt hot at times. I felt like mosquitoes were biting me. These side effects have almost completely gone away and I am doing so much better now! I still get hot flashes sometimes but it is something I can put up with if I keep doing so good mood wise. It has been almost 4 weeks and I can work and concentrate for long periods of time. I don't eat as much. I feel sexy again! I think this is helping me a lot. I am doing all kinds of things I used to enjoy. I hope it keeps doing good for me and will help others too."


"I have been on Xanax for 15 years I'm only 30 years old. While this is a miracle drug for pulling you out of a panic attack and preventing them. This medicine works extremely well for my anxiety that said it can cause a very nasty dependence and addiction where you will need larger and larger doses to combat this rebound anxiety (this is what the Dr call it). It's your brain screaming for more of the drug, this is not only a mental dependency but also a very strong physical one. If you are thinking about taking Xanax remember less is more the less you take the better it works. It has become part of my daily meds 2 mg 3 to 4 times a day and that's coming from being on the max dose legally available 10 mg daily you don't want that. Use Caution"


"Wonderful"


"I started the Xulane patch two months ago. I have to say that it has been a great experience so far. I myself read through these reviews before starting the patch and I was terrified of the experience I would have. I have not gained any weight. I have not had migraines or even mild headaches. The patch does not itch nor does it leave a rash or any type of bump. It does leave a residue on the outer ring from where it catches your clothing and collects fuzz. I have not experienced any nausea. It has been smooth sailing. My period is drastically lighter and I don't get ill or experience extreme cramps. I have to say I'm a huge fan of the patch. It has even increased my sex drive, because I feel so comfortable now that I have it."


Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

"Awful tasting! I didn't see theses reviews before I took my first dose. I mixed the prep with water and 10 minutes after drinking the 16 ounces and the additional water required I threw up three times! It tastes like salty cherry water and I hope to never have to do this again. My doctor recommended I use magnesium citrate for my second dose thankfully because I don't think I could force myself to take the second round of this awful prep."


"I'm surprised to see all of the negative comments about the reglan, Benadryl, toradol combo. It's been a life saver for me! When I've gotten a terrible migraine that I couldn't shake, this was the only combo that could help me. I never experienced any bad side effects like the ones people have mentioned. I've been given it several times while at the hospital and it has always gotten rid of my migraines without really any negative side effects. The only thing is that it makes me really sleepy."


"My daughter has had multiple middle ear infections. She was put on Augmentin for the last infection. After two days on this medication, she had severe diarrhea and a yeast infection. We called the doctor and had them switch her to something different."


"I have suffered pain in my abdomen and back portion. It was diagnosed that I have urinary tract infection. My doctor was advised to take cefuroxime axetil 500mg  2 x a day good for 7 days. The pain was over even after took taking 1 tablet. It's nice no side effects I have felt while I took this medicine until I finished in 7 days."


"I have been taking this medicine for a week and I am still coughing.  I am finally getting some sleep but is still waking up with coughing fits.  I have not had any side effects but I can't say this medicine works."


"I had mine inserted on Nov 3rd, and here it is December 10th and I am STILL bleeding.  Not enough to warrant a tampon, but enough to be gross, and deter my boyfriend from sex.  When the hell is this bleeding going to end?  At my one month check up appointment my OB GYN said it was normal to bleed for a couple months.  This better stop!

After reading some of the shared situations in this post, I am not feeling too confident that it will."


"I've always had moderate acne around my chin and forehead. I tend to get white heads and occasional cystic acne. Now in my twenties, I've been able to manage my skin fairly well, I know my acne triggers and to keep my face clean every night. I ended up using doxycycline for a medical purpose (I went to South America and got bit by a nasty bug) and found myself with clear skin. I've only been using doxycycline for about 2 weeks but I haven't had a single pimple since I started. It's completely amazing, and fixing my gross bug bites at the same time. I'll just have to see how long my skin can stay clear."


"I started this antidepressant today I was on it before and couldnt tell a difference in anything now I feel numbed and negative thoughts that keep returning thoughts of giving up and isolation and failure  and anger rage paranoia are stronger than ever before I was told it takes two to six weeks to feel full affect I will stop this medication I feel 10x worse thanks but no thanks"


"I called
The pharmacy today, because this thing doesn't work. I had a asthma attack and had to use my breathing machine. It needs to be recalled."


"I started Gianvi because my Yaz switched to the generic. I did notice a larger growth in my breasts (nice) with an overall weight gain in 3 months of about 6 lbs (not so nice). I had nausea in the morning- I have never had that before and now dread what morning sickness must feel like. I also broke out like a teenager with cyst type acne along my jawline, which after 3 months is just about clearing up with leftover spot marks. I did notice that I got yeast infections and an increase pH level within days after I had sex (which I never had on Yaz or Yasmin). I did not notice any bad mood. "


"I've been dealing with panic disorder/anxiety since I was 11-12 years old and have basically tried everything out there. While I was medication free for almost two years, I recently started having severe panic attacks again and subsequently was suffering from agoraphobia. My doctor put me on Klonopin (which I had used successfully in the past) but a friend with similar issues recommended Pristiq. I am currently taking 1mg of Klonopin 4 times a day (max dose for panic disorders), 10mg of Ambien at night to sleep and recently increased the Pristiq to 100mg.

While I still have a way to go, I feel worlds better and certainly much better than on any other medication that I have ever taken."


"Had chronic urticaria 3 years ago, tried everything from Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin and nothing worked. Took a Allegra 24 hour and 70% of my hives have disappeared leaving me less itchy. Wish I would've found out about this site earlier to do my research. This is my first day on the medication, hopefully it will go away after this week."


"I switched to this from Ortho Tri Lo almost a year ago.  I have had crazy mood swings. Seriously, I can be the happiest person in the world one minute, the next I can be super angry or super depressed.  My flow is real light but breakthrough bleeding in between periods have happened more often. "


"I have used the patch for about five years.  Unfortunately, because of cost and no insurance I had to stop using it.  Unlike the last person, my sex drive was low while using it.  I loved the convenience of it- put it on and forget about it until next week.  The little bit of adhesive residue was not a problem for me.  I too also alternated from one side of the pelvis to the other.  There was a brief period that I experienced a side effect even with alternating.  The area under the patch would become inflamed and would itch.  It might have just been a bad batch of adhesive, because it has never happened since.  I would highly recommend Ortho Evra."


"I love this medication. I feel calm and rid of anxiety, I currently take 600mg daily and it lasts throughout the day. I would highly recommend this medication, its both calming and stimulating. I have the confidence to go out and hang out with people, I finally feel like I can socialize and relax like a 'normal' person. It's approved for generalized anxiety disorder in Europe. "


"I've been using Levora for almost 7 months now and in the sense of no pregnancy- I'm happy. However, my appetite has increased DRAMATICALLY. Before the pill, I used to be 125 pounds, now, seven months in, I've gained about 20 pounds that I can't for the life of me, get rid of. My sex drive is normal, my periods are so much lighter/shorter, but my mood swings are terrible. I cry over the stupidest things like not being able to find my remote. Other than those side effects, it's a good pill."


"this med. works wonders. it helps with my social anxiety,night terrors, PTS and deff. my depression. i am very pleased and would recommend this to others with bipolar disorder to talk with their doc.s"


"I have been on Errin norethindrone tablets for almost five months now and have liked it a lot more than regular birth control tablets.  I gained a lot of weight on birth control with estrogen and have not on Errin, which I liked. But, it has not helped acne like my old birth control.  I also haven't had a period since the first week I took Errin, which is somewhat concerning, but I'm not pregnant, so I assume it is just my body getting used to the medication.  Errin has not effected my mood or mentality."


"I've been on this birth control since I was 13 to help my periods now I'm 21 and I'm starting to recognize it's side effects. I'm 21 with no sex drive at all and painful sex with severe dryness. I will be getting off this birth control very soon and visiting my doctor because it's affecting my hormones."


"Abilify made me extremely aggitated about the smallest things that wouldn't normally anger me. The time I was on it I am surprised I didn't end up in prison or a psych ward. One of the worst experiences of my life..

They must have had a good ad campaign for this drugs, because doctors seems to think it is the answer to everything. Fact is, the two trials done for the drug before it became the next coming of Jesus were done by the drug company who made it. Funny thing is, thy didn't hide in their trial that is caused agitation in a little less than half of their patients, which raises the question of why these companies even bother doin trials. They should just sell sugar pills, because it is clear that money was their only motivator..."


"Overall, the reason that I am switching from Loestrin24Fe is because my body needs different levels of progestin (lower) and estrogen (higher). This was the first birth control pill that I had ever taken and I had many problems with irregular bleeding (which in turn lead to severe anemia). Other minor side effects were some mood swings the first month, and I did gain weight in my breasts during the 3 months I was on Loestrin. I didn't have any problems with nausea outside the first week, which maybe could be attributed to other factors. It was also very expensive ($87.00/mo with no insurance).

I would recommend this medication for some women, but it may not work for everyone."


"Been taking metoprolol for about a year and a half. I can just about tell you the time of day it is since I have been taken a dose. Heart rate increases, I can feel my blood pressure increase to the point of feeling my pulse in my fingertips for example. I know it is either 7:00 am or 7:00 pm. These are the times I take this drug. 30 minutes later all is well. Thanks doctor."


"This is my rescue pain medication for really bad migraine headaches.  I have killer ones - usually with aura so I can start pain meds (2x Percocet 10/325) before pain gets out of control.  I usually use Stadol if I awake with a Migraine.  This medication is a lifesaver - it takes me from suicide due to pain to just being able to sleep.  Only down side - it is the only medication that I have ever taken that I want more of once it wears off!  Beware of addiction!"


"First form of birth control was Zovia. Didn't like it because it made me nauseous all the time. So after a year of being off birth control I decided to try the patch. I like it a lot. No major side effects at all. The only thing is that I did lose my sex drive. Which made me pretty sad but I'd rather deal with that than side effects of other birth controls. I've only been on it for about three months so maybe I still need to wait to adjust. I do feel like I'm gaining weight though. Although I would not completely blame it on the patch because birth control gives you cravings that you can choose to act upon or not. Birth control doesn't make you gain weight. It's what you decide put in your mouth that does. "


"I had been on Zanex to help me sleep. Usually took it every other night. My new NP wanted me to switch to trazodone. Absolutely no help! In fact, it has made falling asleep 10 times worse. Last night I took it at 9:45. The last time I looked at the clock, it was 1:45! No more for me!"


"I'm 22. Been on this for 3 months. They put me on it for heavy periods and horrible cramps. I have gained 10lbs, had nausea, horrible pelvic pain, had no periods, and bad mood swings. I do not recommend."


"I have battled depression, irritability, mood swings, crying at the drop of a hat for years. I have tried Celexa and Prozac and they did nothing for me.  Last week I went on Wellbutrin, I am taking 300 mg a day.  The only side effect I am noticing at this point is being thirsty all the time.  I can honestly say in one week's time I have really chilled out.  I used to obsess over things I could not control and now I am not as bad. I am sleeping better than I have in years despite what most people have said about Wellbutrin causing sleep issues. It has also suppressed my appetite some and the urge to smoke a pack a day.  (I am down to about 5 cigarettes in a day, in 1 week).  I hope the benefits just continue to get better as my body adjusts to it."


"This medicine was working. Unfortunately I also suffer from migraines and take Topamax. After about two months I began depression. It was really bad."


"I was extremely skeptical about trying Sprintec after reading the numerous online comments about it.  However, I was forced to switch to it for financial reasons.  However, after several months of using Sprintec, I have not experienced one single negative side effect.  In fact, it has improved my periods tremendously!  I get no cramps, very little bloating, a very light period that only lasts 2-3 days, and no mood changes. I love it so far!  Don't be deterred by the negative reviews out there...each birth control affects each person differently.  If you haven't had problems with the pill in the past, then maybe you won't with this one (like me)."


"The only medication that really does the trick. I have been prescribed to it twice now due to a severe stomach virus and it gave me relief after 20 minutes! Didn't throw up any more afterwards and helped me sleep after a very restless night. Love it!"


"It helps a ton for anxiety. :)"


"This has been a complete nightmare. I always have been sensitive to hormonal birth control methods, so that is why my doctor prescribed Alesse.

First month was fine. I was constantly hungry and my boobs hurt, but it was manageable. Now, I barely finished the second pack and I have to stop because of my moods.  I gained at least 5 pounds. I'm always hungry. My breasts hurt like anything. I had 2 weeks of breakthrough bleeding. The cherry on top of the cake : A yeast infection! Yay!

So no more poison for me. Never again."


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"Prescribed by my doctor two yrs ago for acute sinus inflamations. He suggested I use immediately when feeling onset symptoms. It woks wonders. Somewhat pricey, but much better than full-blown sinus infection anyday. I highly recommend."


"I really love Nexplanon, I have zero worry. I've had it since June 2012 and have not gotten my period since. Also, right after putting it in I really wanted to lose weight and managed to lose 20 pounds so that was no problem for me whatsoever. My only complaint is that it's made my skin so oily it's not even funny. My entire life I've had perfect skin and now I have acne all over my forehead. For Nexplanon, it really depends on what's more important to you: not getting pregnant or not getting acne."


"Prescribed this medication for 5 days for UTI after Day 2 my symptoms were almost gone. However during the course of treatment, I had terrible flu like symptoms and my heart was really racing and pounding. It was scary. Nevertheless I finished all the antibiotics and after one day without treatment, the UTI symptoms came right back! SMH wow so now I have to call the dr. In the morning.
This medication didn't have work for me for a UTI it only eased the symptoms during treatment."


"I took Cipro for a month and felt improvement, but 10 days after completing my script, the symptoms have returned.  I am also on Bactrim and am hopeful to get this resolved."


"Today was my 4th colonoscopy (I have polyps). It was the first time I used Suprep. To prepare for the big day :-) I checked out this site, and quickly realized there were many differences of opinions, and lots of good tips. I stocked up on chicken broth, green KoolAid, lemonade, water, Sprite, lemon drops, lemon slices, and apple juice which I used throughout the all liquids day.The real star of the show once I began the actual prep was something I read about on this site: White Cherry Powerade mixed with the CHILLED prep solution, instead of water.  At 6PM drank this down fairly easily over 20 minutes.  Slept from 11-3. Alternated solution with sips of apple juice and water for second dose. No cramps/pain/nausea. Cleans you out!"


"I actually find the gels a lot more successful to falling asleep and waking up alert.  It sort of kicks you awake the next morning.  The sleep tabs however, make you groggy the next morning.  Try the gel caps!"


"I am in my 40's.  Struggled with alcohol since mid 20's.  I was up to about half a large bottle of vodka a day.  When I tried to stop I had hallucinations and 4 seizures.  My legs were bucking.  After a stay at hospital I was prescribed librium.  I think it saved my life."


"I tried paracetamol and ibuprofen, but they're not as effective as codeine. Codeine is really helping me for muscle spasm I have as I am suffering from cerebral palsy. I'm glad I got it prescribed from my GP doctor."


"I was prescribed Cymbalta when I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia last year. Cymbalta is by far the worst medicine I could ever imagine being on. It did nothing for my fibromyalgia pain. I stayed on it to see if it would work with time, nothing. I told my doctor I felt no better about my fibromyalgia pain and decided to wean off. This is the ugly part. My dose went from 60mg to 30mg for the next two weeks and then I was told to take it every other day for 2 weeks and so I did. Here I am 3 days off of it completely and I feel horrendous. Muscles are stiff, mouth is constantly dry, diarrhea is nonstop, vomiting, constant nausea, headache, body zaps, brain zaps, feeling exhausted but can't sleep. Cymbalta is hell. Please avoid at all costs."


"I was given this drug after my tubal ligation surgery. I had never taken it before or since then. It worked very well. I was able to function on it as well. It didn't knock me out or make me hazy like some pain medicines. Aside from some itching,I didn't have any side effects."


"Been on Flomax for 6 weeks. 4.8 mm stone still hasn't passed. It is getting close though as I feel like a small elephant on a pogo stick is jumping on my bladder."


"Paragard failed me twice now. I had my first Paragard in Jan 2013. Thanksgiving 2014 I found out I was pregnant. For the next few weeks, my family and my life was turned upside down. Ending in miscarriage.  I foolishly agreed to another Paragard because I can't take hormones. After a routine work physical that included an ultrasound, it was found that the it had relocated to the bottom of my uterus - again. I am diligent in checking my strings and even had the strings checked by my GYN multiple times since it was placed. I had an ultrasound at the time it was placed. Everything looked fine. Still waiting to make sure I'm not pregnant. I advise if you get one, get ultrasounds regularly to make sure it hasn't moved."


"Since I have used this medication so long, years and years, I believe it has improved my rosacea. I'm not willing to stop taking Oracea to find out. As far as the stomach ache associated with this pill, I found that taking it at night prevents the stomach upset symptoms. One review mentioned burning on the lips and tongue, I have experienced this side effect very very much, however, I didn't realize this pill may be the reason. Again, if this pills causes the lips, mouth area and tongue to have a burning sensation I'm not sure I would stop taking the Oracea, although that is one terrible side effect. Overall, I will continue taking Oracea."


"I wanted to wait until I had been on this pill for a month and had my first cycle on it before writing a review. I was put on it because of a diagnosis of PCOS and I wanted to try and shrink the cysts. The only side effects I've really had are nausea, terrible skin, and BIG BOOBS. Now for some people, that last one would be great- however, I like my boobs the size that they were lol. Maybe once my hormones all balance out, they'll go down. The nausea only comes in waves which isn't that bad and my skin cleared some after the first two weeks. However, I still have dry skin which isn't something I dealt with before. Also, my cycle was very light and hardly any cramps; just back pain."


"I took Zyclara for 5 days and unfortunately had to discontinue due to acute side effects including fever, flu like symptoms, nausea, lack of appetite and fatigue.  I have been off now for 4 days and other than the fever being slightly lower, the symptoms continue.  I used it on my entire face which is swollen and covered in bright red sores, some draining.  This has been a very negative experience for me but that's the chance I took hoping the benefits would outweigh the side effects.  I believe I may have an immune issue and plan to further investigate that as I seem to get sick a lot and am easily fatigued."


"What I liked best about this medicine was that it made me sleep perfectly.  No trouble falling asleep and no waking up during the night.  I slept a full 8 hours and felt completely refreshed and ready to go when I woke in the morning. Then at a dosage of 80mg, instead of putting me gently to sleep, it gave me waves of paralysis in my whole body and had me hysterically crying for my daddy and hallucinating. I was immediately instructed to stop taking it. I don't take it for my mood anymore because of that. I just take the smallest dosage to help me sleep."


"Worst experience of an entire 4 weeks! This was the first time I took an oral contraceptive and I regret it. I've had terrible mood swings. One minute I'm fine, then the next I'm arguing and angry with everyone and everything. I've also gained weight. Sex life hasn't been disrupted, however being deeply depressed ruins it anyways. I'm usually happy and alert, however on Zarah I've been tires and sleepy. Can't wait to finally stop this and try another brand."


"Awesome birth control. It helped with my bloating, acne and mood swings. Also, I only get my period once every 3 months. This pill saved me a lot of trouble and I would recommend it to anyone."


"Patient has been taking this for ongoing pain conditions and Dr. Is requiring a change in pain medicine to non narcotic. Approach of behavioral modification including physical therapy along with counselling has been recommended at this time."


"I have been taking levothyroxine for 3 weeks and a day. I have fought my case for 12 months trying to argue I needed the medicine because of my quality of life. My blood read normal, however antibodies were present.
Since taking the tablets I have better skin, less constipation, sleep better, happier, much less tired, have not gained weight despite eating much more over Christmas! And the most unbelievable reduction in my acanthosis nigricans - the black marks round your neck, under your arms etc. my skin was like leather and almost black. Much paler now and skin is almost normal to touch.
The specialist said he recommended I ate more fruit and veg. Taking this tablet has improved my life already. Please persist with your doctor! It's worth it"


"So I started the patch and was on if for maybe 6/7 months. I stopped taking it about last year, in about March. It's been over a year and I cannot conceive... Never had a problem having children until I used Ortho Evra.... Worked while I was on it, but I believe it has made me infertile :("


"This medicine helped my daughter like no other we have tried, and we've tried *a lot* over the past 8 years.  She has bipolar II and the depression with that has been very treatment resistant.  This is the first medicine I've seen her on where she is herself.  The others have either done nothing, induced mania, or made her into a non-feeling zombie.  The only downside is the weight gain.  I just hope it continues to work over more time."


"I found this drug to have very little effect on my fibromyaliga, even when I used the maximum dose prescribed by my doctor."


"When I first started taking it it didn't have any effect except minor stomach cramping which I wasn't even sure if it was from drug.  I stopped taking it but my doctor told me to take once in morning and once at night. I also began taking Lialda which has same ingredients again morning and night two pills.  After about a month or two I had a dramatic positive affect. I've tried getting off it but my symptoms return. It is effective for bleeding and liquid stool. I sometimes still feel the need to evacuate without anything there but as long as I consistently take it, I have little if any problems"


"I started Adipex on 2/02/15 I was 180lbs, the biggest I've ever been. Today I am 153lbs! And it's noticeable! I'm so happy about it! My goal is 145lbs! I'm still dieting and exercising. No cravings. No serious side effects except bad mood swings."


"A serious bout of autoimmune hyperthyroidism had me very sick; traditional docs wanted to use RAI, radiation to kill off the thyroid; fortunately I read up on some Japanese and European studies that showed tapazole/methimazole solves the problem without killing the victim-thyroid. I fired the docs, got new ones at a major medical center, and started tapazole therapy. It took a closely monitored, gradually reduced dosing over 10 months, but I got well thanks to this miracle medicine."


"I've been on Reclipsen for a month for regular birth control, period regulation ,and period cramps. The first few days I had overall body weakness and a bad headache, both which subsided after those days. I had unprotected sex a week and a half after starting and did not get pregnant so it's good for that, but when my period came around the first day was awful, the worse it had been in awhile. I heard you have to take it for more than a month for the cramps to ease up so maybe next month will be better. I'll obviously also have to wait until next month to see if my period comes around the same time , but overall I'd probably recommend to a friend."


"I had just about given up on ever thinking I could be on a hormonal form of contraception.  I had tried two other forms of birth control in the past, the first being Yaz which was the WORST thing ever.  I swore off birth control for years thinking my body just couldn't handle it.  I recently went back to my OBGYN just to see if there were ANY other last resort options for pills. She recomended Lyza becuase its low hormones, and I was hesitant at first but gave it a go. I have been on Lyza for almost a month now, I have had almost no spotting, no mood swings, no headaches, no troubles with blood clots/wheezing, nothing like my other experiences!  Thank you Lyza!!! You literally saved the day, and hopefully everything continues to be awesome!"


"After about 15 months on Skyla I recently discovered that I am about 2 months pregnant."


"I used the brand name Ortho Evra for years!! Loved it! no problems ever! Now I am forced to use this Xulane patch, and it is just NOT the same. 1. My period starts while Im on the third patch every month. Ortho, it was 5 days exactly after removing. 2. Taking a bath it comes off! Then its not as sticky. Never ever had an ortho patch come off. 3. I have 2 week long periods now. I used to have only 5 day periods. I just don't like this generic patch whatsoever!!!!"


"I have been taking Buspirone for only 3 days now, my doctor prescribed this to me for anxiety and panic disorder. It does make me dizzy but so does my anxiety so that's something I'm used to. The first night I took it I did notice a big difference. I was in the middle of a panic attack so I took the medicine and almost immediately it calmed me down. I really hope over the next few weeks I notice a difference and I get to start living a normal and happy life again."


"My husband and I have been trying to conceive number 2 for 9 months. I have PCOS and was not ovulating on my own. My husbands tests also showed a low sperm count. Our first pregnancy was planned and conceived first week of trying. This time has been much harder and very trying. My specialist recommended either clomid or straight to IVF. I have been taking clomid for 3 months, first month 50mg did nothing and second month took 100mg and ovulated but did not conceive. I definitely know when I ovulated whilst taking clomid it was very obvious. Just finished round 3 100mg. Also had side effects on clomid such as hot flushes, mood swings and dizziness. Very emotional this time round. Fingers crossed."


"Most of my girl friends love their IUD's but so far I'm on the fence. About a six weeks in I started to get really sick. Jaw pain, migraines, vertigo and nausea, cramps, exhaustion, confusion, and unpredictable histamine reactions among other things. I went to 4 different docs including my gyno all of whom said it was unlikely from my IUD and couldn't find any reason for the illness. I kept getting worse. Finally I asked my gyno about intercranial hypertension caused by my IUD and after researching it she agreed that was a likely culprit. The point is not every bc works for everyone. If it's not for you don't let a doc tell you it's all in your head. Just keep asking questions."


"Negatives of this pill:
Rapid weight gain (I gained 30 pounds and my diet was the same as it has always been and prior to birth control pills I've never had problems with weight gain)
While I already suffer from anxiety and depression, taking this pill had doubled that. Almost everyday I felt depressed and angry and sad. I've had so many breakdowns it was tiring. Now that I am off it for a couple of weeks, I feel much more calmness and peace of mind. There's no doubt that the hormones in this pill had something to do with it.
Do not take this back to back (skipping inactive week) when I did this my legs swelled up and hurt, and I couldn't stand for long periods of time and also had constant spotting and cramps.
Always had breast tenderness"


"I started using the patch when I was about 9 and using it now. I'm 13. I was in the lowest classes and now I'm in the highest class in my grade. I used to have to sit in my room for 4 1/2 hours until I finished my homework. It got so bad sometimes that I didn't even finish my homework because It was getting too late. I couldn't hangout with friends. Now it only takes me about 30 mins to an hour to finish. This patch helps me throughout the day. I only use it on weekdays when I'm at school because I only use it when I have to finish a task. But during school I find my stomach rumbling in classes. I ate breakfast every morning, and tried to eat lunch but I loose my appetite. I find myself sweating during class also from not eating in the day."


"I have been taking Benicar 20mg. for 2 1/2 yrs. Dr. switched me from lisinopril hydrochlorothiazide after prostate surgery. My blood pressure has remained in the 120/75 range the whole time. The only side effects I have noticed is a change in my sex drive and leg cramps. The lack of sex drive could be from the surgery, Or the fact that I am almost 72 years young."


"I've been on nuvaring for several years and I absolutely love it. I insert a ring every 3 weeks for 3 months then take it out for 1 week to allow a period. This is what my doctor suggested and I was all for having only 4 periods a year. The only side effect I have are mild leg cramps that Motrin can take care of. This is a very effective birth control. It does become a little hard sometimes to insert or take out the ring but you can always have your partner help you."


"This was my first BC. I was on it for 3 years. My dr. first prescribed so I'd have a control my period and after a year and a half my periods started to only show up every 3 months! My periods were lighter when they were present. I never had bad cramps. I did lack serious sex drive and was dry as a desert after the 1.5 year mark. Acne never changed. No appetite craze or weight gain."


"I went back to the doctor today and she did prescribe Lamictal 25MG 1 tablet once a day for 2 days, then 1 tablet daily for 2 days, then 1 tablet in the morning and 2 at bedtime for 2 days then 2 tablets 2 times a day. I was also prescribed burspirone 15mg 3 time a day,  Paxil 20 MG once a day and Trazodone 50 MG. Lamictal had worked for me in the past. I hope these other medicines works well with it. Has anybody else this combination as well I would like to here from you."


"When I first started Effexor XR, it seemed to really help for a while.  After a while we had to increase the dosage to its maximum, and had to add the max 80 mg of Prozac to keep me "normal".  After about a year, I started having real problems with exhaustion and fatigue.  It took a lot of testing and doctors and finally two separate sleep studies to find that my deep sleep had been disrupted significantly -- essentially I was getting NO restorative sleep, even when I slept for 8-12 hours!"


"I have chronic pancreatitis, gastroparesis, fibromyalgia, degenerative disc disease  since 2007  I have been on everything u can imagine.  I have had a pain pump via morphine and buvipicane  my quality of life was horrible  wanted to die everyday.  My family Dr recently switched me to methadone and lyrica plus my pain pump  I finally have my life back!!  To anyone out there in a living hell, it's sure worth a try!!!"


"Hi guys, I got this implant in Feb 2015, 2 months after my boy was born, and I'm planning to take it out again ASAP. As soon as I put it in I had a migraine lasted 3 days then it subsided. My joints ache, my energy levels are so low, I can't concentrate on more than 1 task at a time and no matter how I adjust my diet the weight keeps piling on. I started at 85kg I'm now 115kg. Oh yes and the mood...I'm not interested in anything. I feel low all the time. I lost my zest for life. My bf keeps telling me he misses me and I never understood until now. I bite his head off more and more its like when I was pregnant, I couldn't stand him even tho he's been an Angel from day 1."


"Took it for 2 day bowel prep 3 weeks ago and along with everything else I was taking it worked. Initial BM was very difficult and painful.  Took 2 pills yesterday at about 2:00 pm for constipation.  Woke up at 4:00 am sick and vomited several times with terrible pain. Sweating, shivering and husband found me on the floor of the bathroom at 6:00 am.  It took another hour of the worst pain, cramps and vomiting before I finally went. Then the spigots were open and had explosive, painful diarrhea several more times - sometimes vomiting along with it but always the terrible pains. It is now over 24 hours since I took the 2 tabs and still cramping every 1/2 hr w/some liquid diarrhea. Just trying to keep hydrated. Almost thought about going to ER!!!!!"


"I have had Mirena in for 1 year and 9 months. I have a positive experience so far. I got it put in place 2 months after having my son. When I first got it in, it did not really hurt. I kind of feel that I have had weight gain from it (after having my son, I lost 20-25 lbs right off the bat). I gained all the weight back, I had lost and plus 10 lbs more, despite exercising a lot and eating right. I've also had a little discomfort with sex (only recently) I have also notice that when I should be bleeding, I only get cramping.  I only had about 2 months of regular periods. I really find this method of birth control great, except for the few side effects. I plan on getting the Mirena out in October, to see if the side effects go away."


"I am 18 years old and I have been on Solodyn 55mg for three months now and my acne has only gotten worse. I had minimal breakouts on just my forehead and it honestly wasn't the worst, but I wanted it to be gone. My derm prescribed me with this medication for two months and  after three weeks of taking the pill I started getting giant cysts on my jawline and cheeks. It is truly awful and I feel as if it is a waste of money and effort."


"I had severe allopecia areata. While I was deployed in Iraq I recieved kenalog injections intra-muscularly 40-60mg every 2 months until bald spots started filling back in. Then I started receiving the shot interdermally at the site of the missing hair and it regrew. Here I sit, 2 years later with a full head of hair. Worked great. Did cause atrophy in the fat around where I received the shots. I also noticed that my joints felt weaker when taking it."


"Had it for six months. VERY reliable. Insertation is highly uncomfortable but I sucked it up in the end bc I knew it'll be well worth it for my boyfriend and I in the end. Two long (1 1/2 weeks) HEAVY periods in the same MONTH back in August. Two months later had a short ( 3 days) super light period. My periods are now starting to regulate and so far no pregnancy scares. (Despite  sex daily AND not using any other form of contraception)"


"My period went from March 11- March 15. Started bleeding again on March 19th. It's March 30th and I'm still bleeding. It's not as heavy as my normal period, but it's enough for it to be a nuisance now. I started taking it mid January and loved it. Now I HATE it."


"Amazing drug for anxiety. I don't find it addictive. Just great!"


"I got a UTI a month ago. I went to a clinic and they prescribed Macrobid and it did little to nothing for my UTI. I then went to my uni campus clinic and they prescribed the same thing (I didn’t know they were the same thing at the time because this time it was the generic version so it had a different name) and again it did nothing. I was so frustrated and in so much pain  so finally I went back for a 3rd time and they prescribed me Bactrim and within a couple hours I already felt SO much better. The bactrim did more in a few hours than the Macrobid did in 2 weeks. I did get mild nausea and some fatigue but that’s it. Take it with food and yogurt to prevent this!"


"Butrans 20mg gave me my life back. The side effect's are nothing compared to how I feel now being on this patch. Don't have the drowsy side effects that all the pills give a person. Now every so often I get what the doctor calls break through pain, then I take pills, Norco, Metaxalone, Indomethacin etc. Honestly I take a Indomethacin every night before bedtime, love those also. All I know is before the patches I was on the couch all day every day.
"


"So my experience with the Skyla IUD is when I first got it, I was in terrible pain. They didn't give me any pain medicine like some of these people are saying they got numbing shots; I didn't get to have any of that. I took 2 Ibuprofen before the procedure because I was warned of a little bit of pain, but it turned out to be way more than that! I will NEVER put another one in my body. It was the most awful experience I've ever had. When my doctor put it in I had excruciating pain and felt like she tore my cervix. I know not everybody is the same. Afterwards I had cramps for about 48 hours and then after that I had a period for over a month. I ride dirt bikes have a high pain tolerance. Id rather get stitches again than get another iud"


"I am taking it for my sinus infection. I am feeling better as far as my sinuses go. But I have had diarrhea 5 times today."


"I've been taking Adipex 15 mgs every morning for 5 days now. Day 1 I felt jittery but now I feel great! It has decreased my appetite and given me energy! Eating much less. I think I'm down @5 pounds, hope to lose much more. I'm 280 pounds and should be 160."


"I loved the birth control because I knew it was a stopping  me  getting pregnant. But it most definitely had its bad sides. I had my period for 4 months straight, then when it finally did stop I had my menstrual for 2.5 weeks opposed to my 3 to 4 days prior to getting this. I got it in sept 2014, and gained 30lbs!!!!!!! This thing has to go."


"Took one dose of 1000mg as directed at 9.30am...hadn't eaten since 6am but ate straight after because I was so hungry. No issues to report except for sudden but brief sharp stomach pains 3 hrs later with horrific diarrhoea but nothing else since. Seems like a better alternative to the week long course of another drug I had to take many years ago that had horrid side effects including a rash!! (same person for those who judge the promiscuous-this sti is everywhere so if you start a new relationship or get back with an ex make sure you get tested regardless!!) plus it seems to be some kind of hyped up laxative so if you need to lose a few pounds along with your chlamydia then this is your perfect drug!"


"I experienced  most of the side effects listed and stopped taking it. At present 2day after my vision was impaired it remains in that state. I would like to know if just stopping use is sufficient to cause the side effects to cease."


"I am 23 with two little girls, got on the pill to have a nice sex life without the fear of becoming pregnant. It's been three months and my boyfriend says I have become real moody. I eat all day everyday if I was not on the pill, I would think I was pregnant. I started out 125lbs and so far I'm still 125 pounds. My skin is glowing and the best news of all I'm not pregnant again but at times I get really sad and depressed. This is something I never experienced in life so I'm dealing with it for now."


"I have fibromyalgia and a undiagnosed connective tissue disorder and this medicine has helped me with spasms and pain as well as trigger points reduction. Currently using it for a anxiety med as well this medicine has helped with   All of the above at the same time taking the place of numerous medications. I feel this should be used as substitute for multiple meds to reduce the amount of potential interactions and unnecessary additional medications."


"Started taking Belviq on March 26 (going to be 2 weeks on April 9) No weight loss at all or supressed appetite. Cause horrible migraine for 48 hours straight. Besides that does not affect me in any other way."


"Took this for leg pain that was from unknown cause, possibly pinched nerve or peripheral neuropathy.  It seemed to help some with pain, maybe 30% reduction at 25mg dose.  But I was sleeping 20 hours a day, real groggy when awake, and having severe stomach pains and constipation.  I stopped after 2 weeks of this.  I thought it was just side effects but my doctor diagnosed it as an allergic reaction."


"I was administered Nubain in an ER for pain caused by the gallstones I had developed. It not only took away the pain but also made me feel relaxed and anxiety free after years of suffering from manic depression, bi-polar. I have been injecting Nubain since a few months now, just to be functional enough to make it to work and make the day pass by. I prefer (can never find a vein) intramuscular shots and find myself getting highly addicted to the substance. I'm scared but more importantly find it impossible to leave my room (read: rabbit hole) without injecting some every four to five hours."


"Had high total cholesterol.  Crestor helped but didn't get LDL low enough.  Took Zetia and that caused serious joint and muscle pain.  Started taking Repatha samples from doctor.  It's working great with no side effects.  Total cholesterol 121, LDL 38 and HDL 58.  Unfortunately, Blue Cross doesn't want to pay for it, so my doc is going through the appeal process."


"I have had a great experience with this birth control compared to other alternatives, including progesteron and estrogen only BC pills. Insertion was painless, and left no scar.  I did begin bleeding 2 weeks after and was pretty much constantly bleeding for about 4 months, but it gradually began to taper off, and now I am experiencing  more frequent periods but with less volume.  There are many complaints about this side effect which initially turned me off, but this is a natural reaction that requires some patience.  I would take a little blood compared to migraines, risk of blood clots, hormonal imbalances, or an unplanned pregnancy, which are more common with other BC options.  I have also experienced decreased anxiety and more regular moods."


"Boniva has work wonders for me. It is the first time my bone density has improved in 4 years."


"Overall I used the drug for 10 months. In 3/2016 my doctor tried me on a low dose for my weight which was 40 mg and I only lasted for 3 weeks. The drug made gave me anger management issues. More alarming was by the end of the 3 weeks I was depressed - life wasn't worth it.  It took several days after I stopped it for that to go away. The drug made me very paranoid. I took myself off of it & then went back on Accutane 10 mg in June & worked up to 60 mg by January. I stayed on it another month on 40 mg before ending the drug. Accutane helped my acne significantly but I bled when I pooped, had trouble with BM, slept excessively, threw up constantly, was paranoid & angry. Not sure it was worth it."


"It created a multitude of stomach problems for me."


"I'm on brintellix for month and a half now. I've also been using valdoxan for three months, but it didn't give any significant effect so I've started taking brintellix 10 mg and after three weeks I felt an effect. It seems like I'm getting better every day. My mood, energy level and motivation have increased, my suicidal thoughts are gone and I am finally able to cope with my every day responsibilities."


"I just got mirena placed today. I'm amazed at how any people say it isn't painful because mine was the most excruciating thing I have ever experienced. It took forever to get it placed. I laid there for 25 mins in extreme pain while they fumbled around getting it in place. I have a tilted uterus, so it's harder to get where it should be. That might just be why it was so terrible for me. It has been about 12 hours and I have very bad bleeding. Full on gushing, bad cramping, I feel light headed, sick, my heart is fluttering and racing, I feel altogether terrible. I'm starting to wonder if I made the right choice here. Mine was not actually implanted as a bc method, my tube are already tied, it is for "irregular" bleeding."


"I have PTSD, OCD, severe bipolar and severe borderline personality disorder along with severe panic attacks and constant anxiety. I was taken off of 0.5 mg Xanax taken four times a day over 25 years which enabled me to live a "normal" life. I was prescribed klonopin instead. While it does help tremendously with the panic and anxiety, for me anyway, Xanax worked much better. I am on a slew of other meds for the other disorders I have. Just commenting on klonopin"


"I've been taking 20 mg for 4 days. It's been 4 of the most bizarre days of my life.  I take the medicine around 6pm, feel good until I go to sleep, and then wake up with extreme anxiety around 3 am.  I then fall back asleep and struggle to accomplish anything at work the following day. I am unable to say a word to anyone in the office and just stare blankly for 8 hrs.

Prior to depression/anxiety, I was a top performer at an aerospace company living in a beautiful house.  I have been relegated to living at home, being a bottom feeder at work.  Despite experiencing death and major losses depression has easily been the singlemost crippling experience of my life.

Hoping this turns around"


"First time diagnosed with diverticulitis and suffers 3 months of horrible pain before finding out through ct scan. Prescribed 10 days of cypro and Flagyl and feel like shit:). However I can tell it's working and today is day ,5. Nasty poop today but tells me this stuff is working."


"In my experience, alprazolam can be extremely effective against anxiety, considerably addictive, and can easily create tolerance if the dosages are not carefully managed.

It should not be used as a sleeping aid, since it tends to lose its hypnotic effects after some time of continuous usage.

To avoid the tolerance and addictive issues, I recommend people to only take alprazolam in or before moments of anxiety. For cases of social anxiety, I recommend one to take alprazolam, 2 hours before social interaction. The dosage is, in my view, subjective, thus one should discover his optimal dosage, on an incremental basis. I personally take 1 to 1.5mg, 2 hours before leaving home, and then sustain it throughout the day with 1mg individual dosages."


"Avoid this medicine as much as possible. It created unbearable pain in my left hand/arm and my chest and my jaw.
It also created insomnia.
I stopped taking it after 2 days."


"Works wonders. I have my life back. The first two weeks were rough because of nausea and increased anxiety. It kicked in after three weeks or so and now six months later I'm doing great."


"I have used phentermine in the past. I lost around 34lbs in a month and a half. It was awesome. I am about to start taking it again. I can't wait. It is the only thing that can help me in losing weight."


"My doctor seems to only identify with how it effects him, which he sometimes takes when going on a long trip.  He says, It lasts for 8 to 12 hours.  No on me 3 to 4 hours.  I looked up what other narcoleptics said.  They said they take 250 mg twice a day.  That would be good, but who can afford it.  My part is $300 for once a day.  I have not experienced any side effects that I am aware of, but I am taking the next four days without any nuvigil to see if my sleep wake pattern gets better.  My present problem may or may not be related to nuvil.  I don't know.  I wake up in the middle of the night wide awake.  Sometime I can go back to sleep after 3 or 4 hours, but sometimes I never do.  So, I am functioning, poorly, on about 4 hours of sleep"


"My podiatrist prescribed JUBLIA for a minor fungus in 2 toenails in March 2016. When I found out the outrageous price I asked for other options and she mentioned laser, but my insurance would not cover the $100 per nail and according to her I would have to treat the 10 toenails for it to work. My co payment was $60 a month and I did 5 months.My nails were getting worse with blisters, bleeding and finally it was making holes in the skin of my toes. I went today and she informed me that I had a reaction to the medicine and to stop applying it and prescribed a steroid cream.

A topical prescription that cost $630 dollars should have alerted me me that whoever is prescribing it is getting a big kickback. Social Media will be alert."


"Been on Abilify for 8 years. It completely removed my delusional thinking patterns at just 5mg and at 10mg it resolved a mania psychosis, and helped me get my life back on track. Only side effects were insomnia (which I took Imozop for) for when I initially began taking it, but 2-3 weeks after trial I was side-effect free."


"I am in my 60s. With diabetes type 2 I slowly started losing erection too quickly and was losing confidence in bed. After seeing my doctor I was told Cialis is safe for diabetics.  I take one 20mg tablet in the evening about 40 mins before I need it.  As it says on the pack , sexual stimulation is needed but then I get as hard as I used to be 30 years ago, also long lasting and a short recovery time after ejaculation. Even better it continues to work at least until the following morning. So I am having better sex than for a long time and regained my confidence in the bedroom. And of course my partner is delighted. The side effect is increased heart rate and occasionally a slight headache.  But this of course may be due to other factors."


"I have been on Citalopram for about four months now. I started at 10 mg and now I am on 20 mg a day. My personal experience has been great. I felt better within days not completely but the edge had been taken away which with the way I felt was a huge relief. I have been lucky to have had no side effects other that a slight decrease in sexual tension which I am good with.  Though recently I missed three days because I didn't get my refill and I was knocked off balance a bit, don't miss your refills. I am grateful for this medicine, I was such an emotional mess before it."


"I take 200 mgs at night, it lets me sleep and calms down my mind. It also helps with my eczema and nasal congestion. Warning!!!Do not take this drug if u had or have any heart problems!!!"


"Bactrim cleared my skin up in less than a week. I did forget to take it for a few days and it did come back, but cleared up right away as soon as I took it twice a day again. "


"This is the best drug ever. I was prescribed this because I had rapid and forceful heartbeating due to panic and anxiety. Then I eliminated my panic attacks, while also lowering my blood pressure AND eliminating my daily headaches. This drug is amazing 50mg"


"On May 28th me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex at the lake. He pulled out well before anything happened and finished later. One hour later we decided to do it again, and when he pulled out we saw there was pre cum. We were both terrified of a pre cum pregnancy so we went and got plan b a little over a day after we did it. I was supposed to get my period June 9th and it never came. each day my period was late worried us even more. I kept having symptoms of a period but it never came!! I was so scared I was gonna end up pregnant, I'm only 16. But today I finally got my period!!!!! 4 days late!! Ladies, don't worry your period will come!!! we are so thankful for plan b!! Always using condoms every single time now!!! Hope this helped!!!"


"I was prescribed Topamax at 25mg 2 times a day by a family practice  Dr until I saw a neurologist and that Dr immediately increases my dose in a gradual dosage over a 2 week span to 200mg a day. The side effects I had were horrible, I couldn't even force my self to eat more than a few bites of food for the whole day, I was in a constant fog, it was like I had smoked a bunch of weed, I was tired all the time, my speech was like I was drunk, I couldn't remember anything and I had severe mood swings I would go from perfect happy to wanting to beat the living daylights out of someone for no reason,  after a few months of it I had had enough and my primary took me off of it but I had to slowly decrease the dosage so it took about 6 weeks,"


"I was started on 100 mg of Wellbutrin in January, initially did not note much of a mood alteration other then feeling more energetic. I was upped to 200 mg, and I had never felt better in my entire life. I started performing great in school, had a high energy level and motivation. I was happy and felt good. I lost initially 5 pounds and now I lost a total of 20 in three months (note I also was attempting to lose weight). The only side effects I experienced were hot flashes the first week I took 200 mg which was odd but manageable. Also I had insanely vivid dreams. Recently upped to 300 mg, and I feel manic. It is bizarre, this amazing medicine now does not work, my doc said I may possibly have bipolar depression, So I still highly recommend."


"I have been taking Zetia (10 mg) for about five years.  My copay was about $100 at first but in the past two years the price has risen dramatically, even though I understand it will soon be considered a generic.  My current order bears a copay of $411 for a 90 day supply and the result is that I will simply stop taking it.  (My copay is 50% of the nominal full price of the drug.)  Until I read some of the comments here I was unaware that my excessive sweating might be due to this prescription drug.  We must do something about pharmaceutical companies constantly marking up drug prices just because they can."


"I tried the Climara Pro patches. They never stayed on for more than 2 days. "


"Campral works very soon after taking it, and really cuts down on the withdrawql and cravings associated with quitting alcohol.  However, as a man, I noticed immediate sexual side effects including lack of interest and difficulty reaching orgasm.  I also noticed weight gain, when I normally experience weight loss when quitting drinking.  Its almost the perfect medicine besides the side effects."


"Don't keep away from this drug, it's a lifesaver.  If you have life threatening major depression not just feeling down.  For the first time in months I slept for a good 7hrs and it was restful sleep not like diazepam sleep.  I literally woke the next morning after my first dose and I knew I was gonna be ok.  After months of fighting for my sanity, trying different drugs, I felt I had found salvation.  If your literally struggling every hour to fight off the infinitive sadness and despair of real depressive illness then this drug may well be your pathway out of it.  If you are just a neurotic daytime time tv addict couch potato then this drug won't help you."


"It helped end the infection even thin the mucus.  It's easier to breathe"


"Used on and off for about 1.5 months. I stopped once I noticed more frequent, although mild, flushing (which I used to rarely get) after the first month. It seems like a much milder and more effective version of Mirvaso, but going forward I'll probably save it for special occasions rather than using it semi-regularly."


"I have migraines usually 3 to 5 times a week and my neurologist gave me this medicine. I am also taking propranolol and have not noted any side effects. I have found that for me it works best when taken at first signs of a migraine. If I take it when I already have a migraine it doesn't work. There is a little nausea afterward but a little food helps. It's a very effective treatment and no rebound headaches."


"My husband started Harvoni on June 14, 2016. July 08, 2016 he died of an Aortic dissection and cardiac arrest. He saw his doctor regularly and had no signs of heart problems or high blood pressure. The doctor said that sometimes the Harvoni can increase your blood pressure. So please everyone, discuss this with your doctor."


"I had to switch my birth control to a different one because the Depo shot made me gain so much weight and I had continuous on and off spotting for a week and i kept getting this pain in both my legs and could get ride of the pain so I would not recommend this birth control to anyone"


"I have had great results with Coreg . My blood pressure was high and heart rate and now my pressure is normal and heart rate is much slower."


"I have been taking Effexor XR for about 3 years now. While I still suffer panic attacks and suffer symptoms like rapid heart palpitations, poor blood circulation in the fingers, excessive sweating of the hands, and hyperventilation, I do find the medication limits these experiences. This medication hasn't solved all my problems, but it has been incredibly beneficial in helping me advance my career and has aided my social life."


"I have to take it because I can't take the regular birth control pills with estrogen. It's nice in the fact that I only get my period once every 3-6 months, but that can also make me a bit paranoid about being pregnant. I've just learned to trust the pill and take it perfectly on time. I haven't made any lifestyle changes, but in the past couple of months I've gained about 20 pounds seemingly out of nowhere. Not sure if it's because I've been on the pill for a year now or not, but the timing was strange because I started gaining weight after exactly a year on it. That's the only reason I didn't give it a 10. Weight gain aside, my periods are only about three times a year and only 2-4 days when I do get them. So that's a nice benefit."


"OK, THIS IS "OFF LABEL," BUT I THINK USEFUL INFO, and the only way to get it in is  pick some med and "review" it.

I started them at 50.

Prep is to get everything out so they can see any growths.   My experience is a med at night, for solids, and another in the AM to flush any colored liquid.  But my second 2 yrs after, the PM dose was near impossible to keep down, the AM came up immediately.  They tried both a small bottle to mix in 8oz of some clear liquid, and a gallon jug to fill with water, no luck.  Then I thought of prune juice.  Clear out solids, then the real med in AM for a clear flush. With the PM irritation missing, the AM med dose stayed down.  Works perfectly.  Still no fun, but much less nasty. Med stuff below made up. "


"I had high BP (150-100). I was put on Lisinopril 10mg and the effect was not enough to lower my BP to normal levels. My doctor increased the dose to 20mg but after 1 week I had to stop because of the horrible hair loss I experienced. After 4 months without taking this medicine I have not recovered my lost hair. I would not recommend it."


"I've had great success on Levoxyl?  I'm taking 0.137mcg and have virtually no side affects.  Synthroid for me was horrible."


"Started my pen today at 0.6 I'm 33 years old and I stand 5"3 My weigh is 209lb. I haven't had any side effects which I'm so thankful for. My  appetite for today felt the same as any other day hopefully tomorrow I will feel the fullness everyone is talking about!!! My goal is to be 160lb hopefully this works well for me

Is there a special diet that goes with this?? I'm am a loss to what foods should be avoided?? "


"Microgestin has more pros than cons for me. I have been on for almost a month now and not only am I not pregnant but I went from a 34C to a D cup (yeaah boi) but I also have gained like 7-8 pounds, but that could be from the hearty eating. My chest acne has pretty much cleared up, my face is eh though. My sex drive is through the roof. I've gotten a lot of minor headaches, and I'm a little emotional. Eager to see what my results will be after 3 months. This pill ain't too shabby"


"Following the insertion of two stents to treat a serious occlusion of the arteries, I was prescribed the usual cardiac drugs plus omeprozole, and a year or so later Lasix to counteract the usual old age swelling of the prostate. Since taking these drugs I have developed urticaria. The dermatologist prescribed Xozal and a cream for 30 days which  was 100% successful with the urticaria. I believe that one of the aforementioned drugs that I mentioned was responsible for the urticaria. After a couple of weeks without the Xozal & the cream, the urticaria returned. Using the cream on its own does not stop the urticaria, but the Xozal alone is 95% effective. I now need to check with the urologist about long term use of Xozal."


"I wouldnt recommend nexplanon to anyone unless you want to gain weight. I bleed every other week for about 6 months but then it stopped and i didnt have a cylce for the next 2 in a half years. Never got pregnant which was the best part about this birth control! But my mood swings were horrible and i gained 30 pounds in a 3 yr period. I always worked out and ate a good diet but the weight would not get off of me. I finally got it removed and ive lost the entire 30 pounds i lost."


"After trying many more modern anti-depressants which I found uncongenial due to primary, or

side-effects, I tried Parnate.

From the initial dose I felt a lift in my mental state, & although I have had to increase the dosage to maintain this improvement, it is ceratainly worth the diatary restriction hassles.

The only bugbear is difficulty in getting to sleep, & having to take sleeping medication to cope,

 with the unwanted effects that come with using them.

Overall though, the Parnate has been most useful."


"I take two 8 mcg capsules daily and it does work without any side effects except I have had some mild headaches but don't know if it is from the Amitiza or not.  It has really helped with my constipation, but I do get quite a bit of gas and have to go to the bathroom more times a day, but that is better than constipation."


"Is definitely a mood stabilizer!"


"dizziness/  blurred vision/ sorehead/ itchyrash  but it did help flow rate of passing urine.but it did not stop the frequent trips to toilet at night 5/6 times .no full nights sleep.seeing professor to change drug if possible."


"Hello, I was on this medication since November 6 2014, nearly through the first two weeks on this treatment I got my initial breakout and I was still constantly getting pimples, it was horrible it looked like cystic acne but I learned not to pop them because of the scarring so I would just let the medication dry it up and prevent more acne, the initial breakout left me really nasty red blemishes I was just done with my face because I've been suffering for acne about 4 years, I'm 16 right now, Around the 2 month mark I started seeing improvements but I would still get pimples here and there, around the 4th month mark I stopped breaking out no acne, just acne blemishes which are the red marks that a pimples leave,over time they went away."


"This medicine seems to work the best for me...however, the old reformulated was better because the cellulose filler caused some digestive issues. "